Troubleshooting
GR-3 Operator’s Manual
6-8
• Ensure that both the Rover and Base receivers use the
same, and updated, almanac. See “Collecting Almanacs
and Ephemerides” on page 2-26.
• Check the elevation masks of the Rover and Base receivers;
they should be the same. See page 3-30 for information on
setting the elevation mask.
D A discrepancy exists between the differential standards used at
the Base and Rover receivers.
Ensure the Base and Rover receivers use the same corrections
input/output format:
1. Connect your receiver and a computer and start PC-CDU.
See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on
page 2-20.
2. Click ConfigurationReceiver and the Ports tab. Use
the same input/output format for both receivers.
D Poor satellite geometry (PDOP/GDOP values are too high).
Conduct your survey when PDOP values are low.
D The elevation mask is above 15 degrees.
Lower the elevation mask. See page 3-30 for information on
setting the elevation mask.
D The modem battery is low.
• Attach an external power source to the receiver. See “Using
an Auxiliary Power Source” on page 2-17.
• See “Powering the Receiver” on page 2-14 for details.
D The transmitting and/or receiving antenna may be improperly
connected.
• Check that the radio modem’s antenna is securely and
properly connected to the antenna connector.
• Check that the radio modem’s antenna is undamaged. If
damaged, contact your TPS dealer to replace the antenna.
D The specified baud rate is incompatible with the baud rates the
modem supports.