ashtech Reliance FS/2, Operation Manual

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Setting Up a Base Station B-1
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The cornerstone of Reliance, is its ability to compute positions to decimeter and even
centimeter accuracy. Reliance obtains this level of accuracy by logging feature data with a
roving receiver (rover) while simultaneously logging GPS data at a stationary, known
location (base station). The Reliance Reference Station™ directly logs base station data to
a PC and provides easiest, most reliable solution. You can, however use a Reliance rover
with an FS/2 as a base station.
The SCA-12 is designed to continually record data to a receiver once the receiver starts
computing a position. To set a rover to act as a base requires resetting the receiver
memory, setting the recording interval, antenna height, and session name at the start of the
survey. Once the survey has completed, turn off the receiver. These data can then be
loaded to the Base directory of the Reliance Processor directory.
To set a Reliance rover as a base station:
1. Set up the Reliance system as described in Equipment Connections on page 23.
2. Start FAMlog.
3. Press F3 (GIS) to open the GIS Main Menu Setup.
4. Press
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F2 (RCVR) to open the Receiver Reset screen.
5. Press
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F2 (RSET) to open the Receiver Reset screen (Figure B.1).
6. Press F2 to clear the receiver memory.
Figure B.1: Receiver Reset Screen
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Setting Up a Base Station