NavCom StarUtil-3000 User Manual Rev.G
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... i
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................. x
Notices ...................................................................................................................................... xi
Copyright .............................................................................................................................................. xi
Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... xi
User Notice ........................................................................................................................................... xi
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................. xi
StarFire™ Licensing ............................................................................................................................. xi
USG FAR ............................................................................................................................................. xii
Global Navigation Satellite System ..................................................................................................... xii
Revision History ..................................................................................................................... xiii
Use of This Document ............................................................................................................ xx
Related Documents ................................................................................................................................ xx
SF-3040 GNSS Product User Guide P/N 96-310036-3001 ................................................................ xx
SF-3040 Quick Start Guide P/N 96-310035-3001 ............................................................................... xx
SF-3050 GNSS Product User Guide P/N 96-310034-3001 ................................................................ xx
SF-3050 Quick Start Guide P/N 96-310033-3001 ............................................................................... xx
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual P/N 96-312007-3001............................................................ xx
RINEXUtil User Guide P/N 96-310021-2101...................................................................................... xx
NavCom Release Notes ..................................................................................................................... xxi
Related Standards ................................................................................................................................. xxi
ICD-GPS-200 ..................................................................................................................................... xxi
GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002 ..................................................................................................... xxi
RTCM-SC-104 .................................................................................................................................... xxi
CMR, CMR+ ....................................................................................................................................... xxi
RINEX ................................................................................................................................................. xxi
QZSS .................................................................................................................................................. xxi
NMEA-0183 ........................................................................................................................................ xxi
Publicly Operated SBAS Signals ........................................................................................................ xxi
RTCA/DO-229D ............................................................................................................................. xxi
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) ................................................................................... xxii
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) .................................................. xxii
MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System) ............................................................... xxii
GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) ...................................................................... xxii
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 23
StarUtil 3000 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 23
Features.............................................................................................................................................. 24
File Naming Conventions ................................................................................................................... 25
Save Folder/Files to PC ......................................................................................................................... 25
StarUtil 3000 Main GUI .......................................................................................................................... 26
Window Features ................................................................................................................................ 26
How Output Data Is Polled ............................................................................................................. 26
Refresh Button ............................................................................................................................... 26
Menu Button ................................................................................................................................... 27
Auto Hide Button on the Communication and Input Terminal Windows ........................................ 27
Menu Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Help ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Shortcut Bar ........................................................................................................................................ 29
View/Edit Profile ............................................................................................................................. 29
Data Logging .................................................................................................................................. 29
Connections ................................................................................................................................... 30
Preferences .................................................................................................................................... 31
Receiver Status Bar ............................................................................................................................ 31
Base/Rover Info ............................................................................................................................. 31
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Navigation ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Satellites ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Time in UTC ................................................................................................................................... 32
Detailed Views Menu .......................................................................................................................... 32
Post Processing Menu ........................................................................................................................ 33
Data Parsing .................................................................................................................................. 33
Simulation ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Almanac ......................................................................................................................................... 33
RINEX File Processing................................................................................................................... 33
Receiver Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................... 34
StarFire QuickStart ......................................................................................................................... 35
Navigation Modes .......................................................................................................................... 35
Communication Window ..................................................................................................................... 35
Input Terminal ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 2 Establish Communications ............................................................................. 39
Establish Serial or USB Device Communications ................................................................................. 39
Configure Virtual PC COM Port .......................................................................................................... 41
Install the USB Driver ..................................................................................................................... 41
Verify the Virtual PC Com Port ...................................................................................................... 44
Configure and Establish Bluetooth Communications ......................................................................... 47
Configure Bluetooth via the Input Terminal.................................................................................... 52
Ethernet Communications (SF-3050) .................................................................................................... 53
Configure and Establish Ethernet Communications ........................................................................... 53
Basic Ethernet Configuration: Direct Connection via Static IP Address ............................................ 54
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Connect SF-3050 to the PC ........................................................................................................... 56
Configure the Radio Modem (SF-3040) ................................................................................................. 58
Request Battery Status (SF-3040) ......................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 3 Firmware ........................................................................................................... 61
Determine If Installed Firmware Is the Most Current ............................................................................. 61
Determine Firmware Versions – Receiver Options Tab/Firmware Info Window ................................... 61
Alternative Method to Determine Firmware Versions ......................................................................... 63
Upload Firmware .................................................................................................................................... 65
PC Baud Rate Requirements for Firmware Upload via Serial Connection ........................................ 65
Upload a Unified Firmware File .......................................................................................................... 66
Upload a Single Firmware File (SF-3050) .......................................................................................... 68
Chapter 4 Geoidal Databases ........................................................................................... 73
Determine If a Geoid Model Is Loaded .................................................................................................. 73
Upload the GGM02 Database ............................................................................................................... 74
Geoid Height Map .................................................................................................................................. 75
GEOIDAL99 Format ........................................................................................................................... 76
Upload a User-Defined Geoid Height Map ......................................................................................... 77
Datum ..................................................................................................................................................... 78
Check Datum ...................................................................................................................................... 79
Reference Frame at Default State ................................................................................................. 79
Command Format and Usage ........................................................................................................ 79
User-Defined Datum ........................................................................................................................... 79
Reference Frame at Non-Default State ......................................................................................... 79
Special Considerations for the RTCM and RTK-Based Solutions ................................................. 80
Chapter 5 Software Options ............................................................................................. 84
How to Purchase Software Options ....................................................................................................... 84
Upload Software Options ....................................................................................................................... 84
Use the Input Terminal to Upload Software Options .......................................................................... 86
RTK Extend ............................................................................................................................................ 86
Enable RTK Extend ............................................................................................................................ 86
Verify RTK Extend Is Active ............................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 6 User Profiles ..................................................................................................... 89
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How User Profiles Work ......................................................................................................................... 89
Profile NONE ......................................................................................................................................... 90
Creating a User Profile ........................................................................................................................... 90
Typical Commands and Parameters in User Profiles ........................................................................ 92
[NAVELEVMASK] .......................................................................................................................... 92
[TRACKINGMODE] ........................................................................................................................ 92
[NAVMEASUSE] ............................................................................................................................ 93
[TRACKINGMODE] and [NAVMEASUSE]..................................................................................... 93
[OUTPUT]NONE,,,-1 ...................................................................................................................... 93
ONCHANGE and ONTIME ............................................................................................................ 93
Position and Raw Data Rates ........................................................................................................ 94
[PDOPLIMIT] .................................................................................................................................. 95
[GEOIDALMODEL]GGM02 ............................................................................................................ 95
[2DNAVMODE] .............................................................................................................................. 96
[L1FALLBACK] ............................................................................................................................... 96
Uploading User Profiles ......................................................................................................................... 96
Avoiding User Profile Loading Errors ................................................................................................. 96
Before Uploading a User Profile ......................................................................................................... 98
Verify Profile in Use ........................................................................................................................ 98
Retrieve User Profile Data from Receiver .......................................................................................... 99
Retrieve User Profile Data from Receiver and Save in Local File ............................................... 100
Retrieve Current Receiver Settings and Save in Local File ......................................................... 101
Upload User Profile from Local File .................................................................................................. 102
Use a Profile Selected from the Profile List ...................................................................................... 103
Edit User Profile ................................................................................................................................ 104
Delete a Selected Profile/All Profiles ................................................................................................ 105
Delete One Profile Stored in the Receiver ................................................................................... 105
Delete All User Profiles Stored in the Receiver ........................................................................... 106
Factory Default Output Messages .................................................................................................... 106
Factory Default NCT Messages ....................................................................................................... 107
Message Descriptions .................................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 7 StarFire Operation ......................................................................................... 109
Description of the StarFire Network ..................................................................................................... 109
RTK Extend .......................................................................................................................................... 109
How to Access the StarFire Service .................................................................................................... 110
StarFire Licensing Terminology ........................................................................................................... 110
Point Radius ..................................................................................................................................... 111
StarFire Satellites ................................................................................................................................. 111
Before Uploading a StarFire License ................................................................................................... 111
How to Upload a StarFire License via Data Cable .............................................................................. 112
How to Upload a StarFire License via the Input Terminal ................................................................... 113
Over the Air StarFire Licensing ............................................................................................................ 114
Over the Air Broadcast ..................................................................................................................... 114
StarFire License Data .......................................................................................................................... 115
StarFire Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 115
Receiver Options Tab ....................................................................................................................... 116
StarFire Licenses Window ........................................................................................................... 117
Cancel License Status Window ................................................................................................... 117
How to Cancel the StarFire License .................................................................................................... 118
StarFire Performance ........................................................................................................................... 118
Confirm StarFire Navigation ............................................................................................................. 118
StarFire Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 119
StarFire Window ........................................................................................................................... 120
Satellite Locations Window .......................................................................................................... 120
Define Satellite Window ............................................................................................................... 122
Setting Up a StarFire Priority Network ............................................................................................. 123
Failed Search ............................................................................................................................... 123
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Reassignment of StarFire Network List ............................................................................................ 123
StarFire Satellites v1.0.1.5 to v2.0.14.0: ...................................................................................... 123
StarFire Satellites v.2.0.15.0 to v3.0.7.0: ..................................................................................... 124
StarFire Satellites v.3.0.12.0 and Later........................................................................................ 124
StarFire QuickStart .............................................................................................................................. 124
Example of QuickStart Use .............................................................................................................. 125
QuickStart State ............................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 8 RTK Setup ...................................................................................................... 127
Creating an RTK User Profile .............................................................................................................. 127
Example RTK User Profiles .............................................................................................................. 127
Solution Control ................................................................................................................................ 131
[2DNAVMODE] ............................................................................................................................ 131
[ANTENNAHEIGHT] .................................................................................................................... 131
[DYNAMICS] ................................................................................................................................ 132
[L1FALLBACK] ............................................................................................................................. 132
[NAVELEVMASK] ........................................................................................................................ 132
[NAVMEASUSE] .......................................................................................................................... 132
[PDOPLIMIT] ................................................................................................................................ 132
[PRDGPSTIMEOUT] .................................................................................................................... 132
[SOLIDEARTHTIDE] .................................................................................................................... 133
RTK Base Control ............................................................................................................................. 133
[RTKMODE] ................................................................................................................................. 133
[REFNAME] .................................................................................................................................. 134
Set Up Base Position ................................................................................................................... 134
[REFSTNPOS] ............................................................................................................................. 134
[RTKSTATUS1B] ......................................................................................................................... 135
[RTKTIMEOUT] ............................................................................................................................ 135
[RTKFLOATTIMEOUT] ................................................................................................................ 135
[RTKMULTIPATH] ........................................................................................................................ 135
[SELFSURVEY] ........................................................................................................................... 135
Set Up Moving Base Position (Sapphire and SF-3050 only) ....................................................... 135
[ANTALIGN] ................................................................................................................................. 136
[ARLENGTHCONSTR] ................................................................................................................ 136
[EXTRAPBASE] ........................................................................................................................... 136
[FIXBASELINE] ............................................................................................................................ 136
[INCLINECONSTR] ...................................................................................................................... 136
Set Navigation Modes .......................................................................................................................... 136
NCT Legacy Products .......................................................................................................................... 137
SF-3040 Radio Modem ........................................................................................................................ 138
Configure the Radio Settings (SF-3040) .......................................................................................... 138
Retrieve Current Radio Settings (SF-3040) ..................................................................................... 139
Chapter 9 Display of Positioning Performance ............................................................. 141
Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................... 141
PVT ................................................................................................................................................... 142
Velocity & Headings ......................................................................................................................... 142
Sky Plot............................................................................................................................................. 142
StarFire ............................................................................................................................................. 142
Alerts ................................................................................................................................................. 143
PVT Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 143
PVT ................................................................................................................................................... 143
Navigation Status ............................................................................................................................. 144
Antenna Off-Set ................................................................................................................................ 145
Solid Earth Tide ................................................................................................................................ 145
Requirements for Output of SET Corrections .............................................................................. 146
Velocity ............................................................................................................................................. 146
Error Estimates ................................................................................................................................. 147
Solution Plot ..................................................................................................................................... 148
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Menu Options ............................................................................................................................... 148
Channel Status Tab ............................................................................................................................. 149
Description of Data ........................................................................................................................... 150
Manual Selection of SBAS PRN via the Input Terminal ................................................................... 151
MEAS1B Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 151
Description of Data ....................................................................................................................... 152
GPS/SBAS ................................................................................................................................... 152
GLONASS .................................................................................................................................... 153
Sky Plot Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 153
View Raw Data Tab ............................................................................................................................. 154
NMEA Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 155
How to Schedule NMEA Messages ................................................................................................. 155
Chapter 10 Data Logging .................................................................................................. 157
Logging Data to a PC ........................................................................................................................... 157
Configure Logging Options ............................................................................................................... 157
Logging Data to the SF-3050 Internal Memory Device or to the SF-3040 Removable SD Card ..... 158
Scheduling Messages .................................................................................................................. 159
Logging Data to a USB Flash Drive via a USB Host Cable (SF-3050) ............................................ 160
Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 161
Downloading Data from Internal Memory to a PC (SF-3050) .............................................................. 161
Chapter 11 Post Processing ............................................................................................. 163
Data Parsing ........................................................................................................................................ 163
Simulation ............................................................................................................................................ 164
Almanac ............................................................................................................................................... 165
RINEX File Processing ........................................................................................................................ 166
File I/O .............................................................................................................................................. 167
RINEX File Naming Conventions ................................................................................................. 168
User Input ......................................................................................................................................... 168
Options ............................................................................................................................................. 169
GPS Week Number ...................................................................................................................... 170
GPS Time ..................................................................................................................................... 170
Execution and Progress ................................................................................................................... 172
Chapter 12 1PPS/Events ................................................................................................... 173
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 174
A NCT Solid Earth Tide (SET) Message Format .............................................................. 175
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List of Figures
Figure 1: NavCom Folder ..........................................................................................................25
Figure 2: StarUtil 3000 Main GUI ..............................................................................................26
Figure 3: Refresh Button ...........................................................................................................27
Figure 4: Menu Button ...............................................................................................................27
Figure 5: Auto Hide Button ........................................................................................................27
Figure 6: Input Terminal Window Hidden ..................................................................................27
Figure 7: Cursor on Tab Opens Hidden Window .......................................................................28
Figure 8: StarUtil Help Menu .....................................................................................................28
Figure 9: About StarUtil 3000 ....................................................................................................28
Figure 10: Shortcut Bar .............................................................................................................29
Figure 11: Save/Load/Delete User Profile .................................................................................29
Figure 12: Configure Logging Options .......................................................................................30
Figure 13: Port Configuration – COM Port .................................................................................31
Figure 14: Receiver Status Bar .................................................................................................31
Figure 15: Rover Info ................................................................................................................31
Figure 16: Navigation ................................................................................................................32
Figure 17: Satellites ..................................................................................................................32
Figure 18: Time in UTC .............................................................................................................32
Figure 19: Detailed Views Menu ...............................................................................................32
Figure 20: Post Processing Menu .............................................................................................33
Figure 21: Data Parsing and Simulation ....................................................................................34
Figure 22: Receiver Setup Menu ...............................................................................................34
Figure 23: StarFire QuickStart ...................................................................................................35
Figure 24: Set Navigation Modes ..............................................................................................35
Figure 25: Communication Window – Valid Connection ............................................................36
Figure 26: Communication Window – Connection at Incorrect Baud Rate .................................36
Figure 27: Input Terminal ..........................................................................................................37
Figure 28: Input Terminal – Confirmation ..................................................................................37
Figure 29: Connections Button ..................................................................................................39
Figure 30: Port Configuration ....................................................................................................40
Figure 31: Communication Window – Valid Connection ............................................................41
Figure 32: Communication Window – Connection at Incorrect Baud Rate .................................41
Figure 33: Found New Hardware Wizard/Install Software .........................................................42
Figure 34: Found New Hardware Wizard/Choose Your Search and Installation Options ...........42
Figure 35: NavCom/Utilities/StarUtil 3000/StarUtil 3000 Application ..........................................43
Figure 36: Software Installation Warning Message ...................................................................43
Figure 37: Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard ..........................................................44
Figure 38: My Computer/Properties ..........................................................................................44
Figure 39: System Properties/Hardware Tab/Device Manager Button .......................................45
Figure 40: Device Manager .......................................................................................................46
Figure 41: My Bluetooth Places\Search for devices in range.....................................................47
Figure 42: My Bluetooth Places\Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood ...............................................48
Figure 43: Bluetooth Serial Port Icon for Selected Receiver ......................................................48
Figure 44: Bluetooth Virtual COM Port Connection Established ................................................49
Figure 45: Bluetooth Virtual COM Port Connection Confirmed ..................................................50
Figure 46: Bluetooth Properties .................................................................................................50
Figure 47: Port Configuration – Bluetooth Settings ....................................................................51
Figure 48: Input Terminal – PING Command and Response.....................................................52
Figure 49: Local Area Connection .............................................................................................55
Figure 50: Internet Protocol .......................................................................................................56
Figure 51: Ethernet Port Configuration ......................................................................................57
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Figure 52: Receiver Setup/Configure SF-3040 Radio................................................................58
Figure 53: SF-3040 Radio Configuration and Status .................................................................59
Figure 54: Receiver Setup/Monitor SF-3040 Batteries ..............................................................60
Figure 55: SF-3040 Battery Configuration And Status ...............................................................60
Figure 56: Receiver Options......................................................................................................61
Figure 57: Firmware Window -- Example of Installed Firmware .................................................62
Figure 58: Firmware Folder Contents ........................................................................................62
Figure 59: Comparing Current and Installed Firmware ..............................................................63
Figure 60: Input Terminal ..........................................................................................................63
Figure 61: Version Command ...................................................................................................64
Figure 62: Example of Installed Firmware .................................................................................64
Figure 63: Comparing Current & Installed Firmware .................................................................64
Figure 64: Receiver Options Tab ..............................................................................................66
Figure 65: File Upload – Unified File Loader Option ..................................................................66
Figure 66: Firmware Folder and Contents .................................................................................66
Figure 67: Ready to Downline Load File....................................................................................67
Figure 68: Finished with All Downline Loads .............................................................................68
Figure 69: File Upload – Receiver Firmware .............................................................................68
Figure 70: Load Receiver Firmware .......................................................................................... 69
Figure 71: Firmware Folder Contents ........................................................................................69
Figure 72: Settings for GNSS Firmware ....................................................................................70
Figure 73: Settings for PWRIO Firmware ..................................................................................70
Figure 74: Progress [Load Firmware] Dialog Box ......................................................................71
Figure 75: PVT – GEOID ..........................................................................................................73
Figure 76: Input Terminal – [GGM02STATUS] Command and Response .................................74
Figure 77: Receiver Options......................................................................................................74
Figure 78: File Upload – Load GGM02 ......................................................................................74
Figure 79: Load Grace Gravity Model 02...................................................................................75
Figure 80: [GEOIDALMODEL]GGM02 Command and Response .............................................75
Figure 81: File Upload– Geoid Height Map ...............................................................................77
Figure 82: Upload User-Defined Height Map .............................................................................77
Figure 83: Upload User-Defined Height Map – File Selected for Upload ...................................77
Figure 84: [GEOIDALMODEL] GEOIDAL99 Command and Response .....................................78
Figure 85: File Upload – Software Options ................................................................................84
Figure 86: Input Terminal – Successful Software Upload ..........................................................85
Figure 87: Software Options Window ........................................................................................85
Figure 88: Example User Profile – StarFire Configuration (SF-3050) ........................................91
Figure 89: [OUTPUT]NONE,,,-1 ................................................................................................93
Figure 90: ONCHANGE and ONTIME .......................................................................................93
Figure 91: Example Position and Raw Data Rates ....................................................................94
Figure 92: Example User Profile – Control Port .........................................................................97
Figure 93: Example User Profile – Broken Communication Link Results in Lost Commands ....97
Figure 94: Indication of Broken Communication Link.................................................................97
Figure 95: Example User Profile – [PORT] Commands at End of User Profile ..........................98
Figure 96: Input of New Baud Rate ...........................................................................................98
Figure 97: Profile in Use ............................................................................................................99
Figure 98: Retrieve User Profiles from Receiver ..................................................................... 100
Figure 99: Retrieve Current Receiver Settings ........................................................................ 101
Figure 100: Load Profile from a Local File ................................ ............................................... 102
Figure 101: Use Profile in List of Profiles ................................................................................. 103
Figure 102: Edit Profile File ..................................................................................................... 104
Figure 103: Delete a Selected Profile from the Receiver ......................................................... 105
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Figure 104: Delete All Profiles from the Receiver .................................................................... 106
Figure 105: StarFire RTG ON ................................................................................................. 111
Figure 106: Navigation Status ................................................................................................. 112
Figure 107: File Upload – StarFire License ............................................................................. 112
Figure 108: StarFire License Example .................................................................................... 113
Figure 109: Input Terminal – Confirmation of StarFire License Upload ................................... 113
Figure 110: Notepad – StarFire License Code ........................................................................ 113
Figure 111: Detailed Views Menu – StarFire ........................................................................... 115
Figure 112: StarFire License Info ............................................................................................ 116
Figure 113: Receiver Options Tab – StarFire Licenses ........................................................... 117
Figure 114: StarFire Licenses – Point Radius ......................................................................... 117
Figure 115: Input Terminal – Cancel StarFire License............................................................. 118
Figure 116: Detailed Views Menu – PVT ................................................................................. 118
Figure 117: PVT Tab – StarFire Dual:RTG Nav Mode ............................................................. 119
Figure 118: PVT Tab – StarFire Tab ................................ ....................................................... 119
Figure 119: StarFire Window ................................................................................................... 120
Figure 120: Satellite Locations Window .................................................................................. 120
Figure 121: Satellite Locations – Automatic StarFire Satellite Selection .................................. 121
Figure 122: Satellite Locations– No User-Defined Satellite ..................................................... 121
Figure 123: Satellite Locations– User-Defined Satellite ........................................................... 122
Figure 124: Define Satellite ..................................................................................................... 122
Figure 125: StarFire QuickStart Dialog Box ............................................................................. 125
Figure 126: Example User Profile – RTK Base Configuration .................................................. 129
Figure 127: Example User Profile – RTK Rover Configuration ................................................ 130
Figure 128: Example Settings: [PRDGPSMODE] and [PRDGPSTIMEOUT] ........................... 133
Figure 129: Set Navigation Modes .......................................................................................... 137
Figure 130: Receiver Setup/Configure SF-3040 Radio ............................................................ 138
Figure 131: SF-3040 Radio Configuration and Status ............................................................. 139
Figure 132: Dashboard ........................................................................................................... 141
Figure 133: Dashboard – Sky Plot........................................................................................... 142
Figure 134: PVT Tab ............................................................................................................... 143
Figure 135: PVT Tab – Antenna Off-Set.................................................................................. 145
Figure 136: PVT Tab – Solid Earth Tide .................................................................................. 146
Figure 137: PVT Tab – Velocity .............................................................................................. 147
Figure 138: PVT Tab – Error Estimates................................................................................... 147
Figure 139: PVT Tab – Solution Plot ....................................................................................... 148
Figure 140: Solution Plot – Set Radius .................................................................................... 148
Figure 141: Solution Plot– Set Origin Manually ....................................................................... 149
Figure 142: Solution Plot Menu ............................................................................................... 149
Figure 143: Channel Status Tab ............................................................................................. 150
Figure 144: MEAS1B Tab ....................................................................................................... 152
Figure 145: Sky Plot Tab ......................................................................................................... 154
Figure 146: View Raw Data Tab ............................................................................................. 154
Figure 147: NMEA Tab ........................................................................................................... 155
Figure 148: Configure Logging Options, Logging Configuration .............................................. 157
Figure 149: Logging Indicator .................................................................................................. 158
Figure 150: Automatically Generated CHKDSK.SD File .......................................................... 159
Figure 151: Input Terminal – USBMODE ................................................................................ 161
Figure 152: Automatically Generated Datalog Files ................................................................ 162
Figure 153: Data Parsing Window ........................................................................................... 163
Figure 154: Data Parsing ASCII Message ................................ ............................................... 163
Figure 155: Data Parsing Options ........................................................................................... 164
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Figure 156: Simulation Dialog Box .......................................................................................... 164
Figure 157: Almanac Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 165
Figure 158: NavCom RINEX Utility .......................................................................................... 166
Figure 159: Input File and Output Directory ............................................................................. 167
Figure 160: User Input Area .................................................................................................... 168
Figure 161: Options Area ........................................................................................................ 169
Figure 162: Output Interval and Ephemeris Output ................................................................. 171
Figure 163: Antenna Type ....................................................................................................... 171
Figure 164: Progress of RINEX Conversion ............................................................................ 172
Figure 165: Software Options Window – 1PPS ....................................................................... 173
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List of Tables
Table 1: File Naming Conventions ............................................................................................25
Table 2: Bluetooth Connectivity LED Indication .........................................................................52
Table 3: GEOIDAL99 Header Format .......................................................................................76
Table 4: GEOIDAL99 Data Format (variable length) .................................................................76
Table 7: User-Defined Ellipsoid Model (with Sample Values) ....................................................81
Table 8: 3-Parameter Model Transformation (with Sample Values) ...........................................81
Table 9: 7-Parameter Model Transformation (with Sample Values) ...........................................81
Table 10: 14-Parameter Model Transformation (with Sample Values) .......................................81
Table 11: Position & Raw Data Rates .......................................................................................94
Table 12: Factory Default NCT Messages & Responses ......................................................... 107
Table 13: StarFire Licensing Terminology ............................................................................... 110
Table 14: StarFire Satellites v3.0.12 and Later........................................................................ 111
Table 15: Status of Selected Licensed StarFire Satellite ......................................................... 121
Table 16: RINEX Utility Defaults ............................................................................................. 168
Table 17: GPS Time................................................................................................................ 170
Table 18: NCT Solid Earth Tide (SET) NMEA message .......................................................... 175
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Notices
StarUtil 3000 User Guide
P/N 96-310029-3001
Revision G
Aug, 2014
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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
sales@navcomtech.com.
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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) 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 and the SF-3050 GNSS receivers.
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Rev G (Aug 2014) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.2.30
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 1: Introduction
SF-3050A has been discontinued.
Changed logo in About screen in Figure 9.
Chapter 2, Establish
Bluetooth
Communications
SF-3050A has been discontinued.
Chapter 4, Datum
Changed references to ITRF-2005 to ITRF-2008
Chapter 5, RTK Extend
Changed specifications for RTK Extend.
Chapter 5,Software
Options
SF-3050A has been discontinued.
Chapter 6, User
Profiles
Eliminated Bundle A from Table 11
Chapter 8, RTK Setup
Eliminated StarFire single from [SOLIDEARTHTIDE] command.
Chapter 11, File I/O
Note describing file naming convention for internal logging.
Rev F (Mar 2013) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.2.26
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 7, StarFire
Operation
Added “Select the Datum” function in the StarFire QuickStart section.
Chapter 3, Firmware
Added “Webpage Loader” button on the File Upload screen
Rev E (Oct 2012) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.2.22
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Notices, Global
Navigation Satellite
System
Eliminated “Galileo OS SIS ICD”
Chapter 9, NMEA Tab
Revised instructions for scheduling of NMEA messages. Added
example of automatic DTM output message.
Chapter 2, Establish
Serial or USB Device
Communication
Corrected connection procedure.
Chapter 5, Software
Options
Eliminated E1 and E5A from Typical Commands.
Chapter 7, StarFire
Satellites,Table 14
Corrected StarFire Satellite list. Added Satellite 484 to Net 2.
Chapter 7,
Reassignment of
Added StarFire Satellite list for v.3.0.12.0 and Later
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StarFire Network List
Chapter 7, StarFire
Quick Start
Updated datum reference to ITRF-2008.
Chapter 8, RTK Base
Control
Added “MANUAL” and “X_OFF/ON” keywords to [RTKMODE]
command:
Chapter 11, Post
Processing
Added Almanac feature.
Chapter 11, Post
Processing
Eliminated “Galileo” from Rinex File Processing: Options
Rev D (Jan 2012) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.2.13
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 4, Datum
Updated tables for Datum keyword commands
Chapter 8, section RTK
Base Control
Added note about use of keyword “DYNAMIC”
Chapter 7,
Reassignment of
StarFire Network List
Revised introduction re necessity of changes by receiver software
version. Added copy of Table 12: StarFire Satellites for v. 3.0.8.0 and
later
Chapter 7, section
StarFire Satellites
Revised Satellite ID and Longitude values and Uplink Sites in Table
12: StarFire Satellites. Deleted Satellite Name column. Removed note
about Satellites 609 and 643
Chapter 6, section
Typical Commands and
Parameters in User
Profiles
Updated Table 9: Position and Raw Data Rates to add SF-3040 Hz
output rates. Revised the purchase rate paragraph above the table to
include the SF-3040
Chapter 7
StarFire Quick Start
Added statement indicating single frequency is not supported
Chapter 9, section
Antenna Off-Set
Added a new web site link for Antenna Calibration Values to section
Antenna Off-Set
Chapter 9
Added note to How to Schedule NMEA Messages:”when Paused, the
field does not update.”
Added the Hz rates, including the Once option
Added note about ability to sort columns on NMEA tab
Chapter 2
Replaced Radio Configuration Status image. Added steps for SF3040 to include “0” Network ID, Channel Width, and Protocol Options
Chapter 8
Replaced Radio Configuration Status image. Added steps for SF3040 to include “0” Network ID, Channel Width, and Protocol Options
Chapter 9
Inserted new image of NMEA tab Sentences showing the added
NMEADTM messages: $GPDTM and $PNCTDTM
Chapter 2, Chapter 9
Replaced PVT tab images for PVT Tab and Dashboard to show new
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Rev D (Jan 2012) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.2.13
entry: Datum above Geoid, separate lines. Added bullet points to
describe Nav Rate and Meas Rate
Chapter 11
Added the NAVSF3040 to the Rinex antenna description
Rev C (June 2011) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.1.6.2
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Fore-matter/Global
Navigation Satellite
System
Added reference to SF-3040; updated Limited Warranty statement
Fore-matter/Related
Documents
Added the SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide and the
SF-3040 Quick Start Guide
Chapter 1
systems;
updated numbering of all subsequent figures; updated Figure 2,
Figure 9, Figure 12, Figure 19,
Figure 20, Figure 22, Figure 25;
Added Rinex File Processing definition;
Updated the Receiver Setup menu (to include configure the radio and
monitor the batteries menu items for the SF-3040;
Updated Features to read “Log data to a memory device and offload
that data to a PC” to include the SF-3040 removable SD card
Chapter 2
Added a Note referencing the BTSET command in the Sapphire
Technical Reference Manual;
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Added section “Configure the Radio Modem”;
Added this bulleted item in the first paragraph of the chapter
regarding establishing communication between a PC and one of the
following: “The SF-3040 via USB-COM1 or COM2 (the SF-3040
supports RS-232 and Bluetooth communications connections, but not
Ethernet)”;
Added section on “Configure the batteries (SF-3040)”
Chapter 3/Upload a
Unified Firmware File
Updated Figure 70 and Figure 72 to reflect the following new option
on the GUI: Check to Force-Load a Non-Responsive Unit;
Changed At the end of the upload, a “Finished downloading”
message is displayed on the Progress dialog box to At the end of the
upload, a “Finished loading” message indicating the number of bytes
uploaded is displayed on the Progress dialog box
Chapter 6
Updated Figure 88 caption to indicate SF-3050;
Chapter 7
Updated Table 12 with Net 1/Net 2 satellite assignment changes
Chapter 8/RTK Setup
Updated [REFNAME] examples;
Added details on configuring the SF-3040 radio modem; added
“(Sapphire and SF-3050)” to Set Up Moving Base Position section;
Added a note in the Configure the Radio Settings section regarding
usage of external Satel radios
Chapter 10
Updated the Note on page 10-151;
Updated Figure 148 and the text describing it
Rev C (June 2011) Specifically relates to StarUtil 3000 v. 1.1.6 (continued)
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 11
Updated Figures 154 and 157 to include Rinex File Processing menu
item; added paragraph on Rinex File Processing; reformatted chapter
Appendix A
Added Note telling user what to do if this error occurs after entering
the CHKDSK:A command: “Signature file not found”
Entire guide
Pagination updated as necessary to accommodate changes
Rev B (September 2010)
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
StarUtil 3000 GUIs
Updated the main window GUI graphic and some of its windows in all
instances to reflect GUI changes to the pull-down menus, the
Shortcut bar, the Detailed Views menu, and the Receiver Options tab
Chapter 1, StarUtil
3000 Overview
Added SF-3050A bundle to software options; updated the StarUtil
3000 version number reference to 1.0.1.0
Chapter 1, Features
Added Upload a Unified Software Update File; Manual selection of
SBAS PRN; log data to internal SD memory device; enable/disable
Bluetooth
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Chapter 1, File Naming
Conventions
Updated Table 1: File Naming Conventions
Chapter 1,
Save/Load/Delete User
Profile dialog box
Updated this GUI graphic in all instances to reflect changes to options
Chapter 1, Preferences
Updated this section to reflect software Preferences updates
Chapter 1, Port
Configuration dialog
box
Updated this GUI graphic in all instances to reflect deletion of Stop
Connect button
Chapter 1, Navigation
Modes
Updated the Set Navigation Modes GUI graphic in all instances in this
user guide to reflect changes to it, and updated its functionality
description
Chapter 2, Establish
Serial or USB Device
Communications
Added note re Ethernet configuration for remote operation; added
Configure Virtual PC COM Port section
Chapter 2, Configure
and Establish Bluetooth
Communications
Revised this section and referred user to new input command
[BTSET]; added note about the two Bluetooth modes, Command and
Data, and definitions of each mode; added a note that turning on
Bluetooth is associated with a software reset of the Bluetooth
firmware; added a note that not all laptops take a dongle; updated the
note re the Bluetooth passcode (use the BTSET command); updated
Figure 48 (formerly Figure 38), to show the Input Terminal PING
response: [PING]BT
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Rev B (September 2010) (continued)
Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 2, Establish
Ethernet
Communications
Added a note to the How to Establish Serial or USB Device
Communications section re importance of backup connections to
Ethernet for remote operation; updated the Configure and Establish
Ethernet Communications section
File Upload
Updated this GUI graphic in all instances to reflect changes to
firmware uploads and to show the new Unified File Loader option
Chapter 3, Firmware
Updated this chapter and the GUI graphics in it; expanded the note
about firmware file naming conventions; provided detailed instructions
on using the Unified File Loader (new option) on the Receiver Options
tab; updated Load Receiver Firmware dialog box to reflect recent
engineering changes to it; updated Figure 58 (formerly Figure 48) to
show an example of a unified file type; updated Figure 59 to show
current version of the nav firmware
Under the GNSS Firmware bullet in the Upload Firmware section,
changed the SF-3050 COM2 required PC baud rate to 115200 from
57600, added instructions (in a note) about what to do if the firmware
fails to load, a warning to never upload firmware over the Bluetooth
port, and a note that firmware may be uploaded via Ethernet or USB
and that remote users should remotely connect one of the RS-232
ports as a backup port; expanded the note under the PWRIO
Firmware bullet to address Bluetooth firmware being hard-coded and
loaded only at time of manufacture; deleted: “SF-3050 COM1: the
required PC baud rate to upload PWRIO firmware via a Serial
connection is 57600”; added the Upload a Single Firmware File
section; updated the boot file naming convention; added a caution
note to always power cycle a unit after a firmware update and after a
change to Low Power settings; added note that firmware ensembles
are referenced to the navigation firmware number
Chapter 4, Geoidal
Databases
Added Datum section
Chapter 5, Software
Options
Updated Upload Software Options section: deleted warning about
contacting authorized dealer if options do not load and added steps to
verify the software; added a section titled Use the Input Terminal to
Load Software Options; updated RTK Extend section to include
statement that this option is only required on the rover receiver and on
a base station receiver used as a rover; added a note that StarFire
convergence is required for best performance and that convergence
requires at least 30 min of tracking
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Chapter/Item
Revision Description
Chapter 6, User
Profiles
Extensively updated this chapter to reflect changes in how the GUIs
function and updated the GUI graphics;
More specifically: updated the [TRACKINGMODE] and [ALM1B]
command information; updated the example in Creating a User Profile
section; updated Figure 88 (formerly Figure 69) to show
WAASEGNOS “off”; added a note under NAVMEASUSE that WAAS
satellites contain similar signaling characteristics to GPS and that
current software does not support WAAS measurement data in nav
solution; added Bundle A to Table 11; in the beginning of the Avoiding
User Profile Loading Errors section, added that StarUtil 3000 v1.0.0
and later scans user profiles before loading them, but that
communication errors still occur
Chapter 7, Starfire
Satellites
Updated Table 14 to reflect reassignment of satellites. Satellite ID
#609, which was in Net1, is now Net2. Satellite 643, which was in
Net2, is now Net1; added note re this reassignment
Chapter 7, Before
Uploading a StarFire
License
Updated instructions for setting navigation modes and updated GUI
Chapter 7, Upload a
StarFire License via
the Input Terminal
Added instructions on uploading a StarFire license using the
[INPUTSFLICENSE] command
Chapter 7, How to
Cancel StarFire
License
Added a warning that this action cancels the subscription to StarFire
and that users need to contact their dealer or NavCom to replace their
license
Chapter 7, Setting Up
a StarFire Priority
Network
Added section; added tables re reassignment of StarFire Network List
Chapter 8, RTK Setup
Added the command [ENABLEGEOFENCE]; updated the User Profile
examples (Figure 126 and Figure 127); corrected typo
[ANTENNAHIGHT] and updated [RTKMODE], [REFNAME], and
[SELFSURVEY] command descriptions; added
[GLONASSCORRECTION] to Solution Control; added Set Up the
Moving Base section; updated Set Navigation Modes section and
updated the corresponding GUI “Set Navigation Modes”
Chapter 9, Display of
Positioning
Performance
Added reference to new [ANTENNAINFO] command; added section
on manually selecting SBAS PRN numbers;
Chapter 10, Data
Logging
Added new file system management commands; added new steps for
logging data to a mass storage device
Rev A (Oct 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
SF-3040 GNSS Product User Guide
P/N 96-310036-3001
Describes the operation and use of NavCom’s SF-3040 GNSS receiver, its software-enabled
features, and its performance upgrade path
SF-3040 Quick Start Guide
P/N 96-310035-3001
Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard configuration of the SF-3040
SF-3050 GNSS Product User Guide
P/N 96-310034-3001
Describes the operation and use of NavCom’s SF-3050 GNSS receiver, its software-enabled
features, and its performance upgrade path
SF-3050 Quick Start Guide
P/N 96-310033-3001
Provides instructions to quickly set up the standard configuration of the SF-3050
Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
P/N 96-312007-3001
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)
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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
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
Higashi-machi, 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 .................................................................................. Introduction
StarUtil 3000 Overview
StarUtil 3000 is a NavCom developed utility designed to configure and view many (but not all) of
the SF-3040 and SF-3050 functions. (Refer to the Sapphire Technical Reference Manual for the
complete set of commands and responses utilized by the SF-3040 and SF-3050 receivers.) In
addition to its setup capabilities via the upload of Firmware, Software Bundles and/or Options,
and a StarFire License, if purchased, StarUtil 3000 can upload and create User Profiles, capture
and log data, and query and display various receiver performance functions.
The SF-3040 and SF-3050 software-enabled features (bundled or purchased individually for the
SF-3050), cover a wide variety of applications. For the SF-3050, refer to the SF-3050 GNSS
Product User Guide for descriptions of the software options in each bundle: SF-3050G, SF3050S, and SF-3050M.
Refer to the Revision History to determine which version of StarUtil 3000 this guide
is written to.
StarUtil 3000 is included on the SF-3040 and the SF-3050 Product Configuration
USB Flash Drive (P/N 82-043000-0001) supplied with each receiver. It runs only on
PCs with Windows XP Professional and Windows 7. Windows 95 and 98 and
Vista are not supported.
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Features
Command input via the GUI and the Input Terminal
Display of critical positioning performance information
Display of critical StarFire performance and license information
Upload of StarFire license
Upload of a Unified Software Update File
Management of User Profiles: upload, save, create, and retrieve profiles
Manual selection of SBAS PRN
Log data to a memory device and offload that data to a PC
Enable/disable Bluetooth device
Configure removable radio modem (SF-3040 only)
Monitor batteries (SF-3040 only)
Schedule message output
World map view of StarFire satellites
Graphical view of all visible GPS, GLONASS, and SBAS satellites
Quick view of receiver status
Post Processing tools
View of scheduled NMEA messages and raw data
Graphical view of accuracy of the position solution
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File Type
Format
Example
Firmware
NAV Firmware: SP<Version>.s19
SPv2,0,6,0.s19
SP_<Bootloader or Application Name>_<Version>.s19
SP_boot2_ver2,0,1.s19
Software Options
SN<Unit Serial Number>-PCS<Option ID>.opt
SN13452-PCS6539.opt
StarFire License
SN<Unit Serial Number>-PCS<License ID>.lic
SN13452-PCS2358.lic
File Naming Conventions
Table 1: File Naming Conventions
Save Folder/Files to PC
StarUtil 3000 (Starutil-3k_v1_1_x.exe) and all the files needed to set up the ordered
configuration of the SF-3040 and the SF-3050 are included on the supplied Product
Configuration USB Flash Drive (P/N 82-043000-0001). Before running StarUtil 3000, copying
these folders/files to the PC is recommended to provide a backup:
Root Directory: Software Options File and StarFire License (if purchased)
NavCom Folder includes these sub-folders: Firmware, Marketing Materials, User Guides,
User Profiles, and Utilities. The Utilities folder includes the StarUtil 3000 sub-folder with the
utility. (The contents of the NavCom folder are subject to change.)
1. Copy the NavCom folder and the Software Options file and StarFire license (if
purchased) to the PC.
2. Create two folders in the NavCom folder, one for the Software Options file and one for
the StarFire license file.
3. Open StarUtil 3000 from the PC, if desired, to interface with the main GUI while reading
the descriptions below.
Figure 1: NavCom Folder
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Menu Bar
Shortcut Bar
Receiver Status Bar
Access Detailed
Views of Important
Functions, Post
Processing Tools,
StarFire QuickStart,
and set Navigation
Modes
Status Bar
Port Data
Input Terminal
Main Window
StarUtil 3000 Main GUI
The sections below provide general descriptions of the main parts of the GUI indentified in
Figure 2 and references to chapters that provide more detail.
Figure 2: StarUtil 3000 Main GUI
Window Features
How Output Data Is Polled
StarUtil 3000 displays output data in two ways:
Data is continuously updated for some scheduled messages, for example, on the Channel
Status and MEAS1B tabs. StarUtil 3000 does not automatically poll the receiver for content.
The user must schedule these message types for output to view continuously updated data.
Some windows allow the user to poll for data to populate the window. The user clicks
(the Refresh button).
Refresh Button
Click to poll the receiver once and view the current output data in a window. For
example, after the upload of the Software Options file, click on the Software Options
window to ensure that the window displays the loaded options (see Figure 3).
The use of the Refresh button is important to ensure that a window displays
the current output data.
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Figure 3: Refresh Button
Menu Button
The Menu button is a down arrow in the top right corner of a window. It displays a pop-up menu.
The option in the example in Figure 4 switches the view from the Sky Plot window to the
Channel Status tab.
Figure 4: Menu Button
Auto Hide Button on the Communication and Input Terminal Windows
The Auto Hide button
is only on the Communication and Input Terminal windows, in the top
right corner of each window (see Figure 5). It has two functions:
Hide window
Return windows to Default view
Figure 5: Auto Hide Button
1. Click to hide the window. The window closes and a tab with the name of the hidden
window, for example, Input Terminal, appears in the lower left corner of the GUI
(see Figure 6).
Figure 6: Input Terminal Window Hidden
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2. Roll over the tab in the lower left corner of the GUI to open the hidden window (see
Figure 7).
Figure 7: Cursor on Tab Opens Hidden Window
The Input Terminal button on the Shortcut Bar also opens the Input Terminal
window when it is hidden (see Figure 10).
3. Click in the top-right corner of the open window. The window returns to its default
location.
Menu Bar
Not all menu options are described below.
Help
Provides access to the StarUtil 3000 User Guide and the Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
(see Related Documents in the fore-matter). Clicking About StarUtil 3000 on the Help menu
(see Figure 8) opens the splash-screen that appears when the program opens. The splashscreen displays version information and useful links to NavCom support, user guides, software
releases, and tools (see Figure 9).
Figure 8: StarUtil Help Menu
Figure 9: About StarUtil 3000
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