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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IV.6 Registration of the receiver ................................. 30 Chapter V: STONEX Assistant for S9III......................31 ® V.1 Start Stonex Assistant on your PC..............................32 V.3 Settings ........................................... 34 V.3.1. Static Data Survey ....................................35 V.3.2. Dynamic working mode ..................................37 V.3.2.1. - Page 3 Contents V.3.3.2 UHF Radio ......................................44 V.3.3.3 External ......................................... 46 V.3.3.4. Bluetooth ......................................47 V.3.4 NMEA Output string....................................48 V.4 Register the receiver ....................................51 V.6 Firmware update ...................................... 53 Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings ........................54 Appendix 2: Self-check procedure ........................57 Appendix 3: Technical Specifications ........................
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Page 4: Chapter I : A Brief Introduction Of S9Iii
GPS tools. GPS RTK surveying ® technology plays an important role in surveying tasks and its use is getting more and more widespread. As a leading GPS RTK instrument producer, STONEX guarantees that the S9III, ®... - Page 5 At the same time S9III has a GPRS/GSM module which supports different network RTK technologies (VRS, FKP, etc.). This allows STONEX S9III receiver to be a flexible system for ®...
- Page 6 If you are not familiar with GNSS technology, we suggest you read a specific book in order to better understand the contents of this manual. Any way you can ask for any technical support by sending an email to our address support@stonex.it or contact your local dealer.
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Page 7: Chapter Ii: S9Iii Mainframe
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Chapter II: S9III mainframe II.1 The outlook of mainframe The mainframe has an almost cylindrical shape, with a base larger than the height. There are three parts: an upper cap, a rubber loop and the main structure. The upper cap protects the GNSS antenna placed inside. - Page 8 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe TNC connector for GPRS/GSM antenna 5pins Lemo port for external datalink connection Battery housing Front panel Built-in radio module 7pins Lemo port for data transfer. TNC connector for UHF radio antenna Fig. 2.2 - S9III components and ports Fig.
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Page 9: Ii.3 The Installation Of Battery
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.4 - 7-pins port II.3 The installation of battery SIM card slot MicroSD card slot Battery Battery housing Fig. 2.5 - S9III battery housing... -
Page 10: Ii.4 Indicator Leds And Instrument Setup
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Under the place for the battery, there is a slot for SIM card, necessary when a connection by GPRS/GSM is used. II.4 Indicator leds and instrument setup 1. satellite led 2. static led 3. rover led 4. - Page 11 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.7 - S9III satellite led STATIC led (red): It switch on if the static mode is selected and it starts to blinks when the receiver is recording data, with the same frequency of the sample rate, if the sample rate is greater than 1 Hz it blink anyway at 1 Hz.
- Page 12 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.10 - S9III base led BLUETOOTH led (blue): Once you have connected the receiver with the handheld, this led will switch on. Fig 2.11 - S9III bluetooth led INTERNAL RADIO led (green): This led is on when UHF internal radio is selected as RTK datalink. It is blinking when is transmitting data in base mode or receiving data in rover mode.
- Page 13 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe there is data transfer ongoing ( download in rover mode and upload in base mode). Fig 2.13 - S9III gsm/gprs device led EXTERNAL RADIO led (green): This led is on when external datalink is selected as RTK datalink. It starts to blink when there is data transfer ongoing( download in rover mode and upload in base mode).
- Page 14 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.15 - S9III power led F Key : Function key It can switch the working mode (static, base or rover) and RTK datalink (built-in radio, external radio or GPRS/GSM). Switch working mode: Power on the receiver while pressing F key in the meantime, wait until all lights flash, then release both buttons.
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Page 15: Chapter Iii: S9Iii Standard Accessories
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Chapter III: S9III standard accessories On the basis of the configuration chosen (base or rover) some of these accessories are included in the receiver bundle. III.1 The case of S9III There are two kinds of S9III cases: Rover case and Base case. The inner layout of the Base case and Rover case is different. - Page 16 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.2 - S9III Rover case Fig. 3.3 - S9III Base case...
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Page 17: Iii.2 Power Supply
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.4 - S9III internal case of Rover III.2 Power supply Batteries The standard configuration contains two batteries, a slot for charging batteries (named “charger” for simplicity) and an adaptor. The battery are “lithium-ion” battery (7.4 V - 2500 mAH): a technology which has an higher energy-to-weight ratio with respect to NiCd or NiMh batteries, no memory effect, and slow self-discharge when not in use. -
Page 18: Iii.3 The Antennas
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.5 - Lithium-ion battery Charger The charger can charge both batteries simultaneously. The lights of the charger shows if the battery is being charged (red light CHARGE) or if it is already charged (green light FULL). Red light POWER shows if the charger is powered on and there is also a light which turns on in case of too high temperature (red light TEMP). - Page 19 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories different internal radio settings with different frequency range, the corresponding antennas have different length. The available range are: 410-430 MHz, 430-450 MHz and 450-470 MHz. the corresponding antennas have length of: 40, 37,5 and 34 cm. They are suitable for field surveying, light and durable.
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Page 20: Iii.4 Cables
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories configuration) a high-gain UHF all-directional transmitting antenna for base setup. The available ranges are: 410-430 MHz, 430-450 MHz and 450-470 MHz. The antenna is around 1 meter long and can be mounted on a retractable pole or a tripod for better performance. The higher the antenna is, the larger cover area does it has for the radio signal. -
Page 21: Iii.5 Other Accessories
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.10 - Multi-function communication cable Auxiliary cable External power supply cables can be ordered and used to connect an external battery (red and black clips) to the receiver (small 5-pin LEMO)： Fig. 3.11 - External power supply cables III.5 Other accessories The other accessories are: 2.45 m retractable pole, 40 cm supporting pole, two kind of brackets depending on the controller, tribrach with plummet, tripod (wood or aluminum, with quick or... - Page 22 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.13 – 40cm supporting pole Fig. 3.14 – Bracket B1 for Getac Fig. 3.15 – Tribrach and adapter with optical plummet Fig. 3.16 – Connector between tribrach and receiver...
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Page 23: Iii.6 Controller Getac Ps236
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.17 – Measuring tape . III.6 Controller Getac PS236 The S9III is usually provided with the Getac PS236 controller in the standard configuration. Anyway the controller is not part of the accessories for S9III generation, it must be purchased separately. -
Page 24: Chapter Iv: S9Iii Configuration
Chapter IV: S9 III configuration Chapter IV: S9III Configuration IV.1 The installation of base and rover BASE ROVER TX / RX ANTENNA TX / RX ANTENNA Fig. 4.1 - Base and rover configuration Installation of Base Install the tripod on the chosen location, level it and attach the receiver into tribrach. Attach the transmitting radio antenna into the port “UHF”: using the 40cm supporting pole is better, since increases the height of the antenna. -
Page 25: Iv.2 The Configuration By Using Keys
Switch on the handheld and start the software for the radio channel configuration and inserting the base coordinates, otherwise it is possible to make the settings by Stonex Assistant pc software. Installation of Rover Fix the bracket on the pole, fix the handheld into the bracket, put the rover on the pole and attach receiving radio antenna into the port “UHF”... - Page 26 Chapter IV: S9 III configuration Fig. 4.2 - S9III, all led blinking at the same time Now every time you press F key, the STATIC/ROVER/BASE lights will switch on in the corresponding order. You can select three different red lights, each of them refers to one working mode.
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Page 27: Iv.3 Standard Operation Of Leds
Chapter IV: S9 III configuration one refers to different data link. This situation refers only to the rover and base mode, since in static mode there is no green light blinking. Press I key when the chosen light is blinking and the receiver will start in the selected working mode. -
Page 28: Iv.4 How To Measure The Antenna Height
Chapter IV: S9 III configuration will flash according to sampling interval (if you don’t set up, the default is 5 seconds) and the satellite light will flash a number of times equal to the locked satellites. Base mode The BASE, power led and selected datalink (UHF, GPRS/GSM or EXTERNAL) will keep lighted. When satellites fulfill the conditions, the base will enter into the transmit mode and start to send data through the datalink. - Page 29 STONEX GPS Processor you have to specify the correct antenna height before processing ® .DAT data or exporting it into RINEX format. The same if you are using STONEX Assistant for ® converting .DAT into RINEX. Please read the specific manual of STONEX GPS Processor, it ®...
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Page 30: Iv.5 How To Download Static Data
Chapter IV: S9 III configuration IV.5 How to download static data For a correct connection between receiver and PC, follow the procedure described below. By using a different procedure it may be very difficult to make a connection. At first turn on the mainframe, then connect the cable to the communication interface of the receiver (7-pins Lemo port), then insert the USB port in the PC. -
Page 31: Iv.6 Registration Of The Receiver
SurvCE: you have to enter into the submenu ® “Equipment” “GPS utilities” “Send command”, then write the command “SET,DEVICE.REGI,[license code]”. However it is also possible to register the receiver using the STONEX Assistant , as explained ® in Chapter V. -
Page 32: Chapter V: Stonex Assistant For S9Iii
Chapter V: STONEX STONEX Assistant is a tool which is conceived for aiding the user to make easier different ® operations with the receiver S9III. It is contained in the bundle CD. Fig. 5.1 – Main page of Stonex Assistant... -
Page 33: Start Stonex Assistant On Your Pc
The opening page, is showed in Fig. 5.1. It reports internal system configuration of the GPS receiver S9 after get PC connection. V.1 Start Stonex Assistant on your PC. Connect the S9 to the PC USB port using Lemo7 – USB/Serial cable. - Page 34 “OK” button. When you have find the right COM port, you should see the screen shown in Fig 5.3 that show you in the main window the system information. Fig. 5.3 – Information page of Stonex Assistant From the showed information you can understand about: the battery level, the firmware version of GNSS board, the antenna information, the firmware of radio and gprs internal device, the free disk space and the current working and datalink setting.
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Page 35: Settings
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings V.2 Setting If you click on the menu “Setting ” on right, a new menu window is opening as in Fig. 5.4. Fig. 5.4 – Setting window From this window you can set the most important parameters of the receiver without opening the CONFIG .INI file and modifying it by hand in a text editor. -
Page 36: Static Data Survey
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Static: is the stand-alone station that collect raw observations and need a post-processing in office for getting accurate results. Base: is the fixed GPS station used to provide differential corrections to the mobile GPS receiver. - Page 37 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.5 – Static working mode From here you can control following data settings: Cut Angle : Define the minimum elevation of satellite to be collected in order to avoid noisy satellites (suggested value between 15° and 10°).
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Page 38: Dynamic Working Mode
: Set sampling frequency between different GPS epochs. Automatic Record : Start automatic GPS static survey after power on. For static survey this option strictly NEED to be checked in Stonex PC Assistant. When the configuration is completed, click on button “Save” to update the Receiver configuration. -
Page 39: Base Coordinates Setting
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.6 – Dynamic working mode parameters Differential type: To select the format of the differential corrections transmitted or received. Elevation mask: Define the minimum elevation of used satellite to be collected in order to avoid noisy satellites (suggested value between 15°... - Page 40 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings see red arrow in Fig. 5.7. Click on it, and the Base Setting module will appears on the screen: Fig. 5.7 – Base Setting window Inside this form, you can choose if the Base coordinates must be inserted manually ( “Start Up By Specific Position”...
- Page 41 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings switch on for base transmission must be inserted in the Text Box “Delay“. Fig. 5.8 – Automatic Start Up By Single Position Click “OK” to confirm your data entry. Start Up By a Specific Position: By choosing the “Start Up by Specific Position”...
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Page 42: Data Link
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.9 – Start Up by a specific position V.2.3. Data Link Here you can select the type of datalink used to get/provide differential corrections. Four different options are available for “rover” mode, while three options for “base” mode (network, internal or external radio). - Page 43 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.10 – Network If you will click on the button “Settings” (red rectangle in Figure 5.10), a new form will open. From here you can choose the type of connection:...
- Page 44 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.11 – Network menu’ CSD: Normal dial GSM call, using a phone number that you can insert in “Base Number“ Text Box. PPP: For VPN (Virtual Private Network) users only. For VPN uses, each SIM card has assigned a static IP address.
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Page 45: Uhf Radio
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings a) Name of APN provider provider of the RF Network connection. b) User and Password (normally not required). c) NTRIP setting parameters like IP address of CORS provider, Port Address, Type of Mount Point, User Name and Password of the user. - Page 46 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.12 - UHF Radio Settings Frequency setting: insert the frequency, expressed in Mhz, of the radio link associated to each channel .There are 8 channels available in the internal UHF radio .
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Page 47: External
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings V.2.3.3 External This option give us the possibility to use an external device, usually an external UHF Radio connected by cable at lemo-5 connector. If you select “External” and Click on “Settings”, a new form will open and in this form you can insert the baud rate of the external radio: Fig. -
Page 48: Bluetooth
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings V.2.3.4. Bluetooth This option give us the possibility to use Bluetooth device for RTK data exchange. In this case the same channel with commands and position information between handheld and receiver is used also for transmitting the differential corrections from handheld to the receiver, for example if the handheld is connected through internet or it is connected to a mobile phone connected to internet. -
Page 49: Nmea Output String
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings When you have completed all your selection, please click on “Save” button and the configuration will be stored inside S9 memory. V.2.4 NMEA Output string NMEA output messages setting is available in the Setting session, as you can see in the following figure 5.15. - Page 50 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings the startup of the receiver, enabling or disabling the different string. V.3 Import Data This section of the Assistant allows the user to download raw data from S9III memory to Pc, instead of doing manual copy of files. After connecting the receiver click on “Import Data”: a new window is opened as in Fig.
- Page 51 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings configuration file), which are files with raw GPS measures. By checking only one box or more at the left of each file, you can select it for download operations. You can also choose to convert the downloaded file into RINEX format by checking at box “Rinex format”...
- Page 52 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.17 – Serial Port Forwarding window Select the module you want to connect and the serial port then press “Open”, then follow the instruction to restart the receiver. Then you will be able to communicate with the module directly.
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Page 53: Register The Receiver
2030, it means that the license is already permanent. 2) In the “input authorization code” window you can insert the new temporary or permanent code provided by Stonex. Click on “Enter” to confirm. If your code is expired, please ask to your local dealer/agent. -
Page 54: Firmware Update
Then select the firmware file and automatically it will be downloaded into the receiver, finally restart the receiver. You can see the fig. 5.19 as example. Fig. 5.19 – Firmware update window If Stonex will release a new firmware, you will receive a communication from your local dealer/agent. -
Page 55: Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings
Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings S9III uses a single UHF radio to cover the different the whole band 410-470 MHZ . Preset values is done directly from Stonex Europe in accord to the following tables : Rate Channels 1 channel 411.050... - Page 56 Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings Tab. 6.2 – Internal radio default frequency (MDB) Rate Channels 1 channel 464.500 2 channel 464.600 3 channel 464.450 4 channel 464.650 5 channel 464.400 6 channel 464.700 7 channel 465.350 8 channel 466.750 Tab. 6.3 – Internal radio default frequency (MDC)
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Page 57: Appendix 2: Self-Check Procedure
ON if GNSS OEM module pass the test; FLASH if GNSS OEM module fails the test If you have noticed at least one problem during self-check, please contact your local dealer or email to support@stonex.it After the self-check procedure the receiver will turn on and begin to work normally. -
Page 58: Appendix 3: Technical Specifications
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Appendix 3: Technical Specifications GNNS module specifications: Channels: 220 Satellite signals tracked: GPS: Simultaneous L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5. GLONASS: Simultaneous L1 C/A, L1 P, L2 C/A (GLONASS M Only), L2 P. SBAS: Simultaneous L1 C/A, L5. ... -
Page 59: Receiver Accuracy
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Receiver accuracy Static horizontal accuracy= 3mm ± 1ppm (RMS) (*). Static vertical accuracy= 5mm ± 1ppm (RMS) (*). Fixed RTK horizontal accuracy= 1cm ± 1ppm (RMS) (*). Fixed RTK vertical accuracy= 2cm ± 1ppm (RMS) (*). ... -
Page 60: Radio Module
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Radio module Internal transmitting and receiving radio: MDS TRM 450 Frequency range available: 410-470 MHz. Emitting power: 0.5 W – 1 W Compatibility with Trimtalk protocol (Trimble/Pacific Crest radio). GPRS/GSM module The GPRS/GSM board mount a Telit_GC864-QUAD_V2 unit for GSM/GPRS communication. This module supports: Quad-band operation at 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz. -
Page 61: Physical Specification
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Working time in static mode: typically 6 hours. Working time in RTK rover mode: typically 4 hours. Charge Time: typically < 7 hours. Power consumption: < 3.8 W. Remaining time with battery light blinking: 1 hour. Physical specification: ... -
Page 62: Appendix 4: Copyrights, Warranty And Environmental Recycling
Customer by any STONEX representative in connection with ® Customer’s purchase of the Product. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in written form and signed by an authorized STONEX supervisor. ® STONEX Europe warrants that its Products: ®... -
Page 63: Shipping Policy
Limited thirty (30) days or Warranty Period of the Product in which they are installed, whichever is longer. Faulty Parts or Products replaced under this Limited Warranty shall become property of STONEX Europe. ® All products that have to be repaired have to be returned to our technical representative... -
Page 64: Return Policy Dead On Arrival Instruments
Acceptance of returned merchandise is final only after inspection by STONEX Europe. ® Above terms and policies shall apply as for hardware. Dealers needs to follow STONEX Europe ® repair/service procedure (see appendix 4) to achieve a better and prompt service result. -
Page 65: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Remedy
AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE; AS DO ALL ELECTRONICS AT TIMES. IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL STONEX , ITS ®... -
Page 66: Instruments
(2) If dealer wants to repair an instrument under warranty period on their site: 1) If dealers don’t have the part in stock they have to send an official order to STONEX ®... -
Page 67: For Countries In The European Union (Eu)
3) wait for STONEX Europe’s authorization SPR no; ® 4) when dealer receive the SPR authorization no they can send back to STONEX Europe ® appointed office the broken part with attached the SPR module;... -
Page 68: For Countries Outside European Union (Eu)
Appendix 4: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling centers and The crossed dustbin symbol means that the device must be taken to authorized collection must be handled separately from solid urban waste. FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) The treatment, recycling, collection and disposal of electric and electronic devices may vary in accordance with the laws in force in the Country in question.
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