Xeos Alert Geomatics Resolute User manual

Resolute User Manual Version 2.5 i
Resolute User Manual
GNSS RECEIVER - AUTONOMOUS, LOW POWER, TELEMETERED
Version 2.5
Aug 2020

Resolute User Manual Version 2.5 i
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Alert Geomatics is the Geomatics arm of Xeos Technologies Inc., a telemetry, monitoring and
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Version History
Version No.
Firmware Ver.
Date
Description
1.1
1.1.4147
Nov 2017
RTK Details Added
1.3
1.1.4641
July 2018
Tunnel Details Added, New Firmware Features
added
1.4
1.1.4769
Sept 2018
ASCII External Sensor Recording Added
1.5
1.1.4769
Jan 2019
Improved manual graphics
2.0
1.1.5205
Jan 2019
File Stream Buffering, XBD
2.1
1.1.5222
March 2019
Real Time Streaming: RTCM over cell
2.2
1.1.5504
June 2019
Ethernet functionality added
2.3
1.1.6048
Nov 2019
2.4
1.1.6272
Feb 2020
Memory Management functionality added
2.5
1.1.6650
Aug 2020
Hardware version upgrade
Alert Geomatics.
36 Topple Dr.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada
B3B 1L6

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Table of Contents
Shipped From................................................................................................................................... i
Contact Us........................................................................................................................................ i
About Us: ......................................................................................................................................... i
Version History................................................................................................................................. i
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Device Configurations..................................................................................................................... 1
Reference ................................................................................................................................... 1
Polar ........................................................................................................................................... 1
RTK PIN Base -RTK Base Receiver............................................................................................... 1
RTK PIN Rover -RTK Rover Receiver ........................................................................................... 1
NorthStar.................................................................................................................................... 2
Device Preparation.......................................................................................................................... 3
Making the Connection.............................................................................................................. 3
Removable Door: SD cards Access and SIM Installation............................................................ 5
Retrieving SD Cards ............................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Iridium SIM ...................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Cell microSIM ....................................................................................................... 7
Installing Power to the Unit ....................................................................................................... 8
Test Button and LED Behavior ........................................................................................................ 9
Test Button Operation ............................................................................................................... 9
LED Behavior .............................................................................................................................. 9
Installing a Resolute...................................................................................................................... 11
RTK Radio Network Design....................................................................................................... 11
Installing the GNSS Antenna .................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Radio Antenna.................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Cell Antenna ....................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Iridium Antenna.................................................................................................. 13
Installing RF Cables................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Base Position (Base Stations Only)........................................................................ 13
Device Theory of Operation.......................................................................................................... 15
GNSS Receiver Theory of Operation ........................................................................................ 15

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SD Cards Theory of Operation.................................................................................................. 15
Tunnel Theory of Operation..................................................................................................... 16
SBD: Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................ 18
XBD: Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................ 19
Device Configuration..................................................................................................................... 20
USB Diagnostic Port.................................................................................................................. 20
Using STerm and Sending Commands ..................................................................................... 21
Configuration Commands ........................................................................................................ 22
Timer Methodology............................................................................................................. 22
GNSS Configuration ............................................................................................................. 23
Collecting RINEX Data.......................................................................................................... 27
Configuring Base Station Correction Output....................................................................... 27
Recording External Sensors ................................................................................................. 28
SD Memory Management ................................................................................................... 29
RTK Radio Network Design .................................................................................................. 31
Radio Configuration............................................................................................................. 33
Configuring the Cell Modem ............................................................................................... 33
Embedded Telemetry Data Transfer: IP Tunnel Configuration........................................... 34
SBD and SMS and XBD Configuration.................................................................................. 34
Ethernet Configuration........................................................................................................ 35
Ethernet Latency Configuration .......................................................................................... 36
Switch Power Configuration................................................................................................ 36
Using the Tunnel: Connecting to the embedded servers and operation ..................................... 36
Accessing the HTTP Server ....................................................................................................... 37
Operating the HTTP Client........................................................................................................ 37
Automatic File Retrieval (Auto-Downloader)........................................................................... 38
Connecting to the Telnet Server .............................................................................................. 38
Operating the Telnet Client...................................................................................................... 38
Sending XBDs and SBDs Using XeosOnline .............................................................................. 38
XeosOnline Status of Health..................................................................................................... 39
Confirming Device Operation ....................................................................................................... 40
Confirm Power to the Unit....................................................................................................... 40
Confirming SD Cards Mounted................................................................................................. 40

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Confirming GNSS Receiver Operation...................................................................................... 40
Confirming RTK Radio Operation (Base) .................................................................................. 40
Confirming RTK Radio Operation (Rover) ................................................................................ 40
Confirming Cell Operation........................................................................................................ 41
Confirming Cell Operation........................................................................................................ 41
Confirming Iridium Operation.................................................................................................. 41
XeosOnline .................................................................................................................................... 41
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 41
Appendix A: Command Index ....................................................................................................... 44
Appendix B: Antenna Type Index.................................................................................................. 49
Appendix C: GNSS Antenna Mount Diagram ................................................................................ 53
Appendix D: RF Cable Installation Diagrams................................................................................. 54
Appendix E: Example RTK Network Map ...................................................................................... 55
Appendix F: Mechanical Specifications......................................................................................... 56
Appendix G: Power Requirements................................................................................................ 57
Appendix H: RxTools Download.................................................................................................... 58
Appendix I: Iridium Service ........................................................................................................... 59
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability....................................................................................... 60

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Overview
The Resolute GNSS Receiver is an autonomous low power GNSS receiver with L1/L2 GPS and
GLONASS tracking abilities. Optionally, other satellite constellations and frequencies may be
added. The Resolute is powered by a flexible GNSS modem capable of RTK or Standalone data
collection.
The Resolute records GNSS data in the Septentrio Binary Format (SBF). Any blocks listed in the
SBF Reference Guide can be recorded at a configurable rate. Optional telemetry includes an
Iridium 9523 modem for both RUDICS and SBD, a cellular modem or 900 MHz Radio. The Resolute
is housed in a rugged enclosure and includes redundant SD cards capable of logging outputs from
external sensors.
Device Configurations
The Resolute is a flexible and powerful platform that comes in many different configurations. It
is important to realize that this manual may cover subjects that do not apply to your specific
device. Separate permission files are required for specific Resolute features, such as raw
measurements, Base station corrections, or some signals such as Galileo. Contact sales or support
for further clarification on which units contain which features. For a quick implementation guide
for your specific unit, please refer to the quick start guide.
Reference
The Reference Receiver is a GNSS receiver capable of recording raw GNSS measurements along
with standalone PVT (Position, Velocity, Time) data and many other SBF blocks. It is designed to
operate without any real-time corrections and can record data for post processing.
Polar
Similar to the Reference receiver, the Polar Resolute includes an Iridium 9523 modem for RUDICS
and SBD telemetry. The Polar Resolute also includes self-governing heaters for operation in
extreme cold, along with an IP67 enclosure.
RTK PIN Base -RTK Base Receiver
The RTK Base station is a correction generator for RTK measurements. Equipped with a 900MHz
radio or a connection to the internet, a single base station properly configured can broadcast a
correction service to one or more RTK Rovers. An RTK Base roughly measures an initial base
position and then measures deviations from this position to generate corrections. The Base
operates on the assumption that the Base antenna is not moving.
RTK PIN Rover -RTK Rover Receiver
The RTK Rover is the measurement and data collection sensor. Depending on the data filter
length (at receiver) and response time necessary, it is capable of measuring deviations on
centimeter or millimeter levels, when properly serviced with corrections. The RTK Rover should
be mounted to the desired landmark of whose movement is to be measured.

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NorthStar
The NorthStar is a correction repeater and communications unit that has two primary
functionalities relating to RTK receivers. First, it can be a correction relay unit to overcome
geographical issues such as distance and topography between the RTK Base and RTK Rover.
Secondly, can also be utilized as a collection point for RTK Rover data. In this second functionality,
the NorthStar can be attached to a server or doghouse computer and relay 30-second averaged
positions from any RTK Rovers in the radio network. While the theory of operation is similar to
the Resolute, the NorthStar is covered in a separate manual found at:
https://manuals.alertgeo.com/Northstar

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Device Preparation
Making the Connection
No.
Name
Function
1
USB-Mini
Provides access for configuration of device for deployment via PC
2
Test Button
Used as a test to check if the device is working properly and should
turn all the LEDs on. It also initiates the device’s connection to its
peripheral devices. Hold the button to reset the device.
3
Radio TNC
Connection to Radio antenna via TNC connector
4
2 BA Ground Stud
Grounding connection for lightning and surge protection
5
Serial/SDI-12/SW
LOAD
Connection to peripheral device via Serial/SDI-12, Serial output
and/or Switched power for peripheral device (14-Pin Female)
6
Power/ENET/CBUS
Connection to power supply, ethernet and CBUS connection (10-Pin
Female)
7
Iridium TNC
Connection to Iridium antenna via TNC connector
8
GNSS Type N
Connection to GNSS antenna via Type N connector
9
Cellular TNC
Connection to Cellular antenna via TNC connector
The front panel of the Resolute has up to 7 connectors, depending on the configuration to
connect to various antennas.
The USB (USB Mini) is used as a diagnostic I/O port for the device. Alternatively, Serial 1 on the
14-pin circular Souriau connector can be used as a diagnostic port. The user can set various
settings on the device through this port, as well as receive diagnostic output. It is also where the
device will accept firmware upgrades.

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The Type N connector on the panel is supplied to attach to one of the many supported GNSS
antennae. Depending on what modems (iridium, cellular or radio) you have installed, there may
also be TNC connectors for the various telemetry options as indicated on the label.
The 10-pin circular Souriau connector contains the power connections. The 14-pin circular
Souriau connector contains the serial port connections.
Below are the pinouts for the two connectors:
Circular Connector, 14-Pin Female
Pin
Function
A
TXD1-RS
B
N/C, PPS*
C
SDI-12 BUS
D
RXD1-RS
E
CTS+RS
F
GND
H
PWR-SW3
J
RTS1+RS
K
GND
L
RTS8+RS
M
PWR-SW4
N
TXD8-RS
P
RXD8-RS
R
CTS8+RS
*Note PPS is optionally connected. Must be requested from the factory at time of purchase.
Circular Connector, 10-Pin Female
Pin
Function
A
VBAT
B
GND
C
ETH RD-
D
ETH RD+
E
ETH TD-
F
ETH TD+
G
GND
H
CAN-H
J
CAN-L
K
GND
The power leads on the 10-Pin connector (A and B) are connected to the red (+) and black (-)
flying leads on the supplied cable. They require a DC power supply of 11V (minimum) to 28V
(maximum). For Resolute units with Cellular or Iridium telemetry a 3A supply is required.

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Removable Door: SD cards Access and SIM Installation
The Resolute has a removable door that allows access to the SD cards that are shipped with your
Resolute along with access to the SIM slots for optional Cell and Iridium Telemetry. Using a 3/32
Allen key, the four captive fasteners pictured below can be unscrewed from the main housing.
Opening the door will automatically unmount the cards to protect the stored data. No data will
be written while the door is removed.
Door fasteners in their unscrewed configuration. The door is free and able to be removed.
The image below shows the various components of the Resolute unit that can be viewed when
the door is open.
No.
Name
Function
1
Clock Battery
Used to maintain the internal clock of the Resolute
2
Iridium SIM Holder
SIM Cards mandatory for use with Iridium are inserted here
3
SD Card Holder
PCB holding both the MicroSD cards is stored here
4
Cell Micro SIM
Module for holding a cellular Micro SIM card is installed here
5
Radio
Radio module is mounted at this point (if applicable)