3.1 System Installation..................14 3.1.1 Supported Antenna................14 3.1.2 System Installation Diagram..............14 4 Configure P3DT Using CHC Software................16 4.1 Configure P3DT Work Mode by Hcconfig............16 4.1.1 Two Ways to Connect P3DT..............16 4.1.2 RTK Set....................17 4.1.3 Radio Mode..................18 4.1.4 CORS Mode..................18 4.1.5 APIS Mode...................
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Firmware Upgrading..................29 AI The Winflash Utility..................29 AII Upgrading the receiver firmware through com port........29 B Trouble Shooting.......................30 BI Receiver Issues....................30 C Communication Ports Definition................32 CI CHC P3DT Receiver DB9 Male Connector Definition........32 D Glossary........................32...
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1 Introduction The P3DT GNSS Reference Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the CHC® P3DT™ GNSS reference receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the P3DT GNSS reference 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.
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and understood this User Guide, as well as the safety requirements. CHC holds no responsibility for the wrong operation by users and for the losses incurred by the wrong understanding about this User Guide.
2 Overview This chapter is a introduction about the P3DT GNSS reference receiver (“the receiver”). This receiver makes it easier for users to set up a powerful and reliable Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) or temporary data collection in the field.
Traditionally, a GNSS receiver has only one user. Thus that only one user can change the settings without affecting other users. However, P3DT has more than one users. That means an operator can make it available as a network appliance for more than one users (or clients).
Streaming service Anyone with authorized access can obtain streamed information, such as GNSS measurements or RTCM corrections, without having to control or issue commands to the receiver. Users only need to connect with the port that is streaming the required information.
2.6 P3DT Accessories The table below provides an overview of the different items composing the P3DT. Name Photo CHC P3DT GNSS Receiver DB9 to DB9 Cable...
Magnetic Mount Magnetic Mount UHF Antenna GPRS Antenna (SMA) 2.7 Front Connectors Feature Description...
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Connect to the GNSS antenna Connect to the GNSS antenna From left to right in picture above: Satellites LED. Record LED. Correction LED Power LED Connect to the Radio antenna RS-232 serial port, 9-pin male connector RS-232 serial port, 9-pin male connector Lemo (2-pin) port Power Supply...
GNSS frequencies and operates at either 3.3V or 7.1V with a signal greater than 40 dB at the antenna port. 3.1.2 System Installation Diagram The typical installation diagram of the CHC P3DT GNSS receiver connected with CHC A220GR GNSS Geodetic Antenna, external power supply and network cable.
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Power Cable. C. Connect two leg plugs or three leg plugs of Adapter to the mains supply. 3. Connect the network cable to the RJ45 jack of P3DT to link the P3DT with network. NOTE: Also, the P3DT can be powered by external battery via CHC Data Cable. And...
Please read this Getting Started Guide carefully before selecting the most appropriate ones for your application. The configuration of the P3DT Sensor can be performed via the serial port link (RS232 or USB). 4.1 Configure P3DT Work Mode by Hcconfig 4.1.1 Two Ways to Connect P3DT...
Transmit Port select GPRS Or UHF, Data Format is the same as base station, click set firstly and click get to check whether the setting is saved. NOTE: After clicking set, receiver will restart, please click get when P3DT track satellites normally.
4.1.3 Radio Mode Click into , work mode select Internal UHF, Protocol and Frequency select according to base station, click set firstly and click get to check whether the setting is saved. 4.1.4 CORS Mode Insert SIM card (middle-sized), Work Mode select GPRS, Mode select Rover, Protocol select Ntrip Client, input Address, Port, Source (click get firstly), User Name and Password (Server is left blank), click Auto Login, click set firstly and click get to check whether the setting is saved.
After setting successfully, correction LED will be on. 4.2 Configure P3DT using Winflash Install WinFlash on your PC Connect the P3DT to your PC using the GPS to PC Data cable by COM2 or Bluetooth 4.2.1 Receiver Firmware Upgrade Start the WinFlash utility.
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Select Load GPS software and then click Next. From the Available Software list, select the latest version and then click Next. If all is correct, click Finish, then Click OK. The Software Upgrade window appears again and states that the operation was completed successfully.
4.3 Configure through Web Browser When connecting the P3DT to your PC using the LAN cable for the first time, follow the steps, if you already configuration P3DT static IP, please directly using this static IP to configuration P3DT. Set your PC IP address to “Obtain an IP address automatically ...
Important Setting: set up NTRIP Client and Data output message IP configuration to set the P3DT Static IP address 4.3.1 I/O Configuration After configuring the P3DT via COM2, user can connect P3DT with PC via network cable. I/O Configuration Interface...
Serial Port Configuration Interface 4.3.2 Ethernet Port Configuration After configuring the P3DT via COM2, in I/O configuration interface, choose TCP/IP, set up P3DT via following interface. Data Output Option...
Data Output Configuration 4.4 Connect P3DT using GNSSTool Turn on the receiver → Launch GNSSTool → press config on the bottom of the screen → choose Connect. In the Connect screen, set Device Type as GNSS RTK, Connection Type as Bluetooth.
If the receiver is expired, it will do not output data normally. Please contact CHC Support, ask for registration code and register it via HCconfig. Connect P3DT with PC via DB9 to DB9 cable, open HCconfig and click Device Info., click Register, input registration code, when registration is finished, click Get to refresh the Expiration Date.
5.3 Physical Feature Specification Size 175.5 x 140 x 63.8 mm (6.9 x 5.5 x 2.5 in) Weight 1.2 kg (42 oz) Operating temperature -40 °C to +75 °C (-40 °F to +167 °F) Storage temperature -55 °C to +85 °C (-67 °F to +185 °F) Humidity 100% condensation Waterproof and dust...
For the latest firmware resource, please consult your local CHC dealer. AI The Winflash Utility The WinFlash utility communicates with CHC products to perform various functions including: load or verify GPS software of the mainboard ...
Use this appendix to identify and solve common problems that may occur during the use of the receiver. Please read this section before you contact CHC Technical Support. BI Receiver Issues This section describes some possible receiver issues, possible causes, and how to solve them.
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A Communication Ports Definition The receiver does Power is too low. Check the charge on the external battery not turn on. and, if applicable, check the fuse. External power Check that the Lemo connector is seated is not properly correctly and that the cable is secured to connected.
A Communication Ports Definition C Communication Ports Definition CI CHC P3DT Receiver DB9 Male Connector Definition Signal Name Description 1,4,6, Not Used 7,8,9 RS232-TX (transmit data through this pin) RS232-RX (receive data through this pin) Not Used External Power Ground...
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A Communication Ports Definition carrier A radio wave having at least one characteristic (such as frequency, amplitude, or phase) that can be varied from a known reference value by modulation. carrier The frequency of the unmodulated fundamental output of a radio frequency transmitter.
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A Communication Ports Definition EGNOS is the European equivalent of WAAS, which is available in the United States. elevation mask The angle below which the receiver will not track satellites. Normally set to 10 degrees to avoid interference problems caused by buildings and trees, and multipath errors.
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This standard defines a number of 'strings' referred to as NMEA strings that contain navigational details such as positions. Most CHC GPS receivers can output positions as NMEA strings. PDOP Position Dilution of Precision. PDOP is a DOP value that indicates the accuracy of three-dimensional measurements.
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Version 2 protocol for single-frequency DGPS type corrections. Carrier phase corrections are available on Version 2, or on the newer Version 3 RTCM protocol, which is available on certain CHC dual-frequency receivers. The Version 3 RTCM protocol is more compact but is not as widely supported as Version 2.
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Use WAAS when other correction sources are unavailable, to obtain greater accuracy than autonomous positions. For more information WAAS, refer website http://gps.faa.gov. The EGNOS service is the European equivalent and MSAS is the Japanese equivalent of WAAS. CHC - Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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