Z-Max Surveying System

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Printed in France. Part Number: 630881-01, Revision B No part of this publication or the computer programs described in it may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Thales Navigation. Your rights with regard to this publication and the computer programs are subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed by the copyright laws of the United States of America ( U.S.A. ) and/or the jurisdiction in which you are located. For information on translations and distribution outside the U.S.A. please contact Thales Navigation. 2003 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. Z-Max is a trademark of Thales Navigation. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTENTS Introduction... 1 Module Description & Connection... 1 LEDs... 10 Display Menu Tree... 13 Checking Receiver Status... 15 Warning Messages... 16 Figure 1 GPS Receiver Module... 2 Figure 2 GPS Antenna Module... 5 Figure 3 Power Module and Charger... 6 Figure 4 Communication Module... 7 Figure 5 UHF Antenna Module... 9 Figure 6 Display Main Menu... 14 Figure 7 Static Setup... 19 Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height (HI)... 20 Figure 9 Z-Max Front Panel Display... 21 Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U-Link Radio... 23 Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio... 24 Figure 12 Pole-Mounted RTK Rover Setup... 27 Figure 13 Backpack-Mounted RTK Rover Setup... 28 Figure 14 SURVEY: RTK Rover Menu... 29 Figure 15 COM OPTN: THALES Radio Menu... 30 Figure 16 COM OPTN: PDL Radio Menu... 31 Figure 17 COM OPTN GSM Rover Menu... 32 Figure 18 COM OPTN: GSM Base Menu... 33 Table 1 LED Indicator Functionality... 10 Table 2 Control Keys in Display Mode... 12 Table 3 Control Keys in Edit Mode... 12 Table 4 Common Status Parameters... 15 Table 5 Common Warning Messages... 16

Introduction This Pocket Guide is a quick reference guide to using the Z- Max Surveying System. The guide provides a short description of the modules and their functionality including using LEDs, front panel display menus. The Pocket guide also includes schematic diagrams of system hardware setup for static, kinematic and RTK surveys. This information does not contain complete explanations for operation and usage. More complete descriptions and additional information can be found in the Z-Max Operation and Applications manual. Module Description & Connection The Z-Max is a modular system that uses interconnecting components called modules. There are five important modules. GPS Receiver Module The GPS Receiver module, Figure 1, is essentially a specialized computer for processing and manipulating GPS measurements. The GPS receiver module has functionality similar to a personal computer including keypad, display, memory card, serial port, USB port, Bluetooth port and power port. 1

Figure 1 GPS Receiver Module 2 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Front Panel The Z-Max front panel allows you to power on/off the receiver, monitor basic receiver functions via the four LED status lights, and control receiver via the front panel LED Display. SD Card Slot / USB Port The SD Card slot and USB port are located behind a small door below the four control keys. Data recorded by the Z- Max is stored on an SD Memory card. Rear Panel The narrow rear panel of the Z-Max Main module, contains serial and external power ports for connection to peripheral equipment. 3

Serial Ports The serial ports are used for communication between the Z-Max and external equipment. Serial A: Serial A is a two-way serial port using RS- 232 protocol, the protocol used by personal computers Serial B: Serial B is a two-way serial port that can be toggled between RS-232 and RS-422 protocols. RS-422 is a specialized protocol for very long serial cables. Power Port The rear panel contains an external power connector that allows you to power the receiver externally with a DC power source. The input voltage must be 10-28 VDC. External sources of DC power include, battery, auto lighter or an AC/DC converter. Special cables are typically needed for external power sources. 4 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

GPS Antenna Module The GPS antenna module, Figure 2, contains the Max-Trac GPS antenna. The GPS Antenna module connects to either the Receiver module, or to the top of the UHF Antenna module if the UHF Communication module is used. The Antenna module fits into the antenna receptacle at the top of either the Main module or the UHF antenna module. Make sure the base of the Antenna module is oriented so that the flattened side is lined up with the flattened area of the receptacle, and the module will push easily into place. Once in place, twist the threaded collar on the Antenna module until the antenna is securely locked in place. Figure 2 GPS Antenna Module 5

Power Module The Power module, Figure 3, is the primary internal power source for the Z-Max. To plug in the module, insert the small ledge of the Power module into the rear of the GPS receiver module housing first. This will correctly align the module. Using the ledge like a hinge, swing the module closed until the latch on the Power module clicks into place. If you require additional or backup battery power, external power sources can be used in conjunction with the Power module. Figure 3 Power Module and Charger 6 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Communication Module The Communication module, Figure 4, contains the data link(s) for transmitting or receiving data during DGPS and RTK applications. The Communication module can house a variety of wireless communication devices or combinations of devices. Communication devices will vary by application and geographic location. In case the receiver is not intended for real-time operation, an empty communication module, or V- module will be supplied in order to provide the moisture seal of the module bay. Refer to packing list to identify which communication device is being used. Figure 4 Communication Module 7

To connect the Communication module, insert the small ledge of the Power module into the rear of the Main module housing first. This will correctly align the module. Using the ledge like a hinge, swing the module closed until the latch on the module clicks into place. A Communication module that contains a GSM cellular modem has two additional features: a built-in GSM antenna, and a slot to hold the SIM card. UHF Antenna Module The UHF Antenna module, Figure 5, is the radio antenna for use with all UHF Communication modules. The UHF Antenna module, customized for UHF frequency band and in case the receiver is not intended for real-time operation, may be empty. The UHF Antenna module is connected between the GPS Antenna module and the Main Receiver module. 8 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Figure 5 UHF Antenna Module The UHF Antenna module connects to the Main module just like the GPS Antenna module. 9

LEDs The Z-Max Main module has four LED indicator lights located on the front panel (Table 1). The 3-color LEDs allow the user to quickly monitor several receiver functions at a glance. From left to right, the four LEDs are RTK SOLUTION, COMMUNICATION, Data Log, and SV/Power. Table 1 LED Indicator Functionality LED Color/Meaning Frequency RTK SOL COM DATA LOG SV/ Power green = fixed solution orange = float solution red = no solution, autonomous green = data quality good red = data quality bad green = data recording solid red = data card full red = power is on green = SVs tracked freq. of RTK output freq. of data output/ input recording interval red: 1-2 seconds green: # blinks = # SVs The Power button located on the Z-Max Main module front panel will turn on/off the system, and can also be used to reset the receiver. Resetting the receiver using the power button will also clear the data from the SD card (Table 2). 10 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display is an 8-character alphanumeric LED screen that is used to monitor receiver status, set receiver parameters and configure the receiver to perform different types of surveys. The display will also show warning messages and equipment status messages. Control Keys The display is accessed by using the four control keys. The control keys provide access to all the functionality of the display including moving within the menu tree, selecting available parameters, and entering letters or numbers like a keypad. The keys will work differently depending upon if the screen is in Display mode (Table 2) or Edit mode (Table 3). In display mode, the keys are used only to scroll within a menu or move to another menu level. In Edit mode, the keys are used either to select a parameter or as a keypad to enter a parameter value. 11

Table 2 Control Keys in Display Mode Key UP arrow DOWN arrow ENTER CANCEL Operation Scroll menu forward Scroll menu backward Select and move down to next level Return to upper level Table 3 Control Keys in Edit Mode Key UP arrow DOWN arrow ENTER CANCEL Operation Parameter list: scroll parameters Keypad: scroll through characters Fast scrolling forward or backward Keypad: accept character Parameter list: select parameter Keypad: delete last edited character Parameter list: move from Edit mode to Display mode. 12 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Display Menu Tree Navigate through the front panel display by using the menu tree. Use the control keys described above to move around inside the menu tree and to set and enter parameters. Figure 6 depicts the main menu tree. Detailed menus for configuring the RTK Rover, and the data links (Thales/PDL radios, and GSM base and rover) are shown in Figures 14 through 18 beginning on page 29. 13

SYSINFO SURVEY MODE SURVCONF SESSIONS SETTINGS COM OPTN RCVR VERSION STATIC SITE ANT HT STATIC REC INI ELEV MASK STOP SESSION MEMORY RESET THALES RADIO See Fig. 15 OR OR RCVR S/N KINEMATIC SITE ANT HT STATUS KINEMATIC EPOCH CNTR MIN SV REC INI ELEV MASK MODE START SESSION RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS PDL See Fig. 16 OPTIONS BAT MEM OR RTK BASE SITE ANT HT ANT RAD BASE POS STATUS OR RTK ROVER See Fig. 14 OR RTK BASE PORT/TYPE REC INI ELEV MASK MODE OR RTK ROVER See Fig. 14 LIST SESSION NEW SESSION DELETE ALL BAUD RATE LANGUAGE BEEP ON GSM ROVER See Fig. 17 GSM BASE See Fig. 18 Symbology: Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key SAVE Figure 6 Display Main Menu 14 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Checking Receiver Status There are several operational status parameters to be aware of while performing a survey. Table 4 provides a list of the common ones along with where to monitor them. These parameters can also be monitored using field application software running on an external field computer. Table 4 Common Status Parameters Parameter Location Remaining battery life (Power module) Number of SVs tracked Remaining memory Current position Data recording interval Files in memory RTK Solution Status 1. Power module push button 2. Front panel display (SYSINFO/BAT) SV/Power LED Front panel display (SYSINFO/MEM) Front panel display (SURVEY:mode/Status) 1. Data Log LED (interval between blinks) 2. front panel display (SURVCONF/REC INT) Front panel display (SESSIONS/LIST SES- SION) RTK SOLUTION LED 15

Warning Messages The receiver monitors a number of conditions that are of interest to the user. Whenever a problem is detected in one of these conditions, the LED display is interrupted to show a warning message stating the problem, and a beep will sound every 10 seconds. To acknowledge the message, press any key. Table 5 describes common warning messages and necessary action. Table 5 Common Warning Messages Warning Definition Action Not Receiving (RTCM) Base Data Low Int. Battery: < 30 min Data Card Full < 5 min High Receiver Temperature Channel Not Programmed Not receiving base RTK/RTCM data Remaining life of internal battery is < 30 minutes < less than 5 minutes of available memory on SD card Internal receiver temperature is > 80 C Radio channel number has not been set Wrong setting A parameter conflict is preventing radio loading. Check data link. Check base receiver Change Power module, or attach external battery Delete data from the current card or replace current SD card Shield receiver from the sun or increase air flow Set the radio channel number (CHN) Check and reset radio parameters. 16 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Table 5 Common Warning Messages (continued) Warning Definition Action Communication Error Not Loaded Yet MODEM Not Detected MODEM Not Responding Enter Phone Number MODEM No Carrier MODEM Line Busy MODEM Insert SIM Card MODEM SIM Card Failure An error has occurred during setup or trying to power off external device The radio LOAD function was not performed. GSM modem not detected Can not communicate with GSM modem Need to enter Base receiver phone number Attempt to call Base receiver unsuccessful Base receiver gives busy signal when called SIM card not detected SIM Card is not working. Resend the radio user parameters (PRO- GRAM submenu). Load radio parameters (LOAD submenu). Verify a GSM modem is in the COMM module. Verify that the module is securely connected. Verify a GSM modem is in the COMM module, and verify that module is securely connected. Enter the correct base station GSM modem phone number. Verify that the GSM base is operational. Re-try later. Insert SIM card into the COMM module Contact GSM Service Provider 17

Field Survey Setup This section briefly lists the equipment setup required to perform a static, or RTK survey. STATIC In a static survey, all receivers are set up the same way. The typical steps to set up a static survey: 1. Determine if point location is suitable for GPS observations. 2. Connect system components. GPS Antenna module Main GPS receiver module Power module Main GPS receiver module V-Module Main GPS receiver module External GPS receiver power Main GPS receiver module (optional, not shown) (Figure 7). 3. Center and level tripod over point to be surveyed. 4. Attach HI Measurement Plate to tribrach adapter. 5. Securely thread tribrach adapter on to the Z-Max. 6. Place Z-Max onto the tripod. 18 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Figure 7 Static Setup 19

7. Measure and record instrument height (HI) (Figure 8). HI Measurement Plate HI Measurement Tool Figure 8 Measuring Instrument Height (HI) 8. Power-up system. 9. Configure GPS receiver to perform a Static survey. 20 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

10. Enter the Site ID and Antenna HI in the front panel display Survey:Static submenu and in the observation log. Figure 9 shows the front panel display. Figure 9 Z-Max Front Panel Display 21

RTK BASE The setup of an RTK base will differ depending upon the type of wireless communication system that is being used. The typical steps to set up an RTK base: 1. Select appropriate base system site. 2. Center and level tripod over base point. 3. Securely thread the Z-Max onto the tripod. 4. Mount base radio antenna and connect the base radio. UHF systems can be mounted on the same tripod as the Z-Max or on a different tripod. Cellular communications systems may have an antenna that is a part of the communications module itself. 5. Connect System Components. Power module Main GPS receiver module GPS Antenna module Main GPS receiver module Communication module Main GPS receiver module (if using GSM modem) Radio Radio Antenna (if using radio) GPS Receiver Radio (if using radio) Radio Radio Power System (if using radio) External GPS receiver power Main GPS receiver module (if needed) 6. Measure and record Instrument Height (HI) of GPS Antenna. 7. Power-up Base System. 8. Configure base wireless modem. 9. Configure the Z-Max Base to output RTK corrections. 22 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Figure 10 shows the RTK Base configuration with a Thales U- Link radio. Figure 11 shows the RTK Base configuration with a PDL UHF radio. Figure 10 RTK Base Setup with Thales U-Link Radio 23

Figure 11 RTK Base Setup with Pacific Crest PDL Radio 24 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

RTK ROVER The setup of an RTK rover can be done in a variety of ways and with a variety of peripherals. The two primary ways of transporting an RTK rover are pole-mounting or backpack mounting. The wireless communication system used will dictate the wireless antenna that is used. Commonly, RTK is done with UHF radios. If this is the case, the UHF antenna module for the applicable radio frequency will be used. If cellular modems are used, the antenna is part of the Communication Module and the empty UHF Antenna Module may be used. The typical steps to set up an RTK rover: 1. Connect Components Pole-Mounted: UHF Antenna module GPS Receiver module GPS Antenna module UHF Antenna module Communication module GPS Receiver module Power module GPS Receiver module 25

Backpack-Mounted: Power module GPS Receiver module Communication module GPS Receiver module GPS receiver module Backpack Pole Extension Range Pole UHF Antenna module Pole Extension GPS Antenna module UHF Antenna module Max-RF adapter Main GPS Receiver module Mount Z-Max into backpack Max-RF adapter data/rf Cable Pole Extension 2. Power-up Rover System 3. Configure wireless data link 4. Configure the Rover GPS Receiver to receive RTK corrections Figure 12 shows the pole-mounted RTK Rover configuration. Figure 13 shows the backpack-mounted RTK Rover configuration Menu. 26 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

Figure 12 Pole-Mounted RTK Rover Setup 27

Figure 13 Backpack-Mounted RTK Rover Setup 28 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

FIRST LEVEL SECOND LEVEL THIRD LEVEL TIME ELAPSED SURVEY: RTK ROVER ENTER ANT HT ENTER SITE HRMS CANCEL ANT RAD START VRMS ENTER LOGGING MANUAL POINT CANCEL STOP? CANCEL ENTER CANCEL CANCEL ENTER AUTO LOG SITE ENTER AUTO POINT SITE HRMS Automatically increment site ID by 1, when time interval expires. NOTE: AUTO POINT or TRAJECTORY will be shown, depending upon rover configuration. VRMS ENTER SITE TRAJECTORY HRMS Symbology: Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key VRMS Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key Figure 14 SURVEY: RTK Rover Menu 29

ENTER PORT BAUD RATE THALES RADIO LOAD CANCEL CHN RX TX FRQ PROGRAM Symbology: Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key PWR OFF Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key Figure 15 COM OPTN: THALES Radio Menu 30 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

ENTER PORT BAUD RATE PDL RADIO LOAD CANCEL SENSITIVITY LINK SPEED CHN RX TX Symbology: PROGRAM Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key PWR OFF Figure 16 COM OPTN: PDL Radio Menu 31

ENTER SETUP MODE DIAL BAND GSM ROVER HANG UP PHONE CANCEL PWR PIN STATE RETRY Symbology: Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key Figure 17 COM OPTN GSM Rover Menu 32 Z-Max Surveying System Pocket Guide

ENTER ENTER GSM BASE CANCEL SETUP CANCEL BAND HANG UP PIN PWR Symbology: Thin arrow - Enter or Cancel Key STATE Thick Arrow - Up or Down Key Figure 18 COM OPTN: GSM Base Menu 33

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Technical Support If you have any problems or require further assistance, you can contact Technical Support by telephone, email, or Internet. Thales Navigation Products Technical Support North, Central, and South America (NCSA) plus International Monday thru Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (PST, GMT -8 hours/pdt, GMT -7 hours) Tel: 800 229 2400, Option 1 (North America) Tel: 408 615 3980 or 408 615 3981 (International) Fax: 408 615 5200 Email: professionalsupport@thalesnavigation.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) plus International Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (GMT +1) Tel: 33 2 2809 39 34 Email: professionalsupportemea@thalesnavigation.com When contacting Technical Support, please have the following information ready: Receiver serial number Software version number Software key serial number, if applicable Firmware version number A clear, concise description of the problem

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