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Rayming TripNav TN-206 User Manual

Manual is about: Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Summary of TripNav TN-206

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    This unit has to be charged for 24 hours before first use. Tm trip trip nav nav tn-206 user's guide v1.1 bluetooth gps receiver.

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    Acknowledgements the rayming logo and tripnav are trademarks of rayming corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are acknowledged as the exclusive property of their respective owners. Notice the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Rayming cor...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    1 general guidelines 1 2 getting started 4 finding and installing software 4 getting to know your tn-206 5 external active antenna (optional) 8 charging the battery 9 3 using your tn-206 10 step 1: getting a signal 10 step 2: connect to bluetooth-enalbed device 11 step 3: using gps software 11 4 tro...

  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    1 general guidelines 1 general guidelines accuracy the global positioning system (gps) is operated by the united states government which is solely responsible for the accuracy and continued operation of the system. Accuracy of position fixes (longitude, latitude, and altitude) can be affected by alt...

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    2 general guidelines battery the tn-206 contains a lithium-ion battery inside. Leaving the tn-206 in hot or cold conditions, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. It is ideal to keep the tn-206 in a place with a temperature betw...

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    3 general guidelines driving and safety rayming corporation will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgement, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced ...

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    4 general guidelines warning: keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle's operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or softwar...

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    5 general guidelines interference tn-206 may receive interference near cellular base- station and when in close proximity to mobile phone antennas. This interference may affect positioning and time-to-fix performance. Passkey when you are being asked for a passkey while connecting tn-206 to a blueto...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    6 getting started 2 getting started congratulations on the purchase of your tripnav tn-206 bluetooth gps receiver! With tn-206, you can take advantage of your device’s bluetooth capability to wirelessly add gps positioning technology. Read this user’s guide thoroughly and follow the instructions. Th...

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    7 getting started getting to know your tn-206 power switch power jack antenna facade.

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    8 getting started antenna facade your tn-206 is integrated with a highly sensitive 1.6 ghz gps antenna and a 2.4 ghz bluetooth antenna internally that provides satellite signal reception for position fix as well as data communication between tn-206 and your bluetooth host device. The antenna facade ...

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    9 getting started external antenna port your tn-206 is equipped with a radio frequency (rf) connector port (mmcx type) for connecting with an optional external active antenna when operating under certain conditions, such as inside a vehicle or where satellite signals are blocked from the internal an...

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    10 getting started external active antenna (optional) the external active antenna is an optional accessory. Connect the external active antenna to your tn-206’s external antenna port to start to receive gps signals from the external active antenna. The external active antenna is embedded with a magn...

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    11 getting started charging the battery before you can use your tn-206, the battery must be fully charged. Connect the power charger (included) to the power jack, then plug into an electrical outlet. As your tn-206 is charging, the battery status led will show a yellow light. When the battery is ful...

  • Page 15: Using Your Tn-206

    12 using your tn-206 3 using your tn-206 before you start to use your tn-206, make sure that you have charged the battery and installed a nmea compatible gps software onto your bluetooth host device. Step 1 - getting a signal first you need to get gps signal from the satellites. See gps satellite si...

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    13 using your tn-206 step 2 - connect to bluetooth- enabled device after getting and fixing the gps signal, now you can establish a communication link between your tn-206 and the bluetooth- enabled device. From your bluetooth-enabled device, perform a bluetooth device discovery. Please refer to the ...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    14 troubleshooting 4 troubleshooting in this chapter there are some frequently asked questions (faq) where you may find the answer to your question. All requests for technical service and support should be made directly to the manufacturer or service provider in accordance with their terms and condi...

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    15 troubleshooting i cannot get a fixed gps signal/the gps status led displays steady green ... In order to get a fixed gps signal, the antenna that you use for your tn-206 must have a clear view to the sky. You may use either the internal built-in antenna or the external active antenna. Tall buildi...

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    16 troubleshooting my gps software is not working with tn- 206 ... First ensure that your gps software is nmea compatible. Then make sure that the communication link between your tn-206 and your bluetooth-enabled host device is established. Make sure that the software is set for the com port that yo...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    17 specifications 5 specifications general characteristics: device size: dimensions: 50 x 90 x 16 mm weight: 61 g (650 ma version) chipset: sirf star iie/lp frequency: l1, 1.575.42 mhz c/a: 1.023 mhz chip rate channels: 12 channels all-in-view tracking dgps source: default: none programmable: waas/e...

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    18 specifications interface: connection: communication with host platform via bluetooth serial profile protocol: default: nmea-0183 (v2.20) 38,400 bps baud rate programmable: additional nmea (vtg, gll), sirf binary power: source: built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery with 5v dc input charging ci...

  • Page 22: Contact Information

    19 contact information 6 contact information it’s important that you document the following before email or calling for assistance: - which step, or function, were you attempting when the problem occurred? - what was the error message displayed? - what operating system are you using? - which model o...

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    Limited product warranty rayming corporation warrants this product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. Except as provided herein, rayming corporation makes no express warranties, inc...

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    Rayming corporation will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: a.) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; b.) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or c.) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products, on ...

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