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GR-239User Manual
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
About This Manual
Thank you for choosing Holux GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver. This
manual helps you to familiarize yourself with this product to best suit your
needs. Keep this manual for future reference.
Warranty
The GPR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is warranted to be free from defects
in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
If there is a product failure of within this period (under normal conditions), a
replacement will be provided at no charge to the customer.
Copyright Information
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it,
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language in any form or by any mean, without the
express written permission of Holux Technology, Inc.
Copyright© 2006 Holux Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Safety Information
• When using this product, heed the safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Unplug this unit from the cigarette lighter adapter before cleaning. Use
a dampen cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not disassemble the device. The product contains no user-
replaceable parts.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview.........................................................................1
2. Package Contents........................................................................2
3. Main Features ...............................................................................3
4. Getting Started .............................................................................4
4.1. Hardware Overview ...............................................................4
4.2. Using the GR-239 ..................................................................5
4.3. Data Port................................................................................6
4.4. Connecting the Antenna ........................................................7
4.5. Bluetooth Installation .............................................................7
4.6. Installing the Testing Program............................................ 10
4.7. Connecting to a Notebook .................................................. 14
4.8. Driver Installation ................................................................ 15
5. Troubleshooting........................................................................ 17
6. Specifications............................................................................ 18
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1. Product Overview
The
HOLUX
GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a complete GPS
solution featuring Bluetooth and UART interface for high sensitivity to
tracking signals. The GR-239 design is based on SiRF Star III Single Chip
Architecture and is powered directly from a cigarette lighter, which saves
the trouble of charging the device.
The GR-239 is a dual-function GPS receiver. It not only transmit
satellite information through the PDA or Notebook with Bluetooth capability
but is also a G-Mouse GPS receiver and through a USB data cable to
deliver satellite signal to the device without Bluetooth capability.
This positioning application meets your needs with car navigation,
mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and features needed. The GR-239
connects to other device through Bluetooth or Serial Port Profile (SPP). It
supports NMEA 2.2 output protocol, which helps to save satellite
information such as the satellite signal status, the last location, date and
time of last use.
With low power consumption, the GR-239 tracks up to 20 satellites at
a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data
every second. Trickle-Power allows the instantaneous start and Push-to-Fix
permits users to obtain a quick position fix even if the receiver is usually off.
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2. Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of the GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
Before you start using your GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver, check that
your package contains the following items. If anything appears to be
missing or damaged, contact your local Holux dealer or distributor for a
replacement.
GR-239 Bluetooth
GPS Receiver
MMCX Active antenna (optional) USB data cable (optional)
* USB data cable can be used for data transfer between GR-239 and
Notebook / PC.
Warranty card Tool CD
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3. Main Features
• Compact design integrated with cigarette lighter adapter for easy
use in car.
• 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and
reacquisition.
• Supports NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol or SiRF binary code.
• 100% compatible with Bluetooth™ Serial Port Profile (SPP).
• Designed with SiRF Star III Single Chip architecture which draws
power from car battery; no power adapter required.
Function as a G-Mouse GPS receiver through a USB data cable to
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deliver satellite signals to device directly.
• Features MMCX Active antenna for getting better satellites signal.
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4. Getting Started
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This section describes the driver installation procedure, gives a brief
introduction of the hardware and software, and covers the installation of
testing program. Read this section carefully to learn more about your
Bluetooth GPS receiver.
4.1. Hardware Overview
4.1.1 Front View
Bluetooth
(Blue LED)
Locking
Screw
4.1.2 Rear View
GPS
(Orange LED)
Power
Switch
ntenna
Connector
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4.1.3 LED Status
LED Name Status Definition
Bluetooth
(Blue LED)
(Orange LED)
Flashing once per second
Flashing once every three
seconds
Constant light on Acquiring satellites GPS
Flashing once per second Position fixed
Offline/ Searching
Bluetooth device
Transferring data
4.2. Using the GR-239
1. Adjust the Receiver Head.
• Carefully unscrew the locking screw
on the side of the receiver.
• Move the receiver head to the
required position.
• Screw the locking screw back tightly.
2. Insert the Receiver.
• Insert the GR-239 into the lighter
slot of your car.
• Adjust the receiver head vertically
by 90 degrees.
3. Switch on the Power.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
4. Establish Bluetooth Link.
• Refer to 4.5 Bluetooth Installation in the user
manual for further details if you have any
problems establishing the link.
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WARNING:
Do not place the GR-239 under strong sunlight for a
long time. Do not place it in a high temperature
environment, or near heat radiating devices such as
a stove or radiator. Doing so will cause the device to
malfunction.
4.3. Data Port
Below listed the description of the GR-239 USB data port.
PIN 5PIN 1
PIN Function Signal and description
1 GND Power and system ground.
2 NC N/A
3 TXD
4 RXD
5 NC N/A
Data output pin. Transfers data to
external device. (Output voltage
range: CMOS 3.0V Level)
Data input pin. Transfers data from
external device to GPS. (Input
voltage range: CMOS 3.0V Level)
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4.4. Connecting the Antenna
Connect the MMCX Active antenna to the antenna connector as shown.
4.5. Bluetooth Installation
Follow the instructions below to link your GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
1. Activate “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket PC. Tap New,
Connect, to access other devices via Bluetooth.
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2. Search Bluetooth device “Holux GR-239”. Select Explore a
Bluetooth device, and tap Next.
3. Search for the Bluetooth device. Tap Next, and then select Holux
GR-239.
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4. To establish Bluetooth link, select Connect to SPP Slave, tap
Next and then Finish.
5. Tap Holux GR-239: SPP slave, and select Connect from the
dropdown menu. The installation has been completed.
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4.6. Installing the Testing Program
You can install the GPS viewer program from the supplied CD to check
current positioning and satellite signal reception.
To install Microsoft Active Sync to your PC, refer to your Pocket PC manual
for installation procedures.
1. Connect your Pocket PC cradle to the UART port on your PC. The
Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically.
2. Double-click the GPSViewer.exe on your PC. The Holux
GPSViewer.exe program will install automatically.
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3. Click Start, Programs, GPSViewer on your PDA.
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4. The following screen appears after GPSViewer is opened.
5. Set Baud rate to 38400. Click the Scan button to scan for COM
Port. Select your COM Port (COM1~COM10), and click Open GPS.
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6. Select GPS Status to view the satellite diagrams as shown below.
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4.7. Connecting to a Notebook
Connect your GR-239 Bluetooth GPS Receiver to your Notebook for data
transfer as shown below.
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4.8. Driver Installation
You need to install a driver for the USB data cable before using it to
connect to your notebook or PC for data transfer.
System Requirement
CPU: IBM, Pentium, or other compatible PC
Memory: 16 MB or above
System: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Installation:
1. Copy the driver file from <GR-239Æ Choose the Language you
want to install Æ USB DriverÆWin98_2k_XP USB＞ -V2.1.0.exe
from the tool CD provided to the hard disk on your computer.
2. Run the USB-V2.1.0.exe file.
3. Connect the USB data cable to the USB port of your computer.
Your computer will detect a plug & play device and start installation
automatically.
After the software installation has been completed, confirm the COM Port
generated by your computer for the GR-239 USB device.
1. Click <Start>Æ＜Settings＞Æ＜Control Panel＞.
2. In Control Panel, select <System> to display the System
Properties window. Next, click <Hardware> tab.
3. Click ＜Device Manager＞ to display a list of all the hardware
installed on your computer.
4. Select ＜Ports (COM & LPT)＞ and check if ＜USB to Serial Port
(COM#)＞, the virtual COM Port created by the USB driver is in the
list. If so, the installation is successful and you can start using the
GR-239.
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Notes:
1. The “#” represents the virtual COM port number. The default value
for general UPS device is COM1. You need to configure the COM
Port number in your navigation software in accordance with the
USB COM port number generated by your computer. Failure to do
so will result in the navigation software not being able to receive
satellite signals.
2. It is prohibited to operate this system while driving your car.
3. Before you setting, while the car is stationary, ensure that you have
searched for and fixed your position using the positioning function.
4. GPS signals are unable to go through non-transparent objects,
such as tall buildings, tunnels, underpasses, and forests. Bad
weather may also effect the signal reception. If your car window
heat shield contains metal, the receiver will not be able to pick up
GPS signals.
All wireless communication products, such as mobile phones and
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speed limit warning systems will interfere with the communication
satellite and will affect signal reception.
For further information, refer to the user’s manual in the supplied
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CD-ROM.
GR-239 passkey: 0000 (For security purpose, some PDAs will
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prompt users for the GR-239 passkey.)
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5. Troubleshooting
Problems Reasons Methods
No position output
but the timer is
counting.
GPS doesn’t work.
COM port cannot
detect the GR-239
Bluetooth Receiver.
Weak or no GPS
signal can be
received at the
current location.
When outdoors,
GPS signal is
blocked by building
or car roof.
Bluetooth function
unstable.
Incomplete
installation or other
device is using the
same COM port.
Connect an external
antenna (optional) to the
connector on top of your
GR-239, and then run the
GPSViewer with cold start
again.
Go to an open space and
run GPSViewer Cold start
function and try again, or
connect an external
antenna to improve signal
reception.
Turn the GR-239 off and
on again. Restart your
PDA or PC. If it still fails
to operate, reinstall the
software as described in
4.5 Bluetooth Installation.
Complete the installation
of the GR-239 Bluetooth
Receiver or stop the other
device which is using the
COM port.
Cannot detect GR239 Bluetooth
Receiver.
Poor connection. Restart your PDA or PC
and make sure the device
is connected correctly.
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6. Specifications
Item Specification
Receiver L1, C/A code
Update Rate 1 Hz
Acquisition Time *c Reacquisition:
Hot Start:
Warm Start:
Cold Start:
Position Accuracy *c
Dynamic Conditions
*c
Antenna Type Built-in patch antenna
Minimum signal
tracked
Dimension 40.4 mm (Diameter) x 100mm (total length)
*c
Non DGPS (differential GPS)
Position
Velocity
Time
EGNOS/WAAS
< 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time
< 5 meters, vertical 95% of time
Altitude
Velocity
Acceleration
Jerk
-159 dBm
72 mm (length of cigarette lighter adapter)
0.1 sec. averaged
1 sec. averaged
38 sec. averaged
42 sec. averaged
5-25 m CEP without SA
0.1 m/sec.
1 µ sec. sync. GPS Time
18,000 meters (60,000 feet)
max.
736 m/s (1000 knots) max
±4G max.
20 m/s max.
Weight <56g
External Antenna
Type
LED Function Bluetooth, navigation update status indication
Operating Temp. -10°C to +60°C
Item Specification
Storage Temp. -20°C to +70°C
MMCX
18
Operating humidity 5% to 95% non condensing
Protocol and
interface
NMEA output protocol: V2.2
Standard
Baud rate
Data bit
Parity
Stop bit
Format
38400 bps
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N
1
GGA(1), GSA(5), GSV(5),
RMC(1), VTG(1)
Optional
Format
GGL, SiRF binary
Interface
Compatible with Bluetooth device with Serial
Port Profile (SPP)
Bluetooth™ version 1.2 compliant
Bluetooth™ Class 2 operation (10 meters)
Frequency: 2.400 to 2.480 GHz
Modulation: FHSS/ GFSK
RF channels: 79
Output terminal: Mini-USB (Data I/O CMOS
Level)
y The specifications are subject to change without notice.
*c ：Cit. SiRF’s onginal chipset spec.
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