TRIMBLE EUROPE 110896, 800963 Users manual

Getting Started with Z-Max

Z-Max GPS Surveying System

Thales Navigation, Inc.

471 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, California 95050 USA

Z.A.C. de La Fleuriaye, B.P. 433

44474 Carquefou Cedex

France

www.thalesnavigation.com

Introduction

Congratulations! You have just acquired your new Z-Max™ GNSS Surveying System! GNSS (or Global
Navigation Satellite System) 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 and learning to put these tools to work quickly and efficiently will be the focus of the Z-Max user
documentation.

If you're like us, then you're anxious to get started right away. You are not interested in reading a 300-page
user manual or searching through five dif ferent d ocument s trying to find o ut how to assemble and turn on yo ur
system. You want the right information, at the right time as you take the steps required to master GNSS
surveying. Getting Started with Z-Max is an easy-to-read booklet to help you identify and assemble the basic
parts of the system. The additional documentation section of this guide provides references to other system
documentation you will need as you become more familiar with the Z-Max System.

The Getting Started pamphlet will address the following questions:

• What are all the pieces in the shipping case?

• Did I receive everything I ordered?

• How does everything fit together?

• How can I quickly get started with my system?

• What documentation contains what information?

• Who do I contact if I need help?

The Getting Started pamphlet will not tell you how to survey with the syste m, or describe the technical features
of the system. The Getting Started pamphlet will give references to other user guides that will detail the
technical features of the Z-Max and surveying applications.

The Z-Max is a professional tool, and users are strongly advised to understand land surveying principles and
procedures before using this system.

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What is in the shipping case?

You have opened your shipping case and you are looking at a collection of smaller containers that hold the
system accessories. Underneath the tray holding the smaller Z- Max parts, you will find a rugged case
containing the Z-Max Main Module.

The flexibility of the Z- Max system means each shipment may be different depending on your needs. T o verify
your shipment, compare each item in th e case with the items listed in the Shipping Document. Important items
will have part numbers on them and can be cross-referenced with the Shipping Document.

Z-Max GPS Receiver Module (P/N 800963)

This is the device that handles all the measuring,
recording, and processing of satellite
measurements. It also features a system control
interface on the front panel.

GPS Antenna Module (P/N 800961)

This is a highly sensitive antenna captures the faint
signals from the GNSS satellites. It is required for
the GPS Receiver Module to operate correctly.

Power Module and Charger

Max-Run (P/N 800974) or Max-Lite (P/N 800975)

The Z-Max Battery Module and charger.
The Battery Module provides power for
the system. The charger is used to
restore power in the battery.

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Z-Max Communication Module (P/N 800964-0x)

Rover data link modules with UHF radios or cellular
modem.

Z-Max V Module (P/N 800964-01)

For non-real-time systems, this device seals the
communications bay from moisture. The V-Module
looks similar to a Communications Module, so be
sure to verify the part number.

Interface Cables

Cables for downloading data from the Z-Max
receiver to an office computer for processing.

USB Cable (P/N 1 10949)

Serial Data Cable (P/N 700461)

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Tripod Mounting

Tribrach adapter (P/N 101199)

HI Measurement Tool (P/N 701083)

HI Measurement Plate (P/N 204456)

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