Magellan ProMark 500 Getting Started Manual

ProMark™500
Getting Started Guide
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Copyright Notice
Copyright 2008 Magellan Navigation. All rights reserved.
All product and brand names mentioned in this publica­tion are trademarks of their respective holders.
FCC Notice
ProMark 500 Receiver complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Part 15 of the FCC rules when it is used in Portable Mode. See Note be­low related to Class B device.
Class B digital devices NOTE: 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 instal­lation. 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or locate 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 tech-
nician for help.
When ProMark 500 is used with an external power sup­ply or connected to an external device using the USB port, it complies with the limits for a Class A digital de­vice, pursuant to the Part 15 of the FCC rules. See Note below related to Class A device.
Class A digital devices NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in­struction manual, may cause harmful interference to ra­dio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter­ference at his own expense.
Remark: Any changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by Magellan Navigation, could void the right for user to operate the equipment.
RF Safety Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy (SAR)
Radio transmitting devices radiate Radio Frequency (RF) energy during its operation. RF energy can be absorbed into the human body and potentially can cause adverse health effects if excessive levels are absorbed. The unit of measurement for human exposure to RF energy is "Specific Absorption Rate" (SAR).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Indus­trie Canada (IC), and other agencies around the world have established limits that incorporate a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons using this equipment. In order to certify this unit for sale in the US, Canada and Europe this unit has been tested for RF exposure compliance at a qualified test laboratory and found to comply with the regulations regarding ex­posure to RF Energy. SAR was measured with the unit (GSM Module) transmitting at its maximum certified RF
power. Often, however, during normal operation the unit (GSM Module) will transmit much less than maximum power. Transmit power is controlled automatically and, in general is reduced as you get closer to a cellular base station. This reduction in transmit power will result in a lower RF energy exposure and resulting SAR value.
SAR
ANSI/IEEE C95.1 1992FCC OET Bulletin 65 Supple­ment C1999/519/CE.
The highest SAR value for this wireless survey system when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.44 W/kg. No separation from the body is required when the wireless survey system is in operation as the SAR measurements were taken with the unit "touching" the surface of the body. The device main intent use is for handheld operations only.
FCC and CE UHF Safety Statement
The different versions of the UHF Transmitters are FCC and CE compliant.
In order to comply with FCC and CE RF exposure safety guidelines as body-worn, normal use of unit, the follow­ing must be followed:
A distance of AT LEAST 10 feet (3 m) of separation be­tween the users body and the unit (UHF Transmitter). This distance has been defined taken into account the FCC and CE Requirements and the worst output power configuration.
Do NOT use the device in a manner such that it is in di­rect contact with the body (e.g. on the lap). Such use will likely exceed FCC RF safety exposure limits. See www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ for more information on RF ex­posure safety.
Replacing the Magellan U-Link Transmitter Power Fuse
The Magellan U-Link transmitter is protected by a 4-A fuse inserted in the data/power cable. This Y-shaped ca­ble is used to connect the U-Link transmitter to the Pro­Mark 500 receiver via a 7-pin connector, and to the power battery.
Should you have to replace this fuse, please get a spare fuse, 4 A, fast acting, ATO type, and then do the follow­ing:
– Unplug the battery end of the data/power cable
– Open the fuse holder located along the data/power
cable
– Extract the damaged fuse
– Insert the new fuse and then push the holder lid
back into place
– Connect the data/power cable back to the battery.
Where to Find Information
This manual is designed to guide you through the basic ProMark 500 procedures. You can find additional infor­mation in the ProMark 500 Reference Manual, also pro­vided on the ProMark 500 CD.
Warranties
Refer to the ProMark 500 Reference Manual.
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................1
What is ProMark 500?............................................................1
Scope of this Guide ...............................................................1
System Components Overview..............................................................2
Basic Supply.........................................................................2
Accessories, General Purpose..................................................2
Communication Modules and Associated Antennas ...................3
Equipment Description & Basic Functions.............................................4
Front Panel View ...................................................................4
Indicators & Controls .............................................................4
Bottom View..........................................................................5
Battery, Connectors & Module................................................6
Antenna Characteristics..........................................................8
Special Button Combinations..................................................8
Display Screens .................................................................................. 9
Power-On Screen...................................................................9
General Status Screen............................................................9
Memory Screens..................................................................11
Receiver Identification Screen ..............................................12
Screen Backlight .................................................................12
Data Transfer Screen ...........................................................12
Charging Batteries Before Use ...........................................................13
Removing the Battery from the ProMark 500..........................13
Charging the Battery ............................................................13
Inserting the Battery in the ProMark 500...............................14
RTK Base Setup ................................................................................15
Prerequisites.......................................................................15
Magellan Radio Link ............................................................16
PacCrest Radio Link.............................................................17
RTK Rover Setup ...............................................................................18
Prerequisites.......................................................................18
Radio Link ..........................................................................18
GSM/GPRS Connection ........................................................18
Getting Started With FAST Survey.......................................................19
Registering as a FAST Survey User........................................19
Creating a New FAST Survey Job...........................................20
How FAST Survey Interfaces with ProMark 500 Via Bluetooth ..21
RTK Base Configuration ..................................................................... 23
Prerequisites.......................................................................23
Set Manufacturer & Model ...................................................23
Check/Change Bluetooth Connection .....................................23
Set Receiver Parameters.......................................................23
Set Radio Link & Transmitter................................................24
Load Configuration to the Base .............................................24
Set Base Position ................................................................24
RTK Rover Configuration.................................................................... 25
Prerequisites.......................................................................25
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Set Manufacturer & Model ...................................................25
Set Bluetooth Connection.....................................................25
Set Receiver Parameters.......................................................26
Set RTK Mode.....................................................................26
Load Configuration to the Rover ............................................27
RTK Surveying .................................................................................. 28
Uploading Stakeout Points to the Field Terminal.....................28
Staking Out Points...............................................................28
Logging Points.....................................................................31
Downloading RTK Points to GNSS Solutions...........................32
Logging Raw Data ............................................................................. 33
Introduction ........................................................................33
Raw Data Logging Methods...................................................33
Downloading Raw Data.........................................................34
Deleting Raw Data Files .......................................................35
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Introduction

What is ProMark
500?
Scope of this
Guide
Congratulations! You have just acquired the latest dual­frequency ProMark 500 GNSS Surveying System from Magellan! GNSS has revolutionized control surveys, topographic data collection and construction surveying. Purchasing the right tools for a professional job is essential in today's competitive business environment. Learning to put these tools to work quickly and efficiently will be the focus of the present manual.
Compared to its predecessors, ProMark 500 is more compact and lightweight while integrating more technology, such as the exclusive Magellan BLADE™ algorithms and multi­constellation (GPS+GLONASS+SBAS) capabilities.
In addition, because it’s easy to use, you will be able to focus on your job and forget almost everything about the technical aspects of your equipment. No more cables, no more clip-on modules: ProMark 500 will be the reliable tool you are
expecting for all your GNSS survey operations!
This guide is designed to help you rapidly familiarize yourself with your new equipment. For the sake of conciseness, only a selection of the many ProMark 500 and FAST Survey functions are presented in this guide.
Most notably, in the RTK surveying section, only the use of radios is fully described in the implementation of the data link. The other solutions are only outlined. For a full description of these solutions, refer to the ProMark 500 Reference Manual.
Likewise, in the Logging Raw Data section, the assumption is made that raw data logging takes place simultaneously with the RTK field operations, which means the setup and configuration of the equipment is as described in the RTK surveying section. In fact, post-processed surveys can be conducted with ProMark 500 using optimized setups and configurations for static, Stop&Go and kinematic surveys. These are also discussed in the ProMark 500 Reference Manual.
Lastly, this guide only introduces a couple of FAST Survey functions, which are “Stake Points” and “Store Points”. For a detailed and comprehensive description of all the FAST
Survey functions, refer to the FAST Survey Reference Manual.
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System Components Overview

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The tables below provide an overview of the different key items composing the ProMark 500.
Depending on your purchase and based on the type of survey you wish to perform, you may only have some of the listed items. Please refer to the packing list for an accurate description of the equipment that has been delivered to you.

Basic Supply

Item Part Number Picture
ProMark 500 GNSS Receiver 990596
Accessories,
General Purpose
7.4 V-4.4 Ah Li-ion Battery Pack (rechargeable)
ProMark500 User Documentation CD
Item Part Number Picture
AC/DC Power Supply Kit (includes external AC adapter, battery charger and cable extension for powering ProMark 500 directly from the AC adapter)
USB Device Cable (short). Makes ProMark 500 a USB host.
USB Host Cable (long) Makes ProMark 500 a USB device.
HI Measurement Tool 111146
111374
501503
802064
702103
702104
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Item Part Number Picture
Vertical Antenna Extension 103717
Field bag 205923
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Communication
Modules and
Associated
Antennas
Optional carrying case, rigid, for base/rover system
Item Part Number Picture
Magellan U-Link Transmitter
Quad-band GSM antenna
PacCrest Trans­mitter, high power
Radio receiver kit (includes radio module, whip antenna and small parts)
110991
1113 97
TN2PDL35W
802068-10 (410-430 MHz, 12.5 kHz) 802068-15 (410-430 MHz, 25 kHz) 802068-30 (430-450 MHz, 12.5 kHz) 802068-35 (430-450 MHz, 25 kHz) 802068-50 (450-470 MHz, 12.5 kHz) 802068-55 (450-470 MHz, 25 kHz)
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Equipment Description & Basic Functions

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Front Panel View

Log Button Scroll Button

Display Screen

Indicators &
Controls

Power Button

Power LED

Power button
To turn on the ProMark 500, hold the Power button pressed until the power LED lights up.
To turn off the ProMark 500, hold the Power button pressed until the “Magellan Professional” screen is displayed. Then release the button and wait until the ProMark 500 shuts down.
Power LED
This indicator is on when the ProMark 500 is on, and off when it is off.
Display Screen
The display consists of a 128 x 64-pixel, 1.5-inch monochrome yellow screen using organic LED technology (OLED). It is oriented slightly downwards so the screen can easily be read when the ProMark 500 is installed on top of a range pole.
Used in conjunction with the Scroll button, the display screen allows you to view different pages of information. See Display Screens on page 9 for a detailed description of the information available from this screen.
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After a few seconds of inactivity (i.e. Scroll button idle), the display will go out.

Scroll button

Press this button shortly to scroll through the different pages of information viewed on the screen.
If an alarm is reported on the display screen, a short press on the Scroll button will acknowledge the alarm. The Scroll button will recover its display scrolling function only after all the alarms have been acknowledged this way.
Another function of the Scroll button is to re-activate the screen backlight after the latter has automatically been turned off. The Scroll button is also used in the firmware update procedure.

Log Button

Press this button briefly to start recording raw data on the selected storage medium.
Another short press on this button will immediately stop raw data recording.

Buzzer

The internal buzzer will sound an alarm whenever a warning message is reported on the screen. The buzzer will beep until you acknowledge the warning message by pressing the Scroll button.
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Bottom View

Radio Antenna
5/8” adaptor
Radio module
RS232/422 port (port A)
Front Panel
USB Port
GSM Antenna
Battery Compartment
Bluetooth (port C)
DC Power Input
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Battery,
Connectors &
Module

Battery Model & Battery Compartment

The battery used in the ProMark500 is a 7.4-V DC - 4400 mAh rechargeable battery. It is a standard model used in many camcorders.
The battery is housed in a battery compartment accessible from underneath the ProMark 500. The compartment door can be removed using a coin to release the two quarter-turn screws.

DC Power Input

A three-contact, female connector (Fischer type) allowing the ProMark500 to be powered from the provided AC adapter. (Connect the cable extension between ProMark 500 and the end of the AC adapter output cable).

GSM Antenna

A coaxial female connector (SMA type) allowing you to connect a GSM whip antenna to the ProMark 500.

Radio Antenna

A coaxial female connector (TNC type) allowing you to connect a radio whip antenna to the ProMark 500. This connector is available only if the ProMark 500 has been fitted with a radio module.

Radio Module

A module allowing ProMark 500 to receive and process corrections from a base. When a radio module is used, a radio antenna must be connected (see above). When no radio receiver kit is delivered, a single compartment door is provided instead, with no connector on it.
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USB Port

A nine-contact female connector (Fischer type). Depending on how it is configured, the USB port can be used in two different ways:
1. For a USB host such as a mass storage device. In this case, you should use a special adaptor cable to attach the USB key to the ProMark 500. This configuration can be used to log raw data on the USB key or upgrade the ProMark 500 firmware from the files stored on the key.
2. For a USB device allowing ProMark 500 to be seen as a disk from the computer connected to this port. In this configuration, files can be transferred between the ProMark500’s internal memory and the computer.

RS232/422 Serial Port

A seven-contact female connector (Fischer type) allowing you to connect the ProMark 500 to an external device via an RS232 or RS422 serial line (default: RS232). Changing the configuration of the port can be done from the field terminal using a $PASHS serial command, as explained in the ProMark 500 Reference Manual.

Bluetooth Device

An integrated Bluetooth module allowing the ProMark 500 to communicate with a Bluetooth-enabled field terminal through a wireless connection.
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Antenna
Characteristics
The two figures below give the dimensional parameters of the ProMark 500 antenna required for the system to determine the true height of the antenna from the measured value obtained using one of the standard height measurement methods, i.e. slant or vertical.
Special Button
Combinations
95.02 mm
91.92 mm
Antenna Radius = 98 mm
L1 L2
Height Mark
SHMP Offset =40 mm
The height mark allows you to hook the measure tape onto it so you can unroll the tape down to the survey mark and read the slant height measurement directly on the tape.
• With the ProMark 500 OFF, pressing the Power, Log and
Scroll buttons simultaneously for a few seconds will restore all the factory settings. Always use this combination after changing the radio module. This allows the receiver to recognize the new module.
• With the ProMark 500 OFF and a USB key connected,
pressing the Power and Scroll buttons simultaneously for a few seconds will cause the ProMark 500 to start a firmware upload process. If there is no USB key connected or the key does not contain a firmware update, then the process will abort after a few seconds.
These button combinations are summarized in the table below:
Button
Combination
Power+Log+Scroll OFF Restores Factory Settings.
Power+Scroll OFF Initiates firmware update from USB key.
ProMark 500
State
Function
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Display Screens

If you press the Scroll button several times, you will see the following displays successively.

Power-On Screen When you power on the ProMark 500, the Magellan

Professional logo appears on the screen. It is displayed until the ProMark 500 has completed its auto-test (this takes about 30 seconds).
Then the General Status screen is displayed.
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General Status
Screen
An example of General Status screen is shown below.
[1]
[2] [3] [4]
[5]
[6]
[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
This screen displays the following information:
: Satellite icon [1] (always displayed).
• Number of satellites tracked [2].
• Position solution status [3]: – AUTO: Autonomous GPS position – FLOAT: Float solution – FIXED: Fixed solution (RTK is operational) – BASE: This ProMark 500 is configured as a base.
• Number of satellites used [4]: Number of satellites involved in the position processing, regardless of the current position solution status.
[8]
[7]
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: Data link icon [5]. This icon is displayed only when
corrections are received and at least a float solution is available.
• Age of corrections [6], in seconds. This value is displayed
only when corrections are received.
: Raw data logging icon [7]:
– Animated: Raw data logging in progress – Fixed: No raw data logging in progress.
• Percentage of free memory in the storage medium used
[8].
: Battery icon [9] with visual indication of remaining
charge. If an external power source is used (AC adapter or external battery), the battery icon will be animated to indicate battery charging in progress.
is displayed when there is no battery in the compartment and the ProMark 500 is operated from an external power source.
• Power status [10].
Icon Definition
Percent value
Percentage of remaining battery. This indication will flash when the remaining energy drops below 5%.
Replaces percentage when an external power source is used.
• Alarm status [11].
Icon Definition
Alarm detected. Press the Scroll button to view the alarm type. Press it again to acknowledge the alarm, which then disappears from the list. Unless there is another alarm in the queue, in which case you will have to resume the acknowl­edge sequence, the screen then displays the memory screens.
None No alarm detected
• GSM status [12]. This may be one of the following icons:
Icon Definition
GSM module on line.
GSM module off line. The displayed icon indicates the current GSM signal strength from the current location. (Blank if no signal at all.)
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•[13]: USB status and/or Bluetooth status.
Icon Definition
USB port connected to active device
Bluetooth active
These two icons will appear successively when both the
/
USB port and Bluetooth are active.
Blank USB port unconnected and Bluetooth inactive.

Memory Screens From the General Status screen, press the Scroll button to

access the Memory screens. Memory screens appear successively (see examples) at a display rate of about five seconds:
Left screen:
• First line: Percentage of free space in the internal memory.
• Second line: Number of files currently stored in the internal memory.
• Third line: Percentage of free space on the USB mass storage device.
• Fourth line: Number of files currently stored on the USB mass storage device.
Right screen:
• First line: Total space occupied by the files currently stored in the internal memory.
• Second line: Nominal size of the internal memory.
• Third line: Total space occupied by the files currently stored on the USB mass storage device.
Fourth line: Nominal size of the USB mass storage device.
About the “*” symbol:
• It can only appear at the end of the first or third line.
• Where placed, it indicates that this storage medium is used for the data recording session in progress.
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What if there is no USB mass storage device connected to ProMark 500?
• Parameters relevant to the USB key size and space used
and available are void (three dots displayed instead).
• Number of files is forced to “0”.
Receiver
Identification
Screen
From any of the two Memory screens, press the Scroll button to access the Receiver Identification screen. See example below.
• Receiver Serial Number
• Firmware Version
• Receiver Bluetooth Identifier
A new press on the Scroll button will take you back to the General Status screen. From any screen, a long press on the Scroll button will also take you back to the General Status screen.

Screen Backlight The screen backlight is automatically turned off if no key is

pressed for 1 minute. When the backlight is off, a short press on the Scroll button will turn it back on. The Scroll button will then recover its usual functions.
Data Transfer
Screen
For more information on the screen displayed when downloading files, refer to Downloading Raw Data on page 34.
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Charging Batteries Before Use

Make sure the battery is fully charged for each ProMark 500 you will be using in the field. Follow the instructions below to charge a battery.
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Removing the
Battery from the
ProMark 500
Charging the
Battery
Unless the battery has already been taken out, do the following:
• Put the ProMark 500 upside down.
• Remove the battery door, accessible from underneath the ProMark 500, by loosening the two quarter-turn screws (see picture) using a coin.
• Keeping one hand on the battery still in its compartment, put the ProMark 500 the right way up. The battery will then easily slide out of the battery compartment.
The battery charger comes with a separate universal AC adapter fitted with a 1.5-m output cable. The AC adapter includes a choice of four different, detachable plug types. Follow the instructions below to operate the charger.
• Choose the plug type that is suitable for your country.
• Secure that plug on the AC adapter by giving the plug the right orientation with respect to the adapter, then pushing and rotating it by about 10 degrees clockwise until you hear a “click”.
• Connect the cable from the AC adapter to the battery charger.
• Give the battery the right orientation with respect to the charger [1] (the battery terminals should come into contact with the two sets of connectors on the charger),
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[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
MED MAXHI
MED MAXHI
MED MAXHI
MED
then push the battery against the plate and slide it forward [2] until it locks into place.
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[1] [2]
• Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. Battery charging starts
immediately. For a low battery that’s being charged, you will first see the
three LEDs switch on and off, one after the other, followed by a short period of time when none of the LEDs is on (see [3]).
After about two hours of charging, the MED LED will stay on [4]. A few minutes later, the HI LED [5], and then the MAX LED [6] will also stay on.
• When the three LEDs are on, this means the battery is
MAXHI
fully charged and can be disconnected from the charger.

Inserting the Battery in the ProMark 500

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• With the ProMark 500 upside down, insert the battery into the compartment making sure the battery has the right orientation (the battery terminals should come into contact with the two sets of connectors located at the bottom of the compartment).
• Place the battery door over the battery and tighten the two screws, using a coin. Note that, once it is properly secured, the battery door pushes the battery against the bottom of the compartment to ensure electrical connection of the battery to the ProMark 500.

RTK Base Setup

Prerequisites • You will need a tripod and a tribrach (not provided) to

install the base. The provided antenna extension pole fitted with a 5/8” male adaptor is also required in this configuration.
• For a long-range radio link, i.e. more than 1 mile or 1.6 km, for which the radio antenna should be placed as high as possible, Magellan recommends you install the antenna on top of an antenna pole secured on a tripod (neither of these items is provided).
• To operate the base with a radio, you need an external 9­to 28-V DC power source such as a standard 12-V DC battery (not provided), which means the ProMark 500 internal battery will not be needed in this case.
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Magellan Radio
Link
The connection diagram is as follows.
ProMark 500 Base
Power
Cable P/N 730477
Mount the different items as shown on the picture.
RS (Port A)
Cable P/N 730476
External 12 -V Battery
U-Link Transmitter
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PacCrest Radio
Link
The connection diagram is as follows.
ProMark 500 Base
Power
Cable P/N 730477
RS (Port A)
Data/Power Cable
External Battery
Radio Antenna
PDL 35-W Transmitter
+-
Mount the different items as shown on the picture.
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RTK Rover Setup

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Prerequisites

[1]
[3]

Radio Link

[2]
• Use a range pole fitted with a 5/8” male adaptor at the
upper end (not provided).
• If a radio link is used with the base, your rover should
normally have been fitted with the radio module that matches the reception band covered by the radio transmitter used at the base.
• If a GPRS connection is used, your rover should normally
have been fitted with the SIM card that will allow it to perform a network connection.
To connect the SIM card, first use a flat screwdriver to loosen the two quarter-turn screws securing the radio module. Remove the module. This gives access to an electronic card on which you can insert the SIM card as shown on the picture.
Mount the different items as shown on the picture, including the ProMark 500 [1], the radio antenna [2], the range pole [3] and the field terminal with its mounting bracket [4].
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[1] [2]
[3]
[4]
GSM/GPRS
Connection
As a standard feature, the ProMark 500 incorporates a built­in GSM module, which means you only have to connect the GSM antenna if you have paid for activation of the hardware. Mount the different items as shown on the picture, including the ProMark 500 [1], the GSM antenna [2], the range pole
[3] and the field terminal with its mounting bracket [4].

Getting Started With FAST Survey

Registering as a
FAST Survey User
The first time you start FAST Survey, you will be prompted to register your license of the software. If you do not register, FAST Survey will remain in demo mode, limiting each job file to a maximum of 30 points.

How to Register

FAST Survey registration is done via the Internet at the following address: Magellan FAST Survey Registration
Choose Yes to start the registration process. You will be required to enter:
• Your company name
• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Your FAST Survey serial number
• The registration code that the program will generate.
After you submit this information, your change key will be displayed and emailed to the address that you submit. Keep this for your permanent records.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may fax the above information to (+1) 606-564-9525. Your registration information will be faxed back to you within 48 hours. During this time, you may continue to use the program without restriction. After you receive your Change Key, enter it and tap OK. You can then create a new FAST Survey job, as explained further.
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Saving your registration in the Field Terminal

After you register FAST Survey, you may need to perform a RAM backup or a System Save to be sure your authorization code will not be lost the next time the field terminal reboots.
If you cannot find this option on your Start menu, then open the Control Panel and choose RAM backup.
With a Magellan MobileMapper CX, the code is automatically and safely saved at the end of the registration procedure (no extra save operation is required).
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Creating a New FAST Survey Job

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1. Turn on the field terminal and wait until the boot
sequence is complete.
2. Double-tap to launch FAST Survey.
3. Tap the Select New/Existing Job button. This opens the
Coordinate Files window.
4. Tap on the highlighted “crd” file name located at the
bottom of the screen. This opens FAST Survey’s virtual keyboard with the file name now appearing above.
5. Using the keyboard, type in the name of the “crd” file in
which FAST Survey will store the data you will collect during your job.
6. Tap . This takes you back to the Coordinate Files
window where your file name now appears in the Name field.
7. Tap again. This opens the Job Settings window, which
consists of five different tabs on which you can set a large number of parameters pertaining to the job (or future jobs).
Only the parameters that make sense with a GNSS system such as the ProMark 500 are presented below. All other parameters should be kept with their default settings.
On the System tab: – Distance: Choose the unit in which all measured
Angle: Choose the unit in which all measured angles
Zero Azimuth Setting: Choose the direction for which
Projection: Choose a projection from the combo box. To
distances will be expressed (US Survey Feet, Metric or International Feet). Unless “Metric” is selected, you can also choose the units in which distances will be displayed (“Decimal feet” or “Feet and Inches”).
Warning! You cannot change this setting after creating the file!
will be expressed (degrees, minutes, seconds or grades)
azimuth is arbitrarily set to 0° (North or South)
select a different projection, tap the Edit Projection List button. The Add Predefined button allows you to select an existing projection. The Add User Defined button allows you to create an entirely new projection. The
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selected or created projection will then be selectable from the combo box.
On the Stake tab: – Precision: Choose the number of decimal places (0 to
5) used to express the three coordinates of any stakeout point. “0.000” (3 decimal places) is the best setting to fully benefit from the precision offered by ProMark 500.
On the Format tab: – Coordinate Display Order: Choose the order in which you
want FAST Survey to display East and North coordinates (East,North or North,East).
Angle Entry and Display: Choose the type of angle FAST
Survey will display (Azimuth or Bearing).
8. Tap . This creates the file, closes the Job Settings window and takes you to the FAST Survey menu. If no Bluetooth connections were configured beforehand, then the Bluetooth Devices window will open to let you do so.
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How FAST Survey
Interfaces with
ProMark 500 Via
Bluetooth

First-Time Use

Right after you start FAST Survey and create or open your first job, FAST Survey will try to re-activate the Bluetooth connections established during the previous session. Because it’s your first session, the Bluetooth Devices window will open instead, prompting you first to define a Bluetooth connection with the base.
• Assuming your base and rover are nearby and powered on, tap Find Receiver. Wait until FAST Survey lists the Bluetooth identifiers of your base and rover. The list appears in a new window.
• Highlight the Bluetooth identifier corresponding to the base. To make sure you select the right identifier, press the Scroll button on the base until you display the Receiver Identification screen. The identifier is in the lower line (after the “BT:” prefix).
• Tap . This takes you back to the previous screen where the selected Bluetooth identifier remains highlighted in the list. The following actions may be performed on the selected receiver using the following buttons:
Set Receiver Name: By default, the “Receiver Bluetooth
Identifier” of the detected receiver is assigned to this parameter. You may use a more self-explanatory name to identify your base (e.g.: “MyBase”).
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Set Receiver PIN: Do not use this button. In its default configuration, ProMark 500 does not request a PIN code to allow a third equipment to connect to it via Bluetooth.
Delete Receiver: Removes the selected receiver from the list of remote receivers detected by Bluetooth.
• Tap to connect the field terminal to the base via Bluetooth and then configure the base according to your needs (see RTK Base Configuration on page 23).
• Later, you will establish a Bluetooth connection with the rover. The process will start when you tap Equip>GPS Rover to configure the rover. From the Comms tab, you will be able to access the Bluetooth Devices window and select the rover receiver from the list of remote receivers detected by Bluetooth, in the same way as you did for the
base.

Switching Between Base and Rover

During a FAST Survey session, you can quickly change the receiver you are communicating with (provided the receiver you want to communicate with is within Bluetooth range).
The icon located in the upper-right corner of the FAST Survey window allows you to change receivers. Tap on this icon and then:
• Select GPS Base to switch to the base,
• Or select GPS Rover to switch to the rover.
NOTE: If you examine more carefully this icon, you will see that it changes aspect (base or rover icon) depending on which receiver is currently communicating with FAST Survey.
In addition, on the Equip menu, a small check box appears in the icon inside either the GPS Rover or GPS Base button to indicate which connection is active.
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Subsequent Uses

In the next sessions of FAST Survey, Bluetooth connections will be transparent to you. After you have opened a job, FAST Survey will always re-activate the Bluetooth connections with the receivers it can detect in the vicinity. This will allow you to directly start your job without having to worry about Bluetooth connections.

RTK Base Configuration

Prerequisites • Your base is properly set up and powered on. It is on its

definitive location for the survey and the field terminal is located at less than 10 metres from the base.
• Your field terminal is on, FAST Survey is running, a Bluetooth connection has already been configured (with the base; see How FAST Survey Interfaces with ProMark 500 Via Bluetooth on page 21) and a job file is open.
• In FAST Survey, tap on the Equip tab and then the GPS Base button. A message may appear asking you to confirm your choice of configuring a base. Tap Yes . This opens the Current tab of the GPS Base window.
Set Manufacturer
& Model
Check/Change
Bluetooth
Connection
• Set the Manufacturer (“Magellan Navigation”) and Model (“ProMark 500”) of the equipment used as the base.
• Tap on the Comms tab. Since the Bluetooth connection was performed earlier, just check that FAST Survey is properly configured to communicate with the base. You should read:
Typ e = “Bluetooth”
Device = “Magellan BT”
Instr = should be set to the name you gave earlier to the
base, as seen from FAST Survey Bluetooth.
Note that the Configure button next to the Device field allows you to return to the Bluetooth Devices window through which you earlier configured the Bluetooth connection to the base (see How FAST Survey Interfaces with ProMark 500 Via Bluetooth on page 21). Changes can be made now if necessary.
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Set Receiver
Parameters
• Using the HI measurement tool provided, perform a slant measurement of the antenna height (recommended).
• On the field terminal, tap on the Receiver tab.
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Slant Measurement
• Select the Slant option for the antenna height
measurement.
• Tap within the Antenna Height field and enter the value you
have just measured.
• Choose your preferred settings for Elevation Mask, Use SBAS
Satellites and Use GLONASS Satellites.Using SBAS and/or GLONASS satellites will help the rover maintain the availability of fixed positions in those difficult environments where GPS alone would fail to do so.
Set Radio Link &
Transmitter
Load Configuration
to the Base
• Tap on the RTK tab and set the radio link according to the
table below.
Field Magellan Pacific Crest
Device Magellan Radio Pacific Crest Baud (forced to 19200 Bd) “38400 Bd” recommended.
Message Type
Base ID
Available formats are: RTCM V3.0, RTCM V2.3, CMR+ and CMR.
Choose any number at your convenience between 0 and 4095.
Available formats are: RTCM V3.0, RTCM V2.3, CMR+ and CMR.
Choose any number at your convenience between 0 and
4095.
• Tap on the Config button to set the radio transmitter:
Field Magellan Pacific Crest
Protocol - “Transparent” recommended
Channel
Over the Air Baud
Choose channel used (channel No. - Frequency)
- “9600 Bd” recommended
Choose channel used (chan­nel No. - Frequency)
• Tap to load the settings to the radio. This may take a
few seconds. FAST Survey then returns to the GPS Base configuration window.
Now that you have browsed all the tabs in the Base Configuration window and set all the parameters, just tap
to connect and load the configuration to the base. This may take a few seconds.

Set Base Position FAST Survey then asks you to set the base position.

Depending on the chosen method, follow the instructions displayed on the screen to define this position. This completes the base configuration phase.
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RTK Rover Configuration

Prerequisites • Your rover is properly set up and powered on.

• Your field terminal is on, FAST Survey is running and a job file is open.
• In FAST Survey, tap on the Equip tab and then the GPS Rover button. A message may appear asking you to confirm your choice of configuring a rover. Tap Yes. This opens the Current tab of the GPS Rover window.
Set Manufacturer
& Model
Set Bluetooth
Connection
• Set the Manufacturer (“Magellan Navigation”) and Model (“ProMark 500”) of the equipment used as the rover.
• Tap on the Comms tab.
•In the Type fie ld, select “Bluetooth”.
•In the Device field, select “Magellan BT”.
• Tap on the Configure button to access the Bluetooth Devices window.
• Select the rover from the list of detected receivers. To make sure you select the right identifier, press the Scroll button on the rover until you display the Receiver Identification screen. The identifier is in the lower line (after the “BT:” prefix).
You may give the rover a more familiar name (e.g. “MyRover”) using the Set Receiver Name button.
• Tap to connect the field terminal to the rover via Bluetooth. FAST Survey then returns to the GPS Rover configuration window.
• Check that the rover name is now selected in the Instr field.
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Set Receiver
Parameters
• Measure or read the length of the range pole on top of
which the ProMark 500 is mounted.
• On the field terminal, tap on the Receiver tab.
• Select the Vertical option for the antenna height
measurement.
• Tap within the Antenna Height field and enter the value you
have just measured or read for the range pole length.
• Choose your preferred settings for Elevation Mask,
Ambiguity Fixing (see also table below), Use SBAS Satellites and Use GLONASS Satellites.Using SBAS and/or GLONASS
Vertical Measurement
satellites helps to maintain the availability of fixed positions in those difficult environments where GPS alone would fail to do so. You should only select SBAS and/or GLONASS when you know you are receiving corrections for these satellite systems from either your own base or from a network.
Choice Definition
Choose this option if you only need decimeter accuracy
Float
(position status will never go to “Fixed”).
95.0 95% confidence level
99.0 99% confidence level (default and recommended setting)
99.9 99.9 confidence level

Set RTK Mode • Tap on the RTK tab and set the radio link according to the

table below.
Field Radio GSM/GPRS/Network
Device Pacific Crest Internal GSM
Choose the RTK mode that suits
Network -
Send Rover Position to Network
Disable this option.
your application (TCP/IP Direct, UDP/IP Direct, NTRIP, SpiderNet or Direct Dial)
Enable this option if TCP/IPDirect IP or NTRIP is used
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• If you choose “Pacific Crest”, tap on the Config button next to the Device field to set the radio receiver:
Field Setting
Protocol “Magellan” recommended Power Management “Automatic” recommended
Channel
Squelch “High” recommended Over the Air Baud “9600 Bd” recommended
Choose channel used (Channel No. - Fre­quency)
Then tap to load the settings to the radio. This may take a few seconds. FAST Survey then returns to the GPS Rover configuration window.
• If you choose “Internal GSM”, tap on the Config button next to the Device field to set the internal modem. Then tap on the Config button next to the Network field to set the GSM/GPRS connection. The table lists all the parameters that need to be defined.
Parameter
Name • Address • IP Address • Port • User Name • Password • Broadcaster Info • Phone Number
TCP/IP UDP/IP
NTRIP SpiderNet
Direct
Dial
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Load Configuration
to the Rover
Now that you have browsed all the tabs in the Rover Configuration window and set all the parameters, just tap to connect and load the configuration to the rover.
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RTK Surveying

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Uploading Stakeout Points to the Field Terminal

In your office, do the following:
• Connect the field terminal to your office computer using the USB data cable.
• Make sure ActiveSync is installed on your computer and is allowed to perform USB connections. If you do not have ActiveSync installed, download the latest version from the following web page:
hhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/ default.mspx
• Run FAST Survey on the field terminal.
• Run GNSS Solutions on your office computer.
• Open the project containing the stakeout points you want to transfer to the field terminal as your job.
• On the project map view, select all the reference and target points making up your job.
• Select Project>Upload Positions to External Device..
• Select RTK Job and FAST Survey data collector.
• Click OK.
• Name the job (e.g. MYJOB). Keep the Selected Targets and References option selected and click OK. This opens the Data Transfer dialog box.
• In the combo box, select Active Sync and keep Automatic transfer enabled.
• Click OK to establish the connection with the field terminal and upload the job (to \MyDevice\FAST Survey\Data\).
• After the job has been uploaded, turn off the field terminal, disconnect the USB cable and go to the field with your surveying equipment to stake out your points.

Staking Out Points

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1. Run FAST Survey and open the job containing the points you want to stake out.
2. Tap on the Survey tab and then select Stake Points. The screen now displayed allows you to stake out points.
3. On this screen, FAST Survey asks you to choose the point you want to stake out. You can either type in its coordinates in the Northing, Easting and Elevation fields, or
select a pre-defined point from the points list (see File>List Points). You can also define graphically the point by tapping on the point on the graphic screen, or define the point according to azimuth, slope and horizontal distance.
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Name of stakeout point
Coordinates of stakeout point
Provides access to graphic screen
4. Once you have chosen a point, tap . A graphic screen
Provides access to screen below (Select “Text” in menu)
Next stakeout point
Logs stakeout point
Current status of position solution
Name, coordinates of stakeout point, quality data, deviation data (Use the up/down arrow keys to show/hide this information)
Provides access to point list. Example of points list:
is now displayed to help you head for the point.
Takes you back to the point selection screen
Zoom settings
Configures general case of point logging
Provides access to monitor screen
Your current position and heading
Stakeout point (target)
GNSS antenna height
Viewing parameters
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Yellow helmet gives
access to Function
Provides access to previous screen (Select “Graph” in menu)
Menu!
Your current position and heading
Stakeout point (target)
Current status of position solution
5. When the distance to the stakeout point is too small to be clearly seen on this screen, tap on the surveyor’s helmet in the upper-left corner and select Text from the menu that pops up.
A new screen appears giving a more accurate view of the remaining distance to the stakeout point. (If you want to return to the previous screen, just select Graph in the same menu.)
Used to select which guidance data to display (underneath)
Used to select which guidance data to display for the point: coordinates or quality data
When the remaining distance is within the stakeout tolerance (this parameter can be changed in Equip>Tol eran ces), markers appear in the four corners of the target. You can now set a stake on this point.
6. Tap on the STORE button if you want to store the position of this point. You will be notified if the values of HRMS and VRMS exceed the tolerances set for these two parameters in Equip>Tol eran ces. A new screen is then displayed showing the coordinates of both the staked and design points.
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7. Tap if you agree. The “Point Stored” message appears briefly. The screen then comes back to the Stake Points screen where you can choose the next point to be staked.
8. After staking out all your points, tap in the upper­right corner of the screen to return to the menu.

Logging Points 1. Tap on the Survey tab and then on Store Points. The screen

now displayed allows you to log all your points. The figure below summarizes all the functions available
from that screen.
Logging point
Logging points with position averaging
Logging point (general case)
with offset
Configures general case of point logging
Provides access to monitor screen
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Enter point name and description in these two fields
Current position and related quality figures
Your current position and heading
Graphic display area
GNSS antenna height
Zoom settings
Viewing parameters
2. Type in the point name and description in the corresponding two fields (see above)
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3. Tap on the “A” button
4. Enter the number of readings you want before FAST
Survey is allowed to compute an average position for this point.
For example, type in “5” and tap . Messages follow successively indicating that the system is
taking the five requested readings. Then FAST Survey displays the average coordinates it has determined for the point.
5. Tap if you agree. The “Point Stored” message appears
briefly. The screen then shows the location of the point together with its name and description.
6. After logging all your points, tap in the upper-right
corner of the screen to return to the menu.
Downloading RTK
Points to GNSS
Solutions
• Go back to your office and connect the field terminal to
your office computer using the USB data cable.
• Run GNSS Solutions on your office computer.
• Open the project in which to add the points from the field.
• Select Project>Download Positions from External Device..
• Select RTK Results and FAST Survey data collector.
• Click OK. This opens the Data Transfer dialog box.
• In the combo box, select ActiveSync, enable Automatic
Transfer and click OK. This opens a new window listing all the jobs stored in the field terminal.
• Select the job you want to download (e.g. “MYJOB”) and
click OK. This starts the download process.
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Logging Raw Data

Introduction ProMark 500 allows you to log raw data in two different ways:

• Standalone: You simply need to use the Log button to start and stop raw data logging.
Later, during the post-processing, you will need to manually correct all computed elevations for the antenna height.
• Using FAST Survey: The Survey>Log Raw GPS function allows you to fully control raw data logging. Using this method offers three advantages:.
1. Antenna reduction is automatically performed during
post-processing because of the antenna height value (from the receiver properties) stored in the raw data files.
2. Ability to insert time tags into the raw data file.
3. Ability to pause/resume data logging.
By default, raw data is logged to the ProMark 500’s internal memory.
Using FAST Survey, you can change the storage medium (internal memory or USB memory stick).
The choice of storage medium is then valid for both data logging methods (standalone and using FAST Survey). If “USB memory stick” is selected and no USB stick is connected to the ProMark 500, then no data logging will take place.
In both data logging methods, the Raw Data Logging icon on the General Status screen will start flashing when a raw data file is open for logging.
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Raw Data Logging
Methods

Standalone

• Press the Log button to start data logging.
• Press the Log button again when it’s time to stop data logging.

Using FAST Survey

• Tap Survey>Log Raw GPS.
• Tap Start File.
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• Set the following parameters:
– Elevation Mask in degrees. – Check the antenna height value. If it’s wrong, tap the
Change Ant. button to set the new value.
– Storage medium (internal or USB memory stick).
Choosing the internal memory is recommended. The use of a memory stick should be restricted to downloading raw data files.
– Logging interval in seconds.
• Tap . This starts data logging. From the screen then
displayed, you can do the following: – Mark a particular point or event in the file (Tag New
Site)(cf. Stop & Go surveying). – Stop data logging (Close File). – Access the File Manager window in read-only mode
(File Manager). – Continue Logging / Pause Logging. Pausing data logging
means closing the currently open file. Continuing data
logging means opening a new file. Data logging will
start immediately based on the parameters set for the
previous file.

Combining the two Methods

Combining the two methods is possible. For example, you can start data logging using FAST Survey.
Then you can quit FAST Survey and turn off the field terminal without disturbing data logging. Later, you will be allowed to stop data logging by simply pressing the Log button on the ProMark 500 front panel.
Downloading Raw
Data
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Use a USB mass storage device as a transit storage medium to download raw data from the ProMark 500’s internal memory to your office computer.
After downloading the files to this device, connect the USB device to your computer and use your usual browser to copy the files to the project folder.
• Connect the USB mass storage device to the ProMark 500 via the short USB Device cable provided (P/N 702103).
If raw data files are present in the ProMark 500’s internal memory, the following icons will automatically appear on the display screen:
• To confirm the file transfer, press the Log button. The General status screen will re-appear once the file transfer is complete.
• To cancel the file transfer, press the Scroll button.
• If you do not press any button within the next 10 seconds, the download procedure will be canceled automatically and the screen will come back to the previous display.

Deleting Raw Data Files

Use FAST Survey to delete raw data files from the ProMark 500 internal memory. Make sure no raw data logging is in progress otherwise you won’t be able to delete any file.
1. Tap on the Survey tab and then on Log Raw GPS.
2. Tap on File Manager. The screen displays the following parameters:
• List of raw data filenames.
• Selected storage medium.
• Free memory available.
• Current number of raw data files in memory.
3. Unless already done, select Internal Mem to list the files stored in the internal memory.
4. To delete one file, highlight its name in the list and tap the Delete button. To delete all the files, tap Delete All Files.
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Index
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A
AC/DC power supply kit 2 ActiveSync 28, 32 Alarm status 10 Alarms 5 Ambiguity fixing 26 Angle 20 Angle Entry and Display 21 Antenna characteristics 8 Antenna extension 3 Antenna height 24, 26 Antenna reduction 33 AUTO 9
B
Backlight 5 BASE 9 Base ID 24 Battery (external) 15 Battery (insert) 14 Battery (remove) 13 Battery charger 2 Battery icon 10 Battery model 6 BLADE 1 Bluetooth 7, 21, 22, 23 Bluetooth identifier 12 Bluetooth status 11 Broadcaster info 27 Buzzer 5
C
Carrying case (rigid) 3 Change Ant. 34 Change key 19 Channel 24, 27 Charging battery 13 Comms tab 22, 25 Confidence level 26 Configure button 23, 25 Coordinate Display Order 21 CRD files 20
D
Data link icon 10 Data transfer screen 12, 35 DC power input 6 Delete files 35 Delete Receiver 22 Device cable (USB) 2, 34 Direct IP 26 Display screen 4 Distance 20
Download positions from external device 32
E
Elevation mask 24, 26 Equip tab 23, 25
F
Factory settings 8 FAST Survey 1, 19, 20, 28 Field bag 3 Field terminal 18 Find Receiver 21 Firmware update 8 Firmware version 12 FIXED 9 FLOAT 9 Float 26
G
General Status screen 9, 33 GLONASS 1, 24, 26 GNSS Solutions 28, 32 GPRS 18 GPS base 22 GPS rover 22 GSM antenna 3, 6, 18 GSM module (built-in) 18 GSM status 10
H
Height mark 8 HI measurement tape 2, 8 Host cable (USB) 2
I
Instr 23, 25 IP address 27
K
Key combinations 8 Kinematic 1
L
L1 phase center 8 L2 phase center 8 LED status (battery charger) 14 Li-ion battery 2 Log button 5 Log Raw GPS 33, 35 Long-range radio link 15
M
Magellan transmitter (connection diagram)
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Magellan U-link transmitter 3 Manufacturer 23, 25 Memory screens 11
Message type 24 Model (equipment) 23, 25
N
Network 26 NTRIP 26
O
OLED 4 Over the Air Baud 24, 27
P
Pac Crest transmitter 3 PacCrest transmitter (connection diagram)
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Pages (of information) 5 Password 27 Pause/resume (data logging) 33, 34 Phone number 27 Post-processed surveys 1 Power button 4 Power LED 4 Power status 10 Power-on screen 9 Precision 21 Projection 20 Protocol 24, 27
R
Radio antenna 6, 18 Radio module 6, 18 Radio receiver kit 3 Range pole 18 Raw data 5 Raw data icon 10 Readings (number of) 32 Receiver identification screen 12 Receiver parameters 23, 26 Receiver serial number 12 Registering FAST Survey 19 RTK mode 26
S
Satellites in use 9 Saving registration code 19 SBAS 1, 24, 26 Screen backlight 12 Scroll button 4, 5, 9 Serial port 7 Set Receiver Name 21, 25 Set Receiver PIN 22 SIM card 18 Slant 24 Slant measurement 8
Squelch 27 Stake out 28 Stake points 28 Standalone (raw data logging) 33 Status (position) 9 Stop&Go 1, 34 Storage medium 33 Store points 31
T
Tag New Site 34 Tagging 33 Transmitter settings 24 Tribrach 15 Tripod 15
U
Upload positions to external device 28 USB port 7 USB status 11
V
Vertical 26
Z
Zero Azimuth Setting 20
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