Telit Communications S p A T56KL1 User Manual

APS-NR2

User Manual

Revision 1.0.0

APS-NR2 User Manual

© 2014 ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc. All rights reserved. ALTUS and the ALTUS logo
are trademarks of ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc. registered in the U.S. and other
countries. No part of this document may be copied, used or reproduced without the
prior written permission of ALTUS Positioning Systems.

No part of this manual me by reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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the express written permission of ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc.

Mention of third-party products in this document is for informational purposes only and
does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. ALTUS Positioning Systems
assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of the APS-NR2 due to
GNSS characteristics, USA Department of Defense operations control, atmospheric
effects, multipath and RF interference. All understandings, agreements, or warranties
take place directly between the seller and the prospective users. Every effort has been
made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. ALTUS is not
responsible for printing or clerical errors. All specifications are typical and subject to
change without prior notice.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 4

1.1 Foreword .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 APS-NR2 Technical Characteristics ................................................................................... 5

1.3 User Notice ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 Technical Support ............................................................................................................. 7

1.6 CE NOTICE ......................................................................................................................... 8

1.7 ROHS/WEEE NOTICE ......................................................................................................... 8

1.8 FCC Regulations ................................................................................................................ 9

1.9 IC Regulations ................................................................................................................. 10

1.10 Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 11

2 Shipping Case Contents ................................................................... 12

3 APS-NR2 Overview ........................................................................... 13

3.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Power Button Functions ................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Location of Batteries and SIM card ................................................................................ 15

3.4 Closing the battery door ................................................................................................ 15

3.5 APS-NR2 Connector ........................................................................................................ 16

3.6 The Web Interface .......................................................................................................... 17

4 Initial set up ..................................................................................... 18

4.1 Prerequisites................................................................................................................... 18

4.2 Insert the micro SIM card ............................................................................................... 19

4.3 Insert the batteries ......................................................................................................... 19

4.4 Switch on the APS-NR2................................................................................................... 19

4.5 Wait for the APS-NR2 to start up ................................................................................... 19

4.6 Make sure the Wi-Fi radio is switched on ...................................................................... 19

4.7 Connect to the Web Interface ........................................................................................ 20

5 Basic Configuration of the APS-NR2 for RTK .................................... 21

5.1 Set up the cellular modem ............................................................................................. 22

5.2 Configure as NTRIP client ............................................................................................... 24

5.3 APS-NR2 Configured for RTK .......................................................................................... 26

6 Configuring the output .................................................................... 27

6.1 Connect Bluetooth ......................................................................................................... 27

6.2 Configure the NMEA for Bluetooth output .................................................................... 28

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6.3 Activate Logging ............................................................................................................. 29

7 Set the Antenna Height ................................................................... 31

8 Finalizing the configuration ............................................................. 32

8.1 Make the settings persistent.......................................................................................... 32

8.2 Switch off Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................. 33

9 Retrieving the collected data from the receiver .............................. 34

9.1 Using the Web Interface ................................................................................................ 34

9.2 Using the USB connection .............................................................................................. 35

10 Hot Swapping the batteries and charging ........................................ 37

10.1 Battery Swapping ........................................................................................................... 37

10.2 Battery Charging ............................................................................................................. 38

11 System Administration using the Web Interface ............................. 39

12 Appendix ......................................................................................... 46

12.1 Status Icons on the Web Interface ................................................................................. 46

12.2 Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................. 47

12.3 The batteries .................................................................................................................. 48

12.4 Cell modem Commands ................................................................................................. 49

12.5 List of Typical GNSS Related Acronyms .......................................................................... 50

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1 Introduction

Don’t drop the call!

Do not lose time with dropped calls. Your source of corrections is most secure with
APS-NR2.
It has been designed with a dual antennae cell modem to optimize call retention.

Light

Despite its smarts on board and the wireless technologies the APS-NR2 only weighs
760 grams and measures only 167mm in diameter.

Work all day

The batteries of the APS-NR2 are hot swappable.
With the two batteries in the device and the two spares you will span more than a
full working day!
The charger and batteries are non proprietary so it is easy and inexpensive to keep
spares.

Use your existing phone or tablet

The APS-NR2 communicates with any device having a Wi-Fi radio.
Simply connect to the APS-NR2, open your browser and your APS-NR2 is configured
within minutes.

Esri ready

The APS-NR2 has been designed specifically for users of ArcGIS to enrich their
database with highly accurate positions. Alternatively you may use the APS-NR2
with industry leading survey software like SurvCE, Field Genius or Digiterra.

Works in any network

The APS-NR2 works within all types of RTK networks. Its auto detect function
selects the correction type!

1.1 Foreword

You made an excellent choice buying the Altus Positioning Systems Network Rover.

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1.2 APS-NR2 Technical Characteristics

Navigation Performance

Horizontal (m)

Vertical (m)

Standalone (Autonomous)

1.3

1.9

SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)

0.6

0.8

DGPS (RTCM1,3 / 9,3)

0.5

0.9

RTK (Fixed)

0.006 + 0.5 ppm

0.01 + 1 ppm

The APS-NR2 provides multi-frequency GNSS capability and wireless communications.

 a Septentrio AsteRx-m GNSS receiver inside.
 Fully wireless operations via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cell networks.
 Intuitive device-independent graphical web-interface.
 Four Li-Ion hot-swappable batteries.
 8GB memory for internal data logging.

1.2.1 GNSS Key Features

136 Channel AsteRx-m, with L1/L2/L2C GPS, GLONASS and SBAS.
RTK, SBAS, DGPS and Standalone positioning modes.

The APS-NR2 can be mounted on a standard survey rod with a 5/8" thread.

Table 1: APS-NR2 Facts & Figures

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1.3 User Notice

The warranty is void if the APS-NR2 has been tampered with or opened.

This section provides information regarding Warranty and Customer Service. ALTUS
Positioning Systems reserves the right for improvements and changes to this document,
products and services without notice or obligation.

1.4 Warranty

ALTUS provides a two-year warranty for the APS-NR2 receiver, free from defects in
materials and workmanship, from the date of sale on the invoice of the original buyer.
A ninety-day warranty is provided for the cables and other accessories. Firmware
upgrades are free for life. Software support is free for one year from date of purchase.

The warranty does not cover:

 Defects due to accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, abnormal use or any other

non-recommended use.

 Defects due to environmental conditions that do not conform to APS-NR2

specifications.

 Defects due to improper installation or operating procedures.
 Defects due to modifications, alterations, or changes not made in accordance

with the APS-NR2 User Manual and other technical documentation or directly
authorized by ALTUS.

 Normal wear and tear use.
 Shipping damage.
 Third party software included with the product, other than the warranty of the

original manufacturer to the extent the manufacturer permits.

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1.5 Technical Support

Altus Positioning Systems
20725 Western Avenue, Suite 100
Torrance, California 90501, USA

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Septentrio Satellite Navigation
Interleuvenlaan 15G
BE3001 Leuven Belgium

phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Contact your ALTUS dealer for first-line support. For further information, please see the
Altus support website for documentation and firmware upgrades, or contact ALTUS
Technical Support:

North and South America:

EMEA APAC

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1.6 CE NOTICE

Receivers of the APS-NR2 family carry the CE mark and are as
such compliant with the 2004/108/EC -EMC Directive and
amendments, 2006/95/EC - Low Voltage Directive, both
amended by the CE marking directive 93/68/EC.

With regards to EMC, these devices are declared as class B,
suitable for residential or business environment.

CE RF exposure compliance

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) and the
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
To comply with the RF exposure requirements, this equipment
must be operated in a minimum of 20 cm separation distance
to the user.

Receivers of the APS-NR2 family comply with European Union (EU)
Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS Directive).

Receivers of the APS-NR2 family comply with the European Union
(EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). The purpose of this Directive is the prevention of
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in addition,
the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as
to reduce the disposal of waste. If purchased in the European Union,
please return the receiver at the end of its life to the supplier from
which it was purchased.

1.7 ROHS/WEEE NOTICE

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1.8 FCC Regulations

This device complies 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1.8.1 FCC RF Exposure Compliance

This equipment complies with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits adopted by the Federal
Communications Commission for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

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1.9 IC Regulations

RSS-Gen 7.1.3

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."

1.9.1 IC RF Exposure Compliance (MPE)

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator & your body.

1.9.2 Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

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1.10 Safety Information

Statement 0000/WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger and indicates that you are in a situation that may result in body
injury and physical damage. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and familiarize yourself with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the
statement number provided at the beginning of each warning to locate its translation in the translated
safety warnings that accompany this device.

Statement 0001/WARNING: The power supply provided by Altus should not be replaced by another.

Statement 0002/WARNING: Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all
national laws and regulations.

Statement 0003/WARNING: The equipment and all the accessories included with the product may only
be used according to the specifications in the delivered release note, in the manual and in all other
documents delivered with the receiver.

Statement 0004/WARNING: Never place the equipment or its batteries in an environment where the
specified maximum storage temperature can be exceeded.

Statement 0005/WARNING: The outside of the instrument may be cleaned using a clean, lightly
dampened cloth. Do not use any cleaning liquids containing alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia etc.

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2 Shipping Case Contents

Item

Purpose

USB Cable

Configuration via USB

Four Li-Ion Batteries

Powering the APS-NR2

Battery Charger

Dual bay external battery charger via a wall plug or a cigarette lighter

USB stick

Software Programs and Manuals

Wall Charger

Charging the batteries from a wall plug while they are inside the APS-NR2

One APS-NR2 system includes the following items:

The package always contains two EU power cables: One is needed for the battery
charger and one for the wall charger. The power cables of the battery charger and the
wall charger are interchangeable.
When shipped outside of continental Europe, two extra power cables matching the
requirements of the country of destination are added.

Table 2: APS-NR2 Delivery Package

Figure 1: Shipping Contents

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3 APS-NR2 Overview

Function

Indication

Battery Power Level

Battery Power level (Green to Red)
solidly lit = battery is in use, blinking = battery is not in use

Bluetooth (not) paired

Bluetooth is off (not lit), connecting (blinking), Paired (blue)

Wi-Fi On/Off

Wi-Fi On (Green) or Off (not lit)

Cellular Modem Status

The modem is not in use (not lit), connecting (orange), connected
(green) or there is an error in the connection (red)

Position Mode

The reported position is “RTK Fixed” (green), Stand alone (red), any
other mode (orange) or no position can be calculated (not lit)

Differential Corrections

Differential Corrections are being received (Green) or
differential Corrections are not being received (not lit)

Data Logging

Logging is disabled (not lit), active (green)

This section will guide the user through the main parts of the APS-NR2. The detailed
steps how to configure the APS-NR2 will be elaborated in later sections.

3.1 Front Panel

The APS-NR2 has an intuitive front panel with status LEDs and the power button.

The table below provides a brief overview of the LED indications.
A complete table is provided in section "12.2 Front Panel LEDs" on page 47.

Figure 2: APS-NR2 Front Panel

Table 3: APS-NR2 : Front LED – Short

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3.2 Power Button Functions

APS-NR2 power status

User Action

Effect

While the device is off

CLICK

Switches on the APS-NR2

HOLD

4 seconds

Resets the device to factory default
While the device is on

CLICK CLICK

Toggles the Wi-Fi radio on and off

CLICK

Toggles logging on and off

The LED only switches on if
messages have been selected for
logging

HOLD

2 seconds

Powers off the device

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3.3 Location of Batteries and SIM card

The APS-NR2 contains two battery bays. The positive lead for the batteries is located
nearest to the front label.
The SIM card slot is located under the left battery bay.
The SIM card slot is covered with a watertight cover.
Only a micro SIM card will fit into the slot.

3.4 Closing the battery door

 Press firmly at the position indicated by the grey arrow.
 The battery door is only latched after a firm click is heard.

Figure 3: SIM Card Slot

Figure 4: Closing the battery door

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