TERSUS GNSS LUKA GNSS Receiver User Guide
- August 31, 2024
- TERSUS GNSS
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LUKA GNSS Receiver
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Specifications:
- Model: LUKA GNSS Receiver
- Version: 2.0
- Network: 4G/3G/2G
- Radio Frequency: 410-470MHz
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: Yes
Product Usage Instructions:
1. System Setup
The LUKA GNSS Receiver can function as a Base or a Rover. Follow
the instructions below to set up the system:
1.1 Base Setup
Required Devices:
- LUKA GNSS Receiver
- Height measure accessory
- GNSS antenna connector
- Tribrach
- Tripod
1.2 Rover Setup
Required Devices:
- LUKA GNSS Receiver
- Bracket for TC80
- Ranging pole
- TC80 Controller
2. Configure via Nuwa App
2.1 NFC Function
To utilize NFC function, power on LUKA and unlock the TC80
Controller screen. Place the TC80 Controller near the LUKA NFC logo
for automatic Bluetooth pairing. Launch Nuwa app to configure
LUKA.
2.2 Create/Open Project
If your Android device doesn’t have NFC, power on LUKA and open
the Nuwa app. Navigate to [Project] to create/open a project.
2.3 Connect LUKA
In the Nuwa app, go to [Device] -> [Connect] and select LUKA
to pair via Bluetooth. Confirm the antenna selection and click
[Connect].
2.4 Configure Base or Rover
In the Device interface, select [Base] or [Rover] to enter the
Work Mode List. Configure the base or rover settings and select the
appropriate data link option. Click [OK] to start data
transmission.
FAQ:
Q: How do I check the battery power level?
A: You can check the battery power level on the
LUKA GNSS Receiver screen.
Q: Can I use LUKA as both Base and Rover
simultaneously?
A: No, LUKA can function either as a Base or a
Rover at a time.
Q: What is the range of the radio whip
antenna?
A: The radio whip antenna operates within the
frequency range of 410-470MHz.
Q: How do I charge the battery of LUKA?
A: Use the provided charging cable to connect
LUKA to a power source for charging.
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Quick Start Guide
LUKA GNSS Receiver
LUKA as a Base LUKA as a Rover
Version 2.0
LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
Note: Please check each item according to the item list first to confirm that
all the accessories are
! correct for the purchased kit.
Install the radio antenna before switching the radio transceiver to transmit
mode, or the radio transceiver may be damaged due to overheating. The energy
to be transmitted cannot be emitted out without the antenna, which may cause
the temperature rise and overheat of the radio module. The installation of the
410-470MHz radio whip antenna refers to Figure 1.2 LUKA as a Base Internal
Radio and Figure 1.5 LUKA as a Rover Internal Radio. The installation of the
high gain radio antenna refers to Figure 1.3 LUKA as a Base External Radio
RS400H3.
This Quick Start Guide introduces how to start using LUKA GNSS Receiver
quickly, the detailed introduction and operations of LUKA refer to User Manual
for LUKA GNSS Receiver.
The five simple steps to get started are as follows: 1.Check battery power
level, charge the battery if necessary; 2.Insert one SIM card if Receiver
Network (4G/3G/2G) is needed; 3.Power on the receiver and make configurations;
4.Set up LUKA as a Base or Rover; 5.Start survey and collect GNSS data in the
field.
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LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
1.System Setup
LUKA GNSS Receiver can work as a Base or a Rover. LUKA as a Base LUKA as a
Rover According to the customer requirements, set up the system as per the
following pictures.
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LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
1.1 Base Setup
Figure 1.1 LUKA as a Base Network Mode Table 1.1 Devices in Figure 1.1
NO. Device Name
1
LUKA GNSS Receiver
2
Height measure accessory
3
GNSS antenna connector
4
Tribrach
5
Tripod
3
LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
Figure 1.2 LUKA as a Base Internal Radio Table 1.2 Devices in Figure 1.2
NO. Device Name
1
LUKA GNSS Receiver
2
Height measure accessory
3
410-470MHz radio whip antenna
4
Extension pole 30cm
5
Tribrach
6
Tripod
4
LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
Figure 1.3 LUKA as a Base External Radio RS400H3 Table 1.3 Devices in Figure 1.3
NO. Device Name
1
LUKA GNSS Receiver
2
Height measure accessory
3
410-470MHz radio whip antenna
4
Type-C to Ext-Radio-DC-5pin & Bullet-DC
5
External Radio RS400H3
6
Extension pole 30cm
7
Tribrach
8
Tripod
9
High Gain Radio Antenna
10
Telescopic pole for radio antenna
11
Metal plate for radio antenna
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LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
1.2 Rover Setup
Figure 1.4 LUKA as a Rover Network Mode Table 1.4 Devices in Figure 1.4
NO. Device Name 1 LUKA GNSS Receiver 2 Bracket for TC80 3 Ranging pole 4 TC80
Controller
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LUKA Quick Start Guide System Setup
Figure 1.5 LUKA as a Rover Internal Radio Table 1.5 Devices in Figure 1.5
NO. Device Name 1 LUKA GNSS Receiver 2 410-470MHz radio whip antenna 3 Bracket
for TC80 4 Ranging pole 5 TC80 Controller
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LUKA Quick Start Guide Configure via Nuwa App
2.Configure via Nuwa App
2.1 NFC Function
While LUKA is powered on and the screen of TC80 Controller is unlocked, put
TC80 Controller close to the LUKA NFC logo. The Bluetooth pairs automatically
after a beep and Nuwa is launched requesting to open the latest project. Click
[OK] and start configuring LUKA as stated in section 2.4. Also you can click
[Cancel] to create a new project or open an existing project, and then start
configuring LUKA.
Figure 2.1 Project
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LUKA Quick Start Guide Configure via Nuwa App
2.2 Create project / open existing project
If using an android device without NFC function, ensure LUKA is powered on,
and launch Nuwa application on the android device. Click [Project] in the main
interface to create a new project or open an existing project as shown in
Figure 2.1 and connect LUKA manually which is stated in section 2.3 below.
2.3 Connect LUKA
Back to the main interface of Nuwa, click [Device] -> [Connect], select device
LUKA and target Bluetooth address to pair, the antenna is selected by default.
Then click [Connect] to complete the device connection, refer to Figure 2.2
below.
Figure 2.2 Connect LUKA
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LUKA Quick Start Guide Configure via Nuwa App
2.4 Configure Base or Rover
Back to the Device interface, click [Base] to enter the Work Mode List, create
a new Base or edit an existing base as shown in Figure 2.3; Select [Rover] to
enter the Work Mode list, create a new Rover or edit an existing rover as
shown in Figure 2.4;
Figure 2.3 Base Config
Figure 2.4 Rover Config
Choose [External Radio] (Base only) or [Internal Radio] or [Receiver Network] or [PDA Network] for Data Link, after the detailed configuration of a base or rover is filled in, then click [OK] and back to the work mode list, select this configuration to start data transmission for base or rover which are shown in Figure 2.5 and Figure 2.6 below.
Figure 2.5 Link status of Base
Figure 2.6 Link status of Rover
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Get More
This Quick Start Guide briefly introduces the setup and operation for LUKA
GNSS Receiver and the operation of Nuwa app. More details please refer to User
Manual of LUKA and User Manual of Nuwa app which can be downloaded from Tersus
official website: https://www.tersus-gnss.com/product/LUKA-gnss-receiver.
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carefully, which helps you to better use the product. Tersus is not liable for
damages caused by failure to follow the instructions in the manual. Tersus is
committed to continually improving product features and performance, and the
contents of subsequent product manuals are subject to change without notice.
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please refer to the actual product.
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