APS-3 with Seismic Surveyor

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1 APS-3 with Seismic Surveyor Configuration Manual Revision 1.01 Page 1

2 APS-3 with Seismic Surveyor, Configuration Manual 2011 ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc. All rights reserved. ALTUS, the ALTUS logo, and APS-3 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 may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without 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-3 due to GPS 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. Page 2

3 Table of Contents 1. Getting Started Hardware Requirements Installing Seismic Surveyor Seismic Surveyor Startup Launch Program Create New Project Project Name Project Review Unit Settings Coordinate System Settings Instrument Selection GPS Reference Add GPS Reference Profile Model and Communication Bluetooth Pairing Raw Data Logging Set Reference Position Use Known Geodetic Position Use Averaged Geodetic Position Local Transformation to Point Link Configure Data Format Internal UHF Radio External Pacific Crest 35w External ArWest AW Instrument Disconnect GPS Rover Add GPS Rover Profile Model and Communication Bluetooth Pairing Link Configure Data Format Internal UHF Radio Internal GSM Modem Raw Data Logging Additional Functions Check APS-3 Battery Levels Check RTK Corrections (Link Information) Technical Support Appendix Antenna Offsets NGS Calibration Slant Height Dimensions...74 Page 3

4 1. Getting Started 1.1. Hardware Requirements Seismic Surveyor may be installed on most Windows CE, PocketPC, and Windows Mobile devices, as well as any Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet PC running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, or Windows 7. For a complete list of compatible mobile devices, please refer to MicroSurvey Software s Seismic Surveyor manual Installing Seismic Surveyor If you purchased a new data collector with Seismic Surveyor from ALTUS Positioning Systems, it should come preloaded with Seismic Surveyor software. If it is not installed, or you need to upgrade to a newer version, please perform these steps: Establish a Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connection between your computer and data collector. Locate and execute the Seismic Surveyor install file, found either on the CD that came with your purchase or downloaded from Follow the prompts to complete install. Page 4

5 2. Seismic Surveyor Startup Before Power On of the APS-3, ensure the following are done: SD card and SIM card (if used) are installed and memory door closed UHF antenna is connected Batteries are installed Note the serial number of the APS-3 (located on the underside) for Bluetooth identification within the program Launch Program Launch Seismic Surveyor by selecting the program from the Start menu. Page 5

6 The Splash screen appears Create New Project Create a new project by selecting New Project from the Project Manager screen. Page 6

7 Project Name Double-tap the project name field to begin typing. Enter a name for your project. Select OK. Page 7

8 Project Review Select the default Automap Template File and Feature List File or a custom file. Select Continue. Page 8

9 Unit Settings Select the desired Distance Unit for the project. Select the appropriate Angle Unit for the project. Select OK. Page 9

10 Coordinate System Settings Select Yes to define a coordinate system. Select the desired Horizontal Coordinate System for the project. Select the desired Vertical System for the project. For accurate orthometric elevations use an appropriate Geoid model. Select OK. For help creating a Geoid model, please visit MicroSurvey s links: Download Datum Grid Editor Instructions for Datum Grid Editor use Page 10

11 3. Instrument Selection 3.1. GPS Reference Add GPS Reference Profile A GPS Reference Instrument Profile must be created before first use. Subsequent configurations require only selecting the desired profile. Select Instrument Type as GPS Reference. Select Add. Enter a name for your profile that identifies your APS-3 Reference (Reference). Use the serial number of the APS-3 for easy identification Select Save. Page 11

12 Select Edit Model and Communication Select Model and Communication. Page 12

13 Select Altus for Make Select the appropriate Model from the drop-down menu. Note: The APS-3 model can be determined by the Serial Number on the underside of the unit. For serial numbers in the series, select APS-3. For serial numbers in the series, select APS-3 Rev Bluetooth Pairing Select Bluetooth as the Port. Select Bluetooth Search Page 13

14 Select the corresponding Bluetooth device by Serial Number (located on the bottom label of the APS-3). Double-tap the Bluetooth PIN field to begin typing. Page 14

15 Enter the PIN in all lowercase: default Select OK. Select OK. Page 15

16 Select Connect. Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS-3 Reference comes on. Page 16

17 Raw Data Logging Select Yes to proceed with Raw Data Logging, else skip to section Double-tap the Logging Name field to begin typing. Page 17

18 Enter a name for the internal raw data file, using a maximum of 8 characters. Select OK. Select a Logging Rate for the data file. Page 18

19 Select Start Logging to begin writing the data file to the internal SD card. Verify the Internal Data Logging LED on the APS-3 comes on. The Start Logging menu is now unavailable and the Stop Logging button is available while data is logging. Select Close to continue logging to file. Page 19

20 Set Reference Position Select Continue. Select Start Reference. Page 20

21 If the Reference Position is known, skip to section: Use Known Geodetic Position To measure an autonomous position for the Reference, skip to: Use Averaged Geodetic Position Use Known Geodetic Position Select Use Known Geodetic Position. Page 21

22 Enter a known Geodetic or Cartesian position. If the Reference Position is stored in the point database, choose Select Position From Database. Enter the Point ID if known, or select List. Page 22

23 Select the point representing the Reference position. Choose Select. Choose Select. Page 23

24 Select Modify Antenna Height. Vertical Height: Altus APS-3 (1) measured to bottom of 5/8 threaded antenna mount Slant Height (Tripod): Altus APS-3 (2) measured to bottom of grey cap Page 24

25 Enter Measured Height of APS-3. Select Close. Select Set Position. Page 25

26 Use Averaged Geodetic Position Select Use Averaged Geodetic Position. Seismic Surveyor automatically begins averaging the autonomous position. Select Modify Antenna Height. Page 26

27 Vertical Height: Altus APS-3 (1) measured to bottom of 5/8 threaded antenna mount Slant Height (Tripod): Altus APS-3 (2) measured to bottom of grey cap Enter Measured Height of APS-3. Select Close. Page 27

28 Select Set Position after averaging at least 10 positions. Select Yes to save the Reference Position to the points database. Page 28

29 Enter a Description for the Reference Position. Select Store Pnt. Page 29

30 If prompted, select Yes to add the description to the automap library Local Transformation to Point To be completed at a later time. Page 30

31 Link Configure Data Format The Data Format must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. ALTUS recommends RTCM 3 format. Page 31

32 Internal UHF Radio Link Device: Select Digital UHF For Link Communication: Select GPS Port to Internal Device to use the internal UHF radio Select Setup. Select the desired Channel number/frequency. The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Page 32

33 Select the desired Protocol. The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. REFERENCE protocol must end in Tx. The Scrambling setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Page 33

34 Select a Transmit Power for the internal radio. 500mW gives optimal performance. Select OK. Note: Higher Transmit Power is a trade-off between range and power consumption. Select OK. Page 34

35 Select Connect to complete the Reference configuration. Page 35

36 External Pacific Crest 35w To configure an external Pacific Crest 35 W radio from Seismic Surveyor, ensure all is connected properly BEFORE Power On. Connect UHF antenna to the antenna mount Connect antenna cable to PDL radio Connect serial cable from PDL to APS-3 Power On ONLY after all connections are made Note that the PDL must be configured before with the desired frequencies using the PDLCONF program provided by Pacific Crest. The PDL may be configured from the Link Configure menu of Seismic Surveyor. Link Device: Pacific Crest For Link Communication, select GPS Port: Serial 2 Baud: Flow: None Select Setup. Page 36

37 The PDL radio enters configuration mode. The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Page 37

38 The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. The Scrambling setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Scrambling On is equivalent to ArWest Scrambling 1, and is recommended when using the APS- 3 with a PDL. Page 38

39 Select a Squelch setting for the external radio. Select No for the Repeater option. Page 39

40 Select OK. Select Connect to complete the reference configuration. Page 40

41 External ArWest AW435 To configure an external AW W radio from Seismic Surveyor, ensure all is connected properly BEFORE Power On. Note that the AW435 must be configured before with the desired Channels & Frequencies using the AWLaunch program provided by Altus Positioning Systems. The AW435 may be configured from the Link Configure menu of Seismic Surveyor. Link Device: Digital UHF GPS Port: Serial 2 Baud: Flow: None Select Setup. Page 41

42 The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. REFERENCE protocol must end in Tx. Page 42

43 The Scrambling setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Select a Transmit Power for the external radio. Note: Higher Transmit Power is a trade-off between range and power consumption. Page 43

44 Select OK. The configuration is saved to the external radio. Page 44

45 Select Connect to complete the Reference configuration. Page 45

46 Instrument Disconnect Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Instrument Disconnect. Page 46

47 3.2. GPS Rover Select to open the Instrument Selection menu. A GPS Rover Instrument Profile must be created before first use. From Instrument Type, select GPS Rover. From Instrument Profile, select an existing APS-3 Rover profile, or select Internal GPS to Create a new one: Add GPS Rover Profile Page 47

48 Add GPS Rover Profile Select Add to create a new GPS Rover profile Enter a name for the Instrument Profile that identifies the APS-3 Rover by serial number. Select Save. Page 48

49 Select Edit Model and Communication Select Model and Communication. Page 49

50 Select Altus for Make Select the appropriate Model from the drop-down menu. Note: The APS-3 model can be determined by the Serial Number on the underside of the unit. For serial numbers in the series, select APS-3. For serial numbers in the series, select APS-3 Rev Bluetooth Pairing Select Bluetooth as the Port. Select Bluetooth Search Page 50

51 Select the corresponding Bluetooth device by Serial Number (located on the bottom label of the APS-3). Double-tap the Bluetooth PIN field to begin typing. Page 51

52 Enter the PIN in all lowercase: default Select OK. Select OK. Page 52

53 Select Connect. Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS-3 Rover comes on. Page 53

54 Link Configure Select to open the Instrument Settings menu and select Link Configure Data Format The Data Format must match at both Reference and rover to receive RTK corrections. ALTUS recommends RTCM 3 format. Page 54

55 Internal UHF Radio Link Device: Select Digital UHF For Link Communication: Select GPS Port to Internal Device to use the internal UHF radio Select Setup. The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Page 55

56 The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. ROVER protocol must end in Rx. The Scrambling setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Transmit Power is only valid at Reference (transmitter). Select OK. Page 56

57 Select Connect to complete the rover configuration. Device configuration is now complete. Select Close. Page 57

58 Internal GSM Modem Link Device: Mobile (GSM) Link Communication: For GPS Port select Internal Device Select Setup. For Data Source, select either GPRS (TCP/IP) or NTRIP Page 58

59 For Network Options, enter the specific settings for the SIM card used. An APN server name must be entered, even if the other Network Options are blank. Enter the connection details for the RTK network being accessed under NTRIP Options. An NTRIP connection requires: User ID Password IP Address TCP/IP Port A GPRS connection requires: IP Address TCP/IP Port Select Close. Page 59

60 Select appropriate Data Format. Select Connect. Page 60

61 The message Creating wireless link is displayed when Modem and Network options are set correctly. Select Request Sourcetable. Page 61

62 The sourcetable is requested from the network. Select the desired Mount Point. Choose Select Highlighted. Page 62

63 Select Continue. When RTK Fixed is achieved the survey may begin. Page 63

64 The Link Information menu will show Connected to internet when the modem is receiving RTK corrections from the network Raw Data Logging Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Page 64

65 Select Raw Data Logging. Double-tap the Logging Name field to begin typing. Page 65

66 Enter a name for the internal raw data file, using a maximum of 8 characters. Select OK. Select a Logging Rate for the data file. Page 66

67 Select Start Logging to begin writing the data file to the internal SD card. Verify the Internal Data Logging LED on the APS-3 comes on. Select Close. Page 67

68 4. Additional Functions 4.1. Check APS-3 Battery Levels Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Sensor Information. Page 68

69 View levels for Battery A (Right) and Battery B (Left). In this example, Battery A has been depleted and is in Stand By. It is safe to remove Battery A and replace with a charged battery for continued operation. This is known as Hot Swapping. Removing an In Use battery will restart the APS-3. Page 69

70 4.2. Check RTK Corrections (Link Information) Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Link Information. Page 70

71 View Data Age to confirm RTK corrections are updating frequently. ^ Return to Top ^ Page 71

72 5. Technical Support For any further questions about configuring the APS-3 with Seismic Surveyor, which may not be covered in this manual, contact your local dealer or Altus Positioning Systems. ALTUS technical support at Apart from configuring the APS-3 GNSS receiver, additional information and support for Seismic Surveyor software features are available from MicroSurvey Software s Technical Support and website. MicroSurvey offers a 90-day complimentary support period for all registered users. Please visit their helpdesk at to create a support ticket or search for solutions. ^ Return to Top ^ Page 72

73 6. Appendix 6.1. Antenna Offsets NGS Calibration Phase Center Location NGS Vertical Offsets Absolute Relative L1 Offset (mm) L2 Offset (mm) Absolute - APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3) 08/10/ Relative - APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3) 08/10/ Page 73

74 Height of ARP = Slant Height Dimensions ^ Return to Top ^ Page 74