Holux RCV-3000 User manual

Wireless GPS Logger
RCV-3000
User Manual
Version: 1.1

Table of Contents
verview.........................................................................................................................4
Packing List ...................................................................................................................5
Main features .................................................................................................................6
Technical Specification .................................................................................................7
Getting Started...............................................................................................................9
H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTI N .........................................................................................11
RCV-3000 L GGER T RACK L GGING AND M DE S ETTING .........................................13
B LUET TH DEVICE C NNECTI N INSTALLATI N .........................................................15
I NSTALLATI N F M INI GPS V IEWER PR GRAM ..........................................................17
E XECUTE THE M INI GPS V IEWER PR GRAM ...............................................................17
Driver Installation ........................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................19
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.........................................20

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Safety Precautions
• About the power adapter:
1. Do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When hands and feet are wet, do not
touch the power adapter.
2. While using the power adaptor, ensure that the area is well ventilated. Do not let paper or
other material cover the power adaptor, as this will interfere with cooling. Do not use the
power adaptor whilst it is in a bag.
3. Do not attempt to repair the device. If device is damaged or is in a wet environment,
replace the device immediatel .
Warranty Statement
• This warrant applies to parts and services that are manufactured and sold through HOLUX.
The warrant length is one ear from date of purchase (starting from the date on the sales
receipt). Under normal user operation, HOLUX provides free repair services.
• HOLUX is not responsible for providing repairs or replacements of an software; HOLUX does
not provide an warrant service for third part software/hardware.
• Important instructions
1. Note: This warrant does not cover damage or malfunction from the below causes:
unauthorized disassembl /modification of unit, abuse or incorrect usage, accidental and
other unpreventable causes, operation under variables mentioned that are different from
those in this product user manual, using parts not made or sold b HOLUX, or repairs done
b an one other than HOLUX and authorized retail/service providers.
2. Expendable parts are not covered in the warrant .
3. HOLUX is not responsible for an program, data, or portable storage media damages or
loss. Please contact our local HOLUX authorized service provider to learn more about
geographical limitations, proof of purchase requests, response time agreements, and other
specific maintenance service requests.

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Copyright Information
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, ma be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval s stem, or translated into an language in an form or
b an mean, without the express written permission of HOLUX Technolog , Inc.
Cop right, All Rights Reserved.
Technical Support
• If there are an questions regarding the use of this product, please log on to the website
www.holux.com and see the FAQ.

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verview
The HOLUX RCV-3000 Wireless GPS Logger allows users to store of up to 200,000 GPS
coordinates of latitude, longitude, time, and elevation. The data can be anal zed b uploading to a
computer through its USB/ Bluetooth connection. Once the coordinates and the digital images are
integrated, the tracking histor and the location the images were taken can be shared through
ezTour or Google Earth.
The HOLUX RCV-3000 Wireless GPS Logger is a total solution GPS Logger with Bluetooth,
USB interface and built-in rechargeable batter for high sensitivit to tracking signal. RCV-3000
design is based on MediaTek Inc. (MTK) GPS solution-MT3329 low power Architecture.
RCV-3000 is a dual-function GPS Logger. Not onl transmit satellite information through the
PDA or Notebook b Bluetooth interfaces but also is a G-Mouse GPS Logger through a HOLUX
designed data cable to deliver satellite signal to the device without Bluetooth interface.
RCV-3000 meets the requirement of field application, such as car navigation, mapping,
agriculture surve ing and securit use under clear view of sk . RCV-3000 contacts to other device
through Bluetooth interface, and built-in rechargeable Li-ion batter to save satellite information
such as the status of satellite signal, the previous available location, date and time.
With the advanced technolog , RCV-3000 can search up to 66 satellites simultaneousl , re-acquires
satellite signals in 0.1 microseconds and updates position data per second.

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Packing List
Thank ou for purchasing the RCV-3000 Wireless GPS Logger. Before ou start, make sure that the
following items are included in our package. If an of these items are missing, please contact our
original local HOLUX dealer or distributor.
• RCV-3000 Wireless GPS Logger 1 Set
• Batter 1 Set
• Mini USB Cable 1 Set
• RCV-3000 Quick Guide 1 Pcs
• Warrant card 1 Pcs
ption
• Travel Power Suppl 1 Set

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Main features
1). Built in MTK MT3329 Low power consumption GPS chipset.
2). 66 parallel satellite-search channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
3). Superior sensitivit up to -165dBm.
4). Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without an additional hardware.
5). Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completel .
6). Low power consumption. Built-in rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion batter , the
working time can last 28 hours maximum.
7). Provide expand terminal contact to other s stem without Bluetooth device.
8). Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol
9). 3 color-LEDs indicate to show the status of device.
10). FLASH based program memor . New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface.
11). Small, sleek, and lightweight design easil fits in our hand.
12). Over-Temperature protection
13). Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation, performance in
urban, can on and foliage environments.
14). For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal navigation, Tracking
S stem, and Mapping device application.

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Technical Specification
Basic
Specification
• Chipset: MTK MT3329 chipset.
• Channels: 66 parallel satellite-search channels
• Frequenc : 1575.42 MHz
• Receiver: L1, C/A code.
• Built-in 4MB flash memor capable of recording 200,000 points of GPS
data
Acquisition Time
(refer to MTK chip
specification)
• Reacquisition: < 1 second
• Cold start: < 35 seconds
• Warm start:< 33 seconds
• Hot start: < 1 second
Receiver
Accuracy
• Normal: < 3 meters CEP without SA
• Enable EGNOS or WAAS:
Position: < 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time
< 5 meters, Vertical 95% of time
• Velocit : within 0.1 meters / second
• Time: 0.1 microsecond s nchronized GPS time
Use Limitation
• Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet)
• Velocit : < 515 meters/ second (1000Knots)
• Acceleration: 4 G
• Jerk: 20 meters / second
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, max
Power Supply
• External Voltage: 5V DC +/-5%
• Batteries: Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for s stem
power.
• Power Consumption: 50~60mA (Normal mode)/ 25mA (Power Saving).
• Auto Power saving mode.
• Circuit protection on RCV-3000 when over-temperature condition 50°C
occurs.

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utput and
Interface
• utput
I. Output protocol
Baud Rate: 38400 bps
Data bit: 8
Parit : No
Stop bit: 1
II. Format. NMEA0183 V3.01: GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1
time/5 sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.),
GPVTG (1 time/1 sec), (GLL, or MTK NMEA Command for
optional).
III. Datum: WGS84.
• Input/ utput Interface:
I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version1.2 and
class 2(up to 10 meter range).
II. In/Out Port. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with USB Level Mini
USB T pe B Connector.
Physical
• Size: 62.5 × 41 × 17.1 mm
• Weight: < 53 g
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to + 60°C (under the un-charging
condition); Charging Temperature: 0°C to + 45°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to + 60°C
• Operating humidit : 5% to 95% No condensing
ther Functions
• Bluetooth frequenc : 2.4 ~2.48GHz
• Bluetooth Input Sensitivit : -85dBm
• Low sensitivit of receiving satellite signal: -165 dBm
• LED Functions: Indicate Bluetooth status, GPS status, Batter Status
and Batter charging status

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Getting Started
STEP 1. Charge Battery
Please charge batter till LED off for the first time.
Power cable plug in Power cable connect to power socket
↓
Charge Batter
Batter
indicator light:
Power too low -------------- Red LED on
Charging -------------------- Green LED on
Full or Not in charging --- LED off
Mini USB socket
STEP 2. Turn on the power
Bluetooth Status－
－－
－
Power switch
Note: Some PDAs have to re-open Bluetooth manager for Bluetooth device re-connection.
Blue LED blinking
(1 time/ 3 sec)
Transferring…
Blue LED blinking
(1 time/ 1 sec)）
Waiting for
reconnection…
Blue LED blinking
(1 time/ 3 sec)

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GPS Status－
－－
－
Put RCV-3000
in clear view of the sk without an obstruction for
better satellite acquiring.
Turn on RCV-3000 power Turn off RCV-3000 power
↓ ↓
Search GPS Power Off
↓
Position Fixed
Orange LED
Stead orange
LED on
Orange
LED blinking
Orange
LED off

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Hardware Description
RCV-3000 Bod description
LED status:
SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
1 time / 1 sec Transferring Data
1 time / 3 sec Standb Mode
Bluetooth
Blue Blinking
1 time / 3 sec Search Bluetooth
Device
Red Light on Power too low
Green Light on In charging
Batter
N/A Light off Batter full or Not in
charging
Light on Acquiring Satellites
GPS
Orange
Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Position Fixed
Power Switch:
Power on Orange light is on.
Power off Orange light is off.
LED of Batter (Red / Green)
Wireless LED (Blue)
LED of GPS (Orange)
Power switch

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Power Jack & Data Port
Jack t pe: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB T pe B female.
Pin definitions see following table.
Pin Pin Name Signal and description
1 VCHARG
Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal charging circuit of
Li-Ion batter . The approved power suppl is 5.0V +/- 5%@850mA.
2 D_Minus Receive Data. Form peripheral to organizer. (Voltage level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V).
3 D_Plus Transmit Data. From organizer to peripheral.
(Voltage Level is 3.3V ~
5.0V).
4 NC
5 GND Signal ground, Batter charging ground.
Optional accessories and connector description
1
5
PC/ Notebook
USB port
Mini
USB
Port

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RCV-3000 Logger Track Logging and Mode Setting
Data Logging
When the power is turned on, the device will automaticall search for satellite positioning (orange
LED on), and then logging will begin. When the power is switched off, the logging will stop. When
the power is turned on again, it will once again conduct satellite positioning and start logging.
GPS Data Logging Mode Setting
1. Install ezTour onto a PC or notebook (see ezTour instructions manual for installation)
2. When the application runs, the following main screen can be seen:
3. From the Menu bar select [Setup GPS Logger] to bring up the settings window

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4. Make sure that the RCV-3000 is connected to a PC or notebook, and select [reconnect] or
[manual settings]
5. The logger can be set to record b a set time or set distance. The conditions for recording can
be set the following wa s:
(1) Select car, bic cle, exercising, or walking mode.
(2) Manuall set the time or distance.
6. When the logger’s data storage is full, there are two modes to choose from:
(1) Rewrite: When the data is full, data will begin to be rewritten, overwriting the data from the
beginning.
(2) Terminate: When the data is full, the logger will cease to record an further data.
7. Press [Confirm] to start logging according to the new setting.
Data Read
When the logger RCV-3000 is connected to a PC or notebook through USB or Bluetooth, the data
can be extracted through ezTour. Please see ezTour instruction manual for details.

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Bluetooth device connection installation
The product includes the application Mini GPS viewer for eas viewing and testing or GPS status.
The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM x51v with Bluetooth
Manager. For other PDA or laptop device, the steps might var .
1. In Pocket PC settings stem panel, enable “manage
GPS automaticall ”.
Note: The setting ma var in other PocketPC or
Smartphone , please check the manual or consult the
technical service respectivel .
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon to start “Bluetooth Manager” on
Pocket PC to enable Bluetooth function.
3. In “Devices” panel , tap “New partnership” to search
Bluetooth devices nearb . If the result is not found, tap
“Refresh” to research again.
4. Choose the Bluetooth device “HOLUX_RCV-3000” and
tap “Next”
5. Connect to “Serial port” or “SPP Slave”, then tap “Finish”

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6. Go to the “COM ports” panel to tap “New Outgoing
Port”, choose “HOLUX_RCV-3000” device and tap
“Next”.
7. Select the COM port, then tap finish, it will show as right
figure, and tap “OK” to finish the Bluetooth setting.
Recommend not to use “Secure Connection” which
ma cause unstable connection.
8. Then ou can enable our navigation map program to
enjo GPS function now.
→

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Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program
We provide a program “Mini GPS viewer.exe” for end user to watch the satellite signal receiving
status on laptop or PDA device. For Windows 2000/XP OS, ou can execute “Mini GPS
viewer_PC” directl . For Microsoft Pocket PC, please cop “Mini GPS viewer_PPC” to SD card or
device, then execute “Mini GPS viewer_PPC”.
Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program
1. The following window is shown after executing Mini
GPS Viewer_PPC, The Windows 2000/XP version is
just different on displa .
2. Setup the Baud rate: 38400, then tap “Scan” button to
scan our COM Port. Select our COM Port
respectivel , then tap “Open GPS” button. Check log
screen below if the satellite data is receiving correctl .
3. Select “GPS Status” panel to observe the GPS
information status
4. In “setup” panel ou can see “Hot Start”、“Warm Start”、“Cold Start”、which allow ou to
re-acquisition of Ephemeris and Almanac. Basicall the satellites are alwa s moving in the
sk , if Ephemeris and Almanac data in GPS Logger can’t meet real satellites status upon ou
if GPS Logger is over 0.5 hour power off but ou are no longer in the previous position , it
takes more time for the GPS Logger to get GPS position fix soon. We suggest ou can click
“Cold Start” or “Warm start” to re-acquisition. Or ou can remove the batter for 3 seconds and
reinsert it, this operation is the same with “Cold Start”.

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Driver Installation
The following is the steps of installation USB driver.
System Requirement
• CPU: IBM, Pentium III or above, or other compatible PC.
• Memor : above 32 MB
• S stem: Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
Note: the driver is not support Windows 8.
Installation
I. Starts the driver installer from HOLUX website.
II. Connect USB data cable to computer. S stem will search new hardware and install the driver
automaticall .
III. Connect RCV-3000 GPS Logger with USB data cable.
Important
Verif the COM port to start using our own navigation software.
I. Click <Start> menu, select → <Setting>, then enter→ <Controller>
II. After entering <Controller>, and select <System>.
III. Select <Device Manager>.
IV. Find the < Connector (COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port, which was created b
the USB driver.
Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different from ever computer. Before using
navigation software, please confirm the COM Port numbers created b our computer and provided
b our navigation software. Otherwise, the navigating software won’t receive the satellite signal,
because of the un-match COM Port setting.

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Troubleshooting
Problems Possible Reasons Methods
Weak or no GPS signal at the
place of RCV-3000
Test under open sk at a fix
location and run Mini GPS
Viewer “Cold start” function.
No GPS output but GPS timer
is counting The ephemeris and almanac
data in GPS memor is no
longer valid after no use for a
long time.
Remove the Batter for 3
seconds and re-insert, then
power on to test again.
Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable
Power On/Off RCV-3000.
Re-Start PDA or PC and refer
to “Bluetooth device
connection installation” to
re-connect.
Can not open the COM port
Bluetooth connection
interrupted or COM port is
conflicted/ occupied b other
programs.
Check the Bluetooth
connection again,
Check and close other
programs that might conflict
with.
Can not find RCV-3000 Poor Bluetooth connection
Re-Start PDA or PC and refer
to “Bluetooth device
connection installation” .