XAiOX SkyStar User manual

User’s Manual XAiOX SkyStar Bluetooth GPS Receiver -1-
User Manual
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
XAiOX SkyStar
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Table of contents
1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.1 Read Me First ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.2 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1.3 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
2. Hardware Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
3. Box Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
4. Auto Power ON/OFF …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
5. Power OFF XAiOX SkyStar ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
6. General Important Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
7. Software-Installation – Pocket PC CE ……………………………………………………………………………… 10
8. Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

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1. Introduction
1.1 Read Me First
•The battery must be charged for at least 8 hours for ‘INITIAL’ use. The LED2 (ORANGE)
will turn off after 3 hours’ charging, please keep on charging for 5 more hours. Thereafter,
for each time charging the battery, please fully charge for 3 hours.
•We strongly recommend to remove the battery if the device will not be used for over 2
weeks.
•For fast data tracking purpose it is recommended to stay still before the position is fixed.
(first FIX then GO!!)
1.2 Overview
The XAiOX SkyStar GPS Receiver is a Global Position System Receiver with Bluetooth wireless
technology. This BT GPS receiver allows you to receive GPS data on mobile handhelds wirelessly.
By sending GPS position data via Bluetooth, you can position the receiver for the best possible
reception all without wires. When you choose suitable navigation software, you can apply to
personal, vehicle tracking, and marine navigation. If you use this Bluetooth GPS receiver, you will
ignore the messy cords and antenna and add the portability of your Pocket PC. This receiver is
operated by a Lithium-Ion-Battery or in the car with a car charger.

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1.3 Features
•Up to 20-Channel-Parallel-Tracking
•Cold-/Warm-/Hot-Start: 42/38/1 seconds
•Reacquisition-Time: 0,1 second
•Supported Standard NMEA-0183
•Compatible with Bluetooth-Devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
•Small, slim and lightweight device that fits well in your hand
•Auto-on-/off-function: The device switches into sleep-mode if the GPS-coordinates do
not change for 15 Minutes. It re-engages approx. 3 seconds after the device
recognised a vibration
•Four LEDs on the front of the device display Bluetooth- and GPS-reception as well as
loading and power status. A on/off switch is located on the upper side.
•Portable Navigation (PDA, Pocket PC etc.)
•With fully recharged Battery (950mA Lithium-Ion-Battery) up to 24 hours operation
time
•High sensitive -159 dBm build in GPS-Receiver, active antenna and Bluetooth-
Receiver

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2. Hardware Description
Status-Scheme
LED Colour Status
LED1
Loading-Status ORANGE ON Loading device. When the LED turns off, the device is fully loaded
RED ON GPS not yet fixedLED2
GPS-Status RED ON GPS fixed
LED3
Power status GREEN ON Low Battery (flashing 1 x per second)
BLUE ON Flashing 1 x per second: device is in pairing modeLED4
Bluetooth status BLUE ON Flashing very quickly: Bluetooth is connected
Low battery:
LED3 (GREEN) is flashing every second.
Loading status:
LED1 (ORANGE) is on. When the LED1
(ORANGE) turns off, the device is fully loaded.

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GPS Bluetooth operates on OS with Bluetooth function that supports SPP
In order to avoid any unexpected problem,
DO NOT attempt to change the default baudrate

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3. Box Contents
•XAiOX SkyStar Bluetooth GPS-Receiver
•AC Adapter (220V/110V)
•Car Charger (Input 12V, Output 5,3V)
•950mA Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
•Anti-slip rubber pad
Anti-slip rubber pad
Car charger
AC Adapter 950mA Li-Ion-Battery

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4. Auto Power ON/OFF
The SkyStar equipped with vibration sensor for power management (auto power on or sleep
mode)
a. Auto power on/off function is available under all working modes except G-mouse mode
b. Goes to sleep mode if vehicle stays still for 15 minutes
c. Auto power on in 3 sec. when detecting vibration (back to previous working mode)
5. Power OFF the XAiOX SkyStar
Press power button for 1 second to switch off the SkyStar. All LEDs will turn off.
We strongly recommend to close the E-map before turning off the XAiOX SkyStar,
in order to avoid any possible PDA /Smart phone freeze

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6. General Import Notes
Car Charger
At the tip of the car charger you find a removable cover (screw able). Behind this cover there is a
changeable 1.5A-fuse. If you detect any malfunction please check this fuse first and replace it if
necessary.
Installing your GPS Receiver to a PDA, Pocket-PC, Smart-Phone, etc.
The following instruction how to install the GPS receiver to your device is based on iPaq HP. It is
possible that the images shown differ to the screen of your device. Unfortunately we cannot show
samples of all different devices because there are too many on the market.
Please refer to the user’s manual of your device if you need further help.

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7. Connecting to your Bluetooth PDA
1. Turn on the SkyStar
Press power button for 1 second, the LED2 (Power Status) and LED3 (Bluetooth Status) start
blinking.
2. Activate Bluetooth function of your PDA / smart phone
Before you are trying to activating the Bluetooth function of your PDA / smart phone, please make
sure the device is equipped with Bluetooth function, and the driver software has been installed.
3. Activate Bluetooth Manager & Established New Connections Illustrations by using HP
2100 PDA shown as follows:
•First, find the device with which you wish to be connected
•Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your PDA
•Press “New”
•Press “Connect”

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Beispiel: iPAQ Bluetooth mit Pocket PC Software
<1> Turn Bluetooth ON
Select ‚Bluetooth Manager’
<2> Click ‚Connect!’

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<3> Select ‚Explore a Bluetooth device’
Then click ‘Next’.
<4> Select <No device selected>,
then click ‚Next’.

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<5> Click ‚BT-GPS’ .
If you are asked to enter a
password, type ‚0000’.
<6> Select ‚SPP slave’,
then click ‚Next’.

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<7> Click ‚Finish’.
BT-GPS connection is now
established successfully.
<8> Tap the Bluetooth icon again and
select ‘Bluetooth setting’.

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<9> Settings for TomTom Navigation
Software. You can use any free
Serial COM Port (outgoing)

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11. Technical Specification
GPS Chip:
Frequence:
C/A Code:
Channels:
SiRF III Chipset
L1, 1575, 42 MHz
1,023 MHz Chip Rate
20 parallel
Antenna: Built-in ceramic patch antenna
Acquisition Rate:
Cold Start:
Warm Start:
Hot Start:
Re-Acquisation:
Update-Interval:
approx. 42 Seconds
approx. 38 Seconds
approx. 1 Second
approx. 0,1 Second
Each Second (max.)
Accuracy:
Position:
Velocity:
Time:
5 – 25 m CEP without SA
0,1 m/sec, without SA
1¼ µs synch. to GPS time
Sensitivity: -159 dBm Tracking

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Bluetooth Protocol:
Communication:
GPS Protocol:
Bluetooth serial
Distance up to 10 m
NMEA-0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG
(Data Bit: 8, Stop Bit: 1)
Battery: Rechargeable 950mA/h Lithium-Ion Battery
And 5,3V DC Input
Charging time: approx. 3 hours
Operation time: approx. 24 hours, after fully charged
Operation Current: 45mA (typical use)
Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
Rel. Humidity: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Altitude: < 18.000 m
Velocity: < 515 m/s
Dimensions:
Length:
Width:
Hight:
74 mm
44 mm
21 mm
Vibration auto power
on/suspend (by
setting):
15 min. auto into suspend
Both product and user's manual are subject to further improvement or supplement without further notice.