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This instruction is aimed to guide users how to use the eFix R1 correctly for best performance. The pictures attached are only for reference. And any update is without notice.
Lower Cover .......................10 Radio Module ......................11 Battery ........................11 Main Accessories .......................12 eFix R1 Base Standard Configuration List ..............13 eFix R1 Rover Standard Configuration List ...............14 gPad Control Configuration List (Optional) ...............15 eFix R1 Operations ......................16 Power On and Power Off....................17 Power Management ....................17...
Together with the GeoPro K2 as the standard packaged controller, or with the gPad as an optional controller, eFix R1 system is the professional RTK while completes the data collection and processing both during fieldwork, providing powerful and flexible solution for various GNSS applications.
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Memory capacity 256M Byte DDR2 SDRAM Saving capacity 2G Byte NAND Flash GNSS technical parameters Compatibility with multi-frequency multi-satellite main boards Main board type such as BD970, BD920, OEMV-2, OEM 615 and so on 120 channel (OEM615): 220 channel (BD970): –GPS: L1, L2, L2C –GPS: L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5 –GLONASS: L1, L2...
Power performance Dual power supply design (4400mAh×2+650mAh), supports the Battery main battery hot plug Physical parameters Size ф198×122mm Weight 1.5kg (including batteries) Working circumstance Working temperature –45°C~+65°C Storage temperature –55°C~+85°C Water-proof IP67 dust-proof Note Although eFix R2 series handheld is made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant materials, this kind of sophisticated instrument still needs careful usage and maintenance.
C H A P T E R Front View Control Panel Lower Cover Radio Module Battery Main Accessories eFix R1 Base Standard Configuration List eFix R1 Rover Standard Configuration List gPad Control Configuration List (Optional)
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Indicator Indicator Explanation Flash in red: in charging Fast flash in red: low battery Slow flash in green: power supplied by external battery, and low Power indicator battery Green: normal status, power supplied by external battery, and full battery On: 3G connected/waiting for data from server/waiting for data in radio communication way Flash: Communication...
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F2 Long press F2 Temporary not in use Supper-long eFix R1 autodiagnosis press F2 Note: single click time is 100ms~800ms, double click means two single clicks whose interval is 100ms~200ms, long press time is 3s~5s, super-long press time is more than 5s.
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“Configure successfully” or “Configure failed” Working parameters configuring Button operation flow Double click F2 -------> single click F2 -------> single click F1 -------> single click power button Audio broadcast process (in accordance with the current working mode) Double click F2: “Working parameter configuration”...
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Audio broadcast process “One-key setup base” “One key setup base successful” “One key setup base failed” eFix R1 autodiagnosis Button operation flow Super-long press F2 Audio broadcast process (in accordance with the current working mode) “Fault diagnosis”...
5km. External radio For even longer working range, users can use the external radio for eFix R1. Using the transmitting radio with 35W/2W transmission power for eFix R1 base while the receiving radio with 2W/0.5W transmission power for eFix R1 rover, both of which are already packed in the standard eFix R1 RTK set package (base and rover), the working distance can be as good as 10km or more.
R1 Base Standard Configuration List Product name Quantity eFix R1 receiver Built-in radio module (transmitting-receiving) Charger adapter Data cable (power port + USB + D-sub9 female serial port) Tribrach (with leveling bubble) Extension pole for Tribrach Battery Battery charger...
R1 Rover Standard Configuration List Product name Quantity eFix R1 receiver Built-in radio module (transmitting-receiving) Battery Data cable (power port + USB + D-sub9 female serial port) Battery charger Charger adapter Radio receiving antenna GeoPro K2 handheld GPS as controller...
R1 Operations C H A P T E R Power On and Power Off Power Management Radio Module Installing SIM Card Installing Audio Broadcast Register...
Power Management eFix R1 is adopted with dual-battery design, which is the largest battery capability in GPS receiver market, one 4400 mAh Li-ion battery as the main battery and while with one internal 650 mAh Li-ion battery as the assistant battery to support uninterruptable hot plug when changing battery.
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“Open” direction, and then take it out. Charging Please use the special charge in the eFix R1 standard package to charge the battery in the allowed certain temperature range 0℃~40℃. For the first time using, please do not charge the battery until using up the remained power in it. And then charge it 12 hours each time for the first three times.
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If the battery life significantly shortened, please stop using and change a new one as the battery has aging. Check the Remaining Power Users can check the remaining power of eFix R1 receiver by its power indicator on the control panel. ...
Please do not insert or take out SIM card when the receiver is still power on, or the receiver will not detect the SIM card. Audio Broadcast eFix R1 will automatically broadcast the current operations and working mode of the...
Register Note: Please do register the eFix R1 receiver in time. If any economic loss caused by receiver registration expired, GEOSUN assumes no responsibility for it.
GeoRef K2 Controller Connecting GeoRef K2 GeoRef K2 GPS receiver is used as the controller for eFix R1. Based on Windows CE/Mobile operation system, with 1GHz industry-grade processor and meeting IP 67 standard, it supports large-size raster image data (up to 10GB) loading and 100 M) level vector data loading, providing comprehensive GPS/GIS software application solutions.
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R1 receiver will remember the settings before last turning-off. After the connection successful, users can change the settings for R1 in gPac software in K2E easily to carry out different survey fieldwork such as RTK survey, static control survey, SBAS, etc. For more details of gPac, please refer to the gPac software operation manual.
Electromagnetic Be away from the area with strong interference exists around, electromagnetic interference. such as television tower, microwave station, high voltage transmission line, etc. If any question, please feel free to contact the local distributor or find us GEOSUN.
Appendix: External Radio Instructions A P P E N D I X PDL Radio Features Transmitting Radio Introduction Receiving Radio Introduction Factory Default Frequency Table Notices for Radio Usage...
R1 is packaged with the Chinese version external PDL radio module, which is a high-performance radio professionally designed for surveying. PDL Radio Features Fast Data Transmission baud Rate: Serial port default baud rate: 38400bps, Air transmission default baud rate: 9600 bps...
Transmitting Radio Introduction Front Panel Indicator Description Power Power indicator Transmitting indicator Receiving indicator AMP PWR RF power output high/low indicator. When lit, it indicates that the RF output power is set high. When black, it indicates that the RF output power is set low.
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Back Panel Button/ Description Interface High/Low RF power output level selector switch. This toggle switch selects 35W/2W high power (35W) output in the HIGH position when the action range can be as good as 10 km, while low power output in the LOW (2W) position when the action range is within 3km.
Receiving Radio Module Introduction Please use the standard packaged built-in transmitting-receiving radio module for the eFix R1 rover, which is with 2W/0.5W adjustable transmission power while 0.5W as the default one.
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Factory Default Frequency List (Built-in radio module) Channel Transmitting Frequency (MHz) Receiving Frequency (MHz) 411.0500 411.0500 412.0500 412.0500 413.0500 413.0500 414.0500 414.0500 415.0500 415.0500 416.0500 416.0500 417.0500 417.0500 418.0500 418.0500 464.5000 464.5000 464.6000 464.6000 464.4500 464.4500 464.6500 464.6500 464.4000 464.4000 464.7000 464.7000 464.3500...
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Notes for Radio Usage The RF power switch of transmitting radio selects high power output in the HIGH position while the action range can be as good as 10km, selects low power output in the LOW position while the action range is within 3km. The input voltage range of PDL transmitting radio and receiving radio: 10.5V - 16V, and the standard input voltage is 12V.
Contact information Contact Us Thank you for using our eFix R1 series. We will do our best to provide you the best pre-sales and after-sales service. Please feel free to contact us for any usage condition or advices about eFix R1 series.
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