Table 4.4. Data Recording Modes - Thales Z-Max Operation And Application Manual

Data Mode 0 is the default data recording mode and is the normal recording mode
when collecting data during a static or kinematic survey. This mode records raw data
records, ephemeris records, site information, an almanac file, and if desired, an event
file. Recording data continuously at 1-second intervals on a 64 MB SD memory card,
Data Mode 0 can store approximately 2 days worth of data, assuming an average of 8
satellites tracked. Data mode 2 records only position records, a site information file,
and an almanac file. Data mode 2 is not used as a default setting for any surveying
mode.
Data mode 4 is data mode 0 combined with data mode 2. This mode will record
raw data records, ephemeris records, position records, site information, and an
almanac file. Data mode 4 is not used as a default setting for any surveying
mode.
Data modes 5 and 6 are only applicable with RTK. Data mode 5 will store ONLY
the epoch solution record (CBEN data) and the vector solution file (OBEN file).
Data mode 6 combines data mode 0 and data mode 5. Data mode 5 is the best
mode to use when recording trajectory RTK data. Trajectory RTK data is the
primary method for mapping lines or paths the user has traveled. Data mode 6 is
the default data recording mode for surveying individual RTK points.
Figure 4.4 provides a summary of the Data Recording Modes.
Data Recording
Mode
0
2
4
5
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Table 4.4. Data Recording Modes

Data Types Stored
Raw data
Ephemeris data
Site data
Event marker data
Almanac data
Position
Site data
Almanac file
Raw data
Ephemeris data
Position data
Site data
Event marker data
Almanac data
RTK epoch solution records Vec-
tor solution
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File Type After Conversion
B-file
E-file
S-file
M-file
ALMyy.ddd
C-file
S-file
ALMyy.ddd
B-file
E-file
C-file
S-file
M-file
ALMyy.ddd
T file
O file