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S990A
GNSS Receiver
User Manual
www.stonex.it
Apr 2020 - Ver.1.0

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  • Page 1 STONEX S990A GNSS Receiver User Manual www.stonex.it Apr 2020 - Ver.1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Management ......................... 23 2.10.1 Install new firmware ..................23 2.10.2 Device register ....................24 2.11 Set the language ......................24 Basic operation ................... 25 Power on receiver......................25 Power off receiver ......................25 Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 3 Appendix 1: Default Radio configuration ..........52 Appendix 2: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling ... 54 Copyrights and trademarks ....................... 54 Release Notice ..........................54 Standard Limited Warranty ....................... 54 Shipping policy ..........................55 Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 4 Appendix 3: Safety Recommendations ............59 Warnings and Cautions ......................59 Wireless Module Approval ......................59 Instrument Approval........................60 UHF 410-470 MHz / 902.4-928 MHz Data transceiver ............. 60 Bluetooth/WiFi radio Module ....................62 Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This document is the user guide for S990A and it is intended to introduce how to use the receiver correctly. S990A GNSS receiver is a multiple-frequency receiver and designed for GNSS surveying applications. It is available as a base station, or as a standalone rover, which can be switched freely whenever and wherever, offering maximum versatility in the system configuration to meet your specific requirements.
  • Page 6 The S990A is also equipped with a colored diplay full touch where the user can check the status of the receiver, position, quality of the solution and other important information. The user thought the display touch can also start a base using the radio technology or start a base in communication with an external device like an external radio.

  • Page 7: Receiver Appearance

    Off: no satellite tracked  Flashing red: satellites tracked but not positioned  Flashing green: satellites positioned but not fixed  Green: fixed solution  Flashing green and red alternately: GNSS board  abnormal Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 8 7. LCD Display touch 1.45 inches touch LCD screen for interface display  and operation settings 8. Power button Switch ON/OFF the receiver.  Short press to broadcast the current operation  mode and status Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 9: Bottom View

     external radio 3. Type-C Receiver Power Supply  Data transfer  4. UHF Connects to the UHF antenna for the  internal radio module 5. SIM Nano SIM card slot  Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 10: Top View

    1.3 Top View 1.4 Back-side view Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 11: Web Interface

    2. Web Interface The Stonex S990A receiver has Web UI functionality. By getting access to its internal hotspot, you can easily manage it on the Web UI. As long as you have a smart phone, PC or handheld with WIFI functionality, you can easily connect to the S990A receiver to view status, download data and configure the receiver.

  • Page 12: Dashboard

    PERMANENT, if not it will appear the expire date. *The position showed in map is available only if the device used to access at the web UI is connected in internet after the access of it. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 13: Satellites

    2.2 Satellites In this page, you can view satellites Sky plot and satellites table. Always in this page you can set the cutoff angle (in DEG) up to 45°. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 14: Static Survey

    The picture shows with accuracy the type of heights. At last, there are two record options. If you activate auto record, it will collect data automatic when you power on the receiver. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 15: Download The Raw Data

    It is possible convert directly the raw data in rinex select Convert. For every raw data file is showed the start time and the end time, the name, the size of the file and the Antenna heigh set. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 16: Working Mode

    The frequencies of channel 1 to 8 for 410/470 Mhz interval are editable. Obviously, the channel frequency inserted must respect the frequency range 410/470Mhz and the frequency range of the UHF antenna used. The interface is as follow: Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 17 If the user uses a SIM card is necessary insert the APN and eventually user and password. If the user wants to use SIM card inside the receiver it is suggested remove the PIN card of it before the application. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 18 If you select External, then it can connect to external radio. The external serial port baud rate should be same of the external radio. If the user uses a controller, and establish a Bluetooth connection, it appears Bluetooth. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 19: Base

    APN account, APN user and password, connect mode, caster address and port. In plus there are always the parameter of the coordinate of the base. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 20: Satellite Settings

    In this page, you can set information of satellite systems and the cutoff angle. In satellite settings is possible set the RTK mode between NORMAL or SureFix. Normal mode for normal survey, SureFix to enable the algorit that provide more severe to the position calculation. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 21: Device Settings

    The user can set the NMEA output rate message per message in base of the necessities. In example the GGA can set on 1 Hz and the GSA at 5 Hz. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 22: Save Backup & Logs

    2.8 Save Backup & Logs On this page, you can download the backup data, and download the logs. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 23: Information

    GNSS board info, Network module info and the UHF module info. Very important information are the firmware versions. It is necessary check them in case the availability of a new firmware update. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 24: Management

    “browse”, select the required to upgrade the firmware, click the “upload document”, system will restart to upgrade. After the upgrade, you can view the current “firmware version” on the “instrument information” page. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 25: Device Register

    2.11 Set the language As you can see, there is language button in the right-up side of WebUI. And the S990A has 8 languages to set up. They are Italian, Chinese, English, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Japanese. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    3.4 Receiver self-check Self-check functionality is to check whether every module works normally. When S990A receiver has indicators off or module doesn’t work normally, you can use self-check to inspect the receiver. S990A self-check consists of six parts, namely GNSS, radio, network, WIFI, Bluetooth, and sensor. The self-...

  • Page 27: Receiver Selfcheck With Display Touch

    Receiver starts to work after the whole self-check finishes 3.4.1 Receiver selfcheck with Display touch With the new Stonex S990A, throught the display the user can does the selfcheck. To start a selfcheck follow the steps here below: From the Status windows scroll to the left to open the Working Mode menu.
  • Page 28 Inside the Setting menu click SelfCheck to start the feature. The selfcheck will start automatically. Wait the end of the selfcheck, after that it will be possible continue to work normally with the device. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 29: Insert Sim Card

    Insert the SIM card as showed on the cover slot Close the SIM card slot and move it to the right to block it. Once it is blocked, close the cover slot Turn on the receiver Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 30: Display Touch Menu

    7. Display Touch Menu The Stonex S990A is equipped with a Display touch. Throught the touch screen the user can check the status of the receiver, start a static session, start a base via UHF and start a base using an external device (in example the external radio).

  • Page 31: Working Mode

    The user to go inside the static menu has to press Static. Inside it’s possible the Interval sample and the cut off angle. To start/stop the session it’s necessary press Start/Stop Rec. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 32: Base

    7.4 Base Inside the working mode menu, if the user wants to set and start a base has to choice Base. Inside it will have 2 options, Radio and External Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 33: Radio Base

    Power intensity of the radio module  Protocol type  When the user has set al the parameters, to start the base it’s necessary press Start. Then to Stop it, it necessary press Stop Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 34: External Base

    Inside Settings, the user can change the light time of the screen, start a self- check, start a Restore Factory Settings or change the Display touch language. After every change, to confirm it, it is necessary press OK. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 35: New Imu Technology

    8. New IMU Technology The New S990A series receivers are equipped with the new IMU System that allows tilted measurement (TILT). It has the following advantages: The initialization process is much simpler.  You can use Stonex Cube-a field software to calibrate the sensor; Cube- a will ask to initialize the IMU when needed and it will show how to do it.

  • Page 36: Imu With Stonex Cube-A

    8.1 IMU with Stonex Cube-a 8.1.1 Sensor Activation and Configuration To use the S990A with new IMU technology it’s necessary to enable the feature in the specific options menu. Before using the receiver to collect points with the slanted pole, check if the pole tilt correction functionality has been enabled.
  • Page 37 That is, the maximum value of the (sensor) tilt angle that the software shall accept when checking for the pole verticality. The value is in decimal degrees. Example: 0.3 means +/- 0.3° from true (local) verticality. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 38 Finally, there is also the possibility of automatically starting the measurement of the point when the pole is considered vertical. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 39: Initialization

    Just rotate the pole with the device as shown in the picture below. The second screen lets the sensor adjust the calibration parameters based on the local GNSS position and accuracy. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 40 It could happen that during the survey, the screens show up: this means that the IMU accuracy has degraded and it’s necessary to adjust it: shake the receiver for a few seconds and it will be ready to continue to work. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 41: Rms Study And Sensor Calibration

    (keep the pole tip at the same exact position on the ground). How to use it? Open the Calibrate menu, then select the RMS Study command. When inside the RMS Study screen, click Start to collect the measures. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 42 This operation is also suggested when the user changes the pole height and/or the pole type (there could be a change in the straightness of the pole). Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 43 To calibrate the sensor, select the Calibrate page and then click on the Calibrate Sensor command. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 44 A Fixed GNSS solution is mandatory. Check the antenna height: a wrong antenna height will make the calibration not accurate. Wait for the message Ready to Go, start the calibration by clicking on the Start button. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 45 (direction A), then start to move the receiver back and forth along that direction and until a message asking to change the direction appears. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 46 Rotate the receiver 90 degrees clockwise, reaching the direction A+90° = B, and continue to move back and forth the device. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 47 After moving the device back and forth along the direction D, the message Calibration Terminated will appear. If the calibration fails, an error message will be shown. In this case, repeat the calibration procedure. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Charging Cable USB type C 30-350300 USB A to USB C 30-350063 Measuring tape 3m (MT-300) 30-350336 Carrying case for S990A (CC-990) SW Cube-link Pen Drive set 8Gb with Manual & Video Tutorial Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 49: Technical Specification

    10 Hz (optional 20-50Hz) Signal Reacquisition < 1 s RTK Signal Initialization Typically < 10 s Hot Start Typically < 15 s Initialization Reliability > 99.9 % Internal Memory 32 GB E-Bubble Tilt sensor Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 50 410 – 470 MHz Frequency range 902.4 – 928 MHz Channel Spacing 12.5 KHz / 25 KHz 3 – 4 Km in urban environment Range Up to 10 Km with optimal conditions Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 51 Battery 7.2 V – 10.200 mAh 9 to 28 V DC external power input with over-voltage Voltage protection (5 pins Lemo) Working Time Up to 10 hours Charge Time Typically 4 hours Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 52 3. Network RTK precision depends on the network performances and are referenced to the closest physical base station. 4. Varies with the operating environment and with electromagnetic pollution. 5. Optional, it can be activated via activation code. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 53: Appendix 1: Default Radio Configuration

    WEB interface. The default frequencies of each channel is in the following table. Channel Frequency 438.125 MHz 440.125 MHz 441.125 MHz 442.125 MHz 443.125 MHz 444.125 MHz 446.125 MHz 447.125 MHz Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 54 Hopping frequency: 280 KHz Hopping frequency: GMSK Modulation scheme Fixed Frequency: GMSK, 4FSK Transmitter RF output power High power (1.0 W) Modem Fixed frequency: 9600bp, 19200bps Rate Hopping frequency: 115200bps Modulation GMSK Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 55: Appendix 2: Copyrights, Warranty And Environmental Recycling

    Appendix 2: Copyrights, warranty and environmental recycling Copyrights and trademarks © 2020, STONEX Limited. All rights reserved. ® STONEX , the STONEX logo, and S990A GNSS receiver are trademarks of ® ® STONEX Limited. ® STONEX ® Cube-a and Stonex ®...

  • Page 56: Shipping Policy

    STONEX representative office and STONEX ® ® providing the shipping for return. Dealers need to follow STONEX ® repair/service procedure to achieve a better and prompt service result. Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments All returned products have to be shipped to STONEX representative office.

  • Page 57: Firmware/Software Warranty

    Firmware/Software will operate to meet your requirements. Stonex will forward the Software/Firmware Fix to the dealer or customer. Firmware/software Fix means an error correction or other update created to fix a previous firmware version that substantially doesn’t conform to the...

  • Page 58: Instruments

    Stonex S990A GNSS receiver: 2 years  Accessories Accessories and specific parts warranty For accessories provided by Stonex with the instruments S990A GNSS the following general warranty time is for reference: Accessories: 1 year.  Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 59: Environmental Recycling

    · For countries outside European Union (EU) The treatment, recycling, collection and disposal of electric and electronic devices may vary in accordance with the laws in force in the Country in question. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • 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 S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 61: Instrument Approval

    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 All the relevant information’s are available on the European Community website: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/electrical-engineering/ From this link you can download the Directive 2014/53 / UE RED relating to telecommunication equipment, the LVD Low voltage directive and the EMC directive for electromagnetic compatibility. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth/Wifi Radio Module

    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 emitted by wireless devices such as UMTS phones. However, the use of Bluetooth/WiFi may be restricted in some special situations or place, like aircraft , hospital ,etc.
  • Page 64 Do not switch on the GSM or UHF module without the antenna mounted to the external connector. UHF Antennas having a gain greater than 5 dBi, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance must be 50 ohms. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 65 – Do not use or store the battery in very hot ambient. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery and do not put in short-circuit its electrical contacts. Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0...
  • Page 66 STONEX® SRL Viale dell’Industria, 53 - 20037 Paderno Dugnano (MI) Tel: +390278619201 Stonex S990A GNSS Receiver – User Manual v1.0 www.stonex.it | info@stonex.it...

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