Globalsat BT-318 User Manual

User Manual

Bluetooth GPS Receiver

BT-318

Version: 1.12

CONTENT

1 BT-318 A T A GLANCE

1.1 appearance and function 3

1.2 Change battery 5

1.3 The appearance of GPRS cradle and how to connect it with BT-318 7

1.4 How to insert SIM card into GPRS cradle 9

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Product Feature 10

2.2 Package 10

2.3 Power Switch 11

2.4 Power Jack 11

2.5 LED Function 11

2.6 External Antenna 11 3 Usage

3.1 For PDA which built-in Bluetooth (Example: iPAQ 3870/3970) 13

3.2 For PDA with Bluetooth Compact Flash card 13

3.3 For Notebook with Bluetooth device 13

3.4 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ? 14 4 BT-318 SPECIFICATION

4.1 System Specification 16

4.2 Bluetooth Specification 16

4.3 FCC Notices 17

5 How to get on internet by GPRS Cradle

5.1 Surfing on internet by using GPRS cradle with PC 18

5.1.1 setup Bluetooth for windows 18

5.1.1.1 Setup for Windows ME 18

5.1.1.2 Setup for Windows 2000 27

5.1.1.3 Setup for Windows XP 36

5.1.2 Wireless networking GPRS setting for windows 45

5.1.2.1 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows ME 45

5.1.2.2 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows 2000 50

5.1.2.3 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows XP 55

5.1.3 setup Bluetooth for Pocket PC 61

5.1.4 setup for Pocket PC 2002

5.1.5 Connect to GPRS network for Pocket PC 2002 77

5.1.6 Setup and connect to GPRS network for Pocket PC 2003 80

5.1.7 GPRS Connections Operators Information 85

1 BT-318 AT A GLANCE

1.1 appearance and function

1.2 Change battery

Figure 1 Opening the cover of battery

Figure 2 Putting battery into BT-318

Figure 3 Putting battery into BT-318

Figure 4 Closeing the cover of battery

1.3 The appearance of GPRS cradle and how to connect it with BT-318

Figure 5 GPRS Cradle

Figure 6 The bottom of BT-318 main unit

Figure 7 Combining BT-318 and GPRS Cradle

Figure 8 The BT-318 with GPRS cradle

1.4 How to insert SIM Card into GPRS cradle

Figure 9 Inserting SIM Card into GPRS Cradle

2 INTRODUCTION

The BT-318 is a GPS receiver with Bluetooth interface and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity to tracking signal. Based on the SiRF star Ⅱe/LP low power chip set and

supports all functions(SingleSat updates in reduced visibility, Superior urban canyon performance, FoliageLock for weak signal tracking, etc.). The BT-318 is well suited to system integration and users who use PDA, Smart phone, Tablet PC and Notebook PC with Bluetooth devices. It satisfies a wide variety of applications for car navigation, personal navigation or touring devices, tracking and marine navigation purpose.

2.1 Product Feature

1. SiRF Star II/LP high performance and low power consumption chipset

2. Communicates with Host Platform via Bluetooth Serial Profile

3. Built-in high sensitivity active GPS antenna

4. Optional external GPS antenna

5. 3 LED to show the status of GPS/Bluetooth/Battery

6. Replaceable and r echargeable 1650 mAh Li-ion battery

7. Continuously working for lasting 15 hours

8. Bluetooth operation range： 80M

9. Magnetic chassis for mounting conveniently

10. Can be provided with GPRS function by fitting on cradle

2.2 Package

Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following

items. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

 Bluetooth GPS Receiver  A CD with the User Manual and the Testing Program.  AC Power Charger  DC Car Power Charger  External Antenna

2.3 Power Switch

Power on

Power off

2.4 Power Jack

The power jack lets you to connect either a DC car power charger (included) or AC power charger (included) to recharge the internal battery. You can either use the included two chargers or an iPAQ-compatible AC adapter . Please note that the adapter rating 5V,

1.2 A, positive pole center.

2. 5 LED Function

Bluetooth Status LED (Blue): Blinking (Slowly) ---- Not connected to any Bluetooth devices. Blinking (Quickly) ---- Connected to other Bluetooth device.

GPS Status LED (Green): Blinking ---- GPS position is fixed

Steady light ---- GPS position not fixed

Battery Status LED (Red/Yellow): Red ---- Battery power is critically low. Charge immediately. Yellow ---- Battery is charging now. LED off ---- Battery partially full or Battery is fully charged.

2.6 External Antenna

Basically, you don’t need external antenna to perform GPS positioning with BT-318 since it already build-in active antenna. The only condition that you need external antenna is when BT-318 unit can not “see” the sky, For instance, when you are in any environments that GPS signal is blocked, the external GPS antenna will help to receive better GPS signal.

Plug the external antenna with MMCX connector to the plug on BT-318. Place the magnetic external antenna on the roof of the car or an outdoor open-space, and make sure place it in correct direction. That is, the side with magnetic is the bottom side, and the upper side must face to sky in order to receive better signal.

Notice:

Hold the antenna connector while you plug the external antenna into the BT-318 or

unplug the external antenna from the BT-318. Do not pull the cable line.

3 USAGE

3.1 For PDA which built-in Bluetooth (Example: iPAQ 3870/3970)

1. Switch the BT-318 power on.

2. Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth of PDA connecting to the BT-318. Some PDAs may need the Bluetooth passkey, the passkey is “2003”.

3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.(Example the iPAQ 3970 is the output port COM 8).

4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the corr ect COM

port(iPAQ 3970 is the output port COM 8)& baud rate : 38400

3.2 For PDA with Bluetooth Compact Flash card

1. Switch the BT-318 power on.

2. Please refer to the user manual of Bluetooth Compact Flash card to enable it connecting to the BT-318. Some Bluetooth devices may need the Bluetooth passkey, the passkey is “2003”.

3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.(Example COM 6).

4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the corr ect COM

port & baud rate : 38400.

3.3 For Notebook with Bluetooth device

1. Switch the BT-318 power on.

2. Please refer to the user manual of Bluetooth device to enable it connecting to the BT-318. Some Bluetooth devices may need the Bluetooth passkey, the passkey is “2003”.

3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.(Example COM 6).

4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the corr ect COM

port & baud rate : 38400.

Note: Most of the applications, the Bluetooth device have an “auto-detect” feature that you do not need to select Baud Rate.

3.4 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ?

The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA

platform.

1. Run the “GPSinfo.exe” to execute the installation procedure of testing program (via PC and ActiveSync).

2. Run the “GPS Information” program from “Start → Program files” of PDA.

Here is the description of “GPS Information” testing program as follows: User must select COM port , Baud Rate (38400) and click the [Star GPS] button to start receiving GPS data.

Note: Most of the applications, the Bluetooth device have an “auto-detect” feature that you do not need to select Baud Rate.

4 BT-318 SPECIFICATION

4.1 System Specification

Electrical Characteristics (Receiver)

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 12 channel all-in-view tracking

Accuracy

Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS

Velocity 0.1m/sec

Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time

Datum

Datum Default: WGS-84

Acquisition Rate

Hot start 8 sec., average

Warm start 38 sec., average

Cold start 45 sec., average

Reacquisition 0.1 sec. average

Protocol

GPS Protocol Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF binary)

GPS Output format GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),

Dynamic Condition

Acceleration Limit Less than 4g

Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.

Velocity Limit 515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots) max.

Jerk Limit 20 m/sec**3

Temperature

Operating -20°~ 60°C

Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing

Power

Voltage Replaceable and rechargeable battery and 5V

Operation Time 15 hours, after fully recharged, in continuous mode

Physical Characteristics

Dimension 89mm x 52mm x 30mm

7 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected 1-5 meters DGPS corrected

VTG(1sec)

DC input charging circuit >20 hours, in trickle power mode

4.2 Bluetooth Specification

Bluetooth V1.1 Compliant Supply Voltage : 2.8V ~ 3.3V Frequency Range : 2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz Receiver Sensitivity : -80 dBm Transmit Power : Class 2 Transmitting Range : 80 m (Open Space) Power Consumption : 45 mA (Typical)

4.3 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 interference, 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.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

5 How to get on internet by using GPRS Cradle

The GPRS Cradle is an extended device of BT-318; the main function of it is to make BT-318 connect to GPRS via Bluetooth.

Surfing on internet by using GPRS cradle with PC

5.1

5.1.1 setup Bluetooth for windows

5.1.1.1 Setup for Windows ME

Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right

Select “Advanced Configuration” under the Bluetooth on tools bar

Then you may see the Bluetooth Configuration folder

Switch to ‘”Client Applications” then you can find the COM Port which is used by Bluetooth Serial Port, Click OK and back to My Bluetooth Places

Select “Find Bluetooth Devices”

Then the BT-GPRS device can be searched out (if no one can be found, please check the bluetooth hardware)

Double click “BT-GPRS” device , SPP service support will show up

Right clickand select “Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port”

Then “Bluetooth PIN Code Required” will show up

Click the bluetooth icon at bottom right, then “Bluetooth PIN Code Request” will show up, please enter “2003” for Bluetooth PIN code and click OK.

Finish Bluetooth Serial Port connecting

Open “Phone and Modem Options” from “Start”  “Control Panel”.

Click “Add…”.

Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it f rom a list” and click “Next”.

Select “Standard 28800 bps Modem”.

Select COM Port the “Bluetooth Serial Port” used.

Finish.

Click “Properties”

You could view the COM Port that modem uses in “Modem”

Choose “Advanced…” in “Connection” for advanced setting.

Key in “ +cgdcont=1,”IP”,”INTERNET” ” in “Extra settings” column and click “OK”. (Attention! APN setting may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firms for exact APN.)