HOLUX solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. GR-231 design is based on SiRF Star IIe/LP low power Architecture. GR-231 is a dual-function GPS receiver. Not only transmit satellite information...
HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual With low power consumption, the GR-231 tracks up to 12 satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second. Trickle-Power allows the unit operates a fraction of the time and Push-to-Fix permits user to have a quick position fix even though the receiver usually stays off.
GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 3. Main functions GR-231 provides a series of functions. It is well suited to system integration and users who use PDA, Notebook PC with Bluetooth device. Built in SiRF Star IIe/LP Low power consumption chipset.
Backup Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for memory & RTC backup. Working voltage: 80-90mA (Normal mode). Working period (In Battery full power status): Protection circuit on GR-231 should stop charging the cell when 30mA (Power Saving). > 9 hours on Continue mode.
Stop data transferring? Reconnect Bluetooth device? GPS Status --- Put GR-231 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring. Press & Hold 1 sec to turn on GR-231power ↓ Steady orange Search GPS -- LED on ↓...
HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5.1. Hardware Description 1). GR-231 Body description see Fig. 2: LED of GPS (Orange) LED of Bluetooth (Blue) Power Jack & Data Port 2). LED status : SYMBOL COLOR Blue Bluetooth Green Battery Orange 3).
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HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 4). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4。 PC/Notebook USB port USB Cable (GR231-A2) Mini USB USB Cable (GR230-A2) 1. Connect to Cigarette iPAQ 38xx Cable (CA-IPAQ38xx) PDA 2. Connect to Cassio Cable PDA (CA-CASSIOPEIA) 3.
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HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual External active antenna connector, see Fig. 5。 Connector type: MCX. Active power voltage: 3.0V Power Jack & Data Port, see Fig. 6。 Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female。...
Tap HOLUX GR-231 4. Connect to SPP Slave Select SPP slave ↓ Next ↓ Finish 5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Tap and Hold HOLUX GR-231: SPP slave ↓ Connect ↓ Finish Bluetooth setup (opposite arrow is displayed) → → →...
Setup your Pocket PC cradle to Desktop PC UART port. The Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically, as Fig. 7. 3). Double click the GPSViewer.exe on your PC, then Holux GPSViewer.exe program will install automatically, as Fig. 8.
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HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5) The following window is show after executing GPSViewer, as Fig. 10. 6) Setup Baud rate: 38400, then push “Scan” bottom to scan your COM Port (Example theIPAQ 3970 is the output port COM8). Select your COM Port (COM1 ~ COM10), then push “Open GPN”...
Select “GPS Status” to show the satellite diagram like below, as Fig. 14. Optional accessories GR-231 has many accessories to satisfy customers’ requirement see table 2. After using GR-231 with the following accessories, it can transmit message with PDA, Note Book easily. Table 2...
COM Port setting. 8. Warranty The GR-231 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers.
GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual ˙GR-231 has built Li-battery inside, please avoid closing high temperature environment or sun shine directly for a long time. ˙User has to return GR-231 to HOLUX if the inner Li battery has to be replaced. Trouble Shooting...
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HOLUX GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
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