Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 8 Software ......... 20 Downloading Logged Data ................. 22 2.7.1 FTP Download ....................22 2.7.2 Web Server Download ..................23 2.7.3 USB Download ....................24 CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 2...
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4.5.1 IO Settings Submenu ....................63 4.6 Network Setting Menu ....................70 4.6.1 Description Submenu ....................70 4.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu ................71 4.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu ....................71 CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 3...
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4.8.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu ................... 80 4.8.9 Upgrade Online Submenu ..................80 4.8.10 GNSS Registration Submenu ................... 81 4.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu .................... 82 4.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu ................. 82 CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 4...
Preface Preface Copyright Copyright 2023-2024 CHCNAV | Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The CHCNAV are trademark of Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Trademarks All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders.
• This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law. • This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid). CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 6...
It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain an operator's permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 7...
CHC dealer for new information. 1.5 Your Comments Your feedback about this user guide will help us to improve it in future revision. Please email your comments to suppo rt@chcnav.co CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 8...
2 Getting Started with I89 2.1 About the Receiver The new CHCNAV i93 GNSS receiver offers integrated IMU-RTK technology to provide a robust and accurate GNSS positioning in any circumstances. Unlike the standard MEMS based GNSS receivers, the i93 GNSS IMU-RTK combines state-of-the-art GNSS RTK engine, calibration-free professional IMU sensor and advanced GNSS tracking capabilities.
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The power light shows orange when charging The power light shows green when fully charged Flash means static is on. Static LED (Yellow) CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 10...
The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, one TNC radio antenna connector, one communication and power port and one USB type C communication and power port. Type-C USB port TNC radio antenna connector CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 11...
Connect a radio antenna to internal radio of Radio antenna connector the receiver. And this connector is not used if you are using an external radio. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 12...
•Use the battery only in CHC equipment that is specified to use it. •Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 13...
Please do not rub your eyes! •If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 14...
2.4.1 Base Kit Basic Supply Item Picture i89 GNSS Receiver UHF Whip Antenna Power Adapter USB Type-C H.I. Tape Extension pole Tribrach with optical plummet Auxiliary H.I. Tool Transport Hard Case CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 15...
Getting Started with i93 2.4.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply Item Picture I89 GNSS Receiver Power Adapter USB Type-C 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I. Tool Transport Hard Case CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 16...
HCE600 USB Type-C. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on by internal battery or external power. The following figure shows how to connect to the computer for serial data transfer or settings: USB Type-C CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 17...
→ select the target device in the list. Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type in the password. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 18...
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Getting Started with i93 Tap the Connect button to build the connection. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 19...
Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in the Bluetooth manager list. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 20...
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Getting Started with i93 Tap the Connect button to build the connection. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 21...
The “push_log” folder is used to save the log files, and the other 8 folders represent different logging sessions and are used for store static data. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 22...
2.7.2 Web Server Download The procedures of downloading logged data through web server refer to 5.4.4 D ata D ownlo ad Submenu. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 23...
GPS time when you start to log data. (5) Select the destination folder and double click it, and then two folders named as different data format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 24...
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Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to auto delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04...
Tribrach adaptor Tribrach w/ Opti Aluminum tripod Steps: Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly. Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 26...
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If work with a data controller: (10) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. (11) Use software to configure the receiver as static mode. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 27...
Equipment Setup and Operation 3.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup 3.2.1 Internal Cellular or UHF For good rover operation, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 28...
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Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool. Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. (10) Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 29...
Tribrach adaptor Tribrach w/ Opti GPS to datalink cable (power cable) Aluminum tripod Whip antenna 3 m cable for datalink antenna 3m Pole mounting External 410-470 datalink CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 30...
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If work with a data controller: (12) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. (13) Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 31...
For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: Name I89 GNSS receiver whip antenna 2M range pole w/bag Micro SIM card (12 mm x 15 mm) CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 32...
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Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver. Use software to configure the receiver as cellular rover or UHF rover mode. Center and level the receiver more precisely. Use software to start survey. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 33...
After enable the tilt survey, the i93 IMU can be ready after a few steps walk or a bit movement automatically. 3.4.1 Operation Steps for first IMU initialization (1) Open Landstar8-> Tap PT Survey-> Tap to activate tilt measurement. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 34...
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(2) Hold the pole vertical for a while and shake according to the procedures in the interface to do initialization. (3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 35...
3. The controller will prompt “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” when the receiver is stationary over 30 seconds or the pole hit the ground toughly. 4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected. 5. Initialization is required: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 36...
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10 minutes; ▪ when the RTK rotates too fast on the matching pole (2 rounds per second); ▪ the pole hit the ground toughly. when CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 37...
(1) Finish the IMU initialization, enter the visual survey, do as it prompts; CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 38...
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(3) Create a new task, and aim at which point you want to survey, click the button to record the video; Note:Keeping constant speed when shooting, the length of the video must not be less than 5 seconds, the CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04...
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(5) Select the photo which the point to be surveyed is located, capture the corresponding point location, click [Select], and the latitude, longitude and plane coordinates of the point will be displayed below. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04...
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If additional points are needed, you can continue to select points for solving and saving data. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 41...
(3) Create a new task, and aim at which building you want to model, click the button to record the video; Note: When filming, keep a constant speed, the length of the video should not be less than 5 seconds, the CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04...
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The schematic diagram is as follows. Click the end icon to finish recording and make sure that the data has been saved to exit LandStar. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 43...
➢ Password: password Note – Tick remember me o ptio n, and then the browser will remember the Lo gin Acco unt and Password yo u entered. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 44...
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To view the web page in another language, select the corresponding language name from the dropdown list on the upper right corner of the web page. Currently, three languages are available: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 45...
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.1.3 Google Map Submenu Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 47...
Provides the status of satellites tracked in general, such as the satellite ID, satellite type, attitude angle, azimuth angle, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, L5 SNR and enable/disable status of each one. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 48...
SNR of L-band carriers to be displayed in any combination. 4.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu The following figure is an example of Skyplot page. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 49...
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu Use this menu to enable or disable satellites. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 50...
PDOP setting, the reference station coordinates, receiver resetting and web interface language: 4.3.1 Description This submenu shows the receiver information and reference station information, including antenna related information, elevation mask angle, reference station work mode and position, etc. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 51...
Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers. You must enter accurate information in these fields, as this data affects the accuracy of logged data files and broadcast correction data significantly: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 52...
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Auto Base: The receiver will serve as a base after this mode is enabled, and then broadcast correction data based on coordinate inputted by user or obtained through autonomous positioning automatically. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 53...
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→ the progress bar will show the progress → the result will be served as the coordinate of current position. If users need to save the changes, please tap button. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 54...
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.3.5 Receiver Reset Submenu Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver: 4.3.6 Languages Submenu Use this screen to select the web interface language: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 55...
Also, users can configure the data logging settings for each session, including recording name, store location, storage limit, store formats, start time, etc CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 57...
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In this screen, you can configure all the data logging parameters, and determine whether the recording files will be affected by the FTP Push. The parameters are mainly as follows: ➢ Auto Record: on or off. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 58...
Use this screen to configure the receiver to push stored files to the FTP server of your choice. Only files that are configured to use FTP push are transmitted. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 59...
Shows the related information about the recorded filed that be pushed. And users can tap Clear Ftp Send Log button in the upper right corner to clear the log of FTP Push operations. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04...
2. Click the directory named as “repo” to view and download the files currently stored on the receiver: 3. To find the file need to be downloaded, click the name of data logging session → the CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 61...
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→ the format of the file → the name of the target file. 4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according to the prompts. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 62...
→ the IO Settings screen will appear → choose one of the connection protocols among the NTRIP, APIS_BASE and APIS_ROVER → configure the related parameters → click to log on CORS or APIS. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 63...
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Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 64...
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IP and Port of the target server → configure messages that you want to output to the target server → click to save and complete the connection. ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP ➢ Connection Protocol: UDP CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 65...
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Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0 ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0 CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 66...
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→ select one of the connection protocols between NTRIP and TCP → configure the other related parameters → click to save the settings and open the server. ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 67...
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→ select Baud Rate used to transmit data → configure the messages that you want to output through the serial port → click to save the settings and start to transmit. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 68...
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Tap the Settings button to the right of Radio → the Radio Settings screen will appear → select the format of differential data that you want to transmit through radio from the dropdown list → click to save the settings and start to transmit. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 69...
HTTP or HTTPS port, and the username and password of internal FTP site: 4.6.1 Description Submenu Use this submenu to check the information of network setting. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 70...
Use this submenu to configure GPRS model, network module and modify dialing status. 4.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu Use this submenu to choose which situation of receiver will be alerted and input the email address. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 71...
4.6.6 HTTPS Submenu Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port. 4.6.7 FTP Service Submenu Use this submenu to configure the user name and password of internal FTP site. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 73...
Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio module. 4.7.2 WiFi Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function and modify password. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 74...
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 75...
Equipment Setup and Operation 4.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 76...
Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an example of the firmware information. 4.8.2 Hardware Version Submenu Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core board version: CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 77...
Use this submenu to download the user log. Tap Download to download current user log; Tick items that you want to see on the user log and tap confirm button to confirm selected user log. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 78...
Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading. 4.8.9 Upgrade Online Submenu Use this submenu to input Server Address and upgrade online. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 80...
4.8.10 GNSS Registration Submenu Use this submenu to register the receiver. Paste or enter the registration code to the Registration Code field → tap Registration button to complete the registration. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 81...
4.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu 4.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and configure other settings. CHCNAV i93 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2023-04 P a g e | 82...
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FCC Warning: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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