SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Manual Revision SatLab GEOSOLUTIONS AB Revision Date Revision Level Description SL7 GNSS RTK System User June 2023 Manual www.satlab.com.se...
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual GNSS RTK System User Manual www.satlab.com.se...
Welcome to the SatLab SL7 receiver. This introduction describes how to use this product. Experience requirement To help you use the SatLab products better, SatLab suggests that you read the instructions carefully. If you are unfamiliar with the products, please refer to https://www.satlab.com.se/ Tips for safe use Notice: These are special operations and need your special attention.
Relevant information You can obtain this introduction by: Purchasing SatLab products: this manual is found in the instrument container and will help you to operate the instrument. Logging on to the SatLab official website and downloading the electronic version of this introduction from Partner Center: http://members.SatLab.com.cn/...
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Contents Preface ..............................4 Introduction ................................4 Experience requirement ............................4 Tips for safe use ............................... 4 Technology and service ............................4 Relevant information ..............................5 Advice ..................................5 Contents ..................................6 Chapter 1 ............................. 8 Overview ............................
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.4.2 Static data collection steps ........................27 2.4.3 Static Data Download ..........................27 2.5 Tilt Survey ................................. 29 2.5.1 Calibration-free Tilt Survey ........................29 2.6 Firmware Upgrade ............................30 2.6.1 Upgrade by USB Cable ......................... 30 2.6.2 Upgrade by Using the Web Management System ................
1.3 Use and precautions The SL7 receiver is designed to be resistant to both chemicals and impact, but precision instruments require careful use and maintenance and care should be taken.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Notice: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.1 Overall appearance The product’s appearance is divided into three parts: the upper cover, bottom cover and control panel. Figure 2-1-1 2.1.1 Upper cover Figure 2-1-2 2.1.2 Bottom cover The bottom cover includes the SMA antenna interface and Type-C USB interface.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-1-3 1. Power button 2. Speaker 3. Connection screw 4. Camera 5. Type-C USB interface 6. SMA antenna interface ◇ Type-C USB interface: to upgrade the firmware and download static data. ◇ SMA antenna interface: connect the radio antenna while using the Internal UHF mode.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.2 Button & LED 2.2.1 Button function Table 2-2-1 Button function description Function Description Power-on Press and hold the power button for 1 second. Power-off Press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds but less than 6 seconds.
2.3 WEB management system SL7 has a built-in web management system that can be used to set the receiver's working mode, and data output, as well as view receiver information and satellite information. The receiver’s Wi-Fi name is its S/N. You can connect it to a controller or phone (the default password is 12345678) inputting the IP address 192.168.20.1 into...
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-3-3 Information Figure 2-3-4 Work mode Figure 2-3-5 File manager Figure 2-3-6 Firmware Figure 2-3-7 System Figure 2-3-8 Coordinate System www.satlab.com.se...
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Table 2-3-1 Menu description Main menu Sub-menu Description Device info Device model, version, registration info, etc. Position info Coordinates, satellite tracking, solution state, etc. Information Sky plot Check the sky plot Satellites list Satellite tracking information...
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.3.2 Information 1. Device information This includes the main information about the device: device model, S/N, firmware version, OEM info, battery power, work mode, configuration parameters and others. Figure 2-3-9 Device information 2. Position information This shows the device’s position, satellites, the solution state, latency, PDOP and time.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 3. Sky plot This displays satellites that are visible from the device and switches for each constellation. Figure 2-3-11 Sky plot 4. Satellites list This shows the satellite tracking information. Figure 2-3-12 Satellites list...
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.3.3 Work mode 1. Rover Set up the rover’s data link and parameters. The rover station data link includes Internal UHF, Internal GSM, and External Radio. Figure 2-3-13 Rover 2. Base Set up the data link and parameters of the base and get the point coordinates by averaging. The base station data link mode includes Internal UHF, Internal GSM, and External Radio.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 3. Static Set up the file name and parameters of the static collection. Note: After ticking Static Mode, you can only cancel it in the base rover setting interface. Figure 2-3-15 Static 2.3.4 File manager 1.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.3.5 Firmware 1. Upgrade Display specific device version information. Click Select, choose the upgrade package and then click Start. The receiver will automatically detect and upgrade the firmware. Figure 2-3-17 Upgrade 2. Restore You can restore the system to its state after the last firmware upgrade.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.3.6 System 1. Constellation Switches of the satellite tracking. Figure 2-3-19 Constellation 2. Radio You can select the radio modulation protocol from HI-TARGET19200, HI-TARGET9600, TRIMTALK450S, TRIMTALK III, SATEL-3AS, SOUTH19200, SOUTH9600, CHC19200, CHC9600, TRANSEOT. Figure 2-3-20 Radio 3.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Display the registration information of the receiver. You can select the registration type, and then enter the corresponding code to register online. Figure 2-3-21 Registration 4. Reset Reset the motherboard. Figure 2-3-22 Reset 5. Others You can set the switches of the Store RINEX Data and Check Base Position, select the RINEX version, and adjust the voice volume of the receiver.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-3-23 Others 2.3.7 Coordinate System 1. Projection Configure planar projection parameters, such as projection model, central meridian, and scale factor. Figure 2-3-24 Projection 2. Datum Configure the geodetic coordinate system of the source and target ellipsoids, and optionally the transformation model of both.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-3-25 Datum 3. DAM File Import and export coordinate system configuration parameters in the format of the dam that can be linked to the controller Satsurv’s coordinate system. Figure 2-3-26 DAM File 2.4 Static survey The static survey is a kind of positioning survey, which is mainly used to establish various control networks.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2. Web interface – work mode – to set up the static or temporary static mode. Users can download the static data file to the computer, if necessary, and then use the static post-processing software (HBC data processing software package) to process the data.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-4-3 Static Drive 2. Download in the web management system The Wi-Fi name of the receiver is its S/N. You can connect it to a controller or phone (the default password is: 12345678) and then input the IP address 192.168.20.1 into the browser to log into the WEB management system.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 2.5 Tilt Survey 2.5.1 Calibration-free Tilt Survey Connect the receiver in the Satsurv software and open the Tilt Survey in the option at Survey → Surveying Configure → Data interface. Click the Tilt Survey icon and follow the prompt on the Satsurv interface to finish the initialization.
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Notice: Don’t move the tripod or change the collecting set while the receiver is collecting data. 1. Make sure the pole height is consistent with the set pole height before the tilt survey. 2. When turning on the Tilt Survey switch, you will need to complete the initialization operation before normal use.
2.7 AR Stake SL7 supports AR stakeout function. The iHand55 controller and the software Satsurv V3.0.2 or later versions are required. The AR stakeout scene is defined as when the stakeout point is approximately 3m from the receiver, the camera of the receiver is called, and the precise position of the stakeout point is displayed in real time through the controller.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Figure 2-8-1 Control Navigation Figure 2-8-2 Receiver Navigation For detailed steps, please refer to ‘Satsurv Software User Manual’ - Point Stakeout (AR Stakeout). www.satlab.com.se...
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual DGPS position Vertical: ± 0.50m+1ppm precision SBAS position precision 0.5m Less than 8mm+0.7mm/° tilt (2.5cm accuracy in the inclination of Tilt survey precision[3] 60° ) AR stake precision Typical accuracy: 2cm AR measurement 2cm ~ 4cm...
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Button Power button*1 User interface LED prompt light 3 LED lights: satellite light, data light, power button NFC flash connection, WebUI interaction, firmware upgrade by Advanced features U disk Functional Intelligent application Intelligent voice...
SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual 4.1 Data cable Type-C cable: Used to connect the receiver to a PC for upgrading firmware and downloading static data. Figure 4-1-1 Type-C cable 4.2 Antenna The UHF radio antenna is used in the Internal UHF mode.
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SL7 GNSS RTK System User Manual Notice: Please use this product’s standard charger to charge the receiver. We will not be responsible for any accidents that occur during the charging process or any damage to the instrument if you use other chargers instead.
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