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Magellan Z-Max Getting Started

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Getting Started with Z-Max
Z-Max GPS Surveying System
Thales Navigation, Inc.
471 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95050 USA
www.thalesnavigation.com

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  • Page 1 Getting Started with Z-Max Z-Max GPS Surveying System Thales Navigation, Inc. 471 El Camino Real Santa Clara, California 95050 USA www.thalesnavigation.com...
  • Page 2 Navigation Satellite System) has revolutionized control surveys, topographic data collection and construction surveying. Purchasing the right tools for a professional job is essential in today's competitive business environment and learning to put these tools to work quickly and efficiently will be the focus of the Z-Max user documentation.
  • Page 3 Shipping Document. Important items will have part numbers on them and can be cross-referenced with the Shipping Document. Z-Max GPS Receiver Module (P/N 800963) This is the device that handles all the measuring, recording, and processing of satellite measurements.
  • Page 4 The V-Module looks similar to a Communications Module, so be sure to verify the part number. Interface Cables Cables for downloading data from the Z-Max receiver to an office computer for processing. USB Cable (P/N 110949) Serial Data Cable (P/N 700461)
  • Page 5 Tripod Mounting Tribrach adapter (P/N 101199) HI Measurement Tool (P/N 701083) HI Measurement Plate (P/N 204456) Z-Max Getting Started...
  • Page 6 Typical Real-Time-Enabled Systems Will Include: Vortex UHF Antenna Module (P/N 800962-x0) The rover UHF radio antenna. Base Radio and Antenna Pacific Crest UHF Transmitter (P/N 110972-0x ) Thales U-Link Transmitter (P/N 80098x-xx) Base Radio, Data/power Cable, Antenna Base Radio, Data/power Cable, Antenna...
  • Page 7 RTK Pole (P/N 110977) The fixed-height survey pole. Mounting Bracket (P/N 204439) Bracket used to mount the data collector to the survey pole. Z-Max Getting Started...
  • Page 8 Typical Backpack-Mounted Rover Systems Will Include: Z-Max Backpack (P/N 204437) Provides a comfortable way for a person to carry the Z-Max on their back. Range Pole RF Adapter (P/N 800979) Provides a cable interface on the survey pole. Used when the Z-Max is in Backpack Configuration.
  • Page 9 RF Adapter to the Max-RF Adapter. The cables for the GPS- RF and the UHF-RF are identical except for color coding; the GPS-UHF cable is coded grey. Cables are required when the Z-Max is in Backpack Configuration. Z-Max Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Let's get your system operational. 1. Charge the Power Module The Power Module will arrive partially charged, but the charge level may be from 1% to 90%. So, plug in your charger and connect the Power Module to the charger as shown in Figure 1. Charge the Power Module for at least 2-3 hours to make sure that your Power Module is charged enough to get you through this booklet.
  • Page 11 3. Attach the GPS Antenna Module Attach the GPS Antenna Module to the GPS Receiver Module as shown in Figure 4. For the Z-Max to track satellites, the system should be outside and the GPS antenna should have a relatively open view to the sky.
  • Page 12 4. Attach the Communication Module or V-Module Attach the Communication Module or the V-Module to the Main Receiver Module as shown in Figure 5. The V- Module is used to seal the communication bay if there is no Communication Module. Figure 5 Connecting Communication Module 5.
  • Page 13 Check the Data Log LED. The Data Log LED should blink green every 20 seconds to indicate that data is being recorded to memory. At this point, your Z-Max receiver should be powered on, tracking satellites, and recording data. For more information on all the other features of the receiver, see the Operation and Applications Manual.

  • Page 14: Additional Documentation

    RINEX converter, and DSNP-to-RINEX. Z-Max System Pocket Guide This pocket guide is a quick reference guide to using the Z-Max Surveying System. The guide provides a short description of the modules and their functionality including using LEDs, front panel display menus and setting up a receiver during a static, kinematic, or RTK survey.

  • Page 15: Additional Help

    Also visit the Thales Navigation FTP site at ftp://ftp.thalesnavigation.com for updates to current firmware, software, product release notices, PDF versions of manuals, training materials, and FAQs. © 2003 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. Z-Max is a trademark of Thales Navigation. Z-Max Getting Started...