Solar Energy Bluetooth GPS receiver
User’s Manual
Published on 2-Oct-2006
8029504001A
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Before you begin.........................................................................................4
1.1 Appearance.....................................................................................................5
1.2 Checking the package content ...................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Getting started............................................................................................7
Step 1 Charging Your Battery.............................................................................7
Step 2 Turning on the power switch...................................................................8
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS.................................. 8
Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software................................11
Step 5 Start the application ............................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ?..........................................12
3.1 Software Installation.................................................................................... 12
3.2 GPS Test .......................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Executing GPS Demo Program .......................................................13
3.2.2 GPS Demo Screen............................................................................. 13
Appendix A. LED Display......................................................................................... 14
Appendix B. Fuzzy Auto On/Off Feature................................................................ 15
Appendix C. Specifications .......................................................................................15
Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................18
Appendix E. How to use the Solar Cell.................................................................... 19
Appendix F. Helpful Tips.......................................................................................... 20
Appendix G. Certifications .......................................................................................21
Appendix H. Warranty Information........................................................................23
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Notes and Warnings
- Please rotate top cover clockwise. Once the top cover is in 270° position, you’ll find
it hard to rotate. Don’t try to rotate further, 270° position is the limit.
- As solar cell uses for years, its charging performance will decline. But for 2 years
using your iBT-GPS, the charging performance is still better than 90% of its original.
- For your safety, please keep this device and all its accessories out of children’s reach.
- Please turn off this device while in a hospital or medical facility. Otherwise the
device’s built-in Bluetooth transceiver may cause malfunction/interference to other
medical equipment.
- This iBT-GPS device uses a re-chargeable Lithium battery. Please do not expose this
iBT-GPS device in ambient temperature higher than 140
℉/60℃, otherwise the
battery inside may accumulate heat, burn itself or explode, leading to serious
damage. The Lithium battery inside this device should be recycled.
- If this iBT-GPS device is not used for a long period of time, please take out the
battery and store it in a dry and cool place in advance.
- The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and losses resulting
from a dead battery, or misuse of the product in any way.
- Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized accessories, antennas,
modifications or attachments could damage this iBT-GPS device, and may violate
government’s radio device regulations.
- Do not attempt to open the iBT-GPS device yourself. Unauthorized hacking may
damage the unit, and void your warranty.
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Chapter 1 Before you begin
Thank you for purchasing the iBT-GPS’s Bluetooth GPS Receiver with
built-in solar charger. This iBT-GPS device can satisfy a wide variety of
applications such as PDA and smart phone navigation, automotive vehicle
tracking, personal positioning etc.. With the dimension of 80.86(L) x
61.17(W) x 25.20(H) mm and weight only 105g (w/ battery), iBT-GPS is
an ideal solution to carry along everywhere.
This iBT-GPS device’s rechargeable battery and low-power design can
extend its operation time up to 100hrs (with solar charger on,) bringing
you the most convenient and longest usage of its kind. With a lead-free
production process, iBT-GPS is the most environmentally friendly
wireless GPS receiver in the market.
iBT-GPS has distinguished features others don't have. With our patent
pending Smart Power Save Mechanism and Fuzzy Auto On/Off
features, our iBT-GPS consumes 65% less power than other wireless GPS
receivers, and the unique Solar Cell design can extend the operating
time for more than 100 hours.
Patent Number:
94143224
94143221
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1.1 Appearance
1. DC jack (mini USB type)
2. Power switch
3. Battery status LED (red/green)
4. Bluetooth status LED (blue)
5. GPS status LED (orange)
6. Internal GPS antenna
7. External GPS antenna port (MMCX)
8. Solar Cell: Auxiliary power source
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1.2 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 Receiver - iBT-GPS x 1
- Retractable USB Cable
x 1
- DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1
- Lithium rechargeable battery x 1
- User’s manual with Warranty Card x 1
*Package contents may vary depending on countries without prior notice.
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Chapter 2 Getting started
Please follow the procedure step by step.
Step 1 Charging Your Battery
For the first time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is
full (the green 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 left-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 green LED blinks, that means battery is fully charged.
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Step 2 Turning on the power switch
Before After
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS
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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-->
Start -> Bluetooth Manager New
1. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on pocket pc, and establish new
connection.
-->
Explore A Bluetooth device
Tap iBT-GPS
->Next
2. Explore a Bluetooth device, and find the “iBT-GPS”
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Passkey 0000 (if your PDA ask
for the passkey)
3. (Optional)
-->
Select SPP slave->Next Finish
4. Connect to Serial Port Profile (SPP) Slave
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-->
Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP
Done
slave, Connect
5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup
Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software
, along with the corresponding maps of the areas that you plan to travel
to.
Step 5 Start the application
and select the correct COM port & baud rate.
Note: The Bluetooth device in most of the applications has an
“auto-detect” feature so that you do not need to select the Baud Rate.
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Chapter 3 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ?
The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket
PC based PDA platform.
3.1 Software Installation
You have to first synchronize the PDA and your PC, and run the
“Setup.exe” to execute the installation procedure of GpsView testing
program (via PC and ActiveSync). To get this program, you can
download it at your agent’s website.
1. Synchronize the PDA and your PC. 2. Run the “Setup.exe”.
3. Execute the installation.
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3.2 GPS Test
Once you have completed the setup of your Bluetooth device, you may
check to see if your GpsView software is attempting to fix your position.
You can do this by opening your GPS software. If it fails, you should
select the correct COM port and Baud Rate (4800~115200) to start
receiving GPS data. Shortly, you will see the GPS code running as in the
picture below. This signifies that your Bluetooth device is functioning
properly.
Note: The Bluetooth device in most of the applications has an
“auto-detect” feature so that you do not need to select the Baud Rate.
3.2.1 Executing GPS Demo Program
Execute the “GpsView” by double clicking GPS Demo icon in programs
menu.
3.2.2 GPS Demo Screen
1. Initial 2. Doing auto scan
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Appendix A. LED Display
The Bluetooth GPS Receiver has three LED lights, from right to left is
nd
Bluetooth Status LED, the 2
Battery Status LED. The status table of LED shows as follows:
Category SYMBOL COLOR STATUS Function
one is GPS Status LED, the 3rd one is
Bluetooth Status
LED
GPS Status LED
Battery Status
LED
Blue
Always
on:
Slowly
blinking:
Quickly
blinking:
Not connected to any Bluetooth
devices yet
Sleeping mode (1 time / 5
seconds)
Bluetooth is connected and
ready for data transmission (1
time / 2 second)
Orange
Always
on:
Blinking: GPS position is fixed,
Acquiring satellites, GPS
position not fix
Navigation
Red Blinking: The battery is too low
Green Light On: The battery is charging
Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
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Appendix B. Fuzzy Auto On/Off Feature
iBT-GPS supports fuzzy auto on/off. It can automatically enter the
sleeping mode after your turning off the Bluetooth connectivity, thus you
can always power it on with very low power consumption.
With fuzzy auto on/off, if the connection between your device and
iBT-GPS is successful, iBT-GPS will wake up itself and the blue LED of
iBT-GPS will be quickly blinking again (every 2 sec) and the orange LED
of iBT-GPS will also be on.
Appendix C. Specifications
General
GPS technology NEMERIX (low power)
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 16 channels all in view tracking
Sensitivity Better than -152dBm
Receiver Accuracy
Position 1.2 meters Static CEP 50,
3.0 meters Static CEP 95;
1.3 meters Static Altitude 50,
3.8 meters Static Altitude 95
Velocity 0.1 m/sec, without SA
Time ±100ns synchronized to GPS time
Datum
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Datum WGS-84
Time to First Fix
Hot start 5 sec, average
Warm start 34 sec, average
Cold start 46 sec, average
Reacquisition <3sec
Protocol
GPS Output Data NMEA 0183 (V3.01) - GGA, GSA, GSV,
RMC(default); VTG, GLL (optional),
Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1 (Default)
Limitations
Acceleration Limit <2G
Altitude Limit <18,000 meters
Velocity Limit <515 meters/sec.
Jerk Limit 20 m/sec.
Power
Battery Built-in rechargeable 1000mAh Lithium
battery
Power Consumption 38mA without Solar panel;
(Solar charge 30mA in direct sun)
Work Hours 26hrs without Solar panel;
100hrs in direct sun
Standby Time 330hrs without Solar panel;
Permanent in direct sun
Charger Protection Built-in Over Temperature / Over Voltage
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protection
DC Input Range 4.5 ~ 5.5V
Physical
Characteristics
Dimension 80.86mm x 61.17mm x25.20mm
Temperature
℃ ~ 60℃
Operating
Storage
Charging
-5
℃ ~ 60℃
-20
℃ ~ 45℃
0
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Bluetooth
Specifications
Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2
Output Power 0dBm (Typical), Class II
Range Up to 15 meters
Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Frequency 2.4GHz~2.4835GHz ISM Band
Security Yes
Solar Cell Specifications
Minimum operating voltage, Vop (with 150Ω load) 4.5V
Minimum operating current, Iop (with 150Ω load) 30.0mA
*Open-circuit voltage, Voc 5.3V
*Short-circuit current, Isc 40.0mA
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Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The GPS Demo software GpsView doesn’t seem to be making any
connections with my Bluetooth GPS receiver. How do I make it work?
A: You will need to make sure your PDA is paired with Bluetooth device.
Follow the section “Chapter 2. Getting started > Step 3 Connecting your
handheld device with the iBT-GPS” to make sure that your PDA is
recognizing the Bluetooth GPS receiver properly. If so, you will need to
connect with the device by going to the Bluetooth Manager and
double-tapping on the iBT-GPS icon.
Q: My Bluetooth GPS Receiver seems to be receiving the satellite signals,
but I am unable to establish a connection between the receiver and my
PDA. How can I make a connection?
A: Go to the Bluetooth Manager on your PDA. Locate the “iBT-GPS:
SPP Slave” icon and tap and hold. A pop-up menu will appear, select
Delete.
Next, perform a soft reset on your PDA.
Once your PDA has finished resetting itself, go back to the Bluetooth
Manager screen and perform the typical setup and connection procedures
for your Bluetooth receiver (for help with connection please review the
section “Chapter 2 Getting started > Step 3 Connecting your handheld
device with the iBT-GPS”).
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Appendix E. How to use the Solar Cell
Step 1 Initial state is shown Step 4 270 degree is the limit
Step 2 Top cover rotates clockwise Step 5 This is the general usage
Step 3 180 degree Step 6 Change the angle of the elevation
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Appendix F. Helpful Tips
Your iBT-GPS should be treated with care and properly maintained to
ensure the best performance. Keep in mind these helpful tips when using
your receiver:
- Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields,
which may affect signal receptions
- Driving in and around high buildings may affect signal receptions.
- Driving under tunnels or in buildings may affect signal receptions.
- Low battery of a PDA or of an iBT-GPS may affect signal receptions.
- Please check the correct “COM” and “Baudrate” of your PDA.
- In general, any GPS receiver performs best in open space where it can see
clean sky. Also weather will affect GPS reception – rain & snow contribute
to worse sensitivity.
- iBT-GPS output data updates every second, thus the actual position and the
position in your map may have time delay. This may happen when you drive
at higher speed or make a turn around a corner.
- Note that iBT-GPS may not work indoors where it can not see the sky.
st
- For the 1
time you use the iBT-GPS, it will take 1 to 3 minutes to get the
satellite constellation and fix your position, this is called “Cold Start”. If you
replace the battery, iBT-GPS will do Cold Start again.
- If your iBT-GPS can’t fix your position for more than 20 minutes, we
suggest you change to another open space and then try again.
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Appendix G. Certifications
(Test Condition – Car charger’s input voltage Vin: DC12.0V)
FCC Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Exposure requirements:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHOURIZED
MODIFICATION TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
Industry Canada Caution
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
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located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health
Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6,
obtainable from Health Canada's website.
"www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rab"
CE Notices
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC),
Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the
following European standards:
- EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-08)
- EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04)
- EN 50371: 2002
- EN 60950: 2000
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Appendix H. Warranty Information
Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from iBT-GPS.
iBT-GPS warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty for
accessories is six months. The stamp of distributor or a copy of the
original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty
repairs. iBT-GPS will, as its sole option, repair or replace any components,
which fail in normal use. Such repair or replacement will be made at no
charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however,
responsible for any transportation costs.
This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or
unauthorized alteration of repairs. iBT-GPS assumes no responsibility for
special, incidental punitive or consequential damages, or loss of use.
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Warranty
Model number:
Series number:
Data of purchase:
Name:
Address:
City, Zip code:
State, Country:
E-mail address:
Distributor Stamp Here
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FCC statement in User's Manual (for class B)
"Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment ge nerates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not inst alled and used i n accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation bet ween the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
1.The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2.This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
3. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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