FALCOM NAVI-1XT User manual

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FALCOM NAVI-1/XT
(Bluetooth™ GPS Receivers)
User’s guide
Version: 1.06

NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06
Contents
0INTRODUCTION ..............................................................5
0.1 GENERAL ABOUT NAVI-1.............................................................................................................. 5
0.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 6
1SECURITY .........................................................................8
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 RESTRICTED USE............................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 CHILDREN....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 DRIVING AND SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 BATTERY SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 9
2PREPARING TO USE YOUR FALCOM NAVI-1 .......10
2.1 HOW DOES THE FALCOM NAVI-1 WORK?................................................................................. 10
3SOFTWARE INTERFACE.............................................12
3.1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES........................................................................................................... 12
4TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................13
4.1 BLUETOOTH™ GPS RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE ........................................................................... 13
4.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Physical........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2.3 Software....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.4 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 INTERFACES.................................................................................................................................. 16
4.3.1 On/Off button .............................................................................................................................. 16
4.3.2 LED’s........................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.3 Power jack ................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.4 Interface for an external antenna.................................................................................................. 16
4.3.5 Charging & Discharging the included battery ............................................................................. 17
5OPERATION GUIDE......................................................19
5.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 19
5.2 PC/LAPTOP AND NAVI-1 BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION .............................................................. 20
5.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-1 connected to PC/Laptop................................................................ 24
5.3 POCKED PCS BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION .................................................................................. 28
5.3.1 Using the Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver.......................................................................................... 31
6TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................32
7HOUSING .........................................................................33
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Version history:
Version number Author Change
1.00 Fadil Beqiri Initial version
1.01 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated.
The GPS indicator updated
1.02 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated (the order
name of AC/DC power adapter changed).
1.03 Fadil Beqiri Indicator LED of internal battery updated.
Bluetooth™ connection updated (pairing
added)
In the Chapter 5.3, item 7 updated
1.04 Fadil Beqiri New accessories POWER-SETE(A) for
NAVI-1 are now available upon request.
Sections 1.5, 4.2.3 and 4.3.5 with its sub-
sections added.
In the section 5.2.1, the sub-point 3)(v) added.
1.05 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 updated. New device (named
NAVI-XT) is available upon request.
Chapters 4.3.5 and 5.1 updated.
The user guide applies to the NAVI-1 and
NAVI-XT.
1.06 Fadil Beqiri Due to the added features of NAVI-XT
equipment the chapters 0.2, 4.3.5 and 5.1
updated.
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Cautions
Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use.
Please, read carefully the safety precautions.
If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the
product described in it, please contact your vendor.
General information about FALCOM and its range of products are
available at the following Internet address: http://www.falcom.de/
Trademarks
Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Copyright
The NAVI-1 user’s guide is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all
rights reserved. No part of this user guide may be produced in any form
without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH.
FALCOM GmbH.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information
contained herein.
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0 Introduction
0.1 General about NAVI-1
Dear customer, we are pleased that you have decided to purchase an
intelligent navigation device such as the Falcom NAVI-1. In order quickly
to start and immediately and comprehensive to use all functions of Falcom
NAVI-1 on your utilization, we recommend you to take yourself a few
minutes to read the following references and suggestions for using your new
navigation device.
The NAVI-1 is a new GPS receiver, integrated with Bluetooth™
technology. With its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding
quality and performance as well an excellent navigational and positioning
aid tool when used with a GPS Mapping software installed on Bluetooth™-
enabled devices, such as PC, laptop, or Pocked PC.
The FALCOM NAVI-1 has an integrated temperature compensated crystal
oscillators (TCXO). Due to the higher stability of frequency it offers a high-
improved performance. Additionally, the integrated TCXO accepts the
condition for use the SiRFXTrac firmware. The FALCOM NAVI-1 uses
SiRFXTrac firmware that makes it possible to track the GPS signals at far
lower signal levels than is currently possible with competitive autonomous
GPS solutions. Therefore, you have a high-capacity navigation system,
which connects your Bluetooth™-enabled device with the performance of
an intelligent and dynamic destination guidance. The embedded Class 2
Bluetooth™ transceiver is capable of communicating with any Serial Port
Profile Bluetooth™ device, within a 10m radius. The FALCOM NAVI-1 in
communication with your installed GPS Mapping software on the
Bluetooth™-enabled device points you the way comfortably and reliably
from the current location A to your desired destination B. In this way you
also stay for longer distances always on the optimal course and arrive your
destination point comfortable and ease. Although your receiver is fully
compatible with any GPS Mapping software running on different hardware
platforms. The embedded high-sensitivity internal GPS and Bluetooth™
antenna allow you to navigate freely without the hassle of messy wire
connections.
The FALCOM NAVI-1 is an equipment that can be used in a variety of
applications including:
♦ Navigation and positioning
♦ Finding streets and routes
♦ Travel planning
♦ Safety and security
♦ Fleet tracking and management and many others … .
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0.2 Package contents
Check the contents of the package. The following items should be included.
In case of damaged or missing any item, please contact your dealer
immediately.
There are two devices with the same design and software specification.
Concerning the hardware specification of NAVI-XT, it comes with updated
version of the Bluetooth™ chipset and new features added. However, both
NAVI-1 and NAVI-XT communicate with Host Platform via Bluetooth™
(Class 2) Serial Port Profile. For more information see updated chapters
4.3.5 and 5.1.
Description Quantity
FALCOM NAVI-XT 1
FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) 1
FALCOM NAVI-1 1
FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) 1
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Table and figures below show the accessories for FALCOM NAVI-1, which
are available by Falcom upon request.
POWER-SET-E FAL-ANT-3-MCX POWER-SET-A
FAL 700/3.7
Order name Description
FAL-ANT-3-MCX External active antenna with MCX plug connector
FAL 700/3.7 Lithium ion rechargeable battery
POWER-SET-E*
Wall charger with European outlet plug
and Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
(Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5%
MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA)
Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1
POWER-SET-A*
Wall charger with American outlet plug
Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
(Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5%
MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA)
Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1
* The accessories POWER-SET-E(-A) allow you to have anywhere access
to a power source such as:
 Car Cigarette Lighter.
 to any European or American (depend on the required POWER-
SET) socket-outlet.
 to any USB port on your computer.
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1 Security
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of
the NAVI-1. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the
NAVI-1.
1.1 General information
The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new
concept in navigation. GPS has become established in many areas, for
example, in civil aviation or deep-sea shipping.
The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States of
America, which also has sole responsibility for the accuracy and
maintenance of the system. The system is constantly being improved and
may entail modifications effecting the accuracy and performance of the GPS
equipment.
1.2 Restricted use
Certain restrictions on the use of the NAVI-1 may have to be observed on
board a plane, in hospitals, public places or government institutions,
laboratories etc. Follow these instructions.
1.3 Children
Do not allow children to play with the NAVI-1. It is not a toy and children
could hurt themselves or others. The NAVI-1 consists of many small parts
which can come loose and could be swallowed by small children.
Thoughtless handling can damage the NAVI-1.
1.4 Driving and safety
Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected)
on the parts which will obstruct the sight of the driver.
Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected)
on the parts which block any safety device (such as the Airbag, pedals,
accessory controls and any others) in your vehicle.
Your own personal judgment has always priority while you driving, if the
user of FALCOM NAVI-1 feels that the instructions of navigation software
place you in an unsafe area, then use your personal judgment according to
traffic regulations and do not follow those instructions.
The NAVI-1 is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Do not place or
install the NAVI-1 on the vehicle roof (outdoor).
Please, do not handle the NAVI-1 while driving.
Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-1 only
in such a way that you always keep control of your vehicle in all traffic
conditions, especially when the vehicle is moving.
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1.5 Battery safety
Mistreating the battery may cause the battery to get hot, crack, or inflame
and cause serious injury. In order to avoid any damage and extend the life
expectancy of battery, please follow the safety rules listed below before
using the NAVI-1 device:
• Do not place the battery on, in or near fires, apparatus which provide
heat, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunshine, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, crack, or inflame. Using
the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance.
• Do not connect the positive pole and the negative pole of the battery to
each other with any metal object.
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer,
step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not solder onto the battery contacts.
• Do not allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or
storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, or
appears abnormal in any other way.
• Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers,
or on induction cookware.
• In case of the battery drips and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub
the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately look for medical care. If
left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
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2 Preparing to use your FALCOM NAVI-1
Read this manual in order to begin using your FALCOM NAVI-1 and to
understand its operations, functions, and common features.
You must first install a GPS Mapping software (if none is installed) on your
PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices.
In order to have a Bluetooth™ connection with your Falcom NAVI-1,
secure that the control device is a Bluetooth™-enabled one.
For more information about software installation, please refer to chapters
described below.
2.1 How does the FALCOM NAVI-1 work?
The FALCOM NAVI-1 using SiRFXTrac software offers high position
accuracy and fast Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) than is currently possible with
other autonomous GPS solution. This means that the NAVI-1 will continue
to determinate its positions or obtain an initial fix in places previously not
possible. In other word the NAVI-1 can be used in environments previously
deemed inaccessible environments such as:
 severe urban canyons,
 parking garages,
 dense foliage,
 multi-level freeways,
 under bridges and overpasses, and, in many cases, indoors.
 Coverage - Single Story Office Block
When the GPS receiver is initially turned on, it begins to determinate its
current positions, velocity and time which will be calculated from tracking
the GPS signals an extremely small level by 16 dBHz. While trying to
calculate a position fix, the receiver needs to be locked-on to at least four
satellites. In order to calculate quickly its current location, the receiver uses
the current received signals from in view satellites, simultaneously holds the
stored data from its memory (SRAM).
Figure 1: Signal processing of NAVI-1
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