SEPTENTRIO Altus NR2 User manual

Altus NR2 with Carlson SurvCE
Application Note

LIST OF CONTENTS
List of Contents
1Introduction 3
1.1 FOREWORD .................................................................................. 3
1.2 SUPPORT ..................................................................................... 3
2Install SurvCE/SurvPC 4
2.1 BEFORE INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 4
2.2 SURVCE INSTALLATION: WINDOWS MOBILE ............................................. 4
2.3 SURVPC INSTALLATION: WINDOWS PC ................................................... 5
3 Configure SurvCE 6
3.1 STARTING A NEW PROJECT ................................................................. 6
3.2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TO THE ALTUS NR2 .......................................... 7
3.3 CONFIGURE THE ALTUS NR2 FOR RTK .................................................... 8
3.4 VERIFYING THE CONFIGURATION .......................................................... 9
2

1Introduction
1.1 Foreword
The Altus NR2 can be used with SurvCE. The Altus NR2 driver is included in SurvCE
versions from 4.02 onwards however, Septentrio recommends to use version 5.02
or above. Using any Windows Mobile data collector, download the executable file
(SurvCE_WindowsMobile.exe) for installation. SurvPC may also be used on a Windows PC.
The SurvCE configuration example in the following sections will detail how to:
•Install SurvCE/SurvPC
•Configure SurvCE
◦Configure the Altus NR2 for RTK
◦Check the set up
1.2 Support
For first-line support, please contact your Septentrio dealer. Further information can be
found on the Septentrio support website for documentation and firmware upgrades or by
contacting Septentrio Technical Support group:
http://www.septentrio.com
support septentrio.com
septentrio_support
Europe
Septentrio NV Phone: [phone]
Greenhill Campus Fax: [phone]
Interleuvenlaan 15G, sales septentrio.com
3001 Leuven,
Belgium
North and South America
Septentrio Inc. Phone: [phone]
23848 Hawthorne Blvd. sales septentrio.com
Suite 200,
Torrance, CA 90505
USA
Asia-Pacific
Septentrio Phone: [phone]
Level 901, The Lee Gardens sales septentrio.com
33 Hysan Avenue,
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
3

2Install SurvCE/SurvPC
2.1 Before installation
Make sure the PIN code on the micro SIM card to be used in the Altus NR2 has been
deactivated.
The easiest way to do this is by inserting the SIM card into a phone then deactivating
it. n most phones, this functionality can be found in a security settings or SIM card menu.
2.2 SurvCE installation: Windows Mobile
1. Power on the Windows Mobile device and connect it to the PC. Wait for Windows Mobile
Device Center to connect.
2. Once the PC connection to the Windows Mobile device has been established, double
click on the ‘SurvCE_WindowsMobile.exe’ file to begin the installation.
Figure 2-1: SurvCE executable file
3. The installation will begin by transferring the files to the data collector. Agree to
the license and click next. When the transfer is complete, the data collector may be
disconnected from the PC.
Figure 2-2: SurvCE installation
4

2.3. SURVPC INSTALLATION: WINDOWS PC
4. On the Windows Mobile device, select to install SurvCE on ‘device’and hit continue.
After installation, click on the Windows start button and locate SurvCE. Double-click
the SurvCE icon to open the program.
Figure 2-3: SurvCE installation on a Windows Mobile device
5. SurvCE (Windows Mobile) should have installed correctly.
2.3 SurvPC Installation: Windows PC
Installation of SurvPC is straightforward. Download the ‘SurvPC_EngOnly_Setup.exe’ file.
Double-click to begin the installation and follow the on-screen prompts.
Figure 2-4: SurvPC executable file
5

3 Configure SurvCE
3.1 Starting a new project
Open SurvCE, select a new job and name it. Select the appropriate job settings and continue
without connecting to the device.
Note that the unit may appear as APS-NR2 when using older versions of the Altus NR2
firmware
Figure 3-1: Job setup SurvCE
6

3.2. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION TO THE ALTUS NR2
3.2 Bluetooth connection to the Altus NR2
In the ‘Equip’tab, select ‘GPS Rover’to open the Rover setup menu. In the ‘Current’tab, select
‘Septentrio’then ‘Altus NR2’. Click on the ‘Comms’tab and select ‘Bluetooth’and ‘Find Devices’
to search for available Bluetooth devices.
Figure 3-2: Altus NR2 Bluetooth setup SurvCE
Select the appropriate Bluetooth device, click on ‘Set Device PIN’, and set the PIN to ‘1234’.
Figure 3-3: Bluetooth pairing
Select the ‘Current’tab and click on the icon to show the Altus NR2 information. It will also
will confirm that the Altus NR2 is connected and properly communicating via Bluetooth.
7

3.3. CONFIGURE THE ALTUS NR2 FOR RTK
Figure 3-4: Altus NR2 status SurvCE
3.3 Configure the Altus NR2 for RTK
Select the Receiver tab and enter the Antenna Height. In the RTK Tab, select Internal GSM
then click on the configure icon to the right of it. Click on the green arrow check button when
complete.
Figure 3-5: APN Settings SurvCE
In the RTK tab, select NTRIP and click on the configuration icon to the right of it. Enter the
NTRIP settings, hit the green check and select the appropriate Mountpoint from the source-
table. Click on the green arrow check button when complete.
Figure 3-6: NTRIP Settings SurvCE
8

3.4. VERIFYING THE CONFIGURATION
3.4 Verifying the Configuration
Click on the green arrow check button to complete the RTK setup. To check the configuration,
click on ‘Monitor SkyPlot’in the Equip menu. This will show the Altus NR2 in RTK mode if the
setup was performed properly.
Figure 3-7: NTRIPInitialization SurvCE
9