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- Page 1 Contents Version: Revision: D- Applicate alcune correzioni di katherine , Alice e James. Da impaginare e completare . Data: 18-04-2013 Revised by:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IV.7 Registration of the receiver ................................. 36 Chapter V: STONEX Assistant for S9III......................38 ® V.1 Start Stonex Assistant on your PC..............................39 V.2 Import Data ........................................41 V.3 Settings ........................................... 42 V.3.1. Static Data Survey ....................................43 V.3.2. Dynamic: ......................................... 45 V.3.2.1. - Page 3 Contents V.3.3.2 UHF Radio ......................................51 V.3.3.3 Extend ........................................53 V.3.3.4. Bluetooth ......................................54 V.3.4 NMEA Output string....................................55 V.4 Register the receiver ....................................56 V.6 Firmware update ...................................... 57 V.7 Serial Port Forwarding ................................... 58 Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings ........................60 Appendix 2: Frequently Asked Questions ......................
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Page 4: Chapter I : A Brief Introduction Of S9Iii
Chapter I: A brief introduction of S9 III Chapter I : A brief introduction of S9III The manufacture of this device is Stonex Europe Srl. STONEX devoted itself to offer to ® surveyors the most advanced GPS tools. GPS RTK surveying technology plays an important role in surveying tasks and its use is getting more and more widespread. - 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 or contact your local dealer. ATTENTION: In order to facilitate reading and operating, we offer one manual which take the S9Ⅲ...
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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 Fig. 2.3 - S9IIIN label Fig. 2.4 - S8 label Fig. 2.5 – S8N label The labels above are of model S9III, S9IIIN, S8 and S8N. The NB marks of them are different. The GPS receivers with the model No. of S8N GNSS and S9IIIN GNSS carry the CE marking on the label.
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Page 9: Ii.2 Interfaces
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe are sold to the countries of Europe listed as follow: Belgium Croatia - Slovenia - Bosnia-Herzegovina Czech Republic Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Slovakia Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Spain Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom II.2 Interfaces... - Page 10 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe radio module there is the radio antenna interface. 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 transport. TNC connector for UHF radio antenna Fig.
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Page 11: Ii.3 The Installation Of Battery
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.7 - 5-pins LEMO port Fig. 2.8 - 7-pins port II.3 The installation of battery... -
Page 12: Ii.4 Indicator Leds And Instrument Setup
Chapter II: S9 III mainframe SIM card slot MicroSD card slot Battery Battery housing Fig. 2.9 - S9III battery housing Under the place for the battery, there is a slot for SIM card, necessary when a connection by GSM is used. II.4 Indicator leds and instrument setup 1. - Page 13 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe signal it will start to blink every 30 seconds for a number of times equal to the number of locked satellites. Fig. 2.11 - 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.
- Page 14 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.14 - S9III base led BLUETOOTH led (blue): Once you have connected the receiver with the handheld, this led will on. Fig 2.15 - S9III bluetooth led INTERNAL RADIO led (green): This led is ON when UHF radio is selected as RTK datalink. It is blinking when is transmitting data in base mode or receiving data in rover mode.
- Page 15 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig 2.17 - S9III internal radio led EXTERNAL RADIO led (green): This light 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). Fig 2.18 - S9III external radio led INTERNAL POWER led (green and red) : It includes two kind of status:...
- Page 16 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.19 - 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.
- Page 17 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. Note: The frequency setting of the internal UHF module is set back to factory default on self- test.
- Page 18 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Fig. 2.20 - S9III, all led blinking at the same time (wrong picture) Now every time you press F key, the RECORD/ROVER/BASE lights will be on in the corresponding order. You can select three different red lights, each of them refers to one working mode.
- Page 19 Chapter II: S9 III mainframe Summary of data link types: 4. Internal UHF Radio 5. GPRS\GSM module 6. External radio Fig. 2.22 - S9III summary of data-link led...
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Page 20: 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 21 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.2 - S9III Rover case Fig. 3.3 - S9III Base case...
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Page 22: 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 23 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’s 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).
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Page 24: Iii.3 The Antennas
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories III.3 The antennas S9III adopts a UHF all-direction transmitting and receiving antenna. Since there are three 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. -
Page 25: Iii.4 Cables
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories For S9III , it is possible to use like additional accessory ( not included in the standard 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. - Page 26 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.10 - Multi-function communication cable Auxiliary cables (LM.GK185.ABL+ LM.GK224.AAZ) External power supply cables (LM.GK185.ABL+ LM.GK224.AAZ) can be ordered and used to connect an external battery (red and black clips) to the receiver (small 5-pin LEMO)： Fig.
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Page 27: Iii.5 Other Accessories
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories 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 twist clamps), connector between receiver and tribrach, and measuring tape. Fig. -
Page 28: Iii.6 Controller Getac Ps236
Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories Fig. 3.15 – Tribrach and adapter with optical plummer Fig. 3.16 – Connector between tribrach and receiver Fig. 3.17 – Measuring tape . III.6 Controller Getac PS236 The Getac controller standard configuration includes only the adaptor, the battery, the USB cable. - Page 29 Chapter III: S9 III standard accessories The controller is not part of the accessories for S9III generation, it must be purchased separately. Fig. 3.18 - Getac PS236 controller...
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Page 30: Chapter Iv: S9Iii Operations
Chapter IV : S9 III Operations Chapter IV: S9III Operations 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 1) Put a tripod on a location with known coordinates or unknown coordinates, attach receiver to tribrach. -
Page 31: Iv.2 The Operation Of Keys
Chapter IV : S9 III Operations 1) Fix the bracket on the pole, fix the handheld to the bracket, put the rover on the pole and attach receiving antenna into the port “UHF”. 2) Power on the receiver and select the rover working mode. 3) Open the handheld and start the software, then you can do the setting of the instruments. - Page 32 The next time you open the receiver, the working mode will be the last selected. If you prefer, you can select the correct data link by handheld software, but remember that you can’t switch from one working mode to another by handheld, but only by hand or by STONEX ®...
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Page 33: Iv.4 Operation Of Lights
Chapter IV : S9 III Operations IV.4 Operation of lights Static mode The STATIC and power light will keep lighted. When satellites fulfill the conditions (at least 4 GPS or 4 GLONASS satellite, PDOP< 3.5), receiver will start recording epochs, you will hear a beep, STATIC light will flash according to sampling interval (if you don’t set up, the default is 1 second) and the satellite light will flash a number of times equal to the locked satellites. - Page 34 Fig. 4.3 - Different measures of the antenna height 1. In rover and base mode you have to insert the correct antenna height according to RTK software. In STONEX SurvCE , for example , the distances “a” and “s” are permitted: software ®...
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Page 35: Iv.6 How To Download Static Data
Chapter IV : S9 III Operations of antenna mount”. IV.6 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 off 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 36: Iv.7 Registration Of The Receiver
Please modify this parameters with care and don’t change any parameter which is not clear because you could compromise the correct working of the receivers. You can use the STONEX Assistant to download the raw data and set the parameters in a safer ®... - Page 37 ® 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 , a software ® tool which is explained in Chapter V.
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Page 38: Chapter V: Stonex Assistant For S9Iii
Assistant is a tool which is conceived for aiding the user to make it easier for ® different operations with the receiver. It is contained on the bundle CD. Fig. 5.1 – Information page of Stonex Assistant The opening page, is showed in Fig. 5.1. It reports internal system configuration of the GPS... -
Page 39: Start Stonex Assistant On Your Pc
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings receiver S9 after get PC connection. V.1 Start Stonex Assistant on your PC. Connect the S9 to the PC using Lemo7 –USB/Serial cable. Switch on the receiver; automatically the program should search the COM port where the receiver is connected. - Page 40 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.2-Opening COM port Try to get connection inserting different COM number (like COM1, COM2, etc), and then select “OK” button. When you have find the right COM port, you should see the screen shown in Fig...
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Page 41: Import Data
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings V.2 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 42: Settings
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings V.3 Settings If you click on the command “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 43: Static Data Survey
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Setting the Dynamic working mode (Rover or Base) the following parameters should be specified: a) Differential type: To select the format of the differential correction. b) Elevation mask: to enable reception of signal only above the inserted horizontal angle. - Page 44 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 on (suggested value = 15) PDOP Threshold : Define the maximum value of PDOP for valid GPS data.
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Page 45: Dynamic
DefRadSettings 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 46 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Some definitions: Base : is the fixed GPS station used to provide differential corrections to the mobile GPS receiver. Rover : is the mobile receiver used to survey on field. Choosing “Base” option, a “Base Setting“ button will appear on the screen. Click on it, and the Base Setting module will appears on the screen, see Fig.
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Page 47: Automatic Start Up By Single Position
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Inside this form , you can choose if the “Base” coordinates must be inserted manually ( “Start Up By Specific Position “ ) or calculated from GPS observations ( Automatic Start Up By Single Position ) . -
Page 48: Start Up By A Specific Position
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.8 – Automatic Start Up By Single Position Click “OK” to confirm your data entry. V.3.2.2. Start Up By a Specific Position: By choosing the “Start Up by Specific Position” it is possible to introduce directly the... -
Page 49: Data Link
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.9 – Start Up by a specific position V.3.3. Data Link Here you can select the type of data link used to get/provide differential corrections. Four different options are available for “rover” mode, while two options for “base” mode (internal or external UHF radio). - Page 50 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.11 – Network menu’ a) CSD: Normal dial GSM call, using a phone number that you can insert in “Base Number“ Text Box. b) 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 51: Uhf Radio
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings 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. The GGA input windows provide time or NMEA GGA string upload. - Page 52 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings By Clicking now the “Setting ” Button will open a new form where you can introduce following data : Frequency settings , Station name , Channel number , Protocol and Channel Spacing .
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Page 53: Extend
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Click on button “OK” to confirm your choice. V.3.3.3 Extend This option give us the possibility to use an external UHF Radio connected by cable at lemo-5 connector . Fig. 5.14 – Extend ( External Radio ) If you Click on “Settings”... -
Page 54: Bluetooth
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.15-External radio baud rate Click on button “OK “ to confirm . V.3.3.4. Bluetooth To use Bluetooth for Data exchange. The RTK data share the same link with commands and position information between handheld and receiver ( normally not used ) . -
Page 55: Nmea Output String
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.16 - Bluetooth When you have completed all your selection, please click on “Save” button and data will be stored inside S9 memory. V.3.4 NMEA Output string. NMEA output messages setting is available in the Setting session. See following figure:... -
Page 56: Register The Receiver
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig 5.17- NMEA String In this area you can configure the default NMEA messages that are output to the datalogger at the startup of the receiver. V.4 Register the receiver This command allows you to register the license code in a different way with respect to that explained in chapter IV.7. -
Page 57: Firmware Update
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Click on “ Enter” to confirm. Fig. 5.18 –Register the receiver V.6 Firmware update Click the” Upgrade” button to select the location of the folder where the update firmware is located. Then select the firmware file and automatically it will be downloaded into the receiver. -
Page 58: Serial Port Forwarding
Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings Fig. 5.19 – Firmware update window V.7 Serial Port Forwarding Note: This function is for advanced users and technical support only. Port forwarding allows the configuration of the GNSS OEM module, UHF module and GPRS module directly. - Page 59 Chapter V: Stonex Assistant for S9III DefRadSettings “Open”, then follow the instruction to restart the receiver. Then you will be able to communicate with the module directly. Please note that unintended commands might affect the operation of the receiver. Fig. 5.20 – Serial Port Forwarding...
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Page 60: 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 61 Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings Rate Channels 1 channel 463.125 2 channel 464.125 3 channel 465.125 4 channel 466.125 5 channel 463.625 6 channel 464.625 7 channel 465.625 8 channel 466.625 Tab. 6.3 – Internal radio default frequency (MDC)
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Page 62: Appendix 2: Frequently Asked Questions
3. I do not succeed in connecting handheld and receiver by Bluetooth. Solution: your receiver has a different working mode with respect to the menu of the controller, please switch mode. If the problem persists, please contact STONEX ® 4. The receiver is set in rover mode and GPRS/GSM data link, the SIM card is placed in its slot under the battery. -
Page 63: Appendix 3: Technical Specifications
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Appendix 3: Technical Specifications GNSS module specifications: S9Ⅲ GNSS/ S9ⅢN GNSS S8 GNSS/ S8N GNSS Channels: 220 Channels: 120 Satellite signals tracked: Satellite signals tracked: GPS:L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5 GPS: Simultaneous L1, L2E, L2C. ... -
Page 64: Receiver Accuracy
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Receiver accuracy S8 GNSS/ S8N GNSS S9Ⅲ GNSS/ S9ⅢN GNSS Static horizontal accuracy 2.5mm + 1ppm RMS horizontal accuracy 2.5mm + 1ppm RMS vertical accuracy 5mm + 1ppm RMS vertical accuracy 5mm + 1ppm RMS Fixed RTK horizontal accuracy 8cm + 1ppm RMS horizontal accuracy 10cm + 1ppm RMS vertical accuracy... -
Page 65: Radio Module
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Radio module S9Ⅲ GNSS/S8 GNSS S9ⅢN GNSS /S8N GNSS Internal transmitting and receiving radio: MDS TRM 450 Frequency range available: 410-470 MHz. without radio module Emitting power: 0.5 W Compatibility with Trimtalk protocol (Pacific Crest radio) GPRS/GSM module The GPRS/GSM board mount a Telit_GC864-QUAD_V2 unit for GSM/GPRS communication. -
Page 66: Physical Specification
Appendix 3: Technical Specifications Voltage: 7.2 V. 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. ... -
Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Environmental Recycling
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; 5) when STONEX® Europe receives the broken part STONEX® Europe shall verify it and if everything is ok the cost of the part shall be refund ( refund will be done only after check of the failure part and final approval of STONEX®... -
Page 73: For Countries Outside European Union (Eu)
Appendix 4: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling 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. Certification Information FCC Certification English：This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. - Page 74 Appendix 4: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling 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.
- Page 75 Appendix 4: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling French：Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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