iSXblue/SXBlue II GNSS Series Technical Reference Manual
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Note - If, for some reason, you find a discrepancy between your packing slip and the contents of
your shipment, please contact immediately the authorized reseller with whom you have placed your
order.
1.2 Getting Familiar with your iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS
The iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS is composed of three main parts:
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The receiver with user interface (LED’s, Communication ports, Antenna connector)
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The battery pack with Battery Fuel Gauge
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The external Antenna with Cable
1.2.1 System Overview
Figure 1-2 shows the various components of the receiver and battery pack.
The connections required by the iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS are very straightforward. All cables
necessary for complete operation are provided.
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The RS-232 port is a D-Sub 9-pin female connector
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The USB port is a Type-B female connector
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The Bluetooth port is a Class 1 type.
The iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS offers three communication options: Serial RS-232, USB and Bluetooth.
In order to use the USB port, a driver (supplied on CD-ROM with the unit, downloadable from the
www.sxbluegps.com
web site or from Microsoft Updates) must be installed on your computer. Refer to
section 1.3 for instructions on how to install the drivers. In order to use the Bluetooth (wireless)
communication of the iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS, you must use a Bluetooth-enabled
handheld/tablet/computer. If you have a handheld/tablet/computer that does not support Bluetooth
natively, you can supplement your computing device with a Bluetooth card (CF, PCMCIA, SD) or USB
dongle. When configuring your Bluetooth device for communication with the iSXBlue/SXBlue II GNSS,
make sure that pairing (or bonding) with password (or passkey) is not activated. A miniature DIP switch
(see Figure 1-3) allows powering off of the Bluetooth radio when the receiver is operated in places where
the use of wireless communication is prohibited. Refer to section 1.3 for some sample Bluetooth setups.