Route 66 BT-GPS User Manual

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth

GPS Receiver

ROUTE 66 Geographic Information Services B.V.

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User Guide

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NL-1101 BP AMSTERDAM ZUIDOOST

The Netherlands

E-Mail: info@66.com URL: www.66.com

Version: 1.0

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

CONTENT

1. OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

2. UNPACKING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

3. MAIN FEATURES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS--------------------------------------------------------- 7

4.1. General Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------7

4.2. Acquisition Time (Average) *--------------------------------------------------------------7

4.3. Accuracy *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

4.4. Usage * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7

4.5. Power Supply------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

4.6. Output Protocol and Interface---------------------------------------------------------------8

4.7. Dimensions and Weight ----------------------------------------------------------------------9

4.8. Other Functions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

5. GETTING STARTED --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

5.1. Nomenclature---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

5.2. Bluetooth Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14

5.3. Installing the Testing Program ------------------------------------------------------------ 17

6. ACCESSORIES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

7. USB CABLE DRIVER INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------- 22

7.1. System Requirements-----------------------------------------------------------------------22

7.2. Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

7.3. Important Notes------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

8. LIMITED WARRANTY ------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

9. TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

1. Overview

(Figure 1)

The ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver has a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion

battery. Powered by the SiRF Star III, the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a

dual- purpose GPS receiver that communicates with other systems via Bluetooth

technology. The SiRF Star III architecture packs the GPS receiver with a

comprehensive range of functions, to satisfy the rigorous requirements and

professional demands of the location technology field and the needs of personal

consumers. The ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is totally complementary with

Bluetooth-enabled PDA and Notebooks etc. in the transmission of satellite signals.

The device can be used in car navigation, security systems, cartography, and

other applications such as surveying and agriculture, etc. The basic requirement for

its use is to “have a clear view of the sky”. It relies on Bluetooth transmission

technology, USB, or other compatible interface to communicate with other electronic

devices. The built-in rechargeable battery saves satellite information such as the

status of the satellite signal, the last location, and the date and time last used.

Apart from being a very power efficient device, the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS

Receiver tracks up to 20 satellite signals at a time *, re-acquires satellite signals in

100 ms and updates position data every second. Trickle-Power power saving

capability allows the unit to operate only a fraction of the time. Push-to-Fix permits

users to have a quick position fix even when the receiver was only just switched on

prior to the positioning.

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

2. Unpacking

Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Receiver. We hope it will be useful

to you for a long time. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the

following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local

ROUTE 66 dealer or distributor.

1. ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver 1 piece

2. Car Charger 1 set

3. GPS drivers (CD) 1 piece

4. Warranty Card 1 set

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

3. Main Features

In addition to providing a set of user-friendly functions, the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth

GPS Receiver WELL suits integration with other systems.

• Comes with SiRF Star III for low power consumption.

• Extremely fast Time To First Fix (TTFF) and re-acquisition supports 20

Channels. *

• 200,000 effective correlations for rapid acquisition and reacquisition of satellite

signals. *

• Comes with built-in WAAS/ EGNOS demodulator to enable position fixes under

low signal level conditions, removing the need for any additional hardware. *

• Completely compatible with the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).

• Low power consumption. Comes with built-in interchangeable Lithium-ion

battery for up to 8 hours of use without having to use additional power sources.

• Comes with either Continuous Mode or Power Saving Mode selectable as required.

• Comes with a multi-purpose expansion terminal to connect to non-Bluetooth-enabled devices.

• Backed-up by a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery to store positions and RTC data to enhance TTFF.

• Supports NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol.

• 3-color LED to show device status.

• Light, slim, and compact.

• Automatically protects the battery from overheating due to overcharging.

• Improved calculation algorithm enables fast position fixes even under

conditions of low signal level.

• Flexible design. Easily integrable with car navigation, marine navigation, fleet management, AVL, personal navigation, tracking systems, and other

cartographic services.

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

4. Technical Specifications

4.1. General Specifications

• GPS Chip: low power consumption SiRF Star III Chip.

• Channels: Tracks up to 20 satellites. *

• Satellite broadband: 1 Hz.

• Receiver signal: L1, C/A Code.

4.2. Acquisition Time (Average) *

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• Reacquisition: 0.1 second.

• Cold start: 42 seconds.

• Warm start: 38 seconds.

• Hot start: 1 second.

• Automatically refreshes position every second.

4.3. Accuracy *

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• Typical positioning: 5 – 25 m CEP (without SA).

• Differential positioning:

 With synchronous satellite EGNOS/ WAAS:  Position error:

o < 2.2 m, horizontal 95% of the time.

o < 5 m, vertical 95% of the time.

• Velocity: 0.1 m/ sec.

• Time: 1 μsec sync GPS time.

4.4. Usage *

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• Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet).

• Velocity: within 736 meters/ seconds.

• Acceleration: 4G.

• Jerk: 20 meters/ seconds (max).

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

4.5. Power Supply

• External power source: 5V DC +/- 5%

• Battery:

 Main battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion-ion battery.  Backup battery: Rechargeable 3V Lithium-ion-ion battery for RTC

and satellite data storage.

• Working current: 75-85 mA (under Continuous mode)

• Battery life: Up to 8 hours under full battery and Continuous mode.

4.6. Output Protocol and Interface

• Output Protocol:

I. NMEA 0183 v2.2 protocol

Baud rate: 38400 bps

Data bit: 8

Parity: None

Stop bit: 1

II. Output Format:

 GPGGA (once per second).  GPGSA (once per 5 seconds).  GPGSV (once per 5 seconds).  GPRMC (once per second).  GPVTG (once per second).  Choice of GLL or SiRF binary format.

III. Datum: WGS84.

• Input/ Output Interface: I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP): up to 3 meters

(without obstacles).

II. Output port: Mini USB Type B connector.

III. Choice of compatible accessories

 1.5 meter USB cable

ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide

4.7. Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 70 (W) × 24(L) × 16(H) millimeters

• Weight: < 35 grams

• Operating temperature: from -10℃ to + 60℃ (when not battery charging);

from 0℃ to 45℃ (when battery charging).

• Storage temperature: from -20℃ to +70℃

• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% (without condensation)

4.8. Other Functions

• Minimum signal strength: -159 dBm. *

• Antenna Type: Built-in patch antenna.

• LED display: Built-in 3 LED display to indicate battery status, Bluetooth data

transfer, and GPS status.

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