TranSystem 960220101 Users Manual

iBT-GPS Bluetooth GPS Data Logger

User’s Manual

Published on 2-Oct-2007

8029602201A

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 Logger ............................................................................................18

3.1 How to connect the iBT-GPS to your PC...................................................18

3.1.1 Driver installation.............................................................................18

3.1.2 Google Earth......................................................................................20

3.2 Software Utility --- iBT-GPS Logger Tool..................................................21

3.2.1Configuration .....................................................................................22

3.2.2 Satellite Information.........................................................................31

3.2.3 Data Log List --- way to download the data from logger!.................33

3.2.4 About..................................................................................................38

Appendix.....................................................................................................................39

Appendix A. Specifications................................................................................39

Appendix B. How to install the hook and cord set..........................................42

Appendix C. Anti Slip Pad................................................................................43

Appendix D. Certification.................................................................................44

Appendix E. Warranty Information.................................................................46

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.

- 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 32 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 and Solar energy for permanent

6. power on standby.

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.

Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2

10. Support NMEA compliant mapping softwares like TomTom,

11. Route66…etc.

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

12.

1.4 Applications

- Route recording

- Business trip expense management

- Fleet management

- Driving behavior monitoring

Saving of Point of Interest

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

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.

1.7 LED Display

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

LED, the 2 Memory used LED, the 4

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

is is LOG Status LED: 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

Blue

Always on: Quickly Blinking: Slowly Blinking:

Acquiring satellites, GPS

position not fixed

GPS position is fixed,

Navigation

The memory space is too low

(20% left now)

LOG Status LED

Solid The memory is full and stop

Blue Slowly

Blinking:

LOG enable

Chapter 2 Getting Started

2.1 Checking the package content

Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS. 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 (optional)

- DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1

- Lithium rechargeable battery x 1

- CD Tool x 1 (user manual, software utility)

- User Manual x 1

- PU anti-slip pad x 1

- Hook and Cord Set x 1

*Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior notice.

2.2 Getting Started

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 3~4 hours and you can charge from PC/ Notebook’s USB HOST or from cigarette-lighter in car.

For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full (the green LED blinks). The LED that represents the battery is the

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 is blinking, that means battery is fully charged.

Step 2 Turning on the power / perform LOG

Power off (Before) Power on (After) Data record

Power Button Power On LOG Enable

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

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.

enable supported as well.

**For further function to download your routes to PC, please refer to Chapter 3.

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 different. Bluetooth Manager is a popular program used on Bluetooth device.)

-->

Start -> Bluetooth Manager New

1. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket pc, and establish a new connection.

-->

Explore A Bluetooth device

Tap iBT-GPS

->Next

2. Explore a Bluetooth device, and find the “iBT-GPS”

Passkey 0000 (if your PDA asks for the passkey)

3. (Optional)

-->

Select SPP slave->Next Finish

4. Connect to Serial Port Profile (SPP) Slave

-->

Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP

Done

slave, Connect

5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup

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