SatLab SL900 User manual

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SL900 GNSS RTK System
SATLAB SL900 GNSS RECEIVER
Manual Revision
Revision Date
Dec. 2018
Revision No.
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Description
SL900 GNSS RTK System User Manual

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SL900 GNSS RTK System
Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................................................................................................4
Overview.........................................................................................................................................................5
Foreword..................................................................................................................................6
Features....................................................................................................................................6
Precautions............................................................................................................................6
Product Introduction .........................................................................................................................7
Overall Appearance........................................................................................................8
Button & LED.....................................................................................................................10
Static Mode.........................................................................................................................1 2
Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................13
Operation of SL900 Using Satsurv ....................................................................................14
Create a Project................................................................................................................15
Set the Base........................................................................................................................1 7
Set the Rover......................................................................................................................2 0
Parameter Calculation................................................................................................21
Detail Survey......................................................................................................................23
Stake Out...............................................................................................................................23
Data Transfer......................................................................................................................24
Connect the Controller to Download Data................................................25
Technical Specification...................................................................................................................26
GNSS Parameters............................................................................................................27
Measurement Performance...................................................................................27
Communications..............................................................................................................27
System.....................................................................................................................................27
Data Management........................................................................................................27
General...................................................................................................................................27
Accessories & Interfaces ...............................................................................................................28
Five-pin Lemo Interface............................................................................................29
Data Cable...........................................................................................................................30
Antenna.................................................................................................................................31
Benchmark..........................................................................................................................32
Battery & Charger...........................................................................................................32
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
Introduction
Welcome to the SatLab SL900 GNSS receiver. This manual describes how to use this product.
Recommendation
SatLab recommends that you read this manual carefully to make better use of the SatLab SL900 receiver. If you
still need further information, please visit SatLab’s official website: www.satlab.com.se
Safety Tips
Limitation of Liability
Please be sure to read the instruction manual before use, as it will help you to make better use of this product. If you
do not follow the instructions when operating the receiver, or fail to understand the specification’s requirements
and the proper use of this product, any loss or damage resulting from the misuse will be limited to the terms of
SatLab’s International Warranty ‘Limitation of Liability’ clause.
SatLab is committed to the continuous improvement of product functionality and performance, and accordingly,
reserves the right to make changes to the product and the contents of this manual without prior notice.
We have reviewed the contents of this publication in conjunction with the hardware and software in order to
ensure consistency. However, this does not exclude the possibility of errors.The User’s Guide is for reference only.
If it deviates from the actual product, then the actual product version prevails.
Your suggestions
If you have any suggestions and comments relating to the SatLab SL900 GNSS receiver, please email them to us
at [e-mail]. Your feedback on the quality of our products will be greatly appreciated.
Note: The note content is to help you with those parts of the general operation of the receiver
that require special attention. Please read carefully.
Warning: The warning content generally provides very important information. If the receiver
is not operated in accordance with the warnings, it could cause damage, loss of data, or even
endanger your personal safety.
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
This Section Describes
- Foreword
- Features
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
Foreword
The SL900 is a high-precision GNSS receiver that performs even under the most demanding conditions. It is
capable of delivering highly accurate data in real-time to any devices via Bluetooth. With its features of compact
size and light weight, this GNSS receiver is one of the most flexible solutions that promises positioning reliability.
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
This Section Describes
- Overall Appearance
- Button & LED
- Static Mode
- Firmware Upgrade
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
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Overall Appearance
The SL900 consists of three parts: the upper cover, the bottom cover and the control panel.
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SL900 GNSS RTK System
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