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  • Page 1 THALES NAVIGATION POCKET GUIDE for the Z-MAX SURVEYING SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 For information on translations and distribution outside the U.S.A. please contact Thales Navigation. © 2003 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. Z-Max is a trademark of Thales Navigation. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Static Setup............19 Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height (HI)......21 Figure 9 Z-Max Front Panel Display ........22 Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U-Link Radio ... 25 Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio ..26 Figure 12 Pole-Mounted RTK Rover Setup ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RTK surveys. This information does not contain complete explanations for operation and usage. More complete descriptions and additional information can be found in the Z-Max Operation and Applications manual. Module Description & Connection The Z-Max is a modular system that uses intercon- necting components called modules.
  • Page 5 GPS measurements. The GPS receiver module has functionality similar to a personal computer including keypad, display, memory card, serial port, USB port, Bluetooth port and power port. Figure 1 GPS Receiver Module Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 6: Leds

    SD Card Slot / USB Port The SD Card slot and USB port are located behind a small door below the four control keys. Data recorded by the Z-Max is stored on an SD Memory card. Rear Panel The narrow rear panel of the Z-Max Main module, contains serial and external power ports for connection to peripheral equipment.
  • Page 7 Serial Ports The serial ports are used for communication between the Z-Max and external equipment. Serial A: Serial A is a two-way serial port using RS-232 protocol, the protocol used by personal computers Serial B: Serial B is a two-way serial port that can be toggled between RS-232 and RS-422 protocols.
  • Page 8 Communication module is used. The Antenna module fits into the antenna receptacle at the top of either the Main module or the UHF antenna module. Make sure the base of the Antenna module is oriented so that the flattened side is lined up with the flattened area of the receptacle, and the module will push easily into place.
  • Page 9 Power Module The Power module, Figure 3, is the primary internal power source for the Z-Max. To plug in the module, insert the small ledge of the Power module into the rear of the GPS receiver module housing first. This will correctly align the module.
  • Page 10 Communication Module The Communication module, Figure 4, contains the data link(s) for transmitting or receiving data during DGPS and RTK applications. The Communication module can house a variety of wireless communication devices or combinations of devices. Communication devices will vary by application and geographic location.
  • Page 11 The UHF Antenna module, customized for UHF frequency band and in case the receiver is not intended for real-time operation, may be empty. The UHF Antenna module is connected between the GPS Antenna module and the Main Receiver module. Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...
  • Page 12 Figure 5 UHF Antenna Module The UHF Antenna module connects to the Main module just like the GPS Antenna module.
  • Page 13 LEDs The Z-Max Main module has four LED indicator lights located on the front panel (Table 1). The 3-color LEDs allow the user to quickly monitor several receiver functions at a glance. From left to right, the four LEDs are RTK SOLUTION, COMMUNICATION, Data Log, and SV/Power.
  • Page 14 using the power button will also clear the data from the SD card (Table 2).
  • Page 15 (Table 3). In display mode, the keys are used only to scroll within a menu or move to another menu level. In Edit mode, the keys are used either to select a parameter or as a keypad to enter a parameter value. Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 16: Table 2 Control Keys In Display Mode

    Table 2 Control Keys in Display Mode Operation UP arrow Scroll menu forward DOWN arrow Scroll menu: backward ENTER Select and move down to next level CANCEL Return to upper level Table 3 Control Keys in Edit Mode Operation UP arrow Parameter list: scroll parameters Keypad: scroll through characters DOWN arrow...

  • Page 17: Display Menu Tree

    Figure 6 depicts the main menu tree. Detailed menus for configuring the RTK Rover, and the data links (Thales/PDL radios, and GSM base and rover) are shown in Figures 12 through 16 beginning on page Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 18: Figure 6 Display Main Menu

    Figure 6 Display Main Menu...

  • Page 19: Checking Receiver Status

    Current position Front panel display (SURVEY:mode/Status) Data recording inter- 1. Data Log LED (interval between blinks) 2. front panel display (SURVCONF/REC INT) Files in memory Front panel display (SESSIONS/LIST SESSION) RTK Solution Status RTK SOLUTION LED Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 20: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages The receiver monitors a number of conditions that are of interest to the user. Whenever a problem is detected in one of these conditions, the LED display is interrupted to show a warning message stating the problem, and a beep will sound every 10 seconds. To acknowledge the message, press any key.
  • Page 21 GSM modem phone number. MODEM No Car- Attempt to call Base Verify that the GSM rier receiver unsuccessful base is operational. MODEM Line Base receiver gives Re-try later. Busy busy signal when called Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...
  • Page 22 Table 5 Common Warning Messages Warning Definition Action MODEM Insert SIM card not detected Insert SIM card into the SIM Card COMM module MODEM SIM SIM Card is not working. Contact GSM Service Card Failure Provider Field Survey Setup This section briefly lists the equipment setup required to perform a static, or RTK survey.

  • Page 23: Figure 7 Static Setup

    Figure 7 Static Setup Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...
  • Page 24 3. Center and level tripod over point to be surveyed. 4. Attach HI Measurement Plate to tribrach adapter. 5. Securely thread tribrach adapter on to the Z- Max . 6. Place Z-Max onto the tripod. 7. Measure and record instrument height (HI) as shown in Figure 8.

  • Page 25: Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height (Hi)

    HI Mea- surement Plate HI Measurement Tool Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height (HI) 8. Power-up the system. 9. Configure GPS receiver to perform a Static survey. Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 26: Figure 9 Z-Max Front Panel Display

    10. Enter the Site ID and Antenna HI in the front panel display Survey:Static submenu and in the observation log. Figure 9 shows the front panel display. Figure 9 Z-Max Front Panel Display...
  • Page 27 3. Securely thread the Z-Max onto the tripod. 4. Mount base radio antenna and connect the base radio. UHF systems can be mounted on the same tripod as the Z-Max or on a different tripod. Cellular communications systems may have an antenna that is a part of the communications module itself.
  • Page 28 13. Measure and record Instrument Height (HI) of GPS Antenna. 14. Power-up Base System. 15. Configure base wireless modem. 16. Configure the Z-Max Base to output RTK corrections. Figure 10 shows the RTK Base configuration with a Thales U-Link radio. Figure 11 shows the RTK Base...

  • Page 29: Figure 10 Rtk Base Setup With Thales U-Link Radio

    Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U-Link Radio Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 30: Figure 11 Rtk Base Setup With Pacific Crest Pdl Radio

    Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio...
  • Page 31 Antenna Module may be used. The typical steps to set up an RTK rover: 1. Connect Components Pole-Mounted: •UHF Antenna module GPS Receiver module •GPS Antenna module UHF Antenna module •Communication module GPS Receiver module •Power module GPS Receiver module Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...
  • Page 32 •UHF Antenna module Pole Extension •GPS Antenna module UHF Antenna module •Max-RF adapter Main GPS Receiver module •Mount Z-Max into backpack •Max-RF adapter data/RF Cable Pole Extension 2. Power-up Rover System 3. Configure wireless data link 4. Configure the Rover GPS Receiver to receive...

  • Page 33: Figure 12 Pole-Mounted Rtk Rover Setup

    Figure 12 Pole-Mounted RTK Rover Setup Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 34: Figure 13 Backpack-Mounted Rtk Rover Setup

    Figure 13 Backpack-Mounted RTK Rover Setup...

  • Page 35: Figure 14 Survey: Rtk Rover Menu

    Figure 14 SURVEY: RTK Rover Menu Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 36: Figure 15 Com Optn: Thales Radio Menu

    Figure 15 COM OPTN: THALES Radio Menu...

  • Page 37: Figure 16 Com Optn: Pdl Radio Menu

    Figure 16 COM OPTN: PDL Radio Menu Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

  • Page 38: Figure 17 Com Optn Gsm Rover Menu

    Figure 17 COM OPTN GSM Rover Menu...

  • Page 39: Figure 18 Com Optn: Gsm Base Menu

    Figure 18 COM OPTN: GSM Base Menu Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide...

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