TranSystem 940760101 User Manual
iBT-GPS Bluetooth GPS Data Logger
User’s Manual
Published on 13-Dec-2006
8029407701A
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 Application......................................................................................................6
1.5 Appearance.....................................................................................................7
1.6 Power Switch and Push Button.....................................................................8
1.7 LED Display ...................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Getting Start.............................................................................................10
2.1 Checking the package content ....................................................................10
2.2 Getting Start.................................................................................................11
Step 1 Charging Your Battery...................................................................11
Step 2 Turn on the power switch...............................................................12
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS........................12
Step 4 Load your GPS mapping or routing software..............................15
Step 5 Start the application .......................................................................15
2.3 Drivers...........................................................................................................15
2.4 Helpful Tips..................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 iBT-GPS Logger Tool...............................................................................21
3.1 Configuration .........................................................................................22
3.1.1 Connection Setting：..........................................................................22
3.1.2 Output Period： ..................................................................................23
3.1.4 Log Format：......................................................................................25
3.1.5 Other Setting： ...................................................................................26
3.2 Satellite Information....................................................................................27
3.2.1 GPS status view： ..............................................................................27
3.2.2 Hot：...................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Warm：...............................................................................................27
3.2.4 Cold Start： ........................................................................................27
3.3 Data Log List................................................................................................28
3.3.1 Grid Array： .......................................................................................28
3.3.2 Memory Used：..................................................................................28
3.3.3 Record Count：Data record count......................................................29
3.3.4 Start Log：..........................................................................................29
3.3.5 Stop Log：..........................................................................................29
3.3.6 Download：........................................................................................29
3.3.7 Erase：To clear all log data from GPS receiver’s memory................29
3.3.8 Read：To open former travel file from user’s PC..............................29
3.3.9 Save：.................................................................................................29
3.3.10 Draw Map： .....................................................................................29
3.4 About.......................................................................................................31
Appendix.....................................................................................................................32
Appendix A. Specifications................................................................................32
Appendix B. Certification .................................................................................35
Appendix C. Warranty Information ................................................................37
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 become heat, 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. Like
other common equipments do, wireless GPS receiver may also affect
these medical equipments which use radio frequency and make these
equipments malfunction.
- 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 small
children’s reach.
- We assume no responsibility for any damages and loss resulting from
the use of this manual and also by deletion of data as a result of
malfunction, dead battery, or misuse of the product in any way.
- Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized
accessories, antenna, modifications or attachments could damage the
iBT-GPS, and may violate regulations governing radio devices.
- 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 BT GPS logger features an all-in-one, cost-effective portable GPS
logging solution. With its large on-board memory, it allows you to
log your route by setting the interval of time/ distance/ speed. Point of
interest can also be recorded by push of a button. Through user friendly
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, keeping a watchful eye on shipment or vehicles.
1.3 Features
Embedded with 16Mb memory for 100,000 way points record.
Dual mode for both Data record (without PDA or Smartphone) and
Navigation.
Come up with a push button for recording data manually (Push to
log).
User can record the data by setting the interval of time, distance and
speed.
The recorded data can be played as track on the Google Map.
WAAS and EGNOS supported for better accuracy.
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Support NMEA-0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL.
Bluetooth V1.1, 1.2, 2.0 compliant software like TomTom.
Support most NMEA compliant software like TomTom, Route66 and
various well-known GPS software program.
1.4 Application
- Record your travels
- Manage business trip expense
- Raise fleet efficiency, reduce time spent at unauthorized locations
- Keep an eye on valuable merchandise
- Concerned about one's driving behavior
Record Point of Interest by a push button
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1.5 Appearance
1. DC jack (mini USB type)
2. 3 Stage Power switch (Power off/ Navigation/ Data record)
3. Bluetooth status LED (blue)
4. Battery status LED (red/green)
5. GPS status LED (orange) / Push to log LED (blue)
6. Internal GPS antenna
7. Push Button
1.6 Power Switch and Push Button
Power Switch
Right Power off
Middle Enable Navigation mode
Left Enable GPS data logger
Push button
Push Push to log LED blinks 3 time, Points of Interest is
recorded
1.7 LED Display
The Bluetooth GPS Receiver has three LED lights, one is Bluetooth
nd
Status LED, the 2
one is Battery Status LED, the 3rd one is GPS Status
LED/ Push to log LED. The status table of LED shows as follows:
Category SYMBOL COLOR STATUS Function
Bluetooth Status
LED
Battery Status
LED
GPS Status LED
Blue
Always
on:
Slowly
blinking:
Quickly
blinking:
Bluetooth on, but not connected
to any Bluetooth devices yet
Sleeping mode (1 time / 5
seconds)
Bluetooth is connected and
ready for data transmission (1
time / 2 seconds)
Red Blinking: The battery is too low
Green Light On: The battery is charging
Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
Orange
Always
on:
Blinking: GPS position is fixed,
Acquiring satellites, GPS
position not fix
Navigation
Blue Blinking: LED blinks 3 times, Points of
Interest is recorded
Chapter 2 Getting Start
2.1 Checking the package content
Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS with built-in Lithium
rechargeable battery. Before you start using iBT-GPS, please make sure if
your package includes the following items. If any item is damaged or
missing, please contact your dealer at once.
- Bluetooth GPS Date Logger - iBT-GPS x 1
- USB to mini-USB cable x 1
- Traveler Power Adapter x 1
- DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1
- Lithium rechargeable battery x 1
- CD Tool x 1
- User’s manual with Warranty Card x 1
*Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior
notice.
2.2 Getting Start
Please follow the procedure step by step.
Step 1 Charging Your Battery
To charge your iBT-GPS data logger, you have to plug your USB cable
into the power source. Charging time is about 2~3 hours and surely you
can charge from PC/ Notebook’s USB HOST or from cigar-lighter in car.
For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full
(the LED blinks). Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack
(mini USB type). This will begin to charge the battery. The LED that
represents the battery is the right-most battery icon (shown in below).
- If the LED is red, that means battery power is critically low. Charge immediately.
- If the LED is green, that means battery is charging now.
- If the LED is blinking, that means battery is fully charged.
Step 2 Turn on the power switch
Power off Navigation Data record
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS
(Warning: Users’ are allowed to connect his handheld device with
iBT-GPS only in Navigation mode!)
Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth
connectivity. If the connection between your device and iBT-GPS is
successful, the blue LED of iBT-GPS will be blinking.
Below, we provide a common procedure of software installation to set up
your PDA. (For other PDA, the steps may be a little bit different.
Bluetooth Manager is one of popular program used for Bluetooth device.)
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