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NavCom Technology, Inc.
20780 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, California 90503 USA
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SF-3040 Product User Guide –Rev. B
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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
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