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628 GNSS RTK Expansion Pack
628 GNSS RTK Expansion Pack Overview
The 628 GNSS RTK Expansion Pack incorporates a highly
accurate NovAtel OEM628 RTK GPS receiver and an
EDGE class 2.5G GSM wireless modem into the Carlson
Surveyor+ and the Juniper Systems TK6000 handheld.
This combination enables precision measurements to be
made with a small, lightweight handheld device.
NovAtel OEM628 RTK GPS Receiver
The NovAtel OEM628 RTK GPS receiver provides
positioning technology using GPS and GLONASS
multi-frequency receivers. These receivers feature
NovAtel’s AdVance RTK and ALIGN technologies. A
120 channel ASIC tracks all current and upcoming
GNSS constellations and satellite signals including GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo and Compass. Congurable channels
optimize satellite availability in any condition. The
OEM628 is soware upgradable to track future signals as
they become available. An OmniSTAR receiver provides
GPS correction signals and the ability to receive the new
constellation of satellites in the L5 band.
GSM Wireless Modem
The EDGE class 2.5G GSM wireless modem adds realtime data connectivity to the handheld device via GSM
networks.
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Handheld Batteries
It is strongly recommended that two baery packs be
used in the handheld. This should provide approximately
six hours of continuous operation.
GPS Receiver Operation
Support for the precision GPS receiver in the RTK GPS
expansion pack is provided by the application soware
supplier. Please consult the document provided by your
application soware provider for the proper operation of
the GPS receiver with your specic application soware.
The GPS receiver uses COM port 7 and COM port 8 with a
default of 9600 baud, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit.
GPS Antenna
We recommend that you use the Novatel antenna model
702-GGL.
There are two models, one for North America and one for
international use. The North American antenna supports
850 Mhz and 1900 Mhz frequencies, and is marked with
three horizontal bands at the base of the antenna. The
international antenna supports 900 Mhz and 1800 Mhz
frequencies, and is marked with four horizontal bands.
Please consult with your carrier services provider to
conrm the proper frequencies. Use of an incorrect
antenna may impact range and power performance.
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L-band Positioning Mode
L-band equipped receivers allow you to achieve submeter accuracy. In order to use this positioning mode, you
need an L-band-capable antenna and you must enable
L-band tracking to the OmniSTAR signal. A subscription
to OmniSTAR is required to use the OmniSTAR service.
For more information on L-band positioning, go to
NovAtel’s website at hp://www.novatel.com. Select
Support | Knowledge and Learning | Application Notes.
Look for the application note called APN-051 Positioning
Modes of Operation.
OmniSTAR Subscription and Activation
Before you contact OmniSTAR to set up a subscription,
nd out what the receiver’s OmniSTAR serial number is
(it is dierent from the NovAtel serial number.) It is a six
digit number in the range 100000 to 9999999. Refer to the
soware operator’s manual for specic instructions to
obtain the OmniSTAR serial number.
Once you know what the serial number is, contact
OmniSTAR at 1-888-883-8476 or 713-785-5850. In order to
activate an OmniSTAR subscription, the receiver must be
powered and tracking an L-band satellite. When advised
by OmniSTAR of the appropriate satellite frequency
and data link rate for your location, follow the soware
instructions to congure your receiver.
The latest frequencies can be obtained from the
OmniSTAR website at hp://www.omnistar.com.
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Wireless Modem Operation
The following steps are required to get the GSM modem
ready to use:
Set up a wireless service data account for the GSM
modem and receive a SIM (Subscriber Identication
Module) card.
Install the SIM card in the wireless modem, and seal
the card portal.
Install the expansion pack and antennas on the
handheld.
Run the setup program to congure the modem.
CAUTION: Damage to the RTK GPS expansion pack can
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occur if it is installed or removed while the handheld in
running or in suspend. Ensure the handheld has been
completely powered o before installing or removing the
RTK GPS Expansion Pack. This is done by holding the
power buon down until the power menu pops up and
selecting the Power O option.
GSM Account Set Up and Activation Process
Follow these steps to set up a wireless account:
1. Contact your wireless provider to obtain an account
and SIM card. Since you already have the equipment,
and all you need is to set up an account, it is best to
work directly with the wireless provider, i.e.; AT&T,
T-Mobile, Vodafone, etc.
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2. When you contact the wireless provider, inform them
that you have a wireless data modem and need to set
up data service for this device. Your company may
already have a business account with a provider. If
so, you can add the account you need for this device
to your business account.
3. Be prepared to provide the following information
when seing up an account:
• Billing Information and business ID such as your
Federal Tax I.D. or VAT number.
• The wireless services required: You need data
only service. You probably want an unlimited
data plan. You do not need voice or messaging
services (the modem does not
• The modem’s 15-character IMEI number: This is
support t hem).
shown on the Cell Modem Setup screen shown
below:
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You may be asked for the modem’s model number.
4.
This number allows the carrier to verify this modem
has been approved for use on their network. The
internal modem module is a MultiTech model
MTSMC-E1.
IMPORTANT: Do not confuse this number with the
model number of the handheld computer which is
not needed by the carrier.
Inserting the SIM Card into the Wireless Modem
Insert the SIM Card into the RTK GPS Expansion Pack
wireless modem as follows:
1. Remove the rubber cover with SIM printed on it from
the RTK GPS Expansion Pack.
2. Insert the SIM card
carefully, making
sure that the card is
inserted in the correct
orientation. The beveled
corner on the card lines
up with the outline on
the socket, with the gold
electrical contacts facing
towards the socket.
CAUTION: There is space
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between the case and the
socket. When inserting the card make sure that the
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card is inserted into the connector and not into the
space above or below the connector.
3. Replace the rubber cover. Run a nger around the
outside edge to make sure the gasket is ush with the
case.
CAUTION: If the rubber cover is not replaced the unit
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is no longer sealed and the warranty is void.
Attaching the Expansion Pack to the Handheld
Follow these instructions to aach the RTK GPS
Expansion Pack to the handheld:
1. Power o the handheld by holding down the power
buon for a few seconds and selecting Power O
from the Power Buon menu.
2. Loosen the top four
screws on the back
of the handheld as
shown.
3. Remove the cover
and screws from
the handheld. (The
cover is not used
with the pack.
Place the cover and
screws someplace where you can nd them in the
fut u r e.)
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4. Slide the top of the hand strap up to detach it from
the back. Remove the boom of the hand strap. (The
hand strap is not used with the pack. Place the hand
strap someplace where you can nd it in the future.)
5. Place the RTK GPS Expansion Pack on the back of the
handheld and insert the four screws included with it.
6. Tighten the screws to aach the pack.
Attaching the Antennas to the Expansion Pack
Follow these instructions to aach the antennas to the
RTK GPS Expansion Pack:
1. Aach the GSM modem antenna (North American or
international, see page 3) to the RTK GPS expansion
pack. The GSM modem antenna connector is the
smaller of the two coaxial connectors (SMA) on the
top of the pack. Use the knurled ring at the boom of
the antenna to tighten the antenna. Do not twist on
the antenna rod to tighten the antenna. Do not over-
tighten it—it should only be nger tight.
IMPORTANT: The RTK GPS Expansion Pack should
not be operated without having the cell modem
antenna connected.
2. Aach the GPS antenna cable to the GPS antenna
connector. The GPS antenna connector (TNC) is the
larger coaxial connector on the top of the pack.
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Running the Cell Modem Setup Utility
Run the Cell Modem Setup utility program to congure
the internal wireless modem for the specic wireless
network that you have an account with.
1. The Cell Modem Setup utility should already be
installed on the handheld, located in Start > Program.
If the utility is not there, go to: hp://www.junipersys.
com/Juniper-Systems/support/Downloads/TK6000Ultra-Rugged-Field-PC. Follow the instructions on
the screen to download the utility directly to the
handheld (you need a method to connect to the
internet from your handheld like Wi-Fi) or to your
desktop PC (you need a USB communications cable
and ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center
from Microso for the utility to be transferred to
your handheld from the desktop PC).
2. To start the utility, tap Start > Programs > Cell
Modem Setup. Read the note and tap Ye s to continue.
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4. The seings on the next screen are unique to every
wireless provider and are required for the modem to
connect to the internet. Congure the APN (Access
Point Name), username, and password.
Depending on your wireless provider, there may only
be one selection. Select one of the choices presented
on this screen and tap on the Congure buon at the
boom of the screen. The handheld performs a reset
to congure the modem with these seings.
Wireless providers occasionally change these
seings. You may need to congure the modem with
one of these seings and then test the conguration
by using Internet Explorer to see if you can connect
to the internet and locate a website. If it does not
connect as expected, then you may need to run
Cell Modem Setup again, choose one of the other
selections on the list, and repeat the test.
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It is best to get this information (APN, username, and
password) directly from your wireless provider when
you subscribe and enter it manually as outlined in
the next step.
5. If the only selection in the list is “Other” you must
obtain that information (APN, user name, and
password) from the wireless provider and manually
enter this information.
Select “Other” on the list and then tap on the
Congure buon at the boom of the screen. The
following screen is shown. Enter the information into
each eld specied and then tap OK. The handheld
performs a reset to congure the modem.
Note: Some wireless provider seings only specify the
APN, and the username and password are blank. If so,
enter the APN and leave the username, password elds
blank and then tap OK.
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If you cannot determine the correct seings, leave all the
elds blank and select OK. In many instances this work.
View Current Settings
To view the current seings, launch the Cell Modem
Setup utility and tap on the Menu buon at the boom of
the screen. Select the About menu item. A screen showing
the current seings is shown.
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GSM Modem Operation
The following icons may be displayed on the status bar at
the top of the screen. They indicate various states related
to the operation of the wireless modem in the expansion
pack:
No SIM Card—This icon noties the user that: a) no
SIM card is installed and b) it will be impossible to
create an internet connection using the cell modem until a
valid SIM card is installed.
No Internet Connection—This icon is displayed
when there is no internet connection present or if
the internet connection has been dropped. Most programs
automatically establish an internet connection (Internet
Explorer is one example). To (re)establish an internet
connection when the RTK GPS Expansion Pack is
properly installed and has a valid SIM card installed,
simply run the application and aempt to access the
internet.
You may need to consult with your application supplier to
determine the capabilities of the application.
Internet Connection icon—This icon is displayed
when an internet connection is present.
Signal Strength icon—This icon is displayed when an
internet connection has been established using the cell
modem. It contains either the leer E or G and 0 to 4
bars. The E indicates EDGE and the G indicates GPRS.
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The quality of the wireless modem signal and the data
transmission speed is dependent on the signal strength
displayed.
0 bars: There is not a reliable signal. Don’t aempt to
send data. If no bars are displayed it may be necessary
to move to another location with beer signal strength
in order to send and receive data eectively.
1 bar: Signal strength is weak and the data
transmission speed will be slow.
2–4 bars: Signal strength is strong and transmission
speed will be faster.
Troubleshooting
SIM Card Missing or Not Working
If there are problems with the SIM card, the main Cell
Modem Setup screen indicates that it is missing:
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The IMSI number is an indication from the SIM card. It is
unique to each card.
Conguration is not possible if the SIM card is not
detected. If a SIM card has been installed and there is still
an error a new SIM card may be required. You can obtain
a new SIM card from your wireless provider.
Sending AT Commands
This screen is used for troubleshooting by a qualied
technician. There is no need to use it unless directed by a
service technician.
CAUTION: There is no warranty for use of this dialog as
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it can cause the modem to become unresponsive and even
potentially cause damage to your equipment.
To send AT commands directly to the modem, tap Menu >
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Commands to view this screen:
The current port is displayed along with the current baud
rate. In this example, the GSM modem has not yet been
congured. Port: is “COM5.” When it is congured, Port:
will be “VCA1.”
Type commands in the command box and press Enter to
send commands directly to the modem. Responses are
displayed in the box above the command box. This may
be useful for diagnosing problems.
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Uninstall/Deactivate RTK GPS Expansion Pack
Follow these steps to correctly remove the pack:
1. Launch the Cell Modem Setup utility and tap Menu,
then Remove Conguration.
2. The modem congurations are removed from the
handheld. During the process the handheld performs
a reset to complete this process
3. Power o the handheld by holding down the power
buon for several seconds and select Power O from
the displayed menu. Once the handheld powers o
you can remove the RTK GPS Expansion Pack.
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Wireless Safety
CAUTION: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20
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cm (8 inches) between the transmier’s antenna and the
body of the user and nearby persons.
RF Interference Issues
It is important to follow any special regulations regarding
the use of radio equipment due in particular to the
possibility of radio frequency, RF, interference. Please
follow the safety advice given below carefully.
Switch OFF your cell modem when in an aircra. The
use of cellular telephones in an aircra may endanger
the operation of the aircra, disrupt the cellular
network and is illegal.
Switch OFF your cell modem in hospitals and any
other place where medical equipment may be in use.
Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment
in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting
operations are in progress.
There may be a hazard associated with the operation
of your cell modem close to inadequately protected
personal medical devices such as hearing aids and
pacemakers. Consult the manufacturers of the medical
device to determine if it is adequately protected.
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Operation of your cell modem close to other electronic
equipment may also cause interference if the
equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any
warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Maintenance of Your RTK GPS Expansion Pack
Your expansion pack should be treated with care.
Do not aempt to disassemble the expansion pack.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Do not place the expansion pack alongside computer
discs, credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media.
The modem may aect the information contained on
discs or cards.
Compliance and Regulatory Information
United States and Canada
In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.19(a)(3), and
the Industry Canada rules, the following statement must
appear on the device or in the user documentation.
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This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003. This device also complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation of this equipment is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In compliance with the FCC rules, 47 CFR 15.21, the user
must be notied that changes or modications to the Field
PC that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Only approved accessories may be used with this
equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality,
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shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted
to two meters in length. Wall chargers approved for
this product employ special provisions to avoid radio
interference and should not be altered or substituted.
This device is approved for co-location with the P700
Wi-Fi transceiver and BC04 Bluetooth transceiver radios
integrated in the main units. This device must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmier.
This device operates in compliance with the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits for an uncontrolled
environment. Users must follow instructions provided in
the user documentation to satisfy compliance with FCC
radio frequency exposure requirements.
There cannot be any alteration to the authorized antenna
system. The antenna shipped with the GSM modem is the
only one authorized for use. An antenna must be used
when the pack is on the device. Using the wrong antenna
or using the pack without an antenna voids the warranty.
This wireless modem is compliant with FCC regulations
when operated within the temperature range of -20°C to
+54°C. Do not operate the wireless modem outside of this
temperature range.
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European Union (CE Marking)
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 1999/5/EC (R&TTE
Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
CE compliance of this device is valid only if powered
with/by a CE-marked wall charger provided by the
manufacturer. Compliance with these directives implies
conformity to the following European Norms (equivalent
international standards and regulations are in parentheses):
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Interference
EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) Electromagnetic
Immunity
EN 60950 (IEC 60950) Product Safety
ETSI EN 300 328 Radio
ETSI EN 301 489-1, -7, EMC for Radio Equipment
ETSI EN 301 511 GSM
ETSI EN 300 440 GPS
The telecommunication functions of this device may be
used in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Slovak Republic, Romania, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
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Specications
GPS Receiver
Manufacturer
NovAtel
Model
NovAtel OEM628
Performance
Channel Conguration
120 Channels
Signal Tracking:
GPS: L1, L2, L2C, L5
GLONASS: L1, L2
Galileo: E1, E5
GIOVE-A/GIOVE-B (test)
Compass
SBAS
L-band
Horizontal Position Accuracy (RMS)
Single point L1 1.5 m
Single point L1/L2 1.2 m
SBAS 0.6 m
DGPS 0.4 m
OmniSTAR
VBS 0.6 m
XP 0.15 m
HP 0.1 m
RT-20® 0.2 m
RT-2™ 1 cm+1 ppm
Initialization t ime <10 s
Initialization reliability > 99.9%
Measurement Precision (RMS)
Fully independent code and car rier
measurements:
GPS GLO
L1 C/A code 4 cm 8 cm
L1 carrier phase 0.5 mm 1.0 mm
L2 P(Y) code 8 cm 8 cm
L2 carr ier phase 1.0 mm 1.0 mm
L2C code 8 cm 8 cm
L2C carr ier phase 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
L5 code 3 cm
L5 carr ier phase 0.5 mm
Time to Fir st Fix
Cold start <50 s
Hot start <35 s
Signal Reacquisition
L1 <0.5 s (typic al)
L2 <1.0 s (typic al)
Time Accu racy 20 ns RMS
Velocity Accuracy 0.03 m/s RMS
Velocity 515 m/s
Antenn a LNA Power Outp ut
Output voltage 5 VDC [+5%/-5%]
Maximum current 100 mA
Features
• Field-upgradeable soware
• 20 Hz measu rement and position data
rate
• PAC multipath mitigating technolog y
• Dierent ial GPS positioning
• Dierent ial correction support for
RTCM 2.1, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, CMR, CMR+
and RTCA
• Navigation output suppor t for NMEA-
0183 and detailed NovAtel ASCII and
binar y logs
GSM Modem
• MultiTech Model MTSMC-E1
• GPRS and EDGE Modes
• Quad Band 850, 900, 1800, and 190 0
MHz
• Dual Band Antenna
Nort h America: 850, 1900 MHz
Inte rnational: 900, 1800 MHz
• Data only, does not support voice or
messaging
• Automatica lly recon nects aer a
suspend/resume
P/N 23488- 00. Copyr ight May 2012.
Infor mation is s ubject to change w ithout
notice.
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