ASTRUM

SURVEY ROVER / BASE STATION / MACHINE CONTROL ROVER

GPS Plus GLONASS Receiver Complete with inbuilt Radio UHF or Spread Spectrum

Automated Positioning Systems

ASTRUM
Astrum from APS combines an RTK GPS receiver and a data radio into one neat package. The highly sensitive GPS receiver can determine position in three dimensions within one to two centimetres. It can be used for the GPS satellites alone or with GLONASS. The radio is designed to receive or transmit GPS correction signals and also transfer data. The UHF or spread spectrum design allows trouble free operation. The package is ruggedly designed to stand up to the rough handling and difficult conditions expected on mining and earthmoving equipment. Applications include base reference stations, survey instruments and machine guidance. Astrum is sold by APS either as a stand alone product or as part of our advanced machine guidance systems. APS offers a wide range of systems for all kinds of mining and earthmoving equipment including drills, dozers, graders, dredges, shovels, scrapers and excavators. APS systems and components are supported by our experienced technical staff, and have been thoroughly tested on mine sites in Australia and North America.

Applications
Radio Antenna

Astrum GPS Astrum

Used As a Base Station

The Astrum operating as a Base Station

Astrum

Data Logger GPS

Survey Backpack
The Astrum operating as a Survey Backpack

Computer

Radio Antenna GPS

Astrum
D MATE AUTO NG I I NI POSTO M S TE SYS

Machine Control Rover

The Astrum operating as a Machine Control Rover

GPS/GLONASS Board
Small & Compact Modular Design
The GPS in the Astrum is developed around a full function Topcon Euro Card design which allows either Single frequency GPS/Glonass L1 or full dual frequency functionality of GPS+Glonass L1/L2 signals." Unit can be configured with 1-4 serial ports depending on your requirements. Another unique advantage of the Astrum is the software upgrade-ability, which allows the user to upgrade the receiver without having to send the unit back to the service shop. Just upload a new configuration file via the convenient PC CDU interface. Processing and various internal memory options can be easily upgraded later without having to return the unit to the supplier. Performance Specifications Baseline accuracy RTK (OTF) Accuracy Cold Start Warm Start Reacquisition Power Specifications External power input Power consumption GPS Antenna Specifications 6 to 28 volts DC 3.3 Watt 3mm + 1ppm for L1 + L2 5mm + 1.5ppm for L1 10mm + 1.5ppm for L1 + L2 15mm + 2ppm for L1 <60 seconds <10 seconds <1 seconds Signals tracked Tracking Specifications Tracking channels 40 L1 GPS/GLONASS 20 L1/L2 GPS/GLONASS L1/L2 C/A and P Code & Carrier

Technical Specifications Technical Specifications

Description 40 channels GNSS receiver, rugged aluminium housing with MINTER interface

RTK Backpack
Antenna The phase center of a GPS+ antenna is the basis for all solutions. Its assumed the phase center is the same as the physicial center, but with other antennas, it can change as satellite positions change. Our zero centered antennas use four feed points to maintain accurate center alignment so you can maintain accurate solutions.

A Choice of Controllers
APS offers easy to use, high performance Win-CE software that allows for high levels of localization. The control software runs on the convenient Husky Fex21 or Ranger. Not only is APSs controller software extremely easy to use, it can be used to run a range of survey instruments like total stations as well, offering you seamless integration of your different equipment.

GPS Antenna Antenna Type Ground Plane I/0 Communication Ports Other I/0 Signals Status Indicator

External Microstrip (Zero-Centered Antenna on a flat ground plane or Choke Ring

4x serial (RS232) 1pps, Event Marker/Frequency I/0 2x3-color LEDs, twofunction keys (MINTER)

Radio and GSM

For optimum convenience in different types of applications, APS offers the use of both radio and GSM for base or reference station communication. GSM can be used on larger distances that may easily go up to 40 to 50 km, depending on the conditions and base used. Memory & Recording Internal Memory Raw Data Recording

Up to 96 Mbytes Up to 20 times per seconds per second (20Hz)

MINTER simplicity
The control buttons on a Alstrum receiver provide the Minimum Interface; MINTER. Just two function keys and four 3 colour LEDs are all thats necessary to record data and check survey status. It doesnt get easier then that!

Data Output Real time data outputs ASCII Output Other Outputs Output Rate RTCM SC104 version 2.2 NMEA 0183 version 2.2 JPS Format Up to 20 times per second (20Hz)

Beacon solutions
APS Alstrum Receivers can be used in conjunction with various international & local beacon solutions. Please contact your local APS representative for details.

Automated Positioning Systems

Radio Options
PDL Radio Modem Receiver
General Specifications DTE DCE Interface 3 Wire, CMOS, 38.4k baud maximum (RS-232 Optional). Refer to Pin-Outs.

Freewave Radio
Radio Link: Frequency Range Method Hoping Patterns Hoping Channels Hoping Bands Range, Line-of-sight 902-928 Mhz Frequency hoping spread spectrum 15 per band, 105 total, user select 50 to 112, user selectable 7, user selectable 100km (60 miles) 230 KHz GFSK,144 ~ 188 Kbps MCX female

User Interface Power External During RX (nominal) Antenna External Modem Specifications Link Rate/Modulation

3.3 14 VDC. 0.3 Watts.

occupied Bandwidth 50 Ohm, MCX. Modulation RF Connector 19,200 bps/4 Level FSK. 9600 bps/GMSK. 4800 bps/GMSK. Transparent, Packet Switched, TRIMTALK. Hamming Code (12, 8) with Data Interleaving. Transmitter Output Power

Link Protocols Forward Error Correction

100 mW to 1 Watt (+30 dBm)

Receiver Sensitivity -106 dBm for 10 -6 BER -108 dBm for 10 -8 BER

Radio Specifications Frequency Bands Frequency Control Refer to price list for available frequency bands. Synthesized 12.5k Hertz Resolution.2.5 ppm Stability. 0 Watt (Receive Only). -116 dBm (12 dB SINAD). -70 dB at 25k Hertz. All models are type accepted and certified for operation in the U.S. and Canada.

Power Requirements Voltage 6 to 30 Vdc

RF Transmitter Output Sensitivity Adjacent Channel Selectivity Type Certification

www.apsystems.com.au Head Office - Australia

Contact: Chris Seymour email: chris.seymour@apsystems.com.au Tel: 07 3277 2100 Mobile: 0409 074 200 Address: Unit 1/36 Achievement Crescent, Acacia Ridge Qld 4110

Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -22 to +140 F (-30 to +60 C). -67 to +185 F (-55 to +85 C).

Mechanical Specifications Dimensions 2.0" W x 0.7" H x 3.0" L. (5.1 cm W x 1.8 cm H x 7.6 cm L). 3 oz. (86 grams).

Weight

North America
Contact: Jim Preston email: jim.preston@apsystems.com.au Cell: 614 832 1181 Address: 60 South Washington Street, Utica, Ohio 43080

Automated Positioning Systems