ComNav Technology Sino GNSS N5 User manual

SinoGNSS○
RN5 User Guide
N5 IMU RTK
GNSS Receiver
User Guide
August 2020

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RN5 User Guide
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Building 2, No.618 Chengliu Middle Road, 201801 Shanghai, China
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Website: http://www.comnavtech.com
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Trademark notice
© 2019 ComNav Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
SinoGNSS is the official trademark of ComNav Technology Ltd., registered in
People’s Republic of China, EU, USA and Canada.
FCC Notice
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RN5 GNSS receivers comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the
Part 15 of the FCC rules when it is used in the Portable Mode.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
(2) It must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Copyright Notice
This is the V1.0 (Feb, 2020) revision of the N5 GNSS Receiver User Guide. It cannot be copied or
translated into any language without the written permission of ComNav Technology.
Technical Assistance
If you have any question and can't find the answer in this manual, please contact your local
dealer from which you purchased the N5 receiver. Alternatively, request technical support from
ComNav Technology Website: www.comnavtech.com or technical support email:
[e-mail] feedback about this Guide will help us to improve it with future
revisions.
Safety Information
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and understood this User Guide,
as well as the safety requirements.
Connect your devices strictly based on this User Guide
Install the GNSS receiver in a location that minimizes vibration and moisture
Avoid falling to ground, or colliding with other items

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Do not rotate 7-pin Lemo port
Do not cover the radio, keep a sound ventilation environment
To reduce radiation, please keep above 2 meters away from the radio station
Take lighting protection measures when installing antennas
Change the cable if damaged
Related Regulations
The receiver contains integral Bluetooth® wireless technology and UHF. Regulations regarding
the use of the datalink vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be
used without obtaining an end-user license. But in some countries the administrative
permissions are required. For license information, please consult your local dealer.
Use and Care
The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that typically occurs in the field. However, the
receiver is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with reasonable care.
Warning and Caution
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 risk of serious injury to your person and/or damage to
the equipment, because of improper operations or wrong settings of the equipment.
CAUTION- A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of damage to the equipment and/or data loss.
Warranty Notice
ComNav Technology does not warranty devices damage because of force majeure (lighting, high
voltage or collision).
ComNav Technology does not warranty the disassembled devices.

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Contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About the receiver ................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Receiver Features.................................................................................................. 1
1.3 N5 Receiver parts list ............................................................................................ 1
1.3.1 Basic Supply kit ........................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Optional Datalink kit................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Transport Cases .......................................................................................... 4
2 Setting up the receiver.................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Environmental requirements................................................................................ 6
2.2 Front panel............................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Lower housing....................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Power supply......................................................................................................... 7
2.4.1 Internal batteries ........................................................................................ 7
2.4.2 External Power Supply ................................................................................ 8
2.4.3 Charge Battery via N5 Receiver.................................................................. 8
2.5 Pole-mounted setup........................................................................................... 9
3 General Operation........................................................................................................... 9
3.1 OLED display.......................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Button functions ................................................................................................. 10
3.3 LED behavior ....................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Receiver Web GUI interface................................................................................ 11
4 Static survey .................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Receiver Configuration ..................................................................................... 11
4.2 Static Data Collection ....................................................................................... 13
4.3 Static Data Download ....................................................................................... 13
4.4 RINEX Convert................................................................................................... 14
5 Real-Time Kinematic Survey (RTK) ................................................................................ 16
5.1 Installation of Survey Master.............................................................................. 16
5.2 Wizard function in Survey Master ...................................................................... 16
5.3 Start a New Project.............................................................................................. 18
5.4 Bluetooth connection ......................................................................................... 20
5.5 Internal Radio Mode............................................................................................ 22
5.5.1 Start Base Station by Survey Master ........................................................ 22
5.5.2 Start Rover Station by Survey Master ...................................................... 24
5.6 External radio mode ........................................................................................... 25
5.7 PDA CORS Mode.................................................................................................. 26
5.8 Internal GPRS Mode............................................................................................ 27
5.8.1 Point to Point/Points mode (P to PS mode).............................................. 28
5.8.2 Internal 4G Ntrip client mode................................................................... 29
6 Basic Survey Functions .................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Topo survey......................................................................................................... 30
6.1.1 Survey settings.......................................................................................... 32
6.1.2 Bubble setting for Tilt survey ................................................................... 32
6.2 Auto survey/Area survey .................................................................................... 34
6.3 Stake points/lines................................................................................................ 35

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6.4 PPK ...................................................................................................................... 38
6.5 Site calibration/Grid Shift ................................................................................... 39
6.5.1 Site calibration.......................................................................................... 39
6.5.2 Grid Shift................................................................................................... 41
6.6 COGO................................................................................................................... 41
7 Data Export/Import ....................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Import ................................................................................................................. 42
7.2 Export.................................................................................................................. 43
7.3 Import Basemap.................................................................................................. 43
7.4 Export Result....................................................................................................... 44
7.5 NMEA 0183 output ............................................................................................. 44
7.6 Register N5 via Survey Master............................................................................ 45
8 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................... 46
Appendix A: 7-Pin Lemo definition .................................................................................. 48
Appendix B: Physical Parameter of Modules inside of N5............................................... 49

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1 Introduction
The SinoGNSS○
RN5 GNSS Receiver User Guide is aimed to help you get familiar with the
N5 receiver and start your project effectively. We highly recommend you to read this
manual before surveying, even you have used other Global Positioning System (GPS)
receivers before.
1.1 About the receiver
With SinoGNSS® Quantum™algorithm, N5 GNSS receiver can be applied in RTK mode
with all GNSS constellations. N5 receiver has ultra-small size and strong
anti-interference ability to make it possible to work even in harsh environments. It is
the ideal RTK/GNSS product for surveyors.
1.2 Receiver features
The SinoGNSS® N5 GNSS Receiver key features:
Ultra small and super light
- Size (W × H): 15.5cm × 7.3cm
- Weight: 1.2kg (including 2 batteries)
574 channels of simultaneously tracked satellite signals
Increased measurement traceability with SinoGNSS® Quantum™
algorithm technology
Hot swap battery design
Cable-free Bluetooth wireless technology
1 OLED display and 2 function buttons
IP67 waterproof
Full base/rover interoperability
Integrated receiving & transmitting radio with 12.5KHz frequency interval
Integrated IMU sensor
Integrated WiFi module
Integrated 4G module, support Ntrip and Point to Point/Points protocols
Support long baseline E-RTK™ (Beidou B3 signal is included in RTK
calculate engine)
1.3 N5 Receiver parts list
This section provides overall N5 receiver parts list, including basic supplies and
customized kits based on your requirements.

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1.3.1 Basic Supply kit
SinoGNSS® N5 GNSS Receiver Basic Supply kit contains two receivers and related
accessories.
Item
Picture
2* Kits N5 Receivers
1*GNSS Connector
2*7-pin Lemo to RS232
Cable
2* 7-pin Lemo to USB Cable
External Power Cable
2* Whip Antenna (UHF)
1*2m-Range Pole with
yellow bag

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4* Lithium-ion Battery
2* Battery Charger
R550 Controller
Controller Battery, Charger
and Cable
Controller Bracket
Optional accessories:
Double Bubbles Tribrach with
High Adapter
1* 30cm Extension bar
1.3.2 Optional Datalink kit
This kit is necessary for long distance radio communication, shown in the following
figures:

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Item
Picture
External Radio
CDL5
2-pin Lemo Power
Cable
7-pin Lemo Data
Cable
N-Type to TNC
Convertor
N-type to N-type
Antenna Cable
N-Type Radio
Antenna
1.3.3 Transport Cases
Standard transport case is designed for containing basic supply kit of one SinoGNSS○
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N5 GNSS Receiver.

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Base Rover
The optional choice is provided to have capacity of two kits of N5 receivers.