STONEX S900A User manual

STONEX S900A
GNSS Receiver
User Manual
Feb 2020 - Ver.1 - Rev.0 www.stonex.it

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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
1. Receiver appearance ............................................................................ 5
1.1 Front view ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Bottom view ..................................................................................................................... 7
2. Web Interface ....................................................................................... 8
2.1 Status.................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Settings .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Working mode ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Download ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 Management ................................................................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Install new firmware .................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 Device register............................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Set the language .......................................................................................................... 13
3. Basic operation ................................................................................... 14
3.1 Power on receiver......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Power off receiver ........................................................................................................ 14
3.4 Receiver self-check ...................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Insert cards ..................................................................................................................... 15
4. New IMU Technology ........................................................................ 17
4.1 IMU with Stonex Cube-a ............................................................................................ 18
4.1.1 Sensor Activation and Configuration ..................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Initialization .................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 RMS Study and Sensor Calibration ......................................................................... 23
5. Accessories .......................................................................................... 30
5.1 Carrying case ................................................................................................................. 30

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5.2 Standard accessories ................................................................................................... 30
6. Technical specification ...................................................................... 31
Appendix 1: Default radio configuration ................................................... 35
Appendix 2: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling ........... 37
Copyrights and trademarks ....................................................................................................... 37
Release Notice ............................................................................................................................... 37
Standard Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................... 37
Shipping policy .............................................................................................................................. 38
Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments ......................................................................... 38
Firmware/Software warranty ..................................................................................................... 39
Over Warranty repair(s) policy ................................................................................................. 39
Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy .................................................................................... 39
Instruments ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Environmental recycling ............................................................................................................. 41
For countries in the European Union (EU) ............................................................................ 41
For countries outside European Union (EU) ........................................................................ 41
Appendix 3: Safety Recommendations ....................................................... 42
Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................................. 42
Wireless Module Approval ........................................................................................................ 42
Instrument Approval.................................................................................................................... 43

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Introduction
This document is user guide for S900A and it is intended to introduce how to
use the receiver correctly.
S900A GNSS receiver is a multiple-frequency receiver and designed for GNSS
surveying applications. It is available as a base station, or as a standalone rover,
which can be switched freely whenever and wherever, offering maximum
versatility in the system configuration to meet your specific requirements. At
the same time, S900A receiver can upgrade easily to continually meet your
new demand.
The integrated design of the receiver makes the S900A only 1.3 kg, which is
light and portable. The internal antenna supports the all satellite system
signals like Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS. The users no longer
have to worry about upgrading RTK hardware to support other satellite
systems.
The internal use of the latest Sensor Fusion system allows the field to take the
tilt measurement without calibration, and the field surveying is more
convenient.
An important feature inside S900A is Atlas reception: Atlas is a differential
corrections systems broadcasted on L-Band, allowing increase in position
accuracy in area not covered by conventional CORS working under Ntrip
Technology (lack of reference stations, lack of GPRS signals, etc). Atlas is
broadcasted by satellite systems, so the reception is nearly ensured all over
the world. Atlas uses similar technology compared to SBAS, but providing
better positioning accuracy.
The new S900A has the new GSM modem. Worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and
GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage Multi-constellation GNSS receiver available for
applications requiring fast and accurate fixes in any environment. EG25-G is
backward-compatible with existing EDGE and GSM/GPRS networks, ensuring
that it can be connected even in remote areas devoid of 4G or 3G coverage.

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This chapter provides basic information to help you get familiar with your
GNSS receiver.
Key Features:
• Rugged housing
• Support full constellation satellites
• 4G LTE and Bluetooth / WLAN datalink support
• UHF datalink with internal 1 W radio module
• Easy configuration from Web UI and remote server.
• Support New Sensor for Tilt measure
• Intelligent connection
• IP67

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1. Receiver appearance
1.1 Front view
Figure 1.1: Receiver front view
The following table contains the description of the receiver front view.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Satellite indicator
Off: no satellite tracked
Flashing red: satellites tracked but not
positioned
Flashing green: satellites positioned but
not fixed
Green: fixed solution
Flashing green and red alternately:
GNSS board abnormal
2
.
Datalink
indicator
Green: datalink setting succeeds
Flashing green: data in normal
transmission
Flashing blue: in static mode, flashing
blue according to static sampling
interval

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3
.
Power key
Switch on/off the
receiver
Short press to broadcast current
operation mode and status
4
.
Power
indicator
Green: the power supply in 30%
-
100%
Flashing green: power in 10%-30%
Flashing red: power<10% with warning
beep
5
.
Bluetooth indicator
Blue: Bluetooth has
connected
Off: no connection

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1.2 Bottom view
Figure 1.2: Receiver bottom view
The following table contains the description of the receiver bottom view.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1.
7
-
pin LEMO
Connects PC or handheld
device, USB + serial port
2
.
5
-
pin LEMO
Connects external power and
the external radio
3
.
TNC connector
Connect
s
to the UHF antenna
for the internal radio module

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2. Web Interface
S900 receiver has Web UI functionality. By getting access to its internal
hotspot, you can easily manage it on the Web UI. As long as you have a smart
phone, PC or handheld with WIFI functionality, you can easily connect to the
S900 receiver to view status, download data and configure the receiver.
S900 receiver is default to open WIFI automatically when it’s powered on. Use
smart phone/PC/handheld to search the receiver hotspot, whose name is its
serial number, and connect it. Receiver WIFI only supports getting access to
Web UI to check status and set up mode, not for Internet connection.
The WIFI hotspot name is the serial number of the receiver.
Enter the IP address: 192.168.10.1. A window will pop up when the user log in,
which need to fill in the user, that is “admin”, and password that is “password”.
2.1 Status
The status page displays the current state of S900 receiver, including position
information, data link status, satellite charts, and instrumentation information.
Click on a module to display its details.

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2.2 Settings
The Settings page includes working mode, satellite Settings, device
configuration, NMEA messages, view logs, and configuration sets. You can set
the host mode, satellite system, system parameters, and NMEA message. And
you can view and download the logs as well. Also you could upload, download,
delete and apply the related configuration. Click on a module to display its
details.
2.2.1 Working mode
You can select different work mode to configure, static, rover and base. In
different mode, there are different configuration you can make.
Static Mode
It’s possible input the point name, antenna height, PDOP threshold. And the
antenna measurement and collect interval. These are all the parameters can
be used in static collection.
At last, there are two record options. If you activate auto record, it will collect
data automatic when you power on the receiver.