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Table of Contents

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

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

List of Tables .......................................................... vi

Notices ................................................................... vii

Copyright .................................................................. vii

Trademarks .............................................................. vii

FCC Notice .............................................................. viii

User Notice .............................................................. viii

Limited Warranty ....................................................... ix

StarFire™ Licensing .................................................. ix

USG FAR .................................................................... x

Global Positioning System ......................................... x

Revision History ..................................................... xi

Use of This Document .......................................... xii

Related Documents ...................................................... xii

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver User Guide PN 96-310034-

3001 .......................................................................... xii

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide PN 96-

310035-3001 ............................................................ xii

LAND-PAK™ Quick Start Guide PN 96-310039-3001

.................................................................................. xii

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

Sapphire Technical Reference Manual PN 96-

3120001-3001 ......................................................... xiii

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

Field Genius User Guide ......................................... xiii

StarPoint User Guide............................................... xiii

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

Related Standards ....................................................... xiv

ICD-GPS-200 .......................................................... xiv

Galileo OS SIS ICD ................................................. xiv

GLONASS ICD, Version 5.0, 2002 .......................... xiv

NTRIP ...................................................................... xiv

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

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

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

NMEA-0183 .............................................................. xv

Publicly Operated SBAS Signals .............................. xv

RTCA/DO-229D ................................................... xv

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

EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation

Overlay Service).................................................. xvi

MSAS (MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation

System) ............................................................... xvi

GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)

............................................................................ xvi

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................... 17

Unique Features ...........................................................17

Typical Applications ......................................................19

Land Survey and GIS ............................................... 19

LAND-PAK Configurations............................................19

NavCom SF-3040 GNSS Receiver .......................... 20

Base Station and Rover Radio Modems .................. 22

Nautiz X7 Handheld Data Collector ......................... 23

NavCom FieldGenius ............................................... 28

NavCom CAD Basic ................................................. 28

StarPoint Post-Processing ....................................... 29

Chapter 2 Inventory Check ............................ 31

LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Inventory .............. 31

LAND-PAK GSM Network Rover Inventory ............. 34

LAND-PAK Optional Accessories............................. 36

Chapter 3 Batteries ........................................ 38

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Battery Packs ......................38

Battery Charger LEDs .............................................. 39

SF-3040 Battery Installation .........................................40

Nautiz X7 Battery Pack .................................................42

Installing the Nautiz X7 Battery ................................ 43

Charging the Battery ................................................ 43

Chapter 4 Function Test Setup ...................... 47

SF-3040 UHF Radio Modem Configuration..................47

Licensing Requirements ...............................................48

Radio Overview ............................................................48

Technical Specifications ...............................................49

RF Interface .............................................................. 50

Channel Spacing ...................................................... 51

Data Speed............................................................... 51

Transmitter ............................................................... 51

Base Station Test Setup ...............................................52

Rover Test Setup ..........................................................54

Chapter 5 FieldGenius .................................... 59

Summary ......................................................................59

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SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Commands ......................... 59

Configure the Internal Radio as the Data Collector ..... 60

Perform a StarFire Quick Start .................................... 64

View StarFire Status .................................................... 66

Choose an Alternate StarFire Satellite ........................ 68

Reset RTK Filters ........................................................ 70

Setting Tolerances ....................................................... 72

StarFire Tolerance .................................................... 74

RTK-X Tolerance ...................................................... 76

RTK Fixed Tolerance................................................ 80

Set the Active Tolerance .......................................... 82

Chapter 6 Equipment Maintenance ................ 85

Transport .................................................................. 85

Maintenance ............................................................. 85

Battery Disposal ....................................................... 85

Safety First ............................................................... 86

A Base Station UHF Boost Radio ........................ 87

Configuration................................................................ 88

Soft Keys .................................................................. 90

Priority RX/TX ........................................................... 91

Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Error Checking

.................................................................................. 91

Operating Modes ...................................................... 91

RF Frequency Configuration .................................... 92

RF Power Output ...................................................... 94

Signal Threshold ....................................................... 96

Addressing Settings.................................................. 97

Serial Port Settings ................................................... 97

Handshaking ............................................................. 99

Additional .................................................................. 99

B UHF Boost Radio Setup ................................. 103

C Nautiz X7 Specifications ................................ 107

D StarFire End-User Lifetime License............... 109

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List of Figures

Figure 1: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail..................... 22

Figure 2: Nautiz X7 Handheld Device ..................... 24

Figure 3: Nautiz X7 Keypad, Detail ......................... 25

Figure 4: Nautiz X7 Data Collector Mating Connectors

....................................................................... 27

Figure 5: Nautiz X7 Pole Clamp and Cradle ........... 27

Figure 6: Nautiz X7 Mounted on the Pole Clamp .... 27

Figure 7: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System ............. 32

Figure 8: LAND-PAK Network Rover System ......... 34

Figure 9: Battery Pack Dual-Bay Charger ............... 38

Figure 10: Battery Chamber Release Button .......... 41

Figure 11: Battery Packs Installed in Chamber

Showing Locking Clips .................................... 42

Figure 12: Battery Charger/Charging Cable ............ 44

Figure 13: Radio Modem ........................................ 48

Figure 14: Base Station Tripod – Leg Adjustments . 52

Figure 15: Base Station Tripod ............................... 53

Figure 16: Mounting Tribrach & Tribrach Adapter ... 53

Figure 17: Pole Clamp and Cradle .......................... 55

Figure 18: Mounting the MicroSurvey Nautiz X7 ..... 55

Figure 19: Instrument Selection .............................. 61

Figure 20: Link Configure ....................................... 62

Figure 21: Radio Setup ........................................... 63

Figure 22: Instrument Settings/StarFire QuickStart . 65

Figure 23: Select QuickStart Point .......................... 66

Figure 24: Instrument Settings/StarFire Status ....... 67

Figure 25: StarFire Status....................................... 68

Figure 26: Instrument Settings/StarFire Alternate SV

....................................................................... 69

Figure 27: Instrument Settings/Reset RTK Filters ... 71

Figure 29: Tolerance 1/StarFire .............................. 76

Figure 30: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK-X] . 78

Figure 31: Tolerance 2/RTK Extend ....................... 79

Figure 32: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK Fixed]

....................................................................... 81

Figure 33: Tolerance 3/RTK Fixed .......................... 82

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Figure 34: GPS Profile/Active Tolerance [StarFire] . 83

Figure 35: Select Tolerance .................................... 84

Figure 37: Radio Modem Soft Keys ......................... 90

Figure 38: LCD Display – Data Transfer Mode ........ 92

Figure 39: LCD Display – Programming Mode ........ 92

Figure 40: Active Channel ....................................... 93

Figure 41: Next Digit ............................................... 93

Figure 42: Set Frequency ........................................ 94

Figure 43: Main Menu – Radio Settings .................. 95

Figure 44: TX Level Option ..................................... 95

Figure 45: RF Power Output Settings ...................... 95

Figure 46: Main Menu – Radio Settings .................. 96

Figure 47: Sig. Threshold option ............................. 96

Figure 49: Main Menu – Port 1 Setting .................... 98

Figure 50: Baud Rate Setting .................................. 98

Figure 51: Baud Rate Setting Change ..................... 98

Figure 52: Main Menu – Additional Setting ............ 100

Figure 53: Error Correction and Error Checking .... 100

Figure 54: SL-Commands and Priority .................. 100

Figure 55: Save Changes ..................................... 101

Figure 57: Mounting the Radio Antenna Bracket ... 103

Figure 58: Mounting the Antenna and Cable ......... 104

Figure 59: Avoiding Radiation Hazard ................... 105

Figure 60: Mounting the Cable to the Radio .......... 106

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List of Tables

Table 1: Nautiz X7 Keypad Controls ....................... 26

Table 2: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Contents

(PN 92-310458-3001LF) ................................. 32

Table 3: LAND-PAK Network Rover Parts List (PN

92-310459-3001LF) ........................................ 35

Table 4: LAND-PAK Optional Accessories ............. 36

Table 5: Battery Charger LED Indicators ................ 40

Table 6: UHF Radio Modem Specifications ............ 49

Table 7: Transmission Output Power Values, Watts

vs. dBm .......................................................... 51

Table 10: LAND-PAK Base Station UHF Amplifier

(Optional) (PN 92-310460-3001LF)................. 88

Table 9: Radio Modem LED Indications .................. 89

Table 11: Radio Modem Soft Key Functions ........... 90

Table 12: Receiver Sensitivity ................................ 91

Table 13: Nautiz X7 Handheld Device Specifications

..................................................................... 107

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Notices

LAND-PAK™ User Guide
PN 96-310038-3001
Rev. A
July 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

NavCom-manufactured products comply with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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

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

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

User Notice

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

This publication is made available on an “as is” basis

and NavCom Technology, Inc. specifically disclaims
all associated warranties, whether express or implied.
In no event will NavCom Technology, Inc. be liable for

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

Limited Warranty

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

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

sale. Please contact your NavCom dealer or NavCom

Sales for a copy of the warranty policy for your

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

StarFire™ Licensing

The StarFire™ signal requires a subscription that
must be purchased for products other than LAND­PAK in order to access the service. LAND-PAK
system purchases include a limited-lifetime StarFire
license, in that, the software currently only supports a
ten-year license. This timeframe is inclusive of the
expected serviceable life of the LAND-PAK product
and is subject to StarFire service availability.
Equipment which remains operational at the end of
the ten-year period may be relicensed in 5-year
increments beyond the initial license period. Licenses
are non-transferable, and are subject to the terms of
the StarFire™ Signal License Agreement. Additional
terms and conditions may apply; for full details,

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contact a NavCom dealer. For further details on the
StarFire™ Signal Network, its capabilities, terms and
conditions visit www.navcomtech.com or send an
email inquiry to [e-mail].

USG FAR

Technical Data Declaration (Jan 1997)
The Contractor, NavCom Technology, Inc., hereby

declares that, to the best of its knowledge and belief,
the technical data delivered herewith under
Government contract (and subcontracts, if
appropriate) are complete, accurate, and comply with
the requirements of the contract concerning such
technical data.

Global Positioning System

Selective availability (S/A code) was disabled on 02
May 2000 at 04:05 UTC. The United States
government has stated that present GPS users use
the available signals at their own risk. The US
Government may at any time end or change
operation of these satellites without warning.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Limits
Requirements state that all exportable GPS products
contain performance limitations so that they cannot
be used to threaten the security of the United States.

Access to satellite measurements and navigation
results will be limited from display and recordable
output when predetermined values of velocity and
altitude are exceeded. These threshold values are far
in excess of the normal and expected operational
parameters of the SF-3040 GNSS receiver.

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Initial Issue

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Use of This Document

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

 Note indicates additional information to

make better use of the product.

This symbol means Reader Be

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

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

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

Related Documents

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver User Guide
PN 96-310034-3001

Describes the features, setup, interfacing,
configuration, specifications, and operation of
NavCom‟s SF-3040 receiver

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

Provides steps to quickly configure and operate the
SF-3040 GNSS receiver

LAND-PAK™ Quick Start Guide
PN 96-310039-3001

Provides steps to configure and operate the
LAND-PAK™ with minimal setup time to the point of

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collecting positions with RTK/UltraRTK™
Describes the standard configuration for the base and

rover radio modems and controller data collection
software

StarUtil 3000 User Guide
PN 96-310008-3001

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

Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
PN 96-3120001-3001

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

RINEXUtil User Guide
PN 96-310021-2101

Describes the conversion program used for NavCom
proprietary output data message formats to RINEX
ver 2.10 observation and navigation files (for
customer programming purposes

Field Genius User Guide

Describes the operation and use of NavCom‟s
modified version of MicroSurvey Field Genius data
collector program

StarPoint User Guide

Describes the operation and use of NavCom‟s
modified version of Viasat‟s OnPoz post-processing
program

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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/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.

Related Standards

ICD-GPS-200

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

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 111-2009-

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SC104-STD, Version 2.0 for Networked Transport of
RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTRIP)

RTCM-SC-104

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

CMR, CMR+

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

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, MD
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

This manual describes the components of the
LAND-PAK™ system and the integration of those
components and software features not covered in the
FieldGenius documentation. Refer to the Related
Documents section of this document for a complete
product description of the SF-3040 and FieldGenius,
CAD Basic, and StarPoint software.

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

Unique Features

LAND-PAK has many unique features:

 A Solution That Works

The LAND-PAK data collector provides cutting-edge
hardware with the most popular and easy-to-use
software on the market, FieldGenius. The powerful
internal radio modem gives LAND-PAK a wider
coverage area, allowing for longer distances between
stations.

In addition, the LAND-PAK data collector is equipped
with an internal 3G cell modem that can be used to
access network, VRS, or NTRIP RTK corrections.
These two features together with NavCom‟s RTK­Extend capability make LAND-PAK the ideal solution
for all GNSS survey applications.

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 Higher Accuracy and Reliability

With the internal radio modem and RTK options on
the SF-3040 receiver, LAND-PAK is capable of
performing centimeter-accurate RTK surveys. The
RTK algorithm developed by NavCom provides fast
initialization, and the NavCom ultra-compact binary
data format for RTK ensures robust data throughput.
The receiver can utilize NavCom RTK/UltraRTK™,
RTCM, Network RTCM, NTRIP, CMR and CMR+
data streams from other base stations to minimize
base-rover separation and allow for flexibility with pre­existing GNSS survey systems.

 GNSS Performance

The NavCom SF-3040 receivers use the NavCom
Sapphire GNSS engine. The technology is based on
NavCom‟s Touchstone™ ASIC, of which more than
100,000 are in use worldwide. Incorporated are
NavCom patented interference suppression and
multipath mitigation, a 5 Hz raw data rate (up to 10
Hz1 optional), and 5 Hz geodetic-quality positioning
(up to 10 Hz1 optional).

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Separate Software Option Required

 RTK-Extend™

RTK-Extend™ enables continuous RTK-level
positioning accuracy during radio communication

outages by utilizing NavCom‟s global StarFire™

corrections.
Traditionally, when an RTK rover loses

communication with the base station, it is unable to
continue to provide position updates for more than a
few seconds, resulting in user down-time and

reduced productivity. With RTK Extend™, a NavCom
StarFire™ receiver operating in RTK mode, can
transition to RTK Extend™ mode and maintain

centimeter level positioning during communication

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loss for up to 15 minutes. RTK Extend™ allows more

efficient and uninterrupted work, enabling focused
concentration on the work rather than the tools.

 Complete Portable System

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

Typical Applications

The LAND-PAK system meets the needs of the
following applications:

Land Survey and GIS

 Boundary Survey
 Topographical Surveys in Rough Terrain
 Construction Site Stake-out
 High-Accuracy Data Collection for Post-Processing
 Hydrographic Survey

LAND-PAK Configurations

LAND-PAK is available in the following configurations:

 LAND-PAK Survey System

(PN 92-310458-3001LF)

 RTK base and rover SF-3040 GNSS receivers

(one each) with internal 1W UHF modules
 NavCom handheld controller running

Windows Mobile 6 w/ internal GPRS cell
modem and Bluetooth

 NavCom FieldGenius data collector software

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 NavCom CAD Basic desktop software
 StarPoint Post-Processing desktop software
 Accessories kit; range pole, cradle, chargers,

carrying cases, etc.

 LAND-PAK Network Rover

(PN 92-310459-3001LF)

 RTK Rover SF-3040 GNSS Receiver

 NavCom handheld controller running

Windows Mobile 6 with internal GPRS cell
modem and Bluetooth

 NavCom FieldGenius data collector software
 NavCom CAD Basic desktop software
 StarPoint Post-Processing desktop software
 Accessories kit; range pole, cradle, chargers,

carrying cases, etc.

NavCom SF-3040 GNSS Receiver

LAND-PAK includes the SF-3040 GNSS receiver,
which delivers decimeter-level position accuracy
(post-convergence period) to the precise positioning
community via StarFire corrections. This unique unit
is designed to integrate easily into real-time kinematic
(RTK), field data verification, topographical surveys,
and a wide variety of surveying applications. It
resolves ambiguities at startup or on satellite
reacquisition typically within 2 seconds, and with
appropriate software options, delivers centimeter­level position accuracy via external RTK correction
formats. It is capable of RTK/UltraRTK™, RTCM 2.3
and 3.0 (code and phase), RTCM 3.1, types 1001­1012, 1019, 1020, and 1033 (Network RTK), and
CMR/CMR+ dGPS operating methods.

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The receiver simultaneously accepts additional dGPS
corrections1 (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN),
assuring seamless position output.



The robust SF-3040 housing has a female standard
5/8-inch BSW threaded mount (5/8-11 UNC) with a
depth of 16 mm (0.63 inch) for mounting on a
surveyor‟s pole, tripod, mast, or any apparatus that
accepts the thread size.

The SF-3040 GNSS engine includes a digital ASIC to
handle high-speed signal processing.

The operating software is also capable of supporting
internal and external radio modems. Refer to Chapter
7 of the SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide
for details on the removable radio modem. The
internal radio modem supports Satel, Pacific Crest,
and TrimTalk over-the-air modulation formats.

The receiver can output proprietary raw satellite
measurements and Position Velocity Time (PVT) data
as fast as 10Hz (optional) through two 115 kbps serial
ports with less than 20ms latency.

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Note that the Field Genius software
disables this feature by default to avoid
errors in applications where reception of
these signals is not aligned for the area
of intended satellite operation.

The SF-3040 is operated on internal removable
batteries or on external power. Refer to Chapter 6 of
the SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Product User Guide for
details.

 Integrated GNSS and L-Band Antenna

The all-in-one housing incorporates our compact
GNSS antenna with excellent tracking performance
and a stable phase center for GPS L1 and L2. It
tracks and receives GPS (L1, L2, L2C, L5),

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GLONASS (G1, G2), Galileo-ready (E1, E5a),
StarFire, and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS,
GAGAN) signals.

 Communications

The SF-3040 provides two communication port
connectors. The 7-pin female LEMO connector
communication port, labeled USB-COM1, and the 6­pin female LEMO connector communication port,
labeled COM2, are located on the bottom of the
receiver (refer to Figure 1).

POWER USB/COM1 COM2

Figure 1: SF-3040 Connectors, Detail

Each port conforms to the EIA RS-232 standard.
Available data rates are from 1.2 to 115.2kbps for the
serial ports. The USB port operates at 2.0 Mbps.

 Refer to the supplied SF-3040 GNSS

Product User Guide for further

information about the SF-3040 ports.

Base Station and Rover Radio Modems

The LAND-PAK Survey System includes two internal
UHF radio modules that output up to 1W of power in

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the 403 to 473 MHz band. The radios are digitally
synthesized and can be tuned to any in-band
frequency in 25KHz steps. An optional 10W booster
is available for the base station, but must be ordered
at the desired center frequency.

Set the radio modems only to a

licensed frequency. It must comply
with local regulatory authorities.

It is the user‟s responsibility to acquire
all necessary radio licenses prior to
operation.

 User Interface

The LAND-PAK 1W radio
modems are configurable via
FieldGenius software installed
on the Nautiz X7 handheld
controller, a laptop, or a PC.

Configuration of the 10W radio
is accomplished by using the
front-panel softkeys located on
the radio.

Nautiz X7 Handheld Data Collector

The Nautiz X7 806MHz high-speed handheld data
collector features 128MB of RAM, 4GB of Flash
storage, and a 5600mAh Li-ion battery with up to 12
hours of operation on a single charge. It has an
integrated SiRF Star III GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, and

802.11b/g WLAN functionality and a built-in 3
megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash.

With an IP67 rating, the Nautiz X7 is impervious to
dust and water and can withstand vibration, and
repeated drops. (Refer to Figure 2.)

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Refer to the Nautiz X7 Quick Start Guide for detailed
instructions on getting started. Refer to Table 4
for specifications.

Always use the supplied stylus on the

Nautiz X7 touch screen. Never use sharp
objects. Use supplied screen protectors to
increase the life of the touch screen.

 User Interface

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Figure 3: Nautiz X7 Keypad, Detail

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Ref.

Key

Description

1

Numeric

Enter numbers1

2

Send

Use for dialing or answering a call1

3

Left/Right
Softkey

Perform the command shown on the
bottom left or right corner of the screen

4

Function

Turn on/off alternate numeric key
(Fn lock is OFF by default)

Alternative
Function

Orange icons – use when Fn lock is
on (also see Item 4 in this table)

Move up, down, left, or right within the
screen or menu

Use to move between text input fields

Use to backspace over one character
in a text input field

Mathematical operators (plus, minus,
divide by, multiply)

Increase screen brightness (cycles to
lowest level after attaining highest)

5

Camera

Start the camera program (shutter
release button if the camera is in use)

6

End

End or reject a call1

7

Start

Open the Start menu

8

OK

Close the current menu or program

9

Action

Confirm your action (similar to Enter
key on a keyboard)

Table 1: Nautiz X7 Keypad Controls

1

Primarily for models with phone function; voice
communication is not a NavCom supported feature. The
intention of the cell modem is for the transfer of data (i.e.,
RTK network data).

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 Refer to the Nautiz X7 Quick Start Guide

for details on using this handheld device.

Figure 4: Nautiz X7 Data Collector Mating Connectors

Figure 5: Nautiz X7 Pole Clamp and Cradle

Figure 6: Nautiz X7 Mounted on the Pole Clamp

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NavCom FieldGenius

NavCom FieldGenius is designed for land surveying,
civil engineering, seismic surveying, and construction
staking professionals to provide unequalled data
collection simplicity and field calculating performance.

The graphical user interface (GUI) provides an easy
interface to build drawings as measurements are
taken, providing instant visual confirmation of
accurate data collection and survey calculations. It
includes the ability to draw line-work as
measurements from point to point are taken without
the need for cumbersome line coding.

 Refer to the supplied FieldGenius User

Guide for details.

 Consult the FieldGenius User Guide for

instructions on installing FieldGenius.

NavCom CAD Basic

NavCom CAD Basic desktop software is designed to
take the FieldGenius data for the in-office field-to­finish work and vice-versa. CAD Basic is a complete
desktop survey and design program created for
surveyors, contractors and engineers. Each LAND­PAK system is supplied with a license dongle to
activate the desktop software. The program may be
installed on any number of desktop computers;
however, only computers equipped with a license
dongle may operate the software.

 Refer to the supplied CAD Basic User

Guide for details.

 Consult the CAD Basic User Guide for

instructions on installing FieldGenius.

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StarPoint Post-Processing

StarPoint post-processing desktop software is
designed to take the FieldGenius and raw SF-3040
measurement data for the in-office static and rapid
static work from recorded data. StarPoint is a
complete desktop precise point positioning program
created for surveyors, contractors and engineers.
Prior to shipment, each LAND-PAK system
identification information is loaded into a master data
base where a key-code to activate the desktop
software is generated. Upon first use, the StarPoint
software must have internet access to acquire the
registration information from the master site. If
subsequent receivers are purchased, StarPoint will
need to re-access the registration site to update
registration information. StarPoint may be installed on
any number of computers and will only process
NavCom receiver data.

 Refer to the supplied StarPoint User

Guide for details.

 Consult the StarPoint User Guide for

instructions on installing FieldGenius.

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

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

The LAND-PAK Inventory Check is divided into two
sections: Survey System Inventory, Network Rover
Inventory.

If any items are missing or damaged,

immediately contact NavCom
Customer Support:

Telephone: [phone]
Web:

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

LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Inventory

Refer to Figure 7 for the items included in the LAND­PAK UHF Survey System Inventory. Refer to Table 2
for a parts list.

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Ref

Item

Qty

Part Number

1

SF-3040 Receiver

2

90-209549-01

Each includes:

GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2 or L5

Navigation
5Hz standard;

10Hz1 optional, PN: 97-310041-3181
RTK, including Network RTK
RTK Extend
StarFire-enabled
License, StarFire Land Only Applications, Ten

Years Service (refer to Appendix D, section 4)

2

USB Device Cable, 6 ft

1

96-212169-01

Figure 7: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System

Table 2: LAND-PAK UHF Survey System Contents

(PN 92-310458-3001LF)

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Ref

Item

Qty

Part Number

3

COM2 Serial Cable with
hardware handshake, 6 ft

1

96-212238-01

4

Li-Ion Battery, 7.4V,
2200mAh

4

98-210541-01

5

Battery Charger, Dual bay

2

98-214401

6

SD Memory Card, 2GB

2

25-212850

7

Software Documentation
USB Thumb Drive

1

82-043000-0001

-

LAND-PAK Quick Start
Guide

1

96-310039-3001

8

SF-3040 UHF Radio
Module

2

90-213034-01

9

UHF Antenna, Multiflex,
400 – 470 MHz

2

98-213685

10

Nautiz X7 GSM Handheld
Controller Kit

1

98-213016

11

Wood Fiberglass Tripod

1

98-213004

12

Fiberglass Extension Rod

1

98-213005

13

Tribrach w/ Optical
Plummet

1

98-213006

14

Fixed Tribrach Adapter

1

98-213007

15

Aluminum 3-Position Rover
Pole

1

98-213009

16

Clamp for Nautiz (cradle)

1

98-213010

17

Pole Clamp for Controller

1

98-213895

18

2-meter GPS Pocket
Rod/Tape Measure

1

98-213011

-

MS CAD Basic Dongle (not
shown)

1

98-213021

1

Separate Software Option Required

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LAND-PAK GSM Network Rover Inventory

Refer to Figure 8 for the items in the LAND-PAK GSM
Network Rover inventory. Refer to Table 3 for the
Network Rover parts list.

Figure 8: LAND-PAK Network Rover System

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Ref

Item

Qty

Part Number

1

SF-3040 Receiver

1

90-209549-01

Each includes:

GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2 or L5

Navigation
5Hz standard;

10Hz optional, PN: 97-310041-3181
RTK, including Network RTK
RTK Extend
StarFire-enabled
License, StarFire Land Only Applications,

Ten Years Service (refer to Appendix D,

section 4)

2

USB Device Cable, 6 ft

1

96-212169-01

3

COM2 Serial Cable with
hardware handshake, 6 ft

1

96-212238-01

4

Li-Ion Battery, 7.4V,
2200mAh

2

98-210541-01

5

Battery Charger, Dual bay

1

98-214401

6

SD Memory Card, 2GB

1

25-212850

7

Software Documentation
USB Thumb Drive

1

82-043000-0001

-

LAND-PAK Quick Start
Guide

1

96-310039-3001

8

Nautiz X7 GSM Handheld
Controller Kit

1

98-213016

9

Aluminum 3-Position
Rover Pole

1

98-213009

10

Clamp for Nautiz X7
(cradle)

1

98-213010

11

Pole Clamp for Controller

1

98-213895

Table 3: LAND-PAK Network Rover Parts List

(PN 92-310459-3001LF)

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Ref

Item

Qty

Part Number

12

2-meter GPS Pocket
Rod/Tape Measure

1

98-213011

-

MS CAD Basic Dongle
(not shown)

1

98-213021

Item

Qty

Part Number

SF-3040 AC/DC Adapter,
100 – 240 VAC, 12 VDC, 6 ft

1

96-212171-01

COM1 Serial Cable, 6 ft

1

96-212170-01

Aluminum Bi-Pod

1

98-213896

DC 12V cigarette lighter cable
for the Nautiz X7

1

98-213019

UHF Boost Radio Kit:

EPIC 10W IP67 Radio
High Gain Antenna
Antenna Mount
12‟ GNSS Antenna Cable
6-ft Snap Lock Antenna

Pole

Radio Antenna Bracket
EPIC 10W Power Cable
Radio to receiver data

cable

1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1

92-310460-3001LF
98-213018
98-213030
98-213015
94-310261-3012LF
98-213012

98-213013
98-213020
98-214267

LAND-PAK Optional Accessories

Table 4 lists available optional accessories to expand
the functional use of the two kits described above.

Table 4: LAND-PAK Optional Accessories

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Chapter 3 ................................... Batteries

This chapter provides guidance on battery charging
for optimum performance.

All of the LAND-PAK batteries must be

charged before the test setup of the
system. Refer to Chapter 4 Function
Test Setup.

For optimum battery life and

performance, it is important that all
batteries receive a full charge before
first use.

 Refer to Chapter 7 Equipment

Maintenance for safety instructions

regarding battery use, storage, and
disposal.

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Battery Packs

The SF-3040 GNSS receiver is supplied with two
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs. The battery
charger has two charging bays (refer to Figure 9).

Figure 9: Battery Pack Dual-Bay Charger

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Follow these steps to charge the receiver batteries:

1. Plug the supplied battery pack charger AC power
adapter into a wall outlet.

2. Connect the AC power adapter to the DC in-jack
on the supplied battery pack charger.

3. Place the battery packs in the charger.

4. Once the battery packs are fully charged, slide
them out and unplug the power.

The temperature range over which the

battery can be charged is 0C to 45C.
Charging the battery at temperatures
outside of this range may cause the
battery to become hot or to break. It
may also harm the performance of the

battery or reduce the battery‟s life

expectancy.

Battery Charger LEDs

The battery charger has two LEDs, one for each
charger bay. The LED is green when no battery is in
the charger. Once a battery is placed in the charger,
the light turns red. When the battery is almost fully
charged, the light turns yellow. Continue charging the
battery. The light stays green when the battery packs
are fully charged. Refer to the below table:

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Off

Not charging

Red

Batteries charging

Yellow

Battery near full charge; continue
charging

Green

No battery in charger or batteries are fully
charged

Table 5: Battery Charger LED Indicators

 Batteries are not charged in the unit. If

external power is applied, the SF-3040
battery LEDs indicate the status of the
batteries, not the status of the external
power source.

 Battery Charging

 The SF-3040 battery packs are shipped

in a partially charged state. Complete
one full charge cycle (LED changes from
red to green) before battery use.

If the battery packs are left charging

for longer than 5 days, the charging
indicator LEDs will shut off. If this
occurs, place the battery packs in the
SF-3040 GNSS receiver and power on
for 10 to15 minutes to slightly
discharge the batteries.

SF-3040 Battery Installation

The battery chambers are located on the side of the
SF-3040 receiver. There are two locking clips on the
outside edge of each battery chamber to hold the
battery packs in place.

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Release
Button

Follow these steps to install the battery packs:

1. Open the battery pack chamber (located on the
left-hand side of the SF-3040 as you hold the
receiver with the front facing toward you) by
pressing downward on the black button.

2. Align the battery pack with the chamber.

3. Holding the locking clip to the side, insert a
battery pack into each chamber, metal-contact
end first.

4. Push the locking clips back into place.

Figure 10: Battery Chamber Release Button

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the second battery
pack.

Charge the battery packs only with the

supplied battery chargers (PN 98-

214401); otherwise, damage to the
battery packs could occur.

Remove the battery packs from the

SF-3040 GNSS receivers if they will
not be used for more than one week.

Batteries are not charged in the unit. If

external power is applied, the SF-3040
battery LEDs indicate the status of the
batteries, not the status of the external
power source.

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Locking
Clip

Locking
Clip

Refer to the supplied SF-3040 GNSS

Receiver Product User Guide for

complete details on battery charging,
installation, use, safety, and disposal.

The SF-3040 GNSS receiver battery packs are keyed
to prevent improper installation. There are two locking
clips on either side of the battery bay.

Figure 11: Battery Packs Installed in Chamber

Showing Locking Clips

Ensure that both locking clips are

locked in place. If both locking clips
are not locked in place, the battery

packs can disengage.

 Battery Removal

With your thumb, push a locking clip to the side (refer
to Figure 11). The battery pack should pop out
enough to be pulled free of the chamber. Repeat for
the second battery pack.

Nautiz X7 Battery Pack

This section provides steps to charge the battery
pack for the Nautiz X7.

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A 3.7V 5600mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack powers the
Nautiz X7. It can provide approximately 8 to 12 hours
of operating time on a full charge (depending on
power management and use).

There is no charging indicator on the Nautiz X7
battery charger.

Charge the battery pack only with the

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

 Charge the battery pack in the Nautiz X7

until it is fully charged before first use.

Installing the Nautiz X7 Battery

1. Twist the handle and remove the battery chamber
door from the back of the Nautiz X7.

2. Insert the batteries securely in the chamber.

3. Replace the battery chamber door and twist the
handle to lock it in place.

Charging the Battery

Refer to Figure 12 for the steps below:

1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the
power connector of the Nautiz X7.

2. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the
AC adapter and the male end into an electrical
outlet.

 The charge indicator glows amber when

charging is in progress and green when
the battery is fully charged.

Do not disconnect your device from AC

power until the battery is fully charged.

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Figure 12: Battery Charger/Charging Cable

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

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

 Nautiz X7 configuration
 Radio modem configuration
 Hardware setup

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

 The function test setup does not involve

satellite communication. Refer to the
FieldGenius User Guide for instructions

on initializing the system to start
collecting computed positions.

SF-3040 UHF Radio Modem Configuration

This section provides steps to initially configure the
LAND-PAK radio modems. Configuration is almost
identical for both the base station and rover radio
modems.

A 1-Watt internal, removable, user-configurable UHF
radio modem (PN 90-213034-01) is included with the
LAND-PAK system.

 The UHF module is configured via the

FieldGenius software on the Nautiz X7
collector.

 An optional 10W boost radio is available

for use when using the radio as a base
station and more than 1W of power is

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required. The boost radio is connected
via a com port and is not controlled via
FieldGenius; see Appendix B for details.

Licensing Requirements

This radio device requires an FCC license prior to
operation in the United States. Other countries may
have similar requirements. It is the user‟s
responsibility to acquire all applicable operator
licenses.

Radio Overview

The user configures the radio via software running on
the Nautiz X7 handheld controller or a PC.

Users in North America should be

aware that the frequency band

406.0 – 406.1 MHz is for
government use only, the use of
the radio modem on this frequency
band is strictly forbidden.

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by NavCom in the SF-3040.

Figure 13: Radio Modem

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Item

Receiver

Transmitter

Notes

Operating
Voltage

+3 V – +9 V

Supplied
voltage: 3.8 V

Frequency
Range

403 – 473 MHz

Channel
Spacing

12.5/20/25 KHz

Programmed
to 25 KHz

Tuning
Range

70 MHz

Sensitivity
(BER <10-3)

-110 dBm @ 12.5 KHz

-112 dBm @ 20 KHz

-112 dBm @ 25 KHz

FEC OFF2

Technical Specifications

Table 6: UHF Radio Modem Specifications

2



Due to design, the radio receiver is
about 6 – 15 dB less sensitive on the
following frequencies: 403.000, 416.000,

429.000, 442.000, 455.000, 468.000,
and 469.200 MHz

Table continued on next page…

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Item

Receiver

Transmitter

Notes

Power
Consumption

<1.2 W

<3 W @ 0.5
W output
power

<7 W @ 1 W
output power

Power
Consumption,
Save Modes

Sleep: 0.24
W typical

DTR: 5 mW

Transmit Power

100, 200, 500,
1000 mW

Default:
100mW

Communication
Mode

Half-Duplex

Carrier Power
Stability

< ± 1.5 dB

Data Speed of
Serial Interface

300 – 38400 bps

Programmed
to 38400 bps

Modulation

4FSK, GMSK

(PacificCrest1, TrimTalk1)

Antenna
Connector

TNC

Interface

LVTTL UART

Temperature
Ranges

-30°C – +65°C

Functional

-25°C – +55°C

Complies with
standards

-40°C – +80°C

Storage

Weight

50 g

1

Not supported in the initial release of the SF-3040 or

FieldGenius software

RF Interface

The radio modem has a single antenna connector
with an impedance of 50 ohm.

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Output Power

dBm

100 mW

+20

200 mW

+23

500 mW

+27

1 W

+30

Channel Spacing

Channel spacing is fixed at 25KHz.

Data Speed

If the data speeds of the radio interface and the serial
interface differ, the radio modem temporarily buffers
data being transferred, so no data loss occurs.

When channel spacing is set to 25KHz, the internal
port data rate is 19.2kbps. When channel spacing is
set to 12.5KHz, the internal port data rate is 9.6kbps.

Transmitter

The transmitter output power is adjustable: It can be
set at 100, 200, 500, or 1000 mW (1 W). To conserve
battery life, the transmitter output power should be set
to the lowest possible level that ensures error-free
connections under variable conditions.

Table 7: Transmission Output Power Values,

Watts vs. dBm

 High output power levels using short

connection distances can, in the worst case,
disturb the overall operation of the system.

The greatest allowable power

depends on the limits set by local
authorities, which limits must not be
exceeded under any circumstance.

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Base Station Test Setup

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

The base station tripod leg points may

damage soft materials, including
indoor carpets.

1. Find a safe, open, and flat location in which to set
up the base station.

2. Unbuckle the strap that holds the tripod legs
together.

3. Open the tripod legs until the tripod is stable. Use
the tripod leg levers and the tripod wing screws to
adjust the height and secure the tripod (see
Figure 14). Leveling the tripod by eye is sufficient.

Figure 14: Base Station Tripod – Leg Adjustments

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Figure 15: Base Station Tripod

Refer to Figure 15 for the steps below:

4. Remove the tripod cap by unscrewing the tribrach
fastener.

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

5. Store the two Allen wrenches for future use as
needed.

Figure 16: Mounting Tribrach & Tribrach Adapter

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Refer to Figure 16 for the steps below:

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

 Position the tribrach so it fits evenly on the top

plate and is flat.

 Screw the tribrach fastener into the tribrach

until it is secure.

 The tribrach has a leveling bubble and

three adjustment knobs to make fine
adjustments.

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

8. Screw the pole extension into the tribrach
adapter. The pole extension provides easier
access to the connectors and exchange of the
batteries on the SF-3040 GNSS receiver.

Rover Test Setup

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

The rover pole may damage soft

materials, including indoor carpets.

Over-tightening of the attachments on

the rover pole may cause damage.

1. Set up the rover in a safe, open, and flat location.

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Figure 17: Pole Clamp and Cradle

Refer to Figure 17 for the steps below:

2. Connect the rover pole clamp to the Nautiz cradle,
if necessary:

 Insert the cradle quick-release adapter into

the hole in the pole clamp.

 Depress the button on the pole clamp and, if

necessary, twist the cradle to the desired
position by inserting the small peg into one of
the available holes on the pole clamp.

 Release the black button on the pole clamp to

lock the assembly in place.

Figure 18: Mounting the MicroSurvey Nautiz X7

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Refer to Figure 18 for the steps below:

3. Connect the clamp assembly to the rover pole:
a. Loosen the knob on the pole clamp.
b. Connect the pole clamp to the rover pole above

the level so that it does not obscure the level from
view.

c. Tighten the knob.

4. Mount the Nautiz X7 on the cradle clamp and
tighten the cradle knob.

Do not over-tighten the cradle. Over

tightening may cause damage to the
Nautiz X7 screen.

Do not lean the pole in a location

where the equipment is likely to fall.
Though the electronic products are
tested for a pole drop, repeated drops
or drops on the wrong axis may still
cause equipment damage.

5. Extend the rover pole to the maximum height
possible and snap it into place. This may require
turning the top pole to align the spring-loaded
clasps with the bottom pole.

6. Tighten the connector at the base of the extension
to secure the extension pole.

 Extending the rover pole reduces the

possibility of satellite signal blockage by
passing pedestrians or vehicles.

7. Insert the two lithium-ion battery packs into the
SF-3040 GNSS receiver. Refer to Chapter 3
Battery Charging for details.

8. Screw the receiver antenna onto the SF-3040.

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9. Mount the SF-3040 to the top of the rover pole
and screw into place.

This concludes the rover test setup. Carefully,
disassemble the rover attachments, and repack all
the equipment.

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Chapter 5 ............................... FieldGenius

This chapter provides details on using FieldGenius to
configure the following:

 RTK Radio
 StarFire Mode
 1W Radio Modem

 Refer to the supplied FieldGenius User

Guide for all other information.

Summary

NavCom‟s FieldGenius provides the following unique
LAND-PAK functionality:

 RTK-Extend operation
 StarFire Quickstart
 StarFire Status
 Freeform Command Input
 UHF Radio Setup
 GNSS Receiver Setup
 GSM Setup for Ntrip
 GNSS Raw Data Logging
 Receiver Status

SF-3040 GNSS Receiver Commands

Refer to the Sapphire Technical Reference Manual
on the NavCom website for detailed information on
these commands. These commands (and others)

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may be manually entered using the Freeform
Command Input feature:

[RTKDEFAULTS]
[RTKFIXMODE]
[RTKFLOATTIMEOUT]
[RTKMODE]
[RTKMULTIPATH]
[RTKNAVRESET]
[RTKSYNCMODE]
[RTKTIMEOUT]
[REFSTNPOS]
[REFNAME]
[RADIOSTAT]
[PRDGPSTIMEOUT]
[PRDGPSMODE]
[PDOPLIMIT]
[NTRIPSERVER]
[NTRIPCONFIG]
[NTRIPCLIENT]
[NAVMEASUSE]
[NAVELEVMASK]
[L1FALLBACK]
[GLONASSCORRECTION]
[GGM02STATUS]
[GGAMODE]
[DYNAMICS]
[DEFINESFSAT]
[ANTENNAHEIGHT]
[2DNAVMODE]
[STARFIREALTSAT]
[TRACKELEVMASK]

Configure the Internal Radio as the Data
Collector

Perform these steps to configure the LAND-PAK
1W internal radio:

1. Open FieldGenius and select a project or create a
new one (see the Field Genius User Guide for
detailed instructions).

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2. On the Instrument Selection dialog box (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

 The only time you select GPS

Reference is when you are setting up a

base station with the internal 1W or
external UHF radio boost.

 If the SF-3040 is not already in the

Instrument Profile list, add it to the list
first; then edit the settings. The Rover
and Reference are handled separately.

Figure 19: Instrument Selection

3. Click Connect to connect to the SF-3040.

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4. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), select Internal UHF Radio as the Link
Device. The GPS Port is Internal.

5. Select a Data Format from the drop-down list.

6. Click Setup.

Figure 20: Link Configure

7. On the Radio Setup dialog (refer to Figure 21),
set the network ID (the Base and Rover radio
network ID‟s must match), type a frequency in the
Frequency text box (between 403.000 and

473.000MHz in 0.025MHz steps with 25KHz
channel spacing or 0.0125MHz steps with

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12.5KHz channel spacing), and set the transmit
power.

8. Click OK.

Figure 21: Radio Setup

9. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), set the RTK correction format in the Data
Format dropdown window.

10. On the Link Configure dialog box, click Connect.
The radio is configured to transmit and receive

correction data.

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Perform a StarFire Quick Start

StarFire Quick Start allows the receiver to perform as
though it is fully converged just a few moments after
startup by initializing on a known point. If a known
point is available, follow these steps to perform a
StarFire quick start:

1. Open FieldGenius and select an existing project
(see the Field Genius User Guide for detailed
instructions).

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog box (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

3. Click Connect to connect to the SF-3040
receiver.

 If the SF-3040 is not already in the

Instrument Profile list, add it to the list
first then edit the settings. The Rover
and Reference are handled separately.

4. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), select StarFire. This sets the positioning
mode to StarFire.

5. Click Connect.

6. From the map display, click .

7. On the Instrument Settings dialog box (refer to
Figure 22), click StarFire QuickStart.

 If StarFire QuickStart Reset or StarFire

Reset Cancel are displayed, cancel the
Quick Start and reinitiate StarFire
QuickStart.

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Figure 22: Instrument Settings/StarFire QuickStart

8. On the Select QuickStart Point dialog box (refer
to Figure 23), select a point from an existing
project and click Ok to initiate a quick start.

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Figure 23: Select QuickStart Point

View StarFire Status

Perform the following steps to check StarFire status:

1. Open FieldGenius and create a project or select
an existing project (see the Field Genius User
Guide for detailed instructions).

2. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), select StarFire.

3. Click Connect.

4. On the map page, click .

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5. On the Instrument Settings dialog (refer to
Figure 24), select StarFire Status.

Figure 24: Instrument Settings/StarFire Status

6. On the StarFire Status dialog (refer to Figure 25),
view the StarFire parameters.

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Figure 25: StarFire Status

Choose an Alternate StarFire Satellite

After logging on to FieldGenius and selecting a
project or creating a new project, follow these steps to
change the StarFire satellite configuration:

1. On the Instrument Selection dialog (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

2. Click Connect to connect to the SF-3040.

3. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), select StarFire.

4. Click Connect.

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5. On the map page, click .

6. On the Instrument Settings dialog (refer to
Figure 26), select StarFire Alternate SV.

Figure 26: Instrument Settings/StarFire Alternate SV

7. Enter valid ID and channel information as
provided by NavCom or select from the available
and visible alternate satellites to force a
connection.

8. Click Ok.

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Reset RTK Filters

This feature is used to reset the Kalman filter and
ambiguity resolution process when RTK performance
is suspected to be in error.

Follow these steps to reset the RTK filters:

1. Open FieldGenius and select an existing project
or create a new project (see the Field Genius
User Guide for detailed instructions).

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog box (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

3. Click Connect to connect to the SF-3040.

4. On the Link Configure dialog box (refer to Figure

20), select StarFire.

5. Click Connect.

6. Click .

7. On the Instrument Settings dialog (refer to
Figure 27), click Reset RTK Filters.

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Figure 27: Instrument Settings/Reset RTK Filters

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RTK Positioning – Multi-Frequency <40kms (RMS)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 1cm +0.5ppm
+ 2cm +1ppm

RTK Extend (see note below)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 3cm +1ppm
+ 6cm +2ppm

RTK Float

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 20cm +3ppm
+ 40cm +3ppm

StarFire (single)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 50cm
+ 100cm

StarFire (dual)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 10cm
+ 15cm

Code Differential GPS <200kms (RMS)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 45cm +3ppm
+ 90cm +3ppm

Velocity (for all DGPS described above)

Velocity:

0.01m/s

Enhanced SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN) Position
Accuracy (RMS)

Position (H):
Position (V):

+ 30cm
+ 60cm

Setting Tolerances

Set the tolerance for all possible modes of operation.
Regardless of the user selection, StarFire and RTK­Extend are automatically set as fall-back modes
unless the user configures the receiver otherwise.

Table 8: Measurement Performance

 The specifications herein are based on

the following: PDOP <4, 1-sigma (65%),
24-hour averaged set of data. Further,

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performance is dependent on, but not
limited to, location, satellite geometry,
atmospheric conditions (i.e., solar storm
activity), local interference, DoD signal
degradation (i.e., Selective Availability or
similar techniques), satellite messaging
or timing errors, and augmentation
correction messages. Equipment
operated on a single frequency is more
susceptible to atmospheric and solar
storm activity than is multi-frequency
operated equipment.

 RTK Extend uses StarFire to provide

continuous RTK positioning during non­reception of RTK corrections. When a
StarFire-enabled receiver with RTK
Extend falls out of RTK mode, the
system automatically transitions to RTK
Extend mode. Positioning is maintained
because of the close correlation in
phase measurement corrections
between RTK and StarFire.

Depending on how long the RTK base
station has been running and is StarFire­fixed, the duration of RTK Extend is
limited to:

2 to 15 minutes for a NavCom
Technology base station

2 to 10 minutes for a non-NavCom
Technology base station

The correlation between RTK and
StarFire phase measurement
corrections decreases over time, until
the system automatically transitions out
of RTK Extend mode to the next
available dGPS mode.

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This option is only required on the Rover
receiver. LAND-PAK systems are sold
with both Base and Rover optioned for
RTK Extend.

StarFire Tolerance

Perform these steps to set the StarFire tolerance
parameters:

1. Open FieldGenius and select a project or create a
new one.

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

3. Click Edit.

4. On the GPS Profile dialog box (refer to Figure

28), select Tolerance Setting [StarFire].

5. On the Tolerance 1 dialog box (refer to Figure

29), set the parameters and click Close.

 The recommended setting is:

Position (H): 10cm
Position (V): 15cm

When setting the above parameters,

keep the selection StarFire Dual on
the Solution drop-down list box.

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Figure 28: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [StarFire]

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Figure 29: Tolerance 1/StarFire

RTK-X Tolerance

The receiver must have attained an RTK fix and have
tracked StarFire Dual mode before an RTK-X position
can be obtained. Both of these caveats normally
occur within 5 minutes of normal RTK operation.

Perform these steps to set the RTK-X (RTK-Extend)
tolerance parameters:

1. Log on to FieldGenius and select a project or
create a new one.

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog box (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

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3. Click Edit.

4. On the GPS Profile dialog box (refer to Figure

28), select Tolerance Setting [RTK-X].

5. On the Tolerance 2 dialog box (refer to Figure

30), set the parameters and click Close.

 The recommended setting for a short

baseline is:
Position (H): 3cm
Position (V): 6cm

When setting the above parameters,

keep the selection StarFire Dual on
the Solution drop-down list box.

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Figure 30: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK-X]

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Figure 31: Tolerance 2/RTK Extend

When setting the above parameters,

keep the selection RTK-X on the
Solution drop-down list box.

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RTK Fixed Tolerance

Perform these steps to set the RTK Fixed tolerance
parameters:

1. Log on to FieldGenius and select a project or
create a new one.

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog box (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

3. Click Edit.

4. On the GPS Profile dialog box (refer to
Figure 32), click Tolerance Setting [RTK Fixed].

5. On the Tolerance 3 dialog box (refer to Figure

33), set the parameters and click Close.

 The recommended setting for a long

baseline is:
Position (H): 3cm
Position (V): 6cm

When setting the above parameters,

keep the selection RTK Fixed on the
Solution drop-down list box.

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Figure 32: GPS Profile/Tolerance Setting [RTK Fixed]

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Figure 33: Tolerance 3/RTK Fixed

Set the Active Tolerance

To set a tolerance as the active tolerance, perform
these steps:

1. Open FieldGenius and select a project or create a
new one.

2. On the Instrument Selection dialog (refer to
Figure 19), select GPS Rover.

3. Click Edit.

4. On the GPS Profile dialog (refer to Figure 34),
click Active Tolerance [StarFire].

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5. On the Select Tolerance dialog (refer to Figure

35), select an active tolerance, and then click
Close on the GPS Profile dialog box.

Figure 34: GPS Profile/Active Tolerance [StarFire]

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Chapter 6 ........... Equipment Maintenance

Users must be familiar with the use of portable GPS
equipment, radio modems, Bluetooth-enabled
controllers, the limitations thereof, and these safety
instructions prior to the use of LAND-PAK.

Transport

Always carry the LAND-PAK equipment in the
supplied packing materials. The cases must be
secured during transport to minimize shock and
vibration.

Maintenance

The LAND-PAK equipment must be properly cleaned
with the appropriate materials. NavCom equipment
may be cleaned using a new lint free cloth moistened
with pure alcohol. Manufacturer‟s equipment other
than that of NavCom Technology, Inc. must be
cleaned in accordance with the instructions issued by
the manufacturer.

Connectors must be inspected, and if necessary
cleaned before use.

Inspect cables regularly for kinks and cuts as these
may cause interference and equipment failure.

Damp GPS equipment must be dried at a
temperature less than +40C (104F), but greater
than 5C (41F) at the earliest opportunity.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of batteries safely in accordance with
manufacturer‟s specifications and local regulations.

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Safety First

The owner of the LAND-PAK must ensure that all
users are properly trained prior to using the
equipment and are aware of the potential hazards
and how to avoid them.

Manufacturer‟s equipment other than that of NavCom
Technology, Inc. must be used in accordance with the
safety instructions issued by the manufacturer. This
includes other manufacturer‟s equipment that is
attached to NavCom Technology, Inc. manufactured
equipment.

Always use the equipment in accordance with local
regulatory practices for safety and health at work.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside LAND­PAK components. Accessing the inside of the
equipment will void the equipment warranty.

Take care to ensure LAND-PAK does not come into
contact with electrical power installations, that the
equipment is securely fastened, and that it is
protected against electromagnetic discharge in
accordance with local regulations.

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A ................ Base Station UHF Boost Radio

The radio connects to the SF-3040 Com 2 port with
the supplied cable (PN: 98-214267).

Figure 36: Boost Radio Wiring Diagram

The six pin connector is a Lemo PN: FGA-0K-306­CYCC.5CZ. The eight pin connector is a Lemo PN:
FGA-1B.3D8.CLAD52Z. Each cable segment is 2ft
(0.6m) long.

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

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

 Check with local regulatory authorities to

ensure compliance.

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Item

Qty

Part Number

EPIC 10W IP67 Radio

1

98-213018

High Gain Antenna

1

98-213030

Antenna Mount

1

98-213015

12 ft GNSS Antenna Cable

1

94-310261-3012LF

6 Ft Snap Lock Antenna Pole

1

98-213012

Radio to Receiver Data Cable

1

98-214267

Table 9: LAND-PAK Base Station UHF Amplifier

(Optional) (PN 92-310460-3001LF)

Configuration

The following sections provide steps to configure the
10W base radio menu items:

 RF Frequency
 RF Power Output (set for base station only)
 Channel Spacing
 Receiver Sensitivity
 Network ID
 Port Configuration

The radio modem is configurable without any external
device via the integrated LCD display and soft keys.
The soft keys access on-screen menus.

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

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LED

Description

Active Status

RTS

Request To Send

Red

CTS

Clear To Send

Red

TD

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

Red = data transmit
Green = test Tx active

RD

Receive Data
(Output of the data

received from the
radio modem to the
DTE.)

Red
CD

Carrier Detect
(radio status)

Red = transmission
Orange = noise
Green = reception

 LED Indicators

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

The CTS LED illuminates when the radio modems
are powered on. Refer to Table 10 for LED
indications.

Table 10: Radio Modem LED Indications

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Soft Key

Function

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

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

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

Soft Keys

Figure 37: Radio Modem Soft Keys

By using the four soft keys below the LCD display, all
configurable settings are accessible through on­screen menus (see Figure 37).

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

Table 11: Radio Modem Soft Key Functions

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Bandwidth, kHz

FEC OFF (Default)

25

-110 dBm

Priority RX/TX

Set the radio priority is TX.

Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Error
Checking

FEC is disabled and unavailable in the SF-3040.
Disable FEC in the 10W radio.

Operating Modes

The radio modem operates in data transfer mode by
default. Programming mode is used to configure the
radio modem.

 The sensitivity of the receiver depends

on the channel spacing of the radio
mode (data speed of the radio interface)
and on the mode of the forward error
correction (FEC), which is OFF on the
SF-3040. Refer to Table 12.

 The signal threshold level setting of the

 Do not install the radio modem on a

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receiver determines the level above
which the search for the actual data
transfer signal is active.

strongly vibrating surface. Suitable
dampening and /or isolation materials
should be used in cases where the
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 Data Transfer Mode

In data transfer mode, which appears at power-up,
the LCD display shows the operating settings of the
radio modem, signal strength, and battery status (see
Figure 38).

Figure 38: LCD Display – Data Transfer Mode

 Programming Mode

Programming mode is accessed from the data
transfer mode screen. Press the Setup soft key. The
programming mode main menu opens (see Figure

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

Figure 39: LCD Display – Programming Mode

RF Frequency Configuration

Set the radio modem only to a

licensed frequency. It must comply
with local regulations.

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 A label on the front of the base station

radio lists the initial (center) frequency.
The frequency can be set within 1 MHz
of the center frequency, in 25 KHz
increments.

1. Press the Select soft key to select RF frequency
from the main menu (see Figure 39). The
frequency of the active channel is displayed (see
Figure 40).

Figure 40: Active Channel

2. Press the Change soft key to change the
frequency. The center frequency is displayed with
a cursor pointing up to the first digit. The first digit
cannot be changed.

3. Set the radio modem to the licensed frequency:
a. Press the next soft key to move the cursor to

the next digit (see Figure 41).

Figure 41: Next Digit

b. Press the up or down arrow soft key to

change the value of the digit, if needed.

c. Repeat steps a and b, above, for each

configurable digit.

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When the cursor is at the last configurable
digit, the Set option appears in the bottom
right of the LCD display (see Figure 42).

Figure 42: Set Frequency

d. Change the value of the last configurable digit,

if needed.

e. Press the Set soft key to set the frequency

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

 If the frequency is set within the

acceptable range, a confirmation message
is displayed temporarily. Then the main
menu returns.

 If the frequency is set outside the

acceptable range, an error message is
displayed temporarily. Then the main
menu returns. No change is made to the
center frequency. Repeat the RF
frequency configuration procedure to
change the frequency.

 If the frequency changes are canceled, the

display returns to the main menu.

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

RF Power Output

1. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
down the main menu to Radio settings (see
Figure 43).

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Figure 43: Main Menu – Radio Settings

2. Press the Select soft key to select Radio settings.
A submenu is displayed with the cursor at the
option, TX level (see Figure 44).

Figure 44: TX Level Option

3. Press the Change soft key to change the TX level.
A submenu is displayed with RF power output
settings. Figure 45 shows the RF power output
settings for the 3ASd Epic radio modem.

Figure 45: RF Power Output Settings

4. Press the up or down arrow soft key to move the
cursor to a desired RF power output.

 3ASd Epic radio modem: The RF power

output options are 1, 2, 5, or 10 watts. The 10
watt setting provides the maximum range and
causes the maximum discharge on the
battery. Select a lower setting for surveys over
small areas.

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

6. Press the Back soft key to return to the main menu.

Continue to the next section.

Signal Threshold

This feature is only important if it is necessary to send
a GGA message periodically from the rover to the
base.

1. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
down the main menu to Radio settings (see
Figure 46).

Figure 46: Main Menu – Radio Settings

2. Press the Select soft key to select Radio settings.
A submenu is displayed with the cursor at the
option, TX level (see Figure 47).

Figure 47: Sig. Threshold option

3. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
down the main menu to Sig. Threshold.

4. Press the Change soft key to change the Signal
Threshold level. A submenu is displayed with
available negative dBm settings. Set the threshold
to -116dBm.

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

6. Press the Back soft key to return to the main
menu.

Addressing Settings

The Addressing factory default is set to Off. The TX
addr must be ON and the address ID must match the
rover setting. The rover requires a network ID in the
SF-3040 (other than 0).

Figure 48: Network Address

1. Press the Change soft key to change the TX
Address. A submenu is displayed with available
settings. Set the TX addr to ON.

2. On the second row of 4-digit values, set the
network ID of the UHF radio. The rover network
ID must match this value, otherwise RTK
corrections will not be received by the SF-3040.

3. Press the Set soft key to set the addressing. The
display returns to the submenu with the cursor at
RX addr Off.

4. Press the Back soft key to return to the main
menu.

Serial Port Settings

1. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
down the main menu to Port 1 (see Figure 49).

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Figure 49: Main Menu – Port 1 Setting

2. Press the Select soft key to select Port 1. A
submenu is displayed. The cursor points to the
status of Port 1. The default is ON. Do not change
the default.

3. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
to the next setting on the submenu. It is for the
currently set baud rate (see Figure 50).

Figure 50: Baud Rate Setting

4. Press the Change soft key to change the baud
rate. A submenu appears with a list of baud rates.

5. Press the down arrow soft key to move the cursor
to 38400 bit/s (see Figure 51).

Figure 51: Baud Rate Setting Change

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

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