ProMark3 ProMark3 RTK Reference Manual Rev D
ProMark3 ProMark3 RTK Reference Manual Rev D
ProMark3 ProMark3 RTK Reference Manual Rev D
Reference Manual
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Other Notice
Some of the pictures in this publication show the former
ProMark antenna (110454). This antenna is however no
longer delivered with ProMark3. The ProMark antenna is now
replaced with the NAP100.
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frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
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communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Magellan
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maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
In the presence of RF field, the receiver's satellite
signal strength may degrade. When removed from
the RF field, the signal strength should return to
normal.
RSS-210
This device has been found compliant with the Canadian RSS210 specification, issue 5, November 2001 which stipulates
that operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
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Magellan Navigation,
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to changes in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
What are the ProMark3 and ProMark3 RTK Systems? ....................1
Post-Process Surveying ..........................................................1
Real-Time Surveying ..............................................................2
Mobile Mapping ....................................................................2
Office Software......................................................................2
Items Supplied with ProMark3.....................................................3
ProMark3 Receiver ................................................................3
I/O Module............................................................................4
USB Cable ............................................................................5
AC Adapter/Charger................................................................5
External GNSS Antenna .........................................................5
External Antenna Cable ..........................................................5
Vertical Antenna Extension .....................................................6
Field Receiver Bracket ...........................................................6
HI (Height of Instrument) Measurement Tape...........................6
Field Bag ..............................................................................6
User Documentation CD .........................................................7
Initializer Bar and Antenna Adaptor .........................................7
MobileMapper Office CD ........................................................7
GNSS Solutions CD ...............................................................7
ProMark3 RTK Specific Accessories .............................................8
License-Free Radio Modems ...................................................8
Brackets for License-free Radio Modems................................10
RTK Vertical Antenna Extension ............................................10
FAST Survey Software Option................................................10
Additional Items Required but not Supplied................................11
For Static Surveys or Base Stations .......................................11
For Kinematic Surveys .........................................................12
Specifications ..........................................................................13
General Characteristics ........................................................13
Real-Time Accuracy (1) (3) (4) .............................................13
Post-Processed Accuracy (1) (2)............................................13
Data Logging Characteristics.................................................14
Physical Characteristics........................................................14
Environmental Characteristics...............................................15
Power Characteristics...........................................................15
Post-Process Surveying with ProMark3 .......................................16
Real-Time Surveying with ProMark3 RTK....................................19
Mobile Mapping with ProMark3 .................................................21
Navigating with ProMark3 .........................................................23
Time Spent in The Field............................................................24
Post-Processing ...................................................................24
Real-Time Surveying ............................................................25
Mobile Mapping ..................................................................26
Where to Find Information.........................................................26
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Step-by-Step Procedure
for Establishing a
GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth ..................................................... 198
Introduction...........................................................................198
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Accuracy...................................................................................... 222
RTK ......................................................................................222
Operating Conditions..........................................................222
Position Accuracy ..............................................................222
Time to First Fix (TTFF)......................................................223
Initialization in Networks....................................................223
Autonomous GPS, SBAS & DGPS Modes ..................................224
Quality Indicators ...................................................................225
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System .............................................................................260
Volume & Sounds ..............................................................260
Glossary....................................................................................... 270
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1. Introduction
What are the ProMark3 and ProMark3 RTK
Systems?
In this manual, the term
ProMark3 refers to
both the ProMark3 and
ProMark3 RTK units.
When describing a function specific to the
ProMark3 RTK, then the
term ProMark3 RTK is
used.
ProMark3 is a complete GPS system providing precision surveying in post-processing or real-time, GIS feature collection
and navigation. Real-time surveying is only available with
ProMark3 RTK.
A typical ProMark3 system used in post-processing surveys includes two ProMark3 GPS receivers, GPS antennas, and all
ancillary components (see picture below) required to get you
up and running and producing quality data in a minimum
amount of time.
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Post-Process Surveying
The ProMark3 system utilizes standard tripods or fixed-height
GPS tripods to position system components above a given survey point. The ProMark3 receiver collects signals broadcast
from GPS satellites, and stores this information in its internal
solid-state memory or an SD Card. The collected data is extracted from the ProMark3 receiver via a cable to an office
computer for post-processing.
Real-Time Surveying
With a ProMark3 RTK, or after upgrading your ProMark3 into
a ProMark3 RTK (see Installing the ProMark3 RTK Firmware
on page 267), you can perform real-time RTK surveys. The
system will deliver centimeter-accurate positions thanks to
Magellans new BLADE technology.
From an L1-only GPS receiver such as the ProMark3, BLADE
can deliver RTK accuracies comparable to those of a dual-frequency (L1/L2) receiver. Compared to dual-freaquency receivers however, initialization times are longer, and the operating
range limited to about 1 mile with the base/rover configuration, and up to 10 kilometers with the rover-only configuration.
Mobile Mapping
The ProMark3 receiver enables you to map and describe GIS
features and then format the data so that later it can be uploaded to a GIS. It offers an easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy solution for general mapping and for asset management.
ProMark3 combines all the navigation capabilities with feature attributing software to support GIS data collection in the
field.
Office Software
The ProMark3 System operates in conjunction with GNSS Solutions, Magellans highly-automated office software.
GNSS Solutions is a complete, easy-to-use software package
which manages and processes both raw GPS and real-time data, deriving precise positioning data and presenting the results
in easily understood report formats.
The ProMark3 receiver also operates in conjunction with MobileMapper Office. This office software operates as the interface between ProMark3 and your GIS. MobileMapper Office is
also used to refine feature positions for all those field jobs run
in post-processing mode.
ProMark3 Receiver
Front Panel
GPS Receiver includes:
Integrated GPS accurate
to sub-meter with WAAS/
EGNOS
Ready for RTCM real-time
corrections
Internal antenna.
Scrolling button
Power button
Power indicator
Alphanumeric
keypad
Battery indicator
Back Panel:
Power/Communication
connectors:
Connects to the I/O
module with power
supply and communication ports
Speaker
Battery Compartment
Battery Pack
Removable
Handstrap
Side Panel
External Antenna
Connector
I/O Module
USB host port (Type A), connect to a
USB flash drive, card reader etc.
USB Cable
The USB cable is used to connect the ProMark3 to an office
computer via the ProMark3s I/O module. Use the mini USB
port for this connection and not the USB host port.
The mini USB port is located next to the RS232 Sub-D port
on the I/O module. Refer to diagrams on page 4.
AC Adapter/Charger
This device is used to power supply the ProMark3 from the AC
power line.
If an internal battery has been inserted into the ProMark3
unit, this device will also provide a charging current for the
battery. (Battery charging will be monitored by the ProMark3
unit).
Field Bag
The field bag is used to transport the components of each
ProMark3 receiver system between the office and the field.
User Documentation CD
This CD includes the ProMark3 Getting Started Guide (4 languages) and the present ProMark3 Reference Manual (English
only).
MobileMapper Office CD
This CD includes the MobileMapper Office software and its
documentation.
GNSS Solutions CD
(Provided with two-receiver systems only.)
The GNSS Solutions software provides the tools required to
download and process the GPS satellite data from each
ProMark3 receiver to produce relative positions of all points
surveyed. GNSS Solutions is provided on a CD which also contains a reference manual and tutorial supplement.
EU
P/N111359
0.5 W
0.5 W
Frequency Band
902-928 MHz
869-870 MHz
Number of channels
50 (#0 to #49)
3 (#0 to #2)
Frequency Hopping
Yes, every 30 ms
No
Duty Cycle
No restriction
Data rate
10 kbits/sec
10 kbits/sec
Features
Radiated Power
(Connector
on ProMark3
side)
9 10 11
White
Red
[Braid]
Yellow
Blue
Wire Color
White
Red
[Braid]
Yellow
Blue
Signal Name
TX (Data)
+DC IN
Ground
+5 V DC OUT
RX (Data)
Pin Number
6
11
2
1
5
10
Tribrach
Levelling bubble
Levelling screw
Tribrach Adapter
mounted to Tribrach:
Optical sight
Locking tab
Tribrach Adapter
Antenna adapter
5/8 x 11 UNC thread
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An option to the tripod, tribrach and tribrach adapter combination is the fixed-height GPS tripod (see below).
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Specifications
General Characteristics
14 parallel channels
L1 C/A code and carrier
SBAS tracking and use in RTK process
Update rate: 1 Hz
Time tagged (synchronous) and Fast RTK (extrapolation)
RTCM 2.3 (rover mode) and 3.1 (base and rover mode)
Compatible with VRS,FKP,MAC Networks
Connectivity: NTRIP & Direct IP
Protocol NMEA0183
Real-Time Accuracy
(1) Performance varies on satellite conditions and may not apply at all time in
all area in the world. High-multipath areas, poor satellite geometry, and periods
of high-activity atmospheric conditions will degrade accuracy. Accuracy and
TTFF specifications based on tests conducted in Nantes and Moscow. Tests in
different locations under different conditions may produce different results.
(2) PP accuracies assume minimum of 5 satellites, following the procedures
recommended in the product manual. Post-processing with GNSS Solutions
Software.
(3) RTK accuracies assume minimum of 7 satellites (GPS+SBAS), following the
procedures recommended in the present manual.
(4) For baselines <10 km
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Kinematic Survey
Horizontal: 0.012 m + 2.5 ppm (0.039 ft + 2.5 ppm)
Vertical: 0.015 m + 2.5 ppm (0.049 ft + 2.5 ppm)
Recommended Initializer Bar Occupation: 5 min
Physical Characteristics
Receiver
Size: 19.5 x 9 x 4.6 cm (7.7 x 4.6 x 1.8 in)
Weight: 0.48 kg (1.05 lb) with battery
Antenna
Size: 19 x 9.6 cm (7.5 in DIA x 3.8 in H)
Weight: 0.45 kg (1.00 lb)
Radio
Size: 14,5 x 10 x 4 cm (5.7 x 3.9 x 1.6 in)
Weight: 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)
User Interface
Full color advanced TFT liquid crystal display with backlight
320 x 240 resolution with 262.144 colors
Resistive touch panel
Keyboard with backlight 20 buttons
Audio: built-in speaker
Memory
128 MB SDRAM, 128 NAND Flash memory
Removable SD Card: up to 1 GB
Communication
Bluetooth wireless technology
USB: host and slave
RS232
Radio (base and rover mode)
License-free radio 500 mW, 869 MHz for Europe, 902928 MHz for North America.
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Environmental Characteristics
Receiver
Operating Temp: -10C to 60C (14F to 140F)
Storage Temp: -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F)
Weather: Water-resistant
Shock: 1.5 m (4.9 ft) drop on concrete.
Antenna
Operating Temp: -55C to 85C (-67F to 185F)
Weather: Waterproof
Shock: 2 m (6.6 ft) drop on concrete.
Radio
Temp: -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F)
Meets IP65
Power Characteristics
Battery type: 3.7 V Li-Ion, 3900 mAh
Battery life: 8 hours (typical operation), 6 hours with radio
connected
External power for extended operation time.
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Known Point
Rover
Baseline
(Range)
Survey Point
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The post-processing activity computes vectors (position differences) to determine the position of all observed points relative
to one or more fixed point positions. The static data collection
method produces the most accurate and reliable results of any
mode of GPS data collection. This is due primarily to the extended observation periods required for static data collection.
In the Stop-and-Go data collection mode, the GPS receiver
systems simultaneously collect raw data from all available satellites while stationary on their respective points and while
moving between points. In most cases, one GPS receiver is located on a known point serving as a base station collecting
data at that location for the duration of the survey. Additional
GPS receivers are used to locate objects and move between
points. The occupation period for the stop-and-go method is
much shorter than the static method.
Rover
Base
Known Point
Survey Point
0001
Base
0002
Rover
Init Point
0003
0004
0007
0006
0005
Init
0005 0006
0007
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Rover
Base
Known Point
Survey Point
0001
Base
Rover
Init Point
0014
0015
Init
0001...
0015...
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Rover
Rover
Internet
Base/Rover
Rover-Only
(Network Connection)
+ Cell
Phone
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After making these two choices you can start logging your GIS
features in the open job. The navigation screens may be helpful to guide you to the features you have to go to.
When you are next to the feature type you want to log, a point
feature type for example, describing the feature is very quick
and easy as you just have to scroll through the different attributes prompted by the library and set them according to the
information you get from the field (examples: the color of
the feature is black or the condition of the feature is
needs maintenance, etc.).
In the background, ProMark3 will add georeferencing information (i.e. one position for a point feature, several positions for
a line or area feature) to the description of the feature.
After data collection is complete, data is downloaded from the
ProMark3 to an office computer using the MobileMapper
Transfer utility of the MobileMapper Office software.
From this software you can export the job to your GIS in a standard GIS format (SHP, MIF, CSV or DXF).
If the job was logged in Post-Processing mode, MobileMapper
Office will allow you to post-process the job. Real-time positions of features will be differentially corrected using raw GPS
data from a nearby reference station.
You can also use MobileMapper Office to upload a previous
job to ProMark3. In this case, the ProMark3 will be used to
update the content of this job. The different features contained in the job will be revisited in the field to update their
attribute values or positions.
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Static
You will find that Static observation times will vary between 4
and 40 minutes depending upon factors 1, 2, and 3 above.
The Observation Range feature of ProMark3 is designed to assist in determining observation times.
The Observation Range takes into consideration the number of
satellites and satellite geometry, and determines when enough
data has been collected for a given distance between points.
For more information on the observation range, please refer to
pages 87 and 93.
Stop-and-Go
Since the Stop-and-Go method requires an initialization, the
occupation times are much shorter than the static method.
Initialization on a known point can be accomplished in as little as 15 seconds with a 1 second recording interval.
Initialization with the initializer bar is typically 5 minutes.
Stop-and-Go point occupations can be accomplished in as little as 15 seconds with a 1 second recording interval.
These occupation times may vary depending upon the three
factors 1, 2 and 3 described above.
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Kinematic
The Kinematic method also requires an initialization as detailed in the Stop-and-Go method.
Kinematic data collection does not use an occupation timer
since kinematic data is collected while moving. The recording
interval must be set to a value that properly matches the
speed you are moving.
A recording interval set too slow may result in data that does
not represent the feature being surveyed. A recording interval
set too fast may result in data too dense for a particular application (This is also true in Static and Stop-and-Go).
The base and kinematic units must be set to the same recording interval for successful kinematic survey.
Real-Time Surveying
If a base/rover configuration is used, time is needed first to install and run the base. Allow for about 5 to 15 minutes to
complete this installation phase.
Then, and whatever the survey type, rover initialization is required at power-on before operators can start their jobs.
The initialization time depends on the environmental conditions, mainly sky view, which has a direct impact on the number of satellites received, and the baseline length, i.e. the
distance to the base providing the RTCM corrections.
In general, RTK initialization is achieved after 1 to 3 minutes
of operation under open sky, and for a baseline length less
than 6 miles (10 km). See performance figures in Time to First
Fix (TTFF) on page 223.
In point logging mode, operators will have to stay on each
point for typically 10 to 15 seconds to let the ProMark3 RTK
average the successive position solutions computed during
this time. Operators are however allowed to reduce this time
but they should be aware this may affect position accuracy.
In kinematic mode, operators should adjust the pace to the recording interval they choose. In Time mode, the recording interval can range from 1 to 30 seconds. In Distance mode, the
default setting is 10 meters.
In stakeout mode, once operators get close to their stakeout
points (about 20 meters still to go), they should slow down the
pace to let the ProMark3 RTK respond to their moves. By doing this, they will allow their units to deliver the accurate guidance instructions they need to get to their points.
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Mobile Mapping
The ProMark3 needs 2 or 3 seconds to open a feature, record
at least one epoch and close the file successfully. So when you
open a point feature, please record for 2 or 3 seconds before
closing the feature. To improve accuracy of point features, we
recommend recording for 30 seconds - or even longer for optimal accuracy.
For jobs performed in post-processing mode, the time requirements are those defined above for Stop-and-Go and Kinematic
surveys keeping in mind that all GIS/Mapping jobs implicitly
use an OTF initialization.
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Once you have charged the battery, press the red key (the power key) on the front of the receiver until the power indicator
turns solid green.
You will first see the receivers start-up
screen (see opposite left). Wait for the
progress bar to complete its sequence.
The screen then displays the ProMark3
workspace with its main icons (see opposite right).
There are three categories of programs
behind these icons:
- ProMark3 primary functions: Surveying and Mobile Mapping icons.
ProMark3 Workspace
For a ProMark3 RTK with the FAST
Survey software option installed and
unlocked, you will also see the FAST Survey icon.
- DGPS Configuration icon, for a quick access to the DGPS
configuration options.
- Settings and Utilities icons giving access to the complete
sets of setup and utility programs.
When you need to turn off ProMark3, simply press the
red
key until the screen displays the Shut Down window and then
tap OK.
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Initializing GPS
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Preliminary Settings
From the ProMark3 workspace, do the following:
Double-tap the Surveying icon if you want to perform a
real-time (ProMark3 RTK only) or post-processing survey.
Or double-tap the Mobile Mapping icon if you want to perform a GIS job.
Whatever your choice, ProMark3 will then display a navigation
screen.
Just press the NAV or ESC button to scroll through the different available navigation screens.
For more information on Navigation screens, please refer to
Navigation on page 143.
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Antenna Radius
SHMP
Offset
Phase Center
Offset
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3. RTK Setup
Introduction to RTK
Enabling the RTK algorithm in the ProMark3 RTK is simply
done by launching Surveying, pressing MENU, selecting
Receiver Mode and then Real-Time or Real-Time & Raw Data
Recording.
From this time on, the ProMark3 RTK will operate to deliver
fixed position solutions, provided the operating requirements
are met.
Selecting Real-Time & Raw Data Recording is a safe way to
perform a real-time survey. With raw data recorded in the
background, you will have the capability to post-process the
raw data in the office. This however requires that base raw
data be also available for the same period of time (see also
page 74).
The table below summarizes the keywords and principles used
in the RTK technique. Please carefully read this table before
getting started.
When the base setup is
under your responsibility, make sure the base
is sited in a clear area
giving the best possible
view of the sky!
When this is possible,
avoid trees, buildings
or any high obstacles in
the vicinity of the base.
Having a clear view of
the sky will allow the
base to collect data
from a maximum of
visible satellites, which
is highly recommended
to perform a
successful, accurate
and fast survey.
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Rover
Rover
Internet
Base/Rover
(Base/rover System)
Rover-Only
(Network Connection)
+ Cell
Phone
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Base/Rover Configuration
You are using your own ProMark3 RTK base to generate the
RTCM corrections needed by the rover. A pair of Magellan license-free, plug-and-play radios is used for the data link.
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5.
8.
4.
7.
12.
3.
H Slant
6.
2.
1.
10.
H Vertical
11.
5.
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Warning!
Unscrewing the radio
antenna protection is
pointless or even hazardous for the antenna.
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39
40
H Slant
H Vertical
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42
43
44
1.
4.
2.
3.
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Tap
on the NTRIP Settings window.
Turn on your cell phone. Activate its Bluetooth device. Make
its local Bluetooth device discoverable from external Bluetooth devices.
On ProMark3 RTK, tap
to search for the Bluetooth
devices present in the vicinity. At the end of the search
sequence, an icon representing your cell phone should be visible in the Bluetooth Manager window.
Double-tap the cell phone icon. The Bluetooth Manager window now shows the Bluetooth services offered by your cell
phone.
Double-tap the Dial-Up Networking icon. As a result, a connection is automatically implemented using the first Bluetooth virtual port available on ProMark3 RTK. The message
Connection succeeded on communication port COMx: is
displayed.
Tap OK to close the message window. Note the presence of a
plug in a green circle on the Dial-Up Networking icon showing
that the connection is effective.
Tap
to close the Bluetooth Manager window. The NTRIP
Settings window now shows the Bluetooth connection to your
cell phone.
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Tap
on the NTRIP Settings window.
In the window that opens, double-tap the Make New Connection icon.
Name the new connection (for example My Cell Phone)
using the virtual keyboard, keep Dial-Up Connection checked
on and then tap Next>.
In the Select a modem field, select the port used on
ProMark3 RTK (i.e. the port assigned previously) to communicate with the Bluetooth modem of the cell phone (the
selected modem should be in the form BT Modem on
<Cell_Phone_Name> COMx)
In the Modem window, tap Next>.
In the Phone Number field, type the GPRS call number corresponding to your cell phone model and GPRS operator.
Tap Finish. A new icon appears in the Connection window.
Double-tap the icon you have just created in the connection
window.
Enter the following parameters:
- User Name
- Password
- Domain
Enable the Save password option.
Tap on the Dial Properties button and then on the Edit button. This opens the Edit Dialing Patterns window.
Correct the content of this window in order to read G in the
three fields.
Tap OK twice to return to the Dial-up Connection window.
Tap on the Connect button. The following messages appear
successively: Opening Port, Dialing...,... User Authenticated and Connected. The GPRS connection is now established.
Tap Hide to close the message window.
Tap
to close the Connection window. The NTRIP Settings
window now shows the connection to the GPRS operator.
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Tap
on the NTRIP Settings window. The NtripCaster Connection window opens in which you can store several NTRIP
configurations.
To enter your first NTRIP configuration, with New selected in
the NTRIP Configuration field, tap on the Add button and
then enter the following parameters:
- Name: NTRIP Configuration Name (choose a name at your
convenience)
- Host: Host IP address
- Port: Port number
- Login: User name
- Password: User password
Tap OK. The name of the configuration you have just created
is now pre-selected in the NTRIP Configuration field. Tap OK
again. This takes you back to the NTRIP Settings window (see
example opposite).
Set the Network and Station fields to select the base to work
with.
Tap OK. This takes you back to the DGPS Configuration window. On top of the screen, you can read part of the settings
you have just made.
Tap the Connect button. The DGPS Configuration screen now
indicates the amount of incoming data packets (bottom of the
screen) as well as the status of the DGPS mode (top of the
screen).
Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please wait...
and Processing incoming data packets....
Tap OK to close the message window.
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Tap
on the Direct IP Settings window. The Direct IP Connection window opens in which you can store several Direct
IP configurations.
To enter your first Direct IP configuration, with New selected
in the Direct IP Configuration field, tap on the Add button
and then enter the following parameters:
- Name: Direct IP configuration name (choose a name at
your convenience)
- Host: Host IP address
- Port: Port number
Tap OK. The name of the configuration you have just created
is now pre-selected in the Direct IP Configuration field. Tap
OK again. This takes you back to the Direct IP Settings window (see example opposite).
Tap OK. This takes you back to the DGPS Configuration window. On top of the screen, you can read part of the settings
you have just made.
Tap the Connect button. The DGPS Configuration screen now
indicates the amount of incoming data packets (bottom of the
screen) as well as the status of the DGPS mode (top of the
screen).
Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please wait...
and Processing incoming data packets....
Tap OK to close the message window.
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5. Tap the STORE button. This saves the point position and
takes you back to the Logging Point screen where you can
see that the Site ID has automatically been incremented by
one.
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Staking Out
It is assumed that the rover has already been RTK initialized.
1. Press the LOG key and then enter the following parameters:
Survey Mode: Select Stakeout.
Antenna Height: Enter the height you measured in the
setup phase (see page 41). ProMark3 RTK will save
and indefinitely use this value until you change it
manually.
Units: Specify the unit that was used to measure the
antenna height (meters, US feet or Int feet).
Height Type: Specify the type of measurement you
made (Slant or Vertical) to determine the antenna
height.
Time on site (sec): Time, in seconds, that must elapse,
with the antenna not moving, before the rover stores
the position of the point (default: 15 seconds). You
decide the duration of the occupation (If it is greater
than 1 second, the position solutions will be averaged
over this period of time to improve accuracy. If it is
1 second, there is no position averaging but work proceeds more quickly).
Enter coordinates manually check button: Do not check
this button if the points you want to stake out are control points already stored in memory. Check it on if you
want to enter the coordinates for a point to stake out.
2. Tap the OK button. Depending on how you set the Enter
coordinates manually check button, the receiver now displays the list of control points, so you can select one
(below left), or asks you to enter the coordinates of the
point to stake out (below right). In the latter case, make
sure the coordinate system used is the right one (MENU
key> Setup> Coord Sys).
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Target Point
North
Distance
E
NOTE: You can return to the compass screen by pressing the NAV key. Conversely, when the default screen is the compass screen, you can display the
above screen by pressing NAV.
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OUT
MENU
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New Function
Switches between
is displayed
is displayed
and
NAV
LOG
Equivalent to tapping
MENU Screen
This screen shows five different tabs giving access to the main
functions of FAST Survey. Although all function titles on each
tab are self-explanatory, a more detailed definition of these
functions is provided below.
The right arrow located in the upper-right corner of the MENU
screen allows you to access the MAP screen (see page 63).
File tab
Job: Allows you to select an existing coordinate file for your job
or to create a new coordinate file. A job consists of real-time
data only. Several types of files are associated with a job (.crd,
.rw5,.inf, etc.).
Job Settings: Allows you to set configuration options for data
collection.
List Points: Lists all of the points in the current coordinate
file (.crd).
Configure Reading: Allows you to select settings and preferences that apply to observations taken in the field. (4 tabs instead of 2 if TS option installed???)
Feature Code List: Used to define feature code lists.
Data Transfer: Prepares FAST Survey for transferring data to
and from a PC.
Import/Export ASCII: Allows you to import an ASCII file to job
data or export job data to an ACSII file.
Delete File: Allows you to remove any existing file from any directory to free up memory on the ProMark3 RTK.
Add Job Notes: Allows you to enter job notes as ASCII text.
Exit: Will exit the FAST Survey program.
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Equip tab
Instrument: Allows you to set the equipment type that you will
be using (ProMark3 Base or ProMark3 Rover).
If Instrument=ProMark3 Rover, the three buttons that follow
are the following:
Rover Settings: Used to set the rover receiver to the correct
parameters and to instruct the receiver that it is a rover.
DGPS Configuration: Runs the DGPS Configuration utility
through which UHF, Beacon, NTRIP or Direct IP configurations can be implemented.
RTK Initialization: Gives access to the list of initialization
methods through which the rover can be initialized.
If Instrument=ProMark3 Base, the button that follows is:
Configure Base: Sets up the base antenna, records the
correct antenna height and the antenna type, and sets the
raw data recording function.
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The rest of the buttons on this tab is independent of the selected instrument:
Localization: Allows you to align on a local coordinate system.
Monitor/Skyplot: Allows you to view GPS constellation, position result and data quality.
Tolerances: Allows you to set operating tolerances.
Comm Setup: Not used (all parameters dimmed).
Peripherals: Allows you to acivate and set peripherals (laser,
depth sounder, light bar).
About FAST Survey: Allows you to view information about
FAST Survey and change your registration.
Surv tab
Store Points: Principal data collection routine (gives access to
the Point Logging function)
Stakeout Points: Allows you to stakeout to a selected point by
guiding you to the point with a series of commands and directions (Point Stakeout function)
Stakeout Line/Arc: Opens a secondary dialog where you can
choose between Stake Line, Stake Centerline, Stake Arc (3
points) and Stake Arc (PC, R, PT)
Offset Stakeout: Will stake out up to 2 user defined horizontal
offsets to a centerline at any station as well as an unlimited
number of offsets per station if you are using a predefined
Cutsheet Station and Offset List
Elevation Difference: Will report a cut/fill in comparison with
your current location to a design surface at any location within
a project
Auto by Interval: Allows you to acquire and store data at a set
interval value of either distance or time (Point Logging performed at regular intervals of time or distance)
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COGO tab
Keyboard Input: Allows you to manually enter or edit coordinates in the current job file or the current control file.
Inverse: Reports the bearing and horizontal distance between
any two user specified points that are contained within the
current job.
Areas: Calculates the area of a closed figure that is defined internally by user-entered point numbers contained within the
current job or by a polyline picked from the screen.
Intersections: Allows for the calculation and storing of points
based upon standard surveying practices of Bearing-Bearing,
Bearing-Distance, or Distance-Distance Intersection calculations.
Point Projection: Allows you to calculate the station and offset
of any entered or surveyed point relative to a known centerline
or baseline.
Station Store: A pure calculation routine that will create point
numbers based on a station and offset from an alignment
Translate, Rotate, Scale: Allows you to translate, rotate, and/
or scale points in the current job.
Calculator: Eliminates the need to carry a separate calculator
in the field. The calculator can be used to do scientific computations, standard calculations, conversions, triangle calculations including angles, and curve calculations.
Process Raw File: Creates a raw file (.RW5) that contains various lines of survey data similar to a surveyors field book
Point in Direction: Allows for manual entry of angles and distances and calculates sideshots or traverses from a known occupied point.
Road tab
Contrary to the Z-Max.Net version of FAST Survey, the
ProMark3 RTK version of this software does not come with the
Road function as a software option. However, the software includes a few functions related to roading such as creating and
and editing profiles and centerlines. These functions are all
located on the Road tab.
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: This icon, located at the top of the MENU screen, indicates the type of survey equipment selected (GPS or Conventional). Clicking on this icon allows you to access the
Instrument window (see opposite) in which you may either
save the current FAST Survey configuration or recall a previous one. Clicking on the Current tab allows you indentify the
survey equipement (Type, firmware version, etc.).
MAP Screen
Battery life indicator
Viewing
parameters
Zoom settings
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Configuring a Base
It is assumed that the ProMark3 RTK base has been set up as
explained in RTK Setup on page 34. If you want to use the Bar
method to initialize the rover, dont forget the kinematic bar
between the antenna and the tribrach.
Before running FAST Survey, run the DGPS Configuration utility, tap Select Mode, choose UHF and tap OK twice to close
DGPS Configuration. This is to make sure the serial line between the radio and the ProMark3 RTK is properly configured.
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Configuring a Rover
It is assumed that the ProMark3 RTK rover has been set up as
explained in RTK Setup on page 34.
Tap on the Equip tab.
Tap the on the Instrument button.
Select ProMark3 Magellan Rover and tap OK.
Tap on the Rover Settings button, define the antenna
height and type as well as the elevation mask. Indicate the
type of position solution that is expected from the rover
(Float or Fixed status).
If you intend to log rover raw data, check on the Data
Recording option, set the recording interval in seconds,
define the media where to store the data (SD Card or
Internal memory) and enter a Unit ID. Reminder: This
parameter is used as the header in raw data filenames.
5. Tap OK to enter all these settings and complete the rover
configuration.
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2.
3.
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Localization
This operating mode is used in the following cases:
- The coordinate system is unknown or its characteristics
are not accurate enough.
- The base station is operated on a reference point whose
position was only determined in autonomous GPS mode.
- A local coordinate system is used for field operations.
In either of these three cases, you will have to localize your
system before starting your job, using control points. The use
of 3 control points or more is highly recommended to achieve
horizontal localization. This number should be raised up to 4,
or more, to ensure vertical localization, as this will guarantee
the consistency of your control points.
Click on the Equip tab and select Localization. The screen that
appears is described below.
Points list
Deletes the selected point
Adds a new point to the list
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Click on the
button to access the list of points available
from the open job.
Click OK after selecting a point from the list. A new screen
then appears asking you to enter the true coordinates of the
point. There are three different methods for entering these coordinates (see screen opposite):
1. They can be read from the rover receiver. In this case, the
rover should be positioned over the concerned control
point.
2. They can be entered manually (WGS84 coordinates).
3. They can be loaded from the results of a point that was
logged earlier during the same job.
If you choose to use the coordinates computed by the
ProMark3 RTK, then FAST Survey will ask you to indicate the
number of measurement samples required before the receiver
outputs the coordinates measured for the point (see screen
opposite).
Click OK to enable the result of that computation. FAST Survey then takes you back to the screen showing the points list.
Resume the previous steps until the coordinates of all the control points involved in the localization process have been determined.
On the points list screen (see screen example opposite), check
the amount of residual for each control point involved in the
localization. The lower these values, the better the consistency of your control point network.
Should some residuals be abnormally high, the relevant
point(s) should be deleted using the Delete button, or removed
from the localization process using the On/Off button.
Warning! At least 3 points are required to compute residuals
in a horizontal system, and at least 4 points in a horizontal +
vertical system.
The On/Off button gives access to a menu allowing you to enable/disable the selected control point for the horizontal control process, for the vertical control process, or for both (see
screen opposite).
The localization parameters can be saved as a *.DAT file for
further use. Click on the Save button to do this.
To quit the localization function, click on the OK button.
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Provides access to
monitor screen
Logging point
(general case)
Current status of
position solution
Zoom settings
2.
3.
4.
5.
Configures general
case of point logging
Viewing parameters
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Coordinates of point
to be staked out
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Stakeout screen
Next point
Logs the point
Provides access to the detailed
stakeout screen below
Configures general
case of point logging
Provides access to
monitor screen
Point to be staked out (target)
Your current position and
heading
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6. Post-Processing Surveying
This chapter presents step-by-step procedures for performing
a GPS survey with the ProMark3 system. Review this chapter
thoroughly before attempting to perform your first survey. As
an exercise, take your system outside of your office and perform a sample survey following the procedures outlined below.
Then download and process the collected data with GNSS Solutions. After this exercise, you will be ready to perform your
first real survey with the ProMark3 system.
Network Design
You have identified a survey for which you wish to use the
ProMark3 system to establish control. Regardless if the number of control points to be established is 2 or 20, you must
design a network defining the number and location of observations (vectors in our case) that will be required to effectively
position the new points.
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As an illustration, consider an example where two new intervisible points are to be established on a project site for use as
control for a boundary survey. The two new points need to be
tied to an existing control point 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) away.
If you were to perform this survey with a conventional total station, you would probably plan on running a closed-loop
traverse from the existing control point through the two new
points (see figure below). The same philosophy can be used
for GPS surveys. The figure below is your network design for
this survey
Closed-Loop Traverse
Design
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The previous example resulted in a very simple network design. The figure below represents a more complex control survey where 10 new points are to be established based on 2
existing horizontal and 3 existing vertical control points.
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Observation Plan
With the network design completed, the next step is to determine how and when data collection will be performed to produce the desired network. First lets discuss the how.
If you were to use a conventional total station to perform our
three-point survey example, your resulting traverse could
probably look something like this:
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Network Design for 3-Point
Control Survey
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Assume that a 2-receiver ProMark3 system will be used to perform the above survey. To produce the link between the existing control point 1 and the new point 2, simply place one
ProMark3 receiver system on point 1, place the other receiver
on point 2 and simultaneously collect data between the two
points. When the observation is complete, move the ProMark3
receiver from point 2 to point 3. Perform another observation,
simultaneously collecting data on points 1 and 3. When completed, move the ProMark3 receiver from point 1 to point 2.
Perform the final observation between points 3 and 2. When
this data is downloaded and processed, the result will be three
vectors (delta positions) forming the network design seen in
the above figure.
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Now consider the situation where a 3-receiver ProMark3 system is used. By placing one receiver on each of the 3 points
in our network, the data for all three vectors can be collected
in one observation, rather than the 3 separate observations required with using a 2-receiver system.
Now consider the observation plan for the more complex 15point survey, shown again below.
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Network Design for 15Point Control Survey
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The observation plan shows that it will take 10 separate observation sessions to complete the survey based on the network design shown on page 79.
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Notice that all observation sessions, except for session 6, produce 2 vectors required from the network design. Observation
6 produces only one since there were an odd number of required vectors (19).
This completes the discussion on how to execute the observation plan.
The next question to answer is When do we perform the observations?
The best time to perform GPS surveys is determined by an examination of the GPS satellite constellation at your location
for a given time of day. The number of visible GPS satellites
and the distribution of the satellites in the sky are important
factors impacting the observation time required to produce
quality GPS vectors.
Times when the number of visible GPS satellites is low or the
satellite distribution is poor will require extended data collection periods to ensure quality results. In rare instances, availability and distribution may be so poor that you are better off
not performing your survey during these periods.
Included in the GNSS Solutions processing software package
is a module called Mission Planning. The Mission Planning
software provides you with the tools to examine the GPS satellite constellation. Using satellite almanac information,
which predicts the location of the GPS satellites into the future, you can examine satellite availability and distribution for
the day(s) when you wish to perform your survey to isolate any
time periods were observation times may need to be extended
or periods where it is best not to collect data.
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You provide the software with your current location and the
date when you wish to perform your survey. The software then
provides you with multiple ways of examining the satellite
constellation at your location for the given time. Pay particular
attention to satellite availability (number of satellites in view)
and the satellite distribution.
To assist in analyzing the quality of satellite distribution, Dilution of Precision (DOP) values are presented. DOP is a quality analysis value for satellite distribution. The most popular
DOP value is PDOP, which stands for Positional Dilution of
Precision. The PDOP value estimates the impact on the precision of your GPS observations due to satellite geometry. The
smaller the PDOP value the better the satellite distribution
(geometry) and therefore the better the precision of your observations.
With the current constellation of 26+ GPS satellites, it is uncommon to find periods in the day when satellite availability
and distribution are so poor that data collection should be
avoided. Time of poor availability and distribution are usually
short in duration.
When using the static mode of GPS data collection, where observation times are usually 20+ minutes, short periods of poor
availability and distribution can be tolerated.
When performing an observation during which a period of poor
availability and distribution appears, observation times will
normally need to be extended to compensate for this event.
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Equipment Check
Prior to leaving the office to perform your survey, be sure to
perform a thorough check of your GPS equipment:
1. Check through the ProMark3 system to ensure all components are present to successfully perform the survey.
2. Check to ensure that you have sufficient battery power to
complete the survey. Bring along a spare set of batteries
for insurance.
3. Bring along a copy of your network design and printout of
the satellite availability and distribution analysis. These
will be needed throughout the course of your survey.
With the equipment check completed, its time to move to the
field to perform your survey.
Site Selection
Proper site selection of performing GPS data collection is critical to the success of your survey. Not all sites are appropriate
for GPS data collection.
GPS depends on reception of radio signals transmitted by satellites approximately 21,000 km from Earth. Being of relatively high frequency and low power, these signals are not very
effective at penetrating through objects that may obstruct the
line-of-sight between the satellites and the GPS receiver.
Virtually any object that lies in the path between the GPS receiver and the satellites will be detrimental to the operation of
the system. Some objects, such as buildings, will completely
block out the satellite signals. Therefore, GPS can not be used
indoors.
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4.
6.
3.
5.
H Vertical
H Slant
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Slant
Vertical
Height Type: Tap inside this field and then tap the
method used to measure the antenna height: Slant if
you measured the antenna height to the outside edge
of the GPS antenna, or Vertical if you measured the
antenna height to the bottom of the GPS antenna
mounting thread (see opposite).
Recording Interval: Tap inside this field and then tap the
recording interval (time in seconds between any two
consecutive acquisitions of GPS data) you wish to use
in your static survey. Make sure the same recording
interval is used at the base and in the rover.
Control Point check box: If you tap on this box to check
it, you will be able, later on, to use the point associated with this Site ID as a control point.
Data Collection
7. Tap the Log button at the bottom of the screen.
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# Sats: Displays the current number of healthy satellites seen above the elevation mask being logged
into memory.
PDOP: Displays the PDOP value at any given time,
computed from all observed healthy satellites above
the elevation mask.
Site ID: Reminds you of the name you have given to the
point you are surveying.
File Name: Indicates the name of the file in which data
is being collected. The file is automatically named by
the receiver according to conventions provided in
Appendices on page 262.
Current Power and Memory statuses in graphical form.
8. When according to the Obs. Range parameter on the rover,
enough data has been collected in this observation session
(this implies that you must have a rough idea of the distance between the base and the rover), tap the Done button at the bottom of the screen or press the ENTER key.
9. Follow the steps presented above for each observation session required to complete your survey. After data collection is complete, take all ProMark3 receivers used in the
survey to the office and download the data to an office
computer as described in Processing Field Data Collected
With Surveying on page 164. The data is now ready for
post-processing using GNSS Solutions.
NOTE: If the base used is not a ProMark3 base, Magellan
recommends you double the occupation times.
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Stop-and-Go
Stop-and-go surveying is best suited for collection of points.
During Stop-and-go, the system is centered over a point and
collects data for a period of time. The occupation time for
stop-and-go will typically range from 15-60 seconds.
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Kinematic
Continuous kinematic data collection is suited for collecting
bulk points with minimal attributing (terrain modelling) or linear features such as a road centerline.
During continuous kinematic data collection the user never
has to stop moving. A point is collected every time the receiver
records a data record.
The recording interval for this application would typically be
1-5 seconds, and the accuracy is typically 0.03 to 0.05
meters.
The rover system is designed to be carried easily and is mounted entirely to a range pole.
Kinematic data collection has the advantage of high productivity. However there are some trade-offs to be considered. Accuracy is not as good as with GPS static data collection
methods (see data sheet for specifications). In addition, field
procedures require more planning and care.
Before beginning the kinematic survey, the rover unit must go
though an initialization stage. Initialization lasts from 15 seconds to 5 minutes depending on conditions. Procedures for
initialization will be described in detail later in this manual.
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During the kinematic data collection, the receiver must maintain lock on at least 5 satellites which are common at both the
base and rover stations.
If the receiver detects that less than 5 satellites are tracked,
it will send out an alarm indicating that the system must be
re-initialized.
In cases of loss of lock due to obstructions, it is possible that
the accuracy of processed results will be degraded if re-initialization is not performed in the field. Therefore, re-initialization in the field after a loss of lock is critical to maintaining
survey accuracy.
Finally, kinematic surveys are most successful when the kinematic base receiver is close to the kinematic rover. Accuracies
of GPS-derived positions are distance-dependent. The greater
the distance between the GPS receivers, the larger the uncertainty.
In an ideal case, the kinematic base should be on the same
project site as the kinematic rover. Kinematic surveys with a
separation of more than 10 kilometers (6 miles) between the
kinematic base and rover should be avoided. Such a separation makes kinematic initialization more difficult, increasing
the chances of poor results.
When performing a kinematic survey, ProMark3 provides you
with the tools to perform the following tasks:
Manage data files in the GPS receiver
Enter pertinent survey point attribute information required
for data processing
Monitor the progress of the kinematic survey.
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Initialization Methods
The initialization phase is
required to ensure that
your kinematic surveys,
whether continuous or Stop
& Go, will reach
centimeter-level accuracies
through post-processing.
With the Known method,
you can make a survey at a
fairly long distance from
the base.
Base
Rover
This ve
ctor is ac
curately
known
Initialization
achieved
in 5 minutes
1 Initializing...
Base
Rover
Init point is 20 cm
off the base location.
Known Point
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2.
3.
4.
No initialization point
Base
Rover
Known Point
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Rover Setup
Install the unit on its range pole:
1. Attach the field bracket onto the pole.
2. Place the ProMark3 receiver into the field
bracket.
3. Connect the GPS antenna cable to the unit.
4. Mount the GPS antenna on top of the pole or,
in the case of a bar initialization, at the end of
the bases initializer bar.
5. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to
the rover antenna.
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Temporary Setup for Bar Initialization:
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4.
5.
4.
3.
5.
3.
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Initialization method:
1) None
2. Double-tap the Surveying icon to run the Surveying function. The screen displays the navigation screen that was
last displayed.
3. Make the settings required when first using the Surveying
function:
Press the MENU key
Tap Setup. In the Setup menu, tap successively the
options you need to set. Remember you need to define
the Storage medium (internal memory or SD card) and
the Receiver ID. If you have a ProMark3 RTK, press
the MENU key again, tap Receiver Mode and then
select Post-Processing. Skip step 3 when next using the
Surveying function.
4. Press the NAV key until you see the Satellite Status screen
(see opposite). Wait until at least 4 satellites are received.
5. When there is enough satellites received, press the LOG
key. The Survey Settings screen opens.
6. Tap inside the Survey Mode field and then tap Stop-and-go.
The content of the screen will be different depending on
the choice you make in the Initialize field (see below). This
is explained in detail below.
2) With initializer bar
3) On known position
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Slant
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Vertical
Site ID: Set this parameter according to the initialization method you choose:
- If <None> or Bar is selected, you can freely enter a
Site ID from the keyboard. Tap inside the field and
enter a 4-character string using the virtual (onscreen) or real keyboard. Then press the ENTER
on the on-screen keyboard, to valikey, or tap
date the site ID.
- When you select Known, the receiver prompts you to
choose a Site ID from the list of existing control
points. Tap the desired Site ID.
Site Description: (Optional) Tap inside the field and
enter a narrative description of the point (20 characters max.). Then press the ENTER key, or tap
on
the on-screen keyboard, to validate the content of this
field.
When several Site Descriptions have previously been
defined, you can quickly retrieve these by tapping the
left arrow to the right of the field. The list of existing
descriptions then appears in which you can tap the
desired one. This automatically sets the Site Description
field on the Survey Settings screen.
Time on site (sec): If Bar or Known is selected as the Initialization method, enter the occupation time on site,
in seconds, required for initialization. If <None> is
selected as the Initialization method, enter the occupation time required on the first point you want to survey.
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Initialization Phase
Initialization count-down.
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7. Tap the Log button at the bottom of the screen. This starts
data collection which will stop only at the end of the Stop
& Go survey. So be sure from now on, and until the end of
the survey, that you will not mask the antenna.
What happens after starting data collection depends on
the chosen initialization method:
With Bar or Known selected, the receiver first goes
through an intermediate screen showing the countingdown of the initialization phase (see screen opposite).
The Remain field will count down beginning from the
value of the Time on site field set in the Survey Settings
screen. At the end of the countdown sequence, the
Remain field reads 00:00:00.
If you are performing initialization on known point, you
are now ready to start the stop & Go survey. Continued
in next chapter Data Collection.
Data Collection
8. Walk to the 1st point you want to survey, making sure you
will not mask the antenna.
9. If you have initialized on bar or known point, you may
need to change some of the survey settings (typically you
need to change the antenna height after moving the rover
antenna from the initializer bar to the pole).
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0002
Rover
0003
0004
0007
0006
0005
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Rover Setup
Install the unit on its range pole:
1. Attach the field bracket onto the pole.
2. Place the ProMark3 receiver into the field
bracket.
3. Connect the GPS antenna cable to the unit.
4. Mount the GPS antenna on top of the pole or,
in the case of a bar initialization, at the end of
the bases initializer bar.
5. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to
the rover antenna.
6. Measure the antenna height.
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2.
4.
5.
4.
3.
5.
3.
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Initialization method:
1) None
2. Double-tap the Surveying icon to run the Surveying function. The screen displays the navigation screen that was
last displayed.
3. Make the settings required when first using the Surveying
function:
Press the MENU key
Tap Setup. In the Setup menu, tap successively the
options you need to set. Remember you need to define
the Storage medium (internal memory or SD card) and
the Receiver ID. If you have a ProMark3 RTK, press
the MENU key again, tap Receiver Mode and then
select Post-Processing. Skip step 3 when next using the
Surveying function.
4. Press the NAV key until you see the Satellite Status screen
(see opposite). Wait until at least 4 satellites are received.
5. When there is enough satellites received, press the LOG
key. The Survey Settings screen opens.
6. Tap inside the Survey Mode field and then tap Kinematic.
The content of the screen will be different depending on
the choice you make in the Initialize field (see below). This
is explained in detail below.
2) With initializer bar
3) On known position
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Slant
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Vertical
Site ID: Set this parameter according to the initialization method you choose:
-If <None> or Bar is selected, you can freely enter a Site
ID from the keyboard. Tap inside the field and enter
a 4-character string using the virtual (on-screen) or
real keyboard. Then press the ENTER key, or tap
on the on-screen keyboard, to validate the site
ID.
-When you select Known, the receiver prompts you to
choose a Site ID from the list of existing control
points. Tap the desired Site ID.
Site Description: (Optional) Tap inside the field and
enter a narrative description of the point (20 characters max.). Then press the ENTER key, or tap
on
the on-screen keyboard, to validate the content of this
field.
When several Site Descriptions have previously been
defined, you can quickly retrieve these by tapping the
left arrow to the right of the field. The list of existing
descriptions then appears in which you can tap the
desired one. This automatically sets the Site Description
field on the Survey Settings screen.
Time on site (sec): If Bar or Known is selected as the Initialization method, enter the occupation time on site,
in seconds, required for initialization. If you select
<None>, this field is removed from the screen.
Initialization Phase
7. Tap the Log button at the bottom of the screen. This starts
data collection which will stop only at the end of the Kinematic survey. So be sure from now on, and until the end of
the survey, that you will not mask the antenna.
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Initialization count-down.
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Data Collection
8. Walk to the start point of the trajectory you want to survey,
making sure you will not mask the antenna.
9. If you have initialized on bar or known point, you may
need to change some of the survey settings (typically you
need to change the antenna height after moving the rover
antenna from the initializer bar to the pole).
In this case, press the LOG key, which here is different
from tapping the on-screen Log button, and then review
and correct if necessary the following parameters:
- Antenna Height: After bar initialization, you need to
enter the new height of the rover antenna as it is
now located on top of the pole. After initialization
on known point, you should not have to change this
parameter.
- Initialize: Check that <None> is now selected.
If you have selected <None> as the initialization method,
skip step 9.
10.Tap the on-screen Log button and then walk along the trajectory. The screen then looks like this:
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Log
0001...
Rover
00014...
0015...
Pause
Log
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Re-Initialization
When is Re-Initialization Required?
Re-initialization is required when the following message appears on the screen, due to poor GPS reception, while you are
running a Stop & Go or Kinematic survey that you initialized
through the Bar or Known initialization method:
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7. Mobile Mapping
Feature Libraries
A feature library is a hierarchical structure that guides
you through the description
process so you know you
will describe thoroughly
and quickly each feature
you visit. You will not have
to remember what
attributes of each feature
you should record: the feature library will tell you!
Example of a streetlight
point feature, as may be
described in a feature
library
List Attribute
of streetlight values
attributes
Condition
# of bulbs
Closest
Street
Address
- Good
- Needs repair
- Needs paint
Enter
numeric value
Type in
address
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Logging screen
The Logging screen also
displays the time elapsed
since you started logging at
this point feature, the
number of satellites currently received and the current value of PDOP (see
also page 139).
If you start logging a new
feature and you realize this
is a mistake, then you can
delete the new feature
being logged by tapping
the Options button and
selecting Delete <feature
name>.
Deleting features only
applies to new features
being logged, not to features already logged.
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5. Pausing a Feature
When you are recording lines or areas, it is sometimes
impossible to walk or drive the entire length of the feature
because of obstacles in your way such as fences, buildings, bodies of water, etc. When you must interrupt the
recording of any feature (excluding point features), follow
these steps:
- Tap Options and then Pause <feature name>. This pauses
the logging of the feature.
- Move around the obstacle to the next accessible portion of the feature
- To resume logging, tap Options and then Resume <feature name>. This resumes the logging.
- When you finish logging the feature, just tap Done.
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Line
Area
On the left
On the right
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Spacing
Column
North
Row
(Heading= 0)
North
Heading=21
Column
Spacing
Row
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- Navigate to the next grid point: When you have finished recording the first point feature, tap Done. A
message prompts you to go to the next grid point. Tap
Yes to navigate to the next grid waypoint and record
the next point feature within the grid. This takes you to
the Map screen where you can see your current position marked by the arrow and the next grid waypoint
highlighted with a crossed box target symbol. Small
hollow squares indicate the locations of all the unvisited grid waypoints. Small filled squares (black
squares) indicate the locations of where you recorded
point feature.
As you begin moving toward the target symbol, you will
see your heading indicated by the direction of the
arrow marking your position. Adjust your movement as
necessary until you are positioned over the target symbol. You may also use any of the other navigation
screens available with your ProMark3. The Arrival
alarm is disabled when navigating to grid points. It is
best to note your distance to the next point and stop
when this value goes to zero. When you arrive at the
next grid point, press the LOG button and you will see
the same Logging screen you used for the earlier measurement or observation.
Each grid point is a geographic coordinate you should
make every effort to occupy so that the data you record
is evenly spaced and complete. However, each grid
point is merely an aid for navigating to the ideal location for an observation or measurement. All the data
you record is ascribed to the position of the ProMark3
receiver and NOT to the grid point.
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1. General Procedure
Return to the area where the original job was recorded, turn
ProMark3 on and double-tap the Mobile Mapping icon. When it
has calculated a GPS position, follow the procedure below to
update the job or to append more data to it.
- Press the LOG button and tap Open Existing Job.
- Tap the name of the job you want to revisit.
- Unless this screen is already displayed, press NAV repeatedly until the Map screen is displayed. The Map screen
provides a geographical view of the different featutes
present in the job. From this screen, you will now indicate
the first feature you want to revisit. If necessary, press the
IN or OUT button to adjust the scale so you can see this
feature.
- On the Map screen, tap on the feature you want to revisit
first. (The feature name appears in the lower part of the
screen when the cursor is positioned over the feature.)
- When the map cursor is positioned over the feature to be
updated, press ENTER. A new screen is displayed showing
the attribute values currently ascribed to the feature. Note
that the Goto field is highlighted at the bottom of the
screen.
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8. Navigation
ProMark3 offers very helpful navigation functions that you can
use while performing your field operations, whether Surveying
or Mobile Mapping.
The present chapter tells you how to use the navigation
screens, how to create waypoints and how to work with the
GOTO and Routes functions.
Navigation Screens
You will be able to view the
different navigation
screens only after launching the Surveying or
MobileMapping application.
The Map screen has two
modes: Position and Cursor. Using the stylus, tap
anywhere on the map, or
press any arrow key, to
select Cursor mode. Press
ESC to return to Position
mode.
When a Position screen is
displayed, press the Left or
Right arrow key to display
the other. Press this key
again to return to the previous screen.
Except for the Satellite
Status screen, all navigation screens can be customized.
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Select either On or Off for each screen until you see the Setup
menu once more. Note that you must cycle through all the
screens in order to put your selections into effect.
The following is a description of each of the navigation
screens.
Map Screen
The Map screen shows a map of the area surrounding your current location. Use the IN and OUT buttons to adjust the scale.
The Map screen is always in the Position mode when you access this screen. In this mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If
you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction that you
are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the
map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or
turned off, depending upon your needs.
The present position icon will change to an hourglass when
the ProMark3 is unable to compute a position fix due to poor
signal reception.
Tap anywhere on the Map screen or press any of the arrow keys
to switch to the Cursor mode. In this mode, you are provided
with a cross hair cursor that can be moved using the stylus
(you tap directly where you would like the cursor to be) or, for
a step-by-step move, by using the arrow keys.
At the bottom of the display is the information for the position
of the cursor relative to your present position (heading and
distance). Also any points of interest or GIS features that the
cursor is over will be shown.
To return to the Position mode, press ESC. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on
the map.
Waypoints and control points are represented on the map
screen using the following symbols:
Symbol
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Point Type
Comment
Control Point
Control Point
Waypoint
Compass Screen
Compass screen
The two data fields on top are customizable. The lower portion
of the Compass screen displays your heading in a graphical
manner.
The Compass screen contains the following information, from
top to bottom:
- In the title bar: destination name if you are using the Goto
function
- Data Fields: customizable data fields (see Customize
option on page 244). Some of the data displayed requires
you to be moving to be computed. Invalid data is indicated by dashes.
- Icon representing destination: Displayed outside the compass when you are using the Goto function. This provides
you with the direction you need to head to arrive at the
destination. When you are on course and heading straight
for the destination, the destination icon will be lined up
with the heading marker
- Compass/Heading marker: Using the compass and the
heading marker, you can view your heading information in
a familiar manner. Note that you need to be moving for
this data to be valid.
The compass screen is used in the ProMark3 RTK to help the
field operator walk to the selected stakeout point (a target
point). When the field operator is close enough to the stakeout
point (a few meters), thhe screen automatically switches to
the stakeout screen (see page 56).
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Position Screens
Position screens #1 and #2 display your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected (see how to
select these systems in the two sections Coord System on
page 237 and Map Datum on page 238.
This screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite
information. Additionally, on Position screen #1, current navigation information is shown in the bottom half of the screen.
For the sake of comparison, Position screen #2 provides the
coordinates of your present position both in the selected primary coordinate system and map datum, and in the selected
secondary coordinate system and map datum.
Position screen #1 contains the following information, from
top to bottom:
- Coordinates and elevation of your current position: Displays your current position in the chosen coordinate system. Also displays the elevation of the current position. If
ProMark3 is not computing position fixes, the last computed position is displayed.
- GPS Satellite Status/Position Status: Provides information
on the current status of the GPS receiver section of the
ProMark3 (see table below).
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Message
Description
Collecting Data
Averaging
WAAS Averag
EPE xxx.
DGPS
DGPS Averag
FLOAT
FIXED
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Road Screen
Road screen
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Data Screen
When you need to see a lot of information in one place then
you will appreciate the Data screen. The Data screen provides
you with six data fields and an active compass that is the same
as the one used on the road screen. You have the option of
customizing this screen by selecting what data is displayed in
the upper six fields. The lower portion of the screen is occupied by a compass providing your heading.
The Data screen contains the following information, from top
to bottom:
- In the title bar: destination name if you are using the Goto
function
- Data Fields: customizable data fields (see Customize
option on page 244). Some of the data displayed requires
you to be moving to be computed. Invalid data is indicated by dashes.
- Compass: Displays your heading in a familiar compass format.
Data screen
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Speedometer Screen
Speedometer screen
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GOTO Function
Purpose
You use the GOTO function to ask ProMark3 to guide you from
your current position to a destination point. You will be able
to use this function only after launching the Surveying or MobileMapping application.
After you will have specified which destination point to go to,
you will select your favorite navigation screen. You will then be
able to read the information computed by ProMark3 to help
you reach the destination.
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When these 20 points are listed, ProMark3 indicates the bearing and distance to your current position from the first point
in the list. You can change the point from which the nearest
points are found. With the Nearest To field now highlighted,
press ENTER and scroll to the category where this new point
can be found. Select a new point and press ENTER. If you
have already pressed the arrow keys and one of the nearest
points in the list is highlighted, use the ESC button to scroll
back to the Nearest To field.
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Routes
You will be able to use this function only after launching the
Surveying or MobileMapping application.
As explained below, ProMark3 can handle two types of routes:
GOTO route and multi-leg route.
GOTO Route
Multi-leg Route
WPT6
WPT5
WPT4
WPT3
WPT2
WPT1
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9. Office Work
About Download Procedures
The easiest way to download ProMark3 data to your office
computer is to remove the SD card from the ProMark3 and insert it into the card reader on your computer. This implies the
following:
1. You are using the SD card, and not the ProMark3 internal
memory, to store all your data (see setting on page 31).
2. Your computer should be equipped with an SD card
reader.
If you do not have a card reader on your computer, then you
should connect the ProMark3 to your computer via the USB
cable provided. You can also use COM1 available on the I/O
module (Serial data cable not provided).
Note that the field data collected with the FAST Survey option
can only be downloaded via the USB cable.
In this chapter, it is assumed that both GNSS Solutions and
Mobile Mapper Office have already been installed on your
computer.
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3. Raw data files (R*.*) are split into different files when
downloaded. The files are named as follows:
X<Downloaded_Filename> where X is:
- E for Ephemeris data files
- B for Position Data files
- D for GPS Raw Data files
- W for SBAS data files.
4. Unlike raw data files, vector files (O*.*), resulting from a
real-time TRTK survey, are kept unchanged when downloaded.
5. If you use a card reader, the warning message There is no
measurements and navigation data file in this session.
will normally pop up every time you download a vector file
(O*.*).
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1. On ProMark3:
- Clip the I/O module to the back of the ProMark3.
- Connect the USB cable between the ProMark3 and
your office computer.
- Turn on the receiver.
- Double-tap the Surveying icon.
- Make sure the ProMark3 Storage option setting will
allow the Download utility to access the desired files.
For example, if the files to be downloaded are on the
SD Card, make sure SD Card is selected as the Storage
option. To set this information, press the MENU key
then select Setup then Storage.
2. On the PC:
- From the Windows task bar, select Start>Programs>GNSS Solutions>Tools>Download.
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(Double-click
in the right side of the window if
you want to access the parent directory and open
another folder on your PC.)
In the Download window, select File>Connect>Receiver>Connect via Cable. This opens the Connect Via Cable dialog.
In this dialog, choose the USB.. port created on the
PC following the installation of the USB driver and
then click OK. The left side of the Download window
then lists the files stored in the ProMark3.
Select the files you want to download. If necessary,
hold down the Ctrl key to make a multiple selection.
Press the F5 key. A Copying file dialog appears during
data transfer.
Close the Download window.
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1. On ProMark3:
- Clip the I/O module to the back of the ProMark3.
- Connect the USB cable between the ProMark3 and
your office computer.
- Turn on the receiver.
- Double-tap the Mobile Mapping icon.
- Make sure the ProMark3 Storage option setting will
allow the Download utility to access the desired files.
For example, if the files to be downloaded are on the
SD Card, make sure SD Card is selected as the Storage
option. To set this information, press the MENU key
then select Setup then Storage.
2. On the PC:
- From the Windows task bar, select Start>Programs>MobileMapper Office>MobileMapper Transfer.
(Double-click
in the right side of the window if
you want to access the parent directory and open
another folder on your PC.)
- In the MobileMapper Transfer window, select File>Connect>GPS Device via Cable. After a few seconds, the left
side of the MobileMapper Transfer window lists the
files stored in the ProMark3.
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- Select the MMJ files you want to download. If necessary, hold down the Ctrl key to make a multiple selection.
- Press the F5 key. A Copying file dialog appears during
data transfer.
- Close the MobileMapper Transfer window.
3. On ProMark3, quit the MobileMapping function, turn off
the receiver and remove the cable between the PC and
ProMark3.
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First of all, you can see the list of layers present in this job in
the lower-right corner of the screen. Clear or check the buttons
for the layers you want to see in the Map Display area (the
pane occupying the left part of the window).
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Real feature
d
Direction of
travel along
the feature
Feature offset to the
left by distance d
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Ctrl
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Introduction
ProMark3 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth technology that
allows short-range connections to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellular phones, personal digital assistants
(PDA), desktop or notebook computers.
Bluetooth offers fast, reliable, and secure wireless communication.
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Bluetooth Range
The maximum range in class 2 devices is 10 meters (30 feet)
typically. A minimum distance of about 60 cm (two feet)
should be observed between any two Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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- Tap
the first time you run a search. The message
Searching... is displayed in the status bar (bottom of the
screen) during the search.
The search sequence first focuses on paired peripherals
and then searches for distant peripherals. Ready is displayed at the end of the search. When next tapping this
button, you will just list all the Bluetooth-enabled devices
that were detected during the last search, regardless of
whether these devices are still present or not.
- Tap
every time you need to refresh the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices present nearby.
NOTE 1:
is only active after
has been tapped.
NOTE 2: At the end of a search, the name or class of a
detected device may not have been found. In this case,
tap and hold the Unknown icon and then select Update
in the pop-up menu to let Bluetooth Manager determine
these parameters.
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Local Services
Introduction
The local services offered by ProMark3s Bluetooth controller
are the following:
Serial Port Service. The Serial Port service allows you to
exchange data with a remote device via a virtual Bluetooth
serial port.
File Transfer Service. This service allows any two Bluetooth-enabled devices to exchange files.
Object Push Service. This service is required to run the
File Transfer Service but is not usable as such in
ProMark3.
To list the local services offered by ProMark3:
Tap
located in the Bluetooth Manager toolbar. The
Bluetooth window shows the three icons representing its
three local services.
Note that all the services are made active at power up (a
small green circle containing a plug symbol is visible on
each of the icons; see screen opposite).
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Function
Terminates the search sequence in progress.
Launches a search sequence (Searching... is displayed in the status
bar) to find all the Bluetooth devices present in the vicinity. New icons
appear in the window as new devices are detected. Ready is displayed in the status bar at the end of the sequence.
NOTE:
is only active after
has been tapped.
Allows you to list the content of the parent folder. Valid when using the
File Transfer service of a remote ProMark3 after you have opened a
subfolder.
Lists the shortcuts you created for the Bluetooth services found in the
detected remote devices. Any shortcut can be deleted from the list.
Is initially used to search all the remote Bluetooth devices present in
the vicinity.
Tapping this button after a search has been performed simply lists the
Bluetooth devices that were detected during the last search sequence.
Tap
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11.Step-by-Step Procedure
for Establishing a
GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth
Introduction
You will use a cell phone associated with ProMark3 RTK to operate in NTRIP or Direct IP mode via a GPRS connection. The
cell phone should be a Bluetooth-enabled device fitted with a
full IP SIM card1 that allows a GPRS connection to be established with the provider.
When first implementing a GPRS connection, you will have to
go through a relatively long procedure. But if you strictly follow this procedure, re-establishing this connection next time
you use your ProMark3 RTK will only take a few seconds.
Entering the right GPRS call number is essential to establish
a GPRS connection. Three cases are possible:
GPRS connection profile known
GPRS connection profile unknown
Special cases wherein a modem command is needed.
In all cases, you may have to get in touch with your provider
in order to settle the connection issue.
*99***<Profile_No.>#
Where <Profile_No.> is the rank of the desired profile in the
list of available GPRS connection profiles. To list the connection profiles stored in your cell phone, refer to its instructions
manual.
1.
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Definition
User Name
APN Login
Password
APN password
Domain
APN domain
*99#
Special Cases
For some cell phone models, entering a GPRS call number
and the required APN parameters is not enough to establish a
GPRS connection.
In this case, when configuring the connection, a Hayes modem command, instead of the APN parameters, should be entered to perform the connection. The modem command
should be entered in a dedicated field, on the Call Options tab
of the Network and Dial-up Connections utility, (see command example on the left).
The command is in the form:
+CGDCONT=<cid>,<PDP_type>,<APN>,<PDP_addr>,<d_comp>,<h_comp>
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Task
On ProMark3 RTK:
- Start Bluetooth Manager
- Detect the cell phone
- Ask for a paired Bluetooth link
- Enter a Pin code.
On ProMark3 RTK:
- List the cell phones local services
- Establish a Bluetooth link
- Create a shortcut for future connections.
On ProMark3 RTK
- Start creating a new connection icon
- Enter the GPRS call number
- Finish creating the new connection icon.
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4. Tap
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2. In the window that opens, double-tap the Make New Connection icon.
3. Name the new connection (for example My Cell Phone)
using the virtual keyboard, keep Dial-Up Connection
checked on and then tap Next>.
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Troubleshooting
You may encounter problems when attempting to establish the
GPRS connection (Step 6 above). The table below may help
you solve the problem.
Message
No Carrier Detected. Verify phone
number and then try again.
You have been disconnected from
the remote computer you dialed. Retry
the connection.
The port is not available: it is either
configured incorrectly or another program is using it.
Action
- Double-tap connection icon
- Tap Dial Properties button
- Tap Edit button
- Reset all fields to G.
On the cell phone, check that the
GPRS connection capability is
activated.
Check all data entries performed
during steps 5 and 6.
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Subsequent Uses
Standard Re-Start Procedure
Next time you turn on ProMark3 RTK and the cell phone, the
procedure for re-establishing the GPRS connection will be significantly shorter, as explained below. Because the two devices were paired when first using them, you dont need to make
the cell phone discoverable.
1. On ProMark3 RTK, double-tap the Bluetooth Manager icon
to re-start Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap
to list the existing shortcuts.
3. Double-tap the Dial-Up Networking icon. This re-establishes the Bluetooth connection between the cell phone
and ProMark3 RTK. Tap OK to close the message window.
4. Tap
to minimize the Bluetooth Manager window.
5. Double-tap the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
6. Double-tap the My Cell Phone icon you have created in
the initial procedure (see page 203).
7. Tap on the Connect button. The following messages appear
successively: Opening Port, Dialing...,... User
Authenticated and Connected. The GPRS connection
is now established.
8. Tap Hide to close the message window.
9. Tap
to close the Connection window.
10.Select your DGPS mode (see Selecting a DGPS Mode on
page 209).
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Disconnecting GPRS
You may want to disconnect the GPRS connection. Follow the
instructions below to do this from the ProMark3 RTK:
1. Double-tap the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2. Tap on the icon representing the currently active GPRS
connection.
3. Do one of the following:
- Tap
in the menu bar (top of the screen).
- Or Tap Connection in the menu bar (top of the screen)
and then select Disconnect. This instantly cuts off the
GPRS connection.
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Direct IP
NTRIP
Host IP Address
Port Number
Login
Password
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The table below lists the different steps you have to go through
before the ProMark3 or ProMark3 RTK can operate in a given
DGPS mode, depending on whether the mode relies on the
use of a COM port, Bluetooth or GPRS.
Step #
DGPS Mode
Beacon via
Bluetooth
Beacon via
COM1
Direct IP
NTRIP
Other RTCM
Source
via COM1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Enable Beacon
mode
Enable Beacon
mode
Select and set Direct
IP
Select and set
NTRIP
Enable
Direct IP
Enable
NTRIP
Connect Serial
Data Cable
To choose and enable a DGPS mode, use the DGPS Configuration utility as explained in detail in the continuation of this
chapter.
Beacon
Two different connections to the ProMark3 or ProMark3 RTK
are possible with MobileMapper Beacon: via Bluetooth (preferred) or using a wire connection (RS232). For more information about MobileMapper Beacon, please refer to its Getting
Started Guide.
1. If you are using Bluetooth:
- Place MobileMapper Beacon between 60 cm (two feet)
and 10 meters (about 30 feet) of the ProMark3. Do not
stand squarely between the two. Bluetooth requires line of
sight, though you may place the Beacon on your belt.
- Switch on both MobileMapper Beacon and ProMark3.
- On ProMark3, go to the Utilities folder and then doubletap Bluetooth Manager. The Bluetooth window appears on
the screen after a few seconds.
- Tap
. Bluetooth Manager starts searching for any
Bluetooth device present in the vicinity. At the end of the
search sequence, a MobileMapper Beacon icon should be
present in the list of found devices.
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- Tap
again to close the Settings window.
- Then go to point 3. below.
2. If you are using COM1 on ProMark3 RTK to communicate
with MobileMapper Beacon (RS232 wire connection):
- Attach the I/O module to ProMark3.
- Connect the serial cable provided with MobileMapper Beacon between the two units. See diagram below.
COM1 on I/O module
Data Connector
DB9-female
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- Tap OK again after the message Beacon Tuned Successfully! appears. This takes you back to the previous screen.
- Tap Details to read the current settings and performance
indicators of the MobileMapper Beacon. The current tuning settings include reception frequency, MSK rate and
station ID of the reference station being received. The performance indicators are the lock status (No/Yes), the signal strength, measured in dBV, and the Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (SNR) in dB. See screen example opposite. Refer to
page 266 for more detail.
- Tap OK to close this window and return to the previous
screen (Settings screen).
- Tap OK for all the settings to take effect. The DGPS Configuration screen is now displayed.
- Tap Connect to allow MobileMapper Beacon to send its
correction data. When connection is effective and corrections are being sent, the Connect button is changed into a
Disconnect button and the status bar at the bottom of the
screen indicates the amount of incoming data packets
since you tapped the Connect button. The top of the
screen gives general status information on the DGPS mode
currently selected.
NOTE: If you had to use the now inactive Select Mode and
Settings buttons, you should have first to re-activate them
by tapping on the Disconnect button. This would disconnect the source of DGPS data from ProMark3 and so
would stop the flow of incoming data packets.
- Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please
wait... and Processing incoming data packets....
- Tap OK to close the message window.
- Start your job using the chosen software application.
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Direct IP
Warning! Using Direct IP requires that you have previously followed the entire procedure described in Step-by-Step Procedure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth on
page 198.
Important Notice! Once you are familiar with the GPRS connection procedure described on page 198, you dont need to accurately follow this procedure. Instead, make your Bluetooth
and GPRS connections directly from within the DGPS Configuration utility, using the following buttons located on the Direct IP Settings window:
-
for GPRS
Assuming the GPRS connection is now active, do the following to implement the Direct IP DGPS mode:
- On the ProMark3 RTK workspace screen, double-tap the
DGPS Configuration icon.
- Tap on the Select Mode button.
- In the Select Differential Mode window, enable the Direct
IP option.
- Tap OK. The Direct IP Settings window opens from which
you can store several Direct IP configurations. [With an
already active GPRS connection, note that the Bluetooth
and DialUp fields have been filled in accordingly.]
Each Direct IP configuration holds the key information
allowing ProMark3 RTK to connect to a given corrections
provider. Having the capability to save several Direct IP
configurations in ProMark3 RTK will therefore allow you to
quickly change the corrections provider without having to
re-enter the relevant connection parameters each time you
do that.
- To enter your first Direct IP configuration, tap
- Select New in the Direct IP Configuration field, tap on the
Add button and then enter the following parameters:
Name: Direct IP Configuration Name (freely choose a
name)
Host: IP address
Port: Port number
(The last two parameters should have been passed on
to you by the correction provider.)
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- Tap OK. The name of the configuration you have just created is now pre-selected in the Direct IP Configuration field.
Two new buttons (Edit and Delete) are shown under this
field allowing you to respectively edit or delete this configuration. When you edit an existing configuration, note that
you cannot change its name.
To create a second Direct IP configuration, you would tap
the down arrow to the right of the Direct IP Configuration
field and select New. The Add button would appear again
under the field. You would tap this button, enter the three
parameters of the second configuration and tap OK to save
this new configuration.
- After selecting the desired configuration from the Direct IP
Configuration field, tap OK. This takes you back to the
DGPS Configuration window. On top of the screen, you can
read part of the settings you have just made.
- Tap the Connect button. The DGPS Configuration screen
now indicates the amount of incoming data packets (bottom of the screen) as well as the status of the DGPS mode
(top of the screen).
- Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please
wait... and Processing incoming data packets....
- Tap OK to close the message window.
- Start your job using the chosen software application.
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NTRIP
Warning! Using NTRIP requires that you have previously followed the entire procedure described in Step-by-Step Procedure for Establishing a GPRS Connection Via Bluetooth on
page 198.
Important Notice! Once you are familiar with the GPRS connection procedure described on page 198, you dont need to accurately follow this procedure. Instead, make your Bluetooth
and GPRS connections directly from within the DGPS Configuration utility, using the following buttons located on the
NTRIP Settings window:
-
for GPRS
Assuming the GPRS connection is now active, do the following to implement the NTRIP DGPS mode:
- On the ProMark3 RTK workspace screen, double-tap the
DGPS Configuration icon.
- Tap on the Select Mode button.
- In the Select Differential Mode window, enable the NTRIP
option.
- Tap OK. The first time you select NTRIP, the message No
NtripCaster specified appears.
- Tap OK to close the message window. This opens the
NTRIP Settings window from which you can store several
NTRIP configurations. [With an already active GPRS connection, note that the Bluetooth and DialUp fields have
been filled in accordingly.]
- Tap
. The NtripCaster Connection window opens in
which you can store several NTRIP configurations.
Each NTRIP configuration holds the key information
allowing ProMark3 RTK to connect to a given NTRIP
caster. Having the capability to save several NTRIP configurations in ProMark3 RTK will therefore allow you to
quickly change the NTRIP caster without having to reenter the relevant connection parameters each time you
do that.
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Note that the screen includes a More Details button allowing you to view the properties of the selected station. Tap
on this button. The NTRIP Station Details screen is displayed on which you can use the following buttons:
Previous and Next to view the properties of respectively
the previous and next stations from the list of stations
provided by the caster.
Select to select the station whose properties are currently displayed. This takes you back to the NTRIP
Settings screen on which you can now see the name of
this station in the Station field.
Cancel to return to the NTRIP Settings screen without
changing the choice made in the Station field.
Tap the Connect button. The DGPS Configuration screen
now indicates the amount of incoming data packets (bottom of the screen) as well as the status of the DGPS mode
(top of the screen).
Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please
wait... and Processing incoming data packets....
Tap OK to close the message window.
Start your job using the chosen software application.
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- Tap OK to close the DGPS Configuration window. The following two messages are displayed successively: Please
wait... and Processing incoming data packets....
- Tap OK to close the message window.
- Start your job using the chosen software application.
Subsequent Uses
Next time you turn on ProMark3 RTK and you run the DGPS
Configuration utility, you will be prompted to run the same
DGPS mode as the one you last used. If it was Direct IP or
NTRIP, the configuration you last used is preset. If it was MobileMapper Beacon, the last station used is preset.
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If you use Bluetooth however, you will have to launch Bluetooth Manager manually. For NTRIP or Direct IP for example,
you will have to do the following after launching DGPS Configuration (skip step 8 for Direct IP):
1. Tap on the Settings button.
2. Tap
and then
3. Double-tap the Dial-Up Networking shortcut icon to reassign a virtual port to Bluetooth. Tap OK to close the message box.
4. Tap
5. Tap
to access your GPRS Connection icon
6. Double-tap this icon and then tap Connect. After the connection is active (Sound + Connected), tap Hide.
7. Tap
to close the Connection window
8. Tap the Get Table button to recover the list of stations,
choose the desired one and tap OK.
9. Tap Connect. Once connected to the station, tap OK to
close the DGPS Configuration window.
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13.Accuracy
RTK
Operating Conditions
Unless otherwise mentioned, all performance figures given in
what follows were collected in kinematic mode and open sky
environment.
Open sky is defined as:
- No obstructions above 10-degree elevation
- No metal-like reflectors within 100-meter radius
- More than 5 satellites tracked above 5-degree elevation
- Maximum SNR value is greater than 52 dB.Hz.
- No satellite above 10-degree elevation has an SNR figure
less than 30 dB.Hz (external antenna used).
- In RTK mode, differential corrections are available for at
least 7 satellites received.
Partly blocked sky is defined as a situation where at least one
of the requirements above is not met, but the number of
tracked satellites above 10 degrees is still over 4.
SBAS availability is defined as:
- At least one SBAS satellite providing fast+long corrections
for at least 6 GPS satellites and at least half of complete
ionosphere grid (for SBAS differential).
- Any SBAS satellite providing code & carrier measurements
and ephemeris data with URA<6 is considered as a
healthy satellite.
Position Accuracy
Float position status:
- Accuracy at start up: 35 cm + 1 ppm (CEP)
- Accuracy after 300 seconds: 20 cm + 1 ppm (CEP)
- Accuracy after sufficient convergence: 5 cm + 1 ppm
(CEP)
Fixed position status:
- Accuracy: 1cm + 1ppm (sigma horizontal)
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Parameters
Fix Availability
within the next
600 sec
Reliability
TTFF for 50%
of the tests
Sky
Environment
OTF
Static
(Static OTF)
With Initializer
Bar
Open Sky
>80%
>90%
>99%
>60%
>70%
Open Sky
>99%
>99%
>99%
>99%
>99%
Open Sky
<120 s
<90 s
<30 s
<150 s
<120 s
Initialization in Networks
If you are working with a single Physical Reference Station
(PRS), performance figures should be equivalent to those given in the above table, in the same operating conditions.
Performance figures will also be of the same level if you are
working with a Virtual Reference Station (VRS), provided the
distance between the master station (i.e. the PRS used for
creating the VRS) and the rover is less than 10 km.
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ProMark3 may warn you if the PDOP, and therefore the accuracy, of your positions has dropped below the level you selected during Setup (see page 240, the PDOP alarm option). If
you see this warning you may press the ESC button and continue logging.
However, if you are running a kinematic survey or recording
line or area features, you might want to return to the field
when the GPS satellites are in a better configuration overhead
(the constellation changes slowly but constantly).
And if you are running a static survey or recording a point feature, you should strongly consider moving to another location
with better satellite reception and recording an offset (distance and bearing) to the feature.
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14.MENU key
The MENU key is inactive
until you double-tap the
Survey or Mobile Mapping
icon.
The diagram below shows the available functions when pressing MENU. When you select the Setup option in the menu list,
another menu is displayed containing a number of options, as
shown in the diagram below.
ProMark3 RTK Only
ProMark3 RTK Only,
Real-Time selected as
Receiver Mode
(Not available if Map
screen displayed in
cursor mode)
(Available only when
a customizable navigation screen is displayed)
Receiver Mode
DGPS Configuration
Initialize RTK
Base Station
File Manager
Mark
GOTO
Routes
Setup
Customize
About...
Exit
Storage
(Surveying only)
Receiver ID
Antenna Type
Real-Time Fast Mode (Real-Time only)
Select Map
Map Setup
Nav Screens
Coord System
Map Datum
Time Format
Units
Alarms
North Reference
Beeper
Reset Trip
Clear Memory
Simulate
Language
All the options available from the Menu screen are described
below.
Receiver mode
This option is available only with a ProMark3 RTK or after you
have upgraded your ProMark3 to a ProMark3 RTK and you
have unlocked the RTK option.
This option allows you to choose between real-time or postprocessing survey mode. Three options are available:
- Post-Processing: Sets the receiver to perform post-processing surveys in static, kinematic or stop & go mode
- Real-Time: Sets the receiver to perform real-time surveys in
logging point, kinematic or stakeout mode.
- Real-Time & Raw Data Recording: Same as Real-Time above
but in addition, and as a background task, the receiver will
immediately start logging raw data (at a fixed 1-second
recording rate). For this reason, please select your storage
medium (SD card or Internal Memory) before selecting
this option.
If you select this option for both your base and rover, you
will be able to check the results of your real-time surveys
by post-processing the corrresponding raw data files in
GNSS Solutions.
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DGPS Configuration
This option is available only with a ProMark3 RTK after you
have set the Receiver Mode to Real-Time or Real-Time & Raw
Data Recording.
This option provides access to the DGPS Configuration Utility
from within Surveying or Mobile Mapping. See this utility in
Selecting a DGPS Mode on page 209.
The DGPS Configuration Utility can also be run from the
ProMark3 workspace, or from the Utilities folder, by doubletapping the corresponding icon.
Initialize RTK
This option allows you to choose an initialization method for
the rover. Rover initialization is required at the beginning of a
real-time survey and every time you lose RTK initialization.
RTK initialization is achieved when the solution status changes from Float to Fixed. The solution status is displayed on
the Position screen (see Position Screens on page 147) and
on the Log screens (see Standard RTK: Surveying on
page 51). There are four possible initialization methods:
- On the Fly: Initialization will be achieved while freely moving in the field with the rover. This is the easiest yet the
slowest initialization method.
- Static: Initialization will be achieved on an unknown
point. Keep the antenna still over this point until the rover
can fix the position solution. This is a faster initialization
method than On the Fly.
- Known Point: Initialization will be achieved on a known
point. Keep the antenna still over this point until the rover
can fix the position solution. A very fast initialization
method.
- Bar: Initialization is achieved by placing the rover antenna
on top of the kinematic bar installed at the base. The fastest initialization method.
Choose the initialization method that is the most convenient
in your case of use.
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Base Station
This option allows you to set the ProMark3 RTK as a base station. Setting a base station includes defining:
- The three coordinates of the point occupied by the base
station (Location, Elevation),
- The height of its antenna with respect to the reference
point (Antenna Height), how the antenna height was measured (Height Type), and the unit in which the height is
expressed (Units),
- The station ID (Station ID).
Once these parameters are defined, simply tap the Start button to get the base station started. A new screen will appear
showing the following parameters:
- Site ID
- Time elapsed since the base station was started.
- Number of satellites currently received
- Current value of PDOP
- Coordinates of the base
- Power indicator
- Free Memory indicator
This screen will continually be displayed until you tap the Stop
button. ProMark3 RTK will then instantly stop operating as a
base to take you back to the last displayed navigation screen.
File Manager
This option allows you to list the files stored in the internal
memory or SD card, depending on the choice you have made
through Setup and Storage.
A sign is placed before each filename. The meaning of this
sign is as follows:
+ Indicates that the file has not yet been downloaded from
the handheld
- Indicates that the file has been downloaded from the
handheld.
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The name, last modification date and size of the selected file
is shown at the bottom of the screen. Only the following file
types are listed:
- *.O* (vector files; ProMark3 RTK only)
- R*.* (Raw data files)
- *.MMJ (GIS job files)
- *.MMF (GIS feature library files)
- *.IMI (Map files)
You can delete the selected file or all the files by tapping respectively Delete or Delete All and then Yes to confirm.
(Delete All does not delete waypoints, track, routes and user
settings but only the listed files, as opposed to Clear All in Clear
Memory which deletes all waypoints, track and routes but does
not impact user files; see page 242.)
When the internal memory is selected for storage, you can
copy files to the SD Card you have previously inserted in the
unit. Tap the Copy button and then one of the following options:
- All Files: All listed files are copied to the SD Card
- Selected File: Only the highlighted file is copied to the
SD Card
- New Files: Only the files with filenames preceded by
+ are copied to the SD Card.
Mark
This option allows you to quickly create a new waypoint whose
default coordinates will be those of your current location.
A typical use of this option is when you are located at a new
point of interest and you wish to log its position.
When you select Mark in the menu list, ProMark3 displays the
Mark screen with the following default values:
- Default icon in the Icon field
- WPTxxx as waypoint name in the Name field. xxx is a
number that ProMark3 automatically increments as you
create new waypoints
- Coordinates of your current location in the Location and
Elevation fields
If you agree with all these parameters, and as the Save field is
already selected at the bottom of the screen, you just have to
press ENTER to create the new waypoint. This is the fastest
procedure to create a new waypoint.
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On the other hand, if you have to change any of these parameters or add a comment in the Message field, then you have
first to edit the corresponding fields before selecting the Save
field and pressing ENTER
The Route button gives direct access to the Route List screen
where you can insert the newly created waypoint into a new or
existing route.
If you would like to add more description or if you would like
to export a waypoint to your GIS, use a feature library that includes a point feature called Waypoint and whatever level of
attribution that you need. Then, when you want to record a
waypoint, you can select the Waypoint feature type from the
feature library and record a fully describable and exportable
point feature.
GOTO
This option is discussed in detail on page 153.
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Routes
This option is discussed in detail on page 158. The MENU
button gives access to a list of specific options when the
Routes option is enabled. This is summarized in the diagram
below.
Insert WPT
Delete WPT
Replace WPT
Save Route
From View/Edit
Route screen
Activate Route
View/Edit Route
Reverse Route
Delete Route
Save Trk to Rte
Map View Route
Deactivate
Advance Leg
Save Trk to Rte
Activate Backtrk
Save Trk to Rte
Deactivate Route
Select Leg
View/Edit Route
Reverse Route
Delete Route
Save Trk to Rte
Map View Route
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Setup Menu
Storage
This option allows you to choose the media to which
ProMark3 will save the data collected in the field. There
are two possible choices:
Internal Memory
SD Card
In surveying, your choice of storage media is reminded at
the bottom of the logging screen:
SD Card is displayed inside the lower-right rectangle
if you chose the SD Card
Nothing is mentioned in that rectangle if you chose
the internal memory.
Receiver ID
(Surveying only)
This option provides you with the ability to enter the 4character receiver ID which is used in naming the raw data
files. Each raw data file from this receiver will include this
4-character receiver ID.
The receiver ID must be unique among all receivers used
together in a survey. Otherwise, raw data files will be given
the same name, causing problems when the data is downloaded to the same location on the office computer for
processing.
Valid characters are 0-9 and A-Z.
Antenna Type
This option has already been discussed in the Preparing
For First-Time Use chapter: See Specifying the Antenna
Used on page 32.
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Select Map
This option is mainly used to choose the background maps
(vector map and/or raster map) that ProMark3 will display
on the Map screen. The following parameters can be set
on the Change Map screen:
- Basemap: Only the Default Map option can be selected
in this field. The default map an American or European map is always present in ProMark3.
- Detail Map: Select the desired vector map from the list
attached to this field.
Vector maps are IMI files downloaded into the unit
using GNSS Solutions (see Uploading a Vector Background Map on page 179) or MobileMapper Office
(see Uploading a Vector Background Map on
page 185). Only one vector map can be displayed at a
time.
The list attached to the Detail Map field includes IMI
files from both the internal memory and the SD card,
whatever the storage setting.
If you did not upload any vector map to ProMark3,
then Empty is the only option available for this field.
The extent of a vector map is usually limited to the
extent of the area you are working in.
- Raster Map: Select the desired raster map from the list
attached to this field.
Raster maps are TIF files downloaded into the unit
using GNSS Solutions (see Uploading a Vector Background Map on page 179) or MobileMapper Office
(see Uploading a Vector Background Map on
page 185). Only one raster map can be displayed at a
time.
The list attached to the Raster Map field includes TIF
files from both the internal memory and the SD card,
whatever the storage setting.
If you did not upload any raster map to ProMark3, then
Empty is the only option available for this field.
After choosing the desired options for these parameters,
tap Save.
Maps are arranged as follows on the Map screen: raster
map at the front, basemap at the back, vector map in
between.
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Map Setup
Auto Detailed
Fixed Rate
This option allows you to set the viewing options for the
Map screen.
On the Format tab, you can set the following parameters:
- Orientation: You can change how the map is orientated
on the screen to either North Up, Course Up or Track
Up. Default is North Up.
- Detail: Use this field to set the detail for both the
basemap and the detail map. This field can be set to
highest, high, medium, low or lowest. This changes
the zoom level that different map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.) are displayed. If you have set a
zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the
map detail to a lower level; conversely set it to a higher
level to view more detail.
- Track Mode: Allows you to set how often the ProMark3
stores track points:
Off: Stops the ProMark3 from saving any new track
points.
Auto: The ProMark3 uses a method for track point
storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will
see more points on and near turns and less points on
straight stretches of the map.
Auto Detailed: Same as Auto but with more track
points on and near turns.
2.0 km, 1.0 km,..., 0.05 km, 0.01 km: Fixed time intervals for track point storage.
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Nav Screens
This option allows you to remove the navigation screens
that you do not need from the navigation screen sequence
that you scroll by pressing NAV repeatedly (see page 143).
When selecting this option, you are asked to turn off or on
each of the available navigation screens. Tap Off for all
these screens that you are not currently using. Note that
the Map screen cannot be turned off. You must cycle
through all the screens in order to save any changes to the
On/Off status of any screen.
Coord System
This option allows you to define a primary coordinate system, and also a secondary coordinate system if you need
one.
By defining a coordinate system, you tell ProMark3 how
the calculated coordinates should be expressed. For example, if you choose Lat/Lon, all coordinates will be expressed
as angles (latitudes and longitudes) and if you choose UTM
or any other system, coordinates will all be distances
(Northings and Eastings) from the chosen origin.
When you select the Coord System option from the Setup
menu, ProMark3 asks you to specify which system you
want to define (primary or secondary). Tap one. In the list
that appears, tap the coordinate system you want to use.
Depending on your choice, ProMark3 may then ask you
additional information:
- If you select Lat/Lon, you are then asked to select the
display format (DEG/MIN.MMM, DEG/MIN/SEC.SS,
etc.)
- If you select any system other than Lat/Lon or UTM,
you are asked to choose a scaling factor for displaying
position coordinates: 1 meter, 10 meters or 100
meters. If you choose 1 meter, a northing coordinate
will be displayed as, for example, 249143N. If you
chose the 10-meter factor, the same coordinate will be
displayed as 24914N. And if you select the 100-meter
factor, the coordinate will be displayed as 2491N.
- For some systems, you are asked to supply information
on grid zones or types
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Map Datum
This option allows you to define a primary map datum,
and also a secondary map datum if you need one.
A map datum is a geographic reference that ProMark3 will
refer to to calculate the coordinates of your position.
ProMark3 holds more than 70 different map datums in its
memory.
After selecting the Map Datum option from the Setup
menu, tap the map datum that applies to your country and
working area.
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Time Format
This option allows you to select the time format you want
to use in ProMark3. You can choose from three different
time formats: Local 24Hrs, Local AM/PM or UTC.
After selecting the Time Format option from the Setup
menu, just tap the time format you want to use.
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Units
This option allows you to select the units of measurement
that will be used when displaying navigational data or features being logged.
All sets of units are formatted as follows: long distance unit/
short distance unit/speed unit/area unit. You can select from 5
different sets of units.
You can also create your own set of units by selecting
Advanced at the end of the list. You are then prompted to
specify the unit you wish to use for each type of possible
measure, i.e. Distance, Speed, Elevation, Bearing and
Area.
After selecting the Units option from the Setup menu, tap
the set of units you wish to use. If you have selected
Advanced, a new list appears prompting you to choose a
unit for each type of measure. Tap the first measure in the
list and then tap the desired unit. This takes you back to
the former screen where you can select the second measure, etc. When all units are defined, press ESC to come
back to the Setup menu.
Alarms
All of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The
instructions below apply to all of the Alarm settings. When
the beeper is turned on for alarms (see Beeper option) an
audible beep will be sounded for the alarm. A visual alert
is displayed for the alarm whether the beeper is turned on
or off.
Setting the Arrival Alarm: The arrival alarm alerts you that
you have arrived at the destination of your GOTO route or
to the destination of any leg in a route you are navigating
on.
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This option allows you to set how close you must come to
the destination before the alarm begins to sound.
After the alarm sounds, you can reset the arrival alarm to a
shorter distance, but this shorter distance will apply to the
next target and not to the current one. If you want the
alarm to sound again when you come within a shorter distance to the current target, first select another target destination and then reselect the original target.
Setting the PDOP Alarm: This turns on or off the alarm
that can sound whenever ProMark3 has lost its ability to
compute accurate position fixes due to poor geometry of
the GPS constellation. Generally, PDOP values less than or
equal to 5 are indicative of good operating conditions.
So it is a good idea to set this alarm to 5. To turn off the
PDOP alarm, enter 00.
Note: Apart from the Arrival and PDOP alarms, ProMark3
will generate a warning message on the screen in each of
the following two cases:
- Low Memory. This message will appear when the
receiver is running out of memory. If raw data is being
collected with the Surveying function or a GIS job is
being logged, then the occurrence of this message will
automatically stop data logging. You will however be
allowed to enter the attribute values of the current GIS
feature before the job is closed.
- Out of Memory. This message will appear when the
memory is full. The occurrence of this message will
immediately end raw data collection or close the currently open GIS job and you will not be able to log anything until you free some space in memory.
North Reference
This option allows you to define the type of North reference you want ProMark3 to use. This can be True North,
Magnetic North, Military True North or Military Magnetic
North.
After selecting the North Reference option from the Setup
menu, tap the desired North Reference from the displayed
list.
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Beeper
This option allows you to enable (On) or disable (Off) the
beeper.
After selecting the Beeper option from the Setup menu,
tap the desired option.
Reset Trip
If you tap this option, a warning message is displayed asking you to confirm your choice. To reset the trip odometer,
tap the Yes button.
Clear Memory
This option allows you to clear one of the following data
sets from ProMark3s memory:
- Track history: Will clear the track shown on the Map
screen.
- Wpts/Routes: Will clear all waypoints and routes from
memory.
- Routes: Will clear all routes from memory.
- Reset default: Will reset the receiver by restoring all factory defaults.
- All: Will clear all memory.
(Clear All does not delete files but only waypoints,
routes, track and user settings (language), as opposed
to Delete All in File Manager which deletes all listed files
but does not impact waypoints, track and routes; see
page 228.)
After selecting the Clear Memory option from the Setup
menu, tap the desired choice. ProMark3 will ask you to
confirm your choice. If you have selected All, ProMark3
will then exit from the current application to return to the
ProMark3 workspace screen. It will then automatically relaunch the same application for which re-initialization will
be required (user language).
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Simulate
This option allows you to set the simulator. It shows you how
ProMark3 uses its various functions based on a simulated
journey. The simulator is useful for learning or demonstrating
ProMark3s GPS functions when indoors and there is no GPS
reception. When the simulator is on, ProMark3 quits normal
operation to operate in the simulator mode. You can choose
one of the following three options when you access the Simulate option:
- Off: Will turn the simulator off. ProMark3 will return to
normal operation
- Auto: Will turn the simulator on. A predefined heading
and speed rate will be used.
- User: Will turn the simulator on. A user-defined heading and speed rate will be used.
After selecting the Simulate option from the Setup menu,
just tap the desired choice.
If you have selected User, ProMark3 will then ask you to
enter heading and speed data.
Language
This option allows you to select the language that
ProMark3 will use to display text.
TIP: If you accidentally set the language to one you cannot
read and want to get back to the Language Select screen,
follow these instructions. Press MENU. Tap the fifth item
in the list and then tap the last item in the new list. You
are back at the Language Select screen.
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Customize
The Map screen must be in
Position mode if you wish
to customize data fields. If
the Map screen is in cursor
mode (cursor is a crosshair), press ESC to return
to the Position mode.
Available data:
BEARING
DISTANCE
SPEED
HEADING
VMG (Velocity made good)
CTS (Course to steer)
ETA (Estimated time of
arrival)
ETE (Estimated time
enroute
XTE (Crosstrack error)
Turn
Elevation
Time
Date
EPE (Estimated Positional
Error)
Avg. Speed (Average
speed)
Max Speed
About...
The About... screen displays the current status of your
ProMark3.
Using the About... screen you can see the serial number of the
receiver, the version of software, the version and memory size
of the basemap and the memory space percentage occupied
by data & maps, routes and waypoints.
Exit
This option allows you to quit the Surveying or Mobile Mapping application that is currently running and return to the
ProMark3 workspace screen.
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15.Power Management
ProMark3 comes with a removable/rechargeable battery,
which provides enough energy for a full working day provided
you start your day with a fully charged battery. In order to ensure a longer battery life, use the external power whenever
possible. When used, the external power source also automatically recharges the internal battery.
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Backlight Control
To adjust or turn on and off the backlights manually, first exit
from the Surveying or Mobile Mapping function if you are
working with one of these functions. Then from the ProMark3
workspace screen, double-tap the Settings icon. A list of functions is now displayed on the screen. Double-tap Backlight Control.
In the window that opens (see figure opposite), you can do the
following:
- Adjust separately the brightness for the keypad and the
brightness for the screen by dragging horizontally the corresponding cursors on the screen
- Adjust the screen contrast by moving the corresponding
cursor.
- Tap the Backlight OFF button to turn off the backlight
- Tap the Backlight ON button to turn on the backlight
The backlight can also be turned off automatically after a
user-set time delay. This delay will add up to the delay required before ProMark3 enters the User Idle state (see
page 245). For example, if the ProMark3 switches to the User
Idle state after 2 minutes of inactivity and the Backlight Off
time delay is 15 seconds, then the backlights will turn off after 2 minutes and 15 seconds of inactivity.
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To enable and set the Backlight-Off time delay, first exit from
the Surveying or Mobile Mapping function if you are working
with one of these functions. Then from the ProMark3 workspace screen, double-tap the Settings icon and then the Display icon. On the Backlight tab (see opposite):
- Check each of the two boxes on the left and then choose a
Backlight-Off time delay for each case of power source
(battery or external)
- Tap OK to close the dialog box.
After the backlights have been automatically turned off
through this process, it is very easy to turn them back on: you
just need to press a key or touch the screen.
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LED Indicators
Power LED (Green)
Off
Solid Green
Indicates:
Device Switched Off
Power On
Off
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Indicates:
Not charging
Battery is fully charged
Battery is charging
The charge LED will give charging information only if the receiver is on.
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249
Serial Port test: You first need to connect a female plug on the
ProMark3 I/O modules RS232 port on which pins 2 and 3
have been shorted. Then tap OK to start the test.
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251
Software Reset
Restores the factory settings.
Use the following key combination to software-reset the
ProMark3 unit:
LOG+IN+MENU
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Utilities
To run a utility from the ProMark3 workspace screen doubletap the Utilities icon and then double-tap the icon of the utility
you want to run. You can only run one utility at a time.
DGPS Configuration
Refer to Selecting a DGPS Mode on page 209.
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5. Remove the SD card from the card reader and insert it into
the ProMark3 unit.
6. Run the Install FAST Survey utility. The utility lists the
grids stored on the SD card.
7. Check on the grids you want to install.
8. Tap the Install button and then let the unit complete the
installation of both FAST Survey and the selected grids.
NOTE: If you want to install FAST Survey and you dont need
to install a grid, just launch the utility, make sure FAST Survey
is checked on, and tap Install.
Desktop Properties
This utility allows you to add a shortcut icon on the ProMark3
workspace for every application or tool you enable on this
screen.
Every time you press OK after you have made changes to this
screen, you will be asked to reboot the device to make the new
desktop configuration effective.
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GPSInit
This utility is in fact used when first using your ProMark3. Refer to Initializing GPS on page 30 in this manual or to the
ProMark3 Getting Started Guide.
GPSReset
This utility allows you to re-apply the default settings to the
GPS section of the ProMark3. When you tap Cold Reset,
ProMark3 clears such data as almanac and iono data, etc.
used by the GPS section.
You usually need tu run a cold reset after installing new firmware or software in your ProMark3.
AutoLoader
Refer to Upgrading ProMark3 Software & Firmware on
page 251.
Tests
Refer to Testing ProMark3s Internal Peripherals on page 249.
Radio Configuration
This utility is used to set the radio modem connected to the
ProMark3 RTK.
The Magellan radio modems being plug-and-play units, you do
not normally have to change their settings. However, you may
want to change the radio channel to get rid of a possible jamming signal.
When you launch the Radio Configuration utility, the message
Please wait while detecting radio... is displayed for a few
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seconds. Then depending on the radio modem used, the following screen is displayed:
US model
European model
With the US model, you can only change the channel number
(0.. 49).
With the European model, you can change both the channel
number (0.. 2) and the RTCM Rate (1 or 2). With RTCM
Rate=1, you are sure you will always meet the 10% duty cycle
requirement. With RTCM Rate=2, the radio may not always
meet this requirement.
Note that the settings of the serial line between ProMark3
RTK and the radio cannot be changed. These settings are as
follows: 9600 Bd, no parity, 8 data bits, no stop bit.
Install Language
This utility allows you to change the interface language used
by the operating system. Three languages are available in
ProMark3: English, Chinese and French.
ProMark3 units leaving the factory only have English installed.
To install the Chinese or French language, please refer to Installing New OS Languages (Chinese, French) on page 266.
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Settings
To run a setting module from the ProMark3 workspace screen,
double-tap the Settings icon and then double-tap the icon you
want to run. You can only run one setting module at a time.
Backlight control
See Backlight Control on page 246.
Bluetooth Manager
The ProMark3 is equipped with built-in Bluetooth technology
that allows short-range connections to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a cell phone or MobileMapper Beacon.
Use theBluetooth Manager to find, configure and establish
connections to other Bluetooth devices.
For more information, refer to Bluetooth Manager Module on
page 190.
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Date/Time
This module allows you to set the date, time and time zone.
The time zone you choose in this module impacts the local
time displayed in the Surveying and Mobile Mapping applications. This module also allows you to ask for automatic clock
adjustment for daylight saving.
Changing the time in this window also updates the time running in the GPS Init utility (see page 255). So its a good idea
to set this window before running the GPS Init utility.
When the GPS section of the receiver has been initialized, the
time displayed in this window comes under GPS control which
means the time field provides the GPS time. This usually happens about 40 seconds after initialization is effective. From
this time, you should not change the time in this window.
Display
This module is used to:
Choose the screen background
Enable and set two Backlight-Off time delays that will be
activated after the ProMark3 switches to the User Idle
state (refer to Backlight Control on page 246).
Keyboard
This module allows you to refine the keyboard settings (repeat
delay and repeat rate) for optimum use.
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Owner
This module is used to identify the unit using the following information about the user: name, company, address, work
phone and home phone. To be able to see all the fields in this
dialog box, you will have to tap and hold the keyboard from its
title bar and drag it upward or downward.
Power
Refer to Power Management on page 245.
Regional Settings
This module is used to perform various local settings such as
number, currency, time & date formats. Default settings can
be obtained in one operation by selecting your language/country on the Region tab.
Stylus
As explained on the screen, the first tab allows you to set and
test your double-tap actions.
The second tab allows you to recalibrate the screen as explained in Calibrating the Screen on page 29.
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System
This three-tab window gives information on the internal components of the ProMark3 system.
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18.Appendices
Main Alarm Screens
Alarm message
Alarm Acknowledge:
Tap anywhere on the
screen outside of the alarm
window to acknowledge
(erase) the alarm message.
The Not enough satellites... and No external
antenna... messages will
also automatically disappear when the condition
that triggered the message
also disappears.
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R 2050A05.257
O
Day number when file was created
Year (last 2 figures only)
Session ID
Receiver ID
File Prefix (R for raw data files, O for RTK data
files (vectors)
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GIS Post-Processing
Suppose you have created a new job named JOB1.MMJ.
You selected the post-processing job mode in ProMark3 so
that it records GPS measurement files in addition to
JOB1.MMJ. The table below illustrates how these files will appear at various stages of the differential correction process:
Rover file seen on receiver
JOB1.MMJ
JOB1.MMJ
JOB1.MMJ, JOB1.B00,
JOB1.D00 and JOB1.E00
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Ordering Information
NOTE: Magellan reserves the right to make changes to this list
without prior notice.
Item
Designation
Part
Number
I/O Module
980808
USB Cable
730396
AC Adapter/Charger
264
980783
110454
702058
103717
702065
HI Measurement Tape
111146
Field Bag
111132
Item
Designation
Part
Number
ProMark3
User Documentation
501497
800954
GNSS Solutions CD
702081-01
MobileMapper Office CD
501498
990590
RTK
Vertical Antenna Extension
111362
990580
990581
Radio bracket
702102
980782
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266
267
Signal Name
TX (Data)
+DC IN
Ground
+5 V DC OUT
RX (Data)
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SNR<10 dB
10 <SNR<20 dB
SNR>20 dB
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Glossary
Attribute: A description item of a feature.
Attribute value: One of the possible values that can be ascribed to a
feature.
Base: A reference station operated in static mode.
Carrier phase data: Phase angle measurements for the 1575 MHz radio wave carrying the GPS coded messages. Using carrier phase data
greatly improves GPS accuracy.
Datum: A mathematical definition of a surface from which coordinates of a given system are referenced.
D-File: A binary data file created by field collection software and
stored in the receiver.
DGPS: Differential GPS. A technique whereby data from a receiver at a
known location is used to correct the data from a receiver at an unknown
location. Differential corrections can be applied in real-time or by postprocessing. Since most of the errors in GPS are common to users in a wide
area, the DGPS-corrected solution is significantly more accurate than a
normal autonomous solution.
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Geographic Information System: A system of digital maps, data analysis software and a database of features, attributes and geographic locations.
GIS: See Geographic Information System.
GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System. GPS, GLONASS and the future
Galileo are each a GNSS.
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service. A mobile data service available to
cell phone users. GPRS data transfer is typically charged per megabyte of
transferred data, while data communication via traditional circuit switching is billed per minute of connection time, independent of whether the
user has actually transferred data or he has been in an idle state.
GPS: Global Positioning System. Passive, satellite-based navigation system operated by the Department of Defense of the USA. Its primary mission is to provide passive global positioning/navigation for land-, sea-, and
air-based operations.
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Job file: File containing a feature type library and a collection of features that grows as you log new features in the field with this job file
open. All the features in the job file necessarily originate from the
feature types present in the job files feature type library.
Nesting: This word is used to describe a feature that you are logging
whereas another feature is already being logged.
NTRIP: Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol. A protocol
used by GNSS service providers to deliver corrections from their networks
of reference stations. When setting NTRIP in a receiver, you must specify
the mount point (an IP address) of the NTRIP provider as well as your personal user profile.
RTCM: Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. Commonly refers to a format of real-time DGPS format.
Reference Station: A stationary GPS receiver logging, or broadcasting,
data from a known point. The data is used for differential correction.
Reference Station is synonomous with Base Station.
RINEX: Receiver Independent Exchange Format. A universal GPS
measurement data format designed to allow compatibility b tween different brands of GPS receivers.
RTK: Real Time Kinematic. An algorithm run in a receiver that allows its
position to be determined in real time, with centimeter accuracy.
UHF: Ultra High Frequency band. Magellan radio modems use this frequency band.
VRMS: Vertical Root Mean Square. A statistical measure of the scatter of
vertical computed positions about a best fit position solution. It gives
you a good indication of how well the unit performs.
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Index
- sign 228
Symbols
# Sats 94, 107, 116
*99# 198
+ sign 228
Numerics
3D/2D 225
A
Absolute positioning 36
AC adapter 5
AC adapter/charger 27
Accuracy 224
Adaptor (antenna adaptor) 7
Age 52, 54
Alarm screens 261
Alarm, Arrival 240
Alarm, PDOP 241
Almanac 81
Alphabetical 154
Antenna Height 51, 53, 55, 91, 102, 112
Area measurement 174
Attribute (feature attribute) 21
Authentication 193
Autoloader 251
Automatic tuning 212
Averaging 148
B
Backlight 29
Backtrack 160
Bag (field bag) 6
Base 34
Base position 36
Base station 17, 18
Baseline 35, 52, 54
Basemap 234
Battery door 3, 27
Battery pack 27
Beacon 209, 210, 211
Bearing, offset 132
Beeper 242
Bluetooth 257
Bluetooth Manager 46, 197, 201, 257
Boundary survey 75
Bracket (field bracket) 6
C
Cable (antenna cable) 5
Calibrating the screen 29
Carrier 206
Cellular modem 34
Clear, memory 242
Closed-loop traverse 75, 76
Coast Guards 224
Collected data 74
Columns, grid feature 136
Compass 149, 150
Compass screen 145
Control Point 92
Control points 181
Control points, non-fixed 181
Coordinate system 23
Coordinate systems 237
Corrections 34
CSV 22
Current
Constellation 82
Cursor mode (map screen) 144
Custom map datum 23
Customize 244
Customize Fields 244
D
Data link 34
Data screen 150
Date and time 258
Datum 23
DC Power Input 4
Depart-Dest Line 236
Detail 235
Detail map 180, 234
DGPS 148
DGPS Configuration 212, 214, 216, 219,
220
Dial-up Networking 203
Direct IP 45, 209, 214
Direction, line or area feature offset 133
Disconnect GPRS 208
Display 258
Distance to station 217
Domain 198, 199
DOP 82
Download files 195
Download utility 74, 165
DXF 22, 179
E
EGNOS 23
Elapsed (time) 93, 116
Existing control point 75
Export 176
Extension (vertical antenna extension) 6
External GNSS antenna 4, 5
Feature library 21
Feature Properties window 173
File Naming convention 94, 108, 116
File Transfer Service 193
Files, managing 229
Find Nearest 217
Fixed-height GPS tripod 12
Languages 243
Large Data screen 146
LED Indicators 248
Leg 161
Length measurement 174
Let other devices discover 192
Line-of-sight 78
Link (direct) 77
Local services (Bluetooth) 203
Lock status 213
Login 209, 217
Loop (strong) 77
G
GIS features 2, 21
GNSS Solutions 2, 16, 18, 19, 24, 74, 81
GNSS Solutions installation CD 7
GOTO 153, 157, 158
GPRS 34, 209
GPRS call number (GPRS numbering) 198
GPRS Connection 47
GPRS operator 200
GPS Firmware version 251
GPS vector 79
GSM/GPRS 209
H
Handstrap 3
Hardware reset 252
Hardware version 251
Heading, grid feature 136
Height Type 51, 53, 55, 92, 102, 112
HI 38, 89
Holding the unit 21, 33, 123
Horizontal Distance, offset 132
Host 190, 214
Host IP address 209, 217
HRMS 52, 54
I
I/O module 3, 27, 169, 177
IMI 180, 185, 186, 229
Indicator lights 248
Initialize 102, 112
Initialize rover 42, 50
Initializer bar 7
Inquiring device 190
Instrument height 38
instrument height 89
Intervisible points 75, 77
M
Manual tuning 212
Map datum 238
Map screen 144
Mark 228, 229
Measurement tape 6
Message types #1 and #3 209
MIF 22, 179
Mini USB 4
Minimum distance (between Bluetoothenabled devices) 201
Mission Planning 81, 83
MMJ 176
MobileMapper Office 2, 21
MobileMapper Transfer 22
Modem command 198
MSK rate 213
Multi-leg 159
N
Naming conventions (GIS raw data files for
post-processing) 263
Naming conventions (survey raw data files)
262
NAP100 32
Nav screens 237
Navigation screens 22, 23
Nearest To 154
North reference 241
NTRIP 45, 48, 49, 209, 216
NtripCaster 216
Number of tracked satellites 225
Keyboard 258
Keypad test 249
Kinematic 18
Kinematic mode 25
Occupation times 24
Offset 175
Ordering information 264
Orientation 235
OTF 26
Other external device 34
Other RTCM Source 209
Owner information 259
Satellite
Availability 81, 82
Distribution 81
Geometry 82
Satellite Status screen 33, 66, 90, 101,
111, 152
Save password 205
SBAS 23, 209, 224
Scale indicator 149
Scrolling button 3
SD card 1
SD card slot 4
SD card test 250
SD Card Utilities 244
Security 192
Select a modem 205
Select Map 180
Serial port (COM1) 4
Serial Port Service 193, 194
Serial Port test 250
Setup 232
Setup menu 226
Shortcut 196, 203
Show Map Info 236
SHP 22, 179
Shut Down window 28
Shutdown 248
Simulate 243
Simulator 243
Site Description 51, 53
Site ID 91, 94, 108, 116
Slant 51, 53, 55, 92, 102, 112
SNR 213, 269
Software reset 252
Software version 251
Solid-state memory 1
Solution 52, 54
Sound 260
Spacing, grid feature 136
Speaker 3
Speaker test 250
Speedometer screen 151
Stake out 71
Q
Quality (results) 81
R
Range Pole 12
Real-time corrections 3
Receiver ID 32, 232
Receiver status 52, 54
Recording (Raw Data) 34
Recording Interval 19, 51, 55, 92, 102,
112
Reference points 181
Regional settings 259
Relative positioning 36
Remain (time) 107
Reset Trip 242
Reset, cold 255
Reverse 161
Revisiting features 22
Road 149
Stakeout screen 56
Static Mode 16
Static Survey screen 93
Station 218
Station ID 213
Stop-and-go mode 17, 24
Storage 232
Storage option 164, 166, 170
STORE 52, 57
Store on Hard Drive 186
Street info 244
Stylus 29, 259
Stylus test 250
Survey Mode 51, 53, 55, 91, 101, 111
System Idle mode 245
T
Target on Map screen 140
Target points 181
Tests Utility 249
Time format 239
Total station 75, 76
Track history 242
Track Lines 236
Track Mode 235
Trajectory 53
Traverse legs 77
Traverse plan 76
Tribrach 11
Tripod 5, 11
Tripod (fixed-height) 5
Tune by site 212
Two Data Fields 244
U
Units 32, 51, 53, 55, 91, 102, 112, 240
Upload files 196
Upload GIS job to ProMark3 22
Upload Positions to External Device 182
Upload to SD Card Reader 186
USB 5, 163, 169, 177
USB (mini-port) 5
USB driver installation 163
USB flash drive 4
USB host port 4
USB test 249
User Idle mode 245
User map datum 239
User Name 199
V
Vertical 51, 53, 55, 92, 102, 112
Vertical control points 76
Vertical Distance, offset 132
VRMS 52, 54
VRS 217
W
WAAS 3, 23
Waypoints 23, 188, 189, 236
Reference Manual
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