Juniper Systems RTK GPS Expansion Pack User Manual
RTK GPS Expansion Pack Overview
The RTK GPS Expansion Pack for the Carlson Surveyor+
and the Juniper Systems TK6000 handheld incorporates
a high accuracy NovAtel RTK GPS receiver and an
EDGE class wireless modem (GSM). This combination
enables precision measurements to be made with a
small, lightweight handheld device. The NovAtel RTK
GPS receiver incorporates state-of-the-art positioning
technology using GPS and GLONASS dual frequency
receivers, which feature NovAtel’s AdVance RTK and
ALIGN technologies.
There is a North American model (U.S. and Canada) and
an International model (European CE Marking).
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.
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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
For the GPS antenna, we recommend using the Novatel
dual frequency, dual constellation antenna model 702-GG.
Wireless Modem Operation
The following steps are required to get the GSM modem
ready to use (these steps are described in this manual):
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 wireless
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.
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GSM Account Set Up and Activation Process
Follow these steps to set up a wireless account for the data
modem:
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.
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 support them).
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• The modem’s 15-character IMEI number: This is
shown on the Cell Modem Setup screen shown
below:
4. You may be asked for the modem’s model number.
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.
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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
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
is no longer sealed and the warranty is void.
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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
future.)
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.
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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) 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.
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/TK6000-
Ultra-Rugged-Field-PC. Follow the instructions on
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