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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.
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.
Raw Data Logging Methods...................................................33
Downloading Raw Data.........................................................34
Deleting Raw Data Files .......................................................35
Bluetooth Manager Module125
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
ItemPart NumberPicture
ProMark 500 GNSS Receiver990596
Accessories,
General Purpose
7.4 V-4.4 Ah Li-ion Battery Pack
(rechargeable)
ProMark500 User Documentation
CD
ItemPart NumberPicture
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 Tool111146
111374
501503
802064
702103
702104
2
ItemPart NumberPicture
Vertical Antenna Extension103717
Field bag205923
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Communication
Modules and
Associated
Antennas
Optional carrying case, rigid, for
base/rover system
ItemPart NumberPicture
Magellan U-Link
Transmitter
Quad-band GSM
antenna
PacCrest Transmitter, high power
Radio receiver kit
(includes radio
module, whip
antenna and
small parts)
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 OFFRestores Factory Settings.
Power+ScrollOFFInitiates 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 ScreenWhen 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].
IconDefinition
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].
IconDefinition
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.
NoneNo alarm detected
• GSM status [12]. This may be one of the following icons:
IconDefinition
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.
IconDefinition
USB port connected to active device
Bluetooth active
These two icons will appear successively when both the
/
USB port and Bluetooth are active.
BlankUSB port unconnected and Bluetooth inactive.
Memory ScreensFrom 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 BacklightThe 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]
MEDMAXHI
MEDMAXHI
MEDMAXHI
MED
then push the battery against the plate and slide it forward
[2] until it locks into place.
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2
[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].
[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.
FieldMagellanPacific Crest
DeviceMagellan RadioPacific 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:
FieldMagellanPacific 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 PositionFAST 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.
ChoiceDefinition
Choose this option if you only need decimeter accuracy
Float
(position status will never go to “Fixed”).
95.095% confidence level
99.099% confidence level (default and recommended setting)
99.999.9 confidence level
Set RTK Mode• Tap on the RTK tab and set the radio link according to the
table below.
FieldRadioGSM/GPRS/Network
DevicePacific 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:
FieldSetting
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:
• 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.
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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 Points1. 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
IntroductionProMark 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
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
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
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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ProMark™500
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