NavCom Technology LAND-PAK User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................i
List of Figures........................................................iv
List of Tables..........................................................vi
Notices...................................................................vii
Copyright ..................................................................vii
Trademarks ..............................................................vii
FCC Notice.............................................................. viii
User Notice.............................................................. viii
Limited Warranty .......................................................ix
StarFire™ Licensing ..................................................ix
USG FAR....................................................................x
Global Positioning System .........................................x
Revision History.....................................................xi
Use of This Document..........................................xii
Related Documents ......................................................xii
SF-3040 GNSS Receiver User Guide PN 96-310034-
3001..........................................................................xii
SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide PN 96-
310035-3001 ............................................................xii
LAND-PAK™ Quick Start Guide PN 96-310039-3001
..................................................................................xii
StarUtil 3000 User Guide PN 96-310008-3001....... xiii
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual PN 96-
3120001-3001 ......................................................... xiii
RINEXUtil User Guide PN 96-310021-2101 .......... xiii
Field Genius User Guide......................................... xiii
StarPoint User Guide............................................... xiii
NavCom Release Notes..........................................xiv
Related Standards.......................................................xiv
ICD-GPS-200 .......................................................... xiv
Galileo OS SIS ICD.................................................xiv
GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002..........................xiv
NTRIP......................................................................xiv
RTCM-SC-104..........................................................xv
CMR, CMR+.............................................................xv
QZSS........................................................................xv
NMEA-0183..............................................................xv
Publicly Operated SBAS Signals..............................xv
RTCA/DO-229D...................................................xv

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WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)......... xvi
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service).................................................. xvi
MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation
System)............................................................... xvi
GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)
............................................................................ xvi
Chapter 1 Introduction...................................17
Unique Features ...........................................................17
Typical Applications......................................................19
Land Survey and GIS...............................................19
LAND-PAK Configurations............................................19
NavCom SF-3040 GNSS Receiver..........................20
Base Station and Rover Radio Modems..................22
Nautiz X7 Handheld Data Collector .........................23
NavCom FieldGenius ...............................................28
NavCom CAD Basic.................................................28
StarPoint Post-Processing .......................................29
Chapter 2 Inventory Check ............................31
LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Inventory..............31
LAND-PAK GSM Network Rover Inventory .............34
LAND-PAK Optional Accessories.............................36
Chapter 3 Batteries........................................38
SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Battery Packs......................38
Battery Charger LEDs..............................................39
SF-3040 Battery Installation .........................................40
Nautiz X7 Battery Pack.................................................42
Installing the Nautiz X7 Battery................................43
Charging the Battery ................................................43
Chapter 4 Function Test Setup......................47
SF-3040 UHF Radio Modem Configuration..................47
Licensing Requirements...............................................48
Radio Overview ............................................................48
Technical Specifications...............................................49
RF Interface..............................................................50
Channel Spacing......................................................51
Data Speed...............................................................51
Transmitter ...............................................................51
Base Station Test Setup...............................................52
Rover Test Setup..........................................................54
Chapter 5 FieldGenius....................................59
Summary ......................................................................59

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SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Commands......................... 59
Configure the Internal Radio as the Data Collector..... 60
Perform a StarFire Quick Start .................................... 64
View StarFire Status.................................................... 66
Choose an Alternate StarFire Satellite ........................ 68
Reset RTK Filters ........................................................ 70
Setting Tolerances....................................................... 72
StarFire Tolerance....................................................74
RTK-X Tolerance......................................................76
RTK Fixed Tolerance................................................80
Set the Active Tolerance ..........................................82
Chapter 6 Equipment Maintenance................85
Transport ..................................................................85
Maintenance.............................................................85
Battery Disposal .......................................................85
Safety First ...............................................................86
ABase Station UHF Boost Radio........................87
Configuration................................................................ 88
Soft Keys ..................................................................90
Priority RX/TX...........................................................91
Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Error Checking
..................................................................................91
Operating Modes......................................................91
RF Frequency Configuration ....................................92
RF Power Output......................................................94
Signal Threshold.......................................................96
Addressing Settings..................................................97
Serial Port Settings...................................................97
Handshaking.............................................................99
Additional..................................................................99
BUHF Boost Radio Setup .................................103
CNautiz X7 Specifications ................................107
DStarFire End-User Lifetime License...............109

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List of Figures
Figure 1: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail..................... 22
Figure 2: Nautiz X7 Handheld Device..................... 24
Figure 3: Nautiz X7 Keypad, Detail......................... 25
Figure 4: Nautiz X7 Data Collector Mating Connectors
....................................................................... 27
Figure 5: Nautiz X7 Pole Clamp and Cradle ........... 27
Figure 6: Nautiz X7 Mounted on the Pole Clamp.... 27
Figure 7: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System ............. 32
Figure 8: LAND-PAK Network Rover System ......... 34
Figure 9: Battery Pack Dual-Bay Charger............... 38
Figure 10: Battery Chamber Release Button .......... 41
Figure 11: Battery Packs Installed in Chamber
Showing Locking Clips.................................... 42
Figure 12: Battery Charger/Charging Cable............ 44
Figure 13: Radio Modem........................................ 48
Figure 14: Base Station Tripod –Leg Adjustments. 52
Figure 15: Base Station Tripod............................... 53
Figure 16: Mounting Tribrach & Tribrach Adapter... 53
Figure 17: Pole Clamp and Cradle.......................... 55
Figure 18: Mounting the MicroSurvey Nautiz X7..... 55
Figure 19: Instrument Selection.............................. 61
Figure 20: Link Configure ....................................... 62
Figure 21: Radio Setup........................................... 63
Figure 22: Instrument Settings/StarFire QuickStart. 65
Figure 23: Select QuickStart Point.......................... 66
Figure 24: Instrument Settings/StarFire Status....... 67
Figure 25: StarFire Status....................................... 68
Figure 26: Instrument Settings/StarFire Alternate SV
....................................................................... 69
Figure 27: Instrument Settings/Reset RTK Filters... 71
Figure 29: Tolerance 1/StarFire.............................. 76
Figure 30: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK-X] . 78
Figure 31: Tolerance 2/RTK Extend ....................... 79
Figure 32: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK Fixed]
....................................................................... 81
Figure 33: Tolerance 3/RTK Fixed.......................... 82

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Figure 34: GPS Profile/Active Tolerance [StarFire] .83
Figure 35: Select Tolerance....................................84
Figure 37: Radio Modem Soft Keys.........................90
Figure 38: LCD Display –Data Transfer Mode........92
Figure 39: LCD Display –Programming Mode........92
Figure 40: Active Channel.......................................93
Figure 41: Next Digit ...............................................93
Figure 42: Set Frequency........................................94
Figure 43: Main Menu –Radio Settings ..................95
Figure 44: TX Level Option .....................................95
Figure 45: RF Power Output Settings......................95
Figure 46: Main Menu –Radio Settings ..................96
Figure 47: Sig. Threshold option .............................96
Figure 49: Main Menu –Port 1 Setting....................98
Figure 50: Baud Rate Setting..................................98
Figure 51: Baud Rate Setting Change.....................98
Figure 52: Main Menu –Additional Setting............100
Figure 53: Error Correction and Error Checking....100
Figure 54: SL-Commands and Priority..................100
Figure 55: Save Changes .....................................101
Figure 57: Mounting the Radio Antenna Bracket...103
Figure 58: Mounting the Antenna and Cable.........104
Figure 59: Avoiding Radiation Hazard...................105
Figure 60: Mounting the Cable to the Radio..........106

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List of Tables
Table 1: Nautiz X7 Keypad Controls....................... 26
Table 2: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Contents
(PN 92-310458-3001LF)................................. 32
Table 3: LAND-PAK Network Rover Parts List (PN
92-310459-3001LF)........................................ 35
Table 4: LAND-PAK Optional Accessories ............. 36
Table 5: Battery Charger LED Indicators................ 40
Table 6: UHF Radio Modem Specifications ............ 49
Table 7: Transmission Output Power Values, Watts
vs. dBm .......................................................... 51
Table 10: LAND-PAK Base Station UHF Amplifier
(Optional) (PN 92-310460-3001LF)................. 88
Table 9: Radio Modem LED Indications.................. 89
Table 11: Radio Modem Soft Key Functions........... 90
Table 12: Receiver Sensitivity ................................ 91
Table 13: Nautiz X7 Handheld Device Specifications
..................................................................... 107

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Notices
LAND-PAK™User Guide
PN 96-310038-3001
Rev. A
July 2011
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Trademarks
„find your way‟, „NavCom Globe‟ and „NAVCOM
TECHNOLOGY‟ logos are trademarks of NavCom
Technology, Inc. StarFire™is a registered trademark
of Deere & Company. All other product and brand
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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FCC Notice
NavCom-manufactured products comply 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.
The NavCom-manufactured products have been
tested in accordance with FCC regulations for
electromagnetic interference. This does not
guarantee non-interference with other equipment.
Additionally, the products may be adversely affected
by nearby sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is under the
control of the United States Air Force. Operation of
the GPS satellites may be changed at any time and
without warning.
The FCC compliance of other components within this
system can be found inside the respective user
guides or by contacting the manufacturer directly.
User Notice
NavCom Technology, Inc. shall not be responsible for
any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in information
contained herein, including, but not limited to,
information obtained from third party sources, such as
publications of other companies, the press, or
competitive data organizations.
This publication is made available on an “as is” basis
and NavCom Technology, Inc. specifically disclaims
all associated warranties, whether express or implied.
In no event will NavCom Technology, Inc. be liable for