Falcon NAVI-B - Manuals

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 1 Security This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the NAVI-B. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the NAVI-B. 1.1 General information The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new concept in na...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 1.5 General care and maintenance In order to ensure the best performance of your FALCOM NAVI-B, please remind the following helpful tips: ♦ Keep your FALCOM NAVI-B dry. Do not expose to rain, water, or high humidity environments. This confidential document is the property of FALC...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 2 Preparing to use your FALCOM NAVI-B Read this manual in order to begin using your FALCOM NAVI-B and to understand its operations, functions, and common features. You must first install a GPS Mapping software (if none is installed) on your PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devi...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 When the required data are completely collected, then satellite signals are tracked continuously and the position is calculated from time to time. When the received data from satellites is considered valid then the FALCOM NAVI-B is available for navigation. The validity of these ...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 3 Technical Description 3.1 Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver architecture The NAVI-B OEM GPS receiver from FALCOM is a new OEM GPS receiver product that features the SiRFstarII-Low Power chipset. This complete 12 channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver provides a vastly superior position accur...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 4 Operation Guide Before using the NAVI-B, make sure to prepare following: ♦ A GPS software is properly installed on your Bluetooth™-enabled device (PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices). ♦ The Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver is fully powered and operational. ♦ Check that the Bluet...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 6. After a few seconds, a list of Bluetooth™ devices will appear on your screen. You will see the FALCOM NAVI-B appear in the Service Selection. Select the FALCOM NAVI-B icon. In order to discover the services offered the FALCOM NAVI-B click the link ‘ click here ’ on the left si...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 (i) Before running the software, make sure that your PC is recognizing the NAVI-B properly. In order to receive the valid positions for the current location of the device, please place it so that the receiver can have clear view to the sky. On the activated Data Source Setup wind...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 (iii)The output messages can be viewed in the Development Data screen. For a description of NMEA messages please download from Falcom’s Website the “ SiRFmessages.pdf ” file. The valid/invalid protocols can be recognized on the $GPRMC protocol as shown in figure below. The capita...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 4.3 Pocked PCs Bluetooth™ Connection In order to set up a connection between your Pocket PCs and the NAVI-B, please, follow step by step the instructions below. HINT: Perform a Bluetooth™ device discovery on your Pocked PCs to find the Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver. Refer to the user d...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 5. If you have not searched for devices since last search, tap Search menu at bottom (below right). After search is completed, a list of found Bluetooth™ devices will appear on your screen. Check the FALCOM NAVI-B found (below left) and tap Save . Then tab OK on the following (be...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 8. Your last step is to find which serial port is connected to. At the main Bluetooth™ Manager screen, tap Tools Menu and "Settings for All Devices" (below left). On the Settings screen, tap "Serial Port" tab. Note the entry for "Outbound Com Port" (COM8 i...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 115200 bps, 8 Data Bits, NONE parity, 1 Stop Bit . Depending on the device you use for Bluetooth™ connectivity, you may or may not need to modify the COM port setting. If necessary, refer to the user documentation of your Bluetooth™ device. In order to navigate to your destinatio...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 5 Troubleshooting Q: The installed software does not seem to establish any connections with NAVI-B. How do I make it work? A: Make sure that your Pocked PC has found the "FALCOM NAVI-B" Bluetooth™ device. Follow the instructions in the Connection section to make sure that...

NAVI-B VERSION 1.01 6 Housing B B C C D D E F A A 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 1/1 GPS-Mouse 0197 21 02-00 Flamebility UL94 HB ABS Project 10.04.03 Lockner 4044 4,33 Volume Housing of NAVI-B mm^3 g PANTONE : 426 C 2 : 1 see above RAL 9004 Weight in mm Dimensions Scale CL-No. Version 130 Sheet Dwg No. Nam...