Altina GPS GBT 709 User manual

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INDEX
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................3
2. PRODUCTFEATURE...................................................................................................3
3. SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................4
3.1. BASIC SPECIFICATION..........................................................................................4
3.2. ACQUISITION TIME (AVERAGED).......................................................................4
3.3. RECEIVER ACCURACY.........................................................................................4
3.4. USE LIMITATION...................................................................................................4
3.5. POWER SUPPLY.....................................................................................................5
3.6. OUTPUTAND INTERFACE ....................................................................................5
3.7. PHYSICAL ..............................................................................................................6
3.8. OTHER FUNCTIONS ..............................................................................................6
4. HARDWARE ....................................................................................................................7
4.1. DIMENSION............................................................................................................7
4.2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................8
4.3. LED STATUS .........................................................................................................8
4.4. POWER SWITCH ....................................................................................................9
4.5. OPTIONALACCESSORIES,AND CONNECTORDESCRIPTION .............................9
4.6. EXTERNAL ACTIVE ANTENNACONNECTOR ...................................................10
4.7. POWER JACK &DATA PORT.............................................................................10
5. SOFTWARE....................................................................................................................11
5.1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................11
6. WARRANTY...................................................................................................................12
7. HOWTOUSE.................................................................................................................14
7.1. CHARGE BATTERY.............................................................................................14
7.2. TURNON POWER ................................................................................................14
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING.....................................................................................................15

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1.OVERVIEW
Altina GBT709 Bluetoothwireless GPS Receiverisatotalsolution GPS receiverwith
Bluetooth,UARTinterfaceandbuilt-inrechargeablebatteryforhigh sensitivitytotracking
signal. GBT709 isadual-function GPS receiver.Notonlytransmitsatelliteinformation
through the PDAorNotebookwithBluetoothinterfacesbutalsoG-MouseGPS receiver
throughadatacable.
GBT709 provideyou variousapplicationssuchascarnavigation,mapping,surveying,
security,agricultureand soon. GBT709 communicateswithotherdevicethrough Bluetooth
wirelessfunctionand compatibleinterfaceofRS-232 orUSB.Indeed,built-in
rechargeableLithium-ionbatteryofferyou aconvenientuseindriveandalsocan save
satelliteinformationsuchasthe statusof satellitesignal, thelastlocation, dateandtimefor
lastuse.
Withlowpowerconsumption,the GBT709 cantrack up to20 satellitesatatime,and
re-acquiressatellitesignalsin100 msand updatespositiondataeverysecond.
Trickle-Powerallowsthe unitoperatesafraction ofthe timeand Push-to-Fixpermitsuserto
haveaquick position fixeven though the receiverusuallystays off.
2.PRODUCTFEATURE
ØBuiltinSiRFStarIII Lowpowerconsumption chipset
Ø20 parallelsatellite-tracking channelsforfastacquisition andreacquisition
ØHigh speed signalacquisitionusing 2000,000time/frequency searchchannels
ØBuilt-inWAAS/EGNOSDemodulatorwithout anyadditionalhardware
ØCompatiblewithBluetoothSerialPort Profile(SPP)completely
ØBuilt-inrechargeableLithium-ion batterywithout externalpowersupply
ØProvideContinuedmode and PowerSaving mode foruser srequirement
ØProvideexpand terminalcontact toothersystemwithout Bluetoothdevice
ØBuilt-inrechargeablebatteryformemoryand RTCbackup and forfastTimeTo
First Fix(TTFF)
ØSupport NMEA0183 v2.2dataprotocolandSiRFbinarycode
Ø4colorsLEDtoindicatethestatusof device
ØExtraactiveantenna connectingport forgettingbettersatellitessignal
ØFLASHbased programmemory. Newsoftwarerevisionsupgradeablethrough
serialinterface

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ØSmall, sleek, and lightweightdesign easilyfitson yourhand
ØEnhanced algorithms-SnapLock and SnapStart providesuperiornavigation,
performanceinurban, canyon andfoliage environments
ØForCarnavigation, Marine navigation,Fleet management, AVL, Personal
navigation,Tracking System, and Mapping deviceapplication
3.SPECIFICATION
3.1.BasicSpecification
ØChipset：SiRFStarIII chipset.
ØChannels：20 parallelsatellite-tracking channels.
ØFrequency：1575.42 MHZ.
ØReceiver：L1, C/Acode.
3.2.Acquisition Time(averaged)
ØReacquisition：0.1sec.
ØColdstart：<42 seconds.
ØWarmstart：<38 seconds.
ØHot start：<1seconds
ØUpdaterate：1second continuously
3.3.Receiver Accuracy
ØNormal：5-25 metersCEPwithout SA
ØEnableEGNOSorWAAS：
nPosition <2.2meters, horizontal95%of time
nPosition <5meters, Vertical95%oftime
ØVelocity：within0.1meters/ second
ØTime：1microsecondsynchronized GPS time
3.4.UseLimitation
ØAltitude：<18,000 meters(60,000 feet)
ØVelocity：<736 meters/ second(1000Knots)
ØAcceleration：4G
ØJerk：20 meters/ second, max

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3.5.PowerSupply
ØExternalVoltage: 5VDC +/-10%
ØBatteries：
nMainPower: Built-inrechargeableLithium-ion forsystempower
ØBackup Power: RechargeableLithium-ion batteryformemory&RTCbackup
ØWorkingvoltage:
nNormalMode: 75-85mA
nPowerSaving Mode: 30mA
ØWorkingperiod (InBatteryfullpowerstatus):
nContinued Mode:12 hours
nPowerSaving Mode: 16 hours
【NOTE1】GBT-709 hasbuiltLi-batteryinside,pleaseavoidclosing hightemperature
environment orsun shinedirectlyforalong time.
3.6.OutputandInterface
ØOutput
I. Output protocol
uBaud Rate：38400 bps
uDatabit：8
uParity：No
uStop bit：1
II. Format -NMEA0183 V2.2：
GPGGA(1time/1sec),GPGSA(1time/5sec.),GPGSV (1time/5sec.),GPRMC
(1time/1sec.), GPVTG(1time/I sec), (GLL, orSiRFbinaryformat foroptional).
III.Datum：WGS84
ØInput/ OutputInterface
I. CompatibleBluetoothSerialPortProfile(SPP), Version1.1and class 2(up
to10 meterrange).
II. In/Out Port. GPS signal(Out)/Command(In)withCMOS/TTLLevel
nMiniUSB Type BConnectorand Cableoption：
uGAC60R2(RS232 datacable)
uGAC60U2(USB datacable)
uGAC60UP2(MiniUSB port toPS2port ).

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ØExternalAntennainterface
3.0Vinput MMCXtype activeantenna connector
3.7.Physical
ØSize：69 ×50 ×19 mm
ØWeight：70 g
ØOperating Temperature：-10 to+60
ØStorage Temperature：-20 to+85
ØOperatinghumidity：5%to95%Nocondensing
3.8.OtherFunctions
ØBluetoothfrequency:2.4~2.48GHZ
ØBluetoothInput Sensitivity: -80dbm
ØLowsensitivityofreceiving satellitesignal：-189dBW
ØLEDFunctions：
nBluetoothh status
nGPS status
nBatteryStatus
nBatterycharging status

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4.HARDWARE
4.1.Dimension
69.23
50.19
17.35
69.23

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4.2.HardwareDescription
4.3.LEDstatus
SYMBOL
COLOR
STATUS DESCRIPTION
1times/ 1secSearchBluetoothDevice
1time/ 1secStandbyMode
Bluetooth
Blue Blinking
1time/ 3secTransferring Data
Red Light on Powertoo low
Green Light on Incharging
Battery N/A Light off BatteryfullorNotincharging
Light on AcquiringSatellites
GPS Orange Blinking Position Fixed
LEDof Battery
(Red / Green)
ExternalAntenna Port
PowerSwitch
LEDofGPS
(Orange)
LEDof Bluetooth
(Blue)
PowerJack &DataPort

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4.4.PowerSwitch
Ø1: Poweron
Ø0: Poweroff
4.5.Optionalaccessories, and connectordescription
PC/Notebook
USB port
PC/Notebook
RS232 port
USB Cable
(GAC60U2)
RS232 Cable
(GAC60R2)
MiniUSB

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Table1】:PinDefinition
4.6.ExternalActiveAntenna connector
ØConnectortype: MMCX, 180˚
ØActivepowervoltage: 3.0V
ØLength:5meter
4.7.PowerJack&DataPort
ØJack type: Mating faceof 5pinMiniUSB TypeBfemale
ØPindefinition pleasesee 【Table1】
Pin
PinName
Signal anddescription
1 GND Signalground, Batterychargingground.
2 VOUTUnregulatedvoltage out: 3.6Vmax100mA.
3 TXD Transmit Data.
Fromorganizertoperipheral.(VoltageLevelis3.3V~5.0V).
4 RXD ReceiveData.
Formperipheraltoorganizer.(Voltagelevelis3.3V~5.0V).
5 VCHARG
Positive
terminalof DC adaptorthatpowerstheinternalchargingcircuit
of Li-Ion battery.The approved powersupplyis5.0V+/-5%@1A.
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5.SOFTWARE
5.1.SoftwareInstallation
Following stepsissoftwareinstallation tosetup on you PDA.ForsomeotherPDA,
stepsmaybe alittledifferent. (BluetoothMangerisone ofpopularprogramused for
Bluetoothdevice)
1. Click “BluetoothManager”onpocketpc.
New
↓
Connect
2. SearchBluetoothdevice “Altina GBT709”
SelectExploreaBluetoothdevice
↓
Next
3. Find AltinaBluetoothdeviceand enter
passkey
Next
↓
Tap Altina GBT-709
↓
Passkey0000(If needed)
4. Connect toSPPSlave
SelectSPPslave
↓
Next
↓
Finish

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5. Connect toSPPSlave
Tap and HoldAltina GBT709: SPPslave
↓
Connect
↓
FinishBluetoothsetup (oppositearrowisdisplayed)
6.WARRANTY
A)Device:Altinawarrantstotheoriginalenduser(“Customer”)thatnewAltina branded
productswillbefree fromdefectsinworkmanshipand materials, undernormaluse, forone
yearfromthe originalpurchasedate.Atthe timeofservice,the ownerwillneedtobe able
toprovideevidenceof dateand placeofpurchaseand serialnumber.
B)Exclusions:Thiswarrantyexcludes(1)physicaldamage tothesurfaceof theproduct;(2)
damage caused bymisuse,neglect, improperinstallationortesting,unauthorized attempts
toopen,repair, ormodifytheproduct, oranyothercausebeyond the range of theintended
use;(3)damage caused byaccident, fire,powerchanges,otherhazards,oractsofGod;or
(4)useofthe productwithanynon-Altina deviceorserviceifsuchdeviceorservicecaused
the problem.
Anythirdpartyproducts,including software,included withAltina productsarenotcovered
bythisAltinawarrantyand Altinamakesno representationsorwarrantiesonbehalf ofsuch
thirdparties. Anywarrantyon suchproductsisfromthe supplierorlicensorof the product.
C)Exclusiveremedies:Shouldacovered defectoccurduringthewarrantyperiodandyou
notifyAltina,yoursoleand exclusiveremedyshallbe,atAltina ssoleoption and expense,
torepairorreplacetheproduct.If Altinacannotreasonablyrepairnorreplacethen Altina
may,initssolediscretion,refundthepurchasepricepaidfortheproduct. Replacement
productsorpartsmaybe neworreconditioned orcomparableversionsofthedefective
item.
D)Obtaining warrantyservice: Dated proof oforiginalpurchasewillberequired. Products
orpartsshippedbyCustomertoAltina must be sent postage-paidandpackaged
appropriatelyforsafeshipment. Altina isnotresponsibleforCustomerproductsreceived
without awarrantyserviceauthorization andmaybe rejected. Repairedorreplacement
productsbecomethe propertyof Altina.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE:THEFOREGOINGWARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE
EXCLUSIVEAND INLIEUOFALL OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOFIMPLIED,
INCLUDINGWARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY,FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR
PURPOSE,CORRESPONDENCEWITHDESCRIPTION,AND NON-INFRINGEMENT,

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ALL OFWHICH EXPRESSLYDISCLAIMED.
LIMITATIONOFLIABILITY:NEITHERALTINANORITSSUPPLIERSSHALLBE LIABLE
FORINCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,ORPUNITIVE DAMAGES
OFANYKIND,LOSS OFINFORMATIONORDATA,OROTHERFINANCIALLOSS
ARISINGOUTOFORINCONNECTIONWITHTHESALEORUSE OFTHISPRODUCTS,
WHETHERBASEDINCONTRACT, TORT(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE)ORANYOTHER
THEORY,EVENIFALTINAHAS BEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCH
DAMAGES.ALTINASENTIRELIABILITYSHALLBE LIMITEDTOREPLACEMENT,
REPAIR, ORREFUND OFTHEPURCHASE PRICEPAID,ATALTINASOPTION.

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7.HOWTO USE
7.1.Charge Battery
Pleasecharge battery tillLEDoffforthe firsttime.
Powercableplug inPowercableconnecttopowersocket
↓
Charge Battery
Battery indicatorlight:
Powertoo low -------- red LED
Charging--------------green LED
FullorNotincharging--LEDoff
MiniUSBpowersocket
7.2.Turn onPower
Bluetooth Status
Note:
SomePDAshavetore-
open
Bluetoothmanagerfor
Bluetoothdevice
re-connection.
GPS Status---
Put GBT-709 inclearviewofthe sky without anyobstruction for
bettersatelliteacquiring.
Turnon PowerofGBT-709
↓
SearchGPS-------- steadyorange LEDon
↓
Position Fixed------orange LEDblinking
TurnGBT
-
709 Poweron
Blue
LED
blinking
(1time/1sec)
Transferring
…
Blue LEDblinking
(1time/3sec)
Waiting for
reconnection
Blue LEDblinking
(1time/1sec)
No
Searching
Bluetooth
device
Stop data
transferring?
Data
istransferring?
Reconnect
Bluetoothdevice?
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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8.TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Reasons Methods
WeakornoGPS signalcan
be received attheplaceof
GBT-709
Connectan exter
nalantenna, whichlocateasa
open spacetoyourGBT709andthenrun
GPSViewerColdstartfunction.
Nopositionoutput
buttimeriscounting
At outdoorspacebutGPS
signalisblockedbybuilding
orcarroof.
Gooutdoorand run GPSViewerColdstart
functiontotryagain,orconnect anexternal
antennatoimprovethepoorGPSsignal.
Executefail Bluetoothfunction unstable PowerOn/OffGBT-709. Re-StartPDAorPCandreferencesec5.2
re-install software
Can notturnon the
COMport
Install GBT-709
incompletely
oroperatethedeviceis
beingusedwithsameCOM
port
Install GBT-709completelyorstop other
device
that isbeingused.
Can not findout
GBT-709 Poorconnection Re-StartPDAorPCandreferencesec. 5.2
re-install software.
Noactionforfewminutes
maycausePocket PCentry
powersavemode. It will
closetheCOMportatthe
sametime.
Closetheapplicationandexecuteitagainto
reopentheCOMport.
NoSignal
WeakornoGPS signal
whenusing GBT-709 indoor
ConnectanexternalantennatoyourGBT709.