GS-301 Bluetooth GPS receiver User Guide GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .. 3 2. Packing .. 3 3. Feature .. 3 4. Specification .. 4 5. Getting Start .. 7 6. Hardware. . 7 6.1Dimension ......9 6.2LED Status . 9 6.3External Antenna ..10 7. Bluetooth Connection....11 8. FQA .. 14 9. Warranty ... 14 10. Declaration ... 15 2 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide 1. Introduction The GS-301 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. GS-301 design is based on Panasonic module with low power consumption. This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on. Only clear view of sky and certain power supply are necessary to the unit, GS-301 contacts to other device through Bluetooth device, and built-in recharge battery to save satellite information such as the status of satellite signal, the last location, date and time of last use. With low power consumption, the GS-301 tracks up to 12 satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second, Trickle-Power allows the unit operates a fraction of the time and Push-to Fix permits user to have a quick position fix even though the receiver usually stays off. 2. Packing Great appreciate on your purchase of the GS-301 Bluetooth GPS Receiver. We hope it will be useful to you for a long time. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the following item. If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer or distributor.
GS-301 Bluetooth GPS receiver
User Manual CD
GS-301 Quick guide
Warranty card 1 Set 1 Set 1 Set 1 Set 3 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 3. Features:
GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide
Builds on Panasonic module.
12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
Build in auto switch antenna, reduce internal interference.
High speed signal acquisition using 1920 time/frequency search channels.
Support NMEA0183 V3.0 data protocol
Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely
Low power consumption with Lithium-Polymer (750mA) inside, make GS-301 continual work up to 8 Hr.
Built-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast Time to First Fix(TTFF)
4 colors LED to show the status of device.
Active antenna connector for better satellites signal reception
Enhanced algorithms provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments.
For Car Navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet Management, AVL and Location-Based Services, Auto Pilot, Personal Navigation or touring devices, Tracking devices/systems and Mapping devices application. 4. Specification 4.1. Specification
Chipset : Panasonic Module
Channels : 12 parallel satellite0tracking channels.
Frequency : 1575.42 MHZ.
Receiver : L1,C/A code.
Update rate: 1 Hz 4.2. Acquisition Time (averaged)
Reacquisition : 0.1 sec.
Snap start : < 3 seconds (at <25 minutes off period)
Cold start : <45 seconds.
Warm start : < 35 seconds.
Hot start : <8 second.
Update rate : 1 second continuously. 4.3. Position accuracy:
Non DGPS (Differential GPS) Position 5-25 m CEP without SA 4 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide Velocity 0.1 m/sec, without SA Time 1 sec sync GPS Time 4.4. Dynamic Conditions:
Velocity 300Km / H MAX
Acceleration 5m/s, MAX 4.5. Power Supply
External Voltage : 5VDC +/- 10%
Batteries:
Main Power : Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Polymer (750mA) for system power. Backup Power : Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for memory & RTC backup.
Working period(In Battery full power status):
> 8 hours on Continue mode. 4.5. Output and Interface
Output Output protocol Baud Rate : 4800 bps Data bit : 8 Parity : No Stop bit : 1 Format NMEA0183 V3.0 : GPGGA(1 tima/1 sec),GPGSA(1 time/1 sec),GPGSV(1 time/5 sec), GPRMC(1 time/1 sec), Datum : WGS84.
Input/ Output Interface:
Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version 1.1 and class 2(up to 10 meter range).
Internal Antenna interface:
Build-in patch antenna with auto switch function Noise figure: 1.6 dB (typical) Gain: 29 dBi (typical) Lowest signal: -175 Dbw
External Antenna interface:
3.0 V input MCX type active antenna connector. 4.7. Physical
Size : 74 x 45 x 23 mm
Weight : < 55 g
Operating Temperature : -10 0C to + 60 0C
Storage Temperature : -20 0C to + 85 0C
Operating humidity : 5% to 95% No condensing. 4.8. Other Functions 6. Bluetooth frequency : 2.4~2.48GHZ 5 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 7. Bluetooth Input Sensitivity : -80dbm. 8. 9. Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal : -175dBW. LED Functions : Indicate Bluetooth status, GPS status, Battery Status and Battery charging status. GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide 6 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 5. Getting Start Step 1. Battery Charging Please charge battery till LED off for the first time. Power cable plug in Power cable connect to DC Jack
Charging battery Note Power Low-------Red LED Flash Charging----------Orange LED On Full of power-------LED Off Step 2. Power on Bluetooth entry Standby Mode Power on-------Red LED On Standby Mode----------Blue LED Flash (2 times / sec) Step 3 . Entry Paring Mode Press the paring bottom for 5 Sec Blue LED ON Paring Paring Fail Paring Success Paring Mode Standby Mode Blue LED Flash
(1 times / 2 sec) GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide DC Jack Press PARING button for 5 second entry paring mode 7 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide Step 4 GPS Status ---
Put Bluetooth GPS in clear view of sky without any obstruction for better satellite Acquiring Turn the power on Searching GPS----------Green LED flash (1 time / sec ) Position fixed ------- Green LED Flash (1 time / sec ) 8 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 6. Hardware I. Dimension : 74 (L) x 45 (W) x 23 (H) mm GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide Power indicator (Red) Power switch GPS indicator (Green) Bluetooth indicator
(Blue) Charging indicator
( Orange) MMCX external antenna port Paring Button Power DC jack II. LED Status:
SYMBOL STATUS Bluetooth
(Blue) Flash LED On 1 time / 2 sec 2 time / 1 sec Battery LED on
(Orange) LED Off LED Off LED On Flash 1 time / 2 sec Flash 1 time / sec Flash 1 time / sec GPS
(Green) Power
(Red) DESCRIPTION Paring Mode Standby Mode Transferring Data Charging Status Without charging Power Off Power on Power Low Acquiring Satellites Position Fixed 9 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide III. External Antenna (MCX connector) As using GS-301 Bluetooth GPS Receiver inside of car, truck or bus, it might receive week signals through limited view to the sky. Replace the foldable antenna with the active one to get better satellite signals. Wing shields with heavy tinted or likewise may interfere with signal receiving. An active antenna then becomes essential. 10 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 7. Bluetooth Connection The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM with Bluetooth Manager. For other PDA, the steps may be a little different. GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide
(Bluetooth Manager is one of popular program used for Bluetooth device) 7.1 Open Bluetooth device Manager on your pocket pc. Press New
Press Connect 7.2 Search Bluetooth device Select Explore a Bluetooth device Press Next 11 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 3. Found the Bluetooth device and enter passkey GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide Tap TECWIND GPS
Passkey: 1234 4. Connect to SPP Slave Select SPP Slave Press Next Press Finish 12 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide Tap and Hold TECWIND GPS:SPP slave Press Connect Bluetooth Connected A. After the procedure on paring, we can use navigation software or Function test software Now B. If your PDA or PC were using Widcomm software for Bluetooth Manager, you could direct linking after entry Navigation software. PS1: Direct Linking is a special technology that after the first pairing, you can connect navigation or map software directly. Its not necessary recall Bluetooth Manager again to link Bluetooth. PS2. Some PDA or PC does not support DIRECT LINKING please process the step 3 manually.
13 By John Hsu 2004.08.18 GS-301 Bluetooth GPS User Guide 8. FQA Problems No position output but timer is counting Reasons Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of GS-301 At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by building or car roof. Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable Can not turn on the COM port Can not find out GS-301 No Signal Install GS-301 incompletely or operate the devices is being used with same COM port Poor connection No action for few minutes may cause Pocket PC entry power save mode. It will close the COM port at the same time. Weak or no GPS signal when using GS-301 indoor. Methods Connect an external antenna, which locate as a open space to your GS-301 Go outdoor and try again, or connect an external antenna to improve the poor GPS signal. Power On/Off GS-301. Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec 7.1 re-install software. Install GS-301 completely or stop other device that is being used. Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec.7.1 re-install software Close the application and execute it again to reopen the COM port. Connect an external antenna GS-301. to your 9. Warranty The GS-301 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year and from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers. 14 By John Hsu 2004.08.18