Apogee NAVIK 100 User manual

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User Guide
Version –1.0
November 2021
NAVIK 100
GNSS Receiver

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Corporate office
G-177, Sector 63
Noida, 201301, Uttar Pradesh
Website: http://www.apogeegnss.com/
Email: [e-mail]
No: 7624002254
Copyright Notice
This is the V1.0 (Oct, 2021) revision of the NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver User Guide. It cannot be
copied or translated into any language without the written permission of Apogee GNSS Pvt Ltd.
Technical Assistance
If you have any question and can't find the answer in this manual, please contact your local dealer
from which you purchased the NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver. Alternatively, request technical support
from Apogee GNSS Pvt Ltd Website: https://www.apogeegnss.com/
Safety Information
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and understood this user Guide, as
well as the safety requirements.
Connect your devices strictly based on this User guide.
Install the GNSS receiver in a location that minimizes vibration and moisture.
Avoid falling to ground, or colliding with other items.
Do not rotate 7-pin Lemo port.
Do not cover the radio, keep a sound ventilation environment.
To reduce radiation, please keep above 2 meters away from the radio station.
Take lighting protection measures when installing antennas.
Change the cable if damaged.
Related Regulations
The receiver contains integral Bluetooth® wireless technology and UHF. Regulations regarding the
use of the datalink vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used

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without obtaining an end-user’s license. But in some countries the administrative permissions are
required. For license information, please consult your local dealer.
Use and Care
The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that typically occurs in the field. However, the
receiver is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with reasonable care.
Warning and Caution
An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved. A Warning or
Caution information is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the
equipment.
WARNING- A Warning alerts you to a potential risk of serious injury to your person and/or damage
to the equipment, because of improper operations or wrong settings of the equipment.
CAUTION- A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of damage to the equipment and/or data loss.
Warranty Notice
Apogee GNSS Pvt Ltd does not warranty devices damage because of force majeure (lighting,
high voltage or collision).
Apogee GNSS Pvt Ltd does not warranty the disassembled devices.

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CONTENTS
1Introduction.................................................................................................................6
1.1 About the Receiver........................................................................................6
1.2 Receiver Features..........................................................................................6
1.3 NAVIK 100 Receiver Parts List........................................................................6
1.3.1 Basic Supply Kit...............................................................................7
2 Setting Up the Receiver................................................................................................8
2.1 Environmental Requirements........................................................................8
2.2 Front Panel.....................................................................................................8
2.3 Lower Housing................................................................................................9
2.4 Power Supply..................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Internal Battery................................................................................9
2.4.2 External Power Supply....................................................................10
2.5 Pole-Mounted Setup.....................................................................................10
3General Operation.......................................................................................................10
3.1 Button Functions...........................................................................................11
3.2 LED Behavior..................................................................................................11
4 Static Survey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....12
4.1 Receiver Configuration..................................................................................12
4.2 Static Data Collection.....................................................................................12
4.3 Static Data Download.....................................................................................13
4.4 RINEX Convert................................................................................................13
5 Real Time Kinematic Survey (RTK)................................................................................14
5.1 Installation of Geo Master Survey App...........................................................14
5.2 Wizard Function in Geo Master......................................................................14
5.3 Start a New Project.........................................................................................17
5.4 Bluetooth Connection.....................................................................................18
5.5 Internal Radio Mode.......................................................................................19
5.5.1 Start Base Station by Geo Master Survey App.................................20
5.5.2 Start Rover Station by Geo Master Survey App...............................21
5.6 External Radio................................................................................................23
5.7 Internal GPRS Mode.......................................................................................23
5.7.1 Internal 4G.......................................................................................24
6Basic Survey Function...................................................................................................24
6.1 Topo Survey....................................................................................................24
6.2 Auto Survey/Area Survey...............................................................................25
6.3 Stake points/lines..........................................................................................26
6.4 PPK................................................................................................................26
6.5 Site Calibration/Grid Reset............................................................................27
6.5.1 Site Calibration................................................................................27
6.6 Area Calculation and COGO............................................................................27
7Data Export/Import.......................................................................................................27
7.1 Import.............................................................................................................27
7.2 Export.............................................................................................................28

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7.3 NMEA 0183 Output................................................................................................29

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1 Introduction
The NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver User Guide is aimed to help you get familiar with the NAVIK 100
Receiver and start your project effectively. We highly recommend you to read this manual before
surveying.
1.1 About the Receiver
NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver can be applied in RTK mode with all GNSS constellations. NAVIK 100
Receiver has ultra-small size and strong anti-interference ability to make it possible to work even in
harsh environments. It is the ideal RTK/GNSS product for surveyors.
1.2 Receiver Features
The NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver key features:
Ultra small and super light
- Size (W × H): 140 mm × 99 mm
- Weight: 850 g
184 channels of simultaneously tracked satellite signals
Cable-free Bluetooth wireless technology
Keypad with on/off buttons and LED indicators for power, radio,
WiFi/GPRS, and satellite tracking
IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Full base/rover interoperability
Integrated receiving & transmitting radio with 12.5KHz frequency interval
Integrated 4G module, support Ntrip and Point to Point/Points protocols
1.3 NAVIK 100 Receiver Parts List
This section provides overall NAVIK 100 receiver parts list, including basic supplies and customized
kits based on your requirements.
1.3.1 Basic Supply kit
NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver Basic Supply kit contains two receivers and related accessories.

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1. NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver
2. RF Antenna
3. D-45 Data Collector
4. Lemo to DB9 Cable
5. Adapter
6. Quick start guide
7. Survey Pole
8. Power Supply

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2 Setting up the receiver
This chapter provides general information on environmental requirements, setup,
power supply and connection of the NAVIK 100 receiver.
2.1 Environmental requirements
To keep the receiver with a reliable performance, it is better to use the receiver in
safe environmental conditions:
Operating temperature :0 °C to + 50 °C
Storage temperature :-10 °C to + 60 °C
Humidity : 90%
Waterproof and dustproof : IP67
Shock : Designed to withstand upto 2 m drop
2.2 Front panel
Receiver front panel contains five indicator light emitting diodes (LEDs), Power
button. The indicator LEDs show the status of power, Satellite Tracking, GPRS Status and
Differential Data.

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2.3 Lower housing
Receiver lower housing contains a serial port, UHF radio antenna connector, one
removable battery compartments (the SIM card slot is located in compartment),
and a threaded insert.
2.4 Power supply
NAVIK 100 GNSS receiver supports internal battery and external power input.
2.4.1 Internal battery
The receiver is equipped with one rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which can be
removed for charging. The NAVIK 100 receiver adopts the hot swap battery design that provides
you an effective survey workflow. Receiver is powered by high capacity 6800 mAh Li-ion battery. Its
operating time depends on that it is working as a rover or as a base station with internal UHF Tx
(transmit at 1 W adjustable). And, this operating time also varies based on environmental
conditions.
Battery Safety
Charge and use the battery only in strict accordance with the instructions below:
Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but
are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.
Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
Do not immerse the battery in water.
Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
Do not drop or puncture the battery.
Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
Charging the Lithium-ion Battery
Although a battery charger is provided, the lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. To
charge the battery, first remove the battery from the receiver, and then place it in the battery
charger, which is connected to AC power. Please obey the following instructions when charging
your batteries:
Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time.
Fully charge takes approximately 6-8 hours at room temperature.
If the battery has been stored for a long time, charge it before your field work.
Re-charge the battery at least every three months if it is to be stored for long
time.
Storage of the Lithium-ion Battery
Do not keep batteries inside the receiver if the receiver not used for long time.
Keep batteries in dry conditions.
Take out the batteries from receiver for shipment.
Dispose of the Lithium-ion Battery

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Discharge a Lithium-ion battery before dispose of it.
Dispose of batteries is an environmentally sensitive manner, and adhere to any local and
national regulations concerning battery disposing or recycling.
WARNING –Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an
explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
2.4.2 External Power Supply
The receiver is connected to an external power supply through a lemo to RS232 cable, and make
sure that the red alligator clip is connected to the positive of external power supply, black one to
negative. Over-voltage function cannot protect your NAVIK 100 receiver if reverse connection.
2.5 Pole-mounted setup
To mount the receiver on a range pole as the figure shown below:
Thread the receiver onto the range pole
Mount the controller bracket to the pole

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Install the controller into the bracket
3 General Operation
This chapter introduces all controls for the general operation, including button functions and all
LED behaviours on the front panel.
3.1 Button functions
Power button: Press the power button for about 1 second to turn on the receiver;
To turn off the receiver, long press the button for 3 seconds until all LEDs off.
3.2 LED behaviour
The LEDs on the front panel indicate receiver working status. Generally, a lit or slowly flashing
indicates normal operation, and an unlit LED indicates that no operation is occurring. The following
figure defines each possible LED state:
4 Static Survey
Satellite Tracking
Differential Data
Bluetooth`
Radio
4G
Power Button
Battery

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Static GNSS surveys deliver the highest-accuracy positions available in a system, which occupies a
point for longer periods of time than kinematic systems. Static systems include a range of survey
styles from rapid static surveys to continuously operating stations, such as CORS sites. The
equipment setup varies significantly, depending on how long the site will be operational, which
could vary from 15 minutes to several years. For the practicality of this field module, instructional
material will focus on surveys ranging from rapid static to semi-permanent installations.
Static surveys rely on long occupation times to produce high-accuracy positions, and the details of
their setup will vary to reflect the quality of measurements required. A static survey typically
consists of a single receiver and antenna combination, which individually records satellite
observations that are post-processed using a variety of techniques to receive a position. Static
surveys require much more stable and precise mounts than kinematic surveys.
Equipment:
Various types and combinations of antennas, receivers, and controllers are available in the modern
market and are constantly evolving. Generally, it is easiest to work with antennas and receivers
from the same manufacturer, unless other compatibility is specifically mentioned, although the
data is completely interchangeable once retrieved and processed. Because processing software
and workflow is manufacturer dependent, instructions provided here are manufacturer
independent.
Antennas:
Antennas are the physical equipment that receive the carrier frequency and positioning code from
the satellites and transmits it to the receiver for processing. Antennas may consist of just an
antenna or include one or more signal-modifying or blocking apparatus, which are aimed at
reducing or enhancing multi-path signals and atmospheric distortion.
Receivers:
Receivers are the central processing units of the GNSS system. They connect the various other
hardware including antennas, radios, and power. They receive signals from the antenna and
compare the satellite and receiver time codes to calculate distance between them. This time
differential is fed into a complex code for determining position based on at least 4 satellite signals.
Positional data may be stored in various formats, most of which are proprietary for each
manufacturer.
Power and Batteries:
Receivers, antennas, and controllers use both internal and external batteries for power. Average
running time for batteries depends on manufacturer design but typically last 4–10 hours for
internal setups, with external setups limited only by ability to transport larger batteries to the site.
Battery technology will depend on environmental conditions.
Data Collection:
Data collected with geodetic GNSS receivers must be downloaded as soon after data collection as
possible to free up receiver memory (if needed) and to back up the data. As a field precaution, a
duplicate copy of the data should be made as soon as it is downloaded from the receiver.
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GNSS receivers generally collect and store the raw GNSS data in a proprietary format, which may
need to be translated into a different format for data processing or data sharing. RINEX (Receiver
Independent Exchange Format) is the ubiquitously accepted data format for raw GNSS data.
Reference site data is generally provided in RINEX. RINEX is read by most processing software,
almost any raw high-precision GNSS data can be converted to RINEX using many post processed
software. While most raw data are stored as binary files, RINEX is in an ASCII format and can
therefore be viewed in a text editor.
Data processing:
GNSS data collected for high-precision applications must be post-processed to provide Millimetre-
to meter-level precision. Typically, the post-processing involves differential processing relative to a
fixed base location. For static surveys this is usually a CORS site in close proximity to the study area.
Post-processing the data accomplishes several things. First, there are numerous error sources in
GNSS positioning, the most significant of which are:
Receiver and satellite clock errors,
Delay of the GNSS signal through the Earth’s atmosphere (most significantly, the
ionosphere and the troposphere),
Use of imprecise satellite orbits, and
Multi-path (multiple signal arrivals resulting from the signal bouncing off nearby objects or
the ground). Many of these errors can be greatly minimized or eliminated in post-
processing by using data from at least two receivers with at least four satellites in common.

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5 Real-Time Kinematic Survey (RTK)
This chapter introduces how to conduct RTK Survey with Geo Master app, including software
installation, start a new project, receiver connection and RTK working modes (Radio and GPRS).
5.1 Installation of GEO Master
We can download the GEO Master app from the download center tab of the company section of
the website name apogeegnss.com. In this tab, from the app heading you can download the latest
version of the Geo Master app: link.......................
5.2 Wizard function in Geo Master
Follow the Wizard, you can quickly learn the general workflow of Geo Master, also you can quick
start your survey by this function no matter you are experienced one or new user.
In Project menu, tap Wizard.
1. Project: Click Select to go into Project interface to create or select a project. For detailed
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2. Connection: Click Select to go into Bluetooth connection interface.
3. Work mode: Click select to go into Quick Setup interface to start your receiver as
Base/Rover. If you start your receiver as Rover, then you can start work directly of Topo
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If you start your receiver as Base, after Disconnect with Base, there will be a Prompt.
YES: will guide you to start Rover in Wizard interface;
NO: will exit Wizard.
5.3 Start a New Project
Click Project, select Predefinedor User definedcoordinate system. Also, you can use
the same Datum with an existing project.

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Predefined: You can select the coordinate system directly. GEO Master has coordinate systems of all
countries in the list.
User defined: If you cannot find the coordinate system you want in predefined, follow instructions
below to add a datum.
Enter Name—select an existing Ellipsoid—select a proper Projection and input the corresponding
parameters.
You can enter seven parameters, For H.RMS and V.RMS, it will be shown after Site Calibration.

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5.4 Bluetooth Connection
To connect GEO Master with NAVIK 100, switch to Device interface, tap Connection to go into Bluetooth
connection interface.

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5.5 Internal Radio Mode
NAVIK 100 GNSS receiver supports transmit & receive the correction data in internal radio mode.
To conduct the RTK survey in internal radio mode, it requires:
1) A controller with software installed
2) An extension bar
3) Two units of NAVIK 100 GNSS receiver
4) Two whip antennas
5) A range pole with bracket
6) Tripod and tribrach
5. 1. 3.
4. 6. 2.

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More: Aim to improve the radius of work field, we can change the base receiver’s Whip Antenna
to External Antenna. And others no need change.
NAVIK 100 GNSS Receiver
External Antenna
1. 2.
5.5.1 Start Base Station by GEO Master
Firstly, build Bluetooth connection between the NAVIK 100 receiver and your
controller. Secondly, modify parameters including correction format, antenna type and
communication protocols: