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Galaxy G2 Measuring System
User Manual
Copyright ©SOUTH Surveying & Mapping Instrument CO.,LTD.
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  • Page 1 Galaxy G2 Galaxy G2 Measuring System User Manual Copyright ©SOUTH Surveying & Mapping Instrument CO.,LTD. *All Rights Reserved - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Galaxy G2 Contents Contents ............................- 2 - ChapterⅠ Preface ........................- 4 - §1.1 Introduction ......................... - 4 - §1.2 Applications ......................... - 4 - §1.3 Main Features ......................- 5 - ChapterⅡ Hardware Component ....................- 7 - §2.1 Front Components .......................
  • Page 3 §7.4 Cables ........................- 72 - ChapterⅧ Hardware Registration ................... - 73 - ChapterⅨ Firmware Update ...................... - 74 - Appendix A Galaxy G2 technical specifications ............... - 76 - Appendix C Technical Terms ..................... - 78 - FCC Statement ........................... - 80 -...

  • Page 4: Chapterⅰ Preface

    SOUTH, please visit our official website http://www.southinstrument.com/ This manual takes Galaxy G2 measuring system for example, to explain how to install, set up and uses the RTK system as well as the use of the accessories. We recommend that you read these instructions carefully before using the instrument.

  • Page 5: Main Features

    WiFi As the new feature and technology adopted on Galaxy G2, it not only can be used as data link to access to internet, but also can be as a hotspot which can be accessed by any other smart devices to configure the receiver.
  • Page 6 Full Constellations Tracking Equipped with most advanced GNSS boards, Galaxy G2 system can track most signal from all kinds of running satellite constellation, especially support B1, B2 and B3 signal from BeiDou, also get position result with only BeiDou signal.

  • Page 7: Chapterⅱ Hardware Component

    Reading this chapter, you can grasp the components, installation and the function of Galaxy G2 measuring system The overall appearance of Galaxy G2 is round and flat, with a height of 85mm and a diameter of 130mm. It looks elegant, strong and durable. And it adopts a combination design of voice and buttons, easier to operate.

  • Page 8: Front Components

    Galaxy G2 §2.1 Front Components ① ⑥ ② ⑤ ③ ④ Component Description Grasps satellites signals ① GNSS Antenna Flashes in to indicate that the satellites are tracking by 0.2s Satellites Indicator ② interval, repeat in every 10s. UHF mode: Flashes in to indicate that the signal is receiving/transmitting with the interval.

  • Page 9: Bottom Components

    Galaxy G2 §2.2 Bottom Components ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Component Description Power on/off receiver; Switch and confirm working Power button ① mode; Perform self-check operation. Apply for a registration code, Bluetooth ID SN label ② Speaker Mode setting and working status prompt ③...

  • Page 10: Chapterⅲ Hardware Operation

    Galaxy G2 ChapterⅢ Hardware Operation §3.1 Power on/off Power on Press the power button for once, all the indicators glow in red, after few seconds (around 10 seconds), the instrument completes initializing along with voice prompt about the working mode (for example, “Rover, internal radio mode”).
  • Page 11 Galaxy G2 release the button even the instrument says power off), then Galaxy G2 will say “start to set work mode”, at this moment, release power button, the working mode will be repeated from Rover to Static on control panel. When the Bluetooth indicator glows in red accompany with “Rover” voice message, press the power button to confirm.

  • Page 12: Self-Check

    (do not release the button even the instrument says power off and start to set work mode), then Galaxy G2 will say “start to self-check”, at this moment, release power button, the instrument will perform self-check automatically for the modules one by one.

  • Page 13: Usb Mode Setting

    Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds and pass over the foregoing states (power off, mode selection, self-check), Galaxy G2 will get into USB mode setting with voice message saying “start to set USB mode”, at this moment, release power button, the instrument repeats “...

  • Page 14: Factory Reset

    Press and hold the power button for about 20 seconds and pass over the foregoing states (power off, mode selection, self-check, USB mode setting), Galaxy G2 will get into factory reset progress with voice message saying “start to restore factory default”, at this moment, release power button, all the indicators glows and the instrument is performing the factory reset automatically.

  • Page 15: Chapterⅳ Web Ui Management

    Because of using the smart embedded Linux operating system and SOUTH intelligent cloud technology, the web UI allows users to configure and monitor the status of Galaxy G2 in real-time. The accessing way is not only by WiFi connection, but also can be USB mode.

  • Page 16: Access By Usb

    Password: admin §4.3 Access by USB On this mode, the Type-C USB port of Galaxy G2 must work as an Ethernet port, then internal web UI shall be accessed via USB cable connection with computer. First of all, a corresponding driver is required to install to the computer, then this function could be activated.
  • Page 17 Galaxy G2 Choose the folder which contains the drivers - 17 -...
  • Page 18 NOTE: The driver can be downloaded from official website automatically or please contact with us for more supports. If the driver has been successfully installed, the USB port of Galaxy G2 will be recognized as Linux USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget, and a local area connection will generate in Network Connections on the computer.
  • Page 19 Galaxy G2 Then double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option or click on properties button to call out Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) properties window, set the fixed LAN IP address as shown in following, then click OK button and confirm the settings, return to the IE browser and use the IP address 192.168.155.155 to access the internal web UI.
  • Page 20 Password: admin Remote Login If users would like to remote login the web UI of Galaxy G2, then Galaxy G2 has to connect to the internet and forward its 80 port to the public network. For example, if the IP address 222.196.35.76 is the public network IP which Galaxy G2 has connected, and the 80 port of...

  • Page 21: Web Ui Main Interface

    Galaxy G2 §4.4 Web UI main interface After login the Web UI management of Galaxy G2 by WIFI or USB connection, the main interface appears with displaying configuration items and positioning. As shown at following figures. In the Web UI home page, the configuration items are listed at left side. And the positioning informaiton including coordinates information and satellites are diplayed at right side.

  • Page 22: Status

    System Information, Work Status and Position Information are listed under Status menu. System Information In this page, all the information of Galaxy G2 is diplayed such as serial number, hardware ID, MAC address, firmware version and so on. - 22 -...
  • Page 23 Galaxy G2 Work Status The physical state of Galaxy G2 such as working mode, datalink, host temperature, remaining power and the free memory is obtained from this page Position Information In this page, users can be clear at a glance on current position information and satellite...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    If the code of Galaxy G2 has expired or is going to be run out, please provide the serial number of your Galaxy G2 for us to apply for another available code, then input the code into the blank or register the receiver online.
  • Page 25 Galaxy G2 Galaxy G2 allows users to setup the working mode and datalink from this Web UI that only need the mobile phone or tablet PC is able to connect the wifi hotspot of Galaxy G2. Work Mode: There are Rover, Base and Static contained in this dropdown list Datalink: Pull down the list, there will be all kinds of options for datalink, such as radio, Network, External, Bluetooth, WIFI and CSD.
  • Page 26 Galaxy G2 Radio Route: This feature is used to transfer the correction which from the reference station to the other rover by radio, the rovers will have the same reference coordindates. This is in the case of working in some places where there is poor signals from reference station or there is only a SIM card for a few rovers.
  • Page 27 “Route” rover. RadioTransfer: This is the function that Galaxy G2 is able to transfer the correction from Base station to the other rovers with the internal UHF, definitely, Galaxy G2 can work as a radio repeater.
  • Page 28 Galaxy G2 Rover Rover Rover Operation: 1, check the box of “RadioTransfer” on “General Config” dialog for Base station. 2, open the same function for Rover in critical status (when the Rover is close to working distance of Base internal UHF).
  • Page 29 EVENT Polarity: EVENT input method. Base Setup When Galaxy G2 works as a base, the basic configuration for base can be setup in this page. Users can input the correct coordinates or capture a current position for the base. Also users can define what kind of correction format is transmitted.
  • Page 30 Galaxy G2 CMR ID/RTCM2.X ID/RTCM3.X ID: Users can specify the ID for transmitting correction. Position: Click this button to capture the coordinates for current position Spare: This is used to the repeat station Base Start Mode: Here contains 3 methods to start the Base, manually start base, automatically start base by fixed point, automatically start base by current point.
  • Page 31 Galaxy G2 Satellite Tracking In this page, users can define the mask angle for satellite tracking, and check on the box of corresponding band from the constellation that to use this band or not Receiver Operate The page provides all kinds of operations to control the receiver such as self-check operation, clean epochs, factory reset, reboot and power off.
  • Page 32 This page is used to control Voice prompt, volume of voice, power saving, USB mode and the default language for receiver. Voice Prompt: Check on this box to turn on the voice guide for Galaxy G2, uncheck it to turn off the voice guid.

  • Page 33: Satellite Information

    Galaxy G2 §4.4.3 Satellite Information The “Satellite Information” provides all kinds of tables, graph and the skyplot to view the information of tracking satellites. And it is allowed to configure to use which satellite in constellation on/off page by checking on the corresponding box.
  • Page 34 GPS on/off For all the running GNSS constellations or the augmentation system, Galaxy G2 allows to configure to use which satellite or not. In gnss on/off page, all the running satellites are listed, and unselect the box corresponding to the satellite to not use it.

  • Page 35: Data Record

    Galaxy G2. File Interval: This is used to defined the data storage time for the static file. Data Format: Here are 3 options to selected for Galaxy G2 to store what kind of format data, STH, Rinex2.0 and Rinex3.0.

  • Page 36: Data Transfer

    Galaxy G2 Data Download This page provides the data files to download Choose the storage where the static data recorded, and file type, then click on the blank of “Select Date” to choose what date the data was recorded and click “Get Data” button, all the files recorded in the date you choose will show in the table, tap download button to download the data files.
  • Page 37 And there are Caster and Server working mode for this performance. Caster: If this working mode is selected, GALAXY G2 will be a client to upload the data to a specify server if it connects to the internet by WIFI or GPRS connection with SIM card inserted.
  • Page 38 Galaxy G2 Server: Galaxy G2 will upload the data onto internet by the static WIFI if server is selected, then users are able to obtain its dynamic data by accessing to GALAXY G2 through the IP from receiver. NTRIP Config This is used to configure the NTRIP performance while receiver is going to connect to internet.
  • Page 39 Active: Check on this circle to activate this function. Authentication Mode: This includes Eagle Mode, TCP/IP Mode and LARK Mode. Eagle Mode is SOUTH standard mode, usually, this mode is used on the case of both Base ① and Rover are using GPRS mode.
  • Page 40 Galaxy G2 NtripServer This configuration is used in Base+GPRS mode that Base station will transfer its correction onto the server as long as it connects to internet, then Rover can download the base’s correction from server for use. Or use the LARK mode.
  • Page 41 “Enter” button to confirm all the settings. NtripCaster This feature is finally realized on Galaxy G2, the receiver is equivalent to a CORS system that it generates and broadcasts the user-defined correction for rover if GALAXY G2 connects a static IP address.

  • Page 42: Network Config

    §4.4.6 Network Config The “Network Config” is able to configure the ways and the contents for internet access of Galaxy G2. GSM/GPRS Config, CSD Config, WIFI Config, Bluetooth Config, Port Forwarding, Router and Network Testing are under the list of Network Config.
  • Page 43 Parameter Config: The parameters of SIM card are input in this field including APN, assigned username and password, dial mode. MSM Config On this configuration dialog, input a phone number into the blank, Galaxy G2 will send text message onto the phone which number is written. CSD Config...
  • Page 44 This is used to enable the WIFI hotspot for Galaxy G2 to broadcast for mobile terminals such as smartphone or tablet to connect and access the Web UI. Check the box of AP in Work Mode to enable the WIFI hotspot for Galaxy G2, and define the SSID, password, encryption method and broadcasting channel for WIFI connection.
  • Page 45 Scan: Click this button to search the surrounding available WIFI hotspot. Password: This is the password which the WIFI hotspot requires. IP fields: If Galaxy G2 successfully connects to the WIFI, there will be an LAN IP address generated by Galaxy G2.
  • Page 46 Bluetooth, discoverable or not, the PIN code, and the connection devices in following table. Port Forwarding This page is mainly used to view and configure the internet transmission port for Galaxy G2, customize and debug receiver. NOTE: Usually we will keep the default setting in this page, if you would like to modify it, please contact with SOUTH technician for more supports.
  • Page 47 SOUTH technician for more supports. Network Testing This function is mainly used to test network status for Galaxy G2 after logging on the internet. How to do: Input the IP address which Galaxy G2 already connected, then click PING button, the testing information will be displayed in the following window.

  • Page 48: Radio Config

    Middle or Low power. Protocol: This is radio communication protocol for data transmission, SOUTH and TRIMTALK are optional in this page and SOUTH is the default setting, if it is changed, Base and Rover must use the same protocol for communication.

  • Page 49: Firmware Update

    Update the latest firmware for receiver or for corresponding modems can be done in “Firmware Update”. Firmware Update This page displays all the information of the firmware which current installed on Galaxy G2, and allows to update the latest version firmware for receiver. To get latest version firmware please contact with SOUTH technician.
  • Page 50 Galaxy G2 Local Update: Update the latest firmware by using a firmware file. How to upgrade the firmware with Local Update Click on “Browse” button to load firmware file (Please take in mind that the firmware is ended with .img as the extension name).

  • Page 51: Track Manage

    Galaxy G2 SPECIAL REMIND: Galaxy G2 doesn’t support to update the firmware with the help of INstar program any more, in the future, update the firmware for Galaxy G2 shall be done through the Web UI. Module Update This page is used to update the firmware for corresponding modem such as OEM board, radio module and sensor.
  • Page 52 Galaxy G2 Record Setting Check on the box of “RecordEnable” to activate track recording function, and choose a proper recording interval in dropdown list of “RecordInterval”. EchoEnable Setting This configuration dialog is used to upload the recording data to a server in real-time.

  • Page 53: Coordinate System(Reserve)

    “Get Data” to load all the data files recorded at that day, then choose the files and click download button. §4.4.10 Coordinate System(reserve) Galaxy G2 allows users to setup the local coordinate system on internal web UI management. The instrument would output the local coordinates according to this coordinate system. - 53 -...

  • Page 54: Online Service(Reserve)

    Galaxy G2 §4.4.11 Online Service(reserve) This function is to upload the data onto a server real-time, including Navigation data, raw observation data, correction data, SIC observation data and open SIC observation data. §4.4.12 User Management This page is used to manage the authority of login Web UI for users, including the username, password and add users.

  • Page 55: Help

    Galaxy G2 §4.4.13 Help In this page, users can get help and check the log book of receiver (the log book can help to backtrack the working status of receiver). NOTE: Only the administrator can modify any parameters for receiver and manage users, and the ordinary users only have the right to view the relative parameters.

  • Page 56: Chapterⅴ Data Collector -- H5

    Galaxy G2 ChapterⅤ Data Collector -- H5 H5 is a new generation professional controller running on Android which offers state of the art smartphone capabilities combined with rugged professional quality. And the alphanumeric keypad which gives flexibility for surveyors’ field work.

  • Page 57: Get To Start

    Galaxy G2 §5.1 Get to start This section will take you to understand well the functions of each hardware component of the H5 controller. Ambient light sensor Main screen Keyboard Microphone Keyboard Component Description Return to home screen directly. Long pressing to view...
  • Page 58 Galaxy G2 Enter key Enter key for operation confirming Backspace Backspace and delete mistyped Space Input the space as requirement Shift Switch the upper and lower case letters Power key Power on/off device, turn off and wake up the screen...

  • Page 59: Accessories Of H5

    Galaxy G2 Battery installation Mini USB interface DC power input interface §5.2 Accessories of H5 Battery & Charger The battery of H5 adopts the same type of batteries with RTK receiver, so that it can use the same charger with RTK for controller battery charging, that means we don’t need the additional charger for controller batteries.

  • Page 60: Software Installation

    Galaxy G2 USB cable The USB cable is mainly used for the data transmission between controller and PC. Connect to PC Connect H5 controller with PC by USB cable, and choose the USB connection type on the controller, after that the controller would be recognized as one of the computer devices and come with the name as H5T.
  • Page 61 Galaxy G2 Go to find the “File Manager” on the desk of controller and click it to enter “Internal shared storage” and find the folder where the software installation file you copied to. Click on the *.apk file to start installing the software. On some controllers, the permission to install apps from unknown sources is required, give some permissions and install the app.

  • Page 62: Bluetooth Connection

    Both of Galaxy G2 and H5 support NFC that makes the Bluetooth connection more simpler. Run EGStar software on H5 controller and go to “Settings—Device Connect”, place the back of H5 controller (The NFC reading module is on the back of the controller) close to Galaxy G2, then the Bluetooth pairing will be complete automatically.
  • Page 63 Galaxy G2 Sometimes, a PIN code would be required for the Bluetooth pairing, usually enter 0000 or 1234 then complete the connection. After that, perform the related operations on EGStar. Method 2: Regular connection Run EGStar software on H5 controller and go to “Settings—Device Connect”, choose “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 64 Galaxy G2 - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Chapterⅵ External Uhf Radio-S1

    ChapterⅥ External UHF Radio—S1 §6.1 Overview SOUTH S1 external UHF radio is an all new design of product for the field works. It supports SOUTH / Trimtalk protocols, 410 MHz to 470 MHz. Even in the field without a computer, the 1.54-inch LCD interface makes the configuration and troubleshooting possible and visualized.
  • Page 66 Galaxy G2 Screen TX indicator Buttons Power indicator Component Description Press the Power button for 3 seconds to power on the Power button radio, press the power button for 1 second to turn off the radio Pressing it to move the cursor to left or up...

  • Page 67: Hardware Operation

    Galaxy G2 §6.3 Hardware operation This section will focus on how to make the configuration on the radio through the buttons on the control panel. 6.3.1 Channel (CH) Press to move the cursor to CH, then press to enter this...

  • Page 68: Protocol

    Continue pressing to move the cursor to protocol setting, then press to enter this parameter setting mode, press again to select the protocol (SOUTH/Trimble), and press to confirm the settings and exit. 6.3.6 Serial port baudrate (Ser:) Press to move the cursor to serial port baudrate setting, then press...

  • Page 69: Accessories

    Galaxy G2 §6.4 Accessories The UHF transmitting antenna is particularly suitable for field use. Power supply and data transmitting cable. §6.5 Specifications protocol SOUTH/TRIMBLE Power 10W, 25W Frequency 410MHz~470MHz Interval 12.5KHz/25KHz Rx sensitivity ≤0.25μV(12dB SINAD) Air baud rate 9600/19200/38400 Port baud rate...

  • Page 70: Application Notice

    Galaxy G2 Waterproof/Dustproof IP67 Shockproof Size 178*135*68mm Weight 2.3KG §6.6 Application Notice The battery power is too low: When “POWER LOW” display on the screen, that means the power voltage is less than 10V, which means the lack of battery power, replace the battery in time, otherwise there would be data link unstable or unable to launch.

  • Page 71: Chapterⅶ Accessories

    ChapterⅦ Accessories §7.1 Instrument Case The instrument case for Galaxy G2 contains two layers of packing: the inner layer is filled with anti-collision foam, the host and other accessories can be dispersed and embedded; the outer layer is a hard instrument case, sealing-strong, wear-resistant anti-wrestling. Compact, durable, can effectively prevent the impact, easy to clean §7.2 Charger&Adapter...

  • Page 72: Differential Antennas

    UHF Antenna The differential antennas are as shown above; The UHF differential antenna is required to install to the interface at the bottom of receiver if Galaxy G2 is set up into internal UHF mode. §7.4 Cables Type-C cable This cable is used to connect the receiver with computer for static data transmission, Web UI accessing and firmware update.

  • Page 73: Chapterⅷ Hardware Registration

    Galaxy G2 ChapterⅧ Hardware Registration Users can get the point how to register the instrument in this chapter. Registering on Galaxy G2 is easier than operating on G1. Login the web UI management of Galaxy G2 with WiFi or USB network connection.

  • Page 74: Chapterⅸ Firmware Update

    Galaxy G2 ChapterⅨ Firmware Update This chapter will explain how to update the firmware for Galaxy G2, detail steps are written below. Login the web UI management of Galaxy G2 with WiFi or USB network connection. Go to “Firmware Update—Firmware Update” configuration page, all the information of the firmware which current installed on Galaxy G2 would be displayed here.
  • Page 75 Host reboot, please log in later…”, then the receiver will restart automatically. SPECIAL REMIND: Galaxy G2 doesn’t support to update the firmware with the help program any more, in the future, update the firmware for Galaxy G2 shall be INstar done through the Web UI.

  • Page 76: Appendix A Galaxy G2 Technical Specifications

    Galaxy G2 Appendix A Galaxy G2 technical specifications GNSS Features Channels L1, L1C, L2C, L2P, L5 GLONASS G1, G2, G3 BDS-2: B1I, B2I, B3I BDS-3: B1I, B3I, B1C, B2a, B2b GALILEO E1, E5A, E5B, E6C, AltBOC SBAS IRNSS QZSS L1, L2C, L5...
  • Page 77 SIM card slot (Micro SIM) Internal UHF Radio receiver and transmitter, 1W/2W/3W switchable Frequency range 410-470MHz Farlink, Trimtalk450s, SOUTH, SOUTH+, SOUTHx, HUACE, Hi-target, Communication protocol Satel Communication range Typically 8km with Farlink protocol Advanced 5G network communication module, downward compatible with...

  • Page 78: Appendix C Technical Terms

    Galaxy G2 Trimble GSOF Network model support: VRS, FKP, MAC, fully support NTRIP protocol Sensors Controller software can display electronic bubble, checking leveling status of Electronic Bubble the carbon pole in real-time Built-in IMU module, calibration-free and immue to magnetic interference...
  • Page 79 Galaxy G2 C / A code: GPS coarse / acquisition code, modulate the pseudo-random binary code for the 1023 bit duplex, the bit rate of which is 023MHz, and code repetition period of 1ms. Difference measurement: GPS measurements employ cross-satellite cross-receiver and cross-epoch.

  • Page 80: Fcc Statement

    Galaxy G2 FCC Statement 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.

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