Infinity GPS-MIC-1 User Manual

Model GPS-MIC-1

Combination GPS Hand-Held

Tracking Receiver

with

Integrated Speaker Microphone

for connection to

any 2 Way Radio Transceiver

User’ s Manual

V 3.3 Feb 11, 2008

©2007-2008 Kirmuss & Associates/Infinity Gear & Technology/Infinity Advanced Technologies Patents Pending and applied for. Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Tel: 1-888-987-9493 1-303-772-8187

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1.0 Overview

Since 2005, Infinity has been developing innovative solutions for Fire, EMS, First Responders and SAR teams worldwide. The GPS-MIC-1 is the latest technical innovation. This unit takes the features of a full function portable GPS unit and adds a speaker microphone, allowing one to use the unit as a tradition stand-alone GPS unit with the added benefit and feature of transmitting location, text messages, tracking information etc. over any two way radio. Cables are available to interface with most 2-way radios. Custom cables many be manufactured providing any 2 way transceiver with the features inherent to the GPS-MIC-1.

Powered by a built-in Li Ion rechargeable battery, the GPS-MIC-1 meets the needs of today’s Professional Rescuers, EMS, Fire and Response Teams as well as Climbing Teams, Hunters, Fleet and Delivery Managers…anyone that has a need to know where staff or responders are. One may also benefit from the features found in traditional GPS units; compass, altitude, temperature, etc... THE HAND-HELD UNIT DOES NOT INCLUDE NOR OFFER VIEWING OF LOCATION USING A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP.

Other remote radio transmission solutions with GPS location and date require expensive head end equipment, expensive data transmission equipment and/or specially designed 2 way radios with GPS antenna or the installation of expensive digital radio networks, interfaces and transceivers. The Infinity GPS-MIC-1 provides users with all the accustomed features of a handheld GPS unit and adds remote connectivity over any standard 2 way radio and adding the convenience of a speaker microphone.

With the appropriate adapter cable, one simply plugs the GPS-MIC-1 unit into any radio and within minutes one may send your GPS location to others that also have a GPS MIC–1 connected to their radio thereby allowing all users equipped with the device to see and locate members in one’s search team or group, sighting bearing, distance and estimated time of arrival. Users may also send text messages, all without the need of expensive or additional equipment…..this, OVER ANY ANALOG RADIO NETWORK. Consult the Factory for details regarding APCO P25 digital radio operation. The unit also operates as a traditional combination speaker microphone.

At the head end, if the User is interested in having a PC based system, all that is needed is a two way radio transceiver and GPS-MIC-1 unit connected to the two way radio and then in turn via USB cable to a PC or laptop with a network connection. In this configuration, this allows incident command or this receiving station to view individual member locations, areas covered, text messaging etc... using Google Earth ™ and Google MAP ™ with the basic software package. Consult the factory for other available software for use in areas where a live LAN based or cellular modem internet connection is not available.

Users may record their tracks, silently provide others with information using the text messaging system, and use the device as a compass. In the latter, the user does not have to be moving.

As each unit receives real time GPS locations for other units, one may select another user and use this device to plot a course to the area of the last transmission received.

Whether for casual or professional use, the GPS-MIC-1 may be used to track fleets, location of users, without huge financial investment. Fleet managers may use the mic providing an affordable GPS tracking solution to school bus., livery vehicles, etc... All that is required is an appropriate cable connection to the radio transceiver. Consult the factory for details.

Current Product Rev 3.0 Features:

• 2” diagonal LCD display, 120 x 160, monochrome screen, backlit

• Supports most brands of two way radio with optional available interface cables

• Built-in GPS with AMTEL chip supporting 14 simultaneous parallel GPS channels

WAAS/EGNOS enabled unit with built-in antenna

• Built in electronic compass

• Transceiver transmits users coordinates

• Tracks activity/location for a group of 5 or more people

• Tracks up to 50,000 waypoints

• Built in 512 MB solid state memory

• Group ID communications built-into the microphone for selective communications

• Built-in graphics for scenic waypoints

• Send and receive text messages

• Functions as a G Mouse and is PC supported for navigation

• Upgradeable firmware

• PC software package allows for parameter setting of the unit, GIS reading, collection

of log data.

• Supports export to various formats: Google Earth ™, KMZ, GPX and up to 40 other types of navigation/mapping software

2.0 Other Notes:

a) The GPS-MIC-1 comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cable and Belt

Clip.

b) When connected to a USB port, the USB charges the unit’s battery.

c) When the GPS MIC-1 is connected to both a PC and a radio transceiver using the

selected radio interface cable, this unit becomes the interface for the receiving head end. A field unit may always be used as a head end unit located at dispatch or incident command if connected to a PC or Laptop using the application software.

d) Before using the equipment, charge the battery for atleast 10 hours.

3.0 How it works

The Infinity Model GPS-MIC-1 is a computerized handheld unit that scans the open skies looking for 14 GPS satellites overhead. The unit “listens” to these orbiting satellites and eliminates the weakest satellite signals. From this point the unit computes the location of the receiver based in the relationship to the satellites being received. The unit them computes the user’s longitude and latitude which is updated every second, computing direction of travel, speed and altitude and shown on one main screen.

Stored in the non volatile solid state on-board memory of the unit is the information from each update. This recording also consists of one setting waypoints, event marker points and icons, trails and routes as well as when asked, a relationship between the user and up to 5 or more other users selected in a group, and their relative distances and direction from the user’s handheld unit.

By connecting a USB cable to the Infinity GPS-MIC-1 unit, one may download all the collected data to a PC, or, transmit this data over a two way transceiver (of most any type) to all other programmed group receiving radios as well as the main receiving point and a PC/or laptop if connected to a radio transceiver and another Model GPS-MIC-1 unit serving as a central controller over the air. No other interface is required.

Unlike other GPS handled stand-alone units, a built in compass is built inside the unit.

To ensure accuracy, this unit receives GPS satellite information as well as WAAS (Wide Area Augment ation System) boosting GPS performance increasing GPS accuracy to within

7.6 meters vertically and 2-3 meters horizontally according to the FAA. The GPS-MIC-1 receiver receives the WAAS signal that is transmitted on the GPS signal. While some remote areas do not receive WAAS signals, the GPS-MIC-1 will operate normally using the GPS receive only portion of the satellite signal.

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4.0 WARNINGS:

While a GPS receiver is a useful tool, always use another method of navigation, such a map and chart and compass. This unit will always show the navigation information with the shortest line from your current location to a selected waypoint or users location, regardless of terrain or obstructions. As a result, the system will not alert you to dangers or obstructions. User is responsible for safe navigation.

5.0 START UP

The GPS-MIC-1 comes as pictured below:

Components supplied that are part of the Kit are as follows:

GPS Unit to USB Port Cable (for recharging of Li-Ion battery, plus data transfer)

Li-Ion Re-chargeable battery

*Note: GPS to radio interface cable not included*

Belt Clip

GPS-MIC-1

Unit

5.1 Preparing your Unit for use

Insert the battery pack in the rear of the unit.

To do so,

1. Open the battery cover of the handheld unit by using a coin or large flat head screwdriver; turn the screw counter clockwise to open the cover.

2. Install the battery, with the label right side up with battery connections found on the upper left had corner, mating with the pins of the GPS unit.

3. Re-install the battery compartment’s door.

4. Use the two screws supplied and attach the belt/shoulder clip to the rear case.

5.2 Charging Battery Pack

To charge the battery, one must connect the supplied cable between the GPS-MIC-1 unit and a USB computer port and or charging adapter.

To access the USB Com Port on the GPS-MIC-1 unit, open the flap on the bottom of the unit as show.

Connect one end of the supplied interface cable to the base of the handheld unit (Small USB).

Connect the other end of the cable to a PC or laptop computer’s USB port (Large USB). You may also plug the USB cable into either the wall charger or car charger shown in the pictures show on the next page.

With the computer or power source turned on, the handheld unit will charge its battery over the USB cable. Note: Depending on the model of your computer or laptop used, you may or may not need to power the computer to charge the unit’s battery. With power on the cable, the GPS unit will indicate that the battery is charging by way of a message on the unit’s screen.

NOTE: Charge the battery pack first for 10 hours before using the unit. The battery will provide you with 20+ hours in standard operation. (Non power save mode). A battery level fuel gauge may be found on the unit’s LCD screen.

5.3 Turning the unit on for the first time.

1. With the battery charged, press and hold the Power Button down until the LCD shows the start up screen. (The Power Button is located on the left hand side of the unit, lower button, (Button Number 4 as depicted on the table found following these Start Up instructions.)

Power Button

2. Press the center Joystick Button (Number 9 on the Table) as the [ENTER] button, once the Infinity Start Up Screen appears.

3. The Unit’s display will then show the Main Menu.

Enter button

4. Use the center Joystick Button (Number 9 in the Table) to maneuver left, right, up and down

through the various Icons to select the functions required.

-Press the JOYSTICK Button (ENTER) to select the function desired.

-Press the MENU/RETURN Button (Number 6) to return to the previous menu.

-Press the side FUNCTION Button (Number 3) to toggle between menus and options.

-When connected to a radio using an appropriate style cable, press the PTT Button (Number 2) to

activate the Transmitter. Speak in a normal voice for audio operations.

-Press and Hold the PTT button for at least 1 second to transmit GPS data to all other radios.

5. While in the SET UP Menu, continue setting up your system as follows:

Set the USER NAME of the GPS-MIC-1 unit. This is the name that will be

transmitted by the radio transceiver and will appear on all other field units.

Use the Joystick to maneuver around the virtual keyboard.

ii. Press the MENU key when the user name has been selected

iii.

Press the ENTER key to save

Set the Time/Date

Menu options include:

Time Zone (+/- GMT);

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Time Format

2. a.

24 hour

12 hour

Date Format

dd/mm/yy

b. mm/dd/yy c. yy/mm/dd

c. Set the Position Format (ddd.ddddd) Default

Select between:

ddd.ddddd

dddmm.mmm

dddmmss.s

Set the Map Datum (WGS84 Default)

Many other options are available.

Set the Position Format

Metric

ii.

Statute

Set the Elevation Format

Meter

ii.

Feet

Set the Temperature Format

Celsius

ii.

Fahrenheit

Set the Power Management Settings

i. Backlight Time Out Timer (time that the unit’s backlight turns off)

Adjusted in seconds

ii. Power Saving Method (turns off screen)

1. Adjusted in minutes

i. Set the SOS TX Time

i. Depending on your version, automatic transmit time is from 1 second

to 99 minutes and 45 seconds

ii. With the unit outside, the system will acquire satellite data.

j. Turn GMOUSE to ON

6. STARTING THE SYSTEM a. Exit the building and when outside, access the System Settings Setup Menu,

highlight SYSTEM, GPS SET and:

i. Ensure that GPS POWER is set to on.

ii. Perform a GPS cold start to initialize the GPS receiver under GPS

STARTUP.

iii. Highlight the GPS Satellite Menu button. The GPS receiver will locate

automatically the GPS satellites. This may take some time. You may see the signal strength and number of satellites seen by accessing the Satellite Icon on the Main Menu screen. YOU NEED TO HAVE THE UNIT SEE ATLEAST A 2D OR 3D FIX BEFORE BEING ABLE TO TRANSMITT YOUR POSITION OR A WAYPOINT.

b. CALIBRATE THE COMP ASS

i. Access the COMPASS Menu

1. Once accessed, press and hold the ENTER Button a. A dialog box will appear and show that the compass is

in Calibration Mode (Calibrating)

2. Rotate the GPS-MIC-1 unit through two 360 degree revolutions

3. Then Press the ENTER Button. a. A Message will appear if you have successfully

calibrated the unit’s compass.

i. If Not, repeat the process

4. Press MENU to exit.

Congratulations, you have now configured your GPS hand held unit.

You may now start using the system.

OPERATION

With the GPS-MIC-1 unit’s Power turned OFF, and with your two way transceiver also unpowered, connect the GPS-MIC-1 unit to your two way radio transceiver using the appropriate radio accessory cable. (sold separately). Consult the factory if you are not sure which cable to use.

Secure the GPS-MIC-1 cable to the handheld GPS unit using the two set screws provided with the cable. The connection to the GPS-MIC-1 must be flush and level.

To use: First power up your two way transceiver. Then power up your GPS-MIC-1 unit.

Make sure that the battery pack has been charged.

You may connect the USB cable used to charge the battery to the base of the GPS-MIC-1 unit without removing the radio’s connecting cable. See picture below:

Allow the unit to see the satellites before using the GPS location transmit feature built into the GPS-MIC-1.

Consult the following pages as to how to maneuver through the various User Features.

Pictured below: Use of the Infinity GPS-MIC-1 unit connected to an Infinity P-1000 series portable two way transceiver.

Pictured below: Use of a GPS-MIC-1 unit connected to a two way portable transceiver and laptop using the USB interface cable at the head end (Incident Command/Dispatch station). This cable connects the two way transceiver with the laptop or Computer via a USB cable that attaches to the GPS-MIC-1 unit which serves as the control interface. No need for a base station if you have string signal strength and good reception with a portable 2 way radio.

Laptop needs to be connected to a live internet connection and Google Earth ™ using LAN, WiFi, or cellular modem. (other packages available). Commercial users need to use Google Earth Pro ™.

If using a PC or laptop, consult the installation instructions for your GPS software. (SEE SECTION 11)

 Fig. 1. Features and Button Designation

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(2)

(11)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(10)

(6)

(9)

(7)

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GPS Antenna PTT; Push To Talk Function Key

(8)

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9 10 11

Power On/Off button Microphone Return / SOS GID Speaker USB Port / Radio interface Five Position Switch push to enter Cancel / Lock LCD Display

Button Functions

PTT

FUNC

ENTER

Push to Talk. Pressing this button for over 0.8 seconds and then releasing this button will send the geographic data location automatically over any 2 way radio transceiver. Use the PTT button for traditional radio communications. Press to cycle over function pages Press to enable backlight On/Off Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off Press to return Press and hold to open SOS GID function Press to select Press and hold cycling the selection

Press to enter Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location

on a track

*( Add the Mark need to open Track Log function and

GPS must be Fixed)

CANCEL / LOCK

Press to delete / information switch Press and hold to lock/unlock unit, without PTT &

& cancel

z SOS function: If the SOS GID function is enabled by pressing this button down and

holding it for 4 seconds until “SOS ENABLED” appears on the screen, the unit will see the transceiver automatically transmit your geographic location data every 2 second to 99 minutes and 45 seconds over the air. To turn off, press and hold the SOS GID Button down for 4 seconds until SOS DISABLED appears on the LCD screen. This

option serves as a “Man Down” alarm.

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