SP85 GNSS Receiver

User Guide
Legal Notices Class B Statement - Notice to Users. This equip-
©2019 Trimble Inc. All rights reserved. ment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
All product and brand names mentioned in this 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
publication are trademarks of their respective hold- provide reasonable protection against harmful in-
ers. terference in a residential installation. This equip-
SP85 User Guide, Rev. A, December 2019. ment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions ful interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
Product Limited Warranty. Subject to the terms and
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment
conditions set forth herein, Trimble Inc. (“Trimble”)
does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
warrants that for a period of two (2) years from date
sion reception, which can be determined by turning
of purchase this Spectra product (the “Product”)
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
will substantially conform to our publicly available
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
specifications for the Product and that the hard-
the following measures:
ware and any storage media components of the
Product will be substantially free from defects in • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
materials and workmanship. • Increase the separation between the equipment
Product Software. Product software, whether built and the receiver.
into hardware circuitry as firmware, provided as a • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
standalone computer software product, embedded cuit different from that to which the receiver is
in flash memory, or stored on magnetic or other me- connected.
dia, is licensed solely for use with or as an integral
part of the Product and is not sold. The terms of the • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
end user license agreement govern the use of the technician for help.
Product Software, including any differing limited
warranty terms, exclusions and limitations, which Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
shall control over the terms and conditions set forth the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment
in the limited Product warranty. can void your authority to operate this equipment
under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Warranty Remedies. If the Product fails during the
warranty period for reasons covered by this limited
warranty and you notify us of such failure during Canada
the warranty period, we will repair OR replace the
The digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
nonconforming Product with new, equivalent to
limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara-
new, or reconditioned parts or Product, OR refund
tus as set out in the radio interference regulations
the Product purchase price paid by you, at our op-
of the Canadian Department of Communications.
tion, upon your return of the Product in accordance
with our product return procedures then in effect. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/
receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
Notices
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-ex-
This device complies with RF radiation exposure re- empt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following
quirements set forth for the general population (un- two conditions:
controlled exposure).
(1) This device may not cause interference.
This device must not be collocated or operated in
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
cluding interference that may cause undesired op-
and it must be installed to provide the following
eration of the device.
separation distances from all persons:
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de
– 45 cm for SP85 with UHF radio
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
– 20 cm for SP85 without UHF radio applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B
prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage
USA
radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Communications du Canada.
We, Trimble, Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Indus-
declare under sole responsibility that the product: trie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
SP85 GNSS receiver exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. deux conditions suivantes:
Operation is subject to the following two (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
conditions:
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouil-
(2) and this device must accept any interference lage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonction-
received, including interference that may cause nement.
undesired operation.

Trimble Inc.
10368 Westmoor Dr.
Westminster, CO 80021
Europe
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries
This receiver uses one or two rechargeable Lithi-
um-ion batteries.
Hereby, Trimble, declares that the SP85 GNSS re- WARNING - Do not damage the rechargeable Lithi-
ceiver is in compliance with the following direc- um-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an ex-
tives: plosion or fire, and can result in personal injury
– RED 2014/53/EU and/or property damage. To prevent injury or dam-
age:
– RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
• Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to
Information about included radio modules: be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are
not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leak-
– GSM Modem: ing battery fluid.
2G: 850/950 MHz; Radiated power +33 dBm
• Do not expose the battery to fire, high tempera-
2G: 1800/1900 MHz; Radiated power +30 dBm ture, or direct sunlight.
3G/UMTS: 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz; Ra- • Do not immerse the battery in water.
diated power +24 dBm • Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle
– Bluetooth radio: Frequency band 2402- during hot weather.
2480 MHz, max RF radiated output power: • Do not drop or puncture the battery.
< 10 dBm.
• Do not open the battery or short-circuit its con-
– WiFi: Frequency band 2400-2483 MHz, max RF tacts.
radiated output power: < +20 dBm.
– UHF radio: Frequency band 403-473 MHz, max WARNING - Avoid contact with a rechargeable Lith-
RF radiated output power +40 dBm. ium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery
fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in
If external UHF antennas are used together with the personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent
product, the following antennas shall be used: injury or damage:
– Whip 1/4 wave, connected directly to the inter- • If a battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery
nal UHF module. fluid.
– Trimble PN: 44085-42 for low frequency • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately
band: 410-430 MHz. rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medi-
cal attention. Do not rub your eyes!
– Trimble PN: 44085-46 for high frequency
band: 430-470MHz. • If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing,
immediately use clean water to wash off the bat-
– UHF whip antenna Procom half-wave, if connect- tery fluid.
ed through a TNC cable to an external antenna:
WARNING - Charge and use the rechargeable Lith-
– Trimble PN: C3310190 for 410-430MHz ium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the
– Trimble PN: C3310196 for 430-450MHz instructions. Charging or using the battery in unau-
thorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire,
– Trimble PN: C3310188 for 450-470MHz and can result in personal injury or/and equipment
damage. To prevent injury or damage:
If the SP85 is used with UHF radio the following
UHF radio module shall be used: • Do not charge a battery if it appears to be dam-
aged or leaking.
– Trimble part number: 89941-01 (UHF Unit).
• The SP85 must be powered by a Class II,
The products covered by this guide may be operat- IEC60950-1 certified LPS AC/DC adaptor.
ed in all EU member countries (BE, BG, CZ, DK,
DE, EE, IE, EL, ES, FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, CHARGE THE BATTERIES ONLY IN THE TEM-
MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI, SE, UK), Nor- PERATURE RANGE 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F),
way, and Switzerland. at a maximum altitude of 2,000 meters (6,562
feet).
• Discontinue charging a battery that gives off ex-
European Union Customers: WEEE treme heat or a burning odor.
• Use the battery only in Spectra equipment that
is specified to use it.
• Use the battery only for its intended use and ac-
For product recycling instructions and more infor- cording to the instructions in the product docu-
mation, please go to https://spectrageospatial.com/ mentation.
weee-and-rohs/.
Disposing of Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Recycling in Europe: To recycle Spectra WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment prod- Discharge Lithium-ion battery before disposing of
ucts that run on electric power), call +31 497 53 it. When disposing of a battery, be sure to do so in
24 30 and ask for the “WEEE Associate”. Or, mail an environmentally sensitive manner. Adhere to any
a request for recycling instructions to: local and national regulations concerning battery
disposal or recycling.
Trimble Europe BV
c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45
5521 DZ Eersel, NL
Receiver Use and Care UHF Radios
The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that Regulations and Safety. The receiver may be fitted
typically occurs in the field. However, the receiver is with an internal radio as an option. It can also be
a high-precision electronic instrument and should be connected to an external UHF radio.
treated with reasonable care.
Regulations regarding the use of Ultra High Frequen-
CAUTION - Operating or storing the receiver outside cy (UHF) radio-modems vary greatly from country to
the specified temperature range can damage it. For country. In some countries, the UHF kit may be used
more information, see Physical Specifications in this without obtaining an end-user license. Other coun-
guide. tries require end-user licensing. For licensing infor-
mation, consult your local Spectra dealer.
High-power signals from a nearby radio or radar
transmitter can overwhelm the receiver circuits. This Before operating the receiver with the UHF kit, deter-
does not harm the instrument, but it can prevent the mine if authorization or a license to operate the UHF
receiver from functioning correctly. Do not use the re- kit is required in your country. It is the end-user’s re-
ceiver within 400 meters (1312 feet) of powerful ra- sponsibility to obtain an operator’s permit or license
dar, television or other transmitters. Low-power for the location or country of use.
transmitters such as those used in cell phones and Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consid-
two-way radios do not normally interfere with receiver eration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for
operations. human exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic
For more information, contact your Spectra distribu- energy.
tor. Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure
Bluetooth Radio below government limits. The following precautions
are recommended:
The radiated output power of the wireless radio is far
below the FCC radio-frequency exposure limits. Nev- • DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is
ertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a within 45 cm (17.7 inches) of the antenna.
manner that the Spectra receiver is 20 cm or further • DO NOT collocate (place within 20 cm) the radio
from the human body. antenna with any other transmitting device.
The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines
• DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF con-
found in radio-frequency safety standards and rec- nectors are secure and any open connectors are
ommendations, which reflect the consensus of the properly terminated.
scientific community. Spectra Geospatial therefore
believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by • DO NOT operate the equipment near electric
consumers. blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
The level of energy emitted is far less than the elec- • All equipment must be properly grounded accord-
tromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such ing to Spectra installation instructions for safe op-
as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless radi- eration.
os may be restricted in some situations or environ- • All equipment should be serviced only by a quali-
ments, such as on aircraft. If you are unsure of fied technician.
restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authoriza-
tion before turning on the wireless radios.
COCOM Limits
The US Department of Commerce requires that all
exportable GNSS products contain performance lim-
itations so that they cannot be used in a manner that
could threaten the security of the United States.
The following limitation is implemented on the re-
ceiver: Immediate access to satellite measurements
and navigation results is disabled when the receiver’s
velocity is computed to be greater than 1000 knots,
or its altitude is computed to be above 17,000 me-
ters (59,055 feet). The receiver continuously resets
until the COCOM situation is cleared.
Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the informa-
tion you need in the product documentation, contact
your local distributor. Alternatively, request technical
support using the Spectra website at www.spectra-
geospatial.com.
Your Comments
Your feedback about the supporting documentation
helps us improve it with each revision. Email your
comments to documentation_feedback@spectrapre-
cision.com.
 Table of Contents

About Spectra SP85 ...................................................................................... 1

SP85 Packout ................................................................................................2
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................2
Optional Accessories.....................................................................................................3
Other Optional Accessories.......................................................................................... 4
Discover Your New Equipment .....................................................................5
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................5
Bottom View ..................................................................................................................6
Right-Side View .............................................................................................................7
Left-Side View ...............................................................................................................8
Phase Center Location ..................................................................................................8
Height Mark....................................................................................................................9
Special Key Combinations........................................................................................... 10
Screen Illumination & Buzzer ...................................................................................... 10
Using SP85 for the First Time ...................................................................... 11
Charging the Batteries ................................................................................................ 12
Inserting the Batteries ................................................................................................ 13
Inserting Cards ............................................................................................................ 14
Setting up the Receiver............................................................................................... 15
Running a Survey ......................................................................................................... 15
Ending the Survey........................................................................................................ 15
Front Panel Displays ................................................................................... 16
Welcome Screen.......................................................................................................... 16
General Status ............................................................................................................ 17
Memory/SD Card.......................................................................................................... 19
Receiver Identification ............................................................................................... 19
Position Solution ........................................................................................................ 20
eLevel Screen ............................................................................................................. 20
Devices ........................................................................................................................ 21
Bluetooth Pairing.........................................................................................................23
ATL Recording Screen ................................................................................................23
Memory Management .................................................................................................25
Modem Power Control Screen.....................................................................................25
Wifi Power Control Screen ..........................................................................................26
Interface Language Screen.........................................................................................26
Power Off Screen.........................................................................................................27
Raw Data Recording Screen........................................................................................27
Monitoring Batteries ...................................................................................28
Conventions Used........................................................................................................28
Possible Battery Statuses in the Field ........................................................................29
Possible Battery Statuses With AC/DC Power Block Used........................................ 30
Possible Error Statuses .............................................................................................. 31
Remote Battery Monitoring ......................................................................................... 31
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage .......................................................................................32

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Introducing SP85 as Rover ......................................................................... 33
Network Rover............................................................................................................. 33
Rover Using Local Base .............................................................................................. 33
Other Use Cases ..........................................................................................................34
Trimble RTX ............................................................................................................34
Backup RTK............................................................................................................. 35
UHF Networking...................................................................................................... 35
RTK Bridge .............................................................................................................. 36
Introducing SP85 as Base ........................................................................... 37
Network Base .............................................................................................................. 37
Local Base ................................................................................................................... 37
UHF Networking ..........................................................................................................38
Internal vs. External Power Source ............................................................................ 39
Configuring SP85 With Survey Pro .............................................................40
Trimble RTX.................................................................................................................42
Backup RTK .................................................................................................................42
UHF Networking - Bases .............................................................................................43
UHF Networking - Rover .............................................................................................43
RTK Bridge...................................................................................................................44
Base Offering Two Independent Transmission Channels
for Delivering Corrections...........................................................................................44
Configuring the SP85 WiFi Device ..............................................................................45
Recording/Downloading GNSS Raw Data ................................................... 47
Data Recording Flowchart .......................................................................................... 47
Step-by-Step Procedure............................................................................................. 47
Downloading Raw Data Files.......................................................................................50
Charging Batteries - Using External Power................................................ 52
Batteries Vs. External Power Source..........................................................................52
Charging Batteries, Scenario #1................................................................................. 53
Charging Batteries, Scenario #2 ................................................................................ 53
Using Cable P/N 59044-10-SPN from the Office Power Kit...................................54
Using Cable P/N 95715 from the Field Power Kit ................................................... 55
Anti-Theft and Startup Protections ........................................................... 56
Anti-Theft Protection.................................................................................................. 56
Purpose................................................................................................................... 56
Enabling/Disabling the Anti-Theft Protection ....................................................... 56
How the Receiver Operates With the Anti-Theft On .............................................. 56
What the Anti-Theft Protection Does Initially........................................................ 56
What Events Will Trigger a Theft Alarm? ............................................................... 56
What Will Happen When a Theft is Detected? ....................................................... 57
What if the Thief Removes the Batteries?............................................................. 57
Disabling Anti-Theft Before Turning Off the Receiver .......................................... 57
Lost your Anti-Theft Password? ............................................................................ 58
The Theft Alarm is Part of the Level-1 Alarms List ................................................ 58
Startup Protection ...................................................................................................... 59
Purpose................................................................................................................... 59
Enabling/Disabling Startup Protection .................................................................. 59
How SP85 Operates with Startup Protection Active.............................................. 59
Difference Between Startup and Anti-Theft Protections...................................... 59
Shared Resources .................................................................................................. 59
Can Anti-Theft and Startup Protections Be Both Active? .....................................60
Using Anti-Theft and Startup Protections in Survey Pro ..........................................60
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 Alerts Tab ............................................................................................................... 60
Anti-Theft tab.......................................................................................................... 61
Managing Contacts and Notifications ....................................................................62
Enabling/Disabling the Anti-Theft Protection .......................................................63
Communicating with SP85 Using a Mobile Phone ...................................... 64
Introduction................................................................................................................ 64
Commands List............................................................................................................65
ANH: Setting Antenna Height ......................................................................................66
ANR: Setting Antenna Reduction Mode.......................................................................66
ATH: Setting Anti-Theft...............................................................................................67
GETID: Reading Receiver Identification Information .................................................67
GETMEM: Reading Memory Status ..............................................................................68
GETPOS: Reading Computed Position ........................................................................68
GETPOWER: Reading Receiver Power Status .............................................................69
HELP: Reading the List of Commands ........................................................................69
MEM: Setting Current Memory.....................................................................................70
MODE: Setting Receiver Mode ..................................................................................... 71
POS: Setting Reference Position ................................................................................ 71
RADIO: Setting the Radio.............................................................................................72
REC: Setting the Recording Mode ...............................................................................73
SEND LOG: Emailing Log Files.....................................................................................74
SEND PAR: Emailing Receiver Parameters.................................................................74
Using the SP85 Built-in Electronic Tiltmeter ..............................................75
Benefit .........................................................................................................................75
Rover Setup ................................................................................................................75
Calibrating the Tiltmeter .............................................................................................75
Calibration Methods ................................................................................................75
Calibrating the Tiltmeter in Standalone Mode........................................................ 77
Calibrating the Tiltmeter With Survey Pro .............................................................78
Using the eLevel in Survey Pro....................................................................................79
Using the UHF Kit Option .............................................................................80
Installing the UHF Module into the Receiver............................................................... 81
Configuring the UHF Module........................................................................................82
Completing Rover Radio Setup ...................................................................................83
Completing Base Radio Setup With External UHF Antenna....................................... 84
Completing Base Radio Setup With Internal UHF Antenna ........................................85
Running the SP85 Web Server Interface.....................................................86
Introduction.................................................................................................................86
WiFi in Access Point Mode ..........................................................................................86
WiFi in Client Mode ......................................................................................................87
Connecting to a WiFi Network Using Survey Pro ...................................................89
Appendix .....................................................................................................90
Spectra Loader Software Utility................................................................................. 90
Installing Spectra Loader....................................................................................... 90
Getting Started With Spectra Loader.................................................................... 90
Upgrading Receiver Firmware................................................................................ 91
Installing a Firmware Option...................................................................................93
Activating a CenterPoint RTX Subscription .......................................................... 94
Reading Receiver Warranty Expiration Date......................................................... 94
Spectra File Manager Software Utility .......................................................................95
Installing Spectra File Manager ..............................................................................95
Connecting SP85 to your Computer .......................................................................96
Getting Started With Spectra File Manager............................................................98

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 Establishing a Connection with the Receiver ...................................................... 100
Copying Files to the Office Computer .................................................................. 100
Deleting Files from the Receiver.......................................................................... 100
Restoring Factory Settings ........................................................................................ 101
Alerts ......................................................................................................................... 102
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 103
GNSS Characteristics ........................................................................................... 103
Real-Time Accuracy (RMS) ................................................................................... 103
Real-Time Performance ....................................................................................... 104
Post-Processing Accuracy (RMS) ......................................................................... 104
Data Logging Characteristics............................................................................... 104
Physical Characteristics....................................................................................... 104
Standard & Optional System Components........................................................... 106
Data Collectors and Software .............................................................................. 106

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About Spectra SP85
The Spectra SP85 is a next generation GNSS receiver that
combines decades of GNSS RTK technology with a
revolutionary new GNSS processing.
Featuring the new 600-channel “7G” chipset combined with
the patented Z-Blade™ technology, the SP85 system is
optimized for tracking and processing signals from all GNSS
constellations in challenging environments.
With unmatched connectivity in the GNSS receiver market, the
SP85 offers a unique combination of integrated 3.5G cellular,
WiFi and UHF communications with SMS, email and anti-theft
technology.
Trimble RTX is available for the SP85 GNSS receiver via L-Band
satellite in regions without cellular infrastructure, and also via
cellular/IP delivery. The premium service, CenterPoint® RTX, is
the most accurate satellite-delivered correction service
available today. With the SP85 GNSS receiver and a Trimble
RTX correction service, high-accuracy positioning is
achievable nearly anywhere in the world - even in areas
without cellular service.
These powerful capabilities, packaged in an ultra-rugged housing
and patented antenna design, make the SP85 an extremely
versatile turnkey solution that can be used with unlimited
operation time thanks to its two hot-swappable batteries.
The key features of the SP85 are:
• Patented Z-Blade® technology
• Up to 600-channel 7G ASIC
• Hot-swappable batteries
• Internal TxRx UHF radio
• L-Band satellite capable GNSS antenna
• 3.5G cellular modem
• Built-in WiFi communication
• SMS and e-mail alerts
• Anti-theft technology
• Backup RTK and RTK Bridge
• eLevel technology
• Trimble® RTX correction services
• Up to 20 Hz update rate.

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SP85 Packout

NOTE: Spectra Geospatial reserves the right to make changes

to the lists of items provided below without prior notice.

Standard The SP85 GNSS Single Receiver Kit (P/N 119786-00) consists of
Accessories the following items.
Item Picture Spare Part (1)

SP85 GNSS receiver (Not Applicable)

Li-Ion Battery, 2.8 Ah, 7.4 V, 20.7 Wh

92670-15 (one battery)
(Qty: 2)
Dual Li-Ion Battery Charger (does not
include AC/DC power supply and 109000-SPN
cable)

AC/DC Power Block, 65 W, 19 V,

107000
3.43 A, 100-240 VAC

Power Cord Kit (four types) for use with

78651
AC/DC Power Block

Tape Measure, 3.6 m (12 feet) 93374-10

Pole Extension, 7 cm, for use on tripod 88400-50-SPN

USB-to-Mini Universal Cable EGL-Z2001

Universal Hard Case (shown here with

large soft bag placed inside; see also 104342-10
next item)

Large soft bag (fits in the universal hard

95858-10
case; see also previous item)

Product Software and Documentation

Leaflet, Quick Start Guide and Anti- (Not Applicable)
Theft Technology Adhesive Sticker.

(1) When applicable, the items part of the standard packout may be ordered
separately as spare parts, using the P/Ns specified in this column.
NOTE: The SP85 User Guide may be downloaded from:
https://spectrageospatial.com/sp85-gnss-receiver/

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 Optional Three different kits are available as optional accessories.
Accessories Item Picture Spare Part (1)
UHF Kit P/N 92673-10 (2):

UHF Module (Not Applicable)

Base Pole Extension, 25 cm (9.5”) long, with

95672
oblong aperture
Coaxial adapter cable (for use with P/N
96845
95672)

Rover Range Pole, 1.75 m (5.74 ft) long,

fiberglass, two parts, with specific tapping on 106815
top part

Soft Bag for Range Pole 95860-10

T25 Torx Screwdriver, “L” shaped (Not Applicable)

Field Power Kit P/N 94335:

Power cable, 0.6 m, 7P Lemo to SAE 95715

Power cable, 1.8 m, SAE to battery clips (3) 83223-02-SPN

Office Power Kit P/N 94336:

Power/Data cable, 1.5 m, DB9-f to OS/7P/M

59044-10-SPN
to SAE

Adapter cable, 0.15 m, SAE to DC socket

88769-SPN
(2.1 mm)

RS232-to-USB adapter cable 90938-SPN

(1) When applicable, the items part of these three SP85-specific kits may be
ordered separately as spare parts, using the P/Ns specified in this column.
(2) DOES NOT include the UHF antenna. See other optional accessories
below.
(3) If you need to change the fuse on this cable, please use the same type of
fuse as the one originally provided (15 A @32 V). This is mandatory.

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 Other Optional
Accessories Item Ordering P/N: Picture

Single soft bag (for one receiver) 206490-10

UHF whip antenna, Procom, half-wave, with

TNC adapter:
• 410-430 MHz C3310190
• 430-450 MHz C3310196
• 450-470 MHz C3310188

UHF whip antenna, ¼ wave, with TNC adapter:

• 410-430 MHz 67410-12
• 430-470 MHz 67410-11

ADL Vantage Pro Accessories Kit. Choose

P/N according to UHF band used:
• 450-470 MHz
• 430-450 MHz
• 410-430 MHz

The kit includes the following items:

• Unity-gain antenna (compatible with chosen
87400-10
band, see above)
87400-20
• Range pole mount
87410-10
• Tripod mount system
• HPB-Battery bag with cables (specific to
ADL Vantage Pro)
• HPB-Programming cable

(ADL Vantage Pro unit NOT included in the kit.)

ADL Vantage Accessories Kit. Choose P/N

according to UHF band used:
• 450-470 MHz
• 430-450 MHz
• 410-430 MHz

The kit includes the following items:

• Unity-gain antenna (compatible with chosen
87330-10
band, see above)
87330-20
• Range pole mount
87310-10
• Tripod mount system
• HPB-Battery bag with cables (specific to
ADL Vantage)
• HPB-Programming cable

(ADL Vantage unit NOT included in the kit.)

Y cable, receiver-to-PacCrest HPB & Battery,

PCC-A02507
3.0 m (OS7P to 1S5P)

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Discover Your New Equipment

Take a few minutes to discover your new SP85.

Front Panel

[4] [6]
[1] [2] [3] [5] [7] [8]

• [1]: Power button. Hold the button depressed for about

two seconds to turn on or off the receiver.
• [2]: Display screen
• [3]: Battery A LED indicator.
• [4]: Battery A compartment.
• [5]: Battery B LED indicator.
• [6]: Battery B compartment.
• [7]: Scroll button. Press this button to scroll through all the
display functions (including alarm screens if any). Also
used to accept or reject prompts in some particular
contexts.
• [8]: Log button. From the General Status screen, press this
button to start or stop GNSS raw data recording. From all
other screens, pressing this button takes you back to the
General Status screen. Also used to accept or reject
prompts in some particular contexts.
NOTE: Pressing these buttons simultaneously gives access
to special receiver functions. See all the possible
combinations in Special Key Combinations on page 10.

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 Bottom View
[7]

[8] [9]

[10] [11] [12]

• [7]: Front panel (see details above)
• [8]: Battery A compartment trapdoor
• [9]: Battery B compartment trapdoor
CAUTION - THE TWO TRAPDOORS SHOULD BE OPENED ONLY
FOR INSERTING OR REMOVING BATTERIES. THE REST OF THE
TIME, PLEASE ALWAYS KEEP THEM FULLY CLOSE TO
PRESERVE WATERTIGHTNESS.
• [10]: Power/data connector (DC input + RS232 serial port
A). The connector socket is protected by a black rubber cap
attached to the receiver case. Always keep the protection
cap on when the connector is not used. This cap is a non-
polarized one.
IMPORTANT: When you connect a cable to that connector,
be sure you align the red markings (a red dot on the plug, a
red line on the socket) before pushing the Lemo plug in.
Conversely, when it’s time to disconnect the Lemo plug,
please use the attached metal strap to pull the plug out.
• [11]: 5/8” threaded insert. This part is securely mounted on
a removable plate, thus making up an assembly that can be
replaced with a UHF module (optional accessory) fitted
with its own, specific threaded hole and central coaxial
socket for antenna connection (see Using the UHF Kit
Option on page 80).
• [12]: Shock absorber making up a robust protection belt for
the receiver against drops to the ground. The shock
absorber houses two flaps for access to two card slots and
to a USB connector. The height mark is also nested in the
shock absorber. See below.

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Right-Side View
[13] [14]

[15]

• [13]: SD card holder. An SD Card is a removable memory

extension that can be used to:
– Record GNSS raw data
– Copy G-files from the internal memory
– Or install firmware upgrades
Maximum capacity according to SDHC standard: 32 GB
The SD Card should be inserted into the receiver with its
label side oriented downward (pins upward).

• [14]: Standard (Mini) SIM card holder. A SIM card is required

to operate the internal cell modem when the receiver is
used in Direct IP, NTRIP or CSD. Please contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) to get the SIM card you need.
The SIM card should be inserted into the receiver with its
label side oriented downward (visible chip upward).
WARNING - MAKE SURE YOU INSERT THE SIM CARD INTO
THE SIM CARD HOLDER AND NOT ELSEWHERE.

• [15]: Rubber flap protecting the SD card and SIM card

holders. To preserve watertightness, ALWAYS KEEP FULLY
CLOSE when you don’t need to access the card slots.

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 Left-Side View
[17]

[16]

• [16]: Rubber flap protecting the USB connector. To

preserve watertightness, ALWAYS KEEP FULLY CLOSE
when you don’t need to use the USB port.
• [17]: USB connector emulating standard RS232 serial port
(port B). Used typically for downloading/deleting files using
Spectra File Manager, or upgrading firmware/warranty date
using Spectra Loader.
The first time you connect the SP85 to a computer through
a USB connection, the required driver will automatically be
installed on the computer. If however the installed driver
does not work, you may replace it with one of the two
drivers posted on the Spectra Geospatial website:
https://spectrageospatial.com/sp85-gnss-receiver/
USB driver for 64-bit OS: SpectraPrecisionUSBSerialSetup_x64.exe file
USB driver for 32-bit OS: SpectraPrecisionUSBSerialSetup_x86.exe file
Double-click on the downloaded file to install the driver.

Phase Center See diagram below. These are relative measurements.

Location

L1 84.6 mm
L2 77.6 mm

The field software usually calculates the real height of the

instrument, based on the location of the L1 phase center.
Whether you provide a vertical or slant measurement of the
antenna base (ARP), the field software you are using should be
able to deduce the real height of the instrument, using the pre-
loaded dimensional parameters (antenna radius, etc.) specific
to the model of GNSS antenna used.
In the case of a slant measurement, the software will also use
the radius of the antenna to determine the instrument height.

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 Height Mark The height mark ([18]) is nested on the shock absorber
diagonally to the front panel.

[18]

When the receiver is mounted on a tripod – for use as a base

for example – making a slant measurement to determine the
instrument height is often more convenient than making a
vertical measurement from the ground mark to the antenna
base.
In this case, the height mark can be used to hook the measure
tape (standard accessory) so you can unroll the tape down to
the ground mark and conveniently measure the distance
between these two points. However because the housing of
the measure tape is inserted in the path between the two
tance

points, you should make the following correction to obtain the

red dis

real value of slant measurement:

Measu

Slant Measurement = Measured Distance + Delta L

Where “Delta L” is the length of the tape measure housing.
Delta L= 0.073 m or 0.2396 ft (2 7/8 inches), as mentioned on the housing.
6 ft
73 mm

When the field software requests your input to determine the

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instrument height, you will then choose to enter the slant

measurement, rather than the vertical one. The software will
then be able to deduce the real height of the instrument from
the known dimensional parameters of the antenna and the
slant measurement you will have entered.

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 Special Key The SP85 has three different key combinations requiring that
Combinations the receiver be initially turned off. See table below for details.
Key combination Function

+ Starts a firmware upgrade sequence from

the file stored in the SD Card.
(Power + Scroll buttons)
Enters the Service mode in which the UHF
module, if any, is temporarily connected to
+
the receiver’s serial port A for radio
(Power + Log buttons) settings. Refer to Using the UHF Kit Option
on page 80.

+ + Restores factory settings (see list in

Restoring Factory Settings on page 101).
(Power + Scroll + Log buttons)

Screen Screen illumination is automatically turned off if no button has

Illumination & been pressed for 10 minutes of receiver operation. The screen
Buzzer will then become entirely blank.
Screen illumination will be reactivated through one of the
following actions or events:
• By pressing shortly on the Log or Scroll button, which will
then recover their usual functions,
• On inserting an SD Card into the receiver,
• On occurrence of an alarm.
The buzzer can be heard in the following cases:
• When your data collector establishes a Bluetooth
connection with the receiver,
• On occurrence of an alarm.

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Using SP85 for the First Time

Prior to setting up and using your equipment, be sure you

understand the meaning of the following symbols found on the
labels of your equipment:
• On AC/DC Power Supply block and charger:

– : Alternating current (AC)

– : Direct current (DC)

– : Class II equipment symbol

– : Caution symbol
– : Indicates the polarity of the DC output. The
positive terminal is the central conductor; the negative
terminal is the surrounding conductor.
• On SP85 GNSS Receiver:

– : WEEE icon on one of the labels. Indicates that

special instructions should be observed when you wish
to dispose of the equipment. See third page in this
guide.

– : Power button: Used to turn on or off the SP85.

See page 5 for full description.
– : Scroll button: Controls the front panel display.
Used to scroll through the different functions of the
receiver. See page 5 for full description.
– : Log button. Used to start/stop GNSS raw data
recording. See page 5 for full description.
WARNING - This receiver uses one or two rechargeable
Lithium-ion batteries. To avoid personal injury or equipment
damage, make sure that you read and understand the safety
information at the front of this guide.
The batteries are shipped partially charged. Depending on the
time elapsed since then, the remaining charge may be even
less. For this reason, you should first recharge the batteries
completely before first use. (See warnings and safety
information at the front of this guide.)

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 Charging the
Batteries
WARNING: Use exclusively the battery provided. This is an IEC
62133 certified battery which meets the electrical
specifications mentioned on page 2. There is a risk of
explosion if you do not use this type of battery.

1. Set up the battery charger as explained:

– Connect the output cable ([1]) of the AC/DC power block
([2]) to the battery charger input ([3]).
– Choose the power cord ([4]) that is suitable for your
[6] country.
– Connect the end of the power cord to the AC/DC block
input ([5]), and the other to a power outlet ([6]). This
powers up the battery charger, causing the POWER LED
[4] to turn solid green.
2. Insert the two batteries ([7]) onto the battery charger (give
the right orientation to the battery). For each battery, the
CONTACT LED will turn solid orange when the battery is
[5]
detected. The CHARGE LED will start blinking green at a
fast rate to indicate that the battery is being charged.
[2] 3. The batteries charge simultaneously. This will take a few
hours. When a battery reaches full charge, the
corresponding CHARGE LED turns solid green.
[1] 4. Remove the batteries from the charger when fully charged.
[7] NOTE: The batteries may be left on the charger for an
indefinite period of time without causing any damage to
[3] the charger or the batteries.

CAUTION. The power plug serves as a network disconnection

device. Ensure that the device connecting plug is readily
accessible so that it can be pulled out easily when necessary,
without having to push other devices out of the way.

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 Inserting the Each battery is fitted with four recesses, two on each side (see
Batteries [8]).
These allow you to slide the battery into tabs located at the
bottom of the compartment (see [9]).
Once the battery is fully inserted, a stop mechanism ([10]) is
released by the battery to secure the electrical connection to
[8] [9] [10] the receiver (this mechanism prevents the battery from
moving longitudinally).
The combination of these two mechanisms (slide + stop) will guarantee a
secure electrical connection to the receiver in all circumstances.

The two battery compartments are accessible from

underneath the receiver. Follow this procedure to insert a
battery into its compartment:
1. Turn the receiver upside down.
[11]
2. With a finger, push the snap-in hook inward to unlock the
trapdoor (see [11]), then pull it open (see [12]).
3. Give the right orientation to the battery, prop it against the
right inner side of the compartment (see [13]), then push
the battery in so that it fits into the four tabs.
4. Push the battery fully to the left (see [14]). This releases the
stop mechanism underneath the battery.
[12 ] [13] [14]

5. Close the trapdoor: It is good practice to use your two

thumbs pushing thoroughly from the two corners of the
trapdoor. By doing this, you will lock the snap-in hook
properly and you will make the battery compartment fully
waterproof.
6. Put back the receiver the right way up.
When later the receiver is placed on top of a pole, you will be able to safely
remove/replace a discharged battery (it won’t drop when you open the
compartment) while the receiver continues to operate normally, tacking
satellites, being powered from the other battery.
NOTE: The batteries will be used one after the other. The
receiver will determine which battery should be used first.

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 Inserting Cards A SIM card is needed to operate the internal modem when the
receiver is used in Direct IP, NTRIP or CSD mode.
You may also want the receiver to record GNSS raw data on an
SD card rather than in its internal memory.
In either case, insert the card through the procedure
[15]
described below:
1. Open the rubber flap with the “SD” and “SIM” markings (on
the right), pulling its tongue gently to the right. The tongue
is that small part protruding from one end of the flap ([15]).
2. Turn the card upside down (label side oriented downward)
(see SIM card in [16]), then push it in until you hear a click.

[16] 3. Put the rubber flap back in place. This is a five-step

operation to be observed with care. The inner side of the
flap is fitted with molded parts (see [17]) that are intended
to fit into the card slots. Starting from the flap hinge, these
should be inserted successively into:
– The block the closest to the hinge ([18])
– The SIM card holder ([19])
– The SD card holder ([20])
– The second block ([21])
– Then run a thumb along the flap, starting from the hinge
and all the way to the other end, exerting pressure as
many times as necessary to make sure the flap is
thoroughly inserted.
[20] [19] [18]

[21]

[17]

NOTE 1: If you only need to access the SD card holder, you may
half-open the rubber flap. To do this, place three fingers on the
area marked “SIM” on the flap while grasping the tongue to
[22] open the flap halfway (see [22]).
NOTE 2: To remove a SIM or SD card, simply push the card a
little bit further in causing the lock mechanism to be released
(a click can be heard). Then release the card, which will then be
automatically ejected.

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 Setting up the 1. Mount the receiver and data collector on a range pole
Receiver (rover), or a tripod (base).
2. Measure and write down the vertical or slant distance from
the ground mark to respectively the lower part of the
receiver (ARP) (rover) or to the height mark (base). This
measurement will be required by your field software in a
further step.

3. Turn on the SP85 by holding depressed for about

2 seconds until the screen lights up. The status LED of the
battery being used turns solid green. Let the receiver boot.
4. Meanwhile, turn on the data collector and run your field
software.

Running a Survey 1. Follow the instructions provided by your field software to

use the SP85 as desired (rover or base). The receiver will
beep when a Bluetooth connection is established with the
data collector.
2. Start your survey job when ready.
3. From time to time, take a look at the battery LEDs on the
front panel. As long as the two LEDs are solid green, that
means the first battery used has enough energy left to
operate the receiver.
When the LED corresponding to the first battery used
starts blinking green – first at a slow rate (1 sec), then at a
faster rate (5 flashes a second) – that will mean the battery
is too low and power will soon switch automatically to the
other battery.
Note that there won’t be any disruption in receiver
operation when passing from the low to the fresh battery.
There won’t be any disruption either if you replace the low
battery with a new fresh one. This third battery will power
the receiver later when the second battery gets in turn too
low.

Ending the Survey 1. After your field survey is complete, hold depressed
for about 2 seconds to turn off the SP85.
2. Don’t forget to charge the batteries at the end of your day.
Batteries will charge overnight.
NOTE: Need to download raw data files from the receiver?
Refer to Downloading Raw Data Files on page 50.

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Front Panel Displays

The diagram below explains how to scroll through the different

displays using the Scroll button. A detailed description of each
of them is provided in this section.
2 sec.

Raw Data
Welcome Recording

Interface General
Language
Modem/WiFi Status
Power
Control Memory

Memory Error
Management Messages,
if any SD Card

ATL
ATL On
Off
Receiver
Calibration ID
Bluetooth
Pairing**
WiFi*
Modem*
Position
Radio*
eLevel

*: Skipped (not shown) if device **: Allowed within the next 5 minutes.
absent (radio only) or off.

NOTE: The screen shots illustrating this section are only

examples. Your receiver may report different information
depending on its configuration.

Welcome Screen
This screen appears after about 2 seconds of depressing the
Power button. (You may then release this button.)
After about 30 seconds, corresponding to the receiver boot
sequence, the General Status screen will appear
automatically.

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 General Status See examples below for a rover (left) and a base (right). Refer
to the tables below for more details on each of the icons or
data reported on this screen.
[1] [2] [3] [4] [1] [2] [3] [4]

[5] [6] [5] [6]

[7] [8] [9] [10] [11][12] [7] [8] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11][12] [7] [8]

Icon or Data
Area Meaning
Reported
Anti-theft or/and startup protection active (solid
NOTE: In the second column, the
slash symbol
icon).
(“/”) is used between icons to One or more alarms set (blinking icon). Press the
indicate that these icons occupy Scroll button as many times as necessary to read
the area successively at the
[1] and acknowledge the alarms.
indicated displaying rate.
One or more alarms set and anti-theft or/and
/ startup protection active. Icons appear in succes-
sion every 1 second.
(Blank) No alarm set and anti-theft protection inactive.
Number of satellites received (all GNSS’s taken
[2] {a number}
together)
Position solution status:
– NONE: Position not available
– AUTO: Autonomous GNSS position
– DGPS: Differential GNSS position
[3] {a text string} – S DGPS: SBAS Differential GNSS position
– FLOAT: Float solution
– FIXED: Fixed solution (RTK is operational)
– RTX: CenterPoint® RTX solution
– BASE: Receiver configured as a base.
[4] {a number} Number of satellites used (all GNSSs taken together).
Data link information:
For a rover: Corrections received. The age of cor-
{x seconds} rections is displayed after the icon, when available.
[5]
For a base: Corrections generated and transmitted.
(Blank) No corrections received or transmitted.
Memory information and raw data recording:
No data recording in progress (static icon). Percent-
{percent} age of free memory in the storage medium used.
[6]
Data recording in progress (dynamic icon). Percent-
/ {percent) age of free memory in the storage medium used.
Icons appear in succession every 1 second.
Where located, the right arrow indicates which bat-
[7]
tery is currently used.

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 Icon or Data
Area Meaning
Reported
Batteries:
A battery has been inserted in the compartment and
the energy left in the battery is represented both
/ {percent} visually and as a percentage. These two indications
[8]
are shown successively (percentage appears for
1 second every 5 seconds).
The battery is missing (battery compartment empty).
The receiver is powered from the AC/DC power
[9]
block, not by one of its batteries.
[8] (Battery B only) Case where the receiver is powered
+ / {percent} from the AC/DC power block and battery B is present
[9] with a certain percentage of remaining power.
Modem:
(Blank) Modem turned off.
Modem turned on:
• Blinking: Not initialized yet
• Static: Initialized and ready for a connection
The vertical bars indicate the signal strength at the
modem antenna input. The higher the number of
[10] or
bars the better.
The antenna symbol shown in the upper left corner
stands for “2G”. If the modem detects a 3G network,
“3G” is displayed instead.
When the signal strength is very weak, four dots appear
at the bottom of the icon, instead of vertical bars.
Modem on line.
WiFi:
(Blank) WiFi turned off.
WiFi connection active (1 to 3 waves depending on
[11] signal level).(1 wave: no signal yet). (Blinking icon=
WiFi Initializing) (Inverted icon: WiFi Access Point)
Data being transmitted over Wifi (2 to 3 waves).
SD Card, Bluetooth, Radio, USB:
SD card present

; Bluetooth connection active; Pairing allowed.

Internal radio detected, but not used

Internal radio used respectively as receiver, transmit-
[12]
ter and repeater
USB connection active
Any combination of the five icons is possible. Icons
/ / / / appear in succession every 1 second.
No SD card present, No Bluetooth or USB connec-
(Blank)
tion active, no internal radio installed.

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Memory/SD Card See examples below for Internal Memory (left) and SD card
(right).

• 1st line: Memory identifier and capacity. If a left arrow

appears at the beginning of the line, this means this
memory is currently selected to collect data.
• 2nd line: Free memory left (in bytes and percentage of
nominal size)
• 3rd line: Number of G-files currently stored in memory
• 4th line: If data recording is in progress, name of the G-file
currently created. Otherwise, this line is empty.

Receiver
Identification
From top to bottom (see screen example):
• Receiver serial number (SN)
• Firmware version currently installed (FW)
• Receiver Bluetooth name (BT)
• Receiver IP address (IP)

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Position Solution If the receiver is a rover, the displayed position will be the last
computed position. The coordinates will be local (“LOC”) only if
the rover receives specific RTCM messages from the base
describing the local system used by the base.
If the receiver is a base, the displayed coordinates are set
ones (not computed ones) representing the WGS84 or local
reference position assigned to the base.
See screen example for a rover delivering WGS84 coordinates.
• First line: Number of satellites tracked; Current position
solution status; Number of satellites used.
• Next three lines: Receiver position. This may be:
– Either WGS84 coordinates (“W84” displayed at the
beginning of the last line). Coordinates are Latitude
(2nd line), Longitude (3rd line) and ellipsoidal height (4th
line).
– Or local coordinates (“LOC” displayed at the beginning of
the last line). Depending on whether or not a projection
is defined in the local coordinate system used,
coordinates may be either Easting (2nd line), Northing
(3rd line), Elevation (4th line), or Latitude (2nd line),
Longitude (3rd line) and Ellipsoidal Height (4th line).

eLevel Screen This screen displays the magnitude of tilt of the SP85, as
measured by the built-in electronic tiltmeter. This information
is also forwarded to the data collector screen so you can level
the SP85 directly from the data collector screen, just before
logging a point.
After the eLevel has been calibrated, the small moving circle
on the screen (i.e. the “e-bubble”) is empty. The number of days
elapsed since the calibration was performed is displayed at
the bottom left of the screen, starting the day after the
calibration, meaning “0” is never displayed and the first
number displayed is “1”.
When the eLevel needs calibrating, a cross appears within the
small moving circle and the number of elapsed days since the
last calibration is no longer valid and so is no longer displayed.
The eLevel can be calibrated directly from the receiver, or
from a data collector. For more information, please refer to
Using the SP85 Built-in Electronic Tiltmeter on page 75.

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 Devices Devices are always listed in this order: radio (if any), modem
and WiFi. See screen examples and descriptions below. If one
of these screens is not shown, that means the corresponding
device is absent (radio only) or off.
• Radio:
Rover screen example: – First line: Receiver port that the radio is connected to
(A= external radio; D= internal radio) followed by the
radio function (“Rx” for receiver, “Tx” for transmitter),
the name of the radio model and its current power
status (ON or OFF).
– Second line: Channel number used and its
corresponding frequency, in MHz.
– Third line: Protocol used and transmission speed (baud
rate).
– Fourth line: See below.
Base screen example For a rover, current reception sensitivity (low, medium
or high), followed by “FEC” (Forward Error Correction)
and “SCR” (Scrambling) if these two functions are
enabled, followed by the type of modulation used and
“REP” if the radio is used as a repeater.
For a base, radiated power (500 mW, 1 W or 2 W),
followed by “FEC” (Forward Error Correction) and “SCR”
(Scrambling) if these two functions are enabled,
followed by the type of modulation used.
• Modem:
– First line: Current modem status (OFF, ONLINE, READY,
DIALING or ON)
– Second line: Identification of the service provider (ISP)
– Third line: Network type (2G or 3G) and measured signal
level (in 20% steps; 100%: +43 dBm)
– Fourth line: Connection type (NTRIP or Direct IP)
followed by mount point name (in NTRIP), or server
address, i.e. host name or IP address (in Direct IP).

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 • WiFi:
WiFi device in Access Point mode (used to run SP85 Web
Server interface):
– First line: “WiFi Access Point”
– 2nd line: Receiver model & S/N (last 6 figures)
– Third line: Fixed IP address of WiFi access point
WiFi device in Client mode (used to receive RTK
corrections):
– First line: Current WiFi status (CONNECTED, ON, OFF)
– Second line: Identification of the WiFi server
– 3rd line: Signal level (in 20% steps; 100%: +43 dBm)
– Fourth line: Same as Modem’s fourth line above.
NOTE 1: When its is powered on from the dedicated display
screen (see Wifi Power Control Screen on page 26), the WiFi
device is automatically set as a WiFi Access Point. If you
ask your field software (Survey Pro) to scan for WiFi
devices, then the WiFi device will automatically be
switched to client mode. To switch back to WiFi access
point, you need to reset the SP85 (see Restoring Factory
Settings on page 101).
NOTE 2: The WiFi device cannot be used in client mode and
access point mode at the same time.

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Bluetooth Pairing REMINDER: On turning on the receiver, you have 5 minutes to
pair it with your data controller via Bluetooth. Once this is
done, the Bluetooth connection is active and, more
importantly, can later be re-activated automatically without
the need for a new pairing sequence.
After these first 5 minutes have elapsed, no pairing is allowed
unless you use the Bluetooth Pairing screen described here.
From the Bluetooth Pairing screen, you can do the following:
• Press the Scroll button to go to the next display screen (no
new Bluetooth pairing requested), or
• Press the Log button to allow pairing the receiver with your
data controller. Bluetooth pairing is made possible for the
next 5 minutes, the time for you to establish the
connection and have the receiver’s Bluetooth module
registered on your data controller for future connections.
During this 5-minute time, the Bluetooth icon on the then
displayed General Status screen is as shown on the left.
NOTE: During these 5 minutes, the Bluetooth Pairing screen is
no longer accessible. After the 5 minutes have elapsed, no
pairing is possible but the Bluetooth Pairing screen is
accessible again so you can ask for another 5-minute window
if needed.
IMPORTANT: Once a receiver and data controller have gone
through the pairing process, they will remain paired in the
future after power cycles and will not need to go through the
pairing process again together unless the settings on either
device are cleared.

ATL Recording The ATL Recording screen looks like one of the following,
Screen depending on whether an SD Card is inserted in the receiver
(right-hand screen) or not (left-hand screen).

You don’t normally have to record ATL data, but if for

troubleshooting purposes, Technical Support asks you to do
so, then proceed as follows:

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 • With the ATL recording screen currently displayed, press
the Log button. This will cause the receiver to start
recording ATL data on the specified storage medium. The
screen will then look like this:

You can then freely use the Scroll button to access other
screens without affecting the ATL data collection in
progress (pressing the Scroll button from this screen will
take you to the Memory Management screen).
• When enough ATL data have been recorded (Tech Support
will normally indicate the duration of ATL data collection
needed for troubleshooting), come back to the ATL
Recording screen and simply press on the Log button again
to stop the recording.
NOTE 1: ATL data recording is totally independent of raw data
recording: controlling ATL recording is done exclusively from
the ATL recording screen, while raw data recording is
controlled from any other screen.

NOTE 2: When ATL recording is in progress, is displayed

in area [6] (see General Status on page 17). In this icon, the
warning triangle symbol, which is indicative of ATL data
recording in progress, is dynamic as is the diskette symbol
when raw data recording is in progress. Raw data recording
and ATL recording may be performed at the same time.
NOTE 3: Before inserting an SD Card to record ATL data, make
sure there is no “*.par” files stored on the SD Card as the
presence of this type of file would initiate automatically some
other functions in the receiver.

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 Memory The flowchart below summarizes the different tasks you can
Management perform at this point in the management of the receiver
memory.
ATL Recording Screen

Clean up Yes No No No
Delete Delete Format
internal
all G-files? all files? memory?
memory?

No Yes Yes Yes

Yes Do you
confirm?

In progress...

No

Back to General Status Screen

Modem Power This screen gives control over the GSM modem, which you can
Control Screen power on or off at your convenience. This may be useful to
allow, or not allow, the receiver to process incoming SMS’s.

When you change the state, a message is displayed asking you

to wait before the GSM modem is in the required state:

NOTE: Turning on the modem from this screen is possible only

after you have entered the modem settings. (APN, etc.).

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Wifi Power Control This screen gives control over the Wifi device, which you can
Screen power on or off at your convenience.

When you change the state, a message is displayed asking you

to wait before the Wifi device is in the required state.

Interface This screen allows you to select the interface language:

Language Screen

Press the Log button until the desired language is displayed,

and then press the Scroll button to validate the new language.
Available languages are: English (default), German, French,
Spanish and Portuguese.

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Power Off Screen When you hold down the Power button for a couple of seconds,
the Spectra Geospatial logo will appear on the screen.

After a few seconds, the message “Powering off...” will follow,

indicating that the receiver is being turned off.
If the anti-theft protection is still enabled when you attempt to
turn off the receiver, a message will ask you to confirm this
action.

If you confirm (by pressing Log), the receiver executes the

power off sequence as described above

Raw Data Refer to Recording/Downloading GNSS Raw Data on page 47.

Recording Screen

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Monitoring Batteries

Take a look at the LED indicators on the SP85 front panel to

read the discharging status of your batteries (Battery A LED is
on the left, Battery B LED on the right).

Conventions Used The following color conventions are used to describe the
status of each of the two batteries:
Color Graphics Meaning
The battery is being used to power the receiver, or is fully
Green
charged and not used.
The AC/DC power block has been connected to the receiver.
Red The battery is being charged, or is fully charged and not
used.
White The battery is missing or not used (the LED is extinguished)

The words “high”, “low” and “very low” used to depict the energy
left in a battery are explained in the table below.
Word Used Remaining Charge
High More than 20% of nominal charge left.
Low Between 20% and 1% of nominal charge left.
Very low About 4 minutes of operation left before the receiver shuts down.

The graphic conventions used in this guide to depict a blinking

or non-blinking LED are provided in the table below. This table
also indicates the possible meanings of each blinking mode.
Blinking Rate Graphics Meaning
Battery missing, not used or with suffi-
Solid (not blinking)
cient charge level
Normally charging or battery running
Slow (1 flash per second)
low (discharging)

Fast (4 flashes per second) Temperature alarm or battery too low

Refer to the three sections below to read all the details about
the status of your batteries.

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Possible Battery
Statuses in the LED
Meaning
Field indications
Only Battery A inserted

Battery A high

Battery A running low

Battery A running very low (1)

Only Battery B inserted

Battery B high

Battery B running low

Battery B running very low (1)

Batteries A and B inserted

Arrow on general status screen indicates which battery is
being used.
Battery A being used is now low. Battery B is high and poten-
tially usable. Next status below should logically follow when
battery drops below 1%.
Battery A being used is now very low and the corresponding
LED will go off very shortly after reaching this state. Battery B
is high and potentially usable.
Power will switch automatically to Battery B after Battery A has
reached the battery-very-low threshold. (2)
Battery B being used is now low. Battery A is high and poten-
tially usable. Next status below should logically follow when the
battery drops below 1%.
Battery B being used is now very low. Battery A is high and
potentially usable.
Power will switch automatically to Battery A after Battery B has
reached the battery-very-low threshold. (2)

(1): This status may also be indicative of a temperature

problem. See Possible Error Statuses on page 31.
(2): The receiver will continue to operate smoothly while power
switches from one battery to the other.

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 Possible Battery
Statuses With AC/ LED
Meaning
DC Power Block indications
Used AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, No Battery Inserted
This LED color combination is obtained only after the receiver
has been powered on.
AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, Battery A Inserted

Battery A fully charged and not used.

Battery A being charged from the AC/DC power block (3).

AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, Battery B Inserted

Battery B fully charged and not used.

Battery B being charged from the AC/DC power block (3).

AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, Batteries A and B Inserted

The two batteries are fully charged and not used. This status is
provided whether the receiver is on or off.
Battery A is usable.
Battery B is being charged from the AC/DC power block (3).
Battery A is being charged from the AC/DC power block (3).
Battery B is usable.

(3): Charging will take place only if the receiver is off.

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 Possible Error
Statuses LED
Meaning
indications
Only Battery A inserted

Battery temperature outside of permitted range (1).

Only Battery B inserted

Battery temperature outside of permitted range (1).

Batteries A and B inserted

Battery temperature outside of permitted temperature range.
Use of any of the two batteries is prohibited (no discharging
allowed). (1)
AC/DC Adapter Connected to the Receiver, Battery A Inserted
Battery temperature outside of permitted temperature range.
Battery A charging suspended.
AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, Battery B Inserted
Battery temperature outside of permitted temperature range.
Battery B charging suspended.
AC/DC Power Block Connected to Receiver, Batteries A and B Inserted
Battery temperature outside of permitted temperature range.
Battery charging suspended, whichever was being charged.

(1) The receiver will shut down very shortly and will not restart
until the battery temperature comes back within the
permitted temperature range. Fast blinking will also occur if
the same problem is detected while you are attempting to
power up the receiver (will stop when you release the Power
button).

Remote Battery When a receiver powered from its battery is left unattended to
Monitoring operate as an RTK base, a special function is implemented in
the receiver to let the rover operator (for example) be warned
when the last battery in the base is getting low.
When this occurs, and provided the underlying
communication means are implemented, a text message and
an email will be sent respectively to the phone number and
email address that you entered while setting the receiver.

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 Lithium-Ion All battery types discharge over time when they are not being
Battery Storage used. Batteries also discharge faster in colder temperatures.
If a battery is to be stored for long periods of time, make sure
it is fully charged before storing and re-charged at least once
every three months.
Below is a summary of all the recommendations for best use of
your batteries:
• Fully charge all new batteries prior to use.
• Do not allow the batteries to discharge below 5 V. When
used in the SP85, the built-in power controller will make
sure this never happens.
• Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use.
Batteries may be kept on charge indefinitely without
damage to the receiver or batteries.
• Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger
unless power is applied.

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Introducing SP85 as Rover

Network Rover As a network rover, the SP85 can deliver RTK positions using
one of the following standard network connection types:
• NTRIP
• Direct IP (TCP/IP Direct)
Receiving RTK corrections over the Internet can be done in
three different ways:
• Using the built-in cell modem, which can be operated after
having inserted the SIM card purchased for this purpose.
NOTE: Turn the SIM Card upside down (label facing upward)
before inserting it. Once the card has been inserted, close
the rubber flap.
Then you need to select this modem when configuring your
receiver for RTK operation (from the field software).
• Using the built-in WiFi device. You simply need to select
this device when configuring your rover receiver for RTK
operation (from the field software).
• Using the data collector’s internal cell phone. RTK
corrections are forwarded to the receiver over Bluetooth.

Rover Using Local The expression “local base” refers to a base you own and can
Base fully control (operating sessions, location, etc.).
The rover can receive RTK corrections from the local base via:
• Radio (internal at the rover, internal or external at the
base). See Using the UHF Kit Option on page 80.
• Central (Spectra Geospatial cloud application). Available
only if Survey Pro is used as field software.
NOTE: Using Central relies on the use of a network
connection of the NTRIP type, entirely managed by Survey
Pro. The local base receiver should integrate a GPRS
modem so it can support this connection on its own.
Typically, the receiver used may be an SP85 as well.
• CSD mode. The SIM card used in that case is set to allow the
rover to call the base directly through a phone number.
Double-check with your ISP provider that CSD (or GSM data)
is available and activated in your subscription. The rover
will acquire RTK corrections in “Direct-Dial” mode. The
rover will start a phone-like connection with the base (e.g.
another SP85) by dialing the preset phone number.

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 Other Use Cases Trimble RTX
Trimble RTX (Real Time eXtended) is a high-accuracy GNSS
correction service delivering repeatable centimeter level
positions worldwide. Combining real-time data with
innovative positioning and compression algorithms, Trimble
RTX utilizes an established global reference station network
along with satellite orbit and clock information to compute
high accuracy positions. The real-time technology is available
via satellite or IP delivery across most of the world and
supports GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, and BeiDou constellations.
Horizontal accuracy is 4 cm with less than 30 minutes of
convergence time (horizontal accuracies of 30 cm and 20 cm
are typically achieved after 10 minutes and 15 minutes
respectively).
The SP85 is L-band ready, which means it can receive
corrections from a Trimble RTX corrections service, via an L-
band geostationary satellite, provided you have subscribed to
this service. With a currently valid subscription, the SP85 will
be able to compute and deliver positions with the announced
accuracy for the chosen service, provided it is in line with the
RTK option installed.
NOTE: When using corrections from Trimble RTX services, be
aware that by default, position is computed directly in the local
datum if you are using Survey Pro. The computed coordinates
are therefore very close to the coordinates you would get in
RTK.
The SP85 computes high-accuracy CenterPoint RTX positions
(referred to as “RTX” in the field software) when receiving
CenterPoint RTX corrections through L-band satellite delivery
or through a network connection. In the latter case, a pre-
configured network connection is used connecting the SP85
directly to the Trimble RTX corrections service. Firmware
option [C] is required in the SP85: This is a subscription for
CenterPoint RTX that needs to be purchased from Trimble
Positioning Services and then activated on the SP85.
When Trimble RTX operation is effective, "RTX" is reported on
the receiver’s General Status screen.

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Backup RTK
Backup RTK should be used when a second correction source
is available. Backup RTK will allow a rover to switch from a
primary correction source (e.g. radio) automatically to a
second correction source (e.g. GPRS) if the primary correction
source is unavailable (e.g. obstructions).
Backup RTK operation does not report any special status on
the General Status screen. As long as the receiver can
compute a fixed position, the "FIXED" status is reported.

UHF Networking
This feature allows a rover to receive corrections from up to
three different bases broadcasting separately their
corrections via radio, on the same frequency channel, but at
different times because otherwise the rover wouldn’t be able
to receive these corrections properly.
UHF networking can be implemented in SP85 only, and
provided you use Survey Pro as the field software.
UHF networking may be used in two different modes:
• Manual: The rover operator chooses which of the bases to
work with. The bases will all be within range so the operator
can at all times change the base used (see diagram below).
Typically, the manual mode is used when redundancy is
required in terms of corrections availability within a
working area. On the diagram below, the darker area
represents the area where the rover can operate from any
of the two bases.

Base 1 Base 2

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 • Automatic: The rover will automatically switch to the base
within range that provides the best quality of corrections.
Typically the automatic mode is used when you need to
extend the UHF radio coverage.

Base 1 Base 2

Base 3

Implementing UHF networking on rover side consists of:

1. Activating this mode.
2. Choosing between automatic or manual selection of the
base used (In Survey Pro, this setting is accessible from the
GNSS Status function after you have started a survey).
Selecting the manual mode means specifying the ID of the
base you would like to work with.
RTK Bridge
If you are operating several rovers on a site and you wish to
use network corrections, RTK Bridge can help you save money
on your mobile communication costs:
• You will choose one of the SP85 in the field to be the
relaying rover: it will receive network corrections via its
built-in modem or WiFi and will forward them to the other
rovers through its internal radio.
• All other rovers will receive corrections via radio from the
relaying rover, and not from the Internet.
Hardware-wise, the relaying rover will be fitted with a SIM card
and an internal radio used as transmitter. All other rovers
won’t need a SIM card but will each be fitted with a radio
receiver.

and will be displayed successively on the General

Status screen of the relaying rover when RTK Bridge is
operational, indicating that the rover receives corrections and
then forwards them over its radio.

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Introducing SP85 as Base

Network Base As a network base, the SP85 can deliver RTK corrections over
the Internet using one of the following standard network
connection types:
• NTRIP (including Central Cloud Corrections)
• Direct IP (TCP/IP Direct)
Delivering RTK corrections over the Internet can be done in
one of two ways:
• Using the built-in cell modem, which can be used after
having inserted the SIM card purchased for this purpose.
NOTE: Turn the SIM Card upside down (label facing upward)
before inserting it. Once the card has been inserted, close
the rubber flap.
Then you need to select this modem when configuring your
base receiver for RTK operation (done from the field
software).
• Using the built-in WiFi device. You simply need to select
this device when configuring your base receiver for RTK
operation (this is done from the field software).

Local Base The SP85 can be used as a local base, delivering its
corrections through one of the following devices:
• UHF radio (optional accessory): The local base may be
fitted with an internal radio module (internal UHF radio, 2 W
TRx), or an external radio delivering more RF power.
For more information on the internal radio module, see
Using the UHF Kit Option on page 80.
• Modem in CSD mode: The SIM card used in that case is set
to allow the base to be called by a rover through a phone
number. Double-check with your ISP provider that CSD (or
GSM data) is available and activated in your subscription.
• “UHF+CSD” base mode: When the SP85 is used with the
internal radio option to transmit corrections, you may
implement a second transmission channel in parallel to
deliver the same corrections, but this time through the
internal modem used in CSD mode.
In practice, if a rover does no longer receive corrections
through the radio transmission channel (because it’s too

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 far away from the base for instance), it can quickly be set
to work with the other transmission channel. In the rover,
choose the CSD modem instead of the radio as
communication device, and then let the receiver dial the
base phone number. The rover will then get the corrections
still from the same base, but this time through its modem.
NOTE: A SIM card enabling phone-like connections is
required on both the base and rover.

UHF Networking See theory of operation in UHF Networking on page 35.

Implementing UHF networking on base side consists of
introducing a delay specific to each of the bases used in the
broadcasting of their corrections. UHF networking won’t work
if all the bases broadcast their corrections at the same time.
Since all the bases are steered by the same clock (GNSS time)
and a different delay is introduced for each base, then each of
them will broadcast its corrections over a specific time, and
the rover will be able to sort out and recognize each set of
corrections that it receives from the different bases.
With Broadcasting corrections
2 bases

Base 1
0 ms
Base 2
Transmit
Delay (1 s)

Transmit
With Rate (2.0 sec)
3 bases
Base 1
0 ms
Base 2
Transmit
Delay (0.7 s)
Base 3
Transmit
Delay (1.4 s)

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 To be on the safe side, the highest transmit rate possible you
should use is 2 seconds because a base needs a maximum of
700 ms to broadcast its corrections, assuming the following:
• Corrections are broadcast for all available satellite
constellations (no disabled constellations).
• The ATOM super-compact format is used to broadcast
corrections
NOTE: This implementation scheme may be extended to more
than three bases if for example you need to extend the UHF
coverage along a corridor (case where the rover is typically
operated in automatic mode).
In this case, you will re-use the “0 ms”, “700 ms” and “1400 ms”
delays on the additional bases, making sure the bases using
the same delays are definitely out of range from each other.

Internal vs. Consider the following before setting up a local base:

External Power • If the base is left unattended for the whole day, you may
Source want to power it from an external power source that will
provide enough power for your work day.
In this case, you may use the Field Power kit (see Optional
Accessories on page 3) to connect the receiver to an
external 12-Volt battery. See diagram in which [1] is cable
P/N 95715 and [2] is cable P/N 83223-02.
[1]
NOTE: If you need to change the fuse on cable P/N 83223-
02, please use the same type of fuse as the one originally
provided (15 A @32 V). This is mandatory.
[2] • If you intend to work close enough to the base, or someone
is in charge of keeping the base running throughout the
_ day, you may decide to power the base from its internal
+
battery.
For a day’s work, you may need two batteries: A fresh one
inserted in the receiver at the beginning of the day, and the
second one may be needed sometime before the end of the
day.

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Configuring SP85 With Survey Pro

NOTICE: It is assumed you have a good knowledge of Survey

Pro. This section will only focus on the key settings for
implementing each of the available SP85 operating modes as
rover or base. Remember other settings may be required as
you go along.
For more general information on Survey Pro, please refer to
the corresponding documentation.
• Power on the SP85. Wait until the boot sequence is over.
• On the data collector, launch Survey Pro and open a job.
• Select Switch to GNSS to choose the GNSS survey mode.
• Using the Spectra Auto-Configure function, connect Survey
Pro to your SP85 via Bluetooth. CAUTION- You can do this
within the 5 minutes that follow SP85 power up. After this
time, you have first to open the Bluetooth Pairing screen to
make this possible (see details on page 23).
• Create the suitable receiver profile for your SP85:
SP85 Used As: Required Type of Receiver Profile:

Network Rover “Net” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Net”)

RTX Rover “RTX” (e.g. “SP85 0035 RTX”)

Network Base “Net Base” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Net Base”)

Rover “Rover” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Rover”)

Base “Base” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Base”)

NOTE: The SP85 can also operate with TERIAsat, a local L-band PPP
service available in Metropolitan France. For more information, please
contact your Spectra Geospatial distributor.
SP85 Base/Rover Receiver
Required Type of Receiver Profile :
System Uses: Function

1) Radio link Base “Base” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Base”)

or
Rover “Rover” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Rover”)
2) CSD

Base “Net Base” (e.g. “SP85 0035 Net Base”)

Central*
Rover “Net” (e.g. ““SP85 0035 Net”)

*: On rover side, the data collector should first be connected to the same
Central account as the local base delivering corrections; Then select the
network named “Central Cloud Corrections” to acquire these corrections.

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 • Go back to Manage Instruments and select the receiver
profile you have just created.

• Tap on . Make the following additional settings:

SP85 Used As: Parameters:
Modem tab: Select “Internal GPRS modem”, “Internal Wi-Fi” or
“Current Internet”, depending on which device you wish to use
to let the receiver acquire corrections.
Network Rover
When starting a survey, define the network to connect to (tap
Manage Networks, Add Network...., create then select this
network).

Modem tab: Select “Internal GPRS modem”.

When starting a survey, you don’t need to define the network to
RTX Rover
connect to. This selection is fully managed by Survey Pro.
See also Trimble RTX on page 42 below.

Survey tab: Choose format of corrections

Modem tab: Select “Internal GPRS modem”
Network Base When starting a survey, define the network to connect to (tap
Manage Networks, Add Network...., create then select this
network).

SP85 Base/Rover Receiver

Parameters:
System Uses: Function

Survey tab: Choose format of corrections.

Base Modem tab: Set Data Modem= “Internal GSM”
CSD link Enter SIM card PIN.
Modem tab: Set Data Modem= “Internal GSM”
Rover
Enter base phone number and SIM card PIN.

Survey tab: Choose format of corrections.

Base Modem tab: Choose the model of radio the SP85 is
Radio link using. Set the radio.
Modem tab: Choose the model of radio the SP85 is
Rover
using. Set the radio.

Survey tab: Choose format of corrections.

Modem tab: Select “Internal GPRS modem” or
“Internal Wi-Fi”, depending on which device you
Base
wish to use to let the receiver deliver its corrections.
Select the network named “Central Cloud Correc-
tions when starting a survey.
Central
Modem tab: Select “Internal GPRS modem”, “Inter-
nal Wi-Fi” or “Current Internet”, depending on which
device you wish to use to let the receiver acquire
Rover
corrections.
Select the network named “Central Cloud Correc-
tions” when starting a survey.

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 Trimble RTX You’ve already added and selected a “network rover” receiver
profile for your SP85.
• Go to Manage Instruments and select this receiver profile.

• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver

profile.
• Open the Survey tab.
• Select “RTX” from the Setup Type drop-down list.
• Tap and then start a survey. The network profile
required to receive CenterPoint RTX corrections having
been predefined in Survey Pro, it is selected automatically
for use, which means you are not requested to make a
network selection when starting the survey.

Backup RTK Backup RTK may only be made active in a rover configured to
primarily receive corrections via radio. In this configuration,
you may add a second source of corrections, necessarily a
network-based one.
You’ve already added and selected a “rover” receiver profile for
your SP85.
• Go to Manage Instruments and select this receiver profile

• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver

profile
• Open the Multi-Base tab.
• Select “Backup RTK” from the Mode drop-down list.
• In the Modem drop-down list just below, select the device
through which network corrections (the “backup”
corrections) will enter the receiver. This may be “Current
Internet” (i.e. the data collector’s internal modem), “Internal
GPRS modem” (i.e. the SP85’s internal modem) or “Internal
Wi-Fi” (i.e. the SP85’s Internal Wi-Fi). Then make the
additional settings relevant to your choice of device.
• Tap .
• Tap Start Survey in the menu. Survey Pro shows the
currently selected receiver profile and the current radio
settings (radio type, frequency, channel).
• Tap Connect.
– If you selected “RTX”, there is nothing else to be done to
start the survey.

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 – If you selected “Network Rover”, Survey Pro asks you to
specify the network profile used as the backup source
of corrections. Choose one or define one and select it,
then tap Connect. This starts the survey.

UHF Networking - In each of the bases used, assuming you have already made
Bases the usual settings for operating a base with a UHF radio
transmitter (i.e. “base” receiver profile created and selected),
you just need to make these additional settings:
• Go to Manage Instruments

• Tap on the button next to the selected receiver

profile.
• Open the Survey tab.
• Define the following parameters: Corrections (“ATOM Super
Compact” highly recommended), Station ID, Transmit Rate
(typically 2 seconds) and Transmit Delay (0 ms for first base,
etc. See UHF Networking on page 38).
• Tap .
IMPORTANT: All bases should run with GNSS firmware v3 or
higher.

UHF Networking - See theory of operation in UHF Networking on page 35).

Rover Assuming you have already made the usual settings for
operating a rover with a UHF radio receiver (i.e. “rover”
receiver profile created and selected), you just need to make
these additional settings:
• Go to Manage Instruments

• Tap on the button next to the selected receiver

profile.
• Open the Multi-Base tab.
• Select “UHF Networking” from the Mode drop-down list.
• Tap .
• Go back to Survey Pro Home screen and start a survey.
• Tap on GNSS Status and then open the Multi-Base tab.
• Use the Station ID drop-down list, below the map view, to
select either “Automatic” or the ID of a particular base you
would like to work with. Only the Base IDs of bases within
radio range will appear in this list.

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 IMPORTANT: The rover should also run with GNSS firmware v3
or higher.

RTK Bridge Assuming you have already made the usual settings for
operating a network rover (i.e. “network rover” receiver profile
created and selected, required network profile created and
selected), you just need to make this additional setting on the
relaying rover:
• Go to Manage Instruments

• Tap on the button next to the selected receiver

profile.
• Open the General tab.
• Set the RTK Bridge field to “On”.
• Tap .
• Start a survey. You then need to define the network profile
providing corrections.
The other rovers do not need additional settings, apart from
being set with a “rover” receiver profile and operate with their
radio.

Base Offering Two You’ve already added and selected a “base” receiver profile for
Independent your SP85.
Transmission • Go to Manage Instruments and select this receiver profile.
Channels for
Delivering
• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver
Corrections
profile.
• Open the General tab.
• Select “Internal GSM” from the Backup Base Modem drop-
down list.
• Tap .
• Tap Start Survey from the Survey menu. Survey Pro shows
the currently selected receiver profile and the current
radio settings (radio type, frequency, channel).
• Tap Connect to start operating the SP85 as a base.
On rover side, do the following if the rover does no longer
receiver corrections via its radio:
• End the survey in progress.

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 • Go to Manage Instruments and select the receiver profile
currently used.

• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver

profile.
• Open the Modem tab.
• In the Data Modem scroll-down list, select “Internal GSM”
and then enter the required parameters (base phone
number, PIN).
• Start a new survey. When tapping on Connect, the modem
will automatically call the base for corrections.

Configuring the The SP85 WiFi device can be used either as a client or a WiFi
SP85 WiFi Device Access Point (or Hotspot). The main purpose of operating the
WiFi device as an access point is to allow you to run the SP85
Web Server interface directly from your data collector without
the need for an external network connection.
To set the Wi-Fi device, do the following:
• Go to Manage Instruments and select your receiver profile.

• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver

profile.
• Open the Alerts tab.
• Tap on the Internet Connections button.
• Open the Internal Wi-Fi tab. From there, enable WiFi, which
is then set in client mode. After a while, the screen will list
the WiFi networks within range.
• To switch the device to Wi-Fi Access Point mode, tap on
the Hotspot button.

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 • Check on the Enable Wi-Fi Hotspot button. You may change
the Default SSID and key parameters if you wish:
Default SSID is:
<receiver model>_<last 6 figures from S/N>
Default key is:
<receiver serial number>

• Tap . Survey Pro goes back to the previous screen listing

all the parameters you have just defined + a fixed IP
address for the WiFi access point which is 192.168.130.1.
• Tap .
To run the SP85 Web Server interface from the data collector,
open a web browser and type this IP address:
192.168.130.1

NOTE: When you turn it on from the SP85 display screen, the
WiFi device is set as an access point. But when scanning for
Wi-Fi devices from a data collector running Survey Pro, the
WiFi device will automatically be switched to client mode.

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Recording/Downloading GNSS Raw Data

Data Recording
Flowchart
No Raw Data Recording Raw Data Recording
in progress... now in progress...

General Status General Status

Screen Screen

Select (Internal
Yes Yes (Yes)
SD-Card Storage Memory)
Occupation Stop
present? Medium in progress? Occupation?
Used

No No
(Internal Memory
Will Be Used) (SD Card) (No)
(Yes)
Start
Occupation?
(No) Start
Data Recording?

(No)

(Yes)
(No) (Yes) (No)
Stop and Go? Raw Data
Recording Stop (No)
now in Data
progress...
Recording?
Start
(Yes) Occupation?
Raw Data Recording
now in progress... Raw Data Recording
now stopped...
(Yes)

NOTE: Dotted diamond shapes hold questions solved by the

firmware, solid ones those answered by the user.

Step-by-Step The SP85 can at your request record GNSS raw data on the
Procedure selected storage medium. Raw data recording may take place
in the background while making a real-time RTK survey. The
name of the file being recorded may be read on the Memory/
SD card screen (see Memory/SD Card on page 19).
The SP85 is designed to let you easily control both the
beginning and end of data recording.
In Stop & Go, the SP85 will allow you to define beginnings and
ends of static occupations (periods of time during which the
receiver is kept stationary).
This will translate into adequate tags inserted into the raw
data file at their exact times of occurrence. When post-
processing the file, the office software will be able to process
these tags as well.
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 Reminder: To start raw data recording:
Scroll button: • Have the General Status screen displayed on the front
panel display.
Log button: • Press the Log button.
If an SD card is present, you will be asked to specify the
storage medium on which to record data:

– Press the Log button to select the SD Card

– Or press the Scroll button to select the internal
memory.
With no SD Card present, the above screen will be skipped
as data recording will necessarily take place in the internal
memory.
You will then be asked to confirm the beginning of data
recording:

(Other possible message if the SD card has been selected:

Start recording on SD-Card?)
• Press the Log button. The receiver prompts you to record
data in Stop & Go mode, through which you can time tag
static occupations.

If you press the Scroll button, data recording starts right

away and the receiver goes back to the General Status
screen. Make this choice if you are not interested in
tagging static occupations during the data recording
session.

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 If you press the Log button, data recording starts right
away and a new message appears prompting you to start
an occupation:

Choose what’s best appropriate at this time of your survey:

1. If you are not occupying a point (kinematic sequence) or
you don’t wish to keep track of the current static
sequence, press the Scroll button. This takes you back
to the General Status screen.
2. If you are occupying a point (the receiver is static) and
you wish to keep track of that occupation, press the Log
button to mark the beginning of the occupation. This
takes you back to the General Status screen as well.
To stop an occupation:
• From the General Status screen, press the Log button. The
following screen is then displayed.

• Press the Log button. This takes you back to the General
Status screen. Note that raw data recording is still in
progress.
To start a new occupation (raw data recording still in
progress):
• From the General Status screen, press the Log button
twice.
To stop data recording:
• From the General Status screen, press the Log button.
• Whether an occupation is in progress or not, just press the
Scroll button.

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 The following screen is then displayed:

• Press the Log button. Data recording stops right away and
the receiver comes back to the General Status screen. If an
occupation is in progress, the end of data recording will
also be the end of the occupation.

Downloading Raw GNSS raw data files (G-files) recorded by the receiver (see
Data Files Step-by-Step Procedure on page 47) can be made available to
the post-processing software in one of four ways:
• Either you record them directly to the SD card you’ve
inserted into the receiver. Back in the office, just remove
the SD card from the receiver, insert it into the computer’s
SD card reader and start the post-processing phase.
• Or you first record them to the receiver’s internal memory.
Back in the office, turn on the receiver and wait until it has
booted. Then insert an SD card into the receiver.
When you insert an SD Card while the receiver is on, the
front panel display prompts you to copy all the G-files from
the internal memory to the SD Card, which you can accept
by pressing the Scroll button. After the files have been
copied to the SD card, remove that card, insert it into the
computer’s SD card reader and start the post-processing
phase.
• Or using your field software (Survey Pro). These
applications can also be used to delete G-files directly from
the receiver.
• Or using Spectra File Manager software (see Spectra File
Manager Software Utility on page 95). This utility also allows
you to delete files from the receiver.
Once your G-files have been duplicated by your post-
processing software, they may be deleted from the SD card.
If they were initially recorded in the receiver’s internal
memory, use the SP85 embedded function accessible via the
front panel display, or use Spectra File Manager software (as
mentioned above), to delete either all G-files, or all types of
files, from the internal memory.

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The SP85 embedded function can also be used to reformat the
entire memory. See function flowchart below. See also
Memory Management on page 25.
ATL Recording Screen

Clean up Yes No No No
Delete Delete Format
internal
all G-files? all files? memory?
memory?

No Yes Yes Yes

Yes Do you
confirm?

In progress...

No

Back to General Status Screen

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Charging Batteries - Using External Power

Batteries Vs. The SP85 can be powered by its internal, removable batteries,
External Power or by an external power source connected to its Power/Data
Source connector (serial port A; DC input).
Typically, one 2.6 Ah battery provides approximately 5.0 hours
of operation during an RTK survey. If you insert two fresh
batteries in the receiver, you will get up to 10 hours of total
operation (the two batteries are used one after the other with
smooth automatic switching from the low to the fresh one
without causing operation disruption).
If an external power source is connected to the power/data
connector via the AC/DC power block, it is used in preference
to the internal batteries. When there is no external power
source connected, or if the connected one is not working, then
the internal batteries will be used.
When a UHF Kit option is used in a base receiver operated for
a whole day’s work without interruption, Spectra Geospatial
recommends that the receiver be powered from an external
12-V battery with higher capacity. The operating time will
depend on the battery capacity and charge as well as the
output power level set for the radio transmitter. See
Completing Base Radio Setup With External UHF Antenna on
page 84.

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 Charging • Remove the batteries from the receiver.
Batteries, • Use the separate battery charger ([1]) and AC/DC power
Scenario #1 block ([2]) provided. The battery charger can
accommodate two batteries ([3]) and charges them
simultaneously.
• Connect the AC/DC power block to a power outlet using the
appropriate power cord ([4)]. For charging instructions
refer to Charging the Batteries on page 12.

[2]
[4]

[1]
[3]

Charging • Keep the batteries in the receiver.

Batteries, • Use the AC/DC power block ([1]) that you connect to the
Scenario #2 receiver’s serial port through a jack/SAE adapter ([2]) and
one of the possible two SAE/Lemo cables ([3]).
[4]

[1]

[3]
[2]

More details are provided on the next page explaining

which cables can be used as cable [3].
• Connect the AC/DC block to the power line using the
appropriate power cord ([4).

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 As in scenario #1, only one battery is charged at a time with
this scenario, provided the receiver is kept turned off and the
internal temperature is within tolerances. Charging will start
automatically for the second battery when it is complete for
the first one.

NOTICE - If your receiver is used with the UHF kit option, the
temperature inside the receiver may be greater than 40°C at
the end of your day. This may be due to the additional power
consumed in the radio module or/and to high ambient
temperature.
If this happens and you attempt to charge the batteries right
at the end of your day using the AC/DC power block (that
means, with one, or the two batteries left inside the receiver),
the two battery LED indicators will start blinking red at a fast
rate, meaning battery charging is not allowed to start at that
time (see Possible Error Statuses on page 31).
You should not however worry too much and just keep the AC/
DC power block connected to the receiver. As soon as the
receiver temperature drops below 40°C, battery charging will
start. One of the battery LED indicators will then start blinking
red at a slow rate, meaning the corresponding battery is being
charged. Then the second battery will be charged in turn. You
can be sure your two batteries will fully charge overnight.
Using Cable P/N 59044-10-SPN from the Office Power Kit

AC/DC Power/Data Cable *

Power Block

Power Power/Data
Cord Connector

SAE/Jack-f
Adapter
Cable *

To AC
SP85
Outlet

*: These items are part of the SP85 Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option).

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Using Cable P/N 95715 from the Field Power Kit
This cable is primarily designed to power an RTK base from an
external battery (see Completing Base Radio Setup With
External UHF Antenna on page 84). But it can also be used in the
office to connect to the AC/DC power block.
Power Cable **

AC/DC
Power Block

Power
Cord

Power/Data
Connector

SAE/Jack-f
Adapter
Cable * SP85
To AC
Outlet

*: This item is part of the SP85 Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option).
**: This item is part of the SP85 Field Power Kit P/N 94335 (option)

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Anti-Theft and Startup Protections

Anti-Theft Purpose
Protection The SP85 integrates an anti-theft function to protect your
equipment while it is left operating unattended.
This protection is intended for a SP85 operated as a base.
The anti-theft protection will discourage the theft of an SP85
receiver by rendering it useless without the anti-theft
password. It will also aid in recovery of a stolen receiver by
sending messages to its real owner with the receiver’s current
location.
Enabling/Disabling the Anti-Theft Protection
The anti-theft protection is enabled and disabled from the
data collector controlling the receiver. If you use the Spectra
Survey Pro software on your data collector, a user-friendly
interface will let you quickly enable or disable the anti-theft
protection (see Using Anti-Theft and Startup Protections in
Survey Pro on page 60).
If you are using other field software, please contact Technical
Support for more information.
How the Receiver Operates With the Anti-Theft On
With the anti-theft protection enabled, and as long as no theft
is detected, the receiver will operate normally.
What the Anti-Theft Protection Does Initially
At the time the anti-theft protection is enabled, the last valid
position computed by the receiver is saved in memory. This
position is saved as the anti-theft position.
NOTE: You won’t be allowed to enable the anti-theft protection
until the receiver can compute a position solution in
standalone mode for its location, and the communication
means (modem, WiFi) are operational to forward an alert in
case of theft.
What Events Will Trigger a Theft Alarm?
From the moment the anti-theft protection is enabled (and an
anti-theft position has been saved in the receiver), a theft
condition will be detected, and an alert will be issued:
• If the receiver has unexpectedly been unable to deliver a
valid position for the last 20 seconds or so.

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• Whenever the protected receiver computes a valid
position that is distant by more than 100 meters (around
330 feet) from the anti-theft position.
What Will Happen When a Theft is Detected?
The protected receiver will switch to “theft mode”, that is:
• The buzzer will regularly emit a sound alarm in quick
succession, and for an indefinite period of time.
• The front panel display will read: “ANTI-THEFT ALARM”.
• All output messages will be stopped (the protected base
receiver will no longer generate and transmit corrections,
or any other NMEA or raw data messages).
• If the internal GSM modem is used, a text message (SMS)
and/or an email will be sent every 1 minute to, respectively,
the phone number(s) and/or email recipient(s) you
indicated when programming the anti-theft protection.
Both the text message and email will contain the base’s last
computed position to help you track the thief.
• The three front panel buttons of the protected receiver will
be made inactive, which means no one can:
– Power off the receiver
– Reset the receiver
– Upgrade the receiver.
What if the Thief Removes the Batteries?
If the thief removes the batteries before vanishing into thin air
with your receiver, be sure the theft will be detected sooner or
later. Next time the receiver is powered back on, because the
protection is still active, the theft alarm will be set as soon as
a valid position is computed and found distant by more than
100 meters from the memorized anti-theft position, or no valid
position is delivered for 20 seconds or so.
There won’t be any possibility for the thief to quit that mode
and so the receiver will stay completely unusable (even if the
SIM card is removed with intent to use a radio link instead for
example). A theft alert will be issued however only if the
communication channel (cellular modem, WiFi) has been left
operational.
Disabling Anti-Theft Before Turning Off the Receiver
If your base is set up every day at the same location and you
wish to keep the protection active day after day, the anti-theft

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 protection may be left enabled between work sessions. This
will not trigger any false Anti-Theft alarm.
On the contrary, if the base is moved to a different location
every day, we recommend you disable the anti-theft
protection before you turn off the receiver. If you don’t, when
starting the next operating session on a new location, an Anti-
Theft alarm will be raised mistakenly, requiring that you enter
the Anti-Theft password on the data collector to remove the
protection and stop the alarm, which may be annoying and a
waste of time.
As a safety measure, a power-off confirmation message will
show up if you attempt to turn off the receiver with the anti-
theft protection still active (see screen in the left-hand
column). Confirm power off by pressing the Log button
(otherwise, press Scroll to reject the request so you can
disable the Anti-Theft protection, using your field software,
before turning off the receiver).
Lost your Anti-Theft Password?
If you lose that password, you will be unable to remove the
Anti-Theft protection. You will need to call Technical Support,
which will provide a specific password so you can disable the
protection.
The Theft Alarm is Part of the Level-1 Alarms List
The theft alarm is managed as a level-1 alert (see Alerts on
page 102). As such, it is submitted to the same rules as the
other level-1 alerts when it comes to issuing a notification
email or SMS.
However, in Survey Pro, you are given the ability to configure
the receiver to issue notification emails or SMS only for the
theft alert.

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 Startup Purpose
Protection The SP85 integrates a protection from illegal use. With this
protection active, only authorized operators will be allowed to
use the receiver after they have entered their password.
Enabling/Disabling Startup Protection
This protection may be enabled or disabled from the data
collector controlling the receiver. If you use the Spectra
Survey Pro software on your data collector, a user-friendly
interface will let you quickly enable or disable the startup
protection (see Using Anti-Theft and Startup Protections in
Survey Pro on page 60).
If you are using other field software, please contact Technical
Support for more information.
How SP85 Operates with Startup Protection Active
The receiver operates with minimum functionality as long as
the password has not been typed in from the data collector
keyboard. It will operate normally as soon as the requested
password has been entered.
Remember the password needs to be entered after each
power-up sequence (and not only once), and as long as the
protection is kept active.
When you enter the password to unlock the receiver, you can
however decide at the same time that the startup protection
should be deactivated (in that case, the password will not be
required next time you power up the receiver).
Difference Between Startup and Anti-Theft
Protections
The difference is that startup protection only prevents the
receiver from being used illegally, whereas anti-theft
protection is used to detect a possible theft after the receiver
has been left operating unattended as a base.
Shared Resources
Anti-Theft and startup protections share the same password.
If you change the password for anti-theft, then you have also
changed the password for startup protection (and vice versa).

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 Can Anti-Theft and Startup Protections Be Both
Active?
Yes. There is no contradiction between the two protections,
which complement each other. If the startup protection is
active and a theft alarm occurs, then you will have to enter the
password twice (assuming you’ve recovered the stolen
receiver): The first one will deactivate the anti-theft alarm,
and the second one will make you a legal user of the receiver.

Using Anti-Theft • Power on the SP85. Wait until the boot sequence is over.
and Startup • On the data collector, launch Survey Pro and open a job.
Protections in
• Select Switch to GNSS to select the GNSS survey mode.
Survey Pro
• Connect Survey Pro to your SP85 via Bluetooth.
• Create the suitable receiver profile for your SP85.
• Go back to Manage Instruments and select the receiver
profile you have just created.

• Tap on .
• First select the Alerts tab, then the Anti-Theft tab. These
two tabs contain all the information you need to set the
anti-theft and startup protections. These are detailed
below.

Alerts Tab

[1] [4]
[5]

[2] [3]

– [1] List of contacts (email addresses, phone numbers)

notified of alerts, including theft, when these occur. See
Managing Contacts and Notifications on page 62

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– [2] Alerts: Select which alerts will be notified to the
registered contacts.
Alert Field Setting Notifications
Off None
Standard Only for level-1 alerts
Full For level-1 and level-2 alerts

– [3] Email Settings: This button allows you to configure your

email account (i.e. that of the embedded email sender).
You need to provide Survey Pro with the SMTP server name,
the SMTP port number (default: 25), the user name and
password for outgoing mail, and the sender’s email address
(noreply@SP85.com by default).
– [4]: Exclamation mark shown in this column for all
contacts defined to receive alert messages.
– [5]: Padlock shown in this column for all contacts defined
to receive anti-theft messages.

Anti-Theft tab

[6]

[7] [9]
[8]

[10]

• [6] Change Password: Tap on this button to enter and

confirm the password that will allow the field operator to
disable the anti-theft protection and startup protection
(see Startup Protection on page 59).
NOTE: You cannot change the password while the anti-
theft protection is active.
• [7] Enable (anti-theft): This button allows you to enable the
anti-theft function directly from this screen (as you would
from Survey > Anti-Theft).

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 Before you enable anti-theft, please read the currently
active password shown in plain on the screen. This is to
make sure you will keep it in mind (you’ll need it to disable
the anti-theft protection). After anti-theft has been
enabled, the Enable button turns into a Disable button.
• [8] Prompt to enable Anti-Theft: When this box is enabled,
users will be prompted to turn anti-theft on when they set
a base or start a standalone, static, post-processing
session.
Keeping this box disabled means users will not be
prompted.
Users may enable or disable anti-theft protection at any
time through Survey > Anti-Theft.
• [9] Test: Tapping on this button will cause the receiver
front panel to display “ANTI-THEFT ALARM” for about 10
seconds. Notifications will be sent via email or/and SMS
text messaging to the registered contacts, as appropriate.
This test is useful to check that there is no mistake in the
entered email addresses and phone numbers.
• [10] Enable (startup protection): This button allows you to
enable the startup protection. For more information on this
function, please refer to Startup Protection on page 59.
Before you enable the startup protection, please read the
currently active password shown in plain on the screen.
This is to make sure you will keep it in mind (you’ll need it to
be allowed to use the receiver next time you turn it on).
After the startup protection has been enabled, the Enable
button turns into a Disable button.
Managing Contacts and Notifications
This area on the Alerts tab allows you to define which contacts
should be informed, through which transmission media, and
which type of notification they should receive.
• Tap on Add Contact.
For each new contact you add, you need to define:
– The communication media used for this contact (email
or phone)
– The contact’s email address or phone number
– Send Alert Messages: Check this box if the contact is
supposed to receive alert messages. Keep it cleared
otherwise.

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 – Send Anti-theft Messages: Check this box if the contact
is supposed to receive anti-theft messages. Keep it
cleared otherwise.

• Tap to save the new contact.

• Create as many contacts as necessary through the same
procedure.
• Tap again when you are done with the list of contacts.
Enabling/Disabling the Anti-Theft Protection
After you have set the receiver’s Alerts and Anti-Theft tabs to
meet your requirements, go to the Survey menu and then
select one of the following functions:
• Anti-Theft: This function shows the current status of the
anti-theft protection (Enabled, Disabled or Alarm Raised). It
can be used to enable or disable the protection at any time.
You need to enter the password previously defined on the
Anti-Theft tab before you are allowed to disable the anti-
theft protection. If the theft alarm has been raised, you can
only disable the anti-theft protection.
• Start Survey: When you use this function to set an RTK
base, and provided the Prompt to enable Anti-Theft box has
been enabled (see Anti-Theft tab on page 61), the anti-theft
protection will be enabled automatically. (A message will
warn you that the protection has been activated and
information will be given to tell you how to disable it.)
Later the protection will be disabled automatically when
you use the End Survey function.
• Start Recording: When you use this function to start a static
data recording, and provided the Prompt to enable Anti-
Theft box has been enabled (see Anti-Theft tab on page 61),
the anti-theft protection will be enabled automatically. (A
message will warn you that the protection has been
activated and information will be given to tell you how to
disable it.)
Later the protection will be disabled automatically when
you use the Stop Recording function.

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Communicating with SP85 Using a Mobile Phone

Introduction The SP85 can receive and process specially formatted SMS’s
causing it to respond accordingly. This functionality gives you
extra flexibility for remote control and monitoring of your
SP85.
Typically, you will use this functionality if you are operating
your own base/rover system and, being at some distance from
your base, you would like to communicate with it for
monitoring or remote control purposes. The use of SMS’s is
however not restricted to communicating with a base: You can
also use them to communicate with a rover.
SP85’s SMS functionality may be:
• Disabled
• Set up to process SMS’s only from registered phone
numbers.
• Or set up to process SMS’s from any phone number.
By default, the SP85 accepts SMS’s from any phone number.
Any command you send should be in the form:

Command_name[<sp>parameter_1][<sp>parameter_2]
[<sp>parameter_3][<sp>parameter_4]

(Commands may be typed in using upper- or lower-case characters.)

Any response the remote SP85 returns will be in the form:

SP85<sp>{Receiver Serial Number}

HH:MM:SS

Command_name[<sp>parameter_1][<sp>parameter_2]
[<sp>parameter_3][<sp>parameter_4]:<sp>OK
[Optional_parameters_when_appropriate]

Where:
• <sp>: Space character
• {...}: Definition of the parameter you must type (and not the
parameter itself).
• [...]: Parameter required for some commands only.

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 • Date expressed in day/month/year and time in
hours:minutes:seconds.
• Line in bold characters: Command SMS sent to SP85
• Line in normal characters: Response SMS from SP85

Commands List

Command Name & Syntax Function

ANH VERT x.xx Sets antenna height (vertical measurement)
ANH SLANT y.yy Sets antenna height (slant measurement)
ANR OFF Sets L1 phase center as reference location
ANR PC1 Sets L1 phase center as reference location
ANR ON Sets ground mark as antenna reference location
ANR SPT Sets ground mark as antenna reference location
ANR ARP Sets ARP as reference location
ATH ON Activates anti-theft function
ATH OFF {password} Deactivates anti-theft function
GETID Returns SP85 identification information
GETMEM Returns memory status
GETPOS Returns last computed position
GETPOWER Returns power status
HELP Returns the list of available commands
HELP {command name} Returns the syntax of the specified command
MEM INT Sets internal memory as current memory
MEM SD Sets external SD card as current memory
MODE BASE Sets the SP85 as a base receiver
MODE ROVER Sets the SP85 as a rover receiver
POS... Provides coordinates to be the reference position
POS CUR Sets last computed position as reference position
RADIO ON Powers up the radio
RADIO CHN INT {channel} Sets channel number in internal radio device
RADIO CHN EXT {channel} Sets channel number in external radio device
RADIO OFF Turns off radio
REC ON Starts data recording at currently set recording rate
REC ON 0.5 Same but you choose the recording rate
REC OFF Stops data recording
Asks the SP85 to email its last “n” log files to the
SEND LOG n ...@...
specified email recipient
Asks the SP85 to email its operating parameters to
SEND PAR ...@...
the specified email recipient

See below for details.

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 ANH: Setting Send this SMS to change the receiver antenna height. You can
Antenna Height either send a vertical or slant measurement (both in meters) of
the antenna height.
Command Syntax:
ANH<sp>VERT<sp>{vertical measurement}
or
ANH<sp>SLANT<sp>{slant measurement}

Example 1: Sending vertical height measurement

ANH VERT 2.124
SP85 5345900003
11:02:14

ANH VERT 2.124 m: OK

Example 2: Sending slant height measurement:

ANH SLANT 1.645
SP85 5345900003
11:02:14

ANH SLANT 1.645 m: OK

ANR: Setting Send this SMS to change the location for which the receiver
Antenna computes a position.
Reduction Mode Command Syntax:
1) Position computed for antenna L1 phase center location:
ANR<sp>OFF
or
ANR<sp>PC1

2) Position computed for ground mark location:

ANR<sp>ON
or
ANR<sp>SPT

3) Position computed for antenna reference point (ARP):

ANR<sp>ARP

Example:
ANR ON
SP85 5345900003
11:03:40

ANR ON: OK

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ATH: Setting Anti- Send this SMS to enable or disable the anti-theft function. For
Theft example, anti-theft can be disabled remotely just at the end of
a work day to allow another operator not working with a data
collector to be able to fetch the base without causing the anti-
theft alarm to go off.
Command Syntax:
1) Enabling anti-theft (be sure to know the password before
you send this SMS):
ATH<sp>ON

2) Disabling anti-theft:
ATH<sp>OFF<sp>{password}

Example:
ATH ON
SP85 5345900003
11:04:25

ATH ON: OK

GETID: Reading Send this SMS to query the receiver for its serial number,
Receiver firmware version and warranty expiration date. (The SP85
Identification serial number is part of almost every SMS the SP85 sends back
Information in response to a command.)
Command Syntax:
GETID

Example:
GETID
SP85 5345900003
11:05:01

Version: 2.00
Version date: 01/03/2015
Expiration date: 26/11/2015

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 GETMEM: Send this SMS to query the receiver for the status of the
Reading Memory currently used memory.
Status Command Syntax:
GETMEM

Example:
GETMEM
SP85 5345900003
11:08:29

Current memory: internal

Free memory: 1.4GB (99%)
G-Files: 3
ATL Files: 1
Free SD Card: 7.2GB (99%)
G-Files: 2
ATL Files: 0

GETPOS: Reading Send this SMS to query the receiver for the last computed
Computed position.
Position Command Syntax:
GETPOS

Example:
GETPOS
SP85 5345900003
11:11:17

47 17’12.12345”N
001 30’14.54321”W
+75.254 m (SPT)
Type: FIXED
Mode: ROVER
Age: 1 s
Satellites: 22
Antenna height: 2.000 m (vert)

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 GETPOWER: Send this SMS to query the receiver for the current status of its
Reading Receiver power supply.
Power Status Command Syntax:
GETPOWER

Example 1:
GETPOWER
SP85 5345900003
11:13:47

Source: left-hand battery

Left battery: 80% (7.3V)
Right battery:
External power:

Example 2:
GETPOWER
SP85 5345900003
11:14:04

Source: external power

Left battery: 80% (7.3V)
Right battery: 100% (7.4V)
External power: 12.2 V

HELP: Reading the 1. Send this SMS if you want to be reminded of all the possible
List of Commands commands you may use to control/monitor a receiver
through SMS’s.
Command Syntax and SP85 Response:
HELP

ANH
ANR
ATH
GETID
GETMEM
GETPOS
GETPOWER
MEM
MODE
POS
RADIO
REC
SEND

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 2. The receiver can return the syntax of each of the above
commands by sending the following SMS:
HELP<sp>command_name
{Detail of command syntax returned}
+ Command explanation in plain

Example:
HELP MEM
MEM <INT/SD>
Sets recording memory

MEM: Setting Send this SMS to change the memory used by the receiver.
Current Memory This may be the internal memory or an external SD card
connected to the receiver.
Command Syntax:
MEM<sp>INT
or
MEM<sp>SD

Example 1: Choosing the internal memory

MEM INT
SP85 5345900003
11:05:09

MEM INT: OK

Example 2: Choosing the external SD card:

MEM SD
SP85 5345900003
11:05:18

MEM SD: OK

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MODE: Setting Send this SMS to change the receiver’s operating mode: rover
Receiver Mode or base.
Command Syntax:
MODE<sp>BASE
or
MODE<sp>ROVER

Example 1: Selecting Base Mode

MODE BASE
SP85 5345900003
11:12:25

MODE BASE: OK

Example 2: Selecting Rover Mode

MODE ROVER
SP85 5345900003
11:12:45

MODE ROVER: OK

POS: Setting Send this SMS to change the receiver’s reference position. You
Reference can choose to send the coordinates of this position or ask the
Position receiver to use the last position it computed (and then keep
the reference position to this value).
Command Syntax:
POS<sp>{Attribute}<sp>{Latitude}<sp>{Longitude}<sp>{Height}
or
POS<sp>CUR

Parameter Description Range

Position attribute:
• PC1: Position attached to L1 phase cen-
ter (default)
Attribute • ARP: Position attached to ARP (Antenna PC1, ARP, SPT
Reference Position)
• SPT: Position attached to ground mark
(surveyed point)
Latitude in degrees, minutes, seconds and
Latitude fraction of second (5 decimal places) 0 to ±90
(ddmmss.sssss)
Longitude in degrees, minutes, seconds
Longitude and fraction of second (5 decimal places) 0 to ±180
(dddmmss.sssss)
Height Height in meters 0 to ±9999.9999

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 Example 1: Sending the coordinates of the reference position
POS PC1 471756.29054 -13032.58254 88.225
SP85 5345900003
11:20:25

SET BASE POSTION: OK

Type: PC1
Latitude: 47 17’56.29054”N
Longitude: 001 30’32.58254”W
Height: +88.225m

Example 2: Asking the receiver to use the last computed

position as the reference position
POS CUR
SP85 5345900003
11:21:15

SET BASE POSITION: OK

Type: PC1
Latitude: 47 17’56.29054”N
Longitude: 001 30’32.58254”W
Height: +88.225m

RADIO: Setting Send this SMS to control the radio attached to the SP85.
the Radio Command Syntax:
1) Turning on the internal radio:
RADIO<sp>ON

2) Setting the radio channel after turning on the radio:

RADIO<sp>CHN<sp>{internal_or_external_radio}<sp>{radio_channel}

3) Turning off the internal radio:

RADIO<sp>OFF

Example 1: Turning on the radio:

RADIO ON
SP85 5345900003
11:18:05

RADIO ON: OK

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 Example 2: Setting the internal radio to use channel 2:
RADIO CHN INT 2
SP85 5345900003
11:13:05

RADIO CHN INT 2: OK

Channel: 2
RX Frequency: 444.0000MHz
TX Frequency: 445.0000MHz

NOTE: The SP85 response also returns the two frequencies

corresponding to the choice of a given channel.
Example 3: Turning off the radio:
RADIO OFF
SP85 5345900003
11:27:16

RADIO OFF: OK

REC: Setting the Send this SMS to control raw data recording in a remote SP85.
Recording Mode Command Syntax:
1) Starting recording raw data to the current memory at the
currently selected recording rate:
REC<sp>ON

2) Starting recording raw data to the current memory at the

specified recording rate:
REC<sp>ON<sp>{recording_rate}

3) Ending raw data recording:

REC<sp>OFF

Example 1: Starting raw data recording at 0.1 second:

REC ON 0.1
SP85 5345900003
11:32:04

REC ON 0.10: OK

Example 2: Ending raw data recording:

REC OFF
SP85 5345900003
11:35:19

REC OFF: OK

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 SEND LOG: Send this SMS to ask the remote SP85 to email its last log files
Emailing Log Files to the specified email address.
Command Syntax:
SEND<sp>LOG<sp>{x_last_log_files}<sp>{email_address}

Example: Emailing the last 4 log files to the specified email

address:
SEND LOG 4 rxg217@mmwerx.com
SP85 5345900003
11:40:11

SEND LOG 4 rxg217@mmwerx.com: OK

4 log file(s) sent

SEND PAR: Send this SMS to ask the remote SP85 to email all its operating
Emailing Receiver parameters to the specified email address.
Parameters Command SMS Syntax:
SEND<sp>PAR<sp>{email_address}

Example: Emailing all SP85 operating parameters to the

specified email address:
SEND PAR rxg217@mmwerx.com
SP85 5345900003
11:42:51

SEND PAR rxg217@mmwerx.com: OK

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Using the SP85 Built-in Electronic Tiltmeter

Benefit When using the pole level to place the antenna phase center
exactly over the surveyed point just before logging its
position, you need to have an eye on the pole level and the
other on the data collector screen, making your best to have
the pole vertical at the very moment the point position is being
logged. This is a critical phase.
With the SP85 built-in tiltmeter, the level information is
forwarded directly to the field software and you don’t need to
look away from the data collector screen during the
procedure:
• First you make the pole vertical following the eLevel
instructions displayed on the data collector screen.
• Then, still looking at the data collector screen and keeping
an eye on the eLevel, you can more comfortably take the
necessary steps to log the point position while keeping the
pole vertical.

Rover Setup
Making the pole vertical by reading the eLevel information
displayed on the data collector screen will be more intuitive if
you set up the rover as follows:
• First you secure the SP85 at the top of the pole.
• Then you mount the data collector on the pole, making sure
the orientation of its longitudinal axis is perpendicular to
the SP85 front panel (see picture).

Calibrating the Calibration Methods

Tiltmeter Use one of the two methods below to calibrate the tiltmeter:
• Auto-Null Method (Stable Method). This is the simplest
method:
– Secure the SP85 on top of an accurately leveled tripod
or range pole and turn it on.
NOTE: The accuracy of the eBubble depends on the
accuracy of the physical bubble used to calibrate it.
Thus it is important that the physical bubble be properly
calibrated.

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 – Run a calibration (this can be done either directly from
the receiver itself, or from the field software used). Let
the system complete the calibration on its own.
(The SP85 does not need to be rotated around its axis.)
• Rotation Method (“V-Groove method”). You need to prop and
rotate the SP85 range pole against a V-shaped groove
±5° max. fitted on a wall, at some height above the ground (the
higher the better; see diagram).
– Avoid slippery floor to better control the rotating
movement.
– The range pole does not need to be strictly vertical. A tilt
(Top View)
angle of ±5° maximum while rotating the pole is
tolerated throughout the calibration procedure.
– After turning on the SP85 and starting calibration
(either from the receiver or the field software), start
rotating the pole around its axis at a regular and slow
speed, keeping the pole blocked into the V-groove
(rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise, but always in the
same direction).
– Keep the pole rotating to cover an angle of between
360° and 540° (one to 1.5 full rotation) within the next 30
seconds.
If calibration is successful, the receiver will buzz once:
you can stop rotating the receiver around its pole. It will
buzz twice if calibration fails, prompting you to resume
the procedure. A failing calibration is usually the result
of unsteady, too slow or too fast rotation.
How Often Do I Need to Calibrate the Built-in Tiltmeter? The
SP85 tiltmeter should be calibrated every 30 days, or more
often if a message issued by the SP85 asks you to do so. You
may re-calibrate the tiltmeter as often as you wish.
NOTE: The electronic tiltmeter is affected by the temperature
of the receiver, which will expire the calibration if the current
temperature inside the receiver is more than 30 degrees
Celsius different to when the last calibration was performed.
This forces you to recalibrate the electronic tiltmeter.
When calibrating the electronic tiltmeter, the pole the GNSS
receiver is on should be as vertical and as stable as possible.
In practice this means using at least a bipod to hold the pole as
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Furthermore, a bent pole will affect the measured tilt. If you
calibrate the electronic tiltmeter using a bent pole and then
change poles, the accuracy of points will be affected. Also, if
you calibrate using a straight pole and then change to a bent
pole, the receiver will not be plumb even though the electronic
bubble will say it is, again affecting the accuracy of the
measured points.

Calibrating the Tiltmeter in Standalone Mode

The tiltmeter can be calibrated directly from the SP85 front
panel screen.

• Press repeatedly until the eLevel screen is displayed.

• Then press to enter the calibration mode. Follow the

instructions in the flowchart below to complete a
calibration according to one of the two possible methods.

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 Calibrating the Tiltmeter With Survey Pro
Unless already there, make the eLevel function available in
Quick Pick (i.e. from the yellow star located in the Survey Pro
command bar). You need to do this only once:
• Click on Quick Pick in the command bar and select Quick
Pick Editor at the bottom of the list.
• Select Extras from the Menu Items field.
• Select eLevel Bubble in the list just underneath.
• Tap on the Add--> button. The eLevel Bubble function is
added at the bottom of the Quick Pick list. It can now be run
directly from this list.
Configure Survey Pro to operate with your SP85 using the
desired receiver profile, then start calibration:
• Run eLevel Bubble from Quick Pick
• Tap on Calibrate. This opens the Calibration screen.
At the top of the screen is the remaining time before
calibration should be resumed.
At the bottom of the screen you may choose the time
allowed between two calibrations (can be set between 1
and 30 days)
• Choose the calibration method (Auto-Null or Rotate)
• Tap Start and follow the instructions. When calibration is
complete, the message “Calibration is done.” is displayed.
• Tap OK, close the Calibration window, then the eLevel
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Using the eLevel in The eLevel is always shown on the point logging screens.
Survey Pro

If the eLevel Bubble check box has been activated on the Meas.
Mode tab for a given type of point (Data, Topo, Check, etc.),
Survey Pro will check that the receiver is level before logging
this type of point. If it’s not, you won’t be allowed to log the
point.
If the eLevel Bubble check box is deactivated, you will still see
the eLevel on the screen but Survey Pro will not stop you from
logging the point if the receiver is not level.
REMINDER: To open the Meas. Mode tab, tap on top of the
logging screen.

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Using the UHF Kit Option

The SP85 UHF kit is an option that you can use to implement a
radio-based, standalone RTK base/rover system (see Optional
Accessories on page 3 for more details on all the items
provided in this kit).
With this configuration, you have full control of your base as
you can choose where and when to install and operate it.
You will need two SP85 UHF kits to implement a complete
radio-based RTK base/rover system. One kit will be installed
on base side, the other on rover side.
You will also need two UHF whip antennas, one at the base, one
at the rover. UHF antennas may be ordered separately, or as
part of specific accessories kits that you may need if you wish
to install the UHF antenna used at the base on a separate pole.
See Other Optional Accessories on page 4 for further details.
Configuring your radio modules is required before you can use
them. This procedure is discussed in Configuring the UHF
Module on page 82.

Internal vs. External Power Source for a Base Using a UHF

Radio Transmitter: This point has already been discussed
when introducing the possible base setups. Please refer to
Internal vs. External Power Source on page 39.
When a radio is used at the base, there is more power needed
than in any other base setup. In this case, the use of an
external power source (a 12 V battery) is recommended,
especially if the base is operated unattended for a full day’s
work.

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Installing the UHF • Power off the SP85 and turn it upside down.
Module into the • Use the L-shaped Torx screwdriver provided in the SP85
Receiver UHF kit to loosen and remove the four screws ([1]) securing
the 5/8” threaded insert plate.
• Insert a finger into the 5/8” threaded hole ([2]), then gently
pull the plate out of the receiver, making sure you free the
[2]
ribbon cable anchored to the plate without damaging it
([3]).
• Put away the 5/8” threaded insert plate in a safe place,
[1]
possibly for subsequent use.
• Take a look at the instructions printed on the label located
[3] in the bottom of the recess.
• Connect the end of the ribbon cable (a 12-contact flat
connector) to the UHF module ([4]) as instructed on the
label (point 1).
• Insert the UHF module into the recess ([5]) as instructed on
the label (point 2).
[4]
• Re-use the four screws and Torx screwdriver to secure the
UHF module onto the receiver. Tighten the screws to
preserve receiver watertightness (torque meter: 3 N.m).

NOTE: The insertion of the UHF module slightly modifies the

ARP (Antenna Reference Point) of the GNSS antenna, thus
[5] reducing the antenna phase center offset by 2mm (see
diagram below).

L1 82.6 mm
L2 75.6 mm

Be aware that the receiver will automatically apply this delta

following the installation of the UHF module by assigning a
different antenna name to the SP85. In fact, two distinct
antenna names exist for the SP85. One describes the antenna
parameters when no UHF module is used (antenna name with
“-1” suffix), and the other when the UHF module is used (“-2”
suffix).
When post-processing SP85 raw data files (G-files), SPSO
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 recognize the presence or not of the UHF module while you
collected your raw data by analyzing the antenna name
mentioned in the G-files.

Configuring the • Use cable P/N59044-10-SPN from the SP85 Office Power
UHF Module Kit to connect the receiver to the computer (see diagram
below).
To Office
Computer
Via USB or DB9

Power/Data Cable *
RS232
RS232-to-USB Serial Port A
Adapter Cable * and DC Input

(If required, may be

connected to AC/DC
power block via
SAE/Jack Adapter Cable *)

SP85

*: All these items are part of the SP85 Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option).
Use the RS232-to-USB adapter cable if your computer is fitted with USB
connectors (and no DB9 connector).

NOTE: Cable P/N59044-10-SPN is a Y-shaped cable also

allowing you to power the receiver from an AC outlet (via
the AC/DC power block) rather than from the receiver
batteries (see also Charging Batteries, Scenario #2 on
page 53). When applied to the receiver’s DC input, the
external power source has priority over the internal
batteries, which means the battery or batteries can be left
safely inside the receiver (none of them will be drained).

• Press simultaneously + to switch the receiver

to Service mode. Through this mode, the receiver offers
direct access to the UHF module via the receiver’s port A.
• Run Pacific Crest ADLCONF software on the computer and
configure the radio to meet your requirements. Refer to
ADLCONF instructions to complete this step.

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Completing Rover Once the UHF module has been secured to the receiver (see
Radio Setup Installing the UHF Module into the Receiver on page 81) and
properly configured, do the following:
• Screw the UHF whip antenna onto the coaxial connector of
[6] the UHF module ([6]). The antenna will therefore be
oriented vertically upside down when used.
NOTE: Being placed in vertical position, the UHF antenna
will stay as sensitive as if it were oriented the other way
round.
• Take the top rod of the fiberglass range pole provided in
the SP85 UHF kit. Insert first its end with special tapping,
not 5/8” tapping, around the UHF antenna ([7]).
CAUTION - This special tapping uses a thinner thread
compared to the standard 5/8” one. For this reason, be
[7] careful when you start screwing the rod into the UHF
module. Make sure the rod fits well in the threaded part of
the UHF module.
• Screw the top rod onto the threaded part of the UHF
module. Spin the rod, rather than the receiver, when doing
this.
• The receiver + top rod assembly can then be mounted on
top of the other part of the range pole (the bottom rod).
• Complete the setup of your SP85 + UHF radio rover system
by attaching the data collector onto the range pole. You are
now ready for a survey.

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Completing Base Two types of base setups are possible with an external UHF
Radio Setup With antenna:
External UHF • The UHF antenna may be installed in vertical position on the
Antenna same tripod as the base receiver.
For this setup, you may use one of the available two
[8] PacCrest radio accessory kit options.(see Other Optional
Accessories on page 4; the two kits are similar in terms of
the hardware provided to install the UHF antenna).
[9] Follow the instructions below:
– Secure the bracket onto one of the legs of the tripod
(see [8]).
– If you wish to keep GNSS reception optimum, you may
[10] keep the UHF antenna below the GNSS receiver by
fastening the counterpoise of the antenna directly onto
the bracket (see [9]). (The antenna counterpoise is part
of, and is located at one end of the coaxial cable provided.)
Then screw the antenna support onto the counterpoise
and mount the UHF antenna on top of it (see [10]).
[11] – If you prefer to optimize the radio range with this setup,
raise the UHF antenna by inserting the two-element
pole provided between the bracket and the antenna
counterpoise (see [11]).
• The UHF antenna may be installed on a separate tripod at
some distance from the base receiver, but still remaining
compatible with the length of the coaxial cable you will be
using. The UHF antenna should be installed at the highest
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 On receiver side, after the UHF module has been secured to
the receiver and properly configured, do the following
whatever your choice of antenna setup:
[12] • Pass the male connector of the coaxial adapter cable
(PN 96845) through the oblong hole of the pole extension
(PN 95672) and make it go out of it at its upper end (see
[12]).
• Connect it to the coaxial output of the UHF module.
• Screw the pole extension to the threaded part on the UHF
module (see [13]). Spin the pole extension, rather than the
[13] receiver, taking care not to jam the coaxial cable extension
when doing this.
• Secure the receiver/pole extension assembly onto the
tripod.
• Connect the other end (female connector) of the coaxial
cable extension to the coaxial cable coming down from the
UHF antenna.
• Set up the base on the chosen reference point.

Completing Base The UHF antenna is connected directly to the UHF module and
Radio Setup With is hidden in the pole. The pole is installed on top of a tripod.
Internal UHF Follow the same instructions as with a rover (see Completing
Antenna Rover Radio Setup on page 83) to install the internal UHF
antenna, but this time you will be using:
• A quarter-wave antenna (P/N 67410-11 or 67410-12,
depending on the frequency band used) instead of a half-
wave antenna. This shorter antenna is available as an
optional accessory (see Other Optional Accessories on
page 4).
• The pole extension with the oblong hole (from the UHF
option kit). You don’t need to use the coaxial adapter cable.

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Running the SP85 Web Server Interface

Introduction The SP85 Web Server interface is a web-based, receiver built-

in application providing remote access to the receiver’s
operating parameters. The Web Server is a first-choice tool to
review or modify the configuration of a receiver.
You need a web browser running on a controller (data
collector, field computer, mobile phone, etc.) to start the Web
Server.
Running the Web Server requires that an IP connection be
implemented between the controller and the SP85. On
receiver side, WiFi must be used (the receiver modem cannot
be used here because it is more and more difficult, not to say
impossible, to connect to a modem through a public, static IP
address).
The embedded WiFi device may be used in two different
modes:
• Access Point mode
• Client mode.
The easiest way to run the Web Server is undoubtedly to set
the WiFi device in Access Point mode. This chapter however
deals with the two possible WiFi modes through which you can
access the SP85 Web Server interface.

WiFi in Access This is the easiest way to implement the IP connection.

Point Mode
WiFi
Access Point

• Turn on the WiFi device from the dedicated SP85 display

screen (see Wifi Power Control Screen on page 26). The
device is then automatically switched to the WiFi Access
Point mode.

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 • Then type the following IP address in the web browser:
192.168.130.1

Enter the login and password (defaults: “admin” for login,

“password“ for password). This launches the SP85 Web
Server interface: Its home page appears in the web
browser.

WiFi in Client If however the SP85 WiFi device is currently used in client
Mode mode (busy receiving RTK corrections for example), then you
may still use it in this mode to run the SP85 Web Server
interface (see the three possible cases in the diagram below).
WiFi Local
Hotspot WiFi
(WiFi Client) Network (WiFi Client)

[1] [2]

Local
WiFi
Network (WiFi Client)

Internet

[3]

• [1]: The smart phone can be set to be a WiFi hotspot. The

SP85 just has to connect to the WiFi network controlled by
the smart phone. Once connected to this network, the SP85
provides its IP address on the Receiver Identification
screen. Just type this address in a web browser on the
smart phone to start the SP85 Web Server interface.
• [2]: Both the smart phone and the SP85 are in the vicinity
of a third-party local WiFi network. Once the SP85 and
smart phone are both connected to the WiFi network, read
the SP85’s IP address on the receiver identification screen.
On the smart phone, run a web browser and type the IP
address. This starts the SP85 Web Server interface.

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 • [3]: The path used for the IP connection is here more
heterogeneous (modem on controller side, Internet, local
WiFi network on receiver side): You will probably need help
from a network specialist to make that connection work.
The general procedure to run the SP85 Web Server interface in
this case is outlined below:
1. Use your field software (Survey Pro - see subsection below
for details) to search for and connect to a local WiFi
network (this automatically turns the WiFi device into
Client mode).
If you are using another field software application, please
contact Technical Support.
2. Use the SP85 front panel screen to turn on WiFi. After the
WiFi device has been turned on, two scenarios are then
possible:
– The SP85 has the name of a WiFi network in memory
and automatic connection to this network at power up
has been requested. If this network is working and
within range, then the SP85 will automatically connect
to this network.
– The SP85 has no WiFi network name in memory. Then
you should find which WiFi network to use and ask the
SP85 to connect to it before you move on to the next
step. See the two subsections below.
3. Select the Receiver ID screen on the front panel display to
read and write down the receiver’s IP address. This address
is provided by the local WiFi network and is shown on the
Receiver ID screen, in the lower line (see Receiver
Identification on page 19).
4. If you are using setup type [2], make sure the controller is
connected to the same WiFi network as the SP85.
5. On your controller, run a web browser and then type the IP
address you read on the SP85 front panel. Enter the login
and password (defaults: “admin” for login, “changeme“ for
password). This launches the SP85 Web Server interface:
Its home page appears in the web browser.
For more information on the application, open its on-line
Help.

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Connecting to a WiFi Network Using Survey Pro
• Create a “Net” receiver profile for your receiver.
• Go to Manage Instruments and select this receiver profile.

• Tap on the button corresponding to this receiver

profile.
• Open the Modem tab.
• Select Internal Wi-Fi in the Data Modem scroll-down list.
Survey Pro lists the detected local WiFi networks. You may
use the Refresh button to update the list of available
networks (tapping on this button starts a new WiFi scan).
• In the list, tap and hold down the name of the chosen WiFi
network, then select Connect from the pop-up menu.
• Enter the WiFi key specific to this network and check on
Connect to this network automatically when available.
• Tap and let the receiver connect to the WiFi network.
• Tap and proceed with step 2 in the General Procedure.

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Appendix

Spectra Loader Use Spectra Spectra Loader software to:

Software Utility 1. Upgrade the receiver firmware
2. Install new firmware options
3. Validate CenterPoint RTX subscription.
4. Read the warranty expiration date of a GNSS receiver.
Installing Spectra Loader
Spectra Loader can be downloaded from:
https://spectrageospatial.com/sp85-gnss-receiver/
(See SUPPORT section.)

The install file is an exe file. Simply double-click on this file to

start installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.
Getting Started With Spectra Loader
Spectra Loader will use either a serial (RS232), Bluetooth or
USB connection to communicate with the receiver. USB is
recommended
1. Connect your computer to the SP85 using a USB
connection.
2. Run Spectra Loader on your computer.
3. Select the computer’s port ID used to communicate with
the receiver. This port ID should correspond to the
computer’s USB port.
NOTE: An easy way to identify which port ID on your
computer is the USB port is to run Spectra Loader first
without the USB connection and read the list of available
ports in Spectra Loader. After restoring the USB
connection with the receiver, check that list again. An
extra port ID will then be listed, being the one assigned to
the USB port. Select that port. (You don’t need to define a
baud rate for a USB port.)
4. To upgrade receiver firmware, install a new firmware
option or validate a CenterPoint RTX subscription, see sub-
sections below.

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 Upgrading Receiver Firmware
You are not allowed to upgrade a Firmware upgrades will be downloadable from the Spectra
receiver if anti-theft or/and start
up protection is active or if the
Geospatial website in the form of compressed “.tar” files. The
receiver is operated with an in- name of the “.tar” file, as well as the step-by step upgrade
progress or expired validity
period.
procedure will be given in the accompanying Release Note.
Completing a firmware upgrade procedure will take up to
10 minutes. For this reason, it must be run with the receiver
powered from either a properly charged internal battery or
using an external power source.
Unless otherwise specified in the Release Note attached to the
upgrade package, follow the instructions below to complete
the upgrade of your receiver:
1. Follow the first three steps described in Getting Started
With Spectra Loader on page 90.
2. Click Upgrade. Wait until Spectra Loader has detected the
receiver.
3. Browse your computer in search of the upgrade file.
4. Select the file and click Open. Spectra Loader then
provides information on the currently installed firmware,
the new firmware as well as the current state of the battery
(if the internal battery is used).
This should tell you if you can run the upgrade with the
battery, or rather use a fresh one or an external power
supply.

5. When you are ready, click on the Update button.

6. Let the receiver proceed with the upgrade (a status
window is displayed showing a progress bar). Take care not
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 7. After successful completion of the upgrade, click Close to
close the status window. Check that the new firmware is
now installed (version and date displayed in the Spectra
Loader main window).
8. Click Close again, then Exit to quit Spectra Loader.
Other Receiver Firmware Upgrade Method Just Using a
Properly Formatted SD Card (64 MB minimum in size):
1. Check that the SD card used for the upgrade is not write-
protected and then insert it into your computer.
2. Using a file browser, copy the “.tar” file to the root directory
of the SD card. Make sure there is only one “.tar” file present
on the SD card. Delete those not used.
3. Remove the SD card from the computer.
4. Make sure the receiver you want to upgrade is OFF and
ready for upgrade (i.e. one sufficiently charged battery
present or external AC/DC power block connected and on).
5. Insert the SD card now containing the upgrade file into the
receiver.

6. Hold down and then press for about 2 to

3 seconds. After about 10 seconds, the Spectra Geospatial
logo shown on the screen is replaced with the “Uploading
mode” message, meaning that the upgrade procedure has
now started.
7. Let the receiver proceed with the upgrade. Take care not to
turn off the receiver while the upgrade is in progress.
The receiver screen will display successively:
Uploading mode
Upgrading Firmware
Start Upgrade
Step 1/9
Step 2/9
Step 3/9
Step 4/9
Step 5/9
Rebooting
<Blank>
Updating System
{Spectra Geospatial logo}
Upgrading Firmware
Start Upgrade
Step 6/9
Step 7/9
Step 8/9

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 Step 9/9
Rebooting
<Blank>
{Spectra Geospatial logo}
{Normal receiver startup}

8. Remove the SD card from the receiver.

9. Check that the new firmware is installed (read the second
line on the Receiver Identification Screen).
Installing a Firmware Option
Before you start this procedure, make sure you have received
an email from Spectra Geospatial containing the POPN
corresponding to the firmware option you have purchased.
NOTE : Your computer needs an Internet connection to install
a firmware option using a POPN.
With the POPN now in your possession, do the following to
install a new firmware option:
• Follow the first three steps described in Getting Started
With Spectra Loader on page 90.
• Click Option. Wait until Spectra Loader has detected the
receiver.
Spectra Loader then displays the serial number of your
receiver and prompts you to enter the POPN.
(There is an alternate method to activate a firmware
option, which is to enter the option key – provided by
Spectra Geospatial – corresponding to the desired
firmware option, and to specify that option in the nearby
field. This method may be used by Spectra Tech Support
for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.)

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 • Enter the POPN and then click on Update. Let the receiver
proceed with the installation of the firmware option (a
status window is displayed showing a progress bar). Take
care not to turn off the receiver while the installation is in
progress.
• After successful completion of the installation, you may
use the List Options button to check that the newly
installed option is now in the list of installed options. Then
click Close to close the list of options.
• Click Close again, then Exit to quit Spectra Loader.
Activating a CenterPoint RTX Subscription
After you have purchased a CenterPoint RTX subscription,
Trimble Positioning Services will email you an activation code.
Use the same procedure as the one used to install a firmware
option (see Installing a Firmware Option on page 93; the
available RTX subscriptions are listed as firmware options).
The only difference is that no POPN is provided for this
procedure. Just enter the code provided by Trimble
Positioning Services and specify the type of subscription you
purchased before you click Update.
NOTE: SP85 only supports CenterPoint RTX.
Reading Receiver Warranty Expiration Date
Spectra Loader can be used to query the Spectra Geospatial
database for the warranty expiration date of your GNSS
receiver. (After a receiver warranty has expired, remember
receiver firmware upgrades are no longer free of charge.)
You don’t need to have your receiver connected to Spectra
Loader to read its warranty expiration date. Just enter its type
and serial number and Spectra Loader will return this
information to you, provided there is an active Internet
connection on your computer, and your receiver is known to
the database.
• Run Spectra Loader on your computer.
• Click on Warranty.
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 • Click on Compute. Spectra Loader returns the warranty
expiration date in a field underneath the Compute button.
Additionally, Spectra Loader generates a proprietary
command that you can run in your receiver if you want to
be sure your receiver has the correct warranty expiration
date in memory. Carefully write down this command
NOTE: When upgrading the receiver firmware using a
computer with an Internet connection, be aware Spectra
Loader will at the same time automatically check the warranty
expiration date of your receiver. Spectra Loader will ask you if
it can update this date if it is found wrong.

Spectra File Spectra File Manager allows you to copy “log” files and G-files
Manager Software directly from the receiver’s internal memory to the desired
Utility folder on your office computer.
Additionally you can delete any G-file or “log” file from the
receiver’s internal memory.
G-files are GNSS raw data files in proprietary format (ATOM).
“Log” files are editable text files listing all the operations
performed by the receiver in one day.
Spectra File Manager is available from the Spectra Geospatial
website as an exe file (SPFileManagerSetup.exe) through the
link below:
https://spectrageospatial.com/sp85-gnss-receiver/
(See SUPPORT section)

Installing Spectra File Manager

Spectra File Manager is very easy to install:
• Download the exe file from the Spectra Geospatial website
(use above link).
• Double-click on the exe file to complete the installation.

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 Connecting SP85 to your Computer
There are different ways of communicating with the receiver:
• Through Bluetooth.
• Through an RS232 line, using port A on the receiver, and a
DB9 or USB socket, on computer side (see illustration
below). The default speed for port A on receiver side is
115200 Bd.
To Office
Computer
Via USB or DB9

Power/Data Cable *
RS232
RS232-to-USB Serial Port A
Adapter Cable * and DC Input

(If required, may be

connected to AC/DC
power block via
SAE/Jack Adapter Cable *)

SP85

*: All these items are part of the Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option).

The Office Power Kit required for this serial connection is

designed to let you power the receiver from an AC outlet
rather than from the receiver battery (see illustration
above).
When applied to the receiver’s DC input, the external power
source has priority over the internal battery, which means
the battery can be left safely inside the receiver (it won’t be
drained).
IMPORTANT: Be sure you align the red markings (a red dot
on the connector, a red line on the socket) before pushing
the Lemo connector in. Conversely, when it’s time to
disconnect the Lemo connector, please use the attached
metal strap to pull the connector out.

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• Through USB. Connect the SP85 to the computer via the
USB-to Mini Universal cable provided.
The first time you make this connection, the required USB
driver will be installed automatically on the computer to
make that connection possible.
When using the receiver’s USB port, you can still use the
previous setup to power the receiver through its DC input
(in this case, you don’t need to connect the DB9 connector
of the Power/Data cable to the computer).
In this setup, you can alternately replace the Power/Data
cable (P/N 59044-10) from the Office Power Kit with cable
P/N 95715 from the Field Power Kit (option). See diagram
below.
To Office
Computer

USB-to-Mini
Power Cable ** Universal
Cable

AC/DC
Power Block

Power
Cord

DC Input

SAE/Jack-f
Adapter
Cable *
SP85
To AC
Outlet

*: This item is part of the Office Power Kit P/N 94336 (option).
**: This item is part of the Field Power Kit P/N 94335 (option)

IMPORTANT: After removing the USB cable, and before

going back to the field with your receiver, please place the
protection flap back on the USB connector.

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 Getting Started With Spectra File Manager

Double-click on . The Spectra File Manager window which

then appears is detailed below.

[1]

[2] [3]

[4]

[1]: Spectra File Manager toolbar. This toolbar consists of the

following items:
• Port and baud rate scroll-down lists: Let you choose which
serial port is used on computer side for the connection
with the receiver (baud rate only makes sense when an
RS232 serial line is used). Use 115200 Bd to communicate
with SP85.
• Connect / Refresh button: Connect allows you to activate
the connection between the computer and the receiver via
the chosen serial line.
When the connection is established, the button is changed
into Refresh, which allows you to update the content of the
two Spectra File Manager panes ([2] and [3] described
below)
• Disconnect button: Allows you to deactivate the connection
currently established between the computer and the
receiver.

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• Copy button: Copies the file(s) selected in pane [3] to pane
[2]. In pane [2], you have to open the folder where to copy
to before clicking on the Copy button.
NOTE: Copied files have different creation dates and times
compared to those of their respective original files. The
new dates and times are those corresponding to when the
files were copied.
• Delete button: Deletes the files currently selected in pane
[2] or [3].
[2]: Pane showing the content of the currently open folder on
computer side.
[3]: Pane showing the content of the currently open folder on
receiver side. The receiver’s root folder contains two to four
sub-folders:
• Internal memory: Lists all G-files recorded by the receiver
in its internal memory
• Log files: Contains log files (one per day). Each log file lists
all the actions performed by the receiver in one day.
• SD Card, if one is currently inserted in the receiver.
• USB key, if one is currently connected to the receiver.
To open a folder, double-click on it. To go back to the parent
folder, click on .
[4]: Pane showing copy/delete operations in progress, and all
those completed since the connection with the receiver was
established. This pane is cleared at the beginning of each new
working session of Spectra File Manager.

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 Establishing a Connection with the Receiver
• Set up the physical connection (RS232 or USB as explained
in Connecting SP85 to your Computer on page 96)
• Turn on the receiver.
• Launch Spectra File Manager on your computer. This opens
the Spectra File Manager window.
• For an RS232 connection, first edit the line settings
(default baud rate for receiver is 115200 Bd) then click on
the Connect button. For a USB connection, select the right
COM port (see also the Note in Getting Started With Spectra
Loader on page 90) and then click on the Connect button.
As a result, the pane on the right-hand side of the window
lists the two or three folders that can be seen on the
receiver.
Copying Files to the Office Computer
• In the right-hand side of the window, double-click on the
sub-folder containing the files you want to copy to the
computer.
(If needed, click on to go back to the parent folder and
open another sub-folder.)
• In the left-hand side of the window, browse your computer
to the folder where to copy the files (recipient folder).
• In the right-hand side of the window, highlight the file(s)
you want to copy.
• Click on the Copy button. Files are then copied, as
requested. The lower part of the screen provides reports
information on the copy operations in progress.
Deleting Files from the Receiver
• In the right-hand side of the window, double-click on the
sub-folder containing the files you want to delete from the
receiver.
(If needed, click on to go back to the parent folder and
open another sub-folder.)
• Still in the right-hand side of the window, highlight the
file(s) you want to delete.
• Click on the Delete button. Files are then deleted. The lower
part of the screen provides reports information on the
delete operations in progress.

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Restoring Factory This is done by pressing simultaneously the three front panel
Settings buttons (Power + Scroll + Log). All factory settings are
restored, except the following, which are kept unchanged:
• GSM
– PIN code
– APN
– Login
– Password
– Network
• Bluetooth
– PIN code
– Receiver’s Bluetooth name
• WiFi
– IP
– Mask
– Gateway
– DNS1, DNS2
• Anti-Theft & startup protections
– Current states (enabled or disabled)
– Password
– Anti-Theft position
– Last position computed
– Phone numbers and email addresses programmed to
receive alerts in case of theft.
• E-mail settings.
Restoring factory settings is not allowed in any of the following
cases:
• Anti-theft protection is active
• Startup protection is active
• A validity period is active (whether still in progress or over).
(Validity periods are designed to let users work with the
receiver in a predefined configuration and for a limited
period of time.)

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 Alerts The table below lists some of the level-1 and level-2 alerts you
should know.
All indicate problems that can be remedied without external
support. The ANTI-THEFT ALARM is a special one as it requires
that you take the necessary steps to get your receiver back.
These are left to your own initiative.

# Alert Remedy Level

30 No SIM card detected Insert SIM card, or replace (silent) SIM card. 2
41 Memory full Free memory space before doing anything else. 1
File may not have been closed correctly and so the file may be lost. Insert
SD card removed while the SD card back and start a new recording sequence. Data will be
42 2
file opened recorded in a new file. Remember you shouldn’t remove the SD card while
it’s being used.
May happen when the UHF option is used as a transmitter and the internal
49 Radio power not allowed temperature does not allow the initially requested power to be radiated. 2
Full power will be restored when the internal temperature allows it.
58 Low battery Receiver’s last battery going low. Insert fresh batteries. 1
59 Low voltage External power source going low. Change external power source. 1
82 Not enough space left Free memory space before doing anything else. 2
88 WARRANTY END DATE Your receiver’s warranty for major free firmware upgrades has expired. 1
Theft detected:
• Take the necessary steps based on the notifications received via email
or SMS.
96 ANTI-THEFT ALARM 1
• If it’s a false alarm due to misuse of the anti-theft protection (you are
standing next to the receiver), use your data collector to deactivate the
Anti-Theft protection and stop the alarm.
99 SIM card locked Take the necessary steps to unlock the SIM card, then try again. 1
103 No SD card detected Insert SD card, or replace (silent) SD card. 2
104 UPGRADE FAILED Resume upgrade procedure from the beginning. 1

If the receiver reports some other alerts, these may result only
from temporary problems (e.g. from the configuration or
operation of the modem, WiFi, network, UHF option, etc.).
Acknowledge the alert from the receiver front panel, make the
necessary corrections (if required) and check that everything
goes back to normal afterwards.
If the problem persists, please contact Technical Support.

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 Technical GNSS Characteristics
Specifications • 600 GNSS channels
– GPS L1 C/A, L1P (Y), L2C, L2P (Y), L5
– GLONASS L1 C/A, L1P, L2 C/A, L2P, L3
– BeiDou (phase 2) B1, B2
– Galileo E1, E5a, E5b
– QZSS L1 C/A, L1C, L2C, L5
– IRNSS L5
– SBAS L1C/A, L5 (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN, SDCM)
– L-Band MMS
• Patented Z-Blade technology for optimal GNSS
performance:
– Full utilization of signals from all 7 GNSS systems (GPS,
GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS and IRNSS)
– Enhanced GNSS-centric algorithm: Fully independent
GNSS signal tracking and optimal data processing,
including GPS-only, GLONASS-only, Galileo-only or
BeiDou-only solution (Autonomous to full RTK)
• Fast Search engine for quick acquisition and re-
acquisition of GNSS signals.
• SBAS ranging for using SBAS code & carrier observations
and orbits in RTK processing
• Patented Strobe™ Correlator for reduced GNSS multi-path
• Up to 20 Hz real-time raw data (code & carrier and position
output)
• Supported data formats: ATOM, CMR, CMR+, RTCM 2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 (including MSM), CMRx and sCMRx (rover
only)
• NMEA 0183 messages output
Real-Time Accuracy (RMS)
(1) (2)
SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN):
• Horizontal: < 50 cm (1.64 ft)
• Vertical: < 85 cm (2.79 ft)
Real-Time DGPS Position:
• Horizontal: 25 cm (0.82 ft) + 1 ppm
• Vertical: 50 cm (1.64 ft) + 1 ppm

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 Real-Time Kinematic Position (RTK):
• Horizontal: 8 mm (0.026 ft) + 1 ppm
• Vertical: 15 mm (0.049 ft) + 1 ppm
Network RTK (8):
• Horizontal: 8 mm (0.026 ft) + 0.5 ppm
• Vertical: 15 mm (0.049 ft) + 0.5 ppm
Real-Time Performance
• Instant-RTK® initialization
– Typically 2 seconds for baselines less than 20 km
– Reliability: up to 99.9%
• RTK initialization range: over 40 km
Post-Processing Accuracy (RMS)
(1) (2)
Static & Fast Static:
• Horizontal: 3 mm (0.118”) + 0.5 ppm
• Vertical: 5 mm (0.196”) + 0.5 ppm
High-precision Static (3):
• Horizontal: 3 mm (0.118”) + 0.1 ppm
• Vertical: 3.5 mm (0.137”) + 0.4 ppm
Data Logging Characteristics
Recording Interval: 0.05 - 999 seconds
Physical Characteristics
• Size: 22.2 x 19.4 x 7.5 cm (8.7 x 7.6 x 3.0”)
• Weight:
(alone, without battery): 1.17 kg (2.57 lb)
With two batteries: 1.3 kg
With two batteries and UHF radio: 1.40 kg
• User interface: Graphical PMOLED display; Web UI
(accessible via WiFi) for easy configuration, operation,
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• I/O interface:
– RS232 serial link
– USB 2.0/UART
– Bluetooth 5.0 Dual Mode
– WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
– 3.5G quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)/penta-
band UMTS module (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
• Memory:
– 4 GB internal memory NAND Flash (3.5 GB user data)
– Over 2 years of 15 sec. raw GNSS data from 14 satellites
– Removable SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB)
• Operation:
– RTK rover & base
– RTK network rover: VRS, FKP, MAC
– NTRIP, Direct IP
– CSD mode
– Post-processing
– RTK Bridge
– UHF repeater
– UHF networking
– Trimble RTX (satellite and cellular/IP)
• Environmental characteristics:
– Operating temperature: -40° to +65°C (-40° to +149°F)
(4) (5) (6)
– Charging batteries left inside the receiver using an
external power source: The ambient temperature should
not exceed +40°C (104°F)
– Storage temperature: -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F) (7)
– Humidity: 100% condensing
– IP67 waterproof, sealed against sand and dust
– Drop: 2 m pole drop on concrete
– Shock: ETS300 019
– Vibration: MIL-STD-810F

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 • Power characteristics:
– 2 Li-Ion hot-swappable batteries, 41.4 Wh (2 x 7.4 V,
2800 mAh)
– Battery life time with two batteries: 10 hrs (GNSS On,
and GSM or UHF Rx On)
– External DC power: 9-28 V
(1) Accuracy and TTFF specifications may be affected by atmospheric
conditions, signal multipath, satellite geometry and corrections availability and
quality.
(2) Performance values assume minimum of five satellites, following the
procedures recommended in the product manual. High multipath areas, high
PDOP values and periods of severe atmospheric conditions may degrade
performance.
(3) Long baselines, long occupations, precise ephemeris used
(4) At very low temperatures, the UHF module should not be used in the
transmitter mode.
(5) At very high temperatures, an external battery may be required.
(6) With the UHF module (optional kit) used as a transmitter and radiating 2 W
of RF power, the operating temperature range is limited to -40° to +55°C (-40°
to +131°F).
(7) Without batteries. Batteries can be stored up to +70°C.
(8) Network RTK PPM values are referenced to the closest physical base
station.

Standard & Optional System Components

See SP85 Packout on page 2.
Data Collectors and Software
The following options are available for use with SP85.
Data collectors:
• ST10 tablet
• Ranger 7
• Ranger 3
• T41
• MobileMapper 20
• MobileMapper 50
Field software:
• Survey Pro
• Survey Mobile (Android)
• SPace control app for 3rd party devices (Android)

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 Index
Symbols Days since last calibration 20
"LOC" 20 Devices screens 21
"W84" 20 DGPS 17
Numerics Direct IP 21, 33, 37
5/8" threaded insert 6 Downloading raw data files 50
7G 1 E
A eLevel 20, 75
AC/DC power block 2, 52, 53 eLevel (calibration methods) 75
Adapters 3 Emailing settings 61
ADL accessory kits 4 Expiration date 94
ADLCONF 82 External power for a base 39
Alerts (list) 102 External power source 52
Alerts tab 60 F
ANH 66 FEC 21
ANR 66 Field software 106
Anti-theft 1, 56 Firmware upgrade 10, 91
ANTI-THEFT ALARM 57 FIXED 17
ARP 8, 81 Flap (protection for SD and SIM cards) 7
ATH 67 Flap (protection for USB connector) 8
ATL Recording screen 23 FLOAT 17
AUTO 17 G
Auto-Null method 75 Galileo 103
B General Status screen 17
Backup RTK 35 GETID 67
Backup transmission channel for GETMEM 68
corrections (base) 37 GETPOS 68
BASE 17 GETPOWER 69
Battery charger 2, 53 GNSS centric 103
Battery Information 18 GPS 103
Battery LEDs 15 H
Battery LEDs Statuses 28 Hard case 2
Bluetooth 1 Height mark 9
C HELP 69
Calibration (eLevel, standalone) 77 Host name 21
CenterPoint RTX 34 I
Central 33 Inserting batteries 13
Charging batteries 53 Inserting cards 14
Closing flaps 14 Install firmware option 93
CSD 33 ITRF2008 34
D L
Data collectors 106 L-Band 34
Data Link Information 17 Li-Ion battery 2, 11, 32, 52

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LOC 20 Remote battery monitoring 31
Local base 37 Removing cards 14
Log button 5, 24 Repeater 21
M Rotation method 76
MEM 70 RTK Bridge 36
Memory Information 17 S
Memory Management screen 25 S DGPS 17
Memory/SD Card screen 19 SBAS 103
MODE 71 SCR 21
Modem Information 18 Screen backlight 10
Modem power (control) 25 Screwdriver 3
Modem screen 21 Scroll button 5, 16
Mount point 21 SD card holder 7
N SD Card, Bluetooth, USB information 18
NTRIP 21, 33, 37 Send Alert Messages 62
P Send Anti-Theft Messages 63
PacCrest Y cable 4 SEND LOG 74
Password 61 SEND PAR 74
Password for anti-theft and startup Service mode 10, 82
protections 59 SHMP 8
Phase center location 8, 81 Shock absorber 6
Pole extension, 15 cm 3 SIM card holder 7
Pole extension, 7 cm 2 Slant measurement 9, 15
POS 71 SMS (for remote control) 64
Position Solution screen 20 Soft bag for range pole 3
Power button 5, 15 Special key combinations 10
Power cables 3 Spectra File Manager 95, 98
Power cord kit 2 Spectra File Manager (copy files) 100
Power Off screen 27 Spectra File Manager (delete files) 100
Power/data cable 3 Spectra Loader 90
Power/Data connector 6 Starting occupation 49
Prompt to enable Anti-Theft 62 Starting raw data recording 48
Q Startup protection 59
QZSS 103 Stopping occupation 49
R Stopping raw data recording 49
RADIO 72 Survey Pro 40, 60, 89
Radio 33, 37 Swapping (batteries) 1
Radio screen 21 T
Range pole, 2 m 3 Tape measure 2, 9
Raw data recording flowchart 47 TERIAsat 40
Raw Data Recording Information 17 Test Anti-Theft 62
REC 73 Tiltmeter (electronic, built-in) 75
Receiver Information screen 19 Trapdoor (battery compartment) 13

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Trimble RTX 34
Trimble RTX Corrections Services 34
Trimble RTX subscription 94
U
UHF kit option 80
UHF module 3
UHF module (configuring) 82
UHF module (installing) 81
UHF option (base setup) 84
UHF option (rover setup) 83
UHF whip antenna 4
UHF+CSD (base) 37
Upgrade procedure (firmware) 91
Upgrade receiver fimware 91
USB driver 8
USB-to-mini universal cable 2
V
Vertical measurement (instrument
height) 15
W
W84 20
Warranty (end of) 94
Web Server interface 86
Welcome screen 16
WiFi 1
WiFi hotspot 87
WiFi Information 18
Wifi power (control) 26
WIFi screen 22
Z
Z-Blade 1, 103

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