NavCom SF-3040 Quick Start - Manual (Page 4)

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receiver via radio broadcast. Refer to the SF-3040
GNSS Receiver Product User Guide.
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The receiver must be tracking GPS satellites and
providing a valid position solution at the time of
the StarFire license upload to accept the license.
35. Select StarFire License on the File Upload window.
36. Click and browse to the NavCom folder on the PC.
37. Select the StarFire license file (the file extension is *.lic).
The path to the StarFire license file is displayed in the
upload field.
38. Click . At the end of the upload, a confirmation
box opens. Click OK.
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The Input Terminal window also displays the
outcome of the upload. In the example below, the
upload is successful.
39. Ensure that the purchased StarFire License is loaded.
These tabs provide license information:
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Receiver Options tab: StarFire Licenses and Cancel
License Status windows
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StarFire tab: License Info window
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To open the StarFire tab, click StarFire on the
Detailed Views menu.
Confirm StarFire Navigation
40. Click Position, Velocity, Time on the Detailed Views
menu to determine if the receiver is navigating in
StarFire mode. The PVT tab opens.
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The receiver enters StarFire mode in
approximately 3 minutes after it is first turned on;
then the convergence period starts.
Newer software versions: The Nav Mode StarFire Dual:GPS,
indicates that the receiver is navigating in the old StarFire
format, accurate to <10cm. The Nav Mode StarFire
Dual:GNSS, indicates that the receiver is navigating in the
new StarFire format which supports GLONASS, accurate to
<5cm.
Older software versions: The Nav Mode StarFire Dual:RTG:
3D: Dual freq, indicates that the receiver is navigating in
StarFire dual frequency with a 3D position fix, which is very
accurate. RTG is another term for StarFire.
Factory Default User Profile
Further configuration is not necessary for the initial use of
the SF-3040. The receiver is preconfigured with a factory
default user profile that includes settings for the various port
assignments/parameters, navigation parameters, and output
message lists.
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If the SF-3040 does not function properly, refer to
these online tools:

Troubleshooting Guides

User Manuals
Contact the authorized dealer or NavCom Customer
Support.
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If desired, replace the factory default user profile
with a predefined profile, or create a profile. Refer
to the StarUtil-3000 User Guide.