GeoMax Zoom40 Series User manual

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GeoMax TPS
Zoom40 Series
Installation Guide
Version: 1.0
English

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION
2PREPARATION OF THE TPS INSTRUMENT
2.1 Battery Charging
2.2 Obtaining Firmware Files
2.3 Uploading Onboard Firmware to the Instrument
2.4 Windows Mobile Device Center
2.5 Connecting to the PC
3UPLOADING ONBOARD FIELD-SOFTWARE
3.1 Installation of X-PAD
3.2 Installation of GeoMax FieldGenius

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1INTRODUCTION
This guide provides complete step-by-step instructions for preparing the Zoom40 total
station series for measuring work.
The latest versions of GeoMax documents and software referred to in this document
are all available from the GeoMax Partner Area in the Zoom40 folder at
http://www.geomax-positioning.com/Partner-Area-Login_1186.htm.
Only the tasks required for the initial setup are described in this document. For
further information regarding the operation of the Zoom40, please refer to the
respective manuals.
The Zoom40 Quick Guide is included with the container set. The comprehensive user
manual is available from the included USB stick and also from GeoMax Partner Area in
the Zoom40 folder at www.geomax-positioning.com.
The GeoMax FieldGenius and the X-PAD user manual can be downloaded from the
GeoMax Partner Area at www.geomax-positioning.com.

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2PREPARATION OF THE TPS INSTRUMENT
2.1 BATTERY CHARGING
Before using the instrument, the ZBA301 battery should be charged. Insert the
battery into the ZCH301 charger and plug the adapter into an AC supply. Do not
disconnect from power until the green FULL indicator flashes, indicating that the
battery is fully charged. Once charged, insert the battery into the side cover slot of
the Zoom40 instrument and switch on.
2.2 OBTAINING FIRMWARE FILES
When receiving a new instrument, it should be checked that the latest firmware
version is installed. The installed version can be seen on the Software Information
page, accessed by starting the Zoom40 application and pressing (3)-Tools / (2)-
SysInfo / (FNC2)-Softw. If the displayed firmware version does not match the one
available from GeoMax Partner Area, then the instrument should be updated.
To customize the instrument for personal requirements, the firmware file in the
required language should be installed. The respective files can be obtained from
GeoMax Partner Area in the Zoom40/Firmware folder and are in the format
Zoom40_XX.fw where “XX” indicates the specific language. The firmware files also
contain all available applications.

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2.3 UPLOADING ONBOARD FIRMWARE TO THE INSTRUMENT
The firmware file is uploaded to the instrument directly from the USB stick. Therefore
copy the downloaded file to the System directory on the USB stick using a PC. Insert
the stick into the instrument and power on. To load the file onto the instrument, start
the Zoom40 application and choose (3)-Tools / (3)-Load FW / (F1)-Firmware. The
content of the System directory are now shown. Select the firmware file and choose
(F1)-OK to start the upload process.
Note: Ensure that a fully charged battery is inserted when uploading firmware. This
process can take some time and the power supply must NOT be interrupted during
the loading process.
Your Zoom40 instrument is now ready for use.

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2.4 WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE CENTER
An upload and installation of the GeoMax FieldGenius on the Zoom40 requires a PC or
Laptop. To upload the field software to the Zoom40, it is mandatory to install the
Windows Mobile Device Center on the PC or Laptop.
Windows Mobile Device Center was written as a successor to the ActiveSync program
that was previously used to synchronize Windows CE based devices with Windows
operating systems prior to Windows Vista. If the operating system is not Win7, Win8
or Vista such as Windows XP or Windows 2000, you are required to install Microsoft
ActiveSync. Both applications are free of charge and can be downloaded from various
websites (e.g. Microsoft).
2.5 CONNECTING TO THE PC
If using Win8, Win7 or Vista on your PC, the Windows Mobile Device Centre needs to
be installed. For earlier versions of Windows, install Microsoft ActiveSync. After the
software installation, open the Windows Mobile Device Centre and connect the
Zoom40 to your PC. Use the USB cable supplied with the Zoom40 as shown below.

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Turn on the instrument and the connection will be established. After the initial
connection, the Windows Mobile Device Centre or ActiveSync will automatically start
and connect as soon as the powered instrument is connected to the PC.
The contents of the PS336 internal memory can also be seen now with Windows
Explorer and are defined as a drive named Zoom40_SerialNumber.

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3UPLOADING ONBOARD FIELD-SOFTWARE
3.1 INSTALLATION OF X-PAD
For the software installation please refer to the separate installation guide, available
for download from the GeoMax Partner Area:
http://www.geomax-positioning.com/downloads.htm?cid=15277
3.2 INSTALLATION OF GEOMAX FIELDGENIUS
For the software installation please refer to the separate installation guide, available
for download from the GeoMax Partner Area:
http://www.geomax-positioning.com/downloads.htm?cid=15625