WEBIO GRB-288 User manual

GPS Receiver GRB-288
User’s Guide
Packing List
Congratulations on your purchase of the GRB-288 GPS Receiver. We hope it will be
useful to you for a long time. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes
the following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local dealer
or distributor.
1. GRB-288 Bluetooth GPS receiver 1 piece
2. Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1 Piece
3. Cigarette adapter 1 piece
4. USB Cable 1 Piece
5. GRB-288 User’s guide 1 Piece

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Hardware Description
1). GRB-288 Body description
LED of Bluetooth(Blue)
LED of GPS (Red)
LED of Battery (Green&Yellow)
Power Switch
Power Jack & Data Port
External Antenna
2). LED status
3) Charging
SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Standby Mode
Bluetooth Blue Light on Transferring Data
Yellow Light on Power too low
Green Light on In charging
Charge N/A Light off Battery full or Not in charging
Blinking 2 times/1 sec Acquiring Satellites
GPS Red
Blinking 1 time / 3 sec Position Fixed
PC/NB
USB port
Mini USB
Car Cigarette
Option

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4) External active antenna connector
Connector type: MMCX.
Active power voltage: 3.3V
Getting Started
STEP 1. Charge Battery
Please charge battery till LED off for the first time.
Battery too low Yellow LED On
Power cable plug in
Charging Green LED On
Full or Not in charging Green LED Off
STEP 2. Turn on Power
Bluetooth Status
Power On Blue LED blinking (1time/1sec)
Connection Blue LED Light On
GPS Status
Put GRB-288 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction
for better satellite acquiring.
Search GPS Red LED blinking (2 time/1sec)
Position Fixed Red LED blinking (1 time/3sec)

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Software Installation
The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA,
(Bluetooth Manger is one of popular program used for Bluetooth device)
Note: The device of Bluetooth baud rate is 38400bps.
1. Open Bluetooth Manager
on pocket pc.
New
È
Connect
2. Search Bluetooth device
“GRB-288”
Select
Explore a Bluetooth device
È
Next
3. Find the Bluetooth
device
Next
È
Tap GRB-288

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4. Connect to SPP Slave
Select SPP slave
È
Next
È
Finish
5. Finish Bluetooth
Manager Setup
Tap and Hold
GRB-288 :SPP slave
È
Connect
È
Finish Bluetooth setup
(opposite arrow is displayed)
Warranty
The GRB-288 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period
under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers.
Optional accessories
GRB-288 has many accessories to satisfy customers’ requirement.
Item Description
GRB288-A1 Travel power supply
GRB288-A2 2M /3.3V MMCX connector active antenna

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Technical Specification
Satellites Tracks Up to 16 Satellites
Receiver L1, C/A code
Update Rate 1 sec
Antenna type Built-in Patch Antenna
External Active Antenna MMCX-connector available
Minimum signal tracked -145 dBm
Battery Life Up to 24 hours
LED Indicator Yes
Operation Temperature -20℃ ~ +70℃
Storage Temperature -55℃ ~ +100℃
Power Consummation DCMAX 39mA ( TYP )
Reacquisition 0.1 sec
Hot Start 3~6 sec
Warm Start 38 sec
Cold Start 45 sec
General
Dimensions 69.2(L)x45.2(W)x22(H) mm
Position 6.4 meters CEP (90%) horizontal without SA
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
Accuracy
Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Attitude 10,000 meters max
Acceleration 2g, max
Horizontal Velocity 300 kilometers/hour max
Vertical Velocity 6 kilometers/hour max
Bluetooth V1.2
RF Tx Power Power Class 2 for 0~2dBm
Receiver sensitivity Better than -82dBm with BER < 0.1%
Dynamic
Conditions
Distance Range Up to 10 meters
Communication profile Bluetooth Serial Port Profile ( SPP )
Bluetooth baud rate 38400bps
Protocol Message NMEA-0183
Default NMEA GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG 38400 baud rate
Protocol
8 bits data, 1 start, 1 stop, no parity.
Note: Changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications to the device may
void FCC and CE compliance. Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to
protect against undetected interference or fault.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation