Technical data

14 Post-Process GPS Surveying
Cable-to-User-Supplied Power Source
In addition to the external power source, an optional cable is available to allow
use of a vehicle battery for extended operation periods. Also available is a cable
to power the GPS receiver from a cigarette lighter port.
Software
As with hardware, a GPS survey system includes a number of software
components used both in the office and in the field. The Z-Xtreme Survey
System offers options for some of the software components. Each component,
including options, is discussed below.
Field Application Software
The field application software resides in the handheld computer/data collector.
As with the handheld computer, this is an optional component to the Z-Xtreme
Survey System. The field application software offers an enhanced interface to
the Z-Xtreme receiver, supporting additional status information and operational
capabilities not available through the integrated interface of the receiver. As
stated with the handheld computer, if the Z-Xtreme Survey System is intended to
be used in the kinematic data collection mode, then it is highly recommended that
one handheld computer and one copy of field application software be included in
the system.
Figure 2.6. Internal Power Source with External Conversion Kit
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