Bad Elf BE-GPS-3300 User manual
GNSS
Surveyor
BE-GPS-3300
Bluetooth GNSS Receiver
Made for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad
LCD Display • Splash ResistantLCD Display • Splash Resistant
Real Time 1m AccuracyReal Time 1m Accuracy
Sub-meter Capable via Post ProcessingSub-meter Capable via Post Processing
Data Logger • All Day BatteryData Logger • All Day Battery
© 2022 Bad Elf, LLC
Bad Elf, LLC
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Contents of This Package
This package contains the following items:
• Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor receiver with Bluetooth® wireless technology and
Barometric Altimeter
• USB charging cable
• Vehicle Charging Adapter (suitable for 12V cigarette sockets)
• User Guide
Note: Apple device refers to the supported iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad equipped
with Bluetooth® wireless technology that you will be using for navigation.
Meet the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
Power Button
Bluetooth Button
GPS Button
LCD Display
Lanyard Loop
Figure 1 - Front View of the GNSS Surveyor
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Dimensions
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor is small and lightweight, but with a rugged, solid feel. Its
dimensions and weight are:
Dimensions: 3.0 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches (76.5 x 61.5 x 17.5 mm)
Weight: 3.2 ounces (90 grams)
Enclosure
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor enclosure oers IPX4 water resistance, making it splash
proof when used in many common outdoor application environments. Note the
pinholes on the lower rear surface to allow the barometer and thermometer to
sample the atmosphere
Figure 2 - Back View of the GNSS Surveyor
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Backlit LCD Display Interface
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor oers an Apple approved GPS with an informative user
interface. Prior GPS devices used simple LEDs to indicate status, leaving the user
guessing about status details. The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor makes it easy for the user
to check location details (latitude, longitude, altitude, track, speed, and universal
time) directly on the GPS without requiring connectivity to the iPod touch, iPhone,
or iPad. Further information concerning the quality of data and satellite usage is also
available directly on the device. Additionally, users may check Bluetooth connection
status, battery levels, barometer, thermometer, and data log storage usage at a
glance. The display also has a backlight for readability at night.
Figure 3 - Side View of the GNSS Surveyor
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Buttons
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor uses three simple buttons for device control. More
extensive capabilities are available through the free, downloadable Bad Elf utility app
available through iTunes.
1. Power Button
a. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bad Elf GPS device
ON or OFF.
b. Press this button momentarily to toggle the LCD backlight ON or OFF.
2. Bluetooth Button
a. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bluetooth radio ON
or OFF.
b. Press this button momentarily to move through the Bluetooth related
screens.
3. GPS Button
a. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the GPS Data Logging
ON or OFF.
b.Press this button momentarily to move through the GPS related screens.
Each button can be used as a simple click or as a press and hold action. See the
scenarios below for details of operation using the buttons in each context.
Additional configuration and features are controlled wirelessly via the Bad Elf GPS
utility app.
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USB Port / ElfPort™
The standard USB mini-B port on the back of the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor operates
primarily as a standard charging port for recharging the GPS Pro’s internal battery.
This port also supports Bad Elf’s ElfPort™technology, which enables communication
with other devices.
Data Storage
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor contains 16MB of flash memory for storage of trip data.
At a standard sampling rate of one position recorded per second (1Hz), the device
can store up to 65 hours of trip data. The data can be divided into separate trips or
collected as one single data log. The Bad Elf Utility app readily ooads trip data logs
for storage on the Pod touch, iPhone, or iPad. The data can then be emailed and
shared.
Thumb Drive Mounting: Connect the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor with a USB cable
to your computer and access data logs directly through your file system Explorer
(Windows) or Finder (Mac).
Power System
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor includes a long life, embedded lithium ion battery. When
both the Bluetooth® radio and the GPS are active, the battery oers more than 24
hours of continuous operation on a single charge. When operating in standalone
data logging mode, that is, with the Bluetooth radio OFF, the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
can operate for over 32 hours.
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Charge the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor is charged via the mini-USB connector on the back of
the device.
Before using the Bad Elf GPS Pro, fully charge the device. To charge, simply use the
provided cable and plug the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor into any standard USB power
source, such as a computer, wall charger, or the included car charger. It takes up to 4
hours to fully charge the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor.
Power On the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor
To turn it on, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until the display shows
the splash screen.
Once powered on, the device is ready to accept incoming Bluetooth® connections
from your Apple device. Follow the pairing instructions below.
Download the Bad Elf GPS utility app and any other location-based apps you want
to use with your Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor.
In the meantime, the unit will start searching for GPS satellites. Once a GPS lock
is acquired, location data will be displayed on the LCD. The accessory will also
begin sharing received location data with any devices (and apps) that have been
connected via the Bluetooth connection.
Pair an Apple Device with the Bad Elf GNSS
Surveyor
The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor only needs to be paired once with your iPod touch,
iPhone, or iPad. After your Apple device and Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor are paired, they
will connect automatically when both units have their Bluetooth radios ON and are
within range of each other.
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To pair the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor with an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, follow these
simple steps:
1. On the Apple device, start the Settings app, then select General > Bluetooth.
Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON.
2. This page will then show accessories that are within range and available for
pairing.
3. Turn on your Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor (if it is not ON already).
4. Within 10 seconds, you should see the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor appear in the
list of devices, with a status of “Not Paired”. Tap this item in the list to start the
pairing process.
5. Within 10 seconds, you should see a dialog on your Apple device oering a
PIN number. This PIN will also be displayed on the LCD display. This allows
both sides of the connection to authorize the pairing with the remote device.
Matching the PIN numbers ensures that you can confirm that you are pairing
the correct devices. Data entry is not required.
6. On the Bad Elf GPS Pro, press the GPS Button to authorize the pairing. On
your Apple device, press the “Pair” button.
7. In the Settings app, under General > Bluetooth, you should now see the Bad
Elf GNSS Surveyor listed with a “Connected” status.
You can turn Bluetooth o by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for 3
seconds. While Bluetooth is turned o, the GPS and data logging will still function,
but communications with your Apple device will not be possible. You can turn
Bluetooth on again by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button again for 3
seconds.
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Download the App from the App Store
The Bad Elf GPS Utility app is a free app available in iTunes. The app allows you
to verify the accessory is paired and correctly connected to your Apple device. It
shows the raw GPS data being received by the GPS receiver and allows you to
configure the GPS logging features. Once you have logged some trips, the app
allows you to transfer these logs to your Apple device for visualization and sharing.
Finally, if any firmware updates become available, the app will download them to
your Apple device for installation into the accessory hardware.
After you have paired your Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor to your Apple device for the first
time, you will be prompted to download the Bad Elf GPS Utility app from the iTunes
App Store. If you do not have Internet connectivity, or do not wish to download the
app at that time, you can ignore this prompt. Your Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor does not
require the Bad Elf Utility app to operate with apps and will work out of the box with
any location-based apps you have installed.
Please visit the Bad Elf website (http://bad-elf.com) for recommendations on
compatible apps for various activities such as aviation, marine, fitness, hiking,
running, cycling, geocaching and more. The Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor fits all lifestyles,
but was specifically designed to support advanced applications in land surveying
and other GIS domains.
Acquiring Satellites with the Bad Elf GPS Pro
Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite
signals may take a minutes or more the first time the device is turned on or after it
has been out of use for an extended period of time.
While the Bad Elf GNSS Surveyor is acquiring satellites, the LCD display shows the
number of satellites that are acquired out of the possible satellites in view. Once a
lock is acquired, the LCD display shows speed, heading, altitude, and accuracy. Press
the GPS button to cycle through other screens that shows a variety of other values
and data logging status.
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