GeoMax Zenith15 User Manual

GeoMax Zenith15 User Manual

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GeoMax Zenith15/25 Pro Series

User Manual

Version 1.2
English

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GeoMax Zenith15/25 Pro Series User Manual Version 1.2 English...
  • Page 2 Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Validity of this manual This manual applies to the Zenith15/25 Pro GNSS instrument with the models GSM (without TNC plug) and GSM/UHF. Zenith15/25 Pro | 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Technical Data Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics 6.1.2 Accuracy 6.1.3 GNSS antenna specifications 6.1.4 Internal devices 6.1.5 Technical Data 6.1.6 Environmental specifications Conformity to National Regulations Zenith15/25 Pro | 3 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4: Safety Directions

    Use after misappropriation. • Use of products with obvious damages or defects. • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of GeoMax. • Inadequate safeguards at the working site. • Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without additional control and safety installations.
  • Page 5: Limits Of Use

    Responsibilities Manufacturer of the GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying the product, product including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
  • Page 6 High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage, fire or WARNING explosions of the batteries. Precautions: Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids. Zenith15/25 Pro | 6 Safety Directions...
  • Page 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. WARNING Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with accessories...
  • Page 8: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    It can also affect humans and animals. Precautions: Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
  • Page 9: Description Of The System

    Description Instrument A GNSS receiver with integrated communication devices. Getac A multi-pupose handheld enabling the control of GeoMax instruments. GeoMax Geo Office An office software used for the processing of raw GNSS data. GeoMax Assistant An office software used to manage the GNSS receiver.
  • Page 10: System Concept

    "4.3 Inserting a microSD card". 2.3.2 Power Concept General Use the GeoMax batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by GeoMax to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument. Power options Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally.
  • Page 11: The Mechanical Reference Plane, Mrp

    004582_001 side of the thread.  The arrow with the line shown on the outside of yellow rubber ring does not refer to the MRP and can be ignored for this purpose. Zenith15/25 Pro | 11 Description of the System...
  • Page 12: User Interface

    Press and hold button for 5 s. Connects to the configured RTK base station or NTRIP server when the Zenith15/25 Pro is in rover mode. The RTK rover LED flashes for 2 s. No action if a rover mode is not configured.
  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    After deleting the registry, the GNSS instrument is turned off. LED Indicators Zenith15: LED indica- Description tors The Zenith15 has Light Emitting Diode indicators. They indicate the basic instrument status. Diagram a) Bluetooth LED b) RTK Base LED c) RTK Rover LED d) Position LED...
  • Page 14 Bluetooth has connected. RTK Base LED green Zenith15/25 Pro is in RTK base mode. No RTK data is being passed to the interface of the communication device. flashing green Zenith15/25 Pro is in RTK base mode. Data is being passed to the interface of the communication device.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Setting up as a Real-Time Base The following equipment setup is used for real-time base stations. Raw observation data can also be collected for post-processing. Equipment setup - Zenith15/25 Pro a) Zenith15/25 Pro instrument b) ZBA201 battery c) ZCA100 carrier d) Getac handheld e) Tribrach...
  • Page 16 4.1.3 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base The following equipment setup is used for static operations over markers. Equipment setup - Zenith15/25 Pro a) Zenith15/25 Pro instrument b) ZBA201 battery c) ZCA100 carrier d) Tribrach e) Tripod Getac handheld 004578_002...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    The instrument is connected to a Personal Computer via serial cable. Install software Step Description Start the PC. Download the Serial-to-USB cable driver from the GeoMax website. Install the cable driver on a PC using a Windows operating system. Connect instrument to 004581_001 Step Description Start the PC.
  • Page 18 4.1.7 GeoMax Assistant Description The GeoMax Assistant software can be used to set up and configure the instrument, export data from the microSD card, enter licence keys and upload firmware. Install software Step Description Download the GeoMax Assistant installation software from the GeoMax website.
  • Page 19: Batteries

    • For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a GeoMax product deviates signif- icantly form the actual battery capacity available.
  • Page 20: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Remove the cover from the battery compartment. Press the latch of the SIM/microSD card cover and remove the cover. Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot until it clicks into posi- tion. Zenith15/25 Pro | 20 Operation...
  • Page 21: Inserting A Sim Card

    004585_001 Step Description  Inserting/removing the SIM card while the Zenith15/25 Pro is turned on can result in perma- nent damage to the card. Only insert/remove the SIM card when the Zenith15/25 Pro is switched off.  The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 22: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original GeoMax packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration.
  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geom- etry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using GeoMax Geo Office and on real-time measurements.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) Conformity to national • Hereby, GeoMax AG, declares that the product Zenith15/25 Pro is in compliance with the essential regulations requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity is available from GeoMax AG.
  • Page 25 Gain [dBi] Antenna GNSS: Internal GNSS antenna element (receive only) Bluetooth: Internal Microstrip antenna 2 max. UHF: Detachable /2 antenna 4 max. GSM/UMTS: Integrated antenna max.0dBi @ 800/850/900 max. 3dBi @ 1800/ 1900/2100 MHz Zenith15/25 Pro | 25 Technical Data...
  • Page 26 GeoMax Zenith15/25 Pro Series 827822-1.2.0en Original text © 2017 GeoMax AG, Widnau, Switzerland GeoMax AG www.geomax-positioning.com...

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