Qstarz BL-818GT User guide

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GNSS Support
Please make sure you have everything included in the package.
BL-818GT unit
Note
Product operation guide and download info, please find the Download Index file stored in the memory of BL-818GT and you can read or install accordingly under internet connection.
Charging the BL-818GT
Please FULLY charge the BL-818GT for the first time use by connecting the supplied Micro USB cable through computer or car’s cigarette adaptor.
Risk of explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
BL-818GT Function buttons Acquiring Satellite Signal
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Hold on Power button to power on BL-818GT.
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Place the device outside under clear view of sky to acquire GPS
signals.
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Acquiring GPS signals may take few minutes. The GPS LED is turning
to solid green when it has connected with GPS satellites.
Power button: Press and hold to power on/off.
Press & hold 1 second to calibrate G-sensor.
Device Charging and Updating firmware.
Shut down the device. (Inside the rubber cover)
Note
Before exporting the data to computer please turn off the power.
󴏎Remove the back cover by pushing the battery cover release tab with
your thumbnail.
Insert the battery, and align the battery contacts with the terminals in
the battery compartment.
Place the back cover over the battery compartment, and press it
downward until it clicks into place.
Note
Do not stick anything on back cover.
Low Power
Recharging
1. Fully charged.
2. Device power off
Device power off
GPS position is fixed
1. Searching for GPS satellite signal
2. Device power off
Searching for device
Bluetooth connected
GPS is not connected with satellite
1. GPS position is fixed
2. Device power off
Update firmware
󴏎 Download and extract the firmware from Qstarz web site
http://racing.qstarz.com/Download.html
Power off BL-818GT and connect with computer via Micro USB cable.Copy the firmware file FW.qst to the root directory of BL-818GT
internal memory.
Unplug the Micro USB cable, and firmware update will begin
automatically. LEDs will light on alternately during the update process.
Once firmware update is completed, the device will turn off
automatically.
Note
Connect your BL-818GT device with Computer, and browse the root directory of BL-818GT in My Computer. Find the “DownloadIndex_BL-818GT.html” file and click it with internet connection. A download webpage will pop-up, then click on the link and you can have latest product information for BL-818GT.
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Product Compatibility
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BL-818GT is compatible with most iOS and Android devices via the
Qstarz BLE GPS View App. Expect for no brand and newest devices.
Confirm GPS position is fixed View Analysis Data on your QRacing APP
*Download the Qstarz BLE GPS View APP on App Store or Google Play Store.
QRacing APP
(iOS version / Android version)
QRacing
Please download QRacing APP on App Store or Google Play. QRacing APP is a racing data analysis APP combining GPS data with video overlay support. Read the operating guide on the manual of QRacing APP.
GPS LED 2 short beeps
Turn on your mobile device’s Bluetooth feature
-iPhone Setting > General > Bluetooth > On
-Android phone Settings > Wireless & Networks > Bluetooth: On
Start QRacing APP on your mobile phone
Register a new account. Login and add your BL-818GT
in Setting Page of QRacing APP
Picture Screen might be slightly varied according to different APP version. For detail operation, please refer to the operating guide on manual of QRacing APP.
Product Specifications
A 10Hz BLE GPS Receiver and provide real time lap timing via
QRacing APP
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Adopt high sensitivity GNSS chip and 3-axis accelerometer
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Bluetooth 4.0 enabled device
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Update rate up to 10Hz excellent for High speed racing (updating
every 0.1 second)
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G-Sensor button design to calibrate G-sensor immediately
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5 LED indications to view device status
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Case: Rugged, without water-resistant
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Power Supply: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, 20 hours
operation (typical use)
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Temperature: Operating -10~60/ Charging 0~45/ Storage
-20~60
Start Racing
* The mobile phone photo is illustrated by iPhone. The support OS and versions for QRacing APP, please refer to the description on Qstarz website.
Switch On BL-818GT
Press Power button 2 seconds.
Start to real-time Racing
Product Care
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Please take out the battery and store it in dry/cool places when
not use for a long period.
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If the device isn’t used in temperature between -10~ 60, its
battery charging capability will decrease.
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Leave the device far from heat or high temperature
environment. And also, do not expose your device in temperature higher than 145/60 to prevent the inside battery from overheating, exploding or burning itself. The
Lithium battery inside the device should be recycled.
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Do not attempt to dismantle the device by yourself.
Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your
warranty.
EN Ver. A 2019.08
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