Columbus V-990 GPS Data Logger (Mark II)
Columbus V-990 GPS Data Logger (Mark II)
Columbus V-990 GPS Data Logger (4GB capacity, Voice Tag, G-Sensor, Windows, Mac & Linux Compatible)
- V-990 adopts the currently most advanced and stable MTKII 3329 super single chip, with only 35s and 1s required respectively for cold start and warm start.
- It can realize rapid and stable positioning under various environments including urban district and suburb.
- The built-in high-capacity Li-polymer battery can allow you to use the device all day (24hrs).
- A good data logger still needs practical track processing software. Time Album attached to V-990 can help you freely process track.Time Album has various personalized settings.
- It can export track according to distance or time, select metric or imperial unit or record intervals, and support various operating systems including WINDOWS, MAC OS and LINUX.
V-990 has a built-in motion sensor. When motion is detected, it can be awakened immediately; when it is static or
has lost satellite signal for over 5 minutes, it will automatically enter standby state to maximally save
energy.
An ordinary GPS data logger will still work after the vehicle stops; in such case, it will consume
more energy and produce unwanted waypoints data. V-990 innovatively adopts a motion sensor, so it can
automatically enter standby state after the vehicle is static for a certain period of time; once the vehicle
startup or motion is detected, it will immediately be activated and continue to work. The intelligent working
mode will greatly facilitate your daily trip.
V-990 has a built-in motion sensor. When motion is detected, it can be awakened immediately; when it is
static or has lost satellite signal for over 5 minutes, it will automatically enter standby state to
maximally save energy.
An ordinary GPS data logger will still work after the vehicle stops;
in such case, it will consume more energy and produce unwanted waypoints data. V-990 innovatively adopts a
motion sensor, so it can automatically enter standby state after the vehicle is static for a certain period
of time; once the vehicle startup or motion is detected, it will immediately be activated and continue to
work. The intelligent working mode will greatly facilitate your daily trip.
As a data logger able to work independently
V-990 can record the most detailed GPS information available currently, including date, time, longitude, latitude, speed, height, heading, voice, positioning mode, positioning type, PDOP, HDOP and VDOP.
You may integrate photos taken with any camera and tracks of V-990 to share wonderful travel with your
relatives and friends on the map*. V-990 can also support GPS information added to digital
photos.
* Third-party map software, such as Google map, Google earth and Panoramio.
You may notice that it is a unique feature of V-990. V-990 has the function of voice recording, and you can record voice label for POI with the separate record key. As you play back travel track on the map, you can hear voice segments reflecting your personal feeling, convenient and very interesting. The voice label function is especially suitable for voice remarks when collected data is investigated.
You may, during use, manually mark POI (Point of interest) at any time. In playback track, there will be a unique green flag indicating this POI. The manual marking function is especially suitable for the purpose of investigating collected data.
As a GPS Mouse Receiver
V-990 may also be used as a wired GPS (G-Mouse)* navigator, and via USB connected to the terminal including
PC, conduct real-time navigation with the support of navigation software.
*Only for V-990 Mark I.
Additional standard USB cable available commercially required
V-990 adopts the currently most advanced and stable MTK 3339 super single chip (MarkII model), with only 35s and 1s required respectively for cold start and warm start. It can realize rapid and stable positioning under various environments including urban district and suburb.
The built-in high-capacity Li-polymer battery can allow you to use the device all day
(24hrs).
The markII model up to 36hrs.
Records travel track of travel fans
V-990 can record the real-time travel track of travel fans, such as total distance, travel speed, time and altitude. Travel fans may match a camera (any brand or model), add longitude, latitude and altitude, express photos and the geographical positions of the places where photos are taken on the map software including Flicker and Google Earth/Map, personally prepare vivid illustrated travel notes and directly upload them onto the Internet to share with others.
Click and download examples: KMZ format suitable for view on Google earth
Packing List Update (after Nov 1, 2023):
Car charger, Protective Case and Software CD are no longer provided.
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Tech Support Topics and Forums:
- Why Columbus V-900 / V-990 GPS can not transfer log data via USB port?
- What are the Columbus V-900 / V-990 GPS memory requirements?
- Why can I only see the track line but no track points after exporting a track on the V-900/V-990 GPS data logger?
- Why is nothing happening when I click a voice point on V-900/V-990 GPS?
- How to use a largeMicroSD memory card(>4GB) for V-990/V900?
- How to show the track points logged in the Fly Mode?
- How to export 3D tracks?