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- Page 1 GeoMax Zenith16/40 Series User Manual Version 1.1 English...
- Page 2 Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop. Trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Directions General Introduction Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use 1.5.1 General 1.5.2 Charger and Batteries Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. ISED Statements (EN/FR), Applicable in Canada Description of the System System Components Container Contents System Concept... -
Page 4: Safety Directions
Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actu- ally uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them. -
Page 5: Limits Of Use
Responsibilities Manufacturer of the GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying product the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Person responsible for the... -
Page 6: Hazards Of Use
Hazards of Use 1.5.1 General DANGER Risk of electrocution Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: ▶ Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. - Page 7 DANGER Risk of being struck by lightning If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause damage, injury and death. Precautions: ▶...
- Page 8 Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Product-specific treatment and waste management information is available from GeoMax WARNING Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products. Safety Directions...
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Page 9: Charger And Batteries
Precautions: ▶ Do not open the product! ▶ Only GeoMax authorised service centres are entitled to repair these products. WARNING Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard. -
Page 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that function of the product may be disturbed in such an electromagnetic environment. -
Page 11: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U
Precautions: ▶ Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be dis- turbed or that humans or animals can be affected. ▶... -
Page 12: Ised Statements (En/Fr), Applicable In Canada
Labelling internal battery This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Li-Ion 004589_002 ISED Statements (EN/FR), Applicable in Canada... -
Page 13: Description Of The System
Component Description Receiver A GNSS receiver with integrated communication devices. Field controller A multi-purpose field controller enabling the control of GeoMax instruments. GeoMax Geo Office An office software used for the processing of raw GNSS data. Zenith Manager An office software, used to manage and configure the GNSS receiver. -
Page 14: System Concept
Refer to "4.6 Insert a microSD Card". 2.3.2 Power Concept General Use the GeoMax batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by GeoMax to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument. Power options Power for the GNSS receiver can be supplied either internally or externally. -
Page 15: Instrument Components
Memory device The GNSS receiver has a microSD card slot fitted as standard. A microSD card can be inserted and removed. Instrument Components GNSS receiver compon- ents TNC-connector for external UHF antenna, only for models with UHF radio Battery compartment with microSD and SIM card slot Keyboard with LEDs, ON/OFF button and Function button... -
Page 16: User Interface
User Interface Keyboard Description ON/OFF button Function button 17111_001 ON/OFF button Button Function If the GNSS receiver is off: Turns on the GNSS receiver when held for 2 s. ON/OFF ☞ While the Zenith16/40 is booting the two Power LEDs flash. -
Page 17: Led Indicators
Button Function The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times. The microSD card of the GNSS receiver is formatted. The Memory LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted. Press and hold buttons for 10 s. The System RAM on the GNSS receiver is formatted. Settings of all installed software will be deleted. - Page 18 IF the THEN flashing green a code-only position is available. green a fixed RTK position is available. Power LED battery is not connected, flat or the GNSS receiver is switched off. green power is 20% - 100%. power is 5% - 20%. The remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of measurement, the temperature and the age of the battery.
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Page 19: Operation
Operation Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Undisturbed satellite sig- Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception, especially at the instru- nal reception ment which serves as a base. Set up the instrument in locations which are free of obstructions such as trees, buildings or mountains. -
Page 20: Setting Up As A Post-Processing Base
Connect the field controller to the GNSS receiver through Bluetooth. Measure the instrument height using the measuring tape. Refer to "2.6 The Antenna Reference Plane, ARP" for information on the instrument height. 4.2.2 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base The following equipment setup is used for static operations over markers. Equipment setup GNSS receiver Battery... -
Page 21: Connection To A Personal Computer Using Serial Or Usb Cable
The GNSS receiver can be connected to a personal computer using a serial cable. Install software Start the computer. Download the Serial-to-USB cable driver from the GeoMax website. Install the cable driver on a computer using a Windows operating system. Operation... -
Page 22: Zenith Manager
Install software Download the Zenith Manager installation software from the GeoMax website. Install Zenith Manager on a computer using a Windows operating system. Start Zenith Manager by double-clicking the shortcut from the desktop of your com- puter. -
Page 23: Batteries
It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recom- • mended by GeoMax, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high. For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three months), it is •... -
Page 24: Insert A Microsd Card
Remove the cover from the battery compartment. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover of the bat- tery compartment. Push the battery downwards so that it locks into position. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment and push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol. -
Page 25: Insert A Sim Card (If Supported)
Insert a SIM Card (if supported) Insert a SIM card step-by-step (if supported) 19103_001 ☞ Inserting/removing the SIM card while the GNSS receiver is turned on can result in permanent damage to the card. Only insert/remove the SIM card when the GNSS receiver is switched off. -
Page 26: Care And Transport
For products for which no container is available use the original packaging or its equivalent. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original GeoMax pack- aging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. - Page 27 Connectors with dust caps Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap. Care and Transport...
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Page 28: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Tracking Zenith16 Zenith40 Dual-frequency, 181 channels Multi-frequency, 555 channels Signals tracked Satellite system Zenith16 Zenith40 L1 C/A, L2P, L2C L1 C/A, L2P, L2C, L5 GLONASS L1 C/A, L2P, L2C L1 C/A, L2P, L2C, L3* BeiDou optional;... -
Page 29: Gnss Antenna Specifications
The accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using GeoMax Geo Office and on real-time measurements. The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS only. 6.1.3... -
Page 30: Environmental Specifications
FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • regulations Hereby, GeoMax declares that the radio equipment type Zenith16 is in compliance with • Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable European Directives. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.geomax-positioning.com/Downloads.htm. -
Page 31: Dangerous Goods Regulations
Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a safety hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite. ☞ When carrying or shipping your GeoMax product with Lithium batteries onboard a commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the IATA Danger- ous Goods Regulations. - Page 32 ☞ GeoMax has developed Guidelines on “How to carry GeoMax products” and “How to ship GeoMax products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation of a GeoMax product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http:// www.geomax-positioning.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the GeoMax products can be transported correctly.
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Page 33: Software Licence Agreement
The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is licensed under various open source licences. Copies of the corresponding licences can be downloaded on https://geomax-positioning.com/zenith40/opensource. • If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the corresponding source code and other related data on https://geomax-positioning.com/zenith40/opensource. Software Licence Agreement... - Page 34 874756-1.1.0en Original text © 2019 GeoMax AG, Widnau, Switzerland GeoMax AG www.geomax-positioning.com...