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Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio

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Summary of Contents for Z-Max

Page 1: ...THALES NAVIGATION POCKET GUIDE for the Z MAX SURVEYING SYSTEM...

Page 2: ...on of Thales Navigation Your rights with regard to this publi cation and the computer programs are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyright laws of the United States of Ame...

Page 3: ...nt Panel Display 22 Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U Link Radio 25 Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio 26 Figure 12 Pole Mounted RTK Rover Setup 29 Figure 13 Backpack Mounted R...

Page 4: ...e also includes schematic diagrams of system hardware setup for static kinematic and RTK surveys This information does not contain complete explanations for operation and usage More complete descripti...

Page 5: ...gure 1 is essentially a specialized computer for processing and manipulating GPS measurements The GPS receiver module has functionality similar to a personal computer including keypad display memory c...

Page 6: ...l receiver via the front panel LED Display SD Card Slot USB Port The SD Card slot and USB port are located behind a small door below the four control keys Data recorded by the Z Max is stored on an SD...

Page 7: ...ialized protocol for very long serial cables Power Port The rear panel contains an external power connector that allows you to power the receiver externally with a DC power source The input voltage mu...

Page 8: ...F antenna module Make sure the base of the Antenna module is oriented so that the flattened side is lined up with the flattened area of the receptacle and the module will push easily into place Once i...

Page 9: ...f the Power module into the rear of the GPS receiver module housing first This will correctly align the module Using the ledge like a hinge swing the module closed until the latch on the Power module...

Page 10: ...ss communication devices or combinations of devices Communication devices will vary by application and geographic location In case the receiver is not intended for real time operation an empty communi...

Page 11: ...o place A Communication module that contains a GSM cellular modem has two additional features a built in GSM antenna and a slot to hold the SIM card UHF Antenna Module The UHF Antenna module Figure 5...

Page 12: ...9 The UHF Antenna module connects to the Main module just like the GPS Antenna module Figure 5 UHF Antenna Module...

Page 13: ...located on the Z Max Main module front panel will turn on off the system and can also be used to reset the receiver Resetting the receiver Table 1 LED Indicator Functionality LED Color Meaning Frequen...

Page 14: ...11 using the power button will also clear the data from the SD card Table 2...

Page 15: ...e display is accessed by using the four control keys The control keys provide access to all the functionality of the display including moving within the menu tree selecting available parameters and en...

Page 16: ...CANCEL Return to upper level Table 3 Control Keys in Edit Mode Key Operation UP arrow Parameter list scroll parameters Keypad scroll through characters DOWN arrow Fast scrolling forward or backward E...

Page 17: ...menu tree Use the control keys described above to move around inside the menu tree and to set and enter parameters Figure 6 depicts the main menu tree Detailed menus for configuring the RTK Rover and...

Page 18: ...15 Figure 6 Display Main Menu...

Page 19: ...n external field computer Table 4 Common Status Parameters Parameter Location Remaining battery life Power module 1 Power module push button 2 Front panel display SYSINFO BAT Number of SVs tracked SV...

Page 20: ...ges and necessary action Table 5 Common Warning Messages Warning Definition Action Not Receiving RTCM Base Data Not receiving base RTK RTCM data Check data link Check base receiver Low Int Battery 30...

Page 21: ...parameters LOAD submenu MODEM Not Detected GSM modem not detected Verify a GSM modem is in the COMM module Verify that the module is securely connected MODEM Not Responding Can not communicate with G...

Page 22: ...GPS observations 2 Connect system components GPS Antenna module Q Main GPS receiver module Power module Q Main GPS receiver module V Module Q Main GPS receiver module External GPS receiver power Q Ma...

Page 23: ...20 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 7 Static Setup...

Page 24: ...ipod over point to be surveyed 4 Attach HI Measurement Plate to tribrach adapter 5 Securely thread tribrach adapter on to the Z Max 6 Place Z Max onto the tripod 7 Measure and record instrument height...

Page 25: ...22 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide 8 Power up the system 9 Configure GPS receiver to perform a Static survey Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height HI HI Measurement Tool HI Mea surement Plate...

Page 26: ...23 10 Enter the Site ID and Antenna HI in the front panel display Survey Static submenu and in the observation log Figure 9 shows the front panel display Figure 9 Z Max Front Panel Display...

Page 27: ...radio antenna and connect the base radio UHF systems can be mounted on the same tripod as the Z Max or on a different tripod Cellular communications systems may have an antenna that is a part of the c...

Page 28: ...ecord Instrument Height HI of GPS Antenna 14 Power up Base System 15 Configure base wireless modem 16 Configure the Z Max Base to output RTK corrections Figure 10 shows the RTK Base configuration with...

Page 29: ...26 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U Link Radio...

Page 30: ...27 Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio...

Page 31: ...nna that is used Commonly RTK is done with UHF radios If this is the case the UHF antenna module for the applicable radio frequency will be used If cellular modems are used the antenna is part of the...

Page 32: ...PS Antenna module Q UHF Antenna module Max RF adapter Q Main GPS Receiver module Mount Z Max into backpack Max RF adapter Q data RF Cable Q Pole Extension 2 Power up Rover System 3 Configure wireless...

Page 33: ...30 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 12 Pole Mounted RTK Rover Setup...

Page 34: ...31 Figure 13 Backpack Mounted RTK Rover Setup...

Page 35: ...32 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 14 SURVEY RTK Rover Menu...

Page 36: ...33 Figure 15 COM OPTN THALES Radio Menu...

Page 37: ...34 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 16 COM OPTN PDL Radio Menu...

Page 38: ...35 Figure 17 COM OPTN GSM Rover Menu...

Page 39: ...36 Z Max Surveying System Pocket Guide Figure 18 COM OPTN GSM Base Menu...

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