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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241User’s Manual
Holux
Wireless GPS Logger
M-241
User’s Guide
OCT 2007
Rev.A
Technology, Inc.
1F, No. 30, R&D Rd. II, HsinChu City 300, Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan
TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111
Website: www.holux.com
All Rights Reserved
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 2
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................3 1. Overview ..............................................................................................................................4 2. Packing List .........................................................................................................................6 3. Main fe
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 1. Overview The HOLUX M-241 wireless GPS logger provides real time coordinate logging and easy-to-use trip guiding service. The M-241 can record up to 130,000 positions, each position including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude. The log file can be downloaded for analysis via USB connection. You can combine these positions with your Digital camera photos to share the track histories and photo locations to mapping application software
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Applications: * Vehicle tracing & Location base services * Navigation with PDA/Notebook/Smartphone devices * Car navigation * Marine navigation * Distance measurement * Sports and Recreation * Fleet Management Software application program: A user-friendly software utility is provided with the following functions: * Download recorded data to PC. * Recording mode setting (Time / Distance) * Erase recorded data * Output data format (
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 2. Packing List Thank you for purchasing the M-241 wireless GPS logger. Before you start, make sure that the following items are included in your package. If any of these items are missing, please contact your original local HOLUX dealer or distributor. 1. M-241 wireless GPS logger 1 Set 2. AA Battery 1 Set 3. Car Charger *+ USB cable 1 Set 4. User guide and Driver CD 1 Pcs 5. M-241 Quick Guide 1 Pcs
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 3. Main features 1. Built-in MTK Low power consumption GPS chipset. 2. 32 parallel satellite-searching channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. 3. Superior sensitivity, up to -159 dBm. 4. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Demodulator without any additional hardware. 5. Completely compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP). 6. Low power consumption. Use AA alkaline batteries (or rechargeable batteries) for up to 12 hours of operati
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 4. Specification •32 parallel satellite searching channels •Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHz •Frequency: 1.023 MHz •Update frequency: 1 Hz. •Antenna type: Built-in •Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -159dBm Specifications •Dimensions: 32.1mm X 30mm X 74.5mm •Weight (excluding battery): < 39g. •Switch: Slider switch •1 AA alkaline battery lasts for up to 12 hours of operation •Operating temperature: 0 ℃ to + 50 ℃ •Storage temperature: -1
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual ◆Output port: Mini-USB (CMOS Level) •NMEA protocol output: V 3.01 Baud rate: 38400 bps Data bits: 8 Sync bits: N End bit: 1 •Output interface: Standard: GPGGA (1 time per second), GPGSA (1 time per second), GPGSV (1 time per second), GPRMC (1 time per second), GPVTG (1 time per second). •Sea level: Max 18,000 M (60,000 feet) •Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots) Physical Specifications •Acceleration: Max 4G 3 •Vibration: 20 M/ s
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 5. Icons & Indicators Position Icon Descriptions Position Icon Descriptions Log by Time Measure Distance On 1 2 1 Log by Distance 4 Lock On Log On Device & PC Connected 3 7 4 Waypoint 8 Battery is Full 6 GPS Fix 8 Battery is exhausted 5 Bluetooth Connection 10
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 6. Product Overview 1 LCD Screen 1 2 MENU Button 3 ENTER Button 2 4 3 Power Switch 5 Battery Cover 6 4 USB Port 5 6 11
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 7. Basic Operations Before you use 1. If the user wants to use M-241 to record the coordinate for matching the GPS coordinate of the picture in the camera, because the integration of the two parties is performed under the comparison of the time, it is recommended for the user to adjust the clock time in the camera to match the GPS time in the M-241. 2. M-241 does not have the water-proof feature; please
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Operational flow 13
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Operational menu description ： Menu: Go to Time mode Enter: Start / Stop the recording GPS data. Note: 1. When power on M-241, user will see “ ” before GPS acquisition. After GPS is fixed, you will see the screen as . 2. When user starts the “Track Log” function, the “ ” icon will appear on the bottom-left corner of the screen. 3. The “ xxxxFree “signifies how many log data can be recorded. 4. When Bluetooth is connection, the icon
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual ：Position Information Mode Menu: Go to Speed & Altitude Information mode Enter: Record a current track log data once Note: When Recording a current track log data once, the ” ” icon will show for one second on the bottom-left corner of the screen. Note: Because the satellite signal may be shifted easily due to the interference when the moving speed is less than 10 km/hr or under the environment with tall buildings that the satellite signa
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual ：Measure Distance Mode Menu: Go to Setting mode Enter: Start / Stop to measure distance Note: 1. When user enables the “Measure Distance” function, the “ ” icon will shows on the top-left corner of the screen 2. Because the satellite signal may be shifted easily due to the interference when the moving speed is less than 10 km/hr or under the environment with tall buildings that the satellite signal is not good, the user may see the
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Menu: Select “Point” or “Route” Enter: Setting and back to Setting mode NOTE: 1. When the user select the “Point” logging method, the logged distance is the straight line distance between the starting point and the end point. 2. If the “Route” logging method is selected , the logged distance will be the accumulated distance of each segment between the log points. However, because the distance between any two log points may have error,
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Menu: Go to Log by Time menu of Setting mode Enter: Select “Full Stop” or “Overwrite” Menu: Select “Full Stop” or “Overwrite” Enter: Setting and back to Setting mode Note: 1. “ Full Stop” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Stop recording. “ Overwrite” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Overwrite the first log. Menu: Go to Log by Distance menu of Setting mode Enter: Set Log Mode to “By Time” and select number of
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual Menu: Go to Default menu of Setting mode Enter: Go to “YES / NO” status Menu: Not erased and back to Setting Mode Enter: Erase all of track log data and back to Setting Mode Menu: Go to Back menu of Setting mode Enter: Go to “YES / NO” status Menu: No change and back to Setting Mode Enter: Restores device back to factory default settings and back to Setting Mode Menu: Go to “Distance By” menu of Setting mode Enter: Ba
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HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 User’s Manual 8. Connecting the device to the PC M-241 support 2 kinds of connection to PC, through USB cable or Bluetooth. Install USB driver 1. Power On the device. 2. Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package. 3. Install the USB driver “CP210x_VCP_Win2K_XP.exe” from the CD provided in the package. 4. Click menu, select → , then enter → and select Select
