Bad Elf GPS Pro+ User manual
GPS Pro+
BE-GPS-2300
Bluetooth GPS & GLONASS Receiver
Made for iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad
Barometer • All Day Battery
LCD Display • Splash Resistant
Data Logger • USB Data Transfer
Bluetooth Connect Five Devices
© 2014 Bad Elf, LLC
Bad Elf, LLC
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Contents of This Package
This package contains the following items:
• Bad Elf GPS Pro+ GPS & GLONASS 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 GPS Pro+
Figure 1 - Front View of the GPS Pro+
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Dimensions
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+
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Backlit LCD Display Interface
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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.
Power Button
Bluetooth Button
GPS Button
LCD Display
Lanyard Loop
Figure 3 - Side View of the GPS Pro+
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Buttons
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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.
Streaming GPS NMEA: Connect the Bad Elf Pro+ with a USB cable to stream NMEA-
0183 formatted position data using a serial over USB connection.
Data Storage
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 200 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 Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ can
operate for over 32 hours.
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Charge the Bad Elf GPS Pro+
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+.
Power On the Bad Elf GPS Pro+
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 GPS Pro+.
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 GPS Pro+
The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ only needs to be paired once with your iPod touch, iPhone,
or iPad. After your Apple device and Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ (if it is not ON already).
4. Within 10 seconds, you should see the Bad Elf GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ listed with a “Connected” status.
Up to five (5) Apple devices can be paired and connected to the Bad Elf GPS Pro+
simultaneously. Just follow the steps above for each Apple device that you wish to
connect to the Bad Elf GPS Pro+.
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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ 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 GPS Pro+ fits all lifestyles.
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 GPS Pro+ 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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Data Logging with the Bad Elf GPS Pro
Press and hold the GPS button for 3 seconds to turn on data logging. Once data
logging is turned on, the LCD display shows a blinking icon along the bottom of the
display. The Bad Elf GPS Pro+ records your position every second while data logging
is on.
When data logging is on, pressing and holding the GPS button for 3 seconds causes
a prompt to appear. You can then choose either to record a point of interest (POI)
and continue data logging or to turn data logging o.
Once data logging is complete, you can use the Bad Elf Utility app to save, map,
share, or delete the recorded trip or connect the GPS Pro+ to your computer with a
USB cable and access the log files directly through your file explorer.
Support
Please visit our website for troubleshooting steps and to contact our support team.
Support is available be emailing support@bad-elf.com.
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Technical Specifications
• GPS
– 66-channel MTK chipset configurable to 1-10Hz refresh rate
– Satellite acquisition times: (<30s cold, <15s warm, <5s hot)
• Bluetooth
– 2.1 + EDR – Range: 33ft (10m)
• Internal Battery
– Charging time: 4 hours
– Charging voltage: 5VDC @ 500mA – Capacity: 1600 mAH
– Operating time: 24+hrs with Bluetooth/GPS, 32+hrs GPS logging only
FCC RF Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. Follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying
RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Compliance
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI Compliance
Bad Elf is a member of the VCCI Council.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radio communication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-210. Category II radio communication devices comply with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-310.
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Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the embedded lithium-ion battery may
experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS, fire,
chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
Do not leave the GPS exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location,
such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle (e.g., car, airplane, helicopter, or boat). To
prevent damage, remove the GPS from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight.
• Observe the following temperature ranges:
Battery Powered: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Externally Powered: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Charging Temperature: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
Storage Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
• Do not use a sharp object to open the GPS enclosure or attempt to remove
the battery.
• Do not incinerate the GPS or the battery enclosed therein.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the GPS or the battery.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• If using an external battery charger, only use the accessory approved for your
product.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the battery.
• Do not attempt to replace the battery with a replacement battery.
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FCC Compliance
This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits
are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Operation of this device is subject to the following 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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may
cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a dierent circuit from the
GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Bad Elf service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications
could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and
your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
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Limited Warranty
This Bad Elf product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Bad Elf will,
at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such
repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized
alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BAD ELF BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE,
OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some
states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
Bad Elf retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or oer
a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Bad Elf authorized dealer or call
Bad Elf Product Support for shipping instructions and a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) tracking number. Securely pack the unit and a copy of the
original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Write the RMA tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the unit,
freight charges prepaid, to any Bad Elf warranty service station.
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible
for rebates or other special oers from Bad Elf. Online auction confirmations are not
accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of
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the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Bad Elf will not replace missing
components from any package purchased through an online auction.
International Purchases: International distributors provide a separate warranty for
units purchased outside the United States. The local in-country distributor provides
this warranty and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor
warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the
United States must be returned to the Bad Elf service center in the United States for
service.
Legal
All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may
be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any
storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Bad
Elf. Bad Elf hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto
a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy
of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed
copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and
provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or
any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bad Elf reserves
the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content
without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or
improvements. Visit the Bad Elf website (http://bad-elf.com) for current updates and
supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Bad
Elf products.
Bad Elf®, the Bad Elf logos, ElfPort, Engineering Magic, Engineered Magic, Engineer
Magic are trademarks of Bad Elf, LLC registered in the USA and other countries.
These trademarks may not be used without the express written permission of Bad
Elf.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
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respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod, iPhone, or iPad may aect wireless performance.
iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered
in the US and other countries. iTunes is a registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.,
registered in the US and other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Bad Elf is under license.
Contact Bad Elf Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS. In
the USA, go to http://bad-elf.com/support.
Thank You!
All of us at Bad Elf would like to thank you for buying our products.
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Notes
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Notes
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