Bluetooth GPS Receiver M-1000 User's Guide - GPSDGPS

HOLUX M-1000 Bluetooth GPS Receiver User’s Manual 

Bluetooth GPS Receiver 

M-1000 

User’s Guide 

March,2007 

Rev.B 

Technology, Inc. 

1F, No. 30, R&D Rd. II, HsinChu City 300, Science-based Industrial Park, Taiwan 

TEL: 03-6687000 FAX: 03-6687111 

Website: www.holux.com 

All Right Reserved

HOLUX M-1000 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Manual 

Table of Contents 

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................2 

1. OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................3 

2. PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................4 

3. MAIN FEATURES ....................................................................................................5 

4.1. BASIC SPECIFICATION..........................................................................................6 

4.2. ACQUISITION TIME ...............................................................................................6 

4.3. RECEIVER ACCURACY..........................................................................................6 

4.4. USE LIMITATION...................................................................................................6 

4.5. POWER SUPPLY...................................................................................................6 

4.6. OUTPUT AND INTERFACE ......................................................................................6 

4.7. PHYSICAL ...........................................................................................................7 

4.8. OTHER FUNCTIONS..............................................................................................7 

5. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................8 

5.1. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................9 

5.2. BLUETOOTH DEVICE CONNECTION INSTALLATION..................................................12 

5.3. INSTALLATION OF MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM ...................................................13 

5.4. EXECUTE THE MINI GPS VIEWER PROGRAM ........................................................13 

6. OPTIONAL CABLE ACCESSORY ........................................................................15 

7. DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................15 

7.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT......................................................................................15 

7.2 INSTALLATION....................................................................................................15 

7.3 IMPORTANT .......................................................................................................15 

8. WARRANTY...........................................................................................................16 

9. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................17 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement…………………………...18 

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1. Overview 

(Fig.1) 

The HOLUX M-1000 Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Fig. 1) is a total solution GPS 

receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high 

sensitivity to tracking signal. M-1000 design is based on Media Tek Inc.(MTK) GPS 

solution-MT3318 low power Architecture. 

M-1000 is a dual-function GPS receiver. Not only transmit satellite information 

through the PDA or Notebook by Bluetooth interfaces but also is a G-Mouse GPS 

receiver through a HOLUX designed data cable (Optional cable, see chapter 6 ) to 

deliver satellite signal to the device without Bluetooth interface. 

M-1000 meets the requirement of field application, such as car navigation, mapping, 

agriculture surveying and security use under clear view of sky. M-1000 contacts to other 

device through Bluetooth interface, and built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery to save 

satellite information such as the status of satellite signal, the previous available location, 

date and time. 

With the advanced technology, M-1000 can track up to 32 satellites simultaneously, 

re-acquires satellite signals in 0.1 microsecond and updates position data per second. 

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2. Packing List 

Thank you for purchasing the M-1000 Bluetooth GPS Receiver. 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. 

• M-1000 Bluetooth GPS receiver 1 Set 

• Battery 1 Set 

• Car Cigarette adapter 1 Set 

• User guide and Driver CD 1 Pcs 

• M-1000 Quick Guide 1 Pcs 

• Warranty card 1 Pcs 

Option 

• Travel power supply 1 Set 

• HOLUX USB data cable 

1 Set 

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3. Main features 

• Built in MTK MT3318 Low power consumption GPS chipset. 

• 32 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. 

• Superior sensitivity up to -159 dBm. 

• Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without any additional hardware. 

• Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely. 

• Low power consumption. Built-in rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion 

battery, the working time can last 23 hours maximum. 

• Provide expand terminal contact to other system without Bluetooth device. 

• Support NMEA0183 V 3.01 data protocol 

• 3 color-LEDs indicate to show the status of device. 

• FLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through 

serial interface. 

• Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand. 

• Over-Temperature protection 

• Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation, 

performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments. 

• For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal 

navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application. 

4.Technical Specification 

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4.1. Basic Specification 

• Chipset:MTK MT3318 chipset. 

• Channels: 32 parallel satellite-tracking channels. 

• Frequency: 1575.42 MHz 

• Receiver: L1, C/A code. 

4.2. Acquisition Time (refer to MTK chip specification) 

• Reacquisition: 0.1 second. 

• Cold start: < 36 seconds. 

• Warm start:< 33 seconds . 

• Hot start: < 1 second 

4.3. Receiver Accuracy 

• Normal: < 3 meters CEP without SA. 

• Enable EGNOS or WAAS: 

Position: 

< 2.2 meters, horizontal 95% of time 

< 5 meters, Vertical 95% of time 

• Velocity: within 0.1 meters / second 

• Time: 0.1 microsecond synchronized GPS time 

4.4. Use Limitation 

• Altitude: < 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) 

• Velocity: :< 515 meters/ second (1000Knots) 

• Acceleration: 4 G. 

• Jerk: 20 meters / second 3 , max 

4.5. Power Supply 

• External Voltage: 5V DC +/-5% 

• Batteries: 

Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for system power. 

• Working voltage: 40~50mA (Normal mode). 

• Auto Power Saving mode. 

35mA (Power Saving). 

• Circuit protection on M-1000 when over-temperature condition 50℃ occurs. 

4.6. Output and Interface 

• Output 

I. Output protocol 

Baud Rate: 38400 bps 

Data bit: 8 

Parity: No 

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Stop bit: 1 

II. Format. NMEA0183 V3.01: GPGGA (1time/1 sec), GPGSA (1 time/5 sec.), 

GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), 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. GPS signal (Out)/Command(In) with CMOS Level。Mini USB 

Type B Connector and Cable option: 

(a) GR230-A2 (USB data cable) 

4.7. Physical 

• Size: 65 × 43 × 17.6 mm 

• Weight: < 53 g 

• Operating Temperature:-10℃ to + 60℃(under the un-charging condition); 

Charging Temperature: 0℃ to + 45℃ 

• Storage Temperature:-20℃ to + 60℃ 

• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% No condensing 

4.8. Other Functions 

• Bluetooth frequency: 2.4 ~2.48GHz 

• Bluetooth Input Sensitivity: -85dBm 

• Low sensitivity of receiving satellite signal : -159 dBm 

• LED Functions: Indicate Bluetooth status, GPS status, Battery Status and 

Battery charging status 

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5. 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 indicator light: 

Power too low -------- Red LED 

Charging -------------- Green LED 

Full or Not in charging -- LED off 

STEP 2. Turn on the power 

Mini USB socket 

Bluetooth Status – 

Turn on M-1000 power 

Searching 

Bluetooth device 

No 

Power 

switch 

Data 

is transferring? 

Yes 

Yes 

Stop data 

transferring? 

No 

No 

Blue LED blinking 

(1time / 1sec) 

Transferring… 


(1time / 3 sec) 

Yes 

Yes 

Reconnect 

Bluetooth device? 

No 

Waiting for 

reconnection… 


(1time / 1sec) 

Note: 

Some PDAs have to re-open 

Bluetooth manager for 

Bluetooth device 

re-connection. 

GPS Status --- 

Put M-1000 in clear view of the sky without any obstruction for 

better satellite acquiring. 

Turn on M-1000 power 

Turn off M-1000 power 

↓ 

↓ 

Steady orange 

Search GPS -- Power Off -- 

LED on 

↓ 

Orange 

Position Fixed -- 

LED blinking 

Orange 

LED off 

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5.1. Hardware Description 

1). M-1000 Body description see Fig. 2: 

Power switch 

LED of GPS (Orange) 

Bluetooth LED (Blue) 

LED of Battery(Red / Green) 

(Fig.2) 

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2). LED status : 

SYMBOL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION 

1 times / 1 sec Search Bluetooth Device 

Blue Blinking 1 time / 1 sec Standby Mode 

Bluetooth 

1 time / 3 sec Transferring Data 

Red Light on Power too low 

Battery 

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 Position Fixed 

3). Power Switch : 

a. Power on, Orange light is on. 

b. Power off, Orange light is off. 

4). Power Jack & Data Port, see Fig.3 

Jack type: Mating face of 5 pin Mini USB Type B female. 

Pin definition see table 1. 

1 

5 

(Fig.3) 

Table 1 

Pin Pin Name Signal and description 

1 GND Signal ground, Battery charging ground. 

2 NC 

3 TXD 

Transmit Data. From organizer to peripheral.(Voltage Level 

is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). 

4 RXD 

Receive Data. Form peripheral to organizer.(Voltage level 

is 3.3V ~ 5.0V). 

Positive terminal of DC adaptor that powers the internal 

5 VCHARG charging circuit of Li-Ion battery. The approved power 

supply is 5.0V +/- 5%@800mA. 

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5). Optional accessories, and connector description, see Fig. 4 

PC/Notebook 

USB port 

USB Cable 

(GR230-A2) 

Mini USB 

(Fig.4) 

Notics : This data cable is designed by HOLUX specially for G-mouse function, can’t be 

replaced by common USB cable. The ordinary USB cable can only provide the charging 

function. 

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5.2. Bluetooth device connection installation 

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 settingsystem 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. Tap the Bluetooth icon to start 

“Bluetooth Manager” on PocketPC to 

enable Bluetooth function. 

3. In “Devices” panel , tap “New 

partnership” to search Bluetooth 

devices nearby. If the result is not 

found, tap “Refresh” to research again. 

4. Choose the Bluetooth device 

“HOLUX_M-1000” and tap “Next” 

→ 

5. Connect to “Serial port” or “SPP 

Slave”, then tap “Finish” 

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6. Go to the “COM ports” panel to tap 

“New Outgoing Port”, choose 

“HOLUX_M-1000” 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. 

Recommand not to use “Secure 

Connection” which may cause 

unstable connection. 

8. Then you can enable your navigation 

map program to enjoy GPS function 

now. 

5.3. 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”. 

5.4. Execute the Mini GPS Viewer program 

1) The following window is shown after executing Mini GPS Viewer_PPC,( see Fig. 

5). The Windows 2000/XP version is just different on display. 

(Fig. 5) 

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2) Setup the Baud rate : 38400, then tap “Scan” button to scan your COM Port. 

Select your COM Port respectively, then tap “Open GPS” button. Check log 

screen below if the satellite data is receiving correctly. 

(Fig. 6) 

3) Select “GPS Status” panel to observe the GPS information status , see Fig. 7. 

(Fig. 7) 

4) In “setup” panel you can see “Hot Start”、“Warm Start”、“Cold Start”、which allow 

you to re-acquisition of Ephemeris and Almanac. Basically the satellites are 

always moving in the sky, if Ephemeris and Almanac data in GPS receiver can’t 

meet real satellites status upon you if GPS receiver is over 0.5 hour power off but 

you are no longer in the previous position , it takes more time for the GPS receiver 

to get GPS position fix soon. We suggest you can click “Cold Start” or “Warm 

start” to re-acquisition. Or you can remove the battery for 3 seconds and reinsert it, 

this operation is the same with “Cold Start”. 

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6. Optional cable accessory 

Option cable accessory is provided to meet customers’ need, see table 1. With 

the data cable connected, it can transmit data with PDA, NoteBook easily as the 

G-mouse role. 

Table 1 

Item Description Note 

GR230-A2 HOLUX USB data cable 

7. Driver Installation 

The following is the steps of installation GR230-A2 USB data cable. 

7.1 System Requirement 

CPU: IBM, Pentium II or above, or other compatible PC. 

Memory: above 32 MB 

System: Windows 2000/XP 

7.2 Installation 

I. Starts the driver installer from driver CD. 

II. Connect GR-230-A2 USB data cable to computer. System will search new 

hardware and install the driver automatically 

III. Connect M-1000 GPS receiver with USB data cable. 

7.3 Important 

Verify the COM port to start using your own navigation software. 

I. Click menu, select → , then enter→ 

II. 

After entering , and select . 

III. Select . 

IV. Find the < Connector(COM & LPT)> and check the Virtual COM Port, which 

was created by the USB driver. 

Please note that the virtual COM port number might be different from every 

computer. Before using navigation software, please confirm the COM Port numbers 

created by your computer and provided by your navigation software. Otherwise, the 

navigating software won’t receive the satellite signal, because of the un-match 

COM Port setting. 

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8. Warranty 

The M-1000 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a 

period of one year from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period 

under normal conditions will be replaced at no charge to the customers. 

˙M-1000 has built Li-battery inside, please avoid closing to high temperature 

environment or sun shine directly for a long time. 

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9. Troubleshooting 

Problems Possible Reasons Methods 

No GPS 

output but 

GPS timer is 

counting 

Weak or no GPS signal at the 

place of M-1000 

The ephemeris and almanac data 

in GPS memory is no longer valid 

after no use for a long time. 

Test under open sky at a fix location and 

run Mini GPS Viewer “Cold start” function. 

Remove the Battery for 3 seconds and 

re-insert, then power on to test again. 

Execute fail 

Bluetooth function unstable 

Power On/Off M-1000. 

Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to section 

5.2 “Bluetooth device connection 

installation” to re-connect. 

Can not open 

the COM port 

Can not find 

M-1000 

Bluetooth connection interrupted Check the Bluetooth connection again, 

or COM port is conflicted/occupied Check and close other programs that 

by other programs. 

might conflict with. 

Re-Start PDA or PC and refer to section 

Poor Bluetooth connection 5.2 “Bluetooth device connection 

installation” . 

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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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: 

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that 

to which the receiver is connected. 

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 

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. 

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance 

requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. 

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