GeoMax Zenith16 Series User Manual

4 Operation
4.1 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys
Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception, especially at the instru-
ment which serves as a base. Set up the instrument in locations which are free of obstructions
such as trees, buildings or mountains.
For static surveys, the instrument must be kept perfectly steady throughout the whole occupa-
tion of a point. Place the instrument on a tripod or pillar.
Centre and level the instrument precisely over the marker.
4.2 Equipment Setup
4.2.1 Setting up as a Real-Time Base
The following equipment setup is used for real-time base stations. Raw observation data can also
be collected for post-processing.
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a
b
c
d
e
f
j
i
h
g
a GNSS receiver
b Battery
c Carrier
d Field controller
e Tribrach
f Tripod
g UHF antenna
h Antenna arm
i Antenna cable
j Pole
1. Set up the tripod.
2. Mount the tribrach on the tripod.
3. Ensure that the tribrach is over the marker.
4. Mount and level the carrier on the tribrach.
5. Insert the battery into the GNSS receiver.
6. Connect the UHF antenna to the GNSS receiver using the antenna arm and the
antenna cable.
7. Press the ON/OFF button on the GNSS receiver for 2 s to switch on the GNSS
receiver.
8. Screw the GNSS receiver onto the carrier.
9. Check that the tribrach and carrier are still level.
Undisturbed satellite sig-
nal reception
Steady instrument for
static surveys
Centred and levelled
instrument
Use
Equipment setup
Equipment setup
step-by-step
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GeoMax Zenith16 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GeoMax
Model	Zenith16 Series
Category	Receiver
Language	English