SEEKER SPR

Software Manual Addendum

Version 2.0

GPS

© Copyright 2011
No part of this document may be photocopied or otherwise reproduced
without the prior permission in writing of Subsurface Imaging Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................2
Manual References..............................................................................................3
GPS Requirements..............................................................................................3
GPS Terms...........................................................................................................4
About Licenses ...................................................................................................5
Differences with GPS ..........................................................................................6
An Overview .................................................................................................................... 6
Trigger Setup ................................................................................................................... 7
The New Survey Screen ................................................................................................. 8
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 9
Opening a Saved GPS File ........................................................................................... 11
References.........................................................................................................12

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Manual References

This manual was designed as an Addendum to the Seeker SPR Software Manual
Version 2.0 – Basic System.

Its primary focus is the GPS feature and will identify the differences in screen
displays and software functionality.

GPS Requirements

The GPS device that you are using must provide a NMEA String (GPGGA and
GPRMC).

You must first install a driver for the GPS device you are using.

Please consult the GPS Manual or the Manufacturer of the GPS device for these
requirements.

A License is required to use the GPS feature of the Seeker SPR.

The GPS device must be positioned on top of the Antenna for optimal use.

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GPS Terms

DOP or Dilution of Precision is a measure of the dispersion of GPS satellites in the

sky that are in view at that moment in time. Low values of DOP, typically 4 or less,
indicate that the satellites are well distributed across the sky to provide an optimal
location calculation. Higher values indicate that the satellites in view are either
bunched together in the same area of the sky or are in a straight line, which typically
occurs when there is significant sky view blockage caused by urban canyons. In this
case, the location determination may be inaccurate.
Definition from: geostats.com

HDOP or Horizontal Dilution of Precision

VDOP or Vertical Dilution of Precision
PDOP or Position Dilution of Precision

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About Licenses

Your Seeker SPR system is equipped with the GPS Software and requires an active
license key in order to function. The License Key may only be obtained from
SubSurface Imaging Systems, Inc.

Licenses are required for:

Desktop Mode – for use on a separate PC for file viewing only

GPS – for use with the optional GPS software
3D – for use with the optional three dimension viewing software

Below are the steps to load your License Key:

Touch the Settings button. The Settings menu will display.

Touch the Licenses button.

The Licenses entry screen will display:

If you know the license key, enter it in the white box then touch the Add button.

If the license key has been provided in a file, touch the Load From File button.
Using the Microsoft Windows File Manager, find and select the file called:
C:\Release\license.usl

Touch the Open button.

When the License box displays, touch the Add button followed by the OK button.

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Differences with GPS

An Overview

At the top of each screen is a display showing that GPS is active.

“Fixed” indicates that there is a GPS lock on a satellite.

“Sats” indicates the number of satellites that are currently in range.

“Lat” indicates the latitude position. “Lng” indicates the longitude position.

“HDOP” indicates the Horizontal Dilution of Precision.

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Trigger Setup

The Trigger Setup for GPS is only available for use when the GPS is active and
connected.

The GPS triggers scans based on the distance traveled.

The use of GPS Trigger is only advised if you have a high accuracy GPS or if
circumstances do not allow the use of Shaft Encoder mode or Timer mode. Due to
the drift of signal, low-grade GPS systems can trigger scans accidentally while
stationary.

Note: If HDOP value turns red, the GPS Trigger will not function (reference the
section below called “Precision Guide” under Settings.

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The New Survey Screen

There is a message window showing that GPS is Active. The GPS status will be
visible when monitoring a New Survey or recalling a saved survey.

When recording a file with an active GPS system, the coordinates are going to be
saved in a separate file for each scan recorded.

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Settings

The Settings Menu now has a button for GPS settings:

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These values are not only used to set up the GPS device, but are also necessary to
ACTIVATE the GPS signal.

COM Port – Setting may vary depending on the GPS device you are using.
Note: For Controllers delivered prior to May 2011, the Serial Port is COM1.
For Controllers delivered after May 2011, the Serial Port is COM3. GPS
devices might also use the USB connection (requires drivers).

Baud Rate – Defaults to 4800 but could vary depending on the GPS device.

Log Raw NMEA -

Start/Stop button – Touching this button when it displays “Start” will immediately try
to connect the GPS. Touching this button when it displays “Stop” will terminate the
GPS connection.

Precision Guide – Allows you to specify a minimum accuracy based on quality of

the GPS signal. The HDOP value and the coordinates above the data will turn red
to indicate that the set accuracy can not be obtained.

GPS Status – Once a connection is established, this window displays the GPS
coordinates and values. Course shows the course in degrees if you are moving,
otherwise this is a random value.

OK button – Remember to touch OK to save your settings and continue with the
GPS connection

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Opening a Saved GPS File

Only survey files that have been saved with GPS coordinates will display these
coordinates when played back.

The GPS coordinates, displayed in the window above the data, relate to the position
of the arrow. When you touch an area of saved data, the coordinates will display the
GPS coordinate of the data that is being touched.

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References

Microsoft Windows and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation.

General Notice:

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.

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