iBT-GPS Bluetooth GPS Data Logger User’s Manual Published on 13-Dec-2006 8029407701A
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before you begin.........................................................................................4 1.1 Note and Warning ..........................................................................................4 1.2 Introduction....................................................................................................5 1.3 Features...........................................................................................................5 1.4 Application..........
.2 Satellite Information....................................................................................27 3.2.1 GPS status view： ..............................................................................27 3.2.2 Hot：...................................................................................................27 3.2.3 Warm： ...............................................................................................27 3.2.4 Cold Start： ........................................................
Chapter 1 Before you begin 1.1 Note and Warning - iBT-GPS uses Lithium battery. If iBT-GPS is used in temperature lower than -10℃ or higher than 60℃, its battery charging capability will decrease. Please leave the iBT-GPS far from heat or high temperature environment. In addition, do not expose your iBT-GPS in temperature higher than 140℉/60℃. If you do not follow these rules, the battery inside iBT-GPS may become heat, explode or burn itself, and this will lead to very serious damage.
- Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use harsh cleaning solvents, chemicals, or strong detergents. - Do not attempt to open the iBT-GPS yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your warranty. 1.2 Introduction This BT GPS logger features an all-in-one, cost-effective portable GPS logging solution. With its large on-board memory, it allows you to log your route by setting the interval of time/ distance/ speed. Point of interest can also be recorded by push of a button.
- Support NMEA-0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL. - Bluetooth V1.1, 1.2, 2.0 compliant software like TomTom. - Support most NMEA compliant software like TomTom, Route66 and various well-known GPS software program. 1.
1.5 Appearance 1. DC jack (mini USB type) 2. 3 Stage Power switch (Power off/ Navigation/ Data record) 3. Bluetooth status LED (blue) 4. Battery status LED (red/green) 5. GPS status LED (orange) / Push to log LED (blue) 6. Internal GPS antenna 7.
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1.7 LED Display The Bluetooth GPS Receiver has three LED lights, one is Bluetooth Status LED, the 2nd one is Battery Status LED, the 3rd one is GPS Status LED/ Push to log LED.
Chapter 2 Getting Start 2.1 Checking the package content Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS with built-in Lithium rechargeable battery. Before you start using iBT-GPS, please make sure if your package includes the following items. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer at once.
2.2 Getting Start Please follow the procedure step by step. Step 1 Charging Your Battery To charge your iBT-GPS data logger, you have to plug your USB cable into the power source. Charging time is about 2~3 hours and surely you can charge from PC/ Notebook’s USB HOST or from cigar-lighter in car. For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full (the LED blinks). Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack (mini USB type). This will begin to charge the battery.
Step 2 Turn on the power switch Power off Navigation Data record Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS (Warning: Users’ are allowed to connect his handheld device with iBT-GPS only in Navigation mode!) Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth connectivity. If the connection between your device and iBT-GPS is successful, the blue LED of iBT-GPS will be blinking. Below, we provide a common procedure of software installation to set up your PDA.
--> Start -> Bluetooth Manager New 1. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on pocket pc, and establish new connection. --> Explore A Bluetooth device Tap iBT-GPS ->Next 2.
Passkey 0000 (if your PDA ask for the passkey) 3. (Optional) --> Select SPP slave->Next Finish 4.
--> Done Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP slave, Connect 5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Step 4 Load your GPS mapping or routing software , along with the corresponding maps of the areas that you plan to travel to. Step 5 Start the application and select the correct COM port & baud rate. Note: The Bluetooth device in most of the applications has an “auto-detect” feature so that you do not need to select the Baud Rate. 2.
2、 Click for install driver from specific file directory. 3、 Driver is located in CP210x folder.
4、 Next
5、 6、 Now installing… Complete installation User can go to the MS Windows’ device manager to see the status
showing this USB device installation is completed. Please go to check the corresponding virtual COM Port. Afterward users only have to use same COM Port in same USB port, and can directly make a connection successfully between the PC end and iBT-GPS data logger. For example, COM7.
2.4 Helpful Tips - Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields, which may affect signal receptions - Driving in and around high buildings may affect signal receptions. - Driving under tunnels or in buildings may affect signal receptions. - Low battery of a PDA or of an iBT-GPS may affect signal receptions. - Please check the correct “COM” and “Baudrate” of your PDA. - In general, any GPS receiver performs best in open space where it can see clean sky.
Chapter 3 iBT-GPS Logger Tool 1. Execute Logger Tool 2.
3.1 Configuration 3.1.1 Connection Setting： 1. Please go to”device manager” and find out the Virtual Com Port number of iBT-GPS data logger (check Virtual Com Port number of iBT-GPS data logger) 2. Select correct Port （COM7 used in this example） and set BaudRate at a fixed 115200. Then click on Connect 3. Please click on “Connect” to build a connection. To cease connection anytime, just click on “Disconnect” near by. If the connection is built, the GPS status is shown.
4. Please stop log first, or you are not allowed to perform any setting. Go to “Data Log List” tab, and then click “Stop Log” 3.1.
3.1.3 AutoLog Option： 1. Setting log time interval：Configure log interval between 1~999 sec. 2. Setting log distance：Configure log interval between 10~9999 meter(s) 3. Setting log speed： Configure log interval between 10~999 km/h. Set speed at the highest rate. If any log data exceeds this speed, it will be recorded.
3.1.4 Log Format： Data category that each way point will record. Normally, we choose UTC, latitude and longitude.
3.1.5 Other Setting： There are two recording method for you to choose from. One is overwrite, the other is saturation then stop.
3.2 Satellite Information 3.2.1 GPS status view： To check GPS acquisition condition (Reception) 3.2.2 Hot： Perform hot start 3.2.3 Warm： Perform warm start 3.2.
3.3 Data Log List 3.3.1 Grid Array： See the recorded data list 3.3.
3.3.3 Record Count： Data record count 3.3.4 Start Log： 1. Enable Log feature 2. iBT-GPS is now in Log mode, and iBT-GPS data logger become a stand alone log machine. (without PDA/ Smartphone) 3.3.5 Stop Log： 1. Disable Log feature 2. iBT-GPS is now in Navigation mode, an extra PDA/ Smartphone is needed now 3.3.6 Download： ¾ To download log data to computer file ( While downloading, “cancel” manu bar will appear on middle of the screen. To cease downloading, click on Cancel. ¾ 3.3.
1. Use Google Earth to re-view record of journey 2. If you computer is not installed with Google earth. Google Earth has free download version, go download it in the internet first. 3.
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Appendix Appendix A. Specifications General Frequency L1,1575.42MHZ C/A Code 1.023MHZ Datum WGS84 Performance Characteristics Position Accuracy Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS <3m CEP(50%) without SA(horizontal) DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,RTCM):2.5m Velocity Accuracy Without aid: 0.1m/s DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,RTCM):0.
Dynamic Altitude Maximum 18,000m Velocity Maximum 515m/s Acceleration Maximum 4g Power Input Voltage Vin : DC 3.0-5.0V Backup Voltage DC1.2V+-10% Power Consumption 42mA Battery Built-in rechargeable 1000mAH Lithium battery I/O Signal Output RS-232,38400bps,8 data bits,no parity,1 stop bit Available Baud Rates 4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200 bps Protocols NMEA 0183 v3.
Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile(SPP) Frequency 2.4G ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band Security Yes USB Bridge Standard Fully compliant with USB2.0 Full - speed 12Mbps Dimension 46.5 x72.
Appendix B. Certification FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Exposure requirements: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
obtainable from Health Canada's website. "www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rab" CE Notices Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed.
Appendix C. Warranty Information Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from the company. The company warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty for accessories is six months. The stamp of distributor or a copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. The company will, as its sole option, repair or replace any components, which fail in normal use.
Warranty Model number: Series number: Data of purchase: Name: Address: City, Zip code: State, Country: E-mail address: Distributor Stamp Here
FCC statement in User's Manual (for class B) "Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC Caution: 1.The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.
