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iGage iG9 User Manual

iGage iG9 User Manual (135 pages)

GNSS RTK Receiver with Internal 2-Watt UHF Radio & 4G Cell Modem

Brand: iGage | Category: Receiver | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Ig9
1
GNSS RTK Receiver with Internal 2-Watt UHF Radio & 4G Cell Modem User Manual
1
Copyright, Control and Safety
2
GNSS Safety Warning
2
Export Controlled Device
2
FCC Compliance
2
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
6
Igage Ig9 Vs. CHC I90
6
Training Videos
6
Survce / Survpc
7
ADL Vantage Pro UHF Radio Manual
7
Data Collector
8
About the Ig9 GNSS Receiver
9
Front Panel
9
Receiver Back and Bottom
10
What's in the Box
11
Safety Information
13
Use and Care
13
Battery Warnings, Safety and Disposal
13
Battery Charger
14
Radio Notices
14
Bluetooth Radio
14
UHF Radios
14
UHF Safety and General Information
14
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
14
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
14
Other Medical Devices
15
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
15
FCC Licensing Information
15
Obtaining a New FCC License
15
Front Panel Operation
16
Main Menu
16
The Main Menu
16
Front Panel: Info
17
Front Panel: Sv
17
Front Panel: Receiver Mode
18
Front Panel: Power
19
Front Panel: Data
19
Front Panel: Set
20
Using Survce to Control the Ig9
21
Starting a New Survce Job
21
Setting up an Ig9 UHF Base Rover Pair
25
Configuring the Ig9 UHF Base
25
Choose a Great Location for the Base
25
Base Radio Battery
25
Ig9 Base Configuration: Step by Step
26
Best Practices for Extending UHF Radio Range
32
Multiple Users on same Radio Frequency
32
Base Output Power Setting
33
Bad Antennas
33
External Antenna Extension (Top of Pole Extension)
33
Loose TNC Antenna Connections
33
Configuring an Ig9 UHF Rover
35
Troubleshooting a UHF Base / Rover Pair
38
Verify that the Base Is Transmitting
38
Debugging Rover: FLOAT, DGPS, DGPS, AUTO
39
Status = 'FIXED
39
Status = 'FLOAT
40
IMU Tolerance Settings
42
Tilt Related Raw Data Records
43
Status = 'AUTONOMOUS', 'WAAS' or 'DGPS
44
Configuring an Ig9 Network Rover
45
DCI (Data Collector Internet)
45
Internal GSM
45
Connecting Your Data Collector to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
46
Iphone / Ios Wi-Fi Hotspot Notes
46
Verizon Jetpack Issues
46
Bonding Your Data Collector to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
46
Typical Data Collector Wi-Fi Setup
46
Nautix X8 Wi-Fi Setup
48
Configuring the Ig9 Internal Cellular Modem
51
Optional: Configuring the APN and Cellular Modem with the Web Interface
51
Network (NTRIP and DIP) Rover Configuration
52
Choose Internet Data Source
55
Using the IMU Tilt Sensor on an Ig9
60
IMU Tolerance Settings
60
Verifying the Tilt Function
61
Tilt Related Raw Data Records
61
Mission Planning
63
Advanced Base Configuration
64
The Quick Start Guide
64
Carlson Survce/Survpc User Manual
64
Base Configuration: the Bottom Line
64
Programmed Position Must Match True Position
65
Quick Tip: Double Check Your Base Position
65
Starting a Base with Local Coordinates
66
How Do I Setup on a Previous Base Point on a Subsequent Day
69
What Happens in the Raw File When You Configure a GNSS Base
71
REF File Description
72
RW5 File Description
73
Adjusting an Autonomous Base Project to an OPUS Position
75
Localizing Survce Projects
79
Localization: Geodetic North with Ground Distances
79
Description
79
Solution
79
Localize the Southeast Corner
79
Set 'Grid to Ground
81
Further Discussion
82
Localization: Match East Line Bearing with Ground Distances
83
Description
83
Solution
83
Localize the Southeast Corner
83
Verify Localization
86
Connecting the Ig9 to a PC or Smartphone Via Wi-Fi
87
Programming Ig9 Radio Frequencies and FCC ID
89
Setting up the Optional ADL Vantage Pro Repeater Kit
91
Important Protocol Note
91
Repeater Radio Battery
91
Setting up the Repeater
92
Setting up the Repeater
93
Dealer Programming the ADL Vantage Pro or 35 Radio
97
Identification (Tab)
97
Radio Link (Tab)
97
Serial Interface (Tab)
98
Dealer (Tab)
98
Backing up Carlson Jobs: Never Loose Data in Survce
99
Data Collectors Should NEVER Standby & Manually Reconnecting
100
Never Standby
100
Manually Reconnecting Bluetooth
101
Downloading, Processing and Archiving Static Data
102
Installing the Download Tool
102
Downloading Data from Ig9 GNSS Receiver
102
Starting the Download Tool
102
Using the Download Tool
102
Submitting an Occupation to OPUS
103
Setting the Receiver Type
103
Viewing the Observation Log
104
Trimming Occupation Files
104
Performing Quality Control Checks
104
Advanced Download Settings
104
Configuring the Download Tool
104
Base Project Folder
105
Archive All Projects
105
GPS Mounts on Drive
105
Update GPS Model
105
Minimum File Size to Transfer
105
Show UTC Time
105
Default HI
105
Default Agency
106
Default Operator
106
Decimate OPUS Submission to
106
Your Email
106
Show Advanced Settings
106
PPP Service
106
Export 8.3 Filename
106
Format Extended
107
Utilities
107
Undelete Occupations
107
Chcdata RINEX Convertor
107
Mark One File Unread
107
Mark All GPS Files Unread
107
GPS Settings
107
GPS 'Settings' Tab
107
The 'Log' Tab
107
OPUS: What Is It
108
OPUS-RS (Rapid Static)
108
OPUS-Projects
108
OPUS Error Messages and Failures
109
Interpreting OPUS Results
109
Survey Feet Vs. International Feet, Scale Factors
109
Getting Ready to Use OPUS
110
Using OPUS-Projects
110
Best OPUS Practices for New and Experienced Users
112
The 'OPUS Error Message' Joke
112
OPUS-RS Is Dicey
112
Only some Submissions Are Being Returned by OPUS
112
OPUS-RS Is very Dependent on the Number, Availability, Proximity, Distribution and Quality of Nearby CORS Stations
112
Daily Vs. Hourly CORS Availability
113
Some Areas of the United States Effectively ONLY Have Daily Data
114
Offline CORS Stations
114
NGS CORS Station Quality
115
GPS Suitable Locations
117
Best Case Scenario
117
Worst Case Scenarios
118
Semi-Trucks and Trains
118
Large Structures to the South
118
Huge Trees to the South
119
Huge Trees Overhead
119
Large Reflective Surfaces Nearby
119
Deep Canyons
120
Power Poles
120
Optimizing Occupations in the Real-World
121
Receiver Placement
121
Longer Observations
121
Mission Planning
121
Be Procedure Smart: Avoid Blunders
122
Use a Fixed Height Tripod, Get the HI Correct
122
Rotate Your Receiver Correctly
123
Use the Correct Antenna Model
123
Batteries in or Batteries out
123
Why Does Modern RTK Work Where OPUS Fails
124
Number of Satellites and Signals
124
Baseline Distance
124
Fresnel Zone Considerations
125
OPUS Best Practices Conclusion
125
Troubleshooting the Ig9 Receiver
126
Receiver Won't Turn on
126
Is the Receiver Tracking Satellites
126
The Receiver Won't Mount as a Disk Drive
126
Ig9 Serial and USB IO Port Definitions
127
Serial IO Port Definition
127
USB Port Definition
127
Upgrading Firmware
128
Updating Main Board Firmware
128
Updating OEM Firmware
128
GNSS OEM Reset
130
Web Interface Reset
130
Front Panel Reset
130
Ig9 Antenna Model
132
Slant Height' to 'Vertical Height
133
Manually Converting Heights
133
Examples
133
Warranty
134
Exclusions
134
Rma
135

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iGage iG9 User Manual

iGage iG9 User Manual (85 pages)

GNSS RTK Receiver with Internal 2-Watt UHF Radio, 4G Cell Modem

Brand: iGage | Category: Receiver | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright, Control and Safety
2
GNSS Safety Warning
2
Export Controlled Device
2
FCC Compliance
3
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
6
Igage Ig9, Ig9A Vs. CHC I90
6
About the Ig9 GNSS Receiver
7
Front Panel
7
Receiver Back and Bottom
8
What's in the Box
10
Optional Accessories
12
Iga, High Gain UHF Antenna
12
Igr, 35-Watt Repeater / Transceiver
12
Safety Information
13
Use and Care
13
Battery Warnings, Safety and Disposal
13
Battery Charger
14
Radio Notices
14
Bluetooth Radio
15
UHF Radios
15
UHF Safety and General Information
15
Medical Devices - Hearing Aids
15
Medical Devices - Pacemakers
15
Other Medical Devices
15
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
16
FCC Licensing Information
16
Obtaining a New FCC License
16
Front Panel Operation
17
Main Menu
17
The Main Menu
17
Front Panel: Info
18
Front Panel: Sv
19
Front Panel: Receiver Mode
19
Front Panel: Power
21
Front Panel: Data
21
Front Panel: Set
21
Compatible Field Software
23
Using IMU Tilt Compensation
23
Geomax X-PAD
23
Carlson Survpc
25
Landstar7
28
Best Practices for Extending UHF Radio Range
30
Multiple Users on same Radio Frequency
30
Base Output Power Setting
31
Bad Antennas
31
External Antenna Extension (Top of Pole Extension)
31
Loose TNC Antenna Connections
32
Configuring the Ig9 Internal Cellular Modem
33
Optional: Configuring the APN and Cellular Modem with the Web Interface
33
Mission Planning
35
Connecting the Ig9 to a PC or Smartphone Via Wi-Fi
37
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Enabled
37
Wi-Fi Turns off after 15-Minutes to Save Power
37
Connecting a Computer or Mobile Device
37
Programming Ig9 Radio Frequencies and FCC
40
Downloading, Processing and Archiving Static Data
42
Installing the Download Tool
42
Downloading Data from Ig9 GNSS Receiver
42
Starting the Download Tool
43
Using the Download Tool
43
Submitting an Occupation to OPUS
44
Setting the Receiver Type
45
Viewing the Observation Log
46
Trimming Occupation Files
46
Performing Quality Control Checks
47
Advanced Download Settings
47
Configuring the Download Tool
47
Base Project Folder
48
Archive All Projects
48
GPS Mounts on Drive
49
Update GPS Model
49
Minimum File Size to Transfer
49
Show UTC Time
49
Default HI
50
Default Agency
50
Default Operator
50
Decimate OPUS Submission to
50
Your Email
51
Show Advanced Settings
51
PPP Service
51
Export 8.3 Filename
51
Format Extended
52
Utilities
52
Undelete Occupations
52
Chcdata RINEX Convertor
52
Mark One File Unread
53
Mark All GPS Files Unread
53
GPS Settings
53
GPS 'Settings' Tab
53
The 'Log' Tab
53
OPUS: What Is It
54
OPUS-RS (Rapid Static)
54
OPUS-Projects
55
OPUS Error Messages and Failures
55
Interpreting OPUS Results
55
Survey Feet Vs. International Feet, Scale Factors
56
Getting Ready to Use OPUS
56
Using OPUS-Projects
58
Best OPUS Practices for New and Experienced Users
59
The 'OPUS Error Message' Joke
59
OPUS-RS Is Dicey
59
Only some Submissions Are Being Returned by OPUS
59
OPUS-RS Is very Dependent on the Number, Availability, Proximity, Distribution and Quality of Nearby CORS Stations
59
Daily Vs. Hourly CORS Availability
60
Some Areas of the United States Effectively ONLY Have Daily Data
61
Offline CORS Stations
62
NGS CORS Station Quality
62
GPS Suitable Locations
65
Best Case Scenario
65
Worst Case Scenarios
66
Semi-Trucks and Trains
66
Large Structures to the South
67
Huge Trees to the South
67
Huge Trees Overhead
67
Large Reflective Surfaces Nearby
68
Deep Canyons
68
Power Poles
69
Optimizing Occupations in the Real-World
69
Receiver Placement
69
Longer Observations
70
Mission Planning
70
Be Procedure Smart: Avoid Blunders
71
Use a Fixed Height Tripod, Get the HI Correct
71
Rotate Your Receiver Correctly
72
Use the Correct Antenna Model
72
Batteries in or Batteries out
73
Why Does Modern RTK Work Where OPUS Fails
73
Number of Satellites and Signals
73
Baseline Distance
73
Fresnel Zone Considerations
74
OPUS Best Practices Conclusion
75
Troubleshooting the Ig9 Receiver
76
Receiver Won't Turn on
76
Is the Receiver Tracking Satellites
76
The Receiver Won't Mount as a Disk Drive
76
Ig9 Serial and USB IO Port Definitions
77
Serial IO Port Definition
77
USB Port Definition
77
Upgrading Firmware
78
Updating Main Board Firmware
78
Updating OEM Firmware
78
GNSS OEM Reset
80
Web Interface Reset
80
Front Panel Reset
80
Ig9 Antenna Model
82
Slant Height' to 'Vertical Height
83
Manually Converting Heights
83
Examples
83
Warranty
84
Exclusions
84
Rma
85

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