iGage C12 User manual

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C12 User Manual
GNSS Network Connected Base / Rover
This manual is for use with C12 GNSS receivers
sold by iGage Mapping Corporation.
Receivers purchased from other sources that appear to be
similar will not match devices provisioned by iGage.
26 January 2019
C12_UserGuide_BD990_R004.docx

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Table of Contents
C12 User Manual GNSS Network Connected Base / Rover ...........................................1
Copyright, Control and Safety.....................................................................................3
GNSS Safety Warning .......................................................................................................................................3
Export Controlled Device..................................................................................................................................3
FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................................3
Thank you! ................................................................................................................4
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Product Features ............................................................................................................................................4
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................4
Communication ..............................................................................................................................................4
Accuracy .........................................................................................................................................................5
Physical Characteristics...................................................................................................................................5
Electrical Data.................................................................................................................................................5
Device and Part List..........................................................................................................................................5
Provisioning the C12P9.....................................................................................................................................6
Device Support Tools and Documents............................................................................................................6
Connection using C12P9 Serial Port................................................................................................................7
Configuration of the C12 using the Ethernet Port ..........................................................................................7

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Copyright, Control and Safety
Copyright © 2019 iGage Mapping Corporation. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of iGage Mapping Corporation.
iGage and ‘iGage Mapping Corporation’ are Trademarks of iGage Mapping Corporation of Salt Lake City Utah, USA.
All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders.
GNSS Safety Warning
The iG8 GNSS receiver tracks and utilizes signals from many space based satellite navigation systems:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US Government which is solely responsible for
the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network. Accuracy can also be affected by bad satellite
geometry and obstructions including buildings and tree canopy.
The GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System), is a satellite navigation system operated by the
Russian Aerospace Defense Forces.
The Galileo System is the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is operated by the European
Union (EU) and European Space Agency (ESA)
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) (also known as COMPASS or BeiDou-2) is operated by CNSA
(China National Space Administration.)
SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Services) including WAAS (USA), MSAS (Japan), EGNOS (Europe),
QZSS (Asia), and GAGAN (India) may also be utilized by the iG8 for carrier-phase corrections, in addition
to differential corrections.
iGage Mapping Corporation is not responsible for, nor warrants the viability of the space segment portion of the
GNSS system. The user is cautioned that they alone are responsible for determining the application of the iG8 to
their task at hand.
Any of the GNSS system components can fail at any time. Be prepared for down time and failures. Do not use the
C12 receiver for any critical navigation purpose.
Export Controlled Device
The iG8 device should be considered to be an export controlled device.
Because of the complex federal sanctions regulations governing controlled countries, as well as the severe civil and
criminal penalties for sanctions violations, you should not attempt to interpret export licensing requirements or
license exclusions for travel to or transactions with comprehensively embargoed countries. Before shipping,
providing or hand carrying iG8 devices out of the United States, consult counsel who specializes in ITAR/DOD
matters.
The following country list is not exhaustive:
Afghanistan, Balkans, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Crimea Region of Ukraine,
Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Fiji, Haiti, Iran, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar
(formerly Burma), North Korea, Republic of the Sudan (Northern Sudan), Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri
Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe
The countries in bold face type are comprehensively embargoed. Do not transport an iG8 receiver to one of these
countries.
FCC Compliance
FCC Notice: C12 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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation

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Thank you!
Thank you very much for choosing to purchase and use a C12 GNSS receiver from iGage Mapping Corporation!
With a ground-breaking price, outstanding performance, field ready case and easy-to-use features, we know that
the C12 receiver will be a valuable tool that will quickly pay for itself.
This guide is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new equipment and successfully use it in the field.
If you have questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us:
iGage Mapping Corporation
1545 South 1100 East Suite 1
Salt Lake City UT 84105 USA
[phone]
email: [email protected]
Your input is extremely valuable and we will listen to your suggestions!
Overview
The C12 Network GNSS Reciever uses a Trimble BD990 OEM GNSS board. It can be used in a variety of applications
and is compatible with various platforms as a Base or Rover.
The C12 outer casing is heavy duty aluminum alloy and serves to protect and cool the receiver without a fan. High-
quality self-locking connectors are employed. Serial, Ethernet and Power connections are included in the standard
kit.
Product Features
Multiple connections provide compatibility with network or serial connected terminals and radios.
Flexible configuration for use as a Rover, Base or Network Base.
Field ready case provides resistance to shock, water and dust.
Supports standard data formats for input and output corrections and NMEA outputs.
External antenna connector provides isolation from noise.
Built-in RJ45 network connection, provides GNSS server functions (DIP and NTRIP).
The C12 has the same features and specifications as the BD990 board. l
Specifications
Maxwell 7 + Everest
336 satellite channels:
Supports GPS, BD, GLONASS, Galileo, IRNSS, SBAS, QZSS, MSS L-BAND;
GPS: L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5
BDS: B1, B2, B3
GLONASS: L1 and L2 C/A, L3 CDMA
Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC, E6
IRNSS: L5
QZSS: L1 C/A, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5, LEX
SBAS: L1 C/A, L5
MSS L-Band: OmniSTAR, Trimble RTX (with L-Band antenna)
Cold start: < 45S
Warm start: < 30S
Communication
One Ethernet port supporting network connections:
HTTP (web interface)
NTP Server

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NMEA, GSOF, CMR over TCP/IP or UDP
NTripCaster, NTripServer, NTripClient
mDNS/uPnP Service discovery
Dynamic DNS
eMail alerts
Network link to Google Earth
Support for external modems through PPP
RDNIS support
One USB / Serial host port
One Serial Port supporting baud rates to 560,800 baud
Accuracy
Mode
Precision
Single Baseline RTK (<30 km)
0.008m+ 1ppm horizontal
0.015m+ 1ppm vertical
DGPS
0.25m+1ppm horizontal
0.5m+1ppm vertical
SBAS
0.5m horizontal
0.85m vertical
Autonomous
1.00 m horizontal
1.5 m vertical
Physical Characteristics
Size: 210mm*160mm*58mm (8.27” x 6.30” x 2.28”)
Weight: 1.50 Kg (3 lb 5 oz)
Case Material: aluminum alloy
Working temperature: -40 to +75℃(-40 to 167 °F)
Storage temperature: -55 to +85 ℃(-16 to 185 °F)
Electrical Data
Operating Voltage: 12V /1A
Device and Part List
The following items are included with the C12P9 receiver package:
C12 Rover / Base Station
Power Adaptor
(Input 110-220V AC;
output 12V DC)

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4-pin Fisher to DC charging cable
(Connects to the Power Adaptor)
7-pin Fisher to DB9 data cable
5-pin adapter cable to
RJ45 network port
Provisioning the C12P9
GNSS Antenna: Connect a suitable GNSS antenna to the TNC connector. The GNSS connector will supply 100 mA at
5 V, suitable for most GNSS antenna.
You must install a suitable external lightening arrestor for permanent installations:
Locate the arrester near the point where the antenna feed wire enters the building. The arrestor should be directly
connected to building ground.
The C12P9 warranty does not cover damage caused by lightning strikes or stray welding currents.
WARNING: You must disconnect the antenna cable from the C12 prior to welding on or near the GNSS antenna or
mounting structure.
Network Connection: The Ethernet connection should also have a suitable lightning arrestor:
External Power: Connect the C12P9 to the power supply using the supplied power connector, the power indicator
will light (Green) when the C12 is on. There is no ON/OFF switch.
Device Support Tools and Documents
From the Trimble website:
https://www.trimble.com/Precision-GNSS/BD990-Board.aspx
you may obtain the following Support Tools and Documents:
BD9XX_User Guide.pdf
BD9xx_WinFlash (latest version).exe
The Trimble User Guide includes detailed configuration instructions.

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Connection using C12P9 Serial Port
The supplied serial cable will directly connect to a Windows PC type serial port. If your computer does not have a
serial port, use a USB to Serial convertor to connect to the C12 serial port.
Configuration of the C12 using the Ethernet Port
The ‘User Manual’ contains detailed configuration information for setting the C12 as a base or a rover. See section
6 for the ‘Quick Setup Guides’ to get started.
Typically you will need to set the C12 Ethernet settings to match your network. Use Trimble the WinFlash utility to
set the device Ethernet parameters.
See the section ‘Configuring Ethernet settings’ in the ‘User Guide’ for step-by-step instructions on using WinFlash
to configure the station.
See the section ‘Web Interface’ for information on logging in.