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Globalsat Bluetooth GPS Receiver
BT-368 User Manual
Version 1.0
Globalsat Technology Corporation Headquarters (Far East Century Park)
16F., No. 186, Jian-Yi Road, Chung-Ho City, Taipei Hsien 235, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-8226-3799/ Fax: 886-2-8226-3899
E-mail : service@globalsat.com.tw
Website: www.globalsat.com.tw
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Table of Content
1. Product Information.................................................................................3
1.1 Product Description ..........................................................................3
1.2 Product Features.............................................................................. 3
1.3 Product Specifications.......................................................................4
2. Hardware Description...............................................................................5
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................5
2.2 LED Behaviors .................................................................................6
2.3 Power Button................................................................................... 6
2.4 USB Charge Connector...................................................................... 6
3. Package Contents....................................................................................7
4. Getting Start...........................................................................................8
Step 1: Charging Battery ........................................................................8
Step 2: Turn on the power ......................................................................8
Step 3: Wait for GPS fixed ......................................................................8
Step 4: Connect to your Bluetooth-enabled devices....................................9
Step 5: Start Navigation Software............................................................9
5. Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 10
5.1 Connect BT-368 to a Pocket PC......................................................... 10
5.2 Bluetooth is unable to be connected.................................................. 13
5.3 GPS cannot be positioned................................................................ 13
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1. Product Information
1.1 Product Description
BT -368 is a high performance Bluetooth GPS receiv er. It uses SiRF StarIII
chipset, which tracks up to 20 satellites simultaneously. With a
high-performance built-in antenna, BT-368 ensures excellent signal
reception.
BT-368 takes advantage of the Bluetooth technology to offer hassle free
installation. It connects wirelessly to your Bluetooth enabled PDA, laptop,
or other devices.
BT-368 uses a high capacity rechargeable lithium ion battery and offers
more than 10 hours of operation time. BT-368 is the best companion of
your PDA, mobile phone, or other portable devices for navigation
purposes.
1.2 Product Features
9 SiRF StarIII chipset
9 20 parallel channels
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Extreme fast TTFF at low signal level
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Bluetooth enabled
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High capacity rechargeable battery
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NMEA-0183 compliant protocol (Default: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG,
GLL, and ZDA) and SiRF binary protocol
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Support SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS)
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Three LED indicators
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1.3 Product Specifications
Chipset SiRF StarIII
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
Code C/A Code
Protocol NMEA 0183 v3.01
Available Baud Rate 4800/9600/14400/19200/38400/57600/115200
Channels 20
Antenna Built-in Patch Antenna
Sensitivity Acquisition:-146dBm, Tracking:-159dBm
Cold Start 42 seconds
Warm Start 38 seconds
Hot Start 1 second
Reacquisition 0.1 second
Accuracy Position: 3 m / 2.5 m with DGPS
Maximum Altitude < 18,000 meter
Maximum Velocity < 515 meter/second
Maximum Acceleration < 4G
Update Rate 1 Hz
DGPS WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Version 2.0
Range 10 Meter (Class 2)
Support Profile SPP Profile
Dimensions 40mm X 70mm X 9.2mm
Weight 30g
Power Supply 5.0Vdc
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion, 700mAH
Battery Life 10 Hours
Humidity Range 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C
GPS Receiver
(Default: GGA,GSA,GSV,RMC Support: VTG,GLL,ZDA) and SiRF binary
Velocity: 0.1 m/s
Time: 1 micro second RMS
Bluetooth
Physical Characteristics
DC Characteristics
Environmental Range
-10°C to 60°C Operation Temperature
0°C to 45°C while charging
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2. Hardware Description
2.1 Overview
USB charge
connector
Power LED
GPS LED
Bluetooth LED
Power Button
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