NavCom TruBlu Rev.A - Manual (Page 2)

TruBlu™ Getting Started Guide
Page 2 of 2 96-210182-3001 Rev A
Technical specifications are subject to change at NavCom's discretion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TruBlu™ accessory?
TruBlu eliminates the data cable between a
TruBlu capable NavCom GPS receiver and your
Bluetooth® equipped computer controller.
The TruBlu accessory contains Bluetooth
certified components to permit cableless
operation between Bluetooth equipped computer
controllers and NavCom GPS receivers with the
latest NCT-2100D GPS engine. TruBlu is a
small module 41 mm x 28 mm x 22 mm (1 5/8" x
1 1/8" x 7/8") powered by the COM port of a
NavCom NCT-2100D equipped GPS receiver
and features a flashing blue LED to indicate
cable-less data communication.
Which NavCom GPS receivers will work with
the TruBlu™ accessory?
TruBlu requires the latest NavCom GPS
technology, the NCT-2100D engine, to be fitted.
The following receivers have the NCT-2100D
engine installed.
TruBlu™ Capable Receiver List
NavCom GPS Serial Numbers
NCT-2030M
5001 and above
SF-2040G 5001 and above
SF-2050G 5001 and above
SF-2050M 5001 and above
RT-3010S 5001 and above
RT-3020S 5001 and above
RT-3020M 5001 and above
In addition, TruBlu can be used with all NavCom
upgraded receivers that display a 'TruBlu™
Capable' label on the receiver back.
Can my NavCom receiver be upgraded for
TruBlu™ inter-operability?
Yes, this is a factory hardware upgrade to the
NCT-2100D which provides the latest GPS
engine technology plus TruBlu inter-operability.
The following receivers can be factory upgraded:
TruBlu™ Upgradeable Receiver List
NavCom GPS
Serial Numbers
NCT-2030M 1000 to 5000
SF-2040G 1000 to 5000
SF-2050G 1000 to 5000
SF-2050M 1000 to 5000
RT-3010S 1000 to 5000
RT-3020S 1000 to 5000
RT-3020M 1000 to 5000
Contact your NavCom authorized representative
for upgrade options.
Will TruBlu™ interfere with the Spread
Spectrum Radio used in the NavCom RT-
3010S and RT-3020M?
The spread spectrum radio in the RT-3010S and
RT-3020M uses the 2.4GHz license-free
frequency band which is also the same as the
TruBlu accessory. NavCom tests have shown no
RTK or cableless performance issues while
operating with TruBlu..
Which Bluetooth® equipped computer
controllers have been tested with TruBlu™?
The following Bluetooth equipped controllers
have been tested with TruBlu equipped NavCom
GPS receivers:
Compaq iPaq 3950
Dell D600 Laptop
Juniper Systems Allegro CX
BlueRadios Bluetooth USB Adapter
TruBlu contains Bluetooth certified components
which are compatible with other Bluetooth
certified devices for data communications.
Will TruBlu™ increase data speed?
TruBlu has been factory configured at 19,200
baud to work with the NavCom GPS receiver
COM port hardware. This allows command and
control message flow plus up to 10Hz position
updates or raw data observables. TruBlu has not
been designed to download the internal memory
card or for rapid position updates.
How does TruBlu™ use impact the battery
life of the NavCom SF-2040G and RT-3010S?
TruBlu is a low power cableless solution. When
the SF-2040G or RT-3010S are powered by
NavCom batteries, power life will be reduced by
less than 10%.
What working distance can I expect between
TruBlu™ and a Bluetooth® device?
TruBlu has been used at more than 100ft (30m)
distance from a Bluetooth device. Performance
will depend upon the environment.
Can I install TruBlu™ in COM2 instead of
COM1 on the NavCom GPS receiver ?
Yes. COM2 will need to be set to 19200 baud
prior to installing TruBlu.
TruBlu is a trademark of NavCom Technology, Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.