Wireless GPS Logger RCV-3000 User Manual Version: 1.
Table of Contents Overview.........................................................................................................................4 Packing List ...................................................................................................................5 Main features .................................................................................................................6 Technical Specification ................................................................................
Safety Precautions • Use the power adapter included with the package, using power adapters other than the one provided will result in malfunction and could prove dangerous. • Note: It may cause explosion if the battery is not properly replaced with the same or equivalent model. • About the power adapter: 1. Do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When hands and feet are wet, do not touch the power adapter. 2. While using the power adaptor, ensure that the area is well ventilated.
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Overview The HOLUX RCV-3000 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.
Packing List Thank you for purchasing the RCV-3000 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.
Main features 1). Built in MTK MT3329 Low power consumption GPS chipset. 2). 66 parallel satellite-search channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. 3). Superior sensitivity up to -165dBm. 4). Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware. 5). Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely. 6). Low power consumption. Built-in rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion battery, the working time can last 28 hours maximum. 7).
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 4MB flash memory capable of recording 200,000 points of GPS data Acquisition Time (refer to MTK chip specification) • Reacquisition: < 1 second • Cold start: < 35 seconds • Warm start:< 33 seconds • Hot start: < 1 second • Normal: < 3 meters CEP without SA • Enable EGNOS or WAAS: Position: < 2.
• 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 Output and time/5 sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), Interface 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.
Getting Started STEP 1. Charge Battery Please charge battery till LED off for the first time. Power cable plug in Power cable connect to power socket ↓ Charge Battery Battery Power too low -------------- Red LED on indicator light: Charging -------------------- Green LED on Full or Not in charging --- LED off Mini USB socket STEP 2.
GPS Status－ － Put RCV-3000 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for better satellite acquiring.
Hardware Description RCV-3000 Body description Power switch LED of GPS (Orange) Wireless LED (Blue) LED of Battery (Red / Green) LED status: SYMBOL COLOR Blue STATUS Blinking Bluetooth Battery DESCRIPTION 1 time / 1 sec Transferring Data 1 time / 3 sec Standby Mode 1 time / 3 sec Search Bluetooth Device Red Light on Power too low Green Light on In charging N/A Light off Battery full or Not in charging Light on Acquiring Satellites Orange GPS Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Power Switc
Power Jack & Data Port Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female. Pin definitions see following table. 5 Pin Pin Name 1 VCHARG 2 D_Minus 3 D_Plus 4 NC 5 GND 1 Signal and description Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal charging circuit of Li-Ion battery. The approved power supply is 5.0V +/- 5%@850mA. Receive Data. Form peripheral to organizer. (Voltage level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). Transmit Data. From organizer to peripheral. (Voltage Level is 3.3V ~ 5.0V).
RCV-3000 Logger Track Logging and Mode Setting Data Logging 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. GPS Data Logging Mode Setting 1. Install ezTour onto a PC or notebook (see ezTour instructions manual for installation) 2.
4. Make sure that the RCV-3000 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. (2) Manually set the time or distance. 6.
Bluetooth device connection installation The product includes the application Mini GPS viewer for easy viewing and testing or GPS status. 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.
6. Go to the “COM ports” panel to tap “New Outgoing Port”, choose “HOLUX_RCV-3000” 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. Recommend not to use “Secure Connection” which may cause unstable connection. 8. Then you can enable your navigation map program to enjoy GPS function now.
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.
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 HOLUX website. II. Connect USB data cable to computer. System will search new hardware and install the driver automatically. III. Connect RCV-3000 GPS Logger with USB data cable. Important Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software.
Troubleshooting Problems Possible Reasons Methods Test under open sky at a fix Weak or no GPS signal at the location and run Mini GPS place of RCV-3000 Viewer “Cold start” function. The ephemeris and almanac Remove the Battery for 3 data in GPS memory is no seconds and re-insert, then longer valid after no use for a power on to test again. No GPS output but GPS timer is counting long time. Power On/Off RCV-3000.
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.
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. FCC Exposure Statement This equipment complies with RFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm between the radiator and your body.
