CHC i80 GNSS User manual

CHC i80 GNSS Receiver
Quick Start Guide

Copyright
Copyright 2018 eGPS Solutions, Inc. | All rights
reserved.
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 canopies.
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 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.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Safety Information
1.1.1. Warnings and Cautions........................
1.1.2. Regulations and Safety........................
1.1.3. Use and Care.......................................
1.2. Technical Support..............................................
1.3. Disclaimer..........................................................
1.4. Your Comments.................................................
2. Getting Started with the CHC i80
2.1. About the Receiver............................................
2.2. Parts of the Receiver
2.2.1. Front Panel...........................................
2.2.2. Lower Housing.....................................
2.2.3. Receiver Ports......................................
2.3. Batteries and Power
2.3.1. Internal Battery
2.3.1.1. Charging the Battery.............
2.3.1.2. Battery Safety........................
2.3.2. External Power Supply........................
2.4. Inserting Battery and SIM Card.........................
2.5. Product with Accessories..................................
2.6. Connecting to an Office Computer...................
2.7. Connecting to Carlson SurvCE as a Network
Rover..................................................................
A. Communication Ports Definition
A.I. CHC i80 Receiver I/O Port (7-Pin Lemo
Port) Definition..................................................
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A.II. CHC i80 Receiver USB Port (7-Pin
Lemo Port) Definition........................................
B. i80 Specifications........................................................
C. Contact Information.....................................................
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1. Introduction
The CHC i80 GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide describes
how to set up and use the CHC i80 GNSS receiver.
“The receiver” refers to the CHC i80 GNSS receiver unless
otherwise stated.
Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite
Systems (GNSS) products before, eGPS Solutions
recommends that you spend some time reading this manual
to learn about the special features of this product.
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.
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
misuse 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 an 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
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without obtaining an end-user license. However, in some
countries, administrative permissions are required. For
license information, consult your local dealer. Bluetooth®
operates in license-free bands.
Before operating a CHC 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.
1.1.3. Use and Care
This receiver is ruggedized to withstand tough
environmental conditions that occur in the field. However,
the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument 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 on the eGPS Solutions website
www.egps.net, you can contact our technical support team
at [phone].
1.3. Disclaimer
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have
read and understood this Quick Start Guide, as well as the
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safety information. eGPS Solutions holds no
responsibility for the incorrect operation by users and for
the losses incurred by misunderstanding this guide.
However, eGPS Solutions reserves the right to
update and optimize the contents in this guide regularly.
1.4. Your Comments
Your feedback about this user guide will help us to improve
it in the future. Please email your comments to
[email protected].
2. Getting Started with the CHC i80
2.1. About the Receiver
The CHC i80 GNSS receiver incorporates a GNSS engine,
GNSS antenna, internal radio, 3G cellular modem,
Bluetooth, WiFi and battery in a ruggedized and miniature
unit. Either unit may be a base, rover, or used without other
devices for static collection.
The receiver can be used as part of a Network RTK GNSS
system with Carlson SurvCE, MicroSurvey Field Genius or
CHC LandStar7 Android software. Static positions can be
stored in Rinex 2.11 format for easy OPUS submittal using
only the receiver. The static data can be stored in internal
memory, a USB flash drive using the optional OTG cable or
sent to your FTP using the internal 3G GSM modem!
When using the CHC i80 without additional
equipment, configuration of the many features is
accomplished through a web browser. CHC LandStar7 may
also be downloaded from the Android app store. Static
positions can be taken by pressing the function button for 5
seconds.
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2.2. Parts of the Receiver
The operating controls are all located on the front panel.
Battery compartment and SIM card slot are located on the
back. 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.
Front Panel
(Reference chart on the next page)
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Icon Light
Color
Light Status Description
1. Satellites Blue Flash every
second
Each satellite
found
2. Corrections Green Flash every
second
Base is
transmitting the
corrections
Green Flash every
second
Rover is
receiving the
corrections
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NOTE - The screen display comes up and notifies
“Battery Low” when batteries need to be recharged.

Name Description
Function Button Press and hold for 5 seconds to start
and stop static sessions.
Power 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 Reset button:
Hold Function button and press
this button 5 times to reset the
mainboard.
Function Button
Power Button
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