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1. ji A ba tn B D A i R e User Guide Part No 875 0212 000 Rev A1 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 Copyright Notice Hemisphere GPS Precision GPS Applications Copyright O Hemisphere GPS 2008 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Hemisphere GPS Trademarks HEMISPHERE GPS the Hemisphere GPS logo CRESCENT ECLIPSE COAST M e DIF OUTBACK OUTBACK Guidance OUTBACK Guidance Center OUTBACK SIN OUTBACK S Lite OUTBACK SOIN OUTBACK 360 OUTBACK Steering Guide OUTBACK Hitch SATLOC the Satloc logo eDrive eDriveTC Just Let Go e Dif and BaseLineHD are proprietary trademarks of Hemisphere GPS Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Patents The OUTBACK S and S Lite automated navigation and steering guide system is covered by U S Patents No 6 539 303 and No 6 711 501 The OUTBACK Hitch automated hitch contr2. Connecting the R220 to External Devices 13 Factory Parameters 14 USB Data Logging 17 Custom Configuring the R220 18 Environmental Considerations 18 gt V Table of Contents 3 Operating Basics EDO EE ee e 21 Introduction 22 Powering up 23 Understanding the LEDs 25 Navigating the Menus 26 Main Menu 26 GPS Menu 27 Differential Corrections Menus 28 Configuration Wizard Menu 32 System Setup Menu 33 Data Logging Menu 34 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections 35 Using RTK L Dif Introduction 36 Installing the Base Station 37 Installing the Rover Radio 38 Using the R220 as a Base Station or Rover 38 Operation 42 UsingOmniSTAR 43 OmniSTAR Reception 43 OmniSTAR Service Activation 44 Contacting OmniSTAR 44 ek vi R220 User Guide Appendix A Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting 46 Appendix B Specifications 49 R220 Specifications 50 ae Table of Contents viii 1 Introducing the R220 Overview What s Included Parts List 1 Introducing the R220 Overview The R220 GPS Receiver is the latest addition to Hemisphere GPS precision product line It is ideal for a number of applications including navigation and guidance land and marine surveying and machine control and monitoring It
3. Top Menu gt Format gt Port gt Begin gt Back gt Top Menu gt Progress Bar gt Format XXX PORT A XXXXXX Back gt Top Menu gt 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections Using RTK L Dif Using OmniSTAR 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections Using RTK L Dif Introduction RTK and Local Differential L Dif are two differential options for the R220 that provide the most precise accuracy A local base station is required for both differential options Most commonly the base station is comprised of a GPS receiver GPS antenna radio transmitter and power source such as available in the Outback BaselineHD The base station is typically set up near the working area tracks GPS signals and broadcasts differential corrections to a radio and rover GPS receiver The rover GPS system processes the corrections and outputs very accurate position information 36 R220 User Guide Installing the Base Station To set up the base station 1 Place the base station at a location with no obstructions between the rover radio and base station See to Figure 4 1 and 4 2 on pages 37 and 38 Figure 4 1 Base station on tripod Note Do not place the base station near metal objects i Make sure the base station is at least 50 meters 160 feet from obstructions See Figure 4 2 on page 38 37 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections II Fi D eg E e E E D y EO
4. 5m 16 4 ft 50 m 160 ft Figure 4 2 Location of base station Installing the Rover Radio Note Make sure the rover radio and the GPS antenna are at least 1 meter 3 feet from each other The GPS antenna must not be blocked by the rover radio The rover radio must receive regular corrections from the base station every one to two seconds differential age for up to 15 minutes to achieve RTK lock maximum accuracy Typically a lock is achieved in under five minutes 38 R220 User Guide Using the R220 as a Base Station or Rover The R220 can be used as a base station or rover receiver but requires a subscription Running a base and rover together requires a link between the two in order to transfer the differential corrections The link can be wired or wireless i e radio modem The corrections must be transferred to the rover receiver through the desired link To set up the proper application 1 Make sure the current R220 application is set to WAASRTKB for a base station or RTK for a rover by using the interface on the front panel Scroll down to System Setup gt Press the ENTER button to enter the System Setup menu Select Display Apps gt and press the ENTER button to enter the Display Applications screen Make sure that In Use displays _ either WAASRTKB for a RTK or L Hit i 20 00 00 Dif base station or RTK for a RTK or L Dif rover receiver lf the RTK application only appears as Other
5. and connectivity of power and data cable connections The volume of data requested to be output by the R220 could be higher than what the current baud rate supports Try using 19 200 or higher as the baud rate for all devices No GPS lock Check integrity of cable connections Verify antenna s clear view of the sky 46 R220 User Guide Table A 1 Troubleshooting Issues Possible solution No SBAS lock e Check integrity of cable connections e Verify antenna s clear view of the sky e Check SBAS visibility map No OmniSTAR lock Subscription activated and not expired Check antenna connections e Verify antenna s clear view of the sky 47 Appendix A Troubleshooting 48 ek Appendix B Specifications Appendix B Specifications R220 Specifications Table B 1 to B 5 on pages 50 to page 52 provides the power mechanical communication environmental and DGPS specifications for the R220 Table B 1 Power specifications Item Specification Input voltage 8 to 36 VDC Power consumption lt 5 5 W 12 VDC typical Current consumption 450 mA 12 VDC typical Table B 2 Receiver mechanical specifications Item Specification 45 mm 1 77 in 114 mm 4 49 in 160 mm 6 30 in 0 54 kg 1 19 Ibs Table B 3 Environmental specifications Item Specification Operating temperature 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Storage temperature 40 C to
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7. boasts the latest dual frequency technology in the Eclipse board and features fast reliable long range RTK Real Time Kenematic performance The R220 tracks GPS SBAS and L Band OmniSTAR VBS It also utilizes Hemisphere GPS exclusive COAST technology which provides positioning data during differential signal outages R220 User Guide What s Included Please look over the parts shipped with your system If any part appears to have been damaged during shipping please contact your freight carrier H any parts are missing please contact your dealer Figure 1 1 R220 system parts diagram 1 Introducing the R220 Parts List Table 1 1 R220 Series Parts List Diagram Part Name Part Number Letter CBL lO x DSUB F 9 DSUB M 9 050 0011 022 3M CLB RF X TNC M TNC M 5M 052 0005 000 CBL PWR X CIRC F 2 PT 3M 054 0009 000 KIT MOUNTING R100 710 0056 000 MNL USER GUIDE ECLIPSE R220 875 0212 000 ASSY A SERIES ANTENNA MNT 720 0033 00A AG CBL lO X USB A USB A 3M 051 0192 000 L1 L2 GPS LBAND ANTENNA 804 3035 000 ECLIPSE GPS RECVR R220 USB 802 1048 000 2 Installing the R220 Mounting the Receiver Mounting the Antenna Connecting the Cables Connecting R220 to External Devices USB Data Logging 2 Installing the R220 Introduction The R220 is easily set up for operation This chapter provides information on the following topics e Mounting the receiv
8. of competent jurisdiction such provision shall be severed from this warranty and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect Obtaining Warranty Service In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to a Hemisphere GPS approved service center along with the end purchaser s proof of purchase For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain information regarding the location of any of Hemisphere GPS approved service centers contact Hemisphere GPS at the following address Hemisphere GPS 8444 N 90th Street Suite 130 Scottsdale AZ 85258 Phone 480 348 9919 Fax 480 348 6370 techsupport hemispheregps com www hemispheregps com Documentation Feedback Hemisphere GPS is committed to the quality and continuous improvement of our products and services We urge you to provide Hemisphere GPS with any feedback regarding this guide by writing to the following e mail address DocFeedback hemispheregps com R220 User Guide Table of Contents 1 Introducing the R220 1 OVGIVIGW arica a ee eee 2 What s Included 3 Parts EISE ert GS SEE b EEE b re 4 2 Installing the R220 5 Introduction 6 Mounting the Receiver 7 R220 Placement 7 Mounting the Antenna 9 Magnetic Mount 9 Surface Mount 10 Pole Mount 11 Connecting the Cables 12
9. power cable must reach an appropriate power source The data cable may connect to a data storage device computer or other device that accepts GPS data The antenna cable must reach from the antenna to the R220 receiver When choosing a route for all of the R220 cables e Avoid running cables in areas of excessive heat Keep cables away from corrosive chemicals Do not run the extension cable through door or window jams e Keep the cables away from rotating machinery Do not bend excessively or crimp the cables e Avoid placing tension on the cables e Remove unwanted slack from the extension cable at the receiver end e Secure along the cable route using plastic wraps Warning Improperly installed cables near machinery can be dangerous 11 2 Installing the R220 Connecting the R220 to External Devices The R220 has two serial ports It also shares Port A with a USB connection If a valid USB connection is made messages can be logged to both the serial port A and the USB port Commands can be sent via the USB if connected or to the serial port if there is no USB connection The USB port is designed to be connected to a host device such as a PC The PC should recognize the R220 as a serial device A new COM will appear as a valid connection on the PC Set the communication software to use this new port to access the R220 The serial ports of the R220 operate at the RS 232C interface level to communicate with external data log
10. the Menus 3 Operating Basics Introduction The R220 was created for easy operation This chapter provides information on the following topics How to start the R220 e The LEDs e The R220 s Main Menu and Differential Menu 22 R220 User Guide Starting Up the R220 To start up the R220 1 Connect the ends of the R220 power cable to a power source providing between 8 and 36 VDC The power supply should be continuous and clean for best performance Table B 1 on page 40 of Appendix B provides the R220 s power specifications Turn on the system by pressing the on off switch on the back panel Note Hemisphere GPS suggests that a weather tight connection and connector be used if the connection will be located outside Warning Be careful not to provide a voltage higher than the input range 36 VDC This will damage the receiver and will void the warranty Do not attempt to operate the R220 with the fuse bypassed Such a modification will void the product warranty The R220 features reverse polarity protection to prevent damage if the power leads are accidentally reversed With the application of power the R220 will proceed through an internal start up sequence however it will be ready to communicate immediately The first start up can take from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the location Subsequent start ups will output a valid position within 1 to 5 minutes depending on the location and time since the last s
11. to a base station as the data content is not composed of a single base station s information but an entire network s information The information broadcast by this service is based upon a network of reference stations placed at geographically strategic locations The network stations communicate GPS correction data to control centers where it is decoded checked and repackaged into a proprietary format for transmission to a geostationary L band communications satellite The satellite rebroadcasts the correction information back to earth over a large signal footprint where the R220 s Lband differential satellite receiver demodulates the data The resulting corrections are those that would be calculated if a reference station were set up at the present location This type of solution ensures a consistent level of accuracy across the entire coverage area OmniSTAR Reception The OmniSTAR service broadcasts at a similar frequency to GPS and as a result is a line of sight system There must be a line of sight between the antenna and the OmniSTAR satellite for reception of the service The OmniSTAR service uses geostationary satellites for communication The elevation angle to these satellites is dependent upon latitude For latitudes higher than approximately 55 north or south the OmniSTAR signal may be blocked more easily by obstructions such as trees buildings terrain or other objects 43 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections Omn
12. 85 C 40 F to 185 F Humidity 95 non condensing 50 R220 User Guide Table B 4 GPS sensor specifications Item Specification Receiver type L1 amp L2 channels with carrier phase Channels 12 L1CA GPS 12 L1P GPS 12 L2P GPS 3 SBAS or 3 additional L1CA GPS Update rate 10 Hz standard 20 Hz avsilsble Horizontal accuracy lt 0 6 m 95 confidence DGPS lt 2 5 m 95 confidence autonomous 1 5 cm 1 ppm 95 accuracy RTK Differential options SBAS LDif L Band Autonomous External RTCM RTK OmniSTAR HP XP SBAS tracking 3 channel parallel tracking Cold Start up time lt 60s Warm Start Time 1 30 s valid ephemeris Warm Start Time 2 30 s almanac and RTC Hot Start Time 10 s typical valid ephemeris and RTC Satellite re acquisition lt 1s Depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view satellite geometry baseline length for local services and ionospheric activity Depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view satellite geometry and ionospheric activity 51 Appendix B Specifications Table B 5 Communication specifications Item Description Serial ports 2 full duplex RS232 2 USB Pulse output 1 PPS HCMOS active high rising edge sync Baud rates 4800 115200 Differential correction RTCM SC 104 Hemisphere GPS I O protocol proprietary Data I O protocol NMEA 0183 and Hemisphere GPS
13. Setup gt Data Logging gt 29 3 Operating Basics Base Station Menu Lt gt Ln gt Hat gt Set Reference gt Use Current Pos gt Back gt Top Menu gt GPS gt Reference Radio gt Base Station gt Back gt Config Wizard gt Top Menu gt System Setup gt eea MFR XXXXXX Radio ID 7 Frequency Back gt Top Menu gt L Dif Menu DiffPort gt GPS gt DiffBaud gt Gen ga GE L Dif gt p Radio gt Fr e d Config Wizard gt Back gt Ge Ge ba System Setup gt Top Menu gt Data Logging gt 30 External RTCM Menu GPS gt External RTCM Config Wizard gt System Setup gt Data Logging gt 31 R220 User Guide RTCM Port gt Port A RTCM Baud gt 19200 Diff gt Extern RTCM Back gt Top Menu gt 3 Operating Basics Configuration Wizard Menu The Configuration Wizard walks you through basic settings to get up and running In Use gt WAASRTKB Othe OMNIHP Swap Applications gt Disp Update gt 1Hz LL Unit gt DA MA _ Hot Unit gt meters PORT A gt 9600 Display Apps gt _ PORT B gt 9600 Display Format gt Baud Rates gt Animation gt Off Subscription gt Flip Display gt Mo Menu System gt Crescent App gt S N gt Back gt Top Menu gt 32 System Setup Menu R220 User Guide The System S
14. ee fields and right click on Microsoft Serial BallPoint and select disable Note Do NOT uninstall the Microsoft Serial BallPoint Uninstalling will only result in reinstallation once the computer has been shut down or restarted This USB DATA port automatically switches the PORT A receive line from the DB9 connector to the USB connector when the USB cable is connected and the Microsoft Serial BallPoint has been disabled You may still receive data on both USB and PORT A atthe same time and the same baud rate but only talk to the receiver on the USB port when it is connected When the USB cable is unplugged PORT A will return to normal use The second port marked MEM STICK is used for data logging onto a USB memory stick If there is a status LED on your memory stick it should become active after the receiver has identified the USB memory stick inserted into the connector For further data logging options on the memory stick please see the following section on the data logging menu ek 2 Installing the R220 If you mistakenly connect the supplied USB A to USB A cable into the MEM STICK connector or a USB memory stick into the DATA COM port the USB functionality will not work The ports are not interchangeable Only when the appropriate device is connected to the appropriate connector will the USB functionality work R220 User Guide USB Data Logging Once a USB memory stick has been inserted into the receiver
15. er Mounting the antenna e Cable interface e Connecting the cable to other devices R220 User Guide Mounting the Receiver R220 Placement While it is not necessary to mount the R220 should you decide to do so you have several options When choosing a mounting location please ensure the menu screen LEDs and buttons are visible and accessible Please also ensure access to the back panel is available for switching out cables and accessing the power button There is an option within the menu system to switch the direction of the display If it is easier to mount the unit upside down it can be mounted this way and still operate the display easily away from the elements and in a location that minimizes Note When mounting the R220 mount the unit inside and vibration shock extreme temperatures and moisture gt 2 Installing the R220 Several thumb screws nuts and brackets are provided to mount the R220 To install the brackets for mounting 1 Slide the nuts through the openings along the sides of the receiver 2 Place the bracket alongside the receiver and insert the thumbscrews so they screw into the nuts 3 Screw down the brackets R220 User Guide Mounting the Antenna Placement of the antenna is crucial to the system s operation The GPS receiver inside the R220 computes a position based upon measurements from each satellite to the phase center of the antenna Mount the antenna in the location where t
16. etup menu enables you to quickly view and edit current system settings General settings include such items as current applications units baud rates logs LED contrast subscription code and languages In Use gt WAASRTKB Other gt OMNIHP Swap Applications gt Back gt Top Menu gt Disp Update gt 1Hz LL Unit gt DM M Hgt Unit gt meters Vel Unit gt km h GPS gt SBAS gt Config Wizard gt System Setup gt Data Logging gt Ir Display Apps Display Format gt Baud Rates gt _ gt Display Logs Software Disp gt Contrast gt Animation gt Off Subscription gt Flip Display gt No LCD Off gt No Language gt Back gt Top Menu gt 33 Back gt Top Menu gt PORT A gt 9600 PORT B gt 9600 Back gt Top Menu gt GGA gt No GLL gt 1Hz GSA gt HS GST gt GSV gt 1Hz RD1 gt No RTCMv3 gt No ROX gt No Back gt Top Menu gt Menu System gt Crescent App gt S N gt Back gt Top Menu gt 3 Operating Basics GPS gt SBAS gt Config Wizard gt System Setup gt Data Logging gt Data Logging Menu The Data Logging menu enables you to log or output job data Start Stop Logging gt 98 Free 28 0 Hr Config 0001 gt Output File gt Back gt Top Menu gt 34 Start gt End gt Auto Start gt Period gt Erase File gt Back gt
17. gers navigation systems and other devices The two serial ports are accessible via the back panel On the R220 the serial ports are accessible via two DB9 female connectors Either serial port can also be used for firmware updates Figure 2 1 displays the numbering for the DB9 connector female The associated numbering for the plug connector male is a mirror reflection of the scheme shown in Figure 2 1 54321 9876 Figure 2 1 DB9 socket numbering gt 12 R220 User Guide Note The baud rate for both the R220 serial port and the device to which they are connected must match for successful communication Table 2 1 on page 13 and Table 2 2 on page 13 provide the pin configuration for the serial ports Table 2 1 Port A pin out DB9 connector pin number description Not connected Transmit data Port A Receive data Port A Not connected Signal ground Not connected Not connected Not connected 5V output 350 mA MAX Table 2 2 Port B pin out DB9 connector pin number description Not connected Transmit data Port B 2 Installing the R220 Table 2 2 Port B pin out DB9 connector pin number description Receive data Port B Not connected Signal ground Event marker Not connected Not connected 1 PPS Serial and USB Ports The R220 features two serial ports and two USB ports The ports handle communication to and from the R220 The port
18. he reference position should be When choosing a location to mount the antenna make sure it has a clear view of the sky This will ensure that the GPS satellite signals are not obstructed which can reduce the system s performance When mounting the antenna try to Mount the antenna on or as close to the center of the point of measurement and position the antenna as high as possible There are two ways to mount the antenna magnetic mount or pole mount Magnetic Mount The magnetic mount can be screwed into the bottom of the antenna and mounts to metal surfaces A metal disc and foam adhesive are included with each magnetic mount Use the foam adhesive to bond the metal disc to the desired mounting location if there are no metal surfaces To use the metal disc and foam adhesive 1 Clean and dry the mounting surface on the vehicle or vessel 2 Remove the backing from one side of the foam adhesive and press the metal plate onto the mounting surface on the vehicle Remove the backing from the other side of the foam adhesive Press the metal plate onto the mounting surface on the vehicle Apply firm pressure to ensure good adhesion gt GE a ZS Place the antenna on top of the metal disc ek 2 Installing the R220 Pole Mount The center thread of the antenna is 5 8 inches for compatibility with a survey pole not included Simply thread the pole into the antenna 10 R220 User Guide Connecting the Cables The
19. iSTAR Service Activation The OmniSTAR service may be activated by contacting the service provider in the your region Contact OmniSTAR with the unit number and they will activate the subscription over the air Please have the receiver ready to receive the OmniSTAR signal for subscription validation For questions regarding the OmniSTAR service please contact OmniSTAR for further information Contacting OmniSTAR Table 5 1 provides the contact numbers for the various OmniSTAR offices throughout the world Table 5 1 OmniSTAR Contact Information Location Telephone Number Fax Number North America South 1 888 883 8476 1 713 780 9408 ANSO 1 713 785 5850 Europe North Africa 1 31 70 317 0900 31 71 581 4719 Middle East West Asia Australia Far East 61 8 9322 5295 61 8 9322 4164 Southern Africa 1 27 21 552 0535 1 713 780 9408 44 y Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table A 1 provides a checklist to troubleshoot common issues and their solutions for the R220 Table A 1 Troubleshooting Issues Receiver fails to power Possible solution Verify polarity of power leads Check integrity of power cable connections Check power input voltage 8 36 VDC Check current restrictions imposed by power source maximum is 575 mA 12 VDC Press the POWER button No data from R220 Check receiver power status red LED Check integrity
20. ol system is covered by U S Patent No 6 631 916 The OUTBACK eDriveTC GPS assisted steering system is covered by U S Patent No 7 142 956 Hemisphere GPS products may be covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 6 111 549 6 397 147 6 469 663 6 501 346 6 539 303 6 549 091 6 631 916 6 711 501 6 744 404 6 865 465 6 876 920 7 142 956 7 162 348 7 277 792 7 292 185 7 292 186 7 373 231 7 400 956 7 400 294 7 388 539 7 388 539 7 429 952 Other U S and foreign patents pending Notice to Customers Contact your local dealer for technical assistance To find the authorized dealer near you call or write us at Hemisphere GPS Telephone number 403 259 3311 4110 9th Street S E Fax number 403 259 8866 Calgary Alberta Canada T2G 3C4 E mail address sales hemispheregps com Warranty Notice Covered Products This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GPS the Products Hemisphere GPS Limited Warranty Hemisphere GPS hereby warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth herein below that the Products sold to such end purchaser shall be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from delivery to such end purchaser Repairs and replacement components are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and wo
21. om Port B of the base station to Port B of the rover receiver using a null modem adaptor ek 40 R220 User Guide Connecting the R220 Via a Wireless Connection The R220 can be connected through a wireless connection The wireless connection must meet these requirements Non interference with GPS e Serial connection set to 9600 N 8 Ga H ie AMO U R220Data i H BE i C A E TZ R220 Power BaselineHD OS Pe Power KE Lea d Figure 4 3 BaselineHD rover radio cable SE Note Hemisphere GPS recommend testing with a wired condition prior to using a third party wireless connection k Note Make sure both the rover radio and base station are on the same channel or frequency in order for the rover radio to receive corrections from the base station 41 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections Operation The R220 s status LEDs indicate the following e Yellow tracking GPS e Flashing green differential has been attained but the residual has not met the threshold e Solid green RTK lock The R220 will output standard NMEA messages through Port A Set the message and port output as required by the user supplied interface 42 R220 User Guide Using OmniSTAR OmniSTAR is a worldwide terrestrial DGPS service that provides correction data to subscribers of the system with the use of a geostationary transponder With this service the positioning accuracy does not degrade as a function of distance
22. ongitude and height Data files are always stored in the root directory of the memory stick There is no support for logging to sub directories ek 2 Installing the R220 Note An authorized code is required to enable the output of the binary 76 data message Warning Always stop the data log before removing the memory stick from the receiver Failure to do so may result in a loss of data Custom Configuring the R220 All aspects of the R220 may be configured through the serial port with the use of Hemisphere GPS commands Many aspects of the R220 receiver can be configured Please refer to Hemisphere GPS GPS Technical Reference for specific command details Note If you have any questions contact your local Hemisphere GPS dealer for more information regarding the use of Hemisphere GPS commands and customized configuration R220 User Guide Environmental Considerations The R220 receiver is designed to be placed indoors It is however splash proof in case of accidental exposure The antenna is designed to be used outdoors See Table B 3 on page 50 of Appendix B for the environmental specifications Note The changes made to the R220 via the serial port will not be saved to the memory unless a save command is issued SJSAVE If changes are made via the menu system they will automatically be saved 19 2 Installing the R220 20 3 Operating Basics Starting Up the R220 Understanding the LEDs Navigating
23. provider performance specifications Hemisphere GPS reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products No Other Warranties THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL IMPLIED OR ARISING BY STATUTE COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN SALE INSTALLATION SERVICE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR ANY COMPONENTS THEREOF INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Limitation of Liability THE EXTENT OF HEMISPHERE GPS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE TO THE END PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND WHETHER TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE AGGREGATE THE COST OF CORRECTING THE DEFECTIVE ITEM IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE GPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE OR FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES EVEN IF HEMISPHERE GPS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING HEMISPHERE GPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION USE QUALITY PERFORMANCE OR ACCURACY OF ANY PRODUCTS Governing Legislation To the greatest extent possible this warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona In the event that any provision hereof is held to be invalid by a court
24. rkmanship for 90 days from performance or delivery or for the balance of the original warranty period whichever is greater Purchaser s Exclusive Remedy The end purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at the option of Hemisphere GPS of any defective Products or components thereof The end user shall notify Hemisphere GPS or a Hemisphere GPS approved service center immediately of any claimed defect Repairs shall be made through a Hemisphere GPS approved service center only Exclusions Hemisphere GPS does not warrant damage occurring in transit or due to misuse abuse improper installation neglect lightning or other electrical discharge or fresh salt water immersion of Products Repair modification or service of Hemisphere GPS products by any party other than a Hemisphere GPS approved service center shall render this warranty null and void Hemisphere GPS does not warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using Products Products are not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications The potential accuracy of Products as stated in Hemisphere GPS literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on e Specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS Positioning e DGPS service
25. s may be configured for a combination of NMEA 0183 binary data and or RTCM SC 104 data The USB configuration of the R220 receiver comprises two USB A male connectors Each port has its function marked on the end plate of the receiver The port marked Data Com is for data communication to the receiver There is a USB A to USB A cable included with your receiver to use with this port Connect one end of the supplied cable to the receiver and the other end to a host computer The computer should immediately identify the receiver as a generic serial port and load the appropriate driver If no appropriate device driver is found you can download the driver from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCPhtm ek 14 R220 User Guide When connecting the R220 USB Data Com port to your computer you will need to install the FTDI drivers twice Once the correct drivers are installed a pop up will appear in the lower right corner of your computer screen The pop up will state that new hardware has been installed on your computer The hardware is installed as a Microsoft Serial BallPoint In order for your computer to recognize the USB Data Com port you need to disable the Microsoft Serial BallPoint Step 1 Go into Control Panel and click Systems Step 2 In the Systems window click on the Hardware Tab and then click on Device Manager Step 3 In the Device Manager select Mice and other pointing devices from the tr
26. scroll down and select SWAP APPLICATIONS The desired application will be shown as In Use gt 39 4 Using GPS Differential Corrections Note To obtain RTK readings you must have RTK Rover and RTK Base set on your R220 Connecting the R220 to a PC This application selection can also be done by using a terminal program such as HyperTerminal SLXMon or PocketMax When using direct commands from a PC send the JAPP command to view the current application gt JAPPWAASRTKB RTK 1 2 should appear This indicates that the WAASRTKB application is active and RTK is the secondary application If the response is different and RTK is first such as gt JAPPRTK WAASRTKB 2 1 then a JAPPother should be sent this will swap applications so that the WAAS RTKB application is used 1 Make sure the communication cable part number 051 0160 is connected to either PORT A or the USB DATA COM port of the R220 receiver 2 With WAASRTKB or RTK as the active application the R220 automatically configures messages on Port B of the receiver for correct RTK operation The baud rate of Port B will also be automatically set to 9600 Connecting the R220 to a Base Station or Rover Via Cable The steps in the preceding section allows the R220 receiver to be used as a base station or rover either with or without a radio connection To use a wired connection 1 Connect the R220 to the base station or rover with a 9 pin serial cable fr
27. tart up 23 3 Operating Basics ha ZE _ ___ _ ___ A A Note lt can take up to five mintues for the R220 to receive a full ionospheric map from SBAS Once it receives a complete map the R220 will operate at optimum accuracy 24 R220 User Guide Understanding the LEDs The R220 has three LEDs e Power Indicator LED red This LED illuminates when the R220 is powered e GPS Lock Indicator LED yellow This LED remains illuminated once the R220 achieves a solid GPS lock e DGPS Position Indicator LED green This LED illuminates solid green when the receiver has achieved a differential position and a pseudo range residual of better than the value specified by the JLIMIT command The default is 10 0 meters 32 8 feet If the residual value is less than the current threshold the green LED will blink indicating that differential mode has been attained but the residual threshold has not been met 25 3 Operating Basics Navigating the Menus The R220 menu system is designed for easy setup and configuration of the unit in or out of the field Most configurations can be done entirely through the menu system without having to connect to a computer or PDA The menu software supports many different languages so that the configuration of the receiver can easily be understood Main Menu There are five sub menus available on the main menu screen of the R220 e GPS e Differential Corrections e Configura
28. the data logging menu will show the memory stick free space and allow data logging to begin A data menu will confirm that your memory stick is logging To configure the data stored to the memory stick enter the Config submenu of the main Data Logging menu You can have the receiver auto select a file name for you or enter your own filename lf entering your own filename you may select to append or overwrite an old file of the same name No additional warnings are given to confirm the overwriting of an old file If the receiver is auto generating the file name for logging it will always generate a name for the file so that no other files are overwritten For RAW data logging you may also want the receiver configuration to be inserted into the file If this option is selected the file will start with the receiver configuration comprised of the replies to the Jl JK JT and JSHOW queries You may also select the data logs to be logged to the file and their respective periods You can select any number of logs and any period to meet your needs Keep in mind that the logged data is limited by your receiver subscriptions You can see your subscription state in the System Setup menu by going to the Software Disc and then Authorizations sub menu You can log data to the USB memory stick in Google Earth KML format with latitude longitude and height or in a Comma Separated Values CSV format with the time latitude l
29. tion Wizard e System Setup Data Logging Menu maps for each sub menu are included in this section for easy navigation Note To return to the factory default configuration Hold down the ENTER key on start up until the splash screen disappears 26 R220 User Guide GPS Menu The GPS menu allows you to view and edit your GPS settings Settings include the data port outputs specific positioning parameters UTC time offset and satellite visibility and positioning information 27 3 Operating Basics Differential Corrections Menus The Differential Corrections menu allows you to view your differential settings The name of the differential menu shown in the display reflects your current differential source So for example if you are using SBAS you will see SBAS and the associated menu options Differential sources available on your unit will vary depending on the model and differential correction subscriptions you may have purchased Potential options include e SBAS e Autonomous e Base Station e LDif e External RTCM From these menus you can view your current status or adjust settings 28 R220 User Guide SBAS Menu 178 0 Elev122 9 8 Elevi24 6 5 Elevi34 5 0 Az 122 114 0 Az 124 220 5 Az 134 2520 Back gt Autonomous Menu No Diff Source Diff gt Autonomous Back gt Top Menu gt GPS gt Autonomous gt gt Config Wizard gt system
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