Holux gpsmile240 User Guide

 
HOLUX GPSlim240 Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver User Guide 
 

 

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The HOLUX Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver (also known as 

) has a 

built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Powered by the SiRF Star III, 

 is 

a dual- purpose GPS receiver that communicates with other systems via Bluetooth 
technology. The SiRF Star III architecture packs the GPS receiver with a 
comprehensive range of functions, to satisfy the rigorous requirements and 
professional demands of the location technology field and the needs of personal 
consumers. 

 is totally complementary with Bluetooth-enabled PDA and 

Notebooks etc. in the transmission of satellite signals.   

 
The device can be used in car navigation, security systems, cartography, and 

other applications such as surveying and agriculture etc. The basic requirement for its 
use is to “have a clear view of the sky”. It relies on Bluetooth transmission technology, 
USB, or other compatible interface to communicate with other electronic devices. The 
built-in rechargeable battery saves satellite information such as the status of the 
satellite signal, the last location, and the date and time last used.   

 

Apart from being a very power efficient device, 

  tracks up to 20 satellite 

signals at a time 

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, re-acquires satellite signals in 100 ms and updates position data 

every second. Trickle-Power power saving capability allows the unit to operate only a 
fraction of the time. Push-to-Fix permits users to have a quick position fix even when 
the receiver was only just switched on prior to the positioning.