Rikaline GPS Receiver BT Q880 User Guide

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  
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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. Please put the switch at “OFF” or “AUTO” position if you will not use the device for an  
extended period of time.  
A.2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA or PC  
Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please Switch ON BT-Q880Receiver for paring and  
check if your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD  
Bluetooth card or Bluetooth dongle to enable Bluetooth function to your PDA/PC.  
NOTE: The pairing procedure is required for the first time only.  
A.3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window  
After the pairing complete, the system will automatically create a quick connect device, BT-Q880 in Bluetooth  
Manager. In further use, you just need to click this device to connect our Bluetooth Receiver.  
A.4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting  
After pairing with the Receiver complete, please click “Serial Port” to confirm the COM port. If you use PDA/PC  
to pair the Receiver, please select “Outbound COM port”.  
A.5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software  
Activate your map function and select the correct serial port.  
A.6 Switch off the Bluetooth function  
Switch off the Bluetooth function before you turn off your PDA/PC, and Switch off Receiver will disconnect the  
GPS function. If the BT GPS is on “AUTO” position, you do not need to take extra action.  
A.7 Turn off your PDA or PC  
A.8 Others  
A.8.1 POWER STATUS  
Function  
ON  
OFF  
AUTO  
LED  
ON  
In use  
Recharging  
In use  
Recharging  
Completed  
OFF  
GPS not powered  
Low power  
GPS not powered  
Not Applicable  
Non Recharging  
Not Applicable  
FLASH  
A.8.2 Pass Word The pass word for paring is “0000”.  
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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.1 Overview  
The BT-Q880 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a total solution GPS receiver with Bluetooth wireless transmitting  
ability, designed based on next generation indoors GPS technology with super sensitivity at -157dBm  
(-187dBw) and low power (<80mA) consumption. This revolutionary system provides you unbelievable  
positioning sensitivity allowing you to have easy and quick position fix in urban canyon conditions. You may use  
this device for strict needs of positioning applications such as car navigation, mapping, surveying, security,  
agriculture and so on.  
The BT-Q880 communicates with other electronic utilities wireless Bluetooth technology. It acquires 32  
satellites parallel when cold start, and display the best 8 signals for power saving purpose.  
A.2 Features  
The BT-Q880 provides a host of features that makes it easy for integration and use.  
1. Patent pending AUTO ON-OFF function makes you hands-free once you place the device in place.  
2. Patent pending Easy-Place function makes the device placed without sliding around the car in a snap.  
3. Wireless transmitting positioning status up to 10 meters.  
4. High sensitivity receiver acquires 32 satellite signals parallel while providing first fast fix and low power  
consumption.  
5. Advanced design ideal for applications with soft touch and minimal space.  
6. User initialization is not required.  
7. Automatically baud rate setting, user does not need to do any selection.  
8. FLASH based program memory: New software revisions upgradeable both for GPS and Bluetooth. (For  
distributor only)  
9. LED display status: The LED provides users visible operating status for Recharging, Battery power lever,  
Bluetooth and GPS. No more extra device needed.  
10. Rechargeable Li-ION battery provides you a durable use.  
A.3 Technology specifications  
A.3.1 Physical Dimension  
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.  
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)  
A.3.2 Environmental Characteristics  
1) Operating temperature: -30oC to +85oC.  
2) Storage temperature: -50oC to +100oC.  
A.3.3 Electrical Characteristics  
1) Input Power:  
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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.3.4.2 GPS Functions  
1) Acquisition: 32 satellites parallel.  
2) Update rate: 1 second.  
3) Acquisition time  
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., averaged  
Hot start  
Warm start  
Cold start  
6 sec., averaged  
30 sec., averaged  
30 sec., averaged  
4) Position accuracy:  
Non DGPS (Differential GPS)  
Position  
Velocity  
< 5 meter (RMS)  
0.1 meter / second, with SA off  
Time  
1 microsecond synchronized GPS time  
5) Dynamic Conditions:  
Altitude  
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max  
Velocity  
515 meter / second (1000 knots) max  
Acceleration 4 G, max  
Jerk 20 meters/second, max  
A.3.4.3 Bluetooth Functions  
1) Transmits up to 10 meters.  
2) Details specifications please refer to appendix D at page 19.  
3) SPP Profile, V1.2  
A.3.4.4 Battery  
1) Capacity: 1000mAh.  
2) Type: Li-ion rechargeable.  
A.3.5 Interfaces  
1) RS-232 compatible level, with auto adjusted baud rate.  
2) NMEA 0183 Version 2.2 ASCII output (GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG).  
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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. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately  
30 seconds to achieve a position fix at the first time, 30 seconds if ephemeris data is known. After a position fix  
has been calculated, information about valid position, velocity and time is transmitted over the output channel.  
The BT-Q880 utilizes initial data, such as position, date, time and satellite orbital data, to achieve maximum  
acquisition performance. If significant inaccuracy exists in the initial data, or the orbital data is obsolete, it may  
take more time to achieve a navigation solution. The BT-Q880 Auto-locate feature is capable of automatically  
determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system.  
B.2 Navigation  
After the acquisition process is complete, the BT-Q880 sends valid navigation information over output channels.  
These data include:  
1) Latitude/longitude/altitude  
2) Velocity  
3) Date/time  
4) Error estimates  
5) Satellite and receiver status  
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C. Hardware interface  
C.1 Physical  
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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. Simply place it on the dashboard (with our patent pending  
Easy-Place) of the car or any place which is not deeply covered by metal or other heavy material for  
transmitting GPS signal to your notebook PC, PDA or other devices, which facilitated with Bluetooth functions.  
C.3 Connector  
Battery recharging connector: 4.0mm DC jack, with center “+” (positive).  
Active antenna connector: MMCX  
C.4 Accessories  
Standard:  
80026: Easy-Place, 35mm round pad sticking on the dashboard or other place for hold BT-Q880  
A-6003-E: Travel adapter, with 120V, 230V adapter  
A-9004: Lithium-ION, rechargeable battery, 1000mAh  
A-6024-40: Cigarette Adapter, DC Jack 4.0mm, 850mA, 5 meter  
C.5 Switch Function  
Switch  
Function  
OFF  
ON  
Off  
On  
System power Off  
For paring and operating of Bluetooth GPS.  
1. Works on Auto ON-OFF function (Patent pending)  
2. Automatically starts when Car Engine Starts (Through Cigarette Adapter).  
3. Automatically switch off the power when Car Engine is off or un-plug the  
Cigarette Adaptor.  
AUTO  
Auto  
C.6 GPS BT LED STATUS  
Function  
ON  
OFF  
AUTO  
LED  
ON  
Position Fixed  
/Connection  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Positioned Fixed  
/Connection  
OFF  
GPS not powered  
Not Applicable  
FLASH  
Position not fix  
/No connection  
Position not fix  
/No connection  
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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.  
Click “New”  
Click “Connect”  
Search Bluetooth device “BT-Q880”  
Select “Explore a Bluetooth device”  
Click “Next”  
To find the Bluetooth device  
Double click “BT-Q880  
Click this refresh  
button to find the  
device if the device  
is not in the device  
window.  
Fig. 1  
Browse Service  
Found the Bluetooth device  
Tap “Rikaline”  
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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. 4  
Connect to SPP  
Fig. 5 Connection Complete  
After connect successfully, it will show as Fig. 5  
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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.  
In most navigation system when you select disable GPS icon, the SPP connection will be disconnected  
automatically. If you want to use the navigation again, you need to establish the Bluetooth SPP connection first.  
D.4.3 Use Shortcut  
After a new connection was established successfully, a shortcut for the connection will be generated. Users  
may also double click the particular shortcut icon (represented by the Connection Name) and click the connect  
on the Pop_Menu to re-establish the connection.  
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E. Safety Statement  
E.1 R&TTE / CE  
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BT-Q880 Operating Manual  
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.  
The radiated output power is far below the FCC Radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this  
device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation  
is minimized.  
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Rikaline  
International Corp. May void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.  
Important  
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 or more 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.  
F. Warranty  
The BT-Q880 warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for 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.  
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Appendix A  
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.  
Table A-1 NMEA-0183 Output Messages  
NMEA Sentence  
GPGGA  
Description  
Global positioning system fixed data  
Geographic position latitude \ longitude  
GNSS DOP and active satellites  
GPGLL  
GPGSA  
GPGSV  
GNSS satellites in view.  
GPRMC  
GPVTG  
Recommended minimum specific GNSS data  
Course over ground and ground speed  
A.1.1 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA)  
Table A-2 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGGA,161229.487,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,1,07,1.0,9.0,M, , , ,0000*18  
Table A-2 GGA Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Example  
$GPGGA  
Units  
Description  
GGA protocol header  
UTC Time  
161229.487  
Hhmmss.sss  
Latitude  
3723.2475  
ddmm.mmmm  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
N
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
12158.3416  
E/W Indicator  
Position Fix Indicator  
Satellites Used  
HDOP  
MSL Altitude  
Units  
W
1
07  
1.0  
9.0  
M
E=east or W=west  
See Table 5-3  
Range 0 to 12  
Horizontal Dilution of Precision  
Meters  
Meters  
Meters  
Meters  
Geoid Separation  
Units  
M
Age of Diff. Corr.  
Diff. Ref. Station ID  
Checksum  
Second Null fields when DGPS is not used  
End of message termination  
Description  
0000  
*18  
<CR> <LF>  
Table A-3 Position Fix Indicator  
Value  
0
1
2
3
0 Fix not available or invalid  
GPS SPS Mode, fix valid  
Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid  
GPS PPS Mode, fix valid  
A.1.2 Geographic Position with Latitude/Longitude (GLL)  
Table A-4 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A*2C  
Table A-4 GLL Data Format  
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Description  
Name  
Message ID  
Latitude  
Example Units  
$GPGLL  
3723.2475  
GLL protocol header  
ddmm.mmmm  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
E/W Indicator  
UTC Position  
Status  
N
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
E=east or W=west  
hhmmss.sss  
12158.3416  
W
161229.487  
A
A=data valid or V=data not valid  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
*2C  
End of message termination  
A.1.3 GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA)  
Table A-5 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGSA,A,3,07,02,26,27,09,04,15, , , , , ,1.8,1.0,1.5*33  
Table A-5 GSA Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Mode 1  
Example  
$GPGSA  
Units  
Description  
GSA protocol header  
A
3
See Table 5-6  
See Table 5-7  
Mode 2  
Satellite Used (1)  
Satellite Used (1)  
……  
07  
02  
Sv on Channel 1  
Sv on Channel 2  
….  
Satellite Used  
PDOP  
HDOP  
VDOP  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
Sv on Channel 12  
Position Dilution of Precision  
Horizontal Dilution of Precision  
Vertical Dilution of Precision  
1.8  
1.0  
1.5  
*33  
End of message termination  
(1) Satellite used in solution.  
Table A-6 Mode 1  
Value  
Description  
M
A
Manual—forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode  
2D Automatic—allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D  
Table A-7 Mode 2  
Value  
Description  
1
2
3
Fix Not Available  
2D  
3D  
A.1.4 GNSS Satellites in View (GSV)  
Table A-8 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPGSV,2,1,07,07,79,048,42,02,51,062,43,26,36,256,42,27,27,138,42*71  
$GPGSV,2,2,07,09,23,313,42,04,19,159,41,15,12,041,42*41  
Table A-8 GSV Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Example  
$GPGSV  
Units  
Description  
GSV protocol header  
Number of Messages  
Message Number  
Satellites in View  
Satellite ID  
2
1
07  
07  
79  
Range 1 to 3  
Range 1 to 3  
Range 1 to 12  
Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32)  
Elevation  
degrees Channel 1 (Maximum 90)  
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Azimuth  
SNR (C/No)  
....  
048  
42  
....  
degrees Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359)  
dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking  
Satellite ID  
Elevation  
Azimuth  
SNR (C/No)  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
27  
27  
138  
42  
*71  
Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32)  
degrees Channel 4 (Maximum 90)  
degrees Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359)  
dBHz Range 0 to 99, null when not tracking  
End of message termination  
NOTE: Items <4>,<5>,<6> and <7> repeat for each satellite in view to a maximum of four (4) satellites per  
sentence. Additional satellites in view information must be sent in subsequent sentences. These fields will be  
null if unused.  
A.1.5 Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data (RMC)  
Table A-9 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPRMC,161229.487,A,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,0.13,309.62,120598, ,*10  
Table A-9 RMC Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
UTC Time  
Example  
$GPRMC  
161229.487  
A
3723.2475  
N
12158.3416  
W
0.13  
309.62  
120598  
Units  
Description  
RMC protocol header  
hhmmss.sss  
Status  
Latitude  
A=data valid or V=data not valid  
ddmm.mmmm  
N=north or S=south  
dddmm.mmmm  
N/S Indicator  
Longitude  
E/W Indicator  
Speed Over Ground  
Course Over Ground  
Date  
E=east or W=west  
Knots  
Degrees True  
ddmmyy  
Degrees E=east or W=west  
Magnetic Variation  
Checksum  
*10  
<CR> <LF>  
End of message termination  
A.1.6 Course Over Ground and Ground Speed  
Table A-10 contains the values for the following example:  
$GPVTG,309.62,T, ,M,0.13,N,0.2,K*6E  
Table A-10 VTG Data Format  
Name  
Message ID  
Course  
Reference  
Course  
Example  
$GPVTG  
309.62  
T
Units  
Description  
VTG protocol header  
Degrees Measured heading  
True  
Degrees Measured heading  
Magnetic (1)  
Reference  
Speed  
M
0.13  
N
Knots  
Measured horizontal speed  
Knots  
Units  
Speed  
Units  
0.2  
K
Km/hr  
Measured horizontal speed  
Kilometers per hour  
Checksum  
<CR> <LF>  
*6E  
End of message termination  
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Appendix B 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.  
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Appendix C Detailed Specifications  
C.1 Bluetooth Specifications  
C.1.1 Major Specification  
Specifications  
Compliant with Bluetooth Spec. Version 1.2  
Bluetooth Protocol Stack Supported All + Extended SCO  
Wireless Interface  
Bluetooth Profiles Supported  
Frequency  
Range (Open Environment)  
Radio Receiver Sensitivity  
SPP  
2.4 GHz license-free ISM band  
Up to 10 meters Range (30ft)  
<-85  
C.2 LED status  
NO.  
Function  
Description  
1
2
3
PWD  
ON: Recharging  
ON: Power On  
Blinking: Battery Low  
OFF: Data Transmitting  
ON: Standby  
BT  
ON.: Pairing  
GPS  
ON: Position is fixed  
OFF: Not Powered  
Flash: Position is not fixed  
C.3 Switch  
NO.  
1
Function  
OFF  
Description  
GPS power Off  
2
ON  
For paring and link of Bluetooth.  
3
AUTO  
Works on Auto Switch  
BT-Q880 start when Car Engine Start(Car Power Adapter).  
Car Power Adaptor: turn off the power or unplug the Car Power  
Adaptor. The BT-Q880 will turn off.  
C.4 Battery  
C.4.1 General Specification  
ITEM  
SPECIFICATION  
Li-ION Rechargeable Battery  
A-9004  
1
2
Type  
Model  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
Typical Capacity  
Nominal Voltage  
Internal Resistance (packed)  
Weight  
Maximum Charge Current  
Charge Voltage  
Maximum Discharge Current  
Charge method  
Temperature  
1000 mAh  
3.7 V  
30 – 70m  
Approx 23 g  
1.0 C (1000 mA)  
4.20 ± 0.05 V  
1.0 C  
CC/CV  
For Recharge  
0 ~ 45 °C  
For Discharge  
-20 ~ +60 °C  
12  
Storage Temperature  
Within 1 month  
-20~+65 °C*  
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Within 3 months  
Within 1 year  
-20~+45 °C*  
-20~+25 °C*  
C.4.2 Testing Data  
Electrical Characteristics  
NO  
ITEM  
TESTING INSTRUCTION  
REQUIREMENTS  
Complete  
Charge  
Charge the battery with 1c of constant current and 4.2V  
constant voltage for 2.5 hours.  
1
Nominal  
Capacity  
Measure discharge capacity with discharge current 0.2C to 2.75V  
cut-off within 1 hour after complete charge.  
Measure the capacity after 300 cycles of complete charge  
and discharge at 1C current to 2.75V cut-off  
Capacity after 30days storage at 25from complete  
charge  
2
3
950mAh  
Cycle Life  
80% of initial Capacity  
Retention capacity≧90%  
4
Storage  
Capacity after 7days storage at 60ffom complete charge Recoverycapacity90%  
Environmental Characteristic  
NO  
ITEM  
TESTING INSTRUCTION  
REQUIREMENTS  
25% at -20℃  
60% at 0℃  
100% at 25℃  
96% at 60℃  
Measure capacity with constant discharge current 1C to 2.75V  
cut-off at each temperature after complete charge at 25.  
Percentage as an index of the capacity compared with  
100% at 25.  
Temperature  
testing  
1
Constant  
temperature  
/humidity  
Keep the battery at 40and 90%RH for 96hrs  
Recoverycapacity85%  
2
3
The battery will be vibrated 10 times in three mutually  
perpendicular directions with amplitude of 0.35mm and  
changing frequency between 10 and 55Hz. The rate of  
scanning frequency is from 10Hz to 55Hz with the rate of  
1Hz per min.  
Vibration  
The battery shall not  
rupture, smoke, catch fire,  
vent or leak.  
Impacting  
Testing  
The battery will be impacted 1000±10 times with the  
acceleration of 100m/s2 and pulse lasting time 16ms.  
4
5
The battery will be dropped free five times in three mutually  
perpendicular directions from the height of 1.0m onto a  
hard board with the thickness of 20mm  
Free fall  
Safe Characteristic  
NO  
ITEM  
TESTING INSTRUCTION  
REQUIREMENTS  
The battery is to be short-circuited by connecting the  
positive and negative terminals of the battery with and  
external load of less than 50mΩ  
1
Short Circuit  
The battery shall not  
rupture, smoke, catch fire,  
vent or leak.  
Over charge  
testing  
Over  
discharge  
testing  
2
3
According to the method of UL  
After complete charge, the battery will be discharged to end  
voltage. Then Connect with external load of 30Ω for 24hrs.  
C.4.3 Cautions  
1) The best operating performance is between -20 ~ +60 °C. Higher or lower temperature could cause  
damage to the battery.  
2) Operated with external power supply will not hurt battery life since battery does not discharge. Therefore, it  
operating temperature range is -40 ~ +85°C.  
3) Recharge the battery for 10 hours before use.  
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Appendix D Trouble Shooting  
D.1 Trouble Shooting  
Problems  
No position output but  
timer is counting  
No position output but  
timer is counting  
Execute fail  
Reasons  
Methods  
Find an open space for your  
BT-Q880  
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.  
Bluetooth function unstable  
Use an optional Active Antenna  
Re-Start PDA or PC or re-install  
software  
Can not turn on the  
COM port  
Can not find out  
BT-Q880  
Install BT-Q880 incompletely or The  
COM port of the device is being used  
Poor connection  
Install BT-Q880completely or stop  
other device that is being used.  
Re-Start PDA or PC and re-install  
software.  
No Signal  
No action for few minutes may  
cause the Pocket PC enter power  
saving mode. It will close the COM  
port at the same time.  
Close the application and execute it  
again to re-open the COM port.  
No Signal  
Weak or no GPS signal when  
using BT-Q880 indoor  
Go outdoors to improve the poor  
GPS signal.  
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Appendix E 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.2.2 Battery  
A-9004: Battery, Li-ION, 1000mAh  
E.2.3 Easy-Place Pad  
80026-B: For holding BT GPS, Black  
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