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SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL
SeaSTAR 3100LRS

User Manual

Issue 1.0, August 2002
Issue 1.0 08/02

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL SeaSTAR 3100LRS User Manual Issue 1.0, August 2002 Issue 1.0 08/02...
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  • Page 5 Notice to Customers This manual has been produced to ensure the very best performance from your Fugro SeaSTAR receiver. The manual has been clearly set out with simple instructions to ensure trouble free usage of your Fugro SeaSTAR receiver. This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Page 6 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Dealer Information Name _____________________________ Address _____________________________ City _____________________________ State _____________________________ Post Code _____________________________ Country _____________________________ Phone _____________________________ _____________________________ Email _____________________________ Issue 1.0 08/02...
  • Page 7 Fugro SeaSTAR and its operating companies world-wide, warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of original sale by Fugro SeaSTAR or its authorised dealers, to the original purchaser or end user.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................1 ..................1 BOUT ANUAL ..................1 YSTEM EATURES 3100LRS GETTING STARTED ............... 2 ....................2 NITIAL ETUP MODES OF OPERATION SETUP..............5 3100LRS / RTCM M ............5 ODEL ETUP 3100LRS / VBS VRC M ..........6...
  • Page 10 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL ................33 HANNEL ELECTION ..................34 UTOSCAN 3100LRSFM M ..............36 UPPLEMENT ACRONYMS USED IN THIS MANUAL ............37 APPENDIX A....................39 ..............39 ECEIVER ERVICE ROCEDURE APPENDIX B....................41 USER NOTES ....................42 Issue 1.0 08/02...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    3100LRS DGPS Receiver. System Features The 3100LRS DGPS Receiver is a component part of the Fugro world-wide DGPS Service. The Fugro service is a full-time differential GPS (DGPS) broadcast system delivering corrections from an array of GPS reference stations located around the globe.

  • Page 12: 3100Lrs Getting Started

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRS GETTING STARTED The purpose of this section is to get you started with the 3100LRS as quickly as possible. The guide will address receiving the satellite data carrier, and then checking the functionality of the internal GPS engine if fitted. We would ask you...
  • Page 13 DGPS RF connector. The GPS receives via the internal splitter. Turn on the 3100LRS and observe the LCD display it should go through a power up sequence. It is now time to make the 3100LRS Receiver acquire the DGPS signal.
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  • Page 15: Modes Of Operation Setup

    Model 3100LRS / RTCM Mode Setup • If the 3100LRS is operating in RTCM mode the RTCM data will appear on the DATA port, this port will need to be set up to match the requirements of your GPS receiver RTCM IN port, use the User Settings - Data Port menu item to set these.

  • Page 16: Model 3100Lrs / Vbs Or Vrc Mode Setup

    RTCM corrections. • If the 3100LRS is operating in VBS/VRC mode the RTCM data will appear on the AUX port, this port will need to be set up to match the requirements of your GPS receiver RTCM IN/NMEA out port, use the User Settings - Aux.

  • Page 17: Model 3100 High Performance Mode Setup

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Model 3100 High Performance Mode Setup TEXT AND DIAGRAM TO BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE Figure 4 Issue 1.0 08/02...

  • Page 18: Receiver Interfaces

    Receiver Interfaces Power The 3100LRS will operate on any DC Voltage between 10V and 22V DC (10 – 36V if DC to DC converter fitted). When operational, the unit dissipates 7W of power. The 3100LRS can also withstand voltage surges up to 85V.

  • Page 19: Antenna

    An antenna unit has an internal LNA (low noise amplifier) which is typically powered by 12V DC. When the 3100LRS is powered up, this voltage is present at the antenna socket on the rear panel. Therefore, care must be taken not to connect or disconnect an antenna when power is on.

  • Page 20: Utility

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL The pin assignment for the Command port is shown in Table 2. Pin Number Signal TXD1 RXD1 GND1 Table 2 Command Port Pin Assignment Utility The Utility port is a standard DB9 female socket. The GPS engine can be configured via this port, using a laptop computer with proprietary software from the CD supplied.

  • Page 21: Auxiliary

    RTCM (GPS correction) data to an external GPS receiver. However, it is necessary to first configure the Fugro SeaSTAR receiver board in the 3100LRS. This is carried out using a laptop computer with ‘Toolkit’ software via the Command port.

  • Page 22: Installation

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Installation Installation Considerations Before commencing installation of the 3100LRS in a vehicle or aircraft, the following should be considered : • Determine the preferred location for each unit. Consider cable length, connector attachment space (cable bend radius), stowing excess cable, moisture, chemical corrosion, vibration and heat exposure.

  • Page 23: Counter Electromagnetic Force (Cemf)

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Counter Electromagnetic Force (CEMF) A potential problem inherent in any installation of electronic systems within a vehicle is Counter Electro-magnetic Force (CEMF). CEMF is caused when relays or solenoids, connected to the vehicle DC power distribution, are de-energised. The voltage produced may exceed – 400 volts.

  • Page 24: Cable Installation

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Cable Installation • Cables must be correctly installed for optimum system operation. Therefore, the following should be noted: • Do not route an L-Band receiver remote antenna cable with the cabling of any other radio system. This may cause interference between both systems.

  • Page 25: Antenna Location

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Antenna Location Antenna positioning is critical to system performance. The following conditions must be met for optimum system performance: • Antenna must be mounted at least 1.5 metres away from transmitting antennae of any frequency. Closer positioning may cause overloading of receiver RF circuits.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Receive Frequency Automatic Scanning: 1525MHz to 1559MHz Environment Operating Temperature: -20° to 65°C Non-operating: -40° to 85°C Humidity: 95% non-condensing Vibration: 3G/30 Hz/x, y & z axes Shock: Max 7G, 5-20m sec zero rebound...

  • Page 27: Menus And Displays

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL MENUS AND DISPLAYS Main Menu Structure After Power On Current Reading RECV → Current Reading ... User Settings RECV → User settings ... About RECV → About ... VBS Services (if Detector Mode = VBS) RECV →...
  • Page 28 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Maintenance RECV → Maintenance RECV → Ex 2001 Jun. 02 Remote Sites RECV → Remote Sites . . . Channel Selection RECV → Channel Select ... Autoscan RECV → Autoscan Contrl ... 3100LRSFM Menu Supplement RECV →...

  • Page 29: Power On Menus

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Power On Menus On power on the following sequence occurs: OmniSTAR LCE Ver. 02.11017 27Feb 01 Serial No 386069 Group No 0001 After initialisation, the receiver will start to search for the signal. The sequence CDT Left continue after “Initialising”, and the...

  • Page 30: Current Readings Menus

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Current Readings Menus Shows performance of the receiver section By pressing the ⇒ key the following sequence occurs. Pressing the ⇐ key RECV → gives the same fields in reverse. Current Reading ... Power shows the receive power in dB, RECV →...

  • Page 31: User Settings Menus

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL User Settings Menus Configures the data interfacing from the receiver to external equipment. By pressing the ⇒ key the following RECV → sequence occurs. User settings ... Command Rate sets the baud rate for RECV →...
  • Page 32 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Reacquisition Delay it is possible to set RECV → the delay used before the DSP reports a loss of lock on the satellite signal. This is ReacDelay = SHORT done using the following command: Mtreacdelay = none <CR>...

  • Page 33: About Menus

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL About Menus Repeats the firmware version and unit Serial Number as shown during the start-up sequence. By pressing the ⇒ key the following RECV → sequence occurs. Pressing the ⇐ key About…….. gives the same fields in reverse.

  • Page 34: 3100Lrs Vbs Services Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRS VBS Services Menu Displays various data being input to the unit via the NMEA-0183 inputs from the internal or external GPS receiver. Some displays may show only zeroes if that particular NMEA option is not enabled on the receiver. Minimum requirement is for either the $GPGGA or $GPGLL sentences containing current position.
  • Page 35 Note : Display of correction age and station ID are not an indicator that the 3100LRS is outputting RTCM data. This display only shows data returned by the GPS receiver. Some models of receiver will not echo this information if not set in differential mode, despite receiving correction data.

  • Page 36: 3100Lrs Virtual Base Station (Vbs) Control Menu

    If a GPS is installed you will see : RECV → GPS OK/AUTO Mode If the ⇒ key is pressed again the 3100LRS VBS Control menu option reappears. Pressing the ⇓ key moves onto the next menu. Issue 1.0 08/02...

  • Page 37: 3100Lrs Virtual Reference Cell (Vrc) Services Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRS Virtual Reference Cell (VRC) Services Menu This menu is exactly the same as the VBS Services menu, except that the title is VRC Services. This menu only appears if detector mode is set to VRC.

  • Page 38: 3100Lrs High Performance (Hp) Services Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRS High Performance (HP) Services Menu Displays various data being calculated by the internal High Performance processor. Some displays may show only zeroes by pressing the ⇒ key HP Services RECV → the following sequence occurs. Pressing HP Services ……...

  • Page 39: 3100Lrs High Performance (Hp) Control Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRS High Performance (HP) Control Menu Allows setup of parameters used to control the High Performance calculation process. HP Controls (HP extensions only) by RECV → pressing the ⇒ key the following HP Controls ….. sequence occurs. Pressing the ⇐ key gives the same fields in reverse.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Maintenance Menu Entries within this menu are of not generally of interest to the normal user, however, occasionally the user may be asked to report this data to the service provider in the event of problems therefore they are included for completeness.

  • Page 41: Receiver Subscription Status Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL SW Select selects the Version of RECV → software Reciver will execute. Selecting a new Version of the software SW Sel 02.11.17 will restart the Receiver. CPU Usage shows current processor RECV → utilisation. CPU Usage = 5% RECV →...

  • Page 42: Remote Sites Menu For Dgps Service

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Remote Sites Menu for DGPS Service When using the VBS or HP service this menu does not apply. Use only if you want to output a single station into an external GPS receiver The menu allows the operator to select RTCM data output from a single reference station, or from a subset of the total number of stations transmitted on the Starfix channel, if using the receiver only.

  • Page 43: Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Channel Selection Menu By pressing the ⇒ key the following RECV → sequence occurs. Pressing the ⇐ key Channel Select ... gives the same fields in reverse. Service Selection List Frequency and Symbol Rate selected RECV →...

  • Page 44: Autoscan Menu

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Autoscan Menu Autoscan is a special feature, which allows the 3100LRS Receiver’s to automatically search for another satellite signal to use. This feature only starts if it is enabled and if the receiver cannot lock the current satellite signal for the period specified in the Wait Lock menu (default is 60 seconds).
  • Page 45 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Wait Scan This is the length of time the RECV → receiver will spend trying to lock into each signal that it knows about. Wait Scan = 00030sec Change the wait scan using the up and...

  • Page 46: Upplement

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL 3100LRSFM Menu Supplement This menu item is only available if your unit is configured as an FM receiver and is located in the User Settings menu. FM Mode sets the mode of operation for RECV →...
  • Page 47 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL Acronyms Used In This Manual CEMF Counter Electro-magnetic Force DGPS Differential Global Positioning System Global Positioning System fixed data (NMEA standard) Geographic position (NMEA standard) Global Positioning System Global Positioning System, dilution of position, active satellite (NMEA standard)
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  • Page 49: Appendix A

    APPENDIX A Receiver Service Procedure If an Fugro SeaSTAR receiver unit fails to perform, contact the Network Control Centre (NCC) within the region, after following the procedural checks. We wish to hear about frequently experienced problems and your assistance will help by copying the form on the next page, filling in the details requested and faxing or mailing the form to the NCC for on-forwarding to Product Marketing.
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  • Page 51 SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL APPENDIX B Fugro SeaSTAR Receiver Problem Report Form Please copy this form and report problem with as much detail as possible. Problem with: Date: Signal Y/N Manual Y/N Fugro SeaSTAR Y/N Receiver Y/N Description of problem:...

  • Page 52: User Notes

    SeaSTAR 3100LRS USER MANUAL User Notes Issue 1.0 08/02...

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