Qstarz BL-818GT User manual

Note
Product operation guide and download info, please find the Download Index
file stored in the memory of BL-818GT and you can read or install accordingly
under internet connection.
Note
Do not stick anything on back cover.
Risk of explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
G-Sensor button: Press & hold 1 second to calibrate G-sensor.
Charging the BL-818GT
BL-818GT Function buttons Acquiring Satellite Signal
Update firmware
Please make sure you have everything included in the package.
Please FULLY charge the BL-818GT for the first time use by
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Power button: Press and hold to power on/off.
󴏎Download and extract the firmware from Qstarz web site
http://racing.qstarz.com/Products/BL-818GT-FirmwareUpdate.html. If you
need to update the Bootloader, please also download the latest Bootloader
file.
➁Power off BL-818GT and connect with computer via Micro USB cable.
➂Copy the firmware file “FW.qst” and Boodloader file “BL.qst” to the root
directory of BL-818GT Micro SD card.
➃After copying, please select Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
(QSTARZ BL-818GT) in Windows operating system.
➄Unplug the Micro USB cable, and firmware update will begin automatically.
LEDs will flash in sequence during the update process.
➅Once firmware update is completed, the device will turn off automatically.
Do not shut down or power off during the update process.
󴏎Remove the back cover by pushing the battery cover release tab
with your thumbnail.
➁Insert the battery, and align the battery contacts with the terminals
in the battery compartment.
➂Place the back cover over the battery compartment, and press it
downward until it clicks into place.
Note
The failure of the firmware update will cause the device irreparable damage.
Before update the latest firmware, please make sure that the battery capacity
is over 50% and the back cover is installed.
●Hold on Power button to power on BL-818GT.
●Place the device outside under clear view of sky to acquire
GPS signals.
●Acquiring GPS signals may take few minutes. The GPS LED is
turning to solid green when it has connected with GPS
satellites.
Device Charging and Updating firmware.
Shut down the device. (Inside the rubber cover)
BL-818GT unit
Low Power
Recharging
Device power off
GPS position is fixed
Searching for device
Bluetooth connected
GPS is not connected with satellite
1. Fully charged.
2. Device power off
1. Searching for GPS satellite signal
2. Device power off
1. GPS position is fixed
2. Device power off
Note
Before exporting the data to computer please turn off the power.
GNSS Support

Picture Screen might be slightly varied according to different APP
version. For detail operation, please refer to the operating guide on
manual of QRacing APP.
●A 10Hz BLE GPS Receiver and provide real time lap timing via
QRacing APP
●Adopt high sensitivity GNSS chip and 3-axis accelerometer
●Bluetooth 4.0 enabled device
●Update rate up to 10Hz excellent for High speed racing
(updating
every 0.1 second)
●G-Sensor button design to calibrate G-sensor immediately
●5 LED indications to view device status
●Case: Rugged, without water-resistant
●Power Supply: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, 20 hours
operation (typical use)
●Temperature: Operating -10~60℃/ Charging 0~45℃/ Storage
-20~60℃
●Please take out the battery and store it in dry/cool places
when
not use for a long period.
●If the device isn’t used in temperature between -10℃~ 60℃,
its
battery charging capability will decrease.
●Leave the device far from heat or high temperature
environment. And also, do not expose your device in
temperature higher than 145℉/60℃to prevent the inside
battery from overheating, exploding or burning itself. The
Lithium battery inside the device should be recycled.
●Do not attempt to dismantle the device by yourself.
Unauthorized hacking may damage the unit, and void your
warranty.
GPS LED
2 short beeps
EN Ver. C 2021.11
Product Specifications
Product Care
QRacing APP
(iOS version / Android version)
Start Racing
Product Compatibility
Please download QRacing APP on App Store or Google Play.
QRacing APP is a racing data analysis APP combining GPS
data with video overlay support. Read the operating guide on
the manual of QRacing APP.
●BL-818GT is compatible with most iOS and Android devices via
the Qstarz BLE GPS View App. Expect for no brand and
newest devices.
*Download the Qstarz BLE GPS View APP on App Store or
Google Play Store.
➁Confirm GPS position is fixed ➆View Analysis Data on your QRacing APP
➂Turn on your mobile device’s Bluetooth feature
-iPhone Setting > General > Bluetooth > On
-Android phone Settings > Wireless & Networks > Bluetooth:
On
➃Start QRacing APP on your mobile
phone
➄Register a new account. Login and
add your BL-818GT in Setting Page
of QRacing APP
➅Start to real-time Racing
QRacing
* The mobile phone photo is illustrated by iPhone. The support OS
and versions for QRacing APP, please refer to the description on
Qstarz website.
Press Power
button 2 seconds.
Switch On BL-818GT