GeoMax Zenith16/40 Series User Manual Version 1.
Introduction This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop.
Table of Contents 1 Safety Directions 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2 2.4 2.5 2.6 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 16 17 19 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Equipment Setup 4.2.1 Setting up as a Real-Time Base 4.2.2 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base 4.2.3 Setting Up as a Real-Time Rover Connection to a Personal Computer Using Serial or USB Cable Zenith Manager Batteries 4.5.1 Operating Principles 4.5.
1 Safety Directions 1.1 General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them. About warning messages Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse • • • • • • • • • • • Use of the product without instruction. Use outside of the intended use and limits. Disabling safety systems. Removal of hazard notices. Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted for certain functions. Modification or conversion of the product. Use after misappropriation. Use of products with obvious damages or defects. Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of GeoMax.
1.5 Hazards of Use 1.5.1 General DANGER Risk of electrocution Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: ▶ Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
DANGER Risk of being struck by lightning If the product is used with accessories, for example on masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning. Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines. Lightning, voltage peaks, or the touching of power lines can cause damage, injury and death. Precautions: ▶ Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being struck by lightning. ▶ Be sure to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations.
Grounding the instrument/antenna a b c d e GS_040 a b c d e Antenna Lightning conductor array Antenna/instrument connection Metallic mast Connection to earth WARNING Incorrect fastening of the external antenna Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence, vibration or airstream. This may result in accident and physical injury. Precautions: ▶ Attach the external antenna professionally.
1.5.2 Charger and Batteries WARNING Electric shock due to missing ground connection If unit is not connected to ground, death or serious injury can occur. Precautions: ▶ The power cable and power outlet must be grounded! WARNING Electric shock due to use under wet and severe conditions If unit becomes wet it may cause you to receive an electric shock. Precautions: ▶ If the product becomes humid, it must not be used! ▶ Use the product only in dry environments, for example in buildings or vehicles.
WARNING Short circuit of battery terminals If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets. Precautions: ▶ Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects. 1.
Radios or digital cellular phones WARNING Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircrafts. Electromagnetic fields can also affect humans and animals.
Labelling internal battery This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 004589_002 1.8 Li-Ion ISED Statements (EN/FR), Applicable in Canada WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
2 Description of the System 2.1 System Components Main components 2.2 Container part 1 of 2 Component Description Receiver A GNSS receiver with integrated communication devices. Field controller A multi-purpose field controller enabling the control of GeoMax instruments. GeoMax Geo Office An office software used for the processing of raw GNSS data. Zenith Manager An office software, used to manage and configure the GNSS receiver.
Container part 2 of 2 a c b f e 8004_003 a b c d e d Battery charger Generic slot for field controller USB cable AC adapter for battery charger Pole holder* f g h g h Tribrach* Generic slot for field controller battery Generic slot for field controller AC adapter *optional 2.3 System Concept 2.3.1 Software Concept Software upload The software can be uploaded using Zenith Manager. ☞ Ensure that a microSD card is inserted into the GNSS receiver before starting the upload. Refer to "4.
Memory device The GNSS receiver has a microSD card slot fitted as standard. A microSD card can be inserted and removed. 2.4 Instrument Components GNSS receiver components a c TNC-connector for external UHF antenna, only for models with UHF radio Battery compartment with microSD and SIM card slot Keyboard with LEDs, ON/OFF button and Function button Serial, USB and power port Antenna Reference Plane (ARP) is where the instrument heights are measured to. b c a d b e 4573_002 2.
3 User Interface 3.1 Keyboard Description a b R a b 17111_001 ON/OFF button ON/OFF button Function button Button Function ON/OFF If the GNSS receiver is off: Turns on the GNSS receiver when held for 2 s. While the Zenith16/40 is booting the two Power LEDs flash. ☞ If the GNSS receiver is already on: Turns off the GNSS receiver when held for 2 s. Function button ☞ All functions described assume the Zenith16/40 is already on. Button Function Function Press and hold button for <1 s.
Button Function The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times. The microSD card of the GNSS receiver is formatted. The Memory LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted. Press and hold buttons for 10 s. The System RAM on the GNSS receiver is formatted. Settings of all installed software will be deleted. The Storage, RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash red. The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three times. After the formatting the System RAM, the GNSS receiver is turned off.
IF the Power LED Storage LED 18 User Interface is THEN flashing green a code-only position is available. green a fixed RTK position is available. off battery is not connected, flat or the GNSS receiver is switched off. green power is 20% - 100%. red power is 5% - 20%. The remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of measurement, the temperature and the age of the battery. fast flashing red power is low (<5%). off no microSD card is inserted.
4 Operation 4.1 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Undisturbed satellite signal reception Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception, especially at the instrument which serves as a base. Set up the instrument in locations which are free of obstructions such as trees, buildings or mountains. Steady instrument for static surveys For static surveys, the instrument must be kept perfectly steady throughout the whole occupation of a point.
10. Connect the field controller to the GNSS receiver through Bluetooth. 11. Measure the instrument height using the measuring tape. Refer to "2.6 The Antenna Reference Plane, ARP" for information on the instrument height. 4.2.2 Setting up as a Post-Processing Base Use The following equipment setup is used for static operations over markers. Equipment setup a b c f d a b c d e f e 4578_004 Equipment setup step-by-step 1.
Equipment setup a b c d f e a b c d e f 4579_004 Equipment setup step-by-step GNSS receiver Battery UHF antenna Pole Holder Field controller 1. Attach the field controller to the pole. Clip the field controller into the holder and lock it by tighten the screw on the holder. 2. Turn on the field controller. 3. Insert the battery into the GNSS receiver. 4. Connect the UHF antenna to the GNSS receiver. The connection is only required when using the internal radio. 5.
Connect GNSS receiver to a computer step-by-step 3 1 2 4 4581_002 1. Start the computer. 2. Plug the included cable into the port of the GNSS receiver. 3. Turn on the GNSS receiver. 4. Plug the cable into the USB port of the computer. If Windows Hardware Wizard starts up, check CLOSE. 4.4 Zenith Manager Description The Zenith Manager software can be used to set up and configure the GNSS receiver, export data from the microSD card, enter licence keys and upload firmware.
☞ Firmware upload When using Pacific Crest GMSK protocol between a Zenith16/40 base and Zenith16/40 rover, the Unit ID must be set to a different number for each receiver. The latest version of the instrument firmware is available from the GeoMax website. To update the instrument firmware, copy the respective file to the SYSTEM directory on a microSD card and insert it into the GNSS receiver. Refer to "4.6 Insert a microSD Card".
2. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 3. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the cover of the battery compartment. 4. Push the battery downwards so that it locks into position. 5. Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment and push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol. 6.
4.7 Insert a SIM Card (if supported) Insert a SIM card step-by-step (if supported) 1 2 6 3 5 4 19103_001 ☞ Inserting/removing the SIM card while the GNSS receiver is turned on can result in permanent damage to the card. Only insert/remove the SIM card when the GNSS receiver is switched off. ☞ The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment. 1. Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. 2.
5 Care and Transport 5.1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you • • Transport in a road vehicle either carry the product in its original container, or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the attached product upright. Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its container and secure it.
Connectors with dust caps Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap.
6 Technical Data 6.1 Technical Data 6.1.
☞ Accuracy is dependent upon various factors including the number of satellites tracked, constellation geometry, observation time, ephemeris accuracy, ionospheric disturbance, multipath and resolved ambiguities. The accuracies, given as root mean square, are based on measurements processed using GeoMax Geo Office and on real-time measurements. The use of multiple GNSS systems can increase accuracy by up to 30% relative to GPS only. 6.1.3 GNSS antenna specifications 6.1.4 Internal devices 6.1.
Operating times Equipment type Operating time ZBA201 Static 7h Rover (radio; receive) 6h Rover (cellular phone) 6h ☞ 6.1.6 Operating times may vary depending on the temperature and battery age. Environmental specifications Environmental specifications Description Value Temperatures (°C) GNSS receiver -40 to +65 (operation) -40 to +80 (storage) Battery -20 to +55 (operation) -40 to +70 (storage) Protection IP68 (IEC 60529) Withstands powerful jets and temporarily immersion under water.
Frequency band Output power Antenna Type Zenith16 Frequency band (MHz) Zenith40 Frequency band (MHz) GNSS receiver GPS L1: 1575.42 GPS L2: 1227.60 GLONASS L1: 1602.5625 1611.5 GLONASS L2: 1246.4375 1254.3 Galileo E1: 1575.42 Galileo E5b: 1207.14 BeiDou B1: 1561.098 BeiDou B2: 1207.140 GPS L1: 1575.42 GPS L2: 1227.60 GPS L5: 1176.45 GLONASS L1: 1602.5625 1611.5 GLONASS L2: 1246.4375 1254.3 Galileo E1: 1575.42 Galileo E5a: 1176.45 Galileo E5b: 1207.14 Galileo AltBOC: 1191.795 BeiDou B1: 1561.
☞ GeoMax has developed Guidelines on “How to carry GeoMax products” and “How to ship GeoMax products” with Lithium batteries. Before any transportation of a GeoMax product, we ask you to consult these guidelines on our web page (http:// www.geomax-positioning.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the GeoMax products can be transported correctly.
7 Software Licence Agreement Open Source Information The software on the product may contain copyright-protected software that is licensed under various open source licences. Copies of the corresponding licences • can be downloaded on https://geomax-positioning.com/zenith40/opensource. If foreseen in the corresponding open source licence, you may obtain the corresponding source code and other related data on https://geomax-positioning.com/zenith40/opensource.
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