Hobbico BIG 5 GPS METER User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HCAP0338
Drop this tiny device in your shirt pocket and you’ll soon forget that it’s even there. But
ask it for performance data, and you’ll never forget to take it along. It mounts easily
with double-sided tape or hook & loop strips, and begins satellite acquisition as soon
as you press the power button. That takes about 3-5 minutes indoors, but just 30
seconds outdoors. Once that’s done, the satellite icon will stop blinking, the UTC time
will appear and you’ll be ready to start recording mode and take off. Its onboard battery
is good for about 2-1/2 hours of operation, and it has memory for up to 6 hours of data.
LCD Display Hidden Antenna
ENTER
Button
MODE
Button
USB Data &
Charging Port
Strap
Hole
Battery
Cover Lid
Power
Button
Servo Port
(For external power
source DC 6V)
FEATURES
●Compact and easy to carry
●Speed meter with top speed memory
●Top altitude
●GPS Coordinator
●Built-in 4M flash (recording time: 6 hours)
●UTC timestamp logged for each track point
●Built-in rechargeable, LiPo battery
200 mAh (Operating time: 150 minutes)
●Supports both Metric and Standard
system of measurement
●PC link for data logging & Google Maps
●Firmware upgradeable

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Charging Fully Charged
Blinking
CHARGING BATTERY
Connect the USB cable to your computer
and GPS speed meter. The battery icon
will blink during the charging process.
POWER ON
Press the POWER BUTTON to turn it on.
POWER OFF
Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for 6 seconds, “OFF” will be displayed on
the LCD screen. Release the POWER BUTTON and the device will be powered off.
GPS INITIALIZATION
After turning on the unit, the meter will start the process of satellite acquisition and
tracking automatically. While the GPS meter is syncing with the GPS satellite, the
Satellite logo on the LCD will blink. The meter will take about 30 seconds to achieve
a fixed position. If this is the first time using or if the device has not been used for
an extended period of time, the initialization may take longer. If powering the unit
outdoors with a clear sky, this process should take 3-5 minutes. If you’re trying to
use this meter indoors, it may not acquire a satellite.
The satellite icon will continue to blink until a position is fixed. Satellite acquisition
time depends on weather conditions and user’s location. After a position is fixed, the
icon of the satellite and UTC time will
appear on the screen as shown.

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GPS Coordinators
(Push twice to show
Latitude & Longitude)
Average
Speed
Trip
Time Current Speed Peak Speed
Peak Altitude Altitude
DIFFERENT MODE SWITCHING
Users can switch from mode to mode by pressing the MODE button.
MOUNTING AND PREPARING FOR RC RACING OR FLYING
It is recommended to use Velcro or double sided tape to mount the Big 5 GPS meter
onto your car, plane or helicopter.The GPS antenna can pick up signals through glass
and plastic but will not pick up signals through metal or other conductive surfaces.To
avoid interference with the GPS signal, make sure the GPS is not covered or shielded
by any object containing metal.
DATA LOG RECORDING
After powering on and the signal icon is shown on the screen, please use the ENTER
button to enter RECORDING mode to log data before you launch your RC trip. The
recording process will be terminated if the ENTER button is pressed twice.
INSTALL ‘GPS LOGGER’ SOFTWARE
Power ON the device and connect it to a computer with the USB to mini-USB cable.
Install the software “GPSLogger” which can be downloaded at the below listed URL:
http://hobbico.com/gpslogger

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GPSLOGGER SOFTWARE
You can use Hobbico application software
“GPSLogger” to transfer the log data to PC and
easily export the log data to “Google Earth” Please
visit Google Earth website http://earth.google.
com for more information.
GPSLogger Software Application
●Transfer the log data to PC and show
the track data on Google Earth
●Save the log data to PC
●Select English or Chinese
●Select Metric or Imperial measurement
●GPS update rate selection
●Firmware upgrade
SPECIFICATIONS
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hobbico warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. During that period, Hobbico will,
at its option, repair or replace without service charge any product deemed defective
due to those causes. You will be required to provide proof of purchase (invoice or
receipt).This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, alteration or
accident. If there is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty
period, Hobbico will, at its option, repair or replace it for a service charge not greater
than 50% of its then current retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone
number in case we need to contact you about your repair. This warranty gives you
specific rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For service on your Hobbico product, warranty or non-warranty, send it post-paid and
insured to:
Hobby Services 217-398-0007
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 www.hobbyservices.com
Champaign, IL 61822
*For warranty and service information if purchase outside the USA or Canada,
see the additional warranty information insert (if applicable) or ask your retailer
for more information.
●32 parallel satellite searching channels
●Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHZ
●Frequency: 1.023 MHZ
●Update frequency: 1 Hz
●Antenna type: Built-in
●Satellite signal reception sensitivity:
- 159dBm
●Dimensions: 65.7 x 39.6 x 20.8mm
●Weight: 41g
●Operating temperature: 32°F to 122°F
●Storage temperature: 14°F to 140°F
●Operating humidity: 5% to 90%