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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................................... i

List of Figures ......................................................... vi

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

Notices ......................................................................... x

Copyright ..................................................................... x

Trademarks ................................................................. x

FCC Notice ................................................................. xi

User Notice ................................................................. xi

Limited Warranty ....................................................... xii

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

Software License Agreement .................................... xii

USG FAR ................................................................... xiii

Global Navigation Satellite System ........................... xiii

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

Use of This Document ......................................... xvii

Related Documents ...................................................... xvii

SF-3040 Quick Start Guide PN 96-310035-3001 ..... xvii

StarUtil 3000 User Guide PN 96-310008-3001 ........ xvii

Sapphire Technical Reference Manual PN 96-

3120001-3001 ......................................................... xviii

RINEXUtil User Guide PN 96-310021-2101 .......... xviii

NavCom Release Notes .......................................... xviii

Related Standards ....................................................... xviii

ICD-GPS-200 .......................................................... xviii

GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002 ........................... xix

RTCM-SC-104 .......................................................... xix

NTRIP ....................................................................... xix

CMR, CMR+ ............................................................. xix

RINEX ....................................................................... xix

QZSS ........................................................................ xix

NMEA-0183 ............................................................... xx

Publicly Operated SBAS Signals ............................... xx

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................ 22

SF-3040 Product Overview ............................................ 24

Product Configuration Files ........................................... 24

Connect the Equipment ................................................. 25

Save Folder/Files to PC ................................................. 28

Establish Communications ............................................ 29

Determine Current Firmware Versions .......................... 33

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Upload Firmware Files ................................................... 35

Upload Software Options ............................................... 39

Confirm Software Options Are Uploaded to the

Receiver .................................................................... 42

Upload Software Options via the Input Terminal....... 43

Upload the StarFire License .......................................... 43

Confirm StarFire Navigation ...................................... 47

Factory Default User Profile........................................... 48

Upload a User Profile (optional) .................................... 48

Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking and/or Use of

Select Signals and Frequencies .................................... 49

Enable or Disable Receiver Use of Signals and

Frequencies for Navigation ............................................ 50

Chapter 2 Introduction/Features ..................... 52

GNSS Receiver ............................................................. 52

Performance Upgrade Path ........................................... 57

Accuracy ........................................................................ 57

Features ......................................................................... 58

Output Data Rate ...................................................... 58

Sapphire GNSS Binary Proprietary Data .................. 58

Software Options ....................................................... 60

Bluetooth ................................................................... 61

SF-3040 Antenna ........................................................... 61

Controller ....................................................................... 62

Antenna Phase Center Offsets.................................. 63

Applications ................................................................... 64

Land Survey and GIS ................................................ 64

Chapter 3 Interfacing ....................................... 65

Battery Power ................................................................ 65

Electrical Power ............................................................. 66

Proper Shutdown of the SF-3040 .............................. 67

Power Cables ................................................................ 68

Communication Ports .................................................... 71

Supplied USB Device Cable ...................................... 72

Bluetooth Communications Setup ............................. 74

Logging Data to the Removable SD Card ................. 79

Installing the Battery Packs in the SF-3040.................. 84

SF-3040 Indicator Panel LEDs ...................................... 84

Chapter 4 Installation ...................................... 90

GNSS Receiver ............................................................. 90

Batteries ......................................................................... 91

Integrated Antenna ........................................................ 91

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Communication Port Connectivity ............................. 93

Auxiliary Communication Module (Internal UHF radio) . 94

Basics of RTK Surveying ............................................... 94

Chapter 5 Configuration .................................. 96

Factory Default Output Messages ................................. 98

Message Descriptions ............................................... 99

Factory Default Settings .......................................... 101

User Profiles ................................................................ 102

Profile NONE ........................................................... 103

Avoiding User Profile Loading Errors ...................... 104

Third-Party Controller Configuration Settings .............. 104

Over the Air StarFire Licensing.................................... 104

Over the Air Broadcast ............................................ 105

Verify License Is Saved ........................................... 105

Setting Up a StarFire Priority Network ......................... 106

RapidRecovery ........................................................ 107

Failed Search .......................................................... 108

StarFire Network List ............................................... 108

Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking and/or Use of

Select Signals and Frequencies .................................. 109

Enable or Disable Receiver Use of Signals and

Frequencies for Navigation .......................................... 109

3rd Party Controller Configuration Settings .............. 110

Chapter 6 Batteries ........................................ 111

Charging the Battery Packs ......................................... 111

Battery Charger LEDs ............................................. 112

Installing the Battery Packs in the SF-3040 ................ 113

Removing the Battery Packs ....................................... 115

Battery Usage and Storage Precautions ..................... 115

Chapter 7 UHF Radio Modem ........................ 119

Licensing Requirements .............................................. 119

Radio Overview............................................................ 119

Technical Specifications .............................................. 121

RF Interface ............................................................. 122

Channel Spacing ..................................................... 123

Data Speed .............................................................. 123

Transmitter .............................................................. 123

Radio Modem Receiver ........................................... 124

Priority RX/TX .......................................................... 125

Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Error Checking125

Installing the Radio Modem ..................................... 125

External Antenna ......................................................... 127

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Removing the Radio Modem ....................................... 128

Chapter 8 Safety Instructions ....................... 129

Safety First ................................................................... 129

Transport ..................................................................... 130

Maintenance ................................................................ 130

External Power Source ................................................ 130

Battery Disposal ........................................................... 131

A GNSS Receiver Specifications ...................... 133

Features ....................................................................... 133

Time-to-First-Fix (TTFF) Specifications ....................... 135

Dynamics ..................................................................... 135

Measurement Performance ......................................... 135

Pull-in Times ............................................................ 138

StarFire Rapid Recovery ......................................... 138

User-Programmable Output Rates .......................... 139

Data Latency ........................................................... 139

Bluetooth ................................................................. 139

Connector Assignments .......................................... 139

Input/Output Data Messages................................... 140

Satellite Based Augmentation System Signals ....... 140

Physical and Environmental .................................... 141

Battery Packs .......................................................... 141

B Antenna Specifications ................................. 144

Radiation Pattern ..................................................... 146

C StarFire™ ....................................................... 148

Description............................................................... 148

Infrastructure ........................................................... 149

Reliability ................................................................. 151

StarFire Satellites ........................................................ 153

How to Access the StarFire™ Service ........................ 154

D Networked Transport of RTCM Internet

Protocol (NTRIP) Setup ....................................... 157

Configure the SF-3040 for Wireless Connection ......... 157

Configure the NTRIP Server ................................... 158

Configure the NTRIP Client ..................................... 158

E Software License Agreement ........................ 161

GNSS receiver Embedded Software License Agreement161

Open Source Software License Appendix ................... 169

F RoHS Certification ......................................... 183

Description ................................................................... 183

RoHS 认证 ................................................................... 190

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Glossary ............................................................... 199

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List of Figures

Figure 1: SF-3040, Bottom View ............................. 25

Figure 2: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail..................... 26

Figure 3: SF-3040, Rear View ................................ 27

Figure 4: Indicator Panel ........................................ 28

Figure 5: NavCom Sub-Folders on PC ................... 29

Figure 6: StarUtil 3000, Connections Button ........... 30

Figure 7: Port Configuration .................................... 31

Figure 8: StarUtil 3000 Communication Window ..... 32

Figure 9: Connection at Incorrect Baud Rate .......... 32

Figure 10: Receiver Options Tab ............................ 33

Figure 11: Example of Installed Firmware ............... 34

Figure 12: Firmware Folder .................................... 34

Figure 13: Receiver Options Tab ............................ 36

Figure 14: File Upload – Unified File Loader,

Selected UFL File ........................................... 36

Figure 15: Firmware Folder .................................... 37

Figure 16: Ready to Downline Load File ................. 37

Figure 17: Finished With All Downline Loads .......... 38

Figure 18: Software Options ................................... 39

Figure 19: Software Options File ............................ 39

Figure 20: Software Options File to Upload ............ 40

Figure 21: Successful Software Options Upload ..... 40

Figure 22: Software Options Window ..................... 41

Figure 23: StarFire Licenses Window ..................... 41

Figure 24: Position, Velocity, Time Menu Item ........ 44

Figure 25: Navigation Status Window ..................... 44

Figure 26: Navigation Modes Menu Item ................ 45

Figure 27: StarFire Navigation Mode ON ................ 45

Figure 28: StarFire License .................................... 46

Figure 29: Successful StarFire License Upload ...... 47

Figure 30: StarFire Menu Item ................................ 47

Figure 31: Nav Mode: StarFire ............................... 48

Figure 32: SF-3040 Top View ................................. 62

Figure 33: Indicator Panel On/Off Button ................ 67

Figure 34: Proper External Power Source Setup .... 68

Figure 35: DC Power Cable (Optional) ................... 68

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Figure 36: SF-3040 Bottom View ............................ 69

Figure 37: Automotive DC Power Cable with

Cigarette Lighter Adapter (Optional) ................ 70

Figure 38: Universal AC-DC Power Adapter Cable

(Optional) ........................................................ 70

Figure 39: AC Two-Prong Power Cord (optional, with

AC/DC adapter cable) ..................................... 70

Figure 40: COM2 Serial Cable (Standard) ............... 71

Figure 41: USB Device Cable (Supplied) ................ 72

Figure 42: Search for Bluetooth Devices in Range .. 75

Figure 43: Bluetooth Serial Port .............................. 76

Figure 44: Bluetooth Properties ............................... 77

Figure 45: Bluetooth Port Configuration .................. 78

Figure 46: Input Terminal – PING Command and

Response ........................................................ 79

Figure 47: SD Card Chamber Release Button......... 80

Figure 48: SD Card Slot .......................................... 80

Figure 49: SF-3040 Indicator Panel ......................... 84

Figure 50: SF-3040 Indicator Panel, Detail .............. 85

Figure 51: Communication Port Connections .......... 93

Figure 52: Battery Pack Dual-Bay Charger ........... 111

Figure 53: Battery Chamber Release Button ......... 113

Figure 54: SF-3040 Battery Packs Installed in Battery

Chamber ....................................................... 114

Figure 55: Radio Modem ....................................... 120

Figure 56: Radio Modem Chamber Release Button

...................................................................... 126

Figure 57: Radio Modem Installation ..................... 126

Figure 58: Radio Modem Installed in SF-3040 ...... 127

Figure 59: SF-3040 Antenna Polar Plot (Radiation

Pattern) ......................................................... 146

Figure 60: StarFire™ Network ............................... 155

Figure 61: DTE to DCE RS-232 Pin Assignments . 202

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List of Tables

Table 1: Supplied Equipment .................................. 22

Table 2: Optional Equipment .................................. 23

Table 3: External Power Cable Pin-Out .................. 66

Table 4: Optional Power Cables ............................. 68

Table 5: Pin Assignments – All Power Cables ........ 68

Table 6: Pin Assignments – USB & COM1 ............. 71

Table 7: Pin Assignments – COM2 ......................... 72

Table 8: Pin Assignments – USB Device Cable Pin

Assignments (Supplied) .................................. 73

Table 9: Bluetooth Connectivity LED Indication ...... 79

Table 10: Data Logging Input Commands .............. 81

Table 11: RTK LED Indicator .................................. 85

Table 12: Power/GNSS LED Indicator .................... 85

Table 13: Data Link LED Indicator .......................... 86

Table 14: StarFire LED Indicator ............................ 86

Table 15: Battery Pack LED Indicator ..................... 87

Table 16: Factory Default NCT Messages/Responses

....................................................................... 98

Table 17: StarFire Satellites v.2.0.15.0 and Later . 108
Table 18: StarFire Satellites v.3.0.12.0 and Later . 109

Table 19: Battery Charger LED Indicators ............ 112

Table 20: UHF Radio Modem Kit, PN 92-210206-

3001LF ......................................................... 120

Table 21: Antenna Selection ................................. 120

Table 22: UHF Radio Modem Specifications ........ 121

Table 23: Transmission Output Power Values, Watts

vs. dBm ........................................................ 123

Table 24: Receiver Sensitivity .............................. 124

Table 25: Battery Maximum Charging Time .......... 142

Table 26: Battery Charger Specifications .............. 142

Table 27: SF-3040 Integrated Antenna ................. 144

Table 28: StarFire Satellites v. 1.0.1.5 and Earlier 153
Table 29: StarFire Satellites v. 2.0.15.0 and Later 153
Table 30: StarFire Satellites v.3.0.12.0 and Later . 153
Table 31: Toxic or Hazardous Substances or

Elements Disclosure by Part Number ........... 183

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表32： 按部件号列出的有毒或危险物质或原件...... 191

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Notices

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide
PN 96-310036-3001
Revision F

August, 2014

Serial Number:

Date Delivered:

Purchased From:

Copyright

 2014 by NavCom Technology, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work or the

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

This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B Class B
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 GNSS receiver has been tested in accordance
with FCC regulations for electromagnetic
interference. This does not guarantee non­interference with other equipment. Additionally, the
GNSS receiver may be adversely affected by nearby
sources of electromagnetic radiation.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is under the
control of the United States Air Force. Operation of
the GPS satellites may change at any time without
warning.

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
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

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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 warrants that its products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship at the time of
delivery. A full description of the warranty policy is

provided in NavCom’s Standard Terms & Conditions
of Sale For NavCom Products in force at the time of

sale. Please contact your NavCom dealer or NavCom

Sales for a copy of the warranty policy for your

specific product. Please include your model and serial
number, approximate date of purchase, and the
dealer name where the unit was purchased through
so that we may better service this request.

StarFire™ Licensing

The StarFire signal requires a subscription and
software option 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 or send an email inquiry
to [e-mail]

Software License Agreement

By powering on and using this GNSS StarFire™
Receiver, you agree to the terms and conditions of
the NavCom Technology, Inc. GNSS Receiver
Software License and Open Source Software
Licenses. The complete terms and conditions of
these software licenses may be found in the SF-3040
GNSS Receiver Product User Guide, Appendix E.

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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 and accurate and comply
with the requirements of the contract concerning such
technical data.

Global Navigation Satellite System

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (i.e., GPS and
GLONASS) are under the control of the respective
Governmental agencies, and the operation of these
satellites may be changed at any time without
warning.

GPS 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 U.S. State Department International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations limit the
performance of commercial GNSS products. As a
result, 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-3040 GNSS
receiver.

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Rev. F (Aug 2014)

Chapter 1:Changed Figures 27 and 31

to eliminate StarFire RTG

Chapter 2: Changed StarFire Over IP

to one server/caster.
Added RapidRecovery with

QuickStart feature.
Updated battery pack specs.

Chapter 3: Added part numbers for

cables.

Chapters 4 & 7: Deleted reference to

10W UHF radio.

Appendix A: Corrected StarFire Single

specs, changed RTK Extend
operating time to 15 minutes for
non-NavCom bases.

Added note regarding RTK Extend
maximum performance.

Added specs and note for RTK­WL mode

Deleted StarFire Single specs.

Appendix B: Updated phase center

information in Table 27

Appendix C: Added StarFire ITRF-

2008 transition information.

Rev. E (Apr 2013)

Corrected the LEMO 7-Pin USB

Device Cable and LEMO 6-Pin
COM2 Serial Cable part numbers.

Added Appendix E: RoHS certification

(both English and Chinese).

Added Table 31: Toxic or Hazardous

Substances or Elements
Disclosure by Part Number (both
English and Chinese

Chapter 2: Added RapidRecovery

feature

Chapter 4 and 7: Added 1W radio

range considerations

Revision History

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Chapter 5: Added RapidRecovery

feature

Chapter 6: Added two notes regarding

charging batteries 12 hours prior
to use.

Appendix A: Added RapidRecovery

specs
Added note regarding 16GB SD card.
Added note disclaiming UHF range

from baseline lengths

Rev. D (Nov 2012)

Chapter 2: Added definition for DTM in

Standard and Proprietary sections

under NMEA-0183. Added

description of StarFire Over IP.
Added reference to ITRF-2008 datum.
Chapter 5: Added note under NMEA

messages that in software version

3.2.7 and greater, the NMEADTM

will change at the same rate as

the fastest NMEA message

scheduled by user.
Appendix A: Added DTM to the list of

standard NMEA-0183 data strings.

Added note regarding message

scheduling. Added note on

hardware altitude restriction.

Added correction to frequency

operation under Measurement

Performance. Added StarFire

Over IP in features.
Removed all references to Galileo, E1

and E5A.
Updated StarFire Satellite list and

graphic.

Rev. C (Dec 2011)

Chapter 2, SF-3040 Antennae, added

a new link for the antennae

calibration values
Corrected the LEMO 7-Pin USB

Device Cable and LEMO 6-Pin

COM2 Serial Cable part numbers

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Chapter 2, 3, and Appendix A: added

Bluetooth operation information
Chapter 7: Added a note regarding

antenna selection
Table 19: updated with new

antenna part numbers
Table 21: Added notes regarding

UHF radio bandwidths and

modulation schemes
Table 24: updated sensitivity
Added a note to External Antenna
Appendix A: updated Measurement

Performance with StarFire GNSS

Rev. B (May 2011)

Chapter 2: corrected Bluetooth

operational range
Chapter 3: added a Note regarding

missing cable pins
Chapter 3: corrected unterminated

power cable rating
Corrected battery operating time from

5hrs to 2.5hrs each (Chapter 3,

Appendix A)
Chapter 8: corrected cleaning agent

statement
Appendix D: added REFSTNPOS

command to Server setup

sequence

Rev. A (Apr 2011)

Initial release

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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.

 This symbol designates a Note that

provides additional information to make
better use of the product.

This symbol means Reader Be

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

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

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

Related Documents

SF-3040 Quick Start Guide
PN 96-310035-3001

Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard
configuration of the SF-3040

StarUtil 3000 User Guide
PN 96-310008-3001

Describes the operation and use of NavCom’s
Windows-based control program (included on USB
drive)

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Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
PN 96-3120001-3001

Describes the control and output data message
formats utilized by this instrument (for customer
programming purposes; included on USB drive)

RINEXUtil User Guide
PN 96-310021-2101

Describes the conversion program used on NavCom
proprietary output data message formats, to RINEX
ver 2.10 observation and navigation files (for
customer programming purposes; included on USB
drive)

NavCom Release Notes

Describes software updates for NavCom products.
Current and archived Release Notes are available on
the NavCom web site:

http://www.navcomtech.com/Support/DownloadCenter.cfm
?category=releasenotes.

NavCom Customer Support provides software
updates described in the Release Notes. Submit a
request for software updates via the Request Support
web page.

Related Standards

ICD-GPS-200

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

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GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002

Russian Space Agency, Information Analytical Center
Internet: http://www.glonass-ianc.rsa.ru/

RTCM-SC-104

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

NTRIP

Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
(RTCM) Standard 10410.0 (RTCM Paper 200­2004/SC104-STD, Version 1.0 for Networked
Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip)

Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
(RTCM) Standard 10410.1 (RTCM Paper 111-2009­SC104-STD, Version 2.0 for Networked Transport of
RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip)

CMR, CMR+

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

RINEX

Receiver Independent Exchange Format;
Astronomical Institute of the University of Berne

QZSS

Quasi Zenith Satellite System. Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (JAXA). 7-44-1 Jindaiji Higashi­machi, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-8522.

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

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, F­75738 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

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GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)

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

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1

SF-3040 Pole-Mount GNSS Receiver
(PN 90-209549-01)

2

LEMO 7-Pin USB Device Cable Coiled 6 ft
(PN 96-212169-01)

3

LEMO 6-Pin COM2 Serial Cable with hardware
handshake 6 ft
(PN 96-212238-01)

4

Two Li-Ion Batteries, 7.4V, 2600 mAh
(PN 98-214946)

5

Battery Charger Kit
(PN 98-214401)

Kit includes:

Dual-Bay Battery Charger
Charger Power Supply w/ cord, 100 – 240 VAC;

50/60 Hz
Car Adapter w/ cord

6

SD Memory Card, 2 GB (PN 25-212850)

7

SF-3040 Software Documentation USB thumb drive
(PN 82-043000-0001)

8

SF-3040 Quick-Start Guide
(PN 96-310035-3001 – hard copy)

Chapter 1 .......................... Getting Started

This chapter provides instructions on enabling the
robust functionality of the SF-3040.

 Confirm that all ordered equipment is delivered.

Refer to these tables for detailed lists:

 Supplied Equipment: See Table 1.
 Optional Equipment: See Table 2.

Table 1: Supplied Equipment

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1

LEMO 2-Pin Universal AC/DC Adapter 100 V­240VAC, 12 VDC, 6 ft (North American 2-prong)
(PN 96-212171-01)

2

Power Cord for AC/DC Adapter (North American
2-prong)

3

LEMO 2-Pin DC Power Cable, unterminated, 10 ft
(PN 96-212172-01)

4

LEMO 2-Pin Automotive DC Power Cable, with
cigarette lighter adapter (PN 96-212178-01)

5

LEMO 7-Pin USB Cable, 6 ft (PN 96-212177-01)

6

LEMO 7-Pin COM 1 Serial Cable, 6 ft
(PN 96-212170-01)

7

UHF Radio Module Kit (PN 92-210206-3001LF)

Table 2: Optional Equipment

See Chapter 3 for detailed information on the power
cables.

 If any items are missing or damaged,

immediately contact NavCom
Customer Support:

Telephone: [phone]
Web:

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

 Consult your dealer to determine if the

SF-3040 is already fully configured. If it
is configured, the SF-3040 is ready to
use. To get started, refer only to the
sections below to connect equipment
and operate the receiver.

 If the SF-3040 is not dealer-configured,

the receiver is not operational until the
steps in this chapter are performed.

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SF-3040 Product Overview

The robust, lightweight, versatile SF-3040 is
NavCom’s latest addition to its family of
GPS/GLONASS/StarFire Network-capable satellite
receivers.

A basic SF-3040 software package, plus three distinct
software option offerings, provide today’s surveyor
with everything needed:

 Basic Software: L1/L2, G1 (G2 or L5), StarFire

Ready

 Option: L1/L2, G1 (G2 or L5), StarFire Ready plus

RTK, including Network RTK

 Option: L1/L2, G1 (G2 or L5), StarFire Ready plus

RTK, including Network RTK, and RTK Extend

 Option: Upgrade from 5Hz to 10Hz

measurements and position

Product Configuration Files

All of the files needed to set up the ordered
configuration of the SF-3040 are included on the
SF-3040 Product Configuration USB Thumb Drive (PN
82-043000-0001). The main product configuration files
are as follows:

 Firmware (*.s19): the most current firmware
 Software Options (*.opt): The options enable the

functionality of the SF-3040. Software Options
may be purchased individually.

 StarFire License (*.lic): The SF-3040 is hardware-

ready for StarFire. The StarFire License and the
StarFire Software Option are required to enable
the StarFire Subscription Service.

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 The StarFire License is optional and not

included in the price of the SF-3040.

 StarUtil 3000 (Starutil 3000_v1,1,x.exe):

NavCom’s Windows-based control program is
used to upload the product configuration files.

 USB Driver (navcomx1c45x3040.inf)
 User Profiles (*.npt): The SF-3040 is already

configured with a factory default user profile. If
desired, replace the factory default user profile
with a predefined profile, or create a profile.
Predefined user profiles are available on the USB
flash drive or by email.

 Refer to Chapter 5 of the StarUtil 3000 User

Guide for detailed information about user

profiles.

Connect the Equipment

Figure 1: SF-3040, Bottom View

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POWER USB/COM1 COM2

Figure 2: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail

Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 for the steps below.

1. Connect one of the two supplied communications
cables:

 USB Device Cable (PN 96-212169-01): Connect

the 7-pin LEMO connector end to the USB-COM1
port on the bottom of the SF-3040. Plug the USB
end into the PC.

Or

 COM2 Serial Cable (PN 96-212238-01): Connect

the 6-pin LEMO connector end to COM2 port on
the bottom of the SF-3040. Connect the DB9S
end to the PC.

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Cable
connectors

Figure 3: SF-3040, Rear View

 Refer to Chapter 3 for details on the

communication ports. Refer to the
Bluetooth Communications Setup
section for details on setting up the
Bluetooth connection.

 Refer to Appendix A for additional

considerations and restrictions.

Perform these steps to set up power:

1. Fully charge the battery pack for 12-hours after
each use (refer to Charging the Battery Packs in
this guide, if necessary).

2. Insert the batteries into the battery slot (refer to
Figure 54, if necessary).

3. Optional: Plug the optional AC power cord into the
optional Universal AC/DC power adapter.

Connect the male LEMO connector end of the
Power Adapter cable into the female connector
(labeled PWR) on the bottom of the SF-3040. Plug
the AC power cord into an AC receptacle.

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All indicator
panel LEDs
change from

red to green

when power is
ON.

 The purchase of a separate appliance cable

may be necessary if the VAC plug
configuration needed is not the standard 2­prong American connector.

4. Press the front panel On/Off switch to turn on the
SF-3040. All front panel LEDs illuminate for a
period of 3 to 5 seconds during power-up. The
Power/GNSS Status LEDs change from red
(starting up) to green (power is on). (Refer to
Figure 4).

Figure 4: Indicator Panel

Save Folder/Files to PC

 The SF-3040 Product Configuration

USB flash drive includes the following:

 Root Directory: Software Options File

and StarFire License (if purchased)

 NavCom Folder: Includes these sub-

folders: Firmware, Marketing Materials,
Utilities, User Guides, and User Profiles

1. Plug the SF-3040 Product Configuration USB
flash drive into the PC.

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