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Attach Max-RF Adapter
Attach the Max-RF Adapter to the top of the GPS Receiver Module. Insert the
Max-RF Adapter into the antenna receptacle at the top of the GPS Receiver
Module.
Attach Cable to Range Pole RF Adapter
Connect the Max-RF cable between the Range Pole RF Adapter and the
Max-RF Adapter. Make sure that the connectors are correctly attached and
check that the cable connections are secure.
RTK Survey Preparation
Compute the GPS Antenna Instrument Height (HI)
Remember that measurements of satellite data are made at the center (horizontally
and vertically) of the GPS antenna. The HI allows the computed position of the
antenna center to be transferred to the survey mark on the ground. It's critical that the
height of the antenna above the ground (HI) is computed accurately.
Because of the design of the Z-Max System the HI can always be a constant. This
helps you completely eliminate antenna measurement error. To compute the HI with a
fixed-height survey pole, simply add the height of the pole and the height of the
components on the pole to get the total HI.
Power Up Rover System
Power up the system by pressing the power button on the front panel of the GPS
Receiver Module. Turn on the handheld computer using the power button on the
keyboard. The radios and the GSM Module will be powered when the data links are
configured. Check that all components are powered up.
Configure Rover Receiver to Function as RTK Rover
This task is usually accomplished using the Field Application software running on the
handheld computer. However, the front panel display can be used for rover
configuration if necessary.
Configure the Rover by performing the following steps:
1. Set the receiver to RTK Rover mode.
2. Inform the receiver which data format will be transmitted from the base
receiver.
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