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- Page 1 Safety Information CHC® M6 GNSS Receiver Revision 1.0 October 2017...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2016-2017 CHC | Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The CHC are trademark of Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Limited. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.1.3. Use and Care .......................... 5 1.2. Technical support ..........................5 1.3. Disclaimer ............................5 1.4. Your comments ..........................5 2. Getting started with M6 ..........................6 2.1. About the receiver ..........................6 2.2. Parts of the receiver.......................... 6 2.2.1. Front panel ..........................6 2.2.2. - Page 4 5.8.7. GNSS Board Upgrade ......................50 5.8.8. Radio Upgrade ........................50 5.8.9. Upgrade Online ........................50 5.8.10. GNSS Registration submenu ....................50 5.9. Cloud Service Setting menu ......................51 5.9.1. Cloud Service Setting submenu ................... 51 M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page...
- Page 5 A. Communication ports definition ....................... 52 A.I. CHC M6 receiver IO port (7-pin Lemo port) definition ..............52 M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page...
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Page 6: Introduction
1. I NTRODUCTION The M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC®M6 GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the M6 GNSS receiver unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) products before, CHC recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product. -
Page 7: Use And Care
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or CHC website (www.chcnav.com), contact your local CHC dealer from which you purchased the receiver(s). If you need to contact CHC technical support, please contact us by email (support@chcnav.com) or Skype (chc_support). 1.3. D... -
Page 8: Getting Started With M6
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology provide cable-free communication between the receiver and controller. The receiver can be used as the part of a RTK GNSS system with CHC LansStar7 software. And you can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of receiver to a computer. - Page 9 Power button Switch button Name Description Power LED(Red) The indicator to show whether M6 GNSS is on or off. • When battery is less than 20% the Power LED will flash continuously which reminds you to change the battery. Satellite LED (Green) Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has tracked.
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Page 10: Lower Housing
TNC radio antenna connector, two communication and power ports, one 5/8-11 threaded insert, and two nameplates. IO serial communication and power in port 5/8-11 threaded insert USB communication and power in port Battery compartment SIM card slot M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 8... -
Page 11: Receiver Ports
The receiver has one rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, which can support for charging. 2.3.1.1. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first remove the battery from the receiver, and then place it in the battery charger, which is connected to AC power. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 9... -
Page 12: 2.3.1.2. Battery Safe
Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor. • Use the battery only in CHC equipment that is specified to use it. • Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation. -
Page 13: External Power Supply
1. Press the spring-loaded button on the battery cover to open the cover. 2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 3. To remove the SIM card, take out directly. 4. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 11... -
Page 14: Product Basic Supply Accessories
5. To remove the battery, take out directly. Battery cover PRESS SIM card slot 2.5. P RODUCT BASIC SUPPLY ACCESSORIES 2.5.1. B ASE KIT BASIC SUPPLY Item Picture M6 GNSS Receiver USB Data Cable GPS to PC Data Cable M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 12... - Page 15 3. Front panel operation USB2.0 convert to RS232 serial port Lithium Battery External power cable Battery Charger H.I. Tape Extension pole Tribrach with optical plummet Auxiliary H.I. Tool Tribrach adaptor Transport Hard Case M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 13...
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Page 16: Rover Kit Basic Supply
Picture M6 GNSS Receiver USB Data Cable GPS to PC Data Cable USB2.0 convert to RS232 serial port Battery Charger External power cable Lithium Battery 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I. Tool M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 14... -
Page 17: Connecting To An Office Computer
1. Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. 2. In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, i80 for Device Type field, Wi-Fi for Connection Type field, ... - Page 18 → select the target device in the list. 4. Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type in the password. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 16...
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Page 19: Connecting Via Bluetooth With Landstar 7 Software
1. Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. 2. In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, M6 for Device Type field, Bluetooth for Connection Type field. ... - Page 20 3. Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search bluetooth device around → select the target device in the list. 4. Tap Pair to connect the bluetooth device → selected the target device in the bluetooth manager list. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 18...
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Page 21: Downloading Logged Data
Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS postprocessing software such as the CHC Geomatics Office (CGO) Software. The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows: 1. Switch on the receiver and connect it with a computer by USB Cable. - Page 22 3. Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the folder(s) created by the M6 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS time when you start to log data.
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Page 23: Base Station Setup And Operation
Do not set up the base station close to the sources of electromagnetic interference, include alternators and generators, electric motors, equipment with DC-to-AC converters, etc. • Do not operate the receiver outside the specified operating M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page... -
Page 24: Outputting Corrections Using External Radio And Network
LandStar 7 will calculate the height to the Antenna Phase Center (APC) automatically. 7. If required, connect the receiver to an external 12 V power supply. For external radio part (take the CHC DL6 Datalink for example): 8. Connect the Datalink Antenna to the 3-meter Cable for Datalink Antenna. - Page 25 18. Connect the car battery with DL6 Datalink via Datalink External Power Cable. CAUTION – The Datalink Antenna must be connected to the Datalink before the Datalink is powered on; otherwise, the Datalink can be damaged. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 23...
- Page 26 4. Base station setup and operation For Network Mode 1. Insert the SIM card into M6 GNSS receiver. 2. Screw the M6 receiver onto extension pole. 3. Screw the extension pole with auxiliary H.I. tool onto tribrach adaptor. 4. Mount the tribrach onto the tripod.
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Page 27: Rover Station Setup And Operation
The system needs five common satellites to provide RTK positioning. WARNING – Take care not to touch overhead power lines with the CHC M6 GNSS receiver or the range pole when moving the equipment into position. -
Page 28: Rover Station Setup
1. Screw the receiver on top of the range pole. 2. Fix the controller bracket on the range pole. 3. Fit the controller in the controller bracket. 4. Level and plumb the receiver over the target measuring point. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 26... -
Page 29: Configuring Through A Web Browser
Note – Tick remember me option, and then the browser will remember the Login Account and Password you entered for the next time you enter this login screen. 5. Once you are logged in, the web page appears as follows: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page... -
Page 30: Status Menu
5.1.1. P OSITION SUBMENU This page shows the relevant position information about the receiver's position solution which including the position, DOP values, satellites used M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 28... -
Page 31: Activity Submenu
With this information, it is easy to tell exactly what functions the receiver is performing: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 29... -
Page 32: Google Map Submenu
ABLE SUBMENU Provides the status of satellites tracked in general, such as the satellite ID, satellite type, attitude angle, azimuth angle, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, L5 SNR and enable/disable status of each one. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 30... -
Page 33: Tracking Info. Table Submenu
5.2.3. T RACKING LOT SUBMENU The following figure is an example of Skyplot page. 5.2.4. S ATELLITE CTIVATION SUBMENU Use this menu to enable or disable satellites. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 31... -
Page 34: Receiver Configuration Menu
Use this screen to configure all the items relating to the GNSS antenna. You must enter the correct values for all antenna-related fields, as the choices you make significantly affect the accuracy for logged data and broadcast correction data: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 32... -
Page 35: Reference Station Settings Submenu
Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers. You must enter accurate information in these fields, as this data significantly affects the accuracy of logged data files and broadcast correction data: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 33... - Page 36 → the progress bar will show the progress → the result will be served as the coordinate of current position. If users need to save the changes, please tap button. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 34...
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Page 37: Receiver Reset Submenu
ANAGEMENT SUBMENU 5.3.7. USB F UNCTION WITCH SUBMENU Use this menu to switch between USB personal area network and Multimedia storage. 5.3.8. HCPPP S ETTINGS SUBMENU Use this menu to select HCPPP Range. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 35... -
Page 38: 1Pps Submenu
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: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 36... - Page 39 ➢ Data Format: Set the data format of the logged data. ➢ FTP Push: Decide whether to push the stored files to the FTP server of your choice. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 37...
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Page 40: Ftp Push Settings Submenu
Only files that are configured to use FTP push are transmitted. Tap Modify button to the right of the required FTP server and the FTP Push Settings screen appears: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 38... -
Page 41: Ftp Push Log Submenu
3. To find the file need to be downloaded, click the name of data logging session → the date of file that be recorded → the format of the file → the name of the target file. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 39... -
Page 42: Io Settings Menu
5.5.1. IO S ETTINGS SUBMENU The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this submenu. In this submenu, users can configure 6 types of input and output settings. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 40... - Page 43 NTRIP, APIS_BASE and APIS_ROVER → configure the related parameters → click log on CORS or APIS. ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 41...
- Page 44 IO Settings screen will appear → select one of the connection protocols between NTRIP and TCP → configure the other related parameters → click to save the settings and open the server. ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 42...
- Page 45 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 to save the settings and start to transmit. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 43...
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Page 46: Network Setting Menu
5.6.1. D ESCRIPTION SUBMENU Use this submenu to check the information of network setting. 5.6.2. M OBILE NETWORK SETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure GPRS model, network module and modify dialing status. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 44... -
Page 47: Email Alarm Submenu
Use this submenu to choose which situation of receiver will be alerted and input the email address. 5.6.4. HTTP SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure HTTP port. 5.6.5. HTTPS SUBMENU Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 45... -
Page 48: Ftp Service Submenu
Use this menu to check module information, configure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio related settings: 5.7.1. D ESCRIPTION SUBMENU Use this submenu to check the information of Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module and radio module. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 46... -
Page 49: Wi-Fi Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on/off Wi-Fi function and modify password. 5.7.3. B LUETOOTH SETTINGS SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off Bluetooth function and modify PIN number. 5.7.4. B UZZER SETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on/off static voice. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 47... -
Page 50: Firmware Menu
Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an example of the firmware information. 5.8.2. H ARDWARE ERSION Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core board version: M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 48... -
Page 51: Config File
Use this submenu to load new firmware to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 49... -
Page 52: Gnss Board Upgrade
Use this submenu to input Server Address and upgrade online. 5.8.10. GNSS R EGISTRATION SUBMENU Use this submenu to register the receiver. Paste or enter the registration code to the Registration Code field → tap Registration button to complete the registration. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 50... -
Page 53: Cloud Service Setting Menu
7. Configuring through a web browser 5.9. C LOUD ERVICE ETTING MENU 5.9.1. C LOUD ERVICE ETTING SUBMENU Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and configure other settings. M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page 51... - Page 54 A. C OMMUNICATION PORTS DEFINITION A.I. CHC M6 RECEIVER PORT EMO PORT DEFINITION FUNCTION Ground ( - ) Ground ( - ) RS232-TX (Output) Not Used RS232-RX (Input) M6 GNSS Receiver User Guide Page...
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