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Table of Contents

List of Figures...........................................................v

List of Tables ..........................................................vii

Notices .........................................................viii

Copyright...................................................................viii

Trademarks ...............................................................viii

FCC Notice................................................................. ix

User Notice.................................................................ix

Limited Warranty .........................................................x

StarFire™ Licensing....................................................x

USG FAR.................................................................... xi

Global Navigation Satellite System............................xi

Revision History......................................................xii

Use of this Document............................................xiii

Related Documents.......................................................xiii

SF-3050 Quick Start Guide.......................................xiii

StarUtil-3000 User Guide......................................... xiv

Sapphire Technical Reference Manual.................... xiv

RINEXUtil User Guide..............................................xiv

Integrators Toolkit..................................................... xiv

NavCom Release Notes........................................... xiv

Related Standards......................................................... xv

ICD-GPS-200 ............................................................ xv

Galileo OS SIS ICD...................................................xv

GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002............................xv

RTCM-SC-104...........................................................xv

CMR, CMR+..............................................................xv

RINEX........................................................................ xv

QZSS.........................................................................xv

NMEA-0183.............................................................. xvi

Publicly-Operated SBAS Signals ............................. xvi

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................17

Product Configuration Files ...........................................18

Connect Equipment.......................................................19

Save Folder/Files to PC.................................................21

Establish Communications ............................................22

Determine Current Firmware Versions..........................24

Upload Firmware ...........................................................27

Upload Software Options...............................................29

Upload StarFire License................................................32

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Confirm StarFire Navigation......................................34

Factory Default User Profile ..........................................35

Upload User Profile (optional) .......................................36

Chapter 2 Introduction..................................... 37

System Overview...........................................................37

GNSS Sensor System...............................................37

Performance Upgrade Path.......................................39

Accuracy....................................................................41

Features … Applies to All Software Bundles ............42

Output Data Rate ......................................................42

NCT Binary Proprietary Data.....................................42

NMEA-0183 Data......................................................43

Software Bundles...........................................................44

SF-3050G..................................................................45

SF-3050S ..................................................................45

SF-3050M..................................................................46

Bluetooth........................................................................46

Antennae .......................................................................47

Rover.........................................................................47

Base ..........................................................................48

Airborne.....................................................................49

Tall L-band (High Lat L-Band Antenna Kit option)....49

Controller .......................................................................50

Applications...............................................................53

Unique Features............................................................54

Chapter 3 Interfacing........................................ 59

Electrical Power.............................................................59

Proper Shutdown of SF-3050....................................63

Communication Ports ....................................................65

Supplied USB Device Cable......................................69

Bluetooth Communications Setup.............................70

Accessories ...................................................................74

Optional Data Cables................................................74

High Latitude L-Band Antenna Kit (Option)...............79

Logging to USB Flash Drive Via USB Host Cable....81

Direct Ethernet Connection Via Static IP Address....84

Event..............................................................................88

1 PPS.............................................................................88

Indicator Panel...............................................................89

Chapter 4 Installation....................................... 93

Antennae...................................................................93

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Tall L-band Antenna (High Latitude L-Band Antenna

Kit option) ..................................................................95

GNSS Sensor............................................................96

Communication Port Connectivity.............................98

GNSS Antenna Connector......................................100

Basics of RTK Surveying.............................................102

Chapter 5 Configuration.................................105

Factory Default Output Messages...............................107

Message Descriptions.............................................108

User Profiles ................................................................110

Profile NONE...........................................................111

3rd Party Controller Configuration Settings..................111

Over The Air StarFire Licensing ..................................111

Over The Air Broadcast...........................................112

Verify License Is Saved...........................................113

Chapter 6 Safety Instructions........................115

Transport.................................................................115

Maintenance............................................................115

External Power Source............................................115

Safety First ..............................................................116

A GNSS Module Specifications.........................117

Features ..................................................................117

Performance............................................................118

Tracking Characteristics..........................................118

Signals Tracked.......................................................119

Receiver Noise Figure.............................................119

Time-To-First-Fix.....................................................120

Signal Reacquisition................................................120

Dynamics.................................................................120

Measurement Performance.....................................121

Pull-In Times............................................................122

User programmable output rates.............................122

Data Latency and Memory......................................123

1PPS .......................................................................123

Connector Assignments ..........................................123

Input/Output Data Messages...................................124

Satellite Based Augmentation System Signals.......124

Physical and Environmental....................................125

LED Display Functions............................................125

B Antenna Specifications ..................................127

Rover/Airborne Antennae Radiation Pattern...........131

Base Antenna Radiation Pattern.............................133

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Radiation Pattern.....................................................137

C StarFire ........................................................ 143

Description...............................................................143

Infrastructure ...........................................................144

Reliability.................................................................145

How to Access the StarFire Service............................146

D Event Input Configuration ............................. 149

Glossary ........................................................ 151

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List of Figures

Figure 1: SF-3050 Rear View............................................19

Figure 2: Folders on PC....................................................21

Figure 3: StarUtil-3000......................................................22

Figure 4: Port Configuration Dialog Box ...........................23

Figure 5: StarUtil-3000 Communication Window..............24

Figure 6: Input Terminal Window......................................24

Figure 7: Version Command.............................................25

Figure 8: Example of Installed Firmware ..........................25

Figure 9: Firmware Folder.................................................26

Figure 10: Comparing Current & Installed Firmware........26

Figure 11: Receiver Options.............................................27

Figure 12: GNSS Receiver Firmware ...............................28

Figure 13: Firmware Upload..............................................28

Figure 14: Successful Firmware Upload...........................29

Figure 15: Software Options.............................................30

Figure 16: Software Options Upload.................................30

Figure 17: Successful Software Options Upload..............30

Figure 18: GNSS Receiver Window..................................31

Figure 19: StarFire License...............................................32

Figure 20: StarFire License Upload..................................33

Figure 21: Successful StarFire License Upload................33

Figure 22: StarFire Menu Item..........................................34

Figure 23: Position, Velocity & Time Menu Item...............34

Figure 24: Nav Mode: StarFire..........................................35

Figure 25: SF-3050 Supplied Equipment..........................51

Figure 26: Rover, Base, and Airborne Antennae..............52

Figure 27: Universal Power Adapter.................................60

Figure 28: AC Power Cord................................................60

Figure 29: Unterminated Power Cable..............................61

Figure 30: Power Cable Pin Assignment..........................62

Figure 31: SF-3050 Front View.........................................64

Figure 32: SF-3050 Rear View .........................................64

Figure 33: Supplied Data Cables......................................66

Figure 34: COM1 Serial Cable Pin Assignment................68

Figure 35: COM2 Serial Cable Pin Assignment................68

Figure 36: USB Device Cable Pin Assignment.................69

Figure 37: Search for Bluetooth Devices in Range...........70

Figure 38: Bluetooth Devices in Range ............................71

Figure 39: Bluetooth Serial Port Icon................................71

Figure 40: Bluetooth Virtual COM Port Connection..........72

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Figure 41: Bluetooth Properties........................................72

Figure 42: Bluetooth Port Configuration............................73

Figure 43: Input Terminal PING Command......................73

Figure 44: SF-3050 Optional Data Cables........................74

Figure 45: Optional USB Host Cable Pin Assignment......75

Figure 46: Optional Ethernet Cable Pin Assignment........76

Figure 47: Optional USB Device/RS-232/RS-422 Y-Cable

Pin Assignment................................................77

Figure 48: Optional Ethernet/RS-232/1PPS Y-Cable Pin

Assignment......................................................79

Figure 49: High Latitude L-Band Antenna Kit (option)......80

Figure 50: Input Terminal -- USBMODE...........................82

Figure 51: Local Area Connection Window ......................85

Figure 52: Internet Protocol Window.................................86

Figure 53: Ethernet Port Configuration.............................87

Figure 54: SF-3050 Indicator Panel..................................89

Figure 55: Rover, Base, Airborne GNSS Antennae..........93

Figure 56: SF-3050 Base Plate Dimensions Without

Mounting Brackets...........................................97

Figure 57: SF-3050 Base Plate Dimensions With Mounting

Brackets...........................................................97

Figure 58: Communication Port Connections...................99

Figure 59: RTK Setup – Good Line of Sight...................103

Figure 60: RTK Setup – Poor Line of Sight ....................103

Figure 61: Rover GNSS Antenna Offset.........................128

Figure 62: Rover (P/N 82-001020-3001) Antenna

Dimensions....................................................129

Figure 63: Airborne (P/N 82-001022-3001LF) Antenna

Dimensions....................................................130

Figure 65: Base (P/N 82-001021-3001LF) Antenna

Dimensions....................................................132

Figure 66: Base GNSS Antenna Radiation Pattern........133

Figure 68: AN-2001L Radiation Pattern..........................137

Figure 69: P/N 82-051001-0001LF Combiner

Dimensions....................................................139

Figure 70: GNSS Port Notch...........................................140

Figure 71: StarFire Port BANDPASS..............................141

Figure 72: StarFire Network............................................148

Figure 73: Event Cable Wiring Diagram.........................149

Figure 74: DTE to DCE RS-232 Pin Assignments..........154

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List of Tables

Table 1: Performance Upgrade Path – Position & Data

Rates...................................................................39

Table 2: Performance Upgrade Path – Signals................40

Table 3: Performance Upgrade Path – RTK.....................40

Table 4: Performance Upgrade Path – 1PPS/Event.........41

Table 5: Supplied Equipment............................................51

Table 6: SF-3050 Antennae..............................................52

Table 7: External Power Cable Pin-Out............................59

Table 8: DC Power Cable Pin Assignments .....................61

Table 9: COM1 Serial Cable Pin-Outs (P/N 94-310260-

3006LF)...............................................................67

Table 10: COM2 Serial Cable Pin-Outs (P/N 94-310260-

3006LF).............................................................67

Table 11: USB Device Cable Pin Assignment (P/N 94-

310266-3006LF) ...............................................69

Table 12: Optional Data Cables........................................74

Table 13: Optional USB Host Cable Pin Assignment.......75

Table 14: Optional Ethernet Cable Pin Assignment .........76

Table 15: Optional USB Device/RS-232/RS-422 Y-Cable

Pin Assignment.................................................77

Table 16: Optional Ethernet (LAN)/RS-232/1PPS Y-Cable

Pin Assignment.................................................78

Table 17: High Latitude L-Band Antenna Kit (option).......80

Table 18: GNSS LED Indication .......................................90

Table 19: StarFire Link LED Indication.............................90

Table 20: Data I/O Active LED Indication .........................91

Table 21: Bluetooth Connectivity LED Indication..............91

Table 22: Acceptable Cable Lengths..............................100

Table 23: Factory Default NCT Messages &

Responses......................................................107

Table 24: Rover, Base, and Airborne GNSS Antenna....127

Table 25: Tall L-band Antenna (High Latitude L-Band

Antenna Kit)....................................................134

Table 26: Combiner (High Latitude L-Band Antenna Kit)138

Table 27: Event Wiring Connections...............................149

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Notices

SF-3050 GNSS Products User Guide
P/N 96-310034-3001
Rev A
July 2009

Serial Number:

Date Delivered:

Purchased From:

Copyright

© 2009 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 sensor has been tested in accordance
with FCC regulations for electromagnetic
interference. This does not guarantee non­interference with other equipment. Additionally, the
GNSS sensor may be adversely affected by nearby
sources of electromagnetic radiation.

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
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.

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Limited Warranty

NavCom warrants that its Products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship at the time of
delivery. The warranty period is one (1) year from
date of purchase of the Product(s). Under this
warranty, Products found to be defective in material
or in workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the
discretion of NavCom at no cost to the Customer,
provided that the Customer returns the defective
Product to NavCom 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 warranty.

This provision does not extend to any NavCom
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 production facility unless
authorized in writing by NavCom.

This provision is expressly accepted by the customer
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 to the
customer arising out of the use of the goods, and no
agreement or understanding varying or extending the
same will be binding upon NavCom unless in writing,
signed by a duly-authorized officer of NavCom. No
implied warranty of fitness and merchantability is
made.

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,

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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
to [e-mail]

or send an email inquiry

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 Navigation Satellite System

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (i.e., GPS,
GLONASS, Galileo) are under the control of the
respective Governmental agency 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-3050 GNSS
Sensor.

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Revision History

Rev A (July 2009) 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 GNSS 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. You are in

a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work 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 Documents

All of the documents below, except for the Integrators
Toolkit and Navcom Release Notes, are included on
the supplied SF-3050 Product Configuration USB
Flash Drive (P/N 82-043000-0001).

SF-3050 Quick Start Guide P/N 96-310033-3001

Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard
configuration of the SF-3050

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StarUtil-3000 User Guide P/N 96-310029-3001

Describes the operation and use of NavCom’s
Windows based control program

Sapphire Technical Reference Manual P/N 96-3120001-3001

Describes the control and output data message
formats utilized by this instrument (for customer
programming purposes)

RINEXUtil User Guide P/N 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)

Integrators Toolkit P/N XX-XXXXXX-XXXX

Provides additional instruction and tools for
developing control programs for this instrument (not
included in the packaging material; contact

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

for a copy).

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/DownloadCente
r.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.

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Related Standards

ICD-GPS-200

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

Galileo OS SIS ICD

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

GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002

Russian Space Agency, Information Analytical Centre
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

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.

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

WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)

U.S. Depart
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
Bhavan, New Bel Road, Bangalore - 560 094, India.

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

This chapter provides instructions to enable the
robust functionality of the SF-3050.

 Confirm that all ordered equipment is delivered.

Refer to these tables for detailed lists:

• Supplied Equipment: Table 5

• Optional Data Cables: Table 12

• High Latitud

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e L-Band Antenna Kit (option):

 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-3050 is already fully configured. If it
is configured, the SF-3050 is ready to
use. To get started, refer only to the
sections below to connect equipment
and operate the receiver.

If the SF-3050 is not dealer-configured,

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

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Product Configuration Files

All the files needed to setup the ordered configuratio
of the SF-3050 are included on the SF-3050 Product
Configura
or provided by email, depending on
order was fulfilled. The main product configuration

es are:

fil


 Software Options (*.lic): The options enable the



 StarUtil-3000 (Starutil-3k_v1_0_x.exe): NavCom

tion USB Flash Drive (P/N 82-043000-0

how the dealer

Firmware (*.s19): The most current firmware.

functionality of the SF-3050. Software Options
may be purchased in a bundle and/or individually.

tarFire License (*.dat): The SF-30 S 50 is hardware

ready for StarFire. The StarFire License and the

a

St rFire Software Option are required to enable

StarFire Subscription Service.

the

The StarFire Software Option is standard for
the SF-3050 G, S, and M Software
and may also be purchased individually. The
StarFire License is a purchased item in addition
to the StarFire Software Option.

Windows-based control program is used to uplo
the product configuration files.

Bundles,

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ad

n

1)

’s

USB Driver (navcomx1c45x3050.inf)



User Profiles (*.npt): The SF-3050 is already



configured with a factory default User Profile. If

esired, replace the fact

d ory 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/User Profiles for details.

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Connect Equipment

ANTENNA

Refer to Figure 1 for the steps below:

Use one of the two supplied data cables for

1.
communications:

COM1 - LAN

Figure 1: SF-3050 Rear View

COM2 - USB

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POWER

• DB9S cable (P/N 94-310260-3006LF):

Connect the Positronic connector end to
COM2 - USB at the rear of SF-3050. Connect
the DB9S end to the PC.

Or

• USB 2.0 Device cable (P/N 94-310266-

3006LF): Connect the Positronic connector
end to COM2 - USB at the rear of SF-3050.
Plug the USB plug end into the PC.

 For this initial configuration, Bluetooth

connectivity is not available. Refer to
Chapter 3/Communication Ports for
details on th

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2. Mount the supplied GNSS antenna (P/N 82­001020-3001LF) to a mast. Locate the antenna in
an area with a 360° clear view of the sky.

 Refer to Chapter 4/Antennae for additional

considerations and restrictions.

3. Connect the supplied GNSS antenna cable
(P/N 94-310261-3012LF) to the GNSS antenna.
Connect the other end of the cable to the TNC
connector, labeled ANT, at the rear of the
SF-3050.

 Refer to Table 22 for longer cable lengths.

4. Perform these steps to setup power:
a. Plug the supplied AC power cord (P/N 73-

200002-0001LF) into the supplied Universal
AC/DC Power Adapter (P/N 82-020007­3001LF). The adapter operates on either 120
or 240 VAC power.

 The purchase of a separate appliance

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

b. Connect the female Positronic connector end

of the Power Adapter cable into the male
connector, labeled POWER, at the rear of the
SF-3050.

c. Plug the AC power cord into an AC receptacle.

5. Press the front panel On/Off switch to turn on the
SF-3050 (see Figure 31). All front panel LEDs
illuminate fo
power-up. The Power/GNSS Status LED changes
from Red to Green.

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Save Folder/Files to PC

 The SF-3050 Product Configuration

USB Flash Drive includes:

• Root Directory: Software Options File and
StarFire License (if purchased)

• NavCom Folder: Includes these sub-folders:
Firmware, Marketing Materials, Utilities,
User Guides, User Profiles. (The contents of
the NavCom folder is subject to change.)

6. Plug the SF-3050 Product Configuration USB
Flash Drive into the PC.

7. Browse to the USB Flash Drive.

8. Save the Software Options File, StarFire License
(if purchased), and NavCom folder to the PC.
Create 2 folders in the NavCom folder for the
Options file and license (see Figure 2).

Figure 2: Folders on PC

 Only Software Option and StarFire

License files are sent via email. All other
files are either available on NavCom’s
website or via Customer Support.

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Establish Communications

9. Browse to Navcom\Utilities\StarUtil-3000 on the
PC.

10. Ensure that these files are in the StarUtil-3000
folder: “Starutil-3k_v1_0_x.exe” (program
executable file), “navcomx1c45x3050.inf” (USB
driver), and 96-312007-3001.pdf.

The USB driver must be in the same

folder as StarUtil-3000 for the USB
port to auto-recognize the SF-3050.

11. Double-click “Starutil-3k_v1_0_x.exe” to open the
program.

Connections Button

Figure 3: StarUtil-3000

12. Click the Connections button to establish
communications between the PC and the
SF-3050 (see Figure 3). The Port Configuration
dialog box opens (see Figure 4).

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Refer to Figure 4 for the steps below:

13. Depending on the current Connection Type, do
not change the default option, COM Port, or select

USB.

COM Port Settings USB Settings

Figure 4: Port Configuration Dialog Box

14. Set the appropriate options according to the
Connection Type:

• COM Port:

• COM Port: The appropriate PC COM Port

• Baud Rate: 57600 (keep the default)

• Parity: None (keep the default)

Or

• USB Port:

• COM Port: The appropriate virtual PC

COM Port

15. Click the Connect button at the bottom of the
dialog box.

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16. Verify that the SF-3050 is connected to the PC.
Messages scrolling in the Communication window
indicate that the connection is established (see
Figure 5).

Figure 5: StarUtil-3000 Communication Window

Determine Current Firmware Versions

In this section, the user determines if the firmware
installed in the SF-3050 is the most current. The
version of the installed firmware is important to
ensure the proper operation of the receiver.

17. Locate the Input Terminal window at the bottom
right of StarUtil-3000 (see Figure 6).

Figure 6: Input Terminal Window

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Refer to Figure 7 for the steps below:

18. Enlarge the Input Terminal window.

19. Type [version] in the field at the bottom of the

Input Terminal window.

Figure 7: Version Command

20. Click the Send button. The receiver returns a list
of the currently installed firmware.

 The firmware is identified by version

number, for example, the NAV
firmware displayed in Figure 8 is
version 01.00.00.003.

NAV Firmware Version

Figure 8: Example of Installed Firmware

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21. Browse to NavCom\Firmware on the PC. The
Firmware folder contains the most current
firmware (see example files in Figure 9). The
firmware file extension is *.s19.

NAV Firmware

Figure 9: Firmware Folder

22. Compare the current NAV Firmware version in the
Firmware folder with the installed version
displayed in the Input Terminal window (see
Figure 10).

 In the example below, the NAV firmware

in the Firmware folder is more current
than the installed firmware. As a result,
the user must update the NAV firmware
in the receiver.

Figure 10: Co

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23. Perform one of these steps:

• If the NAV firmware installed in the receiver is
the most current version, go to the Upload

Software Op

•

If the NAV firmware installed in the receiver is
not the most current version:

• Check the versions of the other firmware.

• Write down all the firmware that must be

updated.

• Go to the Upload Firmware section below.

tions section below.

Upload Firmware

The required PC Baud rate to upload

firmware via the supplied DB9S cable
(RS-232) on COM2 is 57600 (default). This
requirement does not apply to the supplied
USB 2.0 Device cable.

 Typically, if any firmware needs to be

updated, it is NAV and PIOAPP.

24. Click Receiver Options in
the Detailed Views menu
on the left side of the GUI
(see Figure 11). The
Receiver Options tab
opens.

Figure 11: Receiver Options

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25. Select GNSS Receiver Firmware in the File
Upload window (see Figure 12).

 The File Upload window is at the top

right of the Receiver Options tab.

Figure 12: GNSS Receiver Firmware

26. Click the

27. Browse to NavCom\Firmware on the PC.

28. Select the appropriate firmware file. The path to
the file appears in the upload field (see Figure 13
for an example).

button.

Upload Boot files before application

files if both types require updating.

Example Boot File: SP_boot2_ver1,0,4.s19

 The format of the NAV firmware file is:

SPv + version number.s19
Example NAV File: SPv1,0,0,4.s19

Figure 13: Firmware Upload

29. Click the Upload button. An upload progress
window opens.

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