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HPT404BT*
UHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 1.2
Last Revised May 17, 2011
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS.
All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied,
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* Other names for marketing purposes are HPT404, AW400BT, AW400 and AW400AF

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  • Page 1 Version 1.2 Last Revised May 17, 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS. All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written...
  • Page 2 www.javad.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5. Connecting HPT404BT and TRIUMPH-1 ........
  • Page 4 A.1. HPT404BT UHF Modem Specifications........

  • Page 5: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners of JAVAD GNSS products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of HPT404BT and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 6 Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single HPT404BT or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of JAVAD GNSS.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult. www.javad.com...

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    This is normal and not a cause for concern. Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, request technical support using the JAVAD GNSS World Wide Web site at: www.javad.com. www.javad.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The built-in software tools provide the wireless link testing, unit’s status and error statistics monitoring as well as unit’s settings change over the air. The firmware of the HPT404BT radio transceiver resides in a flash memory. The updating of the radio modem programs is entirely software-based. The flash memory is re-programmable through an RS232 interface, USB, Bluetooth, or over the air.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted

    Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1.1. Getting Acquainted The HPT404BT is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, 488 g. weighs 1.1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication:...

  • Page 11: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    The mounting bracket (Figure 1-4) connects the modem to a standard pole/adapter (Figure 1-4). Mounting Bracket Figure 1-4. Mounting Bracket 1.1.5. Cables The HPT404BT package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578108-02...

  • Page 12: Literature

    1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. Warning: Do not use HPT404BT without antenna our attenuator to avoid serious damage of your device. 1.1.8. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Configuration

    2.1.1. Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate HPT404BT. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 ...

  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    To install antenna with ground plane disc (see pictures below): 1. Unscrew the cone-shaped cable part; 2. Place the ground plane disc between cable parts and screw all parts together; 3. Attach cable with ground plane to the UHF antenna; www.javad.com...
  • Page 15 • p/n 14-578115-01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable BNC/Magn Mount, 12ft • p/n 14-578116-01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable BNC/Mini-Magn Mount, 12ft • p/n 14-578117-01 Accessory UHF Ant Cable BNC/Pole Mount, 12ft 1. For this type of antenna a metal surface, e.g. car’s roof, serves as ground plane. www.javad.com...

  • Page 16: Installing Modemvu

    Note: Refer to the ModemVU Software Manual for full details on installing and using ModemVU Software. ModemVU is JAVAD GNSS’s configuration utility for external modems and modems embedded in JAVAD GNSS modems. ModemVU provides the following functions: • Connecting a computer to an UHF modem via a serial port.

  • Page 17: Connecting Hpt404Bt And Computer

    Make sure the computer has special USB driver installed (available from www.javad.com) before continuing. To configure, or maintain HPT404BT using USB port, you need to connect the modem and a computer using special cable (included in the standard kit) Access Data-Ser Cable, USB/DB15/SAE (1,8m) (p/n 14-578123-02).

  • Page 18: Connecting Through Bluetooth

    3. Once the Master device detects the modem, use the procedure described in the external device’s documentation to connect it with the modem. 2.5. Connecting HPT404BT and TRIUMPH-1 Connect the external HPT404BT UHF radio to receiver’s port B with cable Accessory Data-Ser cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (6 ft./1,8m), p/n14-578110-02. Figure 2-4. Connecting HPT404BT and TRIUMPH-1 Once you have established a connection between the modem and the TRIUMPH-1, you will be able to: •...

  • Page 19: Configuring Hpt404Bt

    3. Start ModemVU. 4. Select the HPT404BT (Figure 2-5) in the Options window, and click OK: Figure 2-5. Options window 5. Select the COM port the HPT404BT modem is connected to (Figure 2-6). Click Connect. Figure 2-6. Connect to ModemVU www.javad.com...

  • Page 20: Simplex Protocol

    Configuration Configuring HPT404BT Simplex Protocol 2.6.1. Simplex Protocol When the HPT404BT modem is loaded with special firmware which supports Simplex protocol , the ModemVU general window will be like below: Figure 2-7. Radio Link tab. Simplex protocol 1. On the Radio Link tab, set the following parameters (Table 2-1) and click Apply.

  • Page 21: Checking Firmware Version

    1. Connect your modem and computer. See “Connecting HPT404BT and Computer” on page 17 for this procedure. 2. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT404BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT404BT” on page 19). 3. Click on Identification tab (Figure 2-8).

  • Page 22: Loading New Firmware

    2. Connect your modem and computer, as described in “Connecting HPT404BT and Computer” on page 17. 3. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT404BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT404BT” on page 19). 4. Click the Serial Interface &Tools tab;...

  • Page 23: Bluetooth Configuration

    Simplex Protocol 2.9. Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth module of HPT404BT can be configured in the BT tab (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10. BT tab Use the BT drop down list to switch on/off the module. The PIN code can be inserted in the PIN code field.
  • Page 24 Configuration Bluetooth Configuration Simplex Protocol www.javad.com...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Command Line Interface

    The CLI commands also provide filing operations, which include: • Downloading - Unit’s Configuration files - Software Images • Uploading Unit’s Configuration files • Saving into the configuration files the configuration parameters modified through the CLI. www.javad.com...

  • Page 26: Command Line Interface Convention

    Command Line Interface Convention 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in HPT404BT Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>”...

  • Page 27: Software Switching To Command Mode

    • The unit sends all buffered data received from the air since step 2 to DTE and stays in data-mode (i.e. transmits data received from DTE over the air – including the just received, unexpected, data and forwards data received over the air to DTE.) www.javad.com...

  • Page 28: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    The LINK command is responsible for configuring radio’s operation mode. It has parameters listed below. Note: In parentheses is shown firmware version, which supports this parameter. If the firmware version is not specified, it means that this parameter is supported in both versions. www.javad.com...
  • Page 29 9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK and 4FSK, Pacific Crest compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 10 - “Repeater” (JAVAD Proprietary Simplex) (for firmware version 1.8) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Trimble compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT”...

  • Page 30: Serial Interfacing Commands

    0 - UART, a default setting 1 - USB 2 - BT The response of command without Parameter Name indicates all values: RATE =0 BITS =8 PARITY =NONE FLOW =NONE DTR =0 RS =RS232 DATATX =UART DATARX =UART, BT www.javad.com...

  • Page 31: Mport

    9 – 115200 baud, a default setting Note: JAVAD GNSS radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low).

  • Page 32: Save

    0 – Do not activate by external sense lines 1 – Activate by external sense lines 0 – Disable Sleep mode (default) (1 – 255) – Go to sleep mode if there is no activity in 10 to 2550 msec www.javad.com...

  • Page 33: Diagnostics And Identification Commands

    (range from 01 to 99) for engineering releases and alphabetic format (A to Z) for manufacturing releases Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: HPT404BT UHF Transceiver, Javad GNSS Product ID =46 S/N =0000000123BB Hardware =Ver. 3.3 Software =Ver.
  • Page 34 MODE AUTO/FHOP/FIXED VHPA VCC V ON/OFF The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below: RSSI =-141 dBm BER =0E-0 FREQ =435.000000 MHz CHAN =-4 TEMP =32 SYNC =0 MODE =FIXED VHPA =11.75 V BT =ON www.javad.com...

  • Page 35: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS A.1. HPT404BT UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 - 470 MHz (EU) 406.1 - 470 MHz (USA) 406.1 - 430;450-470 MHz (Canada)

  • Page 36: Environmental Specifications

    +9 to +36 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 18W / 2W / 0.01W –Transmit / Receive / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone JAVAD GNSS Green / Gray UHF Antenna Connector BNC, 50 Bluetooth Antenna Connector SMA, 50 A.1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table A-3 lists the transmitter specifications.

  • Page 37: Receiver Specifications

    RSS-119 R&TTE ETSI EN 300 113-2; ETSI EN 301 489-5; EN 60950-1:2006 A.3. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT404BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector www.javad.com...

  • Page 38: External Antenna Rf Connector

    Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT404BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact JAVAD GNSS support. Table A-5. DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details DCD_OUT Data Carrier Detect (RS-232) DTR_OUT...

  • Page 39: Appendix B. Uhf Radio Usage

    The system’s range will greatly depend on the local conditions. Topography, local communications and even meteorological conditions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communications. If needed, use a scanner to find clear channels for communication. www.javad.com...
  • Page 40 UHF Radio Usage www.javad.com...

  • Page 41: Appendix C. Safety Warnings

    • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus. www.javad.com...

  • Page 42: General Warnings

    Safety Warnings General Warnings C.1. General Warnings HPT404BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained.

  • Page 43: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    JAVAD GNSS’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, JAVAD GNSS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.

  • Page 44: Www.javad.com

    900 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 USA Phone: +1(408)770-1770 Fax: +1(408)770-1799 www.javad.com Copyright © JAVAD GNSS, Inc., 2011 All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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