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Additional Documentation
Some additional documentation is provided in print and others are on CD-ROM. The exact documentation you
received depends on what software and accessories you purchased.
Z-Max Operation and Applications Manual
This manual covers all aspects of the receiver as well as how to setup a static, kinematic, and an RTK survey.
This manual also covers a number of receiver functions, and reading it before performing GNSS surveys is
strongly recommended. The manual comprises 3 sections:
Operation and Reference section that contains:
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a detailed description of each of the modules,
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a description of the LEDs, the front panel display and external ports,
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a more extensive Getting Started that includes monitoring receiver status and saving user parameters,
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a detailed description of the front panel display menus,
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operational topics such as data collection and downloading.
System Guide to Post-Process Surveying section that contains:
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a description of each of the modules used in a post-process survey,
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detailed instructions on connecting the modules,
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step-by-step guide to static and kinematic survey setup and execution,
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a troubleshooting guide.
System Guide to RTK Surveying section that contains:
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a description of each of the modules used in an RTK survey,
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detailed instructions on connecting the modules for an RTK survey,
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step-by-step guide to RTK survey setup and execution,
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a troubleshooting guide.
Field Application Software Guide
This manual covers the field application software that runs on the handheld computer/data collector. This
manual covers the following:
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a detailed description of the graphical interface;
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a description of how to use the software to configure, execute, and monitor different kinds of surveys;
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how to use the graphical and mapping capabilities in the software;
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how to use the additional surveying utilities such as COGO and Stakeout.
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a brief description of the field computer hardware.
Office Software Manual
This manual covers all aspects of the PC software but your functionality will depend on software options that
were purchased. This manual covers the following:
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downloading data from the receiver or the handheld data collector;
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post-processing raw data and performing quality assurance;
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map making and data preparation and analysis;
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creating background map projects to allow you to combine survey results with ESRI shape and raster files,
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additional software utilities such as Mission Planning, WinComm, Geoids, Download, CE Download,
RINEX converter, and DSNP-to-RINEX.
Z-Max System Pocket Guide
This pocket guide is a quick reference guide to using the Z-Max Surveying System. The guide provides a short
description of the modules and their functionality including using LEDs, front panel display menus and setting
up a receiver during a static, kinematic, or RTK survey. This manual is meant to be used as a quick reference
reminder in the field and does not contain complete explanations for use and set up.
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