APOS GPS-626 User manual

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Wireless GPS Receiver
User’s Manual
GPS-626
Version 1.0
29 July 2005
All Rights Reserved

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................1
1.1. OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................................1
1.2. MAIN FEATURES...................................................................................................................1
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................2
2.1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................2
2.2. OTHER CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................................3
2.3. FIRMWARE CHARACTERISTICS..........................................................................................3
3. OPERATION ......................................................................................................4
3.1. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................4
3.2. BATTERY/POWER RECHARGE...........................................................................................5
4. NOTICES ...........................................................................................................6
4.1. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM.........................................................................................6
4.2. AIRCRAFT AND HOSPITALS ................................................................................................6
4.3. HEAT REFLECTIVE SHIELDS..............................................................................................6
4.4. IMPORTANT............................................................................................................................6
4.5 BATTERY ...............................................................................................................................7
4.6 FCC.......................................................................................................................................7
4.7PROHIBITION OF CO-LOCATION ........................................................................................7

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The APOS Bluetooth GPS-626 receiver is a Global Positioning System Receiver with
Bluetooth wireless technology. This wireless GPS receiver allows you to receive GPS data on
mobile handheld wirelessly. By sending GPS position data over Bluetooth, you can position the
receiver for the best possible reception all without wires. The advent of wireless GPS receiver is
becoming the next generation of GPS receivers.
The APOS Wireless GPS receiver integrates Bluetooth module into GPS device. It shows
the high performance, low power consumption, easily portable, rechargeable & removable battery
function and wireless data transmission. If you have a Pocket PC or other portable devices enabled
with Bluetooth function, you can take advantage of your device’s Bluetooth capability to wirelessly
add GPS positioning technology. When you choose suitable navigation software, you can apply to
personal, vehicle tracking, and marine navigation.
If you use this wireless GPS receiver, you will ignore the messy cords and antenna and add
the portability of your Pocket PC. In addition, this wireless GPS receiver can change the exhausted
battery to full battery like battery of mobile phone.
1.2 Main Features
uNew SiRF Star III technology
u20 Channels “All-In-View” Tracking
uPosition accuracy of 10 meters 2D RMS
uCold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 42/38/1Seconds
uReacquisition Time: 0.1 seconds
uRF connector for external GPS antenna
uSupport Standard NMEA-0183

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uSupport Power Saving mode
uCompatible with Bluetooth devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
uSmall, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand
uTwo LEDs show Bluetooth and GPS status
uNokia 6230 battery –easily found
uDimension: 64.5mm x 42.0 mm x 23.0 mm
2. Technical Specifications
2.1 Electrical Characteristics
ITEMS DESCRIPTION
Chipset GPS SiRF star III technology
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20
General
Antenna Type Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
10 meters, 2D RMSPosition 1-5 meters, DGPS corrected
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
Accuracy
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Datum Default WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Acquisition
Rate(Open Sky
& Stationary
Requirements) Cold start 45 sec., average
Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration <4g, max.
Dynamic
Conditions
Jerk 20 meters/second3, max.
Main power
input 5VDC input
Operational
Power 3.3VDC±10% (from internal Li-polymer battery pack)
Battery Source
Rechargeable and removable 900 mAh Li-polymer battery
with 5V DC input charging circuit.
Power
Battery
Charging Full charge 8~9 hours

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Backup Power
Using main battery
Operational
Current 0.55W at 5VDC (full power), 0.3W(Trickle Power)
Connection Communication via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile(SPP)
Protocol
Messages GGA,GSA,GSV,RMC,VTG,GLL
Main Interface
Output Format
GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(1sec), RMC(1sec),
VTG(1sec)
<Note>
Measure of Power Consumption
Status Current (mA) Power Consumption(mW)
Power On 105 420
GPS connect BT 110 440
GPS Fix without connecting BT
Device.
105 420
GPS Fix with connecting BT
Device
110 440
2.2 OtherCharacteristics
Items Description
Humidity range 5% to 95% No condensing
Operating temperature range -20ºC to +60ºC(-4ºF to 140ºF)
Environmental
Characteristics Storage temperature range -40 deg. C to +80 deg. C
Battery discharge -20ºC to +60ºC(-4ºF to 140ºF)
Battery charge 0ºC to +50ºC(32ºF to 122ºF)
Short period storage
temperature (< 1 month) -20ºC to +60ºC(-4ºF to 140ºF)
Battery
Environmental
Characteristics
Long time storage
temperature(>1 month) -20ºC to +25ºC(-4ºF to 87ºF)
Length 64.5 mm
Width 42.0 mm
Height 23.0 mm
46 g (without chargeable battery)Weight 68 g (with chargeable battery)
Physical
Characteristics
Antenna connector Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
2.3 Firmware Characteristics
Items Description
Core of firmware SiRF Star III
Baud rate 19200

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Code type NMEA-0183
Datum WGS-84
Protocol message &
Output frequency GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(1sec), RMC(1Hz), VTG(1Hz)
3. Operation
3.1 Hardware Description
【1.】Power supply connector
【2.】Bluetooth power LED indicator.
Power Off
The LED light is off.
Power On
The LED lightsflash and wait for connections
Blue light LED
It indicates that the BT is currently in use.
【3.】Descriptions on Indicator

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Recharge Status
A red LED light is shown while GPS is in recharge status.
After recharging is completed the LED light is turned off.
Shortage of Power supply
A flashing red LED light indicates a shortage of power supply.
GPS Positioning status
During GPS positioning a flashing green LED light is shown.
* When there is a shortage of power supply during GPS positioning, both red and
green
LED light will flash.
【4.】Power On/Off
On Off ?
3.2 Battery/Power Recharge
lease recharge the lithium battery before use.
Connect the battery charger to the GPS power supply connector.
For details on LED indicators during recharge status, please refer to sections on Hardware
Description.
Note:
The USB power cable that comes with this product can be used to connect to PC for recharge
purposes, with the exception of APOS GPS 626 which includes a non-standard USB cable,
that will interfere with the normal GPS functionality during recharge status. Use a car or travel
recharge kit instead.

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4. Notices
4.1 Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated and maintained by the Government of
the United States of America who are responsible for the availability and the accuracy of the system.
Changes in the operation, availability and accuracy may affect the operation of your GPS receiver.
4.2 Aircraft and Hospitals
Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft and in many hospitals. The
APOS Wireless GPS receiver is a receiving and transmitting device with two antennas’s and should
not be used in these environments.
4.3 Heat Reflective Shields
Modern vehicles may have a heat reflective shield in the windshield, preventing proper
GPS signal reception if the receiver is placed under the windshield. To get proper reception:
(a) Use an external antenna, or
(b) Place the receiver in a different position, or
(c) Attach the cradle to the windshield behind the rearview mirror, where many vehicles
have an opening in the heat reflective shield, indicated by a black outline.
4.4 Important
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No liability shall be
assumed for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this material. This document
contains information protected by copyright.

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4.5 Battery
This product uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Please charge fully before first use. Operation in
low (below 0ºC/32ºF or high (over 40ºC/110ºF) temperatures will affect power supply efficiency
and the ability to charge the battery. All Lithium-Ion batteries will experience power supply
efficiency deterioration over time even if not used and have a limited life expectancy. Permanently
powering the battery will reduce life expectancy. Do not use your product in a humid, wet and/or
corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source or in a high
temperature location and do not expose it to temperature over 60ºC(140ºF). Failure to follow
these guidelines may cause the Lithium-Ion battery to become hot, explode or ignite and
cause injury and/or damage. THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTAINED IN THE
PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. USE ONLY
WITH SUPPLIED CHARGER(s) AND SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR FOR
BATTERY CHARGING.
4.6 FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
4.7Prohibition of co-location
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.