BT-338 GPS User`s Guide v2.2
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1. interruption recovery time Protocol GPS Protocol Default NMEA 0183 Secondary SiRF binary SiRF binary gt gt position velocity altitude status and control NMEA 0183 MEA0183 V2 2 protocol and supports So SO Data command GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL v2 2 VTG and GLL are optional GPS transfer rate Software command setting Default 38400 n 8 1 for NMEA C Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Port onnection Profile Acceleration Limit Less than 4g Altitude Limit 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Velocity Limit 515 meters sec 1 000 knots max Jerk Limit 20 m sec 3 Operating 4 140 F 20 60 C Storage 22 176 F 30 80 C Humidity Up to 95 non condensing Voltage 4 5V 5 55V 5 In Standby 85mA In Operation 130 mA 140 mA Battery Capacity Battery Life 1700mAh 17 hours continuous use Physical Characteristics Dimension 2 85 x 1 6 x 0 9 72 5mm x 40 4mm x 23mm Current Due to continuous product improvements all specifications are subject to change without notice FCC NOTICE 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 interference 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 conj2. and hold them harmless from any and all claims and expenses including reasonable attorney s fees asserted third party due to or arising out of your use of the service and the site In the event of a product defect during the first 30 days of the warranty period return product and the sales receipt as proof of purchase date to place of original purchase Defect discovered after 30 days from date of purchase you must contact Globalsat USGlobalsat s Technical support for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number for return to manufacturer Globalsat USGlobalsat will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a Correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b Replace the product with one of the same or similar design or Refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of Globalsat USGlobalsat New or reconditioned parts may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow the instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lighting or other incid
3. the Win directory and GPS Utility Mac_GPS_Utiltiy_V2 dmg is located in the Mac directory of the CD ROM Both utilities can be download from our web site www usglobalsat com Always select an area in the vehicle where the GPS unit will be secure and not obstruct normal driving visibility and safety but still maintaining a view to the sky in order to receive satellite data WIN and PPC devices It is recommended that you first load and test your GPS receiver with the GPSinfo exe This process will confirm you have found correct COM port number and have configured it properly Run GPSinfo exe to load the utility Enter the proper COM port for your GPS device see COM Port Verification above Set COM port to Baud rate 34800 If no errors have been made in configuration there should be GPS data being displayed in the window which is confirmation that the communication between the GPS device and the GPSinfo software is working properly 5 If there is no GPS data displayed or data with multiple zeros in them please exit the software and unplug the GPS receiver from the USB port and reinsert it after 10 seconds to reset the device son GES Infoonabon EEE xi Aon COM Port com1 COM Port Selection Baud Rate 38400 Y Baud Rate Selection Scan COM ports for GPS can Com Port Cold Start Start GPS Start Stop GPS Data Apply Cold TAD OE ae ws ll BASJEGNOS VIG Enable VTG Enable
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5. VA GlobalSat Technology Corporation BT 338 GPS User s Guide v2 2 Bluetooth GPS Receiver VA GlobalSat Technology Corporation DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED 1 0 02 28 2003 Initial document BRF 2 0 04 07 2005 New document format AAK 2 1 04 20 2005 Modified FAQ section AAK 2 2 03 17 08 Updated specs EDM 2006 Globalsat Technology Corporation USGlobalsat Inc All rights reserved The Globalsat logo is a trademark of Globalsat Corporation Windows is a register trademark of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation All other trademarks or registered trademarks are acknowledged as the exclusive property of their respective owners All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted copied or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written consent from Globalsat Technology Corporation or USGlobalsat Inc Globalsat USGlobalsat hereby grants the right to download one 1 copy of this manual onto a hard drive for personal use This manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change without notice IJ GlobalSat BT s OFS Technology Corporation Table of Contents PA ACE WN TEN D neerde dette etten 3 OVSE PECUIPPNPPIW UU lll lll ude nde nde gdcc vba pda nde gdcc nda pd nde xdcnda adc nde peace pene edad 3 MEPL Meta
6. WAAS EGNOS Enable Trickle Power Mode lt l ein Setup GPSinfo PAGE 8 OF 13 BT338 GPS v2 0 VA GlobalSat BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation GPS Information x About Date 2003 05 06 UTC 08 01 45 Direction 281 53 Speed 0 Km hr Status 3D HDOP 1 0 PDOP 2 1 Lat N 24 59 889 Lon E 121 29 2234 ANR 26 10 23 17 06 24 09 21 08 Setup GPS INFO This screen shows the satellites being received numbers and their signal strengths NOTE Configuration or selection of an assigned COM port for the GPS device from within your mapping or charting software must be completed whenever using a software for the first time Mac Users Mac users need to run the Mac_GPS_Utiltiy_V2 dmg located in the Mac directory of the CD ROM or download the utility file from our web site www usglobalsat com mac 7 FAQ s l am not getting GPS data into my application on my Windows PC 1 Check your DEVICE MANAGER to confirm the COM Port number assigned to the GPS Then be sure this is the same COM port number configured in your application 2 Be sure your Baud rate is configured correctly at Baud Rate 38400 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None 3 Configure the GPS Info utility with the correct COM Port and test your GPS receiver first before using it in your application Will the GPS work with other Street Mapping software Globalsat GPS receivers provides standard NMEA data for mapping soft
7. Windows or Mac operating systems These files and programs are also available for download directly from our web site at http www usglobalsat com Thank you for purchasing a Globalsat Bluetooth GPS receiver Globalsat GPS receivers allow for real time street navigation by using your laptop for graphical plotting and positioning of your route Simply pair the GPS receiver with your Bluetooth enabled device install your own personal mapping software and begin to view your position in real time in relation to the surrounding streets in your travel area You ll find that almost any NMEA compliant mapping charting software will be compatible with the data from your Globalsat Bluetooth GPS receiver Visit our web site for recommended mapping programs that you can use http www usglobalsat com faq details Mapchart asp PAGE 3 OF 13 BT338 GPS v2 0 VA GI obalSat l BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation 1 GETTING STARTED Globalsat Bluetooth GPS receivers utilize a Bluetooth short distance wireless protocol and a built in active antenna for high signal tracking sensitivity Based on the SiRF Star Ill Low Power chipset our GPS receivers support all functions single sat updates in reduced visibility superior urban canyon performance foliage lock for weak signal tracking etc Our Bluetooth GPS receivers are well suited for use with PDA s Smartphones tablet PC s and notebook PC s and laptops which are already Bluetooth enable GPS receivers ca
8. ence of excess voltage or current Any repairs other than those provided by Globalsat USGlobalsat Consumables such as fuses or batteries Cosmetic damage Transportation shipping or insurance costs Costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation gt e eos 282E This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Additional products bundled in this package not manufactured by Globalsat USGlobalsat will hold separate warranties as expressed by the individual manufacturer of that product s Product specifications functions and features are subject to change without notice PAGE 12 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 VA GI obalSat l BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation 11 BT 338 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics Receiver GPS Chipset SIRF Star III LP Single Frequency L1 1575 42 MHZ C A Code 1 023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 all in view tracking Sensitivity 159 dBm Accuracy Position Horizontal Sm 2D RMS WAAS anA 10m 2D RMS WAAS disabled Velocity 0 1m sec 95 SA off Time 1 micro second synchronized to GPS time WAAS Enabled for North America product s USGlobalSat Inc Datum WGS 84 Acquisition Rate Hot start 1 sec average with ephemeris and almanac valid Warm start 38 sec average with almanac but not ephemeris Cold start 42 sec average neither almanac nor ephemeris Reacquisition 0 1 sec average
9. hat has a clear view to the sky Start your software or the included GPS Info utility program and wait for initialization of the GPS to complete This may take a few minutes depending on various factors such as the distance of the current coordinates from the last time the GPS receiver was activated GPS signal strength and surrounding terrain tall trees and buildings can block the satellite signals Once the RAW GPS data is displayed onto the screen if applicable for your software a fix has been initialized Green LED on the GPS will also start to flash In some cases initialization can take up to several minutes depending on the conditions mentioned above before complete GPS data will be displayed on the screen Coordinates scrolling with zero s means that the port connection is complete but the satellite data is not being received yet possibly still initializing or in a bad area for satellite reception PAGE 7 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 VA GlobalSat BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation 6 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER WIN PPC only Once your Bluetooth GPS receiver has been paired with your device and your personal mapping software have been installed and the COM port configured properly you can begin to use your navigation system If you don t have a mapping or navigation software to try out your new GPS receiver we ve included a GPS test utilities called GPS Info GPSInfo exe for Windows and Pocket PC devices located in
10. itness for particular use or non infringement You acknowledge that your use of the product or service is at your sole risk and you agree that the information provided are without warranty of any kind by Globalsat USGlobalsat Under no circumstances including negligence will Globalsat USGlobalsat or any of its affiliates directors officers or employees or any third party be liable for any direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages that results from your use or your inability to use or the performance of the product s with respect to any liability loss or arising out of any breach of this warranty including but not limited to any damages resulting from inconvenience loss of time data property revenue or profit or any indirect special incidental or consequential damages You acknowledge that this limitation applies to all content information or other services available from Globalsat USGlobalsat and whether or not Globalsat USGlobalsat has notice of the possibility of such damages and whether or not to circumstances giving rise to such damages may have been within the control of Globalsat USGlobalsat Some states do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you In those states liability is limited to the fullest extent allowed by law By using the product s you agree to indemnify Globalsat USGlobalsat and its parents subsidiaries affiliates officers and employees
11. ll times especially when the vehicle is moving The vehicle s operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly please turn off the device Should you want to look at the display for a prolonged time park the car safely while following all traffic regulations before looking at the display PAGE 11 OF 13 BT338 GPS v2 0 VA GlobalSat BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture Do not remove covers or open housings there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 10 LIMITED WARRANTY Globalsat USGlobalsat warrants product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase unless the product states otherwise and only when purchased from a recognized authorized dealer Products purchased from any unauthorized source such as unauthorized e Bay resellers will not qualify for free warranty service support and may require the end user to pre pay fees associated with but not limited to the support repair replacement and shipping of the product to and from the service center Except as provided herein Globalsat USGlobalsat makes no express warranties including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or f
12. lsat Technology Corporation USGlobalsat Inc will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions Your personal judgment traffic regulations and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by GPS receiver or the mapping software WARNING Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and safety It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to securely place the GPS unit and antenna so that they will not interfere with driving and prevent operations of any safety device such as the Airbag in your vehicle Do not mount the devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during vehicle operation or collision For your safety take care to route all cables away from shifters pedals accessory controls and mechanisms WARNING Drive safely and use common sense It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to drive safely observe all traffic rules and above all use your own personal judgment while driving If you feel that a route suggested by the navigation software instructs you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver places you in an unsafe situation or routes you into an area which you consider unsafe do not follow the instructions WARNING Keep your eyes on the road It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at a
13. n be used in a wide variety of applications from in vehicle navigation to and outdoor recreation and commercial applications 2 THE BT 338 Globalsat Bluetooth 2 Power LED o GPS Status LED 0 Bluetooth Status LED Power Button Power Jack PAGE 4 OF 13 BT338 GPS v2 0 W Globalsat Br 08 GPS Technology Corporation 3 CHANGING THE BATTERY 1 Slide battery cover in the direction of the top of the GPS receiver to remove 2 Use the pull tab to lift out Li ion battery 3 Replace battery making sure that the battery contact on the bottom side of battery touch the contacts on the BT 338 within the battery compartment Pull tab should be facing upward and at the head or top of the GPS receiver 4 Slide battery cover on in the direction towards the bottom of the GPS receiver to replace it Note the alignment tabs on the edges of the battery cover that need to mate properly with the main housing body in order to slide shut Replacement of Li ion battery Replace battery cover PAGE 5 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 VA GI obalSat j BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation 4 GPS FUNCTIONS Turning the BT 338 ON OFF k ge N BT 338 s Power Button Power ON Press the power button for 1 second until the power LED becomes lit Power OFF Press the power button 1 second until the power LED goes off Power Jack The power jack lets allows your to connect either a DC car power charge
14. other tall objects The GPS uses satellites in the space to find out where it is Therefore it needs a clear view of the sky Tall buildings and other objects that block the receiver s view to the sky make it infeasible to determine your location Sometimes the satellites are not overhead but near the horizon In these cases the GPS must have a clear view of the horizon Other Comments Please allow an adequate amount of time for the GPS receiver s boot up TTF to complete before contacting Technical Support PAGE 10 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 VA GI obalSat l BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation 8 CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation Taiwan www globalsat com tw service globalsat com tw USGlobalsat Inc www usglobalsat com sales globalsat com pre sales GPS product questions only Technical Support North America See our DOWNLOADS and FAQ section on our web site for GPS solutions driver literature updates http www usglobalsat com custom asp recid 7 Pre registration is required before receiving any type of technical support Support issues submitted via phone fax or e mail any means outside of the recognized Trouble Ticket generated from your own USGlobalsat registered account will not be answered Create your account and register your products at www usqlobalsat com support custadminloqin asp 9 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver Globa
15. r or an AC charger home office charger for re charging the internal Lithium ion Li ion battery The voltage input into the BT 338 must be 5VDC 1 2 A center positive connector Upon powering your new BT 338 GPS receiver for the first time it may require as much as 8 hours to fully charge Thereafter charging times will reduce The built in regulator will prevent your battery from being overcharged Status LED Functions en Power LED gt GPS Status LED 2 Bluetooth Staus T LED Power Status LED Red Yellow Red Battery power is critically low charge immediately Yellow Battery is currently charging LED off Battery is charged partial or full GPS Status LED Green Blinking GPS position is fixed GPS signal is being received Steady light GPS position is not fixed no GPS signal Bluetooth Status LED Blue Blinking Slowly Not connected to a Bluetooth device Blinking Quickly Connected to a Bluetooth device PAGE 6 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 J GlobalSat eraan GPS Technology Corporation Auto Shut Off Power Saving Mode BT 338 Version 1 0 v1 To conserve battery life whenever the GPS receiver does not detect a Bluetooth signal for over 10 minutes the BT 338 will automatically shut off regardless if the GPS is connected to external power or running off the internal Li ion battery All LED s will go off simultaneously BT 338 Version 2 0 v2 To conserve batter
16. unction with any other antenna or transmitter NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT PAGE 13 OF 13
17. ware to use and convert to coordinates and should work well with most any NMEA compliant software on the market today PAGE 9 OF 13 BT338_GPS_v2 0 VA GlobalSat BT 338 GPS Technology Corporation How accurate is the GPS The Gloablsat GPS is WAAS EGNOS capable and for units sold in North America through authorized resellers these units are WAAS EGNOS enabled unless otherwise stated Accuracy can be up to 5 meters 2D RMS with WAAS enabled and 10 15 meters 2D RMS WAAS disabled What is ideal GPS environment The GPS requires an open clear view of the sky Buildings covered parking areas tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the GPS receiver You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix its location How do know if the GPS is ON If your PC is on and the COM port was configured properly the GPS receiver is on and receiving the streaming GPS data This can be verified by opening your mapping software program In addition the Globalsat GPS has a built in LED status indicator that shows the following LED OFF GPS receiver is off no power LED ON solid No fix searching for GPS signals LED FLASHING Position fix established and GPS signals are being received Why does the GPS not work near buildings and
18. y life whenever the GPS receiver does not detect a Bluetooth signal for over 10 minutes the BT 338 will automatically shut off but only when operating from it s internal Li ion battery If connected to an external power source AC or DC charger then the BT 338 will remain on Note BT 338 with serial numbers between 55301 63000 and those starting from 67001 and higher are all v2 We strongly suggest that you first test your USG GPS with the included GPS Info utility program to confirm that the GPS receiver if functioning properly on your PC and that you have successfully configured the right COM Port setting Once this has been done close the GPS Info program and start your application for COM port configuration NOTE By default your PC will not allow you to run multiple applications from a single COM port Itis important that you close any previously opened GPS application before switching to another GPS application as the GPS receiver and data will not be found by the new program There are special utilities available to split data into multiple COM ports for use by more than one application simultaneously see http franson com gpsgate 5 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Before using your Bluetooth GPS receiver for navigation especially for the first time the receiver must obtain a local GPS fix coordinates of the current position To do this take your device loaded and configured with your mapping software to an open area t
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