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APS-3 with FieldGenius Configuration Manual

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Table of contents

1 Getting Started .................................................................................... 2

1.1 Hardware requirements ..................................................................................... 2

1.2 Installing FIELDGenius ......................................................................................... 2

2 Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup ........................................................ 3

2.1 Launch Septentrio FieldGenius .......................................................................... 3

2.2 Create a new project ........................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 Give the project a name ......................................................................................... 4

2.2.2 Unit Settings ............................................................................................................ 5

2.2.3 Coordinate System Settings .................................................................................. 5

3 Instrument Selection .......................................................................... 6

3.1 GPS Reference ...................................................................................................... 6

3.1.1 Add GPS Reference Profile .................................................................................... 6

3.1.2 Model and Communication ................................................................................... 7

3.1.3 Set a Reference Position ...................................................................................... 12

3.1.4 Link Configure ....................................................................................................... 20

3.1.5 Instrument Disconnect ........................................................................................ 23

3.2 GPS Rover ............................................................................................................ 25

3.2.1 Add GPS Rover Profile .......................................................................................... 26

3.2.2 Model and Communication ................................................................................. 27

3.2.3 Link Configure ....................................................................................................... 31

3.2.4 Raw Data Logging ................................................................................................. 42

4 Additional Functions ......................................................................... 46

4.1 Check APS-3 Battery Levels .............................................................................. 46

4.2 Check RTK Corrections (Link Information) ..................................................... 48

4.3 Measurement ..................................................................................................... 49

5 Technical Support .............................................................................. 51

6 Appendix ............................................................................................ 52

6.1 Antenna Offsets ................................................................................................. 52

6.1.1 NGS Calibration ..................................................................................................... 52

6.1.2 Slant Height Dimensions ..................................................................................... 53

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Getting Started

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1 Getting Started

1.1 Hardware requirements

FIELDGenius 8 may be installed on most Windows CE, PocketPC, and Windows Mobile

devices, as well as any Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet PC running Windows XP SP3, Windows

Vista SP2, or Windows 7.

For a complete list of compatible mobile devices, please refer to MicroSurvey Software’s

FIELDGenius manual.

1.2 Installing FIELDGenius

If you purchased a new data collector with FIELDGenius 8 from Septentrio, it should come

pre-loaded with Septentrio FieldGenius software. If it is not installed, or you need to

upgrade to a newer version, please perform these steps:

Establish a Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connection

between your computer and data collector.

Locate and execute the FIELDGenius 8 install file, found either on the CD that

came with your purchase or downloaded from www.septentrio.com/support.

(Credentials can be provided by Septentrio support team). Follow the prompts to

complete install.

http://www.septentrio.com/support

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Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup

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2 Septentrio FIELDGenius Startup

Before Power On of the APS-3, ensure the following are done:

SD card and SIM card (if used) are installed and rear door closed

UHF antenna is connected

Batteries are installed

Note the serial number of the APS-3 (located on the underside) for Bluetooth

identification within the program.

2.1 Launch Septentrio FieldGenius

Launch FIELDGenius by

selecting the program from

the Start menu.

The Splash screen will

then appear.

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2.2 Create a new project

Create a new project by selecting New Project

from the Project Manager screen.

2.2.1 Give the project a

name

Double-tap the project name field to

begin typing

Enter a name for your project.

Select OK.

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2.2.2 Unit Settings

Select “Project Settings”

Select “Unit and Scale” to

chose the desired Distance

Unit, Angle Unit and the Scale

Factor for the project.

Unit Settings can be saved as

default. All projects will have

this unit settings.

Select OK

2.2.3 Coordinate System Settings

Select Coordinate System

Select the desired

Horizontal Coordinate

System for the project.

Select the desired

Vertical System for the

project. For accurate

orthometric elevations

use an appropriate Geoid

model.

Select OK.

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Instrument Selection

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3 Instrument Selection

3.1 GPS Reference

3.1.1 Add GPS Reference Profile

Select GNSS Reference

Select Add

Very important: It is not possible to

output corrections from the base (RTCM

messages) without having a position.

Use the serial number of the APS-3 for

easy identification

Select Save.

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3.1.2 Model and Communication

Select Edit.

Select Model and Communication

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Select Altus for Make

Select the appropriate Model from the

drop-down menu.

Note: The APS-3 model can be determined

by the Serial Number on the underside of

the unit.

For serial numbers in the 10000 series,

select APS-3 Rev 1.


select APS-3 Rev 2.

3.1.2.1 Bluetooth Pairing

Select Bluetooth as the Port.

Select Bluetooth Device List

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Select the corresponding Bluetooth device

by Serial Number (located on the bottom

label of the APS-3).

If the device is not in the list, select

Refresh List.

Double-tap the Bluetooth PIN field to

begin typing.

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Enter default

Select OK.

Select Close

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Select Connect.

Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS-

3 Reference comes on.

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3.1.3 Set a Reference Position

Select Continue.

Select Start Reference

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3.1.3.1 Use Known Geodetic Position

Enter a known Geodetic or Cartesian

position.

Select Set Position.

Enter a known Geodetic or Cartesian

position.

If the Reference Position is stored in

the point database, choose Select

Position from Database.

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Enter the Point ID if known, or select

List.

Select the point representing the

Reference position.

Choose Select

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Choose Select

Select Modify Antenna Height

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Vertical Height:

Altus APS-3 (1) – measured to bottom

of 5/8” threaded antenna mount

Slant Height (Tripod):

Altus APS-3 (2) – measured to bottom

of grey cap

Enter Measured Height of APS-3.

Select Ok

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Select Set Position

3.1.3.2 Use Averaged Geodetic Position

Select Averaged Geodetic Position

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Select Yes to save the Reference

Position to the points database.

Enter a Description for the Reference

Position.

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Select Store Pnt

If prompted, select Yes to add the

description to the automap library.

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3.1.4 Link Configure

3.1.4.1 Data Format

The Data Format must match at both

Reference and Rover to receive RTK

corrections.

RTCM 3 format is recommended

3.1.4.2 Internal UHF Radio

Satel Radio:

Link Device: Select Satel

Link Communication: Set GPS Port to

Internal Device to use the internal UHF

radio

Data Format: Set Data Port to RTCM 3

Select Setup

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Select the desired Channel

number/frequency.

The Channel frequency must match at

both Reference and Rover to receive

RTK corrections.

Select the desired Channel spacing.

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Select the desired Protocol (Satel is

recommended).

The Protocol type must match at both


corrections.

The FEC setting must match at both


corrections.

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Select a Transmit Power for the

internal radio.

500mW gives optimal performance.

Note that a higher transmit power is a

trade-off between range and power

consumption.

Select OK to complete the Reference

configuration

3.1.5 Instrument Disconnect

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Select to open the Instrument

Settings menu.

Select Instrument Disconnect

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3.2 GPS Rover


Selection menu.

A GPS Rover Instrument Profile must be

created before first use

From Instrument Type, select GNSS

Rover

From Instrument Profile, select an

existing APS-3 Rover profile, or select

Internal GPS to Create a new one.

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3.2.1 Add GPS Rover Profile

Select Add to create a new GPS Rover profile

Enter a name for the Instrument Profile that

identifies the APS-3 Rover by serial number.

Select Ok and then Save.

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Select Edit

3.2.2 Model and Communication

Select Model and Communication

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Select Altus for Make

Select the appropriate Model from the

drop-down menu.

Note: The APS-3 model can be

determined by the Serial Number on

the underside of the unit.


select APS-3 Rev1.


select APS-3 Rev 2.

3.2.2.1 Bluetooth Pairing

Select Bluetooth as the Port

Select Bluetooth Search

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Select the corresponding Bluetooth

device by Serial Number (located on the

bottom label of the APS-3).

Double-tap the Bluetooth PIN field to

begin typing.

Enter default

Select OK

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Select Connect

Verify the Bluetooth LED on the APS-3

Reference comes on.

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3.2.3 Link Configure

Select to open the Instrument Settings menu and select Link Configure.

3.2.3.1 Data Format

The Data Format must match at both

Reference and rover to receive RTK

corrections.

RTCM 3 format is recommended

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3.2.3.2 Internal UHF Radio

SATEL

Link Device: Select Satel

Link Communication: Set GPS Port to

Internal Device to use the internal UHF

radio

Data Format: Set Data Port to RTCM 3

Select Setup

Select the desired Channel

number/frequency.

The Channel frequency must match at

both Reference and Rover to receive

RTK corrections.

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Select the desired Channel spacing.

Select the desired Protocol (Satel is

recommended).

The Protocol type must match at both


corrections.

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The FEC setting must match at both


corrections.

Select a Transmit Power for the

internal radio.

500mW gives optimal performance.

Note that a higher transmit power is a

trade-off between range and power

consumption.

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Select OK to complete the Rover

configuration

Device configuration is now completed

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3.2.3.3 Internal GSM Modem

Link Device: GSM Module

Link Communication: select Internal

Device

Select Setup

For Data Source, select either GPRS

(TCP/IP) or NTRIP

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For Network Options, enter the specific

settings for the SIM card used.

An APN server name must be entered,

even if the other Network Options are

blank.

Select Press to Modify to enter the

connection details for the RTK network

being accessed under NTRIP Options.

An NTRIP connection requires:

User ID

Password

IP Address

TCP/IP Port

A GPRS connection requires:

IP Address

TCP/IP Port

Select Ok

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Select Connect

The message “Connecting Modem” is

displayed when Modem and Network

options are set correctly.

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Select Request Sourcetable

The sourcetable is requested from the

network.

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Select the desired Mount Point.

Choose Select

Select the desired Correction Format.

RTCM 3 format is recommended.

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Wait few seconds.

When “RTK Fixed” is achieved the survey

may begin.

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3.2.4 Raw Data Logging


Settings menu.

Select Raw Data Logging

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Double-tap the Logging Name field to

begin typing.

Enter a name for the internal raw data

file, using a maximum of 8 characters.

Select OK

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Select a Logging Rate for the data file.

Select Start Logging to begin writing the

data file to the internal SD card.

Verify the Internal Data Logging LED on

the APS-3 comes on.

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Select Stop Logging or Close.

If you select Close, the device will still log

raw data.

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Additional Functions

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4 Additional Functions

4.1 Check APS-3 Battery Levels


Settings menu.

Select Sensor Information

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View levels for Battery A (Right) and

Battery B (Left).

In this example, Battery A has been

depleted and is in Stand By. It is safe to

remove Battery A and replace with a

charged battery for continued

operation. This is known as “Hot

Swapping”.

Removing an In Use battery will

restart the APS-3.

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4.2 Check RTK Corrections (Link Information)


Settings menu.

Select Link Information

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View Data Age to confirm RTK

corrections are updating frequently.

4.3 Measurement

Select to measure a point.

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Select Store Position.

The tolerance can be changed selecting

and then “Sensor Configuration”.

It is possible to give a name to the point

to measure, description, etc.

When finished, select Store Pnt

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Technical Support

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5 Technical Support

For any further questions about configuring the APS-3 with Septentrio FieldGenius, which

may not be covered in this manual, contact your local dealer.

Email Septentrio technical support at [email protected]

Apart from configuring the APS-3 GNSS receiver, additional information and support for

Septentrio FieldGenius software features are available from MicroSurvey Software’s

Technical Support and website.

MicroSurvey offers a 90-day complimentary support period for all registered users. Please

visit their helpdesk at http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk/ to create a support ticket

or search for solutions.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk/

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Appendix

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6 Appendix

6.1 Antenna Offsets

6.1.1 NGS Calibration

Phase Center Location

NGS Vertical Offsets Absolute Relative

L1 Offset (mm) 95.3 113.5 L2 Offset (mm) 86.4 94.1

Absolute - http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ANTCAL/LoadFile?file=APS_APS-3_NONE.003 APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3)

08/10/07

1.3 -0.5 95.3

0.0 1.1 1.8 2.1 2.0 1.6 1.1 0.6 0.2 -0.1

-0.3 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0

-1.0 3.2 86.4

0.0 -1.0 -1.4 -1.3 -1.0 -0.6 -0.3 -0.3 -0.5 -0.9

-1.5 -2.0 -2.5 -2.9 -3.2 -3.2 -2.5 0.0 0.0

Relative - http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ANTCAL/LoadFile?file=ant_info.003 APS_APS-3 NONE ALTUS GNSS RCVR/ANT, P/N:10015, PNL TO N NGS ( 3)

08/10/07

0.7 -0.1 113.5

0.0 1.3 2.7 4.0 5.2 6.2 7.1 7.7 8.1 8.1

7.8 7.0 5.8 4.1 1.9 -0.9 -4.4 0.0 0.0

-0.9 3.8 94.1

0.0 -0.9 -0.9 -0.2 0.8 2.0 3.1 3.9 4.3 4.3

3.8 2.9 1.5 -0.1 -1.9 -3.7 -5.3 0.0 0.0

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Appendix

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6.1.2 Slant Height Dimensions

Height of ARP=√(Slant Height)2-0.089𝑚2-0.0606m

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