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User Manual
Bluetooth GPS Receiver
BT-308
Ver 1.02

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BT-308 at a glance

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1. Introduction The BT-308 is a GPS receiver with Bluetooth interface and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity to tracking signal. Based on the SiRF star e/LP low power chip set and supports all functions(SingleSat updates in reduced visibility, Superior urban canyon performance, FoliageLock for weak signal tracking, etc.). The BT-308 is well suited to system integration and users who use PDA, Smart phone, Tablet PC and Notebook PC with Bluetooth devices. It satisfies a wi

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1.3 LED Function Bluetooth Status LED (Blue): Blinking (Slowly) ---- Not connected to any Bluetooth devices. Blinking (Quickly) ---- Connected to other Bluetooth device. GPS Status LED (Green): Blinking ---- GPS position is fixed Steady light ---- GPS position not fixed Battery Status LED (Red/Yellow): Red ---- Battery power is critically low. Charge immediately. Yellow ---- Battery is charging now. LED off ---- Battery partially full or Battery is fully charged.

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3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.(Example the iPAQ 3970 is the output port COM 8). 4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the correct COM port(iPAQ 3970 is the output port COM 8)& baud rate : 38400 2.2. For PDA with Bluetooth Compact Flash card 1. Switch the BT-308 power on. 2. Please refer to the user manual of Bluetooth Compact Flash card to enable it connecting to the BT-308. Some Bluetooth devices may need the Bluetooth passkey,

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3. How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ? The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE & Pocket PC based PDA platform. 1. Run the “GPSinfo.exe” to execute the installation procedure of testing program (via PC and ActiveSync). 2. Run the “GPS Information” program from “Start Program files” of PDA. Here is the description of “GPS Information” testing program as follows: User must select COM port , Baud Rate (38400) and click the [Star GPS] button to start receivi

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3. System Specification Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 12 Sensitivity -170 dBW Accuracy Position Horizontal 15m 2D RMS (SA off) WAAS enabled 10m 2D RMS (SA off) Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time Velocity 0.1m/sec 95% (SA off) Datum Datum WGS-84 Acquisition Rate Hot start 8 sec., average (with ephemeris and almanac valid) Warm start 38 sec., average (with almanac but not ephemeris) Cold start

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FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . FCC RF Exposure requirements: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.