P2 User Manual

GNSS Network Connected Base / Rover

This manual is for use with P2 GNSS receivers

sold by iGage Mapping Corporation.
Receivers purchased from other sources that appear to be
similar will not match devices provisioned by iGage.

23 October 2019
P2_UserGuide_BD990_R004.docx

1 P2 User Manual
 Table of Contents
P2 User Manual GNSS Network Connected Base / Rover .............................................. 1
Copyright, Control and Safety........................................................................................ 3
GNSS Safety Warning ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Export Controlled Device.................................................................................................................................. 3
FCC Compliance ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Thank you!..................................................................................................................... 4
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Communication .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Accuracy ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Data ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Device and Part List .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Provisioning the P2 ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Device Support Tools and Documents ............................................................................................................ 7
Connection using P2 Serial Port ...................................................................................................................... 7
Configuration of the P2 using the Ethernet Port ............................................................................................ 7

2 P2 User Manual
Copyright, Control and Safety
Copyright © 2019 iGage Mapping Corporation. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of iGage Mapping Corporation.
iGage and ‘iGage Mapping Corporation’ are Trademarks of iGage Mapping Corporation of Salt Lake City Utah, USA.
All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective holders.

GNSS Safety Warning

The P2 GNSS receiver tracks and utilizes signals from many space based satellite navigation systems:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US Government which is solely responsible for
the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network. Accuracy can also be affected by bad satellite
geometry and obstructions including buildings and tree canopy.
The GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System), is a satellite navigation system operated by the
Russian Aerospace Defense Forces.
The Galileo System is the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is operated by the European
Union (EU) and European Space Agency (ESA)
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) (also known as COMPASS or BeiDou-2) is operated by CNSA
(China National Space Administration.)
SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Services) including WAAS (USA), MSAS (Japan), EGNOS (Europe),
QZSS (Asia), and GAGAN (India) may also be utilized by the P2 for carrier-phase corrections, in addition to
differential corrections.
iGage Mapping Corporation is not responsible for, nor warrants the viability of the space segment portion of the
GNSS system. The user is cautioned that they alone are responsible for determining the application of the P2 to
their task at hand.
Any of the GNSS system components can fail at any time. Be prepared for down time and failures. Do not use the
P2 receiver for any critical navigation purpose.

Export Controlled Device

The P2 device should be considered to be an export controlled device.
Because of the complex federal sanctions regulations governing controlled countries, as well as the severe civil and
criminal penalties for sanctions violations, you should not attempt to interpret export licensing requirements or
license exclusions for travel to or transactions with comprehensively embargoed countries. Before shipping,
providing or hand carrying P2 devices out of the United States, consult counsel who specializes in ITAR/DOD
matters.
The following country list is not exhaustive:
Afghanistan, Balkans, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Crimea Region of Ukraine,
Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Fiji, Haiti, Iran, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar
(formerly Burma), North Korea, Republic of the Sudan (Northern Sudan), Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri
Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe
The countries in bold face type are comprehensively embargoed. Do not transport a P2 receiver to one of these
countries.

FCC Compliance
FCC Notice: P2 receivers comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Part 15 of the FCC rules
when it is used in the Portable Mode.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation

3 P2 User Manual
Thank you!
Thank you very much for choosing to purchase and use a CHCNav P2 GNSS receiver purchased from iGage Mapping
Corporation!
With a ground-breaking price, outstanding performance, field ready case and easy-to-use features, we know that
the P2 receiver will be a valuable tool that will quickly pay for itself.
This guide is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new equipment and successfully use it in the field.

If you have questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us:

iGage Mapping Corporation

1545 South 1100 East Suite 1
Salt Lake City UT 84105 USA
+1-801-412-0011
email: info@igage.com
Your input is extremely valuable and we will listen to your suggestions!

Overview
The P2 Network GNSS Receiver uses a Trimble BD990 OEM GNSS board. It can be used in a variety of applications
and is compatible with various platforms as a Base or Rover.
The P2 outer casing is heavy duty aluminum alloy and serves to protect and cool the receiver without a fan. High-
quality self-locking connectors are employed. Serial, Ethernet and Power connections are included in the standard
kit.

Product Features
 Multiple connections provide compatibility with network or serial connected terminals and radios.
 Flexible configuration for use as a Rover, Base or Network Base.
 Field ready case provides resistance to shock, water and dust.
 Supports standard data formats for input and output corrections and NMEA outputs.
 External antenna connector provides isolation from noise.
 Built-in RJ45 network connection, provides GNSS server functions (DIP and NTRIP).
The P2 has the same features and specifications as the BD990 board.

Specifications
Maxwell 7 + Everest
336 satellite channels:
Supports GPS, BD, GLONASS, Galileo, IRNSS, SBAS, QZSS, MSS L-BAND;
GPS: L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5
BDS: B1, B2, B3
GLONASS: L1 and L2 C/A, L3 CDMA
Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC, E6
IRNSS: L5
QZSS: L1 C/A, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5, LEX
SBAS: L1 C/A, L5
MSS L-Band: OmniSTAR, Trimble RTX (with L-Band antenna)
Cold start: < 45S
Warm start: < 30S

Communication
One Ethernet port supporting network connections:
 HTTP (web interface)

4 P2 User Manual
  NTP Server
 NMEA, GSOF, CMR over TCP/IP or UDP
 NTripCaster, NTripServer, NTripClient
 mDNS/uPnP Service discovery
 Dynamic DNS
 eMail alerts
 Network link to Google Earth
 Support for external modems through PPP
 RDNIS support
One Serial Port supporting baud rates to 560,800 baud

Accuracy
Mode Precision
Single Baseline RTK (<30 km) 0.008m+ 1ppm horizontal
0.015m+ 1ppm vertical
DGPS 0.25m+1ppm horizontal
0.5m+1ppm vertical
SBAS 0.5m horizontal
0.85m vertical
Autonomous 1.00 m horizontal
1.5 m vertical

Physical Characteristics
Size: 120 mm * 165mm * 58mm (4.72” x 6.49” x 2.28”)
Weight: 1.00 Kg (2.214 lbs)
Case Material: aluminum alloy
Working temperature: -40 to +75℃ (-40 to 167 °F)
Storage temperature: -55 to +85 ℃ (-16 to 185 °F)

Electrical Data
Operating Voltage: 12V /1A

Device and Part List

The following items are included with the P2 receiver package:

P2 Rover / Base Station

(TNC Antenna Connector on devices provisioned
by iGage.)

5 P2 User Manual
 Power Adaptor
(Input 110-220V AC;
output 12V DC)

2-meter Connection for optional connection to 12

VDC Power Supply (typically used for Solar
applications)

Connector Harness:
Ethernet, Serial, Power

Installing the Choke Ring Antenna

This document assumes you are using the CHC C220GR2 antenna.
The antenna should be mounted on a suitable structure. Excellent advice can be found here:
https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/CORS_guidelines.pdf
https://kb.unavco.org/kb/assets/287/CORS_Monumentation_AppB.pdf
http://kb.unavco.org/kb/assets/600/ApxBFinl.pdf
Contact us if you have site questions.
IMPORTANT: There is a north arrow on the bottom of the antenna. Rotate it so that the arrow points to the
NORTH.
IMPORTANT: We suggest using iGage mounts:

The iGM2 will allow you to level the antenna and rotate it.

Connecting the P2 to an Antenna and the Internet

GNSS Antenna: Connect a suitable GNSS antenna to the TNC connector. The GNSS connector will supply 100 mA at
5 V, suitable for most GNSS antenna.
You should install a suitable external lightening arrestor for permanent installations:

A reasonable protector available from Amazon is:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MGP471W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Locate the arrester near the point where the antenna feed wire enters the building. The arrestor should be directly
connected to building ground.
The P2 warranty does not cover damage caused by lightning strikes or stray welding currents.
WARNING: You must disconnect the antenna cable from the P2 prior to welding on or near the GNSS antenna or
mounting structure. Stray welding current that travels down the antenna wire will destroy the receiver.
This is a COMMON issue on Ag and radio towers. It is NOT covered by warranty!

6 P2 User Manual
Network Connection: The Ethernet connection should also have a suitable lightning arrestor:

A reasonable protector available from Amazon is:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00805VUD8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_MRlSDb1VB1F01

External Power: Connect the P2 to the power supply using the supplied power connector, the power indicator will
light (RED) when the P2 is on. There is no ON/OFF switch. A 2 meter DC connection cable is supplied for use with
Solar based systems. This cable is typically not used for installations with shore power.

Device Support Tools and Documents

You will need the latest version of WinFlash. You may need the User Guide for the BD990 receiver.
From the Trimble website:
https://www.trimble.com/Precision-GNSS/BD990-Board.aspx
you may obtain the following Support Tools and Documents:
BD9XX_User Guide.pdf
BD9xx_WinFlash (latest version).exe

The Trimble User Guide includes detailed configuration instructions in addition to those presented here.

Connection using P2 Serial Port

The supplied serial cable will directly connect to a Windows PC type serial port. If your computer does not have a
serial port, use a USB to Serial convertor to connect to the P2 serial port. You will initially need to connect to the
serial port to configure the Ethernet settings using WinFlash.

Initial Configuration of the P2 as a Permanent Reference Station

The ‘Trimble BD9xx User Manual’ contains detailed configuration information for setting the P2 as a base or a
rover. See section 6 for the ‘Quick Setup Guides’ to get started.
Typically you will need to set the P2 Ethernet settings to match your network. Use Trimble the WinFlash utility to
set the device Ethernet parameters.

Configure the Ethernet Settings

Also see the section ‘Configuring Ethernet settings’ in the ‘User Guide’ on page 184 for step-by-step instructions on
using WinFlash to configure the Ethernet settings.
Connect the receiver by the serial port to your Windows Computer and run the WinFlash utility (after installing
WinFlash from the web distribution):

7 P2 User Manual
Set the correct COM port and click Next.

Select ‘Configure Ethernet settings’ then click Next.

Click Finish.

Wait a few seconds…

8 P2 User Manual
Change the IP Setup from DHCP to Static and configure the Ethernet settings honoring the wishes of your network
administrator. Remember the IP Address. Don’t initially change the Server Port from 80.
Click OK.

Click on Exit.

Configure the Receiver as a Network CORS Base

Using the Ethernet address configured above, while on the same network subnet, enter the address in your
browser of choice:

The default User Name is ‘admin’ the default password is ‘password’.

9 P2 User Manual
Once you enter the device you can change the default login credentials under ‘Security’:

Check the user manual for instructions.

It is recommended to make a backup, full rights user (just in case it gets locked up).

Set the Tracking

Click on “Satellites, Enable/Disable”. Enable all GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS SV’s. Under SBAS use the
following configuration:

10 P2 User Manual
Under ‘Receiver Configuration, Tracking’ configure as shown below:

Click OK
Under ‘Receiver Configuration, Position’, configure as shown:

Chose ‘SBAS+’ for the differential engine.

11 P2 User Manual
On the ‘Receiver Configuration, General’ page:

Set the ‘Operation Mode’ to ‘Base’.

Antenna Configuration
The CR220GR2 antenna has a full Absolute Type Mean Robotic Calibration and is listed in both the IGS and NGS
tables. It is approved and suitable for use in NGS CORS applications. Note that there are two revisions of this
antenna, revision 2 has a North arrow while revision 1 does not have a North arrow. If you purchased the antenna
after 2017 it is most likely a R2 (Revision 2).
The L1 Offset for this antenna is 121.44 mm.
When configuring the base station, manually add the L1 offset to the ARP and broadcast the PC (Phase Center)
Location. On the ‘Receiver Configuration, Antenna’ page:

Set the type to Unknown. Set the RINEX NAME to Unknown.

Enter the antenna serial number for the Antenna and Radome (they are connected and are the same).
Set the method to ‘Antenna Phase Center’, set the height to 0.000 (m).
Check the ‘Apply Antenna Correction to: RTCM V3’ checkbox. This will broadcast an ADVNUL antenna type.

12 P2 User Manual
Click on OK to save these changes.

Reference Station Configuration

Collect static data for the station. (Ask for help from iGage.)
Submit the static data to OPUS using the CORRECT antenna model (CHCC220GR2 CHCD) and a 0.000 M antenna
height. The returned OPUS solution will be for the ARP (the bottom of the antenna.) Add the L1 offset (121.44 mm)
to the solution and enter that as the reference position. (Which is programmed as the PC, Phase Center.)
Assuming you have this OPUS solution for the receiver ARP:
LAT: 40 44 10.39837 0.002(m) 40 44 10.41367 0.002(m)
W LON: 111 51 33.55852 0.008(m) 111 51 33.61558 0.008(m)
EL HGT: 1310.241(m) 0.010(m) 1309.530(m) 0.010(m)
Compute the PC above the ARP: 1310.241 + 0.12144 = 1310.362:

Set the Latitude, Longitude to match the NAD83 coordinate in the OPUS report. (Or the average value if you are
using multiple days of data, or the adjusted value if you are using the results of an OPUS Project.)
Set the Reference Height to the ARP + L1Offset.
Set the ID’s to the station ID number you want to broadcast. The station ID is included in the correction broadcast
and is useful to verify the actual station connection.
Set the Station name to a unique 4-character ID. (Try to pick a station name that does not already exist in the NGS
array in case you decide to add your station to the NGS array.)

Setup IO Outputs
Typically you will access your station via the internet. At a minimum you should setup DIP outputs for ‘RTCM3.2’,
‘RTCM3.X’, ‘CMR+’. If you are using iGage supplied receivers you may want to include a ‘SCMRX’ stream also.
You may also want to setup a NTRIP server which distributes corrections via password protected user accounts.
NOTE: SCMRX is ‘Scrambled CMRX’ and is purposely NOT compatible with Trimble Receivers ‘CMRX’ protocol. For
Trimble Receivers use ‘RTCM3.2 (MSM)’ protocol.
Here is a sample IO screen for ‘RTCM3.2’ on port 1102:

13 P2 User Manual
ALWAYS check the ‘Output only/Allow multiple connections’ checkbox. ALWAYS!

RT27 Stream push to APIS1.US (iGage Stream Server)

If you would like iGage to accumulate static data, you will need to either allow direct access to a port configured to
RT27 or to arrange for a port on the APIS1.US server to push a stream to.
This example shows the configuration for a push connection to the iGage APIS1.US server. This method will work
behind closed firewalls.

14 P2 User Manual
DO NOT check the ‘Include FLL Measurement’ checkbox, as TEQC is used to decode streams and FLL won’t work.
When configured to a matching port at the iGage stream server, hourly and daily files will be collected and
archived.

15 P2 User Manual