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- Page 1 GPS Receiver System ™ RADIAN Operations Manual Part Number 750-1-0069 Rev 1...
- Page 2 Trademark Notice Sokkia is a trademark of Sokkia Co. Ltd. Spectrum, SDR and Electronic Field Book are registered trademarks of POINT, Inc. Radian is a trademark of POINT, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3 Features .................. 3 1.4 Where to Find Information............. 6 1.5 Obtaining Technical Assistance ..........6 1.6 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..........8 1.7 Radian IS Usage Cautions............9 Chapter 2 Setting-Up The Radian IS 2.1 Getting Started..............10 2.1.1 Setting Up at the Office ..........10 2.1.2 Setting Up in the Field .......... - Page 4 Contents Chapter 4 Using the Radian IS 4.1 Power Supply and Control............ 28 4.1.1 Turn system on............28 4.1.2 System inactivity............28 4.1.3 Scheduled session ............. 29 4.1.4 Data logging interruption .......... 29 4.1.5 Power source ............. 29 4.1.6 Power consumption........... 30 4.1.7 Insufficient power .............
- Page 5 Display panel and antenna ........... 16 Access door open ..............17 Access door closed and open ..........18 Ports ..................23 Antenna ................... 26 Panel display ................27 Data card indicator ..............39 Battery indicator ..............39 Radian IS general operations ..........41 RADIAN™IS...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
GPS solution. The Radian IS is the next generation of Radian receiver! One exciting characteristic of the new Radian IS is that it features a more powerful GPS engine, yet it uses very little power. As well, the new Radian IS integrates the receiver, antenna, data memory and batteries into one lightweight and rugged component. -
Page 8: Ports And Icons
COM2. This icon is a symbol for supplied-power and identifies the power port on the side of the Radian IS receiver. The radio communications port is also referred to in this document as PWR. -
Page 9: Features
This icon is a symbol for satellite and identifies the gauge that displays if you have achieved satellite lock. This icon is located on the front display panel of the Radian IS receiver. This icon is a symbol for data card and identifies the gauge that displays the amount of free space remaining on your data card as well as the data card status indicator. - Page 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1: Feature Summary Radian IS Features General Rugged shock resistant, water proof (when access door is closed securely), buoyant enclosure Wireless controller interface L1/L2 GPS technology (L1 Channels (C/A code) & L2 Channels (P code)) Capability to log data to a removable data card (CompactFlash card) Low power consumption (4 W typical) Scheduled data collection for when user interaction is not required (low power “off”...
- Page 11 Introduction Chapter 1 Radian IS Features Receiver Control Clock drift correction Ability to save receiver configuration settings, & almanac Reset (hardware or software activated) Serial port control Datum (table or user-definable) Magnetic variation correction Undulation (table or user-definable) Position, height & velocity constraints Satellite lockout, elevation cut-off and health control * Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 12: Where To Find Information
Introduction Where to Find Information This manual provides sufficient information to allow you to effectively use the Radian IS. In addition to this manual, several other forms of documentation serve as supporting documents. • Radian™ IS Jump Start. This document provides general Radian IS setup procedures. - Page 13 Introduction Chapter 1 Technical support for this product is available from the distributor where you purchased it. You also may contact one of the Sokkia subsidiaries listed below. Europe Australia Sokkia B.V. Sokkia Pty. Ltd. Businesspark De Vaart Rydalmere Metro Centre...
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Page 14: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
Introduction Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Notes, Cautions, and Warnings stress important information regarding the installation, configuration, and operation of the Radian IS receiver. * Note: Notes outline important information of a general nature. CAUTION Cautions inform of possible sources of difficulty or situations that may cause damage to the product. -
Page 15: Radian Is Usage Cautions
• Do not eject the data card while the Radian IS is logging data, or you may lose part of, or your entire, data file. •... -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Setting-Up The Radian Is
For information on setting up your rover or base Radian IS, refer to the setup steps in your Radian IS Jump Start. A typical Radian IS setup at the office may be when the PC is connected to the Radian IS COM1 port and internal batteries are powering the Radian IS. -
Page 17: Setting Up In The Field
Radian IS Jump Start. 2.1.2.1 Typical static setup For static survey, the Radian IS is put on a fixed height tripod or on a traditional tripod with a tribrach and adapter. The system is operated using the power switch or using a handheld through a wireless or cable connection. -
Page 18: Illustration Of Typical Base Setup
Figure 2: Illustration of typical base setup 2.1.2.3 Vehicle base setup Radian IS may be mounted on a vehicle and used as a base. Typically the Radian IS and the radio antenna may be screwed onto magnetic mounts attached to the roof of a vehicle. The Radian IS may be powered through the cigarette lighter in the vehicle. -
Page 19: Illustration Of Vehicle Setup
For a base configuration, you must not move the vehicle during operations. Figure 3: Illustration of vehicle setup CAUTION We recommend that you do not use the Radian IS on a moving vehicle. 2.1.2.4 Typical rover setup A typical rover RTK setup consists of an adjustable pole, a PDL radio/modem, whip antenna, Radian IS receiver, controller bracket and controller.Typically the PDL and Radian IS mount... -
Page 20: Illustration Of Typical Rtk Rover Setup
Chapter 2 Setting-Up The Radian IS attached. If the system is to remain standing, a bipod can be attached to the pole. The typical rover setup would not require the use of a backpack. Figure 4: Illustration of typical RTK rover setup... -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Radian Is Components
Enclosure Feature Overview The Radian IS enclosure has a single access door, providing easy access to the batteries and data card. For more information on the access door, see Section 3.2, Access Door, on Page 17. -
Page 22: Mounting Socket
Refer to Figure 6 for a view of the mounting socket. Figure 6: Mounting socket The top of the Radian IS is the antenna, and it is surrounded by a brightly colored rubber bumper. For more information on the antenna, see Section 3.5, GPS antenna, on Page 25. -
Page 23: Access Door
Radian IS Components Chapter 3 Access Door The Radian IS access door provides easy accessibility, without the use of tools, to the data card and batteries. For information on inserting and removing the data card and batteries, see Section 3.2.2.1, Inserting and removing the data card, on Page 19 and Section 3.2.3.1, Inserting and removing the battery, Page 21. -
Page 24: Opening And Closing The Access Door
To close the access door, use the handle to lift the door back to its closed position. Insert the lip of the connector end of the access door handle into the slot at the top of the Radian IS access door opening. Push the access door handle down into the space on the outside of the access door until you hear a click. - Page 25 Only 5 V compliant CompactFlash modules are supported. Data cards can be swapped while the Radian IS is on, providing that data logging is not in progress. For information on data card status, refer to Section 4.3.1, Data card indicator, Page 39.
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Page 26: Battery
Remove it, orient it properly, and then re-insert it. After the card is locked in place, close the access door. To remove the data card, open the Radian IS access door to gain access to the card. When the door is open, you will see an eject button to the left of the card. - Page 27 For a view of the open access door, see Section 3.2, Access Door, on Page 17. To insert a battery into the Radian IS, open the access door. Two compartments are located within the Radian IS for housing internal batteries.
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Page 28: Ports
The covers are permanently attached to the Radian IS enclosure. The Radian IS ports enable input and output power as well as communication with the system. RADIAN™IS... -
Page 29: Ports
COM2 COM1 Figure 10: Ports Each Radian IS cable port is keyed to ensure that the cable can be inserted in only one way, to prevent damage to both the Radian IS and the cables. Furthermore, the port connectors that are used to mate the cables to the Radian IS have a locking mechanism that requires careful insertion and removal. -
Page 30: Power Port And Power Input
The Radian IS has one power port for connecting an external power source to the Radian IS. The power port enables you to power your Radian IS using an external power source, such as a large external battery. This is an alternative to using the Radian IS internal batteries. -
Page 31: Wireless Communications
If the peripheral devices attached to the Radian IS try to draw too much power from the battery output, the Radian IS will limit the current available to prevent damage to the receiver. -
Page 32: Display Panel
Display panel The Radian IS has a display panel to provide you with a view of your system and to alert you of errors when possible. The display panel features the following: •... -
Page 33: Panel Display
Radian IS Components Chapter 3 The following is an illustration of the panel: Figure 12: Panel display The display panel provides optimal visibility for both the office and in the field. As well, prominently placed icons enable you to quickly identify each gauge. See Section 4.2, Display Panel Operations, on Page 31, for an explanation of the options on the display panel. -
Page 34: Chapter 4 Using The Radian Is
Start and Chapter 2, Setting-Up The Radian IS. CAUTION See Section 1.7, Radian IS Usage Cautions, on Page 9 for a list of items of which you should be aware as you use the Radian IS. Power Supply and Control... -
Page 35: Scheduled Session
GPS time, located inside the Radian IS (see Real-Time Clock, on Page 52). This clock acts like an alarm to wake the Radian IS (in other words, turn it back on) five minutes before a schedule is to begin. -
Page 36: Power Consumption
If this happens, simply recharge the batteries to resume operation. * Tip: If you do not want the Radian IS to monitor its ports or draw power, you can extend the life of your internal batteries by removing them from the Radian IS when the system is not in use. -
Page 37: Insufficient Power
Radian IS experiences drained batteries or power failure) the Radian IS will turn off and become inactive. If this happens, the Radian IS will not be able to turn back on until proper power is restored. In the event of power failure, the Radian IS power output is... - Page 38 Chapter 4 Using the Radian IS The Radian IS power button is used for turning the Radian IS on or off. As well, the power button will enable you to delete all files on your data card or reset the receiver back to factory settings.
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Page 39: Audible Annunciator
Chapter 4 4.2.2 Audible annunciator The Radian IS is equipped with an audible annunciator which issues a series of beeping noises to alert you to the system status and to warn of errors when possible. The beeps may be for a single duration (means one beep pattern when the condition first occurs) or continuous (means the beep pattern will repeat itself for as long as the condition persists). -
Page 40: Gauges
Chapter 4 Using the Radian IS 4.2.3 Gauges The Radian IS display panel features four gauges to provide information about your Radian IS. The function of the gauges is to display information on the following: • Internal battery life •... - Page 41 Using the Radian IS Chapter 4 If you decide to power your Radian IS using an external battery source, such as a car battery, the top LED in the gauge will blink. * Note: Radian IS will not calculate the remaining battery life of an external power input supply.
- Page 42 Satellites visible tracking gauge The satellite usage gauge will display information once the position of the Radian IS has been fixed. For a satellite to be counted as used, it must have a healthy signal, be above the elevation mask and the receiver must have achieved lock (both carrier and code).
- Page 43 Using the Radian IS Chapter 4 4.2.3.3 Data card memory gauge The data card memory gauge displays the amount of memory or space used on your data card. When your data card has over 80% space available, the top LED will glow yellow.
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Page 44: Internal Status Indicators
The occupation time gauge also informs you of impending schedules and receiver errors. If the Radian IS is off, and a schedule is set to turn on at a later time, the bottom LED of the gauge will blink slowly until the schedule begins or until you disconnect power from the Radian IS. -
Page 45: Data Card Indicator
Following is a list of general operations when using the Radian IS receiver, data collector and schedules: • First, apply power to the Radian IS (in other words, install its internal batteries or connect it to an external power supply). Once a Radian IS is connected to a proper power supply, it is ready to use. - Page 46 If a schedule is found, and the schedule session is to start within the next five minutes, the Radian IS will remain on. If the schedule is not set to start until later, the Radian IS will conserve battery power by turning itself off until five minutes before the schedule is to start.
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Page 47: Radian Is General Operations
Figure 15: Radian IS general operations If you are using a data collector, and you turn the Radian IS receiver on, you will disable all schedules when the data controller takes control of the receiver. Refer to your SDR Level 5 User Manual. -
Page 48: Data Collection Fundamentals
* Note: Receivers are intended to be used as kinematic or static but not both at one time. Run schedules only on Radian IS when it is being used as a static receiver (base station). If you need to enter any data on the base station receiver, do so in the office, using Planning software, before you go into the field. - Page 49 Scheduled data collection (see Page 44) 4.5.1.1 Handheld Data Collection You can use the Radian IS receiver with a SDR Level 5 handheld controller to configure and initiate data collection. When you connect the SDR to the receiver, a communication link is established and the handheld controls the behavior of the receiver.
- Page 50 POWERUP definitions (See Section 4.5.2.2, Using the POWERUP Configuration, Page 47). If the POWERUP group does not exist, the Radian IS will turn off until it is time to run a scheduled session or if it detects COM port activity.
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Page 51: Defining Data To Be Collected
Page 49). • Only one schedule can be active at any time. • If there is sufficient time between sessions, the Radian IS will power off to conserve power (See Section 4.1, Power Supply and Control, Page 28). • When setting schedules, you may not specify overlapping time intervals. - Page 52 Chapter 4 Using the Radian IS 4.5.2.1 Using Receiver Configurations Receiver configurations are groups or sets of data that tell your receiver what type of information should be stored during a data collection session. A configuration consists of the following: Logs ......
- Page 53 4.5.2.2 Using the POWERUP Configuration The Radian IS receiver initially operates on a default configuration called POWERUP (for more information on configurations, see Section 4.5.2.1, Using Receiver Configurations, on Page 46 or refer to your Planning Reference Manual).
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Page 54: Data File Naming
RTK base if the radio/modem is present. By including all necessary logs for either configuration into the one POWERUP group, you will not have to change the default logs if your Radian IS is switched between static and RTK base. 4.5.3 Data File Naming... - Page 55 ID assigned in sequence (0.. 9, A.. Z) based on the presence of files previously logged on a particular day. For example, a Radian IS might have a serial number such as: CGN95450087 If the day is January 25, for example, and this is the 15...
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Page 56: Data Storage Requirements
8MB CompactFlash data card at epoch rates ranging from 1-60. Table 3: 8 MB Data Card Logging Capacity Hours of Storage on the Radian IS Epoch Average # of Satellites Rate 4.5.5... -
Page 57: Appendix A Radian Is Specifications
The enclosure is constructed of molded plastic, closed with mounting screws and encircled by a rubber bumper. The Radian IS meets the IPX-7 specification enabling it to operate in wind driven rain and in a temporary submersion of up to approximately three- feet of water. - Page 58 The Radian IS can acquire and track satellites while undergoing vibration levels as shown below. It assumes that C/No > 45 dB-Hz and that the Radian IS is in high- dynamics mode. Assuming appropriate mounting, the Radian IS conforms to random vibration templates for RTCA/DO-160D, Section 8 (Curve C template), MIL-STD-202F, Test Condition I (Letter A nominal template), and ASAE EP455, Section 5.15.1...
- Page 59 Radian IS Specifications Appendix A RADIAN IS SPECIFICATIONS Performance continued... Computed Data Update Rate 10 solutions per second (maximum) Measured Data Update Rate 10 data records per second (maximum) Point SA On: 40 m (131.2 ft) Positioning SA Off: 15 m (49.2 ft)
- Page 60 1300 mAh Chemistry Li-Ion Operating Time 4.5 hours (using two batteries and no peripheral 20°C power output) Charge Time 5 hours for two batteries (using Sokkia charger) External Battery Model Sokkia model Capacity 7200 mAh Chemistry Sealed lead acid (SLA) Operating Time 18.5 hours (using no peripheral output)
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Page 61: Glossary
Glossary Antenna - The antenna is the component of a GPS system that collects the analog signal from the GPS satellite and sends this signal to the GPS receiver for processing. Baseline - The three-dimensional vector distance between a pair of stations for which simultaneous GPS data has been collected and processed with differential techniques. - Page 62 Glossary Dilution of Precision (DOP) factor. For more information on DOP, refer to the Glossary section of the Radian IS Advanced Reference Materials. Double-Difference Carrier Phase Ambiguity (or sometimes double difference ambiguity or ambiguity, for short) - carrier phase ambiguities which are differenced between receiver channels and between the base and rover receivers.
- Page 63 For more information on GPS, refer to the Glossary section of the Radian IS Advanced Reference Materials. GPS Time - The time system upon which GPS is based. GPS...
- Page 64 Glossary Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - Time based on the Greenwich Meridian as reference. In distinction from time based on a local Meridian or the Meridian of a time zone. International Atomic Time (IAT) - A time reference scale based on atomic clock readings from various laboratories around the world (established by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures).
- Page 65 Glossary L1 - The 1575.42 MHz GPS carrier frequency, which contains the course acquisition (C/A) code, as well as encrypted P-code, and navigation, messages used by commercial GPS receivers. L2 - A secondary GPS carrier, containing only encrypted P-code, used primarily to calculate signal delays caused by the ionosphere.
- Page 66 Glossary Phase Center - The phase center of a GPS antenna is the physical location on the antenna where the raw GPS signals are observed. This is the physical location where the computed position will be determined. GPS antennas are manufactured to place the phase center as closely as possible to the physical center of the antenna housing.
- Page 67 Glossary RTCA - Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, an organization which developed and defined a message format for differential positioning. RTCM - Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, an organization which developed and defined the SC-104 message format for differential positioning. RTK - real-time kinematic, a type of differential positioning based on observations of carrier phase.
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Page 69: Index
15 collection fundamentals 42 COM1 2, 10, 24 COM2 2, 9, 25 communications ports 24 feature summary 4 components, Radian IS 15 field setup 11 consumption, power 30 file name convention 49 corrections, ionospheric 4 file naming, data 48... - Page 70 Index fundamentals, data collection 42 operation fuse 9 display panel 31 general 39 output, power and port 25 overview, enclosure 15 general operations 39 getting started 10 guages 34 PCMCIA card 4 pinwheel technology antenna 25–26 ports 2, 22–23 icons 2 power inactivity, system 28 consumption 30...
- Page 71 Index subsidiaries 7 support, customer 6 system, inactivity 28 system, turn on 28 technical assistance 6 undulation 5 usage cautions 9 using the Radian IS 28 variation, magnetic 5 voltage 9 where to find information 6 RADIAN™IS...
- Page 74 SOKKIA RSA PTY. LTD. P.O. Box 7998, Centurion, 0046 Republic of South Africa, Phone +27-12-663- 7999 Fax +27-12-663-7998 SOKKIA CO., LTD. SHANGHAI REP. Office 11F No.8, Tower 1 Kerry Everbright City, 218 Tian Mu Road West, Shanghai, #200070 Peoples Republic of China, Phone +86-21-63541844 Fax +86-21-...