GlobalSat GB-580B, GB-580, GB-580F User Manual
GPS Cycle Computer Device
GB-580
User Manual
Version 2.0
GB-580
Table of Content
1. Introduction and Features ............................................................................................ 4
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Heart Rate Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P) ........................................................ 4
1.4 Speed Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P) ............................................................... 6
1.5 Cadence Sensor Installation Procedure ........................................................................................... 9
2. Specifications.............................................................................................................. 11
3. Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 14
4. Symbol Explanation .................................................................................................... 16
5. Antenna Introduction .................................................................................................. 17
6. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Starting Up Your GB-580 ................................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Battery Charging Description .......................................................................................................... 18
7. Change The Page ........................................................................................................ 19
7.1 Switch different modes ................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Setting Modes ................................................................................................................................. 20
8. Activity ......................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Activity Info ...................................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 21
8.3 T rainer ............................................................................................................................................. 24
9 Navigation .................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 ADD MAP MODE / REMOVE MAP MODE ..................................................................................... 28
9.2 Remove Compass .......................................................................................................................... 28
9.3 Routes ............................................................................................................................................. 28
9.4 Save Waypoint ................................................................................................................................ 30
9.5 Find Waypoint ................................................................................................................................. 30
9.6 Back To Start /Stop GOTO .............................................................................................................. 31
10.Connect To PC ........................................................................................................... 32
11. Configuration ............................................................................................................. 32
1 1.1 User Profile ................................................................................................................................... 32
11.2 Page Setting .................................................................................................................................. 32
1 1.3 Set System .................................................................................................................................... 33
1 1.4 Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 35
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11.5 GPS Settings ................................................................................................................................. 38
1 1.6 Factory Reset ................................................................................................................................ 39
1 1.7 System Upgrade ........................................................................................................................... 39
1 1.8 About Product ............................................................................................................................... 39
12. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 39
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Thank you for purchasing GB-580. We sincerely hope you to enjoy using this high technology GPS device.
For fully understand the functions and features of GB-580, please read the user manual before you get
started.
1. Introduction and Features
1.1 Introduction
GPS cycling computer for cyclist usage will provide more analysis ability in this platform. Use barometer
to support GPS on virtual statistics and atmosphere changes. Cycling enthusiast can monitor the slope
changes with map trace and altitude reading on the analysis application. For ent husiast, GB-5 80 will al so
provide accurate training information like pressure, slope, heart rate, cadence, more adva nced features,
etc. Enthusiast will have more fun while in training with this device. Indeed, for GB-580P model, it
embedded pressure sensor , 2.4G Hz ANT protocol and electrical compass. Enthusiast ca n upo n personal
preference to configure device to achieve their target of training performance.
1.2 Features
The main features of GB-580:
z Slim type compact and watch design
z Built-in SiRF St ar III LPx high performance GPS chipset.
z High resolution display embedded, which performs distinct display at outdoor without backlight.
z Auto Zoom in/ out and auto orientation in guiding mode for easy operation.
z Auto calibration algorithm of altitude by GPS without any complicated process.
z Trainer mode: To provide different challenge modes to train themselves to improve performance.
z Smart Tack Back to guide enthusiast without getting lost.
z PC software to provide professional statistic analysis to improve performance.
z Support clock mode and alarm function as TOD application.
z Built in rechargeable Li-ion poly battery
z Over 18 hours in operation
z Support self training, route navigation and smart track back.
z Embedded A NT 2.4GHz protocol which supports heart rate belt, cadence and speed sensor. (GB-580P)
z Embedded electrical compass and high accuracy pressure sensor. (GB-580P)
1.3 Heart Rate Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P)
Wear the Heart Rate Monitor
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Outer side
Heart rate sensor Transmitter Heart rate sensor
Inner side
Moisten this side to your skin. You can wet the sensor to obtain a better reception of your pulse.
1. Put one end of the strap through the slot of the heart
rate monitor first.
2. Wrap the heart rate monitor and strap around your
chest. Adjust the heart rate monitor to be at the center of
your chest.
3. Adjust the strap to fit your chest and make it tight
enough to prevent dropping while you are jogging.
4. Put another end of the strap through the slot of the
heart rate monitor to finish the wearing.
5. Remember to select “scan” to paring heart rate
monitor with your GB-580.
[MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES]
> [SENSORS] > [HEART RATE ] > SCAN.
It will show HR instead of SCAN once paring was finished.
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1.4 Speed Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P)
1. Parts content list
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5. The edge of magnet should be on the arrow
In order to achieve the necessary 12mm or less
install the transmitter and the magnet closer to the
wheel hub
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6. The image of sensor mount on the wheel
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8. Press button
Green LED turn on 2 sec and also the LED will
blinking for the first 10 times after sensor detect
magnetic
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9. Remember to select “scan” to paring speed sensor
with your GB-580. It will show SP instead of SCAN once
paring was finished.
[MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES]
> [SENSORS] > [SPEED ] > SCAN.
Replace and change battery
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1.5 Cadence Sensor Installation Procedure (Only for GB-580P)
1. Parts content list
3.
2.
4.
5.
7.
6. The edge of magnet should be on the arrow
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8. Press button
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Green LED turn on 2 sec and also the LED will
blinking for the first 10times after sensor detect
magnetic
9. Remember to select “scan” to paring speed sensor
with your GB-580. It will show CA instead of SCAN once
paring was finished.
[MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [ACCESSORIES]
> [SENSORS] > [CADENCE ] > SCAN.
Replace and change battery
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2. Specifications
Electrical and Mechanical Parameters General
Number of Waypoint 100 100
LAP 6000 6000
Number of Track point 60000 60000
Active Area : 29.94 * 32.75
Display Size
Display type 4 Grayscales colors 4 Grayscales colors
Resolution 128x128 Pixels 128x128 Pixels
Waterproof Standard IPX7 IPX7
Unit Size 70 x 49 x 18 (L x W x H in mm.) 70 x 49 x 18 (L x W x H in mm.)
Backlight Display Single level Single level
View Area : 32.34 * 34.85
(H x W in mm.)
Active Area : 29.94 * 32.75
View Area : 32.34 * 34.85
(H x W in mm.)
Operating temperature
Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Voltage 3.7V for a rechargeable battery 3.7V for a rechargeable battery
Battery
GPS 3D fix, Backlight off – 18 hours
Battery life
GPS 3D fix, Backlight on – 14 hrs
Barometer N/A +/-1.5mbar
E-Compass N/A 2 Axis +/-5 degree
2.4G RF
Interface Mini USB Mini USB
GPS Chipset:
Frequency:
Code:
-10℃ to 60 ℃ -10℃ to 60 ℃
Rechargeable 760mAh
Lithium ion battery
N/A ANT+ Sport Protocol, 3m transmission
GPS Parameters General
20 Channel
L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code
Rechargeable 760mAh
Lithium ion battery
GPS 3D fix, Backlight off – 18 hours
GPS 3D fix, Backlight on – 14 hrs
distance
Channels:
Antenna Ty pe:
Position:
Velocity:
Time:
Default datum:
Reacquisition:
48 Acquisition and 12 Tracking
Built-in patch antenna
2.2m CEP without DGPS
0.1 m/s
1 us synchronized to GPS time
WGS-84
0.1 sec., average
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Hot start:
1.5 sec., average
Warm start:
Cold start:
Altitude:
Velocity:
Acceleration:
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
515 meters/ second (1000 knots) max.
32 sec., average
34 sec., average
Less than 4g
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Power / Light/ Esc
Up/ Start/ Stop
Page/ Enter
Down/Lap/Save
Button Description
Power/ESC Press 2 seconds to turn on/off GB-580.
When GB-580 is on, quickly press this button will turn on/off the backlight.
Press and hold this button for 14 seconds to do hardware reset if the system is halted.
In Menu mode, press ESC button shortly to escape from the current page and go back
to the previous page.
PG /ENTER Switch between the screens of Speedometer mode.
Press 2 seconds to enter between Main Menu page Speedometer Page alternatively .
In Main Menu page, press this button shortly as ENTER function.
Switch between the screens of “Menu mode”, “Location mode”, “Speedometer mode”
and “Map mode”.
Up /Start/Stop To press UP to up scrolling as highlighting an item in Main Menu page.
In Speedometer mode, press START button to start timer to get training.
In Speedometer mode, press STOP button to stop timer in training.
In Map mode, press for zoom in.
Down/Lap/Save To press Down to down scrolling as highlighting an item in Main Menu page.
In Speedometer mode, when timer is counting for training, press Lap button to create a
lap.
If timer is stop while in training, press SAVE button to save training.
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