General Operations....................35 Setting up Oscar..................... 35 2.1.1 Insert the battery..................... 35 2.1.2 Insert the SIM card..................37 2.1.3 Fix Oscar on a Tripod or Ranging Pole............38 Oscar Configuration..................40 2.2.1 Configure via Buttons..................40 2.2.2 Configure via TC20 Controller..............43 Data Download....................47 Firmware Upgrade..................48...
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Operations of TC20 Controller..............50 2.5.1 Insert SIM card and T-Flash card..............50 2.5.2 T-Flash Card....................52 2.5.3 Using of Touch Screen.................. 53 Technical Specifications..................54 Oscar GNSS Receiver................... 54 TC20 Controller....................57 25W Radio for Oscar..................59 Typical Applications....................61 Base Station Operation..................61...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 List of Figures Figure 1.1 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Ultimate..........13 Figure 1.2 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Advanced..........13 Figure 1.3 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Basic............ 13 Figure 1.4 Buttons and Display on Oscar Ultimate........15 Figure 1.5 Buttons and Display on Oscar Advanced........16...
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Figure 2.2 Put one battery in Oscar............... 35 Figure 2.3 Insert the SIM card................ 37 Figure 2.4 Oscar as a base without radio antenna........38 Figure 2.5 Oscar as a rover without radio antenna........39 Figure 2.6 Device functional group..............43 Figure 2.7 Connect Oscar via Bluetooth............44 Figure 2.8 Base configuration.................
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Figure 2.19 Select USB function..............53 Figure 3.1 Serial Data port of Oscar.............. 56 Figure 4.1 Oscar as a Base – Network Mode..........61 Figure 4.2 Oscar as a Base – Internal Radio..........62 Figure 4.3 Oscar as a Base – External 25W Radio........63 Figure 4.4 Base setting interface..............65...
Table 1.5 Possible LED flash patterns............18 Table 1.6 Receiver ports on the bottom side..........20 Table 2.1 Devices to set Oscar as a base without radio antenna..... 38 Table 2.2 Devices to set Oscar as a rover without radio antenna.....39 Table 2.3 Button configuration for Oscar Ultimate and Advanced.....40...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Notices CE Marking Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS Receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive...
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 The following notices apply to all three versions of Oscar GNSS receivers. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tersus could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment or even has risk to damage the receivers.
Post processing tool for static data. https://www.tersus-gnss.com/software/davi Geomatics Office d-receiver Support If there is any problem and the information needed cannot be found in the product documentation, request technical support using the Tersus website at www.tersus-gnss.com, or mail to support@tersus-gnss.com.
This chapter includes overview, receiver features, and devices in the package. Overview The Oscar GNSS Receiver is a new generation GNSS RTK system. It supports calibration-free tilt compensation function which is immune to magnetic disturbances, leveling pole is not required. Easy configuration with 1.54 inch interactive screen on Ultimate and Advanced versions.
IP67-rated dust- & waterproof enclosure, for reliability in harsh environmental conditions Free subscription of Tersus Caster Service (TCS): transmit the correction data from Oscar Base to Rover Devices in the package The devices in the package may vary according to the customer requirement.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 1.3.1 Oscar GNSS Receiver The Oscar GNSS Receiver has three versions which are shown as below. Figure 1.1 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Ultimate Figure 1.2 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Advanced Figure 1.3 Oscar GNSS Receiver – Basic...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Buttons There are two buttons on each version of Oscar GNSS Receiver ]: Power ON/OFF button. When the device is off, long press it for 2 seconds to power on the receiver. When the device is on, long press it for over 3 seconds to power off the Receiver.
There are four LED indicators and one OLED display screen on Ultimate version and Advanced version. There are six LED indicators on Basic version of Oscar GNSS Receiver. The LESs on the front panel indicate various operating conditions. The detailed LED Descriptions are shown in the tables below.
Static Survey Battery Power ON/OFF Function OLED Display Figure 1.5 Buttons and Display on Oscar Advanced Table 1.3 LED indicators on Advanced version LED indicator Description Green LED. Flashing every 5 seconds indicates that it is searching Satellite satellites. After satellites are searched, it flashes N times every 5 seconds, in which N indicates N satellites are found.
Power ON/OFF Function Battery Solution status Bluetooth Figure 1.6 Buttons and LEDs on Oscar Basic Table 1.4 LED indicators on Basic version LED indicator Description Green LED. Flashing every 5 seconds indicates that it is searching Satellite satellites. After satellites are searched, it flashes N times every 5 seconds, in which N indicates N satellites are found.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 LED Flash Patterns The possible flash patterns of various states of receiver operation are listed in the table below. Table 1.5 Possible LED flash patterns Receiver mode Button operation LED flash patterns Receiver OFF All LEDs are off.
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 the ON/OFF button 5 times the other LEDs remain in the original state during this process. Turn on static mode Press FN button for 3s Static flashes times for Basic version continuously. Turn off static mode...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Receiver Ports The bottom of Oscar receiver is shown as below. TNC port Mini USB port Serial port & External power Speaker SIM slot Screw hole Battery compartment Figure 1.7 Bottom of Oscar GNSS Receiver Table 1.6 Receiver ports on the bottom side...
1.3.2 Battery and Charger Oscar equips smart lithium batteries which can detect electricity and display the power level intelligently. The Oscar GNSS Receiver can also be powered by external power source via serial data port. The built-in large capacity battery is detachable, two batteries support up to 16 hours of field work in 4G/3G/2G mode and Rover Radio mode.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Place two BN20 batteries in the slots of CN20 charger. Figure 1.10 CN20 Charger with two BN20 batteries Insert the DC Jack connector of the adapter to the CN20 charger, then make the adapter with cable plug in the local AC outlet (100~240V AC) to start charging.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 1.12 CN20 Charger Adapter Cable (EU/US/UK/AU) Note: The model of the CN20 charger adapter cable will be delivered according to customer requirements. Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time. Charging takes approximately 3 hours per battery at room temperature.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 1.3.3 TC20 Controller The Tersus TC20 Controller is a rugged smart phone with design of 4.3'' touch screen and an alphanumerical keypad. Equipped with powerful processor, it is perfect to adapt with Tersus Survey software. With professional IP67 rating, it is robust and reliable for harsh operating conditions.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Power on: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds Power off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, select ‘power off’ in the menu option. Figure 1.13 Four sides of TC20 controller Menu Key: Select to show the available menu in current screen.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Accessories of TC20 Controller: TC20 Lithium Battery (3.7V/6500mAh) Figure 1.14 TC20 Lithium battery TC20 Charger Adapter (5V/1A) with one USB port Figure 1.15 TC20 Charger Adapter Figure 1.16 TC20 Charger Adapter Plug (EU / US / UK / AU) Note: The model of the plug will be delivered according to customer requirements.
Figure 1.18 Stylus Pen for TC20 1.3.4 25W Radio for Oscar The 25W Radio for Oscar below is to be installed via Serial Data Port, and it can help Oscar transmitting signals farther than internal radio. Figure 1.19 25W Radio for Oscar...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 When using 25W radio for Oscar as a base, a high gain radio antenna and a telescopic pole are needed which are shown as below. Figure 1.20 High Gain Radio Antenna Figure 1.21 Telescopic pole for radio antenna The following Serial-5pin to 25W-Radio-DC-5pin &...
Other accessories may be packed according to customer requirements. The GNSS antenna connector is used to install Oscar to a tripod. Figure 1.24 GNSS Antenna Connector The height measure accessory is used to determine the height of Oscar with higher accuracy. Figure 1.25 Height Measure Accessory...
Figure 1.27 410-470MHz radio antenna Mini USB Cable Figure 1.28 Mini USB cable Functions: 1. Connect Oscar to the USB port of computer for data downloading; 2. Connect the mini USB port of TC20 to charge TC20 controller.
When upgrading firmware with a wire, a Mini-USB OTG Cable is required. The detailed usage refers to section 2.4.1. Figure 1.29 Mini-USB OTG Cable When installing 410-470MHz radio antenna on Oscar, it is necessary to use a 30cm extension pole to heighten Oscar and avoid bending the 410-470MHz radio antenna.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 When using Oscar as a rover, a ranging pole is needed. Figure 1.32 Ranging Pole The bracket for TC20 Controller is to fix the TC20 Controller on a ranging pole. Figure 1.33 Bracket for TC20 A yellow carrying case is to store all the devices and accessories except ranging pole, high gain radio antenna and telescopic pole.
Figure 1.35 Tool bag The Serial-5pin to DC JACK & DB9 Male cable blow is optional. It is to power Oscar using external power source instead of the BN20 battery. Figure 1.36 Serial-5pin to DC JACK & DB9 Male cable...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 1.37 DB9 Female to USB Type A Male converter cable The Configuration cable for 25W radio below is used to configure 25W radio to other work mode instead of the default setting.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 2. General Operations This chapter includes setting up, configuration and other related operations. Setting up Oscar 2.1.1 Insert the battery Open the battery cover, notice the metal contact on the bottom and put one battery inside align the metal contact position.
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 DO NOT damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: DO NOT use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged.
2.1.2 Insert the SIM card When 4G/3G/2G network is chosen for survey operation, it is needed to insert a nano SIM card into Oscar GNSS Receiver. Insert the nano SIM card with the contacts facing outside which is shown as below.
2.1.3 Fix Oscar on a Tripod or Ranging Pole Oscar GNSS Receiver has a standard 5/8’’ x 11 UNC female connector and it can be fixed on a tripod or a ranging pole to be a base or rover according to customer requirement.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 2.5 Oscar as a rover without radio antenna Table 2.2 Devices to set Oscar as a rover without radio antenna Device Name Quantity Items in the figure Oscar GNSS Receiver 1, details refer to section 1.3.1 Ranging pole 2, details refer to section 1.3.4...
2.2.1 Configure via Buttons The detailed definition of buttons on Oscar GNSS Receiver refers to Figure 1.4, Table 1.1, and related context. There are OLED display for Ultimate and Advanced versions, and no display for Basic version. Therefore the button configurations are different which are listed below.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Table 2.4 Configuration menu for Oscar Ultimate and Advanced Home screen Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SV (Satellite) BAT(Battery) Mode Status Mode Config Base Mode TCS (Tersus Caster Service) Set format, server.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Table 2.5 Button configuration for Oscar Basic Action Button operation Description Turn on the receiver Press the power button for All six LEDs light up and remain for 3s, then all go off...
Figure 2.6 Device functional group When Oscar GNSS Receiver is powered on, to connect Oscar, put TC20 Controller near the NFC logo on Oscar, the TC20 controller pair Bluetooth with Oscar automatically; or click [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project,...
Oscar. Then click [Connect] to enable the communication between TC20 Controller and Oscar. To configure Oscar as a base or rover, back to Device interface which is shown in Figure 2.6 Device functional group, click [Base] or [Rover], then create a work mode of detailed configurations for base or rover which are shown as below.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 2.9 Rover configuration Fill in the detailed information of base configuration or rover configuration, then click [OK] and back to the work mode list, select this configuration to start data transmission for base or rover which are shown as below.
Before connecting Oscar to a computer, ensure Oscar is powered on. Use the Mini USB Cable in the package to connect Oscar to the USB port of a computer which is shown as below. Figure 2.12 Connect Oscar to a computer After completing the connection, there is a USB device listed in the file browser of the computer.
Figure 2.13 Connect Oscar to a USB memory stick After completing the connection, it will prompt out a notice on the screen of Oscar to show that a new firmware is detected. Press the power button to confirm the firmware upgrade, it will upgrade automatically and restart after...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 2.4.2 Wireless Upgrade There are two methods for wireless upgrade: one is using web upgrade via WiFi, the other is using Nuwa app via PDA network. The details are to be updated. Stay tuned for the new version of this user...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Operations of TC20 Controller 2.5.1 Insert SIM card and T-Flash card 1. Remove the back cover: Loosen the screws on the back side – to rotate the screws anti-clockwise until open the bake cover as shown in Figure 2.14...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 3. Put the SIM Card in the holder: Put the SIM card into the slot touching the SIM contacts of the phone as shown in Figure 2.16 Figure 2.16 Put the SIM card in the holder 4.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 5. Insert the back cover: Insert the back cover and rotate screws clockwise to lock the back cover as shown in Figure 2.18 Figure 2.18 Insert the back cover Note: Please power off the phone before plug in or pull out the SIM card.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 2.19 Select USB function 2.5.3 Using of Touch Screen Single Click: To select an icon. For example, click dial to open the keypad which will be displayed on the screen. Double Click: To zoom-in or zoom-out. For example, to zoom-in or out of a photo, click twice when viewing a photo or browsing on the internet.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 3. Technical Specifications This chapter mainly introduces the technical specifications of Oscar GNSS Receiver and TC20 Controller. Oscar GNSS Receiver Table 3.1 Oscar GNSS Receiver Performance GNSS Performance 3mm+0.1ppm (Horizontal) High Precision Static 3.5mm+0.4ppm (Vertical)
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Communication Cellular 4G LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GPRS/GSM Network protocols Ntrip Client, Ntrip Server, Tersus Caster Service (TCS) Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Bluetooth USB OTG USB 2.0 x1 Serial Ports RS232 x1 RF Transmit Power 0.5W/1W/2W Internal Radio Frequency...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 3.1 Serial Data port of Oscar Table 3.2 Pin Definition of the serial data port Connector Pin No. Pin Definition Table 3.3 Default factory configuration for internal radio Channel Frequency 457.550MHz 458.050MHz 458.550MHz...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 TC20 Controller Table 3.4 TC20 technical specification System Operating System Android 6.0 MTK MT6735 Quad-Core 1.3GHz Memory 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM External Flash T-Flash , up to 64GB Keypad Backlight White 4.3"...
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User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Standard Sensors G-Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light-Sensor, Gyro Electrical Power 5V DC, 1.0A Battery 3.7V 6500mAh Battery Life 10 hours operation, 720 hours standby Charging Time 4.5 hours (5V 2A input), 8 hours (5V 1A input) Physical Dustproof &...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 25W Radio for Oscar Table 3.5 25W Radio technical specification General Specification Frequency range 410~470MHz Operating mode Simplex Channel width 25KHz, 12.5KHz Modulation Type GMSK Operating voltage DC 9~16V High power (25W) 75W @ DC 12V...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Signal Definition Pin 1: PWR (9~16V DC) current<7A Pin 2: Power GND Data & power interface Pin 3: RXD Pin 4: Signal GND Pin 5: TXD Table 3.6 Default factory configuration for 25W Radio...
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 4. Typical Applications This chapter introduces typical applications of Oscar GNSS Receiver, and solutions for some possible issues. Install the radio antenna before switching the radio transceiver to transmit mode, or the radio transceiver may be damaged due to overheating.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Table 4.1 Devices in Figure 4.1 Device Name Oscar GNSS Receiver Height measure accessory GNSS antenna connector Tribrach Tripod Figure 4.2 Oscar as a Base – Internal Radio Table 4.2 Devices in Figure 4.2 Device Name Oscar GNSS Receiver...
Height measure accessory 410-470MHz radio antenna Extension pole 30cm Tribrach Tripod Figure 4.3 Oscar as a Base – External 25W Radio Table 4.3 Devices in Figure 4.3 Device Name Oscar GNSS Receiver Height measure accessory Serial-5pin to 25W-Radio-DC-5pin & Bullet-DC...
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12V output. Detailed steps of button operation: 1. Set up Oscar according section 2.1 Setting up Oscar after all the components above are ready, ensure one battery is installed in Oscar and insert one SIM card when 4G/3G/2G network is required for operation;...
The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 7. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 7.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 8. Edit the base configuration for Oscar GNSS Receiver under different data link selections. The Receiver Network has three protocol options: Tersus Caster Service (TCS), Ntrip and TCP. Figure 4.5 Base configuration – Receiver Network (TCS)
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 4.7 Base configuration – External Radio 9. After filling the information for the above configuration, click [OK]. Select this configuration in the work mode list and click [Start] to start data transmission for base which is shown as below.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Rover Operation Figure 4.9 Oscar as a Rover – Network Mode Table 4.4 Devices in Figure 4.9 Device Name Oscar GNSS Receiver Ranging pole Bracket for TC20 TC20 Controller...
Radio antenna for Oscar Bracket for TC20 Ranging pole TC20 Controller Detailed steps of button operation: 1. Set up Oscar according section 2.1 Setting up Oscar after all the components above are ready, ensure one battery and one SIM card are...
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The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 7. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 7.
5. Back to the main interface of Nuwa app, click [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project; 6. Select [Oscar] for the Device Type, select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type, click [Connect Config] to search and pair the Bluetooth address of Oscar, select [Oscar] for the Antenna and click [Connect] to enable communication between the android controller and Oscar.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 Figure 4.15 Rover configuration – PDA Network (Ntrip) Note: Select PDANetwork when it is using cellular or Wi-Fi network of a PDA such as TC20 Controller. 9. After filling the information for the above configuration, click [OK]. Select this configuration in the work mode list and click [Start] to start data transmission for rover which is shown as below.
The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 6. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 6.
4. Back to the main interface of Nuwa app, click [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project; 5. Select [Oscar] for the Device Type, select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type, click [Connect Config] to search and pair the Bluetooth address of Oscar, select [Oscar] for the Antenna and click [Connect] to enable communication between the android controller and Oscar.
Solution: Check whether the 4G SIM card is properly installed, and whether it can be used normally. 4. The communication between Nuwa and Oscar fails. Solution: Check whether the Oscar is powered on; re-search and pair the Bluetooth; upgrade Nuwa to the latest version.
User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v1.0 5. Terminology Alternating Current BeiDou Navigation Satellite System Direct Current eMMC Embedded Multi Media Card GLONASS GLObal NAvigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Global Positioning System Global System for Mobile Communications...
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