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1. GlobalSat Technology Corporation BT 359 GPS User s Guide Bluetooth GPS Receiver GlobalSat Technology Corporation DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO DATE DESCRIPTION APPROVED 1 0 06 15 2006 Initial document BRF 1 1 07 21 2006 Conversion to USG text format AAK 1 2 1 09 01 2006 Modified text Temp AAK 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 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 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS i viscesestectscececttsnnceecscccesssccecssesastansocecedssscscceccescsanacuseeccsacdaucoucsecsuste 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ssccccssessssssncce
2. be completed whenever using a software for the first time Mac Users Mac users need to run the Mac GPS Ultilty V2 dmg located in the Mac directory of the CD ROM or download the utility file from our web site www USGlobalSat com mac PAGE 8 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation 7 FAQ s What is the difference between the BT 359W and the BT 359S There is no difference between these two models with exception to the cosmetic faceplate used The W is a radio wave patter while the S has the appearance of a solar cell Internally they are the same device I am not getting GPS data into my application on my Windows 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 Besure 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 software to use and convert to coordinates and should work well with most any NMEA compliant software on the market today How accurate is the GPS The Gloablsat GPS is WAAS EGNOS capable and for units sold in North America through authorized reseller
3. 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 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 the Win directory and GPS Utility Mac GPS 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 numbe
4. 0 240 0 2A VAC home office charger Euro AC Adapter sold separately BT338 006A USB charger interface cable Your can also download Installation Guides from www USGlobalSat com SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The GlobalSat Bluetooth GPS receivers requires a Bluetooth enabled device that can accept accessory pairing such as PDA s Smartphones Laptops or Laptops with added Bluetooth USB dongles Also a NMEA compatible navigation or map software for your operating system O S Your a party mapping navigation software may have its own system requirements please check with software vendor for details A computer with a CD ROM drive is only required to view the Users Guide or load the test utility program for either Windows or Mac operating systems These files and programs are also available for download directly from our web site at http Avww 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 recommen
5. 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 9 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat BT 359 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 Support Ticket generated from your own USGlobalSat registered account may not be answered as quickly as with a Support Ticket Create your account and register your products at www USGlobalSat com support custadminlogin asp 9 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver GlobalSat 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 rece
6. GlobalSat 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 and hold them harmless from any and all claims and expenses including reasonable attorney s fees asserted third party due to 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 you may return produc
7. 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 sec3 Operating 14 140F 10 60 Storage 4 158 20 70 C UE m to 9596 Voltage 5V 5 Battery capacity 1100mAH Battery Life 11 hours continuous use Physical Characteristics Dimension 3 23 x 1 61 x 0 53 82 mm x 41 mm x 13 4 mm 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 conjunction 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 12 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1
8. arefully on battery cover from lock end at seam where cover meets the main GPS housing 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 359 within the battery compartment Pull tab should at the same end as the battery cover lock 4 Carefully hook the two catches of the battery cover to the GPS housing and gently close battery cover 5 Place battery cover lock into the locked position Pull Tab Cover Hooks Here 1 Battery ES PACK SOF je 4 GPS FUNCTIONS Turning the BT 359 ON OFF BT 359 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 PAGE 5 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA Global Sa t l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation Power Jack The mini USB is a power jack that lets allows you to connect to either a DC vehicle charger or an AC charger home office charger for re charging the internal Lithium ion Li ion battery The voltage input into the BT 359 must be 5VDC 01 6 A center positive connector You can also use the USB interface cable to charge directly from your PC s USB port The USB interface can only be used for charging the GPS receiver s battery and cannot be used to transfer data Upon powering your new BT 359 GPS receiver for the first time it may re
9. d 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 It is 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 PAGE 6 OF 13 BT359_GPS_v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation 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 that 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
10. ded mapping programs that you can use http Awww USGlobalSat com faq_details Mapchart asp PAGE 3 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat BT 359 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 III 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 can be used in a wide variety of applications from in vehicle navigation to and outdoor recreation and commercial applications pl The BT 359W shown above and the BT359C not shown are models which can be found in North America while the 3595 can also be found in Europe There are no differences between these models with exception to the cosmetic faceplate used The W is a radio wave patter the C is a glossy black faceplate while the S has the appearance of a solar cell graphic Electronically they are the same device PAGE 4 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation 3 CHANGING THE BATTERY 1 Slide battery cover lock into the open UNLOCK position and lift up c
11. iver 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 all 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
12. park the car safely while following all traffic regulations before looking at the display 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 PAGE 10 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation 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 fitness 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 US
13. quire as much as 6 hours to fully charge thereafter charging times may be reduced The built in regulator will prevent your battery from being overcharged however it is always best to unplug the GPS receiver from the charger after charging has completed and not to leave it connected for extended periods of time Status LED Functions Mini USB Power Port not for data transfer GPs RECEIVER Bluetooth Status LED GPS Status LED Power LED Power Button 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 Auto Shut Off Power Saving Mode To conserve battery life whenever the GPS receiver does not detect a Bluetooth signal for over 10 minutes the BT 359 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 359 will remain on 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 an
14. r and have configured it properly 1 Run GPSinfo exe to load the utility 2 Enterthe proper COM port for your GPS device see COM Port Verification above 3 Set COM port to Baud rate 34800 4 f 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 PAGE 7 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation OFS Infopnaton xl COM Port COM Port Selection Baud Rate Y R lecti osi 38400 Baud Rate Selection ports for GPS Scan Com Port Cold Start Start GPS Start Stop GPS Data Apply Cold yE Stato GPS OWE DAVE S EGNOS Enable VTG Enable WAAS EGNOS Enable Trickle Power Mode Date 2003 05 06 UTC 08 01 45 Direction 281 53 Speed 0 Kmfhr Status 3D 4 HDOP 1 0 PDOP 21 Lat N 24 59 889 Lon E 1217 29 2234 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
15. s these units are WAAS EGNOS enabled unless otherwise stated Accuracy can be between 1 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 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
16. sesnssceceessessnsssnceeseensseageseesensesneaesesnssseaes 3 WELCOME ite M 3 1 GETTING STARTED 4 PEE 2 3 E EEEE 4 3 CHANGING THE 5 4 GPS 5 5 INITIALIZING YOUR GPS 7 6 USING TESTING YOUR GPS RECEIVER WIN PPC only 7 7 ueri 9 8 CONTACT INFORMATION 10 9 SAFETY AND LEGAL 10 10 LIMITED WARRANTY eere nnn nnn 11 11 BT 359 SPECIFICATIONS eerie nennen nna nnr rna ananas nn a a aa a asso nnn 12 PAGE 2 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation PACKAGE CONTENTS Bluetooth GPS Receiver Driver CD ROM with Users Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O S 12VDC vehicle cigarette lighter 11
17. t and the sales receipt as proof of purchase date to place of original purchase or you may contact GlobalSat USGlobalSat s Technical support via our web site 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 only if purchased directly from USGlobalSat 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 incidence 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 adjustmen
18. t or reinstallation m9 e905 BE 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 11 OF 13 BT359 GPS v1 2 1 VA GlobalSat l BT 359 GPS Technology Corporation 11 BT 359 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Characteristics Receiver GPS Chipset SiRF Star III e LP 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 175m AD BNS WRAS enables 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 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 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 GES Ouiput Data command GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL v2 2 VTG and GLL
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