APS-3 with FieldGenius Configuration Manual Version 1.3
Table of contents 1 Getting Started... 2 1.1 Hardware requirements... 2 1.2 Installing FIELDGenius... 2 2 Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup... 3 2.1 Launch Septentrio FieldGenius... 3 2.2 Create a new project... 4 2.2.1 Give the project a name... 4 2.2.2 Unit Settings... 5 2.2.3 Coordinate System Settings... 5 3 Instrument Selection... 6 3.1 GPS Reference... 6 3.1.1 Add GPS Reference Profile... 6 3.1.2 Model and Communication... 7 3.1.3 Set a Reference Position... 12 3.1.4 Link Configure... 20 3.1.5 Instrument Disconnect... 23 3.2 GPS Rover... 25 3.2.1 Add GPS Rover Profile... 26 3.2.2 Model and Communication... 27 3.2.3 Link Configure... 31 3.2.4 Raw Data Logging... 42 4 Additional Functions... 46 4.1 Check APS-3 Battery Levels... 46 4.2 Check RTK Corrections (Link Information)... 48 4.3 Measurement... 49 5 Technical Support... 51 6 Appendix... 52 6.1 Antenna Offsets... 52 6.1.1 NGS Calibration... 52 6.1.2 Slant Height Dimensions... 53 1 1 1
Getting Started 1 Getting Started 1.1 Hardware requirements FIELDGenius 8 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 FIELDGenius manual. 1.2 Installing FIELDGenius If you purchased a new data collector with FIELDGenius 8 from Septentrio, it should come pre-loaded with Septentrio FieldGenius 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 FIELDGenius 8 install file, found either on the CD that came with your purchase or downloaded from www.septentrio.com/support. (Credentials can be provided by Septentrio support team). Follow the prompts to complete install. 2 2 2
Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup 2 Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup Before Power On of the APS-3, ensure the following are done: SD card and SIM card (if used) are installed and rear 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. 2.1 Launch Septentrio FieldGenius Launch FIELDGenius by selecting the program from the Start menu. The Splash screen will then appear. 3 3 3
Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup 2.2 Create a new project Create a new project by selecting New Project from the Project Manager screen. 2.2.1 Give the project a name Double-tap the project name field to begin typing Enter a name for your project. Select OK. 4 4 4
Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup 2.2.2 Unit Settings Select Project Settings Select Unit and Scale to chose the desired Distance Unit, Angle Unit and the Scale Factor for the project. Unit Settings can be saved as default. All projects will have this unit settings. Select OK 2.2.3 Coordinate System Settings Select 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. 5 5 5
3 Instrument Selection 3.1 GPS Reference 3.1.1 Add GPS Reference Profile Select GNSS Reference Select Add Very important: It is not possible to output corrections from the base (RTCM messages) without having a position. Use the serial number of the APS-3 for easy identification Select Save. 6 6 6
3.1.2 Model and Communication Select Edit. Select Model and Communication 7 7 7
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 10000 series, select APS-3 Rev 1. For serial numbers in the 20000 series, select APS-3 Rev 2. 3.1.2.1 Bluetooth Pairing Select Bluetooth as the Port. Select Bluetooth Device List 8 8 8
Select the corresponding Bluetooth device by Serial Number (located on the bottom label of the APS-3). If the device is not in the list, select Refresh List. Double-tap the Bluetooth PIN field to begin typing. 9 9 9
Enter default Select OK. Select Close 10 1 0 1
Select Connect. Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS- 3 Reference comes on. 11 1 1 1
3.1.3 Set a Reference Position Select Continue. Select Start Reference 12 1 2 1
3.1.3.1 Use Known Geodetic Position Enter a known Geodetic or Cartesian position. Select Set Position. Enter a known Geodetic or Cartesian position. If the Reference Position is stored in the point database, choose Select Position from Database. 13 1 3 1
Enter the Point ID if known, or select List. Select the point representing the Reference position. Choose Select 14 1 4 1
Choose Select Select Modify Antenna Height 15 1 5 1
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 Ok 16 1 6 1
Select Set Position 3.1.3.2 Use Averaged Geodetic Position Select Averaged Geodetic Position 17 1 7 1
Select Yes to save the Reference Position to the points database. Enter a Description for the Reference Position. 18 1 8 1
Select Store Pnt If prompted, select Yes to add the description to the automap library. 19 1 9 1
3.1.4 Link Configure 3.1.4.1 Data Format The Data Format must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. RTCM 3 format is recommended 3.1.4.2 Internal UHF Radio Satel Radio: Link Device: Select Satel Link Communication: Set GPS Port to Internal Device to use the internal UHF radio Data Format: Set Data Port to RTCM 3 Select Setup 20 2 0 2
Select the desired Channel number/frequency. The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Select the desired Channel spacing. 21 2 1 2
Select the desired Protocol (Satel is recommended). The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. The FEC setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. 22 2 2 2
Select a Transmit Power for the internal radio. 500mW gives optimal performance. Note that a higher transmit power is a trade-off between range and power consumption. Select OK to complete the Reference configuration 3.1.5 Instrument Disconnect 23 2 3 2
Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Instrument Disconnect 24 2 4 2
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 GNSS Rover From Instrument Profile, select an existing APS-3 Rover profile, or select Internal GPS to Create a new one. 25 2 5 2
3.2.1 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 Ok and then Save. 26 2 6 2
Select Edit 3.2.2 Model and Communication Select Model and Communication 27 2 7 2
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 10000 series, select APS-3 Rev1. For serial numbers in the 20000 series, select APS-3 Rev 2. 3.2.2.1 Bluetooth Pairing Select Bluetooth as the Port Select Bluetooth Search 28 2 8 2
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. Enter default Select OK 29 2 9 2
Select Connect Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS-3 Reference comes on. 30 3 0 3
3.2.3 Link Configure Select to open the Instrument Settings menu and select Link Configure. 3.2.3.1 Data Format The Data Format must match at both Reference and rover to receive RTK corrections. RTCM 3 format is recommended 31 3 1 3
3.2.3.2 Internal UHF Radio SATEL Link Device: Select Satel Link Communication: Set GPS Port to Internal Device to use the internal UHF radio Data Format: Set Data Port to RTCM 3 Select Setup Select the desired Channel number/frequency. The Channel frequency must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. 32 3 2 3
Select the desired Channel spacing. Select the desired Protocol (Satel is recommended). The Protocol type must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. 33 3 3 3
The FEC setting must match at both Reference and Rover to receive RTK corrections. Select a Transmit Power for the internal radio. 500mW gives optimal performance. Note that a higher transmit power is a trade-off between range and power consumption. 34 3 4 3
Select OK to complete the Rover configuration Device configuration is now completed 35 3 5 3
3.2.3.3 Internal GSM Modem Link Device: GSM Module Link Communication: Device select Internal Select Setup For Data Source, select either GPRS (TCP/IP) or NTRIP 36 3 6 3
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. Select Press to Modify to 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 Ok 37 3 7 3
Select Connect The message Connecting Modem is displayed when Modem and Network options are set correctly. 38 3 8 3
Select Request Sourcetable The sourcetable is requested from the network. 39 3 9 3
Select the desired Mount Point. Choose Select Select the desired Correction Format. RTCM 3 format is recommended. 40 4 0 4
Wait few seconds. When RTK Fixed is achieved the survey may begin. 41 4 1 4
3.2.4 Raw Data Logging Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Raw Data Logging 42 4 2 4
Double-tap the Logging Name field to begin typing. Enter a name for the internal raw data file, using a maximum of 8 characters. Select OK 43 4 3 4
Select a Logging Rate for the data file. 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. 44 4 4 4
Select Stop Logging or Close. If you select Close, the device will still log raw data. 45 4 5 4
Additional Functions 4 Additional Functions 4.1 Check APS-3 Battery Levels Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Sensor Information 46 4 6 4
Additional Functions 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. 47 4 7 4
Additional Functions 4.2 Check RTK Corrections (Link Information) Select to open the Instrument Settings menu. Select Link Information 48 4 8 4
Additional Functions View Data Age to confirm RTK corrections are updating frequently. 4.3 Measurement Select to measure a point. 49 4 9 4
Additional Functions Select Store Position. The tolerance can be changed selecting and then Sensor Configuration. It is possible to give a name to the point to measure, description, etc. When finished, select Store Pnt 50 5 0 5
Technical Support 5 Technical Support For any further questions about configuring the APS-3 with Septentrio FieldGenius, which may not be covered in this manual, contact your local dealer. Email Septentrio technical support at support@septentrio.com Apart from configuring the APS-3 GNSS receiver, additional information and support for Septentrio FieldGenius 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 http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk/ to create a support ticket or search for solutions. 51 5 1 5
Appendix 6 Appendix 6.1 Antenna Offsets 6.1.1 NGS Calibration Phase Center Location NGS Vertical Offsets Absolute Relative L1 Offset (mm) 95.3 113.5 L2 Offset (mm) 86.4 94.1 Absolute - http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/antcal/loadfile?file=aps_aps-3_none.003 APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3) 08/10/07 1.3-0.5 95.3 0.0 1.1 1.8 2.1 2.0 1.6 1.1 0.6 0.2-0.1-0.3-0.4-0.4-0.4-0.4-0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0-1.0 3.2 86.4 0.0-1.0-1.4-1.3-1.0-0.6-0.3-0.3-0.5-0.9-1.5-2.0-2.5-2.9-3.2-3.2-2.5 0.0 0.0 Relative - http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/antcal/loadfile?file=ant_info.003 APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3) 08/10/07 0.7-0.1 113.5 0.0 1.3 2.7 4.0 5.2 6.2 7.1 7.7 8.1 8.1 7.8 7.0 5.8 4.1 1.9-0.9-4.4 0.0 0.0-0.9 3.8 94.1 0.0-0.9-0.9-0.2 0.8 2.0 3.1 3.9 4.3 4.3 3.8 2.9 1.5-0.1-1.9-3.7-5.3 0.0 0.0 52 5 2 5
Appendix 6.1.2 Slant Height Dimensions Height of ARP= (Slant Height) 2-0.089m 2-0.0606m 53 5 3 5