Rikaline GPS-6036 Bluetooth GPS SiRF Star III User’s Guide Feb. 15, 2006 Rikaline International Corp. 14F, 171, ChengGong Rd., Sanchong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan, R.O.C Phone: +886-2-8973-1899 Fax: +886-2-8973-1896 E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.rikaline.com.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Use ……….………………………………………………………………….. 0.0 Standard Package ..………………………………………………………….. 0.1 Fully charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using ……………… 0.2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA or PC ………………………… 0.3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window …….…… 0.4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting ………………….……………. 0.5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software ……………………………… 0.8 Basic Specification …..
Rikaline GPS-6036 Operating Manual 0. Quick Use Please read this instruction carefully before use. 0.0 Standard Package GPS Unit + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Cigarette Adapter + Travel Charger + Document CD + Warranty Card + Cradle + Quick Use. 0.1 Fully charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using. A fully charged battery can last for 8 hours continuously operation facilitating the low power consumption design at 75mA.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The Rikaline GPS-6036 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a total solution GPS receiver, designed based on SiRF Star III SOC single chip architecture. It provides you unbelievable sensitivity and wireless transmitting ability. This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on. Only clear view of sky and certain power supply are necessary to the unit.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 1.3.4 Performance 1.3.4.1 LED functions We built 3 LEDs in the GPS-6036 Bluetooth GPS with functions as follows: 1 2 3 LED Status Power (Red) Bluetooth (Blue) GPS (Green) Flash Low Power Paring or Power on Position not fix ON Recharging / System on Transmitting Mode Position Fix OFF Sufficient Power System Off GPS not Powered 1.3.4.2 GPS 1) Acquisition: 20 channel parallel 2) Tracking: up to 12 satellites 3) Update rate: 1 second 4) Acquisition time Reacquisition 0.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 2. Operational characteristics 2.1 Initialization As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6036 begins the process of satellite acquisition and tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 45 seconds to achieve a position fix, 38 seconds if ephemeris data is known. After a position fix has been calculated, information about valid position, velocity and time is transmitted over the output channel.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 3. Hardware interface 3.1 Dimension 1) Bluetooth GPS unit Size: 77.7(W) x 41.0(D) x 13.7(H) (mm) 3.06"(W) x 1.61"(D) x 0.54"(H). Weight: 50g 2) Cradle unit Size: 56.0(W) x 47.0(D) x 31.2(H) (mm) 2.20"(W) x 1.85"(D) x 1.23"(H). Weight: 25g 3.2 Hardware Interface The GPS-6036 includes a new generation low power GPS module, a Bluetooth module and a Li-ION rechargeable battery in a unique style gadget.
Rikaline GPS-6036 Operating Manual 4. Bluetooth Connection Please follow below instructions step by step: The pass word is “0000” 4.1 Browse Devices Firstly, you need to find the device with which you want to establish connection. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket PC.
Rikaline GPS-6036 Operating Manual Connect to SPP Slave Select SPP slave Click “Next” Click “Finish” Fig. 2 Browse Service Fig. 3 Browse Service Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Tap and Hold “Rikaline: SPP slave” Click “Connect” Finish Bluetooth setup After you click the SPP service, it will show as Fig. 4: Fig. 4 Connect to SPP Fig. 5 Connection Complete After connect successfully, it will show as Fig. 5 4.3 Application Now you can use any Navigation system through Bluetooth SPP Profile. 4.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 4.4.1 Double click the SPP shortcut, and click Disconnect on popup Menu. Fig. 6 Disconnect from pop menu Figure 7 Disconnect from Status Window 4.4.2 In the Status window, select the SPP connection, and then click Disconnect button. In most navigation system when you select disable GPS icon, the SPP connection will be disconnected automatically. If you want to use the navigation again, you need to establish the Bluetooth SPP connection first. 4.4.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline 5. Safety Statement 5.1 R&TTE / CE This device complies with ETSI EN 300 328-1, ETSI EN 301 489-1 / 17, EN60950. 5.2 BQB In SIG listing. 5.3 FCC This device complies with Part 15C, Part 15B and ID Application of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Appendix A Rikaline Software Interface The GPS-6036 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association's NMEA 0183 ASCⅡinterface specification, which is defined in NMEA 0183, Version 2.2 and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM Recommended Standards For Differential Navstar GPS Service, Version 2.1, RTCM Special Committee No.104). A.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages The GPS-6036 supported by SiRF Technology Inc.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Rikaline A.1.2 Geographic Position with Latitude/Longitude (GLL) Table A-4 contains the values for the following example: $GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A*2C Table A-4 GLL Data Format Name Example Message ID $GPGLL Latitude 3723.2475 N/S Indicator N Longitude 12158.3416 E/W Indicator W UTC Position 161229.487 Status A Checksum *2C Units Description GLL protocol header ddmm.mmmm N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm E=east or W=west hhmmss.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Name Example Message ID $GPGSV Number of Messages 2 Message Number 1 Satellites in View 07 Satellite ID 07 Elevation 79 Azimuth 048 SNR (C/No) 42 .... ....
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Speed Units Speed Units Checksum 0.13 N 0.2 K *6E Knots Km/hr Rikaline Measured horizontal speed Knots Measured horizontal speed Kilometers per hour End of message termination (1) SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are geodetic WGS84 directions. A.2 RTCM Received Data The default communication parameters for DGPS Input are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, stop bit, and no parity.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Appendix B Rikaline Earth Datums & Output Setting B.1 Earth Datums The GPS-6036 is built in earth datum with WGS84. B.2 Setting B.2.1 Manufacturing Default Datum: WGS84. Baud Rate: 9600. Output: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG. WAAS/EGNOS: OFF (Optional ON is for the area covered by WAAS/EGNOS) B.2.2 Baud Rate and Output Sentences Setting Not allowed by user 16 14F, 171, Chen-Gong Road, SanChong City, Taipei 241, Taiwan Fax: ++886 2 8973 1896 E-Mail: info@rikaline.com.tw Web: www.
Rikaline GPS-6036 Operating Manual Appendix C Detailed Specifications C.1 Bluetooth Specifications C.1.1 Major Specification Wireless Interface Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supported Bluetooth Profiles Supported Frequency Range (Open Environment) Radio Receiver Sensitivity Specifications Compliant with Bluetooth Spec. Version 1.2 All + Extended SCO SPP 2.4 GHz license-free ISM band Up to 10 meters Range (30ft) <-85 C.2 LED status NO.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Capacity 3 Cycle Life 4 Storage cut-off within 1 hour after complete charge. Measure the capacity after 300 cycles of complete charge and discharge at 1C current to 2.75V cut-off Capacity after 30days storage at 25℃ from complete charge Capacity after 7days storage at 60℃ ffom complete charge C.3.2.2 Environmental Characteristic NO ITEM TESTING INSTRUCTION Measure capacity with constant discharge current 1C to 2.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Appendix D Rikaline Trouble Shooting D.1 Trouble Shooting Problems Reasons No position output but timer is counting Execute fail Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of GPS-6036 Bluetooth function unstable Can not turn on the COM port Can not find out GPS-6036 No Signal Install GPS-6036 incompletely or The COM port of the device is being used Poor connection No Signal No action for few minutes may cause the Pocket PC entry power saving mode.
GPS-6036 Operating Manual Appendix E Rikaline Ordering Information E.1 Product Options E.1.1 Standard Package GPS-6036 (Bluetooth GPS Receiver) + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Cradle + Travel Charger + Cigarette Adapter + Documents CD + Warranty Card + Quick Installation Reference E.2 Accessories E.2.1 Color Cover Series A-3001-C Chinese painting, 10 pieces A-3001-W European painting, 10 pieces A-3001-HK Hello Kitty series, 10 pieces E.2.