User Manual

11 Overview
122 5800 GPS User Guide
55800 Operation
11.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the 5800 receiver which is designed for GPS
surveying applications. The 5800 receiver incorporates a GPS
antenna, receiver, internal radio, and battery in a rugged light-weight
unit that is ideally suited as an all-on-the-pole RTK rover. Three LEDs
allow you monitor the satellite tracking, radio reception and power.
Bluetooth
TM
technology provides cable-free communications
between receiver and data collector. The 5800 receiver provides 24
total channels of L1/L2 satellite tracking, and supports logging of raw
GPS observables to the handheld data collector for post-processed
applications.
The 5800 is available as a standalone Rover or as part of the GPS Total
Station
®
5700 system, offering maximum versatility in the system
configuration to meet your specific requirements.
11.2 Regulations and Safety
The Bluetooth module inside your 5800 is a radio-modem transmitter
and receiver.
Regulations regarding the use of the radio-modems vary greatly from
country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without
obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user
licensing. Consult your local communications governing agency for
licensing information.
Before operating a 5800, determine if authorization or a license to
operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of
the end user to obtain an operator’spermit or license for the 5800
radio-modem for the location or country of use.