CHCNAV iBase GNSS User manual

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CHCNAV iBase GNSS
User Guide

Revision 2.0
Feb 27, 2023

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Table of Content
Table of Content...............................................................................................................3
Preface ............................................................................................................................6
Copyright ........................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Warnings................................................................................................................. 6
1Introduction..............................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Information....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions..................................................................................... 7
1.2 Regulations and Safety ................................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Use and Care..................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Disclaimer.................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Your Comments ........................................................................................................... 8
2Getting Started with iBase .........................................................................................9
2.1 About the Receiver...................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Parts of the Receiver.................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Lower Housing................................................................................................ 11
2.2.3 Receiver Ports................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Batteries and Power .................................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Internal Batteries............................................................................................ 12
2.3.2 Charging the Battery....................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Battery Safe .................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Inserting Battery and SIM Card.................................................................................. 14
2.5 Product Basic Supply Accessories.............................................................................. 15
2.6 Connecting to a Controller ........................................................................................ 16
2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with LandStar 7 Software ............................................. 16
2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 7 Software...................................... 18
2.7 Downloading Logged Data......................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 FTP Download................................................................................................. 20
2.7.2 Web Server Download.................................................................................... 22
3Front Panel Operation ............................................................................................. 23
3.1 Main Operation Menus ............................................................................................. 23
3.2 Configure the Working Mode.................................................................................... 25
4Equipment Setup and Operation.............................................................................. 29
4.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup........................................................................... 29
4.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup.................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Internal Cellular or UHF .................................................................................. 30

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4.2.2 External UHF................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup.................................................................................. 33
5Configuring Through a Web Browser........................................................................ 34
5.1 Status Menu............................................................................................................... 36
5.1.1 Position Submenu........................................................................................... 36
5.1.2 Activity Submenu............................................................................................ 36
5.1.3 Google Map Submenu.................................................................................... 37
5.2 Satellites Menu.......................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu................................................................................. 38
5.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu......................................................................... 38
5.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu.............................................................................. 39
5.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu.......................................................................... 39
5.3 Receiver Configuration Menu.................................................................................... 40
5.3.1 Description ..................................................................................................... 40
5.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu ................................................................... 40
5.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu ............................................................. 41
5.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu ................................................................................ 43
5.3.5 Languages Submenu....................................................................................... 43
5.3.6 User Management Submenu.......................................................................... 43
5.3.7 HCPPP Settings Submenu............................................................................... 44
5.4 Data Recording Menu................................................................................................ 44
5.4.1 Log Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 44
5.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu ........................................................................... 46
5.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu................................................................................... 47
5.4.4 Data Download Submenu............................................................................... 48
5.5 IO Settings Menu ....................................................................................................... 49
5.5.1 IO Settings Submenu ...................................................................................... 49
5.6 Network Setting Menu .............................................................................................. 56
5.6.1 Description Submenu ..................................................................................... 56
5.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu ................................................................. 57
5.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu .................................................................................... 57
5.6.4 HTTP Submenu ............................................................................................... 58
5.6.5 HTTPS Submenu ............................................................................................. 59
5.6.6 FTP Service Submenu ..................................................................................... 59
5.7 Module Setting Menu................................................................................................ 59
5.7.1 Description Submenu ..................................................................................... 60
5.7.2 WiFi Submenu ................................................................................................ 60
5.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu.......................................................................... 60
5.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu................................................................................. 61
5.8 Firmware Menu ......................................................................................................... 62
5.8.1 Firmware Info Submenu ................................................................................. 62

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5.8.2 Hardware Version Submenu........................................................................... 62
5.8.3 Config File Submenu....................................................................................... 63
5.8.4 System Log Download Submenu .................................................................... 63
5.8.5 User Log Submenu.......................................................................................... 63
5.8.6 Firmware Update Submenu............................................................................ 64
5.8.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu...................................................................... 65
5.8.8 Upgrade Online Submenu .............................................................................. 65
5.8.9 GNSS Registration Submenu........................................................................... 65
5.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu ...................................................................................... 66
5.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu...................................................................... 66

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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.
1 Introduction
The iBase GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC® iBase GNSS
receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the iBase 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.

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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.
1.2 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 iBase 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.
1.2.1 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.
1.3 Technical Support
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or CHC website

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(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).
1.4 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.
1.5 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 iBase
2.1 About the Receiver
The ibase GNSS receiver is a professional GNSS base station. The working performance is
close to GNSS receiver with external radio, but user no need to carry heavy external battery,
external radio and radio antenna. 5W internal radio ensures that the end user can reach 8km
work range. It supports the radio interference checking technology, judge the radio signal
real time, make sure user can select the most suitable channel to use.
The LCD panel enables user 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 provides cable-free communication between the receiver and controller.
The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with CHC LandStar 7 software.
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 bottom. Serial port is located on the bottom of the unit. The radio antenna port
is located on the top of the unit.
2.2.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.
The front panel contains four indicator LEDs and two buttons.
Front panel

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Name
Description
Correction LED (Orange)
•Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting
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.
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.
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 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 Confirm button
•Hold Fn button and press this button for 5 times
continuously to reset the mainboard.
Satellite LED
Function button
Power button
Correction LED

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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
SIM card slot
Battery compartment
USB communication
and power in port
5/8-11 threaded
insert
TNC radio antenna connector
IO serial communication
and power in port

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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 a 7-pin cable to transmit
differential data to an external radio.
Radio antenna
connector
•Connect a radio antenna to internal radio of
the receiver. And this connector is not used if
you are using an external radio.
2.3 Batteries and Power
2.3.1 Internal Batteries
The receiver has two rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries, which can be removed for charging.
2.3.2 Charging the Battery
The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery
completely before using it for the first time. To charge the battery, first remove the battery
from the receiver, and then place it in the battery charger which is connected to AC power.
WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment

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can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
•Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
•Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a CHC product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to
follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
•Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
•Use the battery only in CHC equipment that is specified to use it.
•Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.
2.3.3 Battery Safe
WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery
can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
•Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but
are not limited to discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.
•Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
•Do not immerse the battery in water.
•Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle under hot weather condition.
•Do not drop or puncture the battery.
•Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be
leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
•If the battery leaks, avoid with the battery fluid.
•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinses your eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention. Please do not rub your eyes!
•If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the

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battery fluid.
2.4 Inserting Battery and SIM Card
(1) Inserting battery:
(a) Push down the spring-loaded button on the battery cover to open the cover.
(b) Put the battery into the iBase slot, lock the battery as the picture shows like below.
(c) Close the battery cover to prevent water immersion.
(d) To remove the battery, unlock the battery from the slot first.
(2) Inserting SIM card:
(a) Push down the spring-loaded button on the battery cover to open the cover.
(b) Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing downward, as indicated by the SIM card icon
on the battery slot.
Push back
Battery cover
Lock the battery

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(c) Close the battery cover to prevent water immersion.
(d) To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism
Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to
the SIM card slot.
To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism.
Tip – The SIM card is provided by your cellular network service provider.
2.5 Product Basic Supply Accessories
Item
Picture
iBase GNSS Receiver
UHF Bar Antenna (450-470 MHz)
Lithium Battery
H.I. Tape
Extension pole
SIM slot

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C300 Pedestal charger
C300 Power Adapter with Cord
Tribrach adaptor
Tribrach with optical plummet
Auxiliary H.I. Tool
Transport Hard Case
2.6 Connecting to a Controller
2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with LandStar 7 Software
Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.
In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, iBase for Device Type field, WIFI
for Connection Type field.

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Tap the Wireless Lan icon on the right side to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module
by the top switch → select the target device in the list.
Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type
in the password.

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Tip – The Wi-Fi key of the receiver is 12345678 by default.
Tap the Connect button to build the connection.
2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 7 Software
Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.
In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, iBase for Device Type field,
Bluetooth for Connection Type field.

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Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device
around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in
the Bluetooth manager list.

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Tap the Connect button to build the connection.
2.7 Downloading Logged Data
Data logging involves the collection of GNSS measurement data over a period at a static point
or points, and subsequent post-processing of the information to accurately compute baseline
information. Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS post-processing
software such as the CHC Geomatics Office (CGO) Software.
2.7.1 FTP Download
The procedures of downloading logged data through FTP are as follows:
(1) Switch on the receiver, search its Wi-Fi in the computer and connect.
(2) After the successful connection, open the file manager in the computer and input
“ftp:\\192.168.1.1” in the address box.
(3) Input user name and password, the default user name and password are “ftp”.