Transystem 821 User Manual

iBT-GPS Bluetooth GPS Data Logger

User’s Manual

Published on 31-Jan-2008

8029602201B

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Before you begin.........................................................................................4

1.1 Note and Warning..........................................................................................4

1.2 Introduction....................................................................................................5

1.3 Features...........................................................................................................5

1.4 Applications....................................................................................................6

1.5 Appearance.....................................................................................................7

1.6 Power & Log Button......................................................................................8

1.7 LED Display ...................................................................................................9

Chapter 2 Getting Started.........................................................................................10

2.1 Checking the package content ....................................................................10

2.2 Getting Started.............................................................................................11

Step 1 Charging Your Battery...................................................................11

Step 2 Turning on the power / perform LOG..........................................12

Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS........................13

Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software........................16

Step 5 Starting the application..................................................................16

2.3 Helpful Tips..................................................................................................17

Chapter 3 Using Photo Tagger software..................................................................18

3.1 Execute and install software utility Photo Tagger ....................................18

3.2 Google Earth.................................................................................................18

3.3 Software Utility --- iBT-GPS Photo Tagger ...............................................19

Appendix.....................................................................................................................20

Appendix A. Specifications................................................................................20

Appendix B. locr GPS Photo.............................................................................23

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Appendix C. How to install the hook and cord set..........................................24

Appendix D. Anti Slip Pad................................................................................25

Appendix E. Certification .................................................................................26

Appendix F. Warranty Information.................................................................28

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Chapter 1 Befor e you begin

1.1 Note and Warning

iBT-GPS uses Lithium battery. If iBT-GPS is used in temperature

­lower than -10℃ or higher than 60℃, its battery charging capability

will decrease. Please leave the iBT-GPS far from heat or high
temperature environment. In addition, do not expose your iBT-GPS in
temperature higher than 140℉/60℃. If you do not follow these rules,

the battery inside iBT-GPS may overheat, explode or burn itself, and
this will lead to very serious damage. The Lithium battery inside the
iBT-GPS should be recycled.

- While in the hospital, turning off the iBT-GPS is recommended.
Wireless GPS receiver may interfere with medical equipments which
use radio frequency.

- For a long period not using iBT-GPS, take out the battery and store it
in dry/cool places.

- For safety, keep the iBT-GPS and all accessories out of children’s
reach.

- The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and loss
resulting from the use of this manual, or from deletion of data as a
result of malfunction, dead battery, or from misuse of the product in
any way.

- Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized
accessories, modifications or attachments could damage the iBT-GPS,
and may violate regulations governing radio devices.

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- Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use harsh cleaning
solvents, chemicals, or strong detergents.

- Do not attempt to open the iBT-GPS yourself. Unauthorized hacking
may damage the unit, and void your warranty.

1.2 Introduction

This iBT-GPS logger features an all-in-one, cost-effective portable GPS
logging solution. With its on-board memory, it allows you to log your
routes by ways of time/ distance/ speed. Through user friendly software
utility, it shows your track on Google Earth. This data logger is small
and robust, ideal to carry everywhere for applications such as route
tracking, mountain climbing or fleet management.

1.3 Features

MTK GPS chipset 51 channels.

1.
18 hrs operation time.

2.
Embedded with 32Mb memory for saving up to 150,000 way points.

3.
Dual modes for both route recording and navigation.

4.
Smart power saving function for 18 hours operating continuously.

5.
Smart auto sleep & wake up mode support 180hrs on standby.

6.
Tracks can be shown on Google Earth.

7.
WAAS and EGNOS supported for better accuracy.

8.
Support NMEA-0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL.

9.
Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2

10.

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Support NMEA compliant mapping softwares like TomTom,

11.
Route66…etc.

3 recording methods: by time, by speed, or by distance.

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1.4 Applications

- Route recording

- Business trip expense management

- Fleet management

- Driving behavior monitoring

Saving of Point of Interest

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1.5 Appearance

1. Power jack (mini USB type)

2. Power & Log Button

3. Battery status LED (red/green)

4. Bluetooth status LED (blue)

5. GPS status LED (orange)

6. Log status LED (blue)

7. Internal antenna

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1.6 Power & Log Button

Power Switch
Power
On
LOG
Enable

To turn on the power, please click and hold for 3 second, then
you can see the blue LED and orange LED turning on.
To enable LOG mode, please click the Log Button, then you can
see the blue Log status LED blinking. Enable log mode,

navigation function is supported as well.
Log
Disable
Power
Off

To disable LOG mode, please click the Log Button again, then

you won’t see the blue Log status LED blinking.

To turn off the power, please click and hold for 3 seconds, then

you can see the blue LED and red LED blinking 3 times.

Difference between LOG disable and LOG enable:
LOG
disable

LOG
enable

You can use the iBT-GPS as a Bluetooth GPS receiver to
navigate when you have a Bluetooth enabled PDA/
Smartphone in your car. But the logging is off.
In this mode iBT-GPS works as a logger, navigation function is
supported as well.

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1.7 LED Display

The Bluetooth GPS data logger has 4 LED lights, one is Bluetooth Status

nd

LED, the 2

th

the 4

is is LOG Status LED/ Memory used LED:

one is Battery Status LED, the 3rd one is GPS Status LED,

Category SYMBOL COLOR STATUS Function
Bluetooth Status
LED

Battery Status
LED

GPS Status LED

LOG Status LED

Blue

Always
on:
Slowly

Bluetooth on, but not connected
to any Bluetooth devices yet

Sleeping mode
blinking:
Quickly
blinking:

Bluetooth is connected and

ready for data transmission

Red Blinking: The battery is too low
Green Light On: The battery is charging
Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
Orange

Blue

Always
on:
Quickly
Blinking:

Slowly

Acquiring satellites, GPS

position not fixed

GPS position is fixed,

Navigation

LOG enable
Blinking:
Quickly

The memory space is too low
Blinking:

(20% left now)
Solid The memory is full and stop

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