FALCOM NAVI-B-H User manual

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FALCOM NAVI-B-H
(Bluetooth™ GPS receiver
with data-logging functionality)
User Manual
Version: 1.00

NAVI-B-H VERSION 1.00
Contents
0INTRODUCTION ..............................................................5
0.1 GENERAL ABOUT NAVI-B-H ......................................................................................................... 5
0.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................... 6
1SECURITY .........................................................................7
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 RESTRICTED USE............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 CHILDREN....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 DRIVING AND SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................... 8
2HOW DOES THE FALCOM NAVI-B-H WORK? ........9
2.1.1 Software interface........................................................................................................................ 10
3TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................11
3.1 BLUETOOTH™ GPS RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE ........................................................................... 11
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2 Physical........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.3 Software....................................................................................................................................... 13
4OPERATION GUIDE......................................................14
4.1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................. 14
4.1.1 Connect the device to power supply ............................................................................................ 15
4.2 PC/LAPTOP AND NAVI-B-H BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION.......................................................... 15
4.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-B-H connected to PC/Laptop........................................................... 18
4.3 POCKED PCS BLUETOOTH™ CONNECTION .................................................................................. 20
4.3.1 Using the Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver.......................................................................................... 23
5TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................24
6HOUSING .........................................................................25
7RF EXPOSURES..............................................................26
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Version history:
Version number Author Change
1.00 Fadil Beqiri Initial version
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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
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Trademarks
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Copyright
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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-B-H
The NAVI-B-H is a new GPS receiver, integrated with Bluetooth™
technology and includes a GPS software with data-logging functionality,
which can be locally configured and adapted to the user requirements. With
its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding quality and
performance as well as 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-B-H has an integrated temperature compensated
crystal oscillators (TCXO). Due to the higher stability of frequency it offers
a high-improved performance. 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
NAVI-B-H 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. The embedded high-sensitivity
internal GPS and Bluetooth™ antenna allow you to navigate freely, no more
than two wires for connections to the external supply voltage are available.
The NAVI-B-H is an equipment that can be used in a variety of applications
including:
♦ Navigation and positioning
♦ Finding streets and routes
♦ Travel planning
♦ Fleet tracking and management and many others … .
The data-logger functionality as an enhancement feature of the firmware
2.32 builds a fundamental component, which in combination with the
excellent hardware performance makes the NAVI-B-H to be on the top of
applications where the tracking systems are required. The concept of the
firmware version 2.32 is based on a simple implementation for a wide range
of applications such as vehicle tracking, transport systems, road-verifying
systems etc. Using the data-logger application the NAVI-B-H GPS receiver
is capable of saving up to 70.000 position records in the on-board FLASH
memory section. For more information about the data-logger functionality,
refer to the separated released documentation, see [1], available on the
Falcom website: www.falcom.de > Service > Downloads and select the JP7-
T item from the selection box.
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0.2 Related documents
1. JP7-T_family_datalogger_functionality.pdf
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1 Security
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of
the NAVI-B-H. Please, read this chapter carefully before starting to use the
NAVI-B-H.
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-B-H 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-B-H. It is not a toy and
children could hurt themselves or others. The NAVI-B-H consists of many
small parts, which can come loose and could be swallowed by small
children. Thoughtless handling can damage the NAVI-B-H.
1.4 Driving and safety
Do not place (mount) the device on the parts that will obstruct the sight of
the driver.
Do not place (mount) the device on the parts that 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-B-H 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-B-H is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Do not place
or install the NAVI-B-H on the vehicle roof (outdoor).
Please, do not handle the NAVI-B-H while driving.
Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-B-H
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 General care and maintenance
In order to ensure the best performance of your FALCOM NAVI-B-H,
please, remind the following helpful tips:
♦ Keep your FALCOM NAVI-B-H dry. Do not expose to rain, water, or
high humidity environments.
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2 How does the FALCOM NAVI-B-H work?
When the GPS receiver is initially turned on, it begins to determinate its
current positions, velocity and time. While trying to calculate a position fix,
the receiver needs to be locked-on to at least three or four satellites.
Calculating the distance between the receiver and the position of 3 or more
satellites the NAVI-B-H is able to calculate its exact current location. The
distance between a GPS satellite and NAVI-B-H GPS receiver is determined
by measuring the amount of time it takes a radio signal (the GPS signal) to
travel from the satellite to the receiver NAVI-B-H.
When the required data is completely collected, then satellite signals are
tracked continuously and the position is calculated from time to time. When
the received data from satellites is considered valid then the FALCOM
NAVI-B-H is available for navigation and corresponding to the data-logger
factory settings (see [1]), if the parameter settings are exceeded, it begins
automatically storing the current GPS position data into the on-board
FLASH memory section. Then this data can be downloaded by Bluetooth
enabled device from the NAVI-B-H for further evaluation.
The position data within the receiver is then converted into latitude and
longitude coordinates which are usually provided in the geodetic datum on
which the GPS is based (WGS84) and transmitted via integrated
Bluetooth™ transceiver direct to the Bluetooth™-enabled device (PC,
laptop or Pocked PC).
The internal software (known as firmware) of the NAVI-B-H can be
reconfigured from the user (means, the factory settings can be changed and
these settings can be adapted to the user requirements). Note that, the user-
specified configuration is not written into the on-board FLASH memory, but
temporarily stored in the SRAM.
The NAVI-B-H is supplied without internal backup battery. That means, if
the NAVI-B-H is disconnected from the external operating voltage the user-
specified configuration stored in SRAM (temporarily storage) will be
deleted and after each power-up the device will be returned back to the
factory settings.
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2.1.1 Software interface
The NAVI-B-H evaluation receiver is capable of outputting data in the
NMEA-0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA), Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices,
Version 2.32, January 1, 1997.
2.1.1.1 NMEA output messages
The table below shows all NMEA output messages supported by NAVI-B-
H as well as a brief description of each output message.
For more detailed information about the output message list, please, refer to
the SiRFstarII message set specification available in section
“service/downloads/manuals” on Falcom’s Website: www.falcom.de.
Option Description
GGA Time, position and fix type data.
GLL Latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status.
GSA GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the position solution and DOP
values.
GSV The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth
and SNR values.
RMC Time, date, position, course and speed data.
VTG Course and speed information relative to the ground.
Table 1: NMEA Output Messages
Info: Please, note that all supported NMEA messages of the NAVI-B-H can
be activated/deactivated via the SiRFdemo software (See chapter
4.2.1) using the data-logger messages. The data-logger input messages
are issued in a separated document see [1]. All supported input
messages in this document are available for both JP7-T-H GPS
receiver and NAVI-B-H.
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3 Technical Description
3.1 Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver architecture
The NAVI-B-H OEM GPS receiver from FALCOM is a new OEM GPS
receiver product that features the SiRFstarII-Low Power chipset. This
complete 12 channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides a vastly
superior position accuracy performance in a much smaller package. The
SiRFstarII architecture builds on the high-performance SiRFstarI core,
adding an acquisition accelerator, differential GPS processor, multipath
mitigation hardware and satellite-tracking engine. The NAVI-B-H delivers
major advancements in GPS performance, accuracy, integration, computing
power and flexibility. The delivered data from GPS receiver will sent via
Bluetooth™ antenna to the control device (Bluetooth™ connected device).
Figure 1: The architecture of NAVI-B-H Bluetooth™ GPS receiver
3.2 Technical specifications
3.2.1 Electrical Characteristics
3.2.1.1 General
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 12
3.2.1.2 Accuracy
Position 10 meters CEP without SA
Velocity 0.1 meters/second, without SA
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Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
3.2.1.3 DGPS Accuracy
Position 1 to 5 meters, typical
Velocity 0.05 meters/second, typical
3.2.1.4 Datum
WGS-84
3.2.1.5 Acquisition Rate
Hot start < 4 sec., average
Warm start < 35 sec., average
Cold start < 45 sec., average
3.2.1.6 Dynamic Conditions
Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity < 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration 4 g, max.
Jerk 20 meters/second³, max.
3.2.1.7 DC Power
Main power +10 to +32 V DC ±5 %
Continuous mode 45 mA at 12 V DC
3.2.1.8 Bluetooth™ Serial Port
Connection : Communicate with Host Platform via
Bluetooth™(Class 2) Serial Port Profile.
Protocol messages: SiRF binary – position, velocity, altitude,
status and control.
NMEA, Msg.: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV,
RMC and VTG
Serial port settings: Baud Rate: up to 115200 bps
Data bits: 8
Parity: NO
Stop bit: 1
Flow control: NO
3.2.2 Physical
♦ dimensions: 52 mm (diameter) x 20 mm (high)
(without cable)
♦ weight: 66,8 g
♦ cable length: 2.5 m
♦ temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
(operation, transportation and storage)
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3.2.3 Software
♦ Software Update: Via serial interface (Bluetooth™ Serial Port
Profile)
3.2.3.1 TCXO-Specification
Typical phase noise density 1 Hz offset -57.0 dBc/Hz
Typical phase noise density 10 Hz offset -88.0 dBc/Hz
Typical phase noise density 100 Hz offset -112.0 dBc/Hz
Typical phase noise density 1 kHz offset -130.0 dBc/Hz
Typical phase noise density 10 kHz offset -140.0 dBc/Hz
Load sensitivity ± 10% load change 0.2 ± ppm
Long term stability Frequency drift over 1 year 0.5 to 2.0 ± ppm
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4 Operation Guide
Before using the NAVI-B-H, make sure to prepare following listed items:
♦ A Bluetooth™-enabled device (PC, laptop, PDA, or other
handheld devices) with installed GPS mapping software (if
required).
♦ Be sure not to turn on the NAVI-B-H while it is out of the
operating range of voltage and temperature stated in chapters
3.2.1.7 and 3.2.2
♦ The input power has to be a single voltage source and ensure that
it is able to provide a sufficient current, which typically rises to
100 mA.
4.1 Mounting instruction
The position of the antenna mounting is crucial for an optimal performance
of the GPS receiver. The antenna must have full view to the sky ensuring a
direct line-of-sight with as many visible satellites as possible.
a) Use the enclosed cleaning cloth. Clean the side of the part, where the
receiver is supposed to be installed. Note that, the length of extended
cable of the NVAI-B-H is 2.5 m.
b) The signal receiving side is on the bottom of NAVI-B-H.
c) There are an adhesive pad and a Velcro pad included, required for on-
glass mounting. Both pads contain two mounting surfaces. One of
them has to be stuck on the bottom side of the receiver and the another
one on the cleaned area. Both surfaces of pads are protected by
stickers.
d) Remove the protecting sheet from one surface of pad. Mount that
surface onto the bottom side of receiver. Remove the other protecting
sheet from mounted adhesive or Velcro pad (which is required to be
used). Place the bottom side of NAVI-B-H onto cleaned area and
press the NAVI-B-H to avoid air bubbles between contact surfaces.
The Velcro pad can also be separated in two parts.
Hints
Proper functionality requires on-glass-mounting♦
♦
♦
♦
Do not install the device on metallic or coated windows
To be installed in-door on the immovable parts.
NAVI-B-H is not water resistant. Do not contact it with water.
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4.1.1 Connect the device to power supply
Extend the cable and connect it to the power supply, the pin out on the RJ11
6/2 of NAVI-B-H is described in the table below.
Pin Name I/O Colour Description Level
1 NC - - Not connected -
2 GND - Green Ground -
3 NC - - Not connected -
4 NC - - Not connected -
5 V+ I Red Power supply + 10 to +32 V DC
6 NC - - Not connected -
4.2 PC/Laptop and NAVI-B-H Bluetooth™ Connection
To set up a connection between PC (in this case running Windows 2000,
WIDCOM Bluetooth™ software Rev. 1.4.1 as well as a Typhoon
Bluetooth™ USB adapter) and the NAVI-B-H, please, follow step by step
the instructions below. To set up a connection between Pocked PC (handled
device) and NAVI-B-H, refer to chapter 4.3.
1. If the Bluetooth™ software is not installed in your control device yet,
please install it, plug your Bluetooth™ USB adapter into one of the free
USB COM port before you begin the next steps.
2. Power up your NAVI-B-H. Once the Bluetooth™ receiver is turned on,
the internal LED indicator (blue colour) flashes every one-second (the
Bluetooth™ is on, and ready for connection). (The Bluetooth™ LED is
internally but is viewable when it flashes.)
3. Activate the Bluetooth™ on your PC. Open the Bluetooth™ install
directory and double-click on its icon. If the Bluetooth™ icon on the
bottom right-hand corner of the PC screen is blue-red, you will need to
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activate Bluetooth™. Click on the icon, and a pop-up menu will appear
in the display. Select Enable Bluetooth™ Ratio. The colour of the
Bluetooth™ icon will be changed from blue-red to blue-white,
signifying that it is turned on. As shown in figures below:
►►
4. Click Start button, point to Settings, Control Panel and click the
Bluetooth™ configuration, a screen will appear in the display. Select
the Hardware page and check if your USB Bluetooth™ device is found
and it works properly, as shown below.
5. Close appearing screen. Search for the FALCOM NAVI-B-H. Right
mouse click the Bluetooth™ icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the
PC screen. On the next pop-up that appears, select Explore My
Bluetooth™ Places item.
6. Double-click on the marked icon to find the Bluetooth™ devices in the
Bluetooth™ neighbourhood.
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7. After a few seconds, a list of Bluetooth™ devices will appear on your
screen. You will see the FALCOM NAVI-B-H appear in the Service
Selection. Select the FALCOM NAVI-B-H icon. In order to discover
the services offered the FALCOM NAVI-B-H click the link ‘click here’
on the left side of opened window.
8. The service appears below allows the users to establish a virtual serial
port. Right-click on the ... FALCOM NAVI-B-H icon, on the appearing
popup menu click the Connect to Bluetooth™ Serial Port item. The
LED blue lights constantly (means Bluetooth™ connection is created).
(The Bluetooth™ LED is internally but is viewable when it lights.)
Secure Connection:
As far as the Secure Connection for NAVI-B-H is concerned there is
no security entered i.e. there is no device pairing required if the Secure
Connection option is disabled for a Bluetooth™ service or application.
Please check the software configuration to disable the Secure
Connection (e.g. go to Start>Settings>Control Panel and click the
Bluetooth™ configuration, a Bluetooth™ configuration screen will
appear in the display. Select the Client Application tab, then double-
click on the Application Name “Bluetooth™ Serial Port” and
deactivate its Security Connection on the next appeared dialog box).
In order to pair two devices with each other the Secure Connection
option has to be enabled for a Bluetooth™ service or application (e.g.
go to aforementioned directory and activate its Security Connection).
After inquiry process, the pairing process needs a valid PIN which for
NAVI-B-H is “1111” pre-defined.
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9. For more details about Bluetooth™, please refer to the software manual
that you are currently using.
10. In order to see the signal strength of Bluetooth™ connection, right-click
on its icon, on the next appeared pop-up menu select the Status item.
The signal strength is at the bottom of the appeared screen indicated.
Try experimenting with your Bluetooth™ GPS receiver to see how far it
needs to be before the blue bar reaches. If the user right-clicks the icon
again and selects the Properties item an available COM Port is selected.
►
4.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-B-H connected to PC/Laptop
After the Bluetooth™ connection is established, please download the
SiRFdemo software which is free available on Falcom’s Website:
Îwww.falcom.de/service/downloads/manual/SiRF/ SiRFdemo3.36.exe
1) Run the SiRFdemo software by double clicking the SiRFdemo3.36.exe
file. The SiRFdemo program will be automatically installed onto your
computer.
2) To start the SiRFdemo software, either double-click on the
SiRFdemo3.36.exe installed file or if you have created a shortcut on your
desktop, double-click the SiRFdemo3.36.exe.
3) The SiRFdemo software will be appeared as follow:
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(i) Before running the software, make sure that your PC is
recognizing the NAVI-B-H properly. In order to receive the valid
positions for the current location of the device, please place it so
that the receiver can have clear view to the sky.
On the activated Data Source Setup window, select the COM
(e.g. COM9) for SiRFdemo program and set the baud rate to 4800
bps. See figure below:
(ii) Click the icon on toolbar by the up-down button (marked button
in figure below) the program will automatically detect the
selected COM port and starts evaluating.
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(iii)The output messages can be viewed in the Development Data
screen. For a description of NMEA messages please download
from Falcom’s Website the “SiRFmessages.pdf” file. The
valid/invalid protocols can be recognized on the $GPRMC
protocol as shown in figure below. The capital letter Ameans,
incoming protocols are valid and the capital latter Vmeans,
incoming protocols are invalid. For more detailed information
about the using of SiRFdemo software, please download the
SiRFdemo.pdf manual, which is also available on our web page.
4.3 Pocked PCs Bluetooth™ Connection
In order to set up a connection between your Pocket PCs and the NAVI-B-
H, please, follow step by step the instructions below.
HINT: Perform a Bluetooth™ device discovery on your Pocked PCs to
find the Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver. Refer to the user
documentation of your Bluetooth™ device for instructions, too.
1. If the Bluetooth™ software is not installed in your Pocked PCs yet,
please, install it before you begin the next steps.
2. Turn on the power to your host device. If your NAVI-B-H is still not
connected to the aforementioned power supply, then connect it. Once the
Bluetooth™ receiver is connected to the aforementioned power supply,
the internal LED indicator (blue colour) flashes every one-second (the
Bluetooth™ is on, and ready for connection). (The Bluetooth™ LED is
internally but is viewable when it flashes.)
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