BT‐Q890 A‐GPS nano …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1. Overview Thank you for choosing Qstarz BT‐Q890 eXtreme 66‐Channel ® Performance Bluetooth GPS Receiver, built‐in second generation GPS chipset MTK with 66 channels tracking, provides hyper performance to meet the market’s expectation by fastest position fix with its high speed calculating technology. It combines wireless Bluetooth and wired G‐Mouse functions for your convenience plus 1~5Hz adjustable compatibility giving you even higher positioning and accuracy purpose during eXtreme sports. 2. Package Content GPS Unit BT‐Q890 Cigarette Adapter Mini USB Cable (Optional) Quick Guide Warranty Card 1. 2. 3. ……….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ...
Velocity 0.05m/s Time 50 ns RMS Cold/Warm/Hot Start 35/33/1 sec, average Dynamic Condition Altitude <18,000m Velocity <515m/sec Acceleration <4g Protocol GPS Output Data Protocol: NMEA 0183 (V3.01) ‐GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC Baud Rate 115,200 bps Power Built‐in rechargeable Li‐ion battery, Up to 12 hrs after fully charged Bluetooth Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2 Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profiles (SPP), Up to 10 meters Others Size / Weight 62 (L) X 38 (W) X 7 (H) mm Operating ‐ 10 ℃ to + 60 ℃ Temperature ‐ 20 ℃ to + 60 ℃ Storage Temperature 0 ℃ to + 45 ℃ Charging ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 2 ...
When the unit is not in use or not charged, we suggest disconnecting the unit from the cigarette charger. Otherwise battery drain may result. Note that the built in battery cannot be charged outside the ……….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... www.Qstarz.com ...
…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. temperature range 0℃ ~ 45℃. The charging time might be extended if you use the product while charging Do not heat or leave the unit in high temperature or direct sunshine for a long period of time as the built‐in battery capacity will deteriorate, or will become unchargeable. 5. Main features Adopt MTK II chipset with super 66‐CH performance and high sensitivity to ‐165dBm Up to 12hrs operating time for GPS navigation Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 35s, Warn start 33s,Hot start 1s G‐Mouse + Bluetooth in one: wired and wireless GPS receiver Adjustable 1~5Hz update rate for the demand of eXtreme sports Smart power control – Auto On‐Off function A‐GPS support boosts the fix speed to 15sec faster DGPS (WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS), QZSS support Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) in 10m wirelessly 6. Introduction 6‐1. Appearance 1. Power Button (ON/OFF/Enable 5Hz mode/Disable 5Hz mode) 2. Power jack (mini USB type) 3. Battery status LED (Red/Green) 4. Bluetooth status LED (Blue) 5. GPS status LED (Orange) 6. eXtreme status LED (Green) 7. Internal antenna ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 4 ...
‐ When the Power LED is Red, battery power is low status. Please recharge. ‐ When the Power LED is Green, the battery is under charging mode. ‐ When the Power LED is off, the battery is fully charged. ……….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... www.Qstarz.com ...
Flash per 1 sec.: Satellite, GPS GPS not GPS position is fixed, GPS (Orange) powered Navigation position not fix eXtremeSport eXtreme eXtreme Sport Mode Mode is (Green) is on off 6‐4. Function of Auto On‐Off (Power saving mode) BT‐Q890 supports Auto On‐Off (Power saving mode). It can automatically enter sleeping mode after the Bluetooth connectivity is turned off, so the Blue LED will turn to flash every 5 seconds. Thus you can always power it on with very low power consumption. Under power saving mode, when detecting Bluetooth is being connected, BT‐Q890 will auto wake up itself and the blue LED will turn to flash every 2 seconds and GPS Orange LED will be also On. Note: Power saving mode would not function when USB is plugged in. ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 6 ...
BT‐Q890 A‐GPS nano …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Start to use 7‐1. Fully charge the battery when using at the first time A fully charged battery can last for 12 hours continuously operation (under optimum conditions). 7‐2. Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA/Smart phone or PC Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please switch on BT‐Q890 Receiver for paring and check if your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD Bluetooth card or Bluetooth dongle. NOTE 1: BT‐Q890 would be identified as ”Qstarz GPS” under Bluetooth Manager. In further use, you just need to click it to connect to this Bluetooth GPS Receiver. NOTE 2: The pairing procedure is required to execute in the first time only. And the pass code is “0000” if required. NOTE 3: 115,200 Select correct com port and baud rate: under your navigation software (Most of navigation software can auto‐detect Bluetooth Com port, so you do not need to setup manually). ...
7‐3. Create Bluetooth Setting (Windows Mobile 5/6 for Pocket PC) 1. Switch BT‐Q890 on. 2. From the Start menu, click Settings. On the Connections tab, click the Bluetooth icon 3. On the Devices tab, click Add New Device… The settings application will search for your device. When it is found, click Next. 4. Enter the passcode “0000” and click Next. ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 8 ...
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BT‐Q890 A‐GPS nano …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Select the COM Ports tab and click New Outgoing Port 8. Select “Qstarz GPS” from the Add a Device list and click Next ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com...
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…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1. From the Start menu, click Settings. On the System tab, click the External GPS icon. On some devices, this item has a different name. 2. On the Programs tab, select any available COM port from the GPS Program Port drop‐down list. The GPS data sent through the GPS Intermediate Driver is streamed to applications through this port. This should not be the same port that your GPS receiver is configured to use. If your application can’t receive GPS data stream, leave GPS Program Port for empty. Applications will use GPS Hardware Port as communication port. 3. On the Hardware tab, select the COM port BT‐Q890 is configured to use from the GPS Hardware Port drop‐down list ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 12 ...
If your are willing to use G‐Mouse function of Q890, an USB cable and driver installation are needed. Please prepare an USB cable and install the driver. Driver could be downloaded from our website: www.qstarz.com ……….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... ...
…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7‐6. Switch to eXtreme 5Hz sport mode and activate A‐GPS by QstarzGpsView software application eXtreme 5Hz sport mode allows your GPS to get the same or even higher positioning and accuracy ability during eXtreme sports. A‐GPS is a system where outside sources, such as an assistance server and reference network, help a GPS receiver boosts performance beyond that of the same receiver in a stand‐alone mode by downloading the almanac data from an assistance server. Note1: A‐GPS can boost GPS warm start speed to always lower than 15sec fix after the first fix. The A‐GPS efficiency will decrease when time goes by. After it expires, you would have to download almanac data again or delete it because the acceleration efficiency of fix will become totally ineffective. Note2: Please don’t update the almanac data by Bluetooth interface. 1. Connect BT‐Q890 with your PC by mini‐USB cable. 2. Switch BT‐Q890 on. 3. Execute QstarzGpsView.exe from Driver CD “Tools\QstarzGpsView.exe”. 4. Select COM port (To find the valid com port, please go to <Device Manager> and expand the <Ports (COM & LPT)> and check “GPS USB 115200 Serial Interface Driver”) and set the baud rate to . ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 14 ...
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Fix Update Rate. The higher number means the device can bear extremer environment. After select an update rate, click Set to save ……….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... www.Qstarz.com ...
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Beyond Navigation BT‐Q890 A‐GPS nano …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. the setting. 7. Click Update button under AGPS to update the almanac data. The program will connect to assistance server and download almanac data automatically. You can also check the period of AGPS effectiveness by clicking Query. Clear almanac data by clicking Reset. ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 16 ...
Beyond Navigation BT‐Q890 A‐GPS nano …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7‐7. Useful reference 5Hz application ‐ RaceChrono RaceChrono is a GPS based lap timing software for Nokia S60 smart phones. It can be used to measure lap times on almost any vehicle and track. It can be used to measure laptimes for example for motorbikes, bicycles, cars, water jets and quadbikes. Most important of all, it supports 5Hz update rate. Please go to http://www.racechrono.com for the further information. ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 18 ...
COM port is being used being used. Re‐Start PDA or PC Can not find out Poor connection and re‐install BT‐Q890 software. No action for few Close the minutes may cause the No Signal application and Pocket PC enter power execute it again to saving mode. It may re‐open the COM close the COM port at port. the same time. Weak or no GPS signal Go outdoors to when using BT‐Q890 improve the poor No Signal indoor GPS signal. ……….…..…………………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………….... www.Qstarz.com 20 ...
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