GeoMax Zenith10/20 SERIES User manual

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GeoMax GNSS
Zenith10/20 Series
Installation Guide
Version: 1.6
English

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Tablet of Contents
1INTRODUCTION
2BATTERY CHARGING
2.1 Zenith10/20 GNSS receiver
2.2 Getac PS236 handheld
3PREPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER
3.1 Installation of GeoMax Assistant
3.2 Connecting to the PC
3.3 Receiver connection with GeoMax Assistant
3.4 Checking the receiver firmware version
3.5 Changing the UHF radio settings
3.6 Installation of licences
3.7 Disconnecting from the PC
4PREPARATION OF THE HANDHELD
4.1 Setting up Windows Mobile
4.2 Connecting to the PC
4.3 Installation of FieldGenius
4.4 Registration of FieldGenius
4.5 Connection to the GNSS receiver
5GNSS BOARD UPDATE
5.1 Requirements
5.2 Update process
6EQUIPMENT SETUP
6.1 Rover setup
6.2 Base setup

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1INTRODUCTION
This guide provides complete step-by-step instructions for preparing the Zenith10/20
GNSS for measuring work. The instructions cover all the required installation tasks for
the Zenith GNSS receiver, Getac PS236 handheld and FieldGenius software.
Only the tasks required for the initial setup of a new Zenith10/20 system are
described in this document. For further information regarding the operation of the
Zenith10/20 components, please refer to the respective User Manuals.
The User Manual for the GNSS receiver is available from the Zenith10/20 CD and also
from GeoMax Downloads at http://www.geomax-positioning.com/downloads_457.htm
The Getac PS236 User Manual is supplied on a CD packed together with the handheld.
The FieldGenius manual can be downloaded from the MicroSurvey website, at
http://www.microsurvey.com/support/ in the downloads section as shown below.

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2BATTERY CHARGING
2.1 ZENITH10/20 GNSS RECEIVER
The GNSS receiver, batteries and charger are supplied in a yellow hard container.
Before using the receiver, the included ZBA202 batteries should be charged. Insert
two batteries into the ZCH202 charger and plug the adapter into an AC supply. Do not
disconnect from power until both the FULL indicators glow green, indicating that the
batteries are fully charged.
2.2 GETAC PS236 HANDHELD
The PS236 handheld is supplied in a cardboard box which includes the handheld device,
battery, charging adapter and EU power cable. A suitable AC power cable may need to be
sourced locally to suit country specific plugs. All AC voltages are supported by the
adapter.
Insert the supplied battery into the handheld’s battery compartment. Charge the internal
battery with the supplied adapter as shown below. While charging, the circled indicator
on the front of the PS236 glows amber. Do not disconnect from power until the indicator
glows green, indicating that the battery is fully charged.

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3PREPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER
3.1 INSTALLATION OF GEOMAX ASSISTANT
Locate the GeoMax Assistant software from Geomax Downloads, in the Zenith10_20
folder and save to your PC. Run the Geomaxsetup.msi file and follow the steps of
the setup wizard to install the software. An icon named GeoMax Assistant will be
created onto the Windows desktop. During the installation process, the required
device drivers are also copied onto the PC. Do not start Assistant before connecting
the receiver as described below.
3.2 CONNECTING TO THE PC
Insert a fully charged battery into the GNSS receiver and switch it on. Connect the
supplied ZDC222 USB cable to the 4-pin Lemo port of the receiver (at the GPRS
antenna connection). When connecting to the USB port of the PC, the cable drivers
will automatically be installed. If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard starts,
click the Close button.
3.3 RECEIVER CONNECTION WITH GEOMAX ASSISTANT
With the receiver connected to the PC, start Assistant by selecting the icon on the
Windows desktop. From the menu bar, select File…Connect. The receiver COM port
is automatically shown. Select by clicking the OK button. After a few seconds, the
device information of the receiver will be shown.

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If the connection to the receiver is not working, check the assigned COM port in
Control Panel…Device Manager. In the Ports (COM & LPT) category, look for the
AT91 USB to Serial Converter. Here the COM port number of the receiver is provided,
as shown below. Select this COM port number when starting in Assistant.
If the AT91 device is not visible or the communication is not working, then the driver
can be installed manually. Right-click on the GEOMAX named device and choose
Update Driver Software. Do not let Windows search for software, but choose the
driver file CompositeCDCSerial.inf. This driver is available for download from GeoMax
Downloads.
3.4 CHECKING THE RECEIVER FIRMWARE VERSION
Before using the GNSS receiver, it should be checked that the internal firmware is the
current version. Once the receiver is connected with Assistant, the installed firmware
can be seen in the Information window, at the Device Firmware Ver field. The
firmware file has the format GMZ20-FyymmddVx.xx.bin, where yymmdd is the
release date and x.xx is the version number (for example GMZ-F111028V1.00.bin).
Visit GeoMax Downloads to check for the current version of receiver firmware. If this
is not the same version as installed, then the receiver firmware needs to be updated.

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With the receiver connected to Assistant, select Firmware Upgrade from the side
menu. Click Upgrade and choose the firmware file obtained from GeoMax Downloads.
At the request, turn off the receiver. When switching the receiver back on, the
firmware installation is performed automatically. Once the installation is complete, the
information page is shown in Assistant. The installed firmware version can now be
seen at the Device Firmware Ver field.
Note: For technical reasons, it is necessary to have a microSD card inserted in the
receiver during the firmware upload. A new microSD card needs to be formatted with
a PC before use in the receiver. Use the format options as defined in the window
shown below.

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3.5 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 following procedure defines the configuration of the internal UHF radio. With the
receiver connected to Assistant, select Setting from the side menu. Set the Working
Mode as Dynamic. In the Data Link field, choose UHF and click the Setting button.

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The Data Link –UHF window is then displayed, where up to 8 different frequencies
can be set. In the Channel Setting field, the default channel, protocol typ e and
channel spacing can be defined. The protocols for both Satel and Pacific Crest radios
are supported. Check with your country specific local authorities, what frequencies
and channel spacing have to be used.
Note: In certain cases, a defined frequency may not be accepted by the internal
radio. This can be corrected by performing a receiver self-check. With the receiver
switched on, hold the Function button for 10 seconds until a beep is heard. The
receiver reboots 5 seconds after performing the self-check.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF LICENCES
If the optional GLONASS and 20Hz licences were additionally ordered, they are not
activated before delivery. Therefore when the equipment is first received, the licences
still need to be installed onto the receiver. These options are activated by means of a
licence key number. The licence always consists of only one number, even if both
GLONASS and 20Hz are to be activated. The licence key number for the activation of
these options is supplied on the invoice of the Zenith10/20 equipment.

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The licence is installed onto the receiver using GeoMax Assistant. With the receiver
connected to Assistant, select the Register function from the side menu. At the Input
Authorization Code field, enter the supplied licence key and click on the Enter button. In
the Status panel, a confirmation will appear once the option has been activated.
3.7 DISCONNECTING FROM THE PC
Once the receiver is completely configured, it can be disconnected from the PC. From the
Assistant menu bar, select File…Disconnect. The USB cable can now be removed and
the receiver is ready for use. The receiver can be switched off by holding down the
On/Off button until you hear three beeps and LED’s turn off.

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4PREPARATION OF THE HANDHELD
4.1 SETTING UP WINDOWS MOBILE
Once the battery is fully charged or while connected to AC power, press the power
button of the handheld. Follow the steps of the wizard to setup Windows Mobile. The
Windows Mobile software on the supplied Getac PS236 is only available in English
language. Microsoft restricts the installation of alternative languages with this
operating system.
4.2 CONNECTING TO THE PC
If using Windows7 or Vista on your PC, the Windows Mobile Device Centre needs to be
installed. For earlier versions of Windows, install Microsoft ActiveSync. Both these
applications are supplied on the Getac Getting Started CD or can be downloaded from
Microsoft’s website. After the software installation, connect the handheld to your PC
with the USB cable supplied with the PS236 as shown below.
The device drivers will now automatically be installed. If the Windows Found New
Hardware Wizard starts, click the Close button. After the drivers are installed, the
Mobile Device Centre or ActiveSync will automatically start. The contents of the
PS236 internal memory can be seen with Windows Explorer and are defined as a drive
named Portable Device.

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4.3 INSTALLATION OF FIELDGENIUS
The latest version of FieldGenius can be downloaded from the MicroSurvey website, at
http://www.microsurvey.com/support/. Click on the comprehensive list of
installations link at MicroSurvey Downloads. Scroll down until the FieldGenius
section is found. Here the latest installation version and user manual of FieldGenius in
English is available. Click on Full Downloads and follow the described installation
procedure. Download the Devices Installer and save onto your PC.
To obtain FieldGenius in a different language, search for the webpage named
Translated Installations FieldGenius. On this page, all the available languages for
FieldGenius are shown. Click on the required language and save the installation file
onto your PC. In this case, the English version of FieldGenius does not need to be
installed.

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With the handheld connected to your PC, run the installer file fieldgeniusxxx.exe
where xxx is the language. The PC will attempt to connect to the handheld and install
the FieldGenius software. Follow the Windows installation wizard. At the Device
Selection window, select the data collector as Windows Mobile 6.1 and higher.

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When prompted by the handheld for where to install, choose Device. Once the
installation process is completed, the FieldGenius software can be started by selecting
it from the Windows Mobile Start Menu.
4.4 REGISTRATION OF FIELDGENIUS
When FieldGenius is started, a registration window with the Device ID is displayed as
shown below. It is possible to use FieldGenius without registration by tapping Run
Demo Mode. This provides full functionality, but is limited to the storage of 30
points.
To register your version of FieldGenius, an activation key needs to be entered. The
displayed Device ID, together with the GUID (global unique identity), is used to
obtain the key. The GUID can be found on the invoice supplied together with your
Zenith10/20 equipment.
The activation key can be generated by using MicroSurvey’s webportal, at the link
http://microsurveylicenseserver.com/ValidateSerialNumber.aspx. This webportal is
shown in the screenshot below. At the blank serial number field, enter your GUID and
click Submit. At the next screen, enter the Device ID shown on the handheld.

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Note: Make certain that the entered Device ID is correct the first time, since an
activation key cannot be generated again with a different ID.
The activation key will then be displayed in the password field. Enter this key into the
handheld at the provided fields and click Apply Key. More details about the
FieldGenius installation and registration can be found in the
FieldGenius_Registration.pdf document available from GeoMax downloads.
4.5 CONNECTION TO THE GNSS RECEIVER
The first screen displayed when starting FieldGenius is the Project Manager. Create a
new project by tapping the appropriate icon and enter a project name. The onscreen
keyboard can always be accessed by double tapping on the editable field. The screens
that follow are used to set the default settings for this project.

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At the Instrument Selection screen, the connection to the receiver can be made.
Ensure that the receiver is switched on and select either GPS Rover or GPS
Reference. In the Instrument Profile window, tap ADD and enter a name for your
receiver. Save the name and then tap EDIT to configure the profile.

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It is important to configure both Antenna Height and Model & Communication of the
Instrument Profile. At the Antenna Height panel, choose the Model as GeoMax
Zenith10/20. The Measured Height is the default length of the telescopic pole.
At the Model & Communication panel, select the Make as GeoMax and Port as
Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth Search to find all available devices and choose the
required receiver by its serial number. Once a connection has been made, you will be
prompted for a PIN which is 1234.

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The Link Configure panel is now displayed. In the Link Device field, the following
choices are available:
- None: When only raw data logging
- Other Device: When using an external radio
- GSM Module: For network rover
- UHF Radio: For the internal radio as base or rover
Choose the required device and then tap Setup to configure the device. When using
the GSM Module, the NTRIP parameters can be entered. Once an internet connection
is established, a suitable mountpoint can be selected. With the UHF Radio, the
required frequency channel can be selected.
On return to the Link Configure panel, set a suitable Data Format that matches the
mountpoint or RTK base message, for example RTCM3.
When everything has been configured as required, tap Connect. The map view is
shown next and you are ready to measure. For further information on using
FieldGenius for GNSS measurements, refer to the FieldGenius instruction manual in
the GPS REFERENCE chapter.

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5GNSS BOARD UPDATE
5.1 REQUIREMENTS
Occassionally it may be necessary to upgrade the NovAtel GNSS board firmware. The
currently installed version can be viewed using GeoMax Assistant. Once the receiver is
connected with Assistant, the board firmware can be seen in the Information window,
at the GPS Firmware Ver field (example version below is 3.803). Visit GeoMax
Downloads to check for the currently available firmware version. If this is not the
same version as installed, then the receiver needs to be updated.
5.2 UPDATE PROCESS
To perform a GNSS board firmware update, the ZDC220 serial cable is needed. This
cable can be ordered from GeoMax with article number 789348. In addition to the
USB cable, connect the ZDC220 between the 5-pin Lemo port of the receiver and the
serial plug on your PC.

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Run GeoMax Assistant and select Serial Port Forwarding from the side menu.
Choose the COM port of your serial connection and click the Open button. Switch the
receiver off and then on again. The serial connection is confirmed with the message
Direct link to OEM Module OK! Then exit GeoMax Assistant.
Obtain either the Zenith10 or Zenith20 NovAtel firmware from GeoMax Downloads
and extract the ZIP data onto your PC. Run the included WinLoad application and
choose COM Settings…from the menu bar.