Magellan ProMark 500 Getting Started Manual Download

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Table of Contents

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Introduction ........................................................................................1

What is ProMark 500?............................................................1
Scope of this Guide ...............................................................1

System Components Overview..............................................................2

Basic Supply .........................................................................2
Accessories, General Purpose..................................................2
Communication Modules and Associated Antennas ...................3

Equipment Description & Basic Functions.............................................4

Front Panel View ...................................................................4
Indicators & Controls .............................................................4
Bottom View..........................................................................5
Battery, Connectors & Module................................................6
Antenna Characteristics..........................................................8
Special Button Combinations..................................................8

Display Screens ..................................................................................9

Power-On Screen ...................................................................9
General Status Screen............................................................9
Memory Screens ..................................................................11
Receiver Identification Screen ..............................................12
Screen Backlight .................................................................12
Data Transfer Screen ...........................................................12

Charging Batteries Before Use ...........................................................13

Removing the Battery from the ProMark 500..........................13
Charging the Battery ............................................................13
Inserting the Battery in the ProMark 500 ...............................14

RTK Base Setup ................................................................................15

Prerequisites .......................................................................15
Magellan Radio Link ............................................................16
PacCrest Radio Link.............................................................17

RTK Rover Setup ...............................................................................18

Prerequisites .......................................................................18
Radio Link ..........................................................................18
GSM/GPRS Connection ........................................................18

Getting Started With FAST Survey.......................................................19

Registering as a FAST Survey User ........................................19
Creating a New FAST Survey Job...........................................20
How FAST Survey Interfaces with ProMark 500 Via Bluetooth ..21

RTK Base Configuration .....................................................................23

RTK Rover Configuration....................................................................25

Prerequisites .......................................................................25

Summary of Contents for ProMark 500

Page 1: ...ProMark 500 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 2: ...essive levels are absorbed The unit of measurement for human exposure to RF energy is Specific Absorption Rate SAR The Federal Communications Commission FCC Indus trie Canada IC and other agencies around the world have established limits that incorporate a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons using this equipment In order to certify this unit for sale in the US Ca...

Page 3: ...een 12 Charging Batteries Before Use 13 Removing the Battery from the ProMark 500 13 Charging the Battery 13 Inserting the Battery in the ProMark 500 14 RTK Base Setup 15 Prerequisites 15 Magellan Radio Link 16 PacCrest Radio Link 17 RTK Rover Setup 18 Prerequisites 18 Radio Link 18 GSM GPRS Connection 18 Getting Started With FAST Survey 19 Registering as a FAST Survey User 19 Creating a New FAST ...

Page 4: ...uration to the Rover 27 RTK Surveying 28 Uploading Stakeout Points to the Field Terminal 28 Staking Out Points 28 Logging Points 31 Downloading RTK Points to GNSS Solutions 32 Logging Raw Data 33 Introduction 33 Raw Data Logging Methods 33 Downloading Raw Data 34 Deleting Raw Data Files 35 Bluetooth Manager Module125 ...

Page 5: ...e of this Guide This guide is designed to help you rapidly familiarize yourself with your new equipment For the sake of conciseness only a selection of the many ProMark 500 and FAST Survey functions are presented in this guide Most notably in the RTK surveying section only the use of radios is fully described in the implementation of the data link The other solutions are only outlined For a full d...

Page 6: ...as been delivered to you Basic Supply Accessories General Purpose Item Part Number Picture ProMark 500 GNSS Receiver 990596 7 4 V 4 4 Ah Li ion Battery Pack rechargeable 111374 ProMark500 User Documentation CD 501503 Item Part Number Picture AC DC Power Supply Kit includes external AC adapter battery charger and cable extension for powering ProMark 500 directly from the AC adapter 802064 USB Devic...

Page 7: ...ture Item Part Number Picture Magellan U Link Transmitter 110991 Quad band GSM antenna 111397 PacCrest Trans mitter high power TN2PDL35W Radio receiver kit includes radio module whip antenna and small parts 802068 10 410 430 MHz 12 5 kHz 802068 15 410 430 MHz 25 kHz 802068 30 430 450 MHz 12 5 kHz 802068 35 430 450 MHz 25 kHz 802068 50 450 470 MHz 12 5 kHz 802068 55 450 470 MHz 25 kHz ...

Page 8: ...or is on when the ProMark 500 is on and off when it is off Display Screen The display consists of a 128 x 64 pixel 1 5 inch monochrome yellow screen using organic LED technology OLED It is oriented slightly downwards so the screen can easily be read when the ProMark 500 is installed on top of a range pole Used in conjunction with the Scroll button the display screen allows you to view different pa...

Page 9: ... to re activate the screen backlight after the latter has automatically been turned off The Scroll button is also used in the firmware update procedure Log Button Press this button briefly to start recording raw data on the selected storage medium Another short press on this button will immediately stop raw data recording Buzzer The internal buzzer will sound an alarm whenever a warning message is...

Page 10: ...ded AC adapter Connect the cable extension between ProMark 500 and the end of the AC adapter output cable GSM Antenna A coaxial female connector SMA type allowing you to connect a GSM whip antenna to the ProMark 500 Radio Antenna A coaxial female connector TNC type allowing you to connect a radio whip antenna to the ProMark 500 This connector is available only if the ProMark 500 has been fitted wi...

Page 11: ... to be seen as a disk from the computer connected to this port In this configuration files can be transferred between the ProMark500 s internal memory and the computer RS232 422 Serial Port A seven contact female connector Fischer type allowing you to connect the ProMark 500 to an external device via an RS232 or RS422 serial line default RS232 Changing the configuration of the port can be done fro...

Page 12: ...ously for a few seconds will restore all the factory settings Always use this combination after changing the radio module This allows the receiver to recognize the new module With the ProMark 500 OFF and a USB key connected pressing the Power and Scroll buttons simultaneously for a few seconds will cause the ProMark 500 to start a firmware upload process If there is no USB key connected or the key...

Page 13: ...atus screen is displayed General Status Screen An example of General Status screen is shown below This screen displays the following information Satellite icon 1 always displayed Number of satellites tracked 2 Position solution status 3 AUTO Autonomous GPS position FLOAT Float solution FIXED Fixed solution RTK is operational BASE This ProMark 500 is configured as a base Number of satellites used 4...

Page 14: ...t and the ProMark 500 is operated from an external power source Power status 10 Alarm status 11 GSM status 12 This may be one of the following icons Icon Definition Percent value Percentage of remaining battery This indication will flash when the remaining energy drops below 5 Replaces percentage when an external power source is used Icon Definition Alarm detected Press the Scroll button to view t...

Page 15: ... mass storage device Right screen First line Total space occupied by the files currently stored in the internal memory Second line Nominal size of the internal memory Third line Total space occupied by the files currently stored on the USB mass storage device Fourth line Nominal size of the USB mass storage device About the symbol It can only appear at the end of the first or third line Where plac...

Page 16: ...irmware Version Receiver Bluetooth Identifier A new press on the Scroll button will take you back to the General Status screen From any screen a long press on the Scroll button will also take you back to the General Status screen Screen Backlight The screen backlight is automatically turned off if no key is pressed for 1 minute When the backlight is off a short press on the Scroll button will turn...

Page 17: ...ill then easily slide out of the battery compartment Charging the Battery The battery charger comes with a separate universal AC adapter fitted with a 1 5 m output cable The AC adapter includes a choice of four different detachable plug types Follow the instructions below to operate the charger Choose the plug type that is suitable for your country Secure that plug on the AC adapter by giving the ...

Page 18: ...ee LEDs are on this means the battery is fully charged and can be disconnected from the charger Inserting the Battery in the ProMark 500 With the ProMark 500 upside down insert the battery into the compartment making sure the battery has the right orientation the battery terminals should come into contact with the two sets of connectors located at the bottom of the compartment Place the battery do...

Page 19: ...radio link i e more than 1 mile or 1 6 km for which the radio antenna should be placed as high as possible Magellan recommends you install the antenna on top of an antenna pole secured on a tripod neither of these items is provided To operate the base with a radio you need an external 9 to 28 V DC power source such as a standard 12 V DC battery not provided which means the ProMark 500 internal bat...

Page 20: ...agellan Radio Link The connection diagram is as follows Mount the different items as shown on the picture External 12 V Battery U Link Transmitter ProMark 500 Base Cable P N 730476 Cable P N 730477 Power RS Port A ...

Page 21: ...st Radio Link The connection diagram is as follows Mount the different items as shown on the picture External Battery PDL 35 W Transmitter ProMark 500 Base Data Power Cable Radio Antenna Cable P N 730477 Power RS Port A ...

Page 22: ...o quarter turn screws securing the radio module Remove the module This gives access to an electronic card on which you can insert the SIM card as shown on the picture Radio Link Mount the different items as shown on the picture including the ProMark 500 1 the radio antenna 2 the range pole 3 and the field terminal with its mounting bracket 4 GSM GPRS Connection As a standard feature the ProMark 50...

Page 23: ...ed to the address that you submit Keep this for your permanent records If you do not have access to the Internet you may fax the above information to 1 606 564 9525 Your registration information will be faxed back to you within 48 hours During this time you may continue to use the program without restriction After you receive your Change Key enter it and tap OK You can then create a new FAST Surve...

Page 24: ...job or future jobs Only the parameters that make sense with a GNSS system such as the ProMark 500 are presented below All other parameters should be kept with their default settings On the System tab Distance Choose the unit in which all measured distances will be expressed US Survey Feet Metric or International Feet Unless Metric is selected you can also choose the units in which distances will b...

Page 25: ...n your first job FAST Survey will try to re activate the Bluetooth connections established during the previous session Because it s your first session the Bluetooth Devices window will open instead prompting you first to define a Bluetooth connection with the base Assuming your base and rover are nearby and powered on tap Find Receiver Wait until FAST Survey lists the Bluetooth identifiers of your...

Page 26: ...ey session you can quickly change the receiver you are communicating with provided the receiver you want to communicate with is within Bluetooth range The icon located in the upper right corner of the FAST Survey window allows you to change receivers Tap on this icon and then Select GPS Base to switch to the base Or select GPS Rover to switch to the rover NOTE If you examine more carefully this ic...

Page 27: ...ellan Navigation and Model ProMark 500 of the equipment used as the base Check Change Bluetooth Connection Tap on the Comms tab Since the Bluetooth connection was performed earlier just check that FAST Survey is properly configured to communicate with the base You should read Type Bluetooth Device Magellan BT Instr should be set to the name you gave earlier to the base as seen from FAST Survey Blu...

Page 28: ...owsed all the tabs in the Base Configuration window and set all the parameters just tap to connect and load the configuration to the base This may take a few seconds Set Base Position FAST Survey then asks you to set the base position Depending on the chosen method follow the instructions displayed on the screen to define this position This completes the base configuration phase Sla nt Me as ur em...

Page 29: ...etooth Connection Tap on the Comms tab In the Type field select Bluetooth In the Device field select Magellan BT Tap on the Configure button to access the Bluetooth Devices window Select the rover from the list of detected receivers To make sure you select the right identifier press the Scroll button on the rover until you display the Receiver Identification screen The identifier is in the lower l...

Page 30: ...re GPS alone would fail to do so You should only select SBAS and or GLONASS when you know you are receiving corrections for these satellite systems from either your own base or from a network Set RTK Mode Tap on the RTK tab and set the radio link according to the table below Vertical Measurement Choice Definition Float Choose this option if you only need decimeter accuracy position status will nev...

Page 31: ... to set the GSM GPRS connection The table lists all the parameters that need to be defined Load Configuration to the Rover Now that you have browsed all the tabs in the Rover Configuration window and set all the parameters just tap to connect and load the configuration to the rover Field Setting Protocol Magellan recommended Power Management Automatic recommended Channel Choose channel used Channe...

Page 32: ...itions to External Device Select RTK Job and FAST Survey data collector Click OK Name the job e g MYJOB Keep the Selected Targets and References option selected and click OK This opens the Data Transfer dialog box In the combo box select Active Sync and keep Automatic transfer enabled Click OK to establish the connection with the field terminal and upload the job to MyDevice FAST Survey Data After...

Page 33: ...stakeout point Provides access to point list Example of points list Provides access to graphic screen Next stakeout point Logs stakeout point Current status of position solution Name coordinates of stakeout point quality data deviation data Use the up down arrow keys to show hide this information Takes you back to the point selection screen Configures general case of point logging Provides access ...

Page 34: ...be changed in Equip Tolerances markers appear in the four corners of the target You can now set a stake on this point 6 Tap on the STORE button if you want to store the position of this point You will be notified if the values of HRMS and VRMS exceed the tolerances set for these two parameters in Equip Tolerances A new screen is then displayed showing the coordinates of both the staked and design ...

Page 35: ...d allows you to log all your points The figure below summarizes all the functions available from that screen 2 Type in the point name and description in the corresponding two fields see above Configures general case of point logging Provides access to monitor screen Your current position and heading Graphic display area GNSS antenna height Viewing parameters Zoom settings Logging points with posit...

Page 36: ...ll your points tap in the upper right corner of the screen to return to the menu Downloading RTK Points to GNSS Solutions Go back to your office and connect the field terminal to your office computer using the USB data cable Run GNSS Solutions on your office computer Open the project in which to add the points from the field Select Project Download Positions from External Device Select RTK Results...

Page 37: ...lity to insert time tags into the raw data file 3 Ability to pause resume data logging By default raw data is logged to the ProMark 500 s internal memory Using FAST Survey you can change the storage medium internal memory or USB memory stick The choice of storage medium is then valid for both data logging methods standalone and using FAST Survey If USB memory stick is selected and no USB stick is ...

Page 38: ...ng will start immediately based on the parameters set for the previous file Combining the two Methods Combining the two methods is possible For example you can start data logging using FAST Survey Then you can quit FAST Survey and turn off the field terminal without disturbing data logging Later you will be allowed to stop data logging by simply pressing the Log button on the ProMark 500 front pan...

Page 39: ...to delete raw data files from the ProMark 500 internal memory Make sure no raw data logging is in progress otherwise you won t be able to delete any file 1 Tap on the Survey tab and then on Log Raw GPS 2 Tap on File Manager The screen displays the following parameters List of raw data filenames Selected storage medium Free memory available Current number of raw data files in memory 3 Unless alread...

Page 40: ...er screen 12 35 DC power input 6 Delete files 35 Delete Receiver 22 Device cable USB 2 34 Direct IP 26 Display screen 4 Distance 20 Download positions from external device 32 E Elevation mask 24 26 Equip tab 23 25 F Factory settings 8 FAST Survey 1 19 20 28 Field bag 3 Field terminal 18 Find Receiver 21 Firmware update 8 Firmware version 12 FIXED 9 FLOAT 9 Float 26 G General Status screen 9 33 GLO...

Page 41: ...a icon 10 Readings number of 32 Receiver identification screen 12 Receiver parameters 23 26 Receiver serial number 12 Registering FAST Survey 19 RTK mode 26 S Satellites in use 9 Saving registration code 19 SBAS 1 24 26 Screen backlight 12 Scroll button 4 5 9 Serial port 7 Set Receiver Name 21 25 Set Receiver PIN 22 SIM card 18 Slant 24 Slant measurement 8 Squelch 27 Stake out 28 Stake points 28 S...

Page 42: ...27 Email surveysalesemea magellangps com In Singapore 65 9838 4229 Fax 65 6777 9881 In China 86 10 6566 9866 Fax 86 10 6566 0246 Email surveysalesapac magellangps com www pro magellanGPS com Magellan follows a policy of continuous product improvement specifications and descriptions are thus subject to change without notice Please contact Magellan for the latest product information 2008 Magellan Na...

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