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- Page 1 Spectra preciSion ® GNSS SYSTEM...
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Page 3: User Guide
USER GUIDE ® EPOCH 50 GNSS System Version 1.00 Revision A March 2011... - Page 4 Notice to Our European Union Customers Release notice For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to This is the March 2011 release (Revision A) of the EPOCH 50 GNSS www.SpectraPrecision.com/weee_rohs.aspx. System User Guide. It applies to version 1.00 of the EPOCH 50 GNSS Recycling in Europe: To recycle Spectra Precision WEEE (Waste receiver.
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Page 5: Safety Information
In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local Spectra Precision dealer. Bluetooth operates in license- free bands. Before operating this receiver, determine if authorization or a license to operate the receiver is required in your country. -
Page 6: Exposure To Radio Frequency Radiation
FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that the Spectra Precision receiver is 20 cm or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. -
Page 7: Installing Antennas
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 8: Cautions
– Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. – Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Spectra Precision product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
About the EPOCH 50 GNSS system........ - Page 10 Index........43 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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Page 11: Introduction
C H A P T E R Introduction In this chapter: Welcome to the EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide. This manual describes how to install, set About the EPOCH 50 GNSS system ® ® up, and use a Spectra Precision EPOCH GNSS receiver. -
Page 12: About The Epoch 50 Gnss System
Introduction About the EPOCH 50 GNSS system The EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver uses an internal GNSS antenna and is designed for GNSS surveying applications. The GNSS receiver consists of the receiver with integrated GNSS antenna, internal Pacific Crest ADL transceiver, 0 dB gain UHF antenna, and internal Li-Ion battery. The system can also be used with an external radio modem for longer range use. -
Page 13: Use And Care
Registration – register to automatically receive email notifications of receiver • firmware upgrades and new functionality. You can register electronically at www.spectraprecision.com/register/register.shtml. Contact your local Spectra Precision distributor for more information about the • support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an extended warranty program for hardware. -
Page 14: Your Comments
Introduction Your comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. Email your comments to sales@spectrapecision.com. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 15: Setup, Connection, And Cabling
In this chapter: This chapter provides general information on setup, connection, and cabling for the most Parts of the receiver common uses of the receiver. Setup guidelines Base receiver setup Rover setup EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 16: Parts Of The Receiver
COM 1 and 2 are 7-pin 0-shell LEMO connectors that support serial communications and external power input of 12 -20 VDC with no power output. For more information, see Chapter 5, Default Settings Chapter 6, Cables and Connectors. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 17: Setup Guidelines
• ensuring that the contact points are in the correct position to align with the contacts in the receiver. Slide the battery into the receiver until the battery compartment latches are locked into position. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 18: Base Receiver Setup
External radio External battery Figure 2.2 EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver, base setup The base is shown here with the PacificCrest PDL HPB external radio. Set up the receiver on a tripod. Connect the radio’ s Y cable to the receiver's COM 2 port. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Receiver Using The Internal Radio
Note – When using the internal battery, battery power is limited to a maximum of 2.5 hours. Spectra Precision recommends that you use an external battery. When setting up on a tripod, you must use the slant height measurement point on the... -
Page 20: Rover Setup
Optional. Connect the instrument cable to COM1 if Bluetooth will not be used. EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver and antenna Spectra Precision controller Optional cable Figure 2.3 EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver set up as a rover receiver EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 21: Configuring The Internal Rover Radio
Setup, Connection, and Cabling Configuring the internal rover radio 20.1 To configure the internal radio in the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver, use the Pacific Crest office software. By default, the internal radio has no frequencies installed at the factory. To configure the frequencies of the base or rover, contact your Spectra Precision distributor. - Page 22 Setup, Connection, and Cabling EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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Page 23: General Operation
C H A P T E R General Operation In this chapter: This section describes how to use the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver as well as the controls on the front Batteries and power panel that you need for general operation. -
Page 24: Batteries And Power
The receiver configured as a base should be powered by an external 12 V battery, which lasts 12 hours in continuous use, depending on the output power level on the radio. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 25: Charging And Storing Batteries
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 26: Charging The Lithium-Ion Battery
General operation The following figure shows the control panel of the receiver. The LED display provides power, post-processing controls, and SV status information. Power button LED display Scroll buttons Enter button EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 27: Power Button
! or @ (in last position) Additional items or options are available. Use the buttons to access them. (in last position) The unit is logging post-process data to the internal memory. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... - Page 28 • Far Right position When the receiver is operating and a post-process data collection is running, the letter appears in the far right position of the display to indicate that data is being recorded. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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Page 29: Main Menu
80 °C. The internal radio should be turned off if in use to allow the unit to cool. The unit will shut down if it reaches an internal temperature of 85 °C. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 30: Post-Processing Routine
Use the Survey Pro software on your data collector to retrieve post-processing files or to connect the receiver to a computer running the Spectra Precision Survey Office software or Spectra Precision Data Transfer software to download the files. The Survey Office software provides a complete set of tools for post processing, network adjustments, and data analysis. -
Page 31: Resetting To Defaults
Press the power button again to turn on the receiver. The factory defaults are now set. See also Default settings, page EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... - Page 32 General Operation EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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Page 33: Specifications
C H A P T E R Specifications In this chapter: This chapter lists the receiver specifications. Physical specifications Positioning specifications Technical specifications EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 34: Physical Specifications
May be affected by atmospheric conditions, signal multimath, obstruction, and satellite geometry. May be affected by atmospheric conditions, signal multimath, obstruction, and satellite geometry. Initialization reliability is continuously monitored to ensure the highest quality. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
The software allows you to set full control of radio channels, transmission modes, power level, and protocol. The receiver’s radios are delivered with no channel frequencies set. Note – Some functions are restricted for distributor use only—contact your distributor for more information EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... - Page 36 Specifications EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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Page 37: Default Settings
C H A P T E R Default Settings In this chapter: The following describes the default settings shipped with the EPOCH 50 GNSS system. Default settings EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 38: Default Settings
Data rate 5 seconds Station Automatic Serial ports 1 and 2 Baud rate 38,400 Format 8-None-1 Flow control None Antenna: Type Internal Antenna height Dependent on measurement method Group Measurement method Set by software EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 39: Cables And Connectors
C H A P T E R Cables and Connectors In this chapter: This chapter provides pinout information for the EPOCH 50 GNSS receiver standard and optional Port 1 and 2 connectors cables. This information can be used to prepare... -
Page 40: Port 1 And 2 Connectors
Cables and Connectors Port 1 and 2 connectors Figure 6.1 Port 1 connector pinouts Pinout function, Port 1 – 7-pin LEMO Signal ground Power ground + Power in TRXD EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 41: Rtcm Output
A P P E N D I X RTCM Output In this appendix: Generated messages Message scheduling EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 42: Generated Messages
The 4th second after the first measurement, then every 10 seconds after that 59-sub, 13 The 5th second after the first measurement, then every 10 seconds after that 1004 Every second 1006 Every 10 seconds 1008 Every 10 seconds 1013 Every 300 seconds EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
A P P E N D I X Troubleshooting In this appendix: Receiver issues Error codes EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 44: Receiver Issues
Error codes Code Description RcvErr00-03 Unable to revert GNSS board to factory defaults. BtErr 10-3 Unable to get Bluetooth module configuration. BtErr 14-16 Unable to configure the Bluetooth module. GpsErr20 Invalid GNSS serial number. EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide... -
Page 45: Index
32 enter 25 power 25 scroll 25 select 25 factory defaults, Epoch 50 GNSS receiver 35 FastStatic GNSS surveying 32 features, receiver 10 fix solution 26 caring for the receiver 11 float solution 26 input 10... - Page 46 42 RTCM input 10 operating controls 14 RTK fix solution 26 operating temperature 32 RTK float solution 26 output formats, RTCM 10 RTK Inputs specifications 33 RTK Outputs specifications 33 panel controls 24 parts EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
- Page 47 32 storage range 32 tracking specifications 33 troubleshooting 41 turning off the receiver 25 turning on the receiver 25 U.S. Department of Commerce 11 UHF transceiver 10 use and care 11 vibration specifications 32 EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
- Page 48 Index EPOCH 50 GNSS System User Guide...
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