HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241User’s Manual
Holux
Wireless GPS Logger
M-241
User’s Guide
OCT 2007
Rev.A
Technology, Inc.
1F, No. 30, R&D Rd. II, HsinChu City 300, Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan
TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111 Website: www.holux.com
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Overview .............................................................................................................................. |
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Packing List ......................................................................................................................... |
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Main features ....................................................................................................................... |
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Specification........................................................................................................................ |
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Icons & Indicators ............................................................................................................. |
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Product Overview.............................................................................................................. |
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Basic Operations............................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the device to the PC ..................................................................................... |
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Download Log Data to PC ................................................................................................ |
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Bluetooth device connection installation ....................................................................... |
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Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program ........................................................................ |
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Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program ........................................................................... |
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Power ............................................................................................................................. |
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Warranty............................................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ |
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement...................................................... |
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1. Overview
The HOLUX M-241 wireless GPS logger provides real time coordinate logging and easy-to-use trip guiding service. The M-241 can record up to 130,000 positions, each position including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude. The log file can be downloaded for analysis via USB connection. You can combine these positions with your Digital camera photos to share the track histories and photo locations to mapping application software such as Google Earth.
Position information, moving speed, free logging volume and the date & time can be shown on the LCD display directly at any time. The M-241 supports distance and time logging modes, kilometer and mile distance units, and 3 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese).
Because the M-241 provides a Bluetooth interface, you can use it freely while driving without the clutter of cables.
Enjoy the GPS life!
The M-241 is a high performance wireless GPS logger with the following features:
1.Dual interface (Bluetooth + GPS-mouse by USB cable).
2.Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely.
3.Powered by one AA battery.
4.LCD display (32mm L* 8.9mm W) to show position information, speed, capable logging memory size, date & time.
5.Capable memory size to record up to 130,000 positions, including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude.
6.Personal settings to select the logging mode by distance or time, unit by Kilometer or mile, and 3 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese) support.
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Applications:
*Vehicle tracing & Location base services
*Navigation with PDA/Notebook/Smartphone devices
*Car navigation
*Marine navigation
*Distance measurement
*Sports and Recreation
*Fleet Management
Software application program:
A user-friendly software utility is provided with the following functions:
*Download recorded data to PC.
*Recording mode setting (Time / Distance)
*Erase recorded data
*Output data format
(1)Save exploring data to KML file format (Interface with Google Earth)
(2)NMEA file format (*.txt)
(3)Binary file format
(4)GPX file format
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2. Packing List
Thank you for purchasing the M-241 wireless GPS logger. Before you start, make sure that the following items are included in your package. If any of these items are missing, please contact your original local HOLUX dealer or distributor.
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M-241 wireless GPS logger |
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AA Battery |
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Car Charger *+ USB cable |
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User guide and Driver CD |
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M-241 Quick Guide |
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Warranty card |
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Nylon strap |
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Option
1. Travel power supply |
1 Set |
* Car Charger can only be used as the power supply adapter, it does not
have any battery charging function.
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3. Main features
1.Built-in MTK Low power consumption GPS chipset.
2.32 parallel satellite-searching channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
3.Superior sensitivity, up to -159 dBm.
4.Built-in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Demodulator without any additional hardware.
5.Completely compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).
6.Low power consumption. Use AA alkaline batteries (or rechargeable batteries) for up to 12 hours of operation.
7.Provide expanded terminal contact to other systems without the Bluetooth device.
8.Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol
9.Compact and lightweight design for ease of use.
10.LCD display (32mm * 8.9mm /128 * 32 pixels) to show position information, speed, capable logging memory size, date & time.
11.Capable memory size to record up to 130,000 position data, including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude.
12.Personal setting to choose the logging mode by distance or time, unit by Kilometer or mile, and 3 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplify Chinese) support.
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4. Specification
•32 parallel satellite searching channels
•Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHz
•Frequency: 1.023 MHz
•Update frequency: 1 Hz.
•Antenna type: Built-in
•Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -159dBm Specifications •Dimensions: 32.1mm X 30mm X 74.5mm
•Weight (excluding battery): < 39g.
•Switch: Slider switch
•1 AA alkaline battery lasts for up to 12 hours of operation
•Operating temperature: 0 to + 50
•Storage temperature: -10 to + 60
•Operating humidity: 5% to 90%
Non DGPS (Differential GPS)
•Position : 3.0 M CEP excluding SA
•Velocity: 0.1M / sec.
•Interval: 0.1 sec to Sync GPS
Positioning
DGPS (EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS)
•Position: < 2.2 M., Horizontal deviation 95% time < 5 M., Vertical deviation 95 % time
*The above data is based on the specifications of the MTK GPS chip
•Time to reposition < 0.1 sec average
•Hot boot |
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Positioning |
33 sec |
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Timing |
36 sec |
•Cold boot |
*The above data are based on specifications of the MTK GPS chip
Bluetooth compatible serial specifications (SPP)
•Bluetooth V1.2 compatible
•Bluetooth class 2 (within 10m of range in open space) Protocol and •Frequency: 2.400 to 2.480 GHz
Interface •Modulation: FHSS / GFSK
•RF channels: 79
•Input sensitivity: -85dBm
•Output power: +2dBm
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Output port: Mini-USB (CMOS Level)
•NMEA protocol output: V 3.01
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Data bits: 8
Sync bits: N
End bit: 1
•Output interface:
Standard: GPGGA (1 time per second), GPGSA (1 time per second), GPGSV (1 time per second), GPRMC (1 time per second), GPVTG (1 time per second).
•Sea level: Max 18,000 M (60,000 feet)
Physical •Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots)
Specifications •Acceleration: Max 4G
•Vibration: 20 M/ second3, Max.
Buttons 1 Power switch, 2 Buttons (Menu and Confirm)
•System and satellite positioning status
•Time
LCD display •Position page •Velocity
•Distance measurement
•Setup
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5.Icons & Indicators
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Log On |
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Waypoint |
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Battery is Full |
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GPS Fix |
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6. Product Overview
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7. Basic Operations
Before you use
1.If the user wants to use M-241 to record the coordinate for matching the
GPS coordinate of the picture in the camera, because the integration of the two parties is performed under the comparison of the time, it is recommended for the user to adjust the clock time in the camera to match the GPS time in the M-241.
2.M-241 does not have the water-proof feature; please pay attention to the moisture while using it in a rainy day.
3.Before turning off, please press “stop” button to prevent log data damaged when in logging mode.
4.Before changing a new battery,please turn off power first.
Button Definition
MENU Button -> Change & Select function. ENTER Button -> Confirm your select.
Except during the Setting Mode, user may press the “MENU” key and “ENTER” key at the same time, all keys function will “LOCK”, and press the “MENU” key and “ENTER” key at the same time again, to cancel the “LOCK” status.
* LCD screen will show the reference button function.
How to select a mode
1.Turn on the power switch. The device will turn on and show the Track Log Mode on the LCD.
2.There are 6 operational modes on this device. Please use the
MENU Button to change operation mode. ( Track Log Mode ->
Time Mode -> Show Position Mode -> Show Speed & Altitude Mode -> Measure Distance Mode -> Setting Mode -> Track Log Mode. )
Track Log Mode |
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Time Mode |
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Position Mode |
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Speed & Altitude Mode |
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Measure Distance Mode |
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Setting Mode |
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