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List of Figures.........................................................iv

List of Tables ........................................................viii

Notices ..........................................................ix

Trademarks ...............................................................ix

FCC Notice.................................................................x

User Notice.................................................................x

Limited Warranty .......................................................xi

StarFire™ Licensing.................................................xii

USG FAR.................................................................. xii

Global Positioning System ....................................... xii

Revision History....................................................xiv

Use of this Document............................................xv

Related Documents......................................................xv

StarUtil User Guide...................................................xv

Technical Reference Manual...................................xvi

RINEXUtil User Guide............................................. xvi

Integrators Toolkit.................................................... xvi

NavCom Release Notes..........................................xvi

Related Standards...................................................... xvii

ICD-GPS-200 ......................................................... xvii

RTCM-SC-104........................................................ xvii

CMR, CMR+........................................................... xvii

NMEA-0183............................................................ xvii

Publicly-Operated SBAS Signals ........................... xvii

RTCA/DO-229D................................................. xvii

WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)........xviii

EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation

Overlay Service).................................................xviii

MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation

System)..............................................................xviii

GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented

Navigation).........................................................xviii

Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................19

Unique Features.......................................................... 19

Typical Applications..................................................... 21

System Description...................................................... 21

NavCom SF-2040 GPS Sensors..............................21

Base Station and Rover Radio Modems..................23

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Explorer 600+ Data Collector...................................25

SurvCE Software......................................................27

TruBlu™ Module ......................................................29

Office Software.........................................................30

The LAND-PAK Interfacing.......................................... 31

The LAND-PAK Configurations................................... 31

The LAND-PAK LM..................................................31

The LAND-PAK 869.................................................32

Chapter 2 Inventory Check.............................35

Base Station Inventory.............................................36

Rover Inventory........................................................39

Office Supplies Inventory .........................................42

Chapter 3 Battery Charging............................45

SF-2040 GPS Sensor Battery Packs........................... 45

3ASd Epic Radio Modem Bag Battery......................... 49

3ASd and 3ASd 869 Radio Modem Battery................ 51

Carlson Explorer 600+ Battery Pack........................... 54

Chapter 4 Function Test Setup ...................... 59

Radio Modem Configuration........................................ 60

Soft Keys..................................................................61

Operating Modes......................................................62

Configuration............................................................63

RF Frequency Configuration....................................64

RF Power Output......................................................66

Signal Threshold ......................................................68

Addressing Settings .................................................69

Serial Port Settings...................................................69

Handshaking ............................................................71

Additional..................................................................71

Base Station Test Setup.............................................. 74

Rover Test Setup......................................................... 83

Chapter 5 SurvCE Software Operation..........89

Overview...................................................................... 89

File Types.................................................................89

File Management......................................................90

SurvCE Window Icons..............................................90

Getting Started............................................................. 91

Create A New Job....................................................91

Job Settings..............................................................93

GPS Base Setup......................................................99

Assign a Base Position...........................................105

Verify GPS Base Setup..........................................107

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Static Data Collection.............................................107

GPS Rover Setup...................................................108

Verify GPS Rover Setup.........................................113

GPS Utilities ...........................................................114

Monitor/Skyplot.......................................................116

Configure................................................................119

Tolerances..............................................................122

Survey Menu (Measuring Point Positions).............123

Store Points............................................................125

Additional SurvCE Options........................................126

Localization.............................................................126

Stake Points ...........................................................129

Points......................................................................132

Feature Code List...................................................133

COGO Menu...........................................................133

Chapter 6 Data Transfer ................................135

Installation.................................................................. 135

Introduction................................................................ 136

Exercises................................................................... 137

Menus & Commands.................................................144

Add Menu...............................................................144

Process (Compute Points) Menu ...........................146

Chapter 7 Equipment Maintenance..............151

Transport................................................................151

Maintenance...........................................................151

Battery Disposal .....................................................151

Safety First .............................................................152

A The LAND-PAK 869 Inventory Check ............153

Base Station Inventory...........................................154

Rover Inventory......................................................157

Office Supplies Inventory .......................................160

B Additional Base Position Options..................163

From New Position Tab............................................. 163

From Known Position Tab ......................................... 165

C TruBlu Configuration ......................................167

D Static Data Collection......................................171

Collect Static Data..................................................... 171

Download Static Data File ......................................... 173

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List of Figures

Figure 1: SF-2040, Viewed From Bottom................ 22

Figure 2: Radio Modem LED Indicators .................. 23

Figure 3: Carlson Explorer 600+ User Interface......26

Figure 4: The LAND-PAK Interfacing ...................... 31

Figure 5a: Base Transit Case Supplied Equipment.36 Figure 5b: Base Transit Case Supplied Equipment.37

Figure 6: Base Bag Supplied Equipment.................38

Figure 7a: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equipment39 Figure 7b: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equipment40

Figure 8: Rover Bag Supplied Equipment...............41

Figure 9: Office Supplies Transit Case....................42

Figure 10: Battery Locking Clips.............................. 47

Figure 11: NavCom Base Cable..............................50

Figure 12: AC/DC Adapter Input Plug ..................... 55

Figure 13: Battery Charger/Charging Cable............ 55

Figure 14: Explorer 600+ Charger Connection........ 56

Figure 15: CHG LED ............................................... 56

Figure 16: Radio Modem Soft Keys......................... 61

Figure 17: LCD Display – Data Transfer Mode ....... 62

Figure 18: LCD Display – Programming Mode........62

Figure 19: Data Transfer Mode ............................... 64

Figure 20: Active Channel.......................................65

Figure 21: Next Digit................................................65

Figure 22: Set Frequency........................................ 66

Figure 23: Main Menu – Radio Settings..................67

Figure 24: TX level option........................................67

Figure 25: RF Power Output Settings...................... 67

Figure 26: Main Menu – Radio Settings..................68

Figure 27: Sig. Threshold option ............................. 68

Figure 28: Main Menu – Port 1 Setting....................69

Figure 29: Baud Rate Setting..................................70

Figure 30: Baud Rate Setting Change..................... 70

Figure 31: Main Menu – Additional Setting.............. 72

Figure 32: Error Correction and Error Checking......72

Figure 33: SL-Commands and Priority....................73

Figure 34: Save Changes........................................73

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Figure 35: Base Station Tripod – Leg Adjustments .75

Figure 36: Base Station Tripod................................75

Figure 37: Mounting Tribrach & Tribrach Adapter....76

Figure 38: Mounting the Radio Antenna Bracket.....77

Figure 39: Mounting the Antenna and Cable...........78

Figure 40: Avoiding Radiation Hazard.....................79

Figure 41: Mounting the Radio and Bag Battery......80

Figure 42: Mounting Cable to the Radio Modem.....81

Figure 43: Mounting Base SF-2040.........................81

Figure 44: NavCom Base Cable Connections.........82

Figure 45: Mounting the Rover Pole to the Bipod....84

Figure 46: Rover Pole and Bipod.............................84

Figure 47: Mounting the Carlson Explorer 600+......85

Figure 48: Mounting Radio Modem..........................86

Figure 49: NavCom Rover Cable Connections........87

Figure 50: Rover Pole Knob and Locking Pin..........88

Figure 51: Coiled Serial Cable.................................91

Figure 52: Desktop with SurvCE Icon......................91

Figure 53: SurvCE Job Selection Box......................92

Figure 54: Coordinate Files Window........................92

Figure 55: File Menu – Job Settings........................93

Figure 56: Job Settings Submenu – New Job Tab ..94

Figure 57: Job Settings Submenu – System Tab ....94

Figure 58: Coordinate Projection Window ...............95

Figure 59: Job Settings Submenu – Format Tab.....96

Figure 60: Job Settings Submenu – Options Tab....97

Figure 61: Job Settings Submenu – Stake Tab.......98

Figure 62: Equip Menu – GPS Base........................99

Figure 63: GPS Base Submenu – Current Tab .....100

Figure 64: GPS Base Submenu – Comms Tab.....100

Figure 65: GPS Base Submenu – Receiver Tab ...101

Figure 66: USER Antenna Type ............................102

Figure 67: GPS Base Submenu – RTK Tab ..........103

Figure 68: Configure Satel Radio Window............. 104

Figure 69: From New Position Options..................105

Figure 70: Average GPS Window..........................105

Figure 71: Base Configuration Window .................106

Figure 72: Equip Menu – GPS Rover ....................108

Figure 73: GPS Rover Submenu – Current Tab....109

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Figure 74: GPS Rover Submenu – Comms Tab...109 Figure 75: GPS Rover Submenu – Receiver Tab . 110

Figure 76: GPS Rover Submenu – RTK Tab ........ 112

Figure 77: Configure Satel Radio Window ............ 113

Figure 78: Equip Menu – GPS Utilities.................. 114

Figure 79: GPS Utilities Submenu Options ........... 114

Figure 80: Equip Menu – Monitor/Skyplot ............. 116

Figure 81: Monitor/Skyplot Submenu – Quality..... 116

Figure 82: Monitor/Skyplot Submenu – Position ... 118 Figure 83: Monitor/Skyplot Submenu – SATView . 118 Figure 84: Monitor/Skyplot Submenu – SATInfo...119

Figure 85: Equip Menu – Configure....................... 119

Figure 86: Configure Submenu – General Tab ..... 120

Figure 87: Configure Submenu – View Pt Tab...... 121

Figure 88: Equip Menu – Tolerances .................... 122

Figure 89: Tolerances Submenu Options..............122

Figure 90: Store Points Interface........................... 123

Figure 91: Survey Menu – Store Points................. 125

Figure 92: Equip Menu – Localization...................126

Figure 93: Localization Submenu Options.............127

Figure 94: Localization Submenu – System Tab...127

Figure 95: Localization Submenu – GPS Tab.......128

Figure 96: Localization Submenu – Points Tab.....128

Figure 97: Localization Submenu – By Helmert....128

Figure 98: Survey Menu – Stake Points................ 129

Figure 99: Stake Points Window ........................... 130

Figure 100: File Menu – Points..............................132

Figure 101: Points Submenu................................. 132

Figure 102: File Menu – Feature Code List........... 133

Figure 103: X-Port Data Editors ............................ 136

Figure 104: Import Point Data Window.................. 138

Figure 105: SurvCE Data Transfer Window..........139

Figure 106: Set Geoid Area Window..................... 141

Figure 107: Print Coordinates Window..................143

Figure 108: Process Options Window...................147

Figure 109a: Base Transit Case Supplied Equip... 154 Figure 109b: Base Transit Case Supplied Equip... 155

Figure 110: Base Bag Supplied Equipment........... 156

Figure 111a: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equip.157

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Figure 111b: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equip..158

Figure 112: Rover Bag Supplied Equipment..........159

Figure 113: Office Supplies Transit Case..............160

Figure 114: Base Configuration Window ...............163

Figure 115: Enter Lat/Lon Window ........................164

Figure 116: Grid Coordinate Window.....................164

Figure 117: From Known Position Tab ..................165

Figure 118: Surveyed Point Window......................165

Figure 119: Local Point Window............................166

Figure 120: Base Station File Window...................166

Figure 121: TruBlu Baud Rate Setting...................168

Figure 122: Bluetooth Devices Window.................169

Figure 123: Verification of TruBlu Connection.......170

Figure 124: Survey Menu – Log Raw GPS............171

Figure 125: NavCom Setup Window......................172

Figure 126: Files on Receiver Window..................173

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List of Tables

Table 1: Radio Modem LED Indications.................. 24

Table 2: Base Transit Case Parts List..................... 36

Table 3: Base Bag Parts List................................... 38

Table 4: Rover Transit Case Parts List....................39

Table 5: Rover Bag Parts List..................................41

Table 6: Office Supplies Transit Case Parts List..... 42

Table 7: Sensor Battery Charger LEDs................... 46

Table 8: Bag Battery Charger LEDs........................ 49

Table 9: Rover Radio Modem Battery LED.............51

Table 10: Radio Modem Soft Key Functions........... 61

Table 11: FEC Signal Thresholds............................71

Table 12: SurvCE Window Icons.............................90

Table 13: Store Points Interface Icons .................. 124

Table 14: Base Transit Case Parts List................. 154

Table 15: Base Bag Parts List............................... 156

Table 16: Rover Transit Case Parts List................157

Table 17: Rover Bag Parts List..............................159

Table 18: Office Supplies Transit Case Parts List. 160

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Notices

LAND-PAK™ All-in-One RTK Land Survey Solution User Guide P/N 96-310030-3001 Revision C February 2008

Serial Number:

Date Delivered:

Purchased From:

Copyright

computer program(s) described herein may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means, without the expressed written consent of the copyright holders. Translation in any language is prohibited without the expressed written consent of the copyright holders.

Trademarks

‘find your way’, ‘NavCom Globe’ and ‘NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY’ logos are trademarks of NavCom Technology, Inc. StarFire™ is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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FCC Notice

The NavCom manufactured products comply 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.

The NavCom manufactured products have been tested in accordance with FCC regulations for electromagnetic interference. This does not guarantee non-interference with other equipment. Additionally, the products may be adversely affected by nearby sources of electromagnetic radiation.

The Global Positioning System is under the control of the United States Air Force. Operation of the GPS satellites may be changed at any time and without warning.

The FCC compliance of other components within this system can be found inside the respective user guides or by contacting the manufacturer directly.

User Notice

NavCom Technology, Inc. shall not be responsible for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in information contained herein, including, but not limited to, information obtained from third party sources, such as publications of other companies, the press, or competitive data organizations.

This publication is made available on an “as is” basis and NavCom Technology, Inc. specifically disclaims all associated warranties, whether express or implied. In no event will NavCom Technology, Inc. be liable for

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direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of or reliance on the material contained in this publication, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. NavCom Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes to this publication and the products and services herein described at any time, without notice or obligation.

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 replaced at the discretion of NavCom Technology, Inc., at no cost to the Buyer, provided that the Buyer returns the defective product to NavCom Technology, Inc. in the original supplied packaging and pays all transportation charges, duties, and taxes associated with the return of the product. Parts replaced during the warranty period do not extend the period of the basic limited warranty.

This provision does not extend to any NavCom Technology, Inc. products, which have been subjected to misuse, accident or improper installation, maintenance or application, nor does it extend to products repaired or altered outside the NavCom Technology, Inc. production facility unless authorized in writing by NavCom Technology, Inc.

This provision is expressly accepted by the buyer in lieu of any or all other agreements, statements or representations, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and of all duties or liabilities of NavCom Technology, Inc. To the buyer arising out of the use of the goods, and no agreement or understanding varying or

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extending the same will be binding upon NavCom Technology, Inc. unless in writing, signed by a dulyauthorized officer of NavCom Technology, Inc.

This limited warranty period is one (1) year from date of purchase.

StarFire™ Licensing

The StarFire™ signal requires a subscription that must be purchased in order to access the service. Licenses are non-transferable, and are subject to the terms of the StarFire™ Signal License agreement. For further details on the StarFire™ Signal Network, its capabilities, terms and conditions visit

www.navcomtech.com sales@navcomtech.com

or send an email inquiry to

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 code) was disabled on 02 May 2000 at 04:05 UTC. The United States government has stated that present GPS users use the available signals at their own risk. 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 GPS products

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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 altitude are exceeded. These threshold values are far in excess of the normal and expected operational parameters of the SF-2040 GPS Sensor.

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Revision History

Rev A (Sep. 2007) Initial release

Update Satel radio configuration

settings Added Signal Threshold

Rev B (Dec. 2007)

Rev C (Feb. 2008)

Added Address Settings Added Handshaking

Updated FEC modes Added SL-Commands

New Carlson Explorer Universal Battery Charger

Updated P/N for Charger Kit Revised Battery Charging

Instructions Added updated photo of

LM & 869 Office Supplies which shows new charger

Added the option of a 220V Battery Charger for the Satel 3ASd Radio Modem Battery (LM & 869)

Added MSAS & GAGAN to Related Standards

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Use of this Document

This User Guide is intended to be used by someone familiar with the concepts of GPS and satellite surveying equipment.

 Note indicates additional information

to make better use of the product.

This symbol means Reader Be

Careful. Indicates a caution, care, and/or safety situation. The user might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

This symbol means Danger. The user

is in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before working on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical and RF circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained in a digital format from

http://www.navcomtech.com/Support/

Related Standards

ICD-GPS-200

NAVSTAR GPS Space Segment / Navigation User Interfaces Standard. ARINC Research Corporation; 2250 E. Imperial Highway; El Segundo, California 90245

RTCM-SC-104

Recommended Standards For Differential GNSS Service. Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services; 1800 N. Kent St, Suite 1060; Arlington, Virginia 22209

CMR, CMR+

Compact Measurement Record; Trimble Navigation Limited; 935 Stewart Drive; Sunnyvale, CA 94085

NMEA-0183

National Marine Electronics Association Standard For Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices. NMEA National Office; 7 Riggs Avenue; Severna Park, Maryland 21146

Publicly-Operated SBAS Signals

RTCA/DO-229D

The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) develops consensus-based recommendations regarding communications, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) system issues.

RTCA. 1828 L Street, NW, Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036.

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These organizations implement the RTCA/DO-229D standard set by RTCA:

WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)

U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. 800 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20591

EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service)

European Space Agency. 8, 10 rue Mario-Nikis, F-75738 Paris Cedex 15, France.

MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System)

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. Ministry of Transport. Kasumigaseki 2-1-3, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan.

GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)

Indian Space Research Organization. Antariksh Bhavan, New Bel Road, Bangalore - 560 094, India.

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Chapter 1 ..............................Introduction

The LAND-PAK™ is a complete NavCom-qualified end-user system designed for land survey applications. The LAND-PAK pairs NavCom products with complimentary technologies and solutions, providing land surveyors a complete turn-key system that does everything from field data collection to office processing.

Unique Features

The LAND-PAK has many unique features:

 A Solution that Works

The LAND-PAK’s controller solution from Carlson provides cutting edge hardware with the most popular and easy to use software on the market, SurvCE. Satel’s powerful radio modems give the LAND-PAK a wider coverage area, allowing longer distances between stations.

 Higher accuracy and reliability

With Satel’s radio modems and the RTK option on the SF-2040 receivers, the LAND-PAK is capable of performing centimeter accurate RTK surveys. The RTK algorithm developed by NavCom provides fast initialization and the NCT ultra compact binary data format for RTK ensures robust data throughput. The sensor can utilize NCT, RTCM, CMR and CMR+ data streams from other base stations to minimize base rover separation and allow for flexibility with preexisting GPS survey systems.

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 GPS Performance

The NavCom SF-2040 receivers use the NavCom NCT-2100D GPS Engine including the fourth generation Touchstone™ ASIC family, of which more than 40,000 are in use worldwide. Incorporated are NavCom patented interference suppression and multi-path mitigation, a 5Hz raw data rate (up to 50Hz optional), and 5Hz geodetic-quality positioning (up to 25Hz optional).

 RTK Extend™

RTK Extend™ enables continuous RTK-level positioning accuracy during radio communication outages by utilizing NavCom’s global StarFire™ corrections.

Traditionally, when an RTK rover loses communication with the base station, it is unable to continue to provide position updates for more than a few seconds, resulting in user down-time and reduced productivity. With RTK Extend™, a NavCom StarFire™ receiver operating in RTK mode, can transition to RTK Extend™ mode and maintain centimeter level positioning during communication loss for up to 15 minutes. RTK Extend™ allows more efficient and uninterrupted work, enabling focused concentration on the work rather than the tools.

 A complete portable system

The LAND-PAK is a highly integrated solution designed for productivity with minimal setup time and maximum portability. Covering the entire land survey process, it contains a complete base and rover system for field data collection. Optional software for data analysis and processing is also available.

Separate Software Option Required

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Typical Applications

9 Cadastral (Boundary) Surveys 9 Geodetic Surveys (Control) Surveys 9 Topographic Surveys 9 Stake-Out Surveys 9 As-Built Surveys

System Description

NavCom SF-2040 GPS Sensors

The LAND-PAK includes the NavCom SF-2040 Sensor for both the base station and rover. The SF-2040 is a 24-channel dual frequency precision GPS sensor with two additional channels for receiving Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signals and an L-Band demodulator for reception of NavCom’s StarFire™ Network correction service, for autonomous decimeter-level position accuracy, anywhere in the world, anytime. The sensor can output proprietary raw data as fast as 50Hz (optional) and Position Velocity Time (PVT) data as fast as 25Hz (optional) through two 115kbps serial ports with less than 20ms latency.

The SF-2040 has a built-in L-Band demodulator for reception of NavCom’s StarFire™ Network correction service. The sensor simultaneously accepts additional DGPS corrections (WAAS/EGNOS) assuring seamless position output.

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 Integrated GPS and L-Band Antenna

The all-in-one housing incorporates our compact GPS antenna with excellent tracking performance and a stable phase center for GPS L1 and L2. The robust assembly features a standard 5/8” BSW thread for mounting directly to a surveyor’s pole, tripod, or mast.

 Communications

The SF-2040 provides two 7-pin female LEMO connector communication ports, labeled COM1 and COM2, located at the bottom front of the sensor (as shown in Figure 1). Each conforms to the EIA RS232 standard with data rates from 1.2 to 115.2kbps.

COM1 is the control port, and COM2 is the data port (see Figure 4 for a schematic of the LAND-PAK interfacing).

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 Refer to the supplied SF-2040 GPS

Product User Guide for further

information about the SF-2040.

Base Station and Rover Radio Modems

The LAND-PAK includes a base station and a rover radio modem.

 Refer to The LAND-

PAK Configurations

section below for the specific radio modems used in the current LAND-PAK configurations.

Set the radio modems only to a

licensed frequency. It must comply

with local regulatory authorities.

 User Interface

The LAND-PAK radio modems are configurable via SurvCE software on the Explorer 600+ controller.

Additionally, the radio modems are configurable without any external device via the integrated LCD display and four soft keys. The soft keys access onscreen menus.

During operation, the LCD display shows RF frequency, battery status, data port speed, and signal strength (in dBm).

 LED Indicators

Figure 2: Radio Modem LED Indicators

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The LED indicators provide a quick status view of both the radio channel and the serial interface with the GPS.

The CTS LED illuminates when the radio modems are powered on. Refer to Table 1 for LED indications.

Table 1: Radio Modem LED Indications

LED

RTS CTS

Description

Request To Send Clear To Send

Transmit Data (Input of the data to be transmitted from the DTE to the radio modem.)

Receive Data (Output of the

data received from the radio modem to the DTE.)

Carrier Detect (radio status)

Active Status

Red Red

Red = data transmit Green = test Tx active

Red

Red = transmission Orange = noise Green = reception

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Explorer 600+ Data Collector

The Carlson Explorer 600+ high-speed (624 MHz), hand-held data collector features a liquid crystal 320 x 240 QVGA-TFT color, sunlight-readable display with a touch screen and LED backlight. It is equipped with 128MB of SDRAM and 512MB of internal compact flash memory.

Carlson SurvCE data collection software for land surveying applications is installed on the Windows CE .NET Professional operating system.

The supplied rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack can provide up to twelve hours of operating time on a full charge (depending on power management and use).

The Explorer 600+ provides WiFi and Bluetooth, a USB port and a Serial port, and a Compact Flash (CF) slot.

The weather resistant shell, rated to withstand winddriven rain, has a keyboard designed for surveyors and six LED Indicators, including a charge/low battery indicator. The Explorer 600+ comes with a cradle for attachment to the rover pole.

 Refer to the supplied Carlson Explorer

600+ user manual for further

information.

Always use the supplied stylus to

interact with the Explorer 600+ touch

screen. Never use sharp objects. Use

the supplied screen protectors to

increase the life of the touch screen.

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 User Interface

Figure 3: Carlson Explorer 600+ User Interface

The Carlson Explorer 600+ has a 53-key keypad. It provides the functionality of a full-sized keyboard through the use of multi-functional modifier keys. Four LEDs located to the left and right of the power button indicate the active state of the modifier keys.

9 2nd Key: Press to

access the characters and functions in the blue bottom half of the keys.

9 Alt Key: Press to

access the orange letter hot keys below the Alpha Letters A thru Z. For detailed information about the hot keys, refer to the supplied Carlson SurvCE manual.

 The functions of the Fn key and the 1

are not applicable to the LAND-PAK.

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 Operation 9 Power Off: Press and hold the power button for

approximately 10 seconds. This action terminates active applications, and ceases serial port operations.

9 Suspend Mode: Press and immediately release

the power button. The display turns off, but active applications are not shut down (except serial port operations). To exit suspend mode, press and release the power button. The display turns on, suspended applications resume running, but serial port operations must be restarted. Use suspend mode to conserve battery power.

9 Warm Re-Boot: In Windows CE, select Start >

Programs > Tools > Warm Re-Boot.

SurvCE Software

Carlson SurvCE is a complete data collection system for Real Time (RTK) GPS.

 Refer to Chapter 5 SurvCE Software

Operation for a quick start setup and

operation of SurvCE. Refer to the

supplied Carlson SurvCE manual for

details not covered in this guide.

 SurvCE Upgrade

 Contact NavCom Technology prior to

upgrading the factory installed version

of SurvCE on the Explorer 600+. If

appropriate, download the latest

version of Carlson SurvCE from the

Carlson web site at

http://www.carlsonsw.com

To install SurvCE on the Explorer 600+, a PC requires Microsoft ActiveSync on Windows XP or earlier, or the

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Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista. ActiveSync is on the supplied SurvCE CD. The latest versions of either program are available from Microsoft.

 SurvCE Installation on Windows XP or earlier: 9 Boot-up Windows CE on the Explorer 600+. If

Windows CE is already running, close any open applications.

9 Run PC Link from the desktop. The PC Link

window opens and closes quickly.

9 Connect the PC and the Explorer 600+ with the

supplied USB cable. (The USB cable is in the office transit case).

o ActiveSync starts automatically. The New

Partnership window opens.

9 Select No. 9 Click the Next button.

o The ActiveSync window opens. A guest

connection is indicated.

9 Click the Explore button. 9 Browse to the folder with the downloaded SurvCE

exe file.

9 Double-click the exe file.

o The SurvCE setup wizard opens. Follow the

on-screen instructions. When asked to check the mobile device for additional steps, a box with a stopped progress bar will be open on the Explorer 600+.

9 Tap the OK button in the top right corner of the box.

o Installation continues. When the box

disappears, the installation is complete.

9 On the PC, close the wizard and ActiveSync.

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TruBlu™ Module

The TruBlu™ module is a wireless transceiver that provides wireless connectivity with the Bluetooth® enabled Explorer 600+ data collector within a range of 100 feet (30 meters).

 Features 9 Water-resistant, sealed unit 9 Internal flashing blue LED clearly indicates

operation

9 FCC & CE certified when used with NavCom GPS

Receivers

9 Contains Bluetooth-certified components  No wires

TruBlu™ delivers the convenience of wireless control and logging of up to 10Hz position records in the Explorer 600+. Use a serial cable to download the internal memory and for real-time position / data transfers greater than 10Hz.

 No batteries required

TruBlu™ is powered directly by its host NavCom GPS unit, so it requires no additional batteries for usage. Its power needs are minimal; for example, when the SF-2040 is powered by NavCom batteries, power life will be reduced by less than 10% from TruBlu™ use.

 Compact size

TruBlu™ is only 41mm x 28mm x 22mm (1 5/8” x 1 1/8” x 7/8”), taking up very little space.

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Office Software

9 Carlson X-Port – This program is a file transfer

and data editing utility. In the office, X-Port is used to communicate with the Explorer 600+ data collector, transfer files, process coordinates, and convert coordinates and raw data formats.

 Refer to Chapter 6 Data Transfer for a

quick start to the use of X-Port. The Carlson X-Port manual may be obtained from the Carlson web site:

http://www.carlsonsw.com

9 NavCom St arUtil – This program is designed to

setup and view many (but not all) of the SF-2040 functions. In addition to its setup capabilities, StarUtil can capture and log data, upload new software and licenses to the three internal processors, and query and display various receiver performance functions. The StarUtil software and user guide is supplied on the CD in the office supplies transit case.

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The LAND-PAK Interfacing

GPS / StarFire Antenna

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Figure 4: The LAND-PAK Interfacing

The LAND-PAK Configurations

The LAND-PAK currently has two configurations:

LBM

SF-2040

9 The LAND-PAK LM 9 The LAND-PAK 869

 Refer to the supplied Satelline-3ASd

user guide for detailed information on

the radio modems described below.

The LAND-PAK LM

The LAND-PAK LM configuration includes the SATELLINE-3ASd Epic high power 10-Watt

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transmitter for the base station assembly and the SATELLINE-3ASd for the rover assembly. They are set to communicate at 38400 baud. The operating RF frequency range of the LAND-PAK LM configuration is 450 MHz to 470 MHz.

 When ordering the LAND-PAK LM

configuration, the user must specify the desired operating frequency of the radio modems. The specified frequency is set at the factory. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the requested frequency complies with local regulatory authorities.

The factory set central RF frequency is listed with the serial number on the radio modem. The RF frequency can be set within 1MHz of the central frequency, at 25KHz increments.

If retuning beyond 1 MHz is necessary, the user must ship the radio to the manufacturer’s factory for hardware modification. Any shipping and customs charges are the responsibility of the customer.

The LAND-PAK 869

The LAND-PAK 869 configuration includes two SATELLINE-3ASd 869 radio modems for the base station assembly and for the rover assembly. They are set to communicate at 38400 baud. The 3ASd 869 radio modem is capable of transmitting up to 500 mW. The operating RF frequency range of the LAND-PAK 869 configuration is 869.400 MHz to

869.650 MHz. The 3ASd 869 radio modem is currently type

approved in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

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Latvia, Malta, Norway, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and The United Kingdom.

Please check with local regulatory

authorities to ensure compliance.

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Chapter 2 ........................Inventory Check

This chapter provides the complete system inventory for the LAND-PAK LM configuration.

 Refer to Appendix A for the complete

system inventory for the LAND-PAK

869 configuration. The Inventory Check is divided into three sections:

Base Station Inventory, Rover Inventory, and Office Supplies Inventory.

The system is shipped in five boxes, which contain the transit cases and bags listed below. The transit cases are labeled on the top. The bags are labeled under the NAVCOM logo.

9 Base Station Transit Case 9 Base Bag 9 Rover Transit Case 9 Rover Bag 9 Office Supplies Transit Case

Carefully remove equipment from

transit cases and bags. If any items

are missing or damaged, immediately

contact NavCom Customer Support:

Telephone: +1 (310) 381-2000

Web:

http://www.navcomtech.com/Contact/Contact

Support.cfm

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Base Station Inventory

This section lists all the supplied equipment in the Base Transit Case and the Base Bag.

Figure 5a: Base Transit Case Supplied Equipment

Table 2: Base Transit Case Parts List

SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor (P/N 92-310045-3001)

Included and Installed Software Options:

RTK Software (P/N 97-310041-3006)

RTK Extend (P/N 97-310041-3009)

Two Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, 10.8 VDC, 4.4 Ah

(P/N 59-020102-3001 each) Tribrach, w/ Optical Plummet, black

(P/N 60-990007-0001) Adaptor, Tribrach, Fixed

(P/N 60-990008-0001) Base Transit Case {Not Shown}

(P/N 79-100106-3001)

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Figure 5b: Base Transit Case Supplied Equipment

Base Transit Case Parts List continued

3ASd EPIC Radio Modem, 10W o/p Power

(P/N 82-042001-0002) Bag for 3ASd EPIC Radio Modem

(P/N 79-700005-0001) 12V 8Ah Bag Battery for 3ASd EPIC Radio Modem

(P/N 59-020152-0001) Antenna, Gainflex 435-470 MHz, TNC

(P/N 82-001015-0003) Radio Antenna Cable, 12 ft (3.7m)

(P/N 94-310058-3012)

NavCom Base Cable 10 ft (3m)

(P/N 73-100002-0001) Tape Measure & Pocket Rod Combo, 12ft (3.7m)

(P/N 60-990009-0001)

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Figure 6: Base Bag Supplied Equipment

Table 3: Base Bag Parts List

Bag, Tripod {Not Shown}

(P/N 79-700003-0001) Tripod, Dual Lock, Fiberglass, Waterproof, 72 in Legs

(P/N 60-430002-0001) Bracket, Radio Antenna To Tripod

(P/N 60-500001-0001) Snap-Lock Radio Antenna Pole, 6ft

(P/N 60-440002-0001) Pole Extension, 6 inch: 1 inch diameter

(P/N 60-440003-0001) Radio Antenna Adaptor

(P/N 88-310055-3002)

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Rover Inventory

This section lists all the supplied equipment in the Rover Transit Case and the Rover Bag.

Figure 7a: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equipment

Table 4: Rover Transit Case Parts List

SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor (P/N 92-310045-3001)

Included and Installed Software Options:

RTK Software (P/N 97-310041-3006)

RTK Extend (P/N 97-310041-3009)

Two Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, 10.8 VDC, 4.4 Ah

(P/N 59-020102-3001 each) Serial Cable, 6 Ft Coiled

(P/N 94-310090-3003) TruBlu™ Module

(P/N 92-210182-3001) Carlson Explorer 600+, Carlson SurvCE w/GPS

(P/N 82-061001-0001) {Supplied USB Cable Not Shown} Rover Transit Case {Not Shown}

(P/N 79-100107-3001)

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Figure 7b: Rover Transit Case Supplied Equipment

Rover Transit Case Parts List continued

Extra Orange Styli (Set of 3) for Carlson Explorer 600+

(P/N 60-990010-0001) Screen Protectors for Carlson Explorer 600+, Set of 5

(P/N 60-220001-0001) Vehicle Charger for Carlson Explorer 600+

(P/N 59-800004-0001) 3ASd Radio Modem, 1W o/p Power

(P/N 82-042001-0001) 3ASd Battery Cradle

(P/N 60-990011-0001) 3ASd Battery with switch

(P/N 59-020201-0001) Bag for 3ASd Radio Modem

(P/N 79-700005-0002) Antenna, Gainflex 435-470 MHz, TNC {The antenna is

stored in the lower portion of the rover transit case lid.}

(P/N 82-001015-0003) NavCom Cable, DB-9

(P/N 73-100002-0002)

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Figure 8: Rover Bag Supplied Equipment

Table 5: Rover Bag Parts List

Rover Bag {Not Shown}

(P/N 79-700002-0002) Pole, Carbon Fiber and Aluminum, 8.5 ft (2.6m)

(P/N 60-430001-0002) Bipod, Carbon Fiber, Open Clamp

(P/N 60-430001-0001) Cradle for Carlson Explorer 600+

(P/N 60-570002-0001)

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Office Supplies Inventory

This section lists all the supplied equipment in the Office Supplies Transit Case.

Figure 9: Office Supplies Transit Case

Table 6: Office Supplies Transit Case Parts List

Battery Charger Kit for SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor (P/N 92-310092-3001)

Kit Includes:

4-Bay Battery Charger w/ Cable (P/N 92-310046-3001) Charger Power Supply (P/N 82-02003-5001)

Battery Charger Kit for Carlson Explorer 600+

(P/N 59-810001-3001) Battery Charger for EPIC Radio Modem Bag Battery

(P/N 59-800002-0001) Option:

110V Battery Charger for 3ASd Radio Modem Battery (P/N 59-800001-0001)

Or 220V Battery Charger for 3ASd Radio Modem Battery

(P/N 59-800001-0002) {Not Shown} Office Supplies Transit Case {Not Shown}

(P/N 79-100108-3001)

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Office Supplies Transit Case Parts List continued

User Guide, LAND-PAK

(P/N 96-310030-3001) User Guide, SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor

(P/N 96-310003-3001) User Guide, Carlson Explorer 600+

(P/N 96-000001-0001) User Guide, Carlson SurvCE

(P/N 96-000001-0002) User Guide, SATELLINE -3ASd Radio Modems

(P/N 96-000001-0003)

CD containing User Guides, Reference Material, and StarUtil Utility Software/User Guide

(P/N 96-310006-3001)

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Chapter 3 .......................Battery Charging

This chapter provides guidance on battery charging for optimum performance. All the battery chargers are in the transit case labeled Office Supplies.

All the LAND-PAK batteries must be

charged before the test setup of the

system. Refer to Chapter 4 Function

Test Setup.

For optimum battery life and

performance, it is important that all

batteries receive a full charge before

first use.

 Refer to Chapter 7 Equipment

Maintenance for safety instructions

regarding battery use, storage, and

disposal.

SF-2040 GPS Sensor Battery Packs

The LAND-PAK includes two SF-2040 GPS Sensors, each supplied with two lithium-ion battery packs. The battery charger has four independent charging bays for simultaneous charging.

 Refer to the supplied SF-2040 GPS

Product User Guide for details on

battery use, safety, and disposal.

Charge the battery packs only with the

supplied battery charger (P/N 92-

310046-3001) and supplied charger

power supply (P/N 82-02003-5001);

otherwise, damage to the battery

packs could occur.

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 Battery Charger LEDs

Table 7: Sensor Battery Charger LEDs

LED Status

Power

Battery Bays

 Battery Charging

Power On

Charging Charging Complete

 The SF-2040 battery packs are

shipped in a partially charged state. Complete one full charge cycle (8-10 hours) before battery use.

Refer to Figure 9, item 1 for battery charger kit photo.

1. Connect the power cable to the AC to DC power supply.

2. Connect the power supply jack to the battery charger assembly.

3. Plug the power cable into an AC receptacle. The green power LED illuminates.

4. Insert four battery packs into the charger. The LED status is shown in Table 7.

5. Charge battery packs until the green LED below each bay illuminates.

Do not short circuit battery contacts.

Do not store battery packs above 60 deg C (140 deg F). Do not disassemble battery packs. Do not expose to fire (explosive hazard).

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If the battery packs are left charging

for longer than 5 days, the charging indicator LEDs will shut off. If this occurs, place the battery packs in the SF-2040 GPS Sensor and power on for 10-15 minutes in order to slightly discharge the batteries.

Remove the battery packs from both

SF-2040 GPS Sensors if the sensors

will not be used for over 1 week.

 Battery Installation

The SF-2040 GPS Sensor battery packs are keyed to prevent improper installation. There are two locking clips on either side of the battery end (see Figure 10).

Figure 10: Battery Locking Clips

The bottom of the sensor has two battery chambers. Install each battery pack by sliding it into a chamber. Align the channel on the chamber to match the battery notch. Press the end firmly until the locking clips click. Verify both locking clips are locked in

place.

If both locking clips are not locked in

place, a battery pack could

inadvertently drop to the ground.

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 Battery Removal

Using the thumb and the middle finger, depress the two locking clips firmly. The battery pack should pop out enough to be pulled free of the chamber.

 Battery Testing

Refer to the supplied SF-2040 GPS Product User Guide for details on testing the battery packs in the sensor.

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3ASd Epic Radio Modem Bag Battery

The LAND-PAK LM configuration includes the 3ASd Epic radio modem for the base station. A 12V 8Ah bag battery powers the 3ASd Epic radio modem.

Charge the bag battery only with the

supplied bag battery charger (P/N 59-

800002-0001); otherwise, damage to

the battery could occur.

 Battery Charger LEDs

Table 8: Bag Battery Charger LEDs

LED Status

Charging

Charging Complete

 The LED functions printed on the

battery charger, Fast Charge and

Float Charge, do not apply to this

procedure.

 Battery Charging

Refer to Figure 9, item 3 for battery charger photo.

1. Connect the LEMO 2-pin connector end of the

bag battery charger to the female LEMO connector on the bag battery.

2. Plug the opposite end of the bag battery charger

into an AC receptacle. The red LED on the charger illuminates. If the green LED illuminates, the battery is already fully charged, or if not fully charged, the battery is malfunctioning.

3. Charge the bag battery until the green LED

illuminates. One full charge cycle requires 9-12 hours to complete.

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4. Unplug the battery charger.

LEMO 2-Pin

Male 15-Pin Serial Connector

Figure 11: NavCom Base Cable

Refer to Figure 11 for the steps below:

5. Verify the bag battery is fully charged. Power on the radio modem to check the battery voltage:

a. Connect the serial 15-pin end of the NavCom

base cable to the female serial connector on the bottom right of the radio modem.

LEMO 7-Pin

b. Connect the LEMO 2-pin end of the base

cable to the bag battery. The radio modem powers on. (The LEMO 2-pin connector is fitted to the red fuse-fit and black cables.)

The LCD display shows the battery status and other settings. The supply voltage is in the top right (see Figure 17). A full charge is 13.5V to

14.70V.

 The LEMO 7-Pin end of the base

cable is not used in this procedure.

6. Disconnect the bag battery if it is fully charged.

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3ASd and 3ASd 869 Radio Modem Battery

A 9.6V 2Ah NiMh battery powers both the 3ASd and the 3ASd 869 radio modems. The battery is attached to a cradle on the back of the radios. The battery charger is the same for both types of radio modem.

The LAND-PAK LM configuration includes one battery charger The LAND-PAK 869 configuration includes two battery chargers

for the 3ASd radio modem (rover).

, one for each 3ASd 869 radio

modem (base and rover). There is no charging indicator on the battery charger.

The top of the battery has an on/off switch and a red LED. The illuminated red LED indicates power on and battery charging.

Charge the batteries only with the

supplied battery charger; otherwise, damage to the battery could occur.

 Battery LED

Table 9: Rover Radio Modem Battery LED

LED Status

Battery Charging/Radio Modem Power On

 Battery Charging

Refer to Figure 9, item 4 for battery charger photo.

1. Connect the serial 9-pin end of the battery charger to the female connector on the bottom of the radio.

2. Plug the opposite end of the battery charger into an AC receptacle.

Battery Charger Option:

110V (P/N 59-800001-0001) or 220V (P/N 59-800001-0002)

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3. Turn on the switch at the top of the radio modem battery. The red LED illuminates.

The on/off switch must be on to

charge the battery. If the switch is not on, the charger powers the radio (the LCD display is on), but does not charge the battery.

4. Charge the battery for 12 hours.

 The LED does not indicate when the

charge cycle is complete. When the battery is on, the LED is always a steady red. Do not charge the rover radio modem for more than 72 hours.

5. Verify the battery is fully charged. A full charge is

10.5V to 11.1V. The voltage of the battery is indicated on the top right of the LCD display (see Figure 17).

6. Turn off the battery and unplug the battery charger if the charge cycle is complete. When the battery is off, the LED is not lit.

It is very important to turn off the

battery. If the battery remains on, it immediately begins to power the radio modem when the charger is unplugged. The battery will eventually drain completely if not turned off.

 Battery Installation

 The radio modem has a 4-pin power

connector on the back. It connects to the female power connector on the back of the battery.

1. Turn off the switch on the top of the battery if it is on.

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2. Loosen the screw on the bottom of the battery.

3. Insert the slots at the top of the battery into the 2 hooks at the top of the battery cradle.

4. Lower the bottom of the battery into the bracket at the bottom of the battery cradle.

5. Carefully press the bottom of the battery to connect the female and male power connectors. The battery snaps into place.

6. Tighten the screw on the bottom of the battery.

7. Verify battery function. Turn on the switch on the top of the battery. The red LED illuminates. At power-on, the LCD display shows the setup screen.

 Battery Removal

1. Turn off the switch at the top of the battery if it is on. The red LED turns off. Unplug the battery charger if it is connected.

2. Loosen the screw on the bottom of the battery.

3. Grasp the battery at the bottom.

4. Carefully pull the battery up from the bottom until it is free from the bottom bracket of the cradle and the 4-pin power connector on the back of the radio.

5. Slowly continue to pull the battery up from the bottom. The battery will disengage from the 2 hooks at the top of the cradle.

6. After the battery is removed, re-tighten the screw on the bottom of the battery to avoid its accidental loss.

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Carlson Explorer 600+ Battery Pack

This section provides steps to:

9 Charge the battery pack for the Carlson Explorer

600+ data collector.

9 Boot up Windows CE to verify functionality and to

verify Carlson SurvCE software is installed.

A 7.2V 2500mAh NiMH battery pack powers the Carlson Explorer 600+. It can provide approximately 8 to 12 hours of operating time on a full charge (depending on power management and use).

There is no charging indicator on the Explorer 600+ battery charger. The CHG LED on the Explorer 600+ front panel indicates battery charging status.

Charge the battery pack only with the

supplied battery charger kit (P/N 59- 810001-3001); otherwise, damage to the battery pack could occur.

 For optimum battery performance,

refer to the supplied Carlson Explorer

600+ user manual, Power Recommendations section.

 A vehicle charger (P/N 59-800004-

0001) for the Explorer 600+ is

supplied for use in the field.

 If the battery pack is lost, six AA

batteries can provide power to the Explorer 600+ for approximately 2 to 3 hours. If TruBlu™ wireless is being used, battery life is less.

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 Battery Charging

 The battery pack is shipped fully

charged and installed in the Explorer 600+. Some battery dissipation occurs during shipping. Charge the battery pack in the Explorer 600+ for approximately four hours before first use.

1. Assemble the battery charger kit: a. Fit the input plug into the AC/DC adapter (see

Figure 12).

Figure 12: AC/DC Adapter Input Plug

b. Plug the battery charger jack into the rear

power connector on the female connector end of the charging cable (see Figure 13).

Figure 13: Battery Charger/Charging Cable

2. Connect the female connector end of the charging cable to the 9-pin male connector on the bottom of the Explorer 600+ (see Figure 14).

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Figure 14: Explorer 600+ Charger Connection

3. Plug the battery charger into an AC receptacle. The CHG LED on the Explorer 600+ front panel illuminates green (see Figure 15).

Figure 15: CHG LED

 The 9-pin male connector end of the

charging cable is not used in this procedure.

4. Charge the battery until the green CHG LED blinks (approximately four hours).

5. Unplug the battery charger and disconnect the charging cable from the Explorer 600+.

Verify functionality:

6. Press the Explorer 600+ power button boot up the Windows CE desktop. The icon for Carlson SurvCE is on the desktop (see Figure

52).

7. Shut down Windows CE. Press and hold the Explorer 600+ power button for at least 10 seconds.

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 Battery Pack Installation and Removal

The battery compartment door is on the back of the Explorer 600+.

• Install the battery pack with the orange label face up. The label identifies the top and bottom of the battery pack.

• Pull the cloth strip at the bottom of the battery pack to remove the battery pack.

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Chapter 4 ..................Function Test Setup

This chapter provides a test setup of the LAND-PAK before field operation to ensure system functionality. The function test setup involves:

9 Radio modem configuration 9 Hardware setup

System inventory and battery charging must be completed before this test setup. Refer to Chapter 2 Inventory Check and Chapter 3 Battery Charging.

 The function test setup does not

involve satellite communication. Refer to Chapter 5 SurvCE Software Operation for a quick start guide to initialize the system and start collecting computed positions in three dimensions.

 NavCom male and female LEMO

connectors feature a red dot for easy connection alignment.

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Radio Modem Configuration

This section provides steps to initially configure the LAND-PAK radio modems. Configuration is almost identical for both the base station and rover radio modems, differing only in RF power output settings.

 Refer to the supplied Satelline-3AS

user guide for additional information on radio modem configuration.

 After the initial configuration, generally

only the RF frequency and the base station RF power output settings need to be changed to accommodate job needs. These settings are generally changed using SurvCE software on the Explorer 600+ data collector. Refer to Chapter 5 SurvCE Software Operation.

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Soft Keys

Figure 16: Radio Modem Soft Keys

By using the four soft keys below the LCD display, all configurable settings are accessible through onscreen menus (see Figure 16).

The function of each soft key, which varies depending on menu requirements, appears at the bottom of the LCD display (see Table 10).

Table 10: Radio Modem Soft Key Functions

Soft Key Function

CANCEL/BACK/EXIT: Cancel changes. Go back to a previous screen. Exit the main menu. Upon exiting the main menu, a confirmation screen opens for saving or discarding changes to settings.

UP/DOWN: Move through menus and options. Change numerical values.

SETUP/SELECT/CHANGE/SET/NEXT: Setup the radio modem configuration – the main menu opens. Select a menu or option. Change an option setting. Set changes. For numerical values, move to the next digit.

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Operating Modes

The radio modems operate in data tr default. Prog radio modem

 Dat Tra

In data trans wer-up,

ramming mode is used to configure the

nsfer Mode

fer mode, which appears at po

ansfer mode by

the LCD display shows the operating settings of the radio modem, signal strength, and battery status (see Figure 17).

Figure 17: LCD Display – Data Transfer Mode

 Programming Mode

Programming mode is accessed from the data programming mode main menu opens (see Figure

18). The cursor “>” indicates the active option.

Figure 18: LCD Display – Programming Mode

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Configuration

The sections following provide steps to configure these radio menu items:

9 RF Frequency 9 RF Power Output (set for base station only) 9 Signal Threshold (set for rover only) 9

Addressing Settings

Serial Port Settings

Handshaking

Additional

Configure the base station radio modem. Then repeat the configuration steps for the rover radio modem.

1. Power on the radio modem:

• Base Station Radio Modem:

• The LAND-PAK LM configuration (3ASd

Epic radio modem): There is no on/off switch on the 3ASd Epic radio modem. Connect the serial 15-Pin end of the NavCom base cable to the female serial connector on the bottom right of the radio modem. Connect the LEMO 2-Pin end to

ag battery (see Figure 11).

the b

• The LAND-PAK 869 configuration (3AS

869 radio modem): Turn on the switch at

the top of th e battery. The red LED illuminate

• Rover Radio Modem:

• The rover radio modems in th

LM and 869 co type of battery.

nfigurations use the same

Turn on the switch at the

e LAND-PAK

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top of th illuminat

e battery. The red LED es.

 During this initial configuration, the

signal strength setting in data transfer mode is blank (see Figure 19).

Figure 19: Data Transfer Mode

2. Acc ss key e sho ver n app r



programming mode. Press the Setup soft

Figure 19). The display temporarily

the radio modem model and the firmware

. Then the main menu automatica

sio lly

ea s (see Figure 18).

any time during configuration, press

the soft ke

Cancel/Back

changes if necessary, t previous scr menu.

een, or to exit the main

y to cancel

o return to a

RF requ

nly to a

 nitial

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ency Configuration F

Set the radio modems o licensed frequency. It must comply with local regulations.

A label on both radios lists the i (center) frequency. The label is on the front of the base station radio. It is on the rear of the rover radio, above the battery. The frequency can be set within 1MHz of the center frequency, at 25KHz increments.

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1. Press t equency from the mai

he Select soft key to select RF fr

n menu (see Figure 18). The frequency of the active channel is displayed (see Figure 20).

Figure 20: Active Channel

ss the C2. Pre hange soft key to e the frequency. The center freque a cursor pointing up to t

c not be changed.

et uency:

3. S q

the radio modem to the licensed fre

cursor to

Press the next soft key

a. to move the

chang

ncy is

he first digit.

displayed with

The first digit

the next digit (see Figure 21).

Figure 21: Next Digit

b. Press the up or down arrow soft key to

change the value of the digit, if needed.

c. Repeat steps a and b above for each

configurable digit. When the cursor is at the last configurable

digit, the Set option appears in the bottom right of the LCD display (see Figure 22).

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Figure 22: Set Frequency

Change the value of the last cod. nfigurable digit, if needed.

e. Press the Set soft key to set the frequency

changes. Or, press the Cancel soft key to cancel the changes.

• If the frequency is set within the acce ation message

ptable range, a confirm is disp en the main menu returns.

• If the frequency is set outside the acceptable range, an error messag displayed te menu returns. No change is made to th center frequency. Repeat the RF frequency configuration procedure to change the frequency.

layed temporarily. Th

mporarily. Then the main

e is

• If the frequency changes are canceled, the display returns to the main menu.

4. Continue to the next section, to configure the RF power output.

RF Power O

Perform this setting only on the base station radio modem e rover radio modem is being configured, go

to the next section below, Signal Threshold.

1. Pre sor

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ss the down arrow soft key to move the cur down the main menu to Figure 23).

utput

. If th

Radio settings (see

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uFig

re 23: Main Menu – Radio Settings

2. Press t . A subm

he Select soft key to select Radio settings

enu is displayed with the cursor at the

pt ,

TX level (see Figure 24). o ion

Figure 24: TX level option

soft key to change the TX level. 3. Press the Change A submenu is displayed with RF power output settings. Figure 25 shows the RF power output settings for the 3ASd Epic radio modem (the LAND-PAK LM configuration).

Figure 25: RF Power Output Settings

4. Pre

ss the up or down

sor to a desired RF power output.

cur

arrow soft key to move the

• 3ASd Epic radio modem (the LAND-PAK LM

configuration): The RF power output options

are 1, 2, 5, or 10 watts. The 10 watt setting provides the maximum range and ca

uses the

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maximum discharge on the battery. Select a lower setting for surveys over small areas.

• 3ASd 869 radio modem (the LAND-PAK 869 configuration): The RF power output options

are from 10 mW to 500 mW.

5. Press the ower output. The display

Set soft key to set the RF p

returns to the submenu with the

cursor at TX level.

6. nu.

Press the Back soft key to return to the main me Continue to the next section.

Signal Threshold

Perform this setting only on the rover radio modem. If the base station radio modem is being configured, go to the section below, Serial Port Settings.

Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor

1. dow n the main menu to Radio settings (se Figure 26).

Figure 26: Main Menu – Radio Settings

ss the Select soft key to select Radio setting2. e . Pr s A submenu is displayed with the cursor at the op ion, TX level (see Figure 27). t

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Figure 27: Sig. Threshold option

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3. Press the down down the main menu to

4. Press the Change soft key to change the Signal Threshold level. A submenu is displayed with available negative dBm settings.

a. Set the threshold to -116dBm.

• This is equivalent to the Low threshold set using SurvCE and should cause optimum performance.

5. Press the Set soft key to set the threshold level. The display returns to the submenu with the cursor at TX level.

6. Pre

ss the Back soft key to return to the main

nu.

arrow soft key to move the cursor

Sig. Threshold.

Addressing Settings

The Addressing remains at factory default with everything set to Off.

Serial Port Settings

1. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor down the main menu to Port 1 (see igu

Figure 28: Main Menu – Port 1 Setting

Press the Select soft key to select

su menu is displayed. The cursor po sta

tus of Port 1. The default is ON. Do not change

the def

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F re 28).

Port 1. A

ints to the

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3. Press the down arrow soft key to move the curso to the next setting on the submenu. It is for the currently set baud rate (see Figure 29).

Figure 29: Baud Rate Setting

4. Press the Change rate. A submenu appears with a list of baud rates.

5. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor to 38400 bit/s (see Figure 30).

Figure 30: Baud Rate Setting Change

soft key to change the baud

6. Press the Set soft key to set the baud rate to 38400 bit/s. The previous submenu returns with 38400 bit/s listed as the current baud rate.

 The SF-2040 GPS sensors’ RTK

corrections com port will be configured to the same baud rate (see Figure 67).

7. Press the Back soft key once to return to the main menu.

8. Continue to the next section.

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Handshaking

The Handshaking menu functions remain at the default settings: CTS: Clear To Send, CD: RSSI, and

S: Ignored. RT

Additional

Error correction and error checking increase the reliability of data transfer via radio modem.



The receiver sensitivity is bas on the channel spacing of the radio modem

data rate of the radio interface) and the

( mode of the FEC (forward error correction) as indicated in the table below. This radio is typically operated at 25 kHz channel spacing.

Table 11: FEC Signal Thresholds

Channel FEC Off FEC On Spacing

25 kHz -110 dBm -113 dBm 20 kHz -112 dBm -115 dBm

12.5 kHz -112 dBm -115 dBm

The setting for error correction must

be the same on all radio modems that will communicate with each other. If

ransmitting radio modem and the

the t receiving radio modem have different settings, data will not be received correctly.

e ursor

1. Pr ss the down arrow soft key to move the c down the main menu to Additional (see Figur

31)

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Fi ain – Additional

gure 31: M Menu Setting

2. Pres ct el l.

Refer to

3. Pre

4. Pre cursor

5. Pre

s the Sele soft key to s ect Additiona

a. A nts to

submenu

rror corr.

Figure 32 and Figure 33 for the steps b

ss the Change soft key to turn error cor

is Th

displayed. e cursor poi

elow.

rection

ss the down arrow soft key to move the

wn the submenu to Error check.

ss the Change soft key to turn error checking

ON.

Figure 32: Error Correction and Error Checking

6. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor odawn the submenu to SL-commands.

On the both the base and rover radio, set . SL-commands to ON by pressing the Change key.

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Figure 33: SL-Commands and Priority

7. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor down the submenu to Priority.

a. On the Base radio, set Priority o TX by t

pressing the Change key.

b. On the Rover radio, Set Priority to RX by

pressing the Change key. The radio operates in Half-duplex (simplex)

mode. The base radio can always be communicated with via SurvCE, regardless of it’s transmit state. However, the rover must not be receiving corrections from the base when attempting to program the rover via SurvCE. This may necessitate turning the base radio off during programming, or at minimum, removing temporarily the rover antenna (which may or may-not completely remove the base signal)

8. Press the Back soft key twice. Save changes? is displayed (see Figure 34).

Figure 34: Save Changes

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9. Press the soft key to select the Yes option. All the configuration changes are saved. The display returns to the setup screen. (see Figure 17).

10. Perform one of the following steps:

Repeat the sections above, except for

• RF

P e

r on

Power Output, to configure the rover rad modem.

• If both the base station and rover radio

modems have been configured, verify communication between the radios. ow both radio modems. The CD on both radios to indicate carrier detect.

B e

as Station Test Setup

LED illuminates

This se up the area fo

An out transit

1. o setup the

The following steps use equipment from the base bag:

2. Unbuckle th

ction provides steps to correctly and safely set

base station. It is important to select an open

r the test setup.

door setup requires the transport of the base

case and the base bag, both of which contain base station equipment. all the

The base station tripod leg points may damage soft materials, including indoor carpets.

Find a safe, open, and flat location t base station.

e strap that holds the tripod legs

together. Store the strap in the base bag.

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3. Open the tripod legs until the tripod is stable. Use the tripod leg levers and the tripod wing screws to adjust the height and secure the tripod (see Figure 35). Leveling the tripod by eye is suff ci ient.

Figure 35: Base Station Tripod – Leg Adjustments

Figure 36: Base Station Tripod

Refer to Figure 36 for the steps below:

4. Remove the tripod cap by unscrewing the trib

rach

fastener.

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Use the two Allen wrenches (4mm and/or 5mm, respectively) on the top plate of the tripod to tighten the hex screws at the top of the tripod if needed.

5. Store the two Allen wrenches in the and discard

Figure 37: Mounting Tribrach & Tribrach Adapter

Refer to Figure 37 for the steps below:

6. Mount the tribrach to the top of the tripod as follows:

• Position the tribrach so it fits evenly on the top

plate and is flat.

the protective paper cover.

base bag,

• Screw the tribrach fastener into the tribrach

until it is secure.

 The tribrach has a leveling bubble a

three adjustment knobs to make fine adjustments.

7. Mount the tribrach adapter into the three holes of the tribrach, and then lock it in place by turning down the knob on the side of the tribrach.

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 OPTIONAL STEP: Screw the pole

extension into the tribrach adapter. The pole extension provides easier access to the connectors and exchange of the batteries on the SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor. The pole extension is in the base bag.

Figure 38: Mounting the Radio Antenna Bracket

Refer to Figure 38 for the steps below:

8. Mount the radio antenna bracket to the tripod: a. Unscrew the rear knob of the bracket and

remove the rear plate.

b. Place the bracket against the opening on a

tripod leg.

 Do not mount the bracket to the tripod

leg on which the shoulder strap is attached.

c. At the back of the tripod leg, place the rear

plate through the bracket screw.

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d. Turn the knob onto the bracket screw until the

bracket is secure. Over tightening may cause damage to

the tripod leg finish.

9. Lev

Ref

10.

el the bracket by eye. Loosen the knob on t side of the bracket to make the adjustment. This ensures that the radio an when mounted.

Figure 39: Mounting the Antenna and Cable

er to Figure 39 for the steps below:

Screw the antenna adapter to the top of the radio antenna pole.

tenna pole will be vertical

e following steps use equipment from the base

transit ca

11. Screw the radio modem antenna to the ant

12. n of

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se:

enna

ada na pole.

pter on the top of the radio anten

Co nect the straight male TNC connector end the RG58/U radio antenna cable to the bottom of the antenna adapter.

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13. Extend the radio antenna pole to the maximum height possible.



Extending the radio antenna pole

increases the radio modem range, isolates the sensor sig als from the radio modem, and avoids radiation hazard.

To avoid radi

ation hazard when

performing a survey, user and bystanders’ heads must be more than 25cm (10 inches) away from the transmitting antenna (see Figure 40).

Figure 40: Avoiding Radiation Hazard

14. Screw the radio antenna pole onto the round

ounting m plate of the radio antenna bracket (see Figure 38). Make sure that there are no obstructions overhead.

15. Attach the bag bracket to the 3ASd EPIC radio bag (the LAND-PAK LM configuration). The bag bracket is in the base transit case below the 3ASd EPIC radio modem.

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 The LAND-PAK 869 configuration: the

bag bracket is already attached to th 3ASd 869 radio modem bag.

Figure 41: Mounting the Radio and Bag Battery

Refer to Figure 41 for the steps below:

16. Using the strap and the bracket on the radio bag, mount the radio modem to the tripod leg above the radio antenna bracket.

17. The Hang the

18.

LAND-PAK LM configuration only: 12V 8Ah bag battery in a safe and secure posit on the tripod, within easy access of the 3ASd EPIC radio modem.

Connect the right angle male TNC connector end

of the radio antenna cable to the top TNC connector of the 3ASd EPIC rad (see Figure 42).

left female

io modem

ion

The TNC connector on the right

(above the display) is used for

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diversity receive only, which is not used in this application. Connecting to this port will prevent RTK corrections being broadcast to the rover.

 The LAND-PAK 869 configuration:

The 3ASd 869 radio modem has only one female TNC connector on the top.

Figure 42: Mounting Cable to the Radio Modem

19. Insert the two lithium-ion battery packs into the SF2040 GIS PM Sensor. Refer to Chapter 3 Battery Charging for details on battery pack installation.

0. 2 Screw the sensor onto the antenna pole extension, if mounted, or onto the tribrach adapter. When securing the sensor, make sure that the front display faces the radio modem for easy access.

Figure 43: Mounting Base SF-2040

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COM2

Figure 44: NavCom Base Cable Connections

Refer to Figure 44 for the steps below:

. Connect the NavCom se cable (the L ND-PAK

LM configuration):

ba A

Connect the serial 15-P

•

the female serial conne right of the radio modem

• Connect the LEMO 7COM 2 of the SF-2040Pi

 The LEMO 2-Pin power

of the cable is not used procedure.

 figuration:

The LAND-PAK 869 con

Use the NavCom DB-9 connect the COM 2 of the SF-2040 GIS PM Sensor.

22. This concludes Carefully, disassemble t repack all the equipment into the base transit case and base bag.

3ASd 869 radio modem to

the base station test setup.

in end of the cable to

ctor on the bottom

n end of the cable to

GIS PM Sensor.

connector end

in this

cable to

he base station, and

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Rover Test Setup

This section provides the steps to correctly and safely set up the rover. It is important to select an open area for the test setup.

An outdoor setup requires the transport of the rover transit case and the rover bag, both of which contain all the rover equipment.

 The outer section of the rover pole is

carbon fiber. The inner extension is aluminum, with dual graduations in feet and meters.

The rover pole and bipod leg points

may damage so ft materials, including indoor carpets.

Over tightening attachment

carbon fiber of the rover pole may cause damage.

s to the

The bipod is intended to make

installation easier, but it is not as stable as a tripod.

d a safe, 1. Fi open, and flat location to setup the

rover.

The fol bag:

2. Remove the strap that holds together the bipo

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lowing steps use equipment from the rover

legs. Store the strap in the rover bag. Position the bipod upright on the floor or ground.

Do not open the bipod le

gs.

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Fig re 45: Mounting the Rover Pole to the

Bipod

Re r t

5. Pla

o Figure 45 for the steps below:

Loosen the clamping kn

t of the bipod.

ob in the bracket at the

ce the rover pole vertically in the brack

tighten the knob. Do not over tighten.

et and

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Figure 46: Rover Pole and Bipod

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Refer to Figure 46 for the steps below:

6. Adjust the rover pole and bipod assembly: a. Pivot the bipod legs out. b. Adjust the height of the bipod legs. With the

leg points on the floor or ground, press the bipod thumb releases and lift up. At the desired height, release the thumb releases.

If the bipod legs are suspended when

the thumb releases are pressed, the legs drop quickly, and the leg points may cause damage.

c. Adjust the rover pole and bipod assembly un

it is stable. It tidoes not have to be level.

Figure 47: Mounting the Carlson Explorer 600+

Refer to Figure 47 for the steps below:

7. Mount the cradle for the Carlson Explorer 600+:

• Loosen the knob on the small cradle clamp.

• Mount the small cradle clamp to the carbon

fiber section of the rover pole, near the top bracket. The rover setup is mo stable if the re

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radio modem and Carlson Explo bipod legs by shifting the offset

rer bise

weight t same side as the bipod legs. Tighten th knob. Do not over tighten

e following steps use equipment from the rover

tra

nsit case:

8. Mo

unt the Carlson Explorer 600+ to the crad

mp below the LCD display. Verify the Explore

600

+ is secure.

Figure 48: Mounting Radio Modem

ct the

o the

r c

Refer to Figure 48 for the steps below:

9. Screw the radio modem antenna to the female TNC connector on the top of the 3ASd radio modem.

Using the strap and the clamp on the radio bag,

10. mount the 3ASd radio modem to the rover pole below the Carlson Explorer 600+ cradle. The rover setup is more stable if the radio modem bisects the bipod legs by shifting the offset weigh to he same side as the bipod legs.

In ert the two lithium-ion battery packs into the

11. s

-2040 GIS PM Sensor. Refer to Chapter 3

tery Charging for details.

Bat

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12. Scr

ew the sensor onto the rover pole. When

sec

uring the sensor, make sure that the front

dis

play faces the radio modem for easy access.

COM2

Figure 49: NavCom Rover Cable Connections

Refer to Figure 49 for the steps below:

13. Connect the NavCom rover radio modem cable:

• Connect the serial 9-Pin end of the cable to the female serial connector on the bottom of the radio modem.

• C

onnect the LEMO 7-Pin end of the cable to

COM 2 of the SF-2040 GIS PM

14. Extend the aluminum extension of the rover pol

Sensor.

to the maximum height possible.

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Figure 50: Rover Pole Knob and Locking Pin

Refer to Figure 50 for the steps below:

15. Tighten the rover pole knob to secure the pole extension. If extended to 1.8 m, 2 m, or 2.2 m, also insert the attached locking pin i extension hole.

nto the

 Extending the rover pole isolates the

sensor signals from the radio modem. And reduces the possibility of satellite signal bloc age byk passing pedestrians or vehicles.

This concludes the rover test setup. Carefully, 16. disassemble the rover attachments, and repack all the equipment into the rover tra rover bag.

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Chapter 5 ......SurvCE Software Operation

This chapter provides an introduction to the basic operation of the LAND-PAK using Carlson SurvCE Software on the Explorer 600+ data collector. After the system is set up as described in Chapter 4 Function Test Setup, follow the Getting Started section which follows to initialize the system and begin collecting measured positions in three dimensions.

The settings in this chapter are suggested for a

al RTK survey, in which:

typic

9 The base receiver is setup on an unknown poin 9 A navigation position in WGS84 is assigned to t

base point to support real time positioning in th satellite coordinate system

A coordinate syst9 em is established for the proje by assigning an assumed grid coordinate t base point

Refer to the supplied Carlson SurvCE



manual for additional inform

ation.

o the

Overview

Fil

e Types

urvCE creates a number of files for supporting a

roject in the field. Two primary files are created to

p manage each project. The coordinate file appended with .crd contains the measured or computed coordinates for the job, and the raw data file appended with .rw5 contains the survey measurement details.

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File Management

The Carlson X-Port utility is an office application used to convert files and communicate with the Explorer 600+ as described in Chapter 6 Data Transfer. Text files containing coordinates can be converted to a .crd format and transferred to or from the Explorer 600+. A geoid file can be created and transferred to the Explorer 600+.

SurvCE Window Icons

Table 12: SurvCE Window Icons

Icon Description

Hot List Menu – Tap the icon to access help and other menu options. The options vary depending o open.

n the SurvCE window that is

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Cancel

Return

Battery Status GPS Base Mode – Tap the icon to access

the mode menu, which includes the options, GPS Rover mode and GPS Simulation.

Map View – Toggle between the open window and Map View.

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Getting Started

Create A New Job

Female 9-Pin

LEMO 7-Pin

Figure 51: Coiled Serial Cable

1. For this initial operation of the LAND-PAK, connect the Explorer 600+ controller to COM1 (the LAND-PAK control port) of the base station SF-2040 GPS sensor. Use the supplied 6 ft. coiled serial cable (see Figure 51).

Serial Connector

 If wireless connectivity is desired in

the future, refer to Appendix C for the configuration of the TruBlu™ module.

Figure 52: Desktop with SurvCE Icon

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2. Boot up the Explore Figure 52).

3. Double tap the SurvCE icon on the Explorer 600+ desktop. The SurvCE job selection box opens in front of the main menu (see Figure 53).

Figure 53: SurvCE Job Selection Box

the Sel4. Tap ect New/Existing Job button to create

a new file (job). The Coordinate Files window

p ns (see F

o e igure 54).

 e > Job to access the

Select Fil Coordinate Files window from the main menu.

r 600+ desktop (see

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Figure 54: Coordinate Files Window

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5. Create a new c in the Name .crd extension is

 Coordinate files are stored in the

\SystemCF\Data folder to avoid data loss in case of a system failure. Folders may be created for organizing jobs.

 Points are st

first loo depending o desi

gnated control file.

oordinate file. Enter the file name

field. Tap

appended automatically.

ored in coordinate files a search for poin ks in

a *.crd file. Then,

n settings, looks in a

to save the file. The

ts, SurvCE

Job Settings

During

Figure 55: File Menu – Job Settings

1. Select File > Job Settings to configure data collection options that will remain set from job to job (see Figure 55). The Job Settings submenu opens (see Figure 56).

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2. Check the Prompt for Units option to be prom at the start of a new job to set the units for the job (see Figure 56

Submenu – New Job Tab Figure 56: Job Settings

Figure 57 for the steps below: Refer to

3. Tap the System tab.

pted

Figure 57: Job Settings Submenu – System Tab

4. Select the appropriate settings:

• Distance: Set the units to be used on a job,

US Feet, International Feet, or Metric. If US

Feet or International Feet are selected, set the units as Decimal Feet or Feet and Inches (Inches).

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 Distance is a display property only. It

does not change the format of the data recorded to the raw file.

• Angle: Set degrees (360 degree circle, seconds to a minute, 60 minutes to a d or gons \ grads (a 400 unit circle fully

decimal). In other words, an angle of

397.9809 gons is equivalent to 358 d 1 utes and 58 seconds.

0 min

 The Angle setting affects commands

where a direction is displayed or entered, such as Inverse, Travers Sideshot, Input-Edit Centerline.

• Zero Az zero azimuth,

• Projection: Select a coordinate projection for the area of the survey from the drop-down list. If the needed projection is not in the dropdown list, tap the Edit Projection List button. The Coordinate Projection window opens (see Figure 58).

imuth Setting: Select the direction for

North or South.

egree)

egrees,

Figure 58: Coordinate Projection Window

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Add a predefined or user defined coordinate projection. Tap the arrow button in the top right of the window. The System tab returns with the added projection selecte

d in the drop-down list.

Refer to Figure 59 for the steps belo

5. Tap the Format tab.

Figure 59: Job Setting

6. Select the appropriate settings.

s Submenu – Format Tab

 Angle Entry and Display: This option

applies to numerous commands, such as prompting and displays in Sideshot Traverse, Intersections and Inverse.

 Distance Observation Display and

Slope Entry and Display apply to total stations.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Notices

Copyright

Trademarks

FCC Notice

User Notice

Limited Warranty

StarFire™ Licensing

USG FAR

Global Positioning System

Revision History

Use of this Document

Related Documents

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NavCom Release Notes

Related Standards

ICD-GPS-200

RTCM-SC-104

CMR, CMR+

NMEA-0183

Publicly-Operated SBAS Signals

RTCA/DO-229D

WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)

EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service)

MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System)

GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)

Unique Features

Typical Applications

System Description

NavCom SF-2040 GPS Sensors

Base Station and Rover Radio Modems

Explorer 600+ Data Collector

SurvCE Software

TruBlu™ Module

Office Software

The LAND-PAK Interfacing

The LAND-PAK Configurations

The LAND-PAK LM

The LAND-PAK 869

Base Station Inventory

Rover Inventory

Office Supplies Inventory

SF-2040 GPS Sensor Battery Packs

3ASd Epic Radio Modem Bag Battery

3ASd and 3ASd 869 Radio Modem Battery

Carlson Explorer 600+ Battery Pack

Radio Modem Configuration

Soft Keys

Operating Modes

Configuration

Signal Threshold

Addressing Settings

Serial Port Settings

Handshaking

Additional

Rover Test Setup

Overview

File Management

SurvCE Window Icons

Getting Started

Create A New Job

Job Settings