Qstarz GF-Q900 User manual

Brand: Qstarz

Model: GF-Q900

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.

QFinderUser’sManual

A.Overview

QFinderutilizestheGPStechnologytomarkyourdesiredlocationsandallowsyoutobe

backtothelocationslateratanytimebytheprecisedigitalcompasswith8‐directional

arrows.It’saprettypracticaltoolintermsofhiking,camping,kayaking,fishing,parking,

andtraveling.

B.ProductNotice

z QFindermustbeusedoutdoorsbecauseitutilizesGPStechnologytomark

locations.Indoorenvironmentwillcausethedeviceunabletoreceivesatellite

signalstofindyourlocationandmovement,suchasinamindoorparkinggarage

z Forthefirsttimeuseornotuseafteralongtime

ofthedevice,itwouldneedmore

timetogetGPSfixed.

z Themanufacturerassumesnoresponsibilityforanydamagesandlossresulting

fromtheuseofthismanualorfrommisuseoftheproductinanyway

z Pleasecleantheunitwithadryandcleansoft

close.Donotuseharshcleaning

solvents,chemicals,alcohol,orstrongdetergents

z Donotattempttotakeapartthedevicebyyourself.Unauthorizedhackingmay

damagetheunit,andvoidyourwarranty

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C.StandardPackage

1.QFinder 2.NeckLanyard

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D.Features

z 4locationbackpoints(A/B/C/Dpoint)

z Theestimatestraightlinedistancemeasuringofthelocationbackpoints

z LCDDisplaywithBacklight

z SupportDigitalCompasswith8‐directionalarrow

z SupportTemp eratu reandRealTime(TimeZoneadjustable)

z AdoptsSiRFStarIIIGPSGPSchipset

z High

sensitivity‐159dBmand20‐Channeltracking

z Smartpowersavingandoperateson2AAAbatteries(notincluded)

z IPX‐6Waterresistance

z SupportstandardNMEA‐0183protocol

E.ProductSpecification

General

GPSChip SiRFStarIII

Frequency L1,1575.42MHz

C/ACode 1.023MHzchiprate

Channels Support20channels

Antenna(Intemal) Built‐inlownoiseantenna

Sensitivity

To‐159dBmTracking,SuperiorUrbanCanyonPerformance

AcquisitionRate

ColdStart 42sec,average

WarmStart 38sec,average

HotStart 1sec,average

Reacquisition 0.1sec

Accuracy

Position

<10Mat2DRMS

Velocity 0.1m/sec,withoutSA

Time 1μssynchronizedtoGPStime

Datum

WGS‐84

DynamicConditions

Altitude <18,000m

Velocity <515m/sec

Acceleration <4G

MotionalJerk 4m/sec.

Display&Button

LCM‐ICON33x42mmdisplaysize

2Buttons(Power/ModeandMark/Backlight)

GPSProtocol

Default:NMEA‐0183–GGA,GSA,GSV,GLL,RMC,VTG

Baudrate4800~38400bps,Databit:8,stopbit:1(Default)*

DeviceSize

88Lx53Wx29Dmm

 100g(excludingbattery)



Power

2xAAAbatteries(forbothalkalineandrechargeable)

OperationCurrent <55mA(Typical)

OperationTime 12hrs,

Functionality

E‐Compass 4locationback(A/B/C/Dmarks)

Temp eratu re(℃/℉)

Timedisplay

Accessories

Lanyard

Environmental

OperatingTem perature

0℃to+60℃

StorageTempe rat ure

‐20℃to+70℃

Waterresistance IPX‐6

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F.Appearance

IconIndicators:

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Batterystatus

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Compassmode

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GPSFix



Temp eratu reMode

 (Flash)

GPSnotFix

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A/B/C/Dlocationmode

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G.HardwareFunction

HardwareFunction Description

Poweron/offthe

device

HoldMode/Powerbuttonfor1sectopoweron;hold

Mode/Powerbuttonagainfor3sectopoweroff

Modeswitch

Afterpoweron,shortpushMode/Powerbuttonto

switchamongdifferentmodes

Marklocation

ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoselecteither

A/B/C/DlocationandholdMarkbuttonfor3secto

mark

Setuptimezone

1.Incompassmode,holdMarkbuttonfor3sec

2.PressMode/Powerbuttontochangetimezone

3.HoldMarkbuttonfor3sectofinish setup

Change

temperature/distance

Unit

Intemperature/distancemode,holdbothMarkand

Mode/Powerbuttonfor3sec

30secBacklight

ShortpushBacklight/Markbuttontoenablebacklight

for30sec

Note:Thedevicewillautomaticallypoweroffafter30minuteswithoutpushingany

buttontosaveenergy.

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H.BatteryInstallation

1.Rotatescrewcounterclockwisetoopenbatterycover.

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2.Insert2“AAA ”alkalineorlithiumbatteries.

(Batteriesarenotincludedinpackage)



3.Putthebatterycoverbackandrotatescrewclockwisetolockit.

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I.Starttouse

1.PushMode/Powerbuttontopoweronthedevice

2.Ensureyouareoutdoorunde ranopenskyenvironmentandwaituntilQFinderget

fixwithGPSindicatornotflashing

 

3.CompassMode:QFindercanbeadigitalcompass.Arrowwillalwayspointnorth.



Tosetuptimezone,holdMarkbuttonfor3secandPressMode/Powerbuttonto

changetimezone.HoldMarkbuttonfor3sectofinishsetup

4.TemperatureMode:ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoswitchtotemperature

mode.



Tochangetemperatureunit,holdbothMarkandMode/Powerbuttonfor3sec.

5.LocationMode:ShortpushMode/Powerbuttontoswitchtolocationmode.

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Tomarklocation,ShortpushMode/PowerbuttontoselecteitherA/B/C/Dlocation,

andholdMarkbuttonfor3secuntilthedistanceindicatorbecomes0and8‐directional

arrowsflash.

Tochangedistanceunit,holdbothMarkandMode/Powerbuttonfor3sec.

Whenarrivelocation,thedistancewillbecome0

and8‐directionalarrowswillflash.

J.TroubleShooting

Problem Solution

Unabletopoweron 1. Checkifthethedeviceisalreadyoutofbettery

2. Checkifthebatterymaynotinstalledproperly.

Unabletodisplay

information

GPSmaynotgetfix.Pleasemakesuretohave

QFinderoutsideunderopenskyenvironmentuntil

theGPSindicatorisstea dy.

GPSnotfix

BlinkingGPSindicator

Notimedisplay

GPSfix

SteadyGPSindicator

Timedisplay

CurrentTimein24‐hourformat

Currentazimuth

Arrowpointsnorth

CurrentTimein24‐hourformat

Currenttemperaturein°Cor°F

Arrowpointsnorth

CurrentTimein24‐hourformat

Currentstraightlinedistancefromlocation

A

LocationA/B/C/Dicon

ArrowpointslocationA/B/C/D

Spec.issubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.

Allrightsreserved.Allregisteredtrademarkisbelongtotheir

respectedcompanies.

Qstarz GF-Q900 User manual

Brand: Qstarz

Model: GF-Q900

Category: GPS receiver modules

Type: User manual

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