CHAPTER 3. CONF
I
GUR
I
NG THE ASTERX SB PRO D
I
RECT
3.2 How to configure the AsteRx SB ProDirect
for RTK
The AsteRx SB ProDirect can use correction data to calculate a cm-level RTK position. The
AsteRx SB ProDirect can obtain this correction data in several ways: over the internet via
NTR
I
P, using a serial or USB connection or via Ethernet. The example below shows how to
set up conifgure the receiver for RTK using using TCP/
I
P in a closed network.
3.2.1 How to configure the AsteRx SB ProDirect in
RTK rover mode via Ethernet
Step 1: Enable RTK positioning mode
Ensure that RTK is enabled as a positioning mode. This can be done in the GNSS Position tab
by checking the
‘
RTK
’
box in the
‘
Position Mode
’ fi
eld as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8:
Ensure that RTK is enabled as a positioning mode
Step 2: Configure the Ethernet connection
On the
IP Ports
window of the rover receiver, click on
New IP Receive Connection
as
shown in Figure 3-9 to start con
fi
guration sequence. The
Port
and
TCPAddress
should match
the port and
I
P address of the Base station receiver.
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