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GEOMATE SG7 GNSS
User Guide
Revision 1.0
June
01, 2018
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  • Page 1 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS User Guide Revision 1.0 June 01, 2018 Premium Surveying. Trusted Solutions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.2.1 Use and Care ......................8 Technical Support ....................8 Disclaimer ......................8 Your Comments ....................8 Getting Started with SG7 ..................... 9 About the Receiver ....................9 Parts of the Receiver ................... 9 2.2.1 Front Panel ......................9 2.2.2 Lower Housing ....................
  • Page 3 Description Submenu ..................66 4.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu ..............67 4.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu ..................67 4.6.4 HTTP Submenu ....................68 4.6.5 HTTPS Submenu ....................69 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 3...
  • Page 4 4.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu .................... 78 4.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu ................. 78 A Communication Ports Definition ................... 79 AI GEOMATE SG7 Receiver IO Port (7-pin Lemo Port) Definition ......... 79 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 4...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Copyright Copyright 2022 GEOMATE | GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. All rights reserved. The GEOMATE are trademark of GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. 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.

  • Page 6: Ce Interference Statement

    Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. declares that this SG7 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity can be found at GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction The GEOMATE SG7 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the GEOMATE® SG7 GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the SG7 GNSS receiver unless otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) products before, GEOMATE recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product.

  • Page 8: Use And Care

    CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range will cause irreversible damage. 1.3 Technical Support If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or GEOMATE website w.geomate.sg) , contact your local GEOMATE dealer from which you purchased the receiver(s).

  • Page 9: Getting Started With Sg7

    Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology provides cable-free communication between the receiver and controller. The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey software. Moreover, user can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of receiver to a computer.
  • Page 10 • Move to next line of the menus or options. Fn button (White) • Move to next character of the value that you want to make change. • Cancel the change you make on a function. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 10...

  • Page 11: Lower Housing

    USB type C communication and power port. IO serial communication and TNC radio antenna connector power port SIM card slot USB communication and power port 2.2.3 Receiver Ports GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 11...
  • Page 12 • 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 12...

  • Page 13: Batteries And Power

    •Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. •Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a GEOMATE product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.

  • Page 14: Battery Safe

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 14...

  • Page 15: External Power Supply

    (-) terminal or the metal part of the vehicle battery. This could result in high current, arcing, and high temperatures, exposing the user to possible injury. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 15...

  • Page 16: Inserting Sim Card

    To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism. Tip – The SIM card is prov ided by yo ur cellular netwo rk se rvice prov ider. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07...

  • Page 17: Product Basic Supply Accessories

    Picture SG7 GNSS Receiver UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz) Power Adapter USB Type-C H.I. Tape Extension pole Tribrach with optical plummet Auxiliary H.I. Tool Transport Hard Case GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 17...

  • Page 18: Rover Kit Basic Supply

    2.5.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply Item Picture SG7 GNSS Receiver UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz) Power Adapter USB Type-C 2M Range Pole w/bag Auxiliary H.I. Tool Transport Hard Case GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 18...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Office Computer

    FC2 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 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 19...

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Controller

    2.7.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with Mate Survey Software Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG7 for Device Type field, WIFI for Connection Type field.
  • Page 21 Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type in the password. Tap the Connect button to build the connection. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 21...

  • Page 22: Connecting Via Bluetooth With Matesurvey Software

    2.7.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with MateSurvey Software Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect. In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG7 for Device Type field, Bluetooth for Connection Type field.
  • Page 23 Getting Started with SG7 Tap the Connect button to build the connection. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 23...

  • Page 24: Downloading Logged Data

    Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS post-processing software such as the GEOMATE MateOffice Software. 2.8.1 FTP Download The procedures of downloading logged data through FTP are as follows: (1) Switch on the receiver, search its Wi-Fi in the computer and connect.

  • Page 25: Web Server Download

    (5) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the folder(s) created by the SG7 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS time when you start to log data.

  • Page 26: Usb Download

    (4) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the folder(s) created by the SG7 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS time when you start to log data.
  • Page 27 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07...

  • Page 28: Equipment Setup And Operation

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 28...
  • Page 29 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 29...

  • Page 30: Real-Time Base Station Setup

    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: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 30...

  • Page 31: External Uhf

    Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode. 3.2.2 External UHF For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 31...
  • Page 32 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 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 32...
  • Page 33 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 33...

  • Page 34: Real-Time Rover Station Setup

    For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended: Components: Name SG7 GNSS receiver whip antenna 2M range pole w/bag Micro SIM card (12 mm x 15 mm) GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 34...
  • Page 35 Use software to configure the receiver as cellular rover or UHF rover mode. 3.3.6 Center and level the receiver more precisely. 3.3.7 Use software to start survey. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 35...

  • Page 36: Working With The Tilt Compensation

    Equipment Setup and Operation 3.4 Working with the Tilt Compensation 3.4.1 Operation Steps (1) Open MateSurvey-> Tap PT Survey-> Tap to activate tilt measurement. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 36...
  • Page 37 (3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful. (4) Enter the Name and Antenna, then tap , point will be collected and store to Points automatically. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 37...

  • Page 38: Notes Of Using Tilt Measurement

    30 seconds or the pole hit the ground toughly. 4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected. 5. Initialization is required: ▪ when the RTK is turned on every time; GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 38...
  • Page 39 10 minutes; ▪ when the RTK rotates too fast on the matching pole (2 rounds per second); ▪ the pole hit the ground toughly. when GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 39...

  • Page 40: Configuring Through A Web Browser

    4. The web browser prompts you to enter a login account and password: The default login account for the receiver is: ➢ Login Account: admin ➢ Password: password GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 40...
  • Page 41 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, two languages are available: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 41...

  • Page 42: Status Menu

    With this information, it is easy to tell exactly what functions the receiver is performing GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 42...

  • Page 43: Google Map Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.1.3 Google Map Submenu Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 43...

  • Page 44: Satellites Menu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 44...

  • Page 45: Tracking Info. Table Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 45...

  • Page 46: Satellite Activation Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu Use this menu to enable or disable satellites. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 46...

  • Page 47: Receiver Configuration Menu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 47...

  • Page 48: Antenna Configuration Submenu

    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: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 48...
  • Page 49 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 49...
  • Page 50 → 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 50...

  • Page 51: Receiver Reset Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver: 4.3.5 Languages Submenu Use this screen to select the web interface language: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 51...

  • Page 52: User Management Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.3.6 User Management Submenu 4.3.7 HCPPP Settings GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 52...

  • Page 53: Data Recording Menu

    Also, users can configure the data logging settings for each session, including recording name, store location, storage limit, store formats, start time, etc GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 53...
  • Page 54 FTP Push. The parameters are mainly as follows: 4.4.1.1 Auto Record: on or off. 4.4.1.2 Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list. 4.4.1.3 Elevation Mask: Enter the elevation mask. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 54...

  • Page 55: Ftp Push Settings Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 55...

  • Page 56: Ftp Push Log Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07...

  • Page 57: Data Download Submenu

    3. To find the file need to be downloaded, click the name of data logging session → the date of file that be recorded → the format of the file → the name of the target file. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07...
  • Page 58 Equipment Setup and Operation 4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according to the prompts. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 58...

  • Page 59: Io Settings Menu

    → 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 59...
  • Page 60 Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE ➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER ➢ Connection Protocol: TCP GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 60...
  • Page 61 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 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 61...
  • Page 62 Equipment Setup and Operation ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0 ➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 62...
  • Page 63 → 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 GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 63...
  • Page 64 → 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 64...
  • Page 65 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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 65...

  • Page 66: Network Setting Menu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 66...

  • Page 67: Mobile Network Setting Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 67...

  • Page 68: Http Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.6.4 HTTP Submenu Use this submenu to configure HTTP port. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 68...

  • Page 69: Https Submenu

    4.6.5 HTTPS Submenu Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port. 4.6.6 FTP Service Submenu Use this submenu to configure the user name and password of internal FTP site. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 69...

  • Page 70: Module Setting Menu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 70...

  • Page 71: Bluetooth Settings Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 71...

  • Page 72: Radio Settings Submenu

    Equipment Setup and Operation 4.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 72...

  • Page 73: Firmware Menu

    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: GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 73...

  • Page 74: Config File Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 74...

  • Page 75: Firmware Update Submenu

    Wi -Fi, and then log-in the receiver thro ugh a web browser to co ntinue the configuratio n. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 75...

  • Page 76: Gnss Board Upgrade Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 76...

  • Page 77: Gnss Registration Submenu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 77...

  • Page 78: Cloud Service Setting Menu

    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. GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 78...

  • Page 79: A Communication Ports Definition

    Communication Ports Definition A Communication Ports Definition AI GEOMATE SG7 Receiver IO Port (7-pin Lemo Port) Definition FUNCTION Ground ( - ) Ground ( - ) RS232-TX (Output) Not Used RS232-RX (Input) GEOMATE SG7 GNSS USER GUIDE | 2022-07 P a g e | 79...
  • Page 80 GEOMATE POSITIONING 808 French Road, #04-167, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200808 +65 8919 0418 Tel: +86 21 542 60 273 | Fax: +86 21 649 50 963 Email: support@geomate.sg Skype: geomate_support Website: www.geomate.sg This document is intended for general information purposes only.

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