EMTAC mini-S3 Bluetooth GPS GPS Receiver User Guide The mini-S3 pairing code is 0183.
Notice We suggest that you carefully review the User Guide prior to using your GPS receiver. The mini-S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment that can be easily damaged through misuse. In order to help you fulfill any warranty obligations, read the User Guide in its entirety. The mini-S3 passkey is 0183.
Table of Contents What You Need to Get Started 4 Parts of the mini-S3 & What They Do Power Switch LED indicators Antennae façade 5 6 6 7 Power Jack Power jack Battery Charger 7 8 8 8 Getting Started 9 Basic Use Guidelines 11 Frequently Asked Questions 12 Care & Maintenance 13 How GPS Works 15 Warranty 16 Disclaimers & Liability 18 Warnings 19 Glossary 23 The mini-S3 pairing code is 0183.
What You Need to Get Started 1. A Host Device A Bluetooth enabled host device (i.e. PDA, smartphone, laptop, etc.) is needed to receive GPS input data. Each host device receives GPS input differently. Consult the instructions of your particular host device on how to enable your device to receive GPS input. 2. GPS or Mapping Software Before you begin using your mini-S3 BTGPS Receiver you must complete the application software installation tasks on your host device.
Parts of the mini-S3 BTGPS Receiver & What They Do mini-S3 BTGPS at a Glance LED Indicators Antenna Facade LED Indicators Power Switch Power Jack 5
Power Switch Slide the switch sideways to turn power on and off. represents power ON represents power OFF Status LED Indicators: Blue Orange/Red Green Switch to power-on position: “ ” LED Indicators The three LED lights indicate the operational status of Bluetooth, GPS, and battery. Symbol: Blue LED Light indicates Bluetooth pair/connect status Flashing every 1 second: mini-S3 powered-on and waiting to pair/connect. Flashing every 2 seconds: mini-S3 is connected and paired with the host.
Antenna Façade Your mini-S3 is integrated with a highly sensitive internal 1.5GHz GPS antenna and a 2.4GHz Bluetooth radio. These internal components provide satellite signal reception for position fix as and data communication between the mini-S3 and your Bluetooth enabled host device. The antenna facade is the top surface of the mini-S3. Keep this surface clean and with an unobstructed view to the sky while operating the mini-S3.
Charger The charger connects the mini-S3 Receiver to a power source so the battery can be re-charged. The mini-USB plug of the charging cord connects to the mini-S3 via the power jack while the large end of the charger connects to the power source. The mini-S3 may be used while plugged into a power source while charging. CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the mini-S3 to charge the receiver. WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its lithium-ion battery.
Getting Started Before using the mini-S3 BTGPS Receiver, the following tasks must be completed: install a GPS/Mapping application software properly and completely on the host device.* enable Bluetooth on the host device.* fully charge the mini-S3 BTGPS receiver. * 1. For information about the operation of the host device and GPS/Mapping application software installation procedures, please refer to the documentation that accompanies each product respectively.
2. Connect the mini-S3 with the host device. Typical examples are given in the .pdf files named “BTpair_” (and/or similar files), in this User Guide CD-ROM. Please follow the step-by-step operation guide indicated and described in the files, respectively. If prompted, the mini-S3 BTGPS passkey is 0183. Example: This screen-shot indicates the BTGPS is connects with host. 3. Operating the GPS/Mapping software. To open and use the GPS/MAP application, in your host device: 1.
Basic Use Guidelines PROPER HANDLING Do not bend the mini-S3 BTGPS receiver while connected to the charger; bending will damage the connector, resulting in damage to the BTGPS and/or the charger’s plug. The mini-S3 BTGPS has one power jack via the mini-USB connection. Caution and care must be exercised when handling these parts. Bending or breaking these parts will severely degrade positioning performance and/or damage the receiver. Bending or breaking these parts will void your warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions Which GPS/Map application software can I use? There are a lot of major application software packages available. The mini-S3 will work with any mapping software that uses the industry standard NMEA messages. For laptops and Window Mobile devices, we recommend CoPilot Live from www.alk.com. For the Palm OS, we recommend the EMTAC Navigator Palm OS software. Can I use the Crux-View for navigation purpose? No.
Care and Maintenance Your mini-S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sophisticated piece of electrical equipment which requires special care and maintenance. Please follow the suggestions below to fulfill any warranty obligations and ensure you get the best performance possible from your mini-S3. DO Keep the mini-S3 BTGPS receiver dry. Exposure to rain and/or environments with high humidity will cause the receiver to malfunction and create irreversible damage.
DON’T Hit, drop, or shake the mini-S3. Rough handling can break the internal electronic circuit boards, the connector, and/or the power jack resulting in irreversible damages and unit malfunction. Store or expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). High temperatures, such as in a car under direct sunlight, can shorten the life of electronic devices, and melt or drape certain plastics. Store or expose to temperatures lower than 0°C (32°F). Extreme temperatures affect the performance the battery.
How the mini-S3 BTGPS Works The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system. This system consists of 24 satellites, which orbit the Earth at an altitude of approximately 17,500 kilometers. Each of the 24 satellites is deployed in 6 orbital planes and circles the earth twice a day. These systems of satellites continuously transmit signals containing precise information, 24 hours a day in any weather condition, everywhere around the world.
Transplant GPS, Inc. Limited Warranty HARDWARE: Transplant GPS, Inc. warrants to the original end user (ie. Customer) that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, for one year from the date of original purchase from Transplant GPS.
TRANSPLANT GPS DETERMINES THAT THERE IS NO FAULT WITH THE PRODUCT ITSELF. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR PART DUE TO ANY COMMUNICATION SERVICE CUSTOMER MAY SUBSCRIBE TO OR USE WITH THE PRODUCT.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Transplant GPS and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this product, software and User Guide. Transplant GPS and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the software. Transplant GPS and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
Warnings Care and Caution The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States Government which is solely responsible for the accuracy and continued operation of the system. Accuracy of position fixes (longitude, latitude and altitude) can be affected by alterations made to the GPS satellites by the U.S. Government. Accuracy is subject to change in accordance with the U.S. Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and Federal Radio Navigation Plan.
affect the ability of your battery to charge. When operating in temperature extremes, allow the mini-S3 BTGPS to cool down or warm up prior to charging. Charge the mini-S3 BTGPS only with the supplied charger. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the mini-S3 BTGPS connected to a charger for longer than 24 hours; excessive charging may shorten its life. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.
Warning Don’t put battery into a microwave oven, dryer, or high-pressure container. Don’t use battery with dry cells and other primary batteries, or batteries of a different package, type, or brand. Stop charging the battery if charging isn’t completed within the specified time. Stop using the battery if abnormal heat, odor, discoloration, deformation, or abnormal conditions are detected during use, charge, or storage.
Additional Battery Warnings 1. Do not put the battery into a fire, or heat the battery, do not store the battery in high temperature environment. 2. Do not connect the battery reversed in positive (+) and negative (-) terminals in the charger or equipment. 3. Do not let the battery terminals (+ and -) contact a wire or any metal (like a metal necklace or a hairpin) with which it carried or stored together, may cause short-circuit. 4.
Glossary Almanac data A set of information that transmitted by each GPS satellite in orbit and the state of every satellite in the GPS constellation. Each GPS satellite contains and transmits the almanac data set for the entire GPS satellite system network. Almanac data allows the GPS receiver to rapidly acquire satellites shortly after it is turned on. Active Antenna An antenna that amplifies the GPS signal before it sends it to the receiver.
Decibel. A notation of relative unit such as the satellite signal strength received. Datum A math model which depicts a part of the surface of the earth. Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are referenced to a specific map datum. The map datum selected on a GPS receiver needs to match the datum listed on the corresponding paper map in order for the position readings to match.
L1 frequency 1575.42 MHz GPS carrier frequency which contains only encrypted P code, used primarily to calculate signal delays caused by the ionosphere. Latitude A north/south measurement of position perpendicular to the earth's polar axis. Longitude An east/west measurement of position in relation to the Prime Meridian, an imaginary circle that passes through the north and south poles. Multipath Multipath is the reception of a signal both along a direct path and along one or more reflected paths.
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) UTC is the time as maintained by the U.S. Naval Observatory. Because of variations in the Earth's rotation, UTC is sometimes adjusted by an integer second. The accumulation of these adjustments compared to GPS time, which runs continuously, has resulted in an offset between GPS time and UTC. After accounting for leap seconds and using adjustments contained in the navigation message, GPS time can be related to UTC within 20 nanoseconds or better.
