GNS 2000 User manual

Charge indicator
Bluetooth status
GPS status
USB power supply jack
GNS 2000
GPS/GLONASS Receiver
Manual
on-/off-switch

Dear Customer,
thank you for purchasing the GNS 000. Please read the fol
lowing information carefully to ensure problem-free and op
timal functionality.
The GNS 2000 is a GPS/GLONASS receiver with Bluetooth
technology. The powerf l 99-channel GNSS receiver allows
sim ltaneo s reception of GPS and GLONASS signals. The
GNS 2000 s pports the SBAS System for acc racy impro
vement, all worldwide standards (WAAS, EGNOS, QZSS,
MSAS, GAGAN) are s pported. With the GNS 2000 again
a highly sensitive Bluetooth  GPS receiver is available. With
its GNSS technology it s pplies Apple´s iPod to ch 2G,
3G,4G, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 (starting with iPhone OS
3.0.1), iPad, iPad2, iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini as well as
Android devices (starting with Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
and other handhelds (Smart Phones, PDAs, Notebooks)
with highly acc rate position information.
Safety notices
· Never manip late or adj st yo r GPS Navigation System
while driving.
· Safeg ard the GNS 2000 from moist re; observe
the limits on operating and storage temperat res.
· This device contains a Li-Ion battery and sho ld only be
operated at temperat res between 0° and 50° C.
Do not expose the GNS 2000 to direct s nlight or heat.
· Do not open or modify. Fail re to comply will res lt in the
g arantee and warranty becoming void. There are no
components inside that can be serviced by the ser.
· Only connect the GNS 2000 to the devices and connector
types described in these this instr ctionsman al.
· Be s re to respect the laws of the co ntry yo are in with
respect to operation of devices whilst driving.
· Do not operate the GNS 2000 with a damaged cord
or if the nit has been dropped or damaged.
· Do not bend the cable forcibly or place a heavy object
on it. This will damage the cord and may ca se fire or
electrical shock.

· Ens re that yo r GNS 2000 is firmly fixed in yo r car to
avoid damage.
Package contents
· GNS 000 GPS/GLONASS BT Receiver
· Cigarette-lighter charger device and charger cable
· Suction mount
· This instruction booklet
Should anything be missing, please contact your dealer.
Operating buttons and LEDs
The GNS 000 has a physical on-/off-switch.
To switch on your GNS 000, move the switch from left to
the right and from right to the left to switch off.
Logger Function
The GNS 000 provides a logger with a 15 hour internal
memory. After 15 hours of independent position data
collection the data is overwritten automatically.
To turn on the logger function, please use the switch as
follows: Switch the device on and then (within one second)
switch it off and on again. The green GPS LED will flash
3 times to confirm that the logger function is activated.
During operation the activity of the logger is indicated by
the green LED going out briefly every second while a GPS
fix is available. To deactivate the logger function, switch off
the device as usual.
Using the GNS tool GNS2000Track the logged data can be
transferred to your computer and saved in NMEA- or KML-
(Google Earth) format. GNS2000Track can be down-
loaded from our webpage, please pay attention to the listed
compatibility information.

Illuminated display
C arging
The GNS 000 is equipped with a Li-Ion rechargeable
battery. Operating times are in excess of 10 hours.
For charging (charging time approx. 3.5 hours) connect the
charging cable as supplied to the cigarette-lighter charger
device and the GNS 000. The red indicator light blinks to
indicate that the device is charging. You can also use the
loading cable to charge the GNS 000 at PC USB connectors.
off
on
blinking
fast
blinking
flashes
3 times
On with
short
inter-
ruptions
charging
light
normal battery
operation
Charger cable
attached,battery
f lly charged
Charger cable
attached,battery
charging
Battery almost
empty, device
switching off in
abo t 10 mins


Bluetooth
status
GNS 2000 is off
Bl etooth
connection
established
No Bl etooth
connection
established



GPS
status
GNS 2000 is off
GPS position
available
GPS position
not (yet)
available

Logger
is activated
GPS position is
available and
position data is
recorded (logged)

Installation and Bluetooth mode
Position the GNS 000 so that it has an unobstructed view
of the sky. Secure the receiver to avoid slipping. Switch on
the GNS 000. Activate the Bluetooth mode in your Apple-
/ Android device / PDA / PC and initiate a search for the
GNS 000 with your Apple / Android / PDA / Handheld /
tablet / PC devices Bluetooth manager. This is described
in the manual for your device. When you are asked for the
PIN to establish the link, enter 0000.
Start your navigation software and select the appropriate
interface under the GPS settings if required.
The GNS 000 can be connected to several Android devices
or SPP (serial port profile) devices simultaneously. For Apple
( IOS) devices only one exclusive connection at the same
time is possible.
Special feature for Apple devices: After the first connection
with an Apple device, the connection will be automatically
re-established when restarting the GNS 000.
This automatic connection establishment will be interrupted
when you connect your GNS 1000 with another device
intermediately.
Operation over car ignition
For fixed and unfixed installation and operation in motor
vehicles with 1 - 4V power supply.
Due to the power management features described below
the GNS 000 is prepared for fixed installation in motor
vehicles. If your vehicle is equipped with a cigarette lighter
socket which is connected to the car ignition and the GNS
000 is connected via the included charging adapter and
the USB cable, the GNS 000 will turn on automatically
when the car ignition is activated and will shut down auto-
matically 15 minutes after switching off the car ignition (on/off
switch of the GNS 000 has to be in the position on).

Power management
1. Without external power supply (cable/car ignition off)
the GNS 000 will shut down automatically after 15 minutes
without a Bluetooth connection to reduce battery consumption
. The GNS 000 can be turned on again easily using the
on/off switch or by powering the device with an external
charging cable.
Reset
For technical reasons the GNS 000 is not equipped with
a RESET switch. If you should experience an unexpected
malfunction - e.g. no data is sent or the partner device does
not recognize the GNS 000 - please simply plug in the
external charging cable to perform a full RESET. An existing
Bluetooth connection should be terminated first.
Approvals
The declaration of conformity is available from the manu-
facturer.
CE: The GNS 000 satisfies the R&TTE directives (99/5/EC),
the EMC directives ( 004/108/EC) and the low voltage
directive ( 006/95/EC) as issued by the EU commission.
FCC: This device conforms to FCC Part 15 subpart B,
section 15. 47 regulations.
R&TTE Bluetooth EMC: This device also complies with EN
6 479: 010 ; EN 60950-1: 006+A1+A11+A1 ;
EN 301 489-1 V1.9. ; EN 301 489-17 V .1.1; EN 300 440-
V1.4.1; EN 300 3 8 V1.7.1 and is listed under Bluetooth
Qualified Products.
Although the GNS 000 conforms to the current strict
guidelines and norms it cannot be guaranteed that other
devices will not be affected by interference.

Tec nical Data
Safety notice, Bluetooth operation
Bluetooth should not be used in the proximity of the following
devices or in the following locations:
Medicinal devices, pacemakers, automatic control devices,
automatic doors, fire alarms, aeroplanes, public transport.
If you are unsure if the operation of wireless devices is
permitted in certain environments, please enquire before
operating the device.
General
Weight GNS 2000 only ca. 47 g
Dimensions 79.1mm x 45.3mm x 11.3mm
Ambient temperat res Storage -10..+50°C
Operation - 0..+50°C
Power s pply Charging & 5.0V DC
and cons mption operation (+-5%) 500mA
Via car adapter 12..24VDC
10..300mA
Battery operating time > 10 h
Battery charging time 0-90% ca. 3.5h
Connectors S pply Mini-USB socket
Data interface Via Bluetooth m lti connection
only for Android
and SPP devices
GPS
Chip set MediaTek MTK 3333 99-channel
GPS & GLONASS receiver
GPS SBAS (defa lt) [WAAS, EGNOS,
QZSS, MSAS, GAGAN]
Typical start times Cold start 35 s
Warm start 33 s
Hot start < 1 s

WEEE declaration
This device is labelled in accordance with the European
directive 00 /96/EG concerning waste electrical and
electronic equipment  WEEE. The directive sets down a
Europe-wide framework for the return and recycling of end-
of-life devices. WEEE reg. no. DE 30136 36.
Warranty notice
The product is to be repaired at no cost within the legal
warranty period of 4 months assuming that there is no
damage though third-party interference, moisture, being
dropped, or other improper handling.
The internal Li-Ion accumulator has a warranty period of 6
months and is excluded from the 4 months warranty!