Infinity GPS-MIC-1 User Manual

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Model GPS-MIC-1

Combination GPS Hand-Held

Tracking Receiver

with

Integrated Speaker Microphone

for connection to

any 2 Way Radio Transceiver

User's Manual

V 3.3 Feb 11, 2008

Tel: 1-888-987-9493

1-303-772-8187

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Page 1 2 Way Radio Transceiver User’s Manual V 3.3 Feb 11, 2008 ©2007-2008 Kirmuss & Associates/Infinity Gear & Technology/Infinity Advanced Technologies Patents Pending and applied for. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Tel: 1-888-987-9493 1-303-772-8187...
Page 2 At the head end, if the User is interested in having a PC based system, all that is needed is a two way radio transceiver and GPS-MIC-1 unit connected to the two way radio and then in turn via USB cable to a PC or laptop with a network connection. In this configuration, this allows incident command or this receiving station to view individual member locations, areas covered, text messaging etc...
Page 3 Whether for casual or professional use, the GPS-MIC-1 may be used to track fleets, location of users, without huge financial investment. Fleet managers may use the mic providing an affordable GPS tracking solution to school bus., livery vehicles, etc...
Page 4: Other Notes
• Supports export to various formats: Google Earth ™, KMZ, GPX and up to 40 other types of navigation/mapping software 2.0 Other Notes: a) The GPS-MIC-1 comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cable and Belt Clip. b) When connected to a USB port, the USB charges the unit’s battery.
Page 5: How It Works
5 or more other users selected in a group, and their relative distances and direction from the user’s handheld unit. By connecting a USB cable to the Infinity GPS-MIC-1 unit, one may download all the collected data to a PC, or, transmit this data over a two way transceiver (of most any type)
Page 6 4.0 WARNINGS: While a GPS receiver is a useful tool, always use another method of navigation, such a map and chart and compass. This unit will always show the navigation information with the shortest line from your current location to a selected waypoint or users location, regardless of terrain or obstructions.
Page 7 5.0 START UP The GPS-MIC-1 comes as pictured below: Components supplied that are part of the Kit are as follows: GPS Unit to USB Port Cable (for recharging of Li-Ion battery, plus data transfer) *Note: GPS to radio interface cable not included*...
Page 8 5.1 Preparing your Unit for use Insert the battery pack in the rear of the unit. To do so, 1. Open the battery cover of the handheld unit by using a coin or large flat head screwdriver; turn the screw counter clockwise to open the cover. 2.
Page 9 To charge the battery, one must connect the supplied cable between the GPS-MIC-1 unit and a USB computer port and or charging adapter. To access the USB Com Port on the GPS-MIC-1 unit, open the flap on the bottom of the unit as show.
Page 10 (Button Number 4 as depicted on the table found following these Start Up instructions.) Power Button Press the center Joystick Button (Number 9 on the Table) as the [ENTER] button, once the Infinity Start Up Screen appears. The Unit’s display will then show the Main Menu. Enter button...
Page 11 While in the SET UP Menu, continue setting up your system as follows: Set the USER NAME of the GPS-MIC-1 unit. This is the name that will be transmitted by the radio transceiver and will appear on all other field units.
Page 12 Exit the building and when outside, access the System Settings Setup Menu, highlight SYSTEM, GPS SET and: i. Ensure that GPS POWER is set to on. ii. Perform a GPS cold start to initialize the GPS receiver under GPS 24 hour 12 hour dd/mm/yy b.
Page 13: Operation
You may now start using the system. OPERATION With the GPS-MIC-1 unit’s Power turned OFF, and with your two way transceiver also unpowered, connect the GPS-MIC-1 unit to your two way radio transceiver using the appropriate radio accessory cable. (sold separately).
Page 14 Secure the GPS-MIC-1 cable to the handheld GPS unit using the two set screws provided with the cable. The connection to the GPS-MIC-1 must be flush and level. To use: First power up your two way transceiver. Then power up your GPS-MIC-1 unit.
Page 15 Pictured below: Use of a GPS-MIC-1 unit connected to a two way portable transceiver and laptop using the USB interface cable at the head end (Incident Command/Dispatch station). This cable connects the two way transceiver with the laptop or Computer via a USB cable that attaches to the GPS-MIC-1 unit which serves as the control interface.
Page 16 Fig. 1. Features and Button Designation GPS Antenna PTT; Push To Talk Function Key Power On/Off button Microphone Return / SOS GID Speaker USB Port / Radio interface Five Position Switch push to enter Cancel / Lock LCD Display (11) (10)
Page 17 Button Functions FUNC MENU ENTER CANCEL / LOCK SOS function: If the SOS GID function is enabled by pressing this button down and holding it for 4 seconds until “SOS ENABLED” appears on the screen, the unit will see the transceiver automatically transmit your geographic location data every 2 second to 99 minutes and 45 seconds over the air.
Page 18: Main Menu Page
6.0 Main Menu Page (15) Battery power indication Battery power run out and unit will be automatically turn Off Full Battery Powered from USB Keypad lock GPS status 2D Fix Data TX/RX Local time Function headline Function icon Log enable Track log mode Auto G-mouse mode Enable and NEMA data out from USB port...
Page 19 6.2 Menu Chart (Functional Tree) MENU Finder Tracks Waypoint Satellite Compass Meter Messages Extras Setting WATCH GROUP GROUP LIST GROUP ID ADD TRACK TRACK LIST DELETE ALL ADD WAYPOINT WAYPOINT LIST DELETE ALL WAYPOINT INBOX INBOX WRITE NEW CALENDAR USER NAME TIME/DATE CONTRAST UNITS...
Page 20 Setting USER NAME TIME/DATE CONTRAST UNITS SYSTEM EXIT GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER TIME ZONE TIME FORMAT DATE FORMAT POSITION FORMAT MAP DATUM DIST/SPEED ELEVATION TEMPERATURE GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER SYSTEM INFO GPS POWER GPS STARTUP BACKLIGHT POWER SAVE ENGLISH POWERUP LOG...
Page 21: Function Details
7.0 FUNCTION DETAILS Finder Functions 7.1.1. WATCH GROUP Select function ENTER Enter the select function page MENU Return to main page...
Page 22 Grid north My location Displays selected group members direction、distance and geographic information Non-selected group member Waypoint Selected group member Real time tracking Every 50m one point Proportional scale proportional scale range Proportional scale select Zoom in. Selection group member Into GOTO selection group member function ENTER CANCEL Switch group member information...
Page 23 7.1.2 GOTO GROUP MEMBERS PAGE. E.T.A. (Estimated time of arrival) Line distance Member location Selection information CANCEL Return Finder page MENU...
Page 24 7.1.3 Group Lists Views the list of all users programmed: communication activity log, displays the members name, geographic information, direction, and distance from the user’s position. The last received member transmission will always be listed on the top of the list, with the lowest log number as shown.
Page 25 7.1.4 View Group member information 7.1.5 Group ID Next / previous Group member information MENU Return to Finder page Group ID 01 ~ 99。 ENTER Confirm Return to Finder page MENU...
Page 26 Tracks 7.2.1 ADD TRACKS / STOP TRACK Log By Auto : Log automatically Log By Time : Log by time step setting (range 1~60 sec) Log By Range : Log by move distance setting (range 50m~500m) Selected function Enter the select function page ENTER Return MENU...
Page 27: Delete All
7.2.2 TRACKS LIST 7.2.3 TRACKS INFO 7.2.4 DELETE ALL Deletes all tracks records In user tracks Log log date for a track Move selection bar ENTER View tracks information Delete tracks CANCEL MENU Return to tracks page Select ENTER Confirm Return to tracks List MENU...
Page 28: Add Waypoint
One may mark a new waypoint and select the icon types to be associated with this point in the field. One may also using a PC connected to the GPS-MIC-1 unit use the Infinity Workbench Software to edit a waypoint and download / upload other user defined waypoints and icons to the GPS-MIC-1 via USB cable.
Page 29 7.3.2 Waypoint List View the waypoint list 7.2.3 Waypoint information View waypoint information including waypoint name, icon, distance, location, elevation Select waypoint CANCEL Delete waypoint ENTER view waypoint information Return to Waypoint page MENU Go to waypoint View waypoint Send Waypoint to Group or Personal ENTER MENU Select...
Page 30 7.2.4 GO TO Function Estimated time of arrival Distance Current position coordinate CANCEL ENTER MENU Once calculated, Look and follow the flag on the top to find the Waypoint 7.2.5 DELETE ALL Deletes all waypoints. 7.2.6 WAYPOINT INBOX Shows all waypoints received by other users. Flag Press cancel button to switch over the information bar below...
Page 31: Location Info
Satellite 7.4.1 Satellite information Sky Plot FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page Press ENTER to switch between ENTER page MENU Return to last page Location Info Signal Strength...
Page 32 Compass Enables compass mode FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page Press Enter button to switch two different types of compass view. ENTER Press and hold in to the calibrating mode. MENU Return to main list Calibrating the COMPASS: Making sure that the unit is level with the ground in a horizontal position, press and hold the ENTER Button for 4 seconds to access the compass calibration mode.
Page 33 Meter This function allows one to see in Real-Time. SPEED, COURSE, TIME and GPS Coordinates. FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page Return to main page MENU...
Page 34 Message 7.7.1 Messages - In Box Views any received messages The receiving party is alerted to any messages received. Select function Confirm. ENTER Return the main page MENU Select messages. ENTER In to the messages. CANCEL Delete messages MENU Return to last page...
Page 35 7.7.2 Messages - Write New Allows you to compose, edit and send text messages Using the Joystick moving it up and down allows one to select the letter, number or character to be sent. Once a letter or character is highlighted, press the joystick button, Press the function button on the side of the radio to select Caps Lock (Capital letter mode).
Page 36 Settings/Setup 8.1 Settings – User Name Setting your name, as seen as a group member Using the center Joystick button, move the highlighted curser as in the text edit mode. Press the FUNCTION key to change into the Capital lock mode. Select function ENTER In to the selection function...
Page 37 Move the highlighted cursor into the symbol area, press the FUNCTION key to change and view other available symbols. 8.2 Settings – Time/Date Setting Time Zone, Time Format, Date Format. Time Zone Sets the Time zone. Time Format Sets the Unit’s Time display format:12hrs or 24hrs Military Time mode. Date Format Sets the Display format for the date: dd/mm/yy mm/dd/yy yy/mm/dd 8.3 Settings –...
Page 38: Settings- System
8.4 SETTINGS - Units POSITION MAP DATUM preferance DIST./SPEED ELEVATION TEMPERATURE 8.5 SETTINGS- System GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER Select function Enter the selection function / ENTER confirm. MENU Return to Setting page Setting position unit ext. ddd.ddddd Allows the MAP DATUM to be changed to the users Setting distance / speed unit ext.
Page 39 8.6 System Settings-Other POWER-UP LOG G-MOUSE RX MUTE SOS TX TIME position BAUD RATE computer 8.7 System Info Displays system information Select function ENTER Confirm. MENU Return to Setting page Logs all activities since “Power On” state. GPS MOUSE mode enable/disable. Silences the speaker not to hear the data stream sent over the radio transmission when the geographic data / mail sent, On/Off.
Page 40 Power UP Temperatures Battery Waypoint Tracks Log Used Extras 8.1 .Additional Features-Calendar Calendar function, from 2000 year to 2099 year Times of power-on Show the Temperatures information Battery voltage Waypoint used number Show the Track used numbers Memory capacity for tracks. Select months MENU Return to main page...
Page 41: System Technical Specifications
9.0 System Technical Specifications Dimension Weight Microphone Speaker Power Battery operation time Temperature range Compass Thermometer 59(W) x 114(H) x 30(D)mm Approx 108g (without battery and cable) 120 x 160 4 level gray LCD Capacitance microphone 1W / 8ohm DC 3.7V / 1200mAH Li-polymer battery 18Hrs (backlight off) -20C ~ +70C Accuracy: ±5degrees (This need to be calibrated by user...
Page 42 10.0 Notes, this page left blank...
Page 43 11.0 Software Installation 11.1 Insert the Infinity GPS-MIC-1 CD into drive bay and view the contents of the CD. Double Click the executable called “Infinity GPS-MIC-1 Software_V2.44_Setup.rar” 11.2 Follow the prompts in the Install Wizard until the software is loaded onto your computer.
Page 44: Using Your System
NOTE: You will need an internet connection, either a wired or wireless LAN. 12.1 Once the software has been installed, Shut down your computer and plug in the USB cable from you GPS-MIC-1. Ensure that the GPS-MIC-1 is not turned on for these steps.
Page 45 12.6 From the Start Menu highlight All Programs, then Infinity GPS-MIC-1 Software 2.44. Right click on “Group Viewer”. From this menu highlight send to and select “Desktop (create shortcut)”. Once you have finished installing all the software onto your PC restart you computer.
Page 46 13.0 Using the Infinity GPS Software 13.1 Displaying real-time locations on Google Earth 13.2 Do not turn on your GPS MIC or your two way radio. 13.2.1 With the computer turned off, connect the GPS to 2-Way Radio interface cable to the base of the GPS Mic.
Page 47 13.5 Start your PC or laptop computer. Keep the GPS MIC powered off until the computer is on. 13.6 When your desktop appears turn on the GPS-MIC-1. After the GPS MIC is fully powered and running, double click on the “Group Viewer” icon on your desktop.
Page 48 13.7 On the initial Group viewer screen locate the Com Port Box and ensure that a Com number is visible, if not ensure proper USB connection with the GPS-MIC-1 and that you have loaded the USB drivers for that device.
Page 49 You may now select Connect via the software application to the GPS-MIC-1, this will start streaming NMEA data to the computer. If this data is not visible recheck your GPS to Computer connection and that the USB drivers were installed properly.
Page 50 2D or 3D fix and if that position is recorded in the Request Positions Window. 13.12 To view the information being received on the mapping software keep the GPS-MIC-1 connected using the “Group Viewer” software and select the option called “Google Earth”. This will be located on the left hand side within the “Group Viewer”...
Page 52 From time to time, there may be a need to upgrade the firmware of the handheld GPS-MIC-1 unit. 14.1 With the computer turned off ensure, that your GPS-MIC-1 unit is plugged into the computer via the USB cable that was provided in the box.
Page 53 Note: Ensure that the GPS-MIC-1 Baud rate is 9600. If this isn’t set at 9600 then you will not be able to interface with the GPS-MIC-1.