SG 7

GEOMATE SG7 GNSS
User Guide
Revision 1.0
June 01, 2018
Premium Surveying. Trusted Solutions

Table of Content
Table of Content
Table of Content ................................................................................................................ 2

Preface .............................................................................................................................. 5
Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 5
FCC Statement......................................................................................................................... 5
CE Interference Statement ...................................................................................................... 6
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Safety Information ............................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................ 7
1.2 Regulations and Safety ........................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Use and Care........................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Technical Support................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Your Comments ................................................................................................... 8
2 Getting Started with SG7 ............................................................................................. 9
2.1 About the Receiver .............................................................................................. 9
2.2 Parts of the Receiver ........................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Lower Housing ................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Receiver Ports .................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Batteries and Power .......................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Batteries ............................................................................................................ 13
2.3.2 The Internal Battery........................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Battery Safe ....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.4 External Power Supply ....................................................................................... 15
2.4 Inserting SIM Card ............................................................................................. 16
2.5 Product Basic Supply Accessories ...................................................................... 17
2.5.1 Base Kit Basic Supply ......................................................................................... 17
2.5.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply ....................................................................................... 18
2.6 Connecting to an Office Computer .................................................................... 19
2.7 Connecting to a Controller ................................................................................ 20
2.7.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with Mate Survey Software ............................................. 20
2.7.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with MateSurvey Software ...................................... 22
2.8 Downloading Logged Data................................................................................. 24
2.8.1 FTP Download .................................................................................................... 24
2.8.2 Web Server Download ....................................................................................... 25
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2.8.3 USB Download ................................................................................................... 26

3 Equipment Setup and Operation ................................................................................ 28
3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup .................................................................. 28
3.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup............................................................................ 30
3.2.1 Internal Cellular or UHF ..................................................................................... 30
3.2.2 External UHF ...................................................................................................... 31
3.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup .......................................................................... 34
3.4 Working with the Tilt Compensation ................................................................ 36
3.4.1 Operation Steps ................................................................................................. 36
3.4.2 Notes of using tilt measurement ....................................................................... 38
4 Configuring Through a Web Browser ............................................................................. 40
4.1 Status Menu ...................................................................................................... 42
4.1.1 Position Submenu.............................................................................................. 42
4.1.2 Activity Submenu............................................................................................... 42
4.1.3 Google Map Submenu ....................................................................................... 43
4.2 Satellites Menu .................................................................................................. 44
4.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu .................................................................................... 44
4.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu ............................................................................ 45
4.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu ................................................................................. 45
4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu ............................................................................ 46
4.3 Receiver Configuration Menu ........................................................................... 47
4.3.1 Description ........................................................................................................ 47
4.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu ...................................................................... 48
4.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu ................................................................ 48
4.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu ................................................................................... 51
4.3.5 Languages Submenu .......................................................................................... 51
4.3.6 User Management Submenu............................................................................. 52
4.3.7 HCPPP Settings .................................................................................................. 52
4.4 Data Recording Menu........................................................................................ 53
4.4.1 Log Settings Submenu ....................................................................................... 53
4.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu .............................................................................. 55
4.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu...................................................................................... 56
4.4.4 Data Download Submenu.................................................................................. 57
4.5 IO Settings Menu ............................................................................................... 59
4.5.1 IO Settings Submenu ......................................................................................... 59
4.6 Network Setting Menu ...................................................................................... 66
4.6.1 Description Submenu ........................................................................................ 66
4.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu .................................................................... 67
4.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu ....................................................................................... 67
4.6.4 HTTP Submenu .................................................................................................. 68
4.6.5 HTTPS Submenu ................................................................................................ 69

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4.6.6 FTP Service Submenu ........................................................................................ 69

4.7 Module Setting Menu........................................................................................ 70
4.7.1 Description Submenu ........................................................................................ 70
4.7.2 WiFi Submenu ................................................................................................... 70
4.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu ............................................................................. 71
4.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu .................................................................................... 72
4.8 Firmware Menu ................................................................................................. 73
4.8.1 Firmware Info Submenu .................................................................................... 73
4.8.2 Hardware Version Submenu .............................................................................. 73
4.8.3 Config File Submenu .......................................................................................... 74
4.8.4 System Log Download Submenu ....................................................................... 74
4.8.5 User Log Submenu............................................................................................. 74
4.8.6 Firmware Update Submenu............................................................................... 75
4.8.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu......................................................................... 76
4.8.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu ................................................................................... 76
4.8.9 Upgrade Online Submenu ................................................................................. 76
4.8.10 GNSS Registration Submenu.............................................................................. 77
4.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu ............................................................................................ 78
4.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu ................................................................................. 78
A Communication Ports Definition ................................................................................... 79
AI GEOMATE SG7 Receiver IO Port (7-pin Lemo Port) Definition ......................................... 79

Preface
Preface
Copyright
Copyright 2022
GEOMATE | GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. All rights reserved. The GEOMATE are
trademark of GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. Limited. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
Trademarks
All product and brand names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective
holders.
Safety Warnings
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely
responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the GPS network. Accuracy can also be
affected by poor satellite geometry and obstructions, like buildings and heavy canopy.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Preface
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CE Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, GEOMATE POSITIONING PTE. LTD. declares that this SG7
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of conformity can be found at GEOMATE POSITIONING
PTE. LTD.

Introduction
1 Introduction
The GEOMATE SG7 GNSS Receiver User Guide describes how to set up and use the GEOMATE®
SG7 GNSS receiver. In this manual, “the receiver” refers to the SG7 GNSS receiver unless
otherwise stated. Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
products before, GEOMATE recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to
learn about the special features of this product.
1.1 Safety Information
1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions
An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.
A Warning or Caution information is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment.
WARNING - A Warning alerts you to a potential misused or wrong setting of the

equipment.
CAUTION - A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of serious injury to your person and/or
damage to the equipment.
1.2 Regulations and Safety
The receivers contain a built-in wireless modem for signal communication through Bluetooth®
wireless technology or through external communication datalink. Regulations regarding the
use of the wireless modem vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit
can be used without obtaining an end-user license. However, in some countries, the
administrative permissions are required. For license information, consult your local dealer.
Bluetooth® operates in license-free bands.
Before operating a SG7 GNSS receiver, determine if authorization or a license to operate the
unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end-user to obtain an operator's
permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.

Introduction
1.2.1 Use and Care
This receiver is designed to withstand the rough environment that typically occurs in the field.
However, the receiver is high-precision electronic equipment and should be treated with
reasonable care.
CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range
will cause irreversible damage.
1.3 Technical Support
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in this manual or GEOMATE
website (www.geomate.sg) , contact your local GEOMATE dealer from which you purchased
the receiver(s).
If you need to contact GEOMATE technical support, please contact us

by email(support@geomate.sg)
1.4 Disclaimer
Before using the receiver, please make sure that you have read and understood this User Guide,
as well as the safety information. GEOMATE holds no responsibility for the wrong operation by
users and for the losses incurred by the wrong understanding about this User Guide. However,
GEOMATE reserves the rights to update and optimize the contents in this guide regularly.
Please contact your local GEOMATE dealer for new information.
1.5 Your Comments
Your feedback about this user guide will help us to improve it in future revision. Please email
your comments to support@geomate.sg.

Getting Started with SG7
2 Getting Started with SG7
2.1 About the Receiver
The new GEOMATE SG7 GNSS receiver offers integrated IMU-RTK technology to provide a
robust and accurate GNSS positioning in any circumstances. Unlike the standard MEMS based
GNSS receivers, the SG7 GNSS IMU-RTK combines state-of-the-art GNSS RTK engine,
calibration-free professional IMU sensor and advanced GNSS tracking capabilities. Survey
projects are achieved with high productivity and reliability pushing the boundaries of
conventional GNSS RTK survey.
The LCD panel enables user to check satellite-tracking status, internal battery status, Wi-Fi
status, working mode, data logging status and basic receiver information. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
technology provides cable-free communication between the receiver and controller.
The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey
software. Moreover, user can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory
of receiver to a computer.
The receiver can be used as the part of an RTK GNSS system with GEOMATE MateSurvey
software. And you can download the GNSS data that recorded in the internal memory of
receiver to a computer.
To configure the receiver for performing a wide variety of functions, you can use the web
interface by connecting the receiver with PC or smartphone through Wi-Fi.
2.2 Parts of the Receiver
The operating controls are all located on the front panel. SIM card slot is on the backside. Serial
ports and connectors are located on the bottom of the unit.
2.2.1 Front Panel
The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.

Front panel
The front panel contains two indicator LEDs and two buttons.
Satellite LED Correction LED
Function button Power button
Name Description
Correction LED • Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving

(Yellow/Green) differential data.
• As a Base station: successfully transmitting differential
data, flash yellow light.
• As a Rover station: successfully receiving differential data
from Base station will flash yellow light when it is single or
float, flash green light when it is fixed.
Satellite LED (Blue) • Shows the number of satellites that the receiver has
tracked.
• When the receiver is searching satellites, the blue LED
flashes once every 5 seconds.
• When the receiver has tracked N satellites, the blue LED
will flash N times every 5 seconds.
Fn button (White) • Move to next line of the menus or options.

• Move to next character of the value that you want to
make change.
• Cancel the change you make on a function.
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Power button • Works as a Power button:

(White) • Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn
off the receiver.
• Works as a Confirmbutton
• Hold Fn button and press this button for 5 times
continuously to reset the mainboard.
2.2.2 Lower Housing
The lower housing contains one SIM card slot, one TNC radio antenna connector, one
communication and power port and one USB type C communication and power port.
IO serial communication and TNC radio antenna connector

power port
SIM card slot
USB communication and

power port
2.2.3 Receiver Ports

Port Name Description
IO port • This port is a 7-pin LEMO connector that

supports RS-232 communications and
external power input.
• Users can use FC2 Type-c Cable supplied
with the system to realize RS-232
communications between the receiver and
computer or controller. Also, users can use a
7-pin cable to transmit differential data to an
external radio.
USB port • This port is a type-C USB connector that

supports USB communications.
• Users can use USB Cable supplied with the
system to download the logged data to a
computer.
Radio antenna • Connect a radio antenna to internal radio of

connector the receiver. And this connector is not used if
you are using an external radio.

2.3 Batteries and Power
2.3.1 Batteries
The receiver has an built-in non-removable Lithium‑ion battery.
2.3.2 The Internal Battery
The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged.
WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment
can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
•Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
•Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a GEOMATE product that is specified to charge it. Be
sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
•Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
•Use the battery only in GEOMATE equipment that is specified to use it.
•Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.

2.3.3 Battery Safe
WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery

can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
•Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but
are not limited to discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.
•Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
•Do not immerse the battery in water.
•Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle under hot weather condition.
•Do not drop or puncture the battery.
•Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be

leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
•If the battery leaks, avoid with the battery fluid.
•If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinses your eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention. Please do not rub your eyes!
•If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the
battery fluid.

2.3.4 External Power Supply
Two methods are available for providing the external power to the receiver by the GPS to PC Data
Cable+ Power Adapter, or GPS to PC Data Cable + external power cable (option purchase)
+ vehicle battery. In
the office:
The Power Adapter is connecting with AC power of 100-240V, the output port of the Power
Adapter connects with the Power Port of the GPS to PC Data Cable.
In the field:
The external power cable is connecting with a vehicle battery, the output port of the external
power cable connects with the Power Port of the GPS to PC Data Cable.
WARNING – Use caution when connecting external power cable’s clip leads to a vehicle
battery. Do not allow any metal object to connect (short) the battery’s positive (+) terminal to
either the negative (-) terminal or the metal part of the vehicle battery. This could result in high
current, arcing, and high temperatures, exposing the user to possible injury.

2.4 Inserting SIM Card
(a) Open the SIM card slot cover.
(b) Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to
the SIM card slot.
(c) Close the cover to prevent water immersion.
(d) To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism
Insert the SIM card with the contacts facing upward, as indicated by the SIM card icon next to
the SIM card slot.
To eject the SIM card, slightly push it in to trigger the spring-loaded release mechanism.
Tip – The SIM card is provided by your cellular network service provider.

2.5 Product Basic Supply Accessories

2.5.1 Base Kit Basic Supply
Item Picture
SG7 GNSS Receiver
UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz)
Power Adapter
USB Type-C
H.I. Tape
Extension pole
Tribrach with optical plummet
Auxiliary H.I. Tool
Transport Hard Case

2.5.2 Rover Kit Basic Supply
Item Picture
SG7 GNSS Receiver
UHF Whip Antenna (410-470 MHz)
Power Adapter
USB Type-C
2M Range Pole w/bag
Auxiliary H.I. Tool
Transport Hard Case

2.6 Connecting to an Office Computer
The receiver can be connected to an office computer for serial data transfer or settings via a
FC2 USB Type-C. Before you connect to the office computer, ensure that the receiver is
powered on by internal battery or external power.
The following figure shows how to connect to the computer for serial data transfer or settings:
USB Type-C

2.7 Connecting to a Controller
2.7.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi with Mate Survey Software
Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.
In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG7 for Device Type field,
WIFI for
Connection Type field.
Tap the Wireless Lan icon on the right side to select the hot spot → Switch on the WiFi module
by the top switch → select the target device in the list.

Tap Connect to link to the hot spot. If the first-time connection to this hot spot, user may type
in the password.
Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

2.7.2 Connecting via Bluetooth with MateSurvey Software
Turn on the controller → run MateSurvey → go to Config main menu → tap Connect.
In the Connect screen, select GEOMATE for the Manufacture field, SG7 for Device Type
field,
Bluetooth for Connection Type field.
Tap the Bluetooth Manager and turn on the Bluetooth function to search Bluetooth device
around → select the target device in the list → Tap back button → select the target device in
the Bluetooth manager list.
Tap the Connect button to build the connection.

2.8 Downloading Logged Data
Data logging involves the collection of GNSS measurement data over a period at a static point
or points, and subsequent post-processing of the information to accurately compute baseline
information. Data logging using receivers requires access to suitable GNSS post-processing
software such as the GEOMATE MateOffice Software.
2.8.1 FTP Download
The procedures of downloading logged data through FTP are as follows:
(1) Switch on the receiver, search its Wi-Fi in the computer and connect.
(2) After the successful connection, open the file manager in the computer and input
“ftp:\\192.168.1.1” in the address box.
(3) Input user name and password, the default user name and password are “ftp”.
(4) Double click the folder “repo_receiver SN” (take 3411955 as example), you will see 9
folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the log files, and the other 8 folders represent
different logging sessions and are used for store static data.

(5) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the
folder(s) created by the SG7 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by
GPS time when you start to log data.
(6) Select the destination folder and double click it, the folder named as data format will be
displayed.
(7) Select the data format that you configured to save the static data, you will find the static
raw data.
WARNING – The static data will be saved in the first logging session, the “record_1”
folder, by default. Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to
auto delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging.
2.8.2 Web Server Download
The procedures of downloading logged data through web server refer to 5.4.4 Data
Download Submenu.

2.8.3 USB Download
The procedures of downloading logged data in the receiver are as follows:

(1) Switch on the receiver and connect it with a computer by Type-C. After the successful
connection, a removable disk named as the Serial Number (SN) of the receiver will appear on
the computer.
(2) Double click the removable disk and you will see the folder named as “repo”.
(3) Double click this folder, you will see 9 folders. The “push_log” folder is used to save the
log files, and the other 8 folders represent different logging session and are used for store
static data.
(4) Double click the folder that you have configured to store the static data, you will see the
folder(s) created by the SG7 system automatically and named by the date which is decide by
GPS time when you start to log data.
(5) Select the destination folder and double click it, and then the folder named as data format
will be displayed.

(6) Select the data format that you have configured to save the static data, you will find the
static raw data.
WARNING – The static data will be saved in the first logging session, the “record_1”
folder, by default. Old files will be deleted if the storage space is full. If you configure not to
auto delete old files when the memory is low, the receiver will stop data logging.

Equipment Setup and Operation
3 Equipment Setup and Operation
3.1 Post-processing Base Station Setup
For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:
Components:
No. Name
a SG7 GNSS receiver
b Extension pole (30 cm)
c Tribrach adaptor
d Tribrach w/ Opti
e Aluminum tripod
Steps:
(1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
(2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.

(3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.

(4) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
(5) Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.
(6) Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.
(7) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
(8) Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
(9) Press the function button to select Data to start recording static raw.
If work with a data controller:
(10) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.

(11) Use software to configure the receiver as static mode.

3.2 Real-Time Base Station Setup

3.2.1 Internal Cellular or UHF
For good rover operation, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:
Components:
a g
b
c
d e

No. Name
a SG7 GNSS receiver
b UHF whip antenna
c Extension pole (30 cm)
d Tribrach adaptor
e Tribrach w/ Opti
f Aluminum tripod
g Micro SIM card (12 mm x 15 mm)
Steps:
(1) Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
(2) Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
If work as a cellular base station, the SIM card need to be inserted
(3) Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.

(4) Center and level the receiver more precisely.
If work as a UHF base station, the UHF whip antenna need to be connected to the receiver.
(5) Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if necessary.
(6) Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.
(7) Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
(8) Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
(9) Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.
(10)Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode.
3.2.2 External UHF
For good performance, the following base station setup guidelines are recommended:

Components:
a
h
b
c
d
j
e
k
No. Name
a SG7 GNSS receiver
b Extension pole (30 cm)
c Tribrach adaptor
d Tribrach w/ Opti
e GPS to datalink cable (power cable)
f Aluminum tripod
h Whip antenna
i 3 m cable for datalink antenna 3m
j Pole mounting
k External 410-470 datalink

Steps:
3.2.2.1 Put tripod in the target position, center and level it roughly.
3.2.2.2 Place and lock the tribrach in the tripod.
3.2.2.3 Screw the receiver onto the tribrach.
3.2.2.4 Center and level the receiver more precisely.
3.2.2.5 Connect the receiver to external datalink by using GPS to datalink cable.
3.2.2.6 Hang the external datalink on the tripod leg.
3.2.2.7 Connect the receiver to external battery by using external power cable if
necessary.
3.2.2.8 Connect the receiver to external storage disk by using USB cable if necessary.
3.2.2.9 Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.
(10)Measure the antenna height by using H.I. tape and auxiliary H.I. tool.
(11)Turn on the external datalink and configure it as need.
If work with a data controller:
(12)Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.

(13)Use software to configure the receiver as cellular base or UHF base mode.

3.3 Real-Time Rover Station Setup
For good performance, the following rover station setup guidelines are recommended:
Components:
a
d d
b
c
No. Name
a SG7 GNSS receiver
b whip antenna
c 2M range pole w/bag
d Micro SIM card (12 mm x 15 mm)

Steps:
3.3.1 Keep the receiver fully charged.
If work as a cellular rover station, the SIM card need to be inserted before the batteries.
3.3.2 Screw the receiver onto the pole.
If work as a UHF rover station, the UHF whip antenna need to be connected to the receiver.
3.3.3 Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button for 3 s.

3.3.4 Switch on the data controller and connect it to the receiver.
3.3.5 Use software to configure the receiver as cellular rover or UHF rover mode.
3.3.6 Center and level the receiver more precisely.
3.3.7 Use software to start survey.

3.4 Working with the Tilt Compensation
3.4.1 Operation Steps
(1) Open MateSurvey-> Tap PT Survey-> Tap to activate tilt measurement.

(2) Hold the pole vertical for a while and shake according to the procedures in the
interface to do initialization.
(3) This icon will appear when the initialization is successful.
(4) Enter the Name and Antenna, then tap , point will be collected and store
to Points automatically.
(5) When this icon appears, the text will show “Tilt is not available, please
measure in alignment” at the bottom of interface.
(6) Tap to close tilt compensation.
3.4.2 Notes of using tilt measurement
1. At the beginning of initialization, the pole height of the instrument should be the same as
that antenna height in the software.
2. In the process of tilt measurement, if the controller shows that “Tilt is not available, please
measure in alignment” (red), please shake RTK slightly from left to right or back to front until
the reminder disappears.
3. The controller will prompt “Tilt is not available, please measure in alignment” when the
receiver is stationary over 30 seconds or the pole hit the ground toughly.
4. The pole cannot be shaken when point is collected.

5. Initialization is required:
▪ when the RTK is turned on every time;

▪ when IMU module is turned on every time;

▪ when receiver drops at working;
▪ when the pole is tilted more than 65 degree;
▪ when the receiver is stationary more than 10 minutes;
▪ when the RTK rotates too fast on the matching pole (2 rounds per second);
▪ when the pole hit the ground toughly.

4 Configuring Through a Web Browser
Supported browsers:
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer○R version 10, or higher
To connect to the receiver through a web browser:
1. Turn on the Wi-Fi of the receiver.

2. Search the wireless network named as GNSS-XXXXXXX (the SN of your receiver) on your
computer, and then establish the connection.
3. After the successful connection between your computer and the receiver, enter the IP
address (192.168.1.1) of the receiver into the address bar of the web browser on your
computer:
4. The web browser prompts you to enter a login account and password:
The default login account for the receiver is:
➢ Login Account: admin

➢ Password: password

Note – Tick remember me option, and then the browser will remember the Login Account and
Password you entered.
5. Once you log in, the web page appears as follows:
This web page shows the configuration menus on the left of the browser window, and the setting on the
right. Each configuration menu contains the related submenus to configure the receiver and monitor
receiver performance.
This chapter describes each configuration menu.
To view the web page in another language, select the corresponding language name from the dropdown
list on the upper right corner of the web page.
Currently, two languages are available:

4.1 Status Menu
This menu provides a quick link to review the receiver's position information, satellites tracked, runtime,
current data log status, current outputs, available memory, and more.
4.1.1 Position Submenu
This page shows the relevant position information about the receiver's position solution which
including the position, DOP values, satellites used and tracked, and the receiver clock
information.
4.1.2 Activity Submenu
Lists several important items to help you understand how the receiver is being used and its
current operating condition. Items include the identities of currently tracked satellites, internal
and external storage usage rate, how long the receiver has been operational, state of the
internal battery, power source state, files being logged, and data streams being output. With
this information, it is easy to tell exactly what functions the receiver is performing

4.1.3 Google Map Submenu
Tap this submenu to show the location of the receiver on Google map.

4.2 Satellites Menu
Use the Satellites menu to view satellite tracking details and enable/disable GPS, GLONASS,
BDS and Galileo constellations. These menus include tabular and graphical displays to provide
all required information on satellite tracking status.
4.2.1 Tracking Table Submenu
Provides the status of satellites tracked in general, such as the satellite ID, satellite type,
attitude angle, azimuth angle, L1 SNR, L2 SNR, L5 SNR and enable/disable status of each one.

4.2.2 Tracking Info. Table Submenu
The following figure is an example of satellite track diagram page. Users can determine the
satellite types and the corresponding SNR of L-band carriers to be displayed in any
combination.
4.2.3 Tracking Skyplot Submenu
The following figure is an example of Skyplot page.

4.2.4 Satellite Activation Submenu
Use this menu to enable or disable satellites.

4.3 Receiver Configuration Menu
Use this menu to configure settings such as the antenna type and height, elevation mask and
PDOP setting, the reference station coordinates, receiver resetting and web interface language:
4.3.1 Description
This submenu shows the receiver information and reference station

information, including antenna related information, elevation mask angle,
reference station work mode and position, etc.

4.3.2 Antenna Configuration Submenu
Use this screen to configure all the items related to the GNSS antenna.
You must enter the correct values for all antenna-related fields, because the
choices you make affect the accuracy for logged data and broadcast
correction data significantly:
4.3.3 Reference Station Settings Submenu
Use this screen to configure settings such as the station coordinates and the
broadcast station identifiers. You must enter accurate information in these
fields, as this data affects the accuracy of logged data files and broadcast
correction data significantly:

For Reference Station Mode, there are three modes available:

4.3.3.1 Auto Rover: The receiver will serve as a rover after this mode is enabled, and
then receive correction data through the working mode set last time.
4.3.3.2 Auto Base: The receiver will serve as a base after this mode is enabled, and
then broadcast correction data based on coordinate inputted by user or
obtained through autonomous positioning automatically.

4.3.3.3 Manual Base: The receiver will serve neither as a base nor a rover after this
mode is enabled. Users need to configure the receiver manually
For Reference Latitude and Reference Longitude:
There are mainly three methods to enter the reference coordinates and shown as follows:
a) Acquire Current Position: Click this button to acquire current position obtained through
autonomous positioning automatically.
b) Manual Input: Manually input the coordinate of a control point.
c) From CORS: After the receiver logging in CORS, the software can record the coordinate of current
position based on fix solution.
For Sample for Average:
Users can determine the positioning limit and sampling amount. The positioning limit falls into two types:
a) Single Solution Coordinates: Collect the coordinates of receiver obtained through autonomous
positioning.
b) Fixed Solution Coordinates: Only collect coordinates of receiver with a fixed solution.
After the configuration of positioning limit and sampling amount, click to carry out sampling and
averaging → the progress bar will show the progress → the result will be served as the coordinate of current
position.
If users need to save the changes, please tap button.

4.3.4 Receiver Reset Submenu
Use this screen to completely or partially reset the receiver:
4.3.5 Languages Submenu
Use this screen to select the web interface language:

4.3.6 User Management Submenu
4.3.7 HCPPP Settings

4.4 Data Recording Menu
Use the Data Logging menu to set up the receiver to log static GNSS data
and to view the logging settings. You can configure settings such as observable
rate, recording rate, continuous logging limit, and whether to auto delete old
files when memory is low. This menu also provides the controls for the FTP
push feature:
4.4.1 Log Settings Submenu
Here shows the data logging status, including internal and external storage usage and data
logging status of each session. Also, users can configure the data logging settings for each session,
including recording name, store location, storage limit, store formats, start time, etc

To edit the settings of each session, click the Modify button to the right of the
required session, and then the Recording Edit screen appears:
Click advanced to see more settings.
In this screen, you can configure all the data logging parameters, and determine whether
the recording files will be affected by the FTP Push. The parameters are mainly as follows:
4.4.1.1 Auto Record: on or off.

4.4.1.2 Sample Interval: Select the observable rate from the dropdown list.
4.4.1.3 Elevation Mask: Enter the elevation mask.

4.4.1.4 Duration Time: Set the duration of data logging.

4.4.1.5 Site Name: Enter the name of the site.
4.4.1.6 Antenna Height: the measured height value.
4.4.1.7 Measure way: Antenna Phase Center, Vertical Height, Slant Height
4.4.1.8 Storage Format: Select the format of the data store.
4.4.1.9 RINEX Version: OFF, 3.02, 2.11
4.4.1.10 Start Date: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record
start date.
4.4.1.11 Apply Time: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto record
apply time.
4.4.1.12 Integral Point Store: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to allow
receiver to save data every hour.
4.4.1.13 Circulating Memory: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to auto
delete old
files if the storage space is full.
4.4.1.14 Repeat Observations: Select Yes or No option to determine whether to turn
on to record a single observation.
4.4.1.15 Store Location: Internal Storage, External Storage.
4.4.1.16 Assigned Storage: The assigned memory size of current thread(for example,
Record 1) is 10000MB
4.4.1.17 Observer: Enter the name of observer.
4.4.1.18 Observer Agency: Enter the name of observer agency.
4.4.1.19 FTP Push: Decide whether to push the stored files to the FTP server of your
choice.
Tap button to save the settings and back to the Log Settings screen.
Also, users can click to abandon the changed settings and back to
Log Settings screen.
Note – To modify data logging parameters, make sure the data logging sessio
n is switched off.
To switch on or off ANY data logging session, tap the ON or OFF button on
the right of the required session.
To delete the recorded files of ANY data logging session, tap the Clear button
on the right of the required session.
To delete the recorded files of ALL data logging sessions, tap the Clear ALL
Accounts button.
4.4.2 FTP Push Settings Submenu
Use this screen to configure the receiver to push stored files to the FTP
server of your choice. Only files that are configured to use FTP push are
transmitted.

Tap Modify button on the right of the required FTP server and the FTP Push
Settings screen appears:
4.4.3 FTP Push Log Submenu
Shows the related information about the recorded filed that be pushed. And users can tap
Clear Ftp Send Log button in the upper right corner to clear the log of FTP Push operations.
4.4.4 Data Download Submenu
In this submenu, users can download the data files that recorded in the internal storage
through the internal FTP site.
1. Click this submenu, and then the log on dialogue box will prompt you to enter a user
name and password:
The default logon account for the internal FTP site is:
➢ User name: ftp
➢ Password: ftp
2. Click the directory named as “repo” to view and download the files currently stored
on the receiver:
3. To find the file need to be downloaded, click the name of data logging session → the
date of file that be recorded → the format of the file → the name of the target file.
4. To download a file, left click the name of the target file → download the file according
to the prompts.

4.5 IO Settings Menu
Use the IO Settings menu to set up all receiver outputs and inputs. The receiver can output
CMR, RTCM, Raw data, Ephemeris data, GPGGA, GPGSV, on TCP/IP, UDP, serial port, or
Bluetooth ports.
4.5.1 IO Settings Submenu
The following figure shows an example of the screen that appears when you select this
submenu.
In this submenu, users can configure 6 types of input and output settings.
1. RTK Client
After configuring the settings of RTK client, users can log on CORS or APIS. Tap the Connect
button to the right → the IO Settings screen will appear → choose one of the connection
protocols among the NTRIP, APIS_BASE and APIS_ROVER → configure the related parameters
→ click to log on CORS or APIS.

➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP
➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_BASE
➢ Connection Protocol: APIS_ROVER
➢ Connection Protocol: TCP

2. TCP/UDP_Client/NTRIP Server
Tap the Connect button on the right of required TCP/UDP Client → the IO Settings screen will
appear → select the connection protocol from TCP, UDP,NTRIP1.0 and NTRIP2.0 → enter the
IP and Port of the target server → configure messages that you want to output to the target
server → click to save and complete the connection.
➢ Connection Protocol: UDP

➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP1.0
➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP2.0

3. TCP Server/NTRIP Caster
Tap the Connect button to the right of required TCP Server/NTRIP Caster→ the IO Settings
screen will appear → select one of the connection protocols between NTRIP and TCP →
configure the other related parameters → click to save the settings and open the
server.

➢ Connection Protocol: NTRIP
4. Serial Port
Tap the Settings button on the right of Serial Port → the Serial Port Setup screen will appear
→ select Baud Rate used to transmit data → configure the messages that you want to output
through the serial port → click to save the settings and start to transmit.

5. Bluetooth
Tap the Settings button to the right of Bluetooth → the Bluetooth Set screen will appear →
configure the messages that you want to transmit through Bluetooth → click to
save the settings and start to transmit.
6. Radio
Tap the Settings button to the right of Radio → the Radio Settings screen will appear → select
the format of differential data that you want to transmit through radio from the dropdown list
→ click to save the settings and start to transmit.

4.6 Network Setting Menu
Use this menu to view network information, configure the receiver’s mobile network, set email
alert for specific situation, configure HTTP or HTTPS port, and the username and password of
internal FTP site:
4.6.1 Description Submenu
Use this submenu to check the information of network setting.

4.6.2 Mobile Network Setting Submenu
Use this submenu to configure GPRS model, network module and modify dialing status.
4.6.3 Email Alarm Submenu
Use this submenu to choose which situation of receiver will be alerted and input the email
address.

4.6.4 HTTP Submenu
Use this submenu to configure HTTP port.

4.6.5 HTTPS Submenu
Use this submenu to configure HTTPS port.
4.6.6 FTP Service Submenu
Use this submenu to configure the user name and password of internal FTP site.

4.7 Module Setting Menu
Use this menu to check module information, configure WiFi, bluetooth, radio related settings,
and turn on/off static voice of buzzer:
4.7.1 Description Submenu
Use this submenu to check the information of WiFi module, bluetooth module and radio
module.
4.7.2 WiFi Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on/off WiFi function and modify password.

4.7.3 Bluetooth Settings Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on/off bluetooth function and modify PIN number.

4.7.4 Radio Settings Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on/off radio function and configure radio parameters.

4.8 Firmware Menu
Use this menu to check the current firmware information, download the system log, update
the receiver firmware, download or update the configuration file and register the receiver, and
more:
4.8.1 Firmware Info Submenu
Use this submenu to check the current firmware information. The following figure shows an
example of the firmware information.
4.8.2 Hardware Version Submenu
Use this submenu to check the hardware information, including main board version and core
board version:

4.8.3 Config File Submenu
Use this submenu to update Configuration File.
4.8.4 System Log Download Submenu
Use this submenu to download the system log of the receiver.
4.8.5 User Log Submenu
Use this submenu to download the user log. Tap Download to download current user log; Tick
items that you want to see on the user log and tap confirm button to confirm selected user
log.

4.8.6 Firmware Update Submenu
Use this submenu to load new firmware to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse
button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file
and start upgrading.
Notes
4.8.6.1 It may take about 3 or 4 minutes to complete the firmware upgrading. Do no

t touch
the power button or unplug the power until the upgrading process finishes, or damage
will be caused to the receiver.
4.8.6.2 The receiver will restart after the firmware upgrading is done, so users
need to
reconnect the receiver with your co mputer v ia Wi -Fi, and then log-in the receiver
through a web browser to continue the configuration.

4.8.7 GNSS Board Upgrade Submenu
Use this submenu to upgrade GNSS Board. Use this submenu to load new board to the receiver
across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file → tap Confirm button
to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading.
4.8.8 Radio Upgrade Submenu
Use this submenu to browse upgrade file and upgrade radio. Use this submenu to load new
radio to the receiver across the network. Tap the Browse button to locate the upgrade file →
tap Confirm button to confirm the selected upgrading file and start upgrading.
4.8.9 Upgrade Online Submenu
Use this submenu to input Server Address and upgrade online.

4.8.10 GNSS Registration Submenu
Use this submenu to register the receiver. Paste or enter the registration code to the
Registration Code field → tap Registration button to complete the registration.

4.9 Cloud Service Setting Menu
4.9.1 Cloud Service Setting Submenu
Use this submenu to turn on or turn off Cloud Service, Auto Start, Remote Control and
configure other settings.

Communication Ports Definition
A Communication Ports Definition
AI GEOMATE SG7 Receiver IO Port (7-pin Lemo Port)

Definition
PIN FUNCTION
1 Ground ( - )
2 Ground ( - )
3 RS232-TX (Output)
4 PPS
5 Not Used
6 VIN
7 RS232-RX (Input)

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1.1 Safety Information

1.1.1 Warnings and Cautions

WARNING - A Warning alerts you to a potential misused or wrong setting of the

1.2 Regulations and Safety

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1.2.1 Use and Care

1.3 Technical Support

If you need to contact GEOMATE technical support, please contact us

1.5 Your Comments

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2 Getting Started with SG7

2.1 About the Receiver

2.2 Parts of the Receiver

2.2.1 Front Panel

The following figure shows a front view of the receiver.

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Satellite LED Correction LED

Function button Power button

Correction LED • Indicates whether the receiver is transmitting/receiving

Fn button (White) • Move to next line of the menus or options.

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Power button • Works as a Power button:

2.2.2 Lower Housing

IO serial communication and TNC radio antenna connector

SIM card slot

USB communication and

2.2.3 Receiver Ports

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Port Name Description

IO port • This port is a 7-pin LEMO connector that

USB port • This port is a type-C USB connector that

Radio antenna • Connect a radio antenna to internal radio of

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2.3 Batteries and Power

The receiver has an built-in non-removable Lithium‑ion battery.

2.3.2 The Internal Battery

The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged.

To prevent injury or damage:

•Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.

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2.3.3 Battery Safe

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery

To prevent injury or damage:

•Do not immerse the battery in water.

•Do not drop or puncture the battery.

•Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be

To prevent injury or damage: