Running SP Epoc 80 rtk. Always record static data at the base unit for OPUS or whatever. The base collected static data as filenames *.035 and *.038
What are these? RINEX does not recognize the format.
Can these be processed directly to OPUS ?
This used to be an easy task w/ the Epoch50.
Thx.
The SP80 is a descendant of the Ashtech "ProMark" line, not the Spercta Precision "Epoch" line ... although, both companies are now under the Trimble umbrella, and Trimble merged Ashtech into the Spectra banner.
So ... don't expect it work like the Epoch 50. With Ashtech, the .### extension is the day of the year the data was collected on. So, Jan 1 would have a 001 extension, etc.
Opus recognizes a wide range of proprietary file types, so try uploading it directly, and see what happens. If not, there is probably a utility (usually free) for converting proprietary files to RINEX. Your dealer could help with that, I'd think.
> The SP80 is a descendant of the Ashtech "ProMark" line, not the Spercta Precision "Epoch" line ... although, both companies are now under the Trimble umbrella, and Trimble merged Ashtech into the Spectra banner.
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> So ... don't expect it work like the Epoch 50. With Ashtech, the .### extension is the day of the year the data was collected on. So, Jan 1 would have a 001 extension, etc.
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> Opus recognizes a wide range of proprietary file types, so try uploading it directly, and see what happens. If not, there is probably a utility (usually free) for converting proprietary files to RINEX. Your dealer could help with that, I'd think.
Ooooh. thats news.
Did upload to OPUS and still awaiting results. May be too soon.
BTW, Spectra, under the Trimble umbrella, requires a "support contract" for their customers.
Getting it at both ends...
What Software Did You Download Your Receiver With?
There should be a "Convert to RINEX" option in your receiver download software.
.035 indicates the file was collected February 4 and 038 indicates the 7th. You should have at least 3 files from each session. The type of file is indicated by the first letter, the b and e file are the minimum needed to do the RINEX conversion.
email me a b and e file and I will try to convert I. If you do no have an e file, send just the b file and I can create one.
Paul in PA
They are 'G' files.
This is a link to the RINEX Converter that will decode the G File and turn it into standard RINEX:
WinXP through Win7: http://ashgps.com/mirror/20130710/Utility%20Software/RINEX%20Converter/RINEX/4.3.4/CD-WinXP-Win7.zip
Win8: http://ashgps.com/mirror/20130710/Utility%20Software/RINEX%20Converter/RINEX/4.3.4/CD-Win8.zip
If you configure as shown here:
Then you should/will always get a RINEX file that OPUS will accept.
OPUS will not accept a "G" file directly because TEQC does not know how to decode them.
Good luck!
Mark
OPUS OPUS-RS Aborts
The 035 file is too short.
I converted the 038 file to RINEX, parsed it to GPS only at 30 seconds. The data looks good but OPUS aborted it as too noisy.
I created a 1 hour file and got an OPUS-RS abort message as less than three base stations available. I can understand that message for Hawaii.
Paul in PA
If you don't have it already, I think this is the latest and greatest Ashtech to RINEX converter, from the ashtech FTP site. There is a lot of good stuff still there if you browse around.
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Spectra-precision/Utility%20Software/RINEX%20Converter/RINEX%20Converter%204.5.6%20CD/
Other than your OPUS problems, how do you like the SP80? I was thinking of getting one to use as a network rover. It looks awesome.
