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Survey Measurements
The RD8200SG locator is capable of recording survey
measurements and sending them to an external device
using Bluetooth. It is important to make sure that the
locator settings are set correctly for sending Survey
Measurements, compatibility with mobile apps and use of
the internal GNSS antenna.
Check locator settings and send
Survey Measurements
The settings on the RD8200SG locator should be correct,
but it is worth checking the following settings:
1. Ensure your paired device is switched on and running a
compatible app, for Android.
2. Check SMLOG COM is ON: SMLOG > COM > ON.
3. Check SMLOG PROT is set to ASCII 2: SMLOG >
PROT > ASCII > 2.
4. Check GPS is ON: SMLOG > PROT > ASCII > GPS+ > YES.
5. Check RTK is ON: GPS > RTK > ON.
6. Check MAG_H is ON: INFO > MAG-H > ON.
7. Press the Survey key to store and send Survey
Measurement to external device.
Erasing Survey Measurements
The RD8200SG locator allows you to delete all Survey
Measurements. Erasing the log will wipe the RD8200SG
memory but is usually recommended when you begin a
new survey.
NOTE: Erasing Survey Measurements cannot be undone.
1. Set DATA to DEL: SMLOG > DATA > DEL > YES.
3. Type Project name
and click OK.
4. You should see a map
indicating your location.
Click on the menu, top
left of the screen.
5. Enter settings from the
side menu.
Obtaining RTK x using a mobile app
To obtain RTK x and
achieve survey grade
accuracy, use the mobile
app of your choice.
Please see RD8200SG
technical support page
for compatible apps.
Exact settings will vary
per app, please consult
the mobile app provider’s
manual for exact details.
The following instructions
relate to the PointMan
mapping app. You will need
a valid subscription in
order to use the app, which
can be purchased from
Radiodetection.
Instructions for PointMan:
1. Open the app and sign in.*
2. Click on New.
6. Click on Settings.
7. In the devices section,
ensure that the BT
modules are congured
as below, where RTK-
82SG-XXXXXX
is selected in the ‘GPS’
menu, and 82SG-
XXXXXX is selected in
the ‘Locator’ menu.
8. Click on the drop down
next to GPS and select
Radiodetection. Then
click on the right drop
down menu and select
the GNSS Bluetooth
module, starting with
RTK-82SG.
9. Click on the drop down
next to Locator and
select Radiodetection.
Then click on the right
drop down menu and
select the locator
bluetooth module,
starting with 82SG.
10. Check the numbers
match the serial number
printed on the label of
your RD8200SG locator.
*
Need to activate your PointMan
license? Activation codes for
PointMan licenses are printed on
the invoice, order conrmation
and packing slip.
Attaching the
phone bracket
The RD8200SG is tted
with a mount on both sides
of the locator, to allow for
the phone holder to be
attached on either side.
1. Slide the square plate on
the phone holder down
into the bracket. Make
sure the wheel is slightly
loosened so there is
enough room for the
phone bracket to slot
into place.
2. Once the phone holder is
in place, turn the wheel
clockwise to fasten and
anti-clockwise to loosen.
3. Press the red button
on the phone holder to
extend the bracket and
place your phone in the
holder. Squeeze tight to
secure the phone in place.
WARNING! Mobile phones or tablets may interfere
with the locator’s performance if positioned not in either
of the cold shoe mounts.
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