STONEX S9i User manual

RC (13/12/2016)-Ver.1-Rev.0
STONEX S9i
GNSS Receiver
User Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction to Stonex S9iGNSS...............................................................................2
2. Key features ...........................................................................................................................3
3. S9i mainframe.......................................................................................................................5
3.1. Front side of the mainframe ..................................................................................5
3.2 Back side of the mainframe.....................................................................................8
3.3 The bottom of mainframe..................................................................................... 10
4. Basic operations of S9i.................................................................................................. 11
4.1 The installation of base and rover.....................................................................11
4.2 The operation of keys .............................................................................................12
4.3 Switch work mode and datalink.........................................................................12
4.4 Self-checking ..............................................................................................................13
4.5 Measure the antenna height................................................................................ 14
5. Web UI function................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Status .............................................................................................................................16
5.2 Information..................................................................................................................16
5.3 Download..................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Management ..............................................................................................................17
5.4.1 Device register........................................................................................................ 19
5.5 Settings .........................................................................................................................19
5.5.1 Working mode ....................................................................................................... 20
5.5.2 Device configuration............................................................................................25
5.5.3. NMEA Message..................................................................................................... 26
6. S9i standard accessories............................................................................................... 27
6.1 The case of S9i...........................................................................................................27
6.2 Power supply ..............................................................................................................27
6.2.1 Batteries ....................................................................................................................27
6.2.2 Charger...................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.3 The antennas...........................................................................................................28
6.3 Cables ............................................................................................................................30
6.4 Other accessories...................................................................................................... 31
Appendixes...............................................................................................................................32
Appendix 1: Default radio configuration................................................................ 32
Appendix 2: Specification .............................................................................................33
Appendix 3: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling .................35
Appendix 4: Safety Recommendations................................................................... 42

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1. Introduction to Stonex S9iGNSS
This chapter is mainly used to introduce the key features and the appearance
of S9i.
S9i brings several technical news, like the new electronic bubble for levelling
or the double battery system for battery hot swap without powering off the
receiver .
If you are not familiar with GNSS technology, we suggest you to read a
specific book in order to understand in the best way the contents of this
manual. Anyway, you can ask for any technical support by sending an email
to our address [e-mail] or contacting your local dealer.

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2. Key features
Designed and developed by a group of excellent developers, S9i has many
technical innovation.
All of the innovation are studied to complete the survey quickly and with
high efficiency. These main innovation be summarized in following 5 points:
(1) Electriconic bubble
S9i uses electronic bubble technology. The bubble is visualized on the
controller display. Thanks to the electronic bubble user doesn’t need to
check the liquid bubble ( mounted on the pole ) before to record a point
since point recording is allowed only when the pole is vertical.
(2) WIFI wireless connection
When WIFI function is active, S9i can be used like hotspot. You can connect
your phone to the receiver via WIFI. Using the WEB UI is possible to change
configurations of the receiver, like set the work mode (base-rover-static)
set the datalink (GSM-UHF-Bluetooth) or download record static data and
other.
(3) Dual mode Bluetooth
S9i supports Bluetooth technology, allowing connection to mobile phone,
windows mobile controller, digital consume products.
(4) Double backup of the survey data
S9i provide double back-up of data, both on the controller and on the
receiver (in raw format ) so to make the survey safe and reliable.
(5) Compatible with all satellite constellations
S9i can track all the available satellite constellation, GPS-Glonass-Beidou-
Galileo.
Additional technical innovation is the double battery system, allowing hot
swap without switching off the receiver.
In addition there are some other nice characteristics:

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(1) Compact and lightweight design.
The dimensions of S9i are: diameter 15.9cm × height 8.9cm. Weight is just
1.2kg. The compact and light weight design allow easy transport of it.
(2) Advanced datalink
The UHF radio module is compatible with the main RTK products in the
market and allow usage with other brand of RTK products. The 3.75G
modules support WCDMA and GPRS technology. It can continuously and
stably connect with reference stations.
(3) Innovation double high-capacity batteries
3400mAH high capacity battery. The double batteries design ensures long
worktime on field.
(4) 20HZ high-speed acquisition
S9i supports maximum 20HZ data rate acquisition.
(5) Large capacity storage
In addition to 4GB of internal memory, S9i also supports storage expansion
up to 32GB (by micro SD card).

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3. S9i mainframe
The mainframe of S9i is a flat cylindrical, 89mm in height, 159mm in
diameter. The front side has 2 functional buttons and 6 indicators. The back
side house the battery compartment. Here there are two slots, the first for
SIM card and the second for Micro SD card.
On the bottom of the receiver are located the UHF radio and GSM antenna
connector, a 5 pin external power interface and a 7 pin RS232/USB interface.
3.1. Front side of the mainframe
Figure 3 - 1 Front panel
Number
Name
Function
1
Top housing
Protect the antenna
2
Lower housing
Protect the receiver in case of drop.
3
Bluetooth led
It will be light when S9i is connected
via Bluetooth.
4
Satellite led
How many time it blinks, means how
many satellites are locked, cycle once
every 5 seconds.
5
Radio led
When the receiver is
transmitting/receiving radio signals, it
will blink.
6
Network led
It will blink when S9i is receiving
network signals from Cors
7
Power led
After the S9i turn on, the led always
1
2

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light and monitor the remaining
energy.
8
WIFI led
light when the S9i is connected with
WIFI.
9
Function key
Selection key
10
Power key
Power on/off the receiver.
Satellite led (green)
It shows the amount of locked satellites; when the receiver links one or more
satellites signals it will start to blink every 30 seconds for a number of times
equal to the number of locked satellites. When the receiver doesn’t lock
satellites, the satellite led does not shine.
Figure 3 - 2 Satellite led
UHF internal radio led (green)
This led is ON when UHF internal radio is selected as RTK datalink. It is
blinking when it is transmitting data in base mode or receiving data in rover
mode.
Figure 3 - 3 Internal radio led
Network led (green)

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This light is on when GSM/GPRS module is selected as RTK datalink. It starts
to blink when there is data transfer ongoing (download in rover mode and
upload in base mode).
Figure 3 - 4 Network led
Bluetooth led (blue)
Once you have connected the receiver to the handheld via Bluetooth, this led
will be on. This led is switched off Bluetooth is not connected .
Figure 3 - 5 Bluetooth led
WIFI led (green)
This led will on when you turn on the WIFI function. When you turn off the
WIFI function, this led does not shine.
Figure 3 - 6 WIFI led

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Internal power led (green and red)
When you power on the S9i, the power led will be on. According to the
remaining quantity of power in the battery, it monitor three kinds of status:
1. Green: power supply in good condition.
2. Red: low power (below 20%).
3. Red blinking and beeping: very low power (below 10%).
Note:
Usually when the light is red you have still one hour of power reserve.
External power and internal battery share same power light. When external
power is used, the led indicates the external power level. When the power is
below 10%, the red led will flash and you also hear three beeps every 60s.
3.2 Back side of the mainframe
Figure 3 - 7 S9i back side
Number
Name
Function
1
Battery compartment cover
Protect the battery
2
Compartment locker
Open/lock the cover
3
SIM card slot
Put and read SIM card
4
Micro SD card slot
Put and read Micro SD card
1
1
2
2
3
4

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Installing/Uninstalling SIM card and microSD card
To install the SIM card, push the SIM card holder left. With the SIM card’s
chip side facing down put the card into the slot. Close the holder then. The
microSD card installation is similar to the SIM card installation.
To remove the SIM card and microSD card, push the holder and then take
out the card.
Note: When you select network mode to work, you need to install SIM card.
Figure 3 - 8 Installing/uninstalling SIM/microSD card
Installing/Uninstalling battery
To install the battery, push the compartment locker, insert the battery into
the battery compartment, then lock the compartment locker.
To remove the battery, push the compartment locker and then take out the
battery.
Figure 3 - 9 Installing/uninstalling the battery