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1. ALTUS POSITIONING 20725 Western Avenue Suite 100 Torrance CA 90501 USA SYSTEMS 1 310 541 8139 office 1 310 541 8257 fax www altus ps com APS U User Manual Revision 1 06 APS U User Manual 2013 ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc All rights reserved ALTUS and the ALTUS logo are trademarks of ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc registered in the U S and other countries No part of this document may be copied used or reproduced without the prior written permission of ALTUS Positioning Systems No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of ALTUS Positioning Systems Inc Mention of third party products in this document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation ALTUS Positioning Systems assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of the APS U due to GPS characteristics USA Department of Defense operations control atmospheric effects multipath and RF interference All understandings agreements or warranties take place directly between the seller and the prospective users Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate ALTUS is not responsible for printing or clerical errors All specifications are typical and subject to change without prior notice2. Hardware Platform Serial Number 228008 Hardware Platform Name LBR1 Hardware Platform Rx Full ID SNWeeseeseee Mainboard Type LBRBBeeeseseese Firmware Version 1 1 1 vrps1 Firmware Interface 1 2 Figure 19 LBR ID 6 4 4 L Band Status This shows the current status of the LBR 24 Page ps sC i 6 5 UHF Click on UHF to open the UHF Radio Configuration screen The 1watt internal radio of the APS U can be configured from this screen Common Selections can be made here and applied by clicking on the Apply button Status Connections GNSS LBR Cell Log Command Settings UHF Radio Radio Mode Transmit Power Channel Number Unit Address n Apply Show Freguency Table Figure 20 UHF Radio Main Screen 6 5 1 Radio mode The user may set the radio to Receive Transmit or Repeat UHF Radio Radio Mode Receiver Transmitter Repeater Figure 21 UHF Radio Mode Selections 25 Page 6 5 2 Transmit Power The user may set the appropriate Radio Transmit power 100mW 1W UHF Radio Transmit Power Figure 22 UHF Radio Transmit Power Selections 6 5 3 Channel Number The user may set desired the Channel Freguency UHF Radio Channel Number Figure 23 UHF Radio Channel Number Selections 26 Page ps mr 0v v 3 lt Lw imum N 6 5 4 Unit Address
3. Close VERIPOSI Band Gontrol 2 Figure 43 Close L Band Control 2 36 Page rs src crmrnmmrm rCr 4 7 3 Processor Firmware Update This process will be performed using the Web Interface on a PC 7 3 1 Save the Process Firmware package to the PC 7 3 2 Click on Settings to open the Software Update Menu Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Command Software Update LD7 fw 0 0 10 tar gz 893 97 KB LD7 IP Settings Note These settings apply to the IP address of this page They do not apply to the IP address of the GNSS accessed through RX control Network Settings Address Type Figure 44 Settings Main Screen 7 3 3 Click on Browse and navigate to the Processor Firmware 7 3 4 Once the file is uploaded click on the Apply to install the firmware 7 3 5 The firmware upgrade process will run Once completed refresh the Web Browser page 37 Page ps n 4 8 Heading Output With two GNSS antennas the APS U can output GNSS heading information This information is derived from a NMEA output from the internal GNSS receiver The APS U can be configured to output heading information on COM1 COM2 COM3 USB or BT 8 1 Heading information output via COM1 COM2 USB or Bluetooth 8 1 1 Connect to the APS U through COM1 COM2 USB or Bluetooth using any terminal program 8 1 2 Atthe APS U gt prompt send command co
4. Figure 16 Positioning Mode and Message Type Options 6 3 1 1 Base Position The user can enter Base coordinates or select Auto Selecting Auto will use an average position 22 Page GNSS Web Interface The user may connect to the GNSS via IP address default is 192 168 2 80 to access a more detailed GNSS configurations ESA I scorcio receiver Web nta 3192168280 IP Address 192 168 5 80 System GPS GLO AsteRxdett_OEM Serial Member 3004158 S pu IRrlo g 8 z Receiver EESE TELE Logging Help Receiver gt Home Week Number 1722 Time Of Week 518632 Mode Standalone Geodetic Coordinates Vae Standard Deviation m Velocity m s Velocity Standard Deviation m s totitude naaesoaaoise seer 00 oa o ed iu N Vake _ standard Deviation m veloc n 5 Vly Standard Deviation m s asia se sso ae i eee __ sa ss E ssi 26 ames es Figure 17 GNSS Web Interface Screen 23 Page 6 4 L Band Demodulator LBR Click on LBR to open the L Band Demodulator Configuration screen Status Connections GNSS UHF Cell Log Command Settings L Band Demodulator Access Code Beam Selection L Band Status Figure 18 LBand Demodulator Main Screen 6 4 1 Access Code 6 4 2 Beam Selection The user can select the appropriate Immarsat satellite 6 4 3 Show ID This will show the LBR ID of the APS U
5. 8 2 43 M 34 29 M 2 5 0135 4C APSU SHOW STATUS OK Figure 10 APS U GNSS Status 6 2 APS U Connections Click on Connections to view change the APS U s internal or external connections Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Command Settings Communications Setup Port Settings COM Port Connect Internal Device Save Update Serial Communications Port External COM Port Baud Rate Show Connections Figure 11 APS U Communications Main Screen 6 2 1 Port Settings Options allow for a selected COM Port to be connected to a selected Internal Device For example selection of USB and GNSS Log will connect the USB port directly to the GNSS receiver 20 Page ps slCom mtrrCm vm Port Settings quaresezeoaeeeeozenaeoeezeonieneeneoneoneseenaoeeneeoeoneeneeoeeeeeee senese eseeeeeoneone COM Port Connect Internal Device i a ananasaannnnaaaannanaaaaauousnanaunmoaaanumuunaaanuuonaaansuosaaaaumsaanaanuuaasaansaaat GNSS USB1 GNSS Data COM2 GNSS Log COM4 LBR USB1 SD Card Log UHF Cell Figure 12 Ports Internal Device Selections Update Serial Communications Port Options allow for a range of baud rates to be assigned to an External COM Port For example selecting COM 1 and 9600 would assign COM 1 communication to be at 9600 baud Update Serial Communications Port UHU U UU UU UU UU UU U UU U HUU UU UU UU UU
6. CD WinZip b lt Config on gt gf Send by YouSendIt Send To b Cut i a Edit this to match that of either Shortcut COM4 or COMS to ensure a direct elete SA connection to the LD7 s LBR Module Properties Figure 37 Config xml Com Port Editing 34 Page sii 7 2 5 Click on the Veripos L Band Control Icon O VERIPOS L Band Cont Figure 38 L Band Control 2 Icon 7 2 6 The program will connect to the LBR Click on the OK button to continue VERIPOS L Band Gontrol 2 Version 01 005 Copyright 2012 VERIPOS e Receiver Connection Auto Detect on COM81 ___ Connected to LD35 at 115200 baud Receiver Type LD3S Septentrio LBR v PC Serial Port COMB1 Figure 39 L Band Control 2 Main Screen 7 2 7 In the Main Menu select Upload Firmware VERIPOS L Band Control 2 Figure 40 L Band Control 2 Main Menu 35 Page TET _ _ _ 1__ 1 lt Z lt 1 2m_ gt 7 2 8 Browse to the Firmware location click OK to continue Marcy pinad Press OK to continue with the upload or Cancel to abort Figure 41 LBR Update Initiation The program will perform the firmware update VERIPOSL Band Control 2 Starting upgrade file installation GERE Browse Figure 42 Update in Progress 7 2 9 Once the update is finished click on
7. GREEN LED turns ON on O Press and release GREEN LED turns OFF Hard power O OFF Press and hold for 4 seconds and release or until power LED turns OFF 12 Page saan 3 2 APS U Rear panel LANKA N e I W j J TNC Main GNSS External Power 4 Pin RS 232 To PC 9 Pin TNC AUX GNSS Antenna For Heading USB To PC Clock In Out To Device Ethernet To 5 Pin Router 16 Pin Dual RS 232 To PC 14 Pin N jae Figure 6 Rear Panel LEMO Description Purpose 5 pin Clock In Out Clock In Out to Device Dual RS 232 to PC 14 pin Com2 Com3 Com2 RS 232 to PC Connection to Internal Processor Com3 RS 232 PC Connection to GNSS Receiver 7 pin PPS Event PPS Output amp Event input USB to PC Connection to Internal Processor Ethernet to router or PC Connection to System or GNSS 9 pin Com1 RS 232 to PC Communication to Internal Processor 4 pin Power DC Power Input 16 pin USB ETH 13 Page 3 3 Clock In Out This port uses cable assembly p n 10118 which has a 5 Pin Lemo plug to the APS U that splits into two BNC connectors for Clock In amp Out e Clock Out This outputs a 10MHz signal from GNSS Receiver e Clock In This inputs a 10MHz signal to GNSS Receiver Pin Description Connector 1 Ground BNC Shell 2 Clock Out BNC Center Conductor 3 Ground Not Connected 4 Clock In BNC Shell 5 Ground BNC Center Conductor 3 4 PPS amp Event In This port uses cable assembly p n 101
8. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Receiver Independent Exchange Format Read Only Memory Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Real Time Kinematic Satellite Based Augmentation System Secure Digital Secure Digital High Capacity Subscriber Identity Module 41 Page UHF Ultra high frequency VRS Virtual Reference Station WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System 42 Page san lt
9. UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU HUU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UUUUUUUUUUUUIVIRI III OUUUU UU UU UU NUUNUU UU UU U UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UU UUH NUUNUU UU UUUUUUUUUUUUUDA External COM Port Baud Rate COMI 4300 COM2 9600 UHF Cell 19200 GNSS COM1 36400 GNSS COM3 157600 115200 Figure 13 External COM Port Baud Rate Options Show Connections This allows the user to see the current connections present in the APS U Two connections are permanent GNSS COM1 lt gt LBR COM1 GNSS COM3 gt COM3 GNSS Comi lt gt LER CO permanent GSS COG lt gt COS permanent Figure 14 APS U Connection Display 21 Page 6 3 GNSS Receiver Configuration Click on GNSS to view change some GNSS settings e For a full complement of GNSS receiver settings use either the GNSS Web Interface see 6 3 2 or RxTools connected on COM3 of the APS U Status Connections LBR UHF Cell Log Command Settings GNSS Recelver Corrections Mode Positioning Mode a Message Type Save Base Position ne Latitude dd mmsssssssss Longitude ddd mmsssssssss Height meters Save Figure 15 GNSS Receiver Main Screen 6 3 1 Corrections Mode The user can select the Positioning Mode and the desired Message Type if applicable Corrections Mode Positioning Mode m Message Type i a Base iRTCMY Rover iRTCMv2 RTCMv3 CMRv2
10. ps L cc lrr rrrrr r m 7 Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades may be done to the OEM modules In particular the GNSS LBR and Processor are key modules that may have firmware upgrades during the normal lifetime of use 7 1 GNSS Firmware Upgrade This process will be performed using a PC and the RxTools suite of programs provided in the CD included with the APS U 7 1 1 Save the GNSS Firmware package to the PC 7 1 2 Connect to COM3 using the 10121 cable for direct access to the GNSS Receiver 7 1 3 Using RxControl open the appropriate Com Port on the PC 7 1 4 Follow the steps for firmware upgrade under menu File gt Upgrade 7 1 5 After the upgrade finishes power cycle the system 7 2 LBR Firmware Upgrade This upgrade process will be performed using a PC and Veripos software L Band Control 2 7 2 1 Install L Band Control 2 to the PC 7 2 2 Save the LBR Firmware package to the PC 7 2 3 Browse to the location of L Band Control 2 on the PC 7 2 4 Right click on the Config xml file to edit the preferred COM Port Save when finished using the same Config xml filename N Open O targel k xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 gt VER Configuration xmlns xsi http ww w3 0rg 2001 gt MLSchema instance Edit with XML Marker xmlns xsd http vwww w3 0rg 2001 MLSchema gt VERIF ig lt Type gt LD3S Septentrio LBR lt Type gt Open With b lt Por NV Por t gt
11. ps com Website www altus ps com support ALTUS Positioning Systems vi 20725 Western Avenue Suite 100 ail Torrance CA 90501 310 541 8139 office 310 541 8257 fax 5 Page 2 APS U Overview The APS U provides multi frequency GNSS capability together with GNSS Heading L Band positioning from Veripos and wireless communications within a rugged MIL STD 81 O housing for the broadest range of applications For maximum flexibility the design is scalable from a single GNSS receiver to full options with Heading wireless links and L Band capability The APS U has an additional processor for on board configuration and custom applications separate from the GNSS engine The rear panel has an extensive suite of interfaces for data output timing event marks and a second antenna port for GNSS Heading Integrated wireless options include Bluetooth for easy configuration plus optional GSM cellular modem and UHF radio modem for transmission or reception of RTK corrections 2 1 APS UGNSS Features 272 Channel AsteRx2eH with L1 L2 L2C GPS GLONASS and SBAS Bluetooth class 1 2GB SD Card for internal data logging not removable 2 1 1 GNSS Navigation Accuracy Navigation Performance Horizontal m Vertical m Standalone Autonomous 1 3 1 9 SBAS WAAS EGNOS MSAS 0 6 0 8 DGPS RTCM1 3 9 3 0 5 0 9 Veripos APEX 0 1 0 2 RTK 0 01 1 ppm 0 02 1 ppm 2 1 2 GNSS Heading Accuracy Separation Heading Pitch or R
12. 19 which has a 7 Pin Lemo plug to the APS U rear panel that into a BNC connector for 1 Pulse Per Second PPS out and wire connectors for Event A amp B markers Pin Description Not Connected Event A Event B Not Connected Not Connected Pulse Per Second PPS Out Not Connected Connect Pins 4 amp 7 Together to Ground J D O BW N e Connector Not Connected Tag with Event A Tag with Event B Tag with GND Not Connected BNC Center Conductor BNC Shell Not Connected 14 Page Ja COM1 This port uses cable assembly p n 10120 which has 9 Pin Lemo plug to the APS U rear panel and a DB9 connector for RS 232 communication with COM1 of the system direct communication with the internal processor 5 Olo NIAo Bi W N H 3 6 Description CTS Not Connected Not Connected Ground Ground RX TX RTS Ground COM2 amp COM3 Connector 8 DB9 Female Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected 3 DB9 Female 2 DB9 Female 7 DB9 Female DB9 Female This port uses cable assembly p n 10121 which has a Lemo 14 Pin plug that splits into 2 DB9 connectors for RS 232 communication with Com2 and Com3 of the system e Com2 Direct communication with the internal processor e Com3 Direct communication with the GNSS Receiver Pin HDi UB W N ke oN 10 11 12 Description VBUS USB_DP USB_DN Ground Tx3 Rx3 Ground CTS2 Rx2 RTS2 Tx2 Grou
13. 2 Page Table of Contents e RR REA E 5 Li LE aaa aaa 5 le CA n E A OI TNA NI 5 1 3 Customer Service and SUpport sicilia 5 Fe Cy aiar 6 cl RE ea n ae eae 6 di ra 7 di REL aaa aaa 8 s TE TOO A PS Lear e 11 di Rui 11 i PAR 13 o RA acacia 14 JA Pl alan 14 Willer aan 15 laica 15 alberati 16 e IL Lie 16 i Piace 16 A Factory GNSS Kecelvet Setti 17 fi Wee PIET SS TI aamuin kaa San sistemas ei 17 S EHM 18 5 1 Changing IP Address on Processor Using the Web Interface e 18 5 2 Changing IP Address on GNSS licei rari aak am SANA 18 FIA elle 19 di luana 19 bo ALE a 20 e KIRII D ET oi ila 22 3 Page Ei RR cicca 24 bi Dacia 25 be UIL iaia 28 E TU K KS R LO cca 28 ES SINISEN EIP O isamaa o a OO EA PRI 32 i Ill iianeri 33 AVE Lala ana 34 di VEIL annida 34 72 LR RE EENE AN EES ERE 34 J FREE clan 37 ARE AO FE E RE FIORE 38 8 1 Heading information output via COM1 COM2 USB or Bluetooth iene 38 8 2 Heading information output via COM3 ieri 38 9 Frequently Asked Questions cccsccccscscscecsccccecscscccsccccscccscscsccccecscscscsscccecscscscesescscecces 39 10 List of Typical GNSS Related Acronyms ccccscscsccccccscccsccccccccscscsccccccecscscsccceccccecscscess 41 4 Page 1 Introduction 1 1 User Notice This section provides information regarding Warranty and Customer Service with Support All specifications are typical and sub
14. 2GB SD Card for internal data logging The SD card is not user removable When using with APS U for internal data logging data is stored on the SD card in SBF or text format and may be retrieved after the logging session is complete Files are accessed via Ethernet connection default 192 168 5 126 log dir mmcp1 and can be downloaded 16 Page 4 Factory GNSS Receiver Settings The instructions below should be used to recover APS U factory default settings 4 1 Recover Factory Settings 4 1 1 Hold the power button down for 4 seconds 4 1 2 Factory Settings will take effect upon reboot 17 Page saan 5 Ethernet Settings Connect the Ethernet cable from the APS U to the PC The PC must have RxTools installed to provide the RxControl program for GNSS configuration 5 1 Changing IP Address on Processor Using the Web Interface 5 1 1 Using a Firefox Chrome Web Browser type in the current IP address 5 1 2 Click on Settings 5 1 3 Scroll Down to APS U IP Settings 5 1 4 Select the Static Icon 5 1 5 Type in the appropriate information Network Settings Address Type O s ED Network Address Gateway Address IP Address Netmask Figure 7 APS U IP Settings Using Web Interface 5 1 6 Select Save 5 1 7 Test the new settings by entering the new IP address into a Web Browser Window 5 2 Changing IP Address on GNSS 5 2 1 Connect COM3 of the APS U to PC with cable 10121 and start RxContro
15. GALAIm GALlon GALUtc GALGstGps GEONav GEOAIm PVTGeodetic 29 Page pa BaseVectorGeod AttEuler DOP PVTSupport EndOfPVT ExtEvent DiffCorrln BaseStation ChannelStatus ReceiveStatus InputLink OutputLink ReceiverSetup and Command SBF data strings For more information please see the Septentrio Command Line Interface Reference Guide e Raw Data This initiates MeasEpoch MeasExtra GPSRawCA GPSRawL2C GPSRawL5 GLORawCA GALRawFNAV GALRawINAV GEORawL1 QZSRawL1CA QZSRawL2C QZSRawL5 GPSNav GLONav GALNav GEONav PVTGeodetic DiffCorrln ReceiverSetup Commands and Comment data strings For more information please see the Septentrio Command Line Interface Reference Guide e GUI This initiates MeasEpoch EndOfMeas EndOfPVT SatVisibility ChannelStatus Commands PVTGeodetic PosCovGeodetic VelCovGeodetic DOP PVTSatCartesian PVTResiduals RAIMStatistics Baseline AttEuler ReceiverTime ReceiverStatus InputLink OutputLink ReceiverSetup and Comment data strings For more information please see the Septentrio Command Line Interface Reference Guide 6 5 3 2 NMEA National Marine Electronics Association Logging This allows for NMEA data strings to be selected 6 7 4 Log Format Settings File type EDGE CUED NMEA Messages GS NES nap nea 9 GD Ju Ge Dep nn Gp naz m Ror Jm ve ne n Rr Jm o J Rer n Rev DE Figure 29 NMEA Data Logging Options Log Interval This allows the user to
16. S U All antennas must be connected before power is turned on Note the wait time for the boot up sequence before use Store preferred GNSS settings to the boot memory of the receiver Ensure the GNSS receiver has been authorized for Veripos APEX corrections if applicable APS U Front Panel The APS U has LEDs to indicate status of the GNSS receiver as well as incoming differential corrections via external device Sidi LED Green Green Green Green Green Blue LED Description ICON Figure 5 LED s Status On Receiver is Powered on Off Receiver is Powered off On Flashing Rx Tx Data Off No Data On Flashing Rx RTK Corrections On Solid Tx RTK Corrections Off No RTK Corrections Fast amp Continuous 10 times per second Blinks 1 time then pauses Blinks 2 times then pauses Blinks 3 times then pauses Blinks 4 times then pauses Blinks 5 times then pauses O Satellites 1 2 Satellites 3 4 Satellites 5 6 Satellites 7 8 Satellites 9 Satellites On Internal SD Card Data Logging enabled Off Internal SD Card Data Logging not enabled On Established device communication Off Idle for device bonding 11 Page 3 1 2 Power Button The power button is located on the front panel is used for turning the APS U ON or OFF Note At first power on there is a 30 s boot time for the internal processor to start properly Function Procedure ON Press and release
17. The user may set the Unit Address of the radio It is important to note that each radio must have a unique unit address For two APS U s Base and Rover to communicate properly each radio needs to have unique and separate unit addresses UHF Radio 6 5 5 The user may view the UHF radio s current frequency table Simply click the Show Frequency Table button Show Frequency Table Frequency Table Unit Address O ON DMF J N lt Figure 24 UHF Radio Unit Address Selections Success Channel Number Frequency MHz BW 459 550000 25 KHZ 457 175000 25 KHZ 457 550000 25 KHz 457 600000 25 KHZ 454 025000 25 KHZ 457 625000 25 KHZ 454 075000 25 KHz 457 650000 25 KHZ 454 100000 25 KHz 457 700000 25 KHz 455 125000 25 KHz 457 7250000 25 KHz 455 375000 25 KHz Figure 25 Frequency Table 27 Page 6 6 Cellular Modem Click on Cell to open the Cellular Modem screen The internal GSM Modem of the APS U can be configured from this screen 6 6 1 Connecting to an NTRIP or TCP IP Server Ensure a valid SIM card is inserted into the APS U The SIM card slot is located behind the UHF door Fill in the appropriate information and click the Connect button Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF W Log Command Settings Cellular Modem Connect to Server APN Server Name Username Password IP Address Port Mountpoint Connect Disconnect Figure 26 Cellular Mo
18. ct the GNSS Data gt UHF button 3 Make the appropriate settings in the UHF screen and select Apply 40 Page 10 List of Typical GNSS Related Acronyms APME ARP ASCII CMR CPU CR CTS DGPS DOP EGNOS ESTB FPGA GLONASS GNSS GPRS GPS GPX GSM GUI HERL HPL IGS LAMBDA LED MDB MOPS MSAS MT NGS NMEA OEM OTF PPS PVT RAIM RINEX ROM RTCA RTCM RTK SBAS SD SDHC SIM A Posteriori Multipath Estimation Antenna Reference Point American Standard Code for Information Interchange Compact Measurement Record Central Processing Unit Carriage Return Clear to Send Differential Global Positioning System Dilution of Precision European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System EGNOS System Test Bed Field Programmable Gate Array Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System Russian alternative for GPS Global Navigation Satellite System General Packet Radio Service Global Position System GPS exchange Global System for Mobile communications Graphical User Interface Horizontal External Reliability Level Horizontal Protection Level International GNSS Service Least sguares AMBiguity Decorrelation Adjustment Light Emitting Diode Minimal Detectable Bias Minimum Operational Performance Standards Multi functional Satellite Augmentation System Message Type National Geodetic Survey National Marine Electronics Association Original Eguipment Manufacturer On the Fly Pulse Per Second Position Velocity Time
19. dem Server Parameters 6 7 SD Card Logging LOG Click on Log to open the SD Card Logging screen The 2GB internal SD card of the APS U can be configured from this screen 28 Page pss Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Command Settings SD Card Logging Log Options Log Filename Log Format Settings File type c SBF Messages E CTI E Support E 5 ED Log Interval 1 min Save Show Log Files Figure 27 Internal SD Card Logging Main Screen 6 7 1 Log Options Checking this box enables logging Once logging is initiated unchecking this box will stop logging 6 7 2 Log Filename This allows for the naming of a log file 6 7 3 Log Format Settings The user can select either SBF Septentrio Binary Format or NMEA National Marine Electronics Association data logging types 6 5 3 1 SBF Septentrio Binary Format This selection allows for RINEX Receiver Independent Exchange Format Support Raw Data and GUI Graphical User Interface data to be logged Log Format Settings File type O CC SBF Messages E CIE E EII E neo Figure 28 SBF Data Logging Options e RINEX This is for use in Post Processing applications e Support This initiates MeasEpoch MeasExtra EndofMeas GPSRawCA GPSRawl2C GPSRawL5 GLORawCA GALRawFNAV GALRawINAV GEPRawL1 OZSRawL1CA QZSRawL2C OZSRawL5 GPSNav GPSAlm GPSlon GPSUtc GLONav GLOAIm GLOTime GALNav
20. ject to change without notice ALTUS Positioning Systems reserves the right for improvements and changes to this document products and services without notice or obligation 1 2 Warranty ALTUS provides a 2 year warranty for the APS U receiver free from defects in materials and workmanship from date of sale on the invoice of the original buyer A 90 day warranty is provided for the cables and other accessories Firmware upgrades are free for life Software support is free for 1 year from date of purchase The warranty does not cover e Defects due to accidents abuse misuse negligence abnormal use or any other non recommended use e Defects due to environmental conditions that do not conform to APS U specifications e Defects due to improper installation or operating procedures e Defects due to modifications alterations or changes not made in accordance with the APS U User Manual and other technical documentation or directly authorized by ALTUS e Normal wear and tear use e Shipping damage e 3rd party software included with the product other than the warranty of the original manufacturer to the extent the manufacturer permits Warranty is void if the APS U has been tampered with or opened 1 3 Customer Service and Support Contact your ALTUS dealer for first line support For further information please see the Altus support website for documentation and firmware upgrades or contact ALTUS Technical Support Email support altus
21. l 5 2 2 Select Configuration gt Communication gt Network Settings 5 2 3 Change default IP address to desired new IP address 5 2 4 Save the configuration to Boot with File gt Copy Configuration 5 2 5 Changes take effect after the system is rebooted 18 Page p 6 APS U Configuration Use a standard Web Browser Firefox Chrome etc to access the APS U s Web Interface The user can then configure the APS U per module using this interface Type the IP address of the device default 192 168 2 126 into the browser to access to the system This IP address is the default address used at the factory 6 1 APS U Status 6 1 1 Enter the IP address of the system This will bring the user to the main APS U configuration screen APS U Configuration GNSS Data Cell GNSS Data Unf GNSS Log SD Card Save Current Configuration Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Command Settings Figure 8 APS U Configuration Main Screen 6 1 2 Click on Status to view update options of the APS U Update options are e TwoSeconds e Ten Seconds e Five Seconds e One Minute Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Command Settings APS U Status Status Update Freguency Two Seconds Five Seconds Ten Seconds One Minute Figure 9 APS U Status Update Rates 19 Page APS U Status PP Load Status i Reload Status korre GNSS GPGGA 192481 70 3350 56665 N 11818 59217 W4 2 68 1
22. m I not receiving GLONASS corrections Answer You must first verify that the base station transmits GLONASS corrections The GNSS firmware first utilizes GPS satellites to get to RTK Fixed status Then if more than 2 acceptable GLONASS satellites are available RTK Fixed GPS GLO RTK status is achieved 9 3 Question How do know which message type to select RTCM V2 3 RTCM V3 0 CMR or CMR Answer Base stations transmit different messages types It is important to confirm what message type s the base is transmitting so the Rover can be set accordingly 9 4 Question My receiver will not respond to commands why not Answer A setting in the APS U may have been incorrectly set causing a disruption in communication Power the unit off remove all power sources and turn the unit back on After the unit boots perform a hard reset and upload the default script 9 5 Question How do I contact ALTUS Positioning Systems Answer Email support altus ps com MEDS www altus ps com support ALTUS Positioning Systems Mail 20725 Western Avenue Suite 100 ail Torrance CA 90501 310 541 8139 office 310 541 8257 fax 39 Page e TT 0mde_ _ 6 8668 c e r W re amp o_e ei 9 6 Question cannot get the UHF radio to operate how want using the Web Interface what can do Answer When the system is powered on 1 Select the GNSS Data gt Cell button 2 Sele
23. nd Ground Connector Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected 2 DB9 Female 3 DB9 Female 5 DB9 Female 8 DB9 Female 3 DB9 Female 7 DB9 Female 2 DB9 Female 5 DB9 Female Not Connected 15 Page 3 7 Ethernet amp USB The port uses cable assembly p n 10122 which has a 16 pin Lemo plug that splits into a USB Type A port communicates directly to the internal processor and an Ethernet RJ45 The Ethernet port can be connected for communication to a PC or Ethernet router This is internally connected to an Ethernet hub to communicate with the internal processor or the GNSS receiver ol a su Pw N HIT gt HKH PIRI PI H O OU FP W Hr O N 3 8 Description Ground LRXP LRXN LTXP LTXN USB DM USB DP USB VBUS Ground CAN TXO CAN RXO NC Ground Ground Ground Ground DC Power Input Connector Not Connected 3 Ethernet Plug 6 Ethernet Plug 1 Ethernet Plug 2 Ethernet Plug 3 USB Type A Plug 2 USB Type A Plug 1 USB Type A Plug 4 USB Type A Plug Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected The external power input is via the 4 pin LEMO connector The specifications are o External Power 9 VDC to 30 VDC o Current 0 89A 12 VDC Nominal Wire Color Function RED Power BLACK Ground GREEN Not Used WHITE Not Used 3 9 Internal SD Card The APS U comes pre installed with a
24. nnect gnss 8 1 3 At the USB1 gt prompt send command SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP lt output rate gt For example the command for a 1 second output would be SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP Sec1 8 1 4 Heading information will now be flowing from the selected port of the APS U 8 1 5 To stop the output of heading information send command SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP off 8 1 6 To disconnect from the selected COM1 COM2 USB or Bluetooth port send command gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 8 2 Heading information output via COM3 COM3 is a direct connection to the GNSS receiver of the APS U 8 2 1 Connect toCOM3 of the APS U using the 10121 cable using any terminal program 8 2 2 At the COM3 gt prompt send command SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP lt output rate gt For example the command for a 5 second output would be SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP Sec5 8 2 3 Heading information will now be flowing from the COM3 port of the APS U 8 2 4 Tostopthe output of heading information send command SetNMEAOutput Stream5 USB1 HRP off 38 Page ps lt lt 0 lt lt cu 9 Frequently Asked Questions 9 1 Question How do configure a unit back to the ALTUS factory defaults Answer Do a hard reset on the GNSS receiver on COM3 of the device Send the command ERST Hard all using any terminal program Then hold the power button down for 4 seconds to reboot the device 9 2 Question Why a
25. oll 1 meter 0 3 0 6 10 meter 0 03 0 06 6 Page 2 2 Shipping Contents 10120 10121 Coml Com amp Com3 Figure 1 Shipping Contents Optional Accessory One APS U system includes the following items Items Purpose Bluetooth Antenna Bluetooth communication Serial Cable Dual RS232 Serial connectivity Com2 Com3 Power Cable 9 30 VDC external power input USB amp Ethernet Cables Configuration via USB and Ethernet CD Software Programs and Manuals Preinstalled Items Purpose SD Card 2GB SD card for internal data logging non removable 7 Page 2 3 2 3 1 APS U Design Front Panel SIM UHF Door Power Button Figure 2 Front Panel LED Status Indicators 8 Page 2 3 2 Rear Panel There are 7 ports on the APS U The rear of the APS U has two TNC connectors for GNSS antennas one for the main antenna and one for the auxiliary antenna for heading applications Serial Number Main GNSS Antenna Power 4 Pin Auxillary GNSS Antenna Com1 Com1 9Pin Pin Clock In Out 5 Pin USB CAN Ethernet 16 Pin Com2 Com3 14 Pin PPS Event 7 Pin Figure 3 Rear Panel 9 Page 2 3 3 Mounting Brackets Mounting Brackets Figure 4 Mounting Brackets 10 Page rs s crrrmrlnm r2m 3 Using the APS U For ease of use the following items are noted for the user 3 1 Review this APS U User Manual thoroughly before first use of the AP
26. ommand Terminator Success R GETELEVATIONMASK ElevationMask Tracking 18 ElevationMask PVT 10 COM4 gt Device Delay Command GetElevationMask GNSS COM4 Sms g Carriage Return Line Feed Send Figure 34 GetElevationMask Command and Response Example 32 Page 6 9 Settings Click on Settings to open the Software Update and APS U IP Settings Here the user can perform Software updates and adjust the IP Settings of the APS U Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Command Software Update APSU fw 0 0 10 tar gz 893 91 KB S Apply APS U IP Settings Note These settings apply to the IP address of this page They do not apply to the IP address of the GNSS accessed through RX control Network Settings Address Type D Figure 35 Settings Main Screen 6 9 1 Software Update See Section 7 3 6 9 2 APS U IP Settings The user may see or adjust the current IP settings of the APS U 6 9 3 Change IP Settings Click on Static to display the Network address Gateway Address IP Address and Netmask Fill in desired addresses and click Save APS U IP Settings Note These settings apply to the IP address of this page They do not apply to the IP address of the GNSS accessed through RX control Network Settings Address Type io Network Address Gateway Address IP Address Netmask Figure 36 APS U IP Settings 33 Page
27. specify a logging interval Kv Log Interval 1 min m Perrier rrr 100 msec 200 msec 500 msec 1 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min 10 min Figure 30 SD Card Logging Interval Options 30 Page 6 7 5 Show Log Files This will show the current log files on the SD card Log Options O Reload Log Files default log 495 KB Oe 129 MB 7 used of 1854 MB Figure 31 Log Files on SD Card 6 7 6 Downloading Internal SD Card Files Simply click on the file default log in this example and the Web Browser will begin downloading the file to a specified location You have chosen to open amp default log which is a application octet stream 495 bytes from http 192 168 2 126 What should Firefox do with this file Figure 32 Downloading Internal SD Files 31 Page 6 8 Command Line Click on Command to open the Command Line screen Here the user can send a specific command to a selected internal device with a time delay and a terminator Send Command Command Device Delay Terminator Status Connections GNSS LBR UHF Cell Log Settings Command Line GNSS USB1 Sms gt Carriage Return Line Feed iw Send Figure 33 Command Line Screen For example the command GetElevationMask sent to GNSS COM4 with a 5ms delay and Carrage Return Line Feed was sent The response is shown below Send C
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