HOLUX M-1200 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Users Manual

M-1200

Bluetooth GPS Receiver

07,2007 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 Right Reserved
HOLUX M-1200 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS...2 1. 2. 3. OVERVIEW....3 PACKING LIST....4 MAIN FEATURES....5 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 5. BASIC SPECIFICATION...6 ACQUISITION TIME....6 RECEIVER ACCURACY...6 USE LIMITATION....6 POWER SUPPLY....6 OUTPUT AND INTERFACE...6 PHYSICAL....7 OTHER FUNCTIONS....7
GETTING STARTED...8 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION...9 BLUETOOTH DEVICE CONNECTION INSTALLATION..12 INSTALLATION OF MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM...13 EXECUTE THE MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM...13
OPTIONAL CABLE ACCESSORY..15 DRIVER INSTALLATION....15 7.1 7.2 7.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT...15 INSTALLATION....15 IMPORTANT...15
WARRANTY....16 TROUBLESHOOTING...17
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.18

1. Overview

(Fig.1) The HOLUX M-1200 Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Fig. 1) is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. M-1200 design is based on MediaTek Inc.(MTK) GPS solution-MT3318 low power Architecture. M-1200 is a dual-function GPS receiver. Not only transmit satellite information through the PDA or Notebook by Bluetooth interfaces but also is a G-Mouse GPS receiver through a HOLUX designed data cable (Optional cable, see chapter 6 ) to deliver satellite signal to the device without Bluetooth interface. M-1200 meets the requirement of field application, such as car navigation, mapping, agriculture surveying and security use under clear view of sky. M-1200 contacts to other device through Bluetooth interface, and built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery to save satellite information such as the status of satellite signal, the previous available location, date and time. With the advanced technology, M-1200 can track up to 32 satellites simultaneously, re-acquires satellite signals in 0.1 microsecond and updates position data per second.

2. Packing List

Thank you for purchasing the M-1200 Bluetooth GPS Receiver. 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. M-1200 Bluetooth GPS receiver Car Cigarette adapter User guide and Driver CD M-1200 Quick Guide Warranty card 1 Set 1 Set 1 Pcs 1 Pcs 1 Pcs

Option

Travel power supply HOLUX USB data cable 1 Set 1 Set

3. Main features

Built in MTK MT3318 Low power consumption GPS chipset. 32 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. Superior sensitivity up to -159 dBm. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware. Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely. Low power consumption. Built-in rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion battery, the working time can last 15 hours maximum. Provide expand terminal contact to other system without Bluetooth device. Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol 3 color-LEDs indicate to show the status of device. FLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface. Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand. Over-Temperature protection Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation, performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments. For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application.
4.Technical Specification

4.1. Basic Specification

ChipsetMTK MT3318 chipset. Channels 32 parallel satellite-tracking channels. Frequency 1575.42 MHz Receiver L1, C/A code.
4.2. Acquisition Time (refer to MTK chip specification)
Reacquisition 0.1 second. Cold start < 36 seconds. Warm start< 33 seconds. Hot start < 1 second

4.3. Receiver Accuracy

Normal < 3 meters CEP without SA. Enable EGNOS or WAAS < 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time < 5 meters, Vertical 95% of time Velocity within 0.1 meters / second Time 0.1 microsecond synchronized GPS time Position:

4.4. Use Limitation

Altitude < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) Velocity: < 515 meters/ second (1000Knots) Acceleration 4 G. Jerk 20 meters / second3, max

4.5. Power Supply

External Voltage: 5V DC +/-5% Batteries Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for system power. Working voltage: 40~50mA (Normal mode). 35mA (Power Saving). Auto Power Saving mode. Circuit protection on M-1200 when over-temperature condition 50 occurs.

4.6. Output and Interface
Output I. Output protocol Baud Rate 38400 bps
Data bit 8 Parity No Stop bit 1 II. Format. NMEA0183 V3.01 GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/5 sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), GPVTG (1 time/1 sec), (GLL, or MTK NMEA Command for optional). III. Datum WGS84. Input/ Output Interface: I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version1.2 and class 2(up to 10 meter range). II. In/Out Port. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with CMOS LevelMini USB Type B Connector and Cable option (a) GR230-A2 (USB data cable)

4.7. Physical

Size 17.6 mm Weight < 53 g Operating Temperature-10 to + 60(under the un-charging condition); Charging Temperature 0 to + 45 Storage Temperature-20 to + 60 Operating humidity 5% to 95% No condensing

4.8. Other Functions

Bluetooth frequency: 2.4 ~2.48GHz Bluetooth Input Sensitivity: -85dBm Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal -159 dBm LED Functions Indicate Bluetooth status, GPS status, Battery Status and Battery charging status
5. Getting Started STEP 1. Charge Battery
Please charge battery till LED off for the first time. Power cable plug in Charge Battery Battery indicator light: Power too low -------- Red LED Charging -------------- Green LED Full or Not in charging -- LED off

Mini USB socket

Power cable connect to power socket
STEP 2. Turn on the power
Bluetooth Status Turn on M-1200 power No Searching Bluetooth device Yes Data is transferring? Yes Stop data transferring? Yes Reconnect Bluetooth device? Transferring Blue LED blinking No (1time / 3 sec) Waiting for reconnection Blue LED blinking No (1time / 1sec) Note: Some PDAs have to re-open Bluetooth manager for Bluetooth device re-connection. No Blue LED blinking (1time / 1sec)

Power switch

GPS Status --Put M-1200 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring. Turn on M-1200 power Steady orange Search GPS -LED on Orange Position Fixed -LED blinking Turn off M-1200 power Power Off -Orange LED off
5.1. Hardware Description
1). M-1200 Body description see Fig. 2:

LED of GPS (Orange)

LED of Battery(Red / Green)

Bluetooth LED (Blue)

(Fig.2)
2). LED status : SYMBOL COLOR Blue Bluetooth Red Battery Green N/A Orange GPS Light on Light on Light off Light on STATUS DESCRIPTION

1 times / 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Standby Mode 1 time / 3 sec Transferring Data Power too low In charging Battery full or Not in charging Acquiring Satellites
Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Position Fixed
3). Power Switch : a. Power on, Orange light is on. b. Power off, Orange light is off. 4). Power Jack & Data Port, see Fig.3 Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female. Pin definition see table 1.

(Fig.3)

Table 1 Pin Pin Name GND NC TXD RXD Transmit Data. From organizer to peripheral.(Voltage Level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). Receive Data. Form peripheral to organizer.(Voltage level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). Signal and description Signal ground, Battery charging ground.
Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal VCHARG charging circuit of Li-Ion battery. The approved power supply is 5.0V +/- 5%@800mA.
5). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 4 PC/Notebook USB port

USB Cable (GR230-A2)

Mini USB (Fig.4) Notics : This data cable is designed by HOLUX specially for G-mouse function, cant be replaced by common USB cable. The ordinary USB cable can only provide the charging function.
5.2. Bluetooth device connection installation
The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM x51v with Bluetooth Manager. For other PDA or laptop device, the steps might vary. 1. In Pocket PC setting system panel, enable manage GPS automatically. Note:The setting may vary in other PocketPC or Smartphone , please check the manual or consult the technical service respectively. 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon to start Bluetooth Manager on PocketPC to enable Bluetooth function.
3. In Devices panel , tap New partnership to search Bluetooth devices nearby. If the result is not found, tap Refresh to research again.
4. Choose the Bluetooth device HOLUX_M-1200 and tap Next
5. Connect to Serial port or SPP Slave, then tap Finish
6. Go to the COM ports panel to tap New Outgoing Port, choose HOLUX_M-1200 device and tap Next.
7. Select the COM port, then tap finish, it will show as right figure, and tap OK to finish the Bluetooth setting. Recommand not to use Secure Connection which may cause unstable connection. 8. Then you can enable your navigation map program to enjoy GPS function now.

5.3. Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program
We provide a program Mini GPS viewer.exe for end user to watch the satellite signal receiving status on laptop or PDA device. For Windows 2000/XP OS, you can execute Mini GPS viewer_PC directly. For Microsoft Pocket PC, please copy Mini GPS viewer_PPC to SD card or device, then execute Mini GPS viewer_PPC.
5.4. Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program
1) The following window is shown after executing Mini GPS Viewer_PPC,( see Fig. 5). The Windows 2000/XP version is just different on display.

(Fig. 5)

2) Setup the Baud rate : 38400, then tap Scan button to scan your COM Port. Select your COM Port respectively, then tap Open GPS button. Check log screen below if the satellite data is receiving correctly.
(Fig. 6) 3) Select GPS Status panel to observe the GPS information status , see Fig. 7.
(Fig. 7) 4) In setup panel you can see Hot StartWarm StartCold Startwhich allow you to re-acquisition of Ephemeris and Almanac. Basically the satellites are always moving in the sky, if Ephemeris and Almanac data in GPS receiver cant meet real satellites status upon you if GPS receiver is over 0.5 hour power off but you are no longer in the previous position , it takes more time for the GPS receiver to get GPS position fix soon. We suggest you can click Cold Start or Warm start to re-acquisition. Or you can remove the battery for 3 seconds and reinsert it, this operation is the same with Cold Start.

Optional cable accessory

Option cable accessory is provided to meet customers need, see table 1. With the data cable connected, it can transmit data with PDA, NoteBook easily as the G-mouse role. Table 1 Item

GR230-A2

Description

HOLUX USB data cable

7. Driver Installation
The following is the steps of installation GR230-A2 USB data cable.
7.1 System Requirement CPU: IBM, Pentium II or above, or other compatible PC. Memory: above 32 MB

System: Windows 2000/XP

7.2 Installation
I. Starts the driver installer from driver CD. II. Connect GR-230-A2 USB data cable to computer. System will search new hardware and install the driver automatically III. Connect M-1200 GPS receiver with USB data cable.

7.3 Important

Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software. I. II. III. IV. Click <Start> menu, select <Setting>, then enter <Controller> After entering <Controller>, and select <System>. Select <Device Manager>. Find the < Connector(COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port, which was created by the USB driver.

Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different from every computer. Before using navigation software, please confirm the COM Port numbers created by your computer and provided by your navigation software. Otherwise, the navigating software wont receive the satellite signal, because of the un-match COM Port setting.

8. Warranty

The M-1200 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers. M-1200 has built Li-battery inside, please avoid closing to high temperature environment or sun shine directly for a long time.

Troubleshooting

Possible Reasons
Weak or no GPS signal at the

Problems

Methods
Test under open sky at a fix location and run Mini GPS Viewer Cold start function.
No GPS output but GPS timer is counting
place of M-1200 Remove the Battery for 3 seconds and The ephemeris and almanac data re-insert, then power on to test again. in GPS memory is no longer valid after no use for a long time. Power On/Off M-1200. Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to section

Execute fail

Bluetooth function unstable
5.2 Bluetooth device connection installation to re-connect.
Can not open the COM port Can not find
Bluetooth connection interrupted by other programs. Poor Bluetooth connection
Check the Bluetooth connection again, might conflict with. Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to section 5.2 Bluetooth device connection installation.
or COM port is conflicted/occupied Check and close other programs that
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

HOLUX M-1200E Bluetooth GPS Logger Users Manual
Bluetooth GPS Logger M-1200E

Users Guide

Rev. 1.0

Technology, Inc.

No.1-1, Innovation Road I, Science-based Industrial Park, HsinChu City 300, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111

Website: www.holux.com

All Right Reserved

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW..... 2 MAIN FEATURES.... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION... 4 BASIC SPECIFICATION.... 4 ACQUISITION TIME (REFER TO MTK CHIP SPECIFICATION)... 4 RECEIVER ACCURACY.... 4 USE LIMITATION.... 4 POWER SUPPLY..... 4 OUTPUT AND INTERFACE... 5 PHYSICAL.... 5 OTHER FUNCTIONS.... 5 GETTING STARTED.... 6 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.... 7 M-1200E LOGGER TRACK LOGGING AND MODE SETTING.. 9 INSTALLATION OF MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM... 12 EXECUTE THE MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM... 12 DRIVER INSTALLATION.... 13 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.... 13 INSTALLATION.... 13 IMPORTANT.... 13 APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING... 15 APPENDIX B. POWER JACK & DATA PORT... 16 APPENDIX C. BLUETOOTH DEVICES CONNECTION... 17 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT. 19
HOLUX M-1200E Bluetooth GPS Logger Manual

Overview

(Fig.1) The HOLUX M-1200E Wireless GPS Logger allows users to store of up to 200,000 GPS coordinates of latitude, longitude, time, and elevation. The data can be analyzed by uploading to a computer through its USB/Bluetooth connection. Once the coordinates and the digital images are integrated, the tracking history and the location the images were taken can be shared through ezTour or Google Earth. The HOLUX M-1200E Bluetooth GPS Logger (Fig. 1) is a total solution GPS Logger with Bluetooth, USB interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal. M-1200E design is based on Media Tek Inc.(MTK) GPS solution-MT3329 low power Architecture. M-1200E meets the requirement of field application, such as car navigation, mapping, agriculture surveying and security use under clear view of sky. With the advanced technology, M-1200E can search up to 66 satellites simultaneously, re-acquires satellite signals in 0.1 microsecond and updates position data per second.

Main features

Built in MTK MT3329 Low power consumption GPS chipset 66 parallel satellite-search channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition Superior sensitivity up to -165 dBm Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely Low power consumption Rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion battery Provide expand terminal contact to other system without Bluetooth device Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol 4 color-LEDs indicate to show the status of device FLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand Over-heat protection auto-power off when operation temperature reaches 45C. Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation, performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments. For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application.

Technical Specification

Basic Specification
Chipset: MTK MT3329 chipset. Channels: 66 parallel satellite-search channels. Frequency: 1575.42 MHz Receiver: L1, C/A code. Built-in 4M Bytes flash memory capable of recording 200,000 points of GPS data

Acquisition Time (refer to MTK chip specification)
Reacquisition: 0.1 second Cold start: < 36 seconds Warm start:< 33 seconds Hot start: < 1 second

Receiver Accuracy

Normal: < 3 meters CEP without SA Enable EGNOS or WAAS: Position: < 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time < 5 meters, Vertical 95% of time Velocity: within 0.1 meters / second Time: 0.1 microsecond synchronized GPS time

Use Limitation

Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) Velocity: < 515 meters/ second (1000Knots) Acceleration: 4 G Jerk: 20 meters / second3, max

Power Supply

External Voltage: 5V DC +/-5% Batteries: Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery for system power. Working voltage: 30~40mA@ 3.7V (Normal mode). 28mA (Power Saving). Auto Power saving mode. Circuit protection on M-1200E when over-temperature 45C occurs.

Output and Interface

Output I. Output protocol Baud Rate: 38400 bps Data bit: 8 Parity: No Stop bit: 1 II. Format. NMEA0183 V3.01: GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/5 sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), GPVTG (1 time/1 sec), (GLL, or MTK NMEA Command for optional). III. Datum: WGS84. Input/ Output Interface: I. Compatible Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), Version1.2 and class 2(up to 10 meter range). II. In/Out Port. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with USB Level Mini USB Type B Connector

Physical

Size: 68.3 22.8 15.5 (mm) (+/-0.5mm) Weight: 32 (g) (+/- 0.5g) Operating Temperature: -10C to + 60C (under the un-charging condition); Charging Temperature: 0C to + 45C Storage Temperature:-20C to + 60C Operating humidity: 5% to 85% No condensing

Other Functions

Bluetooth frequency: 2.4 ~2.48GHz Bluetooth Input Sensitivity: -85dBm Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal: -165 dBm LED Functions: Indicate Bluetooth status, GPS status, Battery Status, Battery charging status and POI record status.
Getting Started 1. Charge Battery
Please charge battery till LED off for the first time. Power cable plug in Charge Battery Battery indicator light: Power too low -------- Red LED on Charging -------------- Green LED on Full or Not in charging -- LED off

Mini USB socket

Power cable connect to power socket

2. Turn on the power

Bluetooth Status Turn on M-1200E power No Searching Bluetooth device Yes Data is transferring? Yes Stop data transferring? Yes Reconnect Bluetooth device? Transferring Blue LED blinking No (1time / 3 sec)
Bluetooth Status Power switch
Blue LED blinking (1time / 1sec)
Waiting for reconnection Blue LED blinking No (1time / 1sec)
Note: Some PDAs have to re-open Bluetooth manager for Bluetooth device re-connection.
GPS Status Put M-1200E in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring. Turn on M-1200E power Steady orange Search GPS -LED on Orange Position Fixed -LED blinking Turn off M-1200E power Power Off -Orange LED off

GPS Status

POI Status
Release M-1200E POI Button Yellow LED off POI button
Press the POI button once, the POI yellow LED is on. Release the button, the yellow LED is off. It means the POI record is completed. Press M-1200E POI Button Yellow LED on

POI status

Hardware Description
1). M-1200E Body description see Fig. 2:
LED of GPS (Orange) LED of Battery (Red / Green) Bluetooth LED (Blue) POI LED (Yellow)

(Fig.2)

Power switch
2). LED status: SYMBOL COLOR Blue Bluetooth/ POI Blinking Press POI button Release POI button Light on Light off Light on Blinking STATUS DESCRIPTION 1 time / 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device 1 time / 1 sec Standby Mode 1 time / 3 sec Transferring Data Record the POI data Light on Light off POI record is completed. Power too low In charging Battery full or Not in charging Acquiring Satellites 1 time / 1 sec Position Fixed

Yellow

Red Battery N/A Orange

Green Light on

3). Power Switch: a. Power on, Orange light is on. b. Power off, Orange light is off. 4). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 4 PC/ Notebook USB port
USB to Mini USB Cable (Fig.4)

M-1200E Logger Track Logging and Mode Setting
5.2.1 Data Logging 1. When the power is turned on, the device will automatically search for satellite positioning (orange LED on), and then logging will begin. When the power is switched off, the logging will stop. When the power is turned on again, it will once again conduct satellite positioning and start logging. 5.2.2 GPS Data Logging Mode Setting 1. Install ezTour onto a PC or notebook (see ezTour instructions manual for installation) 2. When the application runs, the following main screen can be seen:
3. From the Menu bar select [Setup GPS Logger] to bring up the settings window
4. Make sure that the M-1200E is connected to a PC or notebook, and select [reconnect] or [manual settings] 5. The logger can be set to record by a set time or set distance. The conditions for recording can be set the following ways: (1) Select car, bicycle, exercising, or walking mode. 6. When the loggers data storage is full, there are two modes to choose from: (1) Rewrite (default): When the data is full, data will begin to be rewritten, overwriting
the data from the beginning. (2) Terminate: When the data is full, the logger will cease to record any further data. 7. Press [Confirm] to start logging according to the new setting. 5.2.3 Data Read When the logger M-1200E is connected to a PC or notebook through USB or Bluetooth, the data can be extracted through ezTour. Please see ezTour instruction manual for details.
Installation of Mini GPS Viewer program
We provide a program Mini GPS viewer.exe for end user to watch the satellite signal receiving status on laptop or PDA device. For Windows 2000/XP OS, you can execute Mini GPS viewer_PC directly. For Microsoft Pocket PC, please copy Mini GPS viewer_PPC to SD card or device, then execute Mini GPS viewer_PPC.
Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program
1) The following window is shown after executing Mini GPS Viewer_PPC,( see Fig. 5).
(Fig. 5) 2) Setup the Baud rate: input 38400, then tap Auto Detect button to scan your COM Port. Select your COM Port respectively, then tap Open button. Check log screen below if the satellite data is receiving correctly.
(Fig. 6) 3) In setup panel you can see Hot StartWarm StartCold Startwhich allow you to re-acquisition of Ephemeris and Almanac. Basically the satellites are always moving in the sky, if Ephemeris and Almanac data in GPS Logger cant meet real satellites status upon you if GPS Logger is over 0.5 hour power off but you are no longer in the previous position , it takes more time for the GPS Logger to get GPS position fix soon. We suggest you can click Cold Start or Warm start to re-acquisition. Or you can remove the battery for 3 seconds and reinsert it, this operation is the same with Cold Start.

Driver Installation

The following is the steps of installation USB driver
System Requirement CPU: IBM, Pentium III or above, or other compatible PC. Memory: above 32 MB

System: Windows 2000/XP

Installation
I. Starts the driver installer from driver CD. II. Connect USB data cable to computer. System will search new hardware and install the driver automatically III. Connect M-1200E GPS Logger with USB data cable.

Important

Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software.
Click <Start> menu, select <Setting>, then enter <Controller>
II. After entering <Controller>, and select <System>. III. Select <Device Manager>. IV. Find the < Connector (COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port, which was created by the USB driver. Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different from every computer. Before using navigation software, please confirm the COM Port numbers created by your computer and provided by your navigation software. Otherwise, the navigating software wont receive the satellite signal, because of the un-match COM Port setting.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting

Problems

Using ezTour to connect M-1200E is fail

Possible Reasons

Methods
Turn on the M-1200E power switch, and
M-1200E power is not turned on. make sure GPS Orange LED is on. Please reference 7.3. Power On/Off M-1200E. Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to Appendix C Bluetooth Device Connection to re-connect.

Execute fail

Bluetooth function unstable
Can not open the COM port Can not find
Bluetooth connection interrupted or Check the Bluetooth connection again, COM port is conflicted/ occupied by Check and close other programs that might other programs. Poor Bluetooth connection conflict with. Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to Appendix C Bluetooth Device Connection.

M-1200E

Appendix B. Power Jack & Data Port
Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female. Pin definition see table 1.

Table 1 Pin 5 Pin Name GND NC D_Plus D_Minus USB data transfer.(Voltage Level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). USB data transfer.(Voltage level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). Signal and description Signal ground, Battery charging ground.
Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal VCHARG charging circuit of Li-Ion battery. The approved power supply is 5.0V +/- 0.4V, 500mA
Appendix C. Bluetooth Devices Connection
The following is the steps of software installation to setup on PDA, DELL AXIM x51v with Bluetooth Manager. For other PDA or laptop device, the steps might vary.
2. In Pocket PC setting system panel, enable manage GPS automatically. Note: The setting may vary in other PocketPC or Smartphone , please check the manual or consult the technical service respectively.
3. Tap the Bluetooth icon to start Bluetooth Manager on PocketPC to enable Bluetooth function.
4. In Devices panel, tap New partnership to search Bluetooth devices nearby. If the result is not found, tap Refresh to research again.
5. Choose the Bluetooth device HOLUX_M-1200E and tap Next
6. Connect to Serial port or SPP Slave, then tap Finish
7. Go to the COM ports panel to tap New Outgoing Port, choose HOLUX_M-1200E device and tap Next.
8. Select the COM port, then tap finish, it will show as right figure, and tap OK to finish the Bluetooth setting. Recommend not to use Secure Connection which may cause unstable connection.
9. Then you can enable your navigation map program to enjoy GPS function now.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.