User manual ROUTE 66 BT-GPS

[. . . ] The device can be used in car navigation, security systems, cartography, and other applications such as surveying and agriculture, etc. The basic requirement for its use is to "have a clear view of the sky". It relies on Bluetooth transmission technology, USB, or other compatible interface to communicate with other electronic devices. The built-in rechargeable battery saves satellite information such as the status of the satellite signal, the last location, and the date and time last used. [. . . ] Charge Battery Note: This power cable is strictly for battery charging. It cannot be used for data transfer. Battery indicators: Low Battery ------------------------------------- Red LED Charging ----------------------------------------- Green LED Charging Complete/ Battery Full----------- LED unlit Mini USB power socket Step 2. Power Up Bluetooth Indicators ­ Turn the device on Has PDA or Notebook found compatible Bluetooth device? Yes Transfer data?Yes Yes Turn on Bluetooth in device? No Blue LED flashes (once a second) No Transferring. . . . . . Blue LED flashes (once every 3 seconds) Note: 1) To make the connection, some PDAs require turning the Bluetooth feature OFF and then ON. 2) For use on Notebooks with Bluetooth feature. No Processing. . . . . . Blue LED flashes (once a second) Fixing A Position For strong signal strength, activate the device in an unobstructed space. Turn the device on Turn the device off Positioning --Orange LED is on Orange LED will flash Power on/ off ---Orange LED will go out Positioning Completed --- 10 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 5. 1. The features of the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver are as shown in Figure 2. Battery Indicator Bluetooth Indicator GPS Indicator Power Socket and Data Port (Figure 2) 2). LED indicator status Symbol Color Status Once a second Blue Bluetooth Red Battery Green None Orange GPS Flashing Position set Lit up Lit up Not lit up Lit up Flashing Once a second Description Searching for Bluetooth device Hibernation mode Low battery Charging Normal Positioning Once every 3 seconds Transferring data 3). b: Power off ­ Orange light goes out. 11 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 4). Power socket and data port as shown in Figure 3 Connector Type: 5-pin mini USB Type B female connector Position: See Table 1 1 5 (Figure 3) Table 1 Position 1 2 3 4 5 Name GND NC TXD RXD NA Data transmission. (CMOS 3. 0V Level) Signal and Description Power and signal ground. Positive terminal of the DC adaptor that powers the internal VCHARG charging circuit of Lithium-ion battery. Input power supply 5. 0V +/- 5%@1A. 12 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 5). The ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver optional accessories and connector description are as shown in Figure 4. PC/Notebook USB port USB cable Mini USB (Figure 4) 13 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 5. 2. Bluetooth Installation Follow the instructions below to link your ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). 1. Select Explore a Bluetooth device, and tap Next. 14 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 3. To establish Bluetooth link, select Connect to SPP Slave, tap Next and then Finish. 15 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 5. Tap ROUTE 66 BT-GPS: SPP slave, and select Connect from the dropdown menu. The installation has been completed. 16 ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 5. 3. Installing the Testing Program You can install the GPS viewer program from the supplied CD to check current positioning and satellite signal reception. To install Microsoft Active Sync to your PC, refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedures. 1. Click <Start> menu, select <Setting>, then enter <Control Panel> In <Control Panel> select <System>, then < System Properties> Select < Device Manager > Select <Ports (COM & LPT)> and check if the <USB to Serial Port (COM#)> is found. [. . . ] (orange LED should light) Unable to connect to Bluetooth Improper installation Refer to Section 5. 2 to re-install. Ensure proper installation of the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver, or terminate the use of the COM port, or check if other installations require password. Disable the power saving mode, re-execute the PDA to reopen the COM port. Place the ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver outdoors. Method Unable to open COM port The ROUTE 66 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is not properly installed, or COM port is currently being used. [. . . ]