BTGPS II Trine GPS Receiver User Guide New Features Replaceable and Rechargeable Battery Data Logger Function Multi-link capability Copyright © EMTAC Technology Corp. 2004. All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of EMTAC is prohibited. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA and licensed to EMTAC Technology Corp. Other products and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or tradenames of their respective owners. EMTAC reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice. Under no circumstances shall EMTAC be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages howsoever caused. NOTICE ADDENDUM (1) For the usage of the Battery and Battery Charger, please refer to the "Battery and Battery Charger" document. (Read the file "Battery and Battery Charger" in the "User Guider" folder from the CD-ROM.) (2) For the Data Logger function, please refer to the "BTGPS II Trine Data Logger Instruction Set" document. (Read the file "BTGPS II Trine Data Logger Instruction Set" in the Protocol folder under "Data Logger" folder from the CD-ROM.) (3) For the description of Multi-link, please refer to the "Multi-link of Trine" document. (Read the file "Multi-link of Trine" in the "User Guider" folder from the CD-ROM.) *The external active antenna is an optional accessory which not included in the standard package. *The battery charger is an optional accessory which not included in the standard package. 2 Warnings Care and Caution The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States Government which is solely responsible for the accuracy and continued operation of the system. Accuracy of position fixes (longitude, latitude and altitude) can be affected by alterations made to the GPS satellites by the U.S. Government. Accuracy is subject to change in accordance with the U.S. Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and Federal Radionavigation Plan. Positional accuracy and time to fix time can also be affected by poor view of caused by obstructions such as tall buildings, heavy foliage, large cliffs and other obstructions where GPS satellite signals are blocked and poor satellites geometry conditions result. Judgment BTGPS II Trine receiver is an excellent navigation and location awareness assist tool, but does not substitute the needs of careful steering and good judgment. Never only rely on one single tool or apparatus for positioning and navigation. Accessories The accessory supplied with the BTGPS II Trine receiver is specifically designed for BTGPS. Use of other accessory may severely degrade performance or even damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. Make sure using the charger by EMTAC. DO NOT USE OTHER CHARGER. Do not try to open or break the receiver. There is no service accessory part inside the receiver. Open the receiver will void the warranty. Software Follow the operation guidance as stated and described in the user guide of the GPS application software. The software supplied in and with the BTGPS II Trine receiver is solely for personal usage. Making copies only for personal use, but may not copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer the software unless expressively provided by written agreement. The software is the property of EMTAC 3 and/or its supplier and is protected by international treaty provisions. Safety THE BTGPS II Trine contains Lithium-ion battery inside. Leaving the BTGPS II Trine in hot or cold conditions, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery inside. Always try to keep the BTGPS II Trine between +15°C (+59°F) and +25°C (+77°F). A BTGPS II Trine with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. The performance of Lithium-ion batteries is particularly limited in temperatures below 0°C (+32°F). Temperature extremes will affect the ability of your battery to charge: allow the BTGPS II Trine to cool down or warm up first. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Batteries must not be disposed of in municipal waste. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BTGPS II Trine RECEIVER IN A FIRE! Charge the BTGPS II Trine only with the charger supplied with. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the BTGPS II Trine connected to a charger for longer than 24 hours, since excessive charging may shorten its life. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. To assure product safety, the battery maker requests following statements in the instruction manual/User Guide of the equipment. Danger When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and following the specified condition. Use the battery only in the specified equipment. 4 Don't connect battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger. Don't heat or throw battery into a fire. Don't use, leave battery close to fire inside of a car where temperature may be over 60°C. Also don't charge/discharge in such condition. Don't immerse, throw, wet battery in water / seawater. Don't put batteries in your pockets or a bag together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or screws. Don't store batteries with such object. Don't short circuit the (+) and (-) terminals with other metals. Don't place battery in a device with the (+) and (-) in the wrong way around. Don't pierce battery with a sharp object such as a needle, etc. Don't hit with a hammer, step on a throw or drop to cause strong shock. Don't disassemble or modify the battery. Don't solder a battery directly. Don't use a battery with serious scar or deformation. Don't use battery in a corrosion environment (damage from salt water, sea water, acid, alkali, corrosion gas, etc.). Warning Don't put battery into a microwave oven, dryer, or high-pressure container. Don't use battery with dry cells and other primary batteries, or batteries of a different package, type, or brand. Stop charging the battery if charging isn't completed within the specified time. Stop using the battery if abnormal heat, order, discoloration, deformation, or abnormal condition is detected during use, charge, or storage. Keep away from fire immediately when leakage or foul orders are detected. If liquid leaks onto your skin or cloths, wash well with fresh water immediately. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, don't rub your eyes. Wash them well with clean water and go to see a doctor immediately. Caution Store batteries out of reach of children so that they are not accidentally swallowed. Before using the battery, be sure to read the user's manual and conditions on handling thoroughly. Thoroughly read the user's manual for the charger before charging the battery. For information on installing and removing from equipment, thoroughly read user's manual for the specific equipment. Batteries have life cycles. If the time that the battery powers equipment becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace the battery with a new same one. 5 Remove a battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately. When the battery is thrown away, be sure it is non-conduction by applying vinyl type to the (+) and (-) terminals. When not using battery for an expanded period, remove it from the equipment and store in a place with low humidity and low temperature. While the battery is charged, used and stored, keep it away from object or materials with static electric chargers. If the terminals of the battery become dirty, wipe with a dry cloth before using the battery. Notice In order to help you fulfilling any warranty obligations, read comprehensively the "Warnings", "Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability", "Basic Guidelines", "Care and Maintenance", and the whole User Guide. 6 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability EMTAC Technology Corp. and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this product, software and user guide. EMTAC and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the software. EMTAC and its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Under no circumstances shall EMTAC and its subsidiaries are responsible for any loss of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused. The contents of this User Guide are provided "as it". Except as required by applicable laws, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this user guide. EMTAC reserves the right to revise this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. EMTAC reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this user guide. 7 Table of contents Basic Guidelines Getting Start Introduction Prepare to use your Trine GPS signal reception Using optional external active antenna CAUTION AND WARNING General Information General Features Antennae Façade Power Switch External Antenna Port LED indicators Power Jack External active antenna (optional) Operation Guide Step 1 To install the GPS/MAP application software Step 2 To pair/connect the Trine with the host Step 3 To operate the GPS/MAP application software Step 4 To connect with the external active antenna (optional) Indication of Trine operation To charge the battery of the Trine Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Glossary 9 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8 Basic Guidelines SAFETY Read the User Guide and these basic guidelines comprehensively. Breaching the regulations and rules may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety is the first priority; do not use or operate the BTGPS II Trine receiver while driving. Keep the BTGPS II Trine receiver away from high temperatures and fire. Additional detailed information is given in this user guide.(see mare details in "Warning" section) PROPER HANDLING Operating the GPS receiver requires a clear and unobstructed view of sky with the antenna facade pointing upward to the sky. Do not bend BTGPS II Trine receiver while connected to charger, bending will damage the connector, resulting in damage to the BTGPS II Trine or the charger's plug. FIRST TIME OPERATION A longer than normal time-to-first-fix of position may result the first time you use the BTGPS II Trine. Follow this user guide and consult the instructions of the host platform and GPS application software. INTERFERENCE GPS receivers may receive interference near cellular base-station and when in close proximity to mobile phone antennas. This interference may affect positioning and time-to-fix performance. CONNECTOR and JACK The BTGPS II Trine has one external antenna (port) connector, and one DC power jack. Caution and care must be exercised when handling these parts. Bending or breaking these parts will severely degrade positioning performance and damage the receiver. This will void your warranty. ACCESSORIES* Use only manufacturer approved accessories with the BTGPS II Trine. No service part inside the BTGPS II Trine receiver. SERVICE Only qualified engineering service personnel must install or repair equipment. *The external active antenna is an optional accessory which not included in the standard package. 9 SWITCH OFF Obey all laws, regulations, rules and restrictions. Switch off the host platform and discontinue operation of the BTGPS II Trine receiver in hospital ICU, aircraft, gasoline station, near fuel or chemical, near blasting area, or other restricted areas. NOTICE Read the "Warnings" section comprehensively before operation. NOTICE ADDENDUM (1) For the usage of the Battery and Battery Charger, please refer to the "Battery and Battery Charger" document. (Read the file "Battery and Battery Charger" in the "User Guider" folder from the CD-ROM.) (2) For the Data Logger function, please refer to the "BTGPS II Trine Data Logger Instruction Set" document. (Read the file "BTGPS II Trine Data Logger Instruction Set" in the Protocol folder under "Data Logger" folder from the CD-ROM.) (3) For the description of Multi-link, please refer to the "Multi-link of Trine" document. (Read the file "Multi-link of Trine" in the "User Guider" folder from the CD-ROM.) *The external active antenna is an optional accessory which not included in the standard package. ...