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- Page 1 GAMA RTK5 MANUAL Carlson Software, Inc. 33 East Second Street Maysville, KY, USA 41056 www.carlsonsw.com...
- Page 2 © 2024, Carlson Software Inc. All rights reserved. Thank you for choosing the Carlson RTk5. This document is meant to support Carlson End Users as a single go-to document to guide and answer any questions on how to use Gama in combination with the RTk5 tablet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Importing to SurveyGNSS ........................32 Gama Command Line Interface (Gama CLI) ..................33 Appendix A1 - Troubleshooting ........................34 Appendix A2 – PCSW Proprietary NMEA 0183 Messages ................. 46 Appendix A3 - Gama Interface Layer ICD (Gama CLI) ................47 GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... -
Page 4: Gama Rtk Technology
Gama RTK Technology The Gama RTK Engine (named after famous explorer Vasco da Gama) is Carlson Software’s next generation RTK engine. Gama deploys a range of innovative technologies to deliver best-in-class performance. Gama RTK White Paper for details on Carlson’s RTK technology. -
Page 5: Gama Rtk Engine Registration
Step 2) – Click “Admin” tab and scroll down to “Registration”. Step 3) – Ensure the device has internet access, type in the Gama RTk5 serial number and click “Register”. If you don’t have a serial number please request one from your Carlson Software point of contact. -
Page 6: Updating Gama
Updating Gama Gama can be updated either via the WebUI with an internet connected device, or via a downloaded bin file from the Carlson website. The preferred method is to allow the WebUI to update itself via the “Check for Updates”... -
Page 7: Updating Gama Via Check For Updates
Step 1) – Ensure the RTk5 is connected to the Internet. Step 2) – Open Gama Web UI using the Desktop icon (alternatively open a browser on the RTk5 and type in 127.0.0.1). Step 3) – Click “Admin” tab and scroll down to “Update”. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 8 Step 7) – Wait until update procedure finishes. Step 8) – Once update finishes it will automatically restart and the Web UI will show up again with the new firmware version. You can then use Gama normally via the Web UI or with SurvPC. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 9: Updating Gama Via Manually Downloaded Bin File
Updating Gama via Manually Downloaded Bin File Step 1) – Request Gama update .bin file from your Carlson Software point of contact. Step 2) – Open Gama Web UI using the Desktop icon (alternatively open a browser on the RTk5 and type in 127.0.0.1). - Page 10 Step 6) – Once update finishes it will automatically restart and the Web UI will show up again with the new firmware version. You can then use Gama normally with SurvPC or via the Web UI. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 11: Using Gama With Survpc
The GNSS antenna connector is the left SMA connector on top of the device: RTk5 ships with Tallysman 3972XF and Harxon CHX-602A. Tallysman TWI3972XF Harxon HXC_CHX602A Step 2) – Open SurvPC 7. Step 3) – Click “Equipment” on the top menu and then click “3 GPS Rover”. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 12 Step 4) – Under manufacturer select “Carlson” and pick “RTk5” under model. Step 5) – Check the model of your antenna. RTk5 ships with Tallysman 3972XF and Harxon CHX-602A. Step 6) – Click “Receiver” on the top menu and make sure you have the right antenna type selected. By default the RTk5 tablet is paired with the Tallysman TWI3972XF.
- Page 13 Step 7) – To enable raw logging for post-processing in SurveyGnss: Click "Advanced" and ensure "Log Raw Data to Receiver" is checked. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 14 Stop+Go file, meaning points recorded in the survey routines will be given event markers which indicate the start and stop of an occupation. These event markers are critical for post-processing. SurvPC will command the recorded data to update the antenna height whenever it’s modified. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 15 Step 13) – To download raw NJS log, navigate to: Equip -> GPS Utilities -> GPS Raw Utilities. Click “Close File” to ensure the NJS is properly flushed to the disk. Step 14) – Click File Manager, select the raw file, and click “Download”. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 16 Step 15) – Please wait while the NJS file is downloaded to your job folder. Step 16) – Perform a Data Transfer of the job to removable media e.g. USB Flash Drive. File Export Data Transfer [Set Folder] [Copy Current Job to Folder] GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 17 Step 17) – Exit SurvPC. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 18: Rtk5 Gnss Antennas
The Tallysman antenna assembly consists of 2 elements: 1) the antenna and 2) the ground plane. To install the antenna follow these steps: 1) Insert ground plane through 5/8” thread 2) Insert antenna cable through the custom survey pole 3) Rotate antenna until tightly attached to the survey pole GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 19 GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 20: Harxon Hxc Chx602A
The position is reported at the antenna reference point (ARP) • Below are 3 acceptable configurations for surveying. The position reported by the system is tagged with an X in the following images. 1) RTk5 is vertical and antenna is vertical GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 21 2) RTk5 is tilted and antenna is vertical 3) RTk5 is flat on a surface and antenna is vertical Note that in this case the RTk5 measures the height at the surface. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 22: Gama Web Ui
The Gama Web UI is always accessible on the RTk5 by two options: 1. Double click GNSS UI icon on the Windows Desktop 2. Open a browser and type in 127.0.0.1 The Web UI has 4 main tabs: Overview • Data Logging • Settings • Admin • GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... -
Page 23: Overview
Here you can also issue a Reset of the Gama engine. In this section you can inspect detailed diagnostics about the GNSS system, namely if the receiver is powered on and connected, if it is tracking and receiving observations, if Gama is running correctly, etc. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 24 In addition, Space Weather provides valuable information on active or future Space Weather event that can disrupt GNSS performance. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 25 Overview - Satellites Monitor satellite sky plot, SNR values and satellite usage status. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 26 Overview – System Monitor detailed information about system CPU, RAM memory and internal storage. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 27: Data Logging
Data Logging Data Logging – NJS Logging Menu for administrating raw data logging independently from Carlson SurvPC. NJS data files can be converted to RINEX format – see chapter 7.4 RINEX. Under NJS Logging section you can: • Open and close log files:... - Page 28 Data Logging – Extended Binary Logging Log binary file for issue tracking and product support. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 29: Settings
Configure antenna type and antenna serial number. Settings – Configuration Configure mode (Rover/Base); • Set rod height; • Set GNSS data rate; • • Set data logging rate. Settings – Satellites Configure satellite elevation mask; • Enable/disable GNSS constellations; • Exclude satellites. • GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... -
Page 30: Admin
Admin – Registration Manage Gama engine license and registration • The Gama RTk5 license modules are: • o Basic - Allows recording of Raw Data (NJS) and Communication with SurvPC o RTK - Allows usage of corrections streams to go RTK-Fixed o North America - Allows usage of RTK within North America Admin –... -
Page 31: Output Protocol And Data Logging
For instructions on logging NJS data see section Data Logging – NJS Logging under chapter 6.2. RINEX NJS files can be converted to RINEX 3 and RINEX 4 format using the Carlson NjOps GUI application for Windows. Instructions are provided below: 1) Download and NjOps GUI for Windows from this url: https://files.carlsonsw.com/mirror/carlsongnss/index.html... - Page 32 3) Run Nj-OPS GUI. 4) Click File->Convert->File and select the NJS file you wish to convert to RINEX. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 33: Importing To Surveygnss
To post-process Gama raw data in SurveyGNSS ensure raw data logging is enabled in SurvPC or via the Web UI. SurveyGNSS can directly import raw NJS files (SurveyGNSS version 2.3.5 and above), no special procedure is required. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... -
Page 34: Gama Command Line Interface (Gama Cli)
Gama RTk5 offers complete configuration capabilities through direct commands using the Gama Command Line Interface (Gama CLI). This interface serves as the foundational layer used by other Carlson SW products for configuring Gama RTk5, including but not limited to Carlson Grade and Carlson SurvPC. Consequently, it is the recommended interface for third-party software as well, ensuring seamless integration and optimal compatibility with Gama RTk5. -
Page 35: Appendix A1 - Troubleshooting
127.0.0.1). 2) Inspect Status tab on the Web UI and check if all status are OK. Normally, all status be in blue colour as shown below. You see any item in red continue reading below for troubleshooting. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL... - Page 36 Antenna or cable connection problem If antenna shows “No observation data” status (in yellow) but Gama shows “Idle” (in yellow) then double check your antenna connection and cable. Ensure you have the GNSS antenna(s) correctly connected to the device. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 37 Open Windows “Device Manager” (click Start and type “Device Manager”). If you see “u-blox Universal GNSS” under “Sensors” than your RTk5 has the wrong driver installed. Follow the next steps to resolve the issue. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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- Page 39 1) Right click on “u-blox Universal GNSS” and click “Unistall device”. 2) Click “Uninstall” to confirm. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 40 3) Shutdown Windows (do not restart, make sure to shutdown). 4) Power on RTk5 and open “Device Manager”. You should now see the following: GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 41 NJS raw data) make sure Gama is correctly Registered. To Register Gama see chapter 2 - Gama RTK Engine Registration. Note that Gama may become unregistered due to data corruption or by executing the Fresh Installation procedure on an existing install of Gama, which will delete the active registration from the device. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 42 If you confirm you did select the right antenna type but still observe a red indicator for “antex” or “model” then you may be using a new type of antenna that is not yet fully supported by Gama. In this case please reach out to your Carlson Software Support point of contact. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 43 If the selected base has a baseline too long, Gama will have sub-optimal RTK performance. VRS is unique in that the base observations are synthetically generated. Ensure you are within the VRS network. Review the selected Base and ensure the distance is an appropriate length. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 44 2) Start Extended Binary Log without restarting the Gama engine and click Append; 3) Stop logging after a minute; 4) Click “Download All”; 5) Copy downloaded file and forward it to your Carlson Software Support point of contact; 6) Reboot device. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
- Page 45 If the Web UI continues unresponsive, follow these steps: 1) Open Windows File Explorer and type in the following path “C:\ProgramData\Gama\logs”; 2) Copy all logs and forward them to your Carlson Software Support point of contact; 3) Reboot RTk5 tablet.
- Page 46 At the time of this document, the latest GNSS Sensor firmware is: GNSS Sensor: 1.32 If your displayed version is less than the above, the GNSS Sensor FW can be updated by following the Updating Gama procedure. GAMA RTK5 MANUAL...
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Page 47: Appendix A2 - Pcsw Proprietary Nmea 0183 Messages
The NMEA 0183 standard grants hardware manufacturers the flexibility to define proprietary sentences tailored to their specific needs. These exclusive sentences are denoted by commencing with the letter P, succeeded by three letters uniquely identifying the controlling manufacturer. In the case of Carlson Software, its proprietary NMEA sentences start with PCSW. -
Page 48: Appendix A3 - Gama Interface Layer Icd (Gama Cli)
Gama RTk5 offers complete configuration capabilities through direct commands using the Gama Command Line Interface (Gama CLI). This interface serves as the foundational layer used by other Carlson SW products for configuring Gama RTk5, including but not limited to Carlson SurvPC and Carlson Grade. Consequently, it is the recommended interface for third-party software as well, ensuring seamless integration and optimal compatibility with Gama RTk5. - Page 49 Carlson Software Inc. 33 East Second Street Maysville, KY, USA 41056 www.carlsonsw.com...
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