iBT-GPS Solar Bluetooth GPS Data Logger
User’s Manual
Published on 8-Feb-2007 Rev 1.1
8029504601A
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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 Switch and Push 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 switch (NAV/ LOG)................................... 12
Step 3 Connecting your handheld device with iBT-GPS ........................12
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
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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 use the Solar Cell............................................................ 42
Appendix C. Certification................................................................................. 43
Appendix D. Warranty Information................................................................ 45
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Chapter 1 Before you begin
1.1 Note and Warning
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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. Thanks to the Solar energy
the receiver can be used for more than 100 hours in full operation or
permanent in standby mode. 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
1.
MTK GPS chipset 32 channels.
2.
100+ hrs operation time.
3.
Embedded with 8Mb memory for saving up to 50,000 way points.
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Dual modes for both route recording and navigation.
5.
Smart power saving function and Solar energy for 100+ hours
operating continuously.
6.
Smart auto sleep & wake up mode and Solar energy for permanent
power on standby.
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7.
Tracks can be shown on Google Earth.
8.
WAAS and EGNOS supported for better accuracy.
9.
Support NMEA-0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL.
10.
Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2
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Support NMEA compliant mapping softwares like TomTom,
Route66…etc.
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3 recording methods: by time, by distance or by speed.
1.4 Applications
- Route recording
- Business trip expense management
- Fleet management
- Driving behavior monitoring
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Saving of Point of Interest
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1.5 Appearance
1. DC jack (mini USB type)
2. Mode switch (Power off/ Navigation/ Log)
3. Battery status LED (red/green)
4. Bluetooth status LED (blue)
5. GPS status LED (orange) / Memory used LED (blue)
6. Internal GPS antenna
7. Solar Cell: Auxiliary power source
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1.6 Power Switch and Push Button
Power Switch
Right (Off) Power off
Middle (NAV) Enable Navigation
Left (LOG)
Enable log mode, navigation function is supported as
well.
Difference between NAV and LOG:
NAV 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.
LOG 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 three LED lights, one is Bluetooth
Status LED, the 2
nd
one is Battery Status LED, the 3rd one is GPS Status
LED/ Memory used LED. The status table of LED shows as follows:
Category SYMBOL COLOR STATUS Function
Always
on:
Bluetooth on, but not connected
to any Bluetooth devices yet
Slowly
blinking:
Sleeping mode (1 time / 5
seconds)
Bluetooth Status
LED
Blue
Quickly
blinking:
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
Battery Status
LED
Green Blinking: The battery is fully charged
Always
on:
Acquiring satellites, GPS
position not fixed
Orange
Quickly
Blinking:
GPS position is fixed,
Navigation
Slowly
Blinking:
The memory space is too low
(20% left now)
GPS Status LED
Blue
Solid The memory is full and stop
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Checking the package content
Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS with built-in solar
charger. 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.
- Solar Energy 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)
- Quick start guide x 1
*Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior
notice.
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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
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 is blinking, that means battery is fully charged.
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Step 2 Turning on the power switch (NAV/ LOG)
Power off Navigation Data record
Difference between NAV and LOG:
NAV 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.
LOG In this mode iBT-GPS works as a logger, navigation function is
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
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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.
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-->
Explore A Bluetooth device
->Next
Tap iBT-GPS
2. Explore a Bluetooth device, and find the “iBT-GPS”
Passkey 0000 (if your PDA
asks for the passkey)
3. (Optional)
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-->
Select SPP slave->Next Finish
4. Connect to Serial Port Profile (SPP) Slave
-->
Tap and Hold iBT-GPS: SPP
slave, Connect
Done
5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup
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Step 4 Loading your GPS mapping or routing software
You should have mapping software on your PDA/ Smartphone/ laptop or
you need to install it before using the iBT-GPS for navigation.
Step 5 Starting the application
Select the correct COM port & baud rate within the application
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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2.3 Helpful Tips
- It’s better to turn off the iBT-GPS when you don’t use it, or the serial Flash's
life can’t last long.
- Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields
may affect GPS signal receptions
- Driving in and around high buildings may affect GPS signal receptions.
- Driving in tunnels or indoor park may affect signal receptions.
- 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.
- Low battery of a PDA or of an iBT-GPS may affect signal receptions.
- Please check the correct “COM” and “Baudrate” of your PDA.
- iBT-GPS output data updates every second, therefore the actual position and
the position shown in your map may have slight 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.
- For the 1
st
time you use the iBT-GPS, it will take 1 to 3 minutes to obtain the
satellite constellation information 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 spot with open space and then try again.
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Chapter 3 Using Logger
3.1 How to connect the iBT-GPS to your PC
3.1.1 Driver installation
Note: These drivers are only designed for Microsoft Windows based PC
only (Windows XP/ 2000)! Therefore, Mac OS and Linux are not
supported.
1、 Driver is located in “CP210x folder＂. Please double click the
“CP210xVCPInstaller.exe＂.
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2、 Click “Install＂. Now installing…
3、 Complete installation, but you must restart your computer before the
new settings will take effect.
User can go to the MS Windows’ device manager to see the status
showing this USB device installation is completed.
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Please go to check the corresponding virtual COM Port. Afterward
users only have to use same COM Port in same USB port, and can
directly make a connection successfully between the PC end and
iBT-GPS data logger. For example, COM7.
3.1.2 Google Earth
If you computer is not yet installed with Google Earth. Google Earth has
free download version, go download it in the internet first. For more
information, please visit http://earth .google.com/.
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3.2 Software Utility --- iBT-GPS Logger Tool
(To use a mini-USB cable to connect the iBT-GPS to your PC, you have
to power on the iBT-GPS unit. Therefore, you have to switch to LOG)
Note: Please install USB Driver before you use iBT-GPS Logger Tool.
For driver installation, please refer to “3.1 Drivers”.
Step 1.
You have to create and name a folder in your computer to further put
the iBT-GPS logger tool. Please copy the “DataLog.exe” into this
folder.
Step 2.
Click on the icon of the logger tool “DataLog.exe”
Step 3.
See below, four sections will display horizontally on the screen in an
array from left to right as below:
¾ Configuration：
To create settings for connection/ Command setting
¾ Satellite Information：
To view GPS status and perform Hot/ Warm/ Cold Start
¾ Data Log List：
Download of logged data/ Use of Google earth for showing
tracks
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¾ About:
Software version and company information...etc.
3.2.1Configuration
i. Connection Setting：
This is to build a connection between your PC and iBT-GPS data logger.
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1. Please go to”device manager” and find out the Virtual Com Port
number of iBT-GPS data logger (check Virtual Com Port number of
iBT-GPS data logger)
2. Select correct Port （COM7 used in this example） and set BaudRate at
a fixed 115200. Then click on “Connect” to build a connection. GPS
status in the “SATELLITE INFORMATION” section will start to show
when you click on it.
Note: Please remember to plug in the USB cable to connect your PC and
iBT-GPS
3. To stop connection anytime, just click on “Disconnect”.
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ii. Output Period：
This is to set NMEA output selection for the Bluetooth interface in the
NAV mode.
¾ Check the NMEA type -> Choose output period -> Set
¾ For selecting NMEA data output (RMC, GSV, GSA, GGA are
compulsory data
, user are not allowed to DE-SELECT)
¾ NMEA setting here will only affect the NMEA sentences for
navigation usage. This has nothing to do with logger’s data recording.
¾ Period (s): For example, GLL (4) stands for GLL sentence update
every 4 seconds.
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iii. AutoLog Option (Change Recording Interval)：
This is to set the record method.
1. Setting log time interval：Configure log interval between 1~999 sec.
For example, “10 Seconds” stands for iBT-GPS will record one data
every 10 seconds.
2. Setting log distance：Configure log interval between 10~9999 meter(s)
For example, “1000 meters” stands for iBT-GPS will record one data
every 1000 meters.
3. Setting log speed：
Configure log interval between 10~999 km/h. Set speed at the highest
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rate. If any log data exceeds this speed, it will be recorded.
For example, “100km/hr” stands for iBT-GPS will record one data
when exceeding 100km/hr. The number of data count shows the time
user exceeds 100km/hr.
Note: Can be Mixed to log by time interval/ distance/ speed.
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iv. Log Format：
The table presents which information will be recorded for each way
points.
¾ Normally, UTC, latitude, longitude, valid, speed and RCR should be
chosen. Therefore, the number of recorded data is estimated to be
about 74,000 points.
¾ ELEVATION, AZIMUTH and SNR can only be checked when SID is
checked.
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UTC Universal Coordinated Time, formerly GMT or
Greenwich Mean Time.
VALID Data fix or not
LATITUDE A north/south measurement of position perpendicular to
the earth's polar axis.
LONGITUDE An east/west measurement of position in relation to the
Prime Meridian, an imaginary circle that passes through
the north and south poles.
HEIGHT The altitude of a place above sea level or ground level.
SPEED Rate of motion
HEADING The compass direction in which the longitudinal axis of a
ship or aircraft points
DSTA DGPS station ID number
DAGE Time in seconds since last DPGS update
PDOP (Positional Dilution Of Precision) ; Position accuracy;
3D-coordinates
HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision); horizontal accuracy;
2D-coordinates
VDOP (Vertical Dilution Of Precision); vertical accuracy; height
NSAT Number of Satellite (in Used, in View)
SID Satellite ID
ELEVATION The elevation of the satellite
AZIMUTH Line-Of-Sight angle of the satellite
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SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
RCR Record method: Speed/ Time/ Distance/ Push Button
MS Mili-second
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v. Other Setting：
This setting is about: when the logger＇s on-board Flash memory is full,
what would you want the logger to do in terms of recording?
¾ The default setting is “Stop” (Full and stop)
¾ The other recording method is “Overwrite” (Repeat).
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3.2.2 Satellite Information
i. GPS status view：
To check GPS acquisition condition (Reception)
Date UTC date
UTC Time Universal Coordinated Time, formerly GMT or
Greenwich Mean Time.
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Mode (3D Fix/ 2D Fix/ No Fix)
TTFF Time to first fix
LATITUDE A north/south measurement of position
perpendicular to the earth's polar axis.
LONGITUDE An east/west measurement of position in relation to
the Prime Meridian, an imaginary circle that passes
through the north and south poles.
SPEED Rate of motion
PDOP (Positional Dilution Of Precision) ; Position
accuracy; 3D-coordinates
HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision); horizontal
accuracy; 2D-coordinates
VDOP (Vertical Dilution Of Precision); vertical accuracy;
height
ii. Hot：
Perform hot start
iii. Warm：
Perform warm start
iv. Cold Start：
Perform cold start
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3.2.3 Data Log List --- way to download the data from logger!
Below steps is to show the way to download the data from logger.
Step 1. Click “Stop Log” to disable log feature.
Step 2. Click “Download＂to download log data to computer.
Step 3. Click “Draw Map” to map your recorded data on Google Maps
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i. Grid Array：
Show the detail recorded data list
ii. Memory Used：
To know how much space there are remaining in the memory
iii. Record Count：
Data record count
iv. Start Log：
Enable Log feature
v. Stop Log：
Disable Log feature
vi. Download：
To download log data to computer file ( While downloading,
“cancel” manu bar will appear on middle of the screen. To cease
downloading, click on Cancel.
vii. Erase：
To clear all log data from GPS receiver’s memory
(Note: To perform erase, we suggest to do “Stop Log” first)
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viii. Read：
To open previous travel file from user’s PC (CSV File)
ix. Save：
To save the logged data in iBT-GPS’s memory to user’s PC (Save as
CSV File/ NMEA File/ KML File). Afterward, you can open the
*.csv file by clicking “Read”
x. Draw Map (Map your recorded data on Google Maps)：
Download, then just click “Draw Map”!
Note:
1. Google Earth is needed:
If you computer is not yet installed with Google Earth. Google Earth
has free download version, go download it in the internet first. For
more information, please visit http://earth .google.com/.
2. Enable Internet connecton:
To display the track points on Google Maps, your PC must have the
Internet connection enabled.
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To show route in Google
Earth, there are 2 options for
you to choose from:
- Icon Style
- Line Style
Some icons:
Push to log, show your favorite Points of Interest
Logged by time interval
Logged by distance
Logged by speed
Mixed logged points
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3.2.4 About
Software version and company information...etc.
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Appendix
Appendix A. Specifications
General
Frequency L1,1575.42MHZ
C/A Code 1.023MHZ
Datum WGS84
Performance Characteristics
Position Accuracy Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS
<3m CEP(50%) without SA(horizontal)
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,RTCM):2.5m
Velocity Accuracy Without aid: 0.1m/s
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,RTCM):0.05m/s
Acceleration Without aid:<4g
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,RTCM):<4g
Timing Accuracy 50 ns RMS
Reacquisition Time <1s
Hot start 1s
Warm start 33s
Cold start 36s
Sensitivity Acquisition:-144dBm
Tracking:-158dBm
Update 1Hz
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Dynamic
Altitude Maximum 18,000m
Velocity Maximum 515m/s
Acceleration Maximum 4g
Power
Input Voltage
Vin : 5.0V±10%
Work Hours
40hrs without Solar panel;
100+hrs with Solar panel in direct sun
Battery
Built-in rechargeable 1000mAH Lithium battery
I/O
Available Baud Rates 115200 bps
Protocols NMEA 0183 v3.01
Environment
Operating
Temperature -10 ~ 60C
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 60C
Charging 0 ~ 45C
Bluetooth
Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2
Output Power 0dBm (Typical),ClassII
Range Up to 15 meters
Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile(SPP)
Frequency 2.4G ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band
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Security Yes
USB Bridge
Standard Fully compliant with USB2.0
Full - speed 12Mbps
Dimension
80 x61 x25 mm
Data Log
8Mb serial Flash ROM
Up to 50,000 way points.
Log GPS data by time interval/ distance/ speed limit.
User can configure settings by using utility.
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 B. 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 C. Certification
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
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,
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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 D. Warranty Information
Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from the company.
The company 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. The company 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. The company 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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