Chapter 2 K2 SBAS Receiver

2.2 Features and Specifications of K2 Satellite Station

Features:
1.

Integrated Design: Light and compact, GPS antenna and mainframe are integrated
design with key components all built-in. The whole mainframe is highly sealed,
waterproof, dustproof, and shock-proof.

2.

Easy operation: it is a highly integrated machine connecting to the power via

configured cable and it works easily without other operations.

3.

Operating Range: no working limination, no beacon, no distance limitations,

working as long as the area has the differential signal of satellite station. It suits for
working in the sea, rivers, lakes and inland regions particularly.

4.

High-precision positioning: SBAS differential positioning accuracy reaches up to1m

(1).

Technical Parameters:
GPS signal: 12 parallel channels + L1 C / A code
Positioning accuracy: 1m (1)
Data transmission: standard NMEA-0183 data output format
Data communication: RS-232 interface, baud rate 4800 ~ 57600bps
Voltage: DC 9 ~ 36V, 0.5A wide voltage input, it suits for the unstable voltage on board.
Mainframe power consumption: 1W
Volume: 184.5mm 87.5mm
Weight: 0.5Kg
Working temperature: -40 ~ 70
Storage temperature: -50 ~ 80

2.3 K2 Satellite Station Hardware Introduction

Mainframe

Data Cable

Power Supply

2.3.1 K2 Satellite Station Mainframe Introduction

Front View

Bottom View

As shown above, there is only one data transfer interface at the bottom (big
six-pin Lemo socket).

Note:
1. After installed the data transfer interface of K2 satellite station, we have to do waterproof
maintance.
2. The installing position of K2 satellite station should be 2 meters higher than the fence on
the boat top, meanwhile far away from other high-frequency antennas, such as
high-frequency phone antenna, high frequency radar.

Big 6-pin Lemo

port

2.3.2 Data Cable Introduction

3-pin
connector

Data

power

transmission

Serial port

As shown above, the data cable is used for connecting mainframe, power supply and PC,
and supply power and transmit data to the mainframe. It is formed with a big six-pin
Lemo port, three-pin power connector, and a serial data transmission port.

2.3.3 Power Supply Introduction

Power Supply
Power Indicator light

Power key

Power front panel

The front panel includes a power indicator light and a power key. Connecting K2 and
turning on the power button, if the power light is on, K2 mainframe begins to work with
electricity.

3-pin

power

output

plughole

Back View of Power Supply

The back view of power supply is formed with a round 3-pin 12V output port and 220v
input port; You can charge the battery after connecting it with 220V AC, and the charge
time is about 4 ~ 5 hours usually.

K2 Connection Diagram

2.4 Connecting with Nav370/ Nav380 Software

2.4.1 Communication Data Format Setup
Run the Nav370/ Nav380 Software in Hi-Target HD370/ HD380 echo sounder and
connect K2 SBAS receiver to the echo sounder.
Choose Setup > Data format:

Select the standard format NMEA-0183 $GPGGA V2.0 or NMEA-0183 $GPGGA

V2.3:

2.4.2 Port Setup

Choose Setup > Port, configure serial port and baud rate (mainly choose the
connection serial port; for the others, just keep default):

2.4.3 Test Communication

After finished the above configuration, chooseSetup > Ports > Test communication,
click "start" to test whether the selected port of data communication works. If rows of
GGA data pop out in the window, it works. If there is no data popping out, please check

the port and data format again until rows of GGA data come out with latitude and
longitude data.

Chapter 3

K3 Marine Beacon Receiver

Features:
Split-type design: GPS antenna and mainframe is split design, and mainframe can be
placed in the cockpit, which makes checking become more convenient. GPS antenna and
beacon antenna adopt two-in-one design and without grounding wires.
High-precision: Positioning Accuracy: 0.5 m (CEP).
Light compartment transmission: adopting photoelectric isolation to prevent optical
interference from the computer, or RS-485 long-distance transmission.
Wide Voltage: 8-36V wide DC power supply, 12V battery power supply,

24V marine

power is also available.

Technical Parameters:
12-channels GPS receiver
Dual-channel automatic search beacon
Frequency range: 283.5KHz325KHz
Operating distance: marine 500km, land 200km
Standard NMEA-0183 data output format
Optoelectronic isolation RS-232/RS-485 interface, baud rate 4800 57600bps
DC power supply voltage: 8V36V
Power Consumption: 2W
Volume: 19cmX16cmX5cm
Weight: 0.5kg
Operating Temperature: -30 70
Ip64 defenses

3.3 K3 Marine Beacon Hardware Introduction

3.3.1 Front Control Panel Introduction

Power button: Press this button for 1 second to turn on/off the mainframe.
4 LED lights:
Power led: When K3 Mainframe is on, the power led (red) is lighted. When there is
insufficient power, it blinks. Under the circumstance, please replace the power supply as
soon as possible.

Satellite led: After K3 mainframe is turned on, satellite receiving board begins to work,
and satellite led is not on. When satellite receiving board lock satellite, the led is
on(green).

Beacon led: After K3 mainframe is turned on, beacon begins to work. When beacon board
receives beacon signal, the led is on(blue).
Differential led: when satellite led and beacon led are on simultaneously, the main board
proceed to resolve. When the differential solution is resolved, the led is on(green).

3.3.2 Back Port Introduction

Shown above: there are three ports in the back of K3 marine beacon machine, separately is
data transmission port(COM), power supply port, satellite or differential two-in-one
antenna port.
Data transmission port: it is mainly used for data transfer after

K3 marine beacon

receives the data, and is formed with a big five pin LEMO socket.
Power supply port: it is mainly used to supply power for K3, and is formed with a five pin
Remo (LEMO) socket. Supply voltage :8-36V, 12V DC recommended.

Satellite / Differential two-in-one antenna port: mainly used to transfer the received
satellite signal and differential signal to the mainboard, is formed with a screw port.

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3.3.3 Mainframe Profile Introduction

K3 marine beacon shell is made of aluminum alloy, it can effectively prevent the
mainframe from salination and oxidation in damp environment. Front and back panel is
protected by the industrial-grade silicone, the host can effectively sealed to prevent from
corrosion of internal components.

For the convenience of fixed, K3 marine beacon leaves four self-tapping screw holes on
the shell surrounding, easy to fix on the any position of the wood on board (horizontal
boards or vertical boards).

3.3.4 Introduction of K3 Marine Beacon Accessories

A) Data Transfer Cable (GC-2):
Used for connectting mainframe and PC. Note:
1. You are not recommended to use USB transfer cable if there isn't any COM port on the
PC (because the serial port transferred is virtual port, not hardware port), otherwise it will
cause the connection between mainframe and PC not unstable. We recommend you using
PC Card transfer port.

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2. Confirm the PC-COM port whether it is occupied by other connection procedures. Such
as: RTK handheld Microsoft Active Sync, total station connection procedures.

A) Data Transfer Cable (GC-2):

B) Power Supply Cable (KC-5):

Used for connectting mainframe and storage battery. Note:
1. The mainframe voltage can be wide-voltage 8-36V, but we recommend 12V DC
storage battery to you.
2. The red line of the cable is connected with the positive, and the black connected with
the negative. (Red positive, black negative)

KC-5

C) Satellite / beacon signal transmission cable (AG-X):

Use for connectting satellite / beacon antenna and mainframe. Note:
1. Optional cable length, you should select the required length according to the actual
installation of ship.
2. To prevent signal attenuation, you'd better not install the line parallel to other lines on
board.
3. Installing the cable lines, the part of the satellite / beacon signal must be waterproof, to
avoid the rusted screw causing the signal transmission unstable.

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AG-X (X: cable X meters )

D) Satellite / Beacon antenna (AT-1500):
Used for receiving satellite / beacon signals. Note:
1. After the data transmission port of the satellite / beacon installed, waterproofing
maintenance must be done.
2. The install position of satellite / beacon antenna should be 2 meters higher than the
fence on the boat cover, and away from other high-frequency antennas, such as
high-frequency phone antenna, high frequency radar.

T-1500

3.4 Connection of K3 Marine Beacons and NAV370/NAV380

Marine Software
3.4.1 Beacon Receiver Configuring
Firstly you need to set the echosounder, choose start-> All Program-> HD-370/380
Echosounder Software-> CSI SET:

1. Set Serial Port for Connecting SLX Setting Software

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Port: COM1 (port number PC data cables connected)

Baud Rate: 19200
Word length: 8
Check: No check
Stop bit: 1
Agreement: No

2. Enter into Main Interface

Tool

Satellite
Coordinate
Satellite
informatio
differential

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1)

Toolbar: Includes connecting GPS, configuring GPS, satellite tracking, base station setting
and mobile station setting, beacon, manual configuration, exit. (Details please see the next
section)

2)

Enter

3)

mobile station configuration, set as below:

Finishing the above settings, we go to the NAV370/380 software when you see
DGPS signals from beacon receiver.

3.4.2 Communication Data Format Setup

Operate the Nav370/ Nav380 Software in Hi-Target HD370/ HD380 echo sounder to
connect K3 SBAS receiver with the echo sounder.
Choose Setup > Data format:

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Select the standard format NMEA-0183 $GPGGA V2.0 or NMEA-0183 $GPGGA

V2.3:

3.4.3 Port Setup

Choose Setup > Port, configure serial port and baud rate (mainly choose the
connection serial port; for the others, just keep default):

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3.4.4 Test Communication

After the above configuration, choose Setup > Ports > Test communication, click
"start" to test whether the selected port of data communication works. If rows of GGA
data pop out in the window, it works. If no data comes out, please check the port and data
format again until rows of GGA data come out with latitude and longitude data.

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Chapter 6 K7 Integrated Location and Orientation Instruent

6.1 Features and Specifications of K7 Integrated Location and Orientation Instrument
1. Integrated antenna design, waterproof, shockproof, sunscreen, high corrosion resistance,
easy to install and maintain;
2. Built-in electronic gyro and tilt sensors, when the satellite signals in a short term
interruption, it still maintains high orientation accuracy.
3. Fast location and orientation data update, rate up to 20Hz/s;
4. Adopting COAST technology, when the differential signal is interrupted, can maintain
an accurate orientation in 40 minutes or even longer.
5. Light compartment transmission: adopting photoelectric isolation to prevent optical
interference from the computer, or RS-485 long-distance transmission.
6. Wide Voltage: 9-36 V wide DC power supply, 12Vbattery power supply, 24 V marine
power is also available.
7. Broad scope of application, when there is no beacon inland, it can achieve
high-precision orientation, cost-effective.

GPS Receiver Parameters:

Receiver type: L1, C/A Code, Carrier Phase smoothly;
Channel: Dual 12 channels;
Data update rate: Standard 10 Hz, up to 20Hz (including location and orientation)
Positioning accuracy: DGPS (SBAS) 1.0m CEP;
Orientation accuracy: <0.5RMS
Pitching angle accuracy: <1.0RMS
Starting time: <60s
Orientation fixed time: <20s
Re-capture time: <1s

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Communication Parameters:
Interface: photoelectric isolation RS-485 port;
Baud Rate: 4800-38400, default is 19200;
Data Format: standard NMEA 0183 output format

Mainframe Power Supply Parameters:

Voltage: 936V DC;
Consumption: <5W
Electricity: <360mA@12VDC

Physical Parameters:
Volume: 50cm19cm13cm;
Weight: 1.3kg;
Mainframe Power Supply/Data Port: 6 cores

Environment Parameters:
Work temperature: -32C74C
Storage temperature: -40C85C
Humidity: 100% without blocks;
Defenses: IP67.

Application: Marine surveying, dredging, engineering positioning, pipe/cables.

6.2 K7 Integrated Location and Orientation Instrument Main Function

K7 adopting the latest integrated design, integrated mainframe and antenna, built-in OEM
main-board, dual GPS antenna, electronic gyro and tilt sensors. Adopting single

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mainframe dual antenna orientation, it can provide the location and orientation of the boat
accurately, matching the navigation software can achieve dredging and orientation
function. Communication is compatible with original products' accessory, like: BRS485
transferable box, TRS485 cable.

I, Hardware Connection
1. Mainframe Installation: install the integrated antenna mainframe on the proper position
of the boat, use the TRS485 cable to connect the 6 CORE of the mainframe, and then
connect with the BRS485 transferable box. Connection diagram as follows:
2. Notes: if the mainframe is installed in the open air, it should be fixed well.

Integrated

K7

mainframe

TRS485power/
data cable

R
PC with Hynav software

BRS485Transferable box

S
2
3
12V

storage

battary

2
adjustable

II, Software Connection

Note: Refer to the above configurations of K2 and K3.
1. Serial Port Set: Baud rate default: 19200, select location and orientation pattern.

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2. HyNav Marine Software use: baseline distance must be set 0.35m, others please
reference to the HyNav Marine Software introduction

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