StarPac™
User Guide
NavCom Technology, Inc.
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StarPac™ User Guide - Rev A
Chapter 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................iii
Tables & Figures ..................................................................................................... iii
Notices ................................................................................................................... iv
Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................. iv
Trademarks............................................................................................................................................................... iv
FCC Notice............................................................................................................................................................... iv
User Notice............................................................................................................................................................... iv
Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................................................... v
USG FAR .................................................................................................................................................................... v
Global Positioning System ......................................................................................................................................... v
Use of this Document ............................................................................................................................................... vi
Introduction ........................................................................................ 7
Purpose of this Document............................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Getting Started (Installation) ................................................................ 8
Chapter 3 Extracting Data .................................................................................... 8
Using Logged Data for Conversion...............................................................................................9
Downloading Data From an Attached Receiver ............................................................................9
Converting Files.........................................................................................................................10
Chapter 4 StarPac™ Utility ..................................................................................11
Creating a New Project..............................................................................................................12
Adding Decoded Files ................................................................................................................12
Loading a .FSB File...................................................................................................................................................12
Loading a .GPB File..................................................................................................................................................13
Adding .STA Files.....................................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 5 Exporting............................................................................................13
Tables & Figures
Table 1: NavCom Binary to Waypoint File Conversion Chart ............................................................7
Figure 2.1: Hardware Key Error Message..........................................................................................8
Figure 3.1: Extract NavCom Icon .....................................................................................................9
Figure 3.2: Extract NavCom Option.................................................................................................9
Figure 3.3: Extract NavCom Window...............................................................................................9
Figure 3.4: Connected Receiver Status Screen................................................................................10
Figure 3.5: Not Connected Receiver Status Screen .........................................................................10
Figure 3.6: Default Decoding Options............................................................................................10
Figure 3.7: Extract NavCom Output Options .................................................................................11
Figure 4.1: Default StarPac Utility Screen .......................................................................................11
Figure 4.2: New Project Icon .........................................................................................................12
Figure 4.3: New Project Menu Option ...........................................................................................12
Figure 5.1: Export Wizard ..............................................................................................................13
Figure 5.2: Modifying an Export Profile..........................................................................................14
Figure 5.3: Adding Solution Type ..................................................................................................14
Table 2: Navigation Mode; ID YY ...................................................................................................15
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Notices
StarPac User Guide
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Revision A
Copyright
StarPac™ User Guide - Rev A
March 2006
© 2006 by NavCom Technology, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work or the computer programs described herein may be
reproduced or stored or transmitted by any means, without the written permission of the copyright
holders. Translation in any language is prohibited without the permission of the copyright holders.
Trademarks
The ‘find your way’, ‘NavCom Globe’ and NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY logos are trademarks of NavCom
Technology, Inc. StarFire™ is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. All other product and
brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
FCC Notice
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.
User Notice
NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES, ERRORS, OR
OMISSIONS IN INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THIRD PARTY SOURCES, SUCH AS PUBLICATIONS OF OTHER
COMPANIES, THE PRESS, OR COMPETITIVE DATA ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS PUBLICATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO
EVENT WILL NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR RELIANCE
ON THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
OR CHANGES TO THIS PUBLICATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HEREIN DESCRIBED AT
ANY TIME, WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION.
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Limited Warranty
NavCom Technology, Inc., warrants that its products will be free from defects in workmanship at the
time of delivery. Under this limited warranty parts found to be defective or defects in workmanship
will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of NavCom Technology, Inc., at no cost to the Buyer,
provided that the Buyer returns the defective product to NavCom Technology, Inc. in the original
supplied packaging and pays all transportation charges, duties, and taxes associated with the return
of the product. Parts replaced during the warranty period do not extend the period of the basic
limited warranty.
This provision does not extend to any NavCom Technology, Inc. products, which have been
subjected to misuse, accident or improper installation, maintenance or application, nor does it
extend to products repaired or altered outside the NavCom Technology, Inc. production facility
unless authorized in writing by NavCom Technology, Inc.
THIS PROVISION IS EXPRESSLY ACCEPTED BY THE BUYER IN LIEU OF ANY OR ALL OTHER
AGREEMENTS, STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND OF ALL DUTIES OR LIABILITIES OF NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. TO THE BUYER
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE GOODS, AND NO AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING VARYING
OR EXTENDING THE SAME WILL BE BINDING UPON NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. UNLESS IN
WRITING, SIGNED BY A DULY-AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF NAVCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
This limited warranty period is one (1) year from date of purchase.
Technical Data Declaration (Jan 1997)
USG FAR
The Contractor, NavCom Technology, Inc., hereby declares that, to the best of its knowledge and
belief, the technical data delivered herewith under Government contract (and subcontracts, if
appropriate) are complete, accurate, and comply with the requirements of the contract concerning
such technical data.
Global Positioning System
Selective availability (S/A code) was disabled on 2nd May 2000 at 04:05 UTC. The United States
government has stated that present GPSusers do so at their own risk. The US Government may at
any time end or change operation of these satellites without warning.
The U.S. Department of Commerce Limits
Requirements state that all exportable GPSproducts contain performance limitations so that they
cannot be used to threaten the security of the United States. Access to satellite measurements and
navigation results will be limited from display and recordable output when predetermined values of
velocity and altitude are exceeded. These threshold values are far in excess of the normal and
expected operational parameters of the NCT-2100 GPS Sensor.
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Use of this Document
StarPac™ User Guide - Rev A
This User Guide is intended for use by someone familiar with the concepts of GPS and satellite survey-
ing equipment.
Note indicates additional information to make better use of the product.
Indicates a caution, care, and/or safety situation.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
StarPac™ is a customized version of Waypoint’s GrafNav software package, providing several user-
friendly tools for aerial survey applications. StarPac™ enables users to parse through logged mission
data containing StarFire™ positions and export them into the appropriate format required by post-
mission tools (e.g. mapping software). StarPac™ also interpolates positions based on event records
triggered by aerial Photogrammetry cameras and other external devices. Additional features and
tools included are mission planning, RINEX conversion, datum conversion, trajectory plotting and
Quality/Figure of Merit for each position.
StarPac™ will take NavCom binary data records and convert them into Waypoint readable files
according to the chart below.
Measurement Records
Ephemeris Records
Event Records
StarFire Position Records
Almanac Records
Waypoint
Format
.GPB
.EPP
.STA
.FSP
.EPP
Description of Records
NavCom
Messages
xB0
x81
xB4
xB1
x44
Table 1: NavCom Binary to Waypoint file conversion
StarPac™ has the capability to connect to the VueStar™ receiver and download files directly from the
internal multi-media card (MMC), or import a logged data file stored locally. Once NavCom binary
data is converted into StarPac™ readable file extensions, the user can import the files into the
workspace and chart the StarFire™ trajectory data (.FSP file) as well as overlay event records (.STA)
and export the results into the available output forms.
Purpose of This Document
StarPac™ has several functions that are identical to or limited versions of options available in
Waypoint’s GrafNav software program. This user guide focuses on steps and information regarding
features that are exclusive to the StarPac™ program. This StarPac™ User Guide when used in
conjunction with Waypoint Consulting Inc’s User’s Manual for GrafNav/GrafNet, GrafNav Lite,
GrafMov and Inertial Explorer combine (Waypoint User Guide) provides the user with a complete
ensemble of technical information required to utilize all features within the StarPac™ software. Any
features that are included in both StarPac™ as well as Waypoint’s GrafNav are not include herein and
it is recommended that users use the Waypoint User Guide as a resource for information regarding
these features. The Waypoint User Guide is included as part of the StarPac™ program and can be
located under the Help menu.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started (Installation)
Begin installation by running the StarPac™ Setup executable file. The default location for the
program will be in the program files directory. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
installation.
After installation is complete a StarPac™ folder will be added to the Programs section of the Start
Menu. There are 4 program options.
1. Copy User Files
2. Data Extraction
3. StarPac
4. Upgrade Hardware Lock
In order for Programs 1-3 to load correctly, the USB Hardware key must be attached to a USB port on
the system running the program. If the Hardware key is not attached or if there is a problem with the
USB Port that is not allowing the Hardware key to work, the error message in figure 1.1 will display.
Figure 2.1: Hardware Key Error Message
If this error message appears recheck that the correct hardware key is connected to an available USB
port. If the hardware key is correctly attached there may be a problem with the USB Port, or the
system itself, please consult your computer hardware reference manual to troubleshoot this problem.
For information on the programs: Upgrade Hardware Lock and Copy User Files, please consult
the Waypoint User Guide located in under the Help menu option
Chapter 3
Extracting Data
In order to execute the NavCom Data Extraction utility select:
Windows Start button > Programs > StarPac > Data Extraction
This program is also available within the StarPac™ program by clicking the NavCom logo
button on the toolbar (Figure 3.1), or by selecting File> Extract NavCom. (Figure 3.2)
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