Hardware Setup - ashtech Z-Xtreme Quick Start Manual

GPS Receiver:
Open the Battery / PC Card compartment of the Z-Xtreme receiver, align and insert the L-ION
battery into the battery slot. After inserting the battery and confirming the PCMCIA (Data
Storage) card are both properly inserted into their respective slots, close and lock the
compartment door on the Z-Xtreme receiver.
The L-Ion battery has a soft-key "Test-Button" on the exterior surface of the battery to visually
confirm the current charge status of the battery. At the beginning of the observation session, the
green battery indicator status light-bar should equal 100%. The L-ion battery is rated to operate
the receiver for ten-hours. One L-Ion battery can be used inside the Z-Xtreme, the receiver also
supports using an additional external L-Ion battery in the Z-Xtreme Battery Bag Kit,
(Ashtech P/N – 800896), connected to the receiver's back panel external power port.

Hardware Setup

• Connect the antenna cable from the GPS Receiver to the Antenna connector on the rear panel of
the GPS receiver.
• Verify the PC Data Card (Memory Card) has been correctly inserted.
• Ensure that a fully charged battery (Internal or External) is connected to the receiver. If
operating with an external battery, connect the battery to PWR connector on the rear panel of the
GPS receiver.
• Place the receiver / system bag in a secure area near the Station.
Receiver Operations at All Stations:
Receivers collect GPS data in the static mode at all stations. Set up the receivers in as instructed
over the station to be surveyed. Plumb the antenna, set up the receiver, batteries and cables as in
normal setup. Secure the receiver as conditions allow.
• Setup and Plumb Antenna over the Station.
The Z-Xtreme front panel allows you to control basic receiver operations as well as perform
Static, Rapid Static, Kinematic, and RTK Base surveys.
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