GEOMATE SG7 GNSS User Guide
Table of Content Table of Content Table of Content ................................................................................................................ 2 Preface .............................................................................................................................. 5 Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Warnings ..................................................
Table of Content 3.2 Configure the Working Mode ............................................................................ 27 4 Equipment Setup and Operation ................................................................................ 32 4.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup .................................................................. 32 4.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup ............................................................................ 34 4.2.1 Internal Cellular or UHF ..............
Table of Content 5.7.1 Description Submenu ........................................................................................ 71 5.7.2 WiFi Submenu ................................................................................................... 71 5.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu ............................................................................. 72 5.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 73 5.8 Firmware Menu .....
Preface Preface Copyright Copyright 2016-2017 GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Trademarks All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders. Safety Warnings The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network.
Preface CE Interference Statement The SG7 GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Introduction 1 Introduction The SG7 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the GEOMATE® SG7 GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the SG7 GNSS receiver unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) products before, GEOMATE 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.GEOMATEnav.
Getting Started with SG7 1.2.1 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. 1.3 Technical Support If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or GEOMATE website (www.geomate.
Getting Started with SG7 The LCD panel enables user to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery status, Wi-Fi status, working mode, data logging status and basic receiver information. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology provides cable-free communication between the receiver and controller. The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey software. Moreover, user can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of receiver to a computer.
Getting Started with SG7 Front panel The front panel contains two indicator LEDs and two buttons. Satellite LED Correction LED Function button Power button Name Correction LED (Yellow/Green) Description Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving differential data. As a Base station: successfully transmitting differential data, flash yellow light.
Getting Started with SG7 Power button (White) Works as a Power button: Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn off the receiver. Works as a Confirmbutton Hold Fn button and press this button for 5 times continuously to reset the mainboard. 2.2.2 Lower Housing The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, one TNC radio antenna connector, one communication and power port and one USB type C communication and power port.
Getting Started with SG7 Port Name IO port Description This port is a 7-pin LEMO connector that supports RS-232 communications and external power input. Users can use HCE600 Type-c 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 type-C USB connector that supports USB communications.
2.3 Batteries and Power Getting Started with SG7 2.3.1 Batteries The receiver has an built-in non-removable Lithium‑ion battery. 2.3.2 The Internal Battery The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Getting Started with SG7 2.3.3 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.
Getting Started with SG7 2.3.4 External Power Supply Two methods are available for providing the external power to the receiver by the GPS to PC Data Cable+ Power Adapter, or GPS to PC Data Cable + external power cable (option purchase) + vehicle battery. In the office: The Power Adapter is connecting with AC power of 100-240V, the output port of the Power Adapter connects with the Power Port of the GPS to PC Data Cable.
Getting Started with SG7 2.4 Inserting SIM Card (a) Open the SIM card slot cover. (b) Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to the SIM card slot. (c) Close the cover to prevent water immersion. (d) To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to the SIM card slot.
Getting Started with SG7 2.5 Product Basic Supply Accessories 2.5.1 Base Kit Basic Supply Item Picture SG7 GNSS Receiver UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz) Power Adapter USB Type-C H.I. Tape Extension pole Tribrach with optical plummet Auxiliary H.I.
Getting Started with SG7 2.5.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply Item Picture SG7 GNSS Receiver UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz) Power Adapter USB Type-C 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I.
Getting Started with SG7 2.6 Connecting to an Office Computer The receiver can be connected to an office computer for serial data transfer or settings via a FC2 USB Type-C. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on by internal battery or external power.
Getting Started with SG7 2.7 Downloading Logged Data Data logging involves the collection of GNSS measurement data over a period at a static point or points, and subsequent post-processing of the information to accurately compute baseline information. 2.7.1 FTP Download The procedures of downloading logged data through FTP are as follows: (1) Switch on the receiver, search its Wi-Fi in the computer and connect. (2) After the successful connection, open the file manager in the computer and input “ftp:\\192
Getting Started with SG7 (5) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the folder(s) created by the SG7 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS time when you start to log data. (6) Select the destination folder and double click it, two folders named as different data format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed. (7) Select the data format that you configured to save the static data, you will find the static raw data.
Getting Started with SG7 2.7.3 USB Download The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows: (1) Switch on the receiver and connect it with a computer by HCE600 Type-C. After the successful connection, a removable disk named as the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver will appear on the computer. (2) Double click the removable disk and you will see the folder named as “repo”. (3) Double click this folder, you will see 9 folders.
Getting Started with SG7 (6) Select the data format that you have configured to save the static data, you will find the static raw data. 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.
Front Panel Operation 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 top-level menu of the front panel includes 6 parts: Info, SV, Mode, Power, Data and Set. Info is the basic information of firmware such as SN, PN and etc. SV is the display of satellite situation.
Front Panel Operation Power Power 95% Indicates the remaining power of the battery Brightness High Press Enter to select the brightness including High, Medium and low. Standby Time 10s Press Enter to select standby time including 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 30min Sleep Time 1min Press Enter to select sleep time including 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 30min WIFI ON Press Enter to turn on or turn off WIFI. WIFI Mode AP Press Enter to change the WIFI Mode including AP or STA.
Front Panel Operation Elev Mask 10 degree Press Enter button to change the mask degree from 0 degree to 90 degrees. Duration 1440min • Press Enter button to enter Duration Time Setting screen. • In the Duration Time Setting screen, press Fn button to move to the character of the duration time value user want to make change, and then press Enter button to change from 0 to 9.
Front Panel Operation 3.2 Configure the Working Mode 7 working modes are provided for quickly setting up an RTK base station or rover station.
Front Panel Operation Top-level Menu Second-level Menu Description Mode Base External UHF The title of this configuration screen. Format CMR Base External UHF OK Cancel Mode Base External UHF Protocol GEOMATE Base Internal UHF Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the secondlevel menu. The title of this configuration screen. Press Enter to select current protocol (Transparent, TT450s) Channel 1 456.
Front Panel Operation Format CMR IP 111.111.111.1 Base External UHF & APIS Press Enter to select correction format (RTD, CMR, RTCMv2.3, RTCMv3 and RTCMv3.2). Press Enter to enter third-level menu to select IP (211.144.120.97, 101.251.112.206) or press Customized IP to customize your own IP Port 9901 Press Enter button to change the port from 9901 to 9920. OK Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take effect.
Front Panel Operation Mode Rover APIS The title of this configuration screen. Base ID 1234567 Press Enter to enter third-level menu to change Base ID IP 210.14.66.58 Press Enter to enter third-level menu to select IP (211.144.120.97, 101.251.112.206) or press Customized IP to customize your own IP Rover APIS Port 9902 Press Enter button to change the port from 9901 to 9920. OK Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take effect.
Front Panel Operation OK Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take effect. Cancel Back GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-04 Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the secondlevel menu. Press Enter button to back to the toplevel menu.
Equipment Setup and Operation 4 Equipment Setup and Operation 4.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: a b c d e No. Name a SG7 GNSS receiver b Extension pole (30 cm) c Tribrach adaptor d Tribrach w/ Opti e Aluminum tripod Steps: (1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly. (2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
Equipment Setup and Operation (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach. Center and level the receiver more precisely. Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary. Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary. Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s. Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool. Press the function button to select Data to start recording static raw.
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup 4.2.
Equipment Setup and Operation No. Name a SG7 GNSS receiver b UHF whip antenna c Extension pole (30 cm) d Tribrach adaptor e Tribrach w/ Opti f Aluminum tripod g Micro SIM card (12 mm x 15 mm) Steps: (1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly. (2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod. If work as a cellular base station, the SIM card need to be inserted (3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach. (4) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
Equipment Setup and Operation Components: a h b c d i j e k f No.
Equipment Setup and Operation Steps: (1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly. (2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod. (3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach. (4) Center and level the receiver more precisely. (5) Connect the receiver to external datalink by using GPS to datalink cable. (6) Hang the external datalink on the tripod leg. (7) Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: a d b c No.
Equipment Setup and Operation Steps: (1) Keep the receiver fully charged. If work as a cellular rover station, the SIM card need to be inserted before the batteries. (2) Screw the receiver onto the pole. If work as a UHF rover station, the UHF whip antenna need to be connected to the receiver. (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s. Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.4 Notes of using tilt measurement 1. At the beginning of initialization, the pole height of the instrument should be the same as that antenna height in the software. 2. In the process of tilt measurement, if the controller shows that “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” (red), please shake RTK slightly from left to right or back to front until the reminder disappears. 3.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5 Configuring Through a Web Browser Supported browsers: Google Chrome Microsoft Internet Explorer○R version 10, or higher 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. After the successful connection between your computer and the receiver, enter the IP address (192.168.1.
Equipment Setup and Operation Note – Tick remember me option, and then the browser will remember the Login Account and Password you entered. 5. Once you log in, the web page appears as follows: 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.1 Status Menu This menu provides a quick link to review the receiver's position information, satellites tracked, runtime, current data log status, current outputs, available memory, and more. 5.1.1 Position Submenu This page shows the relevant position information about the receiver's position solution which including the position, DOP values, satellites used and tracked, and the receiver clock information. 5.1.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.1.3 Google Map Submenu Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.2 Satellites Menu Use the Satellites menu to view satellite tracking details and enable/disable GPS, GLONASS, BDS and Galileo constellations. These menus include tabular and graphical displays to provide all required information on satellite tracking status. 5.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu Provides the status of satellites tracked in general, such as the satellite ID, satellite type, attitude angle, azimuth angle, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, L5 SNR and enable/disable status of each one.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.2.2 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. 5.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu The following figure is an example of Skyplot page.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.3 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: 5.3.1 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu Use the antenna configuration menu to configure all the items related to the GNSS antenna. You must enter the correct values for all antennarelated fields, because the choices you make affect the accuracy for logged data and broadcast correction data significantly: 5.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers.
Equipment Setup and Operation 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation c) Manual Base: The receiver will serve neither as a base nor a rover after this mode is enabled. Users need to configure the receiver manually For Reference Latitude and Reference Longitude: There are mainly three methods to enter the reference coordinates and shown as follows: a) Acquire Current Position: Click this button to acquire current position obtained through autonomous positioning automatically. b) Manual Input: Manually input the coordinate of a control point.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver: 5.3.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.3.6 User Management Submenu 5.3.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.4 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 when memory is low. This menu also provides the controls for the FTP push feature: 5.4.
Equipment Setup and Operation To edit the settings of each session, click the Modify button to the right of the required session, and then the Recording Edit screen appears: 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: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Auto Record: on or off. Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list.
Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Site Name: Enter the name of the site. Antenna Height: the measured height value. Measure way: Antenna Phase Center, Vertical Height, Slant Height Storage Format: Select the format of the data store. RINEX Version: OFF, 3.02, 2.11 Start Date: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record start date. Apply Time: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record apply time.
Equipment Setup and Operation Tap Modify button on the right of the required FTP server and the FTP Push Settings screen appears: 5.4.3 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.4.4 Data Download Submenu In this submenu, users can download the data files that recorded in the internal storage through the internal FTP site. 1. Click this submenu, and then the log on dialogue box will prompt you to enter a user name and password: The default logon account for the internal FTP site is: ➢ User name: ftp ➢ Password: ftp 2. Click the directory named as “repo” to view and download the files currently stored on the receiver: 3.
Equipment Setup and Operation date of file that be recorded → the format of the file → the name of the target file. 4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according to the prompts.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.5 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. 5.5.1 IO Settings Submenu The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this submenu. In this submenu, users can configure 6 types of input and output settings. 1.
Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-04 P a g e | 61
Equipment Setup and Operation 2. TCP/UDP_Client/NTRIP Server Tap the Connect button on the right of required TCP/UDP Client → the IO Settings screen will appear → select the connection protocol from TCP, UDP,NTRIP1.0 and NTRIP2.0 → 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0 ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.
Equipment Setup and Operation 3. TCP Server/NTRIP Caster Tap the Connect button to the right of required TCP Server/NTRIP Caster→ the IO Settings screen will appear → select one of the connection protocols between NTRIP and TCP → configure the other related parameters → click server.
Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP 4. Serial Port Tap the Settings button on 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5. Bluetooth Tap the Settings button to the right of Bluetooth → the Bluetooth Set screen will appear → configure the messages that you want to transmit through Bluetooth → click save the settings and start to transmit. to 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.6 Network Setting Menu Use this menu to view network information, configure the receiver’s mobile network, set email alert for specific situation, configure HTTP or HTTPS port, and the username and password of internal FTP site: 5.6.1 Description Submenu Use this submenu to check the information of network setting.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu Use this submenu to configure GPRS model, network module and modify dialing status. 5.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu Use this submenu to choose which situation of receiver will be alerted and input the email address.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.6.4 HTTP Submenu Use this submenu to configure HTTP port.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.6.5 HTTPS Submenu Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port. 5.6.6 FTP Service Submenu Use this submenu to configure the user name and password of internal FTP site.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.7 Module Setting Menu Use this menu to check module information, configure WiFi, bluetooth, radio related settings, and turn on/off static voice of buzzer: 5.7.1 Description Submenu Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio module. 5.7.2 WiFi Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function and modify password.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.8 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: 5.8.1 Firmware Info Submenu Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an example of the firmware information. 5.8.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.8.3 Config File Submenu Use this submenu to update Configuration File. 5.8.4 System Log Download Submenu Use this submenu to download the system log of the receiver. 5.8.5 User Log Submenu Use this submenu to download the user log. Tap Download to download current user log; Tick items that you want to see on the user log and tap confirm button to confirm selected user log.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.8.6 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 finishes, or damage will be caused to the receiver.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.8.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu Use this submenu to upgrade GNSS Board. Use this submenu to load new board 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. 5.8.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu Use this submenu to browse upgrade file and upgrade radio. Use this submenu to load new radio to the receiver across the network.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.8.10 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 5.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu 5.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and configure other settings.
Communication Ports Definition A Communication Ports Definition AI GEOMATE SG7 Receiver IO Port (7-pin Lemo Port) Definition PIN FUNCTION 1 Ground ( - ) 2 Ground ( - ) 3 RS232-TX (Output) 4 PPS 5 Not Used 6 VIN 7 RS232-RX (Input) GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-04 P a g e | 80
1) FCC 15.19 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. 2）FCC 15.21 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 3) FCC 15.
