Blumax GPS-4044 User manual

Bluetooth GPS Datalogger
GPS-4044
User Manual
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Contents
1. Before you begin .............................................4
1.1 Note and Warning..........................................4
1.2 Introduction ...................................................6
1.3 Features ........................................................6
1.4 Package content............................................6
1.5 Appearance ...................................................7
2. Getting Started ................................................8
3. Connecting GPS-4044 to your PC................. 11
4. Other Functions.............................................12
4.1 LED Indicators.............................................12
5. Helpful tips.....................................................13
Appendix A. Specifications ................................14
Appendix B. How to change battery ..................16
Appendix C. Certification...................................17
Appendix D. Warranty Information ....................19

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1. Before you begin
Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Recorder uses Lithium battery. If•
Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Recorder is used in temperature
lower than -10°C or higher than 60°C, its battery charging ca-
pability will decrease. Please leave the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-
4044 Recorder far from heat or high temperature environment.
In addition, do not expose your Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044
Recorder in temperature higher than 140°F/60°C. If you do not
follow these rules, the battery inside Blumax Bluetooth GPS-
4044 Recorder may overheat, explode or burn itself, and this
will lead to very serious damage. The Lithium battery inside the
Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Recorder should be recycled.
While in the hospital, turning off the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-•
4044 Recorder is recommended. Wireless GPS receiver may
interfere with medical equipments which use radio frequency.
For a long period not using Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Re-•
corder, take out the battery and store it in dry/cool places.
For safety, keep the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Recorder•
and all accessories out of children’s reach.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages•
and loss resulting from the use of this manual, or from deletion
of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or from misuse
of the product in any way.
Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthor-•
ized accessories, modifications or attachments could damage
the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Recorder, and may violate
regulations governing radio devices.
1.1 Note and Warning

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Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use harsh•
cleaning solvents, chemicals, or strong detergents.
Do not attempt to open the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Re-•
corder yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit,
and void your warranty.
Warning:
If you have recorded more than 125,000 way points in your
Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger, it may take an en-
tire resource of your computer to show all the logged data in
Google Earth. Therefore, with not enough RAM capacity the
computer may hang up (a system frozen).
Minimum Configuration:
Windows 2000, or XP•
Pentium 3, 500 MHz•
128 MB RAM•
400 MB disk space•
Network speed: 128 kbps•
3 D-capable video card with 16 MB of VRAM•
1024 x 768, “16-bit High Color” screen•
Recommended Configuration:
Windows XP, or Vista•
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or AMD 2400 XP+•
1 GB RAM•
2 GB of free disk space•
Network speed: 768 kbps or better (DSL/Cable)•
3D-capable video card with 32 MB of VRAM or greater•
1280 x 1024, “32-bit True Color” screen•

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1.2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044
Datalogger with 66-Channels. It provides capability up to
125,000 recorded data and supports Smart Power control
for prolonged operation time.
1.3 Features
Dual mode for both Data record and Navigation•
Push button to record interesting point manually•
User can record the date by setting the interval of time,•
distance and speed
125,000 waypoints•
Semi indoor•
AGPS available•
Fuzzy Auto On/Off•
Phototagger software•
Support G-Mouse•
1.4 Package content
1 x Blumax Bluetooth GPS Datalogger
1 x Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
1 x Car charger
1 x CD-ROM (Manual + Software)
1 x USB to mini-USB cable

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1.5 Appearance
1. DC jack (mini USB type)
2. Mode switch (Power off/ Navigation/ Navigation & log)
3. Bluetooth status LED (blue)
4. Battery status LED (red/green)
5. GPS status LED (orange) / Push to log LED (red)
6. Internal GPS antenna
7. Push Button
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Step 1. Fully charge the battery when using at the first time.
When the green Power LED is off, the battery is fully
charged.
To charge your GPS-4044 Recorder data logger, you have
to plug your USB cable into the power source. Charging time
is about 3~4 hours and you can charge from PC/ Notebook’s
USB HOST or from cigarette-lighter in car.
For the 1st time you use the GPS-4044 Recorder, please
charge battery until it is full (the green LED is off). The LED
that represents the battery is the right-most battery icon
(shown in below).
2. Getting Started
• If the LED is red, that means battery power is critically low.
Please charge.
• If the LED is green, that means battery is charging now.
• When the Power LED is off, the battery is fully charged.
LED,
represents
the battery
status

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Power Switch
Right (Off) Power off
Middle (NAV) Enable Navigation mode
Left (LOG) Enable Navigation + log mode (Data
record)
Push button
Push Push to log points of interest, LED
blinks 3 times.
Step 2. Turning on the power switch
Data record Power off
Navigation

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NAV
You can use the GPS-4044 Re-
corder as a Bluetooth GPS receiver to
navigate when you have a Bluetooth
enabled PDA/ Smartphone in your car.
The logging is off.
LOG Both of navigation and logging func-
tions are enabled.
Difference between NAV and LOG:
Step 3. Connecting your handheld device with Blumax Blue-
tooth GPS-4044 Datalogger.
Step 4. Loading your GPS mapping or routing software
Step 5. Starting the application

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3. Connecting GPS-4044 to your PC
How to connect the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Data-
logger to your PC (Playback your route)
Step 1. Google Earth installation:
Download from http://earth .google.com/
Step 2. Execute software utility:
GPS Photo Tagger and USB drivers installation
(Refer to CD)
Step 3. For software utility how to use in detail:
Refer to Help > User Manual
Step 4. Build a connection between your PC and Blumax
Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger, see below:
Please press the Auto Scan button to build a connection.
Or select correct COM Port, and set Baud Rate at a fixed
115200. Then click on “Reconnect” to build a connection.
Note: To display the track points on Google Earth, your PC
must have the Internet connection enabled.

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4. Other Functions
4.1 LED Indicators
Category Symbol Color Status Function
Bluetooth
Status
LED
Blue
Always on:
Bluetooth on, but not
connected to any Blue-
tooth devices yet
Slowly
blinking:
Sleeping mode (1 time
/ 5 seconds)
Quickly
blinking:
Bluetooth is connected
and ready for data
transmission (1 time /
2 seconds)
Battery
Status
LED
Red Blinking: The battery is too low
Green Light On: The battery is charging
Green Light Off: The battery is fully
charged
GPS
Status
LED
Orange
Always on: Acquiring satellites,
GPS position not fix
Quickly
Blinking:
GPS position is fixed,
Navigation
Blue
Quickly
Blinking:
LED blinks 3 times,
Points of Interest is
recorded
Slowly
Blinking:
The memory space is
too low (20% left now)
Solid The memory is full
and stop

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5. Helpful tips
It’s better to turn off the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger• when you don’t use it, otherwise it might still keep recording data
if you leave it in the log state.
Some vehicles having heavy metallic sun protecting coating on• windshields may affect GPS signal receptions.
Driving in and around high buildings may affect GPS signal re-• ceptions.
Driving in tunnels or indoor park garage may affect signal recep-• tions.
In general, any GPS receiver performs best in open space where• it can see clear sky. Also weather will affect GPS reception – rain
& snow contribute to worse sensitivity.
Low battery of a PDA or of an Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Da-• talogger may affect signal receptions.
Please check the correct “COM” and “Baud Rate” of your PDA• to secure the Bluetooth connection between Blumax Bluetooth
GPS-4044 Datalogger & PDA.
Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger outputs data every sec-• ond, therefore the actual position and the position shown in your
map may have slight time delay. This may happen when you
drive at higher speed or make a turn around a corner.
For the 1st time you use the Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Data-• logger, it will take 1 to 3 minutes to obtain the satellite constella-
tion information and fix your position, this is called “Cold Start”. If
you replace the battery, Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger
will do Cold Start again.
If your Blumax Bluetooth GPS-4044 Datalogger can’t fix your• position for more than 20 minutes, we suggest you change to
another spot with open space and then try again.
*Google Earth is a trademark of Google.
Note: When you use AGPS function, we suggest use Gps
View to download the AGPS data via USB cable.
AGPS has 6 day time limited.

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Appendix A. Specifications
General
Frequency L1,1575.42 MHZ
C/A Code 1.023 MHZ
Datum WGS 84
Performance Characteristics
Position Accuracy Without aid: 3.0 m 2 D-RMS
< 3 m CEP (50%) without SA (horizontal)
DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS): 2.5 m
Velocity Accuracy Without aid: 0.1 m/s
DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS): 0.05 m/s
Acceleration Without aid: < 4 g
DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS): < 4 g
Timing Accuracy 50 ns RMS
Reacquisition Time < 1s
Hot start 1,5 s
Warm start 34 s
Cold start 35 s
Sensitivity Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -165 dBm
Update 1 Hz
Dynamic
Altitude Maximum 18,000 m
Velocity Maximum 515 m/s
Acceleration Maximum 4 g
Power
Input Voltage Vin: 5.0 V±10%

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Battery Rechargeable 1000 mAh Lithium battery
I/O
Available Baud Rates 115200 bps
Protocols NMEA 0183 v3.01
Environment
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 60°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C
Charging Temperature 0°C ~ 45°C
Bluetooth
Standard Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2
Output Power 0 dBm (Typical), ClassII
Range Up to 10 meters
Bluetooth Profile Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Frequency 2.4 G ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band
Security Yes
USB Bridge
Standard Fully compliant with USB 2.0
Full - speed 12 Mbps
Dimension 46.5 x 72.2 x 20 mm
Data Log
32 Mb serial Flash ROM
Up to 125,000 way points.
Log GPS data by time interval/ distance/ speed limit.
Log GPS data by button push.
User can configure settings by using utility.

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Appendix B. How to change battery
Step 1 Press the button
to right side
Step 3 Take out the battery Step 4 Fit new battery into
GPS-4044
Step 2 Open the cover
of battery
Step 5 From R to L close
the cover
Step 6 Done

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Appendix C. Certification
FCC Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Exposure requirements:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located
or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
NOTE:
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UN-
AUTHOURIZED MODIFICATION TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AU-
THORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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CE Notices
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements
set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of
the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromag-
netic Compatibility (89/336/EEC),
Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment
Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European
Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed ac-
cording to the following European standards:
- EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-08)
- EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04) / EN 301 489-17
V.1.2.1 (2002-04)
- EN 50371: 2002
- EN 60950: 2000

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Appendix D. Warranty Information
Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from the
company.
The company warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase. The warranty for accessories is six months. The
stamp of distributor or a copy of the original sales receipt is
required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. The
company will, as its sole option, repair or replace any com-
ponents, which fail in normal use. Such repair or replace-
ment will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or
labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any trans-
portation costs.
This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident or unauthorized alteration of repairs. The company
assumes no responsibility for special, incidental punitive or
consequential damages, or loss of use.

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Bluetooth GPS Datenlogger
GPS-4044
Bedienungsanleitung
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