Guangzhou G40 GNSS Receiver User Manual

G40 GNSS Receiver
User Manual

Guangzhou Geosurv Infomation Technology Co.,Ltd
12/6/2023

Chapter I: Overview

In this chapter, you will learn about GINTEC Team and G40 GNSS Receiver.
§1.1 Introduction
Welcome to use GNSS products of GINTEC team (Guangzhou Geosurv Information Technology Co.,Ltd). Our team has been committed to popularize the advanced GPS surveying and mapping technology and products to the hands of measurement users. If you want to know more about us, please visit the official website: http://www.gintec.cn/. This manual is G40 measurement system as an example, for how to install, set up, upgrade, daily maintenance, the use of accessories and how to use RTK system operation to explain. Even if you have used other models of RTK products of our company, it is recommended that you readthis instruction carefully before using the instrument for better use.

§1.2 Highlights of G40
New-Generation Soc
Powerful GNSS SoC chip with 1408 channels.
Supports the new B1C, B2a, B2b, and BeiDou-3.
L-band support.
New Antenna Combination
Highly integrated GNSS,4G, WIFI, and Bluetooth antennas Powerful Performance, Smaller Size
Calibration-Free Tilt Compensation
Calibration and initialization FREE IMU Ready for tilt survey straight out of the box
Anti-Interference Technology
Advanced multi-frequency interference suppression and multi-step adaptive filtering technology Strong and stable signal in challenging conditions
G-FIXED Correction Outage Technology
Extend RTK positioning up to 10mins Reducing downtime waiting to re- establish RTK corrections
Augmented Reality (AR)
Overlay digital information onto the real world Assist to view the stakeout location and seeing planned features in real time
Built-in Battery, PD Quick Charge
Support USB PD3.0/45W quick charge Charging time ≤3.5 Hours Battery life ≥ 1,000 cycles
Professional Camera
High-resolution Night vision camera Brood perspective, sophisticated algorithms guarantee the precision of up to 1cm Seamlessly combines 360-degree AR layout and image layout

Chapter II: Product Introduction

By reading this chapter, you can master the composition, installation, and functions of the G40 measurement system in detail.
§2.1 Introduction
G40 measurement system is mainly composed of host, manual and accessories, as shown in the figure: §2.2 Introduction of G40
§2.2.1 Structure and Interface

§2.2.2 Buttons and Indicators
G40 has two indicators and one button.:

Green light flashing indicates receipt of satellite signal but not fixed
A constant green light indicates that device is fixed
| Data indicator| A constant blue light indicates that Bluetooth has been connected Blue light flashing indicates the data is transmitting

§2.2.3 Function of Button
Ⅰ Mode checking
When G40 is working normally, click the power button, then a voice will broadcast the current working mode.
Ⅱ Power on
In shutdown state, long press the power button, when G40 tick and all the lights on, release thebutton and G30 will power on.
Ⅲ Power off
In boot on state, long press the power button, when the voice broadcast “power off”, click the power button again.

§2.3 P9IV Controller
§2.3.1 Appearance

§2.3.2 Keyboard

commands (under development)
Orange camera icon on key “2”| Can call up the Camera button
Orange screenshot icon on key “3”| Take a quick screenshot
F1-F5| User can define
2| Key for measuremet| When Surpad Interface isn’t displayed, press to open or switch to Surpad interface.
| | When Surpad interface is on display. press to collect data.
3| Keys for direction| Move up, down, left, and right on the screen or menu in function state, the up and down keys are for volume control; in the function slate. the left and right keys are for screen brightness control.
4| Recent Key| Call the list of recent apps
5| Home Key| Back to Home Page
6| Return Key| Back to last interface
7| Enter key| Confirm/line feed
In Surpad interface. this key is used to collect data in the non-input state
8| Delete Key| Delete one character before enter other characters.
9| Tab Key| Make table
10| Shift Key| When using the physical keyboard as input method, this key can switch between numbers, lowercase and uppercase letters.
11| Fn Key| Fn mark will prompt in the upper notification bar when pressing this key, meaning the functions marked by orange icons on keys can be used.
12| Power LED| In standby mode| Solid red: power is <15%.
Off: power is >15%.
In charging| Flashing green: in charging Solid green: full of charge
13| Power button| Tum on/off device
14| WiFi/Bluetooth LED| Blue: handheld is connected with receiver B/T.
Green: handheld is connected with receiver WIFI.
Off: handheld isn’t connected through B/T or WIFI.

§2.3.3 Bluetooth Connection

1. Open SurPad software and click “Communication” to enter the connection interface.
2. Select the manufacturer as “GINTEC”, the device as “G40”, and the communication mode as “Bluetooth”.
3. Select the corresponding SN and click “Connect”. The connection succeeds after the progress bar ends.

§2.4 Introduction of Accessories
§2.4.1 Instrument Container

§2.4.2 Charger
Standard configuration includes charger and charging cable:
While charging, when the power indicator is red, it means charging; when the indicator isgreen, it means full.
Power adapter and charging cable:

§2.4.3 UHF Radio Antenna

UHF radio antennas are required for the built-in radio Base mode and the built-in radio Rover mode.
§2.4.4 TYPE – C Cable
TYPE – C cable is to connect the G40 with computer, used for transmission of static data or receiver firmware upgrading.

Chapter III: Mode Setting

§3.1 Static Mode

1. Set up a tripod at the control point, connect the tribrach, strictly center and level the measuring point.
2. Measure instrument height for three times, and the difference between the three times shall not exceed 3 mm and take the average value.
3. Record SN, point name, instrument height and start time.
4. Switch on the G40 and connect with controller software, set the receiver to static mode, and set the parameters as the picture shows. (The memory capacity of G40 must be sufficient.Generally, 8 MB storage capacity is required in an hour.)
5. G40 starts to search for satellite and the satellite lights start flashing. When the recording condition is reached, the status light will flash at the set sampling interval, and the flash indicates that an epoch is collected.
6. After the surveying finished, shut down G40, and then transport the data and process data.

§ 3.2 RTK Mode（External Radio ）
§3.2.1 Base Setup

Base station must be set up in the open field, the surrounding environment should be open, the terrain should be higher. Do not set it up near high- voltage power transmission, transformation equipment, near radio communication equipment antenna, or under trees and near water. Setting steps:

1. Set up the tripod as shown in the figure above, hang up the radio, fix the G40, and connect the extension rod and the large radio transmitting antenna.
2. Connect the battery with Radio by Y-type power cable.

§3.2.2 Starting Base
Used TRU35 external radio as an example to show the process, and if has another radio, please consult the technicist.

1. Turn on the device. Connect the device WIFI by your computer or controller, WIFI name is device SN number. Then login device webui, website is 192.168.10.1
2. Under “Settings”, Choose “Working Mode” to be “Base” and Data link choose “Bluetooth”
3. Choose “Get bluetooth” , connect external radio type from the List
4. Click “External Radio Configuration” under “Tools” in SurPad.
5. In “External Radio configuration”, choose “Radio type” to be “Geoelectron” and “Connection mode” to be “Bluetooth”, then search TRU35 radio and connect it.(Pairing code is “1234”).
6. After connected, you will come to “Functional selection” interface, click “Parameter settings”, click “Get” to receive TRU35 parameters and there to change the “Receiving channel frequency”, “Transmitting channel frequency” and other settings, then press
   “Settings” to finish settings.

§3.2.3 Rover Setup
After successful set up of the base station, now we can start the rover setting.
Install the G40 on the centering lever, install the radio antenna, bracket, clamp the controller.
The steps are as follows:

1. Turn on the G40 and controller, open SurPad software and connect Bluetooth.
2. Click “Device” – “Rover”, choose “Data link” as “Internal Radio”, and choose the same channel and protocol as Base. Clip “Apply” to start rover.
3. 3. When it shows “Fixed”, it is correctly setting, now you can start the surveying work.

§ 3.3 RTK Mode（Internal Radio）
§3.3.1 Base setup
Base station must be set up in the open field, the surrounding environment should be open, the terrain should be higher. Do not set it up near high- voltage power transmission, transformation equipment, near radio communication equipment antenna, or under trees and near water.
§3.3.2 Starting Base

1. Open SurPad in the controller, Click “Device”→ “Base” to set Base station.
2. Under “Base Mode Settings”, Choose “Data link” to be “Internal Radio”, set the channel, frequency and protocol, then apply to finish setting.

§3.3.3 Rover Setup
This step is the same as §3.2.3 Rover Set up, please check this section.
§3.4 RTK Mode（Network mode）
§3.4.1 Base Setup

Base station must be set up in the open field, the surrounding environment should be open the terrain should be higher. Do not set it up near high- voltage power transmission, transformationequipment, near radio communication equipment antenna, or under trees and near water. Set up the tripod, fix the G40, and connect the radio antenna.

§3.4.2 Starting Base

1. After setting, please make sure there is a workable Sim card inside G40 base. Then open SurPad in the controller, Click “Device”→ “Base” to set Base station.
2. Under “Base Mode Settings”, Choose “Data link” to be “Device Internet”, then go to set Cors parameter. (When use “Device Internet”, please input the correct the APN setting as your mobile network service provider ask for)
3. Clip “Add” in the Cors setting page, then import your Cors “IP” and “Port”, then choose the Cors information you set, clip “OK”.
4. Input the name you want in “Bae access point”, and you can also input “password” , then apply. (Remember what you have input, it will be useful when you set up rover).

§3.4.3 Rover Setup
After successful set up of the base station, now we can start the rover setting.
Install the G40 on the centering lever, install the radio antenna, bracket, clamp the controller.
The steps are as follows:

1. Turn on the G40 and controller, open SurPad software and connect Bluetooth.
2. Clip “Device” – “Rover”, choose “Data link” as “Phone/Device Internet”(When use “Device Internet”, please input the correct the APN setting as your mobile network service provider ask for).
3. Clip “Cors Setting” and choose the same item as what your base used.
4. “Get Access Point” and choose the access point as your base setting. Clip “Apply” to start rover.
5. When it shows “Fixed”, it is correctly setting, now you can start the surveying work.

§ 3.5 AR Stakeout

1. Turn on SurPad software, Click “Device”- “Communication”, Communication Mode choose “WIFI”
2. Click “Device Settings”- “Frequency”, choose “5G”
3. Click “Survey” – “Point Stakeout”, choose the point what you want to stakeout and click “AR”

Chapter IV: WEB UI

§4.1 WebUI Login
Start the G40 properly, use a mobile terminal such as a laptop or mobile phone, open wifi, and find the G40 hotspot. The hotspot name format is the device SN number. After connecting successfully, enter 192.168.10.1 in the browser and go to the WebUI background page.

§4.2 Common Function from WEB UI
§4.2.1 Code Registering

Click “Management-Manage”, you can paster the register code here to active the G40.
§4.2.2 Time Zone Setting

Click “Settings-System Para”, where you can modify time zone. You can also modify other parameters here.
§4.2.3 Data Download
Methods I: WebUI
Click “File-Raw Data”, choose the right data format and date to get the data list. Download the data you want in the coming list. Methods II: USB cable
Connect G40 with your PC by USB to Type-C cable, your computer will automatically read a G40 storage folder. Open it and choose the “record” to the folder you want and download the file you need.

§4.2.4 Device Firmware Update
Ask the newest firmware from the technicist where you buy G40 from, follow the next steps to update the firmware.
WebUI
Click “Management-Manage”, better to use “Choose file” function. Choose the firmware file you got and upload. G40 will automatically restart after the firmware is installed successfully.

Appendix A: G40 Technical Specifications

GPS: L1C/A, L2P(Y), L2C,L5
GLONASS: L1,L2
BDS: B1L,B2L,B3L,B1C,B2a,B2b
GALILEO: E1,E5a,E5b,E6
QZSS: L1,L2C,L5,L6
GNSS Features| Positioning output rate:  1Hz～20Hz
Initialization time:  < 5s
Initialization reliability:  ＞99.99%
Positioning precision| Static GNSS Surveying| Horizontal:  ±（2.5mm+0.5ppm）
Vertical:  ±（5mm+0.5ppm）
Real-Time Kinematic
Surveying| Horizontal:  ±（8mm+1ppm）
Vertical:  ±（15mm+1ppm）
Inertial sensing system User interaction| IMU| Support
Tilt Angle| 0°～60°
Tilt compensation accuracy| 10 mm + 0.7 mm/°tilt(1.8m pole)
Operating system| Linux
Buttons| One button operation
Indicators| Two indicate lights
Web UI| Support to access Web UI via Wi-Fi and USB
Voice guide| Support for multiple languages: Chinese, English
Hardware Performance| Dimension| 152mm152mm*92mm
Weight| 900g
Material| Magnesium aluminum alloy shell
Temperature| Operating: –30 °C~+35 °C
Storage: –35 °C~+80 °C
Humidity| 100% Non-condensing
Protection| IP68
Shock| Withstand 2 meters pole drop
Power and Battery| Power Supply| 6-28V DC, overvoltage protection
Battery| Internal Li-on, 6800mAh, 7.2V
Communicati
ons| I/O port| Type-C port（Charging and data transmission）
I/O port
1 radio antenna interface
Micro SIM card slot
Wireless modem| Built-in radio, 1W, typically work range:  6KM
Frequency Range:  410-470MHz
Communication Protocol:  SOUTH, TrimTalk,
Hi-target, TrimMark III, Satel, Geotalk
4G| LTE FDD:  B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
LTE TDD:  B38/B40/B41
WCDMA:  B1/B5/B8
GSM:  850/900/1800/1900MHz
Bluetooth  WiFi| V4.1, BLE 802.11 b/g standard
WIFI data link| To work as the datalink that receiver can broadcast
and receive differential data via WIFI
Data storage/ Transmission| Data Storage| 4GB internal storage, Changeable record interval, up to 20Hz raw data
collection
Data Transmission| USB data transmission, supporting FTP/HTTP data download
Data Format| Differential data format:  CMR, sCMRx, RTCM
2.1, RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0, RTCM 3.1, RTCM 3.2
GPS output data format:  NMEA 0183, PJK plane
coordinates, Binary code
Network model support:  VRS, FKP, MAC, fully
support NTRIP protocol

FCC Warning
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.
Note: 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.
• onnect 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.
  NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Caution:
Intended for sale and application in a business environment.
Use the Product in the environment with the temperature Between -30℃ and 35℃; Otherwise, it may damage your product. Products can only be used below 2000m altitude.
For the following equipment:
Product Name: GNSS RECEIVER
Brand Name: GINTEC
Model No.: G40, G20Plus, G30Plus, G40Plus, G40Pro, MG1, F300, G50 Guangzhou Geosurv Infomation Technology Co.,Ltd

hereby declares that this [Name: GNSS RECEIVER, Model: G40, G20Plus, G30Plus, G40Plus,G40Pro, MG1, F300, G50] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevanprovisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the internet address: http://www.gintec.cn/downloads.
The product shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB2.0 and that the connection to a power USB is allowed.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Only can use adapter as below:
Power Adapter Model: DSA-45PDH
Input: AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A
Output: DC5V3A/9V3A/12V/3A/15V3A/20V2.25A Dee Van Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter.
This product is intended for sale and application in a business environment.
RED Article 10 2
-This product can be used across EU member states RED Article 10 10
-The product is class 1 product, No restrictions
The RF distance between body and product is 20cm. Technical Characteristics of EUT

2G

Frequency Range:| GPRS900: Tx: 880-915MHz, Rx: 925-960MHz
GPRSI800: Tx: 1710-1785MHz, Rx: 1805-1880MHz
RF Output Power:| GPRS900: 34.19dBm, GPRS 1800: 29.55dBm EDGE900: 27.02dBm, EDGE 1800: 25.99dBm
3G
Frequency Range:| WCDMA Band I: Tx: 1920-1980MHz, Rx: 2110-2170MHz
WCDMA Band 8: Tx: 880-915MHz, Rx: 925-960MHz
RF Output Power:| WCDMA Band I: 23.03dBm, WCDMA Band 8: 23.16dBm
4G
Frequency Range:| FDD-LTE Band I: Tx: 1920-1980MHz, Rx: 2110-2170MHz
FDD-LTE Band 3: Tx: 1710-1785MHz, Rx: 1805-1880MHz
FDD-LTE Band 7: Tx: 2500-2570MHz, Rx: 2620-2690MHz
FDD-LTE Band 8: Tx: 880-9I5MHz, Rx: 925-960MHz
FDD-LTE Band 20: Tx: 832-862MHz, Rx: 791-82I MHz
TDD-LTE Band 38: Tx: 2570-2620MHz, Rx: 2570-2620MH/
TDD-LTE Band 40: Tx: 2300-2400MHz, Rx: 2300-2400MH,
Max.RF Output Power:| FDD-LTE Band I: 23.34dBm, FDD-LTE Band 3: 23.93dBm, FDD- LTE Band 7: 23.01dBm, FDD-LTE Band 8: 23.59dem, FDD-LTE Band 20: 23A7dBm,TDD- LTE Band 38: 23.03dBm, TDD-LTE Band 40: 22.85dBm
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version:| Bluetooth V4.I
Frequency Range:| 2402-2480MHz
Max.RF Output Power:| 4.57dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi(2.4GHz)
Frequency Range:| 24I2-2472MHz for 802.11b/g/n(HT20) 2422-2462MHz for 802.11 n(HT40)
Max.RF Output Power:| 17.46dBm (EIRP)
UHF
Frequency Range:| 410-470MHz
Rated Output Power:| 30.15dBm
GPS
Frequency Range:| CPS: 1575.42MHz Receiving
GLONASS :1602MHz Receiving
B05:1561.098 MHzReceiving Galileo:1589.74 MHz Receiving

References

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