Bad Elf Flex User Manual Introduction The Bad Elf Flex is an external GNSS receiver designed for field data collection when paired with a mobile phone or tablet. The hardware supports several configurations including multi-constellation, multi-frequency, and L-Band reception.
What’s in the box The following items are included in the standard Flex configuration: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Rugged carrying case Bad Elf Flex Wall charger Vehicle charger 1m USB charging cable USB OTG adapter cable Pole mount adapter Quick start guide Supported devices You can connect a Flex receiver to a handheld device, phone, or tablet powered by the following operating systems: ● ● ● ● iOS version 11 or newer Android versions 4.1x or newer Windows 10.x or newer Mac OS X 10.
Status information (LCD & LEDs) The LCD display is the primary user interface of the Flex accessory The LEDs are used to display information at-a-glance. Their function changes depending on what mode you are in. The LCD screen will usually have a label or key that indicates what each LED represents. By default, the LEDs are configured to show the following status information: Left LED Power status Center LED User configurable. Default: shows GNSS navigation status Right LED User configurable.
● ● ● If you have not previously paired with this Bad Elf Flex, it will appear in the “Other Devices” section. Tap the Flex in the list to start the pairing process. You may be prompted to confirm the pairing on both your mobile device and Once you are paired, the Flex will appear in the My Devices section. If the status shows as Disconnected, you can tap the Flex name to initiate a connection.
3. A Bluetooth settings dialog will open 4. Click on the “COM Ports” tab 5. The COM port with your device serial number labeled as “Outgoing” is the COM port you should use for your application. Connecting your computer via USB Use the supplied Micro-USB cable to connect the Bad Elf Flex to your desktop or laptop computer. Once properly connect you will see the charging indicator come on if the Flex is not fully charged. Install companion app From your phone or tablet, visit http://bad-elf.
Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.2 Wi-Fi Client and access point (AP) modes 802.11b/g/n POSITIONING ENGINE GPS L1CA/L1P/L1C/L2P/L2C/L5 GLONASS G1/G2/P code (P1/P2) BeiDou B1/B2/B3 (separate variant without L5) Galileo E1BC/E5a/E5b QZSS L1CA/L1C/L2C/L5 NOTE: constellations and frequencies are dependent on receiver configuration and subscriptions. POSITIONING PERFORMANCE Horizontal accuracy RMS (67%) 2DMRS (95%) RTK 8 mm + 1 ppm 15 mm + 2 ppm SBAS (WAAS) 0.3 m 0.6 m Autonomous 1.2 m 2.
Differential options SBAS, Autonomous, External RTCM v2.3, RTK v3, L-band (Atlas), and DGPS Correction I/O protocol Hemisphere GNSS’ ROX, RTCM v2.3 (DGPS), RTCMv3 (RTK), CMR, CMR+, Atlas Antenna input impedance 50Ω Antenna gain input range 10 to 40 dB Antenna Voltage 5VDC Antenna Current Up to 500mA, with short circuit protection BATTERY AND POWER Internal Battery Non-replaceable 3.
ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Operating: –20°C to +55°C (–4°F to +131°F) Storage: –40°C to +75°C (–40°F to +167°F) Humidity 100% condensing Waterproof IP65 BLUETOOTH RF CHARACTERISTICS Frequency band 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz Number of channels 79 channels Modulation GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK Sensitivity @ BER=0.1% for GFSK (1Mbps) -86 dBm (typical) Sensitivity @ BER=0.01% for π/4-DQPSK (2Mbps) -86 dBm (typical) Sensitivity @ BER=0.
Number of channels 2.4GHz:Ch1 ~ Ch11 Modulation 802.11b : DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK 802.
RF Disclosures Class B Statement – Notice to Users: 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 and Part 90. 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 communication.
This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Bad Elf; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written per
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IC Caution: - English: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. - French: Le présentappareilestconf orme aux CNR d' Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Information and Statement The SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types BE-GPS-5500 has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the body is 0.049W/kg and Simultaneous Transmission is 0.060W/kg. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the handset kept 0mm from the body.
