FALCOM NAVI-1/XT (Bluetooth â¢ GPS Receivers) User's guide

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Version: 1.06 

FALCOM NAVI-1/XT 

(Bluetooth GPS Receivers) 

User’s guide

NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION 1.06 

Contents 

0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................5 

0.1 GENERAL ABOUT NAVI-1.............................................................................................................. 5 

0.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 6 

1 SECURITY .........................................................................8 

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 8 

1.2 RESTRICTED USE............................................................................................................................. 8 

1.3 CHILDREN....................................................................................................................................... 8 

1.4 DRIVING AND SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 8 

1.5 BATTERY SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 9 

2 PREPARING TO USE YOUR FALCOM NAVI-1.......10 

2.1 HOW DOES THE FALCOM NAVI-1 WORK?................................................................................. 10 

3 SOFTWARE INTERFACE.............................................12 

3.1 NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES........................................................................................................... 12 

4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................13 

4.1 BLUETOOTH GPS RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE ........................................................................... 13 

4.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 13 

4.2.1 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 13 

4.2.2 Physical........................................................................................................................................ 15 

4.2.3 Software....................................................................................................................................... 15 

4.2.4 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 15 

4.3 INTERFACES.................................................................................................................................. 16 

4.3.1 On/Off button .............................................................................................................................. 16 

4.3.2 LED’s........................................................................................................................................... 16 

4.3.3 Power jack ................................................................................................................................... 16 

4.3.4 Interface for an external antenna.................................................................................................. 16 

4.3.5 Charging & Discharging the included battery ............................................................................. 17 

5 OPERATION GUIDE......................................................19 

5.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 19 

5.2 PC/LAPTOP AND NAVI-1 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION .............................................................. 20 

5.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-1 connected to PC/Laptop................................................................ 24 

5.3 POCKED PCS BLUETOOTH CONNECTION .................................................................................. 28 

5.3.1 Using the Bluetooth GPS Receiver.......................................................................................... 31 

6 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................32 

7 HOUSING .........................................................................33 

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Version history: 

Version number Author Change 

1.00 Fadil Beqiri Initial version 

1.01 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated. 

The GPS indicator updated 

1.02 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 Package contents updated (the order 

name of AC/DC power adapter changed). 

1.03 Fadil Beqiri Indicator LED of internal battery updated. 

Bluetooth connection updated (pairing 

added) 

In the Chapter 5.3, item 7 updated 

1.04 Fadil Beqiri New accessories POWER-SETE(A) for 

NAVI-1 are now available upon request. 

Sections 1.5, 4.2.3 and 4.3.5 with its subsections 

added. 

In the section 5.2.1, the sub-point 3)(v) added. 

1.05 Fadil Beqiri Chapter 0.2 updated. New device (named 

NAVI-XT) is available upon request. 

Chapters 4.3.5 and 5.1 updated. 

The user guide applies to the NAVI-1 and 

NAVI-XT. 

1.06 Fadil Beqiri Due to the added features of NAVI-XT 

equipment the chapters 0.2, 4.3.5 and 5.1 

updated. 


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Cautions 

Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable. 

However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. 

Please, read carefully the safety precautions. 

If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the 

product described in it, please contact your vendor. 

General information about FALCOM and its range of products are 

available at the following Internet address: http://www.falcom.de/ 

Trademarks 

Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective 

companies. 

Copyright 

The NAVI-1 user’s guide is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all 

rights reserved. No part of this user guide may be produced in any form 

without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH. 

FALCOM GmbH. 

No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information 

contained herein. 


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0 Introduction 

0.1 General about NAVI-1 

Dear customer, we are pleased that you have decided to purchase an 

intelligent navigation device such as the Falcom NAVI-1. In order quickly 

to start and immediately and comprehensive to use all functions of Falcom 

NAVI-1 on your utilization, we recommend you to take yourself a few 

minutes to read the following references and suggestions for using your new 

navigation device. 

The NAVI-1 is a new GPS receiver, integrated with Bluetooth 

technology. With its ultra-low power consumption, it is an outstanding 

quality and performance as well an excellent navigational and positioning 

aid tool when used with a GPS Mapping software installed on Bluetoothenabled 

devices, such as PC, laptop, or Pocked PC. 

The FALCOM NAVI-1 has an integrated temperature compensated crystal 

oscillators (TCXO). Due to the higher stability of frequency it offers a highimproved 

performance. Additionally, the integrated TCXO accepts the 

condition for use the SiRFXTrac firmware. The FALCOM NAVI-1 uses 

SiRFXTrac firmware that makes it possible to track the GPS signals at far 

lower signal levels than is currently possible with competitive autonomous 

GPS solutions. Therefore, you have a high-capacity navigation system, 

which connects your Bluetooth-enabled device with the performance of 

an intelligent and dynamic destination guidance. The embedded Class 2 

Bluetooth transceiver is capable of communicating with any Serial Port 

Profile Bluetooth device, within a 10m radius. The FALCOM NAVI-1 in 

communication with your installed GPS Mapping software on the 

Bluetooth-enabled device points you the way comfortably and reliably 

from the current location A to your desired destination B. In this way you 

also stay for longer distances always on the optimal course and arrive your 

destination point comfortable and ease. Although your receiver is fully 

compatible with any GPS Mapping software running on different hardware 

platforms. The embedded high-sensitivity internal GPS and Bluetooth 

antenna allow you to navigate freely without the hassle of messy wire 

connections. 

The FALCOM NAVI-1 is an equipment that can be used in a variety of 

applications including: 

♦ Navigation and positioning 

♦ Finding streets and routes 

♦ Travel planning 

♦ Safety and security 

♦ Fleet tracking and management and many others … . 


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0.2 Package contents 

Check the contents of the package. The following items should be included. 

In case of damaged or missing any item, please contact your dealer 

immediately. 

There are two devices with the same design and software specification. 

Concerning the hardware specification of NAVI-XT, it comes with updated 

version of the Bluetooth chipset and new features added. However, both 

NAVI-1 and NAVI-XT communicate with Host Platform via Bluetooth 

(Class 2) Serial Port Profile. For more information see updated chapters 

4.3.5 and 5.1. 

Description Quantity 

FALCOM NAVI-XT 1 

FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) 1 

FALCOM NAVI-1 1 

FAL 700/3.7 (Removable battery) 1 


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Table and figures below show the accessories for FALCOM NAVI-1, which 

are available by Falcom upon request. 

POWER-SET-E FAL-ANT-3-MCX POWER-SET-A 

FAL 700/3.7 

Order name Description 

FAL-ANT-3-MCX External active antenna with MCX plug connector 

FAL 700/3.7 Lithium ion rechargeable battery 

POWER-SET-E* 

POWER-SET-A* 

Wall charger with European outlet plug 

and Cigarette Lighter Adapter. 

(Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5% 

MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA) 

Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1 

Wall charger with American outlet plug 

Cigarette Lighter Adapter. 

(Output voltage: +5 V DC ±5% 

MAX. = 450 mA, MIN. = 150 mA) 

Cable extension and adapter connector for NAVI-1 

* The accessories POWER-SET-E(-A) allow you to have anywhere access 

to a power source such as: 

� Car Cigarette Lighter. 

� to any European or American (depend on the required POWER- 

SET) socket-outlet. 

� to any USB port on your computer. 


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1 Security 

This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of 

the NAVI-1. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the 

NAVI-1. 

1.1 General information 

The Global Positioning System uses satellite navigation, an entirely new 

concept in navigation. GPS has become established in many areas, for 

example, in civil aviation or deep-sea shipping. 

The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States of 

America, which also has sole responsibility for the accuracy and 

maintenance of the system. The system is constantly being improved and 

may entail modifications effecting the accuracy and performance of the GPS 

equipment. 

1.2 Restricted use 

Certain restrictions on the use of the NAVI-1 may have to be observed on 

board a plane, in hospitals, public places or government institutions, 

laboratories etc. Follow these instructions. 

1.3 Children 

Do not allow children to play with the NAVI-1. It is not a toy and children 

could hurt themselves or others. The NAVI-1 consists of many small parts 

which can come loose and could be swallowed by small children. 

Thoughtless handling can damage the NAVI-1. 

1.4 Driving and safety 

Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected) 

on the parts which will obstruct the sight of the driver. 

Do not place (mount) the device and the external antenna (if it is connected) 

on the parts which block any safety device (such as the Airbag, pedals, 

accessory controls and any others) in your vehicle. 

Your own personal judgment has always priority while you driving, if the 

user of FALCOM NAVI-1 feels that the instructions of navigation software 

place you in an unsafe area, then use your personal judgment according to 

traffic regulations and do not follow those instructions. 

The NAVI-1 is designed to be installed inside the vehicle. Do not place or 

install the NAVI-1 on the vehicle roof (outdoor). 

Please, do not handle the NAVI-1 while driving. 

Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-1 only 

in such a way that you always keep control of your vehicle in all traffic 

conditions, especially when the vehicle is moving. 


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1.5 Battery safety 

Mistreating the battery may cause the battery to get hot, crack, or inflame 

and cause serious injury. In order to avoid any damage and extend the life 

expectancy of battery, please follow the safety rules listed below before 

using the NAVI-1 device: 

• Do not place the battery on, in or near fires, apparatus which provide 

heat, or other high-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in 

direct sunshine, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. 

Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, crack, or inflame. Using 

the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance. 

• Do not connect the positive pole and the negative pole of the battery to 

each other with any metal object. 

• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, 

step on the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks. 

• Do not solder onto the battery contacts. 

• Do not allow the battery to get wet. 

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. 

• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or 

storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, or 

appears abnormal in any other way. 

• Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, 

or on induction cookware. 

• In case of the battery drips and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub 

the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately look for medical care. If 

left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. 


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2 Preparing to use your FALCOM NAVI-1 

Read this manual in order to begin using your FALCOM NAVI-1 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 devices. 

In order to have a Bluetooth connection with your Falcom NAVI-1, 

secure that the control device is a Bluetooth-enabled one. 

For more information about software installation, please refer to chapters 

described below. 

2.1 How does the FALCOM NAVI-1 work? 

The FALCOM NAVI-1 using SiRFXTrac software offers high position 

accuracy and fast Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) than is currently possible with 

other autonomous GPS solution. This means that the NAVI-1 will continue 

to determinate its positions or obtain an initial fix in places previously not 

possible. In other word the NAVI-1 can be used in environments previously 

deemed inaccessible environments such as: 

� severe urban canyons, 

� parking garages, 

� dense foliage, 

� multi-level freeways, 

� under bridges and overpasses, and, in many cases, indoors. 

� Coverage - Single Story Office Block 

When the GPS receiver is initially turned on, it begins to determinate its 

current positions, velocity and time which will be calculated from tracking 

the GPS signals an extremely small level by 16 dBHz. While trying to 

calculate a position fix, the receiver needs to be locked-on to at least four 

satellites. In order to calculate quickly its current location, the receiver uses 

the current received signals from in view satellites, simultaneously holds the 

stored data from its memory (SRAM). 

Figure 1: Signal processing of NAVI-1 


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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-1 is available for navigation. The validity of these data stored in 

SRAM is kept due to RTC keeps running from external battery and these 

data may still be valid form the previous operation. 

As above the initial state of the NAVI-1 GPS receiver refers to the last 

status of the receiver in memory (SRAM). This primarily determines the 

length of time it will take for your FALCOM NAVI-1 to obtain a GPS fix. 

Your position can be extremely quick fixed within 4 seconds from a "hotstart" 

state, and within 45 seconds from a "cold-start" state. The FALCOM 

NAVI-1 stores data about where the satellites are located at any given time. 

The data is called almanac. Occasionally, when the FALCOM NAVI-1 has 

been turned off for a long time, the almanac may get out-dated or “cold” so 

the NAVI-1 performs a cold start. Otherwise, if the time and position are 

knowledge, as well the almanac data are also valid then the FALCOM 

NAVI-1 performs a Hot start. 

The NAVI-1 uses the satellite signals to calculate its exact current location 

by calculating its distance from the satellites. The position data within the 

receiver is then converted into latitude and longitude coordinates which are 

usually provided in the geodetic datum on which the GPS is based (WGS84) 

and transmitted via integrated Bluetooth transceiver direct to the 

Bluetooth-enabled device (PC, laptop or Pocked PC). 


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3 Software interface 

The NAVI-1 evaluation receiver is capable of outputting data in the NMEA- 

0183 format as defined by the National Marine Electronics Association 

(NMEA), Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices, Version 3.00, 

January 1, 1997. 

3.1 NMEA output messages 

The table below shows all NMEA output messages supported by NAVI-1 as 

well as a brief description of each output message. 

For more detailed information about the output message list, please refer to 

the SiRFstarII message set specification available in section 

“service/downloads/manuals” on Falcom’s Website: www.falcom.de. 

Option Description 

GGA Time, position and fix type data. 

GLL Latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status. 

GSA 

GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the position solution and DOP 

values. 

GSV 

The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and 

SNR values. 

RMC Time, date, position, course and speed data. 

VTG Course and speed information relative to the ground. 

Table 1: NMEA Output Messages 

Info: Please note that all supported NMEA messages of the NAVI 1 can be 

configured via the SiRFdemo software (See chapter 5.2.1). All user 

defined settings are kept into the SRAM memory as long as the 

internal rechargeable battery is connected. 


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4 Technical Description 

4.1 Bluetooth GPS Receiver architecture 

The NAVI-1 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 accuracy performance in a much smaller package. The 

SiRFstarII architecture builds on the high-performance SiRFstarI core, 

adding an acquisition accelerator, differential GPS processor, multipath 

mitigation hardware and satellite-tracking engine. The NAVI-1 delivers 

major advancements in GPS performance, accuracy, integration, computing 

power and flexibility. The delivered data from GPS receiver will sent via 

Bluetooth antenna to the control device (connected Bluetooth device). 

Figure 2: The architecture of NAVI-1 Bluetooth GPS receiver 

4.2 Technical specifications 

4.2.1 Electrical Characteristics 

4.2.1.1 General 

4.2.1.2 Accuracy 

Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz 

C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate 

Channels 12 

Position 10 meters CEP without SA 

Velocity 0.1 meters/second, without SA 

Time 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time 


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4.2.1.3 DGPS Accuracy 

4.2.1.4 Datum 

Position 1 to 5 meters, typical 

Velocity 0.05 meters/second, typical 

WGS-84 

4.2.1.5 Time to First Position 

Hot start < 4 sec., average 

Warm start < 35 sec., average 

Cold start < 45 sec., average 

4.2.1.6 Sensitivity * 

Tracking 16 dBHz 

Hot Start 23 dBHz 

Warm Start 28 dBHz 

Cold Start 32 dBHz 

* The sensitivity value is specified at the correlator. On a NAVI-1 Evaluation Receiver 

using SiRFXTrac firmware with the supplied antenna, 32 dBHz is equivalent to -142 

dBm or -172 dBW. 

4.2.1.7 Dynamic Conditions 

4.2.1.8 DC Power 

Altitude 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max. 

Velocity < 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max. 

Acceleration 4 g, max. 

Jerk 20 meters/second³, max. 

Power Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery 

with +5V DC input charging circuit (700 

mA). 

Operating time Default: 5-6 hours after full charge. 

4.2.1.9 Bluetooth Serial Port 

Connection : Communicate with Host Platform via 

Bluetooth (Class 2) Serial Port Profile. 

Protocol messages: SiRF binary – position, velocity, altitude, 

status and control. 

NMEA, Msg.: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, 

RMC and VTG 

Serial port settings: Baud Rate: up to 115200 bps (default 

setting 38400 bps) 

Data bits: 8 

Parity: NO 

Stop bit: 1 

Flow control: NO 


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4.2.2 Physical 

4.2.3 Software 

♦ dimensions: 85 mm x 59 mm x 25 mm (L x B x H) 

♦ weight: 70 gr. 

♦ Software Update: A firmware update is not possible on the 

NAVI-1 because the XTrac firmware does 

not support any function to set the Boot-pin 

of GPS receiver to HIGH via software. 

4.2.4 Technical data 

♦ Bluetooth range: 10 m 

♦ Battery: Lithium-Ion 700 mAh/3.7V 

Operation 

Temperature limits 

Charging temperature: 0 ~ +45 

Discharging temperature: 0 ~ +60 

Transportation -20 to +70 °C 

Storage 

Table 4: Temperature range 

4.2.4.1 TCXO-Specification 

1 month (– 20 ~ +60) 

3 month (– 20 ~ +45) 

1 year (– 20 ~ +25) 

Typical phase noise density 1 Hz offset -57.0 dBc/Hz 



Typical phase noise density 1 kHz offset -130.0 dBc/Hz 

Typical phase noise density 10 kHz offset -140.0 dBc/Hz 

Load sensitivity ± 10% load change 0.2 ± ppm 

Long term stability Frequency drift over 1 year 0.5 to 2.0 ± ppm 


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°C 

°C


4.3 Interfaces 

4.3.1 On/Off button 

To turn on the NAVI-1, press the On/Off button for circa 2 seconds. In order 

to turn it off again, press the On/Off button for approx. 2 seconds. Thereby, 

a short acoustic signal (peep) will be generated each time. 

4.3.2 LED’s 

Following status indicators are integrated on the top side of NAVI-1: 

Indicators Description 

Yellow (labelled GPS) indicates the state of GPS part 

Red/Green (labelled BAT) indicates the state of internal battery 

Blue (labelled BT) indicates the state of Bluetooth part 

4.3.3 Power jack 

In order to recharge the internal battery the Ø 3,5 mm power jack allows 

you to connect either a car adapter cable (KA-NAVI-1-PS) or a power 

charger (PS-003) to an DC electrical outlet. Both accessories are available 

upon request (refer to chapter 0.2). 

4.3.4 Interface for an external antenna 

There is no active antenna included in the delivery packing, so the users 

have to purchase one. For more information please contact one of our 

distributors. 

The order name is: FAL-ANT-3-MCX. 

The NAVI-1 provides a MCX-connector for an external active antenna. An 

external antenna can be used instead of the NAVI-1‘s internal antenna. The 

operation of internal GPS antenna will be deactivated if this one is 

externally connected. 


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4.3.5 Charging & Discharging the included battery 

Your NAVI-1 is powered by a rechargeable battery, an alarm will warn you 

when the battery reaches the low level (< 3.6 V). 

Once the battery is clipped in the NAVI-1, plug one of the cable charger 

(not supplied with NAVI-1, however, available upon request, see chapter 

0.2), into the corresponding power jack interface of NAVI-1. Plug the 

transformer unit into a main AC power socket or vehicle power outlet (it 

depend on the purchased cable charger, see chapter 0.2) with easy access. 

As far as the temperature limits is recognised, please refer to the table 4 and 

chapters 4.3.5.1 and 4.3.5.2. 

The extreme temperatures have an unfavourable influence on the 

rechargeable batteries. The capacity and life cycle of the batteries are 

reduced if they are kept at cold or warm places, e.g. in a closed car at 

summer or winter conditions. Try always to keep the included battery at 

normal temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. The GPS receiver with a too 

cold or too warm battery does not temporarily operate sometimes, even if 

the battery is completely charged. Especially, the achievement of battery is 

strongly reduced at temperatures under the freezing point. 

During the charging time the indicator LED (labelled BAT) on the top side 

of NAVI-1 lights green (if the equipment is switched off). Charging will be 

terminated after the battery reached full capacity (4.2V/700 mAh) which 

approximately takes 2-3 hours. During this time the NAVI-1 can also be 

used, but note that, the battery’s capacity has to be higher then 3.8 V. 

Keeping the cable charger plugged to the equipment when the battery is 

fully charged does not damage the battery, but it is recommended to unplug 

from the power source. To optimise battery capacity, you should allow the 

battery to fully discharge every now and then. If you do not intend to use 

your NAVI-1 for several days, we recommend you to disconnect it from the 

battery. The NAVI-1 can also be used while it is on charge. 

New feature for NAVI-XT, only 

The NAVI-XT can also operate without the need of the internal battery. 

However, it must be always connected via one of the cable charger 

(available upon request, see chapter 0.2) to an external power source during 

the operation. Keep in mind the validity of GPS data stored in SRAM is no 

more available if the internal battery of the NAVI-XT is removed and it is 

disconnected from the external power source. That means, the NAVI-XT 

allways performs a cold start after each power on procedure. 

4.3.5.1 Safety precautions while charging the battery 

Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure 

to do so may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite and cause 

serious injury. 

• When charging the battery, either use one of the aforementioned battery 

charger or otherwise insure that the battery charging conditions specified 

by Falcom are met. 

• Do not attach the NAVI-1 to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s 

cigarette lighter (an adapter cable has to be used). 


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• Do not place the NAVI-1 into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes 

hot, the built-in safety equipment is activated, preventing the battery 

from charging further, and heating the battery can destroy the safety 

equipment and can cause additional heating, breaking, or ignition of the 

battery. 

• The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0°C to 

45°C. Charging the battery at temperatures outside of this range may 

cause the battery to become hot or to break. Charging the battery outside 

of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the battery 

or reduce the battery’s life expectancy. 

4.3.5.2 Safety precautions while discharging the battery 

Do not discharge the battery using any other device except for the Falcom 

NAVI-1. The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is 

-20°C to 60°C. Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may 

damage the performance of the battery or may reduce its life expectancy. 


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5 Operation Guide 

Before using the NAVI-1, make sure to prepare the following items: 

♦ GPS software is properly installed on your Bluetooth-enabled 

device (PC, laptop, Pocked PC, or other handheld devices). 

♦ The Bluetooth GPS Receiver is fully powered (i.e. internal 

battery is full charged) and operational. 

♦ Check that the Bluetooth GPS Receiver is ON. 

This section will outline the necessary procedures for the Bluetooth GPS 

receiver to run smoothly with the GPS Mapping software. 

5.1 Installation instructions 

In the delivery package the FAL 700/3.7 battery for NAVI-1 is separately 

packed, just take it out from its package, open the cover cap on the 

underside of the NAVI-1 and insert the FAL 700/3.7 in it. The four contact 

pads of the NAVI-1 and battery have to be in the same direction and 

opposite to each other, finally close the cover cap. In order to recharge the 

battery one of the aforementioned adapters has to be used. Place your 

Falcom NAVI-1 in a location (e.g. vehicle’s dashboard) and turn it on by 

pressing for approx. two seconds the On/Off button. In order to turn it off 

again, press for approx. 2 seconds the same button. Thereby, a short acoustic 

signal (peep) will each time be generated. 

The position of the NAVI-1 mounting is crucial for its optimal performance. 

Place the NAVI-1 in a way that the receiving side of the internal GPS 

antenna which is placed on the top of NAVI-1 to have direct view to the sky 

The Bluetooth connection between the Falcom NAVI-1 receiver and your 

mobile phone/PDA/PC or laptop has to be established. 

The following information will be indicated via 3 corresponded LED’s on 

the top side of NAVI-1. 

1. Left LED (blue), Bluetooth optical indicator: 

� Blinking, the equipment is ready for a Bluetooth connection. 

� Continually light, the connection between devices is created and 

ready for use. 

2. Middle LED (red/green), State of charge optical indicator: 

� Continually red, the equipment is switched on and the internal 

battery is fully charged. 

� Blinking red, the voltage of internal battery is under 3.5 V, you 

have to recharge it. 

� Continually green, the internal battery is in charging phase and the 

equipment is switched off. 

� Green off (connected to power charger), the internal battery now is 

completely charged. 

3. Right LED (yellow), GPS optical indicator: 

� Blinking, the GPS-Mouse is searching for satellites 

� Continually light, the valid GPS data are being received. 


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The following information will be indicated via 3 corresponded LED’s on 

the top side of NAVI-XT: 

1. Left LED (blue), Bluetooth optical indicator: 

� Blinking, the equipment is ready for a Bluetooth connection. 

NOTE: The NAVI-XT will be turned off without any warning, if a 

bluetooth connection between the NAVI-XT and the host 

device is not made within 20 minutes after the NAVI-XT 

is turned on (it is a feature of power saving). If the device 

is turned off, to turn the NAVI-XT on again, press the 

ON/OF button (see chapter 4.3.1) 

� Continually light, the connection between devices is created and 

ready for use. 

2. Middle LED (red/green), State of charge optical indicator: 

� Blinking red, the voltage of internal battery is under 3.5 V, you 

have to recharge it. 

� Continually green, the internal battery is in charging phase and the 

equipment is switched off. 

� Green off (connected to power charger), the internal battery now is 

completely charged. 

� This LED is turned off, if the equipment is switched on and the 

internal battery is fully charged (power saving feature). 

3. Right LED (yellow), GPS optical indicator: 

� Blinking, the NAVI-XT is searching for satellites 

� Continually light, the valid GPS data are being received. 

Please, refer to the corresponding chapter as far as the Bluetooth 

connection is concerned. 

5.2 PC/Laptop and NAVI-1 Bluetooth Connection 

To set up a connection between PC (in this case running Windows 2000, 

WIDCOM Bluetooth software Rev. 1.4.1 as well as a Typhoon 

Bluetooth USB adapter) and the NAVI-1, please follow step by step the 

instructions below. 

1. If the Bluetooth software is not installed in your control device yet, 

please install it, plug your Bluetooth USB adapter into one of the USB 

free COM port before you begin the next steps. 

2. If your NAVI-1 is turned off, please turn it on. Once the Bluetooth 

receiver is turned on, the internal LED will appear as shown: 


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♦ Blue LED flashes every one second (the Bluetooth is on, and ready 

for connection). 

3. Activate Bluetooth on your PC. Open the Bluetooth install 

directory and double-click on its icon. If the Bluetooth icon on the 

bottom right-hand corner of the PC screen is blue-red, you will need to 

activate Bluetooth. Click on the icon, and a pop-up menu will appear 

in the display. Select Enable Bluetooth Ratio. The colour of the 

Bluetooth icon will be changed from blue-red to blue-white, 

signifying that it is turned on. As shown in figures below: 

► ► 

4. Click Start button, point to Settings, Control Panel and click the 

Bluetooth configuration, a screen will appear in the display. Select 

the Hardware page and check if your USB Bluetooth device is found 

and it works properly, as shown below. 

5. Close appearing screen. Search for the FALCOM NAVI-1. Right 

mouse click the Bluetooth icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the 

PC screen. On the next pop-up that appears, select Explore My 

Bluetooth Places item. 

Double-click on the marked icon to find the Bluetooth devices in the 

Bluetooth neighbourhood. 


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6. After a few seconds, a list of Bluetooth devices will appear on your 

screen. You will see the FALCOM NAVI-1 appear in the Service 

Selection. Select the FALCOM NAVI-1 icon. In order to discover the 

services offered the FALCOM NAVI-1 click the link ‘click here’ on the 

left side of opened window. 

7. The service appears below allows the users to establish a virtual serial 

port. Right-click on the ... FALCOM NAVI-1 icon, on the appearing 

popup menu click the Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port item. The 

LED blue light constantly (means Bluetooth connection is created). 

Secure Connection: 

As far as the Secure Connection for NAVI-1 is concerned there is no 

security entered i.e. there is no device pairing required if the Secure 

Connection option is disabled for a Bluetooth service or application. 

Please check the software configuration to disable the Secure 

Connection (e.g. go to Start>Settings>Control Panel and click the 

Bluetooth configuration, a Bluetooth configuration screen will 

appear in the display. Select the Client Application tab, then doubleclick 

on the Application Name “Bluetooth Serial Port” and 

deactivate its Security Connection on the next appeared dialog box). 

In order to pair two devices with each-other the Secure Connection 

option has to be enabled for a Bluetooth service or application (e.g. go 

to aforementioned directory and activate its Security Connection). After 

inquiry process, the pairing process needs a valid PIN which for NAVI-1 

is “1111” pre-defined. 


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For more details about Bluetooth, please refer to the software manual 

that you are currently using. 

8. The aforementioned icon will change its colour from grey to green as 

shows in the figure below. The service which the NAVI-1 offers is also 

shown below. 

9. In order to see the signal strength of Bluetooth connection, right-click 

on its icon, on the next appeared pop-up menu select the Status item. 

The signal strength is at the bottom of the appeared screen indicated. Try 

experimenting with your Bluetooth GPS receiver to see how far it 

needs to be before the blue bar reaches. If the user right-clicks the icon 

again and selects the Properties item an available COM Port is selected. 


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5.2.1 How to evaluate the NAVI-1 connected to PC/Laptop 

► 

After the Bluetooth connection is established, please download the 

SiRFdemo software which is free available on Falcom’s Website: 

� www.falcom.de>downloads>SiRF>SiRFdemo.zip 

1) Run the SiRFdemo software by double clicking the SiRFdemo.exe file. 

The SiRFdemo program will be automatically installed onto your 

computer. 

2) To start the SiRFdemo software, either double-click on the 

SiRFdemo.exe installed file or if you have created a shortcut on your 

desktop, double-click the SiRFdemo.exe. 

3) The SiRFdemo software will be appeared as follow: 

(i) Before running the software, make sure that your PC is 

recognizing the NAVI-1 properly 

On the activated Data Source Setup window, select the COM 

(e.g. COM9) for SiRFdemo program and set the baud rate e.g. to 

4800 bps. See figure below: 


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(ii) Click the icon on toolbar by the up-down button (marked button 

in figure below) the program will automatically detect the 

selected COM port and starts evaluating. 


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(iii)The output messages can be displayed 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 capital letter A means, 

incoming protocols are valid and the capital letter V means, 

incoming protocols are invalid. 


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(iv) If the NAVI-1 is receiving valid GPS positions, click the icon on 

toolbar by the up-down button (see marked button in figure 

below), the user can see the updated data of longitude, latitude, 

altitude, date time etc. For more detailed information about the 

using of SiRFdemo software, please download the SiRFdemo.pdf 

manual, which is also available on our web page. 

(v) In order to set the desired update rate of the supported NMEA 

protocols, click the Action menu on the Main Menu, then select 

the item Switch to the NMEA Protocol …. The dialog box 

below will appear. Now select the required update rate in the 

corresponding box of protocol and click the Send button. The 

result will be displayed on the Development Data screen. 


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5.3 Pocked PCs Bluetooth Connection 

In order to set up a connection between your Pocket PCs and the NAVI-1, 

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 

documentation of your Bluetooth device for instructions, too. 

1. If the Bluetooth software is not installed in your Pocked PCs yet, 

please, install it before you begin the next steps. 

2. If the internal battery is not full charged, connect your NAVI-1 to the 

aforementioned power supply via one of the aforementioned adapters. 

When the charge procedure has been completed (refer to the battery 

indicator and its description) then turn the NAVI-1 on by pressing 

approx. 2 sec. the On/Off button. Once the Bluetooth receiver is 

switched on, the LED’s will appear as shown: 

♦ The GPS indicator blinking every one-second (i.e. the GPS receiver 

is searching for satellites), no GPS fix is obtained. 

Note: For best results, you should also perform a GPS fix now. The 

GPS indicator will light steadily when a GPS fix is performed. 

If there is trouble during acquire a GPS fix, replace the location of 

NAVI-1 or switch it off and on again. 

♦ The battery indicator permanently green (i.e. battery full charged) 

♦ The Bluetooth indicator flashes every one second (the Bluetooth 

is on, and ready to establish a Bluetooth connection) 

3. First, you must turn on the enabled Bluetooth device (in our example 

iPAQ 38xx Bluetooth device). Check the Blue Manager's icon on the 

right-bottom screen. If the icon is grey i.e. the Bluetooth is turned off. 

In order to turn the Bluetooth on, tab on the Bluetooth icon on 

right-down corner of your Pocked PCs device display, a pop-up menu 

will appear. Select Enable Bluetooth Ratio. The colour of the 

Bluetooth icon will be changed from grey to blue-white (it depend on 

the installed Bluetooth software), signifying that it is turned on. 


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4. Search for the FALCOM NAVI-1. Open the Bluetooth popup menu 

on the right-bottom screen. Tab on the Bluetooth Manager. 

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-1 found (below left) and tap Save. Then tab OK on the following 

(below right) screen. 

6. You will be returned to the Bluetooth Manager screen. Tab the 

FALCOM NAVI-1 icon to get the device information. 


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7. Tap on Actions menu and "Connect to GPS_NMEA .." (below left). 

This will take a short time to be completed (below right). Now tap OK 

to return to Devices list. 

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 in screenshot below right) and “Inbound 

Com Port” (COM7 in screenshot below right). 

As far as the Secure Connection for NAVI-1 is concerned, please, refer 

to the chapter 5.2 (click here). If the option “Passkey is required” is 

selected, see figure right below, then enter “1111” when asked for a 

passkey for the device. 

For more details about Bluetooth, please refer to the software manual 

that you currently use. 


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When the FALCOM NAVI-1 Bluetooth GPS receiver is connected to 

handheld device, the Bluetooth indicator on the NAVI-1 Bluetooth 

GPS receiver will be steadily on. 

5.3.1 Using the Bluetooth GPS Receiver 

As soon as you have installed and configured the Falcom NAVI-1 on your 

mobile equipment (Pocked PCs), the inserting of navigation is anymore in 

the way. You have just to run the installed GPS Mapping software. The 

Bluetooth connection for the installed GPS Mapping software must be set 

to the correct COM port (please refer to the user documentation of the 

installed GPS Mapping software for instructions). Determine which COM 

port number your Bluetooth device uses for serial COM port connections 

(in our example is COM 7). The FALCOM NAVI-1 communicates to a 

Bluetooth serial port with following settings: up to 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 destination, please, refer to 

the user documentation of installed GPS Mapping software for instructions. 

There you will find exactly explained the methods for setting the destination 

and following the navigation instructions to travel to your destination. 

We wish you much fun and have a good trip with your FALCOM NAVI-1. 

!! Please remember that: 

Safety to traffic has always priority! Please use the FALCOM NAVI-1 only 

in such a way that you always keep control of your vehicle in all traffic 

conditions. 


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6 Troubleshooting 

Q: The installed software does not seem to establish any connections 

with NAVI-1. How do I make it work? 

A: Make sure that your Pocked PC has found the "FALCOM NAVI-1" 

Bluetooth device. Follow the instructions in the Connection section 

to make sure that your Pocked PC has recognized the Bluetooth GPS 

receiver properly. If so, you will need to connect with the device by 

going to the Bluetooth Manager and tab on the on Actions button and 

then "Connect to GPS_NMEA ..". 

Q: I have established a blutooth connection but the NAVI-1 does not 

seem to have any GPS fix, what should I do? 

A: Shutdown the FALCOM NAVI-1 and turn it on again. Change the 

location of NAVI-1 (maybe poor signals are received), but in 

accordance with the capability of Bluetooth communication. 

Q: The FALCOM NAVI-1 seems to have a GPS fix (GPS indicator is 

steadily light), but unable to establish a connection between the 

NAVI-1 and my Pocked PC. How can I perform a connection? 

A: Go to the Bluetooth Manager → All devices on your Pocked PC. Tap 

Actions menu and then "Remove this Device". 

Next, shutdown your FALCOM NAVI-1 by pressing the On/Off button 

approx. 2 second. Then perform a soft reset on your Pocked PC. 

Once your Pocked PC has finished resetting itself, go back to the 

Bluetooth Manager screen and perform the typical setup and 

connection procedures for your Bluetooth receiver (for help with 

connection, please review the Connection section). 

Finally, run the installed GPS Mapping software, select the assigned 

COM Port from Bluetooth connectivity, set the baud rate up to 

115200 bps (you may or may not need to modify the COM port setting, 

it depend on your using Bluetooth device), and click Open Port. The 

current position will appear on the GPS Mapping software. 


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