Infinity GPS-MIC-1 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. ET 3 a Found Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device O No not this time Click Next to continue R Bin at um 4 8 start GPS MIC 1June6200 1 Easy ScreenShot III Found New Hardware 6 j gt Fr er 12 19PM F 12 4 You will now have to install Google Earth onto your computer do this go to http earth google com download earth html and download the latest version 12 5 Open up the executable and follow the on screen directions from the Installation wizard to installing Google Earth 44 12 6 From the Start Menu highlight All Programs then Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software 2 44 Right click on Group Viewer From this menu highlight send to and select Desktop create shortcut Once you have finished installing all the software onto your PC restart you computer This step is optional but recommended 45 13 0 Using the Infinity GPS Software 13 1 Displaying real time locations on Google Earth 13 2 Do not turn on your GPS MIC or your two way radio 13 2 1 With the computer turned off connect the GPS to 2 Way Radio interface cable to the base o2. Fix x disables Data TX RX Local time Function headline Function icon Log enable Track log mode Log AN 6521 6 2 Menu Chart Functional Tree WATCH GROUP GROUP LIST GROUP ID ADD TRACK TRACK LIST DELETE ALL ADD WAYPOINT WAYPOINT LIST DELETE ALL WAYPOINT INBOX WRITE NEW Messages CALENDAR USER NAME TIME DATE Setting UNITS SYSTEM 19 USER NAME TIME DATE CONTRAST UNITS SYSTEM GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE TIME ZONE TIME FORMAT DATE FORMAT POSITION FORMAT MAP DATUM DIST SPEED ELEVATION TEMPERATURE GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER SYSTEM INFO GPS POWER GPS STARTUP BACKLIGHT POWER SAVE ENGLISH POWERUP LOG G MOUSE RX MUTE SOS TX TIME BAUD RATE 20 7 0 FUNCTION DETAILS 7 1 v Y Finder Functions 01 20 Finder WATCH GROUP AW sea GROUP LIST GROUP SETUP menu Rotwntomainpage 7 1 1 WATCH GROUP Kei 14 17 1 4 Q EJ ah m 7 Peter Dir 115 Dsit 682m 3 1 Grid north 2 My location information Non selected group member 5 Waypoint 6 Selected group member 3 Displays selected group members direction distance and geographic 4 Real time tracking e Every 50m one point Proportional scale e proportional scale range 20m 200km Proportional sca
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4. j 18 29 26 PDOP VDOP 27 00 09 w w w 3290233280777 2 56 2 50 2 89 09 View 06 Used Sky Plot gt location Info gt signal Strength FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page Press ENTER to switch between ENTER page MENU Return to last page 3l 7 5 Compass Enables compass mode HEADING HEADING ENE 058 ENE 058 FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page Press Enter button to switch two different types ENTER of compass view Press and hold in to the calibrating mode MENU Heturn to main list e Calibrating the COMPASS Making sure that the unit is level with the ground in a horizontal position press and hold the ENTER Button for 4 seconds to access the compass calibration mode Rotate the unit clockwise slowly twice 2 x 360 degrees in the same direction Then press the ENTER Button again to see if the procedure was done correctly If not and error message will be displayed Note Please keep the unit out of any magnetic fields near any speakers vehicles metal objects metal shelters tanks or buildings when calibrating the compass 32 7 6 This function allows one to see in Real Time SPEED COURSE TIME and GPS Coordinates FUNC Press FUNC to switch function page MENU Return to main page LOCATION 24 99691 E121 48790 33 7A Message i H 01 20 INBOX WRITE NEW AW seco MENU
5. Return the main page 7 7 1 Messages In Box Views any received messages The receiving party is alerted to any messages received mi H K 4 01 20 In Box 29 04 14 34 07 30 04 09 30 22 01 05 10 25 15 01 05 13 30 08 Hj Mar Lees AW Select messages ENTER Into the messages CANCEL Delete messages MENU Return to last page 34 7 7 2 Messages Write New Allows you to compose edit and send text messages FUNC Change capital or other symbol CANCEL Backspace abcdefghljklm Retumnio Seting page Using the Joystick moving it up and down allows one to select the letter number or character to be sent Once a letter or character is highlighted press the joystick button Press the function button on the side of the radio to select Caps Lock Capital letter mode Press the FUNCTION button another time to release this function 4 0123456789 4 0123456789 Move the highlighted cursor bar in the symbol area as needed pressing the function button to change to other symbols 4 0123456789 abcdefghljklm nopqerstuvwXyz 35 Settings Setup keH 01 20 setting USER NAME TIME DATE CONTRAST AW seen U N ITS ENTER In to the selection function SYSTEM MENU Return to Setting page gt 8 1 Settings User Name Setting your name as seen as a group member User Name Peter3 4 Change capital or other symbol select text
6. See picture below Allow the unit to see the satellites before using the GPS location transmit feature built into the GPS MIC 1 Consult the following pages as to how to maneuver through the various User Features Pictured below Use of the Infinity GPS MIC 1 unit connected to an Infinity P 1000 series portable two way transceiver 14 Pictured below Use of a GPS MIC 1 unit connected to a two way portable transceiver and laptop using the USB interface cable at the head end Incident Command Dispatch station This cable connects the two way transceiver with the laptop or Computer via a USB cable that attaches to the GPS MIC 1 unit which serves as the control interface No need for a base station if you have string signal strength and good reception with a portable 2 way radio Laptop needs to be connected to a live internet connection and Google Earth using LAN WiFi or cellular modem other packages available Commercial users need to use Google Earth Pro If using a PC or laptop consult the installation instructions for your GPS software SEE SECTION 11 15 B Fig 1 Features and Button Designation GPS Antenna PTT Push To Talk Function Key Microphone Return SOS GID 7 Speaker uss Pon Radome o 5 _ cop SSS L EN EJ Power On Off button _5_ EN Button Functions Push to Talk Pressing this button for over 0 8 seconds and
7. 4 25 26 2 28 29 17 18 19 Select months MENU Return to main page Calendar function from 2000 year to 2099 year 40 9 0 System Technical Specifications 59 W x 114 H x 30 D mm Battery operation 18Hrs backlight off time Temperature range 20C 706 Accuracy 5degrees This need be calibrated by user manually Resolution 1 degrees 20 50 Accuracy 2 degrees 41 10 0 Notes this page left blank 42 11 0 Software Installation 11 1 Insert the Infinity GPS MIC 1 CD into drive bay and view the contents of the CD Double Click the executable called Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software V2 44 Setup rar 11 2 Follow the prompts in the Install Wizard until the software is loaded onto your computer 11 3 Once V2 44 is installed go back to the CD and install the VCP USB Driver by double clicking on the executable called Infinity GPS MIC 1 VCP exe During installation you will see a warning that this driver has not passed Windows Logo Testing When you see this click Continue Anyway NOTE This window will show up twice Y yi Install Driver Infinity GPS MIC 1 Com Port Driver Set C Program Files Infinity Driver GPS MIC 1 Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows T ell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this s
8. Infinity cs A Po Model GPS MIC 1 Combination GPS Hand Held Tracking Receiver with Integrated Speaker Microphone for connection to any 2 Way Radio Transceiver User s Manual V 3 3 Feb 11 2008 2007 2008 Kirmuss amp Associates Infinity Gear amp Technology Infinity Advanced Technologies Patents Pending and applied for Specifications subject to change without notice All rights reserved Tel 1 888 987 9493 1 303 772 8187 1 0 Overview Since 2005 Infinity has been developing innovative solutions for Fire EMS First Responders and SAR teams worldwide The GPS MIC 1 is the latest technical innovation This unit takes the features of a full function portable GPS unit and adds a speaker microphone allowing one to use the unit as a tradition stand alone GPS unit with the added benefit and feature of transmitting location text messages tracking information etc over any two way radio Cables are available to interface with most 2 way radios Custom cables many be manufactured providing any 2 way transceiver with the features inherent to the GPS MIC 1 Powered by a built in Li lon rechargeable battery the GPS MIC 1 meets the needs of today s Professional Rescuers EMS Fire and Response Teams as well as Climbing Teams Hunters Fleet and Delivery Managers anyone that has a need to know where staff or responders are One may also benefit from the features found in traditional GPS units compass altitude tempera
9. MEN Return to Setting page 4 0123456789 Using the center Joystick button move the highlighted curser as in the text edit mode Press the FUNCTION key to change into the Capital lock mode 36 Move the highlighted cursor into the symbol area press the FUNCTION key to change and view other available symbols 01234506 89 4 0123456789 abcdefghljkIm 7 Jabcdefghljklm nopgerstuvwxyz gerstuvwxyz x M amp lt gt 8 2 Settings Time Date Setting Time Zone Time Format Date Format ammi H Kel 01 20 Time Date TIME ZONE AV Senni TIME FORMAT Enter the selection function DATE FORMAT a MENU Return to Setting page e Time Zone Sets the Time zone eTime Format Sets the Unit s Time display format 12hrs or 24hrs Military Time mode eDate Format Sets the Display format for the date dd mm yy mm dd yy yy mm dd 8 3 Settings Screen Contrast di 01 20 Contrast Selection contrast from OO to 21 MENU Return to Setting page 37 8 4 SETTINGS Units AV Select function Enter the selection function ENTER confirm MENU Return to Setting page POSITION MAP DATUM preferance DIST SPEED ELEVATION TEMPERATURE 8 5 SETTINGS System Em 01 20 System GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER SYSTEM INFO i GPS SET POWER MANAGER LANGUAGE OTHER Setting position unit ext ddd ddddd Allows the MAP DATUM t
10. application and shut off the GPS MIC Now youre ready to go In the event that the software can not re connect to the GPS MIC shut off the application and unplug the USB cable from the computer that is connected to the GPS MIC Now reconnect the cable allowing the computer to auto detect it along with the software Note Ensure that the GPS MIC 1 Baud rate is 9600 If this isn t set at 9600 then you will not be able to interface with the GPS MIC 1 53 8 Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software File Setting Tools View Window Help 82 64 lt ghe gt 5 In Application Programer Welcome to use IAP This toolwill help you to updrade your Infinity GPS MIC s firmware Infinity cs PI None Unlink E 122 Recycle Bin ra Easy ScreenShot Cl GPS MIC 1June6200 Infinity GPS MIC 1 So QR 12 48 8 Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software Sel File Setting Tools View Window Help pJ i 64 FA gt n 69 S ja 0 In Application Programer Welcome to use IAP This toolill Open 3 Firmware CHO1 v1 3 11 Infinity Frm My Recent Documents My Documents File name CHO1_v1 3 11 Infinity v My Network Files of type Firmware File frm v Recycle Bin 2 Easy ScreenShot ay GPS MIC 1June6200 Infinity GPS MIC 1 So 12 50PM
11. d the virtual keyboard ii Press the MENU key when the user name has been selected Press the ENTER key to save b Set the Time Date i Menu options include 1 Time Zone GMT 11 2 Time Format a 24 hour b 12 hour 3 Date Format a dd mm yy b mm dd yy c yy mm dd c Set the Position Format ddd ddddd Default i Select between 1 ddd ddddd 2 dddmm mmm 3 dddmmss s d Set the Map Datum WGS84 Default i Many other options are available e Set the Position Format i Metric ii Statute set the Elevation Format i Meter ii Feet g oet the Temperature Format Celsius ii Fahrenheit oet the Power Management Settings i Backlight Time Out Timer time that the unit s backlight turns off 1 Adjusted in seconds ii Power Saving Method turns off screen 1 Adjusted in minutes i Set the SOS TX Time i Depending on your version automatic transmit time is from 1 second to 99 minutes and 45 seconds ii With the unit outside the system will acquire satellite data j Turn GMOUSE to ON SUR 3 6 STARTING THE SYSTEM a Exit the building and when outside access the System Settings Setup Menu highlight SYSTEM GPS SET and i Ensure that GPS POWER is set to on i Perform a GPS cold start to initialize the GPS receiver under GPS 12 STARTUP Highlight the GPS Satellite Menu button The GPS receiver will locate automatically the GPS satellites This may take some time You may see the signal strengt
12. f the GPS Mic 13 2 2 Connect the other end of the GPS to 2 Way radio interface cable to the 2 way transceiver being used use the appropriate cable 46 13 2 4 Plug the opposite end of the GPS MIC interface cable to the USB port of your computer 13 4 Once the cables are connected to the radio GPS MIC 1 unit and your PC turn the two way radio on to the channel that you will be using DO NOT TURN ON YOUR GPS MIC UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO NOTE The GPS MIC 1mic needs to be installed in an area that allows the unit to see a GPS Satellite Connect the PC or Laptop to a network connection A typical installation is shown as follows less LAN connection shown 13 5 Start your PC or laptop computer Keep the GPS MIC powered off until the computer is on 13 6 When your desktop appears turn on the GPS MIC 1 After the GPS MIC is fully powered and running double click on the Group Viewer icon on your desktop This will load up the GPS mapping application 47 13 7 On the initial Group viewer screen locate the Com Port Box and ensure that a Com number is visible if not ensure proper USB connection with the GPS MIC 1 and that you have loaded the USB drivers for that device 13 8 Below the Com Port box un check the Auto request position box 13 9 On the left hand side of the Group Viewer window you will notice a selection called KML single click this icon 13 10 A new window will appear within the Group Viewer
13. formation will either be recorded or not recorded 49 Infinity GPS MIC 1 Group Viewer File Help g Q Group Viewer Connect contorl Device Link KML Auto request position Google Earth Messages NMEA Group Position Message GPGG4 185302 000 3953 3966 N 10502 2868 0 00 33 3 1662 3 20 3 0000 53 GPGSA A 1 39 3 33 3 33 3 03 GPGSV 411320 66 257 1554129 31 41 050 3 0 01 41 098 75 GPGSV 4 2 13 23 42 306 33 13 15 296 14 04 103 25 08 247 79 GPGSV 4 3 13 07 05 062 11 03 224 04 04 322 1 103224279 GPGSV 4 4 13 06 03 054 4F GPRMC 185303 000 3953 3966 N 10502 2969 W D 00 046 220707 z GPGGA 195303 000 3953 3966N 10502 2a68 w Pequest Position Messages 0 00 99 9 1662 9 M 20 9 M 0000 62 GPGSAA1 99 9 99 9 99 9 09 GPGSV 4 1132066257 1554129 31 41 050 3 0 01 41 09875 GPGSV 421323 42 306 33 13 15 296 14 04 103 25 08 247 473 GPGSV 4 3 13 07 05 062 11 03 224 04 04 322 1 1 03 224 73 GPGS 4 4 13 06 03 054 4F 14 d idocuments and settings phil my documents gps locations test19 kml Recycle Bin 2 Easy ScreenShot cy GPS MIC 1June6200 f Infinity GPS MIC 1 Gr 12 53PM Note The remote users position will only be plotted on Google Earth if the unit has a 2D or 3D fix and if that position is recorded in the Request Positions Window 13 12 To view the informat
14. h and number of satellites seen by accessing the Satellite Icon on the Main Menu screen YOU NEED TO HAVE THE UNIT SEE ATLEAST A 2D OH 3D FIX BEFORE BEING ABLE TO TRANSMITT YOUR POSITION OR A WAYPOINT b CALIBRATE THE COMPASS i Access the COMPASS Menu 1 Once accessed press and hold the ENTER Button a A dialog box will appear and show that the compass 15 in Calibration Mode Calibrating 2 Rotate the GPS MIC 1 unit through two 360 degree revolutions 3 Then Press the ENTER Button a A Message will appear if you have successfully calibrated the unit s compass i If Not repeat the process 4 Press MENU to exit Congratulations you have now configured your GPS hand held unit You may now start using the system OPERATION With the GPS MIC 1 units Power turned OFF and with your two way transceiver also unpowered connect the GPS MIC 1 unit to your two way radio transceiver using the appropriate radio accessory cable sold separately Consult the factory if you are not sure which cable to use 13 Secure the GPS MIC 1 cable to the handheld GPS unit using the two set screws provided with the cable The connection to the GPS MIC 1 must be flush and level To use First power up your two way transceiver Then power up your GPS MIC 1 unit Make sure that the battery pack has been charged You may connect the USB cable used to charge the battery to the base of the GPS MIC 1 unit without removing the radio s connecting cable
15. ia USB cable 28 7 3 2 Waypoint List View the waypoint list Waypoint List W006 tT F START id w002 iih TREE W004 AV Select waypoint CANCEL Delete waypoint ENTER view waypoint information MENU Return to Waypoint page 7 2 3 Waypoint information View waypoint information including waypoint name icon distance location elevation EU Go to waypoint EM View waypoint ER Send Waypoint to Group or Personal ENTER Enter the selected function 1 i HO PY LE Er MENU Return to last page 29 7 2 4 GO TO Function K 12 42 H042 S008KPH NE ETA 00 36 25 START N 24 99691 Dist l 35km Dist 1 35km E 121 48790 Estimated time of arrival 2 Distance 000 Current position coordinate Press cancel button to switch over the information bar CANCEL below ENTER Press and hold into compass calibration mode MENU Return to last page Once calculated Look and follow the flag on the top to find the Waypoint 7 2 5 DELETE ALL Deletes all waypoints 7 2 6 WAYPOINT INBOX Shows all waypoints received by other users Waypoint Received from other user 30 7 4 6 Satellite 7 4 1 Satellite information i H 13 11 mum H 01 20 h 13 11 N LOCATION EH N 24 99691 B U E121 48790 23 E 03 07 20 10 12 15 23 43 9007 05 05
16. ion being received on the mapping software keep the GPS MIC 1 connected using the Group Viewer software and select the option called Google Earth This will be located on the left hand side within the Group Viewer application With this option selected you will have options on how the mapping software will be updated or when the GPS data is refreshed to show current real time movement of the other GPS units in the field Shown on the next page are the standard default settings 13 13 Once the options have been defined select Launch GE This will open up the Google Earth application Once Google Earth is loaded up minimize out the window and viewing the Group Viewer software click on Play on GE This will display you GPS information on Google Earth If you had selected for the KML Netlink settings to refresh then you will see the GPS data being continuously displayed onto Google Earth 50 OU WGT 168 Group Viewer Fle Help Group Viewer x a Device Link Netlink Setting Fly to view Refresh Mod C Once Periodically Refresh Interval 4 a Seconds Dn Expiration Refresh Mad Mever On Request After Camera Stops Refresh Interval 4 e second s C When Region in View ium Git pse I cA orraa pia bia ies PES Gere Meacage PAA 21971371 9 qa PuwL T TA TD 2 00006 D
17. ion page MENU Reum ___ 7 2 1 ADD TRACKS STOP TRACK mm 01 20 BY AUTO AEEY RANGE MEN Return Log By Auto Log automatically Log By Time Log by time step setting range 1 60 sec Log By Range Log by move distance setting range 50m 500m 26 7 2 2 TRACKS LIST i HH 01 20 Tracks List 30 04 09 30 22 01 05 10 25 15 01 05 13 30 08 01 05 16 45 20 1 7 2 3 TRACKS INFO h keH 01 20 Tracks Info START TIME 05 05 17 36 13 TIME CONSUMING 01 05 10 AVG SPEED 15km h MOVED 5 35km 7 2 4 DELETE ALL In user tracks Log log date for a track 2 AW ENTER View tracks information MENU Retuntovacks page MENU Heturn to tracks List Deletes all tracks records 27 de 7 3 ja Waypoint 7 3 1 ADD WAYPOINT Creating a waypoint from a current location LOCATION 24 9969 AV Select function ENTER Into the select function page menu nm _ 2 _ EN EN 5 Waypoint number 6 Omm _ View the waypoint position eOne may mark a new waypoint and select the icon types to be associated with this point in the field One may also using a PC connected to the GPS MIC 1 unit use the Infinity Workbench Software to edit a waypoint and download upload other user defined waypoints and icons to the GPS MIC 1 v
18. le select A Zoom in V Zoom out Selection group member ENTER Into GOTO selection group member function CANCEL Switch group member information MENU Return to Finder page 22 7 1 2 GOTO GROUP MEMBERS PAGE 12 42 3 00 36 25 8 lom N 2459691 24 99691 1 35km 1 35km N 24 990601 48790 E T A Estimated time of arrival 2 limedsane Member location CANCEL Selection information MENU Return Finder page 23 7 1 3 Group Lists Views the list of all users programmed communication activity log displays the members name geographic information direction and distance from the user s position The last received member transmission will always be listed on the top of the list with the lowest log number as shown 3 GewmemwsOSGDwwie 4 Groupmenbersreston seasons MENU ReumbFmdwpup _ 24 7 1 4 View Group member information 05 05 14 23 31 amp Peter Dist 682m LOCATION Next previous Group member 24 9959 information E 121 48790 MENU RetumtoFmderpege ELEV SPEED 32m 009KPH COURSE 113 7 1 5 Group ID keH 01 20 Group Setup A Group ID 97 AY Group ID 01 99 ENTER MENU Return to Finder page 7 2 Cr Tracks H HH 501 20 Tracks ADD TRACK AY DELETE ALL ENTER Enter the select funct
19. nsceiver transmits users coordinates e Tracks activity location for a group of 5 or more people e Tracks up to 50 000 waypoints e Built in 512 MB solid state memory e Group ID communications built into the microphone for selective communications e Built in graphics for scenic waypoints e Send and receive text messages Functions as a G Mouse and is PC supported for navigation e Upgradeable firmware e PC software package allows for parameter setting of the unit GIS reading collection of log data e Supports export to various formats Google Earth KMZ GPX and up to 40 other types of navigation mapping software 2 0 Other Notes a The GPS MIC 1 comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery USB cable and Belt Clip b When connected to a USB port the USB charges the unit s battery c When the GPS MIC 1 is connected to both a PC and a radio transceiver using the selected radio interface cable this unit becomes the interface for the receiving head end A field unit may always be used as a head end unit located at dispatch or incident command if connected to a PC or Laptop using the application software d Before using the equipment charge the battery for atleast 10 hours 3 0 How it works The Infinity Model GPS MIC 1 is a computerized handheld unit that scans the open skies looking for 14 GPS satellites overhead The unit listens to these orbiting satellites and eliminates the weakest satellite signals From this p
20. o be changed to the users setting distance speed unit ext metric mile Setting elevation unit ext metric feet Setting temperature unit ext Degree C Degree F AV Select function Enter the selection function ENTER confirm MENU Return Setting page GPS enable disables select backlight timeout and auto power off timeout setting select language English Other function setting 38 8 6 System Settings Other e POWER UP LOG e G MOUSE e RX MUTE e SOS TX TIME position e BAUD RATE computer 8 7 System Info Displays system information i Kel 01 20 system Info 168 28 9 982V 40 21 AV Select function MENU Return to Setting page Logs all activities since Power On state GPS MOUSE mode enable disable Silences the speaker not to hear the data stream sent over the radio transmission when the geographic data mail sent On Off sets the time interval that the unit will transmit your Configures the Com Port speed of the USB to the MENU Return to System page 39 Power UP Temperatures Battery Waypoint Tracks Log Used 8 0 r Extras Times of power on Show the Temperatures information Battery voltage Waypoint used number Show the Track used numbers Memory capacity for tracks 8 1 Additional Features Calendar i H HH 1 01 20 Calendar 4 2007 05 gt SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2
21. oftware may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this i i contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway a R Bin s start r Easy ScreenShot iu GPS MIC 1June6200 x Install Driver 428 Software Installation 716 9 12 42PM 11 4 Follow the steps in the Install Wizard until the driver is loaded onto your computer This completes the installation of the USB Driver 43 12 0 USING YOUR SYSTEM NOTE You will need an internet connection either a wired or wireless LAN 12 1 Once the software has been installed Shut down your computer and plug in the USB cable from you GPS MIC 1 Ensure that the GPS MIC 1 is not turned on for these steps 12 2 When the cable is properly plugged in power up the computer while keeping the GPS MIC 1 power off 12 3 A window will appear once the computer is booted up saying Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Select Yes this time only from the three options listed Follow the directions in the install wizard using the recommended option for installation A window will appear saying that the software does not pass the windows logo testing Click on Continue Anyway NOTE Windows will make you do the Found New Hardware procedure twice in a row you need to do this in order to see the connected GPS device gt I N k
22. oint the unit computes the location of the receiver based in the relationship to the satellites being received The unit them computes the user s longitude and latitude which is updated every second computing direction of travel speed and altitude and shown on one main screen Beh Kei 1311 h Kei 01 20 8 Kel 13 11 LOCATION x a 24 99691 E 121 48790 23 03 07 20 10 12 15 23 43 12 2007 05 05 18 29 26 PDOP HDOP VDOP 2 56 2 50 2 89 09 View 06 Used 26 27 D 0 w otored the non volatile solid state on board memory of the unit is the information from each update This recording also consists of one setting waypoints event marker points and icons trails and routes as well as when asked a relationship between the user and up to 5 or more other users selected in a group and their relative distances and direction from the user s handheld unit By connecting a USB cable to the Infinity GPS MIC 1 unit one may download all the collected data to a PC or transmit this data over a two way transceiver of most any type to all other programmed group receiving radios as well as the main receiving point and a PC or laptop if connected to a radio transceiver and another Model GPS MIC 1 unit serving as a central controller over the air No other interface is required Unlike other GPS handled stand alone units a built in compass is built inside
23. program In the new KML window their will be a button labeled Browse in the top right corner of the window Click on this button and a new window will appear for you to select where you want your KML files to be saved and what your file name will be for your data that will be recorded for the mapping software Once you are done naming the file click on Save and a new window will appear asking you if you would like to overwrite the data Select yes 48 Infinity GPS MIC 1 Group Viewer PIE C Group Viewer KML File Location gt Device Link KML C Save KML N Google Earth Config KML record file 3 GPS Locations IS test19 9 testusar1 testusar2 9 testusar3 testusar4 My Recent Docurnents testis None No File selected kieres test19 My Network Save as type Google Earth kmi iJ start ra Easy ScreenShot Gh GPS MIC 1June6200 f Infinity GPS MIC 1 Gr KJET 2 12 52PM 13 11 Now bring the Device link window back up by clicking on the tab located on the left hand side of the application You may now select Connect via the software application to the GPS MIC 1 this will start streaming NMEA data to the computer If this data is not visible recheck your GPS to Computer connection and that the USB drivers were installed properly Depending on your previous selection the GPS in
24. r clockwise to open the cover 2 Install the battery with the label right side up with battery connections found on the upper left had corner mating with the pins of the GPS unit 3 Re install the battery compartment s door 4 Use the two screws supplied and attach the belt shoulder clip to the rear case 5 2 Charging Battery Pack To charge the battery one must connect the supplied cable between the GPS MIC 1 unit and a USB computer port and or charging adapter To access the USB Com Port on the GPS MIC 1 unit open the flap on the bottom of the unit as show Connect one end of the supplied interface cable to the base of the handheld unit Small USB Connect the other end of the cable to a PC or laptop computer s USB port Large USB You may also plug the USB cable into either the wall charger or car charger shown in the pictures show on the next page With the computer or power source turned on the handheld unit will charge its battery over the USB cable Note Depending on the model of your computer or laptop used you may or may not need to power the computer to charge the unit s battery With power on the cable the GPS unit will indicate that the battery is charging by way of a message on the unit s screen NOTE Charge the battery pack first for 10 hours before using the unit The battery will provide you with 20 hours in standard operation Non power save mode A battery level fuel gauge may be found on
25. rmware of the handheld GPS MIC 1 unit 14 1 With the computer turned off ensure that your GPS MIC 1 unit is plugged into the computer via the USB cable that was provided in the box 14 2 Turn on your computer and once booted up and running locate the Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software V2 44 application on your desktop and double click it to open it With the application open the GPS MIC if not turned on will automatically turn itself on and connect with the software Notice a field at the bottom of the application that will say linked if operating properly 52 SN Infinity GPS MIC 1 Software File Setting Tools View Window Help 244 99 rgan Linked GPS MIC 1 1 3 11 UTC 2007 07 22 18 51 03 Recycle Bin p j 3 start 1 Easy ScreenShot GPS MIC 1June6200 Infinity GPS MIC 1 So amp F 7 W 12 51 PM 14 3 Once the GPS MIC is linked you will notice the icons on the top right hand side of the program illuminate Highlight the one that is called firmware tool and click it The icon is the one on the furthest right 14 4 A window will open called In Application Programmer Click on the folder icon to the right This will allow you to find the firmware that you downloaded onto your PC for the GPS MIC Once selected click open and then Start Once the firmware is uploaded press the Exit button Allow the Infinity GPS MIC 1 software to re connect to the unit and power it up Once this is done close out of the
26. the unit To ensure accuracy this unit receives GPS satellite information as well as WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System boosting GPS performance increasing GPS accuracy to within 7 6 meters vertically and 2 3 meters horizontally according to the FAA The GPS MIC 1 receiver receives the WAAS signal that is transmitted on the GPS signal While some remote areas do not receive WAAS signals the GPS MIC 1 will operate normally using the GPS receive only portion of the satellite signal 4 0 WARNINGS While a GPS receiver is a useful tool always use another method of navigation such a map and chart and compass This unit will always show the navigation information with the shortest line from your current location to a selected waypoint or users location regardless of terrain or obstructions As a result the system will not alert you to dangers or obstructions User is responsible for safe navigation 5 0 START UP The GPS MIC 1 comes as pictured below Components supplied that are part of the Kit are as follows PA Belt Clip GPS Unit to USB Port Cable for recharging of Li Ion GPS MIC 1 Unit Li Ion Re chargeable battery battery plus data transfer GPS to radio interface cable not included 5 1 Preparing your Unit for use Insert the battery pack in the rear of the unit To do so 1 Open the battery cover of the handheld unit by using a coin or large flat head screwdriver turn the screw counte
27. the unit s LCD screen 5 3 Turning the unit on for the first time 1 With the battery charged press and hold the Power Button down until the LCD shows the start up screen The Power Button is located on the left hand side of the unit lower button Button Number 4 as depicted on the table found following these Start Up instructions Enter button Power Button 2 Press the center Joystick Button Number 9 on the Table as the ENTER button once the Infinity Start Up Screen appears Unit s display will then show the Main Menu 10 Use the center Joystick Button Number 9 in the Table to maneuver left right up and down through the various Icons to select the functions required Press the JOYSTICK Button ENTER to select the function desired Press the MENU RETURN Button Number 6 to return to the previous menu Press the side FUNCTION Button Number 3 to toggle between menus and options When connected to a radio using an appropriate style cable press the PTT Button Number 2 to activate the Transmitter Speak in a normal voice for audio operations Press and Hold the PTT button for at least 1 second to transmit GPS data to all other radios 5 While in the SET UP Menu continue setting up your system as follows a Set the USER NAME of the GPS MIC 1 unit This is the name that will be transmitted by the radio transceiver and will appear on all other field units i Use the Joystick to maneuver aroun
28. then releasing this button will send the geographic data location automatically over any 2 way radio transceiver Use the PTT button for traditional radio communications Press to cycle over function pages Press to enable backlight On Off Press and hold to turn the unit On Off Press to return wp Press to select AvV lt gt Press and hold cycling the selection Press to enter Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location on a track Add the Mark need to open Track Log function and GPS must be Fixed CANCEL LOCK Press to delete information switch Press and hold to lock unlock unit without PTT amp 5 amp cancel e SOS function If the SOS GID function is enabled by pressing this button down and holding it for 4 seconds until SOS ENABLED appears on the screen the unit will see the transceiver automatically transmit your geographic location data every 2 second to 99 minutes and 45 seconds over the air To turn off press and hold the SOS GID Button down for 4 seconds until SOS DISABLED appears on the LCD screen This option serves as a Man Down alarm 17 6 0 Main Menu Page 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 Finder 8 p 9 KA YS r 14 15 10 11 12 Tu E indication Battery power run out and unit will be automatically turn Off Full Battery m H 40 H 60 jr 80 Powered from USB Keypad lock GPS status 2D Fix Fix
29. ture etc THE HAND HELD UNIT DOES NOT INCLUDE NOR OFFER VIEWING OF LOCATION USING A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP Other remote radio transmission solutions with GPS location and date require expensive head end equipment expensive data transmission equipment and or specially designed 2 way radios with GPS antenna or the installation of expensive digital radio networks interfaces and transceivers The Infinity GPS MIC 1 provides users with all the accustomed features of a handheld GPS unit and adds remote connectivity over any standard 2 way radio and adding the convenience of a speaker microphone With the appropriate adapter cable one simply plugs the GPS MIC 1 unit into any radio and within minutes one may send your GPS location to others that also have a GPS MIC 1 connected to their radio thereby allowing all users equipped with the device to see and locate members in one s search team or group sighting bearing distance and estimated time of arrival Users may also send text messages all without the need of expensive or additional equipment this OVER ANY ANALOG RADIO NETWORK Consult the Factory for details regarding APCO P25 digital radio operation The unit also operates as a traditional combination speaker microphone At the head end if the User is interested in having a PC based system all that is needed is a two way radio transceiver and GPS MIC 1 unit connected to the two way radio and then in turn via USB cable to a PC or laptop with a ne
30. twork connection In this configuration this allows incident command or this receiving station to view individual member locations areas covered text messaging etc using Google Earth and Google MAP with the basic software package Consult the factory for other available software for use in areas where a live LAN based or cellular modem internet connection is not available Users may record their tracks silently provide others with information using the text messaging system and use the device as a compass In the latter the user does not have to be moving As each unit receives real time GPS locations for other units one may select another user and use this device to plot a course to the area of the last transmission received Whether for casual or professional use the GPS MIC 1 may be used to track fleets location of users without huge financial investment Fleet managers may use the mic providing an affordable GPS tracking solution to school bus livery vehicles etc All that is required is an appropriate cable connection to the radio transceiver Consult the factory for details Current Product Rev 3 0 Features 2 diagonal LCD display 120 x 160 monochrome screen backlit e Supports most brands of two way radio with optional available interface cables e Built in GPS with AMTEL chip supporting 14 simultaneous parallel GPS channels WAAS EGNOS enabled unit with built in antenna e Built in electronic compass e Tra
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