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2.1.10.2. Installing SIM Card
Turn Off APS-3 to install or remove SIM card. Damage to SIM card may occur if
installed or ejected with power ON.
To Install/Remove SIM Card:
 Unlock SIM & SD Card compartment by turning lock groove horizontal
 Open SIM & SD Card compartment
 Push the yellow SIM Card holder eject button to release SIM Holder
 Pull out SIM Holder
 Place SIM Card in SIM Card Holder
 Hold the SIM Card in holder upside down
 Using the guide, slide SIM Card Holder in the slot. The eject button will pop out.
2.1.11. SD Card
The APS-3 comes pre-installed with a 2GB SD Card for internal data logging.
When using with APS-3 for data logging, it will record data in SBF (Septentrio Binary
Format), which can be converted into RINEX format for Post Processing.
Handle the SD Card with care. When not in use, leave it inside the APS-3 or place it
in SD Card Holder for transportation or storage.
A 2GB SD Card has capacity of ~8.8 days at 1Hz data rate. Memory is used at
9.4 MB/hr when logging default data at 1Hz.
File Information:
Format: Septentrio Binary Format (SBF)
Size: Up to 72kB per second
Turn OFF the APS-3 to install or remove SD card. Data loss and corruption may occur
if SD Card is removed while APS-3 is ON.
2.1.11.1. Removing SD Card
 Unlock SIM & SD Card compartment on the back of the APS-3
 Open SIM & SD Card compartment
 Push SD Card to release locking mechanism
 Pull SD Card out of the slot
2.1.11.2. Installing SD Card
 Unlock SIM & SD Card compartment on the back of the APS-3
 Open SIM & SD Card compartment
 Insert SD Card using the guide
 Push SD Card into the slot until it locks into place