Magellan ProMark3 RTK, ProMark 3 Getting Started Manual

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ProMark™3 / ProMark3 RTK

Getting Started Guide

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Trademarks

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Magellan Navigation could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

In the presence of RF field, the receiver's satellite signal strength may degrade. When removed from the RF field, the signal strength should return to normal.

RSS-210

This device has been found compliant with the Canadian RSS-210 specification, issue 5, November 2001 which stipulates that operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Where to Find Information

This manual is designed to guide you through the basic ProMark3 procedures. You can find additional information in the ProMark3 RTK / ProMark3 Reference Manual, also provided on the ProMark3 CD.

Magellan Professional Products - Limited Warranty (North, Central and South America)

Magellan Navigation warrants their GPS receivers and hardware accessories to be free of defects in material and workmanship and will conform to our published specifications for the product for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT.

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In the event of a defect, Magellan Navigation will, at its option, repair or replace the hardware product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer. Magellan Navigation warrants that software products or software included in hardware products will be free from defects in the media for a period of 30 days from the date of shipment and will substantially conform to the then-current user documentation provided with the software (including updates thereto). Magellan Navigation's sole obligation shall be the correction or replacement of the media or the software so that it will substantially conform to the thencurrent user documentation. Magellan Navigation does not warrant the software will meet purchaser's requirements or that its operation will be uninterrupted, error-free or virus-free. Purchaser assumes the entire risk of using the software.

PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT MAGELLAN NAVIGATION'S OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE RECEIVER OR ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. REPAIRS UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE MADE AT AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN NAVIGATION SERVICE CENTER. ANY REPAIRS BY A SERVICE CENTER NOT AUTHORIZED BY MAGELLAN NAVIGATION WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service the purchaser must obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number prior to shipping by calling 1-800-229-2400 (press option #1) (U.S.) or 1-408-615-3981 (International), or by submitting a repair request on-line at: http://professional.magellangps.com/en/support/ rma.asp. The purchaser must return the product postpaid with a copy of the original sales receipt to the address provided by Magellan Navigation with the RMA number. Purchaser’s return address and the RMA number must be clearly printed on the outside of the package.

Magellan Navigation reserves the right to refuse to provide service free-of-charge if the sales receipt is not provided or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible or if the serial number is altered or removed. Magellan Navigation will not be responsible for any losses or damage to the product incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair. Insurance is recommended. Magellan Navigation suggests using a trackable shipping method such as UPS or FedEx when returning a product for service.

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND IF APPLICABLE, IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS. Some national, state, or local laws do not allow limitations on implied warranty or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

The following are excluded from the warranty coverage: (1) periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; (2) batteries and finishes; (3) installations or defects re-

sulting from installation; (4) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning; (iii) unauthorized attachments or modification; (5) service performed or attempted by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Navigations Service Center; (6) any product, components or parts not manufactured by Magellan Navigation; (7) that the receiver will be free from any claim for infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right, including trade secrets; and (8) any damage due to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the receiver that may be required due to any change in the GPS. (Note: Magellan Navigation GPS receivers use GPS or GPS+GLONASS to obtain position, velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government and GLONASS is the Global Navigation Satellite System of the Russian Federation, which are solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of their systems. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver. Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.) Opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Navigation Service Center will void this warranty.

MAGELLAN NAVIGATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFMAGELLAN NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGELLAN NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF MAGELLAN NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This written warranty is the complete, final and exclusive agreement between Magellan Navigation and the purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of the goods and any and all warranties and representations. This warranty sets forth all of Magellan Navigation's responsibilities regarding this product. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflict of law provisions or the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and shall benefit Magellan Navigation, its successors and assigns.

This warranty gives the purchaser specific rights. The purchaser may have other rights which vary from locality to locality (including Directive 1999/44/EC in the EC Member States) and certain limitations contained in this warranty, including the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages may not apply.

For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write:

Magellan Navigation, Inc., 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773, Phone: +1 909-394-5000, Fax: +1 909-394-7050 or

Magellan Navigation SAS - ZAC La Fleuriaye - BP 433 - 44474 Carquefou Cedex - France Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2 28 09 39 39.

Magellan Professional Products Limited Warranty (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

All Magellan Navigation global positioning system (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment. READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.

1. MAGELLAN NAVIGATION WARRANTY

Magellan Navigation warrants their GPS receivers and hardware accessories to be free of defects in material and workmanship and will conform to our published specifications for the product for a period of one year from the date of original purchase or such longer period as required by law. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT.

2. PURCHASER'S REMEDY

3. PURCHASER'S DUTIES

To obtain service, contact and return the product with a copy of the original sales receipt to the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

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ping method such as UPS or FedEx when returning a product for service.

4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 ABOVE, ALL OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND IF APPLICABLE, IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS.

Some national, state, or local laws do not allow limitations on implied warranty or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

5. EXCLUSIONS

The following are excluded from the warranty coverage:

(1) periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear;

(2) batteries;

(3) finishes;

(4) installations or defects resulting from installation;

(5) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning; (iii) unauthorized attachments or modification;

(6) service performed or attempted by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Navigations Service Center;

(7) any product, components or parts not manufactured by Magellan Navigation,

(8) that the receiver will be free from any claim for infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right, including trade secrets

(9) any damage due to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the receiver that may be required due to any change in the GPS. (Note: Magellan Navigation GPS receivers use GPS or GPS+GLONASS to obtain position, velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government and GLONASS is the Global Navigation Satellite System of the Russian Federation, which are solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of their systems. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver. Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.).

Opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Navigation Service Center will void this warranty.

6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

MAGELLAN NAVIGATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS

WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFMAGELLAN NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGELLAN NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF MAGELLAN NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some national, state, or local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

7. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM LOCALITY TO LOCALITY (including Directive 1999/44/EC in the EC Member States) AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. CHOICE OF LAW.

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of France, without reference to its conflict of law provisions or the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and shall benefit Magellan Navigation, its successors and assigns.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT THE CUSTOMER'S STATUTORY RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS IN FORCE IN THEIR LOCALITY, NOR THE CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS AGAINST THE DEALER ARISING FROM THEIR SALES/PURCHASE CONTRACT (such as the guarantees in France for latent defects in accordance with Article 1641 et seq of the French Civil Code).

For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write:

Magellan Navigation SAS - ZAC La Fleuriaye - BP 433 - 44474 Carquefou Cedex - France.

Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2 28 09 39 39

Table of Contents

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

What is ProMark3? .............................................................. 1

What is ProMark3 RTK? ....................................................... 1

System Components Overview............................................... 1

ProMark3 Controls............................................................... 3

Keyboard ...................................................................... 3

Using the Stylus ............................................................ 3

Press vs. Tap - Key vs. Button......................................... 3

On-Screen Keypad ......................................................... 3

Preparing For First-Time Use .......................................................4

Charging the ProMark3 Battery Pack..................................... 4

Turning On/Off the Receiver ................................................. 5

Calibrating the Screen ......................................................... 6

Automatic System Time Update............................................ 6

Adjusting the Backlight........................................................ 6

Initializing GPS................................................................... 7

Preliminary Settings ............................................................ 8

Access to Preliminary Settings ........................................ 8

Choosing the Storage Medium......................................... 8

Entering the Receiver ID ................................................ 9

Specifying the Antenna Used.......................................... 9

Choosing the Units ........................................................ 9

Checking that ProMark3 Receives Satellites ................... 10

RTK Setup ...............................................................................11

Introduction to RTK........................................................... 11

Base/Rover Configuration ................................................... 13

Setting Up the Base..................................................... 14

Configuring the Base.................................................... 15

Setting Up the Rover.................................................... 17

Configuring the Rover................................................... 17

Initializing the Rover.................................................... 17

Rover-Only Configuration (Network)..................................... 19

Setting Up the Rover.................................................... 19

Configuring the Rover................................................... 20

Initializing the Rover.................................................... 23

Standard RTK: “Surveying”........................................................24

Logging Points in Real Time............................................... 24

Logging Trajectories in Real Time ....................................... 26

Staking Out ...................................................................... 28

Quitting The Surveying Function ......................................... 30

Advanced RTK: FAST Survey Option........................................... 31

Introduction...................................................................... 31

Launching FAST Survey ............................................... 31

Creating a New Job...................................................... 31

Configuring a Base....................................................... 32

Configuring a Rover ..................................................... 32

Initializing the Rover.................................................... 33

Logging RTK Points........................................................... 34

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Logging RTK Points in Continuous Mode ............................. 35

Staking out RTK Points...................................................... 36

Post-Processing Surveying ......................................................... 39

Reminder on Surveying Techniques..................................... 39

Static ......................................................................... 39

“Stop & Go”................................................................ 40

Kinematic ................................................................... 41

Initialization Methods................................................... 42

Running a Static Survey..................................................... 43

Equipment Setup......................................................... 43

Static Survey Setup ..................................................... 44

Data Collection............................................................ 45

Running a “Stop & Go” Survey ........................................... 46

Base Setup and Operation ............................................ 47

Rover Setup ................................................................ 47

Stop & Go Survey Rover Setup ...................................... 48

Initialization Phase ...................................................... 49

Data Collection............................................................ 50

Running a Kinematic Survey............................................... 51

Base Setup and Operation ............................................ 51

Rover Setup ................................................................ 51

Kinematic Survey Rover Setup ...................................... 52

Initialization Phase ...................................................... 53

Data Collection............................................................ 53

Quitting the Surveying Function.......................................... 54

Mobile Mapping........................................................................55

Preliminary Steps .............................................................. 55

Logging New GPS/GIS Data ................................................56

Revisiting and Updating Existing GPS/GIS Jobs.................... 59

Office Work ..............................................................................62

Download Procedures......................................................... 62

Working on Field Data

Collected With “Surveying” ................................................ 62

Downloading Raw Data................................................. 62

Downloading RTK Data................................................. 64

Post-Processing Raw Data ............................................ 65

Downloading RTK Data

Collected With FAST Survey ............................................... 66

Working on Field Data

Collected With “Mobile Mapping” ....................................... 67

Downloading GIS Data.................................................. 67

Exporting Data to a GIS................................................ 68

Navigation Tools .......................................................................69

NAV Key........................................................................... 69

Turning Off Unused Screens............................................... 70

Appendices ..............................................................................71

Bluetooth Manager Toolbar Memo....................................... 71

Unlocking RTK and FAST Survey ........................................ 71

FAST Survey Function Key re-Allocation ..............................72

Glossary ........................................................................... 73

1. Introduction

This Getting Started

Guide covers both the

ProMark3 and ProMark3

RTK systems.

For the sake of

simplicity, and unless otherwise specified, the term “ProMark3” refers

to both the ProMark3

RTK and ProMark3

systems.

”RTK Setup”, ”Standard

RTK: “Surveying”” and

”Advanced RTK: FAST

Survey Option” are

chapters specific to

ProMark3 RTK.

Thank you for buying a ProMark3 RTK or ProMark3 system from Magellan.

What is ProMark3?

ProMark3 is a data collector allowing you to perform Survey and GIS jobs. It also includes a full set of navigation functions.

ProMark3 includes a large, high-resolution screen and offers enhanced communication with Bluetooth, USB and serial connections.

ProMark3 can be upgraded into a ProMark3 RTK by installing the appropriate firmware available from the Magellan FTP server and then enabling the RTK function through a pass word. For more information, please refer to Unlocking RTK and FAST Survey on page 71.

What is ProMark3 RTK?

ProMark3 RTK offers the same functions as ProMark3 plus the capability to perform real-time, centimeter-accurate surveys using BLADE™, Magellan’s special RTK L1 algorithm. From the hardware point of view, ProMark3 RTK is strictly similar to ProMark3.

RTK implementation in ProMark3 RTK relies on the use of:

- A base/rover system (base/rover configuration) with its dedicated data link (license-free radio),

- A network connection (NTRIP or Direct IP, via GPRS), in which case no user-owned base is required (rover-only configuration),

- Or any other solution using an external RTCM source (beacon, etc.).

To perform your surveys with ProMark3 RTK, you can use either the built-in Surveying function or, as an option, the Magellan FAST Survey software.

System Components Overview

The table below provides an overview of the different key items composing the ProMark3.

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Depending on your purchase, based on the type of survey you wish to perform, you may only have part of the listed items. Please refer to the delivered packing list for an accurate description of the equipment that has been delivered to you.

Basic Supply:

ProMark3 Receiver Unit

Handstrap

Two Styli

Accessories, General Purpose: Fastening Accessory Kit

I/O Module

AC Adapter/ Charger

USB Cable Measurement

ProMark3 CD (User documentation)

Survey-specific accessories:

External GNSS Antenna

External Antenna Cable

Vertical Antenna Extension + Washer

Field Bracket

Tape

Initializer Bar and antenna adaptor

GNSS Solutions CD

RTK specific accessories

License-free radio with its power/data cable. (1)

License-free radio bracket

RTK Vertical Antenna Extension, 0.25 m high (10 inches)

FAST Survey CD Option

(1) Two versions available: US (111360) and EC (111359). Two units are needed: one at the base, the other on the rover.

Field Bag

GIS

MobileMapper Office CD

ProMark3 Controls

“Pressing the LOG key”

does not describe the

same action as “tap-

ping the Log button”.

Keyboard

In addition to the 8 specific keys (LOG, NAV, ESC, IN, OUT, ENTER, MENU and Power), ProMark3 is fitted with an alphanumeric keypad. The cursor keys are used to move the cursor left, right, up and down on the screen. Buttons 2-9 contain al phanumeric characters.

Using the Stylus

The stylus is used for menu selection or data input on the touch-screen. The following terminology is used:

Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select or open an item.

Double-tap: Touch the screen twice rapidly to open a selected item.

Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag it across to select text. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

Press vs. Tap - Key vs. Button

In this guide, the verb “Press” refers to any action performed on the keyboard and “Tap” refers to any action performed with the stylus on the touch screen, including on the on-screen keypad. Likewise, the name “key” refers to any key on the key board and “button” refers to any on-screen pushbutton.

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Tap this icon to show or

hide the on-screen

keypad.

On-Screen Keypad

The ProMark3 screen now continually displays a keypad icon in its lower-right corner. This icon gives you permanent control over the ProMark3’s on-screen keypad. The icon operates as a toggle switch. Any time, you can tap it to show or hide the onscreen keypad.

Note that the ProMark3 continues to automatically display the on-screen keypad when context requires data entry. It disappears when you press ENTER.

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Whether used as a rover or

a base, ProMark3 will run

for 8 hours with its inter-

nal battery in typical con-

Battery Life

ditions of use.

2. Preparing For First-Time Use

Charging the ProMark3 Battery Pack

The ProMark3 includes a rechargeable, replaceable battery pack. Before using the receiver, you must first charge the battery pack:

1. Locate the removable battery provided.

2. Open the battery door, located in the back of the receiver, using a screwdriver or a coin.

3. Insert the battery –label side upward, contact towards the top of the unit– into the battery compartment:

4. Close the battery door and tighten the screws.

5. Attach the Clip-on I/O module to the receiver as shown below (Insert bottom first, hold down release button, press I/O module against unit and release button):

6. Connect the AC adapter (see below) and then let it charge the battery for approximately six hours.

Connect cable from AC adapter to this input

ProMark3 Start-up Screen

7. To detach the clip-on I/O module, press the release button on the module.

Turning On/Off the Receiver

Once you have charged the battery, press the red key (the power key) on the front of the receiver until the power indicator turns solid green.

You will first see the receiver’s start-up screen (see opposite left). Wait for the progress bar to complete its sequence. The screen then displays the ProMark3 workspace with its main icons (see op posite right).

There are three categories of programs behind these icons:

- ProMark3 primary functions: Survey- ing and Mobile Mapping icons.

For a ProMark3 RTK with the FAST Survey software option installed and unlocked, you will also see the FAST Survey icon.

- DGPS Configuration icon, for a quick access to the DGPS configuration options.

- Settings and Utilities icons giving access to the complete sets of setup and utility programs.

ProMark3 Workspace

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When you need to turn off ProMark3, simply press the red key until the screen displays the Shut Down window and then tap OK.

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Calibrating the Screen

For the first-time use, you need to align your display screen so the cursor on the touch screen align with the tip of your stylus. Use the stylus pen to tap the center of each target that ap pears on the Calibration screen with the tip of the stylus. Tap anywhere on the display when finished.

To re-calibrate your screen at anytime, double-tap the Settings icon then double-tap Stylus from the list, tap the Calibration tab and then follow the instructions.

Automatic System Time Update

ProMark3 will automatically update the system date & time using the GPS time determined by the integrated GPS receiver and the time zone that you specify. To set the time zone:

• In the ProMark3 workspace, double-tap the Settings icon.

• Double-tap the Date/Time function. This opens the Date/ Time Properties screen.

• Set the time zone field (see opposite) and then select OK on top of the screen.

Please note that you should wait for a few seconds, after turning on ProMark3, before system time can effectively be updated.

Adjusting the Backlight

To switch the backlight on/off for both the keypad and display, or to adjust the brightness and screen contrast, double-tap the Settings icon on the ProMark3 workspace and then double-tap the Backlight Control function.

To conserve battery power, we recommend you to switch the backlight off whenever possible.

For other settings, please refer to the ProMark3 Reference Manual.

Please Go Outside to Per-

form Initialization!

Initialization is required

when 1) the receiver is

brand new, 2) you have

moved more than 500

miles from the last place

you were using it, 3) mem-

ory has been completely

erased or 4) the receiver

has not been used for more

than a few months.

Initializing GPS

Take the receiver to a location where there is a clear view of the sky, then:

- From the ProMark3 workspace, tap successively the Utili- ties icon and then the GPSInit icon.

- Initialize the receiver using one of the two methods below:

1.If you don’t have the slightest idea of what the coordi-

nates of your current position are, check the Choose Country option (see screen below left), select respectively your region and country in the two fields underneath, enter the date and time (bottom of the screen) and then tap OK to start the initialization process. This closes the GPS Initialization window.

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2.If you have a rough idea of what the coordinates of your current position are, directly enter these coordinates in the Latitude and Longitude fields (see screen above right), enter the date and time (bottom of the screen) and then tap OK to start the initialization pro cess. This closes the GPS Initialization window.

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Preliminary Settings

From the ProMark3 workspace, do the following:

• Double-tap the Surveying icon if you want to perform a

real-time (ProMark3 RTK only) or post-processing survey.

• Or double-tap the Mobile Mapping icon if you want to per-

form a GIS job. Whatever your choice, ProMark3 will then display a navigation screen. Just press the NAV or ESC button to scroll through the different available navigation screens. For more information on Navigation screens, please refer to chapter

Access to Preliminary Settings

Now that ProMark3 displays a navigation screen, press the MENU key and tap Setup (see screen opposite).

There are many options to select among, and all are explained in full in the ProMark3 RTK / ProMark3 Reference Manual available from the documentation CD. For the purposes of getting started, however, we will concentrate on just a few of these options.

As a general rule, tap an option to open the corresponding setting window. Then tap the desired value. This will enable the value and take you back to the Setup menu. You can also return to the Setup menu by pressing the ESC button.

Navigation Tools on page 69.

Choosing the Storage Medium

ProMark3 can store your jobs either in its internal memory or on the SD card you have inserted in the unit. Tap the desired option.

Entering the Receiver ID

(From within Surveying function only) The Receiver ID screen provides you with the ability to enter

the 4-character receiver ID which is used in naming the raw data files. Each raw data file from this receiver will include this 4-character receiver ID.

Specifying the Antenna Used

You select this option to define the type of external antenna used, its height and the unit used to express this height.

Three different types of antennas are listed (ProMark Antenna 110454, NAP100 or Other). If you choose “Other”, you will have to define the following parameters for your antenna: an tenna radius, phase center offset and SHMP offset (slant height measurement point offset).

Antenna Radius

SHMP

Phase Center

Offset

The choices made through the External Antenna option become the default antenna settings for all the ProMark3 surveying and mobile mapping functions.

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Choosing the Units

You select this option to set the units of measurement you want to use. Units are presented in this order: long distances, short distances, speed and area. You can set these units to “kilometers, meters, kph and hectares” or “miles, feet, mph, acres” if you like, or to three other standard sets of units. You can also create a custom mix of units by selecting the Ad vanced option that contains a wide variety of units for distance, speed, elevation, bearing and area.

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Checking that ProMark3 Receives Satellites

Press NAV repeatedly until the Satellite Status screen is displayed. This screen shows which satellites the receiver is tracking and where they are located in the sky. If you are not tracking 3 or more satellites you may have to move to a more open area.

When used with its internal antenna (Mobile Mapping only), the receiver will have the best view of the sky when you hold it at an angle of 45 degrees from horizontal and not too close to you.

Satellite Status screen

45°

This allows the internal antenna to function optimally for the best accuracy.

In Survey jobs for which the external antenna is mandatory, only the vertical orientation of this antenna is important.

3. RTK Setup

When the base setup is

under your responsibility, make sure the base

is sited in a clear area

giving the best possible

view of the sky!

When this is possible,

avoid trees, buildings or any high obstacles in the vicinity of the base.

Having a clear view of

the sky will allow the

base to collect data from a maximum of

visible satellites, which

is highly recommended

to perform a

successful, accurate

and fast survey.

Introduction to RTK

Enabling the RTK algorithm in the ProMark3 RTK is simply done by launching “Surveying”, pressing MENU, selecting

Receiver Mode and then Real-Time or Real-Time & Raw Data Recording.

From this time on, the ProMark3 RTK will operate to deliver fixed position solutions, provided the operating requirements are met.

Selecting Real-Time & Raw Data Recording is a safe way to perform a real-time survey. With raw data recorded in the background, you will have the capability to post-process the raw data in the office. This however requires that base raw data be also available for the same period of time (see also page 39).

The table below summarizes the keywords and principles used in the RTK technique. Please carefully read this table before getting started.

1. Corrections. Corrections generated by a static receiver

(“base”) are needed for the rover to be able to deliver centimeter-accurate positions.

2. Data Link. The data link that must be established to

transfer corrections from the base to the rover can be implemented in three different ways with ProMark3

RTK: license-free radio, cellular phone

(GPRS) or any other external RTCM device.

3. Base. Depending on the chosen data link, the base will

be either:

• A ProMark3 RTK set as a base and generating RTCM3.1 corrections.

• Or an external provider delivering its corrections via the Internet. In this case, corrections may be the following: RTCM3 or RTCM2.3.

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4. ProMark3 RTK Configurations

Base

Radio Data Link

Base/Rover

(Base/rover System)

Rover

GPRS Data Link

Internet

Rover-Only

(Network Connection)

Rover

+ Cell Phone

5. Rover Initialization. Before starting a survey, the rover

must be initialized. There are three possible methods: “On The Fly”, “Known Point” and “Bar”. The “Bar” method can only be used if you have your own base.

The initialization methods are introduced in the postprocessing chapter (see

page 42). The description is accurate for real-time processing too. Unlike post-processing though, real-time processing tells you in real time when initialization is complete.

Compared with post-processing surveying, RTK surveying proposes a fourth initialization method called “Stat- ic”. With this method, the antenna should stay still over an unknown point until initialization is achieved. This method gives faster initialization than “On-The-Fly” initialization in the same operating conditions.

The time required for initializing the rover ranges from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the baseline length, the GPS constellation and the initialization method used.

“Known Point” and “Bar” are the fastest initialization methods.

6. Baseline Length. Whatever the base used, its distance

to the rover, called “baseline” (up to 1.6 km or 1.0 mile with license-free radios, up to 10 km with a network connection), must roughly be known to make sure RTK positions will achieve the expected level of accuracy.

Base/Rover Configuration

You are using your own ProMark3 RTK base to generate the RTCM corrections needed by the rover. A pair of Magellan license-free, plug-and-play radios is used for the data link.

In the Base/Rover Configuration example described in this guide:

- “Surveying” is used as the user interface.

- The base is installed on a known point. The coordinates of this point were uploaded to ProMark3 RTK from a GNSS Solutions project containing this point. This means the point is now selectable from the list of control points stored in the ProMark3 RTK.

NOTE: Points uploaded to ProMark3 RTK through this method always have their coordinates automatically con verted to WGS84.

- The “Bar” method is used to achieve rover initialization. On the rover, a range pole fitted with a quick release adaptor is required to use this method.

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Setting Up the Base

The installation site should offer the best possible GPS reception conditions. The antenna should have a clear view of the sky in all directions. There should be no, or a minimum of satellite obstructions in the vicinity.

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1. Set up the tripod / tribrach combination over the point.

2. Screw the RTK vertical antenna extension into the tribrach.

3. Insert the kinematic bar on top of the RTK vertical antenna extension.

4. Attach the GNSS antenna on top of the kinematic bar.

5. Mount the license-free radio onto its bracket using the screws, nuts and washers provided.

The higher the radio, the

better the quality and

range of the radio link.

Warning!

Unscrewing the radio antenna protection is

pointless or even hazard-

ous for the antenna.

6. Secure the radio bracket onto the RTK vertical antenna extension. Place it as high as possible, just underneath the GNSS antenna, as shown. Placing the radio too low will reduce the radio range.

7. Connect the external antenna cable to the GNSS antenna.

8. Connect the other end of the external antenna cable to the ProMark3 RTK. Lift the flap on the side on the unit to access the antenna input connector.

9. Connect the radio cable to the back of the receiver. The connection is secure after you have fully tightened the thumb screw.

10.Place the ProMark3 RTK receiver into the field bracket.

11.Attach the field bracket / ProMark3 RTK combination onto the tripod.

12.Measure and record the instrument height (HI) of the GNSS antenna.

13.Turn on the ProMark3 RTK and check that the green LED indicator on the radio is on. This means the connection between the radio and the ProMark3 RTK is correct and the radio is normally powered.

Configuring the Base

Remember in this example that the position of the base is stored in the ProMark3 RTK as a control point (see Follow the instructions below:

1. Double-tap the Surveying icon.

2. Press MENU, tap Receiver Mode, then Real-Time.

3. Press MENU, tap Base Station and enter the base parameters:

• Site ID: Allows you to quickly enter the coordinates of

the base: Tap the right-arrow button to the right of the field.

page 13).

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This opens a points list from which you can select the control point name corresponding to where the base is installed. This automatically sets the Location field to the right coordinates.

• Station ID: A 4-character string (0.. 4095).

• Location: Coordinates of base position. See Site ID field

above.

• Elevation: Above ellipsoid.

• Units: Antenna height unit (meters, US feet or Int

feet).

• Antenna Height: From the reference point.

• Height Type: Slant or Vertical.

4. Tap Start. The ProMark3 RTK starts operating as a base.

RTCM 3.1 corrections are now broadcast via the radio modem. The screen shows

• Site ID: As a reminder

• Elapsed: Time elapsed since you started the base sta-

tion

• # Sats: Current number of satellites received

• PDOP

• Base Station Position

• Power indicator (all green: fully charged)

• Free memory indicator (all green: maximum)

the following parameters:

Later, after you have finished your survey and you come back to the base to switch it off, first tap Stop. The ProMark3 RTK will instantly stop transmitting RTCM corrections.

Setting Up the Rover

Install the unit on its range pole:

1. Mount the GNSS antenna on top of the pole using a quick release exten sion.

2. Mount the radio modem onto its bracket using the screws, nuts and washers provided.

3. Secure the radio bracket onto the pole.

4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the ProMark3 RTK using the cable provided.

5. Connect the radio cable to the back of the ProMark3 RTK.

6. Attach the field bracket onto the pole

7. Place the ProMark3 RTK into the field bracket

8. Measure the antenna height.

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Configuring the Rover

1. Turn on the ProMark3 RTK.

2. Double-tap the DGPS Configuration icon. This opens the DGPS Configuration window.

3. Tap Select Mode, select UHF and tap OK. Tap OK again to close the DGPS Configuration window.

Initializing the Rover

1. Move the rover antenna from the range pole to the kinematic bar (see picture below left), then:

2. On rover side, double-tap the Surveying icon.

3. Press MENU, tap Receiver Mode, then Real-Time.

4. Press MENU and tap Initialize RTK.

5. Select Bar. This opens the Initialization window.

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6. Keep an eye on the displayed parameters while the receiver initializes:

• Baseline: Baseline length. Should stay 0.0 km in the

case of a bar initialization.

• Elapsed: Counts the time since you started initializa-

tion.

• # Sats: Should be 6 or more for fast initialization.

• PDOP: Should be less than 3.

• Age: Should stay around 2 seconds. If it starts increas-

ing steadily, this probably means RTCM corrections are no longer received. Check your radios.

• Solution: Position solution status. Should be a blinking

“Float” throughout initialization. When “Fixed” appears in the Solution field, this means

the rover is initialized. A new button (OK) then appears next to the Cancel button.

7. Tap OK to close the Initialization window.

8. Move the rover antenna from the initializer bar to the top of the rover pole (see picture below right). While doing this, take care not to mask the rover antenna or else you would have to resume initialization.

9. Refer to Standard RTK: “Surveying” on page 24 to start your survey.

Rover-Only Configuration (Network)

Two types of connections are possible: NTRIP and Direct IP. Both rely on the use of a Bluetooth-enabled, GPRS-enabled cell phone within range of the ProMark3 RTK.

No user-owned base needs to be deployed in this configuration.

In the Rover-Only Configuration example described in this guide:

- “Surveying” is used as the user interface.

- The NTRIP mode is used to acquire RTCM corrections from the Internet.

- The “Known Point” method is used to achieve rover initialization. The coordinates of the known point were uploaded to ProMark3 RTK from a GNSS Solutions project containing this point. This means the point is now selectable from the list of control points stored in the ProMark3 RTK. NOTE: Points uploaded to ProMark3 RTK through this method always have their coordinates automatically converted to WGS84.

Setting Up the Rover

Install the unit on its range pole:

1. Mount the GNSS antenna on the pole

2. Attach the field bracket onto the pole

3. Place the ProMark3 receiver into the field bracket

4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the unit using the cable provided.

5. Measure the antenna height.

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Magellan ProMark3 RTK, ProMark 3 Getting Started Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Introduction

What is ProMark3?

What is ProMark3 RTK?

System Components Overview

ProMark3 Controls

Keyboard

Using the Stylus

Press vs. Tap - Key vs. Button

On-Screen Keypad

2. Preparing For First-Time Use

Charging the ProMark3 Battery Pack

Turning On/Off the Receiver

Calibrating the Screen

Automatic System Time Update

Adjusting the Backlight

Initializing GPS

Preliminary Settings

Access to Preliminary Settings

Choosing the Storage Medium

Entering the Receiver ID

Specifying the Antenna Used

Choosing the Units

Checking that ProMark3 Receives Satellites

3. RTK Setup

Introduction to RTK

Base/Rover Configuration

Setting Up the Base

Configuring the Base

Setting Up the Rover

Configuring the Rover

Initializing the Rover

Rover-Only Configuration (Network)

Setting Up the Rover