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EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide     

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Specifications     

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Technical specifications

 

Use the Pacific Crest ADLConf software to make radio mode and channel selections. 
The software allows you to set full control of radio channels, transmission modes, 
power level, and protocol. The receiver’s radios are delivered with no channel 
frequencies set.

Note – 

Some functions are restricted for distributor use only—contact your distributor for 

more information

Feature

Specification

Measurements

Advanced, sixth generation, custom survey GNSS technology

High-precision multiple correlator for GNSS pseudorange 
measurements

Unfiltered, unsmoothed pseudorange measurements data for low 
noise, low multipath error, low time domain correlation and high 
dynamic response

Very low noise GNSS carrier phase measurements with <1 mm 
precision in a 1 Hz bandwidth

Proven Spectra Precision low-elevation tracking technology

Start-up

Cold start: < 60 seconds from receiver activation

Warm start: 30 seconds with recent ephemeris

Initialization

Typically < 10 seconds

Communications

Internal

Pacific Crest ADL Foundation UHF transceiver modem. 1 W 
maximum transmit power

Multiple protocols and data rates

External

Optional Pacific Crest ADL Vantage or Vantage Pro UHF modem, 
up to 35 W available

Bluetooth

Type approvals are country specific. For more information, contact 
your Spectra Precision dealer.

RTK Inputs

RTCM 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0 & 3.1, CMR, CMR+, FPK, NTRIP support

RTK Outputs

RTCM 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, CMR, CMR+

Note – 

Not all protocols will work with all radio baud rates and 

channel spacing.

NMEA-0183 
Output Support

Internal memory

64 MB, 9 MB reserved for firmware

Summary of Contents for EPOCH 50

Page 1: ...Spectra preciSion 50 GNSS SYSTEM...

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Page 3: ...Version 1 00 Revision A March 2011 USER GUIDE EPOCH 50 GNSS System...

Page 4: ...is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your author...

Page 5: ...Caution describes how to protect the equipment and or data from this risk 2 2 Regulations and safety The receivers contain an internal radio modem and can send signals through Bluetooth wireless techn...

Page 6: ...nated DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere All equipment must be properly grounded according to Spectra Precision installation instructions for safe...

Page 7: ...um ion batteries These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium ion battery C WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in...

Page 8: ...Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a Spectra Precision product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a...

Page 9: ...Your comments 12 2 Setup Connection and Cabling 13 Parts of the receiver 14 Ports and connectors 14 Setup guidelines 15 Environmental conditions 15 Sources of electrical interference 15 General guide...

Page 10: ...Physical specifications 32 Positioning specifications 32 Technical specifications 33 5 Default Settings 35 Default settings 36 6 Cables and Connectors 37 Port 1 and 2 connectors 38 A RTCM Output 39 Ge...

Page 11: ...install set up and use a Spectra Precision EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS products before Spectra Precision recommends that you spend some...

Page 12: ...r provides high precision multiple correlator GNSS pseudorange measurements unfiltered unsmoothed pseudorange measurement data for low noise low multipath error low time domain correlation and high dy...

Page 13: ...exportable GNSS products contain performance limitations so that they cannot be used in a manner that could threaten the security of the United States The following limitation is implemented on the r...

Page 14: ...troduction 12 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 1 7 Your comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision Email your comments to sales spectrapecision...

Page 15: ...Guide 13 Setup Connection and Cabling 2 In this chapter Parts of the receiver Setup guidelines Base receiver setup Rover setup This chapter provides general information on setup connection and cabling...

Page 16: ...e tracking and radio reception See also LED display page 25 21 1 Ports and connectors Figure 2 1 shows the two serial ports and the 5 8 11 threaded insert Figure 2 1 Ports and connectors on the receiv...

Page 17: ...ies 22 3 General guidelines C WARNING These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium ion battery To avoid personal injury or equipment damage make sure that you read and understand the Safety Information...

Page 18: ...receiver base setup The base is shown here with the PacificCrest PDL HPB external radio 1 Set up the receiver on a tripod 2 Connect the radio s Y cable to the receiver s COM 2 port 3 Place the extern...

Page 19: ...using external power connect the Y cable to the receiver COM 2 port If you are using internal power insert a battery into the battery compartment Note When using the internal battery battery power is...

Page 20: ...of this manual To mount the receiver on a range pole 1 Thread the receiver onto the range pole 2 Attach the supplied UHF radio antenna to the ANTENNA port on the receiver 3 Attach the controller brac...

Page 21: ...internal rover radio To configure the internal radio in the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver use the Pacific Crest office software By default the internal radio has no frequencies installed at the factory To co...

Page 22: ...2 Setup Connection and Cabling 20 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...

Page 23: ...ration Post processing routine Post processing routine Post processing routine Resetting to defaults This section describes how to use the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver as well as the controls on the front p...

Page 24: ...battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts 31 1 Receiver power The rover receiver can be powered by its internal removable battery or by an external power source connected to Port 1...

Page 25: ...ng Charge the Lithium ion battery only with a product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that g...

Page 26: ...eceiver or batteries Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger unless power is applied If you must store the batteries fully charge them before storing and then recharge them at least...

Page 27: ...The receiver beeps followed by a self test See page 26 When the test is complete the GNSS status appears Turn off the receiver Press and then hold for at least 5 seconds Off appears and the receiver...

Page 28: ...off for a long time or if the physical location of the receiver has changed significantly while the receiver was off Once the GNSS status is updated the first character indicates the quality of positi...

Page 29: ...unit is connected to a data collector that has Bluetooth wireless technology enabled Blue is displayed INT Show the internal battery charge level EXT Show the external battery charge level Memory Show...

Page 30: ...s to the main display an R appears on the right position This indicates that a post processing file is being recorded 3 When enough data has been logged scroll to the End PP menu and press The post pr...

Page 31: ...power button EPOCH appears on the receiver screen and then Factory defaults scrolls across the screen The receiver counts down from 5 with a beep sounding for each digit 3 As soon as WAIT appears on...

Page 32: ...3 General Operation 30 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...

Page 33: ...A P T E R 4 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 31 Specifications 4 In this chapter Physical specifications Positioning specifications Technical specifications This chapter lists the receiver specificati...

Page 34: ...tioning Specification Code differential GNSS positioning1 1 Accuracy and reliability may be subject to anomalies such as multipath obstructions satellite geometry and atmospheric conditions Always fol...

Page 35: ...orrelation and high dynamic response Very low noise GNSS carrier phase measurements with 1 mm precision in a 1 Hz bandwidth Proven Spectra Precision low elevation tracking technology Start up Cold sta...

Page 36: ...4 Specifications 34 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...

Page 37: ...C H A P T E R 5 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 35 Default Settings 5 In this chapter Default settings The following describes the default settings shipped with the EPOCH 50 GNSS system...

Page 38: ...ction Factory default Static Survey Elevation mask 10 Data rate 5 seconds Station Automatic Serial ports 1 and 2 Baud rate 38 400 Format 8 None 1 Flow control None Antenna Type Internal Antenna height...

Page 39: ...er Port 1 and 2 connectors This chapter provides pinout information for the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver standard and optional cables This information can be used to prepare special cables for connecting th...

Page 40: ...EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 6 1 Port 1 and 2 connectors Figure 6 1 Port 1 connector pinouts Pin Pinout function Port 1 7 pin LEMO 1 Signal ground 2 Power ground 3 TXD 4 N C 5 N C 6 Power in 7 TRXD...

Page 41: ...A P P E N D I X A EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 39 RTCM Output A In this appendix Generated messages Message scheduling...

Page 42: ...9 RTK Only 2 2 2 3 3 18 19 22 23 24 59 RTCM RTK 2 3 1 18 19 23 24 RTK Only 2 3 18 19 22 RTCM RTK 2 2 1 3 18 19 22 59 RTK Only 2 2 3 18 19 22 59 RTCM RTK 2 1 1 3 18 19 22 59 RTK Only 2 1 3 18 19 22 59...

Page 43: ...A P P E N D I X B EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide 41 Troubleshooting B In this appendix Receiver issues Error codes...

Page 44: ...s Wait until at least 4 satellites are tracked The receiver is not responding Receiver needs soft reset Power down the receiver and power back up Reference receiver is not broadcasting Faulty cable be...

Page 45: ...ioning 32 codes error 42 cold start time required 33 communications specifications 33 control panel 24 correction support 10 D data power cable pinouts 38 default settings antenna 36 baud rate 36 elev...

Page 46: ...cations 32 pinout diagram 38 pinouts serial ports 38 Port 1 and 2 default baud rate 36 default serial format 36 flow control 36 ports and connectors base receiver 14 positioning specifications 32 post...

Page 47: ...ecision Data Transfer software 28 Spectra Precision Survey Office software 28 Static GNSS surveying 32 storage temperature 32 support agreement contracts 11 support correction 10 Survey Pro software 2...

Page 48: ...Index 46 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...

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