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  • Page 1 PRO GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2018 Champion Instruments LLC | All rights reserved. Trademarks All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders. Safety Warnings The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2. External Power Supply......2.4. Inserting Battery and SIM Card......2.5. Product with Accessories........2.6. Connecting to an Office Computer....2.7. Connecting to Carlson SurvCE as a Network Rover..............A. Communication Ports Definition A.I. Champion PRO Receiver I/O Port (7-Pin Lemo Port) Definition..........
  • Page 4 A.II. Champion PRO Receiver USB Port (7-Pin Lemo Port) Definition........B. PRO Specifications............C. Contact Information.............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Champion PRO GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide describes how to set up and use the Champion PRO GNSS receiver. “The receiver” refers to the Champion PRO GNSS receiver unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite...
  • Page 6: Use And Care

    1.2. Technical Support If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or on the Champion Instruments website www.ChampionInstruments.com, contact your local Champion Instruments dealer from which you purchased the receiver(s).
  • Page 7: Your Comments

    2. Getting Started with the Champion PRO 2.1. About the Receiver The Champion PRO GNSS receiver incorporates a GNSS engine, GNSS antenna, internal radio, 3G cellular modem, Bluetooth, WiFi and battery in a ruggedized and miniature unit. Either unit may be a base, rover, or used without other devices for static collection.
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Receiver

    2.2. Parts of the Receiver The operating controls are all located on the front panel. Battery compartment, SIM card slot, serial ports and connectors are located on the bottom of the unit. 2.2.1. Front Panel The following figure shows a front view of the receiver. Front Panel (Reference chart on the next page)
  • Page 9 Icon Light Light Status Description Color 1. Power Power on Flash Less than 30% battery remaining 2. Satellites Green Flash every Satellites found second 3. Corrections Yellow Flash every Base is second transmitting the corrections Green Flash every Rover is second receiving the corrections...
  • Page 10 Function Button Power Button Name Description Function Button Press and hold for 5 seconds to start and stop static sessions. Power Button Works as a Power button: Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn off the receiver Works as a Reset button: Hold Function button and press...
  • Page 11: Lower Housing

    2.2.2. Lower Housing The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, battery compartment, one TNC radio antenna connector, two communication and power ports, one 5/8 - 11 threaded insert and nameplate. 2.2.3. Receiver Ports Continued on the next page...
  • Page 12 Port Name Description I/O Port This port is a 7-pin Lemo connector that supports RS-232 communications and external power. Users can use the optional GPS to PC Data Cable to realize RS-232 communications between the receiver and computer or controller. Also, users can use the 7-pin cable to transmit differential data to an external radio.
  • Page 13: Batteries And Power

    Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. • Charge the lithium-ion battery only in a Champion Pro charger that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. •...
  • Page 14: Battery Safety

    2.3.1.2. Battery Safety WARNING - Do not damage the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. 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.
  • Page 15: External Power Supply

    2.3.2. External Power Supply Two methods are available for providing external power to the receiver. Use the included GPS to USB PC Data Cable with Power Adapter and either the wall charging adapter or the optional 12 volt battery cable. In the office: The Power Adapter is connected with AC power of 100 - 240 V and the output port of the Power Adapter...
  • Page 16: Inserting Battery And Sim Card

    2.4. Inserting Battery and SIM Card Press in the spring-loaded buttons on the battery cover to open the cover. Align the connector of the battery with the connections on the receiver and snap the battery in place. Replace the battery cover when finished. To remove the battery, press in the spring-loaded buttons and remove the cover.
  • Page 17: Product With Accessories

    2.5. Product with Accessories Item Picture Champion PRO GNSS Receiver UHF Bar Antenna (450-470 MHz) P/N: 2004 020 011 Optional OTG Cable P/N: 2004 030 015 USB Cable with Power Socket P/N: 2004 030 032 Optional Serial Cable with Power Socket...
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Office Computer

    2.7. Connecting to Carlson SurvCE as a Network Rover Turn on the controller → run SurvCE → tap the Equip tab in the main menu. In the Equip screen, select the GPS Rover button. For the Manufacture field, select Champion Instruments and Pro for the Model field.
  • Page 19 Tap the Comms Tab next to the Current tab. Then select Bluetooth for the Communication Type and Windows Mobile for the BT Type. Press the hammer and wrench button to search for Bluetooth devices. Press the Find Device button to search for devices. Pick your receiver from the list of devices found, the format is GNSS-???????.
  • Page 20 After selecting your receiver, press the Set Device PIN button and enter 1234 for the device pin. Press the green check mark and then the Bluetooth button to the left of the red X. Before moving to the Receiver tab, press the button to connect to the receiver, and wait for a successful connection.
  • Page 21 Measurement Unit) check box if you intend to use automatic level checking (additional configuration and settings required). To configure the Pro as a network rover, select Data Collector Internet for the Device field and NTRIP for the Network field. Press the hammer and wrench icon to add NTRIP broadcasters to the list of selectable broadcasters.
  • Page 22 After selecting the base, or virtual base (eGPSVRS) in this case, the information about the base will be filled in, and you can press the green check mark to return to the RTK tab. Pressing the green check mark from the RTK tab will activate the connection, and you should be on your way to a FIXED position!
  • Page 23: Communication Ports Definition

    A. Communication Ports Definition A.I. Champion PRO Receiver I/O Port (7-Pin Lemo Port) Definition Function Ground ( - ) Ground ( - ) RS232-TX (Output) Not Used Not Used RS232-RX (Input) A.II. Champion PRO Receiver USB Port (7-Pin Lemo Port)
  • Page 24 B. PRO Specifications GNSS Specifications 220 channels with simultaneously tracked satellite signals L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5 GLONASS L1 C/A, L1 P, L2, L2 C/A, L2 P, L3 BeiDou B1, B2 Galileo E1, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC SBAS WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS...
  • Page 25 Communication 1x UHF antenna port 1x 7-pin LEMO USB port, for power supply, data download 1x 7-pin serial port, for power supply, correction output Integrated GSM/GPRS 3G modem Multimode Bluetooth completely compatible with Android, Windows Mobile, and Win 7/8/10 OS WiFi, 802.11 b/g/n, supporting AP, 150 m distance, 108 Mbps Button...
  • Page 26 Int. UHF Base Int. UHF Rover 5.4 h Network Rover 5.5 h External Power 12 ~ 36 VDC Auto switch between battery and external power Specifications are subject to change without notice. Champion, Champion PRO are trademarks of Champion Instruments, LLC.
  • Page 27 C. Contact Information Champion Instruments 4317 Park Drive Suite 104 Norcross, GA 30093 Telephone: (678) 386-2208 Web: www.ChampionInstruments.com Email: Office@ChampionInstruments.com...

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