Javad HPT402 Operator's Manual

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HPT402
UHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 1.3
Last Revised December 14, 2010
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  • Page 1 Version 1.3 Last Revised December 14, 2010 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...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5. Connecting HPT402 and TRIUMPH-1 ........
  • Page 4 A.1. HPT402 UHF Modem Specifications ........
  • Page 5 Appendix D. Warranty Terms ..........53 www.javad.com...
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  • Page 7: Preface

    JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners of JAVAD GNSS products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of HPT402 and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 8 Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single HPT402 or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of JAVAD GNSS. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual.
  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more www.javad.com...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    These signals are demodulated and output to the RS-232 serial port. HPT402 delivers a reliable radio link at up to 38.4 kbps over the air for the 25 kHz channel spacing, 30 kbps for 20 kHz, 19.2 kbps for 12.5 kHz, and 9.6 kbps for 6.25 kHz.
  • Page 12: Getting Acquainted

    Active if modem receives or transmits Data over serial interface ALARM Reserved 1.1.2. Data and Power Port The HPT402 data and power port (DB15 connector) s placed on the front of the unit (Figure 1-2). LEDs Data and Power port Figure 1-2.
  • Page 13: External Antenna Connector

    The external antenna connects to the BNC external antenna connector placed on the back side of HPT402. 1.1.4. Cables The HPT402 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)
  • Page 14: Literature

    Introduction Getting Acquainted Literature 1.1.6. Literature HPT402 literature, including manuals and other product information are available on the JAVAD GNSS website (http://www.javad.com): • HPT402 Operator’s Manual • Functional specifications 1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Configuration

    The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. A single external power supply is necessary to operate HPT402. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 to +16 V, 2A.
  • Page 16: Configuring Hpt402

    • Programming the radio modem’s settings. • Loading the new modem firmware. See the ModemVU Software Manual available on the JAVAD GNSS website for details on configuring the modem with an internal UHF modem and/or GSM radio modem, or an external UHF modem.
  • Page 17: Connecting Hpt402 And Computer

    1. Navigate to the location of the ModemVU program and double-click the Setup.exe icon. 2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions. 2.4. Connecting HPT402 and Computer To configure, or maintain HPT402, you need to connect the modem and a computer using an Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (1,8m), p/n14-578108-02. Figure 2-2. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cables DB9/DB15/SAE Once you have established a connection between the modem and the computer, you will be able •...
  • Page 18: Connecting Hpt402 And Triumph-1

    Configuration Connecting HPT402 and TRIUMPH-1 Power supply requirements 2.5. Connecting HPT402 and TRIUMPH-1 Connect the external HPT402 UHF radio to receiver’s port B with cable Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (6 ft./1,8m), p/n14-578110-02. Figure 2-3. Connecting HPT402 and TRIUMPH-1 Note: The TRIUMPH-1 port B is optional. Make sure you have such option purchased.
  • Page 19 3. Select the HPT402 (Figure 2-4), and click OK: Figure 2-4. Options window 4. Select the COM port the HPT402 modem is connected to (Figure 2-5). Click Connect. Figure 2-5. Connect to ModemVU 5. On the Radio Link tab, set the following parameters (Table 2-1) and click Apply (Figure 2- 6 on page 21).
  • Page 20 Configuration Configuring HPT402 Power supply requirements Table 2-1. Modem Parameters for the Radio Link Tab Parameter Base Modem Repeater Rover Modem Simplex Transmitter or Simplex Transmitter to Simplex Repeater Simplex Receiver Protocol Repeater For Base, Repeater, and Rover modems the protocol type must be the same.
  • Page 21 Configuration Configuring HPT402 Power supply requirements Figure 2-6. Radio Link tab 6. When finished, click FileDisconnect. www.javad.com...
  • Page 22: Checking Firmware Version

    1. Connect your modem and computer. See “Connecting HPT402 and Computer” on page 17 for this procedure. 2. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT402 and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT402” on page 18). 3. Click on Identification tab (Figure 2-7).
  • Page 23: Loading New Firmware

    2. Connect your modem and computer, as described in “Connecting HPT402 and Computer” on page 17. 3. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT402 and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT402” on page 18). 4. Click the Serial Interface &Tools tab.
  • Page 24 6. Open the required firmware folder. Select the .xmd file and click OK (Figure 2-9): Figure 2-9. Load New Firmware 7. Wait until the new firmware version loading will be complete. 8. Click FileDisconnect, then FileExit to quit ModemVU. www.javad.com...
  • Page 25: 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 26: Command Line Interface Convention

    Software Switching to Command Mode 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in HPT402 Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>”...
  • Page 27: Happy Flow

    • The unit sends all buffered data received from the air since step 2 to DTE and stays in data-mode (i.e. transmits data received from DTE over the air – including the just received, unexpected, data and forwards data received over the air to DTE.) www.javad.com...
  • Page 28: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    The data received over the air could be lost due to Rx buffer overflow if the unit stays in Maintenance mode longer then 15 second. 3.2. Networking Commands 3.2.1. LINK The LINK command is responsible for configuring radio’s operation mode. It has six parameters listed below. www.javad.com...
  • Page 29 The frequency defined by CHAN parameter is not valid if Frequency Hoping mode is selected. In the Frequency Hoping mode, the Frequency Pattern generator must generate the random numbers smaller than the number of frequencies listed in the unit's frequency list. www.javad.com...
  • Page 30: Serial Interfacing Commands

    0 – None, a default setting 1 – Not used 2 – HW (RTS/CTS) 3.3.2. MPORT The MPORT is an object that responsible for maintenance serial port interface configurations such as data rate and number of bits in a byte. www.javad.com...
  • Page 31: Special Commands

    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 32: Help

    [COMMAND] /? – Display Command Usage 3.4.3. SAVE The SAVE command is intended to store the unit’s currently used configuration into the User Configuration file. The configuration stored in the User Configuration file is activated by automatically after unit’s reboot. www.javad.com...
  • Page 33: Sleep

    Diagnostics and Identification Commands SLEEP 3.4.4. SLEEP The SLEEP command determines the sleep mode parameters. The sleeping HPT402 can be activated by real-time CLK, DTR/RTS lines, and command received through TTL inputs. The user can select one, two, or all three conditions.
  • Page 34: State

    403.000000 to 470.000000 MHz - Displays the central frequency of the operating channel. The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below: RSSI =-106 dBm BER =0E-0 FREQ =440.000000 MHz CHAN =-4 TEMP =23 SYNC =0 TTL1 =1 TTL2 =1 MODE =FIXED www.javad.com...
  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Configuration Example

    1. Connect the TRIUMPH-1 receiver to computer. See for details the TRIUMPH-1 Operator’s Manual. 2. Connect the external HPT402 UHF radio to receiver’s port B with cable Accessory Data- Ser-Pwr cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (1.8 m) p/n 14-578108-02. See “Connecting HPT402 and TRIUMPH-1” on page 18.
  • Page 36 Configuration Example HPT402 as a Base Configuration 6. Select HPT402 and click OK (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. ModemVU. Options window 7. Select the port the TRIUMPH-1 receiver is connected to and click Connect (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2. ModemVU. Connection www.javad.com...
  • Page 37 Configuration Example HPT402 as a Base Configuration 8. In the Radio Link tab set the following parameters, and click Apply (Figure 4-3): Figure 4-3. Radio Link tab settings • Protocol: Simplex Transmitter • Frequency (MHz): 406.1 to 470 • Output power (dBm/W): 33/2.00 •...
  • Page 38 Configuration Example HPT402 as a Base Configuration 10. Start TriVU. Select port the TRIUMPH-1 receiver is connected to and click OK (Figure 4- Figure 4-4. TriVU. Selecting port 11. Click ConfigurationReceiver. 12. In the Base tab click the Get from receiver button. Reference geodetic coordinates appear.
  • Page 39 Configuration Example HPT402 as a Base Configuration 13. In the Ports tab set the Port B Output mode to RTK CMR, and click Apply, then OK (Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6. Rover tab www.javad.com...
  • Page 40: Triumph-1 Internal Uhf Radio As A Rover Configuration

    1. Connect the receiver and computer as described in TRIUMPH-1 Operator’s Manual. 2. Start ModemVU. 3. Select Triumph 1X Internal Radio and click OK (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7. ModemVU. Options window 4. Select the port receiver is connected to and click Connect (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8. ModemVU. Connection www.javad.com...
  • Page 41 • Frequency (MHz): 406 to 470 • Output power (dBm/W): 30/1.00 • Modulation Type: DQPSK • Link Rate: 19200 • Link Space: 25.0 kHz • Forward Error Corrections: ON • Scrambling: ON 7. Quit ModemVU by clicking Exit button. www.javad.com...
  • Page 42 8. Start TriVU. Select port the receiver is connected to and click OK (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-11. TriVU. Selecting port 9. Click ConfigurationReceiver. 10. In the Positioning tab set RTK fixed Positioning Mode, then click Apply (Figure 4-12). Figure 4-12. Positioning tab www.javad.com...
  • Page 43 11. In the Rover tab set Positioning Mode to RTK fixed mode (Figure 4-13), then click Apply: Figure 4-13. Rover tab 12. In the Ports tab set the Input mode for port D to CMR, then click Apply and OK (Figure 4- 14). Figure 4-14. Ports tab www.javad.com...
  • Page 44 Configuration Example TRIUMPH-1 internal UHF radio as a Rover Configuration 13. The receiver will obtain the RTK Fixed solution (Figure 4-15). Figure 4-15. TriVU. RTK fixed www.javad.com...
  • Page 45: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS A.1. HPT402 UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table below lists the modem’s general specifications. Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406.1 - 470 MHz...
  • Page 46: Environmental Specifications

    +9 to +16 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 6W / 2W / 0.05W –Transmit / Receive / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone JAVAD GNSS Green / Gray Antenna Connector BNC, 50W A.1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table A-3 lists the transmitter specifications.
  • Page 47: Receiver Specifications

    Specifications HPT402 UHF Modem Specifications Receiver Specifications Max. Frequency Error ±1.0 kHz (at normal test conditions) ±1.5 kHz (under extreme test conditions) Adjacent Channel Power (Conducted) Part §90.210 (C, D, E) for USA and Canada 25/12.5/6.25 kHz CS 60 dBc for Europe Spurious Emission (Conducted) -36 dBm (9 kHz –...
  • Page 48: Connector Specifications

    Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications A.2. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT402 with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector Table A-5. DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name...
  • Page 49: Appendix B. Uhf 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 50 UHF Radio Usage www.javad.com...
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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. HPT402 ANGER SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS www.javad.com...
  • Page 53: 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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