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Fortuna Electronic Corporation
2005/04/20
All Rights Reserved
Fortuna Slim Bluetooth GPS Receiver
Product specification Reference Manual
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Overview
The Fortuna Slim Bluetooth GPS receiver is a Global Positioning
System Receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology. This
Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive GPS data and send
GPS position data over Bluetooth. You can position the receiver for
the best reception without wires.
The Fortuna Slim Bluetooth GPS integrates Bluetooth module
into GPS device. It shows the high performance, low power
consumption, easily portable, and wireless data transmission. If
you have a Pocket PC or other portable devices enabled with
Bluetooth function, you can take advantage of your device's
Bluetooth capability to wirelessly add GPS positioning technology.
When you choose suitable navigation software, you can apply to
personal, vehicle, and marine navigation.
Introduction
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Items included in the package
1.Battery
2.Screw
3.Screw driver
4.DC to USB cable
5.USB DC adapter
6.USB car lighter adapter
7.User's manual
*Three LED at the top of the device shows Bluetooth, GPS and
Power Status.
*Detachable 1200mA Lithium-Polymer battery lasts up to 8.5
Operating hours
*Dimension: L= 74 mm, W= 38mm, H= 23 mm
*Weight: 80g
*On/Off Switch
*12 Channels ( All-In-View ) Tracking (up to 20 channels)
*Cold/ Warm/ Hot Start Time: 42/38/1 Seconds
*Reacquisition Time: 0.1 seconds
*Standard NMEA-0183 output at 38400 bps baud rate
*Compatible with Bluetooth devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Main Features
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Installation Instruction
1.Slide open the battery cover then place the battery into the battery
compartment properly.
2.Slide the battery case back on and use the screwdriver to make
sure the case will not be removable.
Caution: Please do not use any battery other than Slim
Bluetooth GPS original battery.
Bluetooth connection
1.Switch on the Slim BTGPS.
2.Turn on your PDA device.
3.Go to Bluetooth Manager on PDA device.
4.Select Search for BT devices.
5.After found the Slim BTGPS then Select and Save it.
6.Go to Action and select SPP slave.
7.Enter the pass key 0000 if required.
8.Click on the Slim BTGPS icon and then a 2 way arrow
shows the Bluetooth is linking.
9.The Slim Bluetooth GPS LED light should be on and it means
the Bluetooth link has been established.
10.Start your navigation software application.
11.Please select the Baud rate at NMEA 38400 and proper com-port.
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Technical Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
General
Chipset SiRF Star III
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 12 Channels ( All-In-View ) Tracking
(up to 20 Channels)
Antenna Type Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
Accuracy
Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
2.5 meters, DGPS corrected
Velocity 0.1 meters/ second
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Datum
Default WGS-84
Acquisition Rate( Open sky, stationary)
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Snap start 2 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
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Dynamic Conditions
Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity 515 meters/second ( 1000 knots) max.
Acceleration 4g, max.
Power
Operational Power 3.3 VDC +10%
Input Power 5VDC + 10%
Battery Source rechargeable and detachable lithium
Polymer battery with 5V DC input
charging circuit (1200 mA)
Operation Time 8.5 hours continuous operating after full
charge
Battery Charge time 3 Hours Approx.
Battery Low Approx. 30 min to stop operation
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Main Interface
Connection: Communication with host platform via
Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
Protocol messages NMEA 0183 output protocol
Baudrate: 38400 bps
Data bit: 8
Stop bit: 1
Output format: GGA ( 1 sec), GSA ( 1 sec), GSV ( 5 sec),
RMC ( 1 sec), VTG ( 1 sec)
Environmental Characteristics
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Operating temperature range -20 C to +60 C
Humidity range 5% to 95 % No condensing
Physical Characteristics
Length 74 mm
Width 38 mm
Height 23 mm
Weight 80 g
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Copyright Statement
Copyright 2004 by Fortuna Electronic Corp. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means,
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otherwise, without the prior written permission of the Fortuna
Electronic Corp.
Disclaimer
Fortuna Electronic Corp. makes no representations or warranties,
either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. Furthermore, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the contents hereof without obligation of the Fortuna
Electronic Corp. to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIEDED BY FORTUNA
ELECTRONIC CORP. ON AN AS IS BASIS ONLY. THIS
COMPANY PROVIDES NO REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
FCC&CE Compliance Statement
The Slim Bluetooth GPS compliant with Part 15 of FCC limits for
Class B (DoC). This device has been shown to be in compliance
with and was tested in accordance with the measurement
procedures specified in the standards Specification listed above.
This product is for home and office use only.
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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
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific
operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or
transmitter.
Notice: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the
party
responsible could void the user's authority to operate the device.
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Made in Taiwan
Part No.: 121-090020003
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