EFIX C5 GNSS USER GUIDE Survey & Engineering | March 2022 By surveyors, for surveyors
Table of Content Table of Content Table of Content............................................................................................................... 2 Preface ............................................................................................................................ 5 Copyright ........................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Warnings ............................................................
Table of Content 3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup ........................................................................... 24 3.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup .................................................................................... 26 3.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup .................................................................................. 27 3.4 Working with the Tilt Compensation......................................................................... 28 3.4.
Table of Content 5.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu ................................................................................. 64 5.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu ........................................................................... 64 5.7.3 Config File Submenu ....................................................................................... 64 5.7.4 System Log Download Submenu .................................................................... 65 5.7.5 User Log Submenu .........................
Preface Preface Copyright Copyright 2020-2022 EFIX | EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The EFIX is trademark of EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd. 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.
Introduction 1 Introduction The C5 GNSS receiver is a portable and fully functional device, which remains the internal radio module. Featuring full GNSS technology, it offers best-in-class GNSS signal tracking even in a harsh environment, enabling GNSS surveying beyond usual constraints. The C5 GNSS incorporates the latest innovations such as an inertial module (IMU) providing automatic poletilt compensation in a very compact design. 1.1 Safety Information 1.1.
Introduction 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 EFIX website (www.efix-geo.
Getting Started with C5 2 Getting Started with C5 2.1 About the Receiver The new C5 GNSS receiver offers integrated IMU-RTK technology to provide a robust and accurate GNSS positioning in any circumstances. Unlike the standard MEMS based GNSS receivers, the C5 GNSS IMU-RTK combines state-of-the-art GNSS RTK engine, calibration-free professional IMU sensor, 4D-3S initialization and advanced GNSS tracking capabilities.
Getting Started with C5 The front panel contains two indicator LEDs and one button. Power LED Correction LED Satellite LED Power button Name Color Description Yellow Correction LED • As a Base station: successfully transmitting differential data, the correction LED shows yellow. • As a Rover station: successfully receiving differential Yellow / Green data from Base station, the correction LED shows yellow when it is single or float, shows green when it is fixed.
Getting Started with C5 2.2.2 Receiver Ports The receiver ports contain one TNC radio antenna connector, one communication and power ports, one 5/8-11 threaded insert, and one nameplate. USB communication and power in port TNC radio antenna connector 5/8-11 threaded insert Port Name USB Type-C port Description • This port is a USB Type-C connector that supports USB communications. • Users can use USB Type-C Cable supplied with the system to download the logged data to a computer.
Getting Started with C5 2.3 Batteries and Power 2.3.1 Built-in batteries The receiver has a built-in 6800 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. 2.3.2 Charging the Battery The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time. Charge via USB Type-C port. WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions.
Getting Started with C5 2.3.4 External Power Supply Provide the external power to the receiver by the USB Type-C Cable + Power Adapter. The Power Adapter is connecting with AC power of 100-240V, the output port of the Power Adapter connects with the USB Type-C Cable.
Getting Started with C5 2.4 Product Basic Supply Accessories 2.4.1 Base Kit Basic Supply Item Picture C5 GNSS Receiver UHF Bar Antenna (410-470 MHz) USB Type-C Tribrach adaptor H.I. tape Tribrach with optical plummet Extension pole Auxiliary H.I.
Getting Started with C5 Pole mounting Power Adapter. Transport Hard Case Base kit 2.4.
Getting Started with C5 USB Type-C 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I. Tool Power Adapter. Transport Hard Case Rover kit 2.5 Connecting to an Office Computer The receiver can be connected to an office computer via a eField USB Type-C. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on.
Getting Started with C5 USB Type-C 2.6 Connecting to a Controller 2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with eField Software Turn on the controller → run eField→ go to Config main menu → tap Connect. In the Connect screen, select EFIX for the Manufacture field, C5 for Device Type field, WIFI for Connection Type field. Tap the Wireless Lan icon on the right side to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module by the top switch → select the target device in the list.
Getting Started with C5 Tap the Connect button to build the connection. 2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with eField Software Turn on the controller → run eField → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. In the Connect screen, select EFIX for the Manufacture field, C5 for Device Type field, Bluetooth for Connection Type field.
Getting Started with C5 Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in the Bluetooth manager list. Tap the Connect button to build the connection.
Getting Started with C5 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. Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS post-processing software such as the eOffice Software. 2.7.
Getting Started with C5 (4) Double click the folder “repo_receiver SN” (take 3225804 as example), you will see 9 folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the log files, and the other 8 folders represent different logging sessions and are used for store static data. (5) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the folder(s) created by the C5 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS time when you start to log data.
Getting Started with C5 (7) Select the data format that you configured to save the static data, you will find the static raw data. Notes: 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.
Getting Started with C5 2.7.2 Web Server Download The procedures of downloading logged data through web server refer to 5.4.4 Data Download Submenu. 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 eField Type-C. After the successful connection, a removable disk named as the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver will appear on the computer.
Getting Started with C5 (5) Select the destination folder and double click it, and then two folders named as different data format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed. (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.
Equipment Setup and Operation 3 Equipment Setup and Operation 3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: a f b c d e No. Name a C5 GNSS receiver b Extension pole (30 cm) c Tribrach adaptor d Tribrach w/ Opti e Aluminum tripod f Auxiliary H.I. tool Steps: (1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
Equipment Setup and Operation (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod. Screw the receiver onto the tribrach. Center and level the receiver more precisely. Connect the receiver to external battery by using USB Type-C 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 3.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: a b c d e No. Name a C5 GNSS receiver b Extension pole (30 cm) c Tribrach adaptor d Tribrach w/ Opti e Aluminum tripod Steps: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly. Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod. Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.
Equipment Setup and Operation (7) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. (8) Use software to configure the receiver as base mode. 3.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended: Components a b c No.
Equipment Setup and Operation Steps: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Connect the UHF whip antenna to the receiver if necessary. Screw the receiver onto the pole. Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s. Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. Use software to configure the receiver as rover mode. Center and level the receiver more precisely. Use software to start survey. 3.4 Working with the Tilt Compensation 3.4.
Equipment Setup and Operation (3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful. (4) Enter the Name and Antenna, then tap point will be collected and store to Points automatically.
Equipment Setup and Operation (5) When this icon appears, the text will show “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” at the bottom of interface. (6) Tap to close tilt compensation. 3.4.2 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.
Equipment Setup and Operation measure in alignment” (red), please shake RTK slightly from left to right or back to front until the reminder disappears. 3. The controller will prompt “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” when the receiver is stationary over 30 seconds or the pole hit the ground toughly. 4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected. 5. The receiver cannot be moved in a circle in one direction for more than 360 degrees.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 4 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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. To view the web page in another language, select the corresponding language name from the dropdown list on the upper right corner of the web page.
Configuring Through a Web Browser including the position, DOP values, satellites used and tracked, and the receiver clock information. 5.1.2 Activity Submenu Lists several important items to help you understand how the receiver is being used and its current operating condition. Items include the identities of currently tracked satellites, internal and external storage usage rate, how long the receiver has been operational, state of the internal battery, power source state.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu Use this screen to configure all the items related to the GNSS antenna.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.3.5 Languages Submenu Use this screen to select the web interface language: 5.3.6 User Management Submenu 5.3.7 USB Function Switch Use this screen to set C5 work as APIS base. 1.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 2. Install the driver for C5 RNDIS a) Right click RNDIS, and select update driver, and choose Browse my computer for driver software.
Configuring Through a Web Browser c) Then there will appear a hardware type list. In the list, select Network adapters. d) Then find Microsoft in the Manufacturer list, and select Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device in the model list.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 3. Config IP for C5. a) After installing the driver, there will show another Ethernet connection in Network connections. b) Go to properties, and double click IPV4 to change the IP address.
Configuring Through a Web Browser c) Change the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway as following: 4.Login into C5 webpage in Chrome by inputting: 192.168.253.1, keep same as the default gateway.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.Config C5 to connect WiFi and work as APIS base. a) Go to Module Setting -> WiFi, change WiFi mode to WiFi Terminal. b) Click Start to searching the wifi and connect. c) Go to Receiver Configuration -> Reference Station Settings. Set C5 as auto base, and get the base station.
Configuring Through a Web Browser d) Go to I/O settings, in RTK Client, config it. e) Connect and config it as APIS base, use local APIS address. Then click Confirm to set. f) After send correction data to APIS server successfully, the RTK Client option will become green background.
Configuring Through a Web Browser g) Then set rover as APIS rover, and it will get fix solution. 5.3.8 HCPPP Settings Reserved for HCPPP. 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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. ➢ Elevation Mask: Enter the elevation mask. ➢ Duration Time: Set the duration of data logging. ➢ Site Name: Enter the name of the site. ➢ Antenna Height: the measured height value.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu Use this screen to configure the receiver to push stored files to the FTP server of your choice. Only files that are configured to use FTP push are transmitted. 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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. 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser In this submenu, users can configure 6 types of input and output settings. 1. RTK Client After configuring the settings of RTK client, users can log on CORS or APIS. Tap the Connect button to the right → the IO Settings screen will appear → choose one of the connection protocols among the NTRIP, APIS_BASE, APIS_ROVER and TCP → configure the related parameters → click to log on CORS or APIS.
Configuring Through a Web Browser ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP 2.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0 ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.
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Configuring Through a Web Browser 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 4. 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.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.6 Module Setting Menu Use this menu to check module information, configure WiFi, bluetooth, radio related settings. 5.6.1 Description Submenu Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio module. 5.6.2 WiFi Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function and modify password.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.6.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number. 5.6.4 Radio Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters.
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Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an example of the firmware information. 5.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core board version: 5.7.3 Config File Submenu Use this submenu to update Configuration File.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 5.7.4 System Log Download Submenu Use this submenu to download the system log of the receiver. 5.7.5 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. 5.7.6 Firmware Update Submenu Use this submenu to load new firmware to the receiver across the network.
Configuring Through a Web Browser 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. • The receiver will restart after the firmware upgrading is done, so users need to reconnect the receiver with your computer via Wi-Fi, and then log-in the receiver through a web browser to continue the configuration. 5.7.
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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.
