Holux GR-231 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. E WAAS EGNOS Hat Start Cold Start 3 Fig 10 6 Setup Baud rate 38400 then push Scan bottom to scan your COM Port Example thelPAQ 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 GPS Viewer 9 20 X Com Port copa n Com Part COMS Baudrate 32400 Baudrate 38400 ca None Open GPS Open GPS Open failed C sr seni ici cnc P inan E Power z yE WAAS EGNOS Power cae WAASTEGNOS Mane PP o Found GPS Hot Start Cold Start Hot Start ColdStart Warm Start Warm Start GPRMC 104155 857 4 2450 5051 GPGGA 104156 856 2450 5051 N GPRMC 104156 556 4 2450 505 fGPGGA 104157 856 2450 5051 N Setup GPS Status status Setup GPS Status Fig 12 Fig 13 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual T Date ed 11 26 Tim 08 00 44 Select GPS Status to show the satellite diagram like below as Fig 14 Date ed 11 27 12 45 52 A Longitude Longitude AI M D 0 0 0 EE M D app CJ Latitude 701 Latitude A E 000 0 ETD DONS Dop 50 0 Dop 50 0 Acquiring No Fix Acquiring No Fix G 15 Eal la a epl e ee el abaya ts 3 22 2302100822260 9 29 39 19 1 2 27719 Direction NE 0 Speed 0 km hr Direction NE 0 Speed 0 km hr Direction NE 0 Speed 0 km hr Altitude 0 m PDop 50 0 Alt2. dealer or distributor e HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS receiver 1 Set Travel power supply Cigarette adapter 1 Set AC Multi Power Plug Adapter 1 Set e Manual and Driver CD 1 Piece e GR 231 Quick guide 1 Piece e Warranty card 1 Piece HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 3 Main functions GR 231 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 Ile 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 Or use the high sensitive software to get the fast acquisition and reacquisition in the urban canyon and foliage environments Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile SPP completely Low power consumption Built in rechargeable and changeable Lithium ion battery without external power supply and the working time lasts at least 9 hours 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 satellite
3. 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 231 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 16 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual e GR 231 has built Li battery inside please avoid closing high temperature environment or sun shine directly for a long time User has to return GR 231 to HOLUX if the inner Li battery has to be replaced 9 Trouble Shooting Connect an external antenna which Weak or no GPS signal can be locate as a open space to your GR 231 No position received at the place of GR 231 and then run GPSViewer Cold start function Go outdoor and run GPSViewer Cold start At outdoor space but GPS signal function to try again or connect an is blocked by building or car roof external antenna to improve the poor GPS signal Power On Off GR 231 Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable Re Start PDA or PC and reference sec 5 2 re install software Can not turn Install GR 231 incompletely
4. HOLUX GR 234 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Aug 10 2004 HOLUX Technology Inc 8F 11 No 26 Tai Yuen St Chu Pie City Hsin chu Taiwan TEL 03 5526268 FAX 03 5526108 E Mail info holux com tw Website www holux com tw All Right Reserved HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual Table of Contents TABLE 87 COON I OD M eR ls I DAVIDE RR OE RT RACER ER 00001 506 0 0 5 00 000 5 0 8 00 0500 0808 2 MING Ta Dh ueem Be IMAINEUNGEONS i ii 02 5250525595912 08565905453 040902 29519208330 230092 00205 5 25099 0 9 9029 0 00 025 9 00 08 00 88905 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ci eeeesessoeesosesasesdsvegesesecenevenveseusesvsetv sac ssodevaseeesesenceve Ai ASIC SPECIFIC ATION i025259599950061299081591028 029350935990982 082680218922 29500 90223 0099 68 08 00255 89008 4 2 ACQUISITION TIME AVERAGED e isckseseesesoessd esP ese cueste sv esekn os ees eines eoe eR Res U suscseenseesses 4 5 RECEIVERACCURACY Luooicesceseisetoneooqieoegexceec caos eesomaaer soe cessi 0300000900 09002 du EE da gegen cae ova OU dd ASELEDEATION 22 3 51 0 93250915512 300 930920 A 45 TOWER SLUPPEY Goniesieenicvivssteces essere aiera oen icio seid eese veoF en Isi ereb sse reei esae casovER deo ERU are CE 4 6 OUTPUT AND INTERFACE eee ee eeeee esee ee esee ee esses eee se sese sesso sess es seesesessesesesess esee sese see d P h RR odeseussassccusvedesssesceuousesedeseswsacsceeesecs 4 8 OTHER BUNC EI
5. 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 3 pyright c 2002 Ma Co This program is protected 4 ction Technologies Inc A GpsViewer Setup is preparing the InstallShieldR Wizard which will quide y he setup process Please wait si Mscreeoft ActivaSsme M FEE 3 2 H i is Deui Higiene Upon Pocket PE Connected fe J Tuc breniged Informatica Type Sut Fig 7 Double click the GPSViewer exe on your PC then Holux GPSViewer exe program will install automatically as Fig 8 Maintenance Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished performing maintenance operations on GpsViewer n Ti n by US and intemationa ou through the rest of the set r Fig 8 Push Start Programs GPSViewer on PDA as Fig 9 13 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual EET 2 19p ok Eg fase 0155 pody m 04 2000 Ca E Pr calendar FE contacts HER cerdisp FA GPSDEmO Br information x C inbox 95 Ey E intemet explorer Maction Maction Maction PocketGe PocletGenius loneyTracer Online B o oo oo oo oe ee Fig 9 5 The following window is show after executing GPSViewer as Fig 10 a 10 02 DX com Part Baudrate 4200 Power Save
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7. Security O Use a secure encrypted connection Next Ej Cancel Back PF Bluetooth Manager c 5 20 x y Bluetooth My Shortcuts 8 Rename Delete Properties My Shortcuts Active Connections Connections New Tools view E mj 12 Tools View E Ej EF Bluetooth Manager a 8 15 x Bluetooth My Shortcuts Tap New gt Connect to access other devices via Bluetooth E 816 T s 79 Connection Wizard Li Bluetooth Browser Please select a device HOLUX GR 230 view EL a 79 Connection Wizard 9 03 Bluetooth Connection Wizard Explore a Bluetooth device R 2 HOLUX GR 230 Shortcuts created Connection shortcut s for the service s you selected were successfully created To connect From the Bluetooth Manager My Connections screen double tap the connection Or tap and hold the connection icon and select Connect From the menu Finish E 8 Bluetooth Manager a 5 20 x Bluetooth My Shortcuts HOLUX GR 230 SPP slave My Shortcuts active Connections Connections New Tools View a El Ej HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5 3 Installation of testing program GPSViewer exe is compatible with Microsoft Pocket PC or other operation system alike 1 2 Install Microsoft ActiveSync to your PC refer to your Pocket PC manual for installation procedure as Fig 5 oetup your
8. Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Tools ca l Tools ri Tools E Fig 14 6 Optional accessories GR 231 has many accessories to satisfy customers requirement see table 2 After using GR 231 with the following accessories it can transmit message with PDA Note Book easily Table 2 1 5M RS232 data cable Output convert to GM 210 s PDA Car charger adaptor 2M 28db MCX connector active antenna 15 Note NENNEN ASM USB data cable o o a a Note HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual T Driver Installation You can use any GR231 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 l Copy entire GM231 USB folder from CD to hard disk Il Connect GR 230 A2 USB connector to computer without GR 231 GPS receiver While the computer automatically starts the installation program please direct the driver to the GR231 USB folder 7 3 Important Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software I Click Start menu select gt Setting then enter Controller Il After entering Controller and select System Il Select Device Manager IV Find the lt Connector COM amp LPT and check the Virtual COM Port which
9. chargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal GR 231 design is based on SiRF Star Ile LP low power Architecture GR 231 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 231 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 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual With low power consumption the GR 231 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 2 Packing List Congratulations on your purchase of the GR 231 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
10. ctory l Convert cable GR231 A3 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 3 External active antenna connector see Fig 5 Connector type MCX Active power voltage 3 0V Fig 5 4 Power Jack amp Data Port see Fig 6 Jack type Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female Pin definition see table 1 Table 1 oignal and description 1 GND Signal ground Battery charging ground VOUT Unregulated voltage out 3 6 V max 100mA TXD Transmit Data From organizer to peripheral Voltage Level is 3 3V 5 0V 4 Ro mo Data Form peripheral to organizer Voltage level is 3 3V 5 0V Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal charging 5 VCHARG circuit of Li lon battery The approved power supply is 5 0V 5 1A 11 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 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 pocket pc Connect 2 Search Bluetooth device HOLUX GR 231 Select Explore a Bluetooth device I Next 3 Find the Bluetooth device Next Tap HOLUX GR 231 4 Connect to SPP Slave Select SPP slave Next Finish 6 5 Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Tap and Hold HOLUX GR 231 SPP slave Con
11. es Main Power Built in rechargeable Lithium ion for system power Backup Power Rechargeable Lithium ion battery for memory amp RTC backup e Working voltage 80 90mA Normal mode 30mA Power Saving e Working period In Battery full power status gt 9 hours on Continue mode gt 16 hours on Power Saving mode Protection circuit on GR 231 should stop charging the cell when 6 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual over temperature condition 50 occurs 4 6 Output and Interface Output I Output protocol Baud Rate 38400 bps Data bit 8 Parity No otop bit 1 Il 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 IIl Datum WGS84 Input Output Interface I Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile SPP Version1 1 and class 2 up to 10 meter range Il 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 76 5 x 52 x 22 3 mm e Weight 80g Operating Temperature 10 to 60 c under the un charging condition Charging Temperature OC to 45 e Storage Temperature 20 to 85C Operating humidity 5 to 95 No c
12. h m re connection HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 5 1 Hardware Description 1 GR 231 Body description see Fig 2 4 i Teh E el VAS E ag E T D L cana Ng E TEES oe hN A a L LED of GPS 5 ol e EX Fe r ma a Ls rr E Fo raa fatu E E Lx mu LE ES Um Za Eu s a Lig aum i mr ns RT ds 7 i FI tu B oy e _ lt z F G T P LED of Battery Red Green External Antenna Port LED of Bluetooth Blue Power Switch Power Jack amp Data Port Fig 2 2 LED status SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION 3 times 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device Blinking 1 time 3 sec Standby Mode Bluetooth 1 time 1 sec Transferring Data ZEF Batter Green Light on In charging d N A Light off Battery full or Not in charging ne Light on Acquiring Satellites Blinki Position Fixed 3 Power Switch Push one second to power on two seconds to power off with automatic shut off system power after ten minutes no connecting to any Bluetooth device HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 4 Optional accessories and connector description see Fig 3 and Fig 4 PC Notebook PC Notebook RS232 port USB Cable RS232 Cable GR231 A2 GR231 A1 Mini USB GR230 A2 Fig 3 1 Connect to Cigarette IPAQ 38xx Cable CA IPAQ38xx PDA 2 Connect to Cassio Cable PDA CA CASSIOPEIA 3 Other PDA cable contact to fa
13. ing 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 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 18
14. itude 0 m PDop 50 0 Altitude 0 m PDop 50 0 Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Tools Tools a Tools m l Date Date oe 08 12 Seed 08 12 Date sui 08 12 12 47 05 Se ACT 19 47 35 M 12 47 44 Longitude eS Longitude 1 Longitude 3 n 2957513 i N2957513 3 w25 1438 da 9 Latitude f 11 Latitude Latitude Se 2 E 129 22 49 0 gt F E 129 22 49 0 E 121 28 21 9 Dop 50 0 gt Dop 50 0 Dop 4 6 Acquiring No Fix Acquiring No Fix lel E TX H o m A Acquiring No Fix a LS OT 17 23 13 E E ol os SiO fey ehh als ye os 2993 30059 PD 30 x lS E un 30 abe eak aln Direction NE Q Speed 0 km hr Direction NE 0 Speed 0 km hr Direction NE 0 Speed 0 km hr Altitude 0 m PDop 50 0 Altitude 0 m PDop 50 0 Altitude 0 m PDop 5 6 Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Setup GPS Status Tools a Tools Ei Tools E Date err 08 12 Date rd 08 12 Tim 12 51 49 4 195 48 37 Av Longitude v Longitude dgr N 25 145 4 NEM N 25 145 1 A Latitude 4 Latitude E 12128235 E 12128233 E 121 28 23 4 Dop 4 0 Dop 4 0 Dop 4 6 9 17 23 AEE x S e Es 9 17 23 stone Acquiring 3D if 23 5 z 21 29 30 e Direction NESO Speed 0 km hr Direction NESS Speed 0 km hr Direction NE98 Speed 0 km hr Altitude 66 m PDop 5 4 Altitude 70 m PDop 5 5 Altitude 60 m PDop 6 0
15. nect I Finish Bluetooth setup opposite arrow is displayed J Bluetooth Manager 8 14 e Bluetooth My Shortcuts Tap New gt Connect to access other devices via Bluetooth My Shortcuts active Connections Connections New Tools view E mj pa Connection Wizard 8 15 Bluetooth Connection Wizard Explore a Bluetooth device another device Connect to the Internet Access the Internet using a network access point a cell phone or another connected Bluetooth device A2M Join a personal network AA Connect two or more Bluetooth devices to share files collaborate or play multiplayer games Partner with a cell phone Next Ej Cancel Connection Wizard x 9 50 Far Lg Bluetooth Connection Wizard Explore a Bluetooth device Device How to use this screen To select a device tap inside the device selection box above After the list appears choose a device No device selected gt Tap here to choose a device Tap Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen To exit without completing the connection tap Cancel Cancel Back Next gt Ej 79 Connection Wizard 5 19 Bluetooth Connection Wizard Explore a Bluetooth device P HOLUX GR 230 Service Selection Please select the service s offered by this device you would like to create connection shortcuts for
16. ondensing 4 8 Other Functions e Bluetooth frequency 2 4 2 48GHZ e Bluetooth Input Sensitivity G0dbm Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal 175dBW e LED Functions Indicate Bluetooth status GPS status Battery Status and Battery charging status 7 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 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 I Charge Battery Battery indicator light red LED Charging green LED Full or Not in charging LED off STEP 2 Turn on Power Bluetooth Status Press amp Hold 1 sec to turn on GR 231power Searching Bluetooth device Blue LED blinking 1time 3sec No After 5 mins Blue LED blinking 1time 3sec Data is transferring Transferring No Blue LED blinking Stop data Beet 1sec transferring Waiting for reconnection No Blue LED blinking 1time 3sec Reconnect Bluetooth device GPS Status Put GR 231 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring Press amp Hold 1 sec to Press amp Hold 2 sec to turn on GR 231power urn off GR 231power I i Search GPS Steady orange __ Orange I LED on LED off Orange Position Fixed LED blinking Mini USB power socket Note Some PDAs have to re open anager Bluetooth Bluetoot
17. or TN Install GR 231 completely or stop other on the COM operate the device is being used device that is being used with same COM port Can not find Re Start PDA or PC and reference sec Poor connection out GR 231 re install software No action for few minutes may cause Pocket PC entry power Close the application and execute it again save mode It will close the COM to reopen the COM port port at the same time Weak or no GPS signal when Connect an external antenna to your using GR 231 indoor GR 231 17 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 15 21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 15 105 b 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 turn
18. s signal FLASH based program memory New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface omall sleek and lightweight design easily fits in your hand Over Temperature protection 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 HOLUX GR 231 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 4 Technical Specification 4 1 Basic Specification Chipset SiRF Star Ile LP chipset Channels 12 parallel satellite tracking channels e Frequency 1575 42 MHZ e Receiver L1 C Acode 4 2 Acquisition Time averaged e Reacquisition 0 1sec Snap start 3 seconds at lt 25 minutes off period Cold start 45 seconds Warm start lt 38 seconds Hot start 8 seconds Update rate 1 second continuously 4 3 Recelver Accuracy Normal 5 25 meters CEP without SA e Enable EGNOS or WAAS Only for the standard software Position lt 2 2 meters horizontal 95 of time lt 5 meters Vertical 95 of time Velocity within 0 1 meters second Time 1 microsecond synchronized GPS time 4 4 Use Limitation e Altitude lt 18 000 meters 60 000 feet e Velocity 515 meters second 700Knots Acceleration 4 G e Jerk 20 meters second max 4 5 Power Supply e External Voltage 5VDC 10 e Batteri
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