Transystem iBT-GPS User Manual

iBT-GPS Solar Bluetooth GPS Data Logger

User’s Manual

Published on 8-Feb-2007 Rev 1.1

8029504601A

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

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

Chapter 1 Before 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. 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

MTK GPS chipset 32 channels.

100+ hrs operation time.

Embedded with 8Mb memory for saving up to 50,000 way points.

Dual modes for both route recording and navigation.

Smart power saving function and Solar energy for 100+ hours

operating continuously.

Smart auto sleep & wake up mode and Solar energy for permanent

power on standby.

Tracks can be shown on Google Earth.

WAAS and EGNOS supported for better accuracy.

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

10.

Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2

11.

Support NMEA compliant mapping softwares like TomTom, Route66…etc.

12.

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

1.4 Applications

- Route recording

- Business trip expense management

- Fleet management

- Driving behavior monitoring

Saving of Point of Interest

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

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.

supported as well.

1.7 LED Display

The Bluetooth GPS data logger has three LED lights, one is Bluetooth Status LED, the 2

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

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.

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.

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.

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

->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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