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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 SIYI F9P RTK USER MANUAL v1.0 April 2024...
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To ensure you a good experience of the product, please read this manual carefully. If you encounter any issue using the product, please consult the manual or check the online pages of this product on SIYI official website (https://siyi.biz/en). You can also write an email to SIYI official A/S center (support@siyi.biz).
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 SIYI User Group - Facebook SIYI Official Website (https://siyi.biz/en/) SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz) SIYI YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/SIYITech)
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 User Manual Update Log Version Date Updates 2024.4 Initial version.
Safety SIYI F9P RTK is designed and manufactured for professional application scenarios. Operators need to have certain basic skills, so please use it with caution. SIYI Technology does not assume any responsibility for any unnecessary product damage caused by irregular or irresponsible operation of this product, economic losses or even personal injury to the user or others.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Storage / Carrying / Recycling When the SIYI product you own is idle, or you want to take the SIYI product out for work, or the product has reached the end of its service life, please pay special...
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Product Features Dual Module Direction Finding Adaptive in Complex Magnetic Field Environment Using two RTK mobile stations can have the dual-module direction finding function as an alternative to compass to enable UAVs to work stably in complex electromagnetic environments such as power inspections.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Working Temperature –30 ~ 75 °C Product Dimension 47 x 33 x 13 mm Product Weight 31 g Mark Please format the SD card to FAT32 before firmware upgrade.
(Connect F9P RTK mobile station module’s UART1 port to autopilot’s GPS MODULE port) 1 x UART2 to PX4 GPS YAW UART2 Cable (Connect F9P RTK mobile station module’s UART2 port to PX4 autopilot’s GPS YAW UART2 port) 1 x UART1 to TELEM4 Cable...
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 1.5 Status Indicator Definition Power Indicator Solid Red: Module power supply is normal. RTK Status Indicator Blue Blinks: RTK function enabled. PPS Status Indicator Solid Green: No position. Green Blinks: Successful position. Mark When RTK function is enabled, RTK status indicator is only available on the mobile station...
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 2.1 Installation 2.2.1 F9P RTK Base Station Please refer to the above picture to mount RTK base module and mushroom head antenna on the tripod and wire the antenna cable.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Mark Customer should prepare the tripod. Please make sure that there is no obstruction or interference around the RTK antenna to avoid any influences on survey time and position accuracy. 2.2.2 F9P RTK Mobile Station Please refer to the above picture to mount RTK mobile modules on the frame and make sure they do not vibrate.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 F9P RTK comes with built-in IST8310 compass. The RTK module should stay away from magnetics. Mobile Station Antenna Bracket Installation If there is no proper way to mount the RTK mobile station antennas at the motor position, then you can refer to below picture, and use the bracket to mount the four- arm spiral antenna on the frame and make sure it does not shake.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 RTK mobile station antenna bracket comes with the product package.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 3 RTK CENTIMETER-LEVEL POSITION RTK base station and mobile station work in combination and communicate with each other through flight controller and datalink can achieve centimeter-level position.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 3.1 Mobile Station Connection Diagram Please refer to the above picture and connect F9P RTK mobile station to the flight controller. The flight controller connects to the air unit of datalink. Mark...
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Under this scenario, F9P RTK and N7 autopilot work in plug-and-play, no more configuration is required.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 3.2 Base Station Connection Diagram Please refer to the above picture and setup F9P RTK base station. The base station communicates to Windows GCS and sends real-time location of the RTK base station to flight controller.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Please refer to the below pictures for configuration:...
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 It is suggested to check “UBlox M8P/F9P autoconfig”, set “SurveyIn Acc” as 2.5 m, and “Time” as “60”. After configuration, please click “Restart” to start. CAUTION If the base station has started position successfully, it is prohibited to move the base station! When base station works normally and survey is finished, Mission Planner GCS will display as below.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 DUAL MODULE DIRECTION FINDING (REPLACE COMPASS) Dual RTK mobile stations can work together to replace compass and accomplish dual module direction finding function.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Instruction Please refer to the above picture and connect two F9P RTK mobile stations to the flight controller. The flight controller connects to the air unit of datalink. Flight Controller & RTK Mobile Station Configuration as Below: ⚫...
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 ⚫ GPS_AUTO_CONFIG = 1 *AutoConfig Seria ⚫ GPS_AUTO_SWITCH = 1 ⚫ EK3_SRC1_YAW = 2 (Dual module direction finding only), 3 (Return to compass when dual module direction finding is not enabled) Set RTK Antenna Offset GPS_POS1_Y = *The distance between GPS1 antenna’s Y axis and flight...
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Negative means the antenna is on the back side of the flight controller. GPS_POS1_Z = *The distance between GPS1 antenna’s Z axis and flight controller: Positive means the antenna is on the upside of the flight controller.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Confirm Dual Module Direction Finding Run Mission Planner GCS, check if the orientation of “GPS_YAW” aligns with the actual orientation. If yes, dual module direction finding configuration is successful. If not, “GPS_POS” configuration is wrong.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 5 RTK CENTIMETER-LEVEL POSITION & DUAL MODULE DIRECTION FINDING (REPLACE COMPASS) Based on chapter 4, use dual RTK mobile stations and one base station together to accomplish RTK centimeter-level position and dual module direction finding...
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 6 USE NTRIP RTK ON SIYI HANDHELD CROUND STATION SIYI handheld ground station can work with RTK mobile station and network RTK base station to accomplish NTRIP RTK function.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Run Mission Planner on SIYI handheld ground station and connect SIYI handheld ground station to Internet. Go to “SETUP – RTK / GPS Inject – NTRIP”. Network RTK URL (Taking an example of Qianxun RTK):...
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 USER: FindCM server account applied by customers. PASSWORD: Password to the FindCM server. Rtk.ntrip.qxwz.com: FindCM server addresses. 8002: Port number for forwarding WGS84 coordinate system data. RTCM32_GGB: Data source for forwarding RTCM3.2 data format.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Mark Even though this chapter is written based on Android Mission Planner for RTK configuration, it is not suggested to use Android Mission Planner for flight configuration. Please always use Windows Mission Planner for complicated flight configuration.
SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 7 AFTER-SALE SERVICE If there were any questions or problems using SIYI Technology’s product, you can always try to send an email to SIYI Official A/S Center (support@siyi.biz) or consult your sales representative or dealer for answers or solutions.
⚫ Product Defect ⚫ Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing. Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free. Defect products without valid warranty or damaged products should be charged of repair fees after repairing.
It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
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Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including fires, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. Received product has not been sent back to SIYI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from SIYI. Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided.
Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
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SIYI F9P RTK User Manual v1.0 Damage caused by unauthorized modification of circuits and mismatch or misuse of the battery and charger. Damage caused by operation in bad weather (i.e., strong winds, rain, sand/dust storms, etc.) Damage caused by operating the product in an environment with electromagnetic interference (i.e., in mining areas or close to radio transmission towers, high-voltage...
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