Hi-Target V60 Getting Started

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V60 Getting Started

1. Introduction of hardware

1.1 Hardware structure

1.2 Buttons operation and screen display

1.3 Descriptions of indicator lamp on the control panel

1.4 Static collection and data transmission

2. Handheld controller and application

2.1 Introduction to the handheld controller

2.2 Appearance of the handheld controller

2.3 Handheld controller accessories

2.4 Operation of handheld controller

2.5 Installation of SIM card

2.6 Power on and power off operation

2.7 Data download

3. Hi-Survey

3.1 Creat a project

3.2 Measurement and collection

3.3 Export of data achievement

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3.4 Stake out

4. Quick Guide of SurvCE

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5. Technical parameters

5.1 GNSS specification

5.2 Precision of receiver

5.3 UHF transceiver

5.4 Interface

5.5 Physical characteristics

5.6 Environment requirements

6. Trouble shooting

6.1 Reset operation

6.2 Upgrade firmware

6.3 Correction data transmitting issues

6.4 Internet accessing issue

6.5 Transceiver issue

6.6 Signal descriptions of 5-core/8-core socket

6.7 Signal descriptions of V60 indicator lamp

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Introduction of hardware

■ Hardware structure

■ Buttons operation and screen display

■ Descriptions of indicator lamp on the control panel

■ Static collection and data transmission

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1. Introduction of hardware

1.1 Hardware structure

Hardware Schematic Diagram

Upper Cover

Bottom Cover

Control Panel

Fig.1.1-1

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Guard Circle

Control Panel

There are FN button, Power button and three indicator lamps on the control panel .Three indicator

lamps are satellite lamp (single green lamp), status lamp (bi-color lamp of red and green) and power

lamp (bi-color lamp of red and green) from the left to the right.

FN button (Function): Set work mode, data chain, UHF transceiver channel, satellite elevation angle,

sampling interval and restoration receiver, etc.

Power button (Function): for power on and power off, Set confirmation and inquiry of the current

work mode, etc.

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Upper Cover

Anti-wear Buffer

Fig.1.1-2

Anti-wear buffer: Anti-wear buffer can effective avoid the instrument from scratches.

Bottom Cover

7 6

Fig.1.1-3

1. 8-core socket and protective plug 2. 5-core socket and protective plug

3. Differential antenna port and protective plug: 4. Connecting screw hole

5. Battery cabin 6. Spring contacts power seat

7. SIM card slot 8. SD card slot

1 2

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3. Transceiver antenna port: Used to connect internal transceiver antenna for receiving and

transmitting differential signal.

Cautions:

1. when 8-core socket or 5-core socket is not in use, please cover them with the plug.

2. When water enters into the trumpet, it is likely that the trumpet is silent or hoarse.The voice can

recover after the trumpet is dry.

5-core socket and 8-core socket

Fig.1.1-4

Fig.1.1-5

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1. 5-core socket: It is also known as COM2/PW2, which is generally used to connect the receiver

with external data chain or the external power supply.

2. 8-core socket: It is also known as COM1/USB/PW1, which is used to connect with computer,

handheld controller and other equipment for downloading and deleting data.

Cautions: All the above are the front diagrams of sockets at the bottom of receiver when facing

to the receiver. (Namely the face of weld of plug)

Battery

Outside view of 5000 m Ah lithium battery

Positive pole

Negative pole

Fig.1.1-6

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Environmental requirements

V60 receiver is designed by waterproof material but please try to keep its environment dry. In order

to improve the stability and service life, please avoid the receiver from being exposed to extreme

environment for use, for example:

◇Humid environment

◇Temperature of higher than 65°C

◇Lower than -40°C

◇Corrosive liquid or gas

Electronic interference sources

Do not set the GNSS receiver at the place near electric power or strong interference signal, such as:

◇petroleum pipeline

◇Television and computer monitor

◇Generator

◇Electric motors

◇DC - AC power conversion equipment

◇Fluorescent lamp

◇Power switch

Basic Operations

Introduction of this chapter

Power supply system

Installation and dismantlement of battery cover

Unlock State Lock State

Fig.1.1-7

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Power supply mode

Table 3.1Power supply mode of V60 signal receiver

Power Supply Mode

Power Supply

Scope of Power Supply

V60 receiver can be supplied with the power by the external power supply of 8-core socket and

5-core socket at the bottom of receiver ,in which, once external power supply of 8-core socket is

powered on, the receiver can power on automatically. When the external power supply of 5-core

socket is powered on, the receiver can be powered on by pressing the power button on the control

panel of receiver.

External voltage range for GSM operation mode and UHF rover station is DC 6-28V and the current

shall be more than 1000mA. If there is external power supply, the receiver will choose the higher

voltage between the lithium and external power supplies. If it is needed to use the external power

supply, it is required to use the special power supply designated by Hi-Target.

Cautions:

1. Service time of lithium battery will decrease with the reduction of temperature and increase of

charging and discharging times. Generally, one new 5000 m Ah lithium battery can be used for

13-15 hours for static data collection, or 10-12 hours as GPRS Rover, or 8-10 hours as internal

transceiver transmitting station.

2. In case that electric quantity is used up, in order to avoid battery performance from damage, it

shall be used again after continuous charging for 24 hours.

3. If the battery is not used for a long time, in order to prolong its service time, please charge the

battery once per month.

Lithium battery, 8-core socket and

5-core socket external power supply

6V min. and 28V max.

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BL-5000 lithium battery must be charged by CL-8410 lithium battery charger dedicated by

Hi-Target. Charging time is about 7 hours.CL-4400 chargers is designed with charging lamps, which

becomes red during the charging period, and becomes green after charging. Then continue charging

for 1-1.5 hours until the electric quantity of battery is in full state.

Charging lamp

Charger lamp

Warnings:

1. only use battery and charger configured by manufacturer, and do not throw them into the fire or

use the metallic short-circuit electrode.

2. In case of heating, deformation, liquid leakage, smell emission or other anomaly phenomenon

during the use, charging or storage period of the battery, please stop using and replace it with new

one.

3. If the service time of the battery is shortened obviously, please stop using the battery. It indicates

that the battery has been aged; please replace it with new one.

Fig.1.1-8

1.2 Buttons operation and screen display

1. Control panel

For Hi-Target V60 receiver, most settings and operations can be realized by two keys on the control

panel.

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2. LCD Buttons operation

V60 GNSS RTK system can open/close the liquid crystal panel display by double clicking power

button. High-definition LCD panel with two buttons complete the basic work demands of receiver ,

which can set three work modes of base, rover station and static state flexibly. Detailed descriptions

of keys operation of control panel are as follows.

Double click button power to turn on the LCD, and the initial interface will display the current work

mode and relevant basic information.

Latency

Solution

status

Version

Work mode

Channel

Common-sate

llites

Fig.1.2-1

Power supply

PDOP

Data chain

Received signal

strength indication

Work mode

Common-satellites

Static file name

Fig.1.2-2

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Operation

Single-click

Double-click

Long-time press

Super long-time press

Slow flash

Quick flash

Function

Turn on/Turn off LCD

display

Select the menu

Set confirmation

Display/Close

Initial interface

Switch over the data

chain

Description

Button operation time is less than 0.5 seconds

Interval time for double-click is more than 0.2s but less than 1s.

Button operation time is more than 3s.

Button operation time more than 6s.

The lamp is flash with frequency of more than 0.5s.

The lamp is flash with frequency of less than 0.3s.

Button operation

Double-click power button

Single-click Fn button

Single-click power button

Double click power button

Single-click Fn button

Single-click Fn button to

move choice box,

single-click power button to

confirm setting.

Function

Single-click the function button

then the choice box will jump into

the next option automatically.

Single-click power button; confirm

current content or move the choice

box to the next menu.

Display the work mode of receiver,

satellite information and version

information.

It displays as follows under the

RTK mode from left to right: data

chain, difference parameters, work

mode and system information

Data chain menu includes three

options: UHF (Internal

transceiver), External transceiver

and Return to previous menu.

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Set GSM parameter

Set UHF parameter

Set parameter of

difference information

in the base

Set parameter of rover

station

Single-click button to select,

single-click power button to

edit, and select "OK" after

edition to confirm.

GSM data chain: input IP address

serial port; grouping No. , and

group No.

UHF (Internal transceiver): Select

among high, medium and low

power and channel between

0-115.

Set parameter of difference

information of the base:

1.Difference scheme:CMR/RTCM2

/RTCM3/sCMRx.

2.Cutoff angle of satellite: 0°-30°

3.Current position coordinates: B

L H

Set parameter of difference

information in the rover station:

Difference scheme: CMR/RTCM2

/RTCM3/sCMRx.

Cutoff angle of satellite: 0°-30°

GGA data transmission frequency

0s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s

It displays as follows under the

static mode from left to right:

Static setting Work mode and

System information.

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System information

Select '' '' single-click

the power button to return to

the previous menu.

In case of no Back on the

interface, single-click power

button to return to the

previous menu.

Static setting

Cutoff angle of satellite:0 °- 30 °

Sampling interval: 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s,

15s, 30s

System information provide with

current information of receiver,

stellar map and system status, etc.

System information

Editing parameters

Take edition of elevation angle for example, edit parameter of LCD interface following the sequence

from left to right and make a selection according to the popup digital choice box.

(1) Single-click Fn button to select the digit and single-click power button after confirmation, then

the cursor can jump to the next digit automatically.

(2) If it is not required to edit from the first digit, after opening the choice box, select or and

the cursor can jump to previous step or next step.

(3) After the completion of edition, single-click Fn button, and the selected box jumps into the next

edit item (such as sampling interval).Edit interface is changed as shown in the below figure:

→ →

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Attentions:

1. When the LCD interface is in the mode of parameter setting, and handheld controller cannot

connect with the receiver, it is required to wait for liquid-crystal operation to return to the main

menu.

2. For GSM data chain interface of parameter setting, it can take effect only by setting Hi-Target

server IP: 202.96.185.34; Port: 9000; Grouping number (7 bits); Group number (3 bits) on the panel.

Connect by CORS; the parameter setting must be conducted by the Hi-Target handheld controller

software.

3. The parameter setting (elevating angle, sampling interval) will be invalid during the static data

collection, and the successful parameter setting will take effect when the next static collection starts.

4. If button operation does not be made more than 50s under the liquid crystal display status, the LCD

can be turned off automatically and the system enters into pure button mode for saving power

consumption. The user can double click power button to restart the LCD.

3. Turn off the LCD only by button operation

If there is no LCD display status, work mode can be switched by two buttons and voice can be

provided to assist the user to complete the operation.

Function

Work mode

Data chain

UHF mode

Button operation

Double-click Fn button

(0.2s <Interval<1s)

Press Fn button for a

long time (>3s)

Single-click Fn button

and long press Fn

button

Content

Enter into work mode of "base", "rover station"

and "static state" to select.

Enter into data chain mode of "GSM", "UHF" and

"External" and single-click Fn button to select

the mode.

Enter into "UHF transceiver channel" setting.

There are 116 channels from 0 to 115 for

selection. And when the numbers of channel are

more than 15, it is recommended to use liquid

crystal and software setting, which make more

quick and convenient.

Increase the channels ten by ten.

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Set

confirmation

Automatically

set the base

Receiver

restoration

Single-click

power button

Key Fn power button

for power on

Super long-time press

Fn button

Voice prompts the current work mode, data

chain mode and radio power and channel;

meanwhile, the power lamp indicates the battery

capacity.

Firstly press Fn button, then press power button

for power on and do not loosen Fn button until

"Ding-dong" sound is heard. Voice prompts

confirmation and current status of receiver.

Reset mainboard. After resetting the receiver, if

the handheld controller bluetooth cannot be

connected with the receiver, firstly adjust the

receiver to be in the static mode and adjust it

back after starting the collection.

4. Power on and power off the receiver

Table Display State Descriptions of Indicator Lamp under the Mode of Power on and

Power off

Power on

Power off

Press power

button for 1s

Press power

button for 3s

All indictor

lamps are on.

All indictor

lamps are off.

Power on music, voice prompt of work mode

and data chain mode before the last power off

Power off voice

The display state of indicator lamp is different under different setting mode. Please refer to Chapter

6.7: Descriptions of control panel indicator lights

SIM /USIM card

Receiver adopts network data chain mode to implement RTK operation. It is necessary to prepare

network communication card and open corresponding data communication services. The required

number of card is determined according to your RTK measurement system configuration. Each

receiver and handheld controller can be equipped with one card. The receiver supports SIM card and

USIM card.

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USIM card

SIM card

Table Descriptions of SIM card/USIM card

GPRS(ZHD/VRS)

GSM

GPRS(ZHD/VRS)

GSM

Installation procedure of SIM card:

(1) Demount the battery cover and remove the battery to make the SIM card slot exposed.

SD slot

Fig.1.2-3

(2) Put SIM card in the card base and insert it into the slot with the front (the side with metal contact)

facing downward without loosening.

SIM slot

Fig.1.2-4

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5.Transceiver

UHF transceiver

Internal transmitter-receiver (Standard configuration)

Band of transceiver: 450-470MHz, 116 channels can be switched over flexibly.

Transmitted power can be adjusted among 1W, 2W and 5W.

Transmission rate: 19.2Kbps and 9.6Kbps, which are available for adjustment.

PCC XDL transceiver module (Optional purchasing)

Transceiver frequency: 403MHz-473MHz, frequency table can be modified by yourself.

Transmitted power can be adjusted among 0.1W, 1W and 2W.

Transmission rate: 19.2Kbps and 9.6Kbps, which are available for adjustment.

Support a variety of transmission protocols.

Cautions: Once transceiver channel of the base is modified, rover also need to be modified to

the corresponding channel, otherwise, the differential signal cannot be received. Normal operations

made only under the same channels.

6. Power on to switch to UHF rover mode

(1) Double-click power button to power on LCD and the initial interface will display the current

work mode and relevant basic information. See Fig.1.2-2.

(2) Set work mode: Single-click Fn button, it shows as follows from left to right under the RTK

mode: Data chain, difference parameter, work mode and system information.

Operation steps are shown as follows:

→ →

Single-click power button for confirmation when the steps are finished.

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(3) Set data chain:

→ →

Single-click power button for confirmation when the steps are finished.

1.3 Descriptions of indicator lamp on the control panel

Display state of indicator lamp under different setting mode:

1. Work mode (Double-click Fn button to enter into the work setting mode, then single-click Fn

button to make mode selection and click power button for confirmation. In case of failing to press

power button exceeding 10s, confirmation can be done automatically):● On;○ Off

Table 2.1 Descriptions of display state of indicator lamp under the work mode

Mode

Base

Rover

Static state

Satellite lamp

(single green lamp)

●

○

●

Signal lamp

(the green lamp of the double lamps)

○

●

2. Data chain (Long-time press Fn button to enter into the data chain setting mode and then

single-click Fn button to make mode selection and click power button for confirmation. In case of

failing to press power button exceeding 10s, confirmation can be done automatically):● On;○ Off

Table 2.2 Descriptions of display state of indicator lamp under the data chain mode

Type

UHF

Internal GSM

External

Satellite lamp

(single green lamp)

●

○

●

Signal lamp

(the green lamp of the double lamps)

○

●

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1.4 Static collection and data transmission

Introduction of this chapter:

■ Introduction

■ Static measurement of the receiver

■ U disk-type data download

■ Operation of static management software

Introduction

The collecting static measurement data is stored in the receiver or the memory card. Static data file

needs to be downloaded into the computer and processed by the static post-processing software.

Static measurement of the receiver

1. Set up instrument at the control point and strictly keep the optical plummet centering and leveling.

2. Measure the height of instrument three times and difference among them shall not be more than

3mm, and the average value of them is the final height of instrument. Height of instrument is the

distance from mark-stone center of control point to measurement marker line of receiver.

3. Parameter of the receiver:

◇ Receiver radius:91mm

◇ Height between the bottom of receiver and antenna phase center :94.2mm

◇ Height between measurement line of receiver height and antenna phase center:39.3mm

*If the antenna parameter certificated by NGS is needed, please view

http: //www.ngs.noaa.gov/ANTCAL/Antennas.jsp?manu=HI-Target

5-core socket and 8-core socket

Phase center

39.3

94.2

Fig.1.4-1

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4. Record point name, instrument No. height of instrument, time of beginning observation.

5. Power on, set the receiver to be static measurement mode according to the following button

operations:

(1) Set work mode:

Single-click Fn button, it shows as follows from left to right under the RTK mode: data chain,

difference parameter, work mode and system information.

→ →

Single-click power button to confirm the selection.

(2) Set static collection parameter:

→

Adjust cutoff angle of satellite and sampling interval. Move the choice box again, and single-click

power button for confirmation.

Flashing satellite lamp indicates searching for satellite，and it indicates that the satellite has been

locked if satellite lamp turns on. State lamp flashes according to sampling interval and each flashing

indicates that one epoch is collected.

6. Power off after the completion of measurement and record the power off time.

7. Download and process data.

Cautions: Do not move base .Do not change collection parameter during the collection.

Data download by USB flash disk:

Receiver files are managed and stored by USB flash disk and it is not necessary to download drive

program. Only download the static data of receiver but not conduct read-write operation for the

receiver. The receiver can conduct U disk-type data download by using Y-type data line, of which

one terminal is connected to the computer USB and the other terminal is connected to the 8-core

socket on the bottom of receiver. After the connection, drive of "static" and SD card can appear in

the computer. Copy the collected static file after opening the drive.

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Fig.1.4-2

The procedure of modifying the point name and antenna height of the downloaded static file as

follows:

1. Select *GNS static file and double-click the mouse.

2. After popup of dialog box of "File Editor", modify the point name and inputting antenna height

and click [OK].

Fig.1.4-3

Cautions: Static files in the removable disk cannot be deleted directly but can be deleted by

management software of GNSS receiver or handheld controller software.

Operation of static management software

Main functions of management software of GNSS receiver:

◇ Delete original data and files.

◇ Delete and format the whole memory.

◇ Read and set parameter.

◇ Set storage path of static data.

Operation procedures:

1. Separately connect 8-core socket and serial port of the computer by using two terminals of Y-type

data line.

2. Select the computer port and click it to connect the serial port.

3. Refresh the catalogue and then observed data files can display in the form.

4. File Name: There are eight bit characters.

5. Create Time: Time of file creation.

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6. Data deleting. Select the data required to be deleted and click Delete to delete the selected files.

7. Set collection interval and cutoff angle of satellite: Input the value to be changed and click to set

the parameter. Click read parameter and will show the originally set collection interval and cutoff

angle of satellite.

8. Format data：Click "Format/Del All Files" to complete the formatting of receiver and all data are

deleted, which cannot be recovered.

Fig.1.4-4

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Handheld controller and application

■ Introduction to the handheld controller

■ Appearance of the handheld controller

■ Handheld controller accessories

■ Operation of handheld controller

■ Installation of SIM card

■ Power on and power off operation

■ Data download

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Introduction to the handheld controller

◇ Industrial design, IP68 design, resistance to fall from the height of 1.2 m and adaption of all kinds

of complicated working environments outdoor

◇ 640*480 Highlighting LCD with 3.7 inches can be readable normally under strong sunlight

◇ Support bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Network and provide convenience for achieving a variety of wireless

data transmission with receiver.

◇ Internal camera with 8 million pixel, which supports field collection of high-definition image

information

◇ Internal 6300 m Ah lithium battery, which supports continuous work for above 20 hours

◇ 1.5GHZ of basic frequency, quad-core CPU;4GB Internal Memory +1GB RAM memory; Internal

Micro SD card slot, which supports 32GB expansion card at maximum

◇ Dual SIM dual stand by, which support WCDMA and GSM system: Android 4.2

Attentions

Although iHand20 handheld controller adopts anti-chemical agent and impact-resistance material,

precise instrument shall also be used and maintained carefully and be in dry environment as far as

possible. In order to improve stability and service period of iHand20 handheld controller, please

avoid it from being exposed to extreme environment for use, for example, humid, high temperature,

low temperature, corrosive liquid, gas, etc...

Warnings:iHand20 handheld controller shall be used and stored within the specified

temperature of -20℃-55℃.

Appearance of the handheld controller

Front of handheld controller

The front of iHand20 handheld controller includes touch screen, keyboard and microphone.

Fig.2- 1

Handheld controller and application

Touch screen

Keyboard

MIC

Touch screen: Multipoint capacitive touch screen with touch pen, which supports Chinese and

English input.

Keyboard: Photograph, direction control, switch between Chinese and English, data collection,

volume control, power on, power off and other functions.

Microphone: Internal microphone can be used for field collection of voice message.

Reverse side of handheld controller

Handheld controller：There are camera, battery cover, belt, trumpet, etc. on the reverse side of

iHand20 handheld controller.

Fig.2- 2

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TrumpetCamera

Battery cover

Belt t

Camera: Used for field collection of image information.

Battery cover: Internal removable lithium battery.

Belt: Connect the belt to prevent sliding down.

Trumpet: Conduct real-time voice broadcast for the instrument operation and status.

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Side of handheld controller

Waterproof & dustproof rubber cover

Mini USB: Used for connecting USB data line and iHand20 handheld controller.

Audio port: Used for connecting headphone cable and iHand20 handheld controller.

Warnings: In case of not using audio port or Mini USB, please close the rubber cover so as to

achieving waterproof and dustproof.

Audio port

Mini USB

Fig.2- 3

Handheld controller accessories

Charger

Charger: 5V/1A

Fig.2- 4

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Battery

Lithium battery: 3.7V /6300mAh

Data line

USB data line:

◇ Connect to the USB port of computer, and used for download of data

◇ Connect to the USB port of charger and used for charging handheld controller

Fig.2- 5

Fig.2- 6

Touch pen

Fig.2- 7

Touch pen: In case of using touch pen to operate the handheld controller, it is required to start the

function of "handwriting pen", and open the handheld controller’s [system setting] → [auxiliary

function] → check [handwriting pen]

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Operation of handheld controller

Keyboard

Most settings and operations of Hi-Target iHand20 handheld controller can be completed by the

touch pen, and commonly used operations can be completed by keyboard. Appearance and functions

of keyboard are introduced briefly as follows.

Home

APP

Fig.2- 8

Handheld controller 20 keyboard include: Back, OK, Power, APP, Fn, Collect, Camera, etc. on

buttonboard of iHand 20 handheld controller.

Button Back: Delete or exit the operation of current window.

Button OK: Confirmation

Button Power: Press it for above 3s for power on/ power off. Under the power on status, press power

button for 1s to turn off / turn on the screen backlight.

Back

Collect

Del

Space

Enter

PowerCamera

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Button APP: Quick start of Hi-Survey software, press button APP for a long time for the Road

popup, then select "Hi-Survey Road" and click [Ok]. And the software selected this time can be

started quickly only by pressing key APP next time.

Cautions: When installing Hi-Survey Road for the first time, it is necessary to press key APP

for 3s for software quick start selection settings. Otherwise, corresponding software cannot be

started quickly by only pressing button APP.

Fig.2- 9

Fn button: Press Fn button for 3s and popup interface of input method switch so as to achieve fast

switch of input method. In case of [physical button input method], only press Fn button to switch

over input methods of Chinese Pinyin, strokes, digitals and letters under input status.

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Fig.2- 10

Collect button: Collect data by manual operation.

Camera button: Press it for a short time to enter into photograph interface; Press it for 3s on the

non-camera interface to start up/shut down flashlight function.

Screenshot function: Press "VOL-" and power button simultaneously for 3s, screen capture will be

kept in the file of "Mobile phone storage→ Pictures→ Screenshots".

Cautions:

1. When the iHand20 handheld controller is not used in the work, please turn off the backlight for

saving electric quantity and prolonging the working time.

2. Only the image collection interface supports the shortcuts operation. In order to avoid the input

conflict of input box, the text interface does not support shortcuts operation.

(1) Average collection shortcut is Key "7";

(2) Indirect measurement shortcut is Key "8".

Table 6.1 Model of iHand20 handheld controller battery and charger

Name

Lithium battery

Charger

Model

BL-6300A

CL-6300A

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Charging:

It shall be charged with special charger within a certain

temperature range and a certain charging time. Specific

usage methods and requirements: It shall be charged by

special charger with standard configuration of iHand20

within the temperature range of 0℃-40℃.For the first usage,

there is a certain electric quantity in the battery generally.

Therefore, the battery shall not be charged until the electric

quantity is used up. And it shall be charged for 12 hours for

the first three times and later it can be charged normally.

Warnings:

1.Must use battery and charger configured by manufacturer,

and do not throw them into the fire or use the metallic

short-circuit electrode.

2. Each charging time shall not be more than 24 hours.

3. In case of heat, deformation, liquid leakage, smell

emission or other anomaly during the use, charging or

storage period of the battery, please stop using the battery

and replace it with new one.

4. If the service life of the battery is shortened obviously,

please stop using the battery. It indicates that the battery

has been aged; please replace it with new one.

Installation of SIM card

Handheld controller supports dual SIM dual stand by and is provided with two SIM card slots, of

which SIM1 is defaulted to support GSM, WCDMA and SIM2 supports GSM.

Cautions: iHand20 does not support 4G network temporarily. If using 4G card on the handheld

controller, it is required to open 2G service.

Handheld controller and application

Installation procedures of SIM card

1. Unload the battery cover and remove the battery to make the SIM card slot expose.

SIM1 SIM2

2. Put SIM card in the card base and insert it into the slot without loosening with the front (the side

with metal contact) facing downward.

Installation Procedures of Micro SD card

1. Unload the battery cover and remove the battery to make the Micro SD card slot expose.

2. Push downward with the tip of the finger by resisting the sheet metal of slot to open the sheet

metal.

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3. Insert the Micro SD card into the card seat and the side with metal contract is placed down.

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4. Push upward with the tip of the finger resisting the sheet metal of slot until it is stuck without

looseness.

Power on and power off operation

Under the power off status, press the power button for 3s to power on;

Interface

Under the power on status, press the power button for 3s, and then popup the prompt box and click

"Power off".

Handheld controller and application

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Data download

Connect handheld controller to computer

1. Connect handheld controller to computer by supporting USB data line, and pull down the notice

column and click USB computer connection [open USB storage].

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2. If it is required to synchronously operate handheld controller or install and use third-party

software to debug data on the computer, "USB debugging" function shall be ticked. Turn on the

handheld controller, and click [System Settings]→[Developer options ]→[USB debugging] on the

desktop menu.

Click[System Settings]

[Developer options]

Handheld controller and application

[USB debugging]

3. In the popup debugging window, click [OK] to complete the connection between handheld

controller and computer.

4 In the computer, file operations between handheld controller and computer can be conducted by

[Portable Devices].

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Hi-Survey

■ Creat a project

■ Measurement and collection

■ Export of data achievement

■ Stake out

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3. Hi-Survey

3.1 Setting

1. New project

After new project is built before the measurement, the collected data will be saved in the project.

When building new project, relevant setting needs to be conducted, for example, setting of project

information, and coordinate system, etc..

Specific procedures as follows:

(1) Open the software Hi-Survey;

Single-click "Hi-Survey" to open it

(2) Click "Project Info";( As shown in Fig. 3-2)

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Fig.3-2

(3) Input project name in "Name" box->click "OK";

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"Project Info": New project can be

built and the existing project can be

opened or deleted.

Input project name in "Name"

box->click "OK";

(Note: The name of new project shall

not be the same as the name of old

projects)

Hi-Survey

2. Bluetooth connection

Receiver is connected with handheld controller by bluetooth, therefore, it is necessary to do

this step before the operation. If conducting RTK under the mode of UHF (transceiver), two

sets of receiver bluetooth shall be configured at least (one for base and one for rover).

(1) Device ->Blue Tooth->Connect->Search device;

Click "Device" to connect receiver to

handheld controller

Select the connection type

"Bluetooth"

Click "Connect"

Click "Search device" to search the

bluetooth device nearby.

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(2) Select S/N code of the device to be connected->input bluetooth PIN"1234";

Configuration PIN of buletooth:1234

Click "OK" to connect

(May take a few seconds)

After connection, the interface will

display current work mode, firmware

version, firmware version of GPS

main -board and log-on message,

etc...

(3) Use the same method to connect with other GPS receiver (Such as 10211158).

Connection Process

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Connected

3. Set coordinate system

For measurement, coordinate system must be configured, because it is related to the accuracy

of coordinate.There are two methods to set the coordinate system. A. build a new coordinate system,

including Ellipsoid projection and Ellipsoid transformation parameters, etc. B&C. Import existing

coordinate system.

Click Project Settings：Including

settings of project and coordinate

system information

Enter settings interface

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Hi-Survey

A .Build a coordinate system:

Projection->Ellipsoid switchover->Elevation fitting

(1) Click "Projection"-> ->User Defined

Click to enter into the setting

interface.

User Defined：User can conduct the

setting according to his own local

parameter.

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(2) Input projection information (Input ellipsoid information according to local actual situation)

Click "System" to input name of coordinate system->"Projection" to select projection mode and take

"Transverse Mercator" for example.

System: Define the name of coordinate system

Projection: Optional

(take Transverse Mercator for example)

C. Meridian: Center meridian

(According to the local situation)

False Northing: Unit: meter

(According to the local situation)

False Easting: Unit: meter

(According to the local situation)

Lat. of False Origin: Latitude of False Origin

(According to the local situation)

False Easting: Additive constant in the

direction of east;

Scale Factor:(Adjustable in accordance with

actual situation)

Fill other information or not.

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(3) Click "Datum", set Source Ellipsoid and Local Ellipsoid,

Click "Datum", set Source Ellipsoid

and Local Ellipsoid, but the ellipsoid

information is determined by local

and project requirement and must be

accurate.

Source Ellipsoid: Optional,

commonly use WGS84

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Local Ellipsoid: (optional)

determined according to specific

requirements;

Note: The parameters are different

according to different ellipsoid.

(4) Select switchover model: click "Model"; take Bursa-Wolf (Boolean Sally seven parameters) for

example.

Click "Model" to select switchover

mode

Take Bursa-Wolf for example

Input switchover parameters

DX: X Translation

DY: Y Translation

DZ : Z Translation

RX: X Rotation

RY: Y Rotation

RZ: Z Rotation

K (ppm): Scale factor.

All the above information shall be

confirmed locally.

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(5) Height fitting (It can be skipped over if the fitting is not required)

Height->select elevation fitting mode; (complete elevation fitting)

Click Height->Model

Including modes of Geometric

Surface, TGO, Grid and Free Survey.

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Hi-Survey

File:Add file->Click "save"

(6) Click "Save" to complete settings and saving of coordinate system.

B. Add existing coordinate system files(user-defined)

1) Click "dam" ->Select .dam File; Click to return the parent directory. Path: SD Card

->ZHD->Geo Path ->select .dam file (take the addition of DD. dam for example) ->click "OK".

Click "dam" to add created dam

system file.

Select dam File; click

Path is: SD Card ->ZHD->Geo Path

Note: Till seeing the SD card

catalogue,

Click" " to return to the parent

directory.

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Select coordinate system files, with

the suffix of .dam. And click "OK" to

complete the selection.

(2) Return " "- > select .dam file->click "Apply"-> select "OK";

Return " "-> select .dam file

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Click "Apply"-> select "OK";

C. Add coordinate system files(Hi-Survey software BYO)

The software adds many coordinate systems all over the world intelligently for reference and

selection.

(1) Return" "->"Predefined"

Return" "

Click "Predefined"

(2) Select the continent located, take Eastern Asia for example;

Select continents and countries in the

region where you are located. For

example, select the Eastern Asia.

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(3)Add corresponding coordinate system file into "Predefined List" ->select the file->click "Apply"

to apply it to current project.

Select corresponding coordinated

system and add it into the list.

Select corresponding coordinated

system and add it into the list.

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Click "OK" to complete the

application

4. Set the base

Set the base，setting parameter of base after bluetooth connection. Including: coordinate of base,

communication mode, difference scheme, etc... Base is responsible for transmitting difference to the

rover so as to conduct real-time difference. The base can be set by handheld controller only when the

device bluetooth has been connected.

(1) Open software "Main interface" ->Device->confirm current connected GPS receiver

Open software "Main interface"

->Device

Confirm current connected GPS

receiver (take 11001649 for example)

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(2) For example: Set 11001649 as Base;

(3) Select "type of antenna" ->input "target height"(Target H)

PS: Select type of antenna according to the type of receiver, V60forexample.

For example: Set 11001649 as Base;

Antenna: The system can be default

to select corresponding type of

antenna (but is can be selected

autonomously);

Target H：Target height need to be

measured actually. Slant height is

normally used for the base and pole

height is commonly used for the

rover.

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(4) There are three methods to set "coordinate of base":

A. Input with known point. B. Get by average. C. Select from the collection point library;

A. Input with known point.

1) Ensure accuracy of coordinate of base;

2) Select "geodetic coordinates BLH" or "local coordinates NEZ". (Take BLH for example)

Select "geodetic coordinates BLH" or

"local coordinates NEZ". (Take BLH

for example)

B. Get by average

1) Click" "->Click "OK" to obtain position of base.

Click" "

Click "OK" to obtain position of

base.

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C. Obtain from point library

1) Click " "

Click" "

In the point library, there are

"original data" and "control point"

data, etc. for optional.

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(5) Set data chain, including

A. "Internal UHF", B."Internal GSM" (Omitted), C."External Device"

Click "Datalink"

There are 5 kinds of data chain,

which are Internal UHF, Internal

GSM, External Device and External

Network (3G).

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A."Internal UHF"

1) Data link->select "Internal UHF"

2) Set "Chanel", "Sky Baud rate", "Power", etc.

3) Other settings (including difference scheme and elevation cutoff angle, etc.)

Datalink: Internal UHF

Channel: 0-116 channels (DDTR-type

instrument transceiver) for optional, 0-32

channels (PCC transceiver) Transceiver type

and channel of base and rover must be same.

Take channel6 for example.

Sky Baud rate: 19200 or 9600 (The one in

base shall be the same as that of rover.)

Power: There are low, medium and high

power of current receiver for optional.

Power saving mode: Power saving mode can

be started.

Difference mode(Diff Mode):

Including RTK, RTD and RT20. RTK is

defaulted and RTD refers to code difference,

(Base is in conformity with Rover).

Message type(Message Type):

Including RTCA, RTCM (2.X), RTCM (3.0),

CMR, NovAtel and sCMRx (Base is in

conformity with Rover).

Elevation cutoff angle(Elevation):

Express cutoff angle of GNSS receiving

satellite, which can be adjustable within 5-20

degrees.(Base is in conformity with Rover)

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4) Click "Set" to complete the setting of base

Click "Set" to complete the setting of

base

If the setting of base is completed,

the software prompts "setting of

rover".

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C."External Device"

1) Datalink-> select "External Device";

2) Other setting (including difference scheme, elevation cutoff angle) method is the same with the

Internal UHF method;

When base data chain selects

"External Device", channel of

transceiver will be determined by the

external device.

Other settings Same as Internal UHF

setting method.

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3) Click "Set" to complete the setting of base.

5. Set the rover

(1) After completing setting of base, enter into "setting of rover" ->select "Yes"->click "Connect"

(take 10211158 for example) to set the rover.

Click "Yes" to jump to setting of

rover

Click "Connect"

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(2) Click "Connect" and select receiver equipped with bluetooth (take 10211158 for example)

If the device has not been equipped

with the bluetooth, please refer to

above "Bluetooth connection"

method for configuration.

The connected instrument can

display fuselage number (Such as:

10211158)

(3) Set rover "Datalink", including "Channel" and "Sky Baud rate", etc. and click "Set" to complete

the setting of the rover.

Hi-Survey

Datalink: Internal UHF

Conformity with base

(take 6 for example)

Conformity with base

(take 19200 for example)

(4) When base communicates with the rover successfully and differential lamp (middle lamp) in both

base and rover flash red.

6. Floating box

Common Satellites-Satellites

PDOP value

"Solution state": It is mainly divided into the following several modes (except for fixed coordinate,

precision is arranged from high level to low level):The given point refers to fixed coordinate (base)

→ RTK fixed solution → RTK float solution → RTD solution → single point positioning →no

solution type (indicates: no GNSS data)

Solution Receiver power

Correction latency

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"Correction latency": Refers to calculating time after rover receives the signal from base.

"PDOP value": Intensity factor of space geometry where the satellite is distributed. Generally, the

better the satellite distribution is, the smaller the PDOP value is. Generally, the value is less than 3

as the more ideal state.

"Number of visible satellites": Number of satellite received by receiver, at least 5 satellites required

by RTK work.

"Number of public satellites": Base hasn’t it and only rover has it after receiving the difference data.

It refers to the satellite used for calculation when the base and rover participate in the searching of

ambiguity of whole cycles at the same time, which are generally more than 5 so as to ensure normal

work.

Click the satellite icon in the floating window to rapidly check detailed information of current

connected receiver satellite.

(1) Position information

Display position information of current point, including position, speed, solution state and time,

etc...

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(2) Stellar map

◇ Distribution situation of projection position of satellite can be viewed. Roundness refers to GPS

satellite and SBAS satellite, square refers to GLONASS and BDS satellite. GPS: Prn value is 1-32;

GLONASS: Prn value is 65-96; BDS: Prn value is 161-197.

Satellite view

◇ View elevation cutoff angle of GNSS satellite rapidly and drag horizontal slider to input

"elevation cutoff angle" and click "Set" to set the elevation cutoff angle of receiving satellite.

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Input elevation cutoff angle in

"Elevation (。)" and click "Set" to

set the elevation cutoff angle of

receiving satellite.

◇ Click "Status", and give the color according to L1 carrier signal to noise ratio of satellite: orange

<=15, yellow<=35, green>35As shown in the following figure:

Click "Status"

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(3) Signal-to-noise ratio figure of satellite:

Prn refers to number of satellite; Azi refers to azimuth angle of satellite; Ele refers to satellite

elevation, L1 refers to signal to noise ratio of L1, and L2 refers to signal to noise ratio of L2.

Click "SAT Info", and Prn refers to

number of satellite, L1 refers to

signal to noise ratio of L1, L2 refers

to signal to noise ratio of L2 .

3.2 Measurement and collection

After the settings for the above project and base as well as rover are

completed successfully, enter into data collection interface for collection.

And there are three collection methods.

1. Single-point collection,

2. Average collection,

3. Automatic collection. Corresponding collection methods can be selected

according to different demands.

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The steps entering into the collection interface: Survey->Detail Survey;

Click "Survey"->Detail Survey

Detail Survey interface

Hi-Survey

1.Single-point collection

Single-point collection means collecting the data of each point by manual operation.

(1) Click " "->" "

Click " "

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(2) Input information of collection point, including point name, target height (the first point needs to

be measured and the next points can be defaulted) and point position description (non-input

optional).Click "OK" to complete the collection of the point.

Name: Input the point name.

Target H: Target height (determined

according to actual height), including three

kinds: Pole, Vertical And Slant.

As shown figure:

Desc: Description(Optional)

Station: Station(Non-filling optional)

The solution state, position coordinate and

relative error σ (unit: m) can be viewed in this

interface (including BLH, local coordinate,

etc.).

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2. Average collection

That is averaging for the multi-measurement value of coordinate for each point.

(1) Click " " to collect -> click "OK"

Click " "

After the average collection, click

"OK"

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(2) Input information of point name -> click "OK" for saving;

Input information of point name

(Name), target height (Target H),

description (Desc) and station

After inputting, click "OK"

At the moment, the point will be

saved

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(3) Cautions: Setting method of average collection:

1) Click "Config" in the average collection interface;

2) Times of "Average" ≥10;

Click "Config" to enter into average

collection setting interface.

Available to set the average times

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3. Automatic collection

Automatically record measurement point according to the configured record condition.

(1) Click " "

(2) Collection setting, including sampling interval (time or distance), point name and number, etc.

(user-defined available)

Click" "to start automatic

collection

Auto: Time, Dist, Slant Dist for

optional

Interval: Sampling

interval(Determined as needed)

Prefix: Prefix of name point

(user-defined available)

ID: Start number of point

Desc: Description

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(3) Click "OK" to start collection

Click "OK" to start collection

The collected point can be stored

automatically.

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(4) Click " " to stop automatic collection;

4. View all collected points

(1) Click "Project->Points" in the software main interface

Click " " to stop automatic

collection;

Click "Project"->Points

3.3 Export of data achievement

Hi-Survey

Inquire the point library

Data achievement export supports the following format: *.txt, *.CSV, *.dxf, (shp File)*.shp and

(Excel File)*.csv.

The export procedures are as follows.

(1) Project->Data Transfer

(2) Select "Export".

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Click" Data Transfer"

Select "Export"

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(3) Define name of file exported -> select saving path;

Input name of file->select output

format->select saving path

Export format of file

includes(8kinds):

User-defined(*.txt),

User-defined(*.CSV),

dxfFile(*.dxf),

shpFile(*.shp),

Excel File(*.CSV),

South cass7.0(*.dat),

Scsg2000(*.dat),

PREGEO(*.dat).

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(4) Select file format (take *.dxf for example) ->click "OK" to complete data export.

Hi-Survey

3.4 staking out

lofting, also called staking-out, refers to mark the plane position and elevation of buildings and

structures planned and designed on the design drawing on the ground with certain measuring method

according to required precision as the basis of construction.

Confirm coordinate system of staking out coordinate file before staking out and if coordinate system

is inconsistent, the staking out will fail.

●Stake line

Procedure:

1. Click "Survey"->Stake Points (Enter into stake point interface)

Click "Survey" and select "Stake

Points" (Enter into stake point

interface)

2. Click" "(enter into point selection interface)

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Enter into "Stake Point" interface

Click '' ''

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Enter into stake point selection

interface

2. This step has three point selection methods (Choose either), namely, A. Input coordinate; B.

Select from coordinate library; C. Select from graph.

A. Directly input coordinate

1) Input "Name"->Input NEZ coordinate->Click "OK"

Input the point’s name and

coordinate, tick "Save to Stake Pts

Lib "to save the coordinate of input

point into the stake point library.

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2) Add the input coordinate point to "Stake points list"->Click "OK" to start stake.

Start staking-out

Stake interface

Backward: Southward

Towards the Right: Eastward

Delta H: Altitude difference between

stake coordinate and actual position

Name : name of stake point

σ: Relative precision

HD: Horizontal Distance

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B. Select from coordinate library;

1) Input keyword of point name ->click " "->Coordinate point->select coordinate point;

Input keyword of point name (look

up keyword of point name)

Click " " to jump into point

library

Jump into point library and select

coordinate point.

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2) Tick Save to stake Pts Lib->Click "ok"

3) Input keyword-＞Click " " of point name in "Name"

Tick Save to stake Pts Lib->click

"ok", add the coordinate point from

the point library to the stake point

library.

Input keyword of "Name"

4) Start staking-out

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Inquire result, select the required

point and click "OK" to start stake.

Start staking-out

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Stake interface(indicate position of

target point)

Backward: Southward

Towards the Right: Eastward

Delta H: Altitude difference between

stake coordinate and actual position

Name : name of stake point

σ: Relative precision

HD: Horizontal Distance

C.Select from graph;

1) Click " "Select stake point on Map. Click " ", the software can extract the coordinate

of stake point library automatically in the positive sequence or negative sequence for stake.

Click " "

2) Click "OK" to start staking-out

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Select stake point on Map

Start staking-out

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Stake interface (indicate position of

target point)

Backward: Southward

Towards the Right: Eastward

Delta H: Altitude difference between

stake coordinate and actual position

Name: name of stake point

σ: Relative precision

HD: Horizontal Distance

●Stake line

1. Click "Survey"->"Stake Line"->Click" " to enter into the stake line interface; Click

"Survey"->"Stake Line"

Click "Survey"->"Stake Line"

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