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LAND-PAK

™ User Guide – Rev. A

3-42

Refer to the supplied

SF-3040 GNSS

Receiver Product User Guide

for

complete details on battery charging,
installation, use, safety, and disposal.

The SF-3040 GNSS receiver battery packs are keyed
to prevent improper installation. There are two locking
clips on either side of the battery bay.

Figure 11: Battery Packs Installed in Chamber

Showing Locking Clips

Ensure that both locking clips are
locked in place.

If both locking clips

are not locked in place, the battery
packs can disengage.



Battery Removal

With your thumb, push a locking clip to the side (refer
to Figure 11). The battery pack should pop out
enough to be pulled free of the chamber. Repeat for
the second battery pack.

Nautiz X7 Battery Pack

This section provides steps to charge the battery
pack for the Nautiz X7.

Locking
Clip

Summary of Contents for LAND-PAK

Page 1: ...ND D P PA AK K U Us se er r G Gu ui id de e NavCom Technology Inc 20780 Madrona Avenue Torrance California 90503 USA Tel 1 310 381 2000 Fax 1 310 381 2001 sales navcomtech com www navcomtech com PN 96...

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Page 3: ...6 310034 3001 xii SF 3040 GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide PN 96 310035 3001 xii LAND PAK Quick Start Guide PN 96 310039 3001 xii StarUtil 3000 User Guide PN 96 310008 3001 xiii Sapphire Technical Refe...

Page 4: ...CAD Basic 28 StarPoint Post Processing 29 Chapter 2 Inventory Check 31 LAND PAK UHF Survey System Inventory 31 LAND PAK GSM Network Rover Inventory 34 LAND PAK Optional Accessories 36 Chapter 3 Batter...

Page 5: ...Set the Active Tolerance 82 Chapter 6 Equipment Maintenance 85 Transport 85 Maintenance 85 Battery Disposal 85 Safety First 86 A Base Station UHF Boost Radio 87 Configuration 88 Soft Keys 90 Priority...

Page 6: ...Radio Modem 48 Figure 14 Base Station Tripod Leg Adjustments 52 Figure 15 Base Station Tripod 53 Figure 16 Mounting Tribrach Tribrach Adapter 53 Figure 17 Pole Clamp and Cradle 55 Figure 18 Mounting t...

Page 7: ...Option 95 Figure 45 RF Power Output Settings 95 Figure 46 Main Menu Radio Settings 96 Figure 47 Sig Threshold option 96 Figure 49 Main Menu Port 1 Setting 98 Figure 50 Baud Rate Setting 98 Figure 51 B...

Page 8: ...LAND PAK Optional Accessories 36 Table 5 Battery Charger LED Indicators 40 Table 6 UHF Radio Modem Specifications 49 Table 7 Transmission Output Power Values Watts vs dBm 51 Table 10 LAND PAK Base St...

Page 9: ...roduced stored or transmitted by any means without the expressed written consent of the copyright holders Translation in any language is prohibited without the expressed written consent of the copyrig...

Page 10: ...Global Positioning System GPS is under the control of the United States Air Force Operation of the GPS satellites may be changed at any time and without warning The FCC compliance of other components...

Page 11: ...opy of the warranty policy for your specific product Please include your model and serial number approximate date of purchase and the dealer name where the unit was purchased through so that we may be...

Page 12: ...ng System Selective availability S A code was disabled on 02 May 2000 at 04 05 UTC The United States government has stated that present GPS users use the available signals at their own risk The US Gov...

Page 13: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A xi Revision History Rev A Initial Issue...

Page 14: ...ent damage or loss of data Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained in a digital format from http www navcomtech com Support Related Documents SF 3040 GNSS Receiver User Guide PN 96 310034 3001 De...

Page 15: ...trol and output data message formats utilized by this instrument for customer programming purposes RINEXUtil User Guide PN 96 310021 2101 Describes the conversion program used for NavCom proprietary o...

Page 16: ...PS 200 NAVSTAR GPS Space Segment Navigation User Interfaces Standard ARINC Research Corporation 2250 E Imperial Highway El Segundo CA 90245 Galileo OS SIS ICD European Space Agency 8 10 rue Mario Niki...

Page 17: ...an Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA 7 44 1 Jindaiji Higashi machi Chofu shi Tokyo 182 8522 NMEA 0183 National Marine Electronics Association Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices NMEA Na...

Page 18: ...Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service European Space Agency 8 10 rue Mario Nikis F 75738 Paris Cedex 15 France MSAS MTSAT Satellite based Augmentation System Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Ministry o...

Page 19: ...tions providing land surveyors a complete turnkey system that does everything from field data collection to office processing Unique Features LAND PAK has many unique features A Solution That Works Th...

Page 20: ...e The technology is based on NavCom s Touchstone ASIC of which more than 100 000 are in use worldwide Incorporated are NavCom patented interference suppression and multipath mitigation a 5 Hz raw data...

Page 21: ...on and back office processing Typical Applications The LAND PAK system meets the needs of the following applications Land Survey and GIS Boundary Survey Topographical Surveys in Rough Terrain Construc...

Page 22: ...F 3040 GNSS Receiver LAND PAK includes the SF 3040 GNSS receiver which delivers decimeter level position accuracy post convergence period to the precise positioning community via StarFire corrections...

Page 23: ...operating software is also capable of supporting internal and external radio modems Refer to Chapter 7 of the SF 3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide for details on the removable radio modem The int...

Page 24: ...eled COM2 are located on the bottom of the receiver refer to Figure 1 POWER USB COM1 COM2 Figure 1 SF 3040 Connectors Detail Each port conforms to the EIA RS 232 standard Available data rates are from...

Page 25: ...configurable via FieldGenius software installed on the Nautiz X7 handheld controller a laptop or a PC Configuration of the 10W radio is accomplished by using the front panel softkeys located on the ra...

Page 26: ...iled instructions on getting started Refer to Table 4 for specifications Always use the supplied stylus on the Nautiz X7 touch screen Never use sharp objects Use supplied screen protectors to increase...

Page 27: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 1 25 Figure 3 Nautiz X7 Keypad Detail...

Page 28: ...en or menu Use to move between text input fields Use to backspace over one character in a text input field Mathematical operators plus minus divide by multiply Increase screen brightness cycles to low...

Page 29: ...1 27 Refer to the Nautiz X7 Quick Start Guide for details on using this handheld device Figure 4 Nautiz X7 Data Collector Mating Connectors Figure 5 Nautiz X7 Pole Clamp and Cradle Figure 6 Nautiz X7...

Page 30: ...rsome line coding Refer to the supplied FieldGenius User Guide for details Consult the FieldGenius User Guide for instructions on installing FieldGenius NavCom CAD Basic NavCom CAD Basic desktop softw...

Page 31: ...cation information is loaded into a master data base where a key code to activate the desktop software is generated Upon first use the StarPoint software must have internet access to acquire the regis...

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Page 33: ...ections Survey System Inventory Network Rover Inventory If any items are missing or damaged immediately contact NavCom Customer Support Telephone 1 310 381 2000 Web http www navcomtech com Contact Con...

Page 34: ...tem Qty Part Number 1 SF 3040 Receiver 2 90 209549 01 Each includes GPS L1 L2 GLONASS G1 G2 or L5 Navigation 5Hz standard 10Hz 1 optional PN 97 310041 3181 RTK including Network RTK RTK Extend StarFir...

Page 35: ...0 UHF Radio Module 2 90 213034 01 9 UHF Antenna Multiflex 400 470 MHz 2 98 213685 10 Nautiz X7 GSM Handheld Controller Kit 1 98 213016 11 Wood Fiberglass Tripod 1 98 213004 12 Fiberglass Extension Rod...

Page 36: ...ide Rev A 2 34 LAND PAK GSM Network Rover Inventory Refer to Figure 8 for the items in the LAND PAK GSM Network Rover inventory Refer to Table 3 for the Network Rover parts list Figure 8 LAND PAK Netw...

Page 37: ...n Years Service refer to Appendix D section 4 2 USB Device Cable 6 ft 1 96 212169 01 3 COM2 Serial Cable with hardware handshake 6 ft 1 96 212238 01 4 Li Ion Battery 7 4V 2200mAh 2 98 210541 01 5 Batt...

Page 38: ...tem Qty Part Number SF 3040 AC DC Adapter 100 240 VAC 12 VDC 6 ft 1 96 212171 01 COM1 Serial Cable 6 ft 1 96 212170 01 Aluminum Bi Pod 1 98 213896 DC 12V cigarette lighter cable for the Nautiz X7 1 98...

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Page 40: ...p For optimum battery life and performance it is important that all batteries receive a full charge before first use Refer to Chapter 7 Equipment Maintenance for safety instructions regarding battery...

Page 41: ...attery can be charged is 0 C to 45 C Charging the battery at temperatures outside of this range may cause the battery to become hot or to break It may also harm the performance of the battery or reduc...

Page 42: ...y use If the battery packs are left charging for longer than 5 days the charging indicator LEDs will shut off If this occurs place the battery packs in the SF 3040 GNSS receiver and power on for 10 to...

Page 43: ...al contact end first 4 Push the locking clips back into place Figure 10 Battery Chamber Release Button 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the second battery pack Charge the battery packs only with the su...

Page 44: ...bay Figure 11 Battery Packs Installed in Chamber Showing Locking Clips Ensure that both locking clips are locked in place If both locking clips are not locked in place the battery packs can disengage...

Page 45: ...Installing the Nautiz X7 Battery 1 Twist the handle and remove the battery chamber door from the back of the Nautiz X7 2 Insert the batteries securely in the chamber 3 Replace the battery chamber door...

Page 46: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 3 44 Figure 12 Battery Charger Charging Cable...

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Page 49: ...ve satellite communication Refer to the FieldGenius User Guide for instructions on initializing the system to start collecting computed positions SF 3040 UHF Radio Modem Configuration This section pro...

Page 50: ...have similar requirements It is the user s responsibility to acquire all applicable operator licenses Radio Overview The user configures the radio via software running on the Nautiz X7 handheld contr...

Page 51: ...8 V Frequency Range 403 473 MHz Channel Spacing 12 5 20 25 KHz Programmed to 25 KHz Tuning Range 70 MHz Sensitivity BER 10 3 110 dBm 12 5 KHz 112 dBm 20 KHz 112 dBm 25 KHz FEC OFF 2 2 Due to design t...

Page 52: ...plex Carrier Power Stability 1 5 dB Data Speed of Serial Interface 300 38400 bps Programmed to 38400 bps Modulation 4FSK GMSK PacificCrest 1 TrimTalk 1 Antenna Connector TNC Interface LVTTL UART Tempe...

Page 53: ...r The transmitter output power is adjustable It can be set at 100 200 500 or 1000 mW 1 W To conserve battery life the transmitter output power should be set to the lowest possible level that ensures e...

Page 54: ...y damage soft materials including indoor carpets 1 Find a safe open and flat location in which to set up the base station 2 Unbuckle the strap that holds the tripod legs together 3 Open the tripod leg...

Page 55: ...move the tripod cap by unscrewing the tribrach fastener Use the two Allen wrenches 4mm and or 5mm respectively on the top plate of the tripod to tighten the hex screws at the top of the tripod if need...

Page 56: ...of the tribrach and then lock it in place by turning the knob on the side of the tribrach 8 Screw the pole extension into the tribrach adapter The pole extension provides easier access to the connecto...

Page 57: ...ry Insert the cradle quick release adapter into the hole in the pole clamp Depress the button on the pole clamp and if necessary twist the cradle to the desired position by inserting the small peg int...

Page 58: ...ent is likely to fall Though the electronic products are tested for a pole drop repeated drops or drops on the wrong axis may still cause equipment damage 5 Extend the rover pole to the maximum height...

Page 59: ...PAK User Guide Rev A 4 57 9 Mount the SF 3040 to the top of the rover pole and screw into place This concludes the rover test setup Carefully disassemble the rover attachments and repack all the equip...

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Page 61: ...mation Summary NavCom s FieldGenius provides the following unique LAND PAK functionality RTK Extend operation StarFire Quickstart StarFire Status Freeform Command Input UHF Radio Setup GNSS Receiver S...

Page 62: ...RDGPSMODE PDOPLIMIT NTRIPSERVER NTRIPCONFIG NTRIPCLIENT NAVMEASUSE NAVELEVMASK L1FALLBACK GLONASSCORRECTION GGM02STATUS GGAMODE DYNAMICS DEFINESFSAT ANTENNAHEIGHT 2DNAVMODE STARFIREALTSAT TRACKELEVMAS...

Page 63: ...GPS Reference is when you are setting up a base station with the internal 1W or external UHF radio boost If the SF 3040 is not already in the Instrument Profile list add it to the list first then edit...

Page 64: ...ernal 5 Select a Data Format from the drop down list 6 Click Setup Figure 20 Link Configure 7 On the Radio Setup dialog refer to Figure 21 set the network ID the Base and Rover radio network ID s must...

Page 65: ...t power 8 Click OK Figure 21 Radio Setup 9 On the Link Configure dialog box refer to Figure 20 set the RTK correction format in the Data Format dropdown window 10 On the Link Configure dialog box clic...

Page 66: ...tion dialog box refer to Figure 19 select GPS Rover 3 Click Connect to connect to the SF 3040 receiver If the SF 3040 is not already in the Instrument Profile list add it to the list first then edit t...

Page 67: ...er Guide Rev A 5 65 Figure 22 Instrument Settings StarFire QuickStart 8 On the Select QuickStart Point dialog box refer to Figure 23 select a point from an existing project and click Ok to initiate a...

Page 68: ...rform the following steps to check StarFire status 1 Open FieldGenius and create a project or select an existing project see the Field Genius User Guide for detailed instructions 2 On the Link Configu...

Page 69: ...de Rev A 5 67 5 On the Instrument Settings dialog refer to Figure 24 select StarFire Status Figure 24 Instrument Settings StarFire Status 6 On the StarFire Status dialog refer to Figure 25 view the St...

Page 70: ...enius and selecting a project or creating a new project follow these steps to change the StarFire satellite configuration 1 On the Instrument Selection dialog refer to Figure 19 select GPS Rover 2 Cli...

Page 71: ...Settings dialog refer to Figure 26 select StarFire Alternate SV Figure 26 Instrument Settings StarFire Alternate SV 7 Enter valid ID and channel information as provided by NavCom or select from the a...

Page 72: ...1 Open FieldGenius and select an existing project or create a new project see the Field Genius User Guide for detailed instructions 2 On the Instrument Selection dialog box refer to Figure 19 select G...

Page 73: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 71 Figure 27 Instrument Settings Reset RTK Filters...

Page 74: ...5ppm 2cm 1ppm RTK Extend see note below Position H Position V 3cm 1ppm 6cm 2ppm RTK Float Position H Position V 20cm 3ppm 40cm 3ppm StarFire single Position H Position V 50cm 100cm StarFire dual Posit...

Page 75: ...sitioning during non reception of RTK corrections When a StarFire enabled receiver with RTK Extend falls out of RTK mode the system automatically transitions to RTK Extend mode Positioning is maintain...

Page 76: ...nd select a project or create a new one 2 On the Instrument Selection dialog refer to Figure 19 select GPS Rover 3 Click Edit 4 On the GPS Profile dialog box refer to Figure 28 select Tolerance Settin...

Page 77: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 75 Figure 28 GPS Profile Tolerance Setting StarFire...

Page 78: ...ire Dual mode before an RTK X position can be obtained Both of these caveats normally occur within 5 minutes of normal RTK operation Perform these steps to set the RTK X RTK Extend tolerance parameter...

Page 79: ...elect Tolerance Setting RTK X 5 On the Tolerance 2 dialog box refer to Figure 30 set the parameters and click Close The recommended setting for a short baseline is Position H 3cm Position V 6cm When s...

Page 80: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 78 Figure 30 GPS Profile Tolerance Setting RTK X...

Page 81: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 79 Figure 31 Tolerance 2 RTK Extend When setting the above parameters keep the selection RTK X on the Solution drop down list box...

Page 82: ...dialog box refer to Figure 19 select GPS Rover 3 Click Edit 4 On the GPS Profile dialog box refer to Figure 32 click Tolerance Setting RTK Fixed 5 On the Tolerance 3 dialog box refer to Figure 33 set...

Page 83: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 81 Figure 32 GPS Profile Tolerance Setting RTK Fixed...

Page 84: ...To set a tolerance as the active tolerance perform these steps 1 Open FieldGenius and select a project or create a new one 2 On the Instrument Selection dialog refer to Figure 19 select GPS Rover 3 Cl...

Page 85: ...PAK User Guide Rev A 5 83 5 On the Select Tolerance dialog refer to Figure 35 select an active tolerance and then click Close on the GPS Profile dialog box Figure 34 GPS Profile Active Tolerance Star...

Page 86: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A 5 84 Figure 35 Select Tolerance...

Page 87: ...ith the appropriate materials NavCom equipment may be cleaned using a new lint free cloth moistened with pure alcohol Manufacturer s equipment other than that of NavCom Technology Inc must be cleaned...

Page 88: ...ludes other manufacturer s equipment that is attached to NavCom Technology Inc manufactured equipment Always use the equipment in accordance with local regulatory practices for safety and health at wo...

Page 89: ...B 3D8 CLAD52Z Each cable segment is 2ft 0 6m long The factory set central RF frequency is listed with the serial number on the radio modem The RF frequency can be set within 1MHz of the central freque...

Page 90: ...Receiver Data Cable 1 98 214267 Configuration The following sections provide steps to configure the 10W base radio menu items RF Frequency RF Power Output set for base station only Channel Spacing Re...

Page 91: ...r to Table 10 for LED indications Table 10 Radio Modem LED Indications LED Description Active Status RTS Request To Send Red CTS Clear To Send Red TD Transmit Data Input of the data to be transmitted...

Page 92: ...LCD display Table 11 Radio Modem Soft Key Functions Soft Key Function CANCEL BACK EXIT Cancel changes Go back to a previous screen Exit the main menu Upon exiting the main menu a confirmation screen...

Page 93: ...channel spacing of the radio mode data speed of the radio interface and on the mode of the forward error correction FEC which is OFF on the SF 3040 Refer to Table 12 Table 12 Receiver Sensitivity Ban...

Page 94: ...Figure 38 Figure 38 LCD Display Data Transfer Mode Programming Mode Programming mode is accessed from the data transfer mode screen Press the Setup soft key The programming mode main menu opens see F...

Page 95: ...channel is displayed see Figure 40 Figure 40 Active Channel 2 Press the Change soft key to change the frequency The center frequency is displayed with a cursor pointing up to the first digit The first...

Page 96: ...ceptable range a confirmation message is displayed temporarily Then the main menu returns If the frequency is set outside the acceptable range an error message is displayed temporarily Then the main m...

Page 97: ...l A submenu is displayed with RF power output settings Figure 45 shows the RF power output settings for the 3ASd Epic radio modem Figure 45 RF Power Output Settings 4 Press the up or down arrow soft k...

Page 98: ...the base 1 Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor down the main menu to Radio settings see Figure 46 Figure 46 Main Menu Radio Settings 2 Press the Select soft key to select Radio settings...

Page 99: ...48 Network Address 1 Press the Change soft key to change the TX Address A submenu is displayed with available settings Set the TX addr to ON 2 On the second row of 4 digit values set the network ID o...

Page 100: ...or to the next setting on the submenu It is for the currently set baud rate see Figure 50 Figure 50 Baud Rate Setting 4 Press the Change soft key to change the baud rate A submenu appears with a list...

Page 101: ...RSSI and RTS Ignored Additional Error correction and error checking is not used in the SF 3040 and must be set to OFF FEC Signal Thresholds Channel Spacing 25 KHz FEC Off 110 dBm The setting for error...

Page 102: ...row soft key to move the cursor down the submenu to Error check 5 Press the Change soft key to turn error checking OFF Figure 53 Error Correction and Error Checking 6 Press the down arrow soft key to...

Page 103: ...LAND PAK User Guide Rev A A 101 Figure 55 Save Changes 8 Press the soft key to select the Yes option All of the configuration changes are saved and the Setup screen is displayed...

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Page 105: ...ket and remove the rear plate b Place the bracket against the opening on a tripod leg Do not mount the bracket to the tripod leg on which the shoulder strap is attached c At the back of the tripod leg...

Page 106: ...e Antenna and Cable Refer to Figure 57 for the steps below 11 Screw the antenna adapter to the top of the radio antenna pole 12 Screw the radio modem antenna to the antenna adapter on the top of the r...

Page 107: ...ee Figure 58 Figure 58 Avoiding Radiation Hazard 15 Screw the radio antenna pole onto the round mounting plate of the radio antenna bracket see Figure 56 Make sure that there are no obstructions overh...

Page 108: ...end of the cable to COM 1 of the SF 3040 GNSS receiver c Connect the battery terminal cables to a battery for power The external battery is not included with LAND PAK A 60Wh battery is sufficient to p...

Page 109: ...op MIL STD 810G Method 516 5 Procedure IV 26 drops from 1 22 m 4 ft 6 additional drops at 30 C 22 F 6 additional drops at 60 C 140 F Vibration MIL STD 810G Method 514 5 Procedure I Sand Dust IP67 IEC...

Page 110: ...klighting on screen QWERTY keyboard Battery 5600 mAh Li ion battery pack Connections 1x USB Power jack 1x SD I O slot 9 pin serial RS 232 connector Communication PAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR WLAN Integrated...

Page 111: ...CEIVER S ABILITY TO RECEIVE STARFIRE SERVICE DATA BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE EXPLAINED IN THE PRODUCT USER GUIDE THIS AGREEMENT IS THE SOLE AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT THAT AUTHORIZES YOUR USE OF THE LIFET...

Page 112: ...e Licensed Areas Land This Licensed Area generally includes all continental land masses except Antarctica and also bounded by the area between 72 degrees North Latitude and 72 degrees South Latitude a...

Page 113: ...termination of the StarFire GNSS service Navcom reserves the right to alter the Period of Validity at its discretion for any reason 5 Effective Date The License becomes effective on the date the User...

Page 114: ...S SUBSIDIARIES OR PARENT ORGANIZATIONS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR CROP LOSS DAMAGE TO LAND LOST PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS...

Page 115: ...egal Use of the StarFire Signals As a condition of the License You agree that You will not use the StarFire signal for any purpose that is in contravention of the terms of this Agreement or is unlawfu...

Page 116: ...r bankruptcy In the event that User seeks to terminate the License because User is seeking protection or becomes subject to debtor in possession legislation including but not limited to filing for ban...

Page 117: ...and all disputes arising out of or relating to the License shall be resolved by arbitration At the request of either party any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the License shall be...

Page 118: ...r regulation see www bis doc gov for information or c any end user engaged in design development or production of chemical biological or nuclear weapons 20 Severability If any part of the License shal...

Page 119: ...be in the courts of California 23 Complete Agreement The License constitutes the complete agreement between NavCom and the User with respect to the StarFire signal and supersedes any prior agreement...

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