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Model No: BT-Q880
High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
-157dBm (-187dBw)
Bluetooth GPS
Aug. 2005 V1.1
QSTARZ International Co., Ltd.
6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Rd., Sec 6, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone: +886-2-2792-0061 Fax: +886-2-2792-0062
E-Mail: sales@Qstarz.com Web: www.Qstarz.com
All Right Reserved
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………….. AA. Quick Use for First Time Setting 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………….. A. Introduction 4 …………………………………………………………………………………….. A.1 Overview 4 …………………………………………………………………………………….. A.2 Features 4 ……………………………………………………………….. A.3 Technical Specifications 4 ……………………………………………………………….… B. Operational Characteristics 6 ………………………………………………………
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual AA. Quick Use for First Time Setting Please read this instruction carefully before use. A.0 Standard Package GPS Unit + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Cigarette Adapter + Travel Charger + Warranty Card + Easy-Place Pad + Quick Guide. A.1 Fully charge the battery for at least 10 hours before using A fully charged battery can last for 10-12 hours continuously operation facilitating th
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual A.8.3 Manufacturing Setting Datum: WGS84 Sentence: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG Baud Rate: Auto A.8.4 GPS features Next generation sensitivity at -157dBm (-187dBw) 32-channel acquisition parallel A.8.5 BT Feature Sensitivity: -85dBm Bluetooth V1.2 SPP profile A.8.6 Overall Feature Low power consumption: <80mA A. Introduction A.1 Overview The BT-Q880 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a tot
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual External: +4.75 ~ 5.5 VDC Battery: +3.7V A.3.4 Performance A.3.4.1 LED functions We built 3 LEDs in the BT-Q880 Bluetooth GPS with functions as follows: 1) Battery (Red) Blinking: Low Battery OFF: Full power or still sufficient ON: Recharging or Switch is at “ON” position 2) Bluetooth (Blue) Blinking: Power on ON: In Transmitting mode 3) GPS (
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual B. Operational characteristics B.1 Initialization After you place the battery into the housing, and put the switch at ON or AUTO, then the BT-Q880 is ready to work for you. When you activate the Bluetooth function in your machine (PDA or PC) and get pairing with BT-Q880, you may start GPS function. As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the BT-Q880 begins the process of satellite ac
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual C. Hardware interface C.1 Physical Size: 83.0(W) x 44.5(D) x 23.5(H) (mm) 3.27"(W) x 1.75"(D) x 0.93"(H). Weight: 72g (battery included) C.2 Hardware Interface The BT-Q880 includes a new generation low power GPS module, a Bluetooth module and a Li-ION rechargeable battery in a unique style gadget. Simply place it on the dashboard (with our patent pending Easy-Place) of th
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual D. Bluetooth Connection Please follow below instructions step by step: The pass word is “0000” D.1 Browse Devices Firstly, you need to find the device with which you want to establish connection. Open “Bluetooth Manager” on your pocket PC. Click “New” Click “Connect” Search Bluetooth device “BT-Q880” To find the Bluetooth device Select “Explore a
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual D.2 Browse Services Double click the device with which you want to establish SPP connection to browse its service as Fig. 2 & Fig. 3. Connect to SPP Slave Select SPP slave Click “Next” Click “Finish” Fig. 2 Browse Service Fig. 3 Browse Service Finish Bluetooth Manager Setup Tap and Hold “Rikaline: SPP slave” Click “Connect” Finish Bluetooth
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual D.3 Application Now you can use any Navigation system through Bluetooth SPP Profile. D.4 Disconnect There are 3 different ways to disconnect the operation D.4.1 Double click the SPP shortcut, and click Disconnect on popup Menu. Fig. 6 Disconnect from pop menu Figure 7 Disconnect from Status Window D.4.2 In the Status window, select the SPP
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual E. Safety Statement E.1 R&TTE / CE This device complies with ETSI EN 300 328-1, ETSI EN 301 489-1 / 17, EN60950. E.2 FCC This device complies with Part 15C, Part 15B and ID Application of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Appendix A Software Interface The BT-Q880 interface protocol is based on the National Marine Electronics Association’s NMEA0183 ASCII interface specification, which is defined in NMEA0183, Version 2.2 and the Radio Technical Commission. A.1 NMEA Transmitted Messages The BT-Q880 outputs data in NMEA-0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), Standard
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Name Example Units Description Message ID $GPGLL GLL protocol header Latitude 3723.2475 ddmm.mmmm N/S Indicator N N=north or S=south Longitude 12158.3416 dddmm.mmmm E/W Indicator W E=east or W=west UTC Position 161229.487 hhmmss.sss Status A A=data valid or V=data not valid Checksum *2C End of message termination A.1.3 GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA) Tab
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Azimuth 048 degrees Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359) SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking .... .... Satellite ID 27 Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32) Elevation 27 degrees Channel 4 (Maximum 90) Azimuth 138 degrees Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359) SNR (C/No) 42 dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking Checksum *71 End of message termination NOTE: Items <4>
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Appendix B Earth Datum & Output Setting B.1 Earth Datum The BT-Q880 is built in earth datum with WGS84. B.2 Setting B.2.1 Manufacturing Default Datum: WGS84. Baud Rate: Automatically adjustable. Output: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG. 15 QSTARZ Technology Inc. 6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Road, Sec. 6, Taipei,Taiwan Tel: ++886 2 2792 006
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Appendix C Detailed Specifications C.1 Bluetooth Specifications C.1.1 Major Specification Specifications Wireless Interface Compliant with Bluetooth Spec. Version 1.2 Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supported All + Extended SCO Bluetooth Profiles Supported SPP Frequency 2.4 GHz license-free ISM band Range (Open Environment) Up to 10 meters Range (30ft) Radio Receiver Sensitivity <-85
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Within 3 months -20~+45 °C* Within 1 year -20~+25 °C* C.4.2 Testing Data Electrical Characteristics NO ITEM TESTING INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Complete Charge the battery with 1c of constant current and 4.2V 1 Charge constant voltage for 2.5 hours. Nominal Measure discharge capacity with discharge current 0.2C to 2.75V 2 950mAh Capacity cut-off within 1 hour after complete ch
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Appendix D Trouble Shooting D.1 Trouble Shooting Problems Reasons Methods No position output but Weak or no GPS signal can be Find an open space for your timer is counting received at the place of BT-Q880 BT-Q880 No position output but At outdoor space but GPS signal is Use an optional Active Antenna timer is counting blocked by building or car roof. Execute fail Bluetooth function
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Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Appendix E Ordering Information E.1 Product Options E.1.1 Standard Package BT-Q880 (Bluetooth GPS Receiver) + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery + Travel Charger (110V/230V) + Cigarette Adapter + Easy-Place Pad x 1 + Warranty Card + Quick Installation Guide E.2 Accessories E.2.1 Power Adapter A-6024-40 Cigarette Adapter, 850mA, with input 6-30Vdc, DC jack 4.0mm A-6003-E: Rec
