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Getting Started
mmGPS 3D Paver Reference Manual
5-2
Equipment Setup and
Initialization: Base Station
The Base Station always sets up over a Control Point on the jobsite;
to ensure accuracy, the Base Station GPS+ antenna must be
positioned directly over the top of the Control Point.
The Base Station can be set up and taken down on a daily basis, or
can be mounted on a permanently fixed pole and left for the duration
of the project. A permanent setup prevents errors due to incorrect
antenna height measurements.
When setting up the Base station, make sure you select the correct
point from the control points file and verify the point has a northing,
easting, and elevation coordinate. The more accurate these
coordinates are, the tighter the control while paving.
Use the following checklist for quick setup of the Base Station.
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Select a control point and install the Base station over it.
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Measure the antenna height.
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Connect all Base Station components and cables.
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Select the correct radio settings. Refer to your Base Station’s
documentation for specific radio configuration procedures.
The Base and Machine must use the same radio settings.
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Initialize the Base station.
Once you have set up the Base Station, simple checks at the machine
ensure the machine receives corrections from the Base station: if the
elevation control key is green, the Base Station is ready.
See “Setting up the Jobsite and Pocket-3D” on page 2-1 for more
information on using Pocket-3D to set up the jobsite using for
mmGPS-3D Paver.