Carlson NR3 User manual

NR3
Quick Start
Guide
Ver 1.02

1Shipping Case Contents
The Carlson NR3 system is shipped with the following items:
Figure 1: Shipping Case Contents
Shipping Contents
Item
Main Kits
Part Number
Quantity
1
Carlson Software NR3 Receiver
410222B1775
1
2
USB Cable
214100
1
3
Internal Batteries
215344
4
4
Battery Charger
215501
1
5
DB9 Serial RS232 Male Connector (optional, not pictured)
214995
1
6
DB9 Serial RS232 Female Connector and open-ended
power connector (supply range 9 –30 VDC) (optional, not pictured)
214969
1
7
Bluetooth to Bluetooth dongle for iOS (optional, not pictured)
215258
1
8
AC Wall Adapter (EU / UK / AU / US) (optional, not pictured)
EU: 214879
UK: 214871
AU: 214872
US: 214873
1

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2SD / SIM Card Slots
Figure 2: SIM Card Cover Location
The Micro SD SIM card is located behind the left battery door. To access, compress the battery door latch an
open. Lift the SIM card cover up to remove. Slide the SIM (micro) with the contact facing away from the battery
and toward the GNSS antenna of the unit into the slot (shown below). The SIM card is fully inserted with an
audible ‘click’ sound. Replace the SIM card cover.
Figure 3: SIM and SD Card Slot Locations
To remove the SIM card, push the SIM card further into the slot, listen for the ‘click’ sound and allow the SIM to
spring free.

3Install Battery
The NR3 allows two batteries to be installed. When installing the batteries, ensure the correct orientation with
the positive end towards the front of the device.
Access the battery bay by compressing the battery latch towards the inside of the device and pull up. This will
swing the battery latch open.
Place the batteries into the designated spot and close the battery cover until the battery latch clicks into place.
Figure 4: Battery Installation
To remove the battery, compress the battery latch towards the inside of the device and pull up. The battery can
now be removed from the battery compartment.

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4Powering On / Off
To power on the receiver, press the ‘Power’ button for 1 second. The receiver will power up. To power off the
receiver, press the ‘Power’ button for >2 seconds.
5On-Board Web UI
To view the NR3 Web UI, a connection needs to be made the NR3’s Wi-Fi network. In a phone, tablet, PC, or any
other Wi-Fi capable device, search for the NR3 Wi-Fi network and connect. The name of the NR3 Wi-Fi network
will be the serial number of the device: Shown below using Windows 10.
Figure 5: Connection made to NR3 Wi-Fi Network
The Web UI is located via browser at 192.168.20.1 and the login details are not needed. Once connected to the
NR3’s Wi-Fi, open a browser window and type the address into the address bar.
Figure 6: 192.168.20.1 Entered in Web Browser
Once the web address is loaded, the Overview tab of the Web UI will be presented.
6Bluetooth
To connect to the NR3 Via Bluetooth, use pairing code 1234.

7GNSS Rover Configuration –NTRIP
7.1 Enable the Cellular Modem
Open the web interface by connecting to the NR3’s Wi-Fi network and navigating a browser window to
192.168.20.1. The landing page will be on the ‘Overview’ tab, scroll down to the Cellular box and enable the cell
modem using the toggle switch (highlighted below).
Figure 7: Enable the Cell Modem
7.2 Connect Cell to APN
Click on the Communications tab and select ‘Cellular’ from the drop-down menu. Enter in the SIM PIN (if
applicable). In the Cellular Configuration box, ensure the power is set to ‘on’, connect is set to ‘on’, and the Access
point name with Username and Password (if applicable) is entered. When complete, click the ‘Ok’ button to save
to current settings.
Figure 8: Cell Configuration
Once a valid connection is made, the line between the NR3 and the internet will light up green.

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7.3 GNSS Position Mode
The next step is to set the NR3 as a rover. Click on the GNSS tab and select ‘Position Mode’. Configure the NR3 as
a rover by selecting ‘Rover’. Click ‘Ok’ to save the current settings.
Figure 9: GNSS Position Mode –Rover
7.4 Corrections –NTRIP Client/Server
The NR3 will need to have an RTK correction stream configured for input. Click on the Corrections tab and select
‘NTRIP Client/Server’ to begin.
•In the NTRIP Settings box, click on ‘New NTRIP client’.
•In the Edit NTRIP Connection box, set the Mode as ‘Client’, set the Caster and Port values along with
Username and Password. Select the Mountpoint from the drop-down menu. When all settings are complete,
click ‘Ok’.
Figure 10: GNSS NTRIP Connection Client Settings
Click ‘Ok’ when all settings are complete to save to current settings. The rover will begin to receive corrections
when in a valid location. The Ntrip box will show a green line indicating a valid correction stream.

8NR3 Front Panel
Figure 11: Carlson NR3 Front Panel
LED
ICON
Description
Battery Power (Left / Right)
Blinking: Battery not in use
On and solid: Battery in use
Bluetooth
Off: Bluetooth not in use
Blinking: Bluetooth is discoverable
On and solid: Bluetooth link is active
Wi-Fi
Off: Wi-Fi Access Point Inactive
On and Solid: Wi-Fi Access Point Active
Cellular Modem
Off: Cellular Modem not in use
On and Connecting: Orange and solid
On and Connected: Green and solid
On with Connection Error: Red and solid
Receiver Mode
Green and solid: Fixed RTK
Red and solid: Autonomous (SA)
Orange and solid: Other Modes
Off: No Position
Differential Corrections
On and solid: Differential Corrections Received
Off: Differential Corrections no Received
Data Logging
Off: Logging disabled
On: Logging enabled

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9Power Button Functions
The NR3 Power Button has several functions.
•Power the device On / Off
•Enable / Disable Data Logging
•Enable / Disable Wi-Fi Status
•Reset to Factory Default
Each of these functions can be selected using the following table:
Current Power Status
Action
Resultant Power Status
NR3 is Off
Press Once
Device will Power On (~20 seconds)
NR3 is On
Press Twice
Wi-Fi will Toggle On / Off (LED indicated)
Press Once
Data Logging will Toggle On / Off (LED Indicated)
Note: Data Logging can only toggle on if messages have been previously
selected.
Press and Hold for 2 Seconds
Device will Power Off
Figure 12: NR3 Power Button Functions
If you have a question, please contact Carson Technical Support.
Carlson Technical Support:
•Email: [email protected]om
•Phone: [phone]
•Online: www.CarlsonSW.com/support