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  • Page 1 MobileMapper ™ NETWORK GENERATION Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 NAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. In the event of a defect, Magellan Navigation will, at its op- Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the po- tion, repair or replace the hardware product with no charge to sition, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the the purchaser for parts or labor.
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  • Page 4 For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write: Magellan Navigation SA - ZAC La Fleuriaye - BP 433 - 44474 Carquefou Cedex - France. Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2 28 09 39 39...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..............1 Key Features............... 1 Software Provided as Standard ..........2 About Windows CE .NET ............2 Receiver Description.............3 Front Panel................. 3 Back Panel ................. 3 Side Panel................4 I/O Module ................. 4 Resetting MobileMapper CE ..........4 Preparing for First-Time Use..........5 Charging the battery ............
  • Page 6 Selecting a DGPS Mode ..........29 Introduction..............29 SBAS ................31 Beacon................31 Direct IP................35 NTRIP................37 Other RTCM Source............40 Returning to Autonomous GPS Mode........41 Subsequent Uses .............. 41 Power & Memory Management ........42 Power Modes ..............42 Turning Off MobileMapper CE Manually.......

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a MobileMapper CE from Magellan. This Getting Started guide will give you useful information about your Windows CE GPS handheld computer. It will also guide you in your first steps using the system. MobileMapper CE is a handheld device that integrates sub- meter GPS with Microsoft Windows CE .NET in a rugged de-...

  • Page 8: Software Provided As Standard

    - Software Development Kit (SDK) and GPS Application Programming Interface (API) delivered free of charge when a Business Partner Agreement has been approved. Please contact Magellan to discuss your software develop- ment project. About Windows CE .NET Windows CE is a version of the Windows operating system de- signed for small devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) or handheld PCs.

  • Page 9: Receiver Description

    Receiver Description Front Panel GPS Receiver includes: • Integrated GPS accurate to sub-meter with SBAS • Ready for RTCM real-time Touch screen Display: corrections • Full color transflec- tive liquid crystal dis- play (LCD) • ¼ VGA Power button Power indicator Microphone Battery indicator Scrolling button...

  • Page 10: Side Panel

    Side Panel External Antenna Secure Digital Card Slot Connector Door: • Open the door to ac- cess the SD card slot I/O Module USB host port (Type A), connect to a Mini USB (Type B) port USB flash drive, card reader etc. DC Power Input connector Serial port (COM1) DB-9 connector Resetting MobileMapper CE...

  • Page 11: Preparing For First-Time Use

    Preparing for First-Time Use Charging the battery Before using your MobileMapper CE handheld PC, you must first charge the battery: 1. Locate the removable battery. 2. Open the battery door. 3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of the MobileMapper CE handheld as shown below: 4.

  • Page 12: Turning The Receiver On

    6. Connect the AC adapter (see below) and then let it charge the battery for up to six hours. Connect cable from AC adapter to this input 7. To detach the clip-on I/O module, press the release button on the module. Turning the Receiver On Once you have charged the battery in your MobileMapper CE, press the red power button to turn it on.

  • Page 13: Calibrating The Screen

    Calibrating the Screen For the first-time use, you need to align your display screen so the cursor on the touch screen align with the tip of your stylus. Use the stylus pen to tap the center of each target that ap- pears on the Calibration screen with the tip of the stylus.

  • Page 14: Regional Settings

    Regional Settings MobileMapper CE supports code sets and languages support- ed by Windows CE operating system. These include European languages as well as multibyte languages such as simplified Chinese and Japanese. - From MobileMapper CE Companion CD, copy the appro- priate language install files (.CAB) to your MobileMapper CE device.

  • Page 15: Establishing A Connection With Your Pc

    Establishing a Connection with your PC Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can connect a desktop com- puter to your MobileMapper CE handheld via the USB data ca- ble. This allows you to install software and transfer files to/ from MobileMapper CE. To connect to a PC: 1.

  • Page 16: Working In Windows Ce .Net Environment

    Working in Windows CE .NET Environment User Interface For Text Input MobileMapper CE comes with an integrated physical keypad and like most Windows CE devices, you may also use an on- screen keyboard to enter text. To activate the on-screen (or “virtual”) keyboard, tap the keyboard icon in the taskbar and then tap Keyboard.

  • Page 17: Using The Stylus

    The keyboard default is lower-case alphanumeric letters. - Press the Dot-Shift key to toggle from numeric lock to caps lock and default mode. - Press the Dot-Shift key twice to lock the keypad in numeric mode. Dot-Shift Key icon appears in the task bar indicating that the numeric lock mode is enabled.

  • Page 18: Initializing Gps

    Initializing GPS GPS satellites are 12,000 miles overhead. The first time a new GPS receiver is turned on, it might have difficulty calcu- lating its position. To help the receiver calculate its first posi- tion, you should “initialize” it. You have to do this when: - The receiver is brand new.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Gps

    Setting Up GPS The GPS Settings tool is used to set the environmental condi- tions in which the unit is to be used. These settings have an impact on both the availability and accuracy of the position computed by the unit. tab, then Programs>GPS Utilities>GPS Settings to Select the run the GPS Settings utility.

  • Page 20: Viewing Current Gps Status

    - Minimum SNR: SNR stands for Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Ensure your SNR mask is not set too low (less than 20). GPS signals with lower SNRs will be very noisy and contribute to accuracy degradation. - Elevation Mask: Angle that specifies that any satellite must be at least a specified number of degrees above the horizon before the signals from the satellite are to be used.

  • Page 21: Signal Quality/Navigation Window (Sig/Nav)

    Signal Quality/Navigation Window (Sig/Nav) This window allows you to monitor Signal/Noise ratios for re- ceived satellites. This information is shown in graphical form (see opposite). The signal quality window will grow or shrink to accommodate the number of satellites in view. The Position pane provides the coordinates of the current GPS position, including elevation or altitude, and the number of satellites (used and received).

  • Page 22: Gps Status Menu Bar

    GPS Status Menu Bar Menu Sub-Menu Function Allows you to set the units used for dis- Configura- File tance and speed, for altitude/elevation tion>Units and the format for latitude and longitude. Use this command to quit the GPS Status Exit utility.

  • Page 23: Step-By-Step Procedure For Establishing A Gprs Connection Via Bluetooth

    Step-by-Step Procedure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth Introduction You will use a cell phone associated with MobileMapper CE to operate in NTRIP or Direct IP mode via a GPRS connection. The cell phone should be a Bluetooth-enabled device fitted with a SIM card that allows GPRS operation.
  • Page 24 *99# GPRS Call number is suitable for most cell phones un- less otherwise mentioned. The modem command is tied to the GPRS operator used. Note that the Domain parameter (1st table above) and the Mo- dem command (1st and 2nd tables above) are redundant da- ta.

  • Page 25: The First Time You Use Mobilemapper Ce

    The First Time You Use MobileMapper CE Please carefully read the procedure outlined in the table be- low. This procedure is described in detail in the continuation of this chapter. Please strictly follow the order in which the in- structions are given. Note that the procedure was tested for several popular mobile phone brands and for a European GPRS operator.

  • Page 26: Step1: Ask Mobilemapper Ce To Be Paired With The Cell Phone

    Step1: Ask MobileMapper CE to Be Paired with the Cell Phone Start Bluetooth Manager >Settings>Control Panel and 1. On MobileMapper CE, tap then double-tap the Bluetooth Manager icon. The Bluetooth window appears on the screen after a few seconds. Note the presence of the icon in the task bar.

  • Page 27: Step 2: Allow The Cell Phone To Be Paired With Mobilemapper Ce

    Ask for a Paired Bluetooth Link This procedure is for securing and quickly re-establishing the Bluetooth connection between the two units. 1. Tap and hold the cell phone icon. 2. When a dotted circle appears, remove the stylus and, in the menu that pops up, select Pair.

  • Page 28: Step 3: Re-Boot Mobilemapper Ce's Bluetooth Manager

    Step 3: Re-Boot MobileMapper CE’s Bluetooth Manager This step is required for all the changes you have just made to take effect. and then select Exit. This instantly 1. In the task bar, tap stops Bluetooth Manager and closes the window. 2.

  • Page 29: Step 5: Prepare The Gprs Connection

    NOTE: COM1 is the only physical COM port on MobileMapper CE. COM2 is an internal virtual port and COM3 is automatically assigned as the first Bluetooth vir- tual port at power on. So when you double-tap the Dial-Up Networking icon, COM4 is normally the port used for that connection.

  • Page 30: Step 6: Establish The Gprs Connection

    4. In the Select a modem field, select the port used on MobileMapper CE (i.e. the port assigned previously) to communicate with the Bluetooth modem of the cell phone (see screen example opposite; the selected modem should be in the form “BT Modem on <CellPhoneName> COMx”). 5.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    6. Tap OK twice to return to the Dial-up Connection window. 7. Tap on the Connect button. The following messages appear successively: “Opening Port”, “Dialing...”,... “User Authenticated” and “Connected”. The GPRS connection is now established. 8. Tap Hide to close the message window. 9.

  • Page 32: Subsequent Uses

    Subsequent Uses Standard Re-Start Procedure Next time you turn on MobileMapper CE and the cell phone, the procedure for re-establishing the GPRS connection will be significantly shorter, as explained below. Because the two de- vices were paired when first using them, you don’t need to make the cell phone discoverable.

  • Page 33: Disconnecting Gprs

    Disconnecting GPRS You may want to disconnect the GPRS connection. Follow the instructions below to do this from the MobileMapper CE: >Settings>Network and Dial-up Con- 1. In the task bar, tap nections. 2. Tap on the icon representing the currently active GPRS connection.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Dgps Mode

    DGPS in MobileMapper CE. 2. Beacon: Differential corrections are received by the belt- carried Magellan MobileMapper beacon. This unit is con- nected to the MobileMapper CE via Bluetooth or a serial cable. 3. Direct IP: Differential corrections are taken from the Inter- net at a fixed IP address.
  • Page 35 The table below lists the different steps you have to go through before MobileMapper CE can operate in a given DGPS mode, depending on whether the mode relies on the use of a COM port, Bluetooth or GPRS. Step # Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

  • Page 36: Sbas

    SBAS , then Programs>GPS Utilities>DGPS Configuration. - Tap on - Tap on the Select Mode button. - In the Select Differential Mode window, enable the SBAS option. - Tap OK to close the window. This takes you back to the DGPS Configuration window where you can read the choice you have just made.
  • Page 37 - Tap . Bluetooth Manager starts searching for any Bluetooth device present in the vicinity. At the end of the search sequence, a MobileMapper Beacon icon should be present in the list of found devices. - Double-tap the MobileMapper Beacon icon. The screen lists the only service available from MobileMapper Beacon which is its Serial Port service.
  • Page 38 3. Choose MobileMapper Beacon as the DGPS data source: , then Programs>GPS Utilities>DGPS Configuration. - Tap on - Tap on the Select Mode button. - In the Select Differential Mode window, enable the Beacon option and then tap OK. The Settings window opens to let you configure both the beacon and the connection to this beacon.
  • Page 39 - Tap OK again after the message “Beacon Tuned Success- fully!” appears. This takes you back to the previous screen. - Tap Details to read the current settings and performance indicators of the MobileMapper Beacon. The current tun- ing settings include reception frequency, MSK rate and station ID of the reference station being received.

  • Page 40: Direct Ip

    Direct IP Warning! Using Direct IP requires that you have previously fol- lowed the entire procedure described in Step-by-Step Proce- dure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth on page 17. Then do the following to implement the Direct IP DGPS mode: , then Programs>GPS Utilities>DGPS Configuration.
  • Page 41 To create a second Direct IP configuration, you would tap the down arrow to the right of the Direct IP Configuration field and select New. The Add button would appear again under the field. You would then tap this button, enter the three parameters of the second configuration and tap OK to save this new configuration.

  • Page 42: Ntrip

    NTRIP Warning! Using NTRIP requires that you have previously fol- lowed the entire procedure described in Step-by-Step Proce- dure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth on page 17. Then do the following to implement the NTRIP DGPS mode: , then Programs>GPS Utilities>DGPS Configuration. - Tap on - Tap on the Select Mode button.
  • Page 43 - Tap OK. The name of the configuration you have just cre- ated is now pre-selected in the NTRIP Configuration field. Two new buttons (Edit and Delete) are shown under this field allowing you to respectively edit or delete this config- uration.
  • Page 44 Note that the screen includes a More Details button allow- ing you to view the properties of the selected station. Tap on this button. The NTRIP Station Details screen is dis- played on which you can use the following buttons: •...

  • Page 45: Other Rtcm Source

    Other RTCM Source - Switch on the external device providing RTCM corrections data. If you want to use COM1 on MobileMapper CE to commu- nicate with the external device, connect the adequate serial cable between the two units. , then Programs>GPS Utilities>DGPS Configuration - Tap on - Tap on the Select Mode button - In the Select Differential Mode window, enable the Other...

  • Page 46: Returning To Autonomous Gps Mode

    - Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The fol- lowing two messages are displayed successively: “Please wait...” and “Processing incoming data packets...”. - Tap OK to close the message window. - Run GPS Status (see Viewing Current GPS Status on page 14) and check that MobileMapper CE is now operat- ing in DGPS mode.

  • Page 47: Power & Memory Management

    Power & Memory Management Power Modes MobileMapper CE comes with a removable/rechargeable bat- tery, which provides enough energy for a full working day –pro- vided you start your day with a fully charged battery. In order to ensure a longer battery life, use the external power whenev- er possible.

  • Page 48: Turning Off Mobilemapper Ce Manually

    Turning Off MobileMapper CE Manually , then Suspend. In the Shut Down window that opens, just tap OK. After a few seconds, the MobileMapper CE will shut down. Checking Battery Status , then Settings>Control pan- To check the battery level, tap el>Power.

  • Page 49: Gps Utilities

    GPS Utilities The set of GPS utilities provided in the Start menu allows you to configure and monitor MobileMapper CE’s internal GPS re- ceiver. This chapter describes the full set of GPS Utilities, which includes the following items: - DGPS Configuration - GPS Initialization - GPS Ports Configuration - GPS Reset...

  • Page 50: Gps Ports Configuration

    GPS Ports Configuration Using the GPS Ports Configuration utility, you can ask Mo- bileMapper CE to output data messages to another device through the GPS auxiliary output port or to the application running on MobileMapper CE through the GPS VSP output port (VSP=Virtual Serial Port;...

  • Page 51: Gps Reset

    - Check all the NMEA data strings you want to include in the output message and for those strings, choose an out- put rate in seconds. Clear all the NMEA data strings you do not want to include in the output message (see screen example opposite).

  • Page 52: Gps Settings

    As explained in the GPS Reset window, you may reduce the time to first fix by running the GPS Initialization utility (see Initializing GPS on page 12). Until a new almanac file is received from the GPS constellation, MobileMapper CE uses a non-erasable almanac file stored in its memory to start the satellite acquisition process.
  • Page 53 Icon Function Screen Tap this icon to close the Mission Planning utility window. - Tap this icon to choose the location on Earth for which Mission Planning will determine the GPS constellation. - You can key in the exact coordinates of your site or directly tap on the map to indicate where this site is (see screen example opposite).

  • Page 54: Switching Between Two Utilities

    Switching Between Two Utilities Use the icon located at the far right in the task bar to switch from a running application to another. For example if DGPS Configuration and GPS Status are both running in the background while using Mission Planning, the menu opposite will pop up when you tap this button.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Manager Module

    Bluetooth Manager Module This chapter gives general information on MobileMapper CE’s Bluetooth Manager module. For detailed information on how you can establish a GPRS connection via Bluetooth Manager, please refer to Step-by-Step Procedure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth on page 17. Introduction MobileMapper CE is equipped with built-in Bluetooth technol- ogy that allows short-range connections to other Bluetooth-en-...

  • Page 56: Bluetooth Range

    Bluetooth Range The maximum range in class 2 devices is 10 meters (30 feet) typically. A minimum distance of about 60 cm (two feet) should be observed between any two Bluetooth-enabled devic- First Steps with Bluetooth Manager Starting Bluetooth Manager >Settings>Control Panel and double-tap Bluetooth - Tap Manager.

  • Page 57: Pin Code, Detectability & Authentication

    - Tap the first time you run a search. The message “Searching...” is displayed in the status bar (bottom of the screen) during the search. The search sequence first focuses on paired peripherals and then searches for distant peripherals. “Ready” is dis- played at the end of the search.

  • Page 58: Local Services

    - To demand that a remote device be allowed to access the local services only after pairing itself with MobileMapper CE, check the Enabled box underneath Authentication. Oth- erwise keep this option disabled (check box cleared). Caution! This option is automatically disabled every time you start Bluetooth Manager.

  • Page 59: Using The Serial Port Service

    To deactivate a local service: • Tap in the Bluetooth Manager toolbar. • Tap and hold the icon representing the local service you want to deactivate and then select Stop. This instantly stops the concerned local service. Note that when you deactivate the File Transfer Ser- vice or Object Push Service, you automatically deacti- vate these two services.

  • Page 60: Using The File Transfer Service

    • GPS output is enabled via the COM port assigned to the Serial Port Service (COM3 in our example) (see GPS Port Configuration, page 44). • Remember ALL the COM3 settings as you will need them on the computer (see GPS Port Configuration, page 44).
  • Page 61 To change this parameter, tap and hold the File Transfer Service icon and then select Properties. A window opens in which you can edit this parameter. - On the inquiring MobileMapper CE: • Run Bluetooth. • Display the properties of its File Transfer Service as explained above for the host device.

  • Page 62: Creating Shortcuts For Remote Services

    To upload files from the inquiring device to the • host , tap and hold the stylus on a blank area (i.e. not on a file icon) within the Bluetooth Manager window. When a dotted circle appears, remove the stylus and then select Add file in the pop-up menu.

  • Page 63: Optimizing Accuracy

    Optimizing Accuracy General Guidelines There are five basic rules for recording MobileMapper CE rover data so as to achieve the optimal accuracy: 1. Allow the receiver to have full “view” of the sky the entire time a job is open, not just when logging data to a feature. There are three things you can do to improve signal recep- tion: •...

  • Page 64: Recording Data For Post-Processing

    Recording Data for Post-Processing There is one additional rule for optimizing MobileMapper CE accuracy when recording rover data that will be differentially corrected by MobileMapper Office in post-processed mode: All features must be logged while the receiver is continuously tracking at least 5 satellites with a PDOP less than 4 for at least 20 minutes.
  • Page 65 If the period of continuous lock is less than 5 minutes, the SBAS-corrected position may be more accurate. When recording a job for post-processing, the receiver records GPS measurements the entire time the job is open – not just when you’re recording data into a feature. Therefore, you do not need to record each feature for more than 20 minutes.

  • Page 66: Appendices

    Appendices Updating MobileMapper CE OS Firmware The current version of MobileMapper CE Operating System (OS) firmware can be downloaded from ftp.magellangps.com in the /Mobile Mapping/MM CE/Firmware/OS Firmware/ folder. 1. Turn on MobileMapper CE and either attach it to external power or make sure that there is at least a 25% charge in the battery (tap Start>Settings>Control Panel>Power).

  • Page 67: Updating Mobilemapper Ce Gps Firmware

    8. When you see a message saying, “Operating system updated successfully,” tap OK on the OS Loader window. 9. Tap in the upper right of the Windows screen to exit back to the desktop. , then Suspend and 10.Turn off the receiver by tapping then OK button.
  • Page 68 4. Copy all the files extracted from the GPS firmware zip file from your PC to the MobileMapper CE’s SD card using ActiveSync’s Explore utility. The Explore button is located in Microsoft Active Sync window’s taskbar (third button from the left). 5.

  • Page 69: About Almanac Files

    About Almanac Files When first using your MobileMapper CE, and because there is no recent almanac file available yet in the unit, the internal GPS receiver (or Mission Planning if used at that time) will use a default almanac file stored in its protected memory. After receiving GPS satellites for about 12 to 25 minutes, the internal GPS receiver will be able to create a new almanac file.

  • Page 70: Assessing Mobilemapper Beacon Reception Quality

    Assessing MobileMapper Beacon Reception Quality As long as the green lock indicator light on MobileMapper Beacon stays on, you can be certain that MobileMapper CE can readily deliver a DGPS solution using the incoming correc- tion data packets from MobileMapper Beacon. You can verify this by running the GPS Status utility (see View- ing Current GPS Status on page 14;...

  • Page 71: Bluetooth Manager Toolbar Memo

    The table below gives indications on how safe DGPS operation with MobileMapper Beacon will be, depending on the value of the SNR. DGPS Data Reception Quality SNR<10 dB Very Critical; DGPS mode steadiness is very unlikely. Good but critical; if signal deteriorates, even slightly, 10 <SNR<20 dB MobileMapper CE won’t be able to maintain DGPS mode.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index GSA 45 GSM/GPRS 28 GSV 45 Symbols *99# 17 Handstrap 3 Host 34 Host IP address 28 AC adapter 6 ActiveSync 9 Almanac data 63 I/O module 3 Authentication 52 Initialize GPS 12 Automatic tuning 32 Inquiring device 49 Autonomous GPS 14 Azmth/Elvn 15 LED Indicators 42...
  • Page 73 Stats 15 Stylus 2 RAM 42 System Idle mode 41 Real-Time Correction Age Limit Real-time corrections 3 Tap 11 Removable SD Card memory 42 Tap and hold 11 Reset 4 Text Input 10 RMC 45 Thales System Info 61 RRE 45 Thresholds 16 RS232 45 Tree Canopy 13...
  • Page 74 Magellan follows a policy of continuous product improvement; specifications and descriptions are thus subject to change without notice. Please contact Magellan for the latest product information. ©2005-2006 Magellan Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. MobileMapper is a trademark of Magellan Navigation, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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