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CHCNAV i73 GNSS

USER GUIDE

Revision 1.0

June 01, 2018

Survey & Engineering | August 2020

Make your work more efficient

 Table of Content

Table of Content

Table of Content............................................................................................................... 2
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 5
Copyright ........................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................. 5
FCC Interference Statement .............................................................................................. 5
CE Interference Statement ................................................................................................ 6
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................... 7
1.2 Regulations and Safety ................................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Use and Care..................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 8
1.4 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Your Comments ........................................................................................................... 8
2 Getting Started with i73 ............................................................................................ 9
2.1 About the Receiver ...................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Parts of the Receiver.................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Receiver Ports ................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Batteries and Power .................................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Built-in batteries ............................................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Charging the Battery ....................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Battery Safe .................................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 External Power Supply .................................................................................... 13
2.4 Product Basic Supply Accessories .............................................................................. 14
2.4.1 Rover Kit Basic Supply..................................................................................... 14
2.5 Connecting to an Office Computer ............................................................................ 15
2.6 Connecting to a Controller ........................................................................................ 15
2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with LandStar 7 Software ............................................. 15
2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 7 Software ...................................... 17
2.7 Downloading Logged Data ......................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 FTP Download ................................................................................................. 19
2.7.2 Web Server Download .................................................................................... 22
2.7.3 USB Download ................................................................................................ 22

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3 Equipment Setup and Operation .............................................................................. 24

3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup ........................................................................... 24
3.2 Real-Time Rover Station Setup .................................................................................. 26
3.3 Working with the Tilt Compensation......................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Operation Steps .............................................................................................. 27
3.3.2 Notes of using tilt measurement .................................................................... 29
4 Configuring Through a Web Browser ........................................................................ 31
5.1 Status Menu............................................................................................................... 33
5.1.1 Position Submenu ........................................................................................... 33
5.1.2 Activity Submenu............................................................................................ 33
5.1.3 Google Map Submenu .................................................................................... 34
5.2 Satellites Menu .......................................................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu ................................................................................. 35
5.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu ......................................................................... 35
5.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu.............................................................................. 36
5.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu.......................................................................... 37
5.3 Receiver Configuration Menu .................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 Description ..................................................................................................... 38
5.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu ................................................................... 38
5.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu ............................................................. 38
5.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu ................................................................................ 39
5.3.5 Languages Submenu ....................................................................................... 39
5.3.6 User Management Submenu.......................................................................... 40
5.3.7 USB Function Switch ....................................................................................... 40
5.3.8 HCPPP Settings ............................................................................................... 47
5.4 Data Recording Menu ................................................................................................ 47
5.4.1 Log Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 47
5.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu ........................................................................... 50
5.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu................................................................................... 51
5.4.4 Data Download Submenu ............................................................................... 51
5.5 IO Settings Menu ....................................................................................................... 53
5.5.1 IO Settings Submenu ...................................................................................... 53
5.6 Module Setting Menu ................................................................................................ 60
5.6.1 Description Submenu ..................................................................................... 60
5.6.2 WiFi Submenu ................................................................................................ 60
5.6.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu .......................................................................... 61
5.6.4 Radio Settings Submenu ................................................................................. 61
5.7 Firmware Menu ......................................................................................................... 62

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5.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu ................................................................................. 63

5.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu ........................................................................... 63
5.7.3 Config File Submenu ....................................................................................... 63
5.7.4 System Log Download Submenu .................................................................... 64
5.7.5 User Log Submenu .......................................................................................... 64
5.7.6 Firmware Update Submenu............................................................................ 64
5.7.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu ...................................................................... 65
5.7.8 GNSS Registration Submenu ........................................................................... 65

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 Preface

Preface

Copyright

Copyright 2018-2020

CHCNAV | Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The CHCNAV is
trademark of Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Limited. 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. Government, which 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.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules in the Portable Mode. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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.

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CE Interference Statement

Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd. declares that
this i73 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity can be found at Shanghai Huace
Navigation Technology Ltd.

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1 Introduction

The i73 GNSS receiver removes barriers to portability without sacrificing performance.
Featuring full GNSS technology, it offers best-in-class GNSS signal tracking even in a harsh
environment, enabling GNSS surveying beyond usual constraints. The i73 GNSS incorporates
the latest innovations such as an inertial module (IMU) providing automatic pole-tilt
compensation in a very compact design.

1.1 Safety Information

1.1.1 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 misused 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.

1.2 Regulations and Safety

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

Before operating a i73 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.

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1.2.1 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.

1.3 Technical Support

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or CHCNAV
website (www.chcnav.com), contact your local CHCNAV dealer from which you purchased the
receiver(s).

If you need to contact CHCNAV technical support, please contact us by email

([email protected]) or Skype (chc_support).

1.4 Disclaimer

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

1.5 Your Comments

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

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2 Getting Started with i73

2.1 About the Receiver

The new CHCNAV i73 GNSS receiver offers integrated IMU-RTK technology to provide a robust
and accurate GNSS positioning in any circumstances. Unlike the standard MEMS based GNSS
receivers, the i73 GNSS IMU-RTK combines state-of-the-art GNSS RTK engine, calibration-free
professional IMU sensor and advanced GNSS tracking capabilities. Survey projects are
achieved with high productivity and reliability pushing the boundaries of conventional GNSS
RTK survey.

The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with CHCNAV LandStar7 software.
Moreover, user can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of receiver
to a computer.

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.

2.2 Parts of the Receiver

The operating controls are all located on the front panel. Serial ports and connectors are
located on the bottom of the unit.

2.2.1 Front Panel

The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.

Front panel

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The front panel contains four indicator LEDs and two buttons.

Satellite LED Correction LED

Function button Power button

Name Description

Correction LED (Green) x Indicates whether the receiver is

transmitting/receiving differential data.
x 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) x Shows the number of satellites that the receiver
has tracked.
x When the receiver is searching satellites, the blue
LED flashes once every 5 seconds.
x When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the blue
LED will flash N times every 5 seconds.
Function button (Yellow) x Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to turn on
or turn off the static mode.
x Flash means static is on.
Power button (Red) x Works as a Power button:
x Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on
or turn off the receiver.
x Hold Fn button and press this button for 5 times
continuously to reset the mainboard.

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2.2.2 Receiver Ports

The receiver ports contain one TNC radio antenna connector, one communication and power
ports, one 5/8-11 threaded insert, and one nameplate.

TNC radio USB communication

antenna connector and power in port

5/8-11 threaded
insert

Port Name Description

USB Type-C x This port is a USB Type-C connector that

port supports USB communications.
x Users can use USB Type-C Cable supplied
with the system to download the logged data
to a computer.

Radio antenna x Connect a radio antenna to internal radio of

connector the receiver. And this connector is not used if
you are using an external radio.

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2.3 Batteries and Power

2.3.1 Built-in batteries

The receiver has two built-in 6800 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries.

2.3.2 Charging the Battery

The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery
completely before using it for the first time. Charge via USB Type-C port.

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:

ƒ Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.

ƒ Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a CHCNAV product that is specified to charge it. Be
sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
ƒ Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
ƒ Use the battery only in CHCNAV equipment that is specified to use it.
ƒ Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.

2.3.3 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:

ƒ Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.

ƒ Do not immerse the battery in water.
ƒ Do not drop or puncture the battery.

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2.3.4 External Power Supply

Provide the external power to the receiver by the USB Type-C Cable + Power Adapter.

The Power Adapter is connecting with AC power of 100-240V, the output port of the Power
Adapter connects with the USB Type-C Cable.

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2.4 Product Basic Supply Accessories

2.4.1 Rover Kit Basic Supply

Item Picture

I73 GNSS Receiver

UHF Bar Antenna (410-470 MHz)

HCE320 USB Type-C

Tribrach adaptor

2M Range Pole w/bag

Auxiliary H.I. Tool

Power Adapter.

Transport Hard Case

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2.5 Connecting to an Office Computer

The receiver can be connected to an office computer via a HCE320 USB Type-C. Before you
connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is powered on.

The following figure shows how to connect to the computer for serial data transfer or settings:

HCE320 USB Type-C

2.6 Connecting to a Controller

2.6.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with LandStar 7 Software

Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.

In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, i73 for Device Type field, WIFI for
Connection Type field.

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Tap the Wireless Lan icon on the right side to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module
by the top switch → select the target device in the list.

Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type
in the password.

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Tip – The Wi-Fi key of the receiver is 12345678 by default.

Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

2.6.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with LandStar 7 Software

Turn on the controller → run LandStar 7 → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.

In the Connect screen, select CHC for the Manufacture field, i73 for Device Type field,
Bluetooth for Connection Type field.

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Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device
around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in
the Bluetooth manager list.

Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

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2.7 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 CHC Geomatics Office (CGO) Software.

2.7.1 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”.

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(4) Double click the folder “repo_receiver SN” (take 3225804 as 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, you will see the
folder(s) created by the i73 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
format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed.

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(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.

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2.7.2 Web Server Download

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

2.7.3 USB Download

The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows:

(1) Switch on the receiver and connect it with a computer by HCE320 Type-C. After the
successful connection, a removable disk named as the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver will
appear on the computer.

(2) Double click the removable disk and you will see the folder named as “repo”.

(3) Double click this folder, you will see 9 folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the
log files, and the other 8 folders represent different logging session and are used for store
static data.

(4) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the
folder(s) created by the i73 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by
GPS time when you start to log data.

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(5) Select the destination folder and double click it, and then two folders named as different
data format (hcn and rinex) will be displayed.

(6) Select the data format that you have configured to save the static data, you will find the
static raw data.

Tip – 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.

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3 Equipment Setup and Operation

3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup

For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:

c d

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No. Name

a i73 GNSS receiver

b Extension pole (30 cm)

c Tribrach adaptor

d Tribrach w/ Opti

e Aluminum tripod

Steps:

(1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
(2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
(3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.
(4) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
(5) Connect the receiver to external battery by using USB Type-C cable if necessary.
(6) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
(7) Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
(8) Press the function button to select Data to start recording static raw.

If work with a data controller:

(9) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.

(10) Use software to configure the receiver as static mode.

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3.2 Real-Time Rover Station Setup

For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components

No. Name
a i73 GNSS receiver
b UHF whip antenna
c 2M range pole w/bag

Steps:

(1) Connect the UHF whip antenna to the receiver.

(2) Screw the receiver onto the pole.
(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 rover mode.
(6) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
(7) Use software to start survey.

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3.3 Working with the Tilt Compensation

3.3.1 Operation Steps

(1) Open Landstar7-> Tap PT Survey-> Tap to activate tilt measurement.

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(2) Shake around according to the procedures in the interface to do initialization.

(3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful.

(4) Enter the Name and Antenna, then tap point will be collected and store to
Points automatically.

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(5) When this icon appears, the text will show “Tilt is not available, please
measure in alignment” at the bottom of interface.

(6) Tap to close tilt compensation.

3.3.2 Notes of using tilt measurement

1. At the beginning of initialization, the pole height of the instrument should be the same as
that antenna height in the software.

2. In the process of tilt measurement, if the controller shows that “Tilt is not available, please
measure in alignment” (red), please shake RTK slightly from left to right or back to front until
the reminder disappears.

3. The controller will prompt “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” when the
receiver is stationary over 30 seconds or the pole hit the ground toughly.

4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected.

5. The receiver cannot be moved in a circle in one direction for more than 360 degrees.
if the receiver has been rotated 360 degrees, it must be rotated in the opposite
direction to recover again.

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6. Initialization is required:
ƒ when the RTK is turned on every time;
ƒ when IMU module is turned on every time;
ƒ when receiver drops at working;
ƒ when the pole is tilted more than 65 degree;
ƒ when the receiver is stationary more than 10 minutes;
ƒ when the RTK rotates too fast on the matching pole (2 rounds per second);
ƒ when the pole hit the ground toughly.

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4 Configuring Through a Web Browser

Supported browsers:

x Google Chrome
x Microsoft Internet Explorerƻ
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:

¾ Login Account: admin

¾ Password: password

Note – Tick remember me option, and then the browser will remember the Login Account and
Password you entered.

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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, six languages are available:

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5.1 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.

5.1.1 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.

5.1.2 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:

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5.1.3 Google Map Submenu

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

5.2 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.

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5.2.1 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.

5.2.2 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.

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5.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu

The following figure is an example of Skyplot page.

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5.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu

Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.

5.3 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:

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5.3.1 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.

5.3.2 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
for logged data and broadcast correction data significantly:

5.3.3 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

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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.

5.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu

Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver:

5.3.5 Languages Submenu

Use this screen to select the web interface language:

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5.3.6 User Management Submenu

5.3.7 USB Function Switch

Use this screen to set i73 work as APIS base.

1. Connect i73 to PC by USB cable, it will shown in device manager as unknown device:
RNDIS

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2. Install the driver for i73 RNDIS

a) Right click RNDIS, and select update driver, and choose Browse my computer for
driver software.

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b) Select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer, and click next

c) Then there will appear a hardware type list. In the list, select Network adapters.

d) Then find Microsoft in the Manufacturer list, and select Remote NDIS based Internet
Sharing Device in the model list.

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3. Config IP for i73.

a) After installing the driver, there will show another Ethernet connection in Network
connections.

b) Go to properties, and double click IPV4 to change the IP address.

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c) Change the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway as following:

4.Login into i73 webpage in Chrome by inputting: 192.168.253.1, keep same as the
default gateway.

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5.Config i73 to connect Wifi and work as APIS base.

a) Go to Module Setting -> WiFi, change WiFi mode to WiFi Terminal.

b) Click Start to searching the wifi and connect.

c) Go to Receiver Configuration -> Reference Station Settings. Set i73 as auto base,
and get the base station.

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d) Go to I/O settings, in RTK Client, config it.

e) Connect Connect and config it as APIS base, use local APIS address. Then click
Confirm to set.

f) After send correction data to APIS server successfully, the RTK Client option will
become green background.

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g) Then set rover as APIS rover, and it will get fix solution.

5.3.8 HCPPP Settings

Reserved for HCPPP.

5.4 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:

5.4.1 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.

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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.

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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:

¾ Auto Record: on or off.

¾ Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list.
¾ Elevation Mask: Enter the elevation mask.
¾ Duration Time: Set the duration of data logging.
¾ Site Name: Enter the name of the site.
¾ Antenna Height: the measured height value.
¾ Measure way: Antenna Phase Center, Vertical Height, Slant Height
¾ Storage Format: Select the format of the data store.
¾ RINEX Version: OFF, 3.02, 2.11
¾ Start Date: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record start date.
¾ Apply Time: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record apply time.
¾ Integral Point Store: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to allow receiver
to save data every hour.
¾ Circulating Memory: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto delete old
files if the storage space is full.
¾ Repeat Observations: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to turn on to
record a single observation.
¾ Store Location: Internal Storage, External Storage.
¾ Assigned Storage: The assigned memory size of current thread(for example, Record 1)
is 10000MB
¾ Observer: Enter the name of observer.
¾ Observer Agency: Enter the name of observer agency.
¾ FTP Push: Decide whether to push the stored files to the FTP server of your choice.

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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.

5.4.2 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:

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5.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu

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

5.4.4 Data Download Submenu

In this submenu, users can download the data files that 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 user
name and password:

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The default logon account for the internal FTP site is:
¾ User name: ftp
¾ 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.

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5.5 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.

5.5.1 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.

¾ Connection Protocol: NTRIP

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¾ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE

¾ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER

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¾ 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.

¾ Connection Protocol: TCP

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¾ Connection Protocol: UDP

¾ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0

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¾ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0

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3. TCP Server/NTRIP Caster

Tap the Connect button to the right of 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.

¾ Connection Protocol: TCP

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¾ 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.

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5.6 Module Setting Menu

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

5.6.1 Description Submenu

Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio
module.

5.6.2 WiFi Submenu

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

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5.6.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu

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

5.6.4 Radio Settings Submenu

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

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5.7 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:

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5.7.1 Firmware Info Submenu

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

5.7.2 Hardware Version Submenu

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

5.7.3 Config File Submenu

Use this submenu to update Configuration File.

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5.7.4 System Log Download Submenu

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

5.7.5 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.

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

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Notes

x It may take about 3 or 4 minutes to complete the firmware upgrading. Do not touch
the power button or unplug the power until the upgrading process finishes, or damage
will be caused to the receiver.

x The receiver will restart after the firmware upgrading is done, so users need to
reconnect the receiver with your computer via Wi-Fi, and then log-in the receiver
through a web browser to continue the configuration.

5.7.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu

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

5.7.8 GNSS Registration Submenu

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

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FCC STATEMENT
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.
--Connect 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The distance between user and products should be no less than 20cm

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