5 Data Logging
5.2
Holux GPS Device O
The Holux M-1200E is a simple GPS device with integral rechargeable batteries and
communications. It can either be mounted in the purpose designed holder from Vivax
positioned anywhere within a f
peak of a baseball cap ensures clear view of the sky and satellites.
The best accuracy that can be expected from this device is better than 2.2m. However, this depends on
satellite and DPGS satellite availability. It is compatible with EGNOS and WAAS SBAS differential satellite
correction systems.
Ensure the battery is charged by either using the cigarette charger lead supplied or attaching it to a USB
interface using a standard USB to mini USB lead.
To switch on the M-1200E position the slider switch, located on the side of the device, to the on position. The
Bluetooth icon will flash rapidly (approx every half second). This indicates that it is searching for a device to
pair with. When the Holux is paired with a device the flashing will change to a slower rate.
The GPS icon will be continuously illuminated indicating that GPS lock is not achieved. When the GPS icon
starts to flash GPS lock is achieved.
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For best results a
commencing a survey.
5.2.1
Pairing with the
1. Switch on the M1200 and ensure it is within a couple of meters of the
2. Pairing the M1200 with the
and hold the “i” pushbutton.
3. Press the “+” button to scroll to “
begin to search for available devices. At the end of the search
include “HOLUX_M-1200” Use the
pushbutton.
4. The vLocPro2 will automatically return to the locate screen. Within 10 seconds the
change from grey to blue. This indicates that pairing is successful.
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When not using the
by entering the user menu and deselecting “
battery life and prevent interferen
Radio mode.
When the
the Bluetooth
5. Next to the Bluetooth icon is the red GPS signal strength bar graph. This
signal is detected.
6. The bar graph has 4 levels. For best results
commencing the survey. The accuracy will improve with more bars illuminated.
Holux GPS Device Overview
is a simple GPS device with integral rechargeable batteries and
communications. It can either be mounted in the purpose designed holder from Vivax-
positioned anywhere within a few meters from the vLocPro2. For instance using “Velcro” to attach it to the
peak of a baseball cap ensures clear view of the sky and satellites.
The best accuracy that can be expected from this device is better than 2.2m. However, this depends on
te and DPGS satellite availability. It is compatible with EGNOS and WAAS SBAS differential satellite
Ensure the battery is charged by either using the cigarette charger lead supplied or attaching it to a USB
USB to mini USB lead.
position the slider switch, located on the side of the device, to the on position. The
icon will flash rapidly (approx every half second). This indicates that it is searching for a device to
th. When the Holux is paired with a device the flashing will change to a slower rate.
The GPS icon will be continuously illuminated indicating that GPS lock is not achieved. When the GPS icon
starts to flash GPS lock is achieved.
For best results allow the GPS indicator to flash at least 15 minutes before
commencing a survey.
Pairing with the vLocPro2/vLocML2 Receivers
Switch on the M1200 and ensure it is within a couple of meters of the receiver.
Pairing the M1200 with the receiver is achieved through the setup menu. To enter the
button.
button to scroll to “Bluetooth Pairing” and press the “M” pushbutton. The
begin to search for available devices. At the end of the search, a list will be displayed which should
1200” Use the “+” and “–” pushbuttons to highlight this device and press the “
will automatically return to the locate screen. Within 10 seconds the
grey to blue. This indicates that pairing is successful.
When not using the Bluetooth function switch off the Bluetooth
by entering the user menu and deselecting “Bluetooth Search”. This will save
battery life and prevent interference from the Bluetooth search activity, in the
Radio mode.
When the Bluetooth search function is deactivated a red line will appear through
Bluetooth icon in the locate screen.
icon is the red GPS signal strength bar graph. This will not appear until a valid GPS
The bar graph has 4 levels. For best results, allow a few minutes after the bar graph has started before
commencing the survey. The accuracy will improve with more bars illuminated.
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is a simple GPS device with integral rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth
-Metrotech or can be
. For instance using “Velcro” to attach it to the
The best accuracy that can be expected from this device is better than 2.2m. However, this depends on
te and DPGS satellite availability. It is compatible with EGNOS and WAAS SBAS differential satellite
Ensure the battery is charged by either using the cigarette charger lead supplied or attaching it to a USB
position the slider switch, located on the side of the device, to the on position. The
icon will flash rapidly (approx every half second). This indicates that it is searching for a device to
th. When the Holux is paired with a device the flashing will change to a slower rate.
The GPS icon will be continuously illuminated indicating that GPS lock is not achieved. When the GPS icon
llow the GPS indicator to flash at least 15 minutes before
menu. To enter the setup menu press
button. The vLocPro2 will
will be displayed which should
to highlight this device and press the “M”
will automatically return to the locate screen. Within 10 seconds the Bluetooth icon will
Bluetooth search function
Search”. This will save
search activity, in the
search function is deactivated a red line will appear through
will not appear until a valid GPS
allow a few minutes after the bar graph has started before
