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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................. i
Notices ................................................................. ii
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................... 7
System Overview..................................................... 7
Applications .......................................................... 10
Unique Features .................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Interfacing..................................... 12
Electrical Power ..................................................... 12
Communication Ports............................................15
Indicator Panel ......................................................17
Chapter 3 Installation .................................... 22
Preparation............................................................ 22
Communications Ports .......................................... 25
GPS Sensor............................................................ 26
Basics of RTK Surveying ......................................... 27
Chapter 4 Configuration................................ 29
Factory Default Settings.........................................29
Advanced Configuration Settings........................... 32
Chapter 5 Safety Instructions ........................ 33
FCC Notice............................................................ 33
Transport .............................................................. 33
Maintenance ......................................................... 34
External Power Source ........................................... 34
Battery ..................................................................34
Safety First............................................................. 39
A GPS Sensor Technical Specifications ......... 40
RT-3010 ................................................................ 40
Glossary............................................................. 46
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Notices
RT-3010
P/N
Revision E August 2005
Serial Number:
Date Delivered:
GPS
Products User Guide
96-310004-3001
Copyright
2002 by NavCom Technology, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work or the computer
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Deere & Company. All other product and brand names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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StarFire
is a registered trademark of
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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
User Notice
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Limited Warranty
NavCom Technology, Inc., warrants that its products
will be free from defects in workmanship at the time of
delivery. Under this limited warranty parts found to be
defective or defects in workmanship will be repaired or
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This provision does not extend to any NavCom
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to misuse, accident or improper installation,
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UPON NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. UNLESS IN
WRITING, SIGNED BY A DULY-AUTHORIZED OFFICER
OF NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
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This limited warranty period is one (1) year from date of
purchase.
USG FAR
Technical Data Declaration (Jan 1997)
The Contractor, NavCom Technology, Inc., hereby
declares that, to the best of its knowledge and belief,
the technical data delivered herewith under
Government contract (and subcontracts, if appropriate)
are complete, accurate, and comply with the
requirements of the contract concerning such technical
data.
Global Positioning System
Selective availability (S/A
GPS
UTC
Sensor.
2000 at 04:05
stated that present
The US Government may at any time end or change
operation of these satellites without warning.
The U.S. Department of Commerce Limits
Requirements state that all exportable
contain performance limitations so that they cannot be
used to threaten the security of the United States.
Access to satellite measurements and navigation results
will be limited from display and recordable output
when predetermined values of velocity and
exceeded. These threshold values are far in excess of
the normal and expected operational parameters of the
RT-3010
v
code) was disabled on 2nd May
. The United States government has
GPS
users do so at their own risk.
GPS
products
altitude
are
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Use of this Document
This User Guide is intended to be used by someone
GPS
familiar with the concepts of
equipment.
and satellite surveying
Note indicates additional information to make better
use of the product.
a Indicates a caution, care, and/or safety situation.
0 Warning indicates potentially harmful situations.
Items that have been
acronym that can be found in the Glossary.
Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained in a digital
format from
support.navcomtech.com
ITALICIZED
indicate a term or
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The RT-3010
to the precise positioning community who need a
cost-effective, high performance
unique sensor can transmit or receive corrections via
an onboard
GPS
sensor delivers unmatched accuracy
GPS
sensor. This
Spread Spectrum Radio (SSR)
.
System Overview
GPS Sensor
The RT-3010 sensor consists of a 12-channel
frequency
channels
System
proprietary raw data as fast as 50Hz (optional) and
Position Velocity Time (PVT
(optional) through two 115
The RT-3010 is designed to integrate easily into
field data verification, topographical surveys, and a
wide variety of surveying applications. Testing shows
that the system resolves ambiguities at startup or on
satellite reacquisition typically within 2 seconds.
precision
for receiving
(
SBAS
) signals. The sensor can output
GPS
sensor with two additional
Satellite Based Augmentation
) data as fast as 25Hz
kbps
serial ports.
dual
RTK
,
The RT-3010 has a built-in spread spectrum radio
providing an immediate solution for the system
integrator and real time surveyor. Utilizing the built in
radio for
using NavCom’s highly efficient proprietary
or other
Additionally, the sensor simultaneously accepts
corrections for
position output.
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RTK
measurements, the sensors communicate
RTK
RTK
formats, such as
DGPS (WAAS/EGNOS)
RTCM
and
CMR
assuring seamless
format
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GPS Antenna
The all-in-one housing incorporates our compact
antenna with excellent tracking performance and a
GPS
stable phase center for
housing assembly features a standard 5/8”
for mounting directly to a surveyor’s pole, tripod, or
mast.
Controller
The RT-3010
external Controller Solution connected via one of two
COM
serial
This may be accomplished using an IBM compatible PC,
Tablet PC or
software program which implements the rich control
language defined for NavCom
User’s Guide of your Controller Solution for further
information.
Included Items
GPS
sensor is designed for use with an
ports.
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA
L1 and L2. The robust
BSW
thread
) and a
GPS
products. See the
GPS
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Figure 1: RT-3010 Supplied Equipment
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X RT-3010
Y
LEMO
Supplied Coily Cable P/N 94-310090-3003 (Straight
Cable P/N 94-310059-3006 shown in photo)
Z Battery Charger (
GPS
Sensor (
7 Pin to
P/N
92-310053-3001)
DB9S
Data Communications Cable
P/N
92-310046-3001)
[ AC/DC Adapter for Battery Charger
(
P/N
82-020003-5001)
\ 2 Lithium Ion Batteries
(1 Battery Each =
] CD-Rom (
Guides to NavCom Technology, Inc. product line,
brochures, software utilities, and technical papers.
^
SSR
2.4GHz Radio Antenna (
P/N
96-310006-3001) containing User
P/N
59-020101-0001)
P/N
82-001000-0003)
_ RT-3010 User’s Guide {Not Shown}
P/N
(Hard Copy
96-310004-3001)
` Ruggedized Travel Case {Not Shown}
P/N
79-100100-0001)
(
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Applications
The RT-3010
number of applications including, but not limited to:
High-Order Control Survey
Construction Stakeout
Boundary Survey
Topographical Survey
Machine Control
GPS
sensor meets the needs of a large
Unique Features
The RT-3010
Positioning Flexibility
The RT-3010 is capable of using two internal
Based Augmentation System
provide
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
(EGNOS)
itself to use the most suitable correction source available
and changes as the survey dictates.
GPS
sensor has many unique features:
Satellite
(
SBAS) channels
that
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
code corrections. The RT-3010 configures
or
Data Sampling
GPS L1
configuration and as an optional upgrade as fast as 10,
25, and 50Hz via either of the two serial ports. The
(Position, Time, & Velocity)
standard configuration and as an optional upgrade as
fast as 10 and 25 Hz for high dynamic applications.
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and L2 raw data is 1 to 5 Hz in the standard
data is also 1 to 5 Hz in the
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GPS
Performance
The NCT-2100
GPS
engine at the heart of the RT-3010
incorporates several patented innovations. The sensor
provides more than 50% signal to noise ratio advantage
over competing technologies. The benefit to the user is
improved real time positioning with independent tests
proving the NCT-2100 to be the best receiver when
facing various
multipath
environments.
Rugged Design
The rugged design of the RT-3010 system components
provides protection against the harsh environments
common to areas such as construction sites and can
withstand a 2-meter drop onto a flat hard surface.
Units have been tested to conform to MIL-STD-810F for
low pressure, solar radiation, rain, humidity, salt fog,
sand, and dust.
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Chapter 2 Interfacing
This chapter details the RT-3010
connectors and status display appropriate sources of
electrical power, and how to interface with
communication ports.
GPS
sensor
Electrical Power
Electrical power is input thru a 4-pin
connector located on the front panel of the RT-3010,
and labeled ‘DC PWR.’ The pin designations are shown
in Table 1; see Figure 2 for pin rotation on unit.
Pin Description
1
2
3
Power Input 10 to 30 VDC
Return
LEMO
female
4
Table 1: External Power Cable Pin-Out
Pins 1 and 2 are connected together inside the RT-3010
GPS
sensor. Pins 3 and 4 are connected together inside
GPS
the
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When using an external power cable longer than 5m
(15ft), it is recommended that positive voltage DC be
applied on both pins 3 and 4, and return on both pins
1 and 2
The optional Navcom P/N 82-020002-5001 Universal
AC/DC 12 V 2 Amp Power Adapter can be used to
supply DC voltage wherever an AC outlet is available for
the RT-3010 GPS receiver. Another optional external
power cable, NavCom
(10ft) unterminated power cable fitted with a
plug type (Mfr.
strain relief, is suitable for supplying power to the RT-
GPS
3010
designations are labeled on this optional cable
assembly.
The
GPS
sensor is protected from reverse polarity by an
inline diode. It will operate on any DC voltage between
10 and 30 VDC, capable of supplying the required
current, typically. Power Consumption of the RT-3010 is
typically 5 Watts Maximum.
P/N
sensor. The wiring color code and pin
P/N
94-310060-3010 a 3m
LEMO
FGG.1K.304.CLAC50Z) and red
Voltages less than 10VDC will shut the unit down.
When power is restored, the ON switch will need to be
held down for more than 3 seconds.
0 Voltages in excess of 30VDC will damage the unit. It
is extremely important to ensure that the power
supply is well conditioned with surge protection.
This is especially true for vehicular electrical systems,
which can create voltage spikes far in excess of
30VDC.
The RT-3010 comes equipped with 2 removable
Lithium Ion battery packs that provide secondary power
when the primary external voltage is not available. Each
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of the two battery packs is designed to last ~4 hours on
a single charge [conditions vary with use]. The smart
battery interface allows the batteries to be hot-swapped
on the fly. When battery 1 voltage level is sensed to be
between 7.5vdc to 8.2vdc, the sensor will automatically
switch over to battery 2 without the loss of a single
observation. A third battery (not supplied) could then
replace battery 1, and the process would reverse.
When external power is applied, it has precedence
over the batteries, but will not charge the batteries.
Detailed information on the battery
LED
s, batteries, and
battery charger can be found in Chapter 2 Interfacing,
Chapter 3 Installation, and Chapter 5 Safety.
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Communication Ports
The RT-3010
LEMO
connector communication ports located at the
bottom of the Indicator Panel labeled
COM
2 as shown in Figure 2. Each conforms to the EIA
RS232 standard with data speeds between 1200
and 115.2
described in Table 2. An interface data cable (
310090-3003) is supplied with the RT-3010 for easy
startup. The cable construction is described in Figure 3.
LEMO
Pins
1 CTS__Clear To Send 8
2 RD___Receive Data 2
3 TD___Transmit Data 3
4 DTR__Data Terminal Ready 4
GPS
sensor is fitted with two 7-pin female
COM
1 and
kbps
. The pin-outs for these connectors are
Signal Nomenclature
DCE
w/respect to
[
DB9S
]
bps
P/N
DB9S
Pins
94-
5 RTN__Return [Ground] 5
6 DSR__Data Set Ready 6
7 RTS__Request To Send 7
Table 2: Serial Cable Pin-Outs
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Figure 2: RT-3010 Viewed From Bottom
Figure 3: NavCom Serial Cable
P/N
94-310090-3003
Pin 5 should connect to shield of cable at both ends.
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Indicator Panel
Figure 4: RT-3010 Indicator Panel
The Indicator Panel provides the on/off (I/O) switch and
a quick view of the status of the RT-3010
corrections source, and batteries. Each of the five
indicators has three
detailed in the tables below.
To power the unit on or off, the I/O switch must be
depressed for more than 3 seconds. During power up of
the
GPS
sensor, all
seconds.
LED
s, which depict status as
LED
s will be on for a period of 3-5
GPS
sensor,
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