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HPT204BT*
VHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 1.1
Last Revised April 10, 2013
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS.
All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied,
stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written
consent from JAVAD GNSS
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Other names for marketing purposes are HPT204, AW200BT, AW200 and AW200AF

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  • Page 1 Version 1.1 Last Revised April 10, 2013 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS. All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written...
  • Page 2 © JAVAD GNSS Inc., 2013 www.javad.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.8. Bluetooth Configuration ..........22 www.javad.com...
  • Page 4 Appendix D. Warranty Terms ..........41 www.javad.com...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. Terms and Conditions USE – JAVAD GNSS modems are designed to be used by a professional. The user is expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of the user and safety instructions before operating, inspecting or adjusting.
  • Page 6 This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual. JAVAD GNSS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of HPT204BT.
  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult. www.javad.com...
  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    This is normal and not a cause for concern. Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, request technical support using the JAVAD GNSS World Wide Web site at: www.javad.com. www.javad.com...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    1. Rated RF output power and frequency ranges for USA: 2 W - 217-220 MHz, 4 W - 220-222 MHz; for Canada: 4 W - 217-218 and 219- 220 MHz, 4 W - 220-222 MHz 2. Other names for marketing purposes are HPT204, AW200BT, AW200 and AW200AF www.javad.com...
  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted

    Figure 2. HPT204BT front side Through the DB15 port the HPT204BT can be connected to PC with Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578108-02, or with JAVAD GNSS receiver with Accessory Data-Ser- Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (6ft/1,8m) p/n 14-578110-02 and can be powered. See “Powering HPT204BT”...
  • Page 11: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    Figure 4. Mounting Bracket 1.5. Cables The HPT204BT package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578108-02 Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (1,8m) p/n 14-578110-02 www.javad.com...
  • Page 12: Literature

    Introduction Getting Acquainted 1.6. Literature HPT204BT literature, including manuals and other product information are available on the JAVAD GNSS website (http://www.javad.com): • HPT204BT Operator’s Manual • Functional specifications 1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Configuration

    Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 ... +36V, 4A. This may not be the same range as other JAVAD GNSS products with which you are familiar. : To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing, before connecting of the equip-...
  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    To install antenna with ground plane disc (see pictures below): 1. Unscrew the cone-shaped cable part; 2. Place the ground plane disc between cable parts and screw all parts together; 3. Attach cable with ground plane to the VHF antenna; www.javad.com...
  • Page 15 • p/n 14-578115-01 Accessory Ant Cable BNC/Magn Mount, 12ft • p/n 14-578116-01 Accessory Ant Cable BNC/Mini-Magn Mount, 12ft • p/n 14-578117-01 Accessory Ant Cable BNC/Pole Mount, 12ft 1. For this type of antenna a metal surface, e.g. car’s roof, serves as ground plane. www.javad.com...
  • Page 16: Installing Modemvu

    Note: Refer to the ModemVU Software Manual for full details on installing and using ModemVU Software. ModemVU is JAVAD GNSS’s configuration utility for external modems and modems embedded in JAVAD GNSS modems. ModemVU provides the following functions: • Connecting a computer to an VHF modem via a serial port.
  • Page 17: Connecting Hpt204Bt And Computer

    Figure 2-2. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cables DB9/DB15/SAE 2.4.2. Connecting through USB port Make sure the computer has special USB driver installed (available from www.javad.com) before continuing. To configure, or maintain HPT204BT using USB port, you need to connect the modem and a computer using special cable (not included in the standard kit) Access Data-Ser Cable, USB/DB15/SAE (1,8m) (p/n 14-578123-02).
  • Page 18: Connecting Through Bluetooth

    1. Connect the computer and HPT204BT, as described in “Connecting HPT204BT and Computer” on page 17. 2. Turn on the modem. 3. Start ModemVU. 4. Select the HPT204BT in the Options window, and click OK: 5. Select the COM port the HPT204BT modem is connected to. Click Connect. www.javad.com...
  • Page 19: Simplex Protocol

    For both Base and Rover modems the modulation type must be the same. Link Rate The link rate is selected automatically 1. Simplex protocol is a communications protocol that is purely one-way, and where acknowledgments are not part of any application protocol. www.javad.com...
  • Page 20: Checking Firmware Version

    2. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT204BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT204BT” on page 18). 3. Click on Identification tab (Figure 2-5). Figure 2-5. Identification tab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software properties. 4. Click FileDisconnect, then FileExit to quit ModemVU. www.javad.com...
  • Page 21: Loading New Firmware

    2.7. Loading New Firmware The modem uses ModemVU to load firmware onto the modem. For more information, refer to the ModemVU Software Manual, available on the JAVAD GNSS website. 1. Download the new firmware package to your computer. 2. Connect your modem and computer, as described in “Connecting HPT204BT and Computer” on page 17.
  • Page 22: Bluetooth Configuration

    Bluetooth module of HPT204BT can be configured in the BT tab (Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7. BT tab Use the BT drop down list to switch on/off the module. The PIN code can be inserted in the PIN code field. Click Apply to save settings and apply configurations. www.javad.com...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Command Line Interface

    The CLI commands also provide filing operations, which include: • Downloading - Unit’s Configuration files - Software Images • Uploading Unit’s Configuration files • Saving into the configuration files the configuration parameters modified through the CLI. www.javad.com...
  • Page 24: Command Line Interface Convention

    • Escape-Sequence: “+++” with 20 ms guard time before and after the command characters • Escape-Acknowledge: “@00<CR><LF>” 20 ms toggling on CTS control line needed to acknowledge switching from Data to Command mode and vice versa. www.javad.com...
  • Page 25: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    • Unit answers with Escape-Acknowledge („@00<CR><LF>“) and immediately goes to datamode, so that the DTE can start sending data as soon as the Escape-Acknowledge has been received. • If no valid CLI commands received from DTE within 1 minute, the unit will automatically switch back to data-mode. www.javad.com...
  • Page 26: Networking Commands

    1.8) 9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK, Pacific Crest compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 10 - “Repeater” (JAVAD Proprietary Simplex) (for firmware version 1.8) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Trimble compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT”...
  • Page 27: Serial Interfacing Commands

    1 – Not used 2 – HW (RTS/CTS) 0 - RS232, a default setting 1 - RS485 2 - RS422 use save, boot commands to activate modification DATATX 0 - UART, a default setting 1 - USB 2 - BT www.javad.com...
  • Page 28: Mport

    9 – 115200 baud, a default setting Note: JAVAD GNSS radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low).
  • Page 29: Help

    0 – Do not activate by internal real-time clock (1 – 255) – Activate by internal real-time clock after 100 to 25500 msec of sleeping 0 – Do not activate through DTR/RTS lines 1 – Activate through DTR/RTS lines www.javad.com...
  • Page 30: Diagnostics And Identification Commands

    (range from 01 to 99) for engineering releases and alphabetic format (A to Z) for manufacturing releases Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: HPT204BT VHF Transceiver, Javad GNSS Product ID =54 S/N =0000000123BB Hardware =Ver. 3.3 Software =Ver.
  • Page 31 MODE AUTO/FHOP/FIXED VHPA VCC V ON/OFF The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below: RSSI =-141 dBm BER =0E-0 FREQ =235.000000 MHz CHAN =-4 TEMP =32 SYNC =0 MODE =FIXED VHPA =11.75 V BT =ON www.javad.com...
  • Page 32 Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands www.javad.com...
  • Page 33: Appendix A. Specifications

    16 miles / 26 km Serial port Serial (RS-232) up to 115200 bps. Serial port configurable as RS-232 and RS-422, or RS-485 USB 2.0 device port (12 Mbps) Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.0 Class 2 supporting SPP Slave and Master Profiles Bluetooth Antenna Embedded www.javad.com...
  • Page 34: Environmental Specifications

    +9 to +36 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 18W / 2W / 0.01W –Transmit / Receive / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone JAVAD GNSS Green / Gray VHF Antenna Connector BNC, 50 A.1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table A-3 lists the transmitter specifications.
  • Page 35: Receiver Specifications

    RSS-119 R&TTE ETSI EN 300 113-2; ETSI EN 301 489-5; EN 60950-1:2006 A.3. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT204BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector www.javad.com...
  • Page 36 Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT204BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact JAVAD GNSS support. Table A-5. DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details DCD_OUT Data Carrier Detect (RS-232) DTR_OUT...
  • Page 37: Appendix B. Vhf Radio Usage

    The system’s range will greatly depend on the local conditions. Topography, local communications and even meteorological conditions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communications. If needed, use a scanner to find clear channels for communication. www.javad.com...
  • Page 38 VHF Radio Usage www.javad.com...
  • Page 39: Appendix C. Safety Warnings

    • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus. www.javad.com...
  • Page 40: General Warnings

    This product should never be used: • Without the user thoroughly understanding operator’s manual. • After disabling safety systems or altering the product. • With unauthorized accessories. • Contrary to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. HPT204BT ANGER SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS www.javad.com...
  • Page 41: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    JAVAD GNSS’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, JAVAD GNSS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
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