GNSS receiver G3100-R2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TI Asahi Co.,Ltd. International Sales Department 4-3-4,Ueno,Iwatsuki-ku,Saitama-shi Saitama 339-0073 Japan Tel, +81-48-793-0118 Fax, +81-48-793-0128 E-mail : international@tiasahi.
Before using this product, be sure that you have thoroughly read and understood this instruction manual to ensure proper operation. After reading this manual, be sure to keep in a convenient place for easy reference. Exemption clause 1) TI Asahi Co.,Ltd. (TIA) shall not be liable for damage caused by Acts of God, fire, alteration or servicing by unauthorized parties, accident, negligence, misuse, abnormal operating conditions.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5 1.1. User Notice ............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1.1. CE Mark................................................................................................................... 5 1.1.2. Warranty .............................................................................
. Factory AsteRx2/AsteRx2e receiver Settings................................................ 21 4.1. Uploading a script/text file using RxControl ..................................................................21 4.2. Line-by-line entry ................................................................................................................23 5. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 27 6. List of Typical GNSS Related Acronyms .....
1. Introduction 1.1. User Notice This section provides information regarding CE, Warranty and Customer Service with Support. All specifications are typical and subject to change without prior notice. TI Asahi reserves the right for improvements and changes to this document, products and services without notice or obligation. 1.1.1.
1.1.3. Customer Service and Support Contact your PENTAX dealer for first-line support. Further problems or questions, please contact TI Asahi support. support_service@tipentax.cn 1.2. Foreword Congratulations on purchasing the G3100. The G3100 is a high precision GNSS satellite receiver with integrated state-of-the-art wireless communications specifically designed for the Surveying market. This G3100 User Manual contains important reference information to assist you with using your new receiver. 1.2.1.
2. G3100 Overview 2.1. G3100 Key Features The G3100 is an all-in-one, cable free solution for your Surveying needs. It’s a simple and easy to use GNSS surveying product, which provides the following features: · · · · · · · 136 Channel AsteRx2e GNSS receiver, with L1/L2/L2C GPS, GLONASS and SBAS. Bluetooth. Internal GSM or CDMA Modem to communicate with RTK Networks. Internal digital GPS Radio to receive corrections. Two (2) Lithium-Ion Batteries for up to 10 hours of use.
SIM & SD Card Compartment GPS Radio Antenna Figure 2: G3100, Rear View The rear view of the G3100 shows the door to access the SD card and SIM card. GNSS raw data can be saved to the SD Card, and the SIM card allows cellular service with the internal GSM modem. The ports and the product label can be seen on the underside of the G3100. There are 3 ports: two serial ports and one external power input port.
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2.1.4. Using the G3100 For problem free operation, the user should read this G3100 User Manual thoroughly before first use of the G3100. 2.1.5. G3100 Front Panel Bluetooth® RTK Power Internal Data Logging GNSS Satellite Power Button Figure 4: G3100 Front Panel Label 2.1.6.
soft reboot the receiver resets the firmware, while retaining the current configurations. In a hard reboot the G3100 will recall the receiver’s boot configuration file (default reboot).
2.1.9. Power Input The external power input is via the 4-pin LEMO connector. The specifications are: Power Consumption: 3.6W Typical External Power: +9VDC to +15VDC Current: 300mA @ 12V DC Nominal Table 6: Power Cable Description Wire Color Function RED Power (+) BLACK Ground (-) GREEN Not Used WHITE Not Used 2.1.10. SIM Card Figure 6: SIM Card & SD Card Compartment SIM Card Holder Eject button SIM Card Holder Compartment Door SD Card 2.1.10.1.
2.1.10.2. Installing SIM Card Turn Off G3100 to install or remove SIM card. Damage to SIM card may occur if installed or ejected with power ON. · · · · · · To Install/Remove SIM Card: Unlock SIM & SD Card compartment by turning lock groove horizontal Open SIM & SD Card compartment Push the yellow SIM Card holder eject button to release SIM Holder Pull out SIM Holder Place SIM Card in SIM Card Holder Hold the SIM Card in holder upside down · Using the guide, slide SIM Card Holder in the slot.
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2.1.11.4. Known Compatible SD Cards Not all removable SD cards are guaranteed to be compatible with the G3100. The following SD cards have been successfully tested for G3100 compatibility.
3. G3100 Device & Specifications 3.1. · · · Specification CLASS 1 W/ANT HCI FW Frequency 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz version 2.0 3.2. · · · Bluetooth Internal GPS Radio (Receive only) Specification Operating Frequency: 1.5GHz Gain: 0dBm What you need to know How do I configure my GPS Radio? My rover is not receiving GPS corrections. 3.3. · · · Configuration is done via data collector software Make sure that Base Station receiver is receiving more than 5 Satellites.
3.4. Battery & Charger The G3100 comes with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries with a typical operating time between 8 to 10 hours. Specifications Battery Type: Lithium ION Voltage: +6.2VDC to 8.4VDC Capacity: 2500mAH 3.4.1. Battery Charger AC Adapter Input: 100-240VAC ~50/60Hz 1.7A Output: 19.0VDC @ 3.16A 3.4.2.
A fully discharged battery will take approximately 2 hours to fully charge and may not light the LED status indicator when first mounted. 3.4.3. G3100 Battery Installation and Replacement Removing the battery in use will cause the G3100 to restart or turn OFF. Use the battery status indicator in data collection software to confirm which battery is “in use” before hot-swapping batteries.
3.5. GNSS Antenna Offsets 3.5.1. Calibration Figure 8: Phase Center Location Vertical Offsets L1 Offset (mm) 101 L2 Offset (mm) 92.
3.5.2. Slant Height Dimensions Height of ARP =√【(SLANT HEIGHT)^2 ― 0.0959^2】― 0.
4. Factory AsteRx2e receiver Settings The instructions below should be used to reconfigure an G3100 back to PENTAX Default. This is the #1 method for resolving problems with the G3100’s operation, and should always be executed before contacting PENTAX support. Reconfiguring the G3100 back to PENTAX Default sets the unit as a Rover, Message Type: RTCM v3.1, Logged Data Type: SBF.
4.1.2. Select the prepared text file from the PC and click Open. Figure 11: Script File 4.1.3.The G3100 has been successfully reconfigured to the PENTAX Default when the commands appear in the bottom left corner of the main RxControl window. The commands and return messages will populate the expert console.
Figure 13: Script Commands and Responses 4.2. Line-by-line entry 4.2.1.Connect the G3100 to the PC via the serial cable and start RxControl. Figure 14: RxControl Display 4.2.2.In the Tools tab select the Expert Console Menu and the Expert Console window will open.
. Figure 15: Expert Console 4.2.3.Select the SSRC1 tab and type the first command into the text box. sgpf, GP1, Output,none, LevelLow, then hit the Enter Key. Figure 16: Expert Console SSRC1 Display 4.2.4.The command will populate the screen (< “input”) followed by a return message (> “output”) indicating whether the command was accepted/valid ($R) or an invalid command ($R?).
4.2.5. Continue entering the commands into the text box, when completed the G3100that is connected has been reconfigured to the PENTAX Default.
Commands for Manual entry: sgpf, GP1, Output,none, LevelLow sgpf, GP2, Output,none, LevelLow sgpf, GP3, Output,none, LevelHigh setDataInOut, COM3, CMD,SBF+NMEA setDataInOut, COM2, RTCMv3,SBF+NMEA setDataInOut, COM1, CMD ,SBF setDataInOut, DSK1, CMD,SBF+NMEA setCOMSettings, COM1, baud2400,BITS8,NO,BIT1,NONE setCOMSettings, COM2,baud115200,BITS8,NO,BIT1, none (or RTS|CTS for V2)* setCOMSettings, COM3, baud115200 ,BITS8 ,NO ,BIT1 , RTS|CTS sdcu,lowlatency,20,auto,0 sem,PVT,10 sst,all snt,all spm,rover,all,geod
5. Frequently Asked Questions 5.1. Question: Where is the Antenna Reference Point (ARP) located on the G3100? Answer: The NGS ARP is the bottom of the bolt on the underside of the G3100. For more information see section 3.4 GNSS Antenna Offsets: Figure 18: ARP Diagram 5.2. Question: Does the G3100 L1 vertical offset need to be added to the measured height to the bolt? Answer: No. Data collection software adds the vertical offset automatically when the appropriate antenna type is selected. 5.3.
5.5. Question: What are the correct specifications for a GSM SIM card in order for it to operate with the G3100? Answer: There are three key items that must be specified to get the correct GSM SIM card and service from your cellular service provider; GSM SIM card (not UMTS) Data service only No IMEI number (i.e. no associated hardware/handset) SIM cards that had one or more of the above 3 features incorrect did not work.
5.11. Question: I noticed that the units get extremely hot at the top, what effect might this have on any operations? Answer: The G3100 is designed to operate reliably from -20 to +65 °C. Like most manufacturers, we test beyond that limit to ensure we can operate at the published extremes. 5.12. Question: How do I update the G3100 to the latest firmware version? Answer: Get the latest firmware release from TIAsahi.
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7. Table of Figures Figure 1: G3100, Front View ................................................................................................... 7 Figure 2: G3100, Rear View ..................................................................................................... 8 Figure 3: G3100, Bottom View ................................................................................................ 8 Figure 4: G3100 Front Panel Label .....................................................................
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