Qstarz BT-Q880 Specifications

Model No: BT-Q880

High Sensitivity GPS Receiver

-157dBm (-187dBw)

Bluetooth GPS

Aug. 2005 V1.1

QSTARZ International Co., Ltd.

6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Rd., Sec 6, Taipei, Taiwan

Phone: +886-2-2792-0061 Fax: +886-2-2792-0062

E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.Qstarz.com

All Right Reserved

Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AA. Quick Use for First Time Setting ……………………………………………………..

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A. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………..

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A.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..

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A.2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..

4

A.3 Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………..

4

B. Operational Characteristics ……………………………………………………………….… 6

B.1 Initialization ………………………………………………………………………………….

6

B.2 Navigation ………………………………………………………………………………….

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C. Hardware Interface ………………………………………………………………………….…… 7

C.1 Physical …………………………………………………………………………………….…

7

C.2 Hardware Interface …..……………………………………………………………….…..

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C.3 Connector ………………………………………………………………………………….…

7

C.4 Accessories ………………………………………………………………………………….

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C.5 Switch ………………………………………………………………………………………….

7

C.6 LED indicator ……………………………………………………….……….…………..….

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D. Bluetooth Connection ……………………………………………………………………….… 8

D.1 Browse Devices …………………………………………………………………………….

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D.2 Browse Services …..……………………………………………………………………….

9

D.3 Application …………………………………………………………………………………… 10

D.4 Disconnect …………………………………………………………………………………… 10

E. Safety Statements

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11

E.1 R&TTE / CE …….…………………………………………………………………………… 11

E.2 FCC …………………………………………………………………………………………….

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F. Warranty

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11

Appendix A Software Interface …………………………………………………………… 12

A.1 NMEA Transmitted Sentences ………………………………………………………....… 12

Appendix B Earth Datum and Output Setting ………..……………………………… 15

B.1 Earth Datum ………..………………..………………………………………………………..

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B.2 Setting ……..……………………………..……………………………………………….…….

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Appendix C Detailed Specifications …….……………….……………………………..… 16

C.1 Bluetooth Specifications ….……………………………………………………..………..

16

C.2 LED Status ……..…………………………….…………………………………………….… 16

C.3 Switch

C.4 Battery

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Appendix D Trouble Shooting ………..……………..………………………………….…..

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E.1 Trouble Shooting …………………………………………………………….….……..…… 17

Appendix E Ordering Information ……………………………………………….………..

19

F.1 Product Options ……………………………………………………………….…………..… 19

F.2 Accessories …………………………………………………………………………..……… 19

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QSTARZ Technology Inc. 6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Road, Sec. 6, Taipei,Taiwan

Tel: ++886 2 2792 0061 Fax: ++886 2 2792 0062 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.Qstarz.com


AA. Quick Use for First Time Setting

Please read this instruction carefully before use.

A.0 Standard Package

GPS Unit + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Cigarette Adapter + Travel Charger + Warranty Card +

Easy-Place Pad + Quick Guide.

A.1 Fully charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using

A fully charged battery can last for 10-12 hours continuously operation facilitating the low power consumption design at 80mA. Please put the switch at “OFF” or “AUTO” position if you will not use the device for an extended period of time.

A.2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA or PC

Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please Switch ON BT-Q880Receiver for paring and check if your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD

Bluetooth card or Bluetooth dongle to enable Bluetooth function to your PDA/PC.

NOTE: The pairing procedure is required for the first time only.

A.3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window

After the pairing complete, the system will automatically create a quick connect device, BT-Q880 in Bluetooth

Manager. In further use, you just need to click this device to connect our Bluetooth Receiver.

A.4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting

After pairing with the Receiver complete, please click “Serial Port” to confirm the COM port. If you use PDA/PC to pair the Receiver, please select “Outbound COM port”.

A.5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software

Activate your map function and select the correct serial port.

A.6 Switch off the Bluetooth function

Switch off the Bluetooth function before you turn off your PDA/PC, and Switch off Receiver will disconnect the

GPS function. If the BT GPS is on “AUTO” position, you do not need to take extra action.

A.7 Turn off your PDA or PC

A.8 Others

A.8.1 POWER STATUS

Function

ON

LED

ON

OFF

FLASH

In use

GPS not powered

Low power

OFF

Recharging

Recharging

Completed

Non Recharging

Not Applicable

AUTO

In use

GPS not powered

Not Applicable

A.8.2 Pass Word The pass word for paring is “0000”.

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A.8.3 Manufacturing Setting

Datum: WGS84

Sentence: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG

Baud Rate: Auto

A.8.4 GPS features

Next generation sensitivity at -157dBm (-187dBw)

32-channel acquisition parallel

A.8.5 BT Feature

Sensitivity: -85dBm

Bluetooth V1.2 SPP profile

A.8.6 Overall Feature

Low power consumption: <80mA

A. Introduction

A.1 Overview

The BT-Q880 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth wireless transmitting ability, designed based on next generation indoors GPS technology with super sensitivity at -157dBm

(-187dBw) and low power (<80mA) consumption. This revolutionary system provides you unbelievable positioning sensitivity allowing you to have easy and quick position fix in urban canyon conditions. You may use this device for strict needs of positioning applications such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on.

The BT-Q880 communicates with other electronic utilities wireless Bluetooth technology. It acquires 32 satellites parallel when cold start, and display the best 8 signals for power saving purpose.

A.2 Features

The BT-Q880 provides a host of features that makes it easy for integration and use. pending function makes you hands-free once you place the device in place. pending function makes the device placed without sliding around the car in a snap.

3. Wireless transmitting positioning status up to 10 meters.

4. High sensitivity receiver acquires 32 satellite signals parallel while providing first fast fix and low power consumption.

5. Advanced design ideal for applications with soft touch and minimal space.

6. User initialization is not required.

7. Automatically baud rate setting, user does not need to do any selection.

8. FLASH based program memory: New software revisions upgradeable both for GPS and Bluetooth. (For distributor only)

9. LED display status: The LED provides users visible operating status for Recharging, Battery power lever,

Bluetooth and GPS. No more extra device needed.

10. Rechargeable Li-ION battery provides you a durable use.

A.3 Technology specifications

A.3.1 Physical Dimension

Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.

Size: 83.0(W) x 44.5(D) x 23.5(H) (mm)

3.27"(W) x 1.75"(D) x 0.93"(H).

Weight: 72g (battery included)

A.3.2 Environmental Characteristics

1) Operating temperature: -30 o

2) Storage temperature: -50 o

C to +85

C to +100 o o C.

C.

A.3.3 Electrical Characteristics

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External: +4.75 ~ 5.5 VDC

Battery: +3.7V

A.3.4 Performance

A.3.4.1 LED functions

We built 3 LEDs in the BT-Q880 Bluetooth GPS with functions as follows:

(Red)

Blinking: Low Battery

OFF: Full power or still sufficient

ON: Recharging or Switch is at “ON” position

(Blue)

Blinking: Power on

ON: In Transmitting mode

(Green)

ON: Position Fix

Blinking: System is on and position is not fixed

A.3.4.2 GPS Functions

1) Acquisition: 32 satellites parallel.

2) Update rate: 1 second.

3) Acquisition

Reacquisition 0.1 sec., averaged

Hot start 6 sec., averaged

Warm start 30 sec., averaged

Cold start 30 sec., averaged

4) Position accuracy:

Non DGPS (Differential GPS)

Position

Velocity

Time

5) Dynamic Conditions:

< 5 meter (RMS)

0.1 meter / second, with SA off

1 microsecond synchronized GPS time

Altitude

Velocity

18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max

515 meter / second (1000 knots) max

Acceleration 4 G, max

Jerk 20 meters/second, max

A.3.4.3 Bluetooth Functions

1) Transmits up to 10 meters.

2) Details specifications please refer to appendix D at page 19.

3) SPP Profile, V1.2

A.3.4.4 Battery

1) Capacity: 1000mAh .

2) Type: Li-ion rechargeable.

A.3.5 Interfaces

1) RS-232 compatible level, with auto adjusted baud rate.

2) NMEA 0183 Version 2.2 ASCII output (GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG).

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B. Operational characteristics

B.1 Initialization

After you place the battery into the housing, and put the switch at ON or AUTO, then the BT-Q880 is ready to work for you. When you activate the Bluetooth function in your machine (PDA or PC) and get pairing with

BT-Q880 , you may start GPS function. As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the BT-Q880 begins the process of satellite acquisition and tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately

30 seconds to achieve a position fix at the first time, 30 seconds if ephemeris data is known. After a position fix has been calculated, information about valid position, velocity and time is transmitted over the output channel.

The BT-Q880 utilizes initial data, such as position, date, time and satellite orbital data, to achieve maximum acquisition performance. If significant inaccuracy exists in the initial data, or the orbital data is obsolete, it may take more time to achieve a navigation solution. The BT-Q880 Auto-locate feature is capable of automatically determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system.

B.2 Navigation

After the acquisition process is complete, the BT-Q880 sends valid navigation information over output channels.

These data include:

1) Latitude/longitude/altitude

2) Velocity

3) Date/time

5) Satellite and receiver status



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C. Hardware interface

C.1 Physical

Size: 83.0(W) x 44.5(D) x 23.5(H) (mm)

3.27"(W) x 1.75"(D) x 0.93"(H).

Weight: 72g (battery included)

C.2 Hardware Interface

The BT-Q880 includes a new generation low power GPS module, a Bluetooth module and a Li-ION rechargeable battery in a unique style gadget. Simply place it on the dashboard (with our patent pending

Easy-Place ) of the car or any place which is not deeply covered by metal or other heavy material for transmitting GPS signal to your notebook PC, PDA or other devices, which facilitated with Bluetooth functions.

C.3 Connector

Battery recharging connector: 4.0mm DC jack, with center “+” (positive).

Active antenna connector: MMCX

C.4 Accessories

Standard:

80026: Easy-Place, 35mm round pad sticking on the dashboard or other place for hold BT-Q880

A-6003-E: Travel adapter, with 120V, 230V adapter

A-9004: Lithium-ION, rechargeable battery, 1000mAh

A-6024-40: Cigarette Adapter, DC Jack 4.0mm, 850mA, 5 meter

C.5 Switch Function

Switch Function

System power Off

For paring and operating of Bluetooth GPS.

1. Works on Auto ON-OFF function (Patent pending)

Cigarette Adaptor.

C.6 GPS BT LED STATUS

Function

ON

LED

OFF

Not Applicable

OFF

/Connection

GPS not powered Not Applicable

FLASH Position not fix

/No connection Not Applicable

AUTO

Positioned Fixed

/Connection

Not Applicable

Position not fix

/No connection

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D. Bluetooth Connection

Please follow below instructions step by step: The pass word is “0000”

D.1 Browse Devices

Firstly, you need to find the device with which you want to establish connection.

Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket PC.

Click “New”

Click “Connect”

Search Bluetooth device “BT-Q880”

Select “Explore a Bluetooth device”

Click “Next”

To find the Bluetooth device

Double click “BT-Q880

Click this refresh button to find the device if the device is not in the device window.

Found the Bluetooth device

Tap “Rikaline”

Fig. 1 Browse Service

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D.2 Browse Services

Double click the device with which you want to establish SPP connection to browse its service as Fig. 2 &

Fig. 3.

Connect to SPP Slave

Select SPP slave

Click “Next”

Click “Finish”


Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup

Tap and Hold “Rikaline: SPP slave”

Click “Connect”

Finish Bluetooth setup

After you click the SPP service, it will show as Fig. 4:


Fig. 4 Connect to SPP

After connect successfully, it will show as Fig. 5

Fig. 5 Connection Complete

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D.3 Application

Now you can use any Navigation system through Bluetooth SPP Profile.

D.4 Disconnect

There are 3 different ways to disconnect the operation

D.4.1 Double click the SPP shortcut, and click Disconnect on popup Menu.

Fig. 6 Disconnect from pop menu Figure 7 Disconnect from Status Window

D.4.2 In the Status window, select the SPP connection, and then click Disconnect button.

In most navigation system when you select disable GPS icon, the SPP connection will be disconnected automatically. If you want to use the navigation again, you need to establish the Bluetooth SPP connection first.

D.4.3 Use Shortcut

After a new connection was established successfully, a shortcut for the connection will be generated. Users may also double click the particular shortcut icon (represented by the Connection Name) and click the connect on the Pop_Menu to re-establish the connection.



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E. Safety Statement

E.1 R&TTE / CE

This device complies with ETSI EN 300 328-1, ETSI EN 301 489-1 / 17, EN60950.

E.2 FCC

This device complies with Part 15C, Part 15B and ID Application of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

The radiated output power is far below the FCC Radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Rikaline

International Corp. May void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Important

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

F. Warranty

The BT-Q880 warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for 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.

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Appendix A Software Interface

The BT-Q880 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association’s NMEA0183 ASCII interface specification, which is defined in NMEA0183, Version 2.2 and the Radio Technical Commission.

A.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages

The BT-Q880 outputs data in NMEA-0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics Association

(NMEA), Standard.

Table A-1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages

NMEA Sentence

GPGGA

GPGLL

GPGSA

GPGSV

GPRMC

GPVTG

Description

Global positioning system fixed data

Geographic position latitude \ longitude

GNSS DOP and active satellites

GNSS satellites in view.

Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

Course over ground and ground speed

A.1.1 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA)

Table A-2 contains the values for the following example:

$GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M, , , ,0000*18

Table A-2 GGA Data Format

Name

Message ID

Example Units

$GPGGA

Description

GGA protocol header

UTC Time 161229.487

Latitude 3723.2475

Hhmmss.sss ddmm.mmmm

N/S Indicator N

Longitude 12158.3416

E/W Indicator

Position Fix Indicator

Satellites Used

HDOP

W

1

07

1.0

N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm

E=east or W=west

See Table 5-3

Range 0 to 12

Horizontal Dilution of Precision

MSL Altitude 9.0 Meters

Meters

Geoid Separation Meters

Units M

Age of Diff. Corr. Second Null fields when DGPS is not used

Diff. Ref. Station ID 0000

Checksum *18

<CR> <LF> End of message termination

Table A-3 Position Fix Indicator

Value Description

0 0 Fix not available or invalid

1

2

3

GPS SPS Mode, fix valid

Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid

GPS PPS Mode, fix valid

A.1.2 Geographic Position with Latitude/Longitude (GLL)


$GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A*2C

Table A-4 GLL Data Format

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Message ID

Latitude

N/S Indicator N

Longitude 12158.3416

N=north or S=south

dddmm.mmmm

E/W Indicator

UTC Position

Status

$GPGLL

3723.2475

W

161229.487

A

Description

GLL protocol header ddmm.mmmm

E=east or W=west hhmmss.sss

A=data valid or V=data not valid

Checksum *2C


A.1.3 GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA)


$GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04,15, , , , , ,1.8,1.0,1.5*33

Table A-5 GSA Data Format

Description

Message ID

Mode 1

Mode 2

$GPGSA

A

3

GSA protocol header

See Table 5-6

See Table 5-7

Satellite Used (1) 07 Sv on Channel 1

Satellite Used (1) 02 Sv on Channel 2

….

Satellite Used

PDOP

HDOP

VDOP

1.8

1.0

1.5

Sv on Channel 12

Position Dilution of Precision

Horizontal Dilution of Precision

Vertical Dilution of Precision

Checksum

<CR> <LF>

*33

(1) Satellite used in solution.

End of message termination

Table A-6 Mode 1


M

A

Manual—forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode

2D Automatic—allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D

Table A-7 Mode 2


1 Fix Not Available

2 2D

3 3D

A.1.4 GNSS Satellites in View (GSV)


$GPGSV,2,1,07,07,79,048,42,02,51,062,43,26,36,256,42,27,27,138,42*71

$GPGSV,2,2,07,09,23,313,42,04,19,159,41,15,12,041,42*41

Table A-8 GSV Data Format

Message ID

Number of Messages

Message Number

Satellites in View

Satellite ID

Elevation

$GPGSV

2

1

07

07

79

Description

GSV protocol header

Range 1 to 3

Range 1 to 3

Range 1 to 12

Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32) degrees Channel 1 (Maximum 90)

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Azimuth 048 degrees Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359)

SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking

.... ....

Satellite ID

Elevation

Azimuth

27

27

138

Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32) degrees Channel 4 (Maximum 90) degrees Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359)

SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking

Checksum *71


NOTE: Items <4>,<5>,<6> and <7> repeat for each satellite in view to a maximum of four (4) satellites per sentence. Additional satellites in view information must be sent in subsequent sentences. These fields will be null if unused.

A.1.5 Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data (RMC)


$GPRMC,161229.487,A,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,0.13,309.62,120598, ,*10

Table A-9 RMC Data Format

Message ID $GPRMC

Description

RMC protocol header

UTC Time 161229.487 hhmmss.sss

Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid ddmm.mmmm

N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm

E/W Indicator

Speed Over Ground

Course Over Ground

W

0.13 Knots

E=east or W=west

309.62 Degrees True

Magnetic Variation Degrees E=east or W=west

Checksum *10


A.1.6 Course Over Ground and Ground Speed


$GPVTG,309.62,T, ,M,0.13,N,0.2,K*6E

Table A-10 VTG Data Format

Message ID $GPVTG

Course 309.62

Description

VTG protocol header heading

Degrees Measured

Reference M

Knots

Knots

Speed 0.2 Km/hr Measured horizontal speed

Units K Kilometers per hour

Checksum *6E


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Appendix B Earth Datum & Output Setting

B.1 Earth Datum

The BT-Q880 is built in earth datum with WGS84.

B.2 Setting

B.2.1 Manufacturing Default

Datum: WGS84.

Baud Rate: Automatically adjustable.

Output: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG.



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Appendix C Detailed Specifications

C.1 Bluetooth Specifications

C.1.1 Major Specification

Wireless Interface

Specifications

Compliant with Bluetooth Spec. Version 1.2

Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supported All + Extended SCO

Bluetooth Profiles Supported SPP

Frequency

Range (Open Environment)

Radio Receiver Sensitivity

2.4 GHz license-free ISM band

Up to 10 meters Range (30ft)

<-85

C.2 LED status

NO. Function

ON:

ON: Power On

Blinking: Battery Low

2 BT OFF: Data Transmitting

ON: Standby

ON.: Pairing

3 GPS ON: Position is fixed

OFF: Not Powered

Flash: Position is not fixed

Description

C.3 Switch

NO. Function Description

1 OFF

2 ON For paring and link of Bluetooth.

3 AUTO Works on Auto Switch

BT-Q880 start when Car Engine Start(Car Power Adapter).

Car Power Adaptor: turn off the power or unplug the Car Power

Adaptor. The BT-Q880 will turn off.

C.4 Battery

C.4.1 General Specification

ITEM

1 Type

2 Model

SPECIFICATION

Li-ION Rechargeable Battery

A-9004

4

5

6

7

Nominal Voltage

Internal Resistance (packed)

Weight

Maximum Charge Current

8

9

Charge Voltage

Maximum Discharge Current

10 Charge method

11 Temperature

For Recharge

For Discharge

Temperature

Within 1 month

3.7 V

30 – 70mΩ

Approx 23 g

1.0 C (1000 mA)

4.20 ± 0.05 V

1.0 C

CC/CV

0 ~ 45 °C

-20 ~ +60 °C

-20~+65 °C*

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Within 3 months

Within 1 year

-20~+45 °C*

-20~+25 °C*

C.4.2 Testing Data

Electrical Characteristics

NO ITEM

1

Complete

Charge

Charge the battery with 1c of constant current and 4.2V constant voltage for 2.5 hours.

2

Nominal

Capacity

Measure discharge capacity with discharge current 0.2C to 2.75V cut-off within 1 hour after complete charge.

REQUIREMENTS

950mAh

≧ 80% of initial Capacity

Capacity after 30days storage at 25℃ from complete

Retention capacity≧90%

Capacity after 7days storage at 60℃ ffom complete charge Recovery capacity≧90%

Environmental Characteristic

NO ITEM

1

Temperature testing

Measure capacity with constant discharge current 1C to 2.75V cut-off at each temperature after complete charge at 25℃.

Percentage as an index of the capacity compared with

100% at 25℃.

REQUIREMENTS

25% at -20℃

60% at 0℃

100% at 25℃

96% at 60℃

2

Constant temperature

/humidity

Keep the battery at 40℃ and 90%RH for 96hrs

The battery will be vibrated 10 times in three mutually perpendicular directions with amplitude of 0.35mm and

3 Vibration scanning frequency is from 10Hz to 55Hz with the rate of

1Hz per min.

4

Impacting

Testing

Recovery capacity≧85%

The battery will be impacted 1000±10 times with the acceleration of 100m/s 2 and pulse lasting time 16ms.

The battery shall not rupture, smoke, catch fire, vent or leak.

The battery will be dropped free five times in three mutually perpendicular directions from the height of 1.0m onto a hard board with the thickness of 20mm

Safe Characteristic

NO ITEM

The battery is to be short-circuited by connecting the positive and negative terminals of the battery with and external load of less than 50mΩ

2

3

Over charge testing

Over discharge testing

According to the method of UL

After complete charge, the battery will be discharged to end voltage. Then Connect with external load of 30Ω for 24hrs.

REQUIREMENTS

The battery shall not rupture, smoke, catch fire, vent or leak.

C.4.3 Cautions

1) The best operating performance is between -20 ~ +60 °C. Higher or lower temperature could cause damage to the battery.

2) Operated with external power supply will not hurt battery life since battery does not discharge. Therefore, it operating temperature range is -40 ~ +85°C.

3) Recharge the battery for 10 hours before use.

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Appendix D Trouble Shooting

No Signal

D.1 Trouble Shooting

Problems

No position output but timer is counting

No position output but timer is counting

Execute fail

Can not turn on the

COM port

Can not find out

BT-Q880

No Signal

Reasons

Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of BT-Q880

At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by building or car roof.

Bluetooth function unstable

Install BT-Q880 incompletely or The

COM port of the device is being used

Poor connection

No action for few minutes may cause the Pocket PC enter power saving mode. It will close the COM port at the same time.

Weak or no GPS signal when using BT-Q880 indoor

Methods

Find an open space for your

BT-Q880

Use an optional Active Antenna

Re-Start PDA or PC or re-install software

Install BT-Q880completely or stop other device that is being used.

Re-Start PDA or PC and re-install software.

Close the application and execute it again to re-open the COM port.

Go outdoors to improve the poor

GPS signal.



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Appendix E Ordering Information

E.1 Product Options

E.1.1 Standard Package

BT-Q880 (Bluetooth GPS Receiver) + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Travel Charger (110V/230V) +

Cigarette Adapter + Easy-Place Pad x 1 + Warranty Card + Quick Installation Guide

E.2 Accessories

E.2.1 Power Adapter

A-6024-40 Cigarette Adapter, 850mA, with input 6-30Vdc, DC jack 4.0mm

A-6003-E: Recharging Adapter, DC Jack 4.0mm, 120V, 230V

E.2.2 Battery

A-9004: Battery, Li-ION, 1000mAh

E.2.3 Easy-Place Pad

80026-B: For holding BT GPS, Black



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Qstarz BT-Q880 Specifications

High Sensitivity GPS Receiver

Bluetooth GPS

QSTARZ International Co., Ltd.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AA. Quick Use for First Time Setting

A.0 Standard Package

A.1 Fully charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using

A.2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA or PC

A.3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window

A.4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting

A.5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software

A.6 Switch off the Bluetooth function

A.7 Turn off your PDA or PC

A.8 Others

A. Introduction

A.1 Overview

A.2 Features

A.3 Technology specifications

B. Operational characteristics

B.1 Initialization

B.2 Navigation

C. Hardware interface

C.1 Physical

C.2 Hardware Interface

C.3 Connector

C.4 Accessories

C.5 Switch Function

C.6 GPS BT LED STATUS

D. Bluetooth Connection

D.1 Browse Devices

D.2 Browse Services

D.3 Application

D.4 Disconnect

E. Safety Statement

F. Warranty

Appendix A Software Interface

A.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages

Appendix B Earth Datum & Output Setting

B.1 Earth Datum

B.2 Setting

Appendix C Detailed Specifications

C.1 Bluetooth Specifications

C.2 LED status

C.3 Switch

C.4 Battery

Appendix D Trouble Shooting

D.1 Trouble Shooting

Problems

Reasons

Methods

Appendix E Ordering Information

E.1 Product Options

E.2 Accessories

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