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TN-206 User's Guide v1.1
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
This unit has to be charged for 24 hours before first use.
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Acknowledgements The Rayming logo and TripNav are trademarks of Rayming Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are acknowledged as the exclusive property of their respective owners. Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Rayming Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Rayming shall not be
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Table of Contents 1 1 General guidelines 2 Getting started 4 Finding and installing 4 software Getting to know your 5 TN-206 External active antenna 8 (optional) Charging the battery 9 3 Using your TN-206 10 Step 1: Getting a signal 10 Step 2: Connect to 11 Bluetooth-enalbed device Step 3: Using GPS software 11 4 Troubleshooting 12 5 Specifications 15 6 Contact information 17 Limited Product Warranty 18
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General guidelines 1 Accuracy 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 t
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Battery The TN-206 contains a lithium-ion battery inside. Leaving the TN-206 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. It is ideal to keep the TN-206 in a place with a temperature between +15°C (+59°F) and +25°C (+77°F). A TN-206 with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. The performance of the lithium-ion battery is particularly limited in temperatures
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Driving and safety Rayming Corporation will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgement, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by TripNav or the mapping software WARNING: Make sure that the GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and safety. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to securely place the GPS
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WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle's operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software. Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly, please turn off the device. Should you want to look at the display for a prolonged time, park the car safely, while following all traffic regulatio
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Interference TN-206 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. Passkey When you are being asked for a passkey while connecting TN-206 to a Bluetooth-enabled device, enter “2003” for the passkey. Software NMEA compatible GPS software is required to be installed on your host device to work with the TN- 206. Rayming Corporation does not provide support for GPS softwa
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Getting started 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your TripNav TN-206 Bluetooth GPS Receiver! With TN-206, you can take advantage of your device’s Bluetooth capability to wirelessly add GPS positioning technology. Read this User’s Guide thoroughly and follow the instructions. This User’s Guide explains in detail on how your TN-206 operates and functions. Finding and installing software Before you begin to use your TN-206, you must install a NMEA compatible GPS software on your host device (P
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Getting to know your TN-206 Antenna Facade Power Switch Power Jack 7 Getting started
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Antenna Facade Your TN-206 is integrated with a highly sensitive 1.6 GHz GPS antenna and a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth antenna internally that provides satellite signal reception for position fix as well as data communication between TN-206 and your Bluetooth host device. The antenna facade area is the top surface of your TN-206. Keep this surface clean and obtain a clear view to the sky while operating TN- 206. Do not let this frontage surface be covered even partially by any object during operation, esp
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External Antenna Port Your TN-206 is equipped with a Radio Frequency (RF) connector port (MMCX type) for connecting with an optional external active antenna when operating under certain conditions, such as inside a vehicle or where satellite signals are blocked from the internal antenna facade. LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on your TN-206, and they show the current status of Bluetooth connection, GPS signal, and battery. Bluetooth Status LED (Blue) Blinking - Bluetooth radio is
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External antenna port External active antenna (optional) The external active antenna is an optional accessory. Connect the external active antenna to your TN-206’s external antenna port to start to receive GPS signals from the external active antenna. The external active antenna is embedded with a magnet in the bottom for easy mounting on metal surfaces. Please be cautious not to put it near to materials that are sensitive to magnetic field such as floppy diskettes. Use only the external antenn
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Power jack Power adapter plug Charging the battery Before you can use your TN-206, the battery must be fully charged. Connect the power charger (included) to the power jack, then plug into an electrical outlet. As your TN-206 is charging, the Battery Status LED will show a yellow light. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status LED will turn off. Remove the plug from the power jack on the TN-206 and unplug the charger from the electrical outlet. 11 Getting started
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Using your TN-206 3 Before you start to use your TN-206, make sure that you have charged the battery and installed a NMEA compatible GPSsoftware onto your Bluetooth host device. Step 1 - Getting a signal First you need to get GPS signal from the satellites. See GPS Satellite Signal and Accuracy in General guidelines for the conditions to get the signal. You can use either the Antenna Facade or the External Active Antenna to acquire GPS signal from the satellites. Turn on your TN-206 by
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Step 2 - Connect to Bluetooth- enabled device After getting and fixing the GPS signal, now you can establish a communication link between your TN-206 and the Bluetooth- enabled device. From your Bluetooth-enabled device, perform a Bluetooth device discovery. Please refer to the user documentation for your Bluetooth-enabled device for instructions. Enter “2003” when asked for a passkey for the device. Step 3 - Using GPS software Start your GPS software on your Bluetooth- enabled devic
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Troubleshooting 4 In this chapter there are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) where you may find the answer to your question. All requests for technical service and support should be made directly to the manufacturer or service provider in accordance with their terms and conditions. Rayming Corporation will provide on-line technical notes on most hardware and software products for your reference. Rayming Corporation makes no guarantees of product reliability or compatibility. All compatibil
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I cannot get a fixed GPS signal/the GPS Status LED displays steady green ... In order to get a fixed GPS signal, the antenna that you use for your TN-206 must have a clear view to the sky. You may use either the internal built-in antenna or the external active antenna. Tall buildings and other obstructions to the sky may block the satellite signal. Strong local radio signals may interfere with GPS signals. You may have to move away from cellular base stations or other similar sources of radio si
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My GPS software is not working with TN- 206 ... First ensure that your GPS software is NMEA compatible. Then make sure that the communication link between your TN-206 and your Bluetooth-enabled host device is established. Make sure that the software is set for the COM port that your Bluetooth- enabled device will use for serial communication and it is pointing to TN-206 as its GPS receiver. Please consult the user documentation for your software for instructions. 16 Troubleshooting
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Specifications 5 General Characteristics: Device Size: Dimensions: 50 x 90 x 16 mm Weight: 61 g (650 mA version) Chipset: Sirf Star IIe/LP Frequency: L1, 1.575.42 MHz C/A: 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels: 12 Channels all-in-view tracking DGPS Source: Default: none Programmable: WAAS/EGNOS Antenna Type: Built-in Ceramic patch antenna (External antenna optional) Accuracy (without DGPS): Position: 10 m, RMS, 25 m CEP without SA Velocity: 0.1 m/sec without SA Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS tim
