Introduction; What Is Promark3; What Is Promark3 Rtk; System Components Overview - Magellan ProMark3 RTK Getting Started Manual

This Getting Started
Guide covers both the
ProMark3 and ProMark3
RTK systems.
For the sake of
simplicity, and unless
otherwise specified, the
term "ProMark3" refers
to both the ProMark3
RTK and ProMark3
systems.
"RTK Setup", "Standard
RTK: "Surveying"" and
"Advanced RTK: FAST
Survey Option" are
chapters specific to
ProMark3 RTK.

1. Introduction

Thank you for buying a ProMark3 RTK or ProMark3 system
from Magellan.

What is ProMark3?

ProMark3 is a data collector allowing you to perform Survey
and GIS jobs. It also includes a full set of navigation func-
tions.
ProMark3 includes a large, high-resolution screen and offers
enhanced communication with Bluetooth, USB and serial
connections.
ProMark3 can be upgraded into a ProMark3 RTK by installing
the appropriate firmware available from the Magellan FTP
server and then enabling the RTK function through a pass-
word. For more information, please refer to Unlocking RTK
and FAST Survey on page 71.

What is ProMark3 RTK?

ProMark3 RTK offers the same functions as ProMark3 plus
the capability to perform real-time, centimeter-accurate sur-
veys using BLADE™, Magellan's special RTK L1 algorithm.
From the hardware point of view, ProMark3 RTK is strictly
similar to ProMark3.
RTK implementation in ProMark3 RTK relies on the use of:
- A base/rover system (base/rover configuration) with its
dedicated data link (license-free radio),
- A network connection (NTRIP or Direct IP, via GPRS), in
which case no user-owned base is required (rover-only
configuration),
- Or any other solution using an external RTCM source (bea-
con, etc.).
To perform your surveys with ProMark3 RTK, you can use ei-
ther the built-in Surveying function or, as an option, the Ma-
gellan FAST Survey software.

System Components Overview

The table below provides an overview of the different key
items composing the ProMark3.
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