GeoMax Zenith60 Series User manual

Installation guide
GeoMax Zenith60 Series
English
Version 1.0

Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 3
2BATTERY CHARGING .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Zenith60 Receiver .................................................................................3
2.2 Field Controller ....................................................................................3
3PREPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER .............................................................. 4
3.1 Introduction to the GeoMax Zenith60 WebManager ......................................4
3.2 Connect to your Zenith60 receiver via WiFi ................................................4
3.3 Connect to your Zenith60 via USB cable ....................................................5
3.4 Start the GeoMax Z60 WebManager ..........................................................6
3.5 Change the language of the GeoMax Z60 WebManager ................................. 6
3.6 Menu functions .....................................................................................7
3.7 Firmware upload ...................................................................................7
3.8 Changing the UHF radio settings ..............................................................9
3.9 Installation of licenses ......................................................................... 11
3.10 Data management ............................................................................ 11
3.11 Disconnecting from the PC ................................................................. 12
3.12 Accesing the internal storage of your Zenith60 from the PC ..................... 12
3.13 How to install the driver .................................................................... 12
4EQUIPMENT SETUP .............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Setting Up as a Real-Time Rover ........................................................... 15

1INTRODUCTION
This guide provides complete step-by-step instructions for preparing the Zenith60 GNSS series
for measuring work. The instructions cover all of the required installation tasks for the Zenith60
GNSS receiver.
The latest versions of GeoMax documents and software referred to in this document are
available from the Technical Library of the GeoMax Partner Area in the Zenith60 folder at:
www.geomax-positioning.com/partner-area
Only the tasks required for the initial setup of a new Zenith60 system are described in this
document. For further information regarding the operation of the Zenith60 components, please
refer to the User Manual.
•The Zenith60 Quick Guide is included with the container set. The comprehensive User Manual
for the GNSS receiver is available from the USB stick that is included in the container set. Both
the Quick Guide and the User Manual are also accessible from the Technical Library in the
Zenith60 folder at www.geomax-positioning.com/partner-area
•The appropriate uses of the included accessories are described in the User Manual.
2BATTERY CHARGING
2.1 Zenith60 Receiver
Before using the instrument, the included batteries should be charged. Insert the batteries into
the charger and plug the adapter into an AC power supply. Once the batteries are fully charged,
the charger LED will change from red to green and pushing the button on the battery will show
all four power level LEDs as solid green. Once fully charged, insert the batteries into the battery
compartments of the Zenith60 instrument and switch it on.
2.2 Field Controller
The Field Controller, if it is purchased, is supplied in a cardboard box which includes the device,
battery, and charging adapter. Insert the supplied battery into the battery compartment of the
device. Charge the internal battery with the supplied adapter. Do not disconnect from power
until the battery is fully charged.

3PREPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER
3.1 Introduction to the GeoMax Zenith60 WebManager
The GeoMax Z60 WebManager (web application) can be used to set up, configure and operate
the instrument, download data from the instrument and microSD card, and upload licence keys
and firmware.
3.2 Connect to your Zenith60 receiver via WiFi
Turn on the Zenith60 sensor. Make sure that the wireless modem on the PC or WiFi enabled device
is turned on and you are able to search for available “WiFi connections”.
Select the WiFi name that corresponds to the serial number of your Zenith60.

Once the serial number of the sensor is visible in the Wireless Network Connection list, select it and
click “Connect”. The Zenith60 and your device will be connected.
3.3 Connect to your Zenith60 via USB cable
Locate the included cable (ZDC509) in the container and plug it into the corresponding port of the
Zenith60. Turn on your Zenith60. Plug the cable into the USB port of the PC.

Open Windows Device Manager and double check that the device is recognized correctly as “USB
RNDIS” network adapter.
If not, refer to the "How to install the driver" section of this guide.
3.4 Start the GeoMax Z60 WebManager
As soon as the connection is established, either by WiFi or by cable, start the web browser and
enter the following IP http://192.168.10.1 into the address bar. A login-window will pop up.
Enter the user name and password. The default values for the login are:
User name: admin
Password: password
After a successful login the start screen of the GeoMax Z60 WebManager appears, and the
instrument can be accessed.
3.5 Change the language of the GeoMax Z60 WebManager
Go to the top-right corner in the GeoMax Z60 WebManager and open the selection list to see the
available languages (click on the dropdown menu under “English”). Once your preferred language
is selected, the Z60 WebManager will automatically be displayed in the chosen language.

3.6 Menu functions
The main functions of the WebManager are:
-Hardware Information →to view information about the GNSS instrument such as
firmware versions and hardware models.
-Position/Link Information →to view the current status of the GNSS instrument.
-Satellite Information →to view a list or skyplot of all currently used and tracked
satellites.
-Satellite Settings →to enable or disable satellite systems or individual satellites.
-Sensor Settings →to configure the sensor settings and working mode including NMEA
streaming.
-Format Sensor →to format the memory, reset to factory settings, perform a self-test on
the instrument or restart the instrument.
-License Key File →to upload license key files.
-Firmware File →to upload instrument, ME, UHF and GSM firmware.
-Antenna File →to upload base antenna calibration values to the instrument.
Data Download →to download data files from the internal memory of the instrument or
the inserted microSD card in DAT or RINEX formats.
3.7 Firmware upload
Before using the receiver, it is recommended that you check the firmware version currently
loaded on it. Once connected with the GeoMax Z60 WebManager, the installed firmware version
can be seen under the Status Info →Hardware Info tab.

If the installed firmware is older than the latest one available in the GeoMax Partner Area, it is
recommended to perform an update:
-Download the latest firmware file and store it on your PC or WiFi-enabled device.
-Go to the Updates tab in the GeoMax Z60 WebManager. Click ‘Choose File’ to select the
latest firmware file from the saved location on your device and click ‘Upload’.
-First, make sure that your Zenith60 has enough power to proceed with the update and
accept the warning message about ensuring sufficient power supply to start the firmware

upload. Once the sensor restarts (as seen by the LEDs turning off and back on), the
firmware should be installed.
-Please re-connect the receiver to the GeoMax Z60 WebManager. Check that the new
firmware version is now displayed in the Hardware Info tab.
3.8 Changing the UHF radio settings
To meet country radio licence requirements, the internal UHF radio must be set before use to legally
allowed local frequencies as defined by local or governmental authorities. Use of forbidden
frequencies may lead to prosecution and penalties.
The internal radio can be configured with a channel, protocol type, and channel spacing. Various
required frequencies can be entered into the channel table and assigned to a specific channel
number.
The following procedure defines the configuration of the internal UHF radio. Go to Settings and
select UHF as the RTK Data Source. Once you click on ‘Advanced UHF Settings’, a password is
required to enter. As soon as you enter the default password, the Internal Radio window, where
various required frequencies can be entered into the channel table and assigned to specific channel
numbers, is displayed. Check with your country specific local authorities on what frequencies and
channel spacings may be used. In the Radio Settings field, the internal radio can be configured with
default channel, protocol type, channel spacing, Forward Error Correction (FEC), and transmission
power (in base mode). Click ‘Save Settings’ to configure the defined radio configuration on the
receiver.

3.9 Installation of licenses
Optional GNSS smart antenna licences can be activated with a key file.
In the License-Key File tab of the Updates menu, browse for the key file on the PC (for example
L_xxx.key where xxx is the receiver serial number), select it and click ‘Upload’. A confirmation
message is shown once the option has been activated.
3.10 Data management
To download data files from the internal memory of the instrument or the inserted microSD card,
go to the Data Management tab and select the file that you want to download. Both .DAT and
Rinex files can be downloaded directly. The raw data is then transferred from the instrument to the
PC where it can be processed using the GeoMax X-PAD Fusion office software.

3.11 Disconnecting from the PC
Once the receiver configuration is complete, it can be disconnected from the PC. Simply close the
GeoMax Z60 WebManager and disconnect from the WiFi-connection or unplug the cable from both
the instrument and the PC.
3.12 Accessing the internal storage of your Zenith60 from the PC
Locate the included cable (ZDC509) in the container and plug it into the corresponding port of the
Zenith60. Turn on your Zenith60. Plug the cable into the USB port of the PC. Windows recognizes
it as a USB device and the instrument's internal storage becomes available in Windows Explorer
and can be accessed. No special USB driver is necessary to access the internal storage of the
Zenith60.
3.13 How to install the driver
Once Zenith60 is connected by cable to the PC:
-Open Windows Device Manager, an unknown RNDIS device will be shown.
-Rightclick on the unknown RNDIS device and choose “update driver”.

-Choose the second option, “Browse my computer for drive software”.
-Choose the second option, “Let me pick from a list …”.
-Scroll down (or press “n”) and choose “Network adapters”.

-Left box: scroll down (or press “m”) and choose “Microsoft”.
Right box: scroll down (or press “u”) and choose “USB RNDIS Adapter”.
-Accept the warning by pressing “Yes”.
-Windows updates (assigns) the driver automatically.

-The instrument will automatically be recognized correctly as “USB RNDIS” network adapter.
4EQUIPMENT SETUP
4.1 Setting Up as a Real-Time Rover
The following equipment setup is used for real-time rover.

1. Attach the field controller to the pole. Clip the field controller into the holder and lock it by
tightening the screw on the holder.
2. Turn on the field controller.
3. Insert the batteries into the GNSS smart antenna.
4. Connect the UHF antenna to the GNSS smart antenna. This connection is only
required when using the internal radio.
5. Press ON/OFF button on the GNSS smart antenna for 2 s to switch on the GNSS
smart antenna.
6. Screw the GNSS smart antenna on to the top of the pole.
7. Connect the field controller to the GNSS smart antenna through Bluetooth or WLAN.

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