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FALCOM NAVI-1/XT (BluetoothTM GPS Receivers) User's guide Version: 1.06 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT Contents VERSION 1.06 0 0.1 0.2 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................5 GENERAL ABOUT NAVI-1 .............................................................................................................. 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 6 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 SECURITY .........................................................................8 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 8 RESTRICTED USE............................................................................................................................. 8 CHILDREN....................................................................................................................................... 8 DRIVING AND SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 8 BATTERY SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 9 2 2.1 PREPARING TO USE YOUR FALCOM NAVI-1 .......10 HOW DOES THE FALCOM NAVI-1 WORK? ................................................................................. 10 3 3.1 SOFTWARE INTERFACE.............................................12 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES........................................................................................................... 12 4 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................13 BLUETOOTHTM GPS RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE ........................................................................... 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 13 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 13 Physical........................................................................................................................................ 15 Software....................................................................................................................................... 15 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 15 INTERFACES.................................................................................................................................. 16 On/Off button .............................................................................................................................. 16 LED's........................................................................................................................................... 16 Power jack ................................................................................................................................... 16 Interface for an external antenna.................................................................................................. 16 Charging & Discharging the included battery ............................................................................. 17 5 5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.3 5.3.1 OPERATION GUIDE......................................................19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 19 PC/LAPTOP AND NAVI-1 BLUETOOTHTM CONNECTION .............................................................. 20 How to evaluate the NAVI-1 connected to PC/Laptop................................................................ 24 POCKED PCS BLUETOOTHTM CONNECTION .................................................................................. 28 Using the BluetoothTM GPS Receiver.......................................................................................... 31 6 7 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................32 HOUSING .........................................................................33 This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 2 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 Version history: Version number 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 Author Fadil Beqiri Fadil Beqiri Fadil Beqiri Fadil Beqiri Change Initial version Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated. The GPS indicator updated Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated (the order name of AC/DC power adapter changed). Indicator LED of internal battery updated. BluetoothTM connection updated (pairing added) In the Chapter 5.3, item 7 updated New accessories POWER-SETE(A) for NAVI-1 are now available upon request. Sections 1.5, 4.2.3 and 4.3.5 with its subsections added. In the section 5.2.1, the sub-point 3)(v) added. Chapter 0.2 updated. New device (named NAVI-XT) is available upon request. Chapters 4.3.5 and 5.1 updated. The user guide applies to the NAVI-1 and NAVI-XT. Due to the added features of NAVI-XT equipment the chapters 0.2, 4.3.5 and 5.1 updated. 1.04 Fadil Beqiri 1.05 Fadil Beqiri 1.06 Fadil Beqiri This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 3 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 Cautions Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Please, read carefully the safety precautions. If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product described in it, please contact your vendor. General information about FALCOM and its range of products are available at the following Internet address: http://www.falcom.de/ Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright The NAVI-1 user's guide is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all rights reserved. No part of this user guide may be produced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH. FALCOM GmbH. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 4 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 0 Introduction 0.1 General about NAVI-1 Dear customer, we are pleased that you have decided to purchase an intelligent navigation device such as the Falcom NAVI-1. In order quickly to start and immediately and comprehensive to use all functions of Falcom NAVI-1 on your utilization, we recommend you to take yourself a few minutes to read the following references and suggestions for using your new navigation device. The NAVI-1 is a new GPS receiver, integrated with BluetoothTM technology. With its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding quality and performance as well an excellent navigational and positioning aid tool when used with a GPS Mapping software installed on BluetoothTMenabled devices, such as PC, laptop, or Pocked PC. The FALCOM NAVI-1 has an integrated temperature compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO). Due to the higher stability of frequency it offers a highimproved performance. Additionally, the integrated TCXO accepts the condition for use the SiRFXTrac firmware. The FALCOM NAVI-1 uses SiRFXTrac firmware that makes it possible to track the GPS signals at far lower signal levels than is currently possible with competitive autonomous GPS solutions. Therefore, you have a high-capacity navigation system, which connects your BluetoothTM-enabled device with the performance of an intelligent and dynamic destination guidance. The embedded Class 2 BluetoothTM transceiver is capable of communicating with any Serial Port Profile BluetoothTM device, within a 10m radius. The FALCOM NAVI-1 in communication with your installed GPS Mapping software on the BluetoothTM-enabled device points you the way comfortably and reliably from the current location A to your desired destination B. In this way you also stay for longer distances always on the optimal course and arrive your destination point comfortable and ease. Although your receiver is fully compatible with any GPS Mapping software running on different hardware platforms. The embedded high-sensitivity internal GPS and BluetoothTM antenna allow you to navigate freely without the hassle of messy wire connections. The FALCOM NAVI-1 is an equipment that can be used in a variety of applications including: Navigation and positioning Finding streets and routes Travel planning Safety and security Fleet tracking and management and many others ... . This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 5 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 0.2 Package contents Check the contents of the package. The following items should be included. In case of damaged or missing any item, please contact your dealer immediately. There are two devices with the same design and software specification. Concerning the hardware specification of NAVI-XT, it comes with updated version of the BluetoothTM chipset and new features added. However, both NAVI-1 and NAVI-XT communicate with Host Platform via BluetoothTM (Class 2) Serial Port Profile. For more information see updated chapters 4.3.5 and 5.1. Description FALCOM NAVI-XT FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) FALCOM NAVI-1 FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) Quantity 1 1 1 1 This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 6 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 Table and figures below show the accessories for FALCOM NAVI-1, which are available by Falcom upon request. POWER-SET-E FAL-ANT-3-MCX POWER-SET-A FAL 700/3.7 Order name FAL-ANT-3-MCX FAL 700/3.7 POWER-SET-E* POWER-SET-A* Description External active antenna with MCX plug connector Lithium ion rechargeable battery Wall charger with European outlet plug and Cigarette Lighter Adapter. (Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5% MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA) Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1 Wall charger with American outlet plug Cigarette Lighter Adapter. (Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5% MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA) Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1 * The accessories POWER-SET-E(-A) allow you to have anywhere access to a power source such as: Car Cigarette Lighter. to any European or American (depend on the required POWERSET) socket-outlet. to any USB port on your computer. This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission. Page 7 NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 1 Security This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the NAVI-1. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the NAVI-1. 1.1 General information The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new concept in navigation. GPS has become established in many areas, for example, in civil aviation or deep-sea shipping. The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States of America, which also has sole responsibility for the accuracy and maintenance of the system. The system is constantly being improved and may entail modifications effecting the accuracy and performance of the GPS equipment. 1.2 Restricted use Certain restrictions on the use of the NAVI-1 may have to be observed on board a plane, in hospitals, public places or government institutions, laboratories etc. Follow these instructions. 1.3 Children Do not allow children to play with the NAVI-1. It is not a toy and children could hurt themselves or others. The NAVI-1 consists of many small parts which can come loose and could be swallowed by small children. Thoughtless handling can damage the NAVI-1. 1.4 Driving and safety Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected) on the parts which will obstruct the sight of the driver. Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected) on the parts which block any safety device (such as the Airbag, pedals, accessory controls and any others) in your vehicle. Your own personal judgment has always priority while you driving, if the user of FALCOM NAVI-1 feels that the instructions of navigation software place you in an unsafe area, then use your personal judgment according to traffic regulations and do not follow those instructions. The NAVI-1 is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Do not place or install the NAVI-1 on the vehicle roof (outdoor). Please, do not handle the NAVI-1 while driving. Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-1 only in such a way t ...