CHCNAV APACHE 3 User manual

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APACHE 3
User Guide
Marine Survey | Jul 2021
FCC ID:SY4-A02032

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Table of Contents
Copyright.................................................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings...................................................................................................................... 4
FCC Interference Statement....................................................................................................4
CE Interference Statement......................................................................................................4
Introduction................................................................................................................................5
Warnings and Cautions.......................................................................................................5
Regulations and Safety....................................................................................................... 5
Use and Care.......................................................................................................................5
Technical Support....................................................................................................................5
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................... 6
Your Comments.......................................................................................................................6
1 Getting Started with APACHE 3...............................................................................................7
1.1 APACHE 3 brief introduction.............................................................................................7
1.2 Product Basic Supply Accessories.....................................................................................7
2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Preparing for conducting the survey.............................................................................. 10
2.2 Setup RTK Base Station and Onshore Data Receiving System........................................ 10
2.3 Install Accessories for the USV System........................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Install the accessories of the boat........................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Mount the accessories of the ground station......................................................... 12
2.3.3 Debug before launching the boat............................................................................12
3 Software Operation for the USV System.............................................................................. 14
3.1 Install the software......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 AP Software Configurations............................................................................................14
3.2.1 Configure the computer IP...................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 TCP Connection for AP Software............................................................................. 15
3.2.3 Plan Route for AP Software..................................................................................... 15
3.2.4 Login HD Camera for AP Software........................................................................... 18
3.2.5 Other common functions for AP Software.............................................................. 19
3.3 Webpage Setting for GD100........................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Login webpage.........................................................................................................20

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3.3.2. Register the receiver...............................................................................................21
3.3.3. Configure the I/O of rover station.......................................................................... 21
3.3.4 System State............................................................................................................ 22
3.3.5 Firmware upgrade....................................................................................................23
3.4 Set Hydrosurvey..................................................................................................................24
3.4.1 New project and connect to the boat..........................................................................24
3.4.2 Record control..............................................................................................................25
3.4.3 start work.....................................................................................................................26
3.4.4 Download depth file from boat................................................................................... 27
4 Data Processing..................................................................................................................... 30
4.1 Water depth sampling.................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Data export..................................................................................................................... 35

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Preface
Copyright
Copyright 2016-2017
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.
CE Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd. declares that
this APACHE 3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity can be found at Shanghai
Huace Navigation Technology Ltd

Make your work more efficient
Introduction
The APACHE 3 USV User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC® APACHE 3 USV. In
this manual, “the USV” refers to the APACHE 3 USV unless otherwise stated.
Even if you have used other Unmanned Surface Vessel 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 USV, go to www.chcnav.com for an interactive look at CHC and USV
safety information
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 – batteries for USV should be full charged if the LED light on the battery
have one light.
CAUTION –it is necessary to check the motors if work normally via the remote
controller before put it on the water.
Regulations and Safety
The receivers contain a built-in wireless modem for signal communication through wireless
technology. 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.
Before operating an APACHE 3 USV, determine if authorization or a license to operate the
unit is required in your country.
Use and Care
This APACHE 3 is designed to withstand the rough environment that typically occurs in the
field. However, the USV is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with
reasonable care.
CAUTION - Operating or storing the USV outside the specified temperature range will
cause irreversible damage.
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

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receiver(s).
If you need to contact CHC technical support, please contact us by email
([e-mail]) or Skype (chc_support).
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.
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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1 Getting Started with APACHE 3
1.1 APACHE 3 brief introduction
Featuring triple-hulled and the shallow draught design, the APACHE 3 USV
offers a portable remotely controlled platform in small lakes, inland rivers,
and coastal water for bathymetric surveys. Its overall 1-meter length and 7 kg
weight (without instrument) allows one person to operate the system easily.
Multiple data transfer options are available with RS232 connection and TCP
protocols along with multi-channel and high bandwidth transmission. It can
also carry single beam echo sounder, AP-2000 water quality and other
instruments to meet diverse application requirements.
1.2 Product Basic Supply Accessories
Item
Quantity
Picture
The Hull of APACHE 3 USV
(Including D230&Camera)
1
Remote Controller(M12 PRO)
1
Power Adapter for Remote
Controller
1
APACHE3 Holder
1

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LiPo Battery (40000mAh 18V)
4
LiPo Battery (15000mAh 18V)
1
Lithium Battery Charger
3
Hand Toolbox
1
5.0G Network Bridge
1
CAT6E Cable (5m)
1
POE Power Cable
1
RF adapter cable (320mm)
2
RF Connector for Network Bridge
2

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Remote Control Antenna
1
High Frequency Radio Antenna
1
4G Antenna
1
Hydro Survey Dongle Version
1
5G Antenna
3
Tripod For Network bridge
Antenna
1
Backpack
1
APACHE3 Hard Case
1

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Preparing for conducting the survey
It is necessary to have an accumulator to supply power for external radio if you use
external radio mode. Full charge the remote controller and batteries with standard
charwger. Figure 2-1 is about how to charge the batteries.
Figure 2-1 and 2-2 Battery connection during charging
Firstly we connect the charger to the battery interface, pay attention to tighten the
nut, and then connect to 220v AC power supply. When the battery is not connected,
only the POWER LED of the charger lights up, the CHARGE LED lights up red when
connected to the battery, and turns green when fully charged.
Maintenance instructions for batteries:
1. For the new arrival battery, please fully charge it as soon as possible.
2. Please charge the battery in time if the remaining power is less than 25% left.
3. Fully charged battery can be placed for 6 months. Please charge it in time if not
being used.
2.2 Setup RTK Base Station and Onshore Data Receiving System
Set RTK base station:
1.External radio mode
Prepare GNSS Base receiver, external radio and transmitting antenna, tripod, etc.
Configure base receiver to send RTCM3.2 via external radio.
2.Ntrip mode
For detailed operation, please check 3.3.4 Rover Configuration