Product specifications

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For the serial port connection needed for GPS use many of these
settings do not make any
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This is a class II
Bluetooth radio with
a maximum range of
up to 32 feet (10
meters) and a data
rate up to 721 Kbps.
It supports up to 7
devices. It is compli-
ant with the Blue-
tooth V1.1 standard.
The typical power
consumption is
40mA but can reach
90mA peak.
difference, but may be changed for increased
security or to restrict what can be done with the connection. Once a
GPS device is set up as the default for Bluetooth serial connections the
Bluetooth software will automatically connect to that device when the
mapping application requests it.
Automatic Operation
There is a special feature that provides automatic operation of the
Bluetooth for GPS operation. The Bluetooth GPS receiver must be
turned on for these features to work This capability includes:
• Automatic configuration and connection to a WayPoint
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Bluetooth GPS. Tap the Start GPS to automatically search and
pair with the GPS device. Once the connection is made the
WayPoint application will automatically be started.
• Automatic reconnection of the GPS if you power off the unit. This is specific to the
default GPS device which will cause the Bluetooth to reconnect to this unit when
powered on.
• It will also cause the GPS to be found and connected automatically if a Bluetooth GPS
is requested from the WayPoint program or any other GPS enabled software.
Bluetooth Manager
The Bluetooth manager establishes the connections with supported devices. When you start the
Bluetooth Manager you will see the ShortCuts Window. In the figure below left a serial port
Bluetooth device (In this case a GPS) is shown. The first time you enter the Manager this screen
will be empty. To make a connection to the GPS as shown perform the following steps.