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STONEX S9III Plus
GNSS Receiver
Author: AM-Ver.1-Rev.4 CS (12/04/2014)
www.stonexpositioning.com

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  • Page 1 User Manual STONEX S9III Plus GNSS Receiver Author: AM-Ver.1-Rev.4 CS (12/04/2014) www.stonexpositioning.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1. The installation of base and rover ..................23 4.2. Standard operation of leds ....................24 4.3. How to measure the antenna height ................25 5. STONEX® Assistant for S9III PLUS ................. 27 5.1. Start Stonex Assistant on your PC ..................27 5.2. Settings ............................30 5.2.1.
  • Page 3 Instrument Approval ........................60 Pacific Crest XDL Micro UHF 410-470 MHz Data transceiver ........... 60 Appendix 4: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling ........65 Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 4: A Brief Introduction Of S9Iii Plus

    GSM/GPRS modem, Bluetooth device and battery. So S9III PLUS is totally integrated: it means that the surveyor only needs the handheld to start its job. The exquisite outlook and the amazing color bring you a fashioned surveying station.
  • Page 5 S9III PLUS receiver acting as base, linked by GSM/GPRS data modem or UHF radio modem. In the last case S9III PLUS in base configuration can transmit with the built-in 0.5/2 W radio or can be connected to a more powerful external radio at user's disposal in order to reach the requested metric range.

  • Page 6: S9Iii Plus Mainframe

    (seven pins LEMO) is used for data transferring between receiver and computer or between receiver and the handheld. Near the radio and GSM/GPRS module there are radio and GSM/GPRS antenna interfaces. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 7 Front panel e) Built-in radio and GSM/GPRS module f) 7pins Lemo port for data transport. Fig. 2.3 - S9III PLUS components and ports g) TNC connector for UHF radio antenna Fig. 2.4 - 5-pins LEMO port Fig. 2.5 - 7-pins LEMO port...

  • Page 8: The Battery Housing

    Bluetooth led UHF internal radio led GSM/GPRS led External data link led Power supply led Function Key Fig. 2.7 - S9III PLUS keys and indicator leds Power Key Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 9 Fig. 2.9 - S9III PLUS static led ROVER led (red): Rover led is on when the receiver is working in rover mode. Fig. 2.10 - S9III PLUS rover led Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 10 This led is ON when UHF internal radio is selected as RTK datalink. It is blinking when it is transmitting data in base mode or receiving data in rover mode. Fig 2.13 - S9III PLUS internal radio led Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 11 RTK datalink. It starts to blink when there is data transfer ongoing (download in rover mode and upload in base mode). Fig 2.14 - S9III PLUS internal radio led EXTERNAL DATALINK led (green): This led is on when external datalink (external radio, external Bluetooth device, etc.) is selected as RTK datalink.
  • Page 12 Satellite led: ON if GNSS OEM module pass the test; it flashes if GNSS OEM module fails the test. If you have noticed at least one problem during self-check, please contact your local dealer or email to support@stonex.it. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 13 Keep pressed I key + F key until the all lights blink at the same time (Fig. 2.17), then release the keys. Fig. 2.17 - S9III PLUS, all led blinking at the same time Now every time you press F key, the STATIC/ROVER/BASE lights will turn on in the corresponding order.
  • Page 14 GPRS\GSM module External radio External radio Fig. 2.19 - S9III PLUS summary of data-link led Some definitions of available datalink: Network: is an internet connection by GPRS band to a base that provide differential corrections or a connection between base and rover by a GSM direct call (like a phone call).
  • Page 15 Bluetooth: is an option for sending or receiving the NTRIP corrections to the receiver through the Bluetooth channel. Note: To select or to change working mode or datalink is also possible both by Stonex Assistant (see chapter V) or by field software. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 16: S9Iii Plus Standard Accessories

    3.1. The case of S9III PLUS There are two kinds of S9III PLUS cases: Rover case and Base case. The inner layout of the Base case and Rover case is different. Base case has the room for external radio and Rover case has the room for the controller.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    Fig. 3.4 - S9III PLUS internal case of Rover 3.2. 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 (7.4V - 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 18: The Antennas

    Fig. 3.6 - S9III PLUS charger and adaptor 3.3. The antennas S9III PLUS adopts a UHF all-direction transmitting and receiving antenna. There are three different internal radio settings with different frequency range. The available range are: 410-430 MHz, 430-450 MHz and 450-470 MHz. They are suitable for field surveying, light and durable.
  • Page 19 1.8-2.2/2.1-3 dBi. Fig. 3.8 – GPRS/CDMA2000/WCDMA antenna (not in scale) For S9III PLUS, 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.

  • Page 20: Cables

    3.4. Cables Receivers cables (LM.GK205.ABL) This is a multi-function communication cable: it is used for connecting receiver and computer and, through Stonex Assistant, for transferring the static data, updating the firmware and the license. Fig. 3.10 - Multi-function communication cable Auxiliary cables (LM.GK185.ABL+ LM.GK224.AAZ)
  • Page 21 Fig. 3.12 – 2.45m retractable pole Fig. 3.13 – Bracket Fig. 3.14 – Tribrach and adapter with optical plummet adapter Fig. 3.15 – Connector between tribrach and receiver Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 22 Fig. 3.16 - Measuring tape Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 23: Controllers

    Stonex have actually different model of controller. Getac and new S4C. The standard configuration of controllers includes the adaptor, the battery, the USB cable. The controller is not part of the accessories for S9III PLUS generation, it must be purchased separately.

  • Page 24: S9Iii Plus Configuration

    Switch on the handheld and start the software for the radio channel configuration and inserting the base coordinates, otherwise it is possible to make the settings by Stonex Assistant pc software. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 25: Standard Operation Of Leds

    Bluetooth and power light will keep lighted. The satellite light will blink according to the number of satellites as described for static mode. Using GPRS/GSM, GSM/GPRS light starts to blink with the frequency of the Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 26: How To Measure The Antenna Height

    2. In static mode you have to write the correct antenna height in .DAT or RINEX file. If you are using STONEX® GPS Processor you have to specify the correct antenna height before processing .DAT data or exporting it into RINEX format.
  • Page 27 Please read the specific manual of STONEX® GPS Processor, it should be noted that however the slant height “s” corresponds to the definition “Line of Edge of antenna”, “a” to “Bottom of antenna” and “d” is equal to “Bottom of antenna mount”.

  • Page 28: Stonex® Assistant For S9Iii Plus

    5. STONEX® Assistant for S9III PLUS STONEX® Assistant is a tool which is conceived for aiding the user to make easier different operations with the receiver S9 III PLUS. It is contained in the bundle CD, the actual version is 2.0.
  • Page 29 Windows “device manager” of Pc and insert this number, then select “OK” button. When you find the right COM port, you should see the screen shown in Fig. 5.3 that show you in the main window the system information. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 30 From the showed information you can understand about: the battery level, the firmware version of GNSS board and mother board, the antenna information, the firmware of radio and gprs internal device, the free disk space, the current working mode and datalink setting. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 31: Settings

    Fig. 5.4) and below in “Datalink  Module” the kind of datalink (NETWORK, UHF, EXTERNAL, BLUETOOTH) of S9 III PLUS. At pagg.13-14 you can find a definition of the working mode and datalink. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 32: Static Data Survey

    Par 4.3. Time Interval: Set sampling frequency between different GPS epochs. The sample interval can be set also higher than 1 Hz from special application but Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 33: Dynamic

    20 Hz. Automatic Record: Start automatic GPS static survey after power on. For static survey this option strictly NEED to be enabled in Stonex Assistant. When the configuration is completed, click on button “Save” to update the Receiver configuration.

  • Page 34: Base Coordinates Setting

    (“Startup By Single Position”) if unknown. Startup By Single Position If checkbox “Startup by Single Position“ is selected, the GPS Receiver will calculate the geographical coordinates of the base using an approximate value Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 35 (Known point). In mode box (red arrow 1) you can select different format of geographical coordinates. You can insert also geocentric coordinates X,Y,Z by changing option in the box “Coordinate system” (red arrow 2). Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 36: Data Link

    GPRS/GSM modem and to the external device. 5.2.3.1. Network This option is relative to get GNSS differential corrections from a CORS system. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 37 Number“ text box. When user need to set a rover for a direct call, the right part of the page becomes grey (see in Figure 5.13), in the left part he should insert: Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 38 IP. The user have to set into the right part (see Figure 5.14): APN parameters for internet connection, that depends on the provider of the network connection, usually only “Name” is required. IP address and port. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 39 Figure 5.15): APN parameters for internet connection. NTRIP setting parameters: IP address of CORS provider, Port number, Type of Mount Point, User Name and Password of the user. Fig. 5.15 – NTRIP Settings Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 40 Automatically connect: when this box is enabled, the receiver, as soon as it is switched on, will try automatically the connection to the previously stored server without need that user sends any command through a software. Click on “OK” button to confirm your entry. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 41: Uhf Radio

    Modulation: Must be consistent with the protocol set. Selectable mode phase (GMSK) and frequency (4FSK). Link Speed: must be congruent with the protocol and the selected band. CSMA: to prevent transmission if the selected channel is already occupied. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 42: External

    If you select “External” and Click on “Settings”, a new form will open and in this form you can insert the baud rate of the external device: Fig. 5.18 - External radio baud rate Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 43: Bluetooth

    S9 III PLUS memory. 5.2.3.5. No Datalink – only for Rover This option has to be selected if customer don’t need any kind of corrections. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 44: Network And External - Only For Base

    19,200. Fig. 5.20 – Network and External option 5.2.4. NMEA Output string NMEA output messages setting is available in the Setting session, as you can see in the following figure 5.21. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 45 You can also specifying the output frequency, the maximum allowed frequency depends on the GNSS board option. Beside of these, there are other 4 available output string specific for S9III PLUS receiver, they are: GEDOP includes the values of PDOD, HDOP, VDOP and TDOP, default frequency 1 Hz.

  • Page 46: Import Data

    Information” (see red arrow with number 5), you can also modify the value of the antenna height of the receiver used during survey, finally click on the “Download” button (see red arrow with number 6) and you can save the Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 47: Serial Port Forwarding

    In “Output Antenna Height” box you will see the resulting antenna height from ground to the phase center. 5.4. Serial Port Forwarding This function is for advanced users and technical support only. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 48 Connect both USB cable to 7-pin LEMO and serial cable to 5-pin LEMO, then connect receiver to Assistant, click on “Serial Port Forwarding”: a new window is opened as in Fig. 5.25. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 49 Select in box “Module” the device you want to connect (OEMModule, BluetoothModule, UHFModule, NetworkModule) and in the box “COM” the correct serial port number, then press “Open”, the software inform you to restart the receiver as you can see in Fig. 5.26. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 50 Once receiver is off you will come back to the main page of Assistant, click again on “Serial Port forwarding”, then switch on the receiver, you will see some message on screen as showed in Fig. 5.27: Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 51: Register

    “Close” and start any other software you need for communicating with the board/device. 5.5. Register This command allows you to register the temporary or permanent license code. Click on “Register” and a window as in Fig. 5.28 is opened. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 52 2) In the “input authorization code” window you can insert the new temporary or permanent code provided by Stonex. Click on “Enter” to confirm. A confirmation box is opened, push “Confirm” to allow the new code installation. Fig. 5.29 – Confirmation window...

  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    (see Fig. 5.32), so it is not possible to install a wrong firmware. Finally restart the receiver, as explained by a message (see Fig. 5.33). Once restarted you can check on the main screen of Assistant that the new firmware is installed. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 54 Fig. 5.31 – Firmware update window Fig. 5.32 – Select Firmware Version window Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 55 If Stonex will release a new firmware, you will receive a communication from your local dealer/agent. In any other case before doing this operation please ask to the technical support of your dealer or of Stonex Support office. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 56: Appendices

    6. Appendices Appendix 1: Default Radio Settings S9III PLUS 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 438.125...

  • Page 57: Appendix 2: Technical Specifications

    HIGH PRECISION STATIC SURVEYING (Long time observations) Horizontal 2.5 mm + 0.1 ppm RMS Vertical 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm RMS FAST STATIC Horizontal 3 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS Vertical 5 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 58 0.5 / 1/2 W Maximum Range 3-4 Km (urban environment), Up to 10 Km with optimal conditions4 Transparent EOT/EOC/FST, SATEL, South, Protocol Stonex Type 1, TRIMTALK II/IIe, TRIMMARK 3, TRIMTALK 450S WIRELESS MODULE Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 59 -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F) Waterproof/Dustproof IP67. Protected from temporary immersion to depth of 1 meter and from 100% humidity Shock Resistance Designed to survive a 2 m pole drop on concrete Vibration Vibration resistance Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...

  • Page 60: Appendix 3: Safety Recommendations

    Before using this instrument, check if authorization to operate the receiver is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the importer to verify if it is necessary a certification or license for the equipment in the country of use. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 61 Approval is granted by the manufacturer of the equipment. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Stonex srl may modified the equipment to be subjected to grant. Unauthorized modification of the units voids already got approvals, the warranty time and the operational licenses of the instrument.
  • Page 62 It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment regulation. Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 63 “published Scientific organizations. Stonex srl therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by end users. The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 64 To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropical radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than the one necessary to get successful connection. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 65 – If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 66 The Customer or Dealer and STONEX® for the Product and supersede any prior agreement or representation made in any STONEX® sales document or advice that may be provided to Customer by any STONEX® representative in connection with Customer’s purchase of the Product.
  • Page 67 STONEX® agrees to repair or replace the defected instrument within thirty (30) days only if STONEX® recognizes that the defects of the instrument are not caused by human factors or no obvious damage to its surface is visible. STONEX® warrants any new replaced parts or products are warranted to be...
  • Page 68 Acceptance of returned merchandise is final only after inspection by STONEX®. Above terms and policies shall apply as for hardware. Dealers need to follow STONEX® repair/service procedure (see appendix 4) to achieve a better and prompt service result. Firmware/Software warranty Stonex®...
  • Page 69 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 affiliates or suppliers be liable to customer or any third party for any damage in excess of the purchase price of the product.
  • Page 70 (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® and pay for it and so STONEX® will send the new part to them so they can repair the instrument.
  • Page 71 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 72 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual...
  • Page 73 STONEX® SRL Via Cimabue, 39 - 20851 Lissone (MB) Phone: +390392783008 ; +390392785575 | Fax: +390392789576 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni Stonex S9III Plus GNSS Receiver – User Manual www.stonexpositioning.com - info@stonexpositioning.com...

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