GeoMax Zenith35 Pro Series User Manual
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- Page 1 GeoMax Zenith35 Pro 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Description of the System System Components Container Contents System Concept 2.3.1 Software Concept 2.3.2 Power Concept 2.3.3 Data Storage Concept Instrument Components... -
Page 4: Safety Directions
Safety Directions General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually 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 prod- GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Person responsible for the... - Page 6 WARNING Distraction/loss of attention During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic. Precautions: ▶ The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dan- gers.
- 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 Grounding the instrument/antenna Antenna Lightning conductor array Antenna/instrument connection Metallic mast Connection to earth GS_040 CAUTION 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. Precautions: ▶...
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Page 9: 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 the product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators. -
Page 10: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U
▶ 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. Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of •... - Page 11 Labelling Zenith35 Pro GeoMax AG Espenstrasse CH-9443 Widnau Model: Zenith35 Pro Switzerland GSM-UHF Contains FCC IDs: Input: 9-18 0.7A Art.No.: 847645 MRBSATEL-TA23, 2ABNA-PHS8P 1588 2ABNA-G01 Contains IC: 2422A-SATELTA23, 11648A-PHS8P 11648A-G01 012986_001 Labelling internal battery ZBA601 010004_001 WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Page 12: Description Of The System
Component Description Instrument A GNSS receiver with integrated communication devices. Field controller A multi-purpose device enabling the control of GeoMax instru- ments. GeoMax Geo Office An office software used for the processing of raw GNSS data. Zenith35 Pro WebManager A web-based user interface used to manage the GNSS receiver. -
Page 13: System Concept
Refer to "4.2.6 Zenith35 Pro WebManager". 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 instrument can be supplied either internally or externally. -
Page 14: Instrument Components
Device Description Internal memory The instrument has an internal memory fitted as standard. Available capacity: 4 GB. Instrument Components Zenith35 Pro components TNC connector for UHF antenna LEMO port 1 Battery compartment with SIM card and microSD card holder Keyboard with LEDs, ON/OFF button and Func- tion button LEMO port 2... -
Page 15: The Antenna Reference Plane, Arp
The Antenna Reference Plane, ARP Description The Antenna Reference Plane: is where the instrument heights are measured to. • is where the phase centre variations refer to. • varies for different instruments. • ARP for instrument The ARP for the instrument is shown in the diagram. The Antenna Reference Plane is the underside of 010014_001... -
Page 16: User Interface
User Interface Keyboard Using the keyboard ON/OFF key Function key 010015_001 ON/OFF key Function ON/OFF If Zenith35 Pro is off: Turns on Zenith35 Pro when held for 2 s. ☞ While the Zenith35 Pro is booting the two Power LEDs flash. -
Page 17: Led Indicators
Function The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times. The microSD card of the GNSS instrument is formatted. The Memory LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted. Press and hold keys for 10 s. The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is formatted. Settings of all installed software will be deleted. - Page 18 IF the THEN flashing yellow less than four satellites are tracked, a position is not yet available. yellow a navigated position is available. flashing green a code-only position is available. green a fixed RTK position is available. Power LED battery is not connected, flat or Zenith35 Pro is switched off.
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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 instrument through Bluetooth or through Wi-Fi to the Zenith35 Pro WebManager. 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. - Page 21 Equipment setup - Zenith35 Pro Zenith35 Pro instrument Battery UHF antenna Pole Holder Field controller 004579_001 Equipment setup step-by- Attach the holder to the pole. Refer to "4.2.4 Fixing the Field Controller to a Holder step and Pole". Clip the field controller into the holder and lock it by tighten the screw on the holder. Turn on the field controller.
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Page 22: Fixing The Field Controller To A Holder And Pole
The instrument is connected to a Personal Computer via serial/USB cable. Install software Start the PC. Download the cable driver from the GeoMax website. Install the cable driver on a PC using a Windows operating system. Connect instrument to PC 010032_001 Start the PC. -
Page 23: Zenith35 Pro Webmanager
At the Data Download Tab select the file that you want to download. Both .DAT and Rinex files can be directly downloaded. The raw data is transferred from the instrument to PC where it is processed using the GeoMax Geo Office software. Radio settings ☞... -
Page 24: 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 25: Inserting A Microsd/Sim Card
☞ The battery is inserted at the side of the instrument. To remove a battery, push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and open the battery compart- ment. Push the locker sideward and at the same time pull out the battery. This releases the battery from its fixed position. - Page 26 Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot as shown inside the battery lid until it clicks into position. Inserting a SIM card ☞ Inserting/removing the SIM card while the Zenith35 Pro is turned on can result in permanent damage to the card.
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Page 27: Care And Transport
Always carry the product in its container, original packaging or equivalent and secure it. 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 28: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data 6.1.1 Tracking Characteristics Tracking GNSS receiver: NovAtel OEM719 multi-frequency with 555 channels. Satellite system Signals GPS tracking L1, L2, L2C, L5 GLONASS tracking L1, L2, L3* BeiDou tracking B1, B2, B3** Galileo tracking E1, E5a, E5b, AltBOC, E6** Positioning rate 5 Hz, 20 Hz (optional for Zenith35 Pro TAG) SBAS... -
Page 29: Gnss Antenna Specifications
☞ Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constella- tion geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using Geo- Max Geo Office and on real-time measurements. -
Page 30: Environmental Specifications
FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) • regulations Hereby, GeoMax AG, declares that the radio equipment type Zenith35 Pro is in compli- • ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity can be consulted at http://www.geomax-positioning.de/Downloads.htm. - Page 31 Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance. • This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law ( ) and the Japanese • 電波法 Telecommunications Business Law ( 電気通信事業法 This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will •...
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Page 32: Dangerous Goods Regulations
Goods Regulations. ☞ 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... - Page 34 848674-1.1.0en Original text © 2018 GeoMax AG, Widnau, Switzerland GeoMax AG www.geomax-positioning.com...