SEPTENTRIO Altus APS3G Manuale utente

User Manual

Altus APS3G

Altus APS3G User Manual

Revision 1.1

Applicable to version 4.3.3 of the Altus APS3G Firmware

January 05, 2018

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constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. Septentrio NV assumes no responsibility with

regard to the performance or use of the Altus APS3G due to GNSS characteristics, USA

Department of Defense operations control, atmospheric effects, multipath and RF interference.

All understandings, agreements, or warranties take place directly between the seller and the

prospective users. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is

accurate. Septentrio NV is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. All specifications are

typical and subject to change without prior notice.

Septentrio

Greenhill Campus, Interleuvenlaan 15i

B-3001 Leuven, Belgium

http://www.septentrio.com

[email protected]

Phone: +32 16 300 800

Fax: +32 16 221 640

@Septentrio

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................ 4

1.1. Foreword .....................................................................................................4

1.2. User Notices.................................................................................................4

1.3. Support .......................................................................................................6

2. Altus APS3G overview.......................................................... 7

2.1. Altus APS3G product versions........................................................................7

2.2. Altus APS3G features....................................................................................8

3. Altus APS3G device and specifications................................. 20

3.1. Internal UHF radio...................................................................................... 20

3.2. Cell modem................................................................................................ 21

3.3. Batteries and charger ................................................................................. 24

3.4. GNSS antenna offset .................................................................................. 26

4. Data collection software..................................................... 28

4.1. PinPoint-GIS App........................................................................................ 28

5. APS3G Tools ..................................................................... 28

6. Connecting to Altus APS3G with RxControl .......................... 30

7. PPP positioning with the Altus APS3G ................................. 30

8. Upgrading the firmware ..................................................... 37

8.1. Upgrading the firmware using the SD card................................................... 37

8.2. Altus APS3G default configuration upload..................................................... 39

8.3. Verifying the firmware upgrade ................................................................... 40

8.4. Disconnect the serial cable.......................................................................... 40

9. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................... 41

10. Altus APS3G block diagram ......................................... 44

11. Radio compatibility and performance........................... 45

1. Introduction

1.1. Foreword

The Altus APS3G is a high-precision GNSS receiver with integrated state-of-the-art wireless

communications specifically designed for surveying applications. This Altus APS3G User Manual

contains reference information to assist you with using your new receiver.

1.2. User Notices

This section provides information regarding FCC, CE, Warranty and Customer Service with

Support. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Septentrio reserves the

right to make improvements and changes to this document, products and services without

notice or obligation.

1.2.1. FCC

The Altus APS3G complies with Part 47 of the FCC rules. The standard is designed to provide

protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This

device will receive and transmit radio frequency signals which may cause interference to radio

communications unless operated as specified according to this User Manual.

1.2.2. CE Mark

The Altus APS3G carries the CE mark indicating compliance with the Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU).

1.2.3. Warranty

Septentrio provides a two-year warranty for the Altus APS3G receiver, free from defects in

materials and workmanship, from the date of sale on the invoice of the original buyer. A ninety-

day warranty is provided for the cables and other accessories. Firmware upgrades are free for

lifetime of the product.

The warranty does not cover:

•Defects due to accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, abnormal use or any other non-

recommended use

•Defects due to environmental conditions that do not conform to Altus APS3G

specifications

•Defects due to improper installation or operating procedures

•Defects due to modifications, alterations, or changes not made in accordance with the

Altus APS3G User Manual and other technical documentation or directly authorized by

Septentrio

•Normal wear and tear

•Shipping damage

•Third party software included with the product, other than the warranty of the original

manufacturer to the extent the manufacturer permits

Please note that tampering with or opening the Altus APS3G will invalidate the warranty

1.3. Support

For first-line support, please contact your Septentrio dealer. Further information, documentation

and the latest firmware can be found on the Septentrio support website. For all other problems,

please contact our Technical Support group:

http://www.septentrio.com

[email protected]

Europe

Septentrio NV Phone: +32 16 300 800

Greenhill Campus Fax: +32 16 221 640

Interleuvenlaan 15i, sales@septentrio.com

3001 Leuven,

Belgium

North and South America

Septentrio Inc. Phone: +1 310 541 8139

Suite 200, sales@septentrio.com

23848 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90505

USA

Asia-Pacifc

Septentrio Phone: +852 3959 8680

Unit 1901, Hua Fu Bldg. sales@septentrio.com

111 Queen’s Road West,

Shueng Wan,

Hong Kong

2. Altus APS3G overview

2.1. Altus APS3G product versions

The Septentrio Altus APS3G product family is the successor of the APS-3 and APS-3G product

family (previously branded Altus), reusing the solid mechanics and accessories, while offering

next-generation performance.

Altus is no longer a brand name, it is now a product family name for the GIS and survey

products of the Septentrio brand.

Compared to the APS-3 family of products the Altus APS3G brings the following improvements:

Altus APS3G brings:

12 to 14 hours of autonomy on two batteries

Long-range UHF radio

Improved cell modem connectivity with the Altus APS3G-g

The new generation GNSS board (AsteRx4) tracking all-in-view

The Altus APS3G family consists of three hardware configurations:

Model

Order Code

Description

Altus APS3G

410125

APS3G*

Altus APS3G-X

410172

APS3G with external GNSS antenna

connector

Altus APS3G-g

410194

APS3G with external GSM connector and

LTE/GSM dipole antenna

* The features of the basic Altus APS3G model can be found in Table 1

2.2. Altus APS3G features

The Altus APS3G is an all-in-one, cable free solution to your surveying needs. It’s a simple and

easy to use surveying product providing the following features:

Altus APS3G Features

Bluetooth®

Internal cell Modem to communicate with RTK Networks

Internal digital UHF Radio to receive/transmit RTK corrections

Two Lithium-Ion Batteries with 12 to 14 hours of use

Easy-access removable SIM card for cellular service

(SIM card not included)

Easy-access removable 2GB SD Card for internal data logging

Table 1

A block diagram of the system can be found in Section 0.

2.2.1. Positioning specifications

Positioning mode

Horizontal

Vertical

Standalone (Autonomous)

1.2 m

1.9 m

SBAS

(WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)

0.6 m

0.8 m

DGNSS

0.4 m

0.7 m

TerraStar-D

6 cm

9 cm

TerraStar-C

4 cm

6 cm

RTK

0.6 cm + 0.5 ppm

1 cm + 1 ppm

Table 2: Positioning precision

2.2.2. Altus APS3G ease of use

Figure 1: Altus APS3G, Front View

Figure 2: Altus APS3G, rear view

The rear view of the Altus APS3G shows the door to access the SD card and SIM card slots. Raw

GNSS data can be saved to the SD Card and the SIM card allows cellular service with the

internal cell modem.

The ports and the product label can be seen on the underside of the Altus APS3G. There are

three ports: two serial ports and one external power input port. Also located on the base of the

Altus APS3G is a TNC connector for a UHF antenna. It is advisable to connect a UHF antenna

before powering the Altus APS3G.

The central antenna mount for connecting a survey pole uses a standard 5/8” thread.

Figure 3: Altus APS3G, bottom view

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