Altina GBT710 User manual

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Version 1.0.1 2006/8/1
INDEX
1. OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................2
2. PRODUCT FEATURE.......................................................................................................2
3. SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................3
3.1. BASIC SPECIFICATION..............................................................................................3
3.2. ACQUISITION TIME (AVERAGED)...........................................................................3
3.3. RECEIVER ACCURACY.............................................................................................3
3.4. USE LIMITATION.......................................................................................................3
3.5. POWER SUPPLY.........................................................................................................3
3.6. OUTPUT AND INTERFACE........................................................................................4
3.7. PHYSICAL...................................................................................................................4
3.8. OTHER FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................5
4. HARDWARE.........................................................................................................................6
4.1. DIMENSION................................................................................................................6
4.2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION......................................................................................7
4.3. LED STATUS..............................................................................................................7
4.4. POWER SWITCH.........................................................................................................8
4.5. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, AND CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION...............................8
4.6. EXTERNAL ACTIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR........................................................8
4.7. POWER JACK & DATA PORT..................................................................................9
5. SOFTWARE...........................................................................................................................9
5.1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................9
6. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................11
7. HOW TO USE......................................................................................................................12
7.1. CHARGE BATTERY.................................................................................................12
7.2. TURN ON POWER....................................................................................................12
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING.........................................................................................................13

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1. OVERVIEW
Altina GBT710 Bluetooth wireless GPS Receiver is a total solution GPS receiver with
Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking
signal. GBT710 is a transmit satellite information through the PDA or Notebook with
Bluetooth interfaces.
GBT710 provide you various applications such as car navigation, mapping, surveying,
security, agriculture and so on. GBT710 communicates with other device through Bluetooth
wireless function, built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery offer you a convenient use in
drive.
With low power consumption, the GBT710 can track up to 20 satellites at a time, and
updates position data every second. Trickle-Power allows the unit operates a fraction of the
time and Push-to-Fix permits user to have a quick position fix even though the receiver
usually stays off.
2. PRODUCT FEATURE
ØBuilt in SiRF Star III Low power consumptionchipset
Ø20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition
ØHigh speed signal acquisition using2000,000 time/frequency search channels
ØBuilt-inWAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware
ØCompatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP)completely
ØBuilt-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery without external power supply
ØProvide Continued mode and Power Saving mode for user’s requirement
ØProvide expand terminal contact to other system without Bluetooth device
ØBuilt-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTCbackup and for fast TimeTo
First Fix (TTFF)
ØSupport NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocoland SiRF binary code
Ø4colors LED toindicate the status of device
ØExtra active antenna connecting port for getting better satellites signal
ØFLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through
serial interface。
ØSmall, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits on your hand
ØEnhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation,
performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments。
ØFor Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management,AVL, Personal

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navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application。
3. SPECIFICATION
3.1. Basic Specification
ØChipset：SiRF Star III chipset.
ØChannels：20 parallel satellite-tracking channels.
ØFrequency：1575.42 MHZ.
ØReceiver：L1, C/A code.
3.2. Acquisition Time (averaged)
ØCold start：< 50 seconds.
ØWarm start：< 40 seconds .
ØHot start：< 1.5 seconds
ØUpdate rate：1 second continuously
3.3. ReceiverAccuracy
ØNormal：5-25 meters CEPwithout SA
ØEnable EGNOS or WAAS：
nPosition < 2.2 meters, horizontal95% of time
nPosition < 5 meters, Vertical95% of time
ØVelocity：within 0.1 meters / second
ØTime：1 microsecond synchronized GPS time
3.4. Use Limitation
ØAltitude：< 18,000 meters (60,000 feet)
ØVelocity：< 736 meters / second (1000Knots)
ØAcceleration：4G
ØJerk：20 meters / second, max
3.5. Power Supply
ØExternal Voltage：5VDC +/-10%
Batteries：Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for system power and RTC
backup also
ØPower consumption
nNormal Mode：75 -100mA

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nPower Saving Mode：30mA
ØWorking period (In Battery full power status):
nContinued Mode：10 hours
nPower Saving Mode：16 hours
【NOTE 1】GBT710 has built Li-battery inside, please avoid closing high temperature
environment or sun shine directly for a long time.
3.6. Output and Interface
ØOutput
I. Output protocol
uBaud Rate：4800/38400 bps Factorydefault 4800
uData bit：8
uParity：No
uStop bit：1
II. Format-NMEA0183 V2.2：
GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/5sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC
(1time /1 sec.), GPVTG(1 time/Isec), (GLL, or SiRF binary format for optional).
III. Datum：WGS84
ØInput/ Output Interface
I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version1.2 and class 2(up
to 10 meter range).
II. In/Out Port. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with CMOS/TTL Level。
nMini USB Type B Connector and Cable option：
uGAC60R2 (RS232 data cable)
uGAC60U2 (USB data cable)
uGAC60UP2 (Mini USB port to PS2 port ).
ØExternal Antenna interface
3.0V input MMCX type active antenna connector
3.7. Physical
ØSize：69 ×50 ×19 mm。
ØWeight：70 g 。
ØOperating Temperature：-10 to + 60
ØStorage Temperature：-20 to + 85

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ØOperating humidity：5% to 95% No condensing。
3.8. Other Functions
ØBluetooth frequency: 2.4 ~2.48GHZ
ØBluetooth Input Sensitivity: -80dbm
ØLow sensitivity of receiving satellitesignal：-150dBm
ØLED Functions：
nBluetoothh status
nGPS status
nBattery Status
nBattery charging status
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.
Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change
to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the
device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device.

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4. HARDWARE
4.1. Dimension
69.23
50.19
17.35
69.23

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4.2. Hardware Description
4.3. LED status
SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Blinking Search Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth
Blue Light on Transferring Data
Red Light on Battery low
Battery Green Light on In charging
Blinking Acquiring Satellites
GPS ORANGE
Light on Position Fixed
LED of Battery
(Red / Green)
External Antenna Port
Power Switch
LED of GPS
(ORANGE)
LED of Bluetooth
(Blue)
Charge power Jack

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4.4. Power Switch
ØSoft touch button : Continue pressing 3 sec to turn or turn off system power
4.5. Optional accessories, and connector description
4.6. External ActiveAntenna connector
ØConnector type: MMCX, 180?
ØActive power voltage: 3.0V
ØLength: 5 meter
PC/Notebook
USB port
PC/Notebook
RS232 port
USB Cable
(GAC60U2)
RS232 Cable
(GAC60R2)
Mini USB

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【Table 1】: Pin Definition
4.7. Power Jack & Data Port
ØJack type: Mating face of5 pin Mini USB Type B female
ØPin definitionplease see 【Table 1】
Pin Pin Name Signal and description
1VDC Positive terminal of DC ada
ptor that powers the internal charging circuit
of Li-Ion battery. The approvedpower supply is 5.0V +/-5%@1A.
2--
3--
4--
5GND Battery charging ground
SOFTWARE
4.8. Software Installation
Following steps is software installation to setup on you PDA.For some other PDA,
steps may be a little different. ( Bluetooth Manger is one of popular program used for
Bluetooth device)
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1. Click “Bluetooth Manager”on pocket pc.
New
↓
Connect
2. Search Bluetooth device“Altina GBT710”
Select Explore aBluetooth device
↓
Next
3. Find Altina Bluetooth device and enter
passkey
Next
↓
Tap Altina GBT-710
↓
Passkey 0000(If needed)
4. Connect to SPP Slave
Select SPP slave
↓
Next
↓
Finish
5. Connect to SPP Slave
Tap and Hold Altina GBT710: SPP slave
↓
Connect
↓
Finish Bluetooth setup (opposite arrow is displayed)
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5. WARRANTY
A) Device: Altina warrants to the original end user (“Customer”) that new Altina branded
products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use, for one
year from the original purchase date. At the time of service, the owner will need to be able
to provide evidence of date and place of purchase and serial number.
B) Exclusions: This warranty excludes (1) physical damage to the surface of the product; (2)
damage caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing, unauthorized attempts
to open, repair, or modify the product, or any other cause beyond the range of the intended
use; (3) damage caused by accident, fire, power changes, other hazards, or acts of God; or
(4) use of the product with any non-Altina device or service if such device or service caused
the problem.
Any third party products, including software, included with Altina products are not covered
by this Altina warranty and Altina makes no representations or warranties on behalf of such
third parties. Any warranty on such products is from the supplier or licensor of the product.
C) Exclusive remedies: Should a covered defect occur during the warranty period and you
notify Altina, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, at Altina’s sole option and expense,
to repair or replace the product. If Altina cannot reasonably repair nor replace then Altina
may, in its sole discretion, refund the purchase price paid for the product. Replacement
products or parts may be new or reconditioned or comparable versions of the defective
item.
D) Obtaining warranty service: Dated proof of original purchase will be required. Products
or parts shipped by Customer to Altina must be sent postage-paid and packaged
appropriately for safe shipment. Altina is not responsible for Customer products received
without a warranty service authorization and may be rejected. Repaired or replacement
products become the property of Altina.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT,
ALL OF WHICH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: NEITHER ALTINA NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCTS,
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER
THEORY, EVEN IF ALTINA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. ALTINA’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT,
REPAIR, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT ALTINA’S OPTION.

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6. HOW TO USE
6.1. Charge Battery
Please charge battery till LED off for the first time.
Power cable plug in Power cable connect to power socket
↓
Charge Battery
Battery indicator:
Battery low -------- Red LED on
Charging -------------- Green LED on
Full or Not in charging -- LED off
Mini USB power socket
6.2. Turn on Power
Bluetooth Status –
Note:
Some PDAs have to re-
open
Bluetooth manager for
Bluetooth device re-connection.
GPS Status ---
Put GBT-710 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite
acquiring.
Turn on Power of GBT-710
↓
Search GPS -------- steady orange LED blinking
↓
Turn GBT
-
710 Power on
Blue
LED
blinking
Transferring
…
Blue
LED
blinking
Waiting for
reconnection…
Blue
LED
blinking
No
Searching
Bluetooth
device
Stop
data
transferring?
Data
is transferring?
Reconnect
Bluetooth device?
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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Position Fixed ------ orange LED on
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problems Reasons Methods
Weak or no GPS signal can
be received at the place of
GBT-710
Connect an external antenna, which locate as a
open space to your GBT710 and then run
GPSViewer Cold startfunction.
No position output
but timer is counting
At outdoor space but GPS
signal is blocked by building
or car roof.
Go outdoor and run GPSViewer Cold start
function to try again, or connect an external
antenna to improve the poor GPS signal.
Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable Power On/Off GBT-710.
Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec 5.2
re-install software
Can not turn on the
COM port
Install GBT-710 incompletely
or operate the device is
being used with same COM
port
Install GBT-710 completely or stop other
device
that is being used.
Can not find out
GBT-709 Poor connection Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec.5.2
re-install software.
No action for few minutes
may cause Pocket PC entry
power save mode. It will
close the COM port at the
same time.
Close the application and execute it again to
reopen the COM port.
No Signal
Weak or no GPS signal
when using GBT-710 indoor
Connect an external antenna to your GBT710.