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NavCom Technology, Inc.
20780 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, California 90503 USA
Tel: +1 310.381.2000
Fax: +1 310.381.2001
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................... i
List of Figures ......................................................... iv
List of Tables .......................................................... vii
Notices ..................................................................... ix
Copyright .................................................................... ix
Trademarks ................................................................ ix
FCC Notice .................................................................. x
User Notice .................................................................. x
Limited Warranty ........................................................ xi
StarFire™ Licensing ................................................... xi
Software License Agreement .................................... xii
USG FAR ................................................................... xii
Global Navigation Satellite System ........................... xii
Revision History .................................................... xiv
Use of This Document ........................................ xviii
Related Documents ...................................................... xix
SF-3050 Quick Start Guide P/N 96-310033-3001 .... xix
StarUtil 3000 User Guide P/N 96-310029-3001 ....... xix
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual P/N 96-
3120001-3001 .......................................................... xix
RINEXUtil User Guide P/N 96-310021-2101 .......... xix
NavCom Release Notes ........................................... xix
Related Standards ........................................................ xxi
ICD-GPS-200 ........................................................... xxi
Galileo OS SIS ICD .................................................. xxi
GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002 ........................... xxi
RTCM-SC-104 .......................................................... xxi
NTRIP ....................................................................... xxi
CMR, CMR+ ............................................................. xxii
RINEX ....................................................................... xxii
QZSS ........................................................................ xxii
NMEA-0183 .............................................................. xxii
Publicly Operated SBAS Signals .............................. xxii
Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................. 1
Product Configuration Files ............................................. 2
Connect Equipment ......................................................... 3
Save Folder/Files to PC ................................................... 5
Establish Communications .............................................. 6
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Determine Current Firmware Versions .......................... 10
Determine Firmware Version via the Input Terminal . 13
Upload Firmware ........................................................... 15
Upload a Unified Firmware File ................................. 16
Upload a Single Firmware File .................................. 18
Upload Software Options ............................................... 22
Upload Software Options via the Input Terminal....... 25
Upload StarFire License ................................................ 26
Confirm StarFire Navigation ...................................... 30
How to Cancel a StarFire License ............................. 30
Factory Default User Profile........................................... 31
Upload User Profile (optional) ....................................... 32
Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking and/or Use of
Select Signals and Frequencies .................................... 32
Enable or Disable Receiver Use of Signals and
Frequencies for Navigation ............................................ 32
Chapter 2 Introduction .................................... 35
System Overview ........................................................... 35
GNSS Sensor System ............................................... 35
Performance Upgrade Path....................................... 37
Accuracy .................................................................... 40
Features (for All Software Bundles) .......................... 42
SF-3050A .................................................................. 45
SF-3050G .................................................................. 45
SF-3050S .................................................................. 46
SF-3050M .................................................................. 46
Bluetooth ................................................................... 47
Ethernet Connection ...................................................... 47
Antennae ....................................................................... 48
Rover ......................................................................... 48
Base .......................................................................... 49
Airborne ..................................................................... 50
Controller ....................................................................... 50
Applications ............................................................... 54
Unique Features ............................................................ 55
Chapter 3 Interfacing ....................................... 63
Electrical Power ............................................................. 63
Proper Shutdown of SF-3050 .................................... 68
Communication Ports .................................................... 70
Supplied USB Device Cable ...................................... 73
Bluetooth Communications Setup ............................. 74
Accessories ................................................................... 83
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Optional Data Cables ................................................ 83
Logging to USB Flash Drive via USB Host Cable ..... 89
Direct Ethernet Connection via Static IP Address ..... 92
Event .............................................................................. 97
1 PPS ............................................................................. 98
Indicator Panel ............................................................... 99
Chapter 4 Installation ..................................... 101
Antennae ................................................................. 101
GNSS Sensor .......................................................... 103
Communication Port Connectivity ........................... 105
GNSS Antenna Connector ...................................... 107
Basics of RTK Surveying ............................................. 109
Chapter 5 Configuration ................................ 113
Factory Default Output Messages ............................... 115
Message Descriptions ............................................. 116
User Profiles ................................................................ 118
Profile NONE ........................................................... 119
Avoiding User Profile Loading Errors ...................... 120
Third-Party Controller Configuration Settings .............. 120
Over the Air StarFire Licensing.................................... 120
Over the Air Broadcast ............................................ 121
Verify License Is Saved ........................................... 122
Setting Up a StarFire Priority Network ......................... 122
Failed Search .......................................................... 124
Reassignment of StarFire Network List ................... 124
Chapter 6 Safety Instructions ........................ 125
Transport ................................................................. 125
Maintenance ............................................................ 125
External Power Source ............................................ 126
Safety First .............................................................. 126
A GNSS Module Specifications ........................ 129
Features ....................................................................... 129
Performance ................................................................ 130
Tracking Characteristics .............................................. 131
Signals Tracked ....................................................... 132
Receiver Noise Figure ............................................. 132
Time-to-First-Fix ...................................................... 133
Signal Reacquisition ................................................ 133
Dynamics ................................................................. 133
Measurement Performance ..................................... 133
Pull-in Times ............................................................ 135
User-Programmable Output Rates .......................... 136
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Data Latency and Memory ...................................... 136
1PPS ....................................................................... 136
Connector Assignments .......................................... 137
Input/Output Data Messages................................... 137
Satellite-Based Augmentation System Signals ....... 138
Physical and Environmental .................................... 138
LED Display Functions ............................................ 139
B Antenna Specifications ................................. 141
Rover/Airborne Antennae Radiation Pattern ............... 145
Base Antenna Radiation Pattern ................................. 147
Radiation Pattern ..................................................... 150
C StarFire ........................................................... 151
Description ................................................................... 151
Infrastructure ................................................................ 151
Reliability ..................................................................... 154
StarFire Satellites ........................................................ 155
How to Access the StarFire Service ............................ 156
D Event Input Configuration ............................. 159
E Networked Transport of RTCM Internet
Protocol (NTRIP) Setup ....................................... 161
Configure the SF-3050 for Wireless Connection ......... 161
Configure the NTRIP Server ................................... 162
Configure the NTRIP Client ..................................... 162
F Software License Agreement ........................ 165
Software License Agreement for NavCom Technology,
Inc. GNSS StarFire™ Receiver ................................... 165
Open Source Software License Appendix .............. 176
Glossary ............................................................... 191
List of Figures
Figure 1: SF-3050 Rear View ............................................. 3
Figure 2: NavCom Sub-Folders on PC ............................... 5
Figure 3: StarUtil 3000 – Main Window .............................. 7
Figure 4: Port Configuration ................................................ 8
Figure 5: StarUtil 3000 Communication Window ................ 9
Figure 6: Connection at Incorrect Baud Rate ................... 10
Figure 7: Access to Receiver Options Tab ....................... 11
Figure 8: Example of Installed Firmware .......................... 11
Figure 9: Firmware Folder ................................................. 12
Figure 10: Comparing Current and Installed Firmware ..... 13
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Figure 11: Input Terminal – Firmware Versions ................ 14
Figure 12: Input Terminal .................................................. 14
Figure 13: Version Command ........................................... 14
Figure 14: Receiver Options Tab ...................................... 16
Figure 15: File Upload – Unified File Loader Option ......... 16
Figure 16: Firmware Folder ............................................... 16
Figure 17: Ready to Downline Load File ........................... 17
Figure 18: Finished with All Downline Loads .................... 18
Figure 19: File Upload Window ......................................... 18
Figure 20: Receiver Firmware Option ............................... 19
Figure 21: Load Receiver Firmware .................................. 19
Figure 22: Firmware Folder ............................................... 19
Figure 23: Settings for GNSS Firmware ........................... 20
Figure 24: Settings for PWRIO Firmware ......................... 21
Figure 25: Progress Dialog Box ........................................ 21
Figure 26: Software Options ............................................. 22
Figure 27: Software Options Upload ................................. 23
Figure 28: Successful Software Options Upload .............. 23
Figure 29: Software Options Window ............................... 24
Figure 30: Position, Velocity, Time Menu Item ................. 26
Figure 31: PVT Tab/Navigation Status Window................ 27
Figure 32: Navigation Modes Menu Item .......................... 27
Figure 33: Set Navigation Modes/StarFire RTG ON ......... 28
Figure 34: StarFire License ............................................... 28
Figure 35: Successful StarFire License Upload ................ 29
Figure 36: StarFire Menu Item .......................................... 29
Figure 37: Nav Mode: StarFire .......................................... 30
Figure 38: Input Terminal – Cancel StarFire License ....... 31
Figure 39: SF-3050 Supplied Equipment .......................... 51
Figure 40: Rover, Base, and Airborne Antennae .............. 53
Figure 41: Universal Power Adapter ................................. 64
Figure 42: AC Power Cord ................................................ 65
Figure 43: Unterminated Power Cable without Filter ........ 65
Figure 44: Power Cable Pin Assignment .......................... 66
Figure 45: Proper External Power Source Setup .............. 68
Figure 46: SF-3050 Front View ......................................... 69
Figure 47: SF-3050 Rear View ......................................... 69
Figure 48: Supplied Data Cables ...................................... 71
Figure 49: COM1 Serial Cable Pin Assignment ................ 73
Figure 50: COM2 Serial Cable Pin Assignment ................ 73
Figure 51: USB Device Cable Pin Assignment ................. 74
Figure 52: Search for devices in range ............................. 75
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Figure 53: Bluetooth Devices in Range ............................ 76
Figure 54: Bluetooth Serial Port Icon ................................ 77
Figure 55: Bluetooth Serial Port Connection .................... 77
Figure 56: Bluetooth Serial Port ........................................ 78
Figure 57: Bluetooth Properties ........................................ 79
Figure 58: Port Configuration – Bluetooth ........................ 81
Figure 59: Input Terminal – PING Command and
Response ................................................................. 82
Figure 60: SF-3050 Optional Data Cables ........................ 83
Figure 61: Optional USB Host Cable Pin Assignment ...... 84
Figure 62: Optional Ethernet Cable Pin Assignment ........ 85
Figure 63: Optional USB Device/RS-232/RS-422 Y-Cable
Pin Assignment ........................................................ 86
Figure 64: Optional Ethernet/RS-232/1PPS Y-Cable Pin
Assignment ............................................................... 88
Figure 65: Input Terminal – USBMODE ........................... 91
Figure 66: Local Area Connection Window ...................... 95
Figure 67: Internet Protocol Window................................. 95
Figure 68: Ethernet Port Configuration ............................. 97
Figure 69: SF-3050 Indicator Panel .................................. 99
Figure 70: Rover, Base, Airborne GNSS Antennae (see
Table 6 for P/Ns) .................................................... 101
Figure 71: SF-3050 Base Plate Dimensions Without
Mounting Brackets .................................................. 104
Figure 72: SF-3050 Base Plate Dimensions with Mounting
Brackets .................................................................. 105
Figure 73: Communication Port Connections ................. 106
Figure 74: RTK Setup – Good Line of Sight ................... 110
Figure 75: RTK Setup – Poor Line of Sight .................... 110
Figure 76: Rover GNSS Antenna Offset ......................... 142
Figure 77: Rover (P/N 82-001020-3001) Antenna
Dimensions ............................................................. 143
Figure 78: Airborne (P/N 82-001022-3001LF) Antenna
Dimensions ............................................................. 144
Figure 79: Rover/Airborne GNSS Antenna Radiation
Pattern .................................................................... 145
Figure 80: Base (P/N 82-001021-3001LF) Antenna
Dimensions ............................................................. 146
Figure 81: Base GNSS Antenna Radiation Pattern ........ 147
Figure 82: PN: 82-001017-0001LF Antenna Dimensions
................................................................................ 149
Figure 83: 82-001017-0001LF Radiation Pattern ........... 150
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Figure 84: StarFire Network ............................................ 158
Figure 85: Event Cable Wiring Diagram ......................... 159
Figure 86: DTE to DCE RS-232 Pin Assignments .......... 194
List of Tables
Table 1: Performance Upgrade Path – Position & Data
Rates ........................................................................ 38
Table 2: Performance Upgrade Path – Signals ................ 38
Table 3: Performance Upgrade Path – RTK ..................... 40
Table 4: Performance Upgrade Path – 1PPS/Event ......... 40
Table 5: Supplied Equipment ............................................ 52
Table 6: SF-3050 Antennae .............................................. 53
Table 7: External Power Cable Pin-Out ............................ 63
Table 8: DC Power Cable Pin Assignments ..................... 66
Table 9: COM1 Serial Cable Pin-Outs (P/N 94-310260-
3006LF) .................................................................... 72
Table 10: COM2 Serial Cable Pin-Outs (P/N 94-310260-
3006LF) .................................................................... 72
Table 11: USB Device Cable Pin Assignment (P/N 94-
310266-3006LF) ....................................................... 74
Table 12: Bluetooth Connectivity LED Indication .............. 82
Table 13: Optional Data Cables ........................................ 83
Table 14: Optional USB Host Cable Pin Assignment ....... 84
Table 15: Optional Ethernet Cable Pin Assignment ......... 85
Table 16: Optional USB Device/RS-232/RS-422 Y-Cable
Pin Assignment ......................................................... 86
Table 17: Optional Ethernet (LAN)/RS-232/1PPS Y-Cable
Pin Assignment ......................................................... 87
Table 18: GNSS LED Indication ....................................... 99
Table 19: StarFire Link LED Indication ........................... 100
Table 20: Data I/O Active LED Indication ....................... 100
Table 21: Acceptable Cable Lengths .............................. 107
Table 22: Factory Default NCT Messages/Responses ... 115
Table 23: StarFire Satellites v.1.0.1.5 and Earlier .......... 124
Table 24: StarFire Satellites v.2.0.15.0 and Later .......... 124
Table 25: Rover, Base, and Airborne GNSS Antenna .... 141
Table 26: 82-001017-0001LF Single-Frequency Antenna
................................................................................ 148
Table 27: StarFire Satellites v. 1.0.1.5 and Earlier ......... 155
Table 28: StarFire Satellites v. 2.0.15.0 and Later ......... 155
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Table 29: Event Wiring Connections ............................... 159
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Notices
SF-3050 GNSS Product User Guide
P/N 96-310034-3001
Rev E
October 2011
Serial Number:
Date Delivered:
Purchased From:
Copyright
2011 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 the
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 or send an email inquiry
to sales@navcomtech.com
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-3050
GNSS Products User Guide, Appendix E.
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 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.
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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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Rev E
(Oct 2011)
Appendix C, changed StarFire visibility
from “76 N to 76 S latitude” “10 degree
look angle”
Chapter 3, revised the Note below Figure
55; added a Note regarding missing cable
pins
Added StarFire GNSS service
specifications throughout manual
Corrected 1PPS pulse characteristics in
Chapter 3
Specifications: added pulse width to
1PPS
Rev D
(Nov. 2010)
Updated graphics throughout , as
necessary, to reflect new StarUtil 3000
GUI designs
Added NTRIP standards to “Related
Standards” section in front matter
Chapter 1: in the “Product Configuration
Files” section: updated the first Note to
reference Bundle A; in the “Connect
Equipment” section: updated the Note re
availability of Bluetooth connectivity; in
the “Establish Communications” section:
changed the USB driver warning to a
Note and added a Note re installing file
“navcomx1c45x3050.inf” before starting
Star Util 3000; deleted ambiguous Step
14; in new Step 14, added Mass Storage
as a USB Port option; updated Step 16
(now Step 15) to include AutoBaud
button; updated “Determine Current
Firmware Versions” section: added to the
Note that firmware ensembles are always
referenced to the Navigation Firmware
number; updated Figure 9 to include
unified file; added “Determine Firmware
Version via the Input Terminal” section; in
the “Upload Firmware” section: changed
the first two warnings to Notes; added
Revision History
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“Upload a Unified Firmware File” section;
added “Upload a Single Firmware File”
section; updated the “Upload Software
Options” section and added Bundle A;
added “Upload Software Options via the
Input Terminal” section; updated “Upload
StarFire License” section to align it with
new StarUtil 3000 GUIs and their
functionality; added “How to Cancel a
StarFire License” section; added the
“Enable or Disable Receiver Tracking
and/or Use of Select Signals and
Frequencies” section; added “Enable or
Disable Receiver Use of Signals for
Navigation” section
Chapter 2: Updated “GNSS Sensor
System” section: added software Bundle
A; updated the RTK description; deleted
footnotes and revised notes; in the
“Accuracy” section: added info re L1-RTK;
in the “SBAS” section: added a Note re
the TRACKINGMODE command and ;
added a footnote that Galileo is not
supported in the current firmware
(v.2.0.22.0); in the “Features” section:
updated “NMEA-0183 Data”; added
description of software bundle SF-3050A;
deleted footnotes from SF-3050M;
updated “Ethernet Connection”; updated
“Airborne”; added photo of L1 antenna
under the L1/G1 description; updated
Figure 40 to show L1 antenna; updated
“Unique Features” section: under “MultiFormat RTK,” added Moving Base RTK
and Heading; and added “User-Defined
Datum”, “Internal Memory”, “Control of
Power Consumption”, “CORS Support”,
and “NTRIP Support” bulleted items
Chapter 3: Added drawing of new power
cable to Figure 44 (previously Figure 37);
updated PIN assignments of updated
Ethernet cable in Table 17; updated
“Bluetooth Communications Setup”
section and updated the graphics for
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Bluetooth configuration; updated
Positronic socket type connector part
number:
was: P/N FR11FP9ZZLM0/AA
is: P/N FR11FP922LM0/AA
Updated description of the LOGFILE
command parameters; added Note
referring user to Appendix C of the
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual;
updated the “Direct Ethernet Connection
via Static IP Address” section: added that
SF-3050 supports TCP connection in
addition to UDP; referred user to Chapter
2 of the StarUtil 3000 User Guide for
detailed instructions on configuring
Ethernet connection
Chapter 5: Added “Setting Up a StarFire
Priority Network” section; updated “User
Profiles” section; in section
“Reassignment of StarFire Network List”,
added table numbers to the tables and
links to those tables
Appendix A: in “Features” section: added
MBRTK and Heading; added Heading
Slew to “Measurement Performance” and
updated Velocity for all DGPS modes;
added PDOP disclaimer; added Note
about RTK Extend being required only on
Rover receiver; added Note referring user
to Chapter 5 of the StarUtil 3000 User
Guide ;updated User-Programmable
Output Rates table to include Bundle A;
added Bundle A to note re default PVT
and Raw Data Rate; added “Networked
Transport of RTCM Internet Protocol
(NTRIP) Setup” section; added Heading
and Slew degrees to “Measurement
Performance” table
Appendix B: added antenna info for L1
Appendix C: in “Infrastructure” section:
changed statement “GPS satellites
transmit navigation data on two L-Band
frequencies” to “GPS satellites transmit
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navigation data on several L-Band
frequencies”; changed “dual-frequency” to
“multi-frequency” throughout this section;
added a Note about SF-3050A singlefrequency operation availability; in
“StarFire Satellites” section: added Table
27 and Table 28 and a note regarding the
reassignment of satellites ID # 609 and #
643
Appendix E: added this appendix
(Networked Transport of RTCM Internet
Protocol Setup)
Appendix F: (formerly Appendix E)
Glossary: Updated table references
Rev C (Nov. 2009)
Removed all references to Tall L-band
antenna and combiner kit
Rev B (Nov. 2009)
Added the Software License Agreement
section to Notices, and added Appendix E
Software License Agreement
Added information about MED Compass
Safe Distance
Added information on equipment that is
required to pass the conducted MED type
emission criteria
Extensively updated Firmware, Software
Options, and StarFire License sections in
Chapter 1
Updated various screen captures of
StarUtil 3000 in Chapter 1
Changed extensions to *.opt for Software
Options File and *.lic for StarFire License
File
Added the part number for the Positronic
plug on both data cables, with the pin type
Changed reference to “supplied GNSS
antenna” to “supplied Rover, Base, or
Airborne antenna”
Added the caveat that the SF-3050 is
IP67compliant only when cables are
connected
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Updated information on the supplied
unterminated DC power cable: for Early
Production Units the cable is without a
filter (P/N 94-310262-3010LF); for Later
Production Units the cable has a filter
(P/N 94-310274-3010LF)
Revised section on the proper shutdown
of the SF-3050 via ignition pin
Removed 0x5D as a supported NCT RTK
correction type
Rev A (July 2009)
Initial release
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
Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained in
digital format from
http://www.navcomtech.com/Support/
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Related Documents
All of the documents below, except for the NavCom
Release Notes, are included on the supplied SF-3050
Product Configuration USB Flash Drive (P/N 82043000-0001).
SF-3050 Quick Start Guide
P/N 96-310033-3001
Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard
configuration of the SF-3050
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)
NavCom Release Notes
Describes software updates for NavCom products.
Current and archived Release Notes are available on
the NavCom web site:
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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
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)
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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.
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:
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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 ......................... 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 13
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
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.
MED Compass Safe Distance: The
SF-3050 receiver may not be installed
closer than 250mm to the ship‟s
compass.
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Product Configuration Files
All the files needed to set up the ordered configuration
of the SF-3050 are included on the SF-3050 Product
Configuration USB Flash Drive (P/N 82-043000-0001).
The main product configuration files are:
Firmware (*.s19): The most current firmware.
Software Options (*.opt): The options enable the
functionality of the SF-3050. Software Options
may be purchased in a bundle and/or individually.
StarFire License (*.lic): The SF-3050 is hardware
ready for StarFire. The StarFire License and the
StarFire Software Option are required to enable
the StarFire Subscription Service.
The StarFire Software Option is standard for the
SF-3050 A, G, S, and M Software Bundles, and
may also be purchased individually. The StarFire
License is a purchased item in addition to the
StarFire Software Option.
StarUtil 3000 (Starutil 3000_v0,0,x.exe):
NavCom‟s Windows-based control program is
used to upload the product configuration files.
USB Driver (navcomx1c45x3050.inf)
User Profiles (*.npt): The SF-3050 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/User Profiles for details.
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ANTENNA
COM1 - LAN
POWER
COM2 - USB
Connect Equipment
Figure 1: SF-3050 Rear View
Refer to Figure 1 for the steps below:
1. Use one of the two supplied data cables for
communications:
DB9S cable (P/N 94-310260-3006LF):
Connect the Positronic connector end to
COM2 - USB at the rear of the 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.
Refer to Chapter 3, Communication Ports,
for details on the ports and Bluetooth
connection.
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2. Mount the supplied Rover, Base, or Airborne
antenna. 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 21 for longer cable lengths.
4. Perform these steps to set up power:
a. Plug the supplied AC power cord
(P/N 73-200002-0001LF) into the supplied
Universal AC/DC Power Adapter (P/N 82020007-3001LF). 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 46). All front panel LEDs
illuminate for a period of 3 to 5 seconds during
power-up. The Power/GNSS Status LED changes
from Red to Green.
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