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User Guide

SP60 GNSS Receiver

August 2016 Release

Summary of Contents for SP60 GNSS

Page 1: ...User Guide SP60 GNSS Receiver August 2016 Release...

Page 2: ...f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference...

Page 3: ...e The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that typically occurs in the field However the re ceiver is a high precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care CAUTION O...

Page 4: ...or the location or country of use Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consid eration The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy Proper...

Page 5: ...ey 13 Ending a Survey 13 SP60 Control Panel Description 14 Introducing SP60 as Rover 17 Network Rover 17 Rover Using Local Base 17 L Band Rover Trimble RTX 18 Introducing SP60 as Local Base 19 Possibl...

Page 6: ...w Data Files to a USB Key 36 Downloading Raw Data Files Directly to a Computer 36 Post Processing Raw Data Files 36 Using the SP60 From an Android Platform 37 Connecting an Android Platform to the SP6...

Page 7: ...Physical Characteristics 49 Standard Optional System Components 50 Data Collectors and Software 51...

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Page 9: ...stems to sophisticated RTK and Trimble RTX rover solutions Combining the unique all signals tracking and processing Z Blade GNSS centric technology and L band capability for satellite delivered Trimbl...

Page 10: ...See other optional accessories below SP60 Single Receiver Kit P N UHF Kit Office Power Kit Field Power Kit Standard Items SP60 L1 GPS 104234 00 SP60 L1 GNSS 104234 01 SP60 L1 L2 GPS 104234 02 SP60 L1...

Page 11: ...using the P Ns specified in this column 2 If you need to change the fuse on this cable please use the same type of fuse as the one originally provided 15 A 32 V This is mandatory Item Picture Spare Pa...

Page 12: ...n Battery 2 6 Ah 7 4 V 19 2 Wh 92600 10 Dual Li Ion Battery Charger does not include AC DC power supply and cable Not applicable AC DC Power Block 65 W 19 V 3 42 A 100 240 VAC 78650 SPN Power Cord Kit...

Page 13: ...tem Ordering P N Picture Large soft bag field transport 95858 Universal Hard Shell gray Spectra Precision Bare With two soft bags With one large soft bag 104342 02 104342 03 104342 04 UHF whip antenna...

Page 14: ...e Pro Accessories Kit Choose P N according to UHF band used 450 470 MHz 430 450 MHz 410 430 MHz The kit includes the following items Unity gain antenna compatible with chosen band see above Range pole...

Page 15: ...late thus making up an assembly that can be replaced with a UHF module optional accessory fitted with its own specific threaded hole and central coaxial socket for antenna connection see Using the UHF...

Page 16: ...nested in the shock absorber See below 13 Height mark Phase Center Location See diagram below These are relative measurements The field software usually calculates the real height of the instrument ba...

Page 17: ...ever because the housing of the measure tape is inserted in the path between the two points you should make the following correction to obtain the real value of slant measurement Slant Measurement Mea...

Page 18: ...r off the receiver In all three cases hearing the buzzer means your request has been acknowledged and you can release the button When entering the radio mode Enabling Disabling Data Logging from the P...

Page 19: ...to the AC DC block input 5 and the other to a power outlet 6 This powers up the battery charger causing the two LEDs 8 to turn solid red 2 Insert the battery 7 into one of the two slots on the batter...

Page 20: ...lectric contacts upward and as shown 11 Take the battery and insert one of its end into the trapdoor 12 then gently push the other end until the battery is fully inserted 13 The trapdoor is fitted wit...

Page 21: ...ue when a Bluetooth connection is established with the data collector In a rover the Satellites Position LED 19 will stay solid green when a fixed position solution is computed With a rover using the...

Page 22: ...e Bluetooth and data collector One Bluetooth connection is active Long range Bluetooth sending corrections to rover Rover Two Bluetooth connections are active Long range Bluetooth and data collector O...

Page 23: ...d to access the two functions below This is achieved by combining short and long presses on the button Raw Data Logging Enabling disabling raw data logging Radio Configuration If an internal radio is...

Page 24: ...47 Power Up Normal Operating Mode Set Data Logging Set Radio Press briefly Press briefly Press briefly Press for 2 sec Press for 2 sec buzzer then beeps Press for 2 sec buzzer then beeps Data logging...

Page 25: ...he receiver in this mode Rover Using Local Base The expression local base refers to a base you own and can fully control operating sessions location etc The rover can receive RTK corrections from the...

Page 26: ...y for the chosen service provided it is in line with the RTK option installed For more information about Trimble RTX corrections services refer to Trimble RTX Corrections Services on page 5 and Techni...

Page 27: ...l base If the base is left unattended for the whole day you may want to power it from an external power source that will provide enough power for your work day In this case you may use the Field Power...

Page 28: ...gure function connect Survey Pro to your SP60 via Bluetooth Create the suitable receiver profile for your SP60 On rover side the data collector should first be connected to the same Central account as...

Page 29: ...Manage Networks Add Network create then select this network L Band Rover RTX Survey tab Choose a datum General tab Make sure L Band is selected SP60 Base Rover System Uses Receiver Function Parameter...

Page 30: ...s Set Device to Set Network to Other Settings Network Rover Data Collector Internet 1 TCP IP Direct 2 UDP IP Direct 3 NTRIP 1 Network parameters 2 Modem APN and PIN L Band Rover RTX LBand RTX Datum on...

Page 31: ...separately or as part of specific accessories kits that you may need if you wish to install the UHF antenna used at the base on a separate pole See Other Optional Accessories on page 5 for further de...

Page 32: ...use Take a look at the instructions printed on the label located in the bottom of the recess Connect the end of the ribbon cable a 12 contact flat connector to the UHF module 4 as instructed on the l...

Page 33: ...ver battery see also Connecting SP60 to your Computer on page 42 When applied to the receiver s DC input the external power source has priority over the internal battery which means the battery can be...

Page 34: ...le provided in the UHF kit Insert first its end with special tapping not 5 8 tapping around the UHF antenna 7 CAUTION This special tapping uses a thinner thread compared to the standard 5 8 one For th...

Page 35: ...optimum you may keep the UHF antenna below the GNSS receiver by fastening the counterpoise of the antenna directly onto the bracket see 9 The antenna counterpoise is part of and is located at one end...

Page 36: ...nect the other end female connector of the coaxial cable extension to the coaxial cable coming down from the UHF antenna Set up the base on the chosen reference point Completing Base Radio Setup With...

Page 37: ...her software please contact Technical Support for more information How the Receiver Operates With the Anti Theft On With the anti theft protection enabled and as long as no theft is detected the recei...

Page 38: ...o valid position is delivered for 20 seconds or so There won t be any possibility for the thief to quit that mode and so the receiver will stay completely unusable Disabling Anti Theft Before Turning...

Page 39: ...requested password has been entered Remember the password needs to be entered after each power up sequence and not only once and as long as the protection is kept active When you enter the password to...

Page 40: ...and startup protections Change Password Tap on this button to enter and confirm the password that will allow the field operator to disable the anti theft and startup protections NOTE You cannot change...

Page 41: ...d Disabled or Alarm Raised It can be used to enable or disable the protection at any time You need to enter the password previously defined on the Anti Theft tab before you are allowed to disable the...

Page 42: ...g the Theft Protection button this button is added to the menu following the selection of the SP60 as the type of receiver used Tap on the Theft Protection button This opens a new window showing the f...

Page 43: ...w solid amber The receiver has automatically escaped from the configuration mode and is now operating in normal mode To stop data logging repeat exactly the previous three steps See also flowchart on...

Page 44: ...e to start the download sequence So while the Log LED is still flashing press the Power button This causes the buzzer to sound briefly meaning the receiver is now downloading all its G files to the US...

Page 45: ...o installation file https play google com store apps details id com spectraprecision android space Then follow the instructions to install the application on your Android platform Making SP60 the Posi...

Page 46: ...RS232 Bluetooth or USB connection to communicate with the receiver USB is recommended 1 Connect your computer to the SP60 using a USB connection 2 Run SP Loader on your computer 3 Select the computer...

Page 47: ...our receiver 1 Follow the first three steps described in Getting Started With SP Loader on page 38 2 Click Upgrade Wait until SP Loader has detected the receiver 3 Browse your computer in search of th...

Page 48: ...as detected the receiver SP Loader then displays the serial number of your receiver and prompts you to enter the POPN There is an alternate method to activate a firmware option which is to enter the o...

Page 49: ...don t need to have your receiver connected to SP Loader to read its warranty expiration date Just enter its type and serial number and SP Loader will return this information to you provided there is...

Page 50: ...Wdb5dWIQo Click on the Support button to access the download link Installing SP File Manager SP File Manager is very easy to install Download the exe file from the Spectra Precision website use above...

Page 51: ...connector a red line on the socket before pushing the Lemo connector in Conversely when it s time to disconnect the Lemo connector please use the attached metal strap to pull the connector out Through...

Page 52: ...part of the Office Power Kit P N 94336 option This item is part of the Field Power Kit P N 94335 option IMPORTANT After removing the USB cable and before going back to the field with your receiver pl...

Page 53: ...on between the computer and the receiver via the chosen serial line When the connection is established the button is changed into Refresh which allows you to update the content of the two SP File Mana...

Page 54: ...leared at the beginning of each new working session of SP File Manager Establishing a Connection with the Receiver Set up the physical connection RS232 or USB as explained in Connecting SP60 to your C...

Page 55: ...button Files are then deleted The lower part of the screen provides reports information on the delete operations in progress Restoring Factory Settings This can be done starting from a powered off re...

Page 56: ...y solution Autonomous to full RTK Fast Search engine for quick acquisition and re acquisition of GNSS signals Patented SBAS ranging for using SBAS code carrier observations and orbits in RTK processin...

Page 57: ...Static Horizontal 3 mm 0 118 0 5 ppm Vertical 5 mm 0 196 0 5 ppm High precision Static 3 Horizontal 3 mm 0 118 0 1 ppm Vertical 3 5 mm 0 137 0 4 ppm Data Logging Characteristics Recording Interval 0...

Page 58: ...midity 100 condensing IP67 waterproof sealed against sand and dust Drop 2 m pole drop on concrete Shocks MIL STD 810 fig 516 5 10 01 2000 8 Vibrations MIL STD 810F fig 514 5C 17 01 2000 8 Power charac...

Page 59: ...PDOP values and periods of severe atmospheric conditions may degrade performance 3 Long baselines long occupations precise ephemeris used 4 At very high temperatures the UHF module should not be used...

Page 60: ...Local base 19 Long range Bluetooth 1 17 19 N NTRIP 17 P PacCrest Y cable 5 Password 32 34 Password for anti theft and startup protections 31 Phase center location 8 24 Pole extension 15 cm 2 Pole exte...

Page 61: ...etup 27 UHF option rover setup 26 UHF whip antenna 6 Upgrade procedure firmware 39 Upgrade receiver fimware 39 USB key 36 USB to mini universal cable 4 V Vertical measurement instrument height 13 View...

Page 62: ...ation Limited or its subsidiaries August 2016 English EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Spectra Precision Division Rue Thomas Edison ZAC de la Fleuriaye CS 60433 44474 Carquefou Nantes France ASIA PACIFIC...

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