K20s

KOLIDA K20s Positioning System

User Guide

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Contents
Contents..................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
ChapterⅠ Brief Introduction ................................................................................................... - 4 -
§1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... - 4 -
§1.2 Applications ............................................................................................................... - 4 -
§1.3 Features ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -
ChapterⅡ Hardware Structure ................................................................................................. - 7 -
§2.1 Components of The Receiver .................................................................................... - 7 -
§2.1.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................... - 7 -
§2.1.2 Side View...................................................................................................... - 10 -
§2.1.3 Lower Housing ............................................................................................. - 11 -
§2.2 Physical Key Operation ........................................................................................... - 11 -
§2.2.1 Front OLED Interface................................................................................... - 11 -
§2.2.2 Mode Select .................................................................................................. - 12 -
§2.2.3 Datalink Setting ............................................................................................ - 16 -
§2.2.4 System Setting .............................................................................................. - 20 -
§2.2.5 WIFI Config ................................................................................................. - 24 -
§2.2.6 Datalink Info (only for Base/Rover) ............................................................. - 26 -
§2.2.7 Config Mode................................................................................................. - 27 -
§2.2.8 Power Off ..................................................................................................... - 28 -
ChapterⅢ Web UI Configuration .......................................................................................... - 29 -
§3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. - 29 -
§3.2 Web UI main interface ............................................................................................. - 30 -
§3.2.1 Status ............................................................................................................ - 32 -
§3.2.2 Configuration................................................................................................ - 33 -
§3.2.3 Satellite Information ..................................................................................... - 39 -
§3.2.4 Data Record .................................................................................................. - 42 -
§3.2.5 Data Transfer ................................................................................................ - 43 -
§3.2.6 Network Config ............................................................................................ - 48 -
§3.2.7 Radio Config ................................................................................................ - 53 -
§3.2.8 Firmware Update .......................................................................................... - 54 -
§3.2.9 User Management......................................................................................... - 57 -
§3.2.10 Help ............................................................................................................ - 57 -
ChapterⅣ Data Collector T17N ............................................................................................. - 58 -
§4.1 Basic introduction to the handheld .......................................................................... - 58 -
§4.2 Software installation and connecting....................................................................... - 63 -
ChapterⅤ Accessories ........................................................................................................... - 65 -
§5.1 Instrument Case and Accessories ............................................................................ - 65 -
§5.2 Portable Power Package .......................................................................................... - 67 -

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§5.3 Other Cables and Accessories ................................................................................. - 67 -
ChapterⅥ Measuring Operation ............................................................................................ - 69 -
§6.1 Static Operation ....................................................................................................... - 69 -
§6.1.1 Static Measurements Profile ......................................................................... - 69 -
§6.1.2 Operating Procedures ................................................................................... - 70 -
§6.1.3 Field Operation Notes................................................................................... - 70 -
§6.1.4 GPS Net Design............................................................................................ - 71 -
§6.1.5 Antenna Height Measurement ...................................................................... - 72 -
§6.2 RTK measurement ................................................................................................... - 74 -
§6.2.1 By using radio (Internal radio) ..................................................................... - 74 -
§6.2.2 By using radio (external radio) ..................................................................... - 84 -
§6.2.3 By using internet (GPRS) ............................................................................. - 86 -
§6.2.4 By using internet (WIFI) .............................................................................. - 90 -
§6.2.5 Inertial Measurement (IMU) ..................................................................... - 92 -
§6.2.6 Radio Router................................................................................................. - 95 -
Appendix A KOLIDA K20S technical specifications ............................................................. - 96 -
Appendix C Technical Terms .................................................................................................. - 99 -
FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................... - 100 -

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ChapterⅠ Brief Introduction

In this chapter you will have a brief knowledge of KOLIDA Company and K20s
measurement system.

§1.1 Introduction

Welcome to KOLIDA Instruments Co., Ltd, which is China‟s leading manufacturer of surveying
equipment including GNSS receivers and Total Stations, etc. To know more about KOLIDA,
please visit our official website http://www.kolidainstrument.com/.

In the guide, we'll show you how to operate the K20s RTK system as well as the accessories. We
recommend you to read the guide carefully before getting started.

§1.2 Applications

Control Survey: In static measurement with dual frequency K20s we can get high accuracy
result, which is valuable in deformation monitoring and control point measurement.
Highway Survey: In RTK measurement with K20s, we can use K20s to do the work such as road
survey, topo survey, mapping, cross section measurement and so on.
CORS Connection: K20s can provide stable and convenient network data communication with
all the CORS system.
Data Acquisition: Along with KOLIDA field survey software (app), K20s can have a quick and
accurate data acquisition.
Stakeout: Along with KOLIDA field survey software(app), K20s can achieve point stakeout, line
stakeout and CAD stakeout.
Power Survey: The anti-interference feature of K20s enables us to do the powerline survey.
Marine Survey: K20s can connect to echo sounder to do the marine survey.

§1.3 Features

Intelligent Platform

Combining Linux system and KOLIDA cloud service, K20s is an intelligent system. Users are

able to do register, upgrade and configurations by remote.

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Bluetooth
Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 module, K20s is able to build stable BT connections with both
android and windows mobile devices.

WiFi

WIFI AP mode enables us to access to K20s' WEB UI and WIFI client mode enables K20s to
connect to Internet downloading corrections.

Advanced Built-in UHF Module

K20s UHF module supports all the mainstream radio protocols in the market; and also supports
radio router and radio repeater functions.

Speed Dial

Based on Linux platform and PPP dial up technology, K20s can have a fast and stable network
connection.

Intelligent Interaction

We have two ways to access to K20s's WEB UI to config receivers, by WIFI and by USB
network port mode.

Attractive OLED Display

1" colorful OLED screen can display K20s‟ working status.

Smart Voice Guide

K20s now supports, English, Chinese, Turkish, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese voice
guide. In the future, we'll support more language.

Full Constellations Tracking

Featuring a 440 channels GNSS board, K20s can track and process all the existed satellite

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constellations. With the utility of BEIDOU (COMPASS) signal, the data acquisition speed and
GNSS signal stability are greatly improved from old generation technology.

IMU Survey

Thanks to the inertial measurement technology, K20s allows user to do a tilt survey in 2-4cm
accuracy with a maximum tilt angle of 60 °. Centering is not a must and magnetic environment
won't effect on the accuracy of tilt survey.

Large capacity power support

10000mAh Non-removable battery enables K20s to work 14 hours after 6 hours' charging.

Intelligent Storage

K20s can store raw data in formats such as STH, Rinex2.01 and Rinex3.02. The internal 8G
memory ensures large size data collection. And OTG function allows K20s to use external flash
disk for data storage.

The maximum storage rate is up to 50Hz.

Amazing Housing

With innovative design, K20s's shell is using magnesium alloy materials.

NFC Function

The NFC chip enables the quick touch and BT connection between controller and K20s.

Cloud Service
The cloud service can achieve real time online upgrade, register and remote check.

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ChapterⅡ Hardware Structure

In this chapter, we can have knowledge on K20s hardware structure and basic
function.

§2.1 Components of The Receiver

K20s size is 163mm in diameter and 96mm in height. The whole shell is made of magnesium
alloy material, which makes K20s more rugged and durable. Two physical buttons and one
1-inch OLED screen in the front panel makes K20s easy to operate.

§2.1.1 Front Panel

①

② ③

④
Ref Component Description
① Indicators Indicates the working status for receiver

② F Key Page up/down, selection button

③ Power Key Power on/off receiver, confirm button

④ OLED Display Display the working mode and status of receiver

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Indicators
The indicators are located at the left side of front panel, for details meaning please check the table
below.

Component Description
WIFI Flashes in red to indicate that WIFI hotspot is broadcasting normally
as AP mode.
DATA UHF mode: Flashes in red to indicate that the signal is
receiving/transmitting with the interval
Network mode: 1) Fast flashes in red to indicate that the receiver is
dialing; 2) Flashes in red with the signal receiving/transmitting
interval after successful dial
WiFi mode: 1) Fast flashes in red to indicate that the receiver is
establishing WiFi connection; 2) Flashes in red with the signal
receiving/transmitting interval after successful connection
REC Flashes in red to indicate that static data collection is ongoing

BT Keeps in red to indicate that Bluetooth connection is established

PWR Keeps in red to indicate the remaining power is enough. Flashes in

red to indicate the remaining power is not enough, and K20s needs
to be charged.

Display and main interface

Power on K20s, and after initialization, K20s will access to the skyplot interface while detecting
satellites. And then we will hear the voice indication about the current working mode. And 10
seconds later, the interface will switch to display coordinates and other information such as
skyplot, the number of satellites and PDOP value.

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④ ⑤ ⑥

① ⑦
②

③
Coordinates page

⑩
Skyplot page

Ref Component Description

① Battery symbol Display the remaining power in real-time

② Coordinates Display the coordinates

③ Solution/Message type In base mode, it will display the base's transmitted

correction message type; in rover mode, it will display the
rover's current solution
④ Message symbol The message symbol will appear automatically if receiver
gets something error, such as error message. Press F key
to read the message and press F key again to cancel
⑤ Temperature Display the temperature of receiver in real-time

⑥ WiFi symbol
Display the WiFi status, when it shows , that
means the receiver is establishing WiFi connection as
WIFI client, and if the WIFI successfully connected the

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symbol will change to be ; when it shows ,

that means the receiver is broadcasting its WIFI hotspot
(We recommend to turn it off while unused.)
⑦ Data link symbol K20s will indicate the current used datalink at this

location. means internal UHF mode and the current

channel, means the GPRS mode, means

dual-emitting mode, means externl device mode

⑧ Skyplot Display the satellites distribution

⑨ Satellites The value under Sats indicates the number of satellites

⑩ PDOP Display current PDOP value

§2.1.2 Side View

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§2.1.3 Lower Housing

④ ⑤ ⑥

① ③

Ref Component Description

① SIM card Slot Where we can insert a SIM card when the receiver is
set in GPRS mode
② Serial number of the Apply for a registration code, Bluetooth ID
receiver
③ Voice indicator Mode setting and working status prompt

④ 7-pin port USB port, OTG interface and Ethernet port

⑤ 5-pin port Power supply, differential correction communication

and serial port to access K20s'receiver data
⑥ UHF Port Insert UHF antenna

§2.2 Physical Key Operation

§2.2.1 Front OLED Interface

After K20s is powered on, press F key once to access to the configuration interface, where we
can do Mode Select, Set Datalink, System Option, WIFI Config, UHF Info, Config Mode, Power
Off and Quit.
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Press F key to move the config option from one to another, and press Power key to confirm.

§2.2.2 Mode Select

In the configuration interface, press F key to access Mode Select option and press Power key to
confirm. And then we can set the working mode as Base, Rover and Static.

Static Mode Setting

Press F key to select Static mode in Mode Select Interface and press Power key to confirm.
And then press power key again to access Record Option where we can set the point name,
antenna height, sample interval, record mode and data type.

What we should do in the next is setup all the parameters for static mode. Press power key once
and enter Record Option page, all the parameter items are displayed here including point name,
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antenna height, sampling interval, record mode and data type.
Site: this is point ID for static, and it is the last 4 digits from serial number, but you can edit it if
you choose this item, there are 0-9 and A-Z for each digit.
Ant.Hgt: This is the antenna height measure from ground point to measurement tape
Interval: This is the sampling rate for raw data storage
Rec.Mode: Auto indicates to collect static data automatically when the environment is OK;
Manual indicates to start collection manually.
DataType: This is used to choose the data format for raw data storage, such as STH, Rinex2.01
and Rinex3.02
Press F key to move to Edit option and press power key to confirm, here you can select the item
to edit by pressing F key. For example, press F key to move to Data type item and press power
key to setup what kind of data format we are going to record, press F key to move to Rinex2.x or
Rinex3.x and press power key to confirm, after that, press F key to move to OK option and press
Power key to finish setting and return to the coordinate/skyplot page.

After the receiver starts to record static data, the recording information (file size, recording time
and the epochs) will show on the screen.
File Size: Real-time display the size of data file
Rec.Time: Real-time display the recording time
Epochs: Real-time display the quantity of epochs receiver already obtained

NOTE: Please make sure the static parameters are the same when there are several
receivers to collect static data at the same time.

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Base Mode Setting
Press F key to select Base mode in Mode Select Interface and press Power key to confirm.

Start Base Option

This option is to set up base transmission parameters.

Base Mode: Manual, Repeat and AutoBase for optional to start the base station.
Diff Type: This is the correction format which base support to transmit, there are RTD,
RTCM23, RTCM30, RTCM32,CMR, SCMRX for optional.
Mask Angle: The minimum GPS satellite elevation angle permitted by a particular receiver
design. Satellites below this angle will not be used in position solution. 10-15 degree mask angle
is recommended.

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Record Option
This is used to set raw data collection parameters for base station.

Rover Mode Setting

Press F key to select Rover mode in Mode Select Interface and press Power key to confirm.

Rover Setting
This is used to configure the mask angle and SBAS satellite view for rover receiver

Mask Angle: The minimum GPS satellite elevation angle permitted by a particular receiver
design. Satellites below this angle will not be used in position solution. 10-15 degree mask angle
is recommended.
SBAS SV: This is used to control the rover receiver to track the SBAS system or not.

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Record Option
This is used to set raw data collection parameters for rover station.

§2.2.3 Datalink Setting

KOLIDA K20s is integrated with built-in UHF radio module, cellular module, bluetooth and
WIFI, etc. K20s also can connect to external radio. When datalink is not used, we can close
datalink to save power.

In the configuration interface, press F key to access Set Data Link option and press Power key to
confirm. And then we can set the data link as UHF, Cellular Net, Bluetooth, Dual Transmitting,
WIFI, External(radio) and Close datalink.

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UHF Setting
After selecting UHF option and in the configuration interface, we can set the channel, air baud
rate, communication protocol and power for internal UHF.

Channel: This is the communication channels for internal UHF, the value of the channel must
be the same in both Base and Rover.
Air Baud Rate: This represents the radio transmission rate of data, the higher value, the bigger
size of data can be transmitted per second. 9600 is the recommended air baud rate to use.

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.

Power: This appears only in Base mode, the radio transmitting power is allowed to define in
High, Middle or Low power.

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Cellular Net Setting
This mode is to use the internal cellular module that connects to internet and access to reference
station for the corrections.

Dual Transmitting Mode

This mode enables Base station to transmit corrections by internal UHF and cellular net at the
same time.

Bluetooth Mode Setting

This mode enables rover to access the reference station for corrections by the internet of data
collector.

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WIFI Datalink Setting
This is to use WIFI as the datalink that connect to the internet and access to reference station for
corrections.

External Device
This mode enables receiver to connect external radio.

Close Datalink
This option is used to turn off all of the transmission method for development and customization,
usually we keep all the datalink activated.

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§2.2.4 System Setting

In the configuration interface, press F key to access System Option and press Power key to
confirm. And then we can do configurations including Language setting, Voice option,
self-check, online service, Online Option, Other Option and Copy Static File items.

Language
In language interface, we can set the receiver language into Chinese, English, Russian, Korean,
Spanish, and Portuguese, Etc.

Voice Option
In voice option interface, we can set the voice indication and volume.

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System Info
In system info interface, we can check receiver information including ID(serial number),
firmware version, expire date and remaining memory.

Self-Check
This is used to check whether there is something wrong with the internal modules such as OEM
board, internal UHF, cellular module and Bluetooth module.

Online Option
This online service option is used for registration and upgrade firmware online for KOLIDA
K20s, it is very convenient that you don‟t need any more PC software to do this.

Other Option
In this page, there are USB mode, Display SV and Power items displayed.

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USB Mode: When we connect K20s to PC by 7-pin USB cable, there are two kinds of USB
mode for selection: USB Disk and Ethernet (USB Network).

If USB Disk is selected, then K20s' internal memory will display in PC, and we can access to the
memory to copy static data.

If Ethernet option is selected, then we can access to K20s' WEB UI by inputting IP

192.168.155.155, username (admin), password (admin) in browser.

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DisplaySV: DisplaySV enables us to decide which satellite constellation displayed in skyplot
page on screen. The default setting is to display GPS.

Power: If we select Saving, when there's no operations in a long time, the screen of K20s will
turn off to save power automatically. And we can press any key to exit power saving mode.

Copy Static Files

In this mode, we set the USB mode as USB disk first, then we can use OTG cable to connect
flash memory to K20s to copy static data directly from K20s' internal memory.

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§2.2.5 WIFI Config

In the configuration interface, press F key to access WIFI Config and press Power key to
confirm.

WIFI Info
If the WIFI working mode is selected to be “Client”, the connected WIFI information will be
displayed at WIFI Info page.
Connected SSID: This is the connected WIFI SSID which connects to internet.
IP: K20s will generate an LAN IP address for accessing its internal web UI page after
connecting to the WIFI.

If the WIFI working mode is selected to be “AP”, the WIFI hotspot information will be
displayed at WIFI Info page.
WIFI SSID: This is the WIFI hotspot SSID which broadcasted by K20s, it is named with
KOLIDA_xxxx (xxxx is the last 4 digits of SN).
IP: This is the default IP address which is used for the internal web UI access.

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Search the WIFI SSID broadcasted by K20s with smartphone or laptop and connect it, then input
the IP address 10.1.1.1 into the address bar of explorer and access to the web UI of K20s

WIFI Option
This is used to turn on/off the WIFI and setup what working mode of WIFI, such as AP (WIFI
hotspot) and Client.

WIFI working mode setting

For the WIFI working mode, it is not only to be the hotspot, but also to be a datalink that help
KOLIDA K20s to connect to internet and obtain corrections from reference station.

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AP: This item means the WIFI hotspot broadcasted by K20s for mobile terminals such as
smartphone or tablet to connect and access the Web UI.
Client: If this item is selected, K20s will connect to the internet via WIFI connection and then
download the corrections from reference station.
REMINDING: Turn off the WIFI is recommended if it is unused.

§2.2.6 Datalink Info (only for Base/Rover)

Under Base or Rover mode, there will be an additional option to view the information of current
used datalink.

UHF Info
If the internal UHF mode is setup for Base or Rover, the UHF Info item will be displayed at
main configuration page, move the select box to this item and press power key to view the
information.

Network Info
If the Cellular Net mode or Dual Trans mode is selected as current datalink for Base or Rover,
the Network Info item will be displayed at the main configuration page, choose this item and
get into its page to view more information.

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WIFI Status
If the WIFI is selected to be current datalink for Base or Rover, the WIFI Status item will be
displayed at the main configuration page, press F key to move the select box to this item and
then press Power key to enter its page to view more information.

§2.2.7 Config Mode

This option is used to configure the modem-direct-connect mode for receiver debugging or
problem diagnosis. UHF, Cellular Net, Sensor Config and GNSS OEM are contained in this
mode.

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§2.2.8 Power Off

There are two ways to power off receiver. One is to hold power button for 3 seconds directly; the
other is to Press F key in configuration interface to access Power Off interface. In Power Off
interface, we can select OFF to power off receiver or select RESET to restart receiver.

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ChapterⅢ Web UI Configuration

§3.1 Overview

With the help of smart embedded Linux operating system and KOLIDA intelligent cloud
technology, we can configure and monitor the status of K20s on WEB UI. There are two ways to
access K20s' WEB UI, by WIFI hotspot and by USB Ethernet mode.

WIFI mode
First of all, get into WIFI Config option to open the WIFI hotspot by choosing AP option in
WIFI Option.
Then use smartphone, tablet or laptop to connect the WIFI hotspot (KOLIDA_xxxx) and input
the default IP (10.1.1.1) into explorer, input the default username and password for login.

USB mode
First of all, choose the Ethernet option in “System Option—Other option—USB Mode” to make
the 7-pin port be an ethernet port, then connect K20s with computer via USB cable. Run the IE
explorer and type IP 192.168.155.155 into IP address bar, then input the default username
(admin) and password (admin) for login.
NOTE: install the corresponding driver to activate this function, the driver can be downloaded
from official website.

Remote Login
If users would like to remote login the web UI of K20s, then K20s 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 K20s has connected, and the 80 port of K20s has been bounded with
8000 in public network, then users can input the public network IP address into IE explorer
along with the forwarding port for login. (http:// 222.196.35.76:8000)

NOTE: please use the IE explorer for the Web UI login.

In this chapter, we will take “using the WIFI hotsopt to login the Web UI” for example.
Turn on the WIFI hotspot of K20S then search for the SSID by computer. Then connect the
WIFI hotspot from K20S.

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§3.2 Web UI main interface

After connecting to K20s' WIFI hotspot, we can input 10.1.1.1 in browser and the login page
will appear.

IP Address

Username/password

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In the Web UI home page, Status, Configuration, Satellite Information, Data Record, Data
Transfer, Network Config, Radio Config, Firmware Update, User Management and Help are
listed at left side. And the positioning informaiton including positioning information and
satellites are diplayed at right side.
Ref Component Description
Status Positioning information, satellite tracking and the others will
be displayed in this page
Configuration It contains registration for receiver, base configuration,
antenna configuration, satellite configuration, receiver
configuration and system configuration.
Satellite Information Display and control the satellites are used or not

Data Record Configure the parameters for static mode and raw data
download
Data Transfer Contains NTRIP configuration, TCP/IP configuration and data
transferring with PC
Network Config Contains network parameters configuration, WIFI
configuration and the other functions
Radio Config Configure the parameters and frequency for radio modem

Firmware Update It is used to upgrade the firmware for receiver and each
modem
User Management Add and manage the Web UI users

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Help Offers solutions

§3.2.1 Status

System Information, Work Status and Position Information are listed under Status menu.

System Information
In this page, information such as serial number, hardware ID, MAC address, firmware version
and so on are displayed.

Work Status
K20s' status such as working mode, datalink, receiver temperature, remaining power and the free
memory is displayed on this page

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Position Information
In this page, we can have a clear glance at current K20s position and detected satellites
information.

§3.2.2 Configuration

General Config, Base Setup, Antenna Setup, Satellite Tracking, Receiver Operate and Default
Language are contained under Configuration menu. Users are able to configure all kinds of

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parameters for KOLIDA K20s under Configuration menu, and all the settings are immediately
effected after saving.

General Config
The registration and receiver working mode setting can be completed in this general
configuration page.

If the code of K20s has expired or is going to be expired, please provide the serial number of
your K20s to your local dealer to apply for another available code, then input the code into the
blank or register the receiver online.

KOLIDA K20s is allowed 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 K20s.

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Work Mode: There are Rover, Base and Static contained in this dropdown list
Datalink: In the list, we have multible datalink options such as Radio, Network, External,
Bluetooth and WIFI.

Radio Route: This function enables K20s to connect to reference station by network and
transfer reference station's differential corrections to other receivers by radio.

RTK Record: This is used to enable raw data recording in base mode or rover mode for
post-processing
1 PPS: This option is for the 1 pulse per second output
EVENT: This option is for the EVENT marker input
EVENT Polarity: EVENT input method.
Base Setup
When K20s 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
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what kind of correction format is transmitted.

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.

Correction: Here contains the global general used correction formats including RTD,RTCM23,
RTCM30, RTCM32, CMR and SCMRx

POP Value: This value is setup for the PDOP limitation.

Status: Here will display the status for base in real-time.

Antenna Setup
The antenna parameters are configured in this page including the antenna height, measuring
method.

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Antenna Height: This is the value for height of antenna while surveying.
Measuring Method: Here provides several methods for measuring the antenna height such as
carrier phase center, slant height, antenna edge, height plate and to the bottom.

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

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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.

Self-check: Users can also do the self-check from this configuration page, click on the Check all
button to check all the modems or click on the check button corresponding to the modem to
check one by one.

Clean EPH: Click this button to clear the remaining epochs to let recever track the satellites
better.

Factory Default: Click this button to bring the receiver back to factory default setting.

Reboot: Click this button to restart the receiver.

Power Off: Click this button to power off the receiver.

System Setup
In this interface, we can set receiver voice prompt, voice volume, power saving mode, USB
mode and default language.

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Voice Prompt: Check on this box to turn on the voice guide for K20s, cancel it to turn off the
voice guide.
Voice Volume: Define the voice volume for K20‟s speaker.
Power: Configure the receiver to use the power saving mode or not.
USB: This is used to configure K20s what kind of mode output from 7-pin port when connect
the receiver with computer via USB cable. USB and network port for optional.
Default Language: Configure the default language for KOLIDA K20s.
Authority Zone: C means this receiver works in China only/ W means it works worldwide

§3.2.3 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.
Tracking Table
Here is the table to list all current used satellites and the other information for these satellites.

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Tracking Chart
Tracking Chart is to show the used satellites' SNR (signal noise ratio).

Skyplot
Skyplot is to show the used satellites sky position.

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GPS on/off
For all the running GNSS constellations or the augmentation system, K20s 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.

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§3.2.4 Data Record

The “Data Record” is mainly used to configure all the parameters for receiver in static mode.
Much more operations can be done on KOLIDA K20s such as storage path, interval, data format
and data files download.

Recording Config
The page provides more practical operations for raw data storage.

Storage Option: Here are the options to be selected for where the raw data will be stored,
internal memory or external memory.
Interval: This is the sampling interval for data storage, 50Hz(0.02s) sampling interval now is
available for K20s.
File Interval: This is used to set the data storage time for the static file.
Data Format: K20s can store raw data format as STH, Rinex2.0 and Rinex3.0.
Point Name: A point name is required, the last 4 digits of SN is default setting for the point
name.
Auto Delete: When the memory is full, K20s will delete previous data files automatically to
release space for new collected data.
Format: Click this button to format the internal memory for K20s.
Recording Mode: Auto recording or manually start to record.
Start/Stop: Click these buttons to start recording or strop recording the raw data.
Recording Status: Here shows the status of static data storage.

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Data Download
This interface is to download collected raw data.

§3.2.5 Data Transfer

This function contains General, Serial Port Config, TCP/IP Config, NTRIP Config and Data
Flow Config. The “Data Transfer” allows to configure the output mode for raw observation data
and differential data, as well as to the NTRIP performance configuration.

General
This page shows the service condition and the output contents of the ports, if the port item display in
green, that means the port is being used, and the port is not used while the item display in red.

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Serial port Config

This page is allowed to configure the baud rate, odd-even check and the data flow for serial port
(5-pin port) and Bluetooth.

CAUTION: do not change the default value in this page for each item, if you want to
change the settings, please contact with KOLIDA technician for further support.
In the dropdown list of data flow, there shows 4 items for selection.
Raw observation data: This is the raw observation data straight from OEM board.
Correction Data: This is the correction data straight from OEM board.
Navigation Data: This is the navigation data output from receiver such as NMEA-0183, GSV,
AVR, RMC and so on. It is configured in Data Flow Config page.
SIC Observation Data: This is the user-defined format observation data from KOLIDA.
OpenSIC Observation Data: This is the open version of KOLIDA user-defined format

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observation data for secondary development.

TCP/IP Config
This is used to configure the raw data or navigation data to be uploaded or transferred to a server.
And there are Caster and Server working mode for this performance.
Caster: If this working mode is selected, K20s 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. Input
the specified IP and port for server, and the data format what is uploaded. Then users are able to
see the uploaded data on server.
Server: KOLIDA K20s 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 K20s through the IP from receiver.

NTRIP Config
This is used to configure the NTRIP performance while receiver is going to connect to internet.
KOLIDA K20s supports complete NTRIP performance including NTRIP Client, NTRIP Server
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NtripClient
This function is for Rover in network mode to download corrections from server. We need to
input IP, Port, assigned username and password to acquire mountpoint and connect to server.
Status: This field will display the status of NTRIP connection, connect or disconnect.
Active: Check on this circle to activate this function.
Authentication Mode: These two modes use different protocol standard for the connection,
Eagle Mode is KOLIDA standard mode, and TCP/IP Mode is for private network use, usually,
choose the Eagle mode for the default setting.
The next fields are the standard configuration for NTRIP connection, IP, port, username and
password, after these information is input into the corresponding field, click on Get Point button
to download the source table from server, then choose a proper mountpoint to access.

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NtripServer
This function is for Base in network mode to upload its corrections to server. And then other
rovers can connect to the server to download the corrections.
Ntrip Version: This field provides NTRIPv1.0 and NTRIPv2.0 for optional.
Access Point: This field is allowed to user-defined the correction format which base will
transfer to the server, such as HHHH_RTCM30

NtripCaster
This feature is finally realized on KOLIDA K20s, the receiver is equivalent to a CORS system
that it generates and broadcasts the user-defined correction for rover if K20S connects a static IP
address.
Port: This is the specify port for the access.
Access Point: This is mountpoint which can be user-defined.

Data Flow Config

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output or not to output what kind of data format.
Click on the dropdown list for each data format to define the update rate

§3.2.6 Network Config

The “Network Config” is able to configure the ways and the contents for internet access of K20S.
GSM/GPRS Config, CSD Config, WIFI Config, Bluetooth Config, Port Forwarding, Router and
Network Testing are under the list of Network Config.

GSM/GPRS Config
In this page, all the information of receiver under Rover+GPRS mode will be displayed
including the hardware information and dialing status.
Status: The dialing status and hardware information are displayed in this field that users can
intuitively to view the signal of network, module model and the IMEI number of the module.
Parameter Config: The parameters of SIM card are input in this field including APN, assigned
username and password, dial mode.

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WIFI Config
This is mainly used on the WIFI configuration for KOLIDA K20s, there are AP mode and Client
mode for optional.

AP:
This is used to enable the WIFI hotspot for K20s 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 K20s, and define the SSID,
password, encryption method and broadcasting channel for WIFI connection.

DHCP IP Range: This is allowed to user-defined the IP for Web UI login.

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Client:
This option enables K20s to search and connect the other WIFI hotspot which connects to the
internet, the receiver is able to download and use the mountpoint from reference station.
Client_SSID: This is the WIFI hotspot which sis going to connect
Scan: Click this button to search the surrounding available WIFI hotspot.
Password: This is the password which the WIFI hotspot requires.
IP fields: If K20s successfully connects to the WIFI, there will be an LAN IP address generated
by K20s.
ClearSSID: Click this button to clear the SSID list.

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Bluetooth Config
In this page, users can view the information and connection status of Bluetooth, such the MAC
of 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 K20s,
customize and debug receiver.

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Router
This is mainly used to view and configure the parameters for router, only under the condition of
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 KOLIDA technician for more supports.

Network Testing
This function is mainly used to test network status for K20s after logging on the internet.
How to do:
Input the IP address which K20s already connected, then click PING button, the testing
information will be displayed in the following window.

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§3.2.7 Radio Config

All the settings related to the radio can be done in Radio Config. There are two main settings:
Radio Parameter and Radio Frequency.

Radio Parameter
This page is mainly used to configure the parameters for internal radio module of KOLIDA
K20s.

Air Baud Rate: This represents the data transmission rate in the air of internal radio, the higher
value, the bigger of data size transmitted per second, usually keep the default setting.
Data Baud Rate: This represents the rate of data transmission port of internal radio, this rate
should be the same in both Base and Rover. In general, the data baud rate of KOLIDA radio
module has been unified to be 19200, keep it as default.
Channel: This is the communication channels for internal UHF, the value of the channel must
be the same both in Base and Rover.
Power: This appears only in Base mode, the radio transmitting power is allowed to define in
High, Middle or Low power.
Protocol: This is radio communication protocol for data transmission, SOUTH(KOLIDA) and
TRIMTALK are optional in this page and SOUTH(KOLIDA) is the default setting, if it is
changed, Base and Rover must use the same protocol for communication.

Radio Frequency
For KOLIDA K20s, the powerful internal radio module supports much more radio channels
apply to the legal frequency in different countries or areas.
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to change the frequency freely in the channel spacing, click Restore button to bring the
frequency of each channel back to default setting.

§3.2.8 Firmware Update

Update the latest firmware for receiver or for corresponding modems can be done in “Firmware
Update”.
Firmware Update
We can update the firmware of receivers and modules in this interface.

Online Update: KOLIDA K20s supports to update the firmware online anytime if there is

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something update or optimized.
Local Update: Update the latest firmware by using a firmware file.

How to upgrade the firmware with Local Update

a) Click on “Browse” button to load firmware file (Please take in mind that the firmware is
ended with .img as the extension name).

b) And then click “Installation” button to start upgrading.

c) After the firmware is completed upgrading, a dialog will appear saying “Firmware updated
successfully! Host reboot, please log in later…”, then the receiver will restart automatically.

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SPECIAL REMIND: KOLIDA K20s doesn’t support to update the firmware with the
help of INstar program any more, in the future, update the firmware for KOLIDA
K20S shall be done through the Web UI.

Module Update
This page is used to update the firmware for corresponding module parts such as GNSS board,
radio module, network module and other sensors.

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§3.2.9 User Management

This page is used to manage the authority of login Web UI for users, including the username,
password and add users.

§3.2.10 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.

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ChapterⅣ Data Collector T17N

§4.1 Basic introduction to the handheld

Here takes T17N for example (If you want to know more about KOLIDA controller, please go to
KOLIDA website http://www.kolidainstrument.com/ for for informaiton), appearance of T17N:

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The yellow sections are the system defaults, and the functions of the 4 hotkeys are below:
F1: Start menu.
F2: Off.
F3: Camera.
F4: System main interface

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The other keyboard operation:
System defaults to the digital input method

,
System Default
.

Lowercase letters

Switch between / and -

Press↑（shift） #

Press↑(shift) again, it will be digital input method

Capital letters

Switch between / and -

Press the Caps button again for lowercase letters

Press Caps

1. Charging

a) DC adapter: Open the DC IN cover on the right side, and charge with a specialized DC

adapter. Charging current can reach 2A.

b) USB cable: A USB cable can also be used to charge the device, and current is limited

to 500mA.

2. Installing Battery, SIM Card and Storage Card

Turn the back cover screw to the open position according to the instructions on the back
cover and take off the back cover.

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Insert the SIM card and TF card according to the instructions in the battery cabin.

Insert the battery according the instructions on the battery label.

Close the back cover and turn the back cover screw to the lock position.

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3. Power on/off
a) Make sure the battery has enough power, or connect the T17 to a DC adaptor.
b) Press power button for 3~5 seconds to turn on (until the boot screen appears).
c) Press the power button for 3~5 seconds, and confirm to power off.

NOTE: If there are abnormal situations, such as the T17 cannot operate normally, use the tip of
the stylus to press the reset key to restart the T17.
4. Connect to PC
Make sure that you‟ve installed Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or higher version, if your computer
equipped with win7 or win8 system, please make sure that you have installed Windows Mobile
Device Center program.
Connect the Collector to PC via the Mini USB Data Cable.

Connection will be preceded automatically by Microsoft ActiveSync. Icon will turn green
and an interface of Setting will come out, you can just click “Cancel”. After this, you can
manage and edit the data in Collector.

5. Installing Program
Make sure that collector is synchronized with PC. Run the Installation file at PC side.
If the installation program is also suitable for collector, you can copy the installation program
into collector to install. You can just copy the folder into collector when you need.

We suggest you installing programs into Flash Memory and save data into Storage Card.

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6. How to use GPS
a) Go to \My Device\GNSSViewer and run GNSSViewer.exe
b) T17 supports COM3 and COM5 GNSS ports and its BaudRate is 9600. Choose a GPS Port
and BaudRate by clicking Setup->Port Setup as indicated below.
Click „OK ‟.

If you want to check the working status of GPS via checking or collecting software, please set
the COM port to COM6 and the baud rate to 57600.

7. Camera
a) Select „Start->Picture & Video‟, select „Camera‟ or the „camera‟ key icon to take photos.
b) Press the camera key (F3) to take photos.
c) Click screen and select „OK‟ to exit.

§4.2 Software installation and connecting

EGStar is the specific software for K20s measuring system, mainly for the collection and
calculation of the measuring points.
Before installing of EGStar, you need to install Microsoft Active Sync. After installing it on your

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computer, connect handheld to computer with a cable, and install EGStar into the handheld, at
the same time, keep the mainframe power on, then set as follows:
Open EGStar software and enter the main interface. Click “OK” on the "prompt" window.

2. Go to “Bluetooth Manager”, in this interface tap on “Search” button and the controller will
search the surrounding Bluetooth devices, select the correct serial number from the list and click
on “Connect” button, controller will connect to receiver without setting any COM port. If the
prompt message “Bluetooth connect success” appears, that means that controller has
successfully connected with receiver, then please check the Bluetooth indicator on receiver.

Please go to this website

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ati6xekUm6DXgxEjcOJ7H_mMCCY6?e=ho8AAK

for more information if using Android EGstar.

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ChapterⅤ Accessories
§5.1 Instrument Case and Accessories

⑤
②

⑥
③
⑦
④
⑧

Rover Receiver and Accessories

① --- Carbon Fiber Pole

② --- 7-Pins cable for connectin the receiver with computer for static data
transmission, Web UI accessing and firmware update.
③ --- K20s Receiver
④ --- Charger for K20s Receiver
⑤ --- Instrument Case
⑥ --- Height measurement piece
⑦ --- UHF Antenna

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④
⑤
①
⑥
②
⑦

Base Receiver and Accessories

① --- K20s Receiver

② --- Height measurement piece
③ --- Instrument Case
④ --- 30cm Support pole
⑤ --- UHF Antenna
⑥ --- Charger for K20s Receiver
⑦ --- Connector

NOTE: The models and types of instrument accessories will vary with the instrument
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§5.2 Portable Battery Case (power bank)

Battery case SA6003 is an optional accessory, able to contain 4 batteries, provide extra power
supply to base or rover.

①
②

③ ⑤

①——Indicators, the indicators indicates how much power remain by pressing the power
button.
②——The combination batteries installed into the portable power source
③—— Hang buckle, hang the battery package onto tripod
④—— 7-pin port, connect the cable with receiver for power supply.
⑤—— Power supply cable, this cable is used to connect the power source to receiver.

§5.3 Other Cables and Accessories

7-pin to OTG cable

This cable is used to connect an external storage directly to KOLIDA K20S for static data
storage and copy.

USB interface

Communication cable
This cable is used to connect the receiver to computer for receiver debugging, differential data
checking and firmware update.
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Serial port, connect to

computer
5-pin port, connect to receiver

Other accessories include carbon-fiber pole, handheld controller bracket, tribrach,

connectors, height measuring plate and measuring tape.

Tribrach & connector Measuring tape Support pole

Bracket for controllers

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ChapterⅥ Measuring Operation

Reading this chapter, you can grasp in detail how to use the K20S measurement to
do system static, RTK operations.
GPS measurement operation scheme refers to the operating scheme used to determine the
relative position between the stations with the help of GPS technology. Point coordinate
precision obtained is not the same; its operating methods and observation time are also different,
thus having different range of applications. GNSS receiver operating program is divided into two
types: static measurement and RTK dynamic measurement (including the base station and rover
station).
Test environment requirements:
(1) Observation stations (ie, the receiving antenna settlements) should stay away from
high-power radio transmitters and high voltage transmission lines in order to avoid the magnetic
field around the GPS satellite signal interference. Receiver antenna and its distance shall not be
less than 200 m;
(2) Observation stations should not be near to the large area waters or objects which can strongly
reflect (or absorb) electromagnetic wave to weaken the effects of multi-path;
(3) Observation stations should be located in places where the receiving device can be installed
easily, and good vision available. Elevation angle of obstacles in view should generally be
greater than 10°to 15°, in order to weaken the effects of troposphere refraction;
(4)Observation stations should be selected in a convenient place, and easy to use other means of
measuring, joint measurement and expansion;
(5) For the long baseline GPS network, should also consider the vicinity good communication
facilities (telephone and telegraph, post and telecommunications) and power supply, for power
between the stations and equipments.

§6.1 Static Operation

§6.1.1 Static Measurements Profile

Static measurements
GPS positioning measurement by installed three (or more) GNSS receivers to perform
simultaneous observation and determine the relative position between the stations.
Scope
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The establishment of precision engineering control network, such as bridge measurement, tunnel
measurements, etc;
The establishment of a variety of encryption control network, such as city measurements,
Drawing Point measurement, road surveying, demarcation measurements.
For the GPS measurements of small and medium-sized cities, towns, as well as mapping,
cadastral, land information, real estate, geophysical exploration, surveying, construction and
other control measurement, should meet the accuracy requirements of the D, E grade GPS
measurements.

§6.1.2 Operating Procedures

Pre-measurement
Project approval
Program design
Construction design
Surveying and mapping data collection and arrangement
Instrument test, test
Reconnaissance, choice of site, buried stone
Measurement
Operating team stationed in
Satellite status Forecast
Observation planning
Dispatch of operation and field work observation
After the measurement
Data transmission, dump, backup,
Baseline Solution and quality control
Network adjustment (data processing, analysis) and quality control
Finishing results, technical summary
Project acceptance

§6.1.3 Field Operation Notes

1)Static mode of KOLIDA K20s receiver can be set in EGStar software or other software (Such
as SurvX, Field Genius or SurvCE), also can be performed by receiver keypad.
2)Set up a tripod on the control point, leveling and centering strictly on the measuring point.
3)Measure the instrument height three times, the difference of the results shall not be more than
3 mm, and average the results. The instrument height should be measured from the center of the
control point to the mark line on the instrument.(Refer to §3.4)
4)Record instrument number, point name, instrument height, and start time.
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5)Power on, confirm the static mode, the mainframe begins to search satellites and satellite lights
begin to flash. Recording condition reached, the status light flashes in accordance with the set
sampling interval, flashing once indicates the acquisition of an epoch.
6)After the test, the mainframe shut down, and then begins data transmission and data processing
(data transmission sees Chapter IV, data processing, please read another manual GPS data
processing software operation manual).

§6.1.4 GPS Net Design

The net design mainly subject to the users‟ requirement, but outlay, time interval of observation,
type of receiver and the receiver amount, etc also relate to the net design.
In order to satisfy the users‟ requirement, we should keep the principle as follows:
1. GPS net normally forms closed graph by independent observation borders, such as triangle,
polygon or connecting traverse, etc, to add checking conditions and to improve the net
consistency.
2. When designing the net, the net point should be superposition with the original ground net
points. The superposition points are generally no less than three and distribute evenly on the net
in order to ensure the changing parameters between GPS net and local net.
3. GPS net point should be superposition with the level points, and the other points are normally
united—surveyed with level surveying way or the equivalent way. You can also set some level
united—surveying points in order to offer geoid‟s information.
4. In order to observe and level united survey, we often set GPS net points at a clear and easy
arriving field.
5. We often distribute some well eyeshot azimuth points around GPS net to ensure united survey
direction. The distance from azimuth to observation station should be more than 300 meters.

According to different purpose of GPS surveying, independent observation borders of GPS net
should compose definite geometry graph. The basic graphs are as follows:
Triangle net
The triangle in GPS net is composed of independent observation borders, it has strong geometry
structure and well self-checking ability, it can also find out the coarse difference of result and to
share the difference to each baseline with adjustment.
But this net need a lot of observation, especially when receivers are lacking it will greatly
prolong the observation time. So only when accuracy and security are required very high, and
receivers are more than three, we can use this graph, see fig 5-3.
Circle net
Circle net is composed of many loops which are formed of many independent observation
borders. This net is similar with one of the classical surveying-- lead net. Its structure is a little
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and consistency. General speaking, the amount of baselines has such limit as follows:
The advantage of circle net is the small workload, good self-checking and consistency. But the
main disadvantage is that the accuracy of indirect-observed border is lower than that of
direct-observed border, and the baseline accuracy of neighbor points distributes unevenly. In
field surveying, we usually use annexed traverse as special example according to practical
situation and the net usage. This requirement for this traverse is the high accuracy for the known
vectors between two point ends. Furthermore, the amount of annexed traverses cannot exceed
the limits.

Star shape net

Star net has simple geometry graph, but the baselines of it mostly don‟t compose a closed graph,
so it has a bad checking ability and consistency.
The advantage of this net is that it only needs two receivers, the work is very simple, so it is
mostly used in the quick surveying as quick static orientation and kinematical orientation. This
working mode is widely used in project layout, border surveying and GIS surveying, etc.

§6.1.5 Antenna Height Measurement

After fixed the instrument, user should measure antenna height at the beginning and the end of
every period of time to ensure the accuracy “mm” level. We usually measure from the center
point on the ground to the center waterproof loop of antenna. That is an inclined height. Please
refer to the following figure.

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Measuring plate

We use a formula to calculate antenna height.

“h” is the inclined height that measure from point on the ground to the measuring plate edge.

R0 is the distance from middle of antenna to the edge of measuring plate.

h 0 is the distance from antenna phase center to the bottom of receiver (measuring plate).
H is the calculation result. We usually measure antenna height twice and adopt the average.
Attention: We input the inclined height as the antenna height, which is the inclined distance from
point on the ground to the waterproof loop of antenna.

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§6.2 RTK measurement

RTK is the abbreviation of Real-Time Kinematic measurements.

RTK technology is the real-time dynamic differential carrier phase positioning technology,
combining global satellite navigation and positioning technology with data communication
technology which includes base station and rover station. Base station transmits the data by radio
or network to the rover station, which will perform differential analysis, thus providing real-time
coordinates of the measurement point in the specified coordinate system.
Depending on the different ways of differential signals transmission, there are two methods for
RTK operation by using the radio and internet (GPRS).

§6.2.1 By using radio (Internal radio)

Base Station
UHF antenna

Tripod

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§6.2.1.1 Base Station Set up

Base station shall be set up in the broad view, unobscured and higher places; avoid the vicinity
of the high-voltage power transmission equipment and the transmitting and receiving antennas of
radio communication equipment, the shade of trees, and the sides of waters, all of which will
produce different degrees of impact on the GPS signal reception and emission of radio signals
1) Set a tripod to the location with known coordinates (or unknown), attach base receiver to
the tribrach adapter set (the measuring plate is recommended to install under base receiver).
2) Install the transmitting antenna onto the receiver.
3) Make sure all connections are alright, then power on receiver.
4) The receiver is set as base with internal radio mode. (set on the control panel, or on internal
Web UI or on the software installed on data collector).

§6.2.1.2 Start the Base station

First time to start the base station, all the relative parameters are completely configured before
starting.
Using EGStar3.0
1) Run EGStar3.0 program on data collector;
2) Go to “Config—Device Config—Instrument Config” page to configure the working mode
and datalink for base receiver.

3) Tap on “Work mode setting” and then check the box of “Set work mode”, then click on
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4) Check the box of “Base” option and click “OK” and return to Instrument setting page. At
this moment, KOLIDA K20S prompts the correct working mode with voice guide.

5) Then tap on “Work mode setting” and then check the box of “Set data link”, then click on
“Next” to continue;
6) Check the box of “Internal radio” option and click “OK” to complete the settings.

7) Return to the main interface and again get into instrument config page, tap on “Base
setting” to get into Base configuration page.
8) Choose the correction format in Msg,Type, choose the antenna measuring method and input
correct antenna height in Ant,H, input the proper value for Interval time, Mask angle and
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9) Then tap on the symbol to save and complete the parameters.

10) Input the coordinates for base location or tap on the symbol to obtain a single
position for base.
11) After all the parameters are completely set, click on “Start” button to start the base station.

REMIND: If the base station is still set up on the same position next time, check the
box of “repeated station” option and the base station will start automatically with
known coordinates.

Radio channels setting

1) Go to “Config—Device Config—Radio Config” page.
2) In radio channel field, click on “Read” button to read the current channel value, or select a
radio channel from the list and click on “Switch” button to change the radio channel.
3) In radio power field, click on “Read” button to read the current radio power, or select
high/low from the list and click on “Setup” button to apply power for radio.

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Using internal Web UI

1) Connect KOLIDA K20S with computer via 7-pin to USB cable and set the USB port to
output as Ethernet on K20S. (a driver is required to installed on computer to enable this
function).
2) Login the internal Web UI of K20s with the default username and password (admin/admin).
3) Get into “General Config” interface under “Configuration”;
4) Choose “Base” in “Work Mode” and “Radio” for “Datalink”, then click “Enter” button to
save configurations;
5) Get into “Base Setup” interface, and input known coordinates or click “Position” button to
obtain a single coordinates for base station;
6) Choose the correction format in “Corrections”, then click “StartBase” button to start the
base station.

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7) Get into “Radio Parameters” interface under “Radio Config”, configure the radio
parameters for base station such air baud rate, channel value, power and protocol.

§6.2.1.3 Rover station set up

After verifying the successful transmitting of the Base station, the rover station shall be set up at
this moment.
1) Install the bracket holder onto the carbon fiber pole, and fix the controller into the bracket,
then power on the controller.
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2) Install the receiving antenna onto the rover receiver, and screw the receiver into the carbon
fiber pole, then power on the receiver.
3) Set the receiver as rover with internal radio mode. (set on the control panel, or on internal
Web UI or on the software installed on data collector).

Rover receiver

UHF receiving antenna

§6.2.1.4 Rover settings

Using EGStar3.0
1) Run EGStar3.0 program on data collector;
2) Go to “Config—Device Config—Instrument Config” page to configure the working mode
and datalink for rover receiver.
3) Tap on “Work mode setting” and then check the box of “Set work mode”, then click on
“Next” to continue;
4) Check the box of “Rover” option and click “OK” and return to Instrument setting page. At
this moment, KOLIDA K20s prompts the correct working mode with voice guide.

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5) Then tap on “Work mode setting” and then check the box of “Set data link”, then click on
“Next” to continue;
6) Check the box of “Internal radio” option and click “OK” to complete the settings.

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7) Radio channels setting

8) Go to “Config—Device Config—Radio Config” page.
9) In radio channel field, click on “Read” button to read the current channel value;
10) Select the same radio channel value as set on base station from the list and click on
“Switch” button to apply this channel value.

Using Web UI
1) Connect KOLIDA K20s with computer via 7-pin to USB cable and set the USB port to
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function).
2) Login the internal Web UI of K20S with the default username and password
(admin/admin).
3) Get into “General Config” interface under “Configuration”;
4) Choose “Rover” in “Work Mode” and “Radio” for “Datalink”, then click “Enter” button to
save configurations;

5) Get into “Radio Parameters” interface under “Radio Config”, configure the same radio
parameters as set on base station for rover station such air baud rate, channel value, power
and protocol

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§6.2.2 By using radio (external radio)

§6.2.2.1 Base station setup

1) Set a tripod to the location with known coordinates (or unknown), attach base receiver to
the tribrach adapter set (the measuring plate is recommended to install under base receiver).
2) Mount the UHF antenna set onto a tripod, and connect it to the external radio which is
linked with the external power supply via the multi-function cable.
3) Power on the base receiver and set the receiver as base with external radio mode. (set on the
control panel, or on internal Web UI or on the software installed on data collector).

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At least 2m away

NOTE: place the 2 tripods at least 2m away from each other against signal
interference.

Using EGStar3.0
Set the base receiver as base working mode from “Config—Device Config—Instrument
Config—Work mode setting—Set work mode--Base”, choose the External option in “Set data
link”.

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§6.2.2.2 Radio settings

1) Make sure all connections are alright, then power on the radio by pressing power button,
and then press “C” button to define the channel for data transmission.
2) Please keep in mind the channel is selected to match the settings in controller later on.
3) Radio starts to transmit when TX LED is flashing.

§7.2.2.3 Start Base Station (Please refer to 7.2.1.2)

§6.2.3 By using internet (GPRS)

1) In this mode, base station is no longer to set up as CORS is permanently installed.

2) Insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot in battery component.
3) Power on the rover receiver and connect with controller via Bluetooth.

EGStar3.0 settings
1) Go to “Config—Device Config—Instrument Config—Work mode setting—Set data link”
interface to choose “GPRS/GSM” option for rover station.
2) Then return to main interface and go to “Config—Device Config—Network Config” page.
3) Add a new NTRIP connection in this page or select the existed one to re-edit/use directly.

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4) Input a name for NTRIP connection and choose “NTRIP-VRS” for “Mode” and choose
“GPRS/CDMA” for Connect.
5) Then click on “Change” button to define the ANP for your local SIM card.

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6) Input the IP address and port, then input the assigned username and password for your
NTRIP connection.
7) Press “Get Sourcetable” button to obtain mountpoint list, then select the appropriate one
from the list in Access option, press “OK” button to confirm and return to Network Setting
interface.

8) Press “Connect” button to access CORS network and obtain corrections from selected
mountpoint.
9) After the message “Uplink GPGGA data success” appears in the status bar, click “OK”
button to return to main interface, and check the general info at the bottom.

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NOTE; the parameters would be automatically saved up once input, the receiver
would track the CORS info most recently input and connect when it gets started next
time.

Web UI settings
1) Login the web UI of K20S and go to “General Config” interface, then choose “Network” in
“Datalink” option, click on “Enter” button to confirm and save the settings.
2) Then go to “GSM/GPRS Config” interface under “Network Config” to check if the SIM
card is detected, and input the APN information at the bottom.

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3) Go to “NTRIP Config” interface under “Data Transfer”, and input the CORS server
information including IP, Port, User and password, then click “Get Point” button to
download mountpoint list from server. Then select the appropriate one from the list and
click on “Enter” button at the bottom to access.

§6.2.4 By using internet (WIFI)

WiFi datalink is a new feature and new technology adopted on KOLIDA K20S, it is more faster
and stable in network RTK job.
Set the receiver as rover with WIFI mode on the control panel or on Web UI.

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Instrument settings

1) After choosing the rover mode for receiver, then press F button and get into the “Set Data
Link” configure page, then move the select box to “WIFI Datalink” option and press power
button to confirm.

2) Then get into the “WIFI Config” configure page to check if the WIFI connection is already
established.

Web UI settings

1) Login the web UI of K20s and go to “General Config” interface, then choose “WIFI” in
“Datalink” option, click on “Enter” button to confirm and save the settings.

2) Then go to “WIFI Config” interface under “Network Config”, there the option of “Client”
is activated if WIFI used as datalink.

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3) Click on the “Scan” button to search the surrounding available WIFI hotspot, then select a
proper one and input the password, click the “Enter” button at the bottom to confirm and
access

4) If the WIFI connection is successfully connected, go to “NTRIP Config” interface under

“Data Transfer”, and input the CORS server information including IP, Port, User and
password, then click “Get Point” button to download mountpoint list from server. Then
select the appropriate one from the list and click on “Enter” button at the bottom to access.

§6.2.5 Inertial Measurement (IMU)

Equipped with IMU sensor, K20s IMU' tilt survey requires no calibration and is no longer
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activated in a few seconds. K20s IMU supports tilt survey in as much as 60 degrees angle.
Without leveling, K20s IMU' positioning efficiency has been increased by over 30%. And at the
same time, the algorithm of IMU+GNSS will guarantee a stable and accurate positioning result.

There are several disadvantages in last generation of tilt survey (with tilt sensor compensation).
It takes too much time to do E-bubble calibration and magnetic calibration before work. And the
earth magnetic field has a great impact on the survey result. For K20s IMU, we don't need to do
those calibrations and after K20s IMU gets fixed solution, with a quick shake to activate IMU
tilt survey, we can start work.

Is there any added value of Inertial Measurement?

1. Bring more safety to your work

2. Work at Non-signaled Point

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3. Conveniently Measure Inaccessible Points

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§6.2.6 Radio Router

This feature is used to transfer the correction which from the reference station for the other rover
by radio, the rovers will have the same coordindates from the reference station.
NOTE: This function should be used under Rover+Network mode.

Before configuring on this function, go to “Radio Parameters” interface to check which radio
channel value and what kind of protocol are being applied, please keep in mind on this channel
value and protocol that are selected to match on rovers later on.
Then choose “Network” for Datalink option and choose “internal radio” for Router option in
“General Config” page, click on “Enter” button to confirm the settings.

At this moment, configure the parameters for rover to access to the CORS server for corrections.
Then the other rovers are able to connect the rover router via internal radio with the same
channel value, after rovers have fixed solution, the base coordinates are same as CORS station.

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Appendix A KOLIDA K20S technical specifications

GNSS characteristics:
■ 692 GNSS channels
- GPS L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2E, L5
- GLONASS L1C/A, L2C/A, L2P, L3
- BeiDou B1, B2, B3
- Galileo GIOVE-A, GIOVE-B, E1, E5A, E5B
- SBAS L1C/A, L5

■ Initialization:
Time <10s, reliability >99.99%

■ Supported data formats:

RTCM 2.1, RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0, RTCM 3.1,RTCM 3.2, CMR, CMR+

■ Output data formats:

NMEA 0183, PJK plane coordinates, Binary code,Trimble GSOF

Inertial Measurement (Model K20s IMU)

■ Tilt Angle: up to 60 degrees
■ Accuracy: down to 2cm

Positioning Accuracy
Code differential GNSS positioning
■ Horizontal: ±0.25m+1ppm
■ Vertical: ±0.50m+1ppm
■ SBAS positioning accuracy: Typically<5m 3DRMS

Static
■ Horizontal: ±2.5mm+0.5ppm
■ Vertical: ±5mm+0.5ppm

Real-time kinematic (RTK)

■ Horizontal: ±8mm+1ppm
■ Vertical: ±15mm+1ppm

Network RTK
■ Horizontal: ±8mm+0.5ppm
■ Vertical: ±15mm+0.5ppm

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RTK initialization time
■ 2~8s

Physical characteristics
Size
■ 16.3 x 16.3 x 9.6 cm
Weight
■ 1.33 kg (with built-in battery)

User interface
■ Five Indicator lights, Two buttons
■ OLED color screen, 1 inch, 128x64 res.
■ Linux System

I/O interface
■ 5PIN LEMO external power port+RS232
■ 7PIN external USB(OTG)+Ethernet
■ Bluetooth 2.1+EDR standard
■ Bluetooth 4.0 standard, support android connection

Memory
■ 8GB SSD internal storage
■ Support external USB storage (up to 32 GB)
■ Automatic cycle storage
■ Changeable record interval
■ Up to 50Hz raw data collection

Operation
■ RTK rover & base
■ RTK network rover: VRS, FKP, MAC
■ NTRIP, Direct IP
■ Post-processing

Environmental characteristics
■ Operating temperature: -45° to +75°C
■ Storage temperature: -55° to +85°C
■ Humidity: 100% condensing
■ IP68 waterproof, sealed against sand and dust
■ Drop: 2m pole drop on concrete

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Power characteristics
■ Built-in internal battery, 7.4 V, 10,000 mAh
■ Battery life: >14h (static mode),>7h (internal UHF base mode),>8 to 14h (rover mode)
■ External DC power: 9-28 V

UHF Radio characteristics

■ Built-in radio, 120 channels
■ Frequency Range 410-470MHz
■ Protocol: TrimTalk450s, TrimMark3, SOUTH (KOLIDA), Hi-target, CHC, Satel
■ 1W/2W/3W switchable
■ typically working range 7-8km
■“Barrier-Free” Measurement Technology: Repeater/ Router

Cellular module characteristics

■ WCDMA/ CDMA2000/ TDD-LTE/ FDD-LTE 4G
■ Compatible with 3G GPRS/ EDGE

WebUI
■ Configure and monitor receiver by webserver via Wi-Fi or USB cable

NFC
■ Close range (shorter than 10cm) automatic pair between receiver and controller (need NFC
chip in controller)

Wifi
■ 802.11 b/g standard
■ Hotspot: allow device to access in
■ data link: broadcast differential data

Voice Guide
■ intelligent voice technology provides status indication and operation guide
■ Chinese, English, Korean, Russian,Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and user define

Standard system components

■ K20s GNSS Receiver & built-in battery
■ Charger and adapter
■ All-direction antenna
■ 30 cm pole extension (with base only)
■ 7-pin to OTG cable
■ Field software: Engineering Star (Windows Mobile)

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■ Post-processing software: KGO (Windows PC)
■ 1 year warranty

Optional system components

■ External Radio (410-470 MHz, 5-35W)
■ Battery Case SA-6003
■ Data collectors
- H3 plus (Android), H5 (Android)
- T17N (Windows mobile)
- S50 (Android)
■ Field software
- Field Genius (Windows)
- SurvX (Android)
- Engineering Star 5.0 (Android)
■ 1-2 year warranty extension

Appendix C Technical Terms

Ambiguity: unknown quantity is the integer number of cycles of the carrier phase
measured from the satellite to the receiver.
Baseline: The connection line of the two measurement points, on which to receive
GPS signals and collect observation data simultaneously.
Broadcast ephemeris: message released by the satellite demodulator satellite orbit
parameters.
SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio): an endpoint signal power to noise power ratio.
Cycle skipping: interfere loop skips a few cycles from a balanced point, and stabilize
in the new equilibrium point, this make the phase integer number of cycles to
generate an error.
Carrier: As the carrier, Frequency, amplitude or phase modulation of the modulated
wave by a known reference value.
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.
Difference Positioning: the method of determining the relative coordinates between
two or more receiver by tracking the same GPS signal.
Geometric dilution of precision: Describe the contribution of satellite geometry

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errors factor in dynamic positioning
a2  b2
e
Eccentricity: b2 where a, b of the semi-major axis and semi-minor axis.
Ellipsoid: mathematical graphics formed when an ellipse moves around the minor
axis of rotation in Geodetic Survey.
Ephemeris: the position of celestial bodies over time parameters.

Flattening:
a is the semi-major axis, b is the semi-minor axis, e is the eccentricity.
Geoid: similar to the mean sea level and extends to the mainland special planes.
Geoid everywhere perpendicular to the direction of gravity.
Ionosphere delay: delay of radio waves through the ionosphere (non-uniform
dispersion medium)
L-band: The radio frequency range of 390-1550MHz.
Multipath error: the positioning error caused by the interference between two or
more radio signal propagation path.Observing session: the use of two or more
receivers at the same time to collect GPS data period.
Pseudo Range: GPS receiver in the time required to copy the code aligned with the
received GPS code offset and multiplied by the speed of light to calculate the
distance. This time offset is the difference between the signal reception time (time
series of the receiver) and the signal emission time (satellite time series).
Receiver channel: GPS receiver RF mixer and IF channel, can receive and track
satellites two carrier signals.
Satellite configuration: the configuration status of the satellite with respect to a
specific user or a group of users within a specific time.
Static position: do not consider the point of measurement of the movement of the
receiver.

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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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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.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer
could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

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