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  • Page 1 User Manual Version V2.4-20220419 Oscar GNSS Receiver User Manual ©2022 Tersus GNSS Inc. All rights reserved. Sales Enquiry: sales@tersus-gnss.com Technical Support: support@tersus-gnss.com More details, please visit: www.tersus-gnss.com...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision Date Change Summary 20190731 Initial Release 20191122 Change Yellow&Blue LED to Green LED for Oscar Basic; Add eBubble in section 2.2.2; Update section 1.3.3; Update section 2.4.1; Update section 4.4. 20200410 Update section 2.4.1, add section 4.4 for tilt function, add table 3.4 for internal radio.

  • Page 3: Notices

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Notices CE Marking Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive...
  • Page 4 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 KC Marking Tersus GNSS Inc. declares that Oscar GNSS receiver is in compliance with the essential requirements for safety certification of electrical products from Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS). Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following KC-marking.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    A warning that actions, operation or configuration may result in regulatory noncompliance, safety issues or equipment damage. The following notices apply to all three versions of Oscar GNSS receivers. Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it.
  • Page 6 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 transmit mode, or the radio transceiver may be damaged due to overheating. The energy to be transmitted cannot be emitted out without the antenna, which may cause the temperature rise and overheat of the radio module.
  • Page 7 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Related Documentation Table 0.1 Document and software used in this user manual Name Description Link Document providing all the loggings Log & Command https://www.tersus-gnss.com/document output from BX series receivers and document under GNSS OEM Board / User Manual all the commands to the receivers.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2.1Setting up Oscar ....................40 2.1.1 Insert the battery ..................40 2.1.2 Insert the SIM card ..................42 2.1.3 Fix Oscar on a tripod or ranging pole ............43 2.1.4 Oscar external power supply ..............45 2.2Oscar configuration .....................46 2.2.1Configure via buttons ................... 46...
  • Page 9 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.3Data download ....................61 2.3.1Connection ....................61 2.3.2Download static data ..................61 2.3.3Download debug data .................. 62 2.4Firmware upgrade ....................64 2.4.1Wired upgrade ....................64 2.4.2Wireless upgrade ..................70 2.5Web UI ........................ 77 2.6Battery change mode ..................81 2.7Operations of TC20 controller ................82...
  • Page 10 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 4.4.3 Tilt stakeout ....................114 4.5Issues and solutions ..................115 5.Terminology ......................119...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    Figure 1.2 Oscar GNSS receiver - Advanced ........16 Figure 1.3 Oscar GNSS receiver - Basic ..........16 Figure 1.4 Buttons and display on Oscar Ultimate ....... 18 Figure 1.5 Buttons and display on Oscar Advanced ......19 Figure 1.6 Buttons and LEDs on Oscar Basic ........20 Figure 1.7 Bottom of Oscar GNSS receiver .........
  • Page 12 Figure 2.3 Insert the SIM card .............. 42 Figure 2.4 Oscar as a base without radio antenna .......43 Figure 2.5 Oscar as a rover without radio antenna ......44 Figure 2.6 Device functional group ............52 Figure 2.7 Connect Oscar via Bluetooth ..........53 Figure 2.8 Device info of Oscar ............
  • Page 13 Figure 2.20 Debug info folders ............. 63 Figure 3.1 Serial data port of Oscar ............. 90 Figure 4.1 Oscar as a base - network mode ........98 Figure 4.2 Oscar as a base - internal radio .......... 98 Figure 4.3 Oscar as a base - external radio .........99 Figure 4.4 Base setting interface ............101...
  • Page 14 Table 1.5 Possible LED flash patterns ..........21 Table 1.6 Receiver ports on the bottom side ........22 Table 2.1 Devices to set Oscar as a base without radio antenna ..43 Table 2.2 Devices to set Oscar as a rover without radio antenna ..44 Table 2.3 Button configuration for Oscar Ultimate and Advanced ..

  • Page 15: Introduction

    This chapter includes overview, receiver features, and devices in the package. Overview The Oscar GNSS receiver is a new generation GNSS RTK system. It supports calibration-free tilt compensation function which is immune to magnetic disturbances, leveling pole is not required. Easy configuration with 1.54 inch interactive screen on Ultimate and Advanced versions.

  • Page 16: Receiver Features

    Oscar Base to Rover Note: (1) Tilt compensation is only applicable for Ultimate version. (2) One battery lasts up to 8 hours when Oscar works in 4G/3G/2G network and Rover radio mode. Two batteries add up to total 16 hours use.

  • Page 17: Devices In The Package

    The devices in the package may vary according to the customer requirement. Here describes the major parts in the package. 1.3.1 Oscar GNSS receiver The Oscar GNSS receiver has three versions which are shown as below. Figure 1.1 Oscar GNSS receiver - Ultimate Figure 1.2 Oscar GNSS receiver - Advanced...

  • Page 18: Table 1.1 Usage Of Fn Button For Three Versions

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Buttons Two buttons are equipped on each version of Oscar GNSS receiver. ]: Power ON/OFF button. When the device is off, long press it for 2 seconds to power on the receiver. When the receiver is on, long press it for over 3 seconds to power off the receiver.

  • Page 19: Figure 1.4 Buttons And Display On Oscar Ultimate

    LED Indicators Four LED indicators and one OLED display screen are for Ultimate version and Advanced version. Six LED indicators are for Basic version of Oscar GNSS receiver. The LEDs on the front panel indicate various operating conditions. The detailed LED Descriptions are shown in the tables below.

  • Page 20: Figure 1.5 Buttons And Display On Oscar Advanced

    Static Survey Battery Power ON/OFF Function OLED display Figure 1.5 Buttons and display on Oscar Advanced Table 1.3 LED indicators on Advanced version LED indicator Description Green LED. Flashing every 5 seconds indicates that it is searching Satellite satellites. After satellites are searched, it flashes N times every 5 seconds, in which N indicates N satellites are found.

  • Page 21: Figure 1.6 Buttons And Leds On Oscar Basic

    Power ON/OFF Function Battery Solution status Bluetooth Figure 1.6 Buttons and LEDs on Oscar Basic Table 1.4 LED indicators on Basic version LED indicator Description Green LED. Flashing every 5 seconds indicates that it is searching Satellite satellites. After satellites are searched, it flashes N times every 5 seconds, in which N indicates N satellites are found.

  • Page 22: Table 1.5 Possible Led Flash Patterns

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 The possible flash patterns of various states of receiver operation are listed in the table below. Table 1.5 Possible LED flash patterns Receiver mode Button operation LED flash patterns Receiver OFF All LEDs are off.

  • Page 23: Figure 1.7 Bottom Of Oscar Gnss Receiver

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Receiver Ports The bottom of Oscar receiver is shown as below. TNC port Mini USB port Serial port & external power Speaker SIM slot Screw hole Battery compartment Figure 1.7 Bottom of Oscar GNSS receiver Table 1.6 Receiver ports on the bottom side...

  • Page 24: Battery And Charger

    1.3.2 Battery and charger Oscar equips smart lithium batteries which can detect electricity and display the power level intelligently. The Oscar GNSS receiver can also be powered by external power source via serial data port. The built-in large capacity battery is detachable, two batteries support up to 16 hours of field work in 4G/3G/2G mode and rover radio mode.

  • Page 25: Figure 1.10 Cn20 Charger With Two Bn20 Batteries

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Place two BN20 batteries in the slots of CN20 charger. Figure 1.10 CN20 Charger with two BN20 batteries Insert the DC Jack connector of the adapter to the CN20 charger, then make the adapter with cable plug in the local AC outlet (100~240V AC) to start charging.

  • Page 26: Figure 1.12 Cn20 Charger Adapter Cable (A/B/C/E/N)

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 1.12 CN20 Charger Adapter Cable (A/B/C/E/N) Note: The model of the CN20 charger adapter cable will be delivered according to customer requirements. A: American, B: British, C: Chinese, E: European, N: Australian Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time.

  • Page 27: Tc20 Controller

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 1.3.3 TC20 controller The Tersus TC20 Controller is a rugged android smart phone with design of 4.3'' touch screen and an alphanumerical keypad. Equipped with powerful processor, it is perfect to adapt with Tersus Survey software. With professional IP68 rating, it is robust and reliable for harsh operating conditions.
  • Page 28 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Power off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, select ‘power off’ in the menu option. Figure 1.13 Four sides of TC20 controller Menu key: Select to show the available menu in current screen.

  • Page 29: Figure 1.14 Tc20 Lithium Battery

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Accessories of TC20 controller: TC20 lithium battery (3.7V/6500mAh) Figure 1.14 TC20 lithium battery TC20 charger adapter (5V/1A) with one USB port Figure 1.15 TC20 charger adapter Figure 1.16 TC20 charger adapter plugs A: American, B: British, C: Chinese, E: European, N: Australian...

  • Page 30: Tc50 Controller

    5 inch sunlight readable HD touch screen and an alphanumerical keypad. Equipped with powerful processor and android operating system, it is perfect to adapt with Tersus survey software. With professional IP68 rating, it is robust and reliable for harsh operating conditions. The large capacity lithium battery guarantees more than 10 hours of field working for a whole day of multiple surveying tasks.
  • Page 31 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4  IP68 certified grade, water/shock/dust proof  7000mAh battery  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G  USB Type-C Note: Although the TC50 controller uses chemical and impact resistant materials, precision instruments require careful use and maintenance and should be kept as dry as possible.
  • Page 32 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Power on: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds Power off: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, select ‘Power Off’ in the menu option. Reboot: Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds and click "Restart" in the menu option.

  • Page 33: External Radio For Oscar

    2. Connect to the charger to charge TC50 controller. 1.3.5 External radio for Oscar The external radio RS400H3 for Oscar below is to be installed via serial data port, and it can help Oscar transmitting signals farther than internal radio.

  • Page 34: Figure 1.20 High Gain Radio Antenna

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 When using external radio for Oscar as a base, a high gain radio antenna and a telescopic pole are needed which are shown as below. Figure 1.20 High gain radio antenna Figure 1.21 Telescopic pole for radio antenna The following Serial-5pin to External-Radio-DC-5pin &...

  • Page 35: Other Accessories

    Other accessories may be packed according to customer requirements. The GNSS antenna connector is used to install Oscar to a tripod. Figure 1.24 GNSS antenna connector The height measure accessory is used to determine the height of Oscar with higher accuracy. Figure 1.25 Height measure accessory...

  • Page 36: Figure 1.26 Tape Measure

    Figure 1.27 410-470MHz radio whip antenna Figure 1.28 Mini USB cable Mini USB cable functions: 1. Connect Oscar to the USB port of computer for data downloading; 2. Connect the mini USB port of TC20 to charge TC20 controller.

  • Page 37: Figure 1.29 Mini-Usb Otg Cable

    When upgrading firmware with a wire, you need a Mini-USB OTG cable. The detailed usage refers to section 2.4.1. Figure 1.29 Mini-USB OTG cable When installing 410-470MHz radio whip antenna on Oscar, it is necessary to use a 30cm extension pole to heighten Oscar and avoid bending the 410-470MHz radio whip antenna.

  • Page 38: Figure 1.33 Bracket For Tc20

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 When using Oscar as a rover, you need a ranging pole. Figure 1.32 Ranging Pole The bracket for TC20 controller is to fix the TC20 controller on a ranging pole. Figure 1.33 Bracket for TC20 A yellow carrying case is to store all the devices and accessories except ranging pole, high gain radio antenna and telescopic pole.

  • Page 39: Figure 1.35 Tool Bag

    The Serial-5pin to DC JACK & DB9 Male cable and the DC JACK male with two wires (the brown wire connects to power and the blue wire connects to ground) below are optional. It is to power Oscar using external power source instead of the BN20 battery.

  • Page 40: Figure 1.38 Db9 Female To Usb Type A Male Converter Cable

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 The DB9 Female to USB Type A Male converter cable is to convert DB9 male to USB Type A male connector, so that it can connect to the USB port of a computer.

  • Page 41: General Operations

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.General Operations This chapter includes setting up, configuration and other related operations. 2.1Setting up Oscar 2.1.1 Insert the battery Open the battery cover, notice the metal contact on the bottom, put one battery align the metal contact position, and make sure the button end is close to the battery compartment.
  • Page 42 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 More details about batteries refer to section 1.3.2 Battery and Charger. DO NOT damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.

  • Page 43: Insert The Sim Card

    2.1.2 Insert the SIM card When 4G/3G/2G network is chosen for survey operation, you need to insert a nano SIM card into Oscar GNSS receiver. Insert the nano SIM card with the contacts facing outside which is shown as below.

  • Page 44: Fix Oscar On A Tripod Or Ranging Pole

    2.1.3 Fix Oscar on a tripod or ranging pole Oscar GNSS receiver has a standard 5/8” x 11 UNC-2B connector and it can be fixed on a tripod or a ranging pole to be a base or rover according to customer requirement.

  • Page 45: Figure 1.32 Ranging Pole

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.5 Oscar as a rover without radio antenna Table 2.2 Devices to set Oscar as a rover without radio antenna Device Name Quantity Items in the figure Oscar GNSS receiver 1, details refer to section 1.3.1 Ranging pole 2, details refer to section 1.3.4...

  • Page 46: Oscar External Power Supply

    (pay attention to the distinction between positive and negative poles),It is then connected to the Oscar along with a 5-pin serial to DC jack and DB9 male cable (Fig. 1.35). Press the power button for 2 seconds to power on.

  • Page 47: Oscar Configuration

    2.2.1Configure via buttons 2.2.1.1Button configuration The detailed definition of buttons on Oscar GNSS receiver refers to Figure 1.4, Table 1.1, and related context. The OLED screen is display for Ultimate and Advanced versions, and no display for Basic version. Therefore the button configurations are different which are listed below.

  • Page 48: Table 2.4 Button Configuration For Oscar Basic

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Table 2.4 Button configuration for Oscar Basic Action Button operation Description All six LEDs light up and remain for 3s, then all go off Turn on the receiver Press the power button for 2s...
  • Page 49 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Battery Shows battery percentage.  Mode The current working mode of the receiver is displayed. Home Screen Display Description Single The receiver is in Single mode. Mode Base The receiver is in Base mode.
  • Page 50 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Set Power: 0.5W(Low) / 1W(Medium) / 2W(High) Set Channel: 0--9 Set Customize Freq. Set Serial Port Baud Rate: 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200/ 460800 Set Data Speed (Full/ High/ External Radio Medium/ Low) Format: RTCMv2.3/...
  • Page 51 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Static: AUTO/ MANUAL/ OFF Recording: Check recording time(**min) Select 1Hz/5Hz/10Hz/20Hz/ Frequency: 60s/30s/15s/10s/5s as Freq. Mask Elevation: Input Mask Elevation Angle Static: ON/OFF Duration: Set recording duration(**min) Ant. Height: Input Antenna Height(*.**m) Measure Type:...
  • Page 52 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Name TersusGNSS - ********(Device ID） Bluetooth Status Connected/ Unconnected Address: **:**:**:**:**:** Disk DiskUse: **%, Empty Management Disk, Download Log Bluetooth ON/ OFF Serial Port: ON/ OFF Serial Port Baud Select: 9600/ 19200/ 38400/...

  • Page 53: 2Configure Via Tc20/Tc50 Controller

    3.2. The detailed introduction of TC50 controller refers to section 1.3.4 and technical specification refers section 3.3. Here in this section describes how to configure Oscar via Nuwa app which is installed in TC20/TC50 controller. 2.2.2.1Connect Oscar in Nuwa The general operations of Nuwa app refer to User Manual for Nuwa App which can be downloaded on Tersus official website.

  • Page 54: Figure 2.7 Connect Oscar Via Bluetooth

    Figure 2.7 Connect Oscar via Bluetooth Select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type. Click [Connect Config] to search and pair the Bluetooth address of Oscar. The antenna is selected as [Oscar] by default. Then click [Connect] to enable the communication between TC20/TC50 controller and Oscar.

  • Page 55: Figure 2.9 Ebubble Before Adjusting

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.9 eBubble before adjusting Click on the right, the eBubble is calibrated to the center inside the black circle and the bubble color turns blue. Figure 2.10 eBubble after adjusting 2.2.2.3Registration When the registration is not effective, follow below steps to complete the registration.

  • Page 56: Figure 2.11 Example Of Oscar's Registration File

    QR code provided by Tersus to complete the registration. 2.2.2.4Configure base or rover To configure Oscar as a base or rover, back to Device interface which is shown in Figure 2.6 Device functional group, click [Base] or [Rover], then create a work mode of detailed configurations for base or rover which are shown as below.

  • Page 57: Figure 2.12 Base Configuration

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.12 Base configuration Figure 2.13 Rover configuration Fill in the detailed information of base configuration or rover configuration, then click [OK] and back to the work mode list, select this configuration to start data...

  • Page 58: Figure 2.14 Link Status Of Base

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.14 Link status of Base Figure 2.15 Link status of Rover 2.2.2.5Configure NMEA output via serial port To configure NMEA output via serial port, set [Device]--[NMEA output] in the NUWA interface, open the serial port configuration, the serial port baud rate is 115200 by default, and then select the detailed configuration of NMEA output, as shown below.
  • Page 59 (Figure 1.3.5) to the DB9 female in the DB9 female to USB Type A male adapter cable (Figure 1.3.7), and connect the USB to the computer. If using an external DC power supply, please refer to section 2.1.4 ( Oscar external power supply), as shown below.
  • Page 60 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4...

  • Page 61: Data Download

    Oscar can be used as an USB storage device when connecting with a computer. Before connecting Oscar to a computer, ensure Oscar is powered on. Use the Mini USB cable in the package to connect Oscar to the USB port of a computer which is shown as below.

  • Page 62: 3Download Debug Data

    Figure 2.19 rtkmain.log file location Turn on debug mode using the FN and power button on the Oscar panel (Oscar Ultimate and Advanced only), find [Device Info] -> [Debug Mode], select the debug info you want to record and turn on the debug mode. The...

  • Page 63: Figure 2.20 Debug Info Folders

    GNSS, tilt, internal radio and NTRIP information. For Oscar Basic version, you can click [Device] -> [Device Debug] -> [Set] in Nuwa app. After you select some debug info to turn on and confirm, Oscar will record them when you are doing survey work.

  • Page 64: Firmware Upgrade

    2.4.1Wired upgrade View Oscar firmware version. When Oscar GNSS receiver is powered on, to connect Oscar, put controller near the NFC logo on Oscar, the controller pair Bluetooth with Oscar automatically; or click [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project, and select [Oscar] for the Device Type, select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type.
  • Page 65 Please be noted that your Oscar firmware version is V2.0.0 or higher, you can upgrade the firmware through the built-in storage of the host. If your Oscar firmware version is below V2.0.0, you can use a USB flash drive to upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 66 Figure 2.24 Copy the .GZ firmware file to a USB flash drive Figure 2.25 Copy the .BIN firmware file to a USB flash drive 3) Ensure Oscar is powered off, and use the Mini-USB OTG cable to connect Oscar to the USB flash drive.
  • Page 67 4) If the current firmware version of your Oscar is earlier than V1.4.0 (not included), the firmware upgrade program will automatically start after boot up; If your Oscar firmware version is V1.4.0 or later, it is needed to follow the steps below.
  • Page 68 Please be noted that the downloaded file is a .zip file, unzip this file to find the firmware file of .BIN format. 2) Prepare a Mini USB cable, when OSCAR is turned on, connect the Mini USB port of OSCAR to the computer with a Mini USB cable.
  • Page 69 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 6) Make sure that OSCAR is turned off, then press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on OSCAR. For Ultimate and Advanced versions, when the TERSUS icon appears, the boot is successful. Release the button and OSCAR enters the upgrade mode.

  • Page 70: 2Wireless Upgrade

    [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project, and select [Oscar] for the Device Type, select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type. Click [Connect Config] to search and pair the Bluetooth address of Oscar. The antenna is selected as [Oscar] by default. Then click [Connect] to enable the communication between controller and Oscar.
  • Page 71 NUWA. 2) The one-click firmware upgrade through NUWA can only be done through Oscar host network at present now, so we need to confirm whether Oscar is connected to the Internet, as shown in the picture.
  • Page 72 After the firmware upgrade is completed, the power LED light is on and the satellite light flashes. At this time, refer to step 1 to check the Oscar firmware version. If it is consistent with the latest firmware version, the firmware upgrade...
  • Page 73 The specific steps are as follows: 1) Check the Oscar firmware version. When Oscar GNSS receiver is powered on, to connect Oscar, put controller near the NFC logo on Oscar, the controller pair Bluetooth with Oscar automatically; or click [Device] -> [Connect] under an opened project, and select [Oscar] for the Device Type, select [Bluetooth] for the Connect Type.
  • Page 74 Oscar. In the [device information] - [software version], you can view Oscar firmware version. Please note: your Oscar firmware version is V2.0.1 or higher, you can use the WiFi web upgrade mode. 2) Turn on the WIFI function of Oscar GNSS receiver.
  • Page 75 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Open WIFI function Figure 2.39 3) Connect Oscar GNSS receiver WIFI and upgrade. Turn on your computer WiFi and find the connection (TersusGNSS- "SN") in the WiFi list. Connecting to Oscar WIFI Figure 2.40 4) Open the browser, enter the URL (192.168.2.1), and enter the account...
  • Page 76 Figure 5)After the LED panel displays the operation interface, you can check whether the Oscar firmware upgrade is successful. Refer to step 1 to check the Oscar firmware version. If it is consistent with the latest firmware version in the...

  • Page 77: Web Ui

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.5Web UI Oscar GNSS receiver supports being a Wi-Fi hot spot and connect with a computer or a smart terminal within five meters. You can read coordinate information, configure the receiver and upgrade the firmware through the web UI (user interface) on the browser of the computer or the smart terminal.
  • Page 78 [Sign in] to enter the web UI. Figure 2.46 Sign in the web UI d. When you entered the web UI of Oscar GNSS receiver, you can see five tabs on the left and make corresponding operations such as view positioning info, view satellites info, make device settings, make connectivity settings, and upgrade firmware.
  • Page 79 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.47 Main interface of Oscar’s web UI e. configure the working mode and related parameters of the equipment . [Device Configuration] - [Mode Configuration] - select working mode - next - next - set.
  • Page 80 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 figure 2.49 upgrade the firmware g. manage user logins through web pages. [Security Info] - [Account Info] - [Add User] - [Add User Dialog] - input Login Name&Alias Name&Password. figure 2.50 add user login...

  • Page 81: Battery Change Mode

    The interface for opening battery change mode is shown in the figure below. figure 2.51 change bat Oscar GNSS receiver Basic can config the battery change mode through controller. NUWA connects to the Oscar receiver via NFC or Bluetooth (see 2.4.1 for the connection method). Click the device information icon on the top tool bar of Nuwa to enter the device information interface.

  • Page 82: Operations Of Tc20 Controller

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.7Operations of TC20 controller 2.7.1Insert SIM card and Micro SD card 1. Remove the back cover: Loosen the screws on the back side - to rotate the screws anti-clockwise until open the back cover shown as below.
  • Page 83 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 3. Put the SIM card in the holder: Put the SIM card into the slot touching the SIM contacts of the phone shown as below. Figure 2.55 Put the SIM card in the holder 4.

  • Page 84: 2Micro Sd Card

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 5. Insert the back cover: Insert the back cover and rotate screws clockwise to lock the back cover shown as below. Figure 2.57 Insert the back cover Note: Please power off the phone before plug in or pull out the SIM card.

  • Page 85: 3Using Of Touch Screen

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 2.58 Select USB function 2.7.3Using of touch screen Single click: To select an icon. For example, click dial to open the keypad which will be displayed on the screen. Double click: To zoom-in or zoom-out. For example, to zoom-in or out of a photo, click twice when viewing a photo or browsing on the internet.

  • Page 86: Operations Of Tc50 Controller

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.8Operations of TC50 controller 2.8.1Insert SIM card and SD card Please note the direction of the card notch when inserting the card, inserting a non-standard card may cause damage to the SIM card slot of the controller.

  • Page 87: 2Using Of Touch Screen

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 2.8.2Using of touch screen Single Click: To select an icon. For example, click dial to open the keypad which will be displayed on the screen. Double Click: To zoom-in or zoom-out. For example, to zoom-in or out of a photo, click twice when viewing a photo or browsing on the internet.

  • Page 88: Technical Specifications

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 3.Technical Specifications This chapter mainly introduces the technical specifications of Oscar GNSS receiver, TC20&TC50 Controller , external radio and internal radio whip antenna. 3.1Oscar GNSS receiver Table 3.1 Oscar GNSS receiver performance GNSS Performance 1.5m (Horizontal)
  • Page 89 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Storage built-in 16GB/8GB Data format CMR, CMR+ (GPS only), RTCM 2.X/3.X Data output RINEX, NMEA-0183, Tersus Binary Software Support Tersus Nuwa, MicroSurvey FieldGenius Communication Cellular 4G LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GPRS/GSM Cellular bands FDD LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8...

  • Page 90: Figure 3.1 Serial Data Port Of Oscar

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Relative humidity 100% not condensed Water & dust proof IP68 Pole drop onto concrete The pin definition’s view from outside to the serial port is as below. Figure 3.1 Serial data port of Oscar Table 3.2 Pin definition of the serial data port...

  • Page 91: Tc20 Controller

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 457.550MHz 458.050MHz 458.550MHz 459.050MHz 459.550MHz 460.550MHz 461.550MHz 462.550MHz 463.550MHz 464.550MHz Customized frequency 410~470MHz Table 3.6 Detailed configuration information for internal radio Protocol Modulation Channel Air baud COM baud rate type band rate GMSK 12.5 KHz...
  • Page 92 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Memory 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM External flash Micro SD , up to 64GB Keypad backlight White Display 4.3" capacitive touch screen Resolution 480x800 Camera 8M pixel, auto focus Flash light High light flash LED...

  • Page 93: Tc50 Controller

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 3.3TC50 controller Table 3.8 TC50 technical specification System Operating System Android 8.1 MT6763 Octa-Core 2.0GHz Memory 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM External storage Micro SD, up to 128GB Display 5″ sunlight-readable capacitive touch screen...

  • Page 94: External Radio For Oscar

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Readable Distance 0~5cm GNSS GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou Sensors: G-Sensor, Compass, Light-Sensor, Gyro Physical Dimension 207mmx84mmx20mm Weight 370g (include battery) Reliability Operating Temperature -20C ~ +55C Storage Temperature -30C ~ +70C Humidity 5% ~ 95% Dustproof & Waterproof...
  • Page 95 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Distance(Typical) 14-16KM Antenna Antenna Impedance 50 Ohm Antenna Interface TNC female Modem Air baud rate 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps Modulation Type GMSK/4FSK Serial port baud rate 9600bps, 19200bps, 38400bps, 57600bps, 115200bps Protocol TRIMTALK, TRIMMK3, TRANSEOT,SOUTH, SATEL...

  • Page 96: Radio Whip Antenna

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Pin 1: PWR (9~16V DC) Pin 2: Power GND Data & power interface Pin 3: RXD Pin 4: Signal GND Pin 5: TXD View from outside to radio Table 3.10 Default factory configuration for Radio RS400H3...

  • Page 97: Typical Applications

    Extreme Wind Speed 120 Km/h 4.Typical Applications This chapter introduces typical applications of Oscar GNSS receiver, and solutions for some possible issues. Install the radio antenna before switching the radio transceiver to transmit mode, or the radio transceiver may be damaged due to overheating.

  • Page 98: Base Station Operation

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 4.1Base station operation Figure 4.1 Oscar as a base - network mode Table 4.1 Devices of Oscar as a base network mode Device Name Oscar GNSS receiver Height measure accessory GNSS antenna connector...

  • Page 99: Figure 4.3 Oscar As A Base - External Radio

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Table 4.2 Devices of Oscar as a base internal radio mode Device Name Oscar GNSS receiver Height measure accessory 410-470MHz radio whip antenna Extension pole 30cm Tribrach Tripod Figure 4.3 Oscar as a base - external radio Table 4.3 Devices of Oscar as a base external radio mode...
  • Page 100 12V output. Detailed steps of button operation: 1. Set up Oscar according section 2.1 Setting up Oscar after all the components above are ready, ensure one battery is installed in Oscar and insert one SIM card when 4G/3G/2G network is required for operation;...

  • Page 101: Figure 4.4 Base Setting Interface

    The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 7. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 7.

  • Page 102: Figure 4.5 Base Configuration - Receiver Network (Tcs)

    The data link has four options: Receiver Network, PDA Network, Internal Radio and External Radio. Both the Receiver Network and PDA Network have three protocol options: Tersus Caster Service (TCS), Ntrip and TCP. Figure 4.5 Base configuration - Receiver Network (TCS)

  • Page 103: Figure 4.7 Base Configuration - Internal Radio

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 4.7 Base configuration - Internal Radio Figure 4.8 Base configuration - External Radio 9. After filling the information for the above configuration, click [OK]. Select this configuration in the work mode list and click [Start] to start data...

  • Page 104: Rover Operation

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 4.9 Link status of base using internal radio 4.2Rover operation Figure 4.10 Oscar as a Rover - Network Mode Table 4.4 Devices of Oscar as a rover network mode Device Name Oscar GNSS receiver Ranging pole...

  • Page 105: Figure 4.11 Oscar As A Rover - Internal Radio

    Ranging pole TC20/TC50 Controller Detailed steps of button operation: 1. Set up Oscar according section 2.1 Setting up Oscar after all the components above are ready, ensure one battery and one SIM card are installed in Oscar; 2. Long press the power button to power on Oscar;...
  • Page 106 The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 7. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 7.

  • Page 107: Figure 4.12 Rover Setting Interface

    7. Back to [Device] - > [Rover], click [New] to create a new configuration for base. Figure 4.12 Rover setting interface 8. Edit rover configuration for Oscar GNSS receiver under different data link selections. The Receiver Network and PDA Network have three protocol options respectively: Ntrip, TCP and Tersus Caster Service (TCS).

  • Page 108: Figure 4.14 Rover Configuration - Receiver Network (Tcs)

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 Figure 4.14 Rover configuration - Receiver Network (TCS) Figure 4.15 Rover configuration - Receiver Network (Ntrip) Figure 4.16 Rover configuration - PDA Network (Ntrip) Note: Select PDANetwork when using cellular or Wi-Fi network of a PDA...

  • Page 109: Static Survey

    Figure 4.17 Link status of Rover using internal radio 4.3Static survey Before performing static survey, ensure one battery is installed in Oscar GNSS receiver. Detailed steps of button operation: 1. Long press the power button to power on Oscar;...

  • Page 110: Figure 4.18 Static Survey Configuration

    The Bluetooth pairs automatically after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click [OK] and start configuring Oscar from step 6. Also you can click [Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start configuring Oscar from step 6.

  • Page 111: Tilt Survey And Stakeout

    Turn on the [Tilt Enable] on the device interface. When tilt function is turned on, the tilt LED on the Oscar Ultimate OLED display lights on with steady red, a few seconds later it starts flashing red. At this time,...

  • Page 112: Tilt Survey

    Heading indicates the surveyor's orientation (the facing of Oscar's back, we consider Oscar's panel is always facing the surveyor).

  • Page 113: Figure 4.20 Tilt Status Is On

    Note: during the tilt survey, please keep the Oscar OLED display facing the surveyor as much as possible. Please do not rotate the pole or hit the pole to the ground, which will invalidate the initialization or affect the accuracy of the tilt compensation.

  • Page 114: Figure 4.21 Point Stakeout When Tilt Compensation Is On

    User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 to continue to complete the survey in the case where the tilt initialization accuracy is low. 4.4.3 Tilt stakeout After turning on [Tilt Enable] and tilt initialization is finished, enter the Point Stakeout or Line Stakeout interface and start tilt stakeout. The tilt state is also added at the top of the stakeout interface to indicate the current tilt available state.
  • Page 115 1. Oscar GNSS receiver cannot receive satellite signals. Solution: (1) Change the survey environment, and restart Oscar in an open space. (2) Reset the GNSS module by pressing and holding the FN button, continuously taping the power button 5 times.
  • Page 116 7. How to calibrate the E-Bubble of Oscar receiver? Solutions: (1) Firstly, install Oscar receiver on the tribrach of a tripod. Adjust the tribrach to enable the bubble to the center. (2) Next step, select <Adjust> in the Nuwa under Device Info -> E-Bubble to...
  • Page 117 (2) Check whether the air baud rate, Protocol, Bandwidth, Frequency match right with that of the base receiver. (3) Switchover the radio frequency to avoid the possible interference from nearby devices. 11. The Oscar rover works at a short distance (not normal distance) at the...
  • Page 118 User Manual for Oscar GNSS Receiver v2.4 radio mode? Solutions: (1) Check whether the rover connects a radio antenna. (2) Adjust the radio of base at the high power gear. (3) Check the environment if there exists radio interference along the...
  • Page 119 Proprietary Notice All Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not reflect the commitment on Tersus GNSS Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by all means without authorization of Tersus GNSS Inc.

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