NavCom TruBlu User Manual Rev.A

TruBlu

™

Getting Started Guide

Before installing TruBlu
your Bluetooth
and how to connect to Bluetooth components.
Depending on your computer’s operating system and
Bluetooth software, the appearance and location of
the Bluetooth control panel may vary. Refer to your
computer controller device and Bluetooth user
guides.

Note that your computer controller software should
be launched after setting up TruBlu.

1. Using a standard NavCom serial cable (P/N 94­310059-3006 or 94-310090-3003), set the baud rate
of the TruBlu capable NavCom GPS receiver COM1
port to 19200 baud.

2. Remove the serial cable and insert TruBlu into the
COM1 port ensuring that the TruBlu connector notch
lines up with the red dot on COM1.

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Bluetooth.) This will create a list of Bluetooth
compatible devices within your vicinity, including
other TruBlu enabled receivers. The TruBlu module
you are trying to set-up will appear as TruBlu XXXX
where XXXX represents the serial number. When you
have confirmed that the serial number is correct for
the unit you want to connect to, select this from the
list as one of your Bluetooth devices.

4. In order to associate TruBlu with your controller,
select the Bluetooth Devices control, then Bond
(also called Pair) TruBlu XXXX to a serial port. Make
a note of the serial port you have selected as it will be
needed to complete the connection.
Passkey/bonding authentication, disable any secure
connection for the assigned Bluetooth serial port in
your device. When authentication is still needed, use
'default' in small letters.

5. You can now launch your computer controller
software. To connect to the TruBlu enabled NavCom
GPS receiver, select the serial port that was noted
above in step 4 and set the serial baud to 19200.

6. You can now control and command the TruBlu
enabled NavCom GPS receiver. Data communication
will be indicated by a flickering of the TruBlu blue
LED.

Care and Maintenance of TruBlu

7. TruBlu can remain connected to your NavCom

GPS receiver. When storing the GPS receiver within
the carry case, make sure there is a cutout for TruBlu
to fit.

8. TruBlu can be removed when the GPS receiver is
powered on or off. Grasp the plastic housing firmly
and pull straight out from the COM1 port without
twisting.

9. When TruBlu is fully inserted into the NavCom
GPS receiver COM port, it is water resistant and
complies with FCC and CE regulations.

3. Place your Bluetooth enabled computer controller
device within 10ft of TruBlu. On your controller, select

My Bluetooth Devices and then Find Bluetooth
Device. (Depending on your operating system, this
may be within Advanced Features for your

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TruBlu™ accessory?

TruBlu eliminates the data cable between a
TruBlu capable NavCom GPS receiver and your
Bluetooth® equipped computer controller.
The TruBlu accessory contains Bluetooth
certified components to permit cableless
operation between Bluetooth equipped computer
controllers and NavCom GPS receivers with the
latest NCT-2100D GPS engine. TruBlu is a
small module 41 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm (1 5/8" x
1 1/8" x 7/8") powered by the COM port of a
NavCom NCT-2100D equipped GPS receiver
and features a flashing blue LED to indicate
cable-less data communication.

Which NavCom GPS receivers will work with
the TruBlu™ accessory?

TruBlu requires the latest NavCom GPS
technology, the NCT-2100D engine, to be fitted.
The following receivers have the NCT-2100D
engine installed.

TruBlu™ Capable Receiver List

NavCom GPS Serial Numbers
NCT-2030M 5001 and above
SF-2040G 5001 and above
SF-2050G 5001 and above
SF-2050M 5001 and above
RT-3010S 5001 and above
RT-3020S 5001 and above

RT-3020M 5001 and above
In addition, TruBlu can be used with all NavCom
upgraded receivers that display a 'TruBlu™
Capable' label on the receiver back.

Can my NavCom receiver be upgraded for
TruBlu™ inter-operability?

Yes, this is a factory hardware upgrade to the
NCT-2100D which provides the latest GPS
engine technology plus TruBlu inter-operability.
The following receivers can be factory upgraded:

TruBlu™ Upgradeable Receiver List

NavCom GPS Serial Numbers

NCT-2030M 1000 to 5000

SF-2040G 1000 to 5000

SF-2050G 1000 to 5000

SF-2050M 1000 to 5000

RT-3010S 1000 to 5000

RT-3020S 1000 to 5000

RT-3020M 1000 to 5000
Contact your NavCom authorized representative
for upgrade options.

TruBlu is a trademark of NavCom Technology, Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.

Will TruBlu™ interfere with the Spread
Spectrum Radio used in the NavCom RT­3010S and RT-3020M?

The spread spectrum radio in the RT-3010S and
RT-3020M uses the 2.4GHz license-free
frequency band which is also the same as the
TruBlu accessory. NavCom tests have shown no
RTK or cableless performance issues while
operating with TruBlu..

Which Bluetooth® equipped computer
controllers have been tested with TruBlu™?

The following Bluetooth equipped controllers
have been tested with TruBlu equipped NavCom
GPS receivers:
Compaq iPaq 3950
Dell D600 Laptop
Juniper Systems Allegro CX
BlueRadios Bluetooth USB Adapter
TruBlu contains Bluetooth certified components
which are compatible with other Bluetooth
certified devices for data communications.

Will TruBlu™ increase data speed?

TruBlu has been factory configured at 19,200
baud to work with the NavCom GPS receiver
COM port hardware. This allows command and
control message flow plus up to 10Hz position
updates or raw data observables. TruBlu has not
been designed to download the internal memory
card or for rapid position updates.

How does TruBlu™ use impact the battery
life of the NavCom SF-2040G and RT-3010S?

TruBlu is a low power cableless solution. When
the SF-2040G or RT-3010S are powered by
NavCom batteries, power life will be reduced by
less than 10%.

What working distance can I expect between
TruBlu™ and a Bluetooth® device?

TruBlu has been used at more than 100ft (30m)
distance from a Bluetooth device. Performance
will depend upon the environment.

Can I install TruBlu™ in COM2 instead of
COM1 on the NavCom GPS receiver ?

Yes. COM2 will need to be set to 19200 baud
prior to installing TruBlu.

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