Hemisphere GPS S320 GNSS User manual

S320 GNSS Survey Receiver™
User Guide
Part No. 875-0281-000 Rev. C2

Environmental
Temperature –operating -30C to +65C
Temperature –storage -40C to +85C Humidity
MIL-STD-810F Method 5-7.4 Vibration MIL-
STD-810F FIG. 514.5C-1 Loose cargo MIL-STD-
810F FIG. 514.5C-5
Regulatory Compliance
CE Compliance
•EN 301 489-1 v1.8.1
•EN 301 489-3 v1.4.1
•EN 301 489-7 v1.3.1
FCC Compliance
FCC Part 15 SubpartB
FCC Part 22
FCC Part 24
IC Compliance
RSS210
RSS132 Issue 2
RSS133 Issue 5
Certifications
FCC ID: ZC8S320
•IC: 9586A-S320
Contains Bluetooth Module:
FCC ID: ED9LMX9838
•IC: 1520A-LMX9838
Contains UHF Radio Module:
If 900MHz
FCC ID: NS908P24IC: 3143A-08P24
If 400MHz
FCC ID: NS909P30IC: 3143A-09P30
If your S320 is equipped with a 400 MHz radio you may be required to obtaina valid radio
license for your jurisdiction.
Only set the radio to the frequency and power you are licensed to use at your location.
USA- Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Radio frequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
GSM Mode
When using the GSM to receive correction data, this equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
UHF Radio Mode
When using the 900 MHz radio, n920 from Microhard, this equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 23cm.
When using the 400 MHz radio, nL400 from Microhard, this equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 24cm.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Modifications not expressly approved by Hemisphere GNSS could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of this device.
L ' utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire
d'interference et (2) l' utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter toute interference radioélectrique reçu,
même si celle-ci est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit
RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health
Canada's website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Europe –Declaration of Conformity
This device is in compliance with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Copyright Notice
Hemisphere GNSS Precision GPS Applications
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into
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Trademarks
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A321TM, A42TM, A52TM, AC110TM, AerialACETM, AgJunction®, AirStarTM, AirTracTM,
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Earthworks®, EclipseTM, e-Dif®, eDrive®, eDriveTCTM, eDriveVSiTM, eDriveXTM, FliteTracTM, G100TM, G4TM,
GateMateTM, GPSteerTM, H102TM, H320TM, HQTM, IntelliFlow®, IntelliGateTM, IntelliStarTM, IntelliTracTM, Just Let
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Outback Guidance®, Outback HitchTM, Outback STM, Outback S2TM, Outback S3TM, Outback S-LiteTM, Outback StsTM,
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VS101TM, VS111TM, VectorTM,
X200TM, X300TM, XF1TM, XF100TM, XF101TM, and XF102TM are proprietary trademarks of
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Patents
The Outback STM and S-LiteTM automated navigation and steering guide systems are covered by
Patents No. 6,539,303 and No. 6,711,501. The Outback HitchTM automated hitch control system is covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,631,916. The Outback eDriveTCTM GPS assisted steering system is covered by U.S. Patent No.
7,142,956. Hemisphere GNSS products may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
6,111,549
6,397,147
6,469,663
6,501,346
6,539,303
6,549,091
6,631,916
6,711,501
6,744,404
6,865,465
6,876,920
7,142,956
7,162,348
7,277,792
7,292,185
7,292,186
7,373,231
7,400,956
7,400,294
7,388,539
7,429,952
7,437,230
7,460,942
Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Notice to Customers
Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you:
Hemisphere GNSS
8515 E. Anderson Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.hemispheregnss.com
Technical Support
If you need to contact Hemisphere GNSS Technical Support:
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Phone: [phone]
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................1
Product Overview and Features .........................................................................2
What’s Included..................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Installation ....................................................................................................5
Ports and Connections........................................................................................6
Installing/Connecting the S320...........................................................................7
Attaching the Antenna........................................................................................7
Connecting to a Power Source............................................................................8
Connecting to External Devices ..........................................................................9
Setting Up the Unit ...........................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Setup and Configuration.............................................................................. 11
Control Panel Overview ....................................................................................12
Powering the S320 On and Off .........................................................................14
Modes of Operation .........................................................................................14
Displaying Current Module Status ....................................................................15
Changing Module Status...................................................................................16
Tilt Function Control .........................................................................................17
Alarm/Buzzer....................................................................................................18
Power and Battery Status/Charge ....................................................................18
Replacing/Swapping the Batteries....................................................................19
Removing/Inserting the SD Card / SIM Card.....................................................20
Bluetooth Communication................................................................................21
Upgrading S320 Firmware ................................................................................22
Upgrading S320 Firmware via Serial Port.................................................22
Upgrading S320 Firmware via SD Card.....................................................23
GSM Functionality ............................................................................................24
AT&T 2G Network.............................................................................................24
Configuring SMS Messaging..............................................................................25
Restoring Factory Defaults................................................................................26
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 27
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 29
Index............................................................................................................................ 33
Warranty Notice ...............................................................................................38

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Overview and
Features
What’s Included

S320 User Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Overview and Features
The S320 is an integrated GNSS survey and mapping device for mobile data collection providing
differential GPS (DGPS) accuracy in a rugged, all-in-one enclosure.
Powered by Hemisphere GNSS’ powerful dual constellation and dual frequency Eclipse™ II OEM
board, the S320 is suitable for GIS, mapping, land surveying, and construction with the following
features:
Can be mounted on a range pole or tripod and carried by a single worker
Small and lightweight with good pole balance
Rugged construction
Hot-swappable batteries
Data storage
Fully functional without the need for external cables
Radiocommunications
If your S320 is equipped with a 400 MHz radio you may be required
to obtain a valid radio license for your jurisdiction.

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What’s Included
The S320 is available as a single unit or two units (base/rover setup). Figure 1-1 shows the parts
included in the single unit kit and Table 1-1 lists the parts included in both kits.
Figure 1-1: S320 single unit kit
Table 1-1: S320 parts list
Item
Item
Qty
(1 Unit)
Qty
(2 Units)
Part Number
A
S320
1
2
804-0079-000 (400 MHz)
804-0090-000 (900 MHz)
B
Antenna bracket (for upward
vertical antenna mounting)
1
2
602-1096-000
C
Antenna (model/type depends on
region of use)
1
2
150-0021-000 (400 MHz)
150-0022-000 (900 MHz)
D
SD card
1
2
750-1099-000
E
Batteries (rechargeable
lithium-ion)
2
4
427-0043-000
F
Power cable, external, 2-pin circular,
3 m (for base station unit)
N/A
1
054-0119-000
G
Battery charger
1
2
427-0044-000
H
Data cable, 9-pin to 9-pin serial,
USB connector, and USB receptacle
1
2
051-0258-000
Not
shown
Pelican case
1
1
002-0083-000
Not
shown
S320 User Guide (this
document)
1
1
875-0281-000

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Ports and Connections
Installing/Connecting the S320
Attaching the Antenna
Connecting to a Power Source
Connecting to External Device
Setting Up the Unit

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Ports and Connections
All connections and ports are located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 2-1. Table
2-1 provides additional information about each port/connection.
Data port
Power port
Antenna port
Mounting hole
Serial port
Figure 2-1: S320 ports and connectors
Table 2-1: S320 ports and connections
Port
What to connect
Data port (ODU 9-pin)
Data cable (Item H in Table 1-1 on page 3)
Power port
External power cable (Item F in Table 1-1 on page 3)
Mounting hole
Pole or tripod mount
Antenna port
External antenna (Item C in Table 1-1 on page 3)
Serial port (DB9 female)
External serial devices

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Installing/Connecting the S320
This section describes how to perform the following:
Attaching the antenna
Connecting to a power source)
Setting up the unit)
Attaching the Antenna
You can attach the antenna in one of two ways:
Attach the antenna directly to the antenna port on the bottom of the unit with the
antenna vertical and pointing downward (left photo in Figure 2-2)
Attach the antenna bracket to the unit and then attach the antenna to the port at the
end of the bracket with the antenna vertical and pointing upward (right photo in
Figure2-2)
Antenna inserted
directly into unit
Antenna bracket
Bracketattached
to unit and
antenna inserted
into bracket
Figure 2-2: Antenna installation options
Tip: The antenna bracket offers an alternative solution in situations where installing the antenna on
the bottom of the unit may not provide suitable reception, such as where a small increase in
antenna height has a noticeable effect on reception.
To install the antenna directly into the unit:
1. On the bottom of the unit remove the rubber cap covering the antenna port.
2. Screw the antenna into the antenna port until snug. Do not overtighten. Toinstall
the antenna using the antenna bracket:
1. Align the bracket to fit into the
recessed area on the bottom
of the unit (as shown atright).
2. Using the two thumbscrews on
the bracket secure the bracket
to the unit. Do notovertighten.
3. Attach the bracket’s antenna cable to the unit’s antenna port.
4. Screw the antenna into the bracket’s antenna port until snug. Do not
overtighten.

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Connecting to a Power Source
The S320 power cable has a circular connector (2-pin ODU) at one end and two clamps at the other
end (red clamp positive and black clamp negative). Figure 2-3 shows the power port pinout on the
S320 and Table 2-2 shows the pin descriptions.
Table 2-2: Power port pinouts
Figure 2-3: Power port pinout assignment
The power supply is a nominal 12 VDC power supply and maximum current consumption is < 1 A at
12 VDC.
Note:The power cable is included with the two-unit base/rover kit; it is not included in the single-unit
kit. See Table 1-1 on page 3 for information on the parts in each kit.
Power cable
end
Power port
Figure 2-4: Connecting the power cable
Note: Applying external power does not charge the Li-ion batteries in the battery trays. You must
use a suitable battery charger to charge the batteries.
To connect the power cable:
Line up the red dot on the power cable end with the red dot on the power port and
press intoplace.
To disconnect the power cable:
Slide the cable collar (at the connector end) away from the unit and gently remove the
cable.
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
VCC

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Connecting to External Devices
You can connect the S320 to external devices via the serial and data ports on the bottom of the unit.
Serial Port Pinout Specifications
Figure 2-5 shows the DB9 serial port (female) pinout, while Table 2-3 shows the serial port pinout
specifications.
Table 2-3: Serial port pinouts
Figure 2-5: Serial port pinout
assignment
Data Port Pinout Specifications
Figure 2-6 shows the data port (ODU 9-pin) pinout, while Table 2-4 shows the data port pinout
specifications.
Table 2-4: Data port pinouts
1
9 (center pin)
37
Figure 2-6: Data port pinout
assignment
Note: When using the USB device end of the included data cable (Item H in Table 1-1) to connect to a
USB port on an external device make sure the S320 is already powered on.
Pin
Description
1
Not connected
2
Transmit data port (TXD)
3
Receive data port (RXD)
4
Data terminal ready (DTR)
5
Signal ground (GND)
6
Not connected
7
Request to send (RTS)
8
Not connected
9
Timing output (1 PPS)
Pin
Description
1
USB host positive
2
USB host VBS
3
Ground
4
Port B receive
5
Port B transmit
6
USB device source
7
USB device negative
8
USB host negative
9
USB device positive

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To connect the data cable:
Line up the red dot on the data cable end with the red dot on the data port and press
intoplace.
To disconnect the data cable:
Slide the cable collar (at the connector end) away from the unit and gently remove the
cable.
Setting Up the Unit
Figure 2-7 shows a typical setup for both a base station unit and a rover unit (tripod and pole mount
not included, data collector optional).
The antenna in Figure 2-7 is connected to the bottom of the unit; you have the option of attaching
the antenna to the antenna bracket so the antenna faces upward. See “Attaching the Antenna” for
more information on attaching the antenna.
Base setup Rover setup
Figure 2-7: Typical base and rover setup

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Control Panel Overview
Powering the S320 On and Off
Modes of Operation
Displaying Current Module Status
Changing Module Status
Tilt Function Control
Alarm/Buzzer
Power and Battery Status/Charge
Replacing/Swapping the Batteries
Removing/Inserting the SD Card / SIM Card
Bluetooth Communication
Upgrading S320 Firmware
GSM Functionality
AT&T 2G Network
Configuring SMS Messaging
Restoring Factory Defaults

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Control Panel Overview
You operate the S320 using the control panel shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1: S320 control panel
The S320 beeps on any keypress. Table 3-1 describes each button and LED on the control panel.
Table 3-1: S320 control panel items
Diagram
Item
Name
Description
A
Power button
If unit is Off, press and hold until unit powers up (until you hear
one beep)
If unit is On, press and hold for approximately 3 seconds
(until you hear three beeps) to turn unit off

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Table 3-1: S320 control panel items (continued)
Diagram
Item
Name
Description
B
Select button
(for Bluetooth/
UHF/GSM/SD
modules)
Allows you to review module status or change the status (power
on/off) of a module
See “Displaying Current Module Status” and “Changing Module
Status” for more information on the Select button.
1
UHF/GSM radio
status LED
Off –UHF radio or GSM module is OFF; or no RTK position
computed
On (yellow) –floating point RTK position achieved
On (green) –fixed ambiguity RTK position achieved
Blink (green) –UHF radio or GSMmodule
transmitting/receiving data
Pulse (red) –error condition with UHF radio orGSM module
2
GPS position
status LED
Off –no position
On (yellow) –valid position
Blink (yellow) –operating as a base stationand
converging on referencecoordinates
3
DGPS position
status LED
Off –no differential corrections available
On (green) –differentially correctedposition
computed
4
External power
status LED
Off –external power notpresent
On (red) –external power present and inuse
5 and 6
Battery status LED
Off –battery notpresent
On (green) –battery chargefull
On (yellow) –battery charge <50%
On (red) –battery chargedepleted
Blink –battery in use
7
Bluetooth status
LED
Off –Bluetooth inactive
On (blue) –active Bluetoothconnection
Blink (blue) - Bluetooth active andtransmitting/
receiving data
8
SD logging
status LED
Off –SD card notinserted
On (yellow) –SD card inserted, not logging data
Blink (yellow) - SD card inserted andreading/writing data to
SD card
Pulse (yellow) at 5 Hz - SD card inserted and low free space

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Powering the S320 On and Off
Use the Power button to power the S320 on and off.
Power button
To power on the S320:
Press and hold the Power button until the S320 powers up (until you hear one beep).
To power off the S320:
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds (until you hear three beeps).
Note:When you power on the S320 the LEDs go through a ‘heartbeat’ sequence (each LED lights up
in succession); during this time the modules power up and the devices initialize.
Modes of Operation
Table 3-2 lists the modes of operation for the S320.
Table 3-2: S320 modes of operation
Mode Description
Eclipse
Software
GSM
Mode
UHF
Mode
Bluetooth Mode
L-band rover
SBASRTKB
OFF
OFF
ON or OFF
Single point data
collection for post
processing
SBASRTKB
OFF
OFF
ON or OFF
RTK Base Station
SBASRTKB
OFF
ON
ON or OFF
RTK Rover - UHF
RTK
OFF
ON
ON or OFF
RTK Rover - GSM
RTK
ON
OFF
ON or OFF
RTK Rover - External
corrections via Bluetooth
RTK
OFF
OFF
ON (both ports - one monitor,
one diff input)
RTK Rover - External serial
corrections
RTK
OFF
OFF
ON or OFF
You can quickly review and/or change the GSM, UHF, and Bluetooth states using the Power and
Select buttons.

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Displaying Current Module Status
The S320 allows you to quickly review the status of each module (UHF/GSM, mode of operation,
Bluetooth, and SD card logging).
To display current module status:
Press the Select button.
The external power status LED is red (the unit is displaying its current status) and the LED of each
module will be either OFF (LED not illuminated, module powered off) or ON (LED illuminated, module
powered on).
Table 3-3 illustrates the colors of the LEDs for each module.
Table 3-3: Module status LED color descriptions
LED
LED Color
S320 Operation
UHF/GSM
Off
UHF radio and GSM
module both off
Green
UHF radio on
Yellow
GSM module on
GPS and DGPS
position indicators
Off (both)
L-band
GPS Yellow
DGPS None
RTK rover
GPS None
DGPS Green
RTK base
GPS Yellow
DGPS Green
e-Dif
Bluetooth
Off
Bluetooth off
Blue
Bluetooth on
SD card logging
Off
SD card logging off
Yellow
SD card logging on
For example, in the figure below the UHF radio is on, the unit is in RTK Rover mode, Bluetooth is
active, and SD card logging is on.

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Changing Module Status
You change module status by using the Select button to select the module and the Power button
to change the module status.
To change module status:
1. Press the Select button to display the status of all modules (if the LED is on, the
module is on; if the LED is off, the module is off).
2. Press the Select button again to select the first module (UHF/GSM).
Note: When you press the Select button the LED (for the module status you are
changing) remains illuminated for 5 seconds, during which time you can use the Power
button to change the module status in step 3.
3. If you want to change the current module’s status, press the Power button.
Note: When you press the Power button the LED (for the module status you are
changing) blinks 5 times to indicate a status change.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each remaining module (if desired). After a status change, the
function of the LEDs return to normal mode