Falcon NAVI-B User Manual
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FALCOM NAVI-B
(Bluetooth™ GPS receiver)
User Manual
Version: 1.01
NAVI-B VERSION 1.01
Contents
0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................4
0.1 GENERAL ABOUT NAVI-B ............................................................................................................. 4
1 SECURITY .........................................................................5
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 RESTRICTED USE............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 CHILDREN....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 DRIVING AND SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 6
2 PREPARING TO USE YOUR FALCOM NAVI-B ........ 7
2.1 HOW DOES THE FALCOM NAVI-B WORK? .................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Software interface.......................................................................................................................... 8
3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .........................................9
3.1 BLUETOOTH™ GPS RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................. 9
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Physical........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.3 Software....................................................................................................................................... 11
4 OPERATION GUIDE...................................................... 12
4.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................ 12
4.1.1 Connect the device to power supply ............................................................................................ 13
4.2 PC/LAPTOP AND NAVI-B BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION.............................................................. 13
4.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-B connected to PC/Laptop............................................................... 16
4.3 POCKED PCS BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION .................................................................................. 20
4.3.1 Using the Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver.......................................................................................... 22
5 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................24
6 HOUSING .........................................................................25
Version history:
Version number Author Change
1.00 Fadil Beqiri Initial version
1.01 Fadil Beqiri Section 3.2.3 added.
In the section 4.2.1 the sub-point 3)(v) added
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Cautions
Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use.
Please, read carefully the safety precautions.
If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the
product described in it, please contact your vendor.
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The FALCOM NAVI-B user’s guide is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH
with all rights reserved. No part of this user guide may be produced in
any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH.
FALCOM GmbH.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein.
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0 Introduction
0.1 General about NAVI-B
The NAVI-B is a new GPS receiver, integrated with Bluetooth™
technology. With its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding
quality and performance as well as an excellent navigational and positioning
aid tool when used with a GPS Mapping software installed on Bluetooth™enabled devices, such as PC, laptop, or Pocked PC.
The FALCOM NAVI-B has an integrated temperature compensated crystal
oscillators (TCXO). Due to the higher stability of frequency it offers a high
improved performance. Additionally, the integrated TCXO accepts the
condition for use the SiRFXTrac firmware. The FALCOM NAVI-B uses
SiRFXTrac firmware which makes it possible to track the GPS signals at far
lower signal levels than is currently possible with competitive autonomous
GPS solutions. A back-up battery built-in enables the GPS part to perform
Warm and Hot start, which reduce the calculation time for a position fix.
Therefore, you have a high-capacity navigation system, which connects
your Bluetooth™-enabled device with the performance of an intelligent and
dynamic destination guidance. The embedded Class 2 Bluetooth™
transceiver, is capable of communicating with any Serial Port Profile
Bluetooth™ device, within a 10m radius. The NAVI-B in communication
with your installed GPS Mapping software on the Bluetooth™-enabled
device points you the way comfortably and reliably from the current
location A to your desired destination B. In this way you also stay for longer
distances always on the optimal course and arrive your destination point
comfortable and ease. Although your receiver is fully compatible with any
GPS Mapping software running on different hardware platforms. The
embedded high-sensitivity internal GPS and Bluetooth™ antenna allow you
to navigate freely, no more than two wires for connections to the external
supply voltage are available.
The NAVI-B is an equipment that can be used in a variety of applications
including:
♦ Navigation and positioning
♦ Finding streets and routes
♦ Travel planning
♦ Safety and security
♦ Fleet tracking and management and many others … .
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1 Security
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of
the NAVI-B. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the
NAVI-B.
1.1 General information
The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new
concept in navigation. GPS has become established in many areas, for
example, in civil aviation or deep-sea shipping.
The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States of
America, which also has sole responsibility for the accuracy and
maintenance of the system. The system is constantly being improved and
may entail modifications effecting the accuracy and performance of the GPS
equipment.
1.2 Restricted use
Certain restrictions on the use of the NAVI-B may have to be observed on
board a plane, in hospitals, public places or government institutions,
laboratories etc. Follow these instructions.
1.3 Children
Do not allow children to play with the NAVI-B. It is not a toy and children
could hurt themselves or others. The NAVI-B consists of many small parts
which can come loose and could be swallowed by small children.
Thoughtless handling can damage the NAVI-B.
1.4 Driving and safety
Do not place (mount) the device on the parts which will obstruct the sight of
the driver.
Do not place (mount) the device on the parts which block any safety device
(such as the Airbag, pedals, accessory controls and any others) in your
vehicle.
Your own personal judgment has always priority while you driving, if the
user of FALCOM NAVI-B feels that the instructions of navigation software
place you in an unsafe area, then use your personal judgment according to
traffic regulations and do not follow those instructions.
The NAVI-B is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Do not place or
install the NAVI-B on the vehicle roof (outdoor).
Please, do not handle the NAVI-B while driving.
Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-B only
in such a way that you always keep control of your vehicle in all traffic
conditions, especially when the vehicle is moving.
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1.5 General care and maintenance
In order to ensure the best performance of your FALCOM NAVI-B, please
remind the following helpful tips:
♦ Keep your FALCOM NAVI-B dry. Do not expose to rain, water, or high
humidity environments.
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2 Preparing to use your FALCOM NAVI-B
Read this manual in order to begin using your FALCOM NAVI-B and to
understand its operations, functions, and common features.
You must first install a GPS Mapping software (if none is installed) on your
PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices.
In order to have a Bluetooth™ connection with your Falcom NAVI-B,
secure that the control device is a Bluetooth-enabled one.
For more information about software installation, please refer to chapters
described below.
2.1 How does the FALCOM NAVI-B work?
The FALCOM NAVI-B using SiRFXTrac software offers high position
accuracy and fast Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) than is currently possible with
other autonomous GPS solution. This means that the NAVI-B will continue
to determinate its positions or obtain an initial fix in places previously not
possible. In other word the NAVI-B can be used in environments previously
deemed inaccessible environments such as:
severe urban canyons,
parking garages,
dense foliage,
multi-level freeways,
under bridges and overpasses, and, in many cases, indoors.
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When the GPS receiver is initially turned on, it begins to determinate its
current positions, velocity and time which will be calculated from tracking
the GPS signals an extremely small level by 16 dBHz. While trying to
calculate a position fix, the receiver needs to be locked-on to at least four
satellites. In order to calculate quickly its current location, the receiver uses
the current received signals from in view satellites, simultaneously holds the
stored data from its memory (SRAM).
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When the required data are completely collected, then satellite signals are
tracked continuously and the position is calculated from time to time. When
the received data from satellites is considered valid then the FALCOM
NAVI-B is available for navigation. The validity of these data stored in
SRAM is kept due to RTC keeps running from external battery and these
data may still be valid form the previous operation.
As above the initial state of the NAVI-B GPS receiver refers to the last
status of the receiver in memory (SRAM). This primarily determines the
length of time it will take for your FALCOM NAVI-B to obtain a GPS fix.
Your position can be extremely quick fixed within 4 seconds from a "hotstart" state, and within 45 seconds from a "cold-start" state. The FALCOM
NAVI-B stores data about where the satellites are located at any given time.
The data is called almanac. Occasionally, when the FALCOM NAVI-B has
been turned off for a long time, the almanac may get out-dated or “cold” so
the NAVI-B performs a cold start. Otherwise, if the time and position are
known, as well the almanac data are also valid then the FALCOM NAVI-B
performs a Hot start.
The NAVI-B uses the satellite signals to calculate its exact current location
by calculating its distance from the satellites. The position data within the
receiver is then converted into latitude and longitude coordinates which are
usually provided in the geodetic datum on which the GPS is based (WGS84)
and transmitted via integrated Bluetooth™ transceiver direct to the
Bluetooth™-enabled device (PC, laptop or Pocked PC).
2.1.1 Software interface
The NAVI-B evaluation receiver is capable of outputting data in the
NMEA-0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA), Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices,
Version 3.00, January 1, 1997.
2.1.1.1 NMEA output messages
The table below shows all NMEA output messages supported by NAVI-B
as well as a brief description of each output message.
For more detailed information about the output message list, please refer to
the SiRFstarII message set specification available in section
“service/downloads/manuals” on Falcom’s Website
: www.falcom.de.
Option Description
GGA Time, position and fix type data.
GLL Latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status.
GSA GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the position solution and DOP
values.
GSV The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth
and SNR values.
RMC Time, date, position, course and speed data.
VTG Course and speed information relative to the ground.
Table 1: NMEA Output Messages
Info: Please note that all supported NMEA messages of the NAVI-B can be
configured via the SiRFdemo software (See chapter 4.2.1). All user
defined settings are kept into the SRAM memory and available on
each power up.
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