Safety Information il CHC® i70 GNSS Receiver Revision 1.
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................4 1.1. Safety information..............................................................................................................................4 1.1.1. Warnings and cautions............................................................................................................4 1.1.2. Regulations and safety.....................
6.1.2. Activity submenu...................................................................................................................36 6.1.3. Google Map submenu...........................................................................................................37 6.2. Satellites menu................................................................................................................................. 37 6.2.1. Tracking Table submenu......................................................
6.8.7. GNSS Board Upgrade.............................................................................................................57 6.8.8. Radio Upgrade.......................................................................................................................57 6.8.9. Upgrade Online..................................................................................................................... 57 6.8.10. GNSS Registration submenu..........................................................
1. INTRODUCTION The i70 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC® i70 GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the i70 GNSS receiver unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) products before, CHC recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product. If you are not familiar with GNSS, go to www.chcnav.com for an interactive look at CHC and GNSS. 1.1.
1. Introduction 1.1.3. USE AND CARE This receiver is designed to withstand the rough environment that typically occurs in the field. However, the receiver is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with reasonable care. CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range will cause irreversible damage. 1.2. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or CHC website (www.chcnav.
2. GETTING STARTED WITH I70 2.1. ABOUT THE RECEIVER The i70 GNSS receiver incorporates a GNSS engine, GNSS antenna, internal radio, optional 4G cellular modem, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and dual-battery in a ruggedized and miniature unit that is easy for you to set up an all-in-one RTK rover or mobile base station. The LCD panel enables you to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery status, Wi-Fi status, working mode, data logging status and basic receiver information.
2. Getting started with i70 Satellite LED Correction LED LCD screen Fn button Power & Enter button Name Description Satellite LED (Green) Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has tracked. When the receiver is searching satellites, the green LED flashes once every 5 seconds. When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the green LED will flash N times every 5 seconds. Correction LED (Yellow) Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving differential data.
2. Getting started with i70 Works as a Reset button: Hold Fn button, and press this button for 5 times continuously to reset the mainboard. For more information about the front panel and relevant operations, see 3. Front panel operation. 2.2.2. LOWER HOUSING The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, two battery compartments, one TNC radio antenna connector, two communication and power ports, one 5/8-11 threaded insert, and two nameplates.
2. Getting started with i70 Port Name Description IO port This port is a 7-pin Lemo connector that supports RS-232 communications and external power input. Users can use GPS to PC Data Cable supplied with the system to realize RS-232 communications between the receiver and computer or controller. Also, users can use a 7-pin cable to transmit differential data to an external radio. USB port This port is a mini-USB connector that supports USB communications.
2. Getting started with i70 2.3.1.2. Battery safe WARNING - Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: • Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid. • Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
2. Getting started with i70 In the field: The external power cable is connecting with a vehicle battery, the output port of the external power cable connects with the Power Port of the GPS to PC Data Cable. WARNING - Use caution when connecting external power cable's clip leads to a vehicle battery. Do not allow any metal object to connect (short) the battery's positive (+) terminal to either the negative (-) terminal or the metal part of the vehicle battery.
2. Getting started with i70 Push down Battery cover Battery bail Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to the SIM card slot. To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism. Tip – The SIM card is provided by your cellular network service provider. 2.5. PRODUCT BASIC SUPPLY ACCESSORIES 2.5.1.
2. Getting started with i70 GPS to PC Data Cable Lithium Battery H.I. Tape Extension pole Tribrach with optical plummet Auxiliary H.I. Tool Tribrach adaptor Transport Hard Case 2.5.2.
2. Getting started with i70 USB Cable GPS to PC Data Cable Battery Charger Power Adapter with Cord Lithium Battery 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I. Tool Transport Hard Case 2.6. CONNECTING TO AN OFFICE COMPUTER The receiver can be connected to an office computer for serial data transfer or settings via a GPS to PC Data Cable. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on by internal battery or external power.
2. Getting started with i70 GPS to PC Data Cable 2.7. CONNECTING TO A CONTROLLER 2.7.1. CONNECTING VIA WI-FI WITH LANDSTAR 7 SOFTWARE 1. Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. 2. In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, i70 for Device Type field, WIFI for Connection Type field, 3.
2. Getting started with i70 4. Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first time connection to this hot spot, user may type in the password. Tip – The Wi-Fi key of the receiver is 12345678 by default. 5. Tap the Connect button to build the connection.
2. Getting started with i70 2.7.2. CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH WITH LANDSTAR 7 SOFTWARE 1. Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. 2. In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, i70 for Device Type field, Bluetooth for Connection Type field. 3. Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search bluetooth device around → select the target device in the list.
2. Getting started with i70 4. Tap Pair to connect the bluetooth device → selected the target device in the bluetooth manager list 5. Tap the Connect button to build the connection.
2. Getting started with i70 2.8. DOWNLOADING LOGGED DATA Data logging involves the collection of GNSS measurement data over a period of time at a static point or points, and subsequent postprocessing of the information to accurately compute baseline information. Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS postprocessing software such as the CHC Geomatics Office (CGO) Software. The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows: 1.
2. Getting started with i70 Tip – For hcn files, the name of the file is represented as XXXXXXDDDNN, where XXXXXX is the SN of the receiver, DDD is day of year, and NN is the recording session. WARNING – The static data will be saved in the first logging session, the “record_1” folder, by default. Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to auto delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging.
3. FRONT PANEL OPERATION The front panel contains one LCD screen, two indicator LEDs, and two buttons. The operating controls are all located on the front panel. 3.1. MAIN OPERATION MENUS The main operation menus of the front panel are as follows: Top-level Menu Second-level Menu Description Click Enter button to enter the second-level menus. Indicates the number of the satellites tracked and the internal batteries power remaining.
3. Front panel operation Mode Rover UHF Click Enter button to enter the second-level menus. Base Cable Base Int. UHF Indicates the current working mode. Click Enter button to enter the configuration screen of the selected Base APIS working mode. Base APIS & Cable Rover APIS More operation information, see 3.2. Configure the working mode. Rover Ntrip/IP Rover UHF Click Enter button to back to the top-level Cancel menu.
3. Front panel operation Click Enter button to cancel the settings of the Cancel data logging and back to the top-level menu. Click Enter button to enter the second-level Receiver Info. menus and check the basic information about the receiver. SN 1000514 Displays the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver. PN 1180020032231 Displays the Part Number (PN) of the receiver. Reg. 20301231 Displays the expiry date of registration code. Ver. 1.1.41 Displays the firmware version.
3. Front panel operation Channel 1 Click Enter button to change the channel from 1 to 9. Format CMR Click Enter button to change the correction format. The available correction formats are: CMR, CMR+, SCMR, RTCM v2.3, RTCM v3, and RTCM v3.2. Power 2w Click Enter button to change the transmitting power. The available transmitting power options are: 0.1w, 0.5w, 1w and 2w. Protocol CHC Indicates the current protocol.
3. Front panel operation to 9920. Click Enter button to save the settings and back OK to the top-level menu, and then this working mode will take effect. Click Enter button to cancel the settings and back Cancel to the second-level menu. Base APIS & Cable Set up the receiver as a base station using both APIS service and external UHF. Click Enter button to enter the configuration screen. Mode Base APIS & Cable The title of this configuration screen.
3. Front panel operation configuration screen. Mode Rover APIS The title of this configuration screen. Current Base SN 1000456 Display the SN of corresponding base station. Click Enter button to enter Base SN setting screen. In the Base SN setting screen, click Fn button to move to the character of the value you want to make change, and then click Enter button to change from digital 0 to 9 (in addition, the initial character can be changed to letter R).
3. Front panel operation Mode Rover Ntrip/IP The title of this configuration screen. Status Logged Indicates current status of Ntrip: Status Not Logged or Status Logged. Users need to use the web interface to configure the settings to log on Ntrip (see 7.5.1. IO Settings submenu → RTK Client for instruction) before. Note – Make sure a valid SIM card has been inserted in the receiver.
4. BASE STATION SETUP AND OPERATION Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) operation provides centimeter-level precision by eliminating errors that are present in the GNSS system. For all RTK operations, you require both a rover receiver and a source of corrections from a base station or network of base stations. A base station consists of a receiver that is placed at a known point. The receiver tracks the same satellites that are being tracked by the rover receiver simultaneously.
4. Base station setup and operation cellular communications tower. Do not set up the base station close to the sources of electromagnetic interference, include alternators and generators, electric motors, equipment with DC-to-AC converters, etc. Do not operate the receiver outside the specified operating temperature range -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F).
4. Base station setup and operation Slant height 4.3. OUTPUTTING CORRECTIONS USING EXTERNAL RADIO For base receiver part: 1. Screw the i70 receiver onto extension pole. 2. Screw the extension pole with auxiliary H.I. tool onto tribrach adaptor. 3. Mount the tribrach onto the tripod. 4. Insert the tribrach adaptor into the tribrach. 5. Level and plumb the receiver over the known (control) point. 6.
4. Base station setup and operation 14. Fix the DL6 Datalink onto the tripod. 15. Place the car battery at an appropriate location. For connection between the receiver part and external radio part: 16. Connect Datalink Antenna to the Datalink Antenna Slot of DL6 Datalink via 3 meter Cable for Datalink Antenna. 17. Connect the base receiver with DL6 Datalink via GPS to Datalink Cable. 18. Connect the car battery with DL6 Datalink via Datalink External Power Cable.
5. ROVER STATION SETUP AND OPERATION Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) operation provides centimeter-level precision by eliminating errors that are present in the GNSS system. For all RTK operations, you require both a rover receiver and a source of corrections from a base station or network of base stations. The second part of the RTK GNSS system is the rover receiver. The rover receiver is moved between the points that require measurement or stakeout.
5. Rover station setup and operation To continue to survey at centimeter precisions, the rover must continuously track at least four satellites that the base station is also tracking. The radio link between the base and rover receivers must also be maintained. Loss of the satellite signals will result in a loss of centimeter position precision. 5.2. ROVER STATION SETUP 1. If required, connect the radio antenna onto i70 receiver. 2. Screw the receiver on top of the range pole. 3.
6. CONFIGURING THROUGH A WEB BROWSER Supported browsers: Google Chrome Microsoft Internet Explorer○ version 10, or higher R To connect to the receiver through a web browser: 1. Turn on the Wi-Fi of the receiver. 2. Search the wireless network named as GNSS-XXXXXXX (the SN of your receiver) on your computer, and then establish the connection. 3.
7. Configuring through a web browser This web page shows the configuration menus on the left of the browser window, and the setting on the right. Each configuration menu contains the related submenus to configure the receiver and monitor receiver performance. This chapter describes each configuration menu. To view the web page in another language, select the corresponding language name from the dropdown list on the upper right corner of the web page. Currently, three languages are available: 6.1.
7. Configuring through a web browser position solution which including the position, DOP values, satellites used and tracked, and the receiver clock information. 6.1.2. ACTIVITY SUBMENU Lists several important items to help you understand how the receiver is being used and its current operating condition.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.1.3. GOOGLE MAP SUBMENU Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map. 6.2. SATELLITES MENU Use the Satellites menu to view satellite tracking details and enable/disable GPS, SBAS, GLONASS, BDS and Galileo constellations. These menus include tabular and graphical displays to provide all required information on satellite tracking status. 6.2.1.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.2.2. TRACKING INFO. TABLE SUBMENU The following figure is an example of satellite track diagram page. Users can determine the satellite types and the corresponding SNR of L-band carriers to be displayed in any combination. 6.2.3. TRACKING SKYPLOT SUBMENU The following figure is an example of Skyplot page. 6.2.4. SATELLITE ACTIVATION SUBMENU Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.3. RECEIVER CONFIGURATION MENU Use this menu to configure settings such as the antenna type and height, elevation mask and PDOP setting, the reference station coordinates, receiver resetting and web interface language: 6.3.1. DESCRIPTION This submenu shows the receiver information and reference station information, including antenna related information, elevation mask angle, reference station work mode and position, etc. 6.3.2.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.3.3. REFERENCE STATION SETTINGS SUBMENU Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers.
7. Configuring through a web browser For Reference Station Mode: There are three modes available: a) Auto Rover: The receiver will serve as a rover after this mode is enabled, and then receive correction data through the working mode set last time. b) Auto Base: The receiver will serve as a base after this mode is enabled, and then broadcast correction data based on coordinate inputted by user, or obtained through autonomous positioning automatically.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.3.4. RECEIVER RESET SUBMENU Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver: 6.3.5. LANGUAGES SUBMENU Use this screen to select the web interface language: 6.3.6. USER MANAGEMENT SUBMENU 6.3.7. USB FUNCTION SWITCH SUBMENU Use this menu to switch between USB personal area network and Multimedia storage. 6.3.8. HCPPP SETTINGS SUBMENU Use this menu to select HCPPP Range.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.3.9. 1PPS SUBMENU Use this button to turn on or turn off 1PPS. 6.4. DATA RECORDING MENU Use the Data Logging menu to set up the receiver to log static GNSS data and to view the logging settings. You can configure settings such as observable rate, recording rate, continuous logging limit, and whether to auto delete old files if memory is low. This menu also provides the controls for the FTP push feature: 6.4.1.
7. Configuring through a web browser Click advanced to see more settings. In this screen, you can configure all the data logging parameters, and determine whether the recording files will be affected by the FTP Push. The parameters are mainly as follows: File Name: The name of this logging session. Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list. Store Location: Determine whether to store at internal storage or external storage.
7. Configuring through a web browser Tap button to save the settings and back to the Log Settings screen. Also, users can click to abandon the changed settings and back to Log Settings screen. Note – To modify data logging parameters, make sure the data logging session is switched off. To switch on or off ANY data logging session, tap the ON or OFF button to the right of the required session.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.4.3. FTP PUSH LOG SUBMENU Shows the related information about the recorded filed that be pushed. And users can tap Clear Ftp Send Log button in the upper right corner to clear the log of FTP Push operations. 6.4.4. DATA DOWNLOAD SUBMENU In this submenu, users can download the data files that recorded in the internal storage through the internal FTP site. 1.
7. Configuring through a web browser 4. To download a file, left-click the name of the target file → download the file according to the prompts. 6.5. IO SETTINGS MENU Use the IO Settings menu to set up all receiver outputs and inputs. The receiver can output CMR, RTCM, Raw data, Ephemeris data, GPGGA, GPGSV, on TCP/IP, UDP, serial port, or Bluetooth ports. 6.5.1. IO SETTINGS SUBMENU The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this submenu.
7. Configuring through a web browser 1. RTK Client After configuring the settings of RTK client, users can log on CORS or APIS. Tap the Connect button to the right → the IO Settings screen will appear → choose one of the connection protocols among the NTRIP, APIS_BASE and APIS_ROVER → configure the related parameters → click to log on CORS or APIS.
7. Configuring through a web browser 2. TCP/UDP Client Tap the Connect button to the right of required TCP/UDP Client → the IO Settings screen will appear → select the connection protocol between TCP and UDP → enter the IP and Port of the target server → configure messages that you want to output to the target server → click to save and complete the connection. 3.
7. Configuring through a web browser Connection Protocol: TCP 4. Serial Port Tap the Settings button to the right of Serial Port → the Serial Port Setup screen will appear → select Baud Rate used to transmit data → configure the messages that you want to output through the serial port → click to save the settings and start to transmit. 5.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6. Radio Tap the Settings button to the right of Radio → the Radio Settings screen will appear → select the format of differential data that you want to transmit through radio from the dropdown list → click to save the settings and start to transmit. 6.6.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.6.2. MOBILE NETWORK SETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure GPRS model, network module and modify dialing status. 6.6.3. EMAIL ALARM SUBMENU Use this submenu to choose which situation of receiver will be alerted and input the email address. 6.6.4. HTTP SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure HTTP port.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.6.5. HTTPS SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port. 6.6.6. FTP SERVICE SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure the user name and password of internal FTP site. 6.7. MODULE SETTING MENU Use this menu to check module information, configure WiFi, bluetooth, radio related settings, and turn on/off static voice of buzzer: 6.7.1. DESCRIPTION SUBMENU Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio module.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.7.2. WIFI SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function and modify password. 6.7.3. BLUETOOTH SETTINGS SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number. 6.7.4. RADIO SETTINGS SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.7.5. BUZZER SETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off static voice. 6.8. FIRMWARE MENU Use this menu to check the current firmware information, download the system log, update the receiver firmware, download or update the configuration file and register the receiver, and more: 6.8.1. FIRMWARE INFO SUBMENU Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an example of the firmware information.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.8.2. HARDWARE VERSION Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core board version: 6.8.3. CONFIG FILE Use this submenu to update Configuration File. 6.8.4. SYSTEM LOG DOWNLOAD SUBMENU Use this submenu to download the system log of the receiver. 6.8.5.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.8.6. FIRMWARE UPDATE SUBMENU Use this submenu to load new firmware to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading. Notes It may take about 3 or 4 minutes to complete the firmware upgrading. Do not touch the power button or unplug the power until the upgrading process is finished, or damage will be caused to the receiver.
7. Configuring through a web browser 6.8.10. GNSS REGISTRATION SUBMENU Use this submenu to register the receiver. Paste or enter the registration code to the Registration Code field → tap Registration button to complete the registration. 6.9. CLOUD SERVICE SETTING MENU 6.9.1. CLOUD SERVICE SETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and configure other settings .
A. COMMUNICATION PORTS DEFINITION A.I.
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