Stonex S9i GNSS Receiver – User Manual
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4.
Basic operations of S9i
In this section, we highlight the basic operations of S9i like setting for base
and rover, the operation of functional key , how to change the work mode
and datalink, how to start self-test procedure.
4.1 The installation of base and rover
The installation of base
1. Install the tripod on the chosen position, level it and attach the receiver
into tribrach.
2. Attach the transmitting radio antenna into the “UHF” connector. If you are
using a direct GSM connection, you should attach the GSM antenna into
“UMTS” connector.
3. Switch on the receiver and select the base working mode. If it is not
correct, please see next paragraph 2.3 for understanding how to select the
correct working mode or you can change it later using the handheld survey
software.
4. Switch on the handheld and start the software for the selected datalink
configuration. It is possible to make the settings also by Web UI function.
The installation of rover
1. Fix the bracket on the pole, fix the handheld to the bracket, put the rover
on the pole and attach receiving antenna into the port “UHF” or GSM
antenna into the port “UMTS”, depending on the connection used.
2. Power on the receiver and select the rover working mode. If it is not
correct, please see next paragraph 2.3 for understanding how to select the
correct working mode or you can change it later using the handheld
software.
3. Switch on the handheld and start the survey software.
Note: If you want to take very accurate measures (around or below cm
accuracy), we recommend you to use a tripod also for the rover.
