Bad Elf Flex User manual

Bad Elf
Base/Rover Configuration
Manual
Version 1.x

Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1
Introduction and Overview 4
What’s in the Box? 4
Base and Rover Overview 4
Radio Preparation 4
Harxon HX-DU1603D 4
Radio Controls and Indicators 5
Charging 6
Channel Configuration 6
Programming FCC Call Sign 6
Bluetooth Connection 7
Wired Connection 10
Rover Usage 11
Prerequisites 11
Configuration 12
Standalone Configuration 12
Navigating the Rover feature 12
Starting the Rover 12
Stopping the Rover 16
Rover Status Screen 17
Error Conditions 18
Bad Elf Flex App 19
Flex Rover Mode Checklist 20
Flex Token Screen 21
Rover Pole Height Configuration 22
Flex mode confirmation 24
Activating Rover Mode 26
Deactivating Rover Mode 27
Rover Mode Confirmation 28
Error Conditions 29
Usage & Limitations 31
Standalone 31
Third-party Apps 31
Data Recordings 31
Base Usage 32
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Prerequisites 32
Radio Connection Setup 32
Configuration 32
Loading Known Points 32
Constructing a Known Point File 32
Loading a Known Point File on Flex 32
Standalone Configuration 32
Navigating the base feature 32
Staring the Base 33
Selecting the Base Reference Point 35
Starting Base Mode 36
Base Active Screen 37
Stopping the Base 37
Error Conditions 38
Bad Elf Flex App 38
Starting the Base Mode Checklist 39
Flex Base Mode Checklist 40
Base Pole Height Configuration 41
Base Tilt Calibration 42
Establishing Base Reference Point 43
Base Reference Point - Capture 43
Base Reference Point - Established 43
Using a Known Base Reference Point 43
Activating Base Mode 44
Deactivating Base Mode 44
Confirming Base Mode Operation 45
Error Conditions 45
Usage & Limitations 47
Data Recordings 47
Project Contents 47
What’s in the zip file? 47
Metadata Specification 47
Specifications - HX-DU1603D 47
Communications 48
General Specifications 48
Battery and Power 48
Mechanical 48
Environmental 48
RF Disclosures 49
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Class B Statement – Notice to Users: 49
Human exposure to radio frequency energy 49
Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions 50
Warranty 50
Limitations and Remedies 51
How to Obtain Warranty Service 51
Limitation of Liability 51
Document Version 52
Trademarks 52
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Introduction and Overview
Thank you for purchasing a Bad Elf Flex® radio kit. This manual describes the basic operation
of your Bad Elf Flex, in combination with a Bad Elf Flex radio kit, as well as specifications and
warranty information. For the most recent information, visit bad-elf.com/baserover.
The Flex radio kit provides a UHF radio link used for communicating corrections from a Flex
operating as a fixed base station to one or more Flex units operating as rovers. A Flex radio
connects via Bluetooth to Flex and requires no additional cables.
What’s in the Box?
The following items are included in the standard Flex radio kit:
● Harxon Radio HX-DU1603D
● UHF Antenna
● Rugged carrying case
● AC wall charger
● Charging/Serial Cable
● Survey pole mount
Base and Rover Overview
● What is a Base?
● What is a Rover?
● Limitations
Radio Preparation
Harxon HX-DU1603D
The Harxon HX-DU1603D is an UHF external radio that is designed for easy mobile use in
demanding field conditions for wireless data communication between 410 and 470MHz with
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channel spacing selectable to be in 12.5 or 25 kHz. This lightweight transceiver is equipped
with an OLED display, menu operation enabled, interference detection, remote control, and
exceptional receiving performance. This radio is ideally used for wireless correction data
transmission in applications of GNSS/RTK surveying.
Radio Controls and Indicators
Buttons
Up
Down
Left
Right
Power/Confirmation
Powering On/Off
● Long press the power button for 3-5
seconds to boot, Power indicator light
shows red .
● Long press the power button for 3
seconds to shutdown.
LED Indicators
● T/RX - wireless transceiver indicator
light: green when receiving,red when
transmitting
● BT - green when Bluetooth online
● PWR - red when powered on
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● CHG/STY - power charge indicator:
red when charging, green when the
battery is full
Charging
If there is a manual, replicate the charging instructions. Add external battery charging
Channel Configuration
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Programming FCC Call Sign
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Bluetooth Connection
In order for Bad Elf Flex to operate as a base or rover, you
must establish a bluetooth pairing between the radio and the
Flex.
Select the Bluetooth Configuration option from the main menu
of the Bad Elf Flex.
Tip: Your Bad Elf Flex will remember the last radio it was
paired with. We suggest using color coded stickers on the
radio and the Flex as a reminder of which radio is already
paired with the Flex.
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Upon selection of the Bluetooth Configuration feature of Flex,
scroll down to New pairing... using the down arrow key
and select using the enter button .
Note: Ensure your radio is powered on before you select the
New pairing function
The New Pairing feature will scan for devices and indicate the
number of bluetooth devices in range. This process typically
takes from 10-15 seconds.
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When the Bluetooth scan process is complete, you are
presented with a list of possible devices.
Using the up and down arrows, select the radio with
the serial number matches with the item in the list before
proceeding.
When you have highlighted the the radio you want to pair
with, select using the enter button .
Your Flex starts the pairing process and provides a status
indicator that the pairing is in process. The radio serial
number is shown for confirmation. The pairing process
typically takes 5-10 seconds.
If the serial number shown does not match the radio you want
to pair with, press the back button to cancel.
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Upon successful pairing a “Connected” message is displayed.
Press OK using the enter button .
Your radio is now paired and ready for use. As long as you
continue to use this radio with the same Flex, you will not
have to repeat this process in the future.
Should you want to determine which Bluetooth devices have
established a piring with your Flex, select the Paired Devices
function from the Bluetooth Configuration feature.
Press the up and down arrows to select a paired
device
Press the enter button to view an item’s status or delete a
pairing
Press the back button to cancel
Wired Connection
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