GLOBALSAT GB-2000e User Manual

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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 9

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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2.2 LED Behaviors

Bluetooth LED (Blue)

Blink once per three seconds Not linked

Blink once per second Linked

GPS LED (Green)

Blink once per second Position fixed

Power LED (Red/Orange)

Red light steady on Battery low

Status Description

Steady on Position not fixed

Status Description

Off Battery good

Orange light steady on Battery charging

2.3 Power Button

Action Function

Press and hold the button for 1 second while off Power turned on Press and hold the button for 1 second while on Power turned off

2.4 USB Charge Connector

Connect to USB cable for battery charging. It needs about 3 ~ 4 hours to fully charge the battery.

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3. Package Contents

9 BT-368 9 Car Charger 9 USB cable for recharging 9 AC Charger (Optional) 9 USB cable for data (Optional) 9 User Manual and Software Utility CD

Car Charger

USB Cable for recharging

AC Charger (Optional)

USB cable for data (Optional)

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4. Getting Start

Step 1: Charging Battery

Please charge the battery by the included charger till the orange LED goes off before using BT-368 for the first time.

Step 2: Turn on the power

Press and hold the power button for one second to turn on your BT-368.

Step 3: Wait for GPS fixed

Place your BT-368 in a place where it can see the sky directly and check the GPS LED. If the GPS LED starts blinking, your position is fixed.

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Step 4: Connect to your Bluetooth-enabled devices

Run the Bluetooth manager from your Bluetooth enabled device, search Bluetooth devices, select device (BT-368), and connect it to your BT-368. Once the Bluetooth LED is blinking once per second, the link is established successfully . If a passkey is asked, please enter “0000”.

Step 5: Start Navigation Software

Start the navigation software on your Bluetooth enabled device.

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5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Connect BT-368 to a Pocket PC

1. Tap on [Start].

3. Tap on Bluetooth button.

2. Tap on [Settings].

4. Turn on Bluetooth function.

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5. Tap on [New] button.

7. Tap on the [BT-GPS-xxxxxx] icon.

6. Select [Explore a Bluetooth device] item.

8. Select BT-GPS COM Port, and then tap

[Next] button.

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9. Tap on [Finish] button.

11. Select [Connect].

10. Tap and hold on BT-GPS button.

12. The connection between BT-368 and your

Pocket PC is established.

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13. You can start the navigation software or

GPSinfo program to check the GPS positioning status.

5.2 Bluetooth is unable to be connected

(1) Check if the Bluetooth status LED is flashing normally. (2) Check if the battery power is enough. If not, please recharge it. (3) Check if the other Bluetooth device is enabled or not.

5.3 GPS cannot be positioned

(1) Check if the GPS status LED is flashing normally. (2) Check if the battery power is enough. If not, please recharge it. (3) If GPS cannot be positioned for long, apply GPSinfo software to make it a Cold Start,

and move it to an open space for performing the positioning task.

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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.

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