NTRODUCTION MinPad (Figure 1-1) is a simple user interface that consists of two keys and two LEDs, which can control and display the operation of the receiver. Figure 1-1. MinPad MinPad brings a new level of automation to the GPS field operation. Its...
• Shows the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites that are being tracked. • Shows data recording status. • Shows each time data is recorded to internal memory. MinPad’s LEDs and Keys As usually MinPad has the following LEDs: • one Status (STAT) LED and • one Recording (REC) LED. Notice: In the systems with more than one board (e.g.
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• Receivers equipped with communication board (Figure 1-2) have also the communication board status (RX) LED. Figure 1-2. Maxor’s MinPad In addition, MinPad has protection against stuck keys (e.g. when a key is held down unintentionally for a long time by other objects in a backpack). www.javad.com...
• Pause, if the receiver can estimate its navigation position, red blink if it can't. For example, if 8 GPS and 5 GLONASS satellites are being tracked, the STAT LED repeatedly blinks 8 greens and 5 oranges between successive pauses or reds. 2-2 MinPad User’s Manual www.javad.com...
During this operation, the REC LED flashes orange, and the file system is not accessible for CDU (control display unit) applications or for data recording. This operation may require from fractions of a second to several www.javad.com MinPad User’s Manual 2-3...
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Release to start recording (Kinematic or Green Static post-processing occupation mode). Pressed for 5–8 Release to turn serial port A baud rate to seconds 9600 bps. Pressed for > 8 No light No function. seconds 2-4 MinPad User’s Manual www.javad.com...
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No light Release to stop data recording. Pressed for 5–8 Release to turn serial port A baud rate to seconds 9600 bps. Pressed for > 8 No light No function (data recording still on). seconds www.javad.com MinPad User’s Manual 2-5...
• Oscillator's frequency offset is less than three ppm. • Oscillator's Allan Variance is better than 2.7e-10. • Continuous tracking time is more than 15 minutes. Table 2-2. Signal-to-Noise (S/N) «Good» Ratios CA/L1 P/L1 P/L2 GLONASS 2-6 MinPad User’s Manual www.javad.com...
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• Red – receiver failed the test. 1. To switch to EIM, press and quickly release (within one second) the FN key on the MinPad. 2. Watch for the delimiter double-blink. With good receiver, antenna, and observation conditions, all blinks should be green within 15 minutes of powering on.
K E Y S A N D L E D S NVRAM clearing with MinPad NVRAM clearing with MinPad It is possible to clear NVRAM using only MinPad. To do that: • Turn the receiver OFF. • Press and hold FN button.
A signal from the Beacon station is locked Solid green + The receiver is tracking the signal from the Beacon station red flashes and RTCM messages are being received. The command BR002RG changes over the Red and Green LEDs. www.javad.com MinPad User’s Manual 2-9...
JNS 1W UHF902-928 MHz radio transceiver LED Status Explanation No light Modem is turned off. Green flashes Modem is in receiver mode. A radio link has been established; modem Solid green is ready to receive data. 2-10 MinPad User’s Manual www.javad.com...
Solid green + red flashes The data is being received The RX LED indicates the UHF signal status Solid green The UHF is ready to receive a signal Solid green + red flashes The data is being received www.javad.com MinPad User’s Manual 2-11...
Notice: When the internal batteries have completely discharged and no external power is connected, the receiver will go into Zero Power Mode to prevent the batteries from over discharging. 2-12 MinPad User’s Manual www.javad.com...