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thales Z-Max Operation And Application Manual (306 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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SECTION 1 - Operation and Reference Guide
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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Figure 1.1 Z-Max Surveying System
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Functional Description
26
Receiver Memory
27
Technical Specifications
27
Table 1.1 Technical Specifications
27
Receiver Options
28
Table 1.2 Receiver Firmware Options
28
Table 1.3. Option 3 Observables
30
Chapter 2 Equipment Description
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GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 2.1 GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 2.2 Z-Max Front Panel
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Front Panel
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Figure 2.3 LED Indicator Lights
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Figure 2.4 Front Panel Display and Control Keys
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Figure 2.5 SD Memory Card Slot and USB Port
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Figure 2.6 SD Memory Card
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Figure 2.7 Z-Max Rear Panel
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Rear Panel
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GPS Antenna Module
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Figure 2.8 GPS Antenna Module
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Power Module
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Figure 2.9 Z-Max Power Module
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Charging
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Figure 2.10 Connecting the Power Module to the GPS Receiver Module
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Conditioning
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Figure 2.11 Power Module and Battery Charger
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Disposition
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Communication Module
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Figure 2.12 Communication Module
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Figure 2.13 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module
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UHF Antenna Module
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Figure 2.14 GSM Antenna and SIM Card Slot
49
Figure 2.15 Vortex UHF Antenna Module
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Handheld Computer/Field Application Software
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Figure 2.16 FAST Portable Data Terminal
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Chapter 3 Getting Started
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Figure 3.1. Charging the Power Module
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Figure 3.2 Connecting Power Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.3 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.4 Connecting GPS Antenna Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.5 SD Memory Card Installation
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Chapter 4 Operation
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Front Panel User Interface
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General
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Figure 4.1 Control Keys
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Control Keys
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Table 4.1. Display Mode Control Buttons
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Table 4.2 Edit Mode Control Buttons
69
Menus
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Main Menu
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Figure 4.2 Front Panel User Interface Main Menu Tree
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Table 4.3. Main Menu Submenus
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System Information (SYSINFO)
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Survey Parameters and Status (Survey:mode)
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Figure 4.3 Survey: RTK Rover Menu
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Survey Configuration (SURVCONF)
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Figure 4.4 SURVCONF: RTK Rover Menu
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Session Control (SESSIONS)
89
Receiver Parameters Settings (SETTINGS)
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Communication Options (COM OPTN)
91
Figure 4.5 Thales Radio Menu
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Figure 4.6 PDL Radio Menu
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Figure 4.7 GSM Rover Menu
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Figure 4.8 GSM Base Menu
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Data Recording
102
Setting the Data Recording Interval
102
Data Modes
102
Table 4.4. Data Recording Modes
103
Downloading the Data
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Downloading the SD Memory Card Data
104
Downloading the Handheld Computer Data
107
Data Files
108
Table 4.5. File Types
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Figure 4.9 File Naming Convention
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Warning Messages
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Table 4.6. Warning Messages
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SECTION 2 - System Guide to Post-Process Surveying
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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The Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Surveying with GPS
120
Post-Process GPS Surveying
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Post-Processing GPS Data
121
Applications
122
Limitations
122
Thales Navigation Z-Max System
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Chapter 2 System Components
124
Hardware
124
Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
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GPS Antenna Module
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Figure 2.1 Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
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Z-Max Power System
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Figure 2.2 Z-Max Antenna Module
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Communication Module
127
Figure 2.3 Z-Max Power Module
127
Mounting Accessories
128
Figure 2.4 Z-Max V-Module
128
Figure 2.5 HI Measurement Plate
128
Figure 2.6 Range Pole RF Adapter
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Figure 2.7 Max-RF Adapter
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Handheld Computer
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Figure 2.8 Pole Adapter
131
Figure 2.9 FAST Terminal
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Z-Max Application Software
133
Field Application Software
133
Office Software
133
Chapter 3 Connecting System Hardware
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GPS Receiver - GPS Antenna Module
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GPS Receiver - Receiver Power System
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Figure 3.1 Connecting GPS Antenna Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.2 Connecting Power Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Handheld Computer - GPS Receiver
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Figure 3.3 External Power Port Connection
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Figure 3.4 FAST Terminal
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Z-Max System - Tripod/Survey Pole/Backpack
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Figure 3.5 Static Setup
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Figure 3.6 Pole-Mounted Rover Setup
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Figure 3.7 Z-Max Backpack Connectivity
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Figure 3.8 Backpack-Mounted Rover Setup
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Chapter 4 Survey Preparation and Execution
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Figure 4.1 Soft Case
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Figure 4.2 Inside View of Soft Case
147
Static Surveys
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Figure 4.3 Conventional and Fixed-Height Tripods
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Figure 4.4 Measuring HI (Height of Instrument) of GPS Antenna
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Figure 4.5 Z-Max Survey System Performing a Static Survey
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Kinematic Surveys
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Kinematic Survey Setup
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Figure 4.6 Pole-Mounted Rover System
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Figure 4.7 Backpack-Mounted Rover System with Survey Pole
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Figure 4.8 FAST Terminal Handheld Computer Mounted on Rover Pole
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Kinematic Survey Execution
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Figure 4.9 Pole-Mounted Rover System Ready to Survey
161
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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GPS Receiver Does Not Track Satellites
169
GPS Receiver Is Not Recording Data
171
SECTION 3 - System Guide to RTK Surveying
174
Chapter 1 Introduction
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The Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Real-Time Kinematic Surveying
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Figure 1.1 RTK Setup for GPS Surveying
178
Applications
179
Limitations
180
Thales Navigation Z-Max
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About the Guide to RTK Surveying
181
Chapter 2 System Components
182
GPS Receiver and Antenna
183
Figure 2.1 Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 2.2 Pole Mounted Z-Max RTK Receiver
185
Figure 2.3 Backpack Z-Max RTK Receiver
185
Figure 2.4 GPS Antenna Module
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Data Link
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Figure 2.5 Z-Max Communications Module
187
Figure 2.6 Thales U-Link Radio
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Figure 2.7 Pacific Crest PDL Base Transmitter
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Figure 2.8 GSM Communication Module
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Power Sources
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Figure 2.9 UHF Antenna Module and GPS Antenna Module
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Figure 2.10 Power Module
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Mounting Accessories
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Figure 2.11 HI Measurement Plate
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Figure 2.12 Pole Adapter - Pole-Mounted System
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Figure 2.13 Range Pole RF Adapter - Backpack Mounted System
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Handheld Computer/Field Application Software
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Figure 2.14 Max-RF Adapter
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Figure 2.15 FAST Terminal
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Office Software
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Chapter 3 Hardware Connectivity
202
RTK Base System
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GPS Receiver - Receiver Power System
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Figure 3.1 GPS Receiver - Power Module Connection
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GPS Receiver - GPS Antenna
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Figure 3.2 External Power Connection
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GPS Receiver - Communication Module
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Figure 3.3 GPS Antenna Connection
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GPS Receiver - Tripod
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Figure 3.4 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.5 GPS Receiver Module and Tripod Adapter
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Figure 3.6 GPS Receiver Module Fixed Height Tripod Installation
208
Radio - Radio Antenna
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Figure 3.7 GPS Receiver Module Adjustable Tripod Installation
209
Figure 3.8 Thales U-Link Radio Antenna
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Figure 3.9 Mounting the Thales U-Link Transmitter
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GPS Receiver - Radio
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Figure 3.10 PDL Radio and Radio Antenna
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Figure 3.11 Connecting PDL 35-W Radio & Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
214
Figure 3.12 Connecting PDL 2-W LPB Radio & Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
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Figure 3.13 Connecting Thales U-Link Radio & Z-Max GPS Receiver Module
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Handheld Computer - GPS Receiver
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Fully Connected RTK Base System
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Figure 3.14 Z-Max RTK Base with Cellular Modem
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Figure 3.15 Thales U-Link Radio in RTK Base Configuration
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Figure 3.16 RTK Base with Thales U-Link Radio
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RTK Rover System
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Figure 3.17 Pacific Crest PDL Radio with All Cable Connections
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Figure 3.18 UHF Antenna Module
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GPS Receiver - Radio Antenna
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Pole-Mounted Rover System
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Figure 3.19 UHF Antenna Connection to GPS Receiver Module
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GPS Receiver - GPS Antenna
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Figure 3.20 GPS Antenna Module - UHF Antenna Module Connection
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GPS Receiver - Communication Module
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Figure 3.21 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module
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GPS Receiver - Receiver Power System
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Figure 3.22 GPS Receiver - Power Module Connection
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Handheld Computer - GPS Receiver
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Figure 3.23 FAST Terminal Handheld Computer
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Mounting the System to the Pole
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Backpack-Mounted Rover System
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Figure 3.24 Fully Connected Pole-Mounted Rover System
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Fully Connected Z-Max Rover System
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Figure 3.25 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module
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GPS Receiver - Communication Module
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GPS Receiver - Receiver Power System
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Figure 3.26 GPS Receiver - Power Module Connection
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GPS Receiver - Max-RF Adapter
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Figure 3.27 Max-RF Adapter and GPS Receiver Module
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Mount the GPS Receiver Module to the Backpack
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Figure 3.28 Mounting the Receiver on the Backpack
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Range Pole RF Adapter - Survey Pole
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Figure 3.29 Range Pole RF Adapter Connection
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UHF Radio Antenna
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Figure 3.30 UHF Antenna/Range Pole RF Adapter Connection
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GPS Antenna
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Figure 3.31 GPS Antenna Module - UHF Antenna Module Connection
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GPS Receiver - Range Pole RF Adapter
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Figure 3.32 GPS Receiver Module/Range Pole RF Adapter Cable Connection
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Handheld Computer - GPS Receiver
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Figure 3.33 FAST Terminal Handheld Computer
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Figure 3.34 Fully Connected Backpack-Mounted Rover Systems
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Fully Connected Z-Max Backpack Rover System
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Chapter 4 RTK Survey Preparation
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RTK Parameters
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Data Formats
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RTK Positioning Modes
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RTK Logging Modes
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RTK Position Output
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Base Station Position
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Antenna Reduction
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Base System Setup
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Select Appropriate Base System Site
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Position Tripod over Base Point
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Mount the Base Radio and Antenna
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Figure 4.1 Conventional and GPS Tripods
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Figure 4.2 Mounted Thales Base Radio and Antenna
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Figure 4.3 Mounted PDL Base Radio Antenna
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Connect System Components
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Mount the Base System
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Measure Instrument Height (HI) of GPS Antenna
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Power up Base System
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Configure Base GPS Receiver to Function as RTK Base
251
Figure 4.4 Measuring HI (Height of Instrument) of Base GPS Antenna
251
Enter Base Station Site ID, Coordinates, and HI into Base Receiver
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Configure the Base Data Link
252
Verify Base Receiver Function
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Figure 4.5 Base System Ready to Survey
254
Rover System Setup
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Connect System Components
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Compute the GPS Antenna Instrument Height (HI)
257
Power up Rover System
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Configure the Rover GPS Receiver to Function as an RTK Rover
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Configure the Rover Data Link
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Verify Function
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Figure 4.6 Backpack Rover System Ready to Survey
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Figure 4.7 Pole-Mounted Rover System Ready to Survey
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Chapter 5 Executing an RTK Survey
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RTK Rover Initialization
264
Performing an RTK Survey
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Downloading the Data
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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Base System Troubleshooting
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GPS Receiver Does Not Track Satellites
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Base System Does Not Transmit Data
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Rover System Troubleshooting
283
GPS Receiver Does Not Track Satellites
283
Radio Not Receiving Data Transmitted by Base
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Rover System Is Not Computing a Position
286
Rover Computing Positions with High Uncertainties
289
Appendix A Serial & Power Port Pinouts
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Figure A.1. Power Receptacle Front View
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Figure A.2. Serial Port Pin Layout
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Table A.2 Pinout of Serial Port a
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Table A.3 Pinout of Serial Port B
294
Table A.4 Pinout of USB Connector
294
Table A.1 Power Connector Pinouts
292
Appendix B User Parameters
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Table B.1User Parameters
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Appendix C Uploading New Firmware
298
Appendix D Technical Support
302
Index
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Email Professionalsalesemea@Thalesnavigation.com
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