GL-770 GPS Recorder

Users Manual

Published 15-Dec-2015
*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
2015 TRANSYSTEM INC. all rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
1. Before you begin ................................................................................................................... 4
1-1. Note and Warning ........................................................................................................... 4
1-2. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5
1-3. Features .......................................................................................................................... 5
1-4. Applications .................................................................................................................... 5
1-5. Package content .............................................................................................................. 6
2. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................... 7
2-1. Appearance ..................................................................................................................... 7
2-2. Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 8
2-3. LED Display ................................................................................................................... 8
2-4. Default setting ................................................................................................................ 9
2-5. POI confirmation .......................................................................................................... 10
2-6 Smart Log...................................................................................................................... 10
2-7 AGPS ............................................................................................................................ 10
2-8. Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 10
2-9. Helpful Tips ................................................................................................................... 11
3. Configure your GPS Recorder ......................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3-1. Driver Installation ..................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3-2. GpsView software .................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3-2-1. Connect USB cable between GPS and laptop . Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3-2-2. Execute GpsView Program ............................ Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3-2-3. Download AGPS ........................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
Appendix A. Specifications ......................................................................................................... 21
Appendix B. Certification ............................................................................................................ 24
Appendix C. Warranty Information .............................................................................................. 25

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1. Before you begin
1-1. Note and Warning

If GL-770 is used in temperature lower than -10C or higher than 60C, its Li-Polymer
battery charging capability will decrease. Please leave your GL-770 far from heat or high
temperature environment. In addition, do not expose your GL-770 in temperature higher
than 140F(60C). The battery inside GL-770 may be overheated and cause very serious
damage. The Li-Polymer battery inside the GL-770 should be recycled.
It is recommended to turn off GL-770 while in the hospital. Wireless GPS may interfere
with medical equipments which use radio frequency.
Store your GL-770 in dry/cool places if you are not using GL-770 for a long period of time.
Keep GL-770 and all accessories out of childrens reach.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damages and loss resulting from the
use of this manual, or from deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or from
misuse of the product in any way.
Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized accessories, modifications
or attachments could damage your GL-770, and may violate regulations governing radio
devices.
Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use harsh cleaning solvents, chemicals,
or strong detergents.
Do not attempt to open the GL-770 by yourself. Unauthorized hacking may damage the
unit, and void your warranty.

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1-2. Introduction

GPS GL-770 features commercial grade GPS receiver to help manage your field team effectively.
Its water-proof, durable all-in-one design includes audible feedback and motion sensor to give
maximum battery life.
GPS GL-770 allows you to log your route by setting the interval of time/ distance/ speed. Easy to
use and durable button allow field personal to record point of interest by push of a button. Through
user friendly utility, it can display your track on Google Map.

1-3. Features

Support both GPS and GLONASS

Support Bluetooth Smart (BT4.0) LNS service
Log up to 250,000 waypoints
More than 35 hours operation time
Smart log of time, distance and speed
Support 5Hz logging for high speed application
Acceleration sensor for smart power saving
Vibrator /beeper for POI confirmation
Rechargeable battery
IPX3 water-proof

1-4. Applications

Record your travels

Manage tracks
Manage field team

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Point of interest recording
1-5. Package content

Congratulations on your purchase of GPS GL-770 with Li-Polymer rechargeable battery. Before
you start using GL-770, please make sure your package includes following items. If any item is
damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer at once.

1. GL-770 GPS Recorder ( include Li-Ion battery ) x 1

2. USB cable x 1
3. CD Tool x 1 (user manual, software utility, driver)
4. Quick start guide x 1

* Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior notice.

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2. Getting Started
2-1. Appearance 7
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1. Power bottom
2. POI button
3. Acceleration sensor Led (Blue)
4. Memory capacity LED (Red)
5. GPS status LED (Orange)
6. Car mode LED (Blue)
7. Bluetooth Smart status LED(Blue)
8. Battery status LED (Red/Green)
9. Built-in patch Antenna
10. USB connector & Reset button (with cover)

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2-2. Buttons
Name Description
Push to record waypoint.
POI Push and hold for 5 seconds to turn ON/OFF acceleration sensor.
Button Push and hold for 10 seconds to turn ON/OFF Car mode.
* Vibrating and beeping feedback when POI button is pressed.*
Power Push to turn ON/OFF Bluetooth when device is turned on.
Button Push and hold for 3 seconds to turn on/off the device.
USB port For charging and data transmission.
Reset Button Push to reset device. Device is power off after reset
POI + Power Press POI and Power buttons at the same time to erase the data in the device.
Button *Please do not turn off the device when memory red color LED is flashing.*

2-3. LED Display

The GL-770 GPS Recorder has following LED displays for status update.
Function /
Symbol Status Description
Color
Battery Status / Blinking Battery < 30%
Red On Battery < 10%
Battery Status /
Blinking Charging
Green
Battery Status /
All LED On Fully charged
Green & Red

Blinking Bluetooth smart is connected

Bluetooth Smart
Status / Blue Bluetooth smart is turned on and waiting
On
for connection
In car mode, device will go into sleep
Car mode status / mode when no power supply from USB
On
Blue and device will wake up and start logging
when there is power supply from USB.

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On Searching for satellite
GPS Status /
Orange Blinking GPS fix & start log

Blinking The device is logging

Memory capacity / Blink 3 times POI button is pressed
Red On The memory is >80% full
Keep flashing Erasing data
acceleration sensor is turned on for motion
On
detection
Smart Log mode /
Off acceleration is turned off
Blue
3 sec flashing Sleep mode

2-4. Default setting

NMEA Support: GGA,GSA,GSV,RMC

Default log data Date / Time/ Fix valid / Latitude / Longitude / Height/ Speed / Heading / RCR

Default output: Speed, Distance, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Heading,

Bluetooth smart Rolling time, UTC time.
LNS service Output rate: 1 or 5Hz
Bluetooth ID: same as serial number
User Name : same as serial number
Log by time : 5 (can be programmed by software)
Log by distance : 0 (can be programmed by software)
Normal mode
Log by Speed : 0 (can be programmed by software)
Acceleration sensor : OFF (can be turned on/off by software)
Check password : OFF (can be turned on/off by software)

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2-5. POI confirmation

GL-770 uses following methods to confirm press of POI button:

Vibrator (default)
Memory capacity LED blinks 3 times (default)
Sound buzzer alarm (defult)

2-6 Smart Log

GL-770 will go into sleep mode and stop logging position if the on-board acceleration sensor
detects no movement for over 1 minute. This will help save power and memory space youre your
GL-770 stays still.
User can choose to turn On or Off acceleration sensor via LogView application program or POI
button.

2-7 Getting Started

Please follow the procedure step by step.

Step 1 charging the battery
Connect your USB cable between GL-770 and the power source. Charging time is about 2~3 hours
and you can charge from PC/ Notebooks USB HOST or from cigarette-lighter in car or home
adapter.

For the 1st time you use the GL-770, please charge battery until it is full. Green Power LED will be
blinking during charging cycle and Green and Red power LEDs will be all On once the charging is
completed.

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Step 2 Turn on your GL-770 and get position fix

Turn on your GPS GL-770 by press-and-hold the power button for 3 seconds. Power LED will turn
on after power on sequence is completed. The orange GPS status LED will stays on before GL-770
get GPS position fix. Make sure your GPS GL-770 has clear sky view at this stage of acquiring
satellite signal. Depending on your surroundings, it normally takes around 40 seconds to 1.5
minutes before GPS status starts to blink which means GL-770 has acquired necessary satellite
signals and get position fix..

Step 3 Log your position

GPS GL-770 will start logging your position once it locks to satellites signal. It will log and mark
position upon press of POI button and vibration and beep sound feedback as confirmation of
waypoints logged.

Step 4 Download logged data

Download your logged data via USB port to your PC. You can use utility AP included in the
CD-ROM for data downloading. Further management and analysis of the data can be done via
application specific application program. GPS GL-770 outputs in popular .csv or .bin or
".nmea" or ".gpx" or ".kml" format for easy interface to application program.

2-8. Helpful Tips

Some vehicles using heavy metallic sun protecting coating on windshields may affect GPS
signal reception.
Streets with high rising buildings may affect GPS signal reception.
Tunnel and indoor parking garage may affect signal reception.

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In general, GPS signal reception best in open space where it can see clear sky. Weather
condition will also affect GPS reception rain & snow contribute to worse sensitivity.

Low battery status may affect signal reception.

This device outputs coordinates data every second, therefore the actual position and the
position shown on your map may have slight time delay. This may happen when you drive
at higher speed or make a turn around a corner.
For the device not in use over several days, allow it 1~3 minutes to obtain satellite
constellation information and fix your position, this is called Cold Start. Upon battery
replacement, GPS device will do Cold Start again.
If your device can not fix position for more than 20 minutes, please change to another
location with open space and then try again.

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2-9. Download logged data from the device

LogView can also be used to extract logged data from your device.
Activate LogView and select Read from device :

The screen will display logged data after extraction as following:

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You can save downloaded data to your PC by select following menu. Different file format such as
GPX, NMEA, KML and CSV can be supported.

LogView can also be used for following tasks,

Show tracks on Google map
Erase log data
Merge tracks
Configure NMEA settings
please refer to LogView for more details.

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3-0. Mac driver installation

Step 1. Clike SiLabsUSBDriverDisk.dmg

Step2. Select SiLabsUSBDriverDisk from screen and double click it.

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Step3. Execute Silicon Labs USB Driver Installer.

Step4. Click next button

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Step5. Select language then click next button.

Step6. Click Agree button for continue installation.

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Step7. Click Install button to execute standard installation.

Step8. Input Account and Password then click ok.

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Step9. After click continues installation button, it will restart PC to save initial setting.

Step10. PC will optimize the system first and continue install driver.

Step11. When the USB driver was installed successfully, please click restart system button.

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Step12. Build a connection between GPS and PC, the system will detected a new Ethernet interface
means GPS device. Click cancel button then start application.

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Appendix A. Specifications
General
GPS Chip SiRFstarV , support GPS and GLONASS
Frequency GPS: 1575.421.023 MHz, GLONASS: 16025MHz
Performance Characteristics
<3m CEP, without aid
Accuracy*
2.5m DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
Reacquisition Time* <1s
TTFF* 35 / 30 / 1s for Cold / Warm / Hot start respectively
Sensitivity* Acquisition:-147dBm max / Tracking:-165dBm max
Dynamic
Altitude <60,000 Ft.
Velocity <1,000 knots
Acceleration 4g max.
Interface
Baud Rate 115200 bps (default)
NMEA 0183 v3.01
Protocols
Support GGA,GSA,GSV,RMC(default); GLL,VTG(optional)
USB Bridge
Standard USB2.0
Data Speed 12Mbps
Connector Type A female
Bluetooth Smart

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Frequency/channel number 2402-2480MHz / 40 channels
Type of Modulation Bluetooth 4.0 (GFSK)
LNS: Speed, Distance, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Heading, Rolling time, UTC time.
Output rate: 1Hz or 5Hz
Data Log
Memory 64Mbit
Way points 250,000 (default) or more
Date, Time, Fix valid, Latitude, Longitude, Speed, Height, RCR
Log data Log GPS data by time interval/ distance/ speed limit
Update Rate 1~5Hz
Power

Input Voltage Via USB type A connector, 5.0V5%

Battery Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery

Operation time 35 hours
Environment

Operating Temperature -10C to +60C

Storage Temperature -20C to +60C

Charging -0C to +45C

Relative Humidity 20% ~ 80% R.H. non-condensing

Waterproof IPX3

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Physical
Dimension 52 x 82 x 19 mm
* Refer to original chipset specifications

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Appendix B. Certification
FCC Notices
This device complies with the requirements of FCC Part 15 Rules. (Class B) Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The result of electromagnetic emission has been evaluated by qualified laboratory and showed in
the test report. (Report No.:15A0152R-RFUSP01V00-A)
CE Notices
In herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Directive 1999/5/EC and
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC. The following standards were applied:
(RF)ETSI EN 300328 V.1.9.1 (2015-03)
(RF)ETSI EN 300 440-1:V1.6.1(2010-08)
(RF)ETSI EN 300 440-2:V1.4.1(2010-08)
(EMF)EN 62479:2010
(EMC)ETSI EN 301 489-17:V2.2.1(2012-09)
(EMC)ETSI EN 301489-3:V1.6.1(2013-08)
(EMC)ETSI EN 301489-1:V1.9.2(2011-09)
(EMC)EN 61000-3-2:2014 / EN 61000-3-3:2013
(Immunity) ETSI EN 301 489-17:V2.2.1(2012-09)
(Immunity) ETSI EN 301 489-3:V1.6.1(2013-08)
(Immunity) ETSI EN 301 489-1:V1.9.2(2011-09)
Radio Equipment in Japan
The Product complies with ARIB STD-T66 Ver.3.5, MIC ID: 15A0152R - 201-152932/00.

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Appendix C. Warranty Information
Thank you for your purchase of GPS product from the company.

The company warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one
year from the date of invoice. The warranty for accessories is six months. The stamp of distributor
or a copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. The
company will, as its sole option, repair or replace any components, which fail in normal use. Such
repair or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is,
however, responsible for any transportation costs.

This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration of
repairs. The company assumes no responsibility about products which have been improperly used,
abused, damaged due to accident or natural disaster, or damaged due to unauthorized uninstallation,
repair or modification.

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