User manual

SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL

Issue 1.0 08/02

Modes of Operation Setup

Set the receiver to the required mode (either RAW, RTCM, VRC, VBS or HP).

Some modes may not be available depending upon the security setting.

Generally the receiver will be set to the correct mode prior to delivery to you,

and will not be changeable.

Model 3100LRS / RTCM Mode Setup

• If the 3100LRS is operating in RTCM mode the RTCM data will appear on

the DATA port, this port will need to be set up to match the requirements of

your GPS receiver RTCM IN port, use the User Settings

- Data Port menu

item to set these.

• For RTCM mode select the Remote Sites

menu, move to the All Sites OFF

menu item and press the enter key. Using the right menu key select the

Sites (i.e. reference station(s)) you wish to output, toggle it’s status to ON

with the Up/Down keys and press the centre button. When using the

3100LRS with an external GPS receiver only one RTCM station should be

selected. An RS-232C data tester can be used to test for data output, the

TX data line should flash every 3-4 seconds.

Figure 2 3100LRS Operating in RTCM Mode

3100LRS

Receiver

GNSS Receiver or

Nav System

Laptop Computer

(Configuration & Maintenance)

Spot Antenna

DC Power Supply

(Typically vehicle cigarette lighter or

12V DC sealed lead acid battery)

Data

Power

DGNSS

Data, Command

or Utility Port

Coupler

Inmarsat

Terminal

Inmarsat Dome

Antenna

FSPAS Ref.: B31005102PMBRA0