Qstarz GF-Q900 User manual

Category
GPS receiver modules
Type
User manual

Qstarz GF-Q900 is a precise digital compass and location-marking tool designed for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and kayaking. It utilizes GPS technology to help you mark and navigate to your desired locations. With its built-in low-noise antenna and high sensitivity, it can acquire and maintain a strong GPS signal even in challenging environments. The device features four location back points (A/B/C/D) that you can mark and easily return to later using the precise digital compass with 8-directional arrows.

Qstarz GF-Q900 is a precise digital compass and location-marking tool designed for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and kayaking. It utilizes GPS technology to help you mark and navigate to your desired locations. With its built-in low-noise antenna and high sensitivity, it can acquire and maintain a strong GPS signal even in challenging environments. The device features four location back points (A/B/C/D) that you can mark and easily return to later using the precise digital compass with 8-directional arrows.

QFinderUsersManual
A.Overview
QFinderutilizestheGPStechnologytomarkyourdesiredlocationsandallowsyoutobe
backtothelocationslateratanytimebytheprecisedigitalcompasswith8directional
arrows.It’saprettypracticaltoolintermsofhiking,camping,kayaking,fishing,parking,
andtraveling.
B.ProductNotice
z QFindermustbeusedoutdoorsbecauseitutilizesGPStechnologytomark
locations.Indoorenvironmentwillcausethedeviceunabletoreceivesatellite
signalstofindyourlocationandmovement,suchasinamindoorparkinggarage
z Forthefirsttimeuseornotuseafteralongtime
ofthedevice,itwouldneedmore
timetogetGPSfixed.
z Themanufacturerassumesnoresponsibilityforanydamagesandlossresulting
fromtheuseofthismanualorfrommisuseoftheproductinanyway
z Pleasecleantheunitwithadryandcleansoft
close.Donotuseharshcleaning
solvents,chemicals,alcohol,orstrongdetergents
z Donotattempttotakeapartthedevicebyyourself.Unauthorizedhackingmay
damagetheunit,andvoidyourwarranty
C.StandardPackage
1.QFinder 2.NeckLanyard
D.Features
z 4locationbackpoints(A/B/C/Dpoint)
z Theestimatestraightlinedistancemeasuringofthelocationbackpoints
z LCDDisplaywithBacklight
z SupportDigitalCompasswith8directionalarrow
z SupportTemp eratu reandRealTime(TimeZoneadjustable)
z AdoptsSiRFStarIIIGPSGPSchipset
z High
sensitivity‐159dBmand20Channeltracking
z Smartpowersavingandoperateson2AAAbatteries(notincluded)
z IPX6Waterresistance
z SupportstandardNMEA0183protocol
E.ProductSpecification
General
GPSChip SiRFStarIII
Frequency L1,1575.42MHz
C/ACode 1.023MHzchiprate
Channels Support20channels
Antenna(Intemal) Builtinlownoiseantenna
Sensitivity
To‐159dBmTracking,SuperiorUrbanCanyonPerformance
AcquisitionRate
ColdStart 42sec,average
WarmStart 38sec,average
HotStart 1sec,average
Reacquisition 0.1sec
Accuracy
Position
<10Mat2DRMS
Velocity 0.1m/sec,withoutSA
Time 1μssynchronizedtoGPStime
Datum
WGS84
DynamicConditions
Altitude <18,000m
Velocity <515m/sec
Acceleration <4G
MotionalJerk 4m/sec.
Display&Button
LCMICON33x42mmdisplaysize
2Buttons(Power/ModeandMark/Backlight)
GPSProtocol
Default:NMEA0183GGA,GSA,GSV,GLL,RMC,VTG
Baudrate4800~38400bps,Databit:8,stopbit:1(Default)*
DeviceSize
88Lx53Wx29Dmm
100g(excludingbattery)
Power
2xAAAbatteries(forbothalkalineandrechargeable)
OperationCurrent <55mA(Typical)
OperationTime 12hrs,
Functionality
ECompass 4locationback(A/B/C/Dmarks)
Temp eratu re(/)
Timedisplay
Accessories
Lanyard
Environmental
OperatingTem perature
0to+60
StorageTempe rat ure
‐20to+70
Waterresistance IPX6
F.Appearance
IconIndicators:
Batterystatus
Compassmode
GPSFix
Temp eratu reMode
(Flash)
GPSnotFix
A/B/C/Dlocationmode
G.HardwareFunction
HardwareFunction Description
Poweron/offthe
device
HoldMode/Powerbuttonfor1sectopoweron;hold
Mode/Powerbuttonagainfor3sectopoweroff
Modeswitch
Afterpoweron,shortpushMode/Powerbuttonto
switchamongdifferentmodes
Marklocation
ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoselecteither
A/B/C/DlocationandholdMarkbuttonfor3secto
mark
Setuptimezone
1.Incompassmode,holdMarkbuttonfor3sec
2.PressMode/Powerbuttontochangetimezone
3.HoldMarkbuttonfor3sectofinish setup
Change
temperature/distance
Unit
Intemperature/distancemode,holdbothMarkand
Mode/Powerbuttonfor3sec
30secBacklight
ShortpushBacklight/Markbuttontoenablebacklight
for30sec
Note:Thedevicewillautomaticallypoweroffafter30minuteswithoutpushingany
buttontosaveenergy.
H.BatteryInstallation
1.Rotatescrewcounterclockwisetoopenbatterycover.
2.Insert2AAA ”alkalineorlithiumbatteries.
(Batteriesarenotincludedinpackage)
3.Putthebatterycoverbackandrotatescrewclockwisetolockit.
I.Starttouse
1.PushMode/Powerbuttontopoweronthedevice
2.Ensureyouareoutdoorunde ranopenskyenvironmentandwaituntilQFinderget
fixwithGPSindicatornotflashing
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3.CompassMode:QFindercanbeadigitalcompass.Arrowwillalwayspointnorth.
Tosetuptimezone,holdMarkbuttonfor3secandPressMode/Powerbuttonto
changetimezone.HoldMarkbuttonfor3sectofinishsetup
4.TemperatureMode:ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoswitchtotemperature
mode.
Tochangetemperatureunit,holdbothMarkandMode/Powerbuttonfor3sec.
5.LocationMode:ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoswitchtolocationmode.
Tomarklocation,ShortpushMode/PowerbuttontoselecteitherA/B/C/Dlocation,
andholdMarkbuttonfor3secuntilthedistanceindicatorbecomes0and8directional
arrowsflash.
Tochangedistanceunit,holdbothMarkandMode/Powerbuttonfor3sec.
Whenarrivelocation,thedistancewillbecome0
and8directionalarrowswillflash.
J.TroubleShooting
Problem Solution
Unabletopoweron 1. Checkifthethedeviceisalreadyoutofbettery
2. Checkifthebatterymaynotinstalledproperly.
Unabletodisplay
information
GPSmaynotgetfix.Pleasemakesuretohave
QFinderoutsideunderopenskyenvironmentuntil
theGPSindicatorisstea dy.
GPSnotfix
BlinkingGPSindicator
Notimedisplay
GPSfix
SteadyGPSindicator
Timedisplay
CurrentTimein24hourformat
Currentazimuth
Arrowpointsnorth
CurrentTimein24hourformat
Currenttemperaturein°Cor°F
Arrowpointsnorth
CurrentTimein24hourformat
Currentstraightlinedistancefromlocation
A
LocationA/B/C/Dicon
ArrowpointslocationA/B/C/D
Spec.issubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
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respectedcompanies.
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Qstarz GF-Q900 User manual

Category
GPS receiver modules
Type
User manual

Qstarz GF-Q900 is a precise digital compass and location-marking tool designed for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and kayaking. It utilizes GPS technology to help you mark and navigate to your desired locations. With its built-in low-noise antenna and high sensitivity, it can acquire and maintain a strong GPS signal even in challenging environments. The device features four location back points (A/B/C/D) that you can mark and easily return to later using the precise digital compass with 8-directional arrows.

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