GEOMATE SG6 GNSS

User Guide

Revision 1.0

June 01, 2018

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Table of Content

Table of Content ................................................................................................................ 2

Preface .............................................................................................................................. 5
Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 5
FCC Statement......................................................................................................................... 5
CE Interference Statement ..................................................................................................... 6
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Safety Information ............................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................ 7
1.2 Regulations and Safety ........................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Use and Care........................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Technical Support................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Your Comments ................................................................................................... 8
2 Getting Started with SG6 ............................................................................................. 9
2.1 About the Receiver .............................................................................................. 9
2.2 Parts of the Receiver ........................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Lower Housing ................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Receiver Ports .................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Batteries and Power .......................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Batteries ............................................................................................................ 12
2.3.2 The Internal Battery........................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Battery Safe ....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.4 External Power Supply ....................................................................................... 15
2.4 Product Basic Supply Accessories ...................................................................... 16
2.4.1 Base Kit Basic Supply ......................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply ....................................................................................... 17
2.5 Connecting to an Office Computer .................................................................... 18
2.6 Connecting to a Controller ................................................................................ 19
2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with Mate Survey Software ............................................. 19
2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with MateSurvey Software ...................................... 22
2.7 Downloading Logged Data................................................................................. 24
2.7.1 FTP Download .................................................................................................... 24
2.7.2 Web Server Download ....................................................................................... 25
2.7.3 USB Download ................................................................................................... 26

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3 Equipment Setup and Operation ................................................................................ 28
3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup .................................................................. 28
3.2 Real-Time Rover Station Setup .......................................................................... 30
3.3 Working with the Tilt Compensation ................................................................ 32
3.3.1 Operation Steps ................................................................................................. 32
3.3.2 Notes of using tilt measurement ....................................................................... 34
4 Configuring Through a Web Browser.......................................................................... 41
4.1 Status Menu....................................................................................................... 43
4.1.1 Position Submenu.............................................................................................. 43
4.1.2 Activity Submenu............................................................................................... 43
4.1.3 Google Map Submenu ....................................................................................... 44
4.2 Satellites Menu .................................................................................................. 45
4.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu .................................................................................... 45
4.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu ............................................................................ 46
4.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu ................................................................................. 46
4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu ............................................................................ 47
4.3 Receiver Configuration Menu ........................................................................... 48
4.3.1 Description ........................................................................................................ 48
4.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu ...................................................................... 49
4.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu ................................................................ 49
4.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu ................................................................................... 50
4.3.5 Languages Submenu .......................................................................................... 50
4.3.6 User Management Submenu............................................................................. 51
4.3.7 HCPPP Settings .................................................................................................. 51
4.4 Data Recording Menu........................................................................................ 52
4.4.1 Log Settings Submenu ....................................................................................... 52
4.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu .............................................................................. 55
4.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu...................................................................................... 55
4.4.4 Data Download Submenu.................................................................................. 56
4.5 IO Settings Menu ............................................................................................... 58
4.5.1 IO Settings Submenu ......................................................................................... 58
4.6 Module Setting Menu........................................................................................ 66
4.6.1 Description Submenu ........................................................................................ 66
4.6.2 WiFi Submenu ................................................................................................... 66
4.6.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu ............................................................................. 67
4.6.4 Radio Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 67
4.7 Firmware Menu ................................................................................................. 68
4.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu .................................................................................... 68
4.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu .............................................................................. 68
4.7.3 Config File Submenu .......................................................................................... 69
4.7.4 System Log Download Submenu ....................................................................... 69

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4.7.5 User Log Submenu............................................................................................. 69
4.7.6 Firmware Update Submenu............................................................................... 70
4.7.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu......................................................................... 71
4.7.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu ................................................................................... 71
4.7.9 Upgrade Online Submenu ................................................................................. 71
4.7.10 GNSS Registration Submenu.............................................................................. 72
4.8 Cloud Service Setting Menu ............................................................................... 72
4.8.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu ......................................................................... 72

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 Preface

Preface

Copyright

Copyright 2023

GEOMATE | GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. All rights reserved. The GEOMATE are trademark
of GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

Trademarks

All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective
holders.

Safety Warnings

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely
responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network. Accuracy can also be
affected by poor satellite geometry and obstructions, like buildings and heavy canopy.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

CE Interference Statement

Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. declares that this SG6 is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity can be found at GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE.
LTD.

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 Introduction

1 Introduction

The GEOMATE SG6 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the GEOMATE® SG6
GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the SG6 GNSS receiver unless otherwise
stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) products before,
GEOMATE recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special
features of this product.

1.1 Safety Information

1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions

An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.

A Warning or Caution information is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment.

WARNING - A Warning alerts you to a potential misused or wrong setting of the

equipment.

CAUTION - A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of serious injury to your person and/or
damage to the equipment.

1.2 Regulations and Safety

The receivers contain a built-in wireless modem for signal communication through Bluetooth®
wireless technology or through external communication datalink. Regulations regarding the use
of the wireless modem vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be
used without obtaining an end-user license. However, in some countries, the administrative
permissions are required. For license information, consult your local dealer. Bluetooth® operates
in license-free bands.

Before operating a SG6 GNSS receiver, determine if authorization or a license to operate the unit
is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain an operator's permit
or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.

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1.2.1 Use and Care

This receiver is designed to withstand the rough environment that typically occurs in the field.
However, the receiver is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with
reasonable care.

CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range
will cause irreversible damage.

1.3 Technical Support

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or GEOMATE
website (www.geomate.sg) , contact your local GEOMATE dealer from which you purchased the
receiver(s).

If you need to contact GEOMAT technical support, please contact us by email

([email protected])

1.4 Disclaimer

Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and understood this User Guide, as
well as the safety information. GEOMATE holds no responsibility for the wrong operation by users
and for the losses incurred by the wrong understanding about this User Guide. However,
GEOMATE reserves the rights to update and optimize the contents in this guide regularly. Please
contact your local GEOMATE dealer for new information.

1.5 Your Comments

Your feedback about this user guide will help us to improve it in future revision. Please email your
comments to [email protected].

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2 Getting Started with SG6

2.1 About the Receiver

The new GEOMATE SG6 GNSS receiver offers integrated IMU-RTK technology to provide a robust
and accurate GNSS positioning in any circumstances. Unlike the standard MEMS based GNSS
receivers, the SG6 GNSS IMU-RTK combines state-of-the-art GNSS RTK engine, calibration-free
professional IMU sensor and advanced GNSS tracking capabilities. Survey projects are achieved
with high productivity and reliability pushing the boundaries of conventional GNSS RTK survey.

The indicator panel enables user to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery status, and
data logging status. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology provides cable-free communication
between the receiver and controller.

The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey
software. Moreover, user can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of
receiver to a computer.

The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey
software. And you can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of
receiver to a computer.

To configure the receiver for performing a wide variety of functions, you can use the web
interface by connecting the receiver with PC or smartphone through Wi-Fi.

2.2 Parts of the Receiver

The operating controls are all located on the front panel. Serial ports and connectors are located
on the bottom of the unit.

2.2.1 Front Panel

The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.

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Front panel

The front panel contains four indicator LEDs and two buttons.

Satellite LED Correction LED

Static LED Battery LED

Function button Power button

Name Description

• Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving

differential data.
• As a Base station: successfully transmitting differential
Correction LED
data, flash yellow light.
(Yellow/Green)
• As a Rover station: successfully receiving differential data
from Base station will flash yellow light when it is single or
float, flash green light when it is fixed.

• Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has

tracked.
• When the receiver is searching satellites, the blue LED
Satellite LED (Blue)
flashes once every 5 seconds.
• When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the blue LED
will flash N times every 5 seconds.

Static LED (Yellow) • Flash means static is on.

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Power
• Lights up when there is power.
LED(Red)

• Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to turn on or

Fn button turn off the static mode.
(White)

• Works as a Power button.

• Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on or
Power button
turn off the receiver.
(White)
• Hold Fn button and press this button for 5
times continuously to reset the mainboard.

2.2.2 Lower Housing

The lower housing contains one TNC radio antenna connector and one USB Type-C communication
and power port.

USB Type-C communication and

power port

TNC radio antenna connector

2.2.3 Receiver Ports

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Port Name Description

• This port is a Type-C USB connector that

supports USB communications and
external power supply.
USB port • Users can use USB Cable supplied with the
system to download the logged data to a
computer.

• Connect a radio antenna to internal radio

Radio antenna
of the receiver. And this connector is not
connector
used if you are using an external radio.

2.3 Batteries and Power

2.3.1 Batteries

The receiver has a built-in non-removable Lithium‑ion battery.

2.3.2 The Internal Battery

The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged.

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance
with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an
explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

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To prevent injury or damage:

• Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.

• Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a GEOMATE product that is specified to charge it. Be
sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.

• Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.

• Use the battery only in GEOMATE equipment that is specified to use it.

• Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.

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2.3.3 Battery Safe

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can
cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.

To prevent injury or damage:

• Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but
are not limited to discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.

• Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.

• Do not immerse the battery in water.

• Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle under hot weather condition.

• Do not drop or puncture the battery.

• Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be

leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.

To prevent injury or damage:

• If the battery leaks, avoid with the battery fluid.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinses your eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention. Please do not rub your eyes!

• If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the
battery fluid.

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2.3.4 External Power Supply

Provide the external power to the receiver by the USB Type-C Cable + Power Adapter. The Power
Adapter is connecting with AC power of 100-240V, the output port of the Power Adapter connects
with the USB Type-C Cable.

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2.4 Product Basic Supply Accessories

2.4.1 Base Kit Basic Supply

Item Picture

SG6 GNSS Receiver

UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz)

Power Adapter

USB Type-C

H.I. Tape

Extension pole

Tribrach with optical plummet

Auxiliary H.I. Tool

Transport Hard Case

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2.4.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply

Item Picture

SG6 GNSS Receiver

UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz)

Power Adapter

USB Type-C

2M Range Pole w/bag

Auxiliary H.I. Tool

Transport Hard Case

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2.5 Connecting to an Office Computer

The receiver can be connected to an office computer for serial data transfer or settings via a FC2
USB Type-C. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on
by internal battery or external power.

The following figure shows how to connect to the computer for serial data transfer or settings:

USB Type-C

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2.6 Connecting to a Controller

2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with MateSurvey Software

Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.

In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG6 for Device Type field, WIFI
for Connection Type field.

Tap the Wireless Lan icon on the right side to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module by
the top switch → select the target device in the list.

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Tap Connect to link to the hot spot.

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Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

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2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with MateSurvey Software

Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.

In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG6 for Device Type field,
Bluetooth for Connection Type field.

Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device
around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in the
Bluetooth manager list.

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Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

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2.7 Downloading Logged Data

Data logging involves the collection of GNSS measurement data over a period at a static point or
points, and subsequent post-processing of the information to accurately compute baseline
information. Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS post-processing
software such as the GEOMATE MateOffice Software.

2.7.1 FTP Download

The procedures of downloading logged data through FTP are as follows:

(1) Switch on the receiver, search its Wi-Fi in the computer and connect.
(2) After the successful connection, open the file manager in the computer and input
“ftp:\\192.168.1.1” in the address box.

(3) Input user name and password, the default user name and password are “ftp”.

(4) Double click the folder “repo_receiver SN” (take 3411955 as example), you will see 9
folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the log files, and the other 8 folders represent
different logging sessions and are used for store static data.

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(5) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the
folder(s) created by the SG6 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by GPS
time when you start to log data.
(6) Select the destination folder and double click it, two folders named as different data format
(hcn and rinex) will be displayed.

(7) Select the data format that you configured to save the static data, you will find the static
raw data.

Notes: For hcn files, the name of the file is represented as XXXXXXDDDNN, where XXXXXX is the
SN of the receiver, DDD is day of year, and NN is the recording session.

WARNING – The static data will be saved in the first logging session, the “record_1”
folder, by default. Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to auto
delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging.

2.7.2 Web Server Download

The procedures of downloading logged data through web server refer to 5.4.4 Data Download
Submenu.

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2.7.3 USB Download

The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows:

(1) Switch on the receiver and connect it with a computer by Type-C. After the successful
connection, a removable disk named as the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver will appear on the
computer.

(2) Double click the removable disk and you will see the folder named as “repo”.

(3) Double click this folder, you will see 9 folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the
log files, and the other 8 folders represent different logging session and are used for store static
data.

(4) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the
folder(s) created by the SG6 system automatically and named by the date which is decided by
GPS time when you start to log data.

(5) Select the destination folder and double click it, and then two folders named as different
data format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed.

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(6) Select the data format that you have configured to save the static data, you will find the
static raw data.

Tip – For hcn files, the name of the file is represented as XXXXXXDDDNN, where XXXXXX is the SN
of the receiver, DDD is day of year, and NN is the recording session.

WARNING – The static data will be saved in the first logging session, the “record_1”
folder, by default. Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to auto
delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging.

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3 Equipment Setup and Operation

3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup

For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:

a
f

No. Name

a SG6 GNSS receiver

b Extension pole (30 cm)

c Tribrach adaptor

d Tribrach w/ Opti

e Aluminum tripod

f UHF whip antenna

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Steps:

(1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
(2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
(3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.
(4) Center and level the receiver more precisely.

If work as a UHF base station, the UHF whip antenna need to be connected to the receiver.

(5) Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.
(6) Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.
(7) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
(8) Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
(9) Press the function button to select Data to start recording static raw.

If work with a data controller:

(10) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.

(11) Use software to configure the receiver as static mode.

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3.2 Real-Time Rover Station Setup

For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:

b
c

No. Name
a SG6 GNSS receiver
b whip antenna
c 2M range pole w/bag

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Steps:

(1) Keep the receiver fully charged.

(2) Screw the receiver onto the pole.

If work as a UHF rover station, the UHF whip antenna need to be connected to the receiver.

(3) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.

(4) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.
(5) Use software to configure the receiver as cellular rover or UHF rover mode.
(6) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
(7) Use software to start surveying.

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3.3 Working with the Tilt Compensation

3.3.1 Operation Steps

(1) Open MateSurvey-> Tap PT Survey-> Tap to activate tilt measurement.

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(2) Hold the pole vertical for a while and shake according to the procedures in the interface to
do initialization.

(3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful.

(4) Enter the Name and Antenna, then tap , point will be collected and store to Points
automatically.

(5) When this icon appears, the text will show “Tilt measurement is not available,
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reinitialize IMU.” at the top of interface.

(6) Tap to close tilt compensation.

3.3.2 Notes of using tilt measurement

1. At the beginning of initialization, the pole height of the instrument should be the same as
that antenna height in the software.
2. In the process of tilt measurement, if the controller shows that “Tilt measurement is not
available, reinitialize IMU.” (red), please shake RTK slightly from left to right or back to front until
the reminder disappears.
3. The controller will prompt “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” when the receiver
is stationary over 30 seconds, or the pole hit the ground toughly.
4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected.
5. Initialization is required:
▪ when the RTK is turned on every time.
▪ when IMU module is turned on every time.
▪ when receiver drops at working.
▪ when the pole is tilted more than 65 degree.

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▪ when the receiver is stationary more than 10 minutes.

▪ when the RTK rotates too fast on the matching pole (2 rounds per second).
▪ when the pole hits the ground toughly.

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3.4 Visual Survey

3.4.1 Survey point mode

The survey point mode means that by taking video survey of the target to be surveyed and solving
the survey result in real time, and selecting the point to be surveyed on the photo than you can
get the coordinate value of the point.
(1) Finish the IMU initialization, enter the visual survey, do as it prompts;

(2) Choose the ‘For Visual Survey’ mode;

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(3) Create a new task, and aim at which point you want to survey, click the button to record the
video;

Note: Keeping constant speed when shooting, the length of the video must not be less than 5
seconds, the route of walking can refer to the following picture, walking in a straight line or
around the shooting.

(4) Click the icon of End Recording to finish recording and confirm the solved data, and the
software will automatically perform data solving;

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(5) Select the photo which the point to be surveyed is located, capture the corresponding point
location, click [Select], and the latitude, longitude and plane coordinates of the point will be
displayed below.

Note: The 2D quality represents the resolution accuracy of the surveyed point. Capturing the
same point position on multiple photos will improve the accuracy of the surveyed point, and
the 2D value of the point decreases gradually.
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(6) Click [Save] and enter the point name to save the surveyed points in the point management.
After saving successfully, you can click on the point library and go to the point management to
view the coordinates you just saved. If additional points are needed, you can continue to select
points for solving and saving data.

3.4.2 Modeling mode

Modeling mode means that video surveys can be taken from multiple angles, distances and
heights of the target to be surveyed, and then the observed image data can be exported and later
imported into the modeling software ‘For 3D Modeling’.
(1) The same operation with the point mode, finish the IMU initialization;
(2) Choose the ‘For 3D Modeling’ mode;

(3) Create a new task, and aim at which building you want to model, click the button to record
the video;

Note: When filming, keep a constant speed, the length of the video should not be less than 5
seconds, the route of travel can refer to the example, it is recommended that from different
heights, different angles, different distances to survey the target for multi-sided shooting. If the
target to be surveyed is single-sided, it is recommended to use straight shooting; if the target to
be surveyed is a panorama of building, it is recommended to shoot around, and the camera is
recommended to have a certain angle (30°-45°) with the target to be surveyed when shooting.
The schematic diagram is as follows.
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Click the end icon to finish recording and make sure that the data has been saved to exit
MateOffice.

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4 Configuring Through a Web Browser

Supported browsers:
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 10, or higher

To connect to the receiver through a web browser:

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi of the receiver.

2. Search the wireless network named as GNSS-XXXXXXX (the SN of your receiver) on your
computer, and then establish the connection.
3. After the successful connection between your computer and the receiver, enter the IP
address (192.168.1.1) of the receiver into the address bar of the web browser on your
computer:

4. The web browser prompts you to enter a login account and password:

The default login account for the receiver is:

➢ Login Account: admin
➢ Password: password

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Note – Tick remember me option, and then the browser will remember the Login Account and Password
you entered.

5. Once you log in, the web page appears as follows:

This web page shows the configuration menus on the left of the browser window, and the setting on the
right. Each configuration menu contains the related submenus to configure the receiver and monitor
receiver performance.

This chapter describes each configuration menu.

To view the web page in another language, select the corresponding language name from the dropdown list
on the upper right corner of the web page.

Currently, these languages are available:

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4.1 Status Menu

This menu provides a quick link to review the receiver's position information, satellites tracked, runtime,
current data log status, current outputs, available memory, and more.

4.1.1 Position Submenu

This page shows the relevant position information about the receiver's position solution which including the
position, DOP values, satellites used and tracked, and the receiver clock information.

4.1.2 Activity Submenu

Lists several important items to help you understand how the receiver is being used and its current
operating condition. Items include the identities of currently tracked satellites, internal and external storage
usage rate, how long the receiver has been operational, state of the internal battery, power source state,
files being logged, and data streams being output. With this information, it is easy to tell exactly what
functions the receiver is perfor

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4.1.3 Google Map Submenu

Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map.

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4.2 Satellites Menu

Use the Satellites menu to view satellite tracking details and enable/disable GPS, GLONASS, BDS
and Galileo constellations. These menus include tabular and graphical displays to provide all
required information on satellite tracking status.

4.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu

Provides the status of satellites tracked in general, such as the satellite ID, satellite type,
altitude angle, azimuth angle, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, L5 SNR and enable/disable status of each one.

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4.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu

The following figure is an example of satellite track diagram page. Users can determine the
satellite types and the corresponding SNR of L-band carriers to be displayed in any combination.

4.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu

The following figure is an example of Skyplot page.

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4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu

Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.

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4.3 Receiver Configuration Menu

Use this menu to configure settings such as the antenna type and height, elevation mask and PDOP setting,
the reference station coordinates, receiver resetting and web interface language:

4.3.1 Description

This submenu shows the receiver information and reference station information, including antenna related
information, elevation mask angle, reference station work mode and position, etc.

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4.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu

Use this screen to configure all the items related to the GNSS antenna. You must enter the correct values
for all antenna-related fields, because the choices you make affect the accuracy for logged data and broadcast
correction data significantly:

4.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu

Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the broadcast station identifiers. You
must enter accurate information in these fields, as this data affects the accuracy of logged data files and
broadcast correction data significantly:
For Reference Station Mode, there is one mode available:

Auto Rover: The receiver will serve as a rover after this mode is enabled, and then receive correction data
through the working mode set last time.

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4.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu

Use this screen to reset the receiver completely or partially:

4.3.5 Languages Submenu

Use this screen to select the web interface language:

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4.3.6 User Management Submenu

4.3.7 HCPPP Settings

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4.4 Data Recording Menu

Use the Data Logging menu to set up the receiver to log static GNSS data and to view the
logging settings. You can configure settings such as observable rate, recording rate, continuous
logging limit, and whether to auto delete old files when memory is low. This menu also
provides the controls for the FTP push feature:

4.4.1 Log Settings Submenu

Here shows the data logging status, including internal and external storage usage and data logging
status of each session. Also, users can configure the data logging settings for each session,
including recording name, store location, storage limit, store formats, start time, etc.

To edit the settings of each session, click the Modify button to the right of the required session,
and then the Recording Edit screen appears:

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Click advanced to see more settings.

In this screen, you can configure all the data logging parameters, and determine whether the
recording files will be affected by the FTP Push. The parameters are mainly as follows:
Auto Record: on or off.
Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list.
Elevation Mask: Enter the elevation mask.
Duration Time: Set the duration of data logging.

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Site Name: Enter the name of the site.

Antenna Height: the measured height value.
Measure way: Antenna Phase Center, Vertical Height, Slant Height
Storage Format: Select the format of the data store.
RINEX Version: OFF, 3.02, 2.11
Start Date: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record start date.
Apply Time: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record apply time.
Integral Point Store: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to allow receiver to save data
every hour.
Circulating Memory: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto delete old files if the
storage space is full.
Repeat Observations: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to turn on to record a single
observation.
Store Location: Internal Storage, External Storage.
Assigned Storage: The assigned memory size of current thread (for example, Record 1) is
10000MB.

Observer: Enter the name of observer.

Observer Agency: Enter the name of observer agency.
FTP Push: Decide whether to push the stored files to the FTP server of your choice.

Tap button to save the settings and back to the Log Settings screen. Also, users can click

to abandon the changed settings and back to Log Settings screen.

Note – To modify data logging parameters, make sure the data logging session is switched off.

To switch on or off ANY data logging session, tap the ON or OFF button on the right of the required
session.
To delete the recorded files of ANY data logging session, tap the Clear button on the right of the
required session.
To delete the recorded files of ALL data logging sessions, tap the Clear ALL Accounts button.

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4.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu

Use this screen to configure the receiver to push stored files to the FTP server of your choice. Only
files that are configured to use FTP push are transmitted.

Tap Modify button on the right of the required FTP server and the FTP Push Settings screen
appears:

4.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu

Shows the related information about the recorded filed that be pushed. And users can tap
Clear Ftp Push Log button in the upper right corner to clear the log of FTP Push operations.

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4.4.4 Data Download Submenu

In this submenu, users can download the data files that recorded in the internal storage
through the internal FTP site.

1. Click this submenu, and then the log on dialogue box will prompt you to enter a user name
and password:

The default logon account for the internal FTP site is:
➢ User name: ftp
➢ Password: ftp

2. Click the directory named as “repo” to view and download the files currently stored on the
receiver:

3. To find the file need to be downloaded, click the name of data logging session → the date of
file that be recorded → the format of the file → the name of the target file.

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4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according to the
prompts.

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4.5 IO Settings Menu

Use the IO Settings menu to set up all receiver outputs and inputs. The receiver can output CMR,
RTCM, Raw data, Ephemeris data, GPGGA, GPGSV, on TCP/IP, UDP, serial port, or Bluetooth ports.

4.5.1 IO Settings Submenu

The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this
submenu.

In this submenu, users can configure 6 types of input and output settings.

1. RTK Client

After configuring the settings of RTK client, users can log on CORS or APIS. Tap the Connect
button to the right → the IO Settings screen will appear → choose one of the connection
protocols among the NTRIP, APIS_BASE and APIS_ROVER → configure the related parameters→
click to log on CORS or APIS.

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➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP

➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE

➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER

➢ Connection Protocol: TCP

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2. TCP/UDP Client/NTRIP Server

Tap the Connect button on the right of required TCP/UDP Client → the IO Settings screen will
appear → select the connection protocol from TCP, UDP, NTRIP1.0 and NTRIP2.0 → enter the IP
and Port of the target server → configure messages that you want to output to the target server
→ click to save and complete the connection.

➢ Connection Protocol: TCP

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➢ Connection Protocol: UDP

➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0

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➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0

3. TCP Server/NTRIP Caster

Tap the Connect button to the right of required TCP Server/NTRIP Caster→ the IO Settings
screen will appear → select one of the connection protocols between NTRIP and TCP → configure
the other related parameters → click to save the settings and open the server.

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➢ Connection Protocol: TCP

➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP

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4. Serial Port
Tap the Settings button on the right of Serial Port → the Serial Port Setup screen will appear→
select Baud Rate used to transmit data → configure the messages that you want to output
through the serial port → click to save the settings and start to transmit.

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5. Bluetooth

Tap the Settings button to the right of Bluetooth → the Bluetooth Set screen will appear →
configure the messages that you want to transmit through Bluetooth → click to save
the settings and start to transmit.

6. Radio

Tap the Settings button to the right of Radio → the Radio Settings screen will appear → select the
format of differential data that you want to transmit through radio from the dropdown list→ click
to save the settings and start to transmit.

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4.6 Module Setting Menu

Use this menu to check module information, configure WiFi, Bluetooth, radio related settings, and
turn on/off static voice of buzzer:

4.6.1 Description Submenu

Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module and radio module.

4.6.2 WiFi Submenu

Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function.

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4.6.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu

Use this submenu to turn on/off Bluetooth function and modify PIN number.

4.6.4 Radio Settings Submenu

Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters.

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4.7 Firmware Menu

Use this menu to check the current firmware information, download the system log, update the
receiver firmware, download, or update the configuration file and register the receiver, and more:

4.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu

Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an
example of the firmware information.

4.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu

Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core
board version:

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4.7.3 Config File Submenu

Use this submenu to update Configuration File.

4.7.4 System Log Download Submenu

Use this submenu to download the system log of the receiver.

4.7.5 User Log Submenu

Use this submenu to download the user log. Tap Download to download current user log; Tick
items that you want to see on the user log and tap confirm button to confirm selected user log.

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4.7.6 Firmware Update Submenu

Use this submenu to load new firmware to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse button
to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start
upgrading.

Notes

It may take about 3 or 4 minutes to complete the firmware upgrading. Do not touch the power
button or unplug the power until the upgrading process finishes, or damage will be caused to the
receiver.
The receiver will restart after the firmware upgrading is done, so users need to reconnect
the receiver with your computer via Wi -Fi, and then log-in the receiver through a web browser
to continue the configuration.

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4.7.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu

Use this submenu to upgrade GNSS Board. Use this submenu to load new board to the receiver
across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to
confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading.

4.7.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu

Use this submenu to browse upgrade file and upgrade radio. Use this submenu to load new
radio to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap
Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading.

4.7.9 Upgrade Online Submenu

Use this submenu to input Server Address and upgrade online.

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4.7.10 GNSS Registration Submenu

Use this submenu to register the receiver. Paste or enter the registration code to the Registration
Code field → tap Registration button to complete the registration.

4.8 Cloud Service Setting Menu

4.8.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu

Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and
configure other settings.

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