CHC i80 GNSS User manual

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CHC® i80 GNSS Receiver
Revision 1.0
May 2015

Copyright
Copyright 2014-2015 CHC | Shanghai HuaCe
Navigation Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The
CHC are trademark of Shanghai HuaCe Navigation
Technology Limited. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Trademarks
All product and brand names mentioned in this
publication are trademarks of their respective
holders.
Safety Warnings
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by
the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible
for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS
network. Accuracy can also be affected by poor
satellite geometry and obstructions, like buildings
and heavy canopy.
FCC interference statement
This equipment has been designed to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules in the Portable Mode.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
i80 GNSS Receiver User Guide –Revision 1.0 May 2015
Written by January LEE

i80 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 1
CONTENTS
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Safety information ............................................................................................................................4
1.1.1. Warnings and cautions ..........................................................................................................4
1.1.2. Regulations and safety...........................................................................................................4
1.1.3. Use and Care..........................................................................................................................5
1.2. Technical support.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3. Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4. Your comments................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Getting started with i80...............................................................................................................................6
2.1. About the receiver............................................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Parts of the receiver.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1. Front panel............................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.2. Lower housing........................................................................................................................8
2.2.3. Receiver ports........................................................................................................................8
2.3. Batteries and power .........................................................................................................................9
2.3.1. Internal batteries ...................................................................................................................9
2.3.1.1. Charging the battery ...................................................................................................9
2.3.1.2. Battery safe............................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2. External power supply .........................................................................................................10
2.4. Inserting battery and SIM card .......................................................................................................11
2.5. Product basic supply accessories.................................................................................................... 12
2.5.1. Base kit basic supply ............................................................................................................12
2.5.2. Rover kit basic supply ..........................................................................................................13
2.6. Connecting to an office computer .................................................................................................. 14
2.7. Connecting to a controller .............................................................................................................. 15
2.7.1. Connecting via Wi-Fi with Hcconfig software......................................................................15
2.7.2. Connecting via Bluetooth with Hcconfig software .............................................................. 17
2.7.2.1. Via system Bluetooth................................................................................................17
2.7.2.2. Via CHC Bluetooth .................................................................................................... 19
2.7.3. Connecting via Wi-Fi with LandStar 6 software...................................................................20
2.7.4. Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 6 software ........................................................... 22
2.8. Connecting to a USB drive ..............................................................................................................23
2.8.1. For data logging ...................................................................................................................24
2.8.2. For firmware upgrade ..........................................................................................................25
2.9. Downloading logged data...............................................................................................................25
3. Front panel operation................................................................................................................................ 27
3.1. Main operation menus ................................................................................................................... 27
3.2. Configure the working mode ..........................................................................................................29
4. Base station setup and operation..............................................................................................................34
4.1. Base station setup guidelines .........................................................................................................34
4.2. Outputting corrections using internal radio modem ...................................................................... 35
4.2.1. Base station setup................................................................................................................ 35

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4.2.2. Configuring the base station................................................................................................36
4.2.2.1. Configuring via Hcconfig software ............................................................................36
4.2.2.2. Configuring via LandStar 6 software ......................................................................... 37
4.3. Outputting corrections using external radio...................................................................................38
4.3.1. Base station setup................................................................................................................ 38
4.3.2. Configuring the base station................................................................................................39
4.3.2.1. Configuring via Hcconfig software ............................................................................39
4.3.2.2. Configuring via LandStar 6 software .........................................................................40
5. Rover station setup and operation ............................................................................................................42
5.1. Rover station setup guidelines........................................................................................................42
5.2. Rover station setup......................................................................................................................... 43
5.3. Configuring the rover station via LandStar 6 software ...................................................................43
5.3.1. Receiving corrections using internal radio modem .............................................................43
5.3.2. Receiving corrections using internal cellular modem .......................................................... 45
5.3.3. Receiving corrections using cellular modem in the controller............................................. 48
6. Survey with LandStar 6 software ............................................................................................................... 51
6.1. New project ....................................................................................................................................51
6.2. Key in points ................................................................................................................................... 54
6.3. Measure points............................................................................................................................... 55
6.3.1. Measure points in conventional mode ................................................................................55
6.3.2. Survey with tilt sensor ......................................................................................................... 58
6.3.2.1. Calibrating the tilt sensor ......................................................................................... 59
6.3.2.2. Measure points in compensated mode ....................................................................61
6.4. Point adjust (Site calibration).......................................................................................................... 64
6.5. Base shift ........................................................................................................................................69
6.6. Data export .....................................................................................................................................71
6.7. Receiver registration....................................................................................................................... 72
7. Configuring through a web browser.......................................................................................................... 74
7.1. Status menu.................................................................................................................................... 75
7.1.1. Position submenu ................................................................................................................ 76
7.1.2. Operation submenu............................................................................................................. 76
7.1.3. Google Map submenu ......................................................................................................... 77
7.2. Satellites menu ............................................................................................................................... 78
7.2.1. Satellite Track Table submenu .............................................................................................78
7.2.2. Satellite Track Diagram submenu ........................................................................................78
7.2.3. SkyPlot submenu .................................................................................................................79
7.3. Receiver Settings menu ..................................................................................................................79
7.3.1. Introduction submenu .........................................................................................................80
7.3.2. Antenna Param Settings submenu....................................................................................... 80
7.3.3. Reference Station Settings submenu ...................................................................................81
7.3.4. Receiver Reset submenu......................................................................................................82
7.3.5. Languages submenu ............................................................................................................ 83
7.4. Data Recording menu .....................................................................................................................83
7.4.1. Log Settings submenu.......................................................................................................... 83

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7.4.2. FTP Push Settings submenu .................................................................................................85
7.4.3. FTP Push Recording submenu..............................................................................................86
7.4.4. Data Download submenu .................................................................................................... 86
7.5. IO Settings menu ............................................................................................................................ 87
7.5.1. IO Settings submenu............................................................................................................ 87
7.6. GPRS menu ..................................................................................................................................... 92
7.6.1. Network Info submenu ........................................................................................................ 92
7.6.2. Network Set submenu ......................................................................................................... 92
7.7. Wifi menu.......................................................................................................................................93
7.7.1. Wifi Info submenu ...............................................................................................................93
7.7.2. Wifi Settings submenu......................................................................................................... 94
7.8. Bluetooth Set menu........................................................................................................................94
7.8.1. Bluetooth Set submenu ....................................................................................................... 94
7.9. Radio Settings menu ....................................................................................................................... 94
7.9.1. Radio Info submenu.............................................................................................................95
7.9.2. Radio Settings submenu ...................................................................................................... 95
7.10. Network Service menu ................................................................................................................. 95
7.10.1. HTTP submenu................................................................................................................... 96
7.10.2. FTP Service submenu.........................................................................................................96
7.11. Firmware menu ............................................................................................................................ 96
7.11.1. Firmware Info submenu .................................................................................................... 97
7.11.2. System Log submenu ......................................................................................................... 97
7.11.3. Firmware Update submenu ............................................................................................... 97
7.11.4. Config File submenu ..........................................................................................................98
7.11.5. GNSS Registration submenu ..............................................................................................98
7.11.6. The Hardware Version submenu ....................................................................................... 98
A. Communication ports definition .............................................................................................................100
A.I. CHC i80 receiver IO port (7-pin Lemo port) definition ..................................................................100
A.II. CHC i80 receiver USB port (7-pin Lemo port) definition ..............................................................100

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1. INTRODUCTION
The i80 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC®
i80 GNSS receiver.
In this manual, “the receiver”refers to the i80 GNSS receiver unless
otherwise stated.
Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
products before, CHC recommends that you spend some time reading this
manual to learn about the special features of this product. If you are not
familiar with GNSS, go to www.chcnav.com for an interactive look at CHC
and GNSS.
1.1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1.1. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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 misused or wrong setting of
the equipment.
CAUTION - A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of serious injury to your
person and/or damage to the equipment.
1.1.2. REGULATIONS AND SAFETY
The receivers contain a built-in wireless modem for signal communication
through Bluetooth® wireless technology or through external communication
datalink. Regulations regarding the use of the wireless modem vary greatly
from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without
obtaining an end-user license. However, in some countries, the
administrative permissions are required. For license information, consult
your local dealer. Bluetooth® operates in license-free bands.
Before operating a i80 GNSS receiver, determine if authorization or a license
to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the
end-user to obtain an operator's permit or license for the receiver for the
location or country of use.

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1.1.3. USE AND CARE
This receiver is designed to withstand the rough environment that typically
occurs in the field. However, the receiver is high-precision electronic
equipment and should be treated with reasonable care.
CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified
temperature range will cause irreversible damage.
1.2. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this
manual or CHC website (www.chcnav.com), contact your local CHC dealer
from which you purchased the receiver(s).
If you need to contact CHC technical support, please contact us by email
([e-mail]) or Skype (chc_support).
1.3. DISCLAIMER
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and
understood this User Guide, as well as the safety information. CHC holds no
responsibility for the wrong operation by users and for the losses incurred by
the wrong understanding about this User Guide. However, CHC reserves the
rights to update and optimize the contents in this guide regularly. Please
contact your local CHC dealer for new information.
1.4. YOUR COMMENTS
Your feedback about this user guide will help us to improve it in future
revision. Please email your comments to [e-mail].

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2. GETTING STARTED WITH I80
2.1. ABOUT THE RECEIVER
The i80 GNSS receiver incorporates a GNSS engine, GNSS antenna, internal
radio, optional 4G cellular modem, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and dual-battery in a
ruggedized and miniature unit that is easy for you to set up an all-in-one RTK
rover or mobile base station.
The LCD panel enables you to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery
status, Wi-Fi status, working mode, data logging status and basic receiver
information. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology provide cable-free
communication between the receiver and controller.
The receiver can be used as the part of a RTK GNSS system with CHC
LansStar6 software. And you can download the GNSS data that recorded in
the internal memory of receiver to a computer.
You can change basic settings of the receiver with its LCD panel. To configure
the receiver for performing a wide variety of functions, you can use the web
interface by connecting the receiver with PC or smartphone through Wi-Fi.
2.2. PARTS OF THE RECEIVER
The operating controls are all located on the front panel. Battery
compartment and SIM card slot are on the backside. Serial ports and
connectors are located on the bottom of the unit.
2.2.1. FRONT PANEL
The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.
The front panel contains one LCD screen, two indicator LEDs, and two
buttons.
Front panel

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Name
Description
Satellite LED (Blue)
Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has
tracked.
When the receiver is searching satellites, the blue
LED flashes once every 5 seconds.
When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the blue
LED will flash N times every 5 seconds.
Correction LED (Green)
Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving
differential data.
The green LED flashes once per second when
As a Base station: successfully transmitting
differential data.
As a Rover station: successfully receiving differential
data from Base station.
LCD screen
This liquid crystal display enables you view the basic
information and current configuration settings of
receiver.
Fn button
Move to next line of the menus or options.
Move to next character of the value that you want
to make change.
Cancel the change you make on a function.
Power & Enter button
Works as a Power button:
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on
or turn off the receiver.
Works as a Enter button:
Advance to next screen.
Make change to the selected character or field.
Confirm the change you make on a function.
Confirm the changes you make on a screen.
Works as a Reset button:
Hold Fn button, and press this button for 5 times
Satellite LED
Correction LED
LCD screen
Fn button
Power & Enter
button

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continuously to reset the mainboard.
For more information about the front panel and relevant operations, see 3.
Front panel operation.
2.2.2. LOWER HOUSING
The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, two battery compartments,
one TNC radio antenna connector, two communication and power ports, one
5/8-11 threaded insert, and two nameplates.
2.2.3. RECEIVER PORTS
Port
Name
Description
IO port
This port is a 7-pin Lemo connector that supports RS-232
communications and external power input.
Users can use GPS to PC Data Cable supplied with the
system to realize RS-232 communications between the
receiver and computer or controller. Also, users can use a
7-pin cable to transmit differential data to an external radio.
TNC radio antenna
connector
SIM card slot
USB communication and
power in port
IO serial communication
and power in port
Battery compartment
5/8-11 threaded insert