Wuhan KQ GEO INSTRUMENTS KQGEOM8 satellite signals receiver User Manual
Wuhan KQ GEO INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD. satellite signals receiver Users Manual
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M8 Hardware Operating Instructions KQ GEO Technologies Co., Ltd. Preface Thank you for choosing KQ GEO’s M8. The M8 is ahigh-accuracy and high-performance multi-frequency GNSS RTK and mapping system professionally designed for surveying fieldwork by KQ GEO. Please read the instructions especially the notes and reminding items before you start the fieldwork! The below contents of M8 are introduced in sequence: the appearance and technical specifications, the basic operations, the external radio instructions, and troubleshooting. Regards to the K8as the controller for M8, the detailed information will be introduced in their corresponding manuals. To make sure the optimal performance of the instrument, please use the original accessories in the standard package, or the recommended accessories by KQ GEO referring to the KQ GEO instructions or manuals. Any damage caused by improper operations or unspecified accessories, users should bear all the consequences. This instruction is aimed to guide users how to use the M8 correctly for best performance. The pictures attached are only for reference. And any update is without notice. Users can visit our company website www.kqgeo.com or contact the local distributor directly for more lasted information. ILLUSTRATIONS, DESCRIPTIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA IN THIS USER MANUAL ARE NOT BINDING, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ii Content Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 M8 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Function Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................. 3 Note ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 M8 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Lower Cover ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Radio Module .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Battery ......................................................................................................................................................11 M8 Base Standard Configuration List ...................................................................................................... 12 M8 Rover Standard Configuration List .................................................................................................... 13 M8 Operations......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Power On and Power Off......................................................................................................................... 15 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 15 Radio Module Installing ........................................................................................................................... 18 SIM Card Installing ................................................................................................................................... 18 Audio Broadcast ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Register .................................................................................................................................................... 19 Controller connecting (standard K8) ...................................................................................................................... 20 K8 Controller Connecting ........................................................................................................................ 21 Common Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 25 M8 Common Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 26 Appendix: Built-in Radio Instructions .................................................................................................................... 27 Built-in Radio Module Introduction ........................................................................................................ 28 Factory Default Frequency List (Built-in radio module) .......................................................................... 28 Contact Us................................................................................................................................................................ 31 iii Overview M8Overview Function Features Technical Specifications Notes and Reminding Items M8 Hardware Operating Instructions M8Overview The M8 is a high-accuracy and high-performance multi-frequency GNSS RTK and mapping system professionally designed for surveying fieldwork by KQ GEO. With the most advanced high-precision real-time kinematic positioning technologies, M8is able to search and track all the GNSS satellites signal in view so as to provide users with high-accuracy, high-efficiency and most reliable RTK survey performance. Being an outstanding assistant and tool in different fields such as electric power, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and land survey, it can do high-accuracy RTK, wide-range control survey, construction stakeout, topographic mapping, high accuracy marine surveyand etc. Together with the K8 as the standard packaged controller, M8 system is the professional RTK while completes the data collection and processing both during fieldwork, providing powerful and flexible solution for various GNSS applications. It does greatly improve the fieldwork efficiency. Function Feature Dual power supply design, industry's highest large capacity Li-ion battery, supports hot plug power battery replacement Configured with software supporting GPS, GLONASS, and BDS Seamless compatible with various CORS systems Linux intelligent system Support GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo Support WASS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Fast initialization and satellite tracking technology Intelligent fault diagnosis and audio reminder function Built-in high-performance processor can process 20Hz data Built-in transmitting-receiving UHF radio, GPRS, Bluetooth Support one-key setup for base Standardized design, exchangeable baseand rover M8 Technical Specifications Processor 454MHz industrial level processor Memory capacity 256M Byte DDR2 SDRAM Saving capacity 2G Byte NAND Flash GNSS technical parameters Mother PCC BD970/NovAtel OEM 628 board type Tracking channel 220 channel (BD970): -GPS: L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5 -GLONASS: L1 C/A, L1 P, L2 C/A, L2 P -GIVOVE-A/B -BD-2: B1/B2 -SBAS 120 channel (OEM628): –GPS: L1, L2, L2C –GLONASS: L1, L2 –Galileo: E1、GIVOVE-A/B –Compass –SBAS Single point positioning: 2-3 m Static network post-processing: horizontal: ±(2.5 mm+1ppm) height: ±(5 mm+1ppm) Positioning accuracy PPP(static) post-processing: 5cm PPP(dynamic) post-processing: 10cm ~ 20cm Dynamic route post-processing: 5cm ~ 20cm RTK: horizontal: ±(10 mm+1ppm) Height: ±(20 mm+1ppm) Communication parameters GSM GSM(850/900/1800/1900MHz) Bluetooth 2.4GHz V2.0+EDR U disc Support U disc storage extension up to 64GB, support hot plug Built-in UHF Adjustable 0.5W/1W, support 5 km working distance, 9600 or 19200bps Indicator led Power led, satellite led, communication led Key One power key, two function keys Port USB 2.0/ RS232 serial port, debugging port /TNC UHF antenna port Application function Speaker for voice broadcast Power supply Battery Dual power supply + assistant battery design (6800mAh×2+650mAh), the main battery supports hot plug, changing battery without powering off Power supply Support 9~36V DC battery as power supply; Support 220V AC as power supply Hardware physical M8 Hardware Operating Instructions Size ф184.5×105mm Weight 1.5kg (with battery) Working circumstance Workingtemperature –45°C~+65°C Memory temperature –55°C~+85°C Water/ dust-proof IP67 Note Although M8is made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant materials, this kind of sophisticated instrument still needs careful usage and maintenance. Please preserve it in dry environment as possible. To improve the stability and service life, the M8 should avoid being exposed to extreme environment, such as being used in damp, high temperature, low temperature, corrosive gas or liquid, etc. To ensure the continuity and quality of the satellite tracking, the space over observation site should be as open as possible, without large obstacles over 15° elevating angle. To reduce various electromagnetic interference to GNSS satellite signal, please make sure no strong electromagnetic interference in 200m range around the observation site, such as TV tower, microwave station, high-voltage transmission. To avoid or to reduce the multi-path influence, the site should be set far away from the terrain and ground features where the electromagnetic wave signal reflection is strong, such as high buildings, large area waters, etc. Note: This equipment contains ESDS (Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Device), with level C of electrostatic anti-interference test. To touch, move, or plug the equipment please follow the ESD (electro-static discharge) instructions. Must be used and preserved in the stipulated temperature range. For details, please refer to the previous chapter: Technical Specifications。 M8 Introduction CHAPTER Control Panel Lower Cover Radio Module Battery M8 Base Standard Configuration List M8 Rover Standard Configuration List M8 Hardware Operating Instructions Control Panel Power indi cator Communication indicator Satellite in dicator Function button F2 Function button F1 Power butt on Indicator Indicator Power indicator Communication indicator Satellite indicator Explanation Flash in red: in charging Slow flash in green: low battery Green: normal status, full battery On in yellow: GPRS connected/waiting for data from server Flash in red/green: Receive or send data Off: no data transmission in procedure On: satellites tracked Flash (in static collection mode): the flashing times stands for the tracked satellites number Off: no satellites tracked Button Button name Power button Operation Long press for 3 seconds Explanation Long press for 3 seconds in turned-off status to turn on the receiver; long press for 3 seconds in turned-on M8 status to turn off the receiver. Function button F1 Single click Single click F1 Double click F1 Long press F1 Single click F2 Function button F2 Double click F2 Long press F2 Confirm setting Select working mode, or check current working mode Enter working mode configuring Set selecting built-in radio channel in clockwise or counterclockwise way Working parameters configuring, or check current working mod Enter working parameters configuring One-key setup base Note: single click time is 100ms~1000ms, double click means two single clicks whose interval is 100-200ms, long press time is about 5s. Working mode configuring Button operation flow Double click F1 -------> single click F1 -------> single click power button Audio broadcast process Double click F1: “Please select working mode” Single click F1: “GPRS base” “External radio base” “Internal radio base” “GPRS rover” “External radio rover” “Internal radio rover” “Static” Single click power button: “Configure successfully” or “Configure failed” Working parameters configuring Button operation flow Double click F2 -------> single click F2 -------> single click F1 -------> single click power button Audio broadcast process (in accordance with the current working mode) Double click F2: M8 Hardware Operating Instructions “Working parameter configuration” Single click F2: “Channel configuration” (in internal radio base/rover mode) “Radio power configuration” (in internal radio base mode) “Elevation angle configuration” (in static mode) “Collection interval configuration” (in static mode) Single click F1: When select the radio channel: “Channel 1”, “Channel 2”, “Channel 3”, “Channel 4”, “Channel 5”, “Channel 6”, “Channel 7”, “Channel 8” When set radio power: “High”, ”Low” When set elevation angle: “5 degrees”, “10 degrees”, “15 degrees” When set collection interval: “1 second”, “5 seconds, “10 seconds”, “15 seconds” Single click power button: When set the radio channel: “Radio channel configured” or “Radio channel configuration failed” When set radio power: “Radio power configured” or “Radio power configuration failed” When set elevation angle: “Elevation angle configured” or “Elevation angle configuration failed” When set collection interval: “Collection interval configured” or “Collection interval configuration failed” One-key setup base Button operation flow Super-long press F2 Audio broadcast process “One-key setup base” “One key setup base successful” “One key setup base failed” Working status audio broadcast Button operation flow Single click F1 or F2 Audio broadcast process In CORS working mode through GPRS: “GPRS rover” In base working mode through GPRS: M8 “GPRS base” In rover working mode through GPRS: “GPRS rover” In base working mode through built-in radio: “Internal radio base” “High radio transmission power” or “Low radio transmission power” Radio channel: 1~8, In rover working mode through built-in radio: “Internal radio rover” Radio channel: 1~8, In base working mode through external radio: “External radio base” In rover working mode through external radio: “External radio rover” In static mode: “Static” Elevation angle: “5 degrees”, “10 degrees”, or “15 degrees” Collection interval: “1 second”, “5 seconds”, “10 seconds”, or “15 seconds” Satellites number: 1~22 Automatical audio broadcast process “Satellite locked” or “Satellite losing-lock” “Remote server connected” or “Remote server disconnected” (in GPRS base/rover working mode) M8 Hardware Operating Instructions Lower Cover Radio module slot: for radio module installation Radio module connector: connecting point between radio module and receiver Radio module slot mainframe Speaker: audio broadcasting receiver working mode, working status, etc. Connecting screw hole: for fixing receiver to the pole or tri-branch Seven-hole port: for power supply cable, USB connection cable, or user’s serial port connection USB Port: Support U disc storage extension Battery slot: for battery installation SIM card slot: for SIM card inserted Battery fixing slot: for fixing battery well when installing battery Radio Module Built-in radio module M8 is designed with built-in GSM modem, and with internal radio module in standard package shown as below figure. The transmission power of internal radio module is 0.5W/1W adjustable and air baudrate is 9600, 19200bps, whose working rang can be as good as 3km. 10 M8 电台模块连接点 Radio module connector Radio receiving 电台天线接口 antenna port External radio For even longer working range, users can use the external radio for M8. Using the transmitting radio with 35W/1Wtransmission power for M8 base while the receiving radio with 1W/0.5W transmission power for M8 rover, both of which are already packed in the standard M8 RTK set package (base and rover), the working distance can be as good as 10km or more. For more details of external radio, please look into thechapter Appendix: External Radio Instructions Battery Open OPEN Battery 电池正极 + CLOSE Close 电池负极 Battery 11 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions M8Base Standard Configuration List Product name M8 receiver Built-in radio module (transmitting-receiving) Charger adapter Data cable (power port + USB + D-sub9 female serial port) Extension pole for Tribrach Battery Battery charger Stud connector high-power transmitting radio transmitting radio antenna Transmitting radio connecting cable (for communication link between transmitting radio and M8 base) Transmitting radio power charging cable (for power supply for transmitting radio) 12 Quantity Transmitting radio antenna telescopic pole Transmitting radio antenna round bracket Fuse (installed in transmitting radio power cable) Tape (3m) Carry case M8 Rover Standard Configuration List Product name Quantity M8 receiver Built-in radio module (transmitting-receiving) Battery Data cable (power port + USB + D-sub9 female serial port) Battery charger Charger adapter Radio receiving antenna K8 handheld GPS as controller K8controller bracket K8battery K8 charger Adapter for K8 charger K8 USB data cable Micro SD card (2G) Touch pen K8 bag Stud connector Centering pole Centering Pole Bag Tape (3m) KQ GEO CD Carry case 13 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions M8Operations CHAPTER 14 Power On and Power Off Power Management Radio Module Installing SIM Card Installing Audio Broadcast Register Power On and Power Off Operation Power on Power off Description In power-off status (no indicator on), long press power button for 3 seconds. Then the receiver will be turned on, with power indicator on. In power-on status (power indicator on), long press power button for 3 seconds. Then the receiver will be turned off, with all indicators off. Power Management M8is adopted with dual-battery design, which is the largest battery capability in GPS receiver market, one 6800 mAh Li-ion battery as the main battery and while with one internal 650 mAh Li-ion battery as the assistant battery to support uninterruptable hot plug when changing battery. Before the main battery is used up, the assistant internal battery is in stand-by status; only when the main battery has been used up or disconnected from the receiver, the assistant one will automatically supplying the power without any interruption. Furthermore, there are two main batteries in the standard package to guarantee the whole day continuous fieldwork. Battery cover installing Installing: insert the battery cover matching the two cover slots as above figure until the cover is totally fill the slot, then press it to make sure it covers well. Finally turn the metal buckle 90 degrees counterclockwise to lock the cover well. Uninstalling: lift up the metal buckle on the battery cover and turn it 90 degrees clockwise, then the cover can be easily taken off. 15 Battery installing Installing: put the battery into the battery slot with the “Close” end pointing to the inserting holes, and then push it towards the inserting hole to lock the battery well. Finally install the battery cover. Uninstalling: take off the battery cover first, push the battery towards to “Open” direction, and then take it out. Charging Please use the special charger in the M8 standard package to charge the battery in the allowed certain temperature range 0℃~40℃. For the first time using, please do not charge the battery until using up the remained power in it. And then charge it 12 hours each time for the first three times. After the first three times, the charging time should be enough as long as 8 hours every time normally. And make sure only charge the battery after it has been used up. Furthermore, if the battery is not used for a long time, it should be charged once every month to keep it active. The M8 charger can charge two batteries at the same time. Please put the battery onto the charger with the “Close” pointing to the indicator led of the charger as below figure, and then push it until it is locked well. When the “Charging” indicator is on in red, it means the battery is being charged; when green, it means the battery is charged full. But now please keep charging the battery for more 1~1.5 hours, then take the battery off. 16 Charging indicator 充电指示灯 Charger cable socket 电源线接口 Charger power indicator 充电器电源灯 充电指示灯 Charging indicator Warning: Don't put battery in fire or use metal short-circuit electrode. Please use the special battery and charger from manufacturer only. Stop using the battery once you find it heated abnormally, distorted, leaked, or smelly. Please replace it by a new one. If the battery life significantly shortened, please stop using and change a new one as the battery has aging. Check the Remaining Power Users can check the remaining power ofM8 receiver by its power indicator on the control panel. Power indicator is on: the power is supplied by the main battery. And the left power of the main battery is above 24%. Power indicator is flashing slowly: the power is supplied by the main battery. But the left power of the main battery is less than 24%. Power indicator is flashing fast: the power is supplied by the internal assistant battery, which can only last about 0.5 hour. Please change the main battery in time. 17 Radio Module Installing 1. Put the radio module gently into the radio module slot as the above figure 2. Screw up the 6 screws into the 6 screw hole on the radio module well in clockwise direction with screwdriver. 3. For uninstalling the radio module, screw out the 6 screws counterclockwise with screwdriver, and then take the radio module out. SIM Card Installing SIM card slot is inside the battery slot as below figure: SIM卡插槽 SIM card slot For inserting SIM card, please pull up the holder of the slot, insert the SIM card with the metal side downward, then put down the holder and gently push it to lock well. Note: Please do not insert or take out SIM card when the receiver is still power on, or the receiver will not detect the SIM card. 18 Audio Broadcast M8will automatically broadcast the current operations and working mode of the receiver with the internal speaker so as to assist users with every operation. Register Note:Please do register the M8 receiver in time. If any economic loss caused by receiver registration expired, KQ GEO assumes no responsibility for it. 19 Controller connecting (standard K8) CHAPTER K8 Controller Connecting 20 M8 K8 Controller Connecting K8 K8GPS receiver is used as the controller for M8. Based on Windows CE 6.0 operation system, with 1GHz industry-grade processor and meeting IP 67 standard, it supports large-size raster image data (up to 10GB) loading and 100 M) level vector data loading, providing comprehensive GPS/GIS software application solutions. The operation steps for connecting M8 receiver with K8 controller are as below: 1. Turn on M8 receiver 2. Turn on K8 and run GeoPacsoftware installed inside. 21 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions 3. Enter “COMM”function part, click “Connect” and enter “Bluetooth Tools”. 4. Click “Bluetooth Power”, go into “Communication Mode Setup”, and select Bluetooth option to power on Bluetooth. 5. In “Bluetooth Tools”, select “Search”. The K8 will search nearby bluetooth devices and display in a list, which will be automatically saved for next time convenient fast connect, or users can manually delete it. 6. Select the M8 receiver among the list, and click “Connect”, the K8 controller will connect with the M8 while the software will back to the “COMM” interface from the “Bluetooth Tools” interface. The detailed information of M8 will be showed in “Status”, such as satellites signal, skyplot, etc. 7. M8 receiver will remember the settings before last turning-off. After the connection successful, users can change the settings for M8 in GeoPac software in K8 easily to carry out different survey fieldwork such as RTK survey, static control survey, SBAS, etc. For more details of GeoPac, please refer to the GeoPac software operation manual. 22 Common Troubleshooting CHAPTER M8Common Troubleshooting 25 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions M8Common Troubleshooting Issue Can’t turn on Cannot charge the battery Cause Very low battery. Working temperature is beyond the allowed range-45℃~65℃ The internal parts of the receiver mainframe has risen above65℃ The internal temperature has fallen below-45℃ Satellite signal is poor. The GPRS dial-up fails or the network is abnormal. Located in tunnel, under viaduct or near large area waters which affects the satellite signal. SIM card has not been inserted properly. The SIM card needs to be topped up or the GPRS internet service has not been ready. The local network signal is weak. Electromagnetic interference exists around, such as television tower, microwave station, high voltage transmission line, etc. Solution Recharge the battery. Bring the handheld into the environment where the temperature is in the allowed range. Temporarily turn off the receiver, recharging when the temperature drops to the allowed range. Keep far away from the heat source, such as sunshine. The receiver will charge automatically when the temperature drops into the allowed range. Put the receiver mainframe indoor to make its temperature back to above -45℃. Then it can be charged again. Change location to improve receiving signals. Carefully take out the card, and then insert it into the card slot gently. Contact the GPRS operator to top up. Go to other places with strong signal to re-establish the communication. Change into radio communication method where the GPRS signal is very weak. Be away from the area with strong electromagnetic interference. If any question, please feel free to contact the local distributor or find us KQ GEO. 26 Appendix: Instructions Built-in APPENDIX Radio Built-in Radio Introduction Factory Default Frequency Table 27 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions Built-in RadioModule Introduction Please use the standard packaged built-in transmitting-receiving radio module for the M8, which is with 1W/0.5W adjustable transmission power while 0.5W as the default one. Factory Default Frequency List (Built-in radio module) Channel Transmitting Frequency (MHz) Receiving Frequency (MHz) 464.5000 464.5000 464.6000 464.6000 464.4500 464.4500 464.6500 464.6500 464.4000 464.4000 464.7000 464.7000 464.3500 464.3500 464.7500 464.7500 Note: Make sure the transmitting radio and the receiving radio are in the same channel. Please change the channel to ensure optimal data transmission quality in areas of severe electromagnetic interference 28 M8 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. -- 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 26 cm RF radiation safety warnings and the following: Safe Distance, Rsafe, (cm) Antenna FCC Part 2.1091 Controlled RF Exposure 26 31 M8 Hardware Operating Instructions Contact Us Thank you for using our M8 series. We will do our best to provide you the best pre-sales and after-sales service. Please feel free to contact us for any usage condition or advices about M8 series. KQ GEO Technologies Co., Ltd. Add: Room 1606-1609,Building C, WeiboShidai Center, No.17 Zhongguancun South Str., Hai Dian District, Beijing, 100081 China Tel: +86 (0)10 8527 1488 Fax: +86(0)10 8527 1489 Email: marketing_hardware@kqgeo.com, Website:www.kqgeo.com 32
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