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- Page 1 A8 GNSS RTK System operation Manual Manual Revision Situation Revision Revision Description Date Level A8 GNSS RTK System Mar.2013 Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Table of Contents Preface ..........................Instruction ......................Relative Information ..................Your Suggestions ..................... Summary ........................Introduction ......................Product Features ....................Usage and Notes ....................Receiver Introduction ..................Introduction ......................Receiver Appearance ..................Control Panel ....................... - Page 3 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Led Status Instructions ................Turn On/Off Receiver ................Static Data Storage ..................RTK Data Storage ..................Reset Receiver ....................Module checking ................... Format Receiver ..................... Power Supply System ................Communication Module ................SIM Card/ USIM Card ................
- Page 4 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Receiver ........................ Ports ......................... Function Key and LED ................Intelligent Voice Module ................. Accuracy ....................... Physical Feature ....................Environment ....................... Ports and Main Accessory ................Introduction ......................Five-pin Port and Eight-pin Port ............Differential Antenna ..................
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Page 5: Preface
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual C H A P T E R Preface Chapter Instruction ■ Instruction ■ Relative Information ■ Your Suggestions... - Page 6 Perface Instruction Welcome to Hi-Target A8 Series GNSS RTK system manual. This manual is designed for A8 GNSS RTK system, and use A8 GNSS RTK as an example to explain the installation, setup, and usage of the GNSS RTK system.
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Page 7: Summary
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual C H A P T E R Summary Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ Products Features ■ Usage and Notes... - Page 8 Summary Introduction A8 GNSS RTK system adopts modularized design, so as to enable users to change into different differential transmission modules according to various requirements. Those are traditional radio transmission, GPRS and 3G communication functions. Meanwhile the designed self- diagnosis function can autom atically check the working status of all hardware and software of the A8 receiver while working, and arouse the problem part by its intelligent voice messenger in case of some problem .
- Page 9 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual distributor or Hi-Target Foreign Trade Dep. Immediately. 3. Last but not least, please carefully read manual before carrying, handling and using! Product Features 1. BD970 mother board of Pacific Crest, a Trimble Company, multi-satellite, multi-system kernel.
- Page 10 Summary Warning: The receiver must be used and stored in the specified temperature. More details please refer to Chapter 7: Technical Parameters. To ensure the quality of continuous tracking satellites and signals, surveying work should be in open air, while there should no any obstacle in space above 15°...
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Page 11: Receiver Introduction
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual C H A P T E R Receiver Introduction Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ Receiver Appearance ■ Control Panel ■ Upper Cover ■ Lower Cover ■ Communication Module ■ Battery ■ Environmental Requirement ■ Electric Interference... -
Page 12: Receiver Appearance
Receiver Introduction Introduction This Chapter mainly introduces A8 receiver appearance, buttons and indicator led and so on. Receiver Appearance Receiver Appearance mainly including 4 parts: upper cover, lower cover, guard collar and control panel, as Figure 3-1 Upper Cover Guard Collar Screw Control Panel Lower Cover... -
Page 13: Control Panel
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Control Panel Figure 3-2, in the middle of red frame of A8 receiver is control panel. And the control panel contains the F1 key (function key 1), F2 key (function key 2) and the power button, 3 indicator leds which are respectively satellite led, the status led (dual-color led ), the power led (dual-color led). -
Page 14: Upper Cover
Receiver Introduction Function Key: settings of working mode, transmitting power,satellite elevation angle,automatically base setting, reset receiver and so on. Function Key: settings of data link, collection interval, back to original setting. Power Key: setting confirmation, automatically base setting and so on. Upper Cover Figure 3-3 indicates the upper cover of A8 receiver, the main function of which is anti-dro p and anti-scratch. -
Page 15: Lower Cover
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Lower Cover As figure 3-4, lower cover of A8 includes communication module slot, battery groove, fiv e-pin port, eight-pin port, loudspeaker and so on. Communication Module Connector Communication Module position Loudspeaker Eight-pin Port Joint Nut and Protection Plug SLC Power Supply Block... -
Page 16: Communication Module
Receiver Introduction Battery Groove: install 4400m Ah lithium battery Five-pin port: connect mainfra me with external data link or with external power supply Eight-pin Port: connect A8 receiver with computer, or controller for data download and delete ... -
Page 17: Environmental Requirement
Receiver Introduction Close Open Figure 3-7 Battery Front Anode Cathode Figure 3-8 Battery Back Environmental Requireme nt Even though A8 receiver uses waterproof materials, maintaining in a dry environment is still helpful. In order to improve the stability, and duration of the receiver, please avoid exposing the receiver in extreme environments, such as: ... -
Page 18: Electrical Interference
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Electrical Interference Do not place GNSS receiver around a strong power interference signal source, such as: Oil duct ( spark plug ) Television and computer monitor Generator Electric motor... -
Page 19: General Operations
General Operations C H A P T E R General Operations Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ Button Functions ■ Led Status Instructions ■ Turn On/Off Receiver ■ Static Data Storage ■ RTK Data Storage ■ Reset Receiver ■ Back to Original Settings ■... - Page 20 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Introduction Most of the operations of A8 receiver can be done by the three buttons on the mainframe pa nel. Buttons on the panel: Power Led Satellite Led Status Led Function Button Power Button Function Button F2 Figure4-1 Mainframe Panel Explanations of buttons operations and leds hints as below:...
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Page 21: Button Functions
General Operations Super long pressing Pressing button more than 6 second Slow flash of led Flashing interval more than 0.5 second Fast flash of led Flashing interval less than 0.3 second Button functions Button Factions Introduction operations Th en single click F1 to choose receiver work mode among “base”, Work mode Double click F1... - Page 22 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Collection Long pressing Single press F2 to set collectioninterval interval to be 1s,5s,10s Static data Double click F2 Double click F2 to start collecting collection static data Th en the receiver will speak out its cu rrent work mode, data link, radio Single press...
- Page 23 General Operations speaks out “external, base”; at the sam e time the power led flashing times hints the power status For rover in external mode: receiver speaks out “external, rover”; at the sam e time the power led flashing times hints the power status...
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Page 24: Led Status Instructions
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Led Status Instructions Instruction Power In normal voltage: internal battery voltage >7.6V, Always on (yellow) external battery voltage >12.6V In normal voltage: 7.2V＜internal battery voltage Always on ≤7.6V, 11V＜external battery voltage ≤12.6V Power Low power-pressure: inter≤7.2V，external≤11V Slow flash (red) Power status hints: one... - Page 25 General Operations Always on More than 4 satellites tracked successfully Slow flash Loss satellite s and try re-tracking Satellite led 1. mother board error resulting in no data output (green) while resetting receiver 2. mother board error resulting in no data output while in static mode Led displaying in different mode: 1.
- Page 26 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual no confirming within 10 seconds, the receiver will automatically confirm the current s ettings.）: ● on ○ off Satellite led Status led Data link (green led） (green led of dual-color led） ● ● External 3.
- Page 27 General Operations 4. must be in. Long press F2 to enter radio channel setting. Then single press F1 to choose channel by minus 1; or long pre ss F1 to choose channel by minus 10; or single click F2 by plus 1; or long press F2 by plus 10.
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- Page 29 General Operations 5. Elevation Angle (must be in static work mode. Long press F1 to enter elevation angle settin g. Then single click F1 to choose elevation angle. After that single click power button to confirm. If no confirming within 1 0 seconds, the receiver will automatically confirm the current s ettings.）: ●...
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Page 30: Turn On/Off Receiver
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual ● ● Turn On/Off Receiver With turning on music, receiver Press power for Turn on 1 second All leds on speeaks out the last settings of work mode, data link etc. Long press Turn off power button for All leds on With turning on music 3 seconds Static Data Storage... -
Page 31: Reset Receiver
Long press F2 for more than 6 seconds to check the module in current work mode. Format Receiver Format A8 receiver by Hi-Target A8 Receiver Management Software: Connect A8 with PC by serial p ort of Y data cable... -
Page 32: Power Supply System
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Figure 4-2 Warning: Make sure all useful data has been copied to another place for spare, because all data will be deleted forever after this format. Power Supply System Assembly and Disassembly of Battery Cover Assembly: 1. - Page 33 General Operations Metal lock Fix slot Figure 4-3 2. Turn the metal lock by 90° to the panel side and press it to be ok. Figure 4-4...
- Page 34 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Disassembly: 1. Pull the metal lock up and turn to the two ports direction by 90° Figu re 4-5 2. Pull the metal lock to get off the battery cover Fig ure 4-6 Install and Uninstall Battery Install:...
- Page 35 General Operations 1. Match with the in the battery slot to put in the battery. Open Fig ure 4-7 2. Insert battery towards “Close” end (see red arrow) to install it ok Open Close Figure 4-8...
- Page 36 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Uninstall: Slide the battery towards to th e “Open” end, and then pull out battery is ok. Open Figure 4-9 A8 Receiver Battery Name an d Model Name Model 4400mAh lithium BL-4400 battery A8 lithium battery CL-4400 charger...
- Page 37 And please note that if use external power supply, must use the specified external power supply from Hi-Target to avoid any destroy to the receiver. Note: usually one A8 lithium battery can last 13 hours for static, 12 hours for RTK while 9 hours for base in work mode with 2 W internal radio.
- Page 38 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Battery charging BL-4400 lithium battery mu st be charged in specified CL-8410 charger of Hi-Target for about 6 hours. The indicator led of the charger will be in red while charging, and then green when charging finished.
- Page 39 3. After connecting battery with the charger, the “Charging” led becomes red. Warning: 1. Only using Hi-Target specified charger and do not put the battery into fire nor make it short circuit. 2. If heating, deformed, leaking, bad smells ha...
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Page 40: Communication Module
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Communication Module 2. There are 7 screws in the module. Please screw them down using the screw driver. Figure 4-15 Uninstall: Screw out the 7 screws and pull the module out. ... -
Page 41: Sim Card/ Usim Card
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual with Trimble Leica, there are 32 ch annels for users’ choice. There are two methods to set the radio frequency: 1. Long press F2 on the A8 m ainframe to set. 2. After connected with contro ller, using Hi-RTK software to set. Note: 1. - Page 42 General Operations GPRS（ZHD /VRS） SIM Card GPRS Card installation For built-in GPRS SIM card: 1. Take out the battery, then you can see the SIM card slot SIM card slot Figure 4-16 2. Insert SIM card as below: Figure 4-17 Note: 3G card can also be installed here.
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Page 43: Firmware
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Firmware Firmware upgrading There are two kinds of upgrading for A8: 1. Mainframe upgrading. 2. Radio module upgrading. Except the difference of choosing upgrading device, all the other operations are the same. You can see the difference below: Figure 4-18 Steps for upgrading:... - Page 44 General Operations Warning: The firmware file must be with the postfix as * .098.htb, or the upgrading will be faile d. 6. Click “upgrade” and the n the receiver will be turned off automatically, then start again and it will start upgrading. 7.
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Page 45: Configuration Of Fieldwork
A8 GN SS RTK System Operation Manual C H A P T E R Configuration of Fieldwork Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ Diagram for base working ■ Diagram for rover working ■ Fast Operation Guide... - Page 46 Configuration of Fieldwork Introduction In this section, the working program and Easy of Use for the base and rover of A8 G NSS RTK are introduced. According to the system of A8 GNSS RTK which is required by the customer, only the customer who buys the module can get the relative configuration of working program and the configuration of working program.
- Page 47 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Base receiver mainframe Tribrach Extension rod Tripod Figure 5-2 working mode for base with built-in radio...
- Page 48 Configuration of Fieldwork Transmitting antenna Base receiver mainframe Tribrach External radio External power supply Tripod Figure 5-3 working mode for base with external radio...
- Page 49 A8 GN SS RTK System Operation Manual Rover receiver mainframe Rover receiver mainframe Carbon fiber centering pole Controller Carbon fiber Controller centering pole...
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Page 50: Fast Operation Guide
Configuration of Fieldwork Fast Operation Guide Rover or base mode with built-in GPRS or 3G module. 1. Set base/rover Double click F1 with the vo ice prompt “base”, “rover” and “ static” to choose the wor king mode you need, press power button to confirm the setting . - Page 51 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Figure 5-6 G PRS Setting Netw Communicat Setting Contents ork mode ing way GPRS/CDM Group ID, IP, port and APN The dialing function, input the phone GPRS number of base. Make sure that the SIM cards have opened the calling function CDMA/CD IP address, port, network operator...
- Page 52 Configuration of Fieldwork Double click F1 with the vo ice prompt “base”, “rover” and “ static” to choose the wor king mode you need, press power button to confirm the settingg. Hold F2 button with voice prrompt to choose the channel in need, press power button to confirm.
- Page 53 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Base or rover mode with external data link. 1. Set base/rover: Double click F1 with the vo ice prompt “base”, “rover” and “ static” to choose the wor king mode you need, press power button to confirm the setting .
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Page 54: Static Collecting
C H A P T E R Static Collecting Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ The procedure of A8 static survey ■ Download data with USB ■ Management software operat ion for Static Survey... -
Page 55: Instruction
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Instruction A8 receiver can be used as dual-frequency static surveying instrument. The collected static survey data is saved in the memory in the main frame. The static survey data have to be downloaded to PC with post-processing software to process. -
Page 56: Download Data With Usb Drive
Static Collecting The satellite led flashing means th e instrument is tracking the satellites. The satellites are locked once the satellite led turns into constant on. Status led flashes due to your collection interval. If setting the interval to 1 second the led will flash once a second. 5. - Page 57 A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual The main function of static file management software of A8 receiver: Delete original data Delete and format the whole memory Read parameters Set parameters Refresh list Fig ure 6-2 Operating steps: 1.
- Page 58 The new post processing software of Hi-Target is Hi-Target Geomatics Office (HGO), use this software to do post processing. Please refer to “Hi-Target G eomatics Office Data Post Processing Software Manual” for detailed information of data processing. A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual...
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Page 59: Technical Parameters
C H A P T E R Technical Parameters Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ Receiver ■ Ports ■ Function Key and Indicator Led ■ Intelligent Voice Module ■ Accuracy ■ Physical Feature ■ Working Environment Technical Parameters... - Page 60 Introduction Here we list out all Technical Parameters of A8 GNSS RTK SYSTEM. The Technical Parameters will be a little different according to your purchase order. Please make sure about your configuration then find out Technical Parameters correspondingly. Receiver ◎ 220 channels ◎...
- Page 61 10Hz） ◎ Differential data format: CM R, CMR+, RTCM 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, ◎ Navigation Output Format: ASCII：NMEA-0183 GSV, AVR, RMC, HDT, VG K, VHD, ROT, GGK, GGA, GSA, ZDA, VTG, GSTPJT, PJK, BPQ, GLL, GRS, GBS and binary system： Trimble GSOF External PCC Radio ◎...
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Page 62: Function Key And Led
o TRIMTALK 3 o TT450S o SATEL Ports ◎ 2 RS-232 serial ports ◎ 1 USB port ◎ 1 port for wireless blue-tooth co mmunication ◎ 2 port for external DC power supply (Multiplex) ◎ 1 SIM card slot for GPRS or CDMA ◎... -
Page 63: Physical Feature
◎ RTK Accuracy: Horizontal: ± (10＋1× 10-6D) mm Vertical: ± (20＋1× 10-6D) mm Physical Feature ◎ With ARM7 Core Control Chip, built-in 64 M Flash Memory ◎ Dimension: φ19.5cm× h10.4cm ◎ Weight: 1.3 kg( Incl. li-ion batte ry) ◎ Anti-impact from 3 meters f ree-falling, waterproof in 2 meters deep water ◎... -
Page 64: Ports And Main Accessory
C H A P T E R Ports and Main Accessory Chapter Introduction ■ Introduction ■ 5-pin Port and 8-pin Port ■ Differential Antenna ■ Y Style Data Cable Ports and Main Accessory... -
Page 65: Five-Pin Port And Eight-Pin Port
Introduction This Section will introduce t e outlook and operation for the main ports and accessory of A8 GNSS RTK system. The Technical Parameters will be a little different according to your purchase order. Please make sure about your configuration then find out Technical Parameters correspondingly. - Page 66 2. Cable Insert Mark GC-1, GC-2 signal can work with the cable connect earth internal only. 3. All the round plug seats from Hi-Target name the pin by positive counterclockwise; ro und plug name the pin by welding face counterclockwise.
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Page 67: Differential Antenna
Ports and Main Accessory Point: All above are for facing the main frame, it’s the face ic on for the socket of bottom main frame ( The plug welding surface) Differential Antenna Refer to Figure 8-3, the differential antenna is an essential part both to Base and Rover which transmits the differential signal for Base while receiving the differential signal for Rovver. -
Page 68: Y Type Data Cable
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual Warning: When install the differential antenna, make sure rotating the right bottom fixed nut of differential antenna, don’t grip the top parts of differential antenna, Otherwise, it will make poor connect and reduce the working distance. Y Type Data Cable Eight-pin Port USB Port... - Page 69 Ports and Main Accessory Eight-pin Port: to connect with the eight-pin port of A8 receiver USB Port: to connect with PC USB for data downloading from A8 Serial Port: to connect with PC serial port for A8 firmware upgrade, receiver settings, manage static data file, set radio parameters, etc....
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Page 70: Regulatory Information
A8 GNSS RTK System Operation Manual C H A P T E R Regulatory Informatio n Chapter Introduction ■ Notes... - Page 71 Regulatory Information Notes Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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