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antenna, as shown in Figure 4.7. A special mounting bracket for the handheld
is included in the rover system.
4. Connect system components
The remaining system components reside in the Kit bag. The Kit bag is
designed to function as a backpack when used as a rover in kinematic mode.
Connect all components in the system as listed below. Some of these
connections will already be made. Check these connections to ensure the
connectors are seated properly.
• GPS antenna ↔ GPS receiver
• External GPS receiver power ↔ GPS receiver (optional if using internal
battery)
• Handheld computer ↔ GPS receiver
5. Power-up rover system
This is simply accomplished by pressing the power button on the GPS
receiver. The handheld computer is turned on using the power button on the
keyboard. Check that all components are powered-up. The GPS receiver
has a LED to indicate that the receiver is on.
6. Configure rover GPS receiver to function as a kinematic rover
Figure 4.7. Compaq Aero Handheld Mounted on Rover Pole
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