Rikaline GPS-6030
SiRF High sensitivity
Bluetooth GPS
Receiver
User’s Guide
May 25, 2004 V2.1
Rikaline International Corp.
10F, 64, Kang-Ding Road, Taipei 108, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: +886-2-2370-4688 Fax: +886-2-2370-4686
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SiRF Star IIe/LP Bluetooth GPS GPS-6030 Operating Manual Rikaline
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0. Quick Use and Basic Specifications ……………………………………………………..
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..
1.3 Technical Specifications ………………………………………………………………..
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2. Operational Characteristics ……………………………………………………………….… 6
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2.1 Initialization ………………………………………………………………………………….
2.2 Navigation ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Hardware Interface ………………………………………………………………………….…… 7
3.1 Hardware Description …………………………..……………………………………… 7
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3.2 Turn On/Off
3.3 Charging ………………………………………………………………………………….… 8
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3.4 Bluetooth Communication ……………………….…………………………………….
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3.5 GPS
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3.6 Pin Code …………………………………………………….…………………………….
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4. Notices ……………………………………………………………………….………………………. 9
4.1 Global Positioning System …………………………………………………………..…. 9
4.2 Aircraft and Hospitals …..…………………………………………………………………. 9
4.3 Heat Reflective Shields …………………………………………………………………. 9
4.4 Important ………………………..…………………………………………………………… 9
4.5 Battery ………………………..……………………………………………………………….. 9
4.6 FCC ………………………..…………………………………………………………..……….. 9
5. FCC Safety Statements ………………………………………………………………………… 10
6. Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 11
Appendix A Software Interface ……………………………………………………………… 12
Appendix B Earth Datums and Output Setting ………………………………………. 15
B.1 Earth Datums ………..………………………………………………………………………. 15
B.2 Setting ……..……………………………………………………………………………….….. 15
Appendix C Test Reference for Only ………………….……………………………….. 16
Appendix D Trouble Shooting
D.1 Trouble Shooting ……………………………………..………………………….………….. 20
Appendix E Ordering Information ………………………………………………………….. 21
E.1 Product Options ……………………………………………………………….………….… 21
E.2 Accessories ………………………………………………………………………….……...… 21
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English Version
0. Quick Use & Basic Specification
After you have received your Rikaline GPS-6030 Bluetooth GPS Receiver, please do the following steps before
using the device.
0.1 Install the Battery in GPS-6030 and Fully charge for at least 7 hours
before using.
Low Power
Charging
The right LED (LED 1) indicator turns RED (normally BLUE) when battery power
becomes low. Connect the receiver to a power source for continuous operation and
recharge the battery at the same time.
The left LED (LED 2) indicator turns RED (or ORANGE) when the battery is being
charged. RED indicator switches off automatically when fully charged.
0.2 Power on GPS-6030
Press the power button on the topside for 0.5 seconds to turn on the receiver. The left LED (LED 2)
indicator will flash briefly, and the right LED (LED 1) indicator will start flashing.
0.3 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA or PC
Before activating Bluetooth function, please check your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not,
you may need to acquire an optional CF (PD-3005) or SD Bluetooth Card. Activate the Bluetooth card.
0.4 BT GPS Communication to PDA or PC
Waiting to connect The right LED (LED 1) indicator will flash if there is no communication between the
receiver and your device.
The right LED (LED 1) indicator will turn to continuous lighting when the receiver is
connected through the wireless link with your device.
Connected
0.5 Turn off your GPS-6030
To turn off the receiver, press the power button on the topside for 3 seconds. The LED indicator will flash
briefly before switching off the receiver.
0.6 Appendix
0.6.1 Operation Time:
7 hours at continuous mode, longer time at power saving mode.
0.6.2 LED Indicator: GPS-6030 has two LED indicators.
The Bluetooth GPS has two LED lights which each has two colors. One is GPS & Charge status
LED and the other is Bluetooth & low power status LED. The Status table of LED shows as follows:
Status
BT (Blue)
Low Power (Red) GPS (Green)
Charge (Red)
Low Power
Charged
Battery Full
No BT Connected
Navigation Valid
Navigation Invalid
BT RF Active
O
O: LED active; X: LED inactive
O
X
X
O
O(glitter)
O
X
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Rikaline GPS-6030 Wireless GPS receiver is a Global Positioning System Receiver with Bluetooth
wireless technology. This wireless GPS receiver allows you to receive GPS data on mobile handheld wirelessly.
By sending GPS position data over Bluetooth, you can position the receiver for the best possible reception all
without wires. The advent of wireless GPS receiver will become the next level of GPS receivers.
The Rikaline GPS-6030 Wireless GPS receiver integrates Bluetooth module into GPS device. It shows the
high performance, low power consumption, easily portable, rechargeable & removable battery function and
wireless data transmission. If you have a Pocket PC or other portable devices enabled with Bluetooth function,
for example iPAQ 3870/3970 and SONY Ericsson T68 mobile phone, you can take advantage of your device’s
Bluetooth capability to wirelessly add GPS positioning technology. When you choose suitable navigation
software, you can apply to personal, vehicle tracking, and marine navigation.
If you use this wireless GPS receiver, you will ignore the messy cords and antenna and add the portability of
your Pocket PC. In addition, This wireless GPS receiver can change the exhausted battery to full battery like
battery of mobile phone.
1.2 Features
The GPS-6030 provides a host of features that make it easy for integration and use.
1. 12 Channels “All-In-View” Tracking
2. Position accuracy of 10 meters 2D RMS
3. Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 45/38/8 Seconds
4. Reacquisition Time: 0.1 seconds
5. RF connector for external GPS antenna
6. Support Standard NMEA-0183
7. Support Trickle Power mode Power Saving
8. Compatible with Bluetooth devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
9. Superior Sensitivity for Urban Canyon and Foliage Environment
10. Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fit in your hand
11. Two LEDs indicating Bluetooth and GPS activity
12. Lithium-ion battery lasting full working day typical use
13. On/off push button
14. Dimension: 1.77” x 3.27” x 0.71” ( 45mm x 83mm x 18mm )
1.3 Technology specifications
1.3.1 Physical Dimension
Single construction integrated antenna/receiver.
Size: 83(W) x 45(D) x 18(H) (mm)
3.27"(W) x 1.77"(D) x 0.71"(H).
Weight 1.82 oz / 52g (without chargeable battery)
2.73 oz / 78g (with chargeable battery)
Antenna connector MC plug -Note: The internal antenna will be disables when an external antenna
Power connector ψ2.1*5.5*9.5 ( The connector look the same as the DC jack of iPAQ 36/38 series
is connected.
PDA. )
Weight: 87g
1.3.2 Environmental Characteristics
1) Operating temperature: -20oC to +60oC with external power (internal temperature).
-20oC to +60oC with internal rechargeable battery.
2) Storage temperature: -20oC to +50oC
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1.3.3 Electrical Characteristics
1.3.3.1 General
Chipset SiRF Star II/LP
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 12 channel all-in-view tracking
Antenna Type Built-in Ceramic patch antenna (External antenna optional)
1.3.3.2 Accuracy
Position 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity 0.1 meters/second
1.3.3.3 Datum
Default WGS-84
1.3.3.4 Acquisition Rate (Open sky, stationary requirement)
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Snap start 2 sec., average
Hot start 8 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 45 sec., average
1.3.3.5 Dynamic Conditions
Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration 4g, max.
Jerk 20 meters/second3, max.
1.3.3.6 Power
Operational Power 3.3VDC±10% (from internal Lithium-Ion battery pack)
Input Power 5VDC±10%
Battery Source Rechargeable and removable 900mAh Lithium-Ion battery with 5V DC input
charging circuit.
Battery Charging Full charge 7 hours
Backup Power
Operational Current & Power Consumption
3.3V ( internal on board rechargeable backup battery)
Measure of Power Consumption
Status
Power On
GPS connect BT
GPS-6030 Fix without connecting BT
Device.
GPS-6030 Fix with connecting BT
Device
Current (mA)
75
70
20
Power Consumption(mW)
300
280
80
100
400
1.3.3.7 Main Interface
Connection: Communication via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile(SPP)
Protocol messages NMEA-0183 Version 2.20 output protocol
Default output format: GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec)
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2. Operational characteristics
2.1 Initialization
Once you insert the battery into the housing, the GPS-6030 is in standby mode and ready to work for you.
When you activate the Bluetooth function in your machine (PDA or PC) and get pairing with GPS-6030, you
may start GPS function. As soon as the initial self-test is complete, the GPS-6030 begins the process of
satellite acquisition and tracking automatically. Under normal circumstances, it takes approximately 90 seconds
to achieve a position fix at the first time, 45 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 GPS-6030 utilizes initial data, such as last stored 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 GPS-6030 Auto-locate feature is
capable of automatically determining a navigation solution without intervention from the host system. However,
acquisition performance can be improved when the host system initializes the GPS-6030 in the following
situation:
1) Moving further than 1,500 kilometers.
2) Failure of data storage due to the inactive internal memory battery.
2.2 Navigation
channels. These data include:
1) Latitude/longitude/altitude
2) Velocity
3) Date/time
4) Error estimates
5) Satellite and receiver status
After the acquisition process is complete, the GPS-6030 sends valid navigation information over output
The GPS-6030 sets the default of auto-searching for real-time differential corrections in RTCM SC-104
standard format, with the message types 1, 5, or 9. It accomplishes the satellite data to generate a differential
(DGPS) solution. The host system, at its option, may also command the GPS-6030 to output a position
whenever a differential solution is available.
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3. Hardware interface
3.1 Hardware Description
GPS&Charge
LED (LED 2)
BT&Low
Power LED
(LED 1)
Power Button
External
Antenna
Connector
Yes
Yes
Description
Low Power
No
Yes
Bluetooth Active
The Bluetooth GPS has two LED light which each has two colors. One is GPS & Charge status LED, that is
named LED 2, and the other is Bluetooth & low power status LED, that is named LED 1. The status table of
LED shows as follows:
LED1
BT & Low Power LED
LED1 Color and Action
Blue Flash
Purple–Red Flash
LED2
GPS & Charge LED
LED2 Color and Action
Dark
Green Flash
Red
Orange-Red Flash
When the Bluetooth is active and LED 1 lights, it shows Bluetooth RF function. As long as the
Bluetooth RF is transmitting the LED light will flash. When Bluetooth doesn’t connect the other Bluetooth device,
the LED 1 will be flash periodically. Therefore, it means that it broadcasts message to connect the other device
with Bluetooth function. If it connects the other Bluetooth device and transmits data, LED 1 will flash very
quickly and look like bright.
When the battery is charging, LED 1 will show purple-red color and flash. The reason that Bluetooth is
working cause LED 1 purple-red color. If the GPS receiver go to the end of charge, LED 1 will show blue color
and flash.
3.2 Turn on/off
Turn on
Battery Charged
No
No
Yes
Yes
Description
Position Fixed
No
Yes
No
Yes
To turn on the receiver, press the power button on the topside briefly (0.5 seconds). The
left LED(LED 2) indicator will flash briefly. The right LED (LED 1) indicator will start
flashing.
To turn off the receiver, press the power button on the topside for 3 seconds. The LED
indicator will flash briefly before switching off the receiver.
Turn off
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3.3 Charging
Low Power
The right LED(LED 1) indicator will turn RED (normally BLUE) when battery power
becomes low. Connect the receiver to a powers source to continue operation and to
recharge the battery.
The left LED(LED 2) indicator will turn RED (or ORANGE) when the battery is being
charged. When fully charged, the RED indicator will switch off.
3.4 Bluetooth Communication
Waiting to connect The right LED(LED 1) indicator will flash if there is no communication between the
Charging
Connected
3.5 GPS
Navigating
receiver and another device.
The right LED(LED 1) indicator will turn to continuous lighting when the receiver is
connected through the wireless link with another device.
The left LED(LED 2) will flash GREEN (or ORANGE when charging) if the receiver is
able to determine the current position.
3.6 PIN CODE
The PIN code means Personal Identification Number for Bluetooth device and it is also called as Pass Key.
The Bluetooth GPS receiver has the default PIN Code, and is “0000”. Generally speaking, there are two steps
in Bluetooth connecting. One is pairing process, the other is link process. If you need PIN code to pairing and
connect, you can use the default pin code, “0000” to connect Bluetooth device. Our GPS receiver belongs to
non-safety connecting, you can use in general application to finish connecting.
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