XGPS150 OWNER'S MANUAL Universal GPS Receiver
XGPS150 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth® GPS Receiver from Dual Electronics. The XGPS150 works with signals from GPS satellites to determine your location anywhere in the world. It then can transmit your location information to many kinds of devices which have Bluetooth connectivity and support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP).
XGPS150 Features Bluetooth status indicator Battery level indicator GPS status indicator Power on/off (push firmly & hold momentarily) Power switch. Firmly press and hold the power icon for a moment to turn the device on or off. Low battery indicator. This light will flash red when the battery level is low and the device requires recharging. (See Charging the XGPS150.) During charging, the light will glow red and change to green when charging is complete.
XGPS150 Features (cont’d) is available to connect to another device. A quick flash (approx. 5 times per second) briefly happens when the XGPS150 is pairing with another device. A solid glow indicates that the XGPS150 has successfully paired and is communicating with another device. GPS status indicator. The GPS indicator will flash while the XGPS150 is searching for satellite signals. The light will change to a steady green when your location is successfully determined.
XGPS150 Features (cont’d) USB port for charging Mode switch • Right for iPad/iPod/iPhone • Left for all other devices USB connection. The USB connector is used for charging the XGPS150. Mode switch. The mode switch must be set for the device you want to use the XGPS150 with: Switch Position For these devices: Left (towards USB connector) • Android, Windows & Blackberry devices. • Laptops and tablets.
XGPS150 Setup The XGPS150 is very simple to use. There is a one-time setup process to connect it to your iPad, iPod, smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. Once this setup process is completed, simply turn on the XGPS150 to begin using it. To setup the XGPS150 with your device, you will need to do two things: • Set the mode switch on the XGPS150 for the type of device you will be using. • Pair the XGPS150 with the device you will be using.
XGPS150 Pairing with your device Pairing is the process connecting two devices over Bluetooth and allowing them to communicate. You will need to go through the pairing process each time you use the XGPS150 with a new device, and the XGPS150 will automatically try to reconnect to the last device it was paired with. NOTE: If your device requires a code to connect during the pairing process, use “0000” or “1234”.
XGPS150 are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will be different for each unit.) The word Misc may also appear for a few moments before XGPS150-xxxxxx appears. • Tap XGPS150-xxxxxx in the list of devices to connect to it. The words “Not Paired” will disappear and be replaced by the spinning cursor. • After approximately 10 seconds, the XGPS150-xxxxxx name in the device list will change to blue text and the word Connected will appear.
XGPS150 information from an external device like the XGPS150. • On the Android device go to: Settings->Wireless & networks and turn on Bluetooth. • On the Android device go to Settings->Wireless & networks-> Bluetooth settings and select Scan for devices. • After a few seconds, the word XGPS150xxxxxx will appear in the list of devices. (Note: the last 6 digits are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will vary from device to device.
XGPS150 steps above in Pairing the XGPS150 with an Android device. • Download and install the Bluetooth GPS app from the Android Marketplace. • Open the Bluetooth GPS app and select the XGPS150 from the pull-down menu on the Main tab. • Check the box next to Enable Mock GPS Provider. • Tap the Connect button. Your Android device will connect to the XGPS150 and begin streaming location data to apps on your device. The blue Bluetooth indicator on the XGPS150 will illuminate without blinking.
XGPS150 and turn on Bluetooth. • From the Blackberry main menu go to: Options->Bluetooth-> Add Device and select Search. • After a few seconds, the name XGPS150xxxxxx will appear in the list of paired devices. (Note: the last 6 digits are part of the XGPS150 serial number and will vary from device to device.) • From the Blackberry main menu go to Options->Advanced Options-> GPS and select the XGPS150-xxxxxx from the GPS Data Source list of devices.
XGPS150 Using the XGPS150 Once the XGPS150 is paired with your device, you can begin using apps that utilize GPS information. The XGPS150 includes a non-slip pad for use in a car or on a boat. Slide the XGPS150 into the pad to secure it, making sure that the lip of the pad seals over the top edges of the XGPS150. The XGPS150 is not waterproof, but it will withstand light splashing when it is seated properly in the non-slip pad.
XGPS150 Tips for best performance • Put the XGPS150 in a location with a clear view of the sky: the dashboard of your car, a boat bulkhead, the shoulder strap of a backpack, etc. • The range of the Bluetooth connection will drop as the battery level drops. If you find that the wireless connection is failing, try recharging the XGPS150.
XGPS150 Specifications Dimensions (WxHxD in mm) • XGPS150: 55.0 x 55.0 x 18.5 • Non-slip pad: 94.0 x 144.0 x 22.0 XGPS150 Voltage • Input voltage: 5 VDC Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Voltage • Input voltage: 12-24 VDC • Output: 5 VDC GPS • 65 Channel SkyTraq engine • Cold start: < 29 sec. typ. (open sky) • Warm start: < 25 sec. typ. (open sky) Bluetooth • CSR engine • Version: 2.1+EDR • Range: ~10m (~33 ft.) (open space) Internal Battery • Capacity: 680 mAh • Operating time: ~8.
XGPS150 Compliance ICC Compliance This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Compliance 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.
XGPS150 Compliance (cont’d) 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.
XGPS150 Limited One-Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp.
XGPS150 Warranty (cont’d) the product, or damage occurring during return shipment of the product. Specific license conditions and copyright notices for the software can be found via http://www.dualav.com. What to do? 1. Before you call for service, check the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. A slight adjustment of any custom controls may save you a service call. 2.
XGPS150 Warranty (cont’d) ties, expressed or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or not arising from the company’s negligence, actual or imputed. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.
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