eBase GNSS Professional 5 W Built in UHF 15 Km Coverage Efix Ebase Gnss Rtk Base Station User Guide

eBase GNSS Professional 5 W Built in UHF 15 Km Coverage Efix Ebase Gnss

Rtk Base Station

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Product Name: EFIX eBase GNSS
  • Product Type: GNSS Receiver
  • Trademark: EFIX
  • Manufacturer: EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd.
  • Copyright: 2020-2023 EFIX | EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd.
• Introduction
  • The EFIX eBase GNSS Receiver User Guide provides instructions on setting up and using the EFIX eBase GNSS receiver.
  • This manual specifically refers to the eBase GNSS receiver unless stated otherwise.
  • It is recommended to read this manual, even if you have prior experience with other GNSS products, to familiarize yourself with the unique features of this product.
• Safety Information Warnings and Cautions
  • It is important to note that the absence of specific alerts does not imply the absence of safety risks.
  • The following alert types are used in this manual to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or equipment damage:
• WARNING
  • A Warning alert indicates the potential for equipment misuse or incorrect settings.
• CAUTION
  • A Caution alert indicates a possible risk of serious injury to the user and/or damage to the equipment.

Product Usage Instructions

• Real-Time Base Station Setup
  • To set up the base GNSS receiver as a real-time base station, follow these steps:
  • Ensure that the receiver is powered on and connected to a stable power source.
  • Access the base station setup menu on the receiver.
  • Configure the necessary settings, such as coordinate system, radio frequency, and data transmission options.
  • Verify the GNSS signal reception and ensure a strong signal is being received.
  • Save the base station settings and proceed with the setup process.
• Real-Time Rover Station Setup
  • To set up the base GNSS receiver as a real-time rover station, follow these steps:
  • Ensure that the receiver is powered on and connected to a stable power source.
  • Access the rover station setup menu on the receiver.
  • Configure the necessary settings, such as coordinate system and data transmission options.
  • Verify the GNSS signal reception and ensure a strong signal is being received.
  • Save the rover station settings and proceed with the setup process.
• Configuring Through a Web Browser
  • To configure the base GNSS receiver through a web browser, follow these steps:
  • Ensure that the receiver is connected to a network.
  • Open a web browser on a computer or mobile device connected to the same network.
  • Enter the IP address of the receiver in the browser’s address bar.
  • Login to the receiver’s web interface using the provided credentials.
  • Navigate through the web interface menus to access and configure various settings, such as status, user logs, firmware updates, and GNSS board upgrades.
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
  • Q: How can I ensure a strong GNSS signal reception?
  • A: To ensure a strong GNSS signal reception, make sure there are no obstructions like buildings or heavy canopy blocking the line of sight between the receiver and the satellites.
  • Q: What should I do if I encounter issues with the receiver’s performance?
  • A: If you encounter issues with the receiver’s performance, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for possible solutions. If the issue persists, contact customer support for further assistance.

Preface

Copyright Copyright 2020-2023

• EFIX | EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The EFIX is a trademark of EFIX Geomatics Co., Ltd. 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.
• The government 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.

Introduction

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

Safety Information

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 misuse 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.

Regulations and Safety

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

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.

Technical Support

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or EFIX website (www.efix-geo.com), contact your local EFIX dealer from which you purchased the receiver(s). If you need to contact EFIX technical support, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or Skype (support@efix- geo.com).

Disclaimer

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

Your Comments

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

Getting Started with eBase

About the Receiver

• The ebase GNSS receiver is a professional GNSS base station. The working performance is close to GNSS receiver with external radio, but user no need to carry heavy external battery, external radio, and radio antenna. 5W internal radio ensures that the end user can reach 8km work range. It supports the radio interference checking technology, judge the radio signal real time, make sure user can select the most suitable channel to use.
• The LCD panel enables user to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery status, Wi-Fi status, working mode, data logging status and basic receiver information. 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 eField software.
• 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.

Parts of the Receiver

• The operating controls are all located on the front panel. Battery compartment and SIM card slot are on the bottom. Serial port is located on the bottom of the unit. The radio antenna port is located on the top of the unit.

Front Panel

• The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.
• The front panel contains two indicator LEDs and one button.

·       Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting differential data.

·       The green LED flashes once per second when As a Base station: successfully transmitting differential data.

As a Rover station: successfully receiving differential data from Base station.

Satellite LED (Blue)| ·       Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has tracked.

·       When the receiver is searching satellites, the blue LED flashes once every 5 seconds.

·       When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the blue LED will flash N times every 5 seconds.

Fn button| ·       Move to next line of the menus or options.

·       Move to next character of the value that you want to make change.

·       Cancel the change you make on a function.

Power button| ·       Works as a Power button:

·       Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn off the receiver.

·       Works as a Confirm button

·       Hold Fn button and press this button for 5 times continuously to reset the mainboard.

Lower housing and ports

The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, two battery compartments, one communication and power port, one 5/8-11 threaded insert, and one nameplate.

Batteries and Power

• Internal Batteries
  • The receiver has two rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries, which can be removed for charging.

Charging the Battery

• The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged.
• Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time.
• To charge the battery, first remove the battery from the receiver, and then place it in the battery charger which is connected to AC power.
• 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.

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 an EFIX 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 odour.
• Use the battery only in EFIX equipment that is specified to use it.
• Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.

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 conditions.
• 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 it with the battery fluid.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse 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.

Inserting Battery and SIM Card

1. Inserting battery:
   • (a) Push down the spring-loaded button on the battery cover to open the cover.
   • (b) Put the battery into the eBase slot, lock the battery as the picture shows like below.
   • (c) Close the battery cover to prevent water immersion.
   • (d) To remove the battery, unlock the battery from the slot first.
2. Inserting SIM card:
   • (a) Push down the spring-loaded button on the battery cover to open the cover.
   • (b) Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing downward, as indicated by the SIM card icon on the battery slot.
   • (c) Close the battery cover to prevent water immersion.
   • (d) To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism
   • Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to the SIM card slot.
   • To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism.
   • Tip– The SIM card is provided by your cellular network service provider.

Product Basic Supply Accessories

Connecting to a Controller
Connecting via Wi-Fi with eField Software

• Turn on the controller → run eField → tap Connect.
• In the Connect screen, select EFIX for the Brand field, eBase for Model field, WIFI for Contact\ type field.
• Tap the WiFi icon to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module by the top switch → select the target device in the list.
• Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

Connecting via Bluetooth with eField Software

• Turn on the controller → run eField → tap Connect.
• In the Connect screen, select EFIX for the Brand field, eBase for Model field, Bluetooth for Contact type field.
• Tap the Search icon and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device around → select(pair) the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in the target list.
• Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

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 eOffice Software.

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 3225804 as an 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.
5. Double-click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, and you will see the folder(s) created by the eBase 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 formats (hcn and Linux) 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.

Web Server Download

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

Front Panel Operation

The front panel contains one LCD screen, two indicator LEDs, and two buttons. The operating controls are all located on the front panel.

Main Operation Menus

• The top-level menu of the front panel includes 6 parts: Status, mode, static and info.
• Status shows satellites, receiver solution and the power percentage. Mode is the important part that illustrates the work mode and users can select the mode according to their needs.
• Static is used to set static mode. Info is the basic information of firmware such as SN, PN, etc.
• The details of main operation are as follows and they are concluded in two tables. The first table includes 5 parts: Info, SV, Power, Data and Set and the second table displays details of Data.

tracked and the number of satellites tracked of each constellation, where G represents GPS, R represents GLONASSS, C represents BeiDou, S represents SBAS, and E represents Galileo.
Power| Indicates the remaining power of the battery inserted in the left (B) and right (A) battery compartment.
WIFI ON/OFF| Press Enter to turn on or turn off WIFI
 | Network status| displays the if a SIM card inserts the RTK
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Back| Press Enter to back to last page
Mode| Ultra Base Base External UHF Base Internal UHF

Base APIS

Base External UHF & APIS Rover APIS

Rover UHF Rover NTRIP Back

| •                 Press Enter button to enter the

configuration screen of the selected working mode.

•  More operation information, see 3.2  Configure the Working Mode.

Static| Set on/off| Press Enter button to switch static

measurement on or off.

Recording| Display the time of recording
Advanced| Sample| Press Enter to change sample interval

(1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 1m)

Elev Mask

degree

| Press Enter button to change the mask

degree from 0 degree to 90 degrees.

Duration| •  Press Enter button to enter Duration Time Setting screen.

•  In the Duration Time Setting screen, press Fn button to move to the character of the duration time value user want to make change, and then press Enter button to change from 0 to

9. After the change has been done, user can press Fn button to move to OK field, and then Press Enter button to save the change and back to the second-level menu; or press Fn button to move to Cancel field and press Enter button to cancel the change and back to the second-level menu.

 |  | Measurement phase Center| Press Enter button and switch height between oblique, vertical, phase center.
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Antenna

Height

| Press Enter button and input the

measured antenna height.

Back

| Press Enter button to back to the last

menu.

OK| Press Enter to complete settings.

Back

| Press Enter button to back to the

top-level menu.

Info

|

SN PN

Register Sleep Time Version IMEI

Language Back

| Describe the main information of this machine. SN displays the Serial Number of the receiver. PN displays the Part Number of the receiver. Register displays the expiry date of registration code. Press Enter to select sleep time including 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 30min.

Version displays the firmware version. IMEI is International Mobile Equipment Identity which is used to identify the RTK. Press Enter to change languages. Press back to go back to the previous

menu.

Configure the Working Mode
7 working modes are provided for quickly setting up an RTK base station or rover station. Users can configure each working mode through the front panel as follows:

Base External UHF

| Mode Base External UHF| The title of this configuration screen.

Format

| Press Enter to select correction format (RTD, CMR, RTCMv2.3, RTCMv3 and

RTCMv3.2).

 |

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

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Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the

settings and back to the second- level menu.

Base Internal UHF

| Mode Base External UHF| The title of this configuration

screen.

Protocol

| Press Enter to select current

protocol (EFIX, Transparent, TT450s)

Channel| Press Enter to change the channel

Baud

| Press Enter to select Baud (4800, 9600

and 19200)

Power

| Press Enter button to change the transmitting power

(0.5w,1w,2w,5w).

Format

| Press Enter to select correction format (RTD, CMR, RTCMv2.3, RTCMv3 and

RTCMv3.2).

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the

settings and back to the second- level menu.

Base APIS

|

Mode Base APIS

| The title of this configuration

screen.

Format

| Press Enter to select correction format (RTD, CMR, RTCMv2.3, RTCMv3 and

RTCMv3.2).

 |

IP

|

Press Enter to enter third-level menu to select IP or press Customized IP to customize your own IP

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Port

| Press Enter button to change the port

from 9901 to 9920.

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the second-level

menu.

Base External UHF & APIS

| Mode Base External UHF &

APIS

|

The title of this configuration screen.

Way External UHF+APIS

| Display the way of base station

combination.

Format

| Press Enter to select correction format (RTD, CMR, RTCMv2.3, RTCMv3 and

RTCMv3.2).

IP

| Press Enter to enter third-level menu to select IP or press Customized IP to customize your own IP

Port

| Press Enter button to change the port

from 9901 to 9920.

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the second-level

menu.

Rover APIS

| Mode Rover APIS| The title of this configuration screen.

Base ID

| Press Enter to enter third-level menu

to change Base ID

 |

IP

| Press Enter to enter third-level menu to select IP or press Customized IP to customize your own IP
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Port

| Press Enter button to change the port

from 9901 to 9920.

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then  this  working  mode  can  take

effect.

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the

settings and back to the second- level menu.

Rover UHF

|

Mode Rover UHF

| The title of this configuration

screen.

Protocol

| Press Enter to select current protocol (EFIX, Transparent,

TT450s)

Channel| Press Enter to change the channel

Baud

| Press Enter to select Baud (4800, 9600

and 19200)

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the second-

level menu.

Rover NTRIP

|

Mode Rover NTRIP

| The title of this configuration

screen.

Status| Indicates the login status.

OK

| Press Enter button to save the settings and back to the top-level menu, and then this working mode can take

effect.

 |

Cancel

| Press Enter button to cancel the settings and back to the second-level

menu.

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Back

|  | Press Enter button to back to the top-

level menu.

Equipment Setup and Operation

Post-processing Base Station Setup
For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:
Components:

Steps:

1. Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.

2. Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.

3. Insert the batteries into the receiver.

4. Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.

5. Center and level the receiver more precisely.

6. Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.

7. Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.

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

9. Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.

10. Press the function button to select Data to start recording static raw.
    If work with a data controller:

11. Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.

12. Use software to configure the receiver as static mode.

Real-Time Base Station Setup

• For good rover operation, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:

Steps:

1. Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
2. Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
3. Insert the batteries into the receiver. If work as a cellular base station, the SIM card need to be inserted before the batteries.
4. Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.
5. 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.
6. Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.
7. Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.
8. Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
9. Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
10. Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.
11. Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode.

Real-Time Rover Station Setup
For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:

Steps:

1. Insert the batteries into the receiver. If work as a cellular rover station, the SIM card need to be inserted before the batteries.
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 survey.

Configuring Through a Web Browser

Supported browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer○R 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
   • 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, two languages are available:

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.

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.

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. With this information, it is easy to tell exactly what functions the receiver is performing:

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

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.

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

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.

Tracking Skyplot Submenu
The following figure is an example of Skyplot page.

Satellite Activation Submenu
Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.

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:

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.

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 of logged data and broadcast correction data significantly:

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 are three modes available:
  • a) 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.
  • b) Auto Base: The receiver will serve as a base after this mode is enabled, and then broadcast correction data based on coordinate inputted by user or obtained through autonomous positioning automatically.
  • c) Manual Base: The receiver will serve neither as a base nor a rover after this mode is enabled. Users need to configure the receiver manually.

For Reference Latitude and Reference Longitude:
There are mainly three methods to enter the reference coordinates shown as follows:

• a) Acquire Current Position: Click this button to acquire the current position obtained through autonomous positioning automatically.
• b) Manual Input: Manually input the coordinate of a control point.
• c) From CORS: After the receiver logs in to CORS, the software can record the coordinate of the current position based on fix solution.

For Sample for Average:
Users can determine the positioning limit and sampling amount. The positioning limit falls into two types:

• a) Single Solution Coordinates: Collect the coordinates of receiver obtained through autonomous positioning.
• b) Fixed Solution Coordinates: Only collect the coordinates of the receiver with a fixed solution. After the configuration of positioning limit and sampling amount, click to carry out sampling and averaging → the progress bar will show the progress → the result will serve as the coordinate of the current position.
• If users need to save the changes, please tap the button.

Receiver Reset Submenu

Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver:

Languages Submenu

Use this screen to select the web interface language:

User Management Submenu

HCPPP Settings

Reserved menu.

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:

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:

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.
• 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 the Yes or No option to determine whether to auto-record the start date.
• Apply Time: Select the Yes or No option to determine whether to auto-record the apply time.
• Integral Point Store: Select the Yes or No option to determine whether to allow the receiver to save data every hour.
• Circulating Memory: Select the 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 the current thread(for example, Record 1) is 10000MB
• Observer: Enter the name of the 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.

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:

FTP Push Log Submenu
Shows the related information about the recorded file that be pushed. Users can tap the Clear Ftp Send Log button in the upper right corner to clear the log of FTP Push operations.

Data Download Submenu
In this submenu, users can download the data files that are 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 username 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.
4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according to the prompts.

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.

IO Settings Submenu

• The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this submenu. (Serial port setting is reserved menu)

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, APIS_ROVER and TCP → configure the related parameters → click to log on CORS or APIS.
   • Connection Protocol: NTRIP
   • Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE
   • Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER
   • Connection Protocol: TCP
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
   • Connection Protocol: UDP
   • Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0
   • Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0
3. TCP Server/NTRIP Caster
   • Tap the Connect button to the right of the 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.
   • Connection Protocol: TCP
   • Connection Protocol: NTRIP
4. 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.

Module Setting Menu

Use this menu to check module information, and configure WiFi, bluetooth, radio related settings.

Description Submenu
Use this submenu to check the information on the WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio module.

WiFi Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on/off the WiFi function and modify the password.

Bluetooth Settings Submenu

Use this submenu to turn on/off the bluetooth function and modify the PIN.

Radio Settings Submenu

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

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:

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

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

Config File Submenu

Use this submenu to update the Configuration File.

System Log Download Submenu

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

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.

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 the Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading.

Notes

• It may take about 3 or 4 minutes to complete the firmware upgrade.
• 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 their computer via Wi-Fi, and then log in the receiver through a web browser to continue the configuration.

GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu

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

GNSS Registration Submenu

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

CONTACT

• 1st Floor, No. 258 Pingyang Rd., Minhang
• District, Shanghai, 201102, CHINA
• Tel: +86 15021007664
• Email: [email protected].
• [email protected].
• Skype: [email protected].
• Website: www.efix-geo.com.

References

• EFIX Geomatics | Stronger signal, easy to fix
• EFIX Geomatics | Stronger signal, easy to fix
• EFIX Geomatics | Stronger signal, easy to fix

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