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.
Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………………….. 3 A. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………….. A.1 Overview …………………………………………………………………………………….. A.2 Features …………………………………………………………………………………….. A.3 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………….. 4 4 4 4 B. Operational Characteristics ……………………………………………………………….… B.1 Initialization …………………………………………………………………………………. B.2 Navigation …………………………………………………………………………………. 6 6 6 C.
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 the low power consumption design at 80mA.
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.
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 (Green) ON: Position Fix Blinking: System is on and position is not fixed A.3.4.
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 acquisition and tracking automatically.
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.
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.
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 setup After you click the SPP service, it will show as Fig. 4: Fig.
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 connection, and then click Disconnect button.
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 that may cause undesired operation.
Next Generation GPS Appendix A 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual 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.
Next Generation GPS Name Message ID Latitude N/S Indicator Longitude E/W Indicator UTC Position Status Checksum 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS Example $GPGLL 3723.2475 N 12158.3416 W 161229.487 A *2C Units BT-Q880 Operating Manual Description GLL protocol header ddmm.mmmm N=north or S=south dddmm.mmmm E=east or W=west hhmmss.sss A=data valid or V=data not valid End of message termination A.1.
Next Generation GPS Azimuth SNR (C/No) .... Satellite ID Elevation Azimuth SNR (C/No) Checksum 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS 048 42 ....
Next Generation GPS Appendix B 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual 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 0061 Fax: ++886 2 2792 0062 E-Mail: Sales@Qstarz.com Web: www.Qstarz.
Next Generation GPS Appendix C 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Detailed Specifications C.1 Bluetooth Specifications C.1.1 Major Specification Wireless Interface Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supported Bluetooth Profiles Supported Frequency Range (Open Environment) Radio Receiver Sensitivity Specifications Compliant with Bluetooth Spec. Version 1.2 All + Extended SCO SPP 2.4 GHz license-free ISM band Up to 10 meters Range (30ft) <-85 C.2 LED status NO.
Next Generation GPS 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS Within 3 months Within 1 year BT-Q880 Operating Manual -20~+45 °C* -20~+25 °C* C.4.2 Testing Data Electrical Characteristics NO ITEM TESTING INSTRUCTION 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 Capacity cut-off within 1 hour after complete charge.
Next Generation GPS Appendix D 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual Trouble Shooting D.1 Trouble Shooting Problems Reasons No position output but timer is counting No position output but timer is counting Execute fail Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of BT-Q880 At outdoor space but GPS signal is blocked by building or car roof.
Next Generation GPS Appendix E 32-Channel Bluetooth GPS BT-Q880 Operating Manual 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: Recharging Adapter, DC Jack 4.0mm, 120V, 230V E.2.
