TripNav Trip Nav TM 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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Table of Contents 1 General guidelines 1 2 Getting started Finding and installing software Getting to know your TN-206 External active antenna (optional) Charging the battery 4 4 Using your TN-206 Step 1: Getting a signal Step 2: Connect to Bluetooth-enalbed device Step 3: Using GPS software 10 10 11 4 Troubleshooting 12 5 Specifications 15 6 Contact information 17 Limited Product Warranty 18 3 5 8 9 11
General guidelines 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.
General guidelines 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.
General guidelines 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.
General guidelines 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.
Passkey When you are being asked for a passkey while connecting TN-206 to a Bluetooth-enabled device, enter “2003” for the passkey. General guidelines Interference TN-206 may receive interference near cellular basestation and when in close proximity to mobile phone antennas. This interference may affect positioning and time-to-fix performance. Software NMEA compatible GPS software is required to be installed on your host device to work with the TN206.
Getting started 2 Getting started 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.
Antenna Facade Getting started Getting to know your TN-206 Power Switch Power Jack 7
Getting started 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 TN206.
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. Getting started External Antenna Port LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on your TN-206, and they show the current status of Bluetooth connection, GPS signal, and battery.
Getting started 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.
Getting started 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.
Using your TN-206 3 Using your TN-206 Before you start to use your TN-206, make sure that you have charged the battery and installed a NMEA compatible GPS software 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.
After getting and fixing the GPS signal, now you can establish a communication link between your TN-206 and the Bluetoothenabled device. Using your TN-206 Step 2 - Connect to Bluetoothenabled 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 Bluetoothenabled device.
Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting 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.
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 signals.
Troubleshooting 16 My GPS software is not working with TN206 ... 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 Bluetoothenabled 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.
Specifications General Characteristics: Device Size: Dimensions: 50 x 90 x 16 mm Weight: 61 g (650 mA version) Specifications 5 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.
Specifications Interface: Connection: Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Profile Protocol: Default: NMEA-0183 (V2.
Contact information It’s important that you document the following before email or calling for assistance: - Which step, or function, were you attempting when the problem occurred? - What was the error message displayed? - What operating system are you using? - Which model of GPS receiver do you have? - Which model of PC/PPC/PDA are you using? - Which mapping software are you using and what version? Contact information 6 Rayming Corporation 1305 John Reed Court City of Industry, CA 91745 T: 800.278.
Limited Product Warranty Rayming Corporation warrants this product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. Except as provided herein, Rayming Corporation makes no express warranties, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use, or non-infringement.
Rayming Corporation will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: a.) Correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; b.) Replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or c.) Refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products, on which a refund is made, become the property of Rayming Corporation. New or reconditioned parts may be used in the performance of warranty service.
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