Javad TRIUMPH-1 User manual

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TRIUMPH-1
Integrated GNSS Receiver
Operator’s Manual
Version 2.0
Last Revised October 15, 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FCC Class B Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
WEEE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Manual Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Screen Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 1. Description and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Principles of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.1. GNSS Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.2. Calculating Absolute Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.3. Calculating Differential Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.4. Essential Components for Quality Surveying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2. Getting Acquainted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.1. MinPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.2. SIM Card Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.3. Data and Power Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.4. External Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.5. Pole/Adapter Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.6. Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.7. Storage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3. Option Authorization File (OAF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4. Pre-Survey Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.1. Installing JAVAD GNSS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.2. Installing the Optional SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.3. Attaching Optional UHF/GSM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.4. Charging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5. Connecting the Receiver and a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5.1. Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.2. Establishing a USB Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5.3. Establishing a Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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6.1. Configuring the Internal UHF Modem / GSM Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2. Configuring the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7. MinPad Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8. Setup and Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.1. Receiver Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.2. Measure Antenna Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.3. External Antenna Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.4. External UHF Modem Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.5. Collect Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.6. MinPad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.7. Static Surveying for Base Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.8. Kinematic (Stop & Go) Surveying for Rover Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.9. Real Time Kinematic Surveying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9. Receiver and File Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.1. Downloading Files to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.2. Deleting Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.3. Managing Receiver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.4. Clearing the NVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.5. Checking Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.6. Loading New Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Chapter 2. Configuration Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1. TRIUMPH-1 as a Base and TRIUPMPH-VS as a Rover via UHF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.1. TRIUMPH-1 as a Base Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1.2. TRIUMPH-VS as a Rover Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2. WiFi in Triumph-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1. Check This First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2. Receiver Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3. Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Chapter A. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1. Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.1. General Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1.2. GNSS Board Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
1.3. Bluetooth® Module Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
1.4. Internal UHF Modem Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
1.5. GSM Module Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2. Connector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Chapter B. Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1. Storage Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
2. General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
3. Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
4. Usage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Chapter C. UHF Radio Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Chapter D. Warranty Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been
prepared by JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners of JAVAD GNSS products. It is designed
to assist owners with the use of TRIUMPH-1 and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the
“Terms and Conditions”).
Note: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
Terms and Conditions
USE – JAVAD GNSS receivers are designed to be used by a professional. The user is expected to have a
good knowledge and understanding of the user and safety instructions before operating, inspecting or
adjusting. Always wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating the receiver.
COPYRIGHT – All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of, and copyrighted
material of JAVAD GNSS. All rights are reserved. You may not use, access, copy, store, display, create
derivative works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any third party access to, any graphics,
content, information or data in this Manual without JAVAD GNSS’ express written consent and may only
use such information for the care and operation of your TRIUMPH-1. The information and data in this
Manual are a valuable asset of JAVAD GNSS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work,
time and money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and arrangement by JAVAD GNSS.
TRADEMARKS – TRIUMPH-1™, JAVAD GNSS®are trademarks or registered trademarks of JAVAD
GNSS. Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth®word mark is owned
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN THIS MANUAL OR A
WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE TRIUMPH-1
RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. JAVAD GNSS
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. JAVAD GNSS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN;
NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE TRIUMPH-1 RECEIVER.
SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR REVENUE, OR LOSS OF THE
PRODUCT'S USE. IN ADDITION, JAVAD GNSS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE
PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER

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COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, JAVAD GNSS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR
OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE FOR TRIUMPH-1.
LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or software supplied by JAVAD GNSS or
downloaded from a JAVAD GNSS website (the “Software”) in connection with TRIUMPH-1 constitutes
acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and
Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under
the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single TRIUMPH-1 or single computer. You may not assign
or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of JAVAD GNSS. This license is
effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual.
JAVAD GNSS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree
to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of TRIUMPH-1. All ownership, copyright
and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to JAVAD GNSS. If these license terms are
not acceptable, return any unused software and manual.
CONFIDENTIALITY – This Manual, its contents and the Software (collectively, the “Confidential
Information”) are the confidential and proprietary information of JAVAD GNSS. You agree to treat JAVAD
GNSS' Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of care you would use in
safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing
Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for
TRIUMPH-1. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential. In the event you
become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information, you shall give JAVAD GNSS
immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.
WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contained at the JAVAD GNSS website (or any
other website) or in any other advertisements or JAVAD GNSS literature or made by an employee or
independent contractor of JAVAD GNSS modifies these Terms and Conditions (including the Software
license, warranty and limitation of liability).
SAFETY – Improper use of TRIUMPH-1 can lead to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of
the product. The TRIUMPH-1 receiver should only be repaired by authorized JAVAD GNSS warranty
service centers. Users should review and heed the safety warnings in Appendix C on page 159.
MISCELLANEOUS – The above Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, superseded, or
canceled, at any time by JAVAD GNSS. The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without reference to conflict of laws.
Regulatory Information
The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations.
FCC Class B Compliance
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

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
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 interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is powered.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Note: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
WEEE Directive
The following information is for EU-member states only:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact
your supplier where you purchased the product or consult.

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Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Note: Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation, system performance,
measurements, or personal safety.
C AUTION : Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system performance,
data integrity, or personal health.
Warning: Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal injury.
D ANGER : UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE PERFORMED.
Screen Captures
This manual includes sample screen captures. Your actual screen can look slightly different from the
sample screen due to the receiver you have connected, operating system used and settings you have
specified. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact
your local dealer. Alternatively, request technical support using the JAVAD GNSS World Wide Web site
at: www.javad.com
To contact JAVAD GNSS Customer Support use the QUESTIONS button available on the
www.javad.com.
Example Description
FileExit Click the File menu and click Exit
MinPad This format represents titles of dialog windows/boxes, names of menu options, identifies program interface
objects, such as checkboxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, etc.
Temp
This format is used to enter various string information (e.g., file and directory names) as well as operator
commands.