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NavCom Technology, Inc.
20780 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, California 90503 USA
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www.navcomtech.com
PN: 96-310036-3001

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents......................................................i
List of Figures..........................................................v
List of Tables..........................................................vii
Notices.......................................................................viii
Copyright ...................................................................viii
Trademarks ...............................................................viii
FCC Notice.................................................................ix
User Notice.................................................................ix
Limited Warranty .........................................................x
StarFire™ Licensing ....................................................x
Software License Agreement ......................................x
USG FAR.................................................................... xi
Global Navigation Satellite System............................xi
Revision History.....................................................xii
Use of This Document..........................................xiii
Related Documents .......................................................xiii
SF-3040 Quick Start Guide PN 96-310035-3001......xiii
StarUtil 3000 User Guide PN 96-310008-3001.........xiii
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
PN 96-3120001-3001............................................ xiv
RINEXUtil User Guide PN 96-310021-2101 ........... xiv
NavCom Release Notes........................................... xiv
Related Standards........................................................ xiv
ICD-GPS-200 ........................................................... xiv
Galileo OS SIS ICD...................................................xv
GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002............................xv
RTCM-SC-104...........................................................xv
NTRIP........................................................................ xv
CMR, CMR+..............................................................xv
RINEX........................................................................xv
QZSS........................................................................ xvi
NMEA-0183.............................................................. xvi
Publicly Operated SBAS Signals.............................. xvi
Chapter 1 Getting Started................................19
SF-3040 Product Overview............................................21
Product Configuration Files ...........................................21
Connect the Equipment.................................................22
Save Folder/Files to PC.................................................25
Establish Communications ............................................26

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Determine Current Firmware Versions..........................30
Upload Firmware Files...................................................32
Upload Software Options...............................................36
Confirm Software Options Are Uploaded to the
Receiver ....................................................................39
Upload Software Options via the Input Terminal.......40
Upload the StarFire License..........................................40
Confirm StarFire Navigation......................................44
Factory Default User Profile...........................................45
Upload a User Profile (optional) ....................................46
Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking and/or Use of
Select Signals and Frequencies....................................46
Enable or Disable Receiver Use of Signals and
Frequencies for Navigation............................................47
Chapter 2 Introduction/Features..................... 49
GNSS Receiver .............................................................49
Performance Upgrade Path...........................................52
Accuracy........................................................................52
Features.........................................................................53
Output Data Rate ......................................................53
Sapphire GNSS Binary Proprietary Data ..................53
Software Options.......................................................55
Bluetooth ...................................................................55
SF-3040 Antenna...........................................................56
Controller .......................................................................57
Antenna Phase Center Offsets..................................58
Applications ...................................................................59
Land Survey and GIS................................................59
Chapter 3 Interfacing....................................... 61
Battery Power ................................................................61
Electrical Power.............................................................62
Proper Shutdown of the SF-3040..............................62
Power Cables ................................................................64
Communication Ports ....................................................66
Supplied USB Device Cable......................................68
Bluetooth Communications Setup.............................69
Logging Data to the Removable SD Card.................74
SF-3040 Indicator Panel LEDs......................................79
Chapter 4 Installation...................................... 85
GNSS Receiver .............................................................85
Batteries.........................................................................86
Integrated Antenna ........................................................86

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Communication Port Connectivity.............................88
Auxiliary Communication Module (Internal UHF radio) .89
Basics of RTK Surveying...............................................89
Chapter 5 Configuration..................................91
Factory Default Output Messages.................................93
Message Descriptions...............................................94
Factory Default Settings............................................96
User Profiles ..................................................................97
Profile NONE.............................................................98
Avoiding User Profile Loading Errors........................98
Third-Party Controller Configuration Settings................99
Over the Air StarFire Licensing......................................99
Over the Air Broadcast............................................100
Verify License Is Saved...........................................100
Setting Up a StarFire Priority Network.........................101
Failed Search ..........................................................102
StarFire Network List...............................................103
Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking and/or Use of
Select Signals and Frequencies..................................103
Enable or Disable Receiver Use of Signals and
Frequencies for Navigation..........................................104
3rd Party Controller Configuration Settings..............104
Chapter 6 Batteries ........................................105
Charging the Battery Packs.........................................105
Battery Charger LEDs .............................................106
Installing the Battery Packs in the SF-3040................107
Removing the Battery Packs .......................................108
Battery Usage and Storage Precautions .....................109
Chapter 7 UHF Radio Modem........................113
Licensing Requirements ..............................................113
Radio Overview............................................................113
Technical Specifications ..............................................115
RF Interface.............................................................116
Channel Spacing.....................................................117
Data Speed..............................................................117
Transmitter ..............................................................117
Radio Modem Receiver...........................................118
Priority RX/TX..........................................................119
Forward Error Correction (FEC) and
Error Checking.......................................................119
Installing the Radio Modem.....................................119
External Antenna .........................................................121

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Removing the Radio Modem.......................................122
Chapter 8 Safety Instructions....................... 123
Safety First...................................................................123
Transport .....................................................................124
Maintenance ................................................................124
External Power Source................................................124
Battery Disposal...........................................................125
AGNSS Receiver Specifications...................... 127
Features.......................................................................127
Time-to-First-Fix (TTFF) Specifications.......................129
Dynamics.....................................................................129
Measurement Performance.........................................129
Pull-in Times............................................................131
User-Programmable Output Rates..........................132
Data Latency ...........................................................132
Bluetooth .................................................................132
Connector Assignments..........................................132
Input/Output Data Messages...................................132
Satellite Based Augmentation System Signals .......133
Physical and Environmental....................................133
Battery Packs ..........................................................134
BAntenna Specifications................................. 137
Radiation Pattern.....................................................139
CStarFire™ ....................................................... 141
Description...............................................................141
Infrastructure ...........................................................142
Reliability.................................................................143
How to Access the StarFire™ Service ........................144
DNetworked Transport of RTCM Internet
Protocol (NTRIP) Setup....................................... 147
Configure the SF-3040 for Wireless Connection.........147
Configure the NTRIP Server ...................................148
Configure the NTRIP Client.....................................148
ESoftware License Agreement........................ 151
GNSS receiver Embedded Software License
Agreement.................................................................151
Open Source Software License Appendix...................159
Glossary............................................................... 173

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List of Figures
Figure 1: SF-3040, Bottom View.............................22
Figure 2: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail.....................23
Figure 3: SF-3040, Rear View.................................24
Figure 4: Indicator Panel.........................................25
Figure 5: NavCom Sub-Folders on PC....................26
Figure 6: StarUtil 3000, Connections Button ...........27
Figure 7: Port Configuration....................................28
Figure 8: StarUtil 3000 Communication Window.....29
Figure 9: Connection at Incorrect Baud Rate ..........29
Figure 10: Receiver Options Tab ............................30
Figure 11: Example of Installed Firmware...............31
Figure 12: Firmware Folder.....................................31
Figure 13: Receiver Options Tab ............................33
Figure 14: File Upload –Unified File Loader,
Selected UFL File............................................33
Figure 15: Firmware Folder.....................................34
Figure 16: Ready to Downline Load File..................34
Figure 17: Finished With All Downline Loads ..........35
Figure 18: Software Options....................................36
Figure 19: Software Options File.............................36
Figure 20: Software Options File to Upload.............37
Figure 21: Successful Software Options Upload .....37
Figure 22: Software Options Window......................38
Figure 23: StarFire Licenses Window......................38
Figure 24: Position, Velocity, Time Menu Item ........41
Figure 25: Navigation Status Window .....................41
Figure 26: Navigation Modes Menu Item.................42
Figure 27: StarFire Navigation Mode ON ................42
Figure 28: StarFire License.....................................43
Figure 29: Successful StarFire License Upload.......44
Figure 30: StarFire Menu Item ................................44
Figure 31: Nav Mode: StarFire................................45
Figure 32: SF-3040 Top View .................................57
Figure 33: Indicator Panel On/Off Button.................63
Figure 34: Proper External Power Source Setup.....63
Figure 35: DC Power Cable (Optional)....................64

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Figure 36: SF-3040 Bottom View............................ 65
Figure 37: Automotive DC Power Cable with
Cigarette Lighter Adapter (Optional) ............... 65
Figure 38: Universal AC-DC Power Adapter
Cable (Optional)............................................. 66
Figure 39: AC Two-Prong Power Cord
(optional, with AC/DC adapter cable).............. 66
Figure 40: COM2 Serial Cable (Standard).............. 67
Figure 41: USB Device Cable (Supplied)................ 68
Figure 42: Search for Bluetooth Devices in Range . 70
Figure 43: Bluetooth Serial Port.............................. 71
Figure 44: Bluetooth Properties.............................. 72
Figure 45: Bluetooth Port Configuration.................. 73
Figure 46: Input Terminal –PING Command and
Response ....................................................... 74
Figure 47: SD Card Chamber Release Button........ 75
Figure 48: SD Card Slot ......................................... 75
Figure 49: SF-3040 Indicator Panel........................ 79
Figure 50: SF-3040 Indicator Panel, Detail............. 79
Figure 51: Communication Port Connections.......... 88
Figure 52: Battery Pack Dual-Bay Charger........... 105
Figure 53: Battery Chamber Release Button ........ 107
Figure 54: SF-3040 Battery Packs Installed in
Battery Chamber........................................... 108
Figure 55: Radio Modem...................................... 114
Figure 56: Radio Modem Chamber Release
Button........................................................... 120
Figure 57: Radio Modem Installation .................... 120
Figure 58: Radio Modem Installed in SF-3040...... 121
Figure 59: SF-3040 Antenna Polar Plot
(Radiation Pattern)........................................ 139
Figure 60: StarFire™ Network .............................. 146
Figure 61: DTE to DCE RS-232 Pin
Assignments................................................. 176

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List of Tables
Table 1: Supplied Equipment..................................19
Table 2: Optional Equipment...................................20
Table 3: External Power Cable Pin-Out...................62
Table 4: Optional Power Cables..............................64
Table 5: Pin Assignments –All Power Cables.........64
Table 6: Pin Assignments –USB & COM1..............67
Table 7: Pin Assignments –COM2 .........................67
Table 8: Pin Assignments –USB Device
Cable Pin Assignments (Supplied) ..................68
Table 9: Bluetooth Connectivity LED Indication.......74
Table 10: Data Logging Input Commands...............76
Table 11: RTK LED Indicator ..................................80
Table 12: Power/GNSS LED Indicator ....................80
Table 13: Data Link LED Indicator...........................81
Table 14: StarFire LED Indicator.............................81
Table 15: Battery Pack LED Indicator .....................82
Table 16: Factory Default NCT
Messages/Responses.....................................93
Table 17: StarFire Satellites..................................103
Table 18: Battery Charger LED Indicators.............106
Table 19: UHF Radio Modem Kit,
PN 92-210206-3001LF..................................114
Table 20: UHF Radio Modem Specifications.........115
Table 21: Transmission Output Power Values,
Watts vs. dBm...............................................117
Table 22: Receiver Sensitivity...............................118
Table 23: Battery Maximum Charging Time..........135
Table 24: Battery Charger Specifications..............135
Table 25: SF-3040 Integrated Antenna .................137

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Notices
SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide
PN 96-310036-3001
Revision B
May 2011
Serial Number:
Date Delivered:
Purchased From:
Copyright
2011 by NavCom Technology, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work or the
computer program(s) described herein may be
reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means
without the expressed written consent of the copyright
holders. Translation in any language is prohibited
without the expressed written consent of the copyright
holders.
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
their respective holders.

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FCC Notice
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.
The GNSS receiver has been tested in accordance
with FCC regulations for electromagnetic
interference. This does not guarantee non-
interference with other equipment. Additionally, the
GNSS receiver 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 change at any time without
warning.
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
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages in connection with the use of or reliance on
the material contained in this publication, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. NavCom
Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make

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improvements or changes to this publication and the
products and services herein described at any time,
without notice or obligation.
Limited Warranty
NavCom warrants that its products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship at the time of
delivery. A full description of the warranty policy is
provided in NavCom‟s Standard Terms & Conditions
of Sale For NavCom Products in force at the time of
sale. Please contact your NavCom dealer or NavCom
Sales for a copy of the warranty policy for your
specific product. Please include your model and serial
number, approximate date of purchase, and the
dealer name where the unit was purchased through
so that we may better service this request.
StarFire™ Licensing
The StarFire signal requires a subscription and
software option that must be purchased in order to
access the service. Licenses are non-transferable,
and are subject to the terms of the StarFire Signal
License agreement. For further details on the StarFire
Signal Network, its capabilities, terms and conditions
visit www.navcomtech.com or send an email inquiry
to [e-mail]
Software License Agreement
By powering on and using this GNSS StarFire™
Receiver, you agree to the terms and conditions of
the NavCom Technology, Inc. GNSS Receiver
Software License and Open Source Software
Licenses. The complete terms and conditions of
these software licenses may be found in the SF-3040
GNSS Receiver Product User Guide, Appendix E.

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USG FAR
Technical Data Declaration (Jan 1997)
The Contractor, NavCom Technology, Inc., hereby
declares that, to the best of its knowledge and belief,
the technical data delivered herewith under
Government contract (and subcontracts, if
appropriate) are complete and accurate and comply
with the requirements of the contract concerning such
technical data.
Global Navigation Satellite System
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (i.e., GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo) are under the control of the
respective Governmental agencies, and the operation
of these satellites may be changed at any time
without warning.
GPS Selective availability (S/A code) was disabled on
02 May 2000 at 04:05 UTC. The United States
government has stated that present GPS users use
the available signals at their own risk.
The U.S. State Department International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations limit the
performance of commercial GNSS products. As a
result, access to satellite measurements and
navigation results will be limited from display and
recordable output when predetermined values of
velocity and altitude are exceeded. These threshold
values are far in excess of the normal and expected
operational parameters of the SF-3040 GNSS
receiver.

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Revision History
Rev. A (Apr 2011)
Initial release
Rev. B (May 2011)
Chapter 2: corrected Bluetooth
operational range
Chapter 3: added a Note regarding
missing cable pins
Chapter 3: corrected unterminated
power cable rating
Corrected battery operating time from
5hrs to 2.5hrs each (Chapter 3,
Appendix A)
Chapter 8: corrected cleaning agent
statement
Appendix D: added REFSTNPOS
command to Server setup
sequence

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Use of This Document
This User Guide is intended to be used by someone
familiar with the concepts of GPS and satellite
surveying equipment.
This symbol designates a Note that
provides additional information to make
better use of the product.
This symbol means Reader Be
Careful, and indicates a caution, care,
and/or safety situation. The user might
do something that could result in
equipment damage or loss of data.
Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained in
digital format from
http://www.navcomtech.com/Support/
Related Documents
SF-3040 Quick Start Guide
PN 96-310035-3001
Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard
configuration of the SF-3040
StarUtil 3000 User Guide
PN 96-310008-3001
Describes the operation and use of NavCom‟s
Windows-based control program (included on USB
drive)

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Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
PN 96-3120001-3001
Describes the control and output data message
formats utilized by this instrument (for customer
programming purposes; included on USB drive)
RINEXUtil User Guide
PN 96-310021-2101
Describes the conversion program used on NavCom
proprietary output data message formats, to RINEX
ver 2.10 observation and navigation files (for
customer programming purposes; included on USB
drive)
NavCom Release Notes
Describes software updates for NavCom products.
Current and archived Release Notes are available on
the NavCom web site:
http://www.navcomtech.com/Support/DownloadCenter.cfm
?category=releasenotes.
NavCom Customer Support provides software
updates described in the Release Notes. Submit a
request for software updates via the Request Support
web page.
Related Standards
ICD-GPS-200
NAVSTAR GPS Space Segment /Navigation User
Interfaces Standard. ARINC Research Corporation;
2250 E. Imperial Highway; El Segundo, California
90245

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Galileo OS SIS ICD
European Space Agency. 8-10 rue Mario Nikis,
F-75738 Paris CEDEX 15, France
GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002
Russian Space Agency, Information Analytical Centre
Internet: http://www.glonass-ianc.rsa.ru/
RTCM-SC-104
Recommended Standards for Differential GNSS
Service. Radio Technical Commission for Maritime
Services; 1800 N. Kent St, Suite 1060; Arlington,
Virginia 22209
NTRIP
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
(RTCM) Standard 10410.0 (RTCM Paper 200-
2004/SC104-STD, Version 1.0 for Networked
Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip)
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
(RTCM) Standard 10410.1 (RTCM Paper 111-2009-
SC104-STD, Version 2.0 for Networked Transport of
RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip)
CMR, CMR+
Compact Measurement Record; Trimble Navigation
Limited; 935 Stewart Drive; Sunnyvale, CA 94085
RINEX
Receiver Independent Exchange Format;
Astronomical Institute of the University of Berne

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QZSS
Quasi Zenith Satellite System. Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (JAXA). 7-44-1 Jindaiji Higashi-
machi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-8522.
NMEA-0183
National Marine Electronics Association Standard for
Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices. NMEA
National Office; 7 Riggs Avenue; Severna Park,
Maryland 21146
Publicly Operated SBAS Signals
RTCA/DO-229D
The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
(RTCA) develops consensus-based
recommendations regarding communications,
navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management
(CNS/ATM) system issues.
RTCA. 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 805, Washington,
DC 20036.RTCA. 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 805,
Washington, DC 20036.
These organizations implement the RTCA/DO-229D
standard set by RTCA:
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)
U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation
Administration. 800 Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20591
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay
Service)
European Space Agency. 8, 10 rue Mario-Nikis, F-
75738 Paris Cedex 15, France

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MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation
System)
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. Ministry of Transport.
Kasumigaseki 2-1-3, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan
GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)
Indian Space Research Organization. Antariksh
Bhavan, New Bel Road, Bangalore - 560 094, India

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