Product Manual

5 Using the GNSS receiver
Using an external GNSS antenna
The MobileMapper 50 handheld provides an external GNSS antenna port on the back of
the device, and a GPS + Glonass external antenna is available as an accessory to be used
with the receiver.
CAUTION – The use of an external GNSS antenna should be occasional only. The
connector used to connect the antenna is not compatible with intensive , daily usage.
CAUTION – The presence of any dust or moisture in the external antenna port may
cause the external antenna to not work. To prevent dust or moisture entering the
external antenna slot, take care when using the handheld with an external antenna in
wet or dusty conditions.
To use an external antenna, you must configure antenna settings in the GNSS field
software, once you have connected the external antenna to the handheld. Refer to the
relevant software documentation for details.
Using an external GNSS receiver
Using the MobileMapper 50 handheld and the Survey Mobile application, you can control
SP60 and SP80 survey receivers. The Survey Mobile application supports all basic survey
workklows and gives access to the main configuration parameters of the survey receivers.
With a modern look and feel this application is very easy to use and provides all that a
surveyor may require.
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