HOLUX Wireless GPS Logger M-241 Plus User Manual Technology, Inc. No.1-1, Innovation Road1, Science-based Industrial Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-6687000 FAX: 886-3-6687111 Website: www.holux.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 2. PACKING LIST ....................................................................................................
1. Overview The HOLUX M-241 Plus wireless GPS logger provides real time coordinate logging and easy-to-use trip guiding service. The M-241 Plus can record up to 260,000 positions, each position including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude. The log file can be transferred 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 such as Google Earth.
Applications: Vehicle tracing & Location base services Navigation with PC/Notebook/Smartphone devices Car navigation Marine navigation Distance measurement Sports and Recreation Fleet Management Software application program: A user-friendly ezTour software utility is provided with the following functions: Transfer recorded data to PC.
2. Packing List Thank you for purchasing the M-241 Plus 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 Plus wireless GPS logger 1 Set 2. AA Battery 1 Set 3. USB cable 1 Set 4. M-241 Plus Quick Guide 1 Pcs 5. Warranty card 1 Pcs 6.
3. Main features 1. Built-in MTK Low power consumption GPS/GLONASS chipset. 2. 32 parallel satellite-searching channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. 3. Superior sensitivity, up to -165 dBm. (in tracking mode) 4. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Demodulator without any additional hardware. 5. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface (support Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)) 6. Provide expanded terminal contact to other systems without the BLE device. 7. Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol 8.
4. Specification ‧22 tracking / 66 acquisition-channel GPS receiver ‧Receiver: L1, 1575.42 MHz (GPS), L1, 1602Mhz(GLONASS) ‧Update frequency: 1 Hz. ‧Antenna type: Built-in ‧Satellite signal reception sensitivity: -165dBm Specifications ‧Dimensions: 32.1mm X 30mm X 74.5mm ‧Weight (excluding battery): < 39g.
‧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) Physical ‧Velocity: Max 515 M./sec ( 1000 knots) Specifications ‧Acceleration: Max 4G ‧Vibration: 20 M/ second3, Max.
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6. Product Overview 1. LCD Screen 2. MENU Button 3. ENTER Button 4. Power Switch 5. Battery Cover 6.
7. Basic Operations Before you use 1. If the user wants to use M-241 Plus 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 Plus. 2. M-241 Plus does not have the water-proof feature; please pay attention to the moisture while using it in a rainy day. 3.
How to select a mode 1. Turn on the power switch. The device will turn on and show the Track Log Mode on the LCD. 2. There are 6 operational modes on this device. Please use the MENU Button to change operation mode. ( Track Log Mode -> Time Mode -> Show Position Mode -> Show Speed & Altitude Mode -> Measure Distance Mode -> Setting Mode -> Track Log Mode.
Operational flow Travel Log Start / Stop Stop Start Enter Menu Enter to Set and back to Main Menu Menu Enter Menu Menu Menu to choose Menu Enter to Record a Log Menu Stop Measure Distance Start / Stop Enter start Menu Back to Main Menu Menu Menu Enter Enter Menu to choose / Enter to Set and back to Main Menu Menu Enter Menu to choose / Enter to Set and back to Main Menu Menu Enter Menu to choose / Enter to Set and back to Main Menu Menu Enter Menu Menu to choose / Enter to Set and ba
Operational menu description : Menu: Go to Time mode Enter: Start / Stop the recording GPS data. Note: ” before GPS acquisition. After GPS is 1. When power on M-241 Plus, user will see “ 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 BLE is connection, the icon “ ” will show up.
acquired like . Time shown will return to quoteless like after GPS acquisition. ========================================================================= : Time Zone Adjustment Menu: Adjust the UTC time to meet user’s local time (circular: +8,+9,+10,+11,+12,+13,-12,-11,-10,-9,-8,-7,-6,-5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3,+4,+5,+6,+7,Esc*) Enter: Setting and back to Time mode *Esc: means to cancel the change and restore to the previous setting.
less than 10 km/hr or under the environment with tall buildings that the satellite signal is not good, it is normal that the user may see the shift of the satellite coordinate while being in the static state. ========================================================================= : 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.
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.
Note: 1. “ Full Stop” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Stop recording. 2. “ Overwrite” -> Recording log data -> flash full -> Overwrite the first log. ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Log by Time menu of Setting mode Enter: Set Log Mode to “By Time” and select number of Sec. Menu: select the logging frequency.
Menu: Select Language. (circular: English,繁體中文,简体中文) Enter: Setting and back to Setting mode. ========================================================================= MENU: go to auto log setup ENTER: select yes or no MENU: Choose to activate auto log mode. ENTER: confirm selection and return to setup. Note: once activated the M-241 Plus will start in the auto log mode and record logs automatically after power on.
Menu: Not erased and back to Setting Mode Enter: Erase all of track log data and back to Setting Mode ========================================================================= Menu: Go to Default 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 Back menu of Setting mode Enter: Back to Setting Mo
8. Connecting the device to the PC To download the recorded track log and view it on your computer, firstly you will need to install the bundled ezTour. Installing ezTour (1). From HOLUX website to download and install ezTour software. http://market.holux.com/Software/SU/ (2). Click Next to begin the installation. The License Agreement screen opens. (3). Read the agreement, click I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. (4). Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Starting ezTour Once the ezTour is well installed in your computer, the ezTour icon will appear on your desktop as a shortcut. Double-click the icon to start ezTour. The following opening screen appears and you are ready to use the software. Installing Driver (1). After the ezTour is installed, you can open the ”Holux_Driver” folder and install driver. For 32bit OS: the path is “C:\Program Files\HOLUX ezTour\DL\Holux_Driver“. For 64bit OS: the path is “C:\Program Files(x86)\HOLUX ezTour\DL\Holux_Driver“.
(2). Select “GPSport 245 & M-241 Plus” folder, and click the driver program that you need to install. (3). Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed. The installation wizard will guide you through the steps. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
9. Power 1. M-241 Plus is powered by the AA size battery, the alkaline battery is recommended for the environmental protection and a longer working time. The following table shows the reference working time for different battery types. When M-241 Plus is operated under an environment at a low temperate, the working time of the battery will be shorter than that in the room temperature. Note: DO NOT use rechargeable batteries to avoid malfunction.
11. Troubleshooting Problems Possible Reasons Methods Weak or no GPS signal at the place of No GPS output but GPS timer is counting M-241 Plus Test under an open sky at a fixed location and run the Mini GPS Viewer “Cold start” function. The ephemeris and almanac data in the GPS memory are no longer valid after an extended period of nonuse. Remove the Battery for 120 seconds and re-insert, then power on to test again. This operation is the same as “Cold Start”.
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.
