HOLUX GPS Logger M-241cUser’s Manual
HOLUX
GPS LOGGER
M-241c
No.1-1, Innovation Road1, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
User’s Guide
Technology, Inc.
TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111
Website: www.holux.com
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HOLUX GPS Logger M-241c User’s Manual
Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................4
2. PACKING LIST ............................................................................................................................6
3. MAIN FEATURES .......................................................................................................................7
4. SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................................................8
5. ICONS & INDICATORS ...........................................................................................................10
6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 11
7. BASIC OPERATIONS ...............................................................................................................12
B
EFORE YOU USE
B
UTTON DEFINITION
H
OW TO SELECT A MODE
O
PERATIONAL FLOW
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PERATIONAL MENU DESCRIPTION
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8. CONNECTING THE DEVICE TO THE PC ...........................................................................23
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USB
USBUSB
DRIVER
DRIVER
DRIVER DRIVER
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9. TRANSFER LOG DATA TO PC............................................................................................... 24
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OWNLOAD AND UPDATE FIRMWARE
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INSTALLATION OF MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM................................................... 40
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TILITY
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ETTING
ETTING
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11. EXECUTE THE MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM ............................................................... 41
12.
POWER................................................................................................................................... 43
13.
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 43
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TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................44
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1. Overview
The HOLUX M-241c GPS logger provides real time coordinate logging
and easy-to-use trip guiding service. The M-241c can record up to 130,000
positions, each position including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude. The log
file can be transferred 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-241c
supports distance and time logging modes, kilometer and mile distance units,
and 5 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German,
and French).
The M-241c is a high performance GPS logger with the following features:
• Powered by one AA battery.
• LCD display (32mm L* 8.9mm W) to show position information, speed, capable
logging memory size, date & time.
• Capable memory size to record up to 130,000 positions, including longitude,
latitude, time, and altitude.
• Personal settings to select the logging mode by distance or time, unit by Kilometer
or mile, and 5 languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
German, and French) support.
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Applications:
* Vehicle tracing & Location base services
* 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:
* Transfer 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-241c 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.
1. M-241c GPS logger 1 Set
2. AA Battery 1 Set
3. Car Charger *+ USB cable 1 Set
4. User guide and Driver CD 1 Pcs
5. M-241c Quick Guide 1 Pcs
6. Warranty card 1 Pcs
7. Nylon strap 1 Pcs
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. Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol
6. Compact and lightweight design for ease of use.
7. LCD display (32mm * 8.9mm /128 * 32 pixels) to show position
information, speed, capable logging memory size, date & time.
8. Capable memory size to record up to 130,000 position data, including
longitude, latitude, time, and altitude.
9. Personal setting to choose the logging mode by distance or time, unit
by Kilometer or mile, and 5 languages (English, Traditional Chinese,
Simplify Chinese, German, and French) 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
Specifications
Positioning
‧Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -159dBm
‧Dimensions: 32.1mm X 30mm X 74.5mm
‧Weight (excluding battery): < 39g.
‧Switch: Slider switch
‧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
◆◆◆◆ 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
Positioning
Timing
Protocol and
Interface
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‧Hot boot 1 sec
‧Warm boot 33 sec
‧Cold boot 36 sec
*The above data are based on specifications of the MTK GPS chip
◆◆◆◆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),
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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
Specifications
Buttons
LCD display
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‧Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots)
‧Acceleration: Max 4G
‧Vibration: 20 M/ second3, Max.
1 Power switch, 2 Buttons (Menu and Confirm)
‧System and satellite positioning status
‧Time
‧Position
‧Velocity
‧Distance measurement
‧Setup
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5. Icons & Indicators
Position
Position
PositionPosition
Icon
Icon
IconIcon
Descriptions
Descriptions Position
DescriptionsDescriptions
Position Icon
PositionPosition
Icon Descriptions
IconIcon
Descriptions
DescriptionsDescriptions
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Log by Time
Log by Distance
Log On
Waypoint
GPS Fix
2
4
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8
8
Measure Distance On
Lock On
Device & PC Connected
Battery is Full
Battery is exhausted
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6. Product Overview
LCD Screen
LCD Screen
LCD Screen LCD Screen
MENU Button
MENU Button
MENU Button MENU Button
ENTER Button
ENTER Button
ENTER Button ENTER Button
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2
Power Switch
Power Switch
Power Switch Power Switch
Battery Cover
Battery Cover
Battery Cover Battery Cover
USB Port
USB Port
USB Port USB Port
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7. Basic Operations
Before you use
1. If the user wants to use M-241c 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-241c.
2. M-241c 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
MENU Button -> Change & Select function.
MENU ButtonMENU Button
ENTER Button
ENTER Button -> Confirm your select.
ENTER ButtonENTER Button
Except during the Setting Mode, user may press the “MENU” key
and “ENTER” key at the same time, all keys function will be “LOCK”
status. 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
Track Log Mode ---->
( (
Track Log ModeTrack Log Mode
>
> >
Time Mode
Time Mode ---->
Time ModeTime Mode
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> Show Position Mode
Show Position Mode ---->
> >
Show Position ModeShow Position Mode
> Show Speed & Altitude
Show Speed & Altitude
> >
Show Speed & Altitude Show Speed & Altitude
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Mode
Mode ---->
ModeMode
Mode.
Mode. )
Mode.Mode.
> Measure Distance Mode
Measure Distance Mode ---->
> >
Measure Distance ModeMeasure Distance Mode
)
) )
：：：：Track Log
Track Log Mode
Track LogTrack Log
：：：：Time Mode
Time Mode
Time ModeTime Mode
：：：：Position Mode
Position Mode
Position ModePosition Mode
：：：：Speed & Altitude Mode
Speed & Altitude Mode
Speed & Altitude ModeSpeed & Altitude Mode
：：：：Measure Distance Mode
Measure Distance Mode
Measure Distance ModeMeasure Distance Mode
> Setting Mode
Setting Mode ---->
> >
Setting ModeSetting Mode
Mode
Mode Mode
> Track Log
Track Log
> >
Track Log Track Log
：：：：Setting Mode
Setting Mode
Setting ModeSetting Mode
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Operational flow
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