PC-CDU
User’s Manual
Reflects PC-CDU Version 2.1.10 MS (Build: April 1, 2002)
Last Updated: June 17, 2002
All rights reserved. Copyright Javad Navigation Systems, Inc 2002
INTRODUCTION / TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Thank you for purchasing your Javad receiver. The materials available in this Manual (the "Manual")
have been prepared by Javad Navigation Systems, Inc. (“JNS”) for owners of Javad products. It is de-
signed to assist owners with the use of PC-CDU software (which may be used with the Javad receiver)
and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY.
PROFESSIONAL USE. Javad receivers are designed to be used by a professional. The user is re-
quired to be a professional surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to understand the
user and safety instructions before operating, inspecting or adjusting. Always wear the required protec-
tors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating the receiver.
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result of JNS' original selection, coordination and arrangement.
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of the product. The receiver should only be repaired by authorized JNS warranty service centers. Users
should review and heed the safety warnings in the manual accompanying the receiver.
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cordance with, the laws of the State of California, without reference to conflict of laws.
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.2.2.
4.2.1.
PC-CDU SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. PC-CDU’s purposes and functions......................................................................................... 1
1.2. Typographic conventions..................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Terminology and notation.................................................................................................... 3
1.4. What information can be found in this document? ................................................................. 3
1.5. System requirements .......................................................................................................... 4
1.6. Full- and limited-functionality versions of PC-CDU.................................................................. 4
1.7. Technical Support............................................................................................................... 5
SETTING UP PC-CDU ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.
Installing PC-CDU ............................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Removing PC-CDU .............................................................................................................. 8
STARTING PC-CDU ................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. How to start up PC-CDU...................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1. Direct Mode............................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2.
‘Internet Server’ Mode ................................................................................................ 11
‘Internet Client’ Mode ................................................................................................. 12
3.1.3.
3.2. How to close PC-CDU........................................................................................................ 14
LEARNING PC-CDU IN DETAIL .................................................................................................... 15
4.1. Main window.................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1. Geo tab..................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2. XYZ tab..................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.3. Target tab ................................................................................................................. 18
4.2. The Main window’s menu .................................................................................................. 18
‘File Manager’ window ................................................................................................ 19
4.2.1.1. Download files..................................................................................................... 19
The ‘Current log file’ tab....................................................................................... 21
4.2.1.2.
4.2.1.3.
‘Download path’ tab............................................................................................. 24
‘Real-Time Logging’ dialog window .............................................................................. 24
‘Single file’ tab..................................................................................................... 25
‘Multiple files’ tab................................................................................................. 26
‘Manual Mode’ window................................................................................................ 29
‘Receiver Configuration’ window .................................................................................. 31
4.2.4.1. General .............................................................................................................. 32
4.2.4.2. MINTER.............................................................................................................. 36
Positioning .......................................................................................................... 39
4.2.4.3.
4.2.4.4.
Base................................................................................................................... 44
Rover ................................................................................................................. 47
4.2.4.5.
Ports .................................................................................................................. 50
4.2.4.6.
Events ................................................................................................................ 53
4.2.4.7.
4.2.4.8.
Advanced............................................................................................................ 55
4.2.5.
Site Configuration window .......................................................................................... 61
4.2.6. Target Position window .............................................................................................. 61
4.2.7. RFM96 Configuration window ...................................................................................... 62
4.2.8.
Initialize file system.................................................................................................... 64
4.2.9. Clear NVRAM ............................................................................................................. 65
Reset receiver ........................................................................................................ 65
4.2.10.
Option Manager window.......................................................................................... 66
4.2.11.
Scatter window....................................................................................................... 67
4.2.12.
4.2.13.
Satellites window .................................................................................................... 68
Position window...................................................................................................... 69
4.2.14.
Plots Configuration window...................................................................................... 70
4.2.15.
4.2.16.
About PC-CDU ........................................................................................................ 72
APPENDIX A. PC-CDU SCRIPTS............................................................................................................ 74
Introduction to PC-CDU scripts .................................................................................................... 74
Variables ................................................................................................................................... 75
PC-CDU commands..................................................................................................................... 75
4.2.2.1.
4.2.2.2.
4.2.3.
4.2.4.
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Receiver commands.................................................................................................................... 77
Running scripts from Windows Explorer........................................................................................ 78
APPENDIX B. OUTPUT PERIOD SETUP WIZARD .......................................................................................... 79
APPENDIX C. CHANNEL NAVIGATION STATUS CODES................................................................................... 82
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Dialog box “File Download” ............................................................................................ 6
Figure 2. Select a destination for the archive pccdu_ms.zip .................................................................... 7
Figure 3. Copying data from the website to your computer’s disk drive................................................. 7
Figure 4. “Connection Parameters” dialog ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 5. “Connection Parameters” window in Internet Server mode .................................................. 12
Figure 6. “Connection Parameters” window in Internet Client mode ............................................. 13
Figure 7. “Chat” window................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 8. Main window ................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9. “Geo” tab ........................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 10. “XYZ” tab ...................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 11. “Target” tab .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 12. The Main window’s menu................................................................................................ 18
Figure 13. “Download files” tab....................................................................................................... 19
Figure 14. Message notifying that a file with the same name already exists ........................................ 20
Figure 15. Message notifying that a problem occurred while retrieving the current block of data from the
receiver.................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 16. “Current log file” tab ...................................................................................................... 22
Figure 17. “Site Configuration” dialog box ........................................................................................ 22
Figure 18. “Download path” tab ...................................................................................................... 24
Figure 19. “Real-Time Logging” dialog window................................................................................. 25
Figure 20. “Multiple files” tab.......................................................................................................... 26
Figure 21. Generation of multiple files ............................................................................................. 27
Figure 22. “Overwrite existing files?” warning.................................................................................. 28
Figure 23. “Converter to RINEX Setup” window ................................................................................ 28
Figure 24. “Manual Mode” window .................................................................................................. 30
Figure 25. “General” tab................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 26. “MINTER” tab ................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 27. “Positioning” tab ............................................................................................................ 39
Figure 28. “ Datum Parameters” window ..................................................................... 40
Figure 29. “GPS” tab .................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 30. “GLONASS” tab .............................................................................................................. 42
Figure 31. “WAAS” tab ................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 32. “Base” tab ..................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 33. “Rover” tab.................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 34. “Ports” tab..................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 35. “Parallel” subtab ............................................................................................................ 52
Figure 36. “Modem” subtab ............................................................................................................ 52
Figure 37. “Events” tab .................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 38. “Advanced” subtab......................................................................................................... 55
Figure 39. “Multipath Reduction” tab ............................................................................................... 56
Figure 40. “Loops Management” subtab........................................................................................... 56
Figure 41. “External Frequency” subtab ........................................................................................... 58
Figure 42. “Raw Data Management” subtab ..................................................................................... 60
Figure 43. “Options” subtab............................................................................................................ 61
Figure 44. “Target Position” window................................................................................................ 62
Figure 45. RFM96 item ................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 46. “Connect” tab ................................................................................................................ 62
Figure 47. Operations the user should take in Power cycle mode ....................................................... 63
Figure 48. “Configuration” tab. PDL configuration settings................................................................. 63
Figure 49. “Configuration” tab. Recommended settings. .................................................................... 64
Figure 50. “Initialize File System?” warning ...................................................................................... 64
Figure 51. “Reset receiver?” warning ............................................................................................... 65
Figure 52. “Option Manager” window .............................................................................................. 66
Figure 53. “Scatter” window ........................................................................................................... 67
Figure 54. “Satellites” window......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 55. Pop-up menu, reflecting the information about the selected satellite................................... 69
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Figure 56. “Position” window .......................................................................................................... 70
Figure 57. “Plots Configuration” window .......................................................................................... 70
Figure 58. “About PC-CDU” window................................................................................................. 72
Figure 59. Wizard’s 1st window....................................................................................................... 79
Figure 60. Wizard’s 2nd window...................................................................................................... 80
Figure 61. Wizard’s 3rd window ...................................................................................................... 80
Figure 62. Wizard’s 4th window ...................................................................................................... 81
Figure 63. Wizard’s 5th window ...................................................................................................... 81
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List of abbreviations, acronyms and other notation used in
this manual
ARP – Antenna Reference Point
CMR – A format used to transmit differential corrections and related data from the Base re-
ceiver to the Rover receiver in DGPS and RTK applications
C/A – Coarse Acquisition code
DGPS – Differential GPS
DLL – Delay Lock Loop
DNS – Domain Name System
GUI – Graphical User Interface
IP – Internet protocol
LO – Local Oscillator
MINTER – Minimum INTERface. A dedicated user interface designed for JNS receivers
NS – Navigation Satellite
P – Precise code
PC – Personal Computer
PLL – (Carrier) Phase Lock Loop
PLLC – (Carrier) Phase Lock Loop Control
PS – Pseudorandom Sequence
Receiver – Satellite Navigation User Receiver developed and manufactured by JNS
RMS – Root-mean-square
RNSS – Radio Navigational Satellite System
RTCM – (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services). This format is used to
transmit differential corrections and related data from the Base receiver to the Rover receiver in
DGPS and RTK applications
RTK – Real-time kinematic
SW – software
VCO – Voltage Control Oscillator
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