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HOLUX
GR-230
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
User’s Guide
Aug. 01, 2003
HOLUX
Technology Inc.
8F-11, No. 26, Tai-Yuen St., Chu-Pie City, Hsin-chu, Taiwan
TEL: 03-5526268 FAX: 03-5526108
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.holux.com.tw
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HOLUX GR-230 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................2
1. OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................3
4.1. B
ASIC
S
PECIFICATION
....................................................................................................6
4.2. A
CQUISITION
T
IME
(
AVERAGED
)....................................................................................6
4.3. R
ECEIVER
A
CCURACY
....................................................................................................6
4.4. U
SE
L
IMITATION
.............................................................................................................6
4.5. P
OWER
S
UPPLY
...............................................................................................................6
4.6. O
UTPUT AND
I
NTERFACE
................................................................................................7
4.7. P
HYSICAL
........................................................................................................................7
4.8. O
THER
F
UNCTIONS
.........................................................................................................7
5.1. H
ARDWARE
D
ESCRIPTION
..............................................................................................9
5.2. S
OFTWARE
I
NSTALLATION
............................................................................................12
5.3. I
NSTALLATION OF TESTING PROGRAM
.........................................................................13
7.1 S
YSTEM
R
EQUIREMENT
................................................................................................16
7.2 I
NSTALLATION
...............................................................................................................16
7.3 I
MPORTANT
...................................................................................................................16
8. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................16
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HOLUX GR-230 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual
1. Overview
(Fig.1)
The
HOLUX
GR-230 Smart wire-less Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Fig. 1) is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. GR-203 design is based on SiRF Star IIe/LP low power Architecture.
GR-230 is a dual-function GPS receiver. Not only transmit satellite information through the PDA or Notebook with Bluetooth interfaces but also is a G-Mouse GPS receiver through a data cable to deliver satellite signal to the device without Bluetooth interface.
This positioning application meets strict needs such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security, agriculture and so on. Only clear view of sky and certain power supply are necessary to the unit. GR-230 contacts to other device through Bluetooth device, compatible interface of RS-232 or USB, and built-in recharge battery to save satellite information such as the status of satellite signal, the last location, date and time of last use.
With low power consumption, the GR-230 tracks up to 12 satellites at a time, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data every second.
Trickle-Power allows the unit operates a fraction of the time and Push-to-Fix permits user to have a quick position fix even though the receiver usually stays off.
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2. Packing List
Congratulations on your purchase of the GR-230 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 HOLUX dealer or distributor.
HOLUX GR-230 Bluetooth GPS receiver 1
Travel power supply / Cigarette adapter 1 Set
AC Multi Power Plug Adapter 1 Set
Manual
GR-230 Quick guide 1 Piece
Warranty Piece
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3. Main functions
GR-230 provides a series of functions. It is well suited to system integration and users who use PDA, Notebook PC with Bluetooth device。
Built in SiRF Star IIe/LP Low power consumption chipset。
12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition。
High speed signal acquisition using 1920 time/frequency search channels。
Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without additional any hardware。
Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely。
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery without external power supply。
Provide Continue mode and Power saving mode for user’s requirement。
Provide expand terminal contact to other system without Bluetooth device。
Built-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast Time To
First Fix (TTFF)。
Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol and SiRF binary code。
4 colors LED to show the status of device。
Active antenna connector for getting better satellites signal。
FLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface。
Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand。
Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation, performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments。
For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application。
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4. Technical Specification
4.1. Basic Specification
Chipset:
SiRF Star IIe/LP chipset
.
Channels: 12 parallel satellite-tracking channels.
Frequency: 1575.42 MHZ.
Receiver: L1, C/A code.
4.2. Acquisition Time (averaged)
Reacquisition: 0.1sec.
Snap start: < 3 seconds (at < 25 minutes off period)
Cold start: < 45 seconds.
Warm start:< 38 seconds .
Hot start: < 8 seconds
Update rate: 1 second continuously
4.3. Receiver Accuracy
Normal: 5-25 meters CEP without SA.
Enable EGNOS or WAAS:
Position: < 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time。
< 5 meters, Vertical 95% of time。
Velocity: within 0.1 meters / second。
Time: 1 microsecond synchronized GPS time。
4.4. Use Limitation
Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) 。
Velocity: :< 515 meters / second (700Knots) 。
Acceleration: 4 G.
Jerk: 20 meters / second, max
4.5. Power Supply
External Voltage: 5VDC +/- 10%
Batteries:
Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for system power.
Backup Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery for memory & RTC backup.
Working voltage: 80-90mA (Normal mode).
30mA (Power Saving).
Working period (In Battery full power status):
> 9 hours on Continue mode.
> 16 hours on Power Saving mode.
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4.6. Output and Interface
Output
I. Output protocol
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8
Parity: No
Stop bit: 1
II. Format. NMEA0183 V2.2: GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/1 sec.),
GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), (GLL, VTG or SiRF binary format for optional).
III. Datum: WGS84.
Input/ Output Interface:
I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version1.1 and class 2(up to 10 meter range).
II. In/Out Port. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with CMOS/TTL Level。Mini
USB Type B Connector and Cable option:
(a) GR230-A1(RS232 data cable)
(b) GR230-A2 (USB data cable)
(c) GR230-A3 (Mini USB port to PS2 port ).
External Antenna interface:
3.0V input MCX type active antenna connector。
4.7. Physical
Size
:
77.9 × 56.9 × 22.8 mm。
Weight
:
< 70 g 。
Operating Temperature
:
-10 to + 60
Storage Temperature
:
-20 to + 85
Operating humidity
:
5% to 95% No condensing。
4.8. Other Functions
Bluetooth frequency: 2.4 ~2.48GHZ。
Bluetooth Input Sensitivity: -80dbm。
Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal
:
-175dBW。
LED Functions
:
Indicate Bluetoothh status, GPS status, Battery Status and
Battery charging status。
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5. Getting Started
STEP 1. Charge Battery
Please charge battery till LED off for the first time.
Power cable plug in Power cable connect to power socket
↓
Charge Battery
Note:
Power too low ---- Red LED
Normal -------------- Green LED
Full ------------------- LED off
STEP 2. Turn on Power
Bluetooth Status –
Turn on Power
Searching
…
Matching
Successful
Matching
Unsuccessful
Transferring Data
Blue LED blinking
(1 time / 1 sec)
Blue LED blinking
(1 time / 3 sec)
Standby Mode
GPS Status ---
Mini USB power socket
Put GR-230 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring .
Turn on Power
↓
Search GPS -------- steady orange LED on
↓
Position Fixed ------ orange LED blinking
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5.1. Hardware Description
1). GR-230 Body description see Fig. 2:
(
(
LED of GPS
Orange )
LED of Bluetooth
Blue )
Power Jack & Data Port
(
LED of Battery
Red / Green )
External Antenna Port
Power Switch
(Fig.2)
2). LED status :
SYMBOL COLOR
Bluetooth
Battery
Red Light on
Green
GPS
Orange
3). Power Switch :
1 : Power on
0 : Power off
Light on
Light on
STATUS
Blue Blinking
DESCRIPTION
3 times / 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device
1 time / 3 sec Standby Mode
1 time / 1 sec Transferring Data
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Power too low
In charging
Normal
Acquiring Satellites
HOLUX GR-230 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual
4). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4。
PC/Notebook
USB port
PC/Notebook
RS232 port
USB Cable
(GR230-A2)
RS232 Cable
(GR230-A1)
USB Cable
(GR230-A2)
Mini USB
1. Connect to Cigarette iPAQ 38xx Cable
(CA-IPAQ38xx) PDA
2. Connect to Cassio Cable PDA
(CA-CASSIOPEIA)
(Fig.3)
3. Other PDA cable contact to factory.
Convert cable
GR230-A3
(Fig.4)
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3) External active antenna connector, see Fig. 5。
Connector type: MCX.
Active power voltage: 3.0V
(Fig.5)
4) Power Jack & Data Port, see Fig. 6。
Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female。
Pin definition see table 1。
1 5
(Fig.6)
Table 1
Pin Pin Name Signal and description
1 GND Signal ground, Battery charging ground.
2 VOUT Unregulated voltage out: 3.6 V max 100mA.
Transmit Data. From organizer to peripheral.(Voltage Level is 3.3V ~
5.0V).
4 RXD
5.0V).
5 VCHARG
Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal charging circuit of Li-Ion battery. The approved power supply is 5.0V +/-
5%@1A.
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5.2. Software Installation
The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM with
Bluetooth Manager. For other PDA, the steps may be a little different.
( Bluetooth Manger is one of popular program used for Bluetooth device)
1. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket pc.
1.1 Press “New”
1.2 Press “Connect”
→
2. Search Bluetooth device “HOLUX
GR-230”
2.1 Select “Explore a Bluetooth device”
2.2 Press “Next”
3. Found the Bluetooth device and enter passkey
3.1 Tap “HOLUX GR-230”
3.2 Passkey: 6268
→
4. Connect to SPP Slave
4.1 Select SPP slave
4.2 Press “ Next”
4.3 Press “Finish”
→
5. Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup
5.1 Tap and Hold “HOLUX GR-230: SPP slave”
5.2 Press “Connect”
5.3 Finish Bluetooth setup
→
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5.3. Installation of testing program
(GPSViewer.exe is compatible with Microsoft Pocket PC or other operation system alike.)
1). Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC, refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedure, as Fig. 5.
2). Setup your Pocket PC cradle to Desktop PC UART port. The Microsoft
ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically.
Setup your Pocket PC cradle to Desktop PC UART port. The Microsoft ActiveSync will detect your Pocket PC automatically, as Fig. 7.
(Fig. 7)
3). Double click the GPSViewer.exe on your PC, then Holux GPSViewer.exe program will install automatically, as Fig. 8.
(Fig. 8)
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(Fig. 9)
5) The following window is show after executing GPSViewer, as Fig. 10.
(Fig. 10)
6) Setup Baud rate: 9600, then push “Scan” bottom to scan your COM Port (Example theIPAQ 3970 is the output port COM8). Select your COM Port (COM1 ~ COM10), then push “Open GPN” bottom, as Fig. 11, Fig. 12, and Fig. 13.
(Fig. 11) (Fig. 12) (Fig. 13)
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7) Select “GPS Status” to show the satellite diagram like below, as Fig. 14.
(Fig. 14)
GR-230 has many accessories to satisfy customers’ requirement see table 2. After using GR-230 with the following accessories, it can transmit message with PDA, Note
Book easily.
Table 2
GR230-A1 1.5M RS232 data cable
GR230-A2 1.5M USB data cable
GR230-A3 Output convert to GM-210’s PDA Car charger adaptor
GR230-B1 2M 28db MCX connector active antenna
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7. Driver Installation
You can use any GR230 accessories data cable without installing driver except
GR230-A2 USB cable. The following is the steps of installation GR230-A2 USB cable.
7.1 System Requirement
CPU: IBM, Pentium, or other compatible PC.
Memory: above 16 MB
System: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
7.2 Installation
I. Run GR230 USB folder driver [ HOLUX GPS USB Driver Installer].
II. Connect GR-230-A2 USB connector to computer without GR-230 GPS receiver.
While the computer automatically starts the installation program, please direct the driver to the GR230 USB folder.
7.3 Important
Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software.
IV. Find the < Connector(COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port, which was created by the USB driver.
Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different from every computer. Before using navigation software, please confirm the COM Port numbers created by your computer and provided by your navigation software. Otherwise, the navigating software won’t receive the satellite signal, because of the un-match
COM Port setting.
8. Warranty
The GR-230 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.
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Problems Reasons Methods
No position output but
Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of GR-230 timer is counting
At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by building or car roof.
Connect an external antenna, which locate as a open space to your GR-230 and then run GPSViewer Cold start function.
Go outdoor and run GPSViewer Cold start function to try again, or connect an external antenna to improve the poor
GPS signal.
Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable
Power On/Off GR-230.
Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec
5.2 re-install s oftware
Can not turn on the COM port
Can not find out GR-230
Install GR-230 incompletely or operate the device is being used with same COM port
Poor connection
Install GR-230 completely or stop other device that is being used.
Re-Start PDA or PC and reference sec.
5.2 re-install s oftware
.
No Signal
No action for few minutes may cause Pocket PC entry power save mode. It will close the COM port at the same time.
Weak or no GPS signal when using GR-230 indoor
Close the application and execute it again to reopen the COM port.
Connect an external antenna to your
GR-230.
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