Configuring The Base - Magellan ProMark3 RTK Getting Started Manual

The higher the radio, the
better the quality and
range of the radio link.
Warning!
Unscrewing the radio
antenna protection is
pointless or even hazard-
ous for the antenna.
6. Secure the radio bracket onto the RTK vertical antenna
extension. Place it as high as possible, just underneath
the GNSS antenna, as shown. Placing the radio too low
will reduce the radio range.
7. Connect the external antenna cable to the GNSS antenna.
8. Connect the other end of the external antenna cable to the
ProMark3 RTK. Lift the flap on the side on the unit to
access the antenna input connector.
9. Connect the radio cable to the back of the receiver. The
connection is secure after you have fully tightened the
thumb screw.
10.Place the ProMark3 RTK receiver into the field bracket.
11.Attach the field bracket / ProMark3 RTK combination
onto the tripod.
12.Measure and record the instrument height (HI) of the
GNSS antenna.
13.Turn on the ProMark3 RTK and check that the green LED
indicator on the radio is on. This means the connection
between the radio and the ProMark3 RTK is correct and
the radio is normally powered.

Configuring the Base

Remember in this example that the position of the base is
stored in the ProMark3 RTK as a control point (see page 13).
Follow the instructions below:
1. Double-tap the Surveying icon.
2. Press MENU, tap Receiver Mode, then Real-Time.
3. Press MENU, tap Base Station and enter the base parame-
ters:
• Site ID: Allows you to quickly enter the coordinates of
the base: Tap the right-arrow button to the right of the
field.
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