EMTAC S3 BTGPSTM GPS Receiver User Guide Notice We suggest that you carefully review the User Guide prior to using your GPS receiver. The S3 BTGPS receiver is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment that can be easily damaged through misuse. In order to help you fulfill any warranty obligations, read the User Guide in its entirety. Congratulations on your purchase of the S3 BTGPS! The S3 is an excellent navigation and positioning aid when used with a Bluetooth enabled host device and GPS application software. Your package should contain: S3 BTGPS Receiver, charger, leather case, and a product CD containing this manual and the Crux-View test software. Utilizing the User Guide This User Guide is an important part of the S3 BTGPS. Reading the User Guide will help you get the best performance from your receiver. In addition to helpful operating information, the User Guide brings attention to potential safety concerns and warranty obligations regarding the receiver. The S3 BTGPS Receiver is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment that can be easily damaged through misuse. The warranty will not cover failure if the product is abused, misused or used for other than the intended purpose. Read all the information carefully to avoid damage to the GPS receiver. 2 Table of Contents What You Need to Get Started Parts of the S3 & What They Do Power Switch LED indicators Antennae façade External antenna port Power jack Battery Charger Accessories Getting Started Basic Use Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Care & Maintenance How GPS Works Warranty Disclaimers & Liability Warnings Glossary 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 24 3 What You Need to Get Started 1. A Host Device A Bluetooth enabled host device (i.e. PDA, smartphone, laptop, etc.) is needed to receive GPS input data. Each host device receives GPS input differently. Consult the instructions of your particular host device on how to enable your device to receive GPS input. 2. GPS or Mapping Software Before you begin using your S3 BTGPS Receiver you must complete the application software installation tasks on your host device. Different software programs configure the GPS input differently. Consult your software's user manual to configure the software to accept GPS input. If you do not have mapping software, in this User Guide CD-ROM, there is the "Crux-View Test Program" (trial version) for testing purpose. Please follow the step-by-step operation guide indicated and described in the Crux-View (Trial) Manual file (in .pdf format). This will give you the basic GPS information needed to proceed. Note: The Crux-View Test Program is helpful to have installed if you need additional technical support. Note: (a) The Crux-View Test Program is a trial version program and is available only for testing purposes. (b) The Crux-View program is only to be used with EMTAC BTGPS units. (c) The Current version of Crux-View supports ARM (StrongARM/X Scale) based PPC. 3. S3 BTGPS Receiver The S3 needs to be fully charged prior to using it for the first time. CAUTION: Use only an EMTAC branded charger with the S3 to charge the receiver. Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its internal Lithium-ion battery. 4 Parts of the S3 BTGPS Receiver & What They Do S3 BTGPS at a Glance LED Indicators Antenna Facade External Antenna Port Power Switch Power Jack Lanyard attachment LED Indicators 5 Power Switch Slide the switch sideways to turn power on and off. represents power ON represents power OFF Status LED Indicators: Switch to power-on position: " " Blue Green Orange/Red LED Indicators The three LED lights indicate the operational status of Bluetooth, GPS, and battery. Symbol: Blue LED Light indicates Bluetooth pair/connect status Flashing every 1 second: S3 powered-on and waiting to pair/connect. Flashing every 2 seconds: S3 is connected and paired with the host. Symbol: Green LED Light indicates GPS status Constant on: Flashing: S3 is powered on, attempting a location fix. S3 has a location fix. Symbol: Orange /Red LED Light indicates Battery status Red light constant on: Battery low. Orange light constant on: Battery under charging. No light (light off): Battery fully charged 6 Antenna Façade Your S3 is integrated with a highly sensitive internal 1.5GHz GPS antenna and a 2.4GHz Bluetooth radio. These internal components provide satellite signal reception for position fix as and data communication between the S3 and your Bluetooth enabled host device. The antenna facade is the top surface of the S3. Keep this surface clean and with an unobstructed view to the sky while operating the S3. CAUTION: Do not cover the antenna façade with any object containing metal and/or electromagnetic wave absorption material such as: screwdrivers, pens, watches, floppy diskettes, CDs and metal wires, aluminum foil and metal-coated plastic bags, water or liquids, and/or carbon paper. Antennae Facade Area External Active Antenna Port The external active antenna port is where you connect the external antenna. The S3 is equipped with a RF connector port (MCX type). To connect to an external active antenna (an optional accessory), locate the external antenna port (MCX female), and then plug the connector (MCX male) of antenna into the external antenna port. CAUTION: Use only the GPA-18 external antenna with the S3 BTGPS Receiver. Use of other antennas may severely degrade performance and/or damage to your S3, and will void the warranty. External Antenna Port (MCX-type/female) Connector of the optional External Active Antenna (MCX-type/male) 7 Power Jack The power jack enables you to connect the receiver to the charger and re-charge the internal Lithium-ion battery. The S3 may be used while plugged into a power source and at the same time charge the battery. CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the receiver. WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its internal lithium-ion battery. Power Jack Charger Plug Charger The charger connects the S3 Receiver to a power source so the battery can be re-charged. The small, yellow tipped end of the charging cord connects to the S3 via the power jack while the large end of the charger connects to the power source. The S3 may be used while plugged into a power source and charging. CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the receiver. WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its internal lithium-ion battery. 8 Battery (internal) The S3 contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which supplies the power for the operation of the GPS and Bluetooth circuits inside the receiver. It is a low consumption battery with a minimum of 6 hours of continuous use after fully charged. The battery can be recharged using the EMTAC branded charger which came with the S3. The S3 may be used while the battery is being charged. CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the receiver. WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or its internal lithium-ion battery. WARNING: Do not open the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Opening the unit will void the warranty. WARNING: Exposure to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F) will damage the battery and poses a risk of explosion. See WARNINGS on pages 22 - 23 for more extensive safety information on the battery. 9 Accessories External Active Antenna Positional accuracy and time to fix can be affected by obstructions such as tall buildings, heavy foliage, large cliffs, and other situations where GPS satellite signals are blocked. An external antenna provides better reception and faster time to fix when operating in these conditions. Use only the GPA-18 external active antenna with the S3 BTGPS Receiver. CAUTION: Use of other antennas may severely degrade performance and/or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. Using the external antenna Locate the external antenna port (MCX female) and then plug the connector (MCX male) of external active antenna (optional accessory) into the external antenna port. Place the external active antenna on the metal surface of the roof or on the front top-surface of the dash board where it will not affect driving safety. Connect and install the optional external active antenna into position before driving. The GPS-18 active antenna has an embedded magnet in its base for easy mounting on metal surfaces. Caution: Do not put antenna near materials that are sensitive to magnetic fields, such as magnetic storage media like floppy diskettes and mechanical wrist watches. 10 Getting Started Before using the S3 BTGPS Receiver, the following tasks must be completed: install a GPS/Mapping application software properly and completely on the host device.* enable Bluetooth on the host device.* fully charge the S3 BTGPS receiver. * For information about the operation of the host device and GPS/Mapping application software installation procedures, please refer to the documentation that accompanies each product respectively. 1. Turn on the power of the S3 & host device. Turn on the power of the host device and prepare for connection. Turn on the power of the BTGPS, the power switch is indicated as "B" in Figure 2. (Make sure the battery of the BTGPS is fully charged.) Status LED Indicators: Switch to power-on position: " " Blue Green Orange/Red Once the S3 is powered-on and before being paired/connected, the LED indicator lights should look like this: LED Indicator BLUE GREEN Symbol Status Indication Flashing one time every second Constant on (i.e. no fixed position) ORANGE/RED No light (if fully charged) 11 2. Connect the S3 with the host device. Typical examples are given in the .pdf files named "BTpair_" (and/or similar files), in this User Guide CD-ROM. Please follow the step-by-step operation guide indicated and described in the files, respectively. If prompted, the S3 BTGPS passkey is 0183. Example: This screen-shot indicates the BTGPS is connects with host. 3. Operating the GPS/Mapping software. To open and use the GPS/MAP application, in your host device: 1. Make sure your BTGPS is connected with the host via Bluetooth. 2. Open the GPS/MAP application on the host device. 3. Enter the correct COM port and baud rate (4800-38400) into the GPS setup area of your GPS/MAP application. You can use all the functions of GPS/MAP application software by following the detailed User Guide of the GPS/MAP application software. 4. Connect the external active antenna (optional) 12 Basic Use Guidelines PROPER HANDLING Do not bend the S3 BTGPS receiver while connected to the charger; bending will damage the connector, resulting in damage to the BTGPS and/or the charger's plug. The S3 BTGPS 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/or damage the receiver. Bending or breaking these parts will void your warranty. Use only manufacturer approved accessories with the S3 BTGPS. (See page 10.) There are no serviceable parts inside the S3 BTGPS receiver. DO NOT OPEN THE S3 RECEIVER! Only a qualified service professional may install or repair equipment. Opening the receiver will void the warranty. RECEPTION OF SATELLITE SIGNALS A longer than normal time-to-first-fix of position may result the first time you use the S3 BTGPS. Operating the GPS receiver requires a clear and unobstructed view of sky with the antenna facade pointing upward to the sky. GPS receivers may receive interference near cellular base-stations and when in close proximity to mobile phone antennas. This interference may affect positioning and time-to-fix performance. SAFETY Read the "Warnings" section comprehensively before operation. 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 S3 BTGPS receiver while driving. The S3 BTGPS is a radio emitting device. For your safety and the safety of others, discontinue operation of the S3 receiver in areas with life support equipment, aircrafts, gasoline stations, near fuels or chemicals, near blasting areas, and in other areas restricting radio emitting devices. Keep the S3 receiver away from high temperatures and fire. Additional detailed information is given in the "Warnings" section on page 20 of this User Guide. 13 Frequently Asked Questions Which GPS/Map application software can I use? There are a lot of major application software packages available. The S3 will work with any mapping software that uses the industry standard NMEA messages. Can I use the Crux-View for navigation purpose? No. The Crux_View Test Program is only for evaluation and for testing purposes only; it is NO ...