SP60 GNSS Receiver User Guide August 2015 Release
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Receiver Use and Care This receiver uses a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that typically occurs in the field. However, the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care. 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.
UHF Radios Regulations and Safety. The receiver may be fitted with an internal radio as an option. It can also be connected to an external UHF radio. Regulations regarding the use of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the UHF kit may be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local Spectra Precision dealer.
Table of Contents About Spectra Precision SP60 .............................................................1 SP60 Packout.....................................................................................2 Basic Supply.........................................................................2 UHF Kit PN92673-00 ...........................................................2 Office Power Kit P/N 94336 ..................................................3 Field Power Kit P/N 94335 ...............................
What the Anti-Theft Protection Does Initially.......................29 What Events Will Trigger a Theft Alarm? .............................29 What Will Happen When a Theft is Detected?......................30 What if the Thief Removes the Battery? ..............................30 Disabling Anti-Theft Before Turning Off the Receiver ...........30 Lost your Anti-Theft Password? ..........................................30 Startup Protection ...............................................................
Challenging environments will no longer be a nightmare for you or your crew: The Spectra Precision SP60 is a new generation GNSS receiver offering a high level of flexibility. It is designed to cover any survey demand from simple postprocessing, through standard UHF or unique Long-Range Bluetooth base and rover systems to sophisticated RTK and Trimble RTX rover solutions.
SP60 Packout English Basic Supply NOTE: Spectra Precision reserves the right to make changes to the lists of items provided below without prior notice. Depending on the ordered SP60 single receiver kit, the basic supply will be as follows.
Item Picture Spare Part (1) Power/Data cable, 1.5 m, DB9-f to OS/7P/M to SAE 59044-10-SPN Adapter cable, 0.15 m, SAE to DC socket (2.1 mm) 88769-SPN RS232-to-USB adapter cable 90938-SPN (1) When applicable, the items part of this kit may be ordered separately as spare parts, using the P/Ns specified in this column. Field Power Kit P/N 94335 Item Picture Spare Part (1) Power cable, 0.6 m, 7P Lemo to SAE 95715 Power cable, 1.
Standard Items English Item Picture Spare Part (1) SP60 GNSS receiver (Not applicable) Li-Ion Battery, 2.6 Ah, 7.4 V, 19.2 Wh 92600-10 Dual Li-Ion Battery Charger (does not include AC/DC power supply and cable) (Not applicable) AC/DC Power Block, 65 W, 19 V, 3.42 A, 100-240 VAC 78650-SPN Power Cord Kit (four types) for use with AC/DC Power Block 78651-SPN Tape Measure, 3.
Item Ordering P/N: Large soft bag, field transport 95858 Universal Hard Shell, gray, Spectra Precision: • Bare • With two soft bags • With one large soft bag 104342-02 104342-03 104342-04 Picture English Other Optional Accessories UHF whip antenna, ¼ wave, with TNC adapter: • 410-430 MHz 67410-12 • 430-470 MHz 67410-11 Coaxial adapter cable (for use with P/N 95672) 96845 Y cable, receiver-to-PacCrest HPB & Battery, 3.
English External Radio Kits & Antennas Item UHF whip antenna, Procom, half-wave, with TNC adapter: • 410-430 MHz • 430-450 MHz • 450-470 MHz Ordering P/N: C3310190 C3310196 C3310188 ADL Vantage Pro Accessories Kit.
English Discover Your New Equipment Take a few minutes to discover your new SP60. Front Panel [10] [8] [9] [11] [1] [12] [13] [2] [4] [3] [5] [6] [7] • [1]: Control panel, consists of the following items, from left to right (see picture): – [2]: Bluetooth LED – [3]: Data recording LED – [4]: Power LED – [5]: Power/Configuration button – [6]: Satellite tracking/Position LED – [7]: UHF Radio LED See SP60 Control Panel Description on page 14 for more information.
English • • • • Phase Center Location Conversely, when it’s time to disconnect the Lemo plug, please use the attached metal strap to pull the plug out. [10]: Battery compartment. CAUTION - THE TRAPDOOR SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY FOR INSERTING OR REPLACING A BATTERY. THE REST OF THE TIME, PLEASE ALWAYS KEEP FULLY CLOSE. [11]: Mini-USB connector (standard USB 2.0, up to 12 MHz, OTG (host & device)). [12]: Shock absorber making up a robust protection belt for the receiver against drops to the ground.
73 mm 0.239 6 ft Measu red dis tance The height mark ([8]) is nested in the shock absorber, near the serial connector. When the receiver is mounted on a tripod – for use as a base for example – making a slant measurement to determine the instrument height is often more convenient than making a vertical measurement from the ground mark to the antenna base.
Buzzer English The buzzer can be heard in the following cases: • Bluetooth: – When the data collector establishes a Bluetooth connection with the receiver, – When this connection gets lost. • Internal battery: When the internal battery gets low (less than 20% of nominal charge), the buzzer sounds briefly. When less than 10% is left, the buzzer sounds continuously for a few seconds until the receiver safely shuts down.
WARNING - This receiver uses a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, make sure that you read and understand the safety information at the front of this guide. The battery is shipped partially charged. Depending on the time elapsed since then, the remaining charge may be even less. For this reason, you should first recharge the battery completely before first use. (See warnings and safety information at the front of this guide.
English Inserting the Battery [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] As opposed to previous receiver models, the battery trapdoor of the SP60 can entirely be detached from the receiver case. As explained below, the battery is first inserted into the inner side of the trapdoor and then inserted into the receiver case, together with the trapdoor. • Open the battery trapdoor: Using your thumb and middle finger, press on the two locks to free and remove the trapdoor ([10]).
1. Mount the receiver and data collector on a range pole (rover), or a tripod (base). 2. Measure and write down the vertical (Hv) or slant (Hs) distance from the ground mark to respectively the lower part of the receiver (ARP) (rover) or to the height mark (base) (see [16]). This measurement will be required by your field software in a further step. Hv Hs [16] 3. Turn on the SP60 by holding depressed for about 3 seconds. The Power LED ([17]) turns solid orange for about 15 seconds (receiver booting...
SP60 Control Panel Description English [1] [2] [5] [3] [6] [4] Bluetooth LED [2] Power LED [1] No. Blinking Rate* Color • Internal battery is used. Remaining charge > 20%. • Internal battery is used. 10% < remaining charge < 20%. Short beep heard at 20% • Internal battery is used. Remaining charge < 10%. Buzzer emits continuous sound. Only a few seconds left before SP60 safely shuts down. • On • Fast • External power source is used. Input voltage is within expected range.
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Description LED is off LED permanently lit (solid color) 0.5 s (equal On/Off times) 1.5 s (equal On/Off times) 0.1 s (equal On/Off times) LED stays lit for a certain time Mixed colors: red and green alternate General Meaning Receiver or function turned off Normal operation Normal operation Radio configuration mode (see flowchart below) Alert Refer to radio LED; See previous page. See satellite/position LED on previous page. Off but with one brief blue flash every 3 sec.
English Press for 2 sec. Power Up Press briefly Normal Operating Mode Set Radio Press briefly Press briefly Configuration Mode Set Data Logging Press briefly Press for 2 sec. (buzzer then beeps) Conventions used for LED states: Radio Mode Off Press for 2 sec. (buzzer then beeps) Radio port now connected to receiver port A. Turn off receiver to escape from this mode. Data logging is now on if it was off, or off if it was on. Receiver automatically returns to normal operating mode.
Network Rover The SP60 has no network connectivity device of its own, but the data collector, to which it is connected over Bluetooth to run the field software, may have this capability (internal modem operated in GPRS mode, using a suitable SIM card). So network corrections received using the data collector modem will be forwarded to the SP60 over Bluetooth as well.
English L-Band Rover (Trimble RTX) 18 The SP60 is L-band ready (no firmware option needed), which means it can receive corrections from Trimble RTX corrections services, via an L-band geostationary satellite, provided you have subscribed to this service. With a currently valid subscription, the SP60 will be able to compute and deliver positions with CenterPoint RTX accuracy. To buy a subscription, please contact your RSM.
Possible Local Base Configurations The SP60 can be used as a local base, delivering its corrections through one of the following devices: • Long-Range Bluetooth: For baselines less than 800 meters (0.5 mile), the local base will be able to deliver its corrections to a rover over a long-range Bluetooth connection. • UHF radio (optional accessory): The local base may be fitted with an internal radio module (internal UHF radio, 2 W TRx), or an external radio delivering more RF power.
Configuring SP60 English NOTICE: It is assumed you have a good knowledge of the field software you are using. This section will only focus on the key settings for implementing each of the available SP60 operating modes as rover or base. Remember other settings may be required as you go along. For more general information on the field software used, please refer to the corresponding documentation. With Survey Pro • • • • Power on the SP60. Wait until the boot sequence is over.
. Make the following additional settings: SP60 Used As: Parameters: Network Rover Modem tab: Select “Current Internet”. When starting a survey, define the network to connect to (tap Manage Networks, Add Network...., create then select this network). L-Band Rover (RTX) Survey tab: Choose a datum General tab: Make sure “L-Band” is selected SP60 Base/Rover Receiver System Uses: Function Long-range Bluetooth.
English – RTK tab: See the two tables below for the required settings. – For a base, as recalled in these two tables, choose the format of corrections (ATOM, RTCM, CMR) – Tap to complete the receiver configuration.
The UHF kit is an option that you can use to implement a radio-based, standalone RTK base/rover system (see UHF Kit PN92673-00 on page 2 for more details on all the items provided in this kit). With this configuration, you have full control of your base as you can choose where and when to install and operate it. You will need two UHF kits to implement a complete radiobased RTK base/rover system. One kit will be installed on base side, the other on rover side.
English Installing the UHF Module into the Receiver [2] [1] [3] [4] • Power off the SP60 and turn it upside down. • Use the L-shaped Torx screwdriver provided in the SP60 UHF kit to loosen and remove the four screws ([1]) securing the 5/8” threaded insert plate. • Insert a finger into the 5/8” threaded hole ([2]), then gently pull the plate out of the receiver, making sure you free the ribbon cable anchored to the plate without damaging it ([3]).
The standard settings of the UHF module can easily be changed from the field software. For more advanced radio settings, use the procedure below: • Use cable P/N59044-10-SPN from the Office Power Kit to connect the receiver to the computer (see diagram below).
English Completing Rover Radio Setup [6] [7] 26 Once the UHF module has been secured to the receiver (see Installing the UHF Module into the Receiver on page 24) and properly configured, do the following: • Screw the UHF whip antenna onto the coaxial connector of the UHF module ([6]). The antenna will therefore be oriented vertically upside down when used. NOTE: Being placed in vertical position, the UHF antenna will stay as sensitive as if it were oriented the other way round.
[8] [9] [10] [11] Two types of base setups are possible with an external UHF antenna: • The UHF antenna may be installed in vertical position on the same tripod as the base receiver. For this setup, you may use one of the available two PacCrest radio accessory kit options.(see Other Optional Accessories on page 5; the two kits are similar in terms of the hardware provided to install the UHF antenna). Follow the instructions below: – Secure the bracket onto one of the legs of the tripod (see [8]).
English [12] [13] Completing Base Radio Setup With Internal UHF Antenna 28 On receiver side, after the UHF module has been secured to the receiver and properly configured, do the following whatever your choice of antenna setup: • Pass the male connector of the coaxial adapter cable (PN 96845) through the oblong hole of the pole extension (PN 95672) and make it go out of it at its upper end (see [12]). • Connect it to the coaxial output of the UHF module.
Anti-Theft Protection English Anti-Theft and Startup Protections Purpose The SP60 integrates an anti-theft function to protect your equipment while it is left operating unattended. This protection is intended for a SP60 operated as a base. The anti-theft protection will discourage the theft of an SP60 receiver by rendering it useless without the anti-theft password.
What Will Happen When a Theft is Detected? English The protected receiver will switch to “theft mode”, that is: • The buzzer will regularly emit a sound alarm in quick succession, and for an indefinite period of time. • All output messages will be stopped (the protected base receiver will no longer generate and transmit corrections, or any other NMEA or raw data messages).
Purpose The SP60 integrates a protection from illegal use. With this protection active, only authorized operators will be allowed to use the receiver, after they have entered their password. Enabling/Disabling Startup Protection This protection may be enabled or disabled from the data collector controlling the receiver.
English alarm, and the second one will make you a legal user of the receiver. Using Anti-Theft and Startup Protections in Survey Pro • • • • • • Power on the SP60. Wait until the boot sequence is over. On the data collector, launch Survey Pro and open a job. Select Switch to GNSS to select the GNSS survey mode. Connect Survey Pro to your SP60 via Bluetooth. Create the suitable receiver profile for your SP60. Go back to Manage Instruments and select the receiver profile you have just created. • Tap on .
Enabling/Disabling the Anti-Theft Protection After you have set the receiver’s Anti-Theft tab to meet your requirements, go to the Survey menu and then select one of the following functions: • Anti-Theft: This function shows the current status of the anti-theft protection (Enabled, Disabled or Alarm Raised). It can be used to enable or disable the protection at any time. You need to enter the password previously defined on the Anti-Theft tab before you are allowed to disable the antitheft protection.
English Using Anti-Theft and Startup Protections in FAST Survey • • • • Power on the SP60. Wait until the boot sequence is over. On the data collector, launch FAST Survey and open a job. Tap Equip to access the equipment menu. Tap on GPS Base or GPS Rover. Through the four tabs presented, configure your SP60 as desired. REMINDER: Anti-Theft protection only makes sense for a base. • Tap to complete the receiver configuration. • Still from the Equip menu, tap on the GPS Utilities button.
Raw Data Logging in Standalone Mode You can control raw data logging sessions directly from the SP60, without the need for a data collector. After turning on the receiver, do the following to enable raw data logging: • Make a brief press on . The receiver enters the configuration mode (LEDs are all in slow blinking state). • Make another brief press on . The data logging LED starts blinking amber at a fast rate. • Hold depressed for about 2-3 seconds until the buzzer emits a sound.
English Downloading Raw Data Files to a USB Key The first time you connect the USB port to a computer, the required driver is installed automatically on the computer. After the driver has been installed, follow the instructions below. • Connect the USB key to a mini-USB-to-USB adapter (see picture). (This adapter is not provided.) • Connect the other end of the adapter to the SP60.
SP Loader Software Utility English Appendix Use Spectra Precision SP Loader software to: 1. Upgrade the receiver firmware 2. Install new firmware options 3. Validate RTX subscription. 4. Read the warranty expiration date of a GNSS receiver. Installing SP Loader SP Loader can be downloaded from: http://www.spectraprecision.com/eng/sp60.html#.VdWdb5dWIQo (Click on the Support button to access the download link.) The install file is an exe file. Simply double-click on this file to start installation.
Upgrading Receiver Firmware English You are not allowed to upgrade a receiver if antitheft or/and start up protection is active or if the receiver is operated with an in-progress or expired validity period. Firmware upgrades will be downloadable from the Spectra Precision website in the form of compressed “.tar” files. The name of the “.tar” file, as well as the step-by step upgrade procedure will be given in the accompanying Release Note.
Before you start this procedure, make sure you have received an email from Spectra Precision containing the POPN corresponding to the firmware option you have purchased. NOTE : Your computer needs an Internet connection to install a firmware option using a POPN. With the POPN now in your possession, do the following to install a new firmware option: • Follow the first three steps described in Getting Started With SP Loader on page 37. • Click Option. Wait until SP Loader has detected the receiver.
Validating RTX Subscription English After you have purchased an RTX subscription, Trimble Positioning Services will email you a validation code. You may purchase a subscription for working in: • CenterPoint RTX • RangePoint RTX Use the same procedure as the one used to install a firmware option (see Installing a Firmware Option on page 39; the available RTX subscriptions are listed as firmware options). The only difference is that no POPN is provided for this procedure.
SP File Manager allows you to copy “log” files and G-files directly from the receiver’s internal memory to the desired folder on your office computer. Additionally you can delete any G-file or “log” file from the receiver’s internal memory. G-files are GNSS raw data files in proprietary format (ATOM). “Log” files are editable text files listing all the operations performed by the receiver in one day. SP File Manager is available from the Spectra Precision website as an exe file (SPFileManagerSetup.
English The Office Power Kit required for this serial connection is designed to let you power the receiver from an AC outlet rather than from the receiver battery (see illustration above). When applied to the receiver’s DC input, the external power source has priority over the internal battery, which means the battery can be left safely inside the receiver (it won’t be drained).
To Office Computer USB-to-Mini Universal Cable Power Cable ** AC/DC Power Block Power Cord DC Input SAE/Jack-f Adapter Cable * To AC Outlet SP60 *: This item is part of the Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option). **: This item is part of the Field Power Kit P/N 94335 (option) IMPORTANT: After removing the USB cable, and before going back to the field with your receiver, please place the protection lid back on the USB connector.
English Getting Started With SP File Manager Double-click on . The SP File Manager window which then appears is detailed below. [1] [2] [3] [4] [1]: SP File Manager toolbar. This toolbar consists of the following items: • Port and baud rate scroll-down lists: Let you choose which serial port is used on computer side for the connection with the receiver (baud rate only makes sense when an RS232 serial line is used). Use 115200 Bd to communicate with SP60.
[2]: Pane showing the content of the currently open folder on computer side. [3]: Pane showing the content of the currently open folder on receiver side. The receiver’s root folder contains two or three sub-folders: • Internal memory: Lists all G-files recorded by the receiver in its internal memory • Log files: Contains log files (one per day). Each log file lists all the actions performed by the receiver in one day. • USB key, if one is currently connected to the receiver.
English • In the left-hand side of the window, browse your computer to the folder where to copy the files (recipient folder). • In the right-hand side of the window, highlight the file(s) you want to copy. • Click on the Copy button. Files are then copied, as requested. The lower part of the screen provides reports information on the copy operations in progress.
GNSS Characteristics English Technical Specifications • 240 GNSS channels – GPS L1 C/A, L1P (Y), L2P (Y), L2C – GLONASS L1 C/A, L2 C/A, L3 – BeiDou B1 (phase 2), B2 – Galileo E1, E5b – QZSS L1 C/A, L2C, L1 SAIF – SBAS L1 C/A – L-Band • Patented Z-Blade technology for optimal GNSS performance: – Full utilization of signals from all 6 GNSS systems (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) – Enhanced GNSS-centric algorithm: Fully independent GNSS signal tracking and optimal data processing, including G
• Vertical: 15 mm (0.049 ft) + 1 ppm English Trimble CenterPoint RTX (1) (2) • Horizontal: 4 cm (0.13 ft) • Vertical: 9 cm (0.29 ft) • Convergence time: 30 minutes or less (6) Real-Time Performance • Instant-RTK® initialization – Typically 2 seconds for baselines less than 20 km – Reliability: up to 99.9% • RTK initialization range: over 40 km Post-Processing Accuracy (RMS) (1) (2) Static & Fast Static: • Horizontal: 3 mm (0.118”) + 0.5 ppm • Vertical: 5 mm (0.196”) + 0.
RTK network rover: VRS, FKP, MAC CenterPoint RTX (IP and satellite) NTRIP, Direct IP Post-processing English – – – – • Environmental characteristics: – Operating temperature: -40° to +65°C (-40° to +149°F) (4) (7) – Storage temperature: -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F) (5) – Humidity: 100% condensing – IP67 waterproof, sealed against sand and dust – Drop: 2 m pole drop on concrete – Shocks MIL STD 810 (fig. 516.5-10)(01/2000) – Vibrations: MIL-STD-810F (fig 514.
English Field software: • Survey Pro • FAST Survey (1) Accuracy and TTFF specifications may be affected by atmospheric conditions, signal multipath, satellite geometry and corrections availability and quality. (2) Performance values assume minimum of five satellites, following the procedures recommended in the product manual. High multipath areas, high PDOP values and periods of severe atmospheric conditions may degrade performance.
A AC/DC power block 4 Adapters 3 ADL Vantage accessory kits 6 ADLCONF 25 Anti-theft 29 ARP 8, 24 B Battery charger 4 Battery LEDs 13 Battery LEDs Statuses 14 Buzzer 10 C CenterPoint RTX 18, 40 Central 17 Control panel 7 CSD 17 D Data collectors 49 Direct IP 17 Download data to USB key 36 E Enable Anti-Theft button 34 Expiration date 40 External power for a base 19 F FAST Survey 21, 34, 35, 36 Field software 50 Firmware options 5 Firmware upgrade 38 Flowchart 15 G Galileo 47 GNSS centric 47 GPS 47
English USB key 36 USB-to-mini universal cable 4 V Vertical measurement (instrument height) 13 W Warranty (end of) 40 Z Z-Blade 1, 47
SP60 GNSS Receiver User Guide Contact Information: AMERICAS EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA ASIA-PACIFIC Spectra Precision Division 10368 Westmoor Drive Westminster, CO 80021, USA www.spectraprecision.com Spectra Precision Division Rue Thomas Edison ZAC de la Fleuriaye - CS 60433 44474 Carquefou (Nantes), France Spectra Precision Division 80 Marine Parade Road #22-06, Parkway Parade Singapore 449269, Singapore ©2015 Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved.
