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875-0357-D
User Guide
Revision: A8
February 16, 2018
S321 Smart
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  • Page 1 875-0357-D S321 Smart Antenna User Guide Revision: A8 February 16, 2018...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

        This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing UHF and GSM Antennas ......................9   Installing S321 on a Tribrach ........................10   Installing the S321 on a Range Pole ......................10   Connecting to a Power Source ........................11   Connecting to an External Device ......................12  ...
  • Page 4 Satellites ..........................38   Firmware Update ........................39   Updating Firmware via WebUI ....................39   Updating Firmware via MicroSD Card .................. 41   How to Download Static Data ....................41   How to Calibrate S321 Internal Sensors ................42  ...
  • Page 5     Appendix A: Radio Mode ..........................A1   Appendix B: Troubleshooting ........................B1   Appendix C: Technical Specifications ......................C3  ...

  • Page 6: Terms And Definitions

        Terms and Definitions The following table lists the terms and definitions used in this document. Term Definition 1PPS 1 pulse-per-second is a pulse that is output by the receiver precisely once a second and is used for hardware synchronization.
  • Page 7     Terms and Definitions (continued) Term Definition Elevation Mask Elevation Mask is the minimum angle between a satellite and the horizon for the receiver to use that satellite in the solution. Satellites near the horizon often provide noisy signals and should be avoided.
  • Page 8     Terms and Definitions (continued) Term Definition Ntrip Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip) is a protocol for streaming GNSS data over the internet. Ntrip is most often used to stream RTK or DGNSS corrections over the internet. Ntrip Caster Ntrip casters receive data from one or more Ntrip servers and the data is available to one or more Ntrip clients.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Product Overview Key Features What’s Included in your Kit Firmware Upgrades S321 User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Page 1 of 65...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    RTK or Atlas L‐band corrections to your existing rover network. Turn S321 into a lightweight and easy to use rover by connecting it to your base via UHF radio or Wi‐Fi network. The built‐in WebUI is used to control, manage, and upgrade the S321 with new firmware and activations.

  • Page 11: Atlas L-Band

    For more information about Atlas L‐band, see: https://hemispheregnss.com/atlas If your S321 is equipped with a 400 MHz radio you may be required to obtain a valid radio license for your jurisdiction. aRTK Position Aiding aRTK is an innovative feature available in Hemisphere’s S321 smart antenna that greatly mitigates the impact of land‐based communication instability.

  • Page 12: Surefix Rtk Position

    RTK solution. What’s Included in your Kit As per Table 1.1 below, the S321 is available in a variety of kits, with supplementary products sold as “controller/option kits”, “accessory kits” or simply as separate accessories. Contents can change without prior notice.
  • Page 13     Table 1-1: S321 parts list Main Kits Part Number 940-2145-0 940-2146-0 940-2163-0 940-2164-0 S321U S321N S321U Int’l S321N Int’l S321 UHF Smart Antenna 752‐0006‐0 S321 Network Smart Antenna 752‐0007‐0 S321 Serial Cable 051‐0390‐0 GSM/WCDMA External Antenna 150‐1023‐0 UHF External Antenna 150‐1024‐0...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation

    Ports and Connections Installing/Connecting S321 Installing UHF and GSM Antennas Installing S321 on a Tribrach Installing S321 on a Range Pole Connecting to a Power Source Connecting to an External Device Powering the S321 On/Off Inserting and Removing the MicroSD/SIM Card...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    Ports and Connections All ports and connections are located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 2‐1. Table 2‐1 provides additional information about each port/connection. Figure 2-1: S321 ports and connectors Table 2-1: S321 ports and connections Port What to connect 7‐pin Diagnostic Port (LEMO)

  • Page 16: Installing/Connecting S321

    Installing/Connecting S321 Installing Batteries The S321 allows for one battery (11.1 V ‐ 37.74 Wh) to be installed at a time. When installing the battery, ensure the contact points are facing up towards the “Hemisphere” logo. Slide the battery into the designated spot until the “battery tension bar” clicks into place. The projected run time of the battery is 6 hours in the UHF receive mode.

  • Page 17: Installing Uhf And Gsm Antennas

    Installing UHF and GSM Antennas To install the UHF portion of the S321 antenna, locate the UHF antenna (150‐1024‐0) from the kit list under What’s Included in your Kit. Insert the connector end of the UHF antenna and rotate clockwise to secure the antenna to the S321. To install the GSM portion of the S321 antenna, locate the GSM antenna (150‐1023‐0) from the kit list under.

  • Page 18: Installing S321 On A Tribrach

    Installing the S321 on a Range Pole Using the standard 5/8-11” mount on the bottom of the S321, you can secure the unit to a field standard 5/8-11” range pole. the S321 should be placed carefully on the range pole, to ensure cross‐threading does not occur, while rotating the unit in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Power Source

    Connecting to a Power Source The S321 has two main power sources. The first being an internal, removable battery which is described in the earlier portion of this chapter. The second source of power is the external power cable (054‐0171‐0). The 5‐pin (LEMO) connector allows 9 to 24V of power into the S321.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An External Device

    The I key acts as an enter key for selecting to required menu option. The I key also acts as a power key when the menu option of “power” is selected. (See Powering the S321 On/Off below). Figure 2-9: S321 on-device menu...

  • Page 21: Powering The S321 On/Off

    Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, such as by wearing an ESD strap that is attached to an earth ground before inserting or removing the SIM card on the S321. If an ESD strap is not available, then touch a metal object prior to accessing the SIM card holder.

  • Page 22: Resetting The S321

    Figure 2-10: SIM /MicroSD card slot Resetting the S321 To reset the S321, lift the battery door and locate the “Reset” button between the SIM card and MicroSD card slots. The reset button will turn the unit off and automatically restart the unit.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Setup And Configuration

    Chapter 3: Setup and Configuration Control Panel Overview Setting up the S321 Installing the Base Installing the Rover Bluetooth Communication Hemisphere WebUI WebUI Settings Firmware Update Downloading Static Data Calibrating S321 Internal Sensors S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Setup And Configuration

    Chapter 3: Setup and Configuration Control Panel Overview You operate the S321 using the control panel shown below. Figure 3-1: Control panel and display Satellite LED (Green) The LED illuminates and stays a solid green color to indicate a signal/satellite lock has been achieved.

  • Page 25: Bluetooth Led (Blue)

    Figure 3-3: Static LED Bluetooth LED (Blue) Once you have connected the receiver with the data controller, this LED will illuminate. Figure 3-4 Bluetooth LED S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 17 of 65...

  • Page 26: Wi-Fi-Led (Green)

    Wi-Fi-LED (Green) This indicates the S321 is emitting a Wi‐Fi network and is ready to be paired with a Wi‐Fi enabled controller or device. By connecting to the S321 device network, you can control the S321 via WebUI. For more information on the WebUI, please see section WebUI.

  • Page 27: Network Led (Green)

    2. Blinking LEDs and Beeping: Very low power (below 10%) When the power is below 10%, the LEDs will flash according to sample interval (default is 1 second) and you hear three beeps every 60 seconds. Table 3-1: Definition of icons on the S321 menu Type Icon...

  • Page 28: S321 Menu Structure And Information

    S321 Menu Structure and Information Home Page Coordinate Information Current Data Link Status File Information Device Status Operating Mode Settings Switch Operating Modes Switch Data Link S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 20 of 65...

  • Page 29: General Settings

    General Settings Wi-Fi Backlight Language S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 21 of 65...

  • Page 30: Setting Up The S321

    Setting up the S321 The following figure shows a typical setup for both a base station unit and a rover unit (tripod and pole mount not included, data collect is optional). The antenna is connected to the bottom of the unit; you have the option of attaching the antenna to the antenna bracket, so the antenna faces upward.

  • Page 31: Bluetooth Communication

    If you have a Bluetooth‐enabled device, such as a data collector, you can wirelessly communicate with the S321. When you attempt to connect the S321 to a Bluetooth‐enabled device, such as a hand‐held data collector, the following S321 Bluetooth information appears on the device: S321 XXXXXX where “XXXXXX”...

  • Page 32: Webui Start-Up

    The “Status” tab, provides general GNSS information including System mode, Latitude, Longitude, and Height. The “Information” tab contains device and module information, in addition to current software and firmware versions. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 24 of 65...
  • Page 33 The Management tab provides access to the firmware update tools, a terminal to register authorization codes, and password customization to properly secure your device moving forward. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 25 of 65...

  • Page 34: Install New Firmware

    (Bootloader), and v1.38.171114 (WebUI). GNSS Registration This displays the expiration date of different features which have been subscribed to the S321. The Atlas expiration date will be displayed under this field. In addition, the ability to update the S321 with new subscriptions is available under the “AuthCode” field. Type the new Atlas code and the device will automatically update.

  • Page 35: Webui Settings

    The Format Internal Disk button allows you to reformat the internal hard drive in the S321. Self-test provides an application review to ensure the device functioning properly (See self‐check for more information). Restore Factory Settings returns the S321 to all default settings and perform a full power cycle.
  • Page 36 Interval: log data at intervals of 30s, 15s, 5s, 1Hz, 2Hz, 5Hz, or 10Hz While the receiver is logging data, the WebUI will display [Recording] next to System Mode under the Status tab. To stop recording, click Stop Record. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 28 of 65...

  • Page 37: System Modes

    Package or Delete Selected. System Modes The S321 can be configured as a Survey Rover, Base Station, or run a Static Observation. The Base Position must be configured. Select Base, under System Mode, the following dialogue appears: ...

  • Page 38: Data Links

    Data Links The S321 supports the sending and receiving of RTK via the Internal UHF radio, external devices (such as an external radio) via serial, TCP/IP, NTRIP, and Bluetooth (rover only). S321 User Guide Chapter 3 –...

  • Page 39: Internal Uhf

    Internal UHF Your S321 comes without a channel table loaded. Only Hemisphere GNSS or a Hemisphere GNSS certified dealer can create the file to upload a channel table. A channel table can be created through the WebUI by a certified Hemisphere GNSS dealer by clicking on Advanced UHF Settings and typing a password.

  • Page 40: External

    The frequency, bandwidth, and transmit power (base only) is shown next to the channel  Radio Mode: The S321 supports PacCrest protocols (GMSK and 4‐FSK modulation), Satel protocols, and Trimtalk protocols. For a full list of protocols, with descriptions (FEC, Scrambling, over the air link rate, and modulation), please refer to Appendix C.

  • Page 41: Network

    NTRIP. NTRIP NTRIP requires a specific IP address, username and password. When used as a base, the S321 is an NTRIP server. Type your APN User name, APN Password, IP address, Port, and Mountpoint. If a username and password is not required for your APN, you can leave those fields blank.

  • Page 42: Tcp/Ip

    Note: The Auto Connect identifies that the receiver connects to the network when powered up. WARNING: If the S321 has not yet established an internet connection via the Internal GSM modem, the Get Mountpoint button will not work. You can configure the APN settings while using TCP/IP so that an internet connection is established.
  • Page 43 If the S321 is running as a rover, select TCP Client and type in the IP address and Port of the base. Note: The IP address and Port of the base can be found under the “Information” tab of the base station.

  • Page 44: Rover/Bluetooth

    Rover/Bluetooth The Rover/Bluetooth is typically used with third‐party software when streaming network corrections to the data collector internet and then sending them to the S321 via the Bluetooth communication port. Static Use Static mode to take a static observation of a point and stop logging (for both base and rover) if the position moves.

  • Page 45: Device Configuration

    When enabling the speaker, the S321 relays the status of the positioning via voice updates. Specifically, the S321 will audibly indicate when the receiver is in Base or Rover mode. Voice indication covers, logging data, and declaring when the S321 has achieved RTK float and RTK fix.

  • Page 46: Nmea Message

    NMEA Message Turn the NMEA messages on. Note: This function is only available if you have hardware version S321‐v1.1 (see “Information” tab) or higher, these messages will come out of the 5‐pin serial port at the same baud rate as the External Serial Port Baud Rate (as shown above).

  • Page 47: Firmware Update

    Updating Firmware via WebUI Using the “Management” tab under the WebUI, select the “Choose File” button to find the appropriate firmware of application software for the S321 device. After selecting the correct firmware/software file, click the green “Upload File” button.
  • Page 48 A status bar will indicate the level of progress for the updating firmware/software. When the status bar reaches 100%, the upgrade is complete. The WebUI will indicate “Update successful”. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 40 of 65...

  • Page 49: Updating Firmware Via Microsd Card

    To download the logs, log into the WebUI and click Download. If “First Storage” is set to “SD Card,” the files save to the MicroSD in the S321. If the MicroSD is full, or the S321 does not have a MicroSD card placed inside, the files save to the S321 in a folder called “record.”...

  • Page 50: How To Calibrate S321 Internal Sensors

    CalibrationTool software. Step 2 ‐Magnetic Calibration & Step 3‐ Magnetic Bias Angle (magnetic declination) adjustment ‐ calibrate the e‐compass sensors in the S321 and are only required if you are planning to use SurvCE’s inclined pole compensation features while taking GNSS measurements in SurvCE’s Store Points or Stake functions.
  • Page 51 Solid pole (not less than two meters long with calibrated vial A connection to a base station using either the S321’s internal radio, internal GSM cell modem For best performance, the effective distance is less than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles.) Assembly that is included with the S321 kit.
  • Page 52 Using your handheld device, open the SurvCE application by tapping on the SurvCE icon. In the SurvCE application, tap the File tab in the top left portion of the screen. Then, tap the 1Job button. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 44 of 65...
  • Page 53 The GPS Rover menu contains four main tabs. The Current tab indicates the “current” rover attached to SurvCE. To calibrate your S321, select “Hemisphere GNSS” from the Manufacturer drop‐down list. Select “S321” from the Model drop‐down list. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 54 On the Comms tab, select Bluetooth from the Type drop‐down list. Select the “Windows Mobile” BT Type. Tap the wrench and hammer icon. Note: Click the wrench and hammer icon to find your S321 device. Tap the Find Device button and wait for a complete list of devices to generate. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 55 Bluetooth Connect icon at the top right of the screen. Once Bluetooth has bonded with your device, tap the Receiver tab. Under Antenna Type, ensure HEMS321 is selected from the drop‐down list. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 47 of 65...
  • Page 56 The “Configure Internal UHF Radio” menu allows you to set your rover to your desired protocol required to connect to a local base. When your desired protocol has been selected, tap the green checkmark at the top of the screen. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 48 of 65...
  • Page 57 When your UHF radio configuration is complete, tap the Equip tab (if not already selected) and tap 7 Monitor/Skyplot. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 49 of 65...
  • Page 58 After connecting, ensure your Mobile Device Center is open and running on your PC. This allows you to export software to the handheld device. Select the “CalibrationTool” file to export the software to the desired handheld device. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 50 of 65...
  • Page 59 RTK corrections or the presence of GNSS signals. The S321 should be mounted on either a tribrach or pole that has been leveled as accurately as possible. A high quality, calibrated tribrach with an accurate line level in a rotating mount as shown below will provide the best calibration.
  • Page 60 Select “Connect” from the drop‐down list. Set the Connect Mode to “Bluetooth”. Next, tap the Search for Bluetooth device button. When you locate your S321, press Connect, and the calibration will be ready to start. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 –...
  • Page 61 The first portion of the calibration is the Electric Bubble Adjust. Tap the 1. Electric Bubble Adjust button to open the calibration screen. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 53 of 65...
  • Page 62 If the Tilt values displayed are not close to zero (0.013 or less), then you should press Calibration again. The tilt sensors are very sensitive. If the platform is not stable when the S321 is resetting, the tilt values will show greater variation.
  • Page 63 Tap the 2. Magnetic Step‐by‐Step button to begin. The first magnetic calibration will be the Vertical. Remove the S321 from the survey pole and place it on the Mini Rotary Tool. Connect the Mini Rotary Tool back to the survey pole (see picture in step below for example).
  • Page 64 Slowly rotate the S321 so that it takes at least 30 seconds to make one complete rotation. The progress bar moves as the calibration marks the points. The progress bar indicates when the vertical calibration is complete. The second magnetic calibration is the Horizontal. Place the S321 back onto the survey pole, in the normal orientation.
  • Page 65 The progress bar moves as the calibration marks the points. The progress bar indicates when the horizontal calibration is complete. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 57 of 65...
  • Page 66 RTK methods: Radio UHF or Internal GSM in receiver. Note: NEVER use any DCI method. The NTRIP connection will always drop after exiting SurvCE. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 58 of 65...
  • Page 67 If you are sure the S321 is FIXED, tap the 3. Magnetic Bias Angle button. Even though the S321 is in Fixed mode and receiving corrections, the receiver status is not displayed in this version of the tool. The first part of the Magnetic Bias Angle calibration is recording a center point.
  • Page 68 Important: The S321 display should be facing the user at all times. The second part of the Magnetic Bias Angle calibration is Inclined Point. If you’re using a bipod, remove the bipod, leaving the pole on the same point.
  • Page 69 Tap the 2. Incline Pt button and hold the survey pole and S321 at the required angle. The calibration tool requires you to tilt the S321 and survey pole to the EAST at approximately 25° to 35° angle. Note: The tilt should be between 25° and 35° to collect points, and the device tilted in the correct direction to within +/‐ 10°...
  • Page 70 “Tilt” is the angle of the unit, and the “Prj” is the direction in which the device is facing. Tilt the S321 and survey pole to the WEST at approximately 25° to 35° angle. Below you will see “Tilt” is the angle of the unit, and the “Prj” is the direction in which the device is facing.
  • Page 71 Then tap OK. The Magnetic Bias Angle is now complete, and a pop‐up will show you the corrections made to the tilt sensor. Click the OK button. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 63 of 65...
  • Page 72 A list of messages will confirm the magnetic calibration was successful. Click the OK button. Tap the Close button to exit the Magnetic Bias Angle screen. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 64 of 65...
  • Page 73 You can now Exit the CalibrationTool program, and your S321 is 100% calibrated. S321 User Guide Chapter 3 – Setup and Configuration Page 65 of 65...
  • Page 74 Appendix A: Radio Mode S321 User Guide Appendix A- Frequently Asked Questions Page A1...
  • Page 75     Appendix A: Radio Mode Table A-1: Radio Mode S321 User Guide Appendix A- Frequently Asked Questions Page A2...
  • Page 76 Appendix B: Troubleshooting S321 User Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B1...
  • Page 77 If the RTK latency is less than 10-15 seconds, the S321 is receiving RTK, but • probably will not Fix because of the environment. If the S321 will not go RTK Float or RTK Fixed, check to ensure the base station is • operating.
  • Page 78 Appendix C: Technical Specifications S321 User Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B3...
  • Page 79 2.4 m Autonomous, no SA Table C-3: Satellite tracking Satellites L1C/A, L1P, L2P, L2C GLONASS L1C/A, L2C/A BeiDou B1, B2 QZSS With future firmware upgrade GALILEO E1BC/E5B/ Galileo MSAS, WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN SBAS S321 User Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B4...
  • Page 80 Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Integrated Bluetooth (BT) communication module with internal BT antenna Table C-7: Cellular Item Description Type UMTS/HSPA+ (WCDMA/FDD), GSM/GPRS/EDGE  Supported Frequencies UMTS/HSPA+ (WCDMA/FDD) (850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz)  GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) S321 User Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B5...
  • Page 81 GPS L1 and L2 offset below 2.5mm 1 Depends on multi‐path environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, and ionospheric activity 2 Depends also on baseline length 3 Requires a subscription from Hemisphere GNSS S321 User Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B6...
  • Page 82     End User License Agreement  IMPORTANT ‐ This is an agreement (the "Agreement") between you, the end purchaser ("Licensee") and Hemisphere GNSS Inc. ("Hemisphere") which permits Licensee to use the  Hemisphere software (the "Software") that accompanies this Agreement. This Software may be licensed on a standalone basis or may be embedded in a Product. Please read and ensure  that you understand this Agreement before installing or using the Software Update or using a Product.    In this agreement any product that has Software embedded in it at the time of sale to the Licensee shall be referred to as a "Product". As well, in this Agreement, the use of a Product shall  be deemed to be use of the Software which is embedded in the Product.    BY INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE UPDATE OR THE PRODUCT, LICENSEE THEREBY AGREES TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO  THESE TERMS, (I) DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE, AND (II) IF YOU ARE INSTALLING AN UPDATE TO THE SOFTWARE, DO NOT INSTALL THE UPDATE AND PROMPTLY DESTROY IT.    HEMISPHERE PROVIDES LIMITED WARRANTIES IN RELATION TO THE SOFTWARE. AS WELL, THOSE WHO USE THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. YOU SHOULD  UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE AND OTHER LIMITATIONS SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT.    LICENSE. Hemisphere hereby grants to Licensee a non‐transferable and non‐exclusive license to use the Software as embedded in a Product and all Updates (collectively the  "Software"), solely in binary executable form.  RESTRICTIONS ON USE. Licensee agrees that Licensee and its employees will not directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever:  install or use more copies of the Software than the number of copies that have been licensed;  use or install the Software in connection with any product other than the Product the Software was intended to be used or installed on as set out in the documentation that  accompanies the  S oftware.  copy any of the Software or any written materials for any purpose except as part of Licensee's normal backup processes;  modify or create derivative works based on the  S oftware;  sub‐license, rent, lease, loan or distribute the Software;  permit any third party to use the Software;  use or operate Product for the benefit of any third party in any type of service outsourcing, application service, provider service or service bureau capacity;  reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software or otherwise reduce it to a human perceivable form;  Assign this Agreement or sell or otherwise transfer the Software to any other party except as part of the sale or transfer of the whole Product.  UPDATES. At Hemisphere's discretion Hemisphere may make Updates available to Licensee. An update ("Update") means any update to the Software that is made available to  Licensee including error corrections, enhancements and other modifications. Licensee may access, download and install Updates during the Warranty Period only. All Updates  that Licensee downloads, installs or uses shall be deemed to be Software and subject to this Agreement. Hemisphere reserves the right to modify the Product without any  obligation to notify, supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Software.  SUPPORT. Hemisphere may make available directly or through its authorized dealers telephone and email support for the Software. Contact Hemisphere to find the authorized  dealer near you. As well, Hemisphere may make available user and technical documentation regarding the Software. Hemisphere reserves the right to reduce and limit access to  such support at anytime.  BACKUPS AND RECOVERY. Licensee shall back‐up all data used, created or stored by the Software on a regular basis as necessary to enable proper recovery of the data and ...
  • Page 83   exclusion may not apply to Licensee and Licensee may also have other legal rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  BASIS OF BARGAIN. Licensee agrees and acknowledges that Hemisphere has set its prices and the parties have entered into this Agreement in reliance on the limited  warranties, warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability set forth herein, that the same reflect an agreed‐to allocation of risk between the parties (including the risk that a  remedy may fail of its essential purpose and cause consequential loss), and that the same forms an essential basis of the bargain between the parties. Licensee agrees and  acknowledges that Hemisphere would not have been able to sell the Product at the amount charged on an economic basis without such limitations.  PROPRIETARY RIGHTS INDEMNITY. Hemisphere shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensee from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, proceedings, liabilities,  direct damages, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs and expenses, including royalties and attorneys' fees and related costs, in connection with or arising out of any actual  infringement of any third party patent, copyright or other intellectual property right by the Software or by its use, in accordance with this Agreement and documentation, PROVIDED  THAT: (a) Hemisphere has the right to assume full control over any action, claim, demand or proceeding, (b) Licensee shall promptly notify Hemisphere of any such action, claim,  demand, or proceeding, and (c) Licensee shall give Hemisphere such reasonable assistance and tangible material as is reasonably available to Licensee for the defense of the  action, claim, demand or proceeding. Licensee shall not settle or compromise any of same for which Hemisphere has agreed to assume responsibility without Hemisphere's prior  written consent. Licensee may, at its sole cost and expense, retain separate counsel from the counsel utilized or retained by Hemisphere.  INFRINGEMENT. If use of the Software may be enjoined due to a claim of infringement by a third party then, at its sole discretion and expense, Hemisphere may do one of the  following: (a) negotiate a license or other agreement so that the Product is no longer subject to such a potential claim, (b) modify the Product so that it becomes non‐ infringing,  provided such modification can be accomplished without materially affecting the performance and functionality of the Product, (c) replace the Software, or the Product, with  non‐infringing software, or product, of equal or better performance and quality, or (d) if none of the foregoing can be done on a commercially reasonable basis, terminate this  license and Licensee shall  s top using the Product and Hemisphere shall refund the price paid by Licensee less an amount on account of amortization, calculated on a straight‐line  basis over a deemed useful life of three (3) years.  The foregoing sets out the entire liability of Hemisphere and the sole obligations of Hemisphere to Licensee in respect of any claim that the Software or its use infringes any third  party rights.    INDEMNIFICATION. Except in relation to an infringement action, Licensee shall indemnify and hold Hemisphere harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities,  costs and expenses (including reasonable fees of lawyers and other professionals) arising out of or in connection with Licensee's use of the Product, whether direct or indirect,  including without limiting the foregoing, loss of data, loss of profit or business interruption. TERMINATION. Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause.  Hemisphere may terminate this Agreement on 30 days notice to Licensee if Licensee fails to materially comply with each provision of this Agreement unless such default is cured  within the 30 days. Any such termination by a party shall be in addition to and without prejudice to such rights and remedies as may be available, including injunction and other  equitable remedies. Upon receipt by Licensee of written notice of termination from Hemisphere or termination by Licensee, Licensee shall at the end of any notice period (a) cease  using the Software; and (b) return to Hemisphere (or destroy and provide a certificate of a Senior Officer attesting to such destruction) the Software and all related material and  any magnetic or optical media provided to Licensee. The provisions of Sections 6), 7), 8), 9), 10), 15), 21), 26) and 27) herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this  Agreement for any reason.  EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. Licensee agrees that Licensee will comply with all export control legislation of Canada, the United States, Australia and any other applicable country's laws  and regulations, whether under the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, the regulations of the United  States Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, or otherwise as well as the export control legislation of all other countries.  PRODUCT COMPONENTS. The Product may contain third party components. Those third party components may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Licensee is required to  agree to those terms and conditions in order to use the  P roduct.  FORCE MAJEURE EVENT. Neither party will have the right to claim damages as a result of the other's inability to perform or any delay in performance due to unforeseeable ...
  • Page 84   Warranty Notice COVERED PRODUCTS: This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GNSS and purchased by the end purchaser (the "Products"), unless otherwise specifically and  expressly agreed in writing by Hemisphere GNSS.  LIMITED WARRANTY: Hemisphere GNSS warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products, subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below, that the Products sold to such  end purchaser and its internal components shall be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in materials, and workmanship and will substantially conform to Hemisphere  GNSS's applicable specifications for the Product, for a period of 12 months from delivery of such Product to such end purchaser (the ”Warranty Period”). Repairs and replacement  components for the Products are warranted, subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below, to be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in material and  workmanship, and will substantially conform to Hemisphere GNSS's applicable specifications for the Product, for 90 days from performance or delivery, or for the balance of the original  Warranty Period, whichever is greater.  EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. The LIMITED WARRANTY shall apply only if the Product is properly and correctly installed,  c onfigured, interfaced,  m aintained, stored,  a nd operated in  accordance with Hemisphere GNSS's relevant User’s Manual and Specifications, AND the Product is not modified or misused. The Product is provided “AS IS” and the implied warranties of  MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,  express, implied or arising by statute, by course of dealing or by trade usage, in connection with the design, sale, installation, service or use of any products or any component thereof,  are EXCLUDED from this transaction and shall not apply to the Product. The LIMITED WARRANTY is IN LIEU OF any other warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to, any  warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, title, and non‐infringement.  LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. The purchaser’s EXCLUSIVE REMEDY against Hemisphere GNSS shall be, at Hemisphere GNSS's option, the repair or replacement of any defective Product  or components thereof. The purchaser shall notify Hemisphere GNSS or a Hemisphere GNSS's approved service center immediately of any defect. Repairs shall be made through a  Hemisphere GNSS approved service center only. Repair, modification or service of Hemisphere GNSS products by any party other than a Hemisphere GNSS approved service center  shall render this warranty null and void. The remedy in this paragraph shall only be applied in the event that the Product is properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced,  maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Hemisphere GNSS's relevant User’s Manual and Specifications, AND the Product is not modified or misused. NO OTHER REMEDY  (INCLUDING,  B UT NOT LIMITED TO,  S PECIAL,  I NDIRECT,  I NCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY  OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS) SHALL BE  A VAILABLE  TO PURCHASER, even if Hemisphere GNSS has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Without limiting the foregoing, Hemisphere GNSS shall not be liable for any ...
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