GeoMax Zenith35 Pro Series User manual

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GeoMax Zenith35 Series
Quick Guide
Version 1.0

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GeoMax Zenith35 Series
Quick Guide
Version 1.0

Zenith35 | 2Important Information about your Instrument
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1 Important Information about your Instru-
ment
Read and follow the User Manual on the accompanying CD before using the
product or the accessories delivered with the product.
Keep for future reference!
Intended use • Computing with software.
• Recording measurements.
• Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring tech-
niques.
• Recording GNSS and point related data.
• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and
code signal from GNSS satellites.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.

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Conformity to
national regula-
tions
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, GeoMax AG, declares that the product Zenith35 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of
conformity is available from GeoMax AG.
• This Class 2 equipment may be operated in: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI,
FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS,
LI, NO, CH, BG, RO and TR.
Class 2 equipment according European Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE) for which following EEA Member
States apply restrictions on the placing on the market
or on the putting into service or require authorisation
for use:
•France
•Italy
• Norway (if used in the geographical area within a
radius of 20km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund)
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by
the FCC part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior
to use and operation.

Zenith35 | 4Important Information about your Instrument
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DangerousGoods
Regulations The products of GeoMax are powered by Lithium batteries.
Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a
safety hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite.
When carrying or shipping your GeoMax product with Lithium batteries
onboard a commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
GeoMax has developed Guidelines on “How to carry GeoMax prod-
ucts” and “How to ship GeoMax products” with Lithium batteries.
Before any transportation of a GeoMax product, we ask you to consult
these guidelines on our web page (http://www.geomax-posi-
tioning.com/dgr) to ensure that you are in accordance with the
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and that the GeoMax products can
be transported correctly.
Damaged or defective batteries are prohibited from being carried or
transported onboard any aircraft. Therefore, ensure that the condition
of any battery is safe for transportation.

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2 Instrument Components
Zenith35 compo-
nents
a) TNC connector for UHF antenna
b) LEMO port 1
c) Battery compartment with SIM
card and microSD card holder
d) Keyboard with LEDs, ON/OFF
button and Function button
e) LEMO port 2
f) TNC connector for UMTS antenna
g) Mechanical Reference Plane
(MRP), where the instrument
heights are measured.
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Zenith35 | 6Instrument Components
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ON/OFF key
Function button All functions described assume the Zenith35 is already on.
Key Function
ON/OFF If Zenith35 is off:
Turns on Zenith35 when held for 2 s.
While the Zenith35 is booting the two Power
LEDs flash.
If Zenith35 is already on:
Turns off Zenith35 when held for 2 s.
Button Function
Function Press and hold button for <1 s.
Switches the Zenith35 between rover or base mode.
Press and hold button for 3 s.
Updates the base position coordinates when Zenith35
is in base mode. The RTK base LED flashes for 2 s.
When no position is available, the LED flashes red.

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Press and hold button for 5 s.
Connects to the configured RTK base station or NTRIP
server when the Zenith35 is in rover mode. The RTK
rover LED flashes for 2 s. No action if a rover mode is
not configured.
Button Function

Zenith35 | 8Environmental specifications
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3 Environmental specifications
Environmental
specifications
Temperatures (°C):
Instrument: -30 to +60 (operation) -40 to +85 (storage)
Battery: -20 to +60 (operation) -20 to +55 (storage)
Protection:
IP68 (IEC 60529)
Vibration:
ASAE EP455 Section 5.15.1 Random, MIL-STD-810G, method 514.6E-I
Shock:
Withstands a 2 m (6.6 ft) pole topple over onto hard surface.
Humidity:
100% condensing
The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically
drying out the instrument.

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4Transport
Transport in the
field When transporting the equipment in the field, always make sure that you • either carry the product in its original transport container,
• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder, keeping the
attached product upright.
Transport in a
road vehicle Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its transport container, original
packaging or equivalent and secure it.
Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete
original GeoMax packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its
equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, trans-
port of batteries When transporting or shipping batteries, the person responsible for the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and
regulations are observed. Before transportation or shipping, contact your local
passenger or freight transport company.

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5Operation
The battery must be charged before using it for the first time.
Change battery
step-by-step
Step Description
The battery is inserted at the side of the instrument.
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1. To remove a battery, push the slide fastener of the battery compart-
ment in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol and
open the battery compartment.
2. Push the locker sideward and at the same time pull out the battery.
This releases the battery from its fixed position.
3. Remove the battery.
4. To insert battery, push the slide fastener of the battery compartment
in the direction of the arrow with the open-lock symbol.
5. Open the battery compartment.
6. With the battery contacts facing upwards, slide the battery into the
battery compartment.
7. Push the battery backwards so that it locks into position.
8. Close the battery compartment and push the slide fastener in the
direction of the arrow with the close-lock symbol.
Step Description

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Inserting a
microSD /SIM
card step-by-
step
Inserting a microSD card
Step Description
Removing the microSD card while the instrument is turned on can
cause loss of data. Only remove the microSD card or unplug
connecting cables when the instrument is switched off.
The microSD card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compart-
ment of the instrument.
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Inserting a SIM card
1. Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction
of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. Open the battery compart-
ment
2. Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the
slot as shown inside the battery lid until it clicks into position.
Step Description
Inserting/removing the SIM card while the Zenith35 is turned on can
result in permanent damage to the card. Only insert/remove the SIM
card when the Zenith35 is switched off.
The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment.
1. Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction
of the arrow with the open-lock symbol. Open the battery compart-
ment
2. Slide the SIM card with the connectors facing downwards firmly into
the slot as shown inside the battery lid until it clicks into position.
Step Description

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Quick Guide
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Zenith35 | 2Wichtige Informationen über Ihr Instrument
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1 Wichtige Informationen über Ihr Instru-
ment
Lesen Sie die Gebrauchsanweisung auf der beigelegten CD, bevor Sie das
Produkt oder mitgeliefertes Zubehör verwenden.
Bewahren Sie den Quick Guide sorgfältig auf!
Verwendungs-
zweck • Berechnung mit Software.
• Aufzeichnen der Messungen.
• Durchführung von Messaufgaben mit verschiedenen GNSS Messtechniken.
• Aufzeichnung von GNSS und punktbezogenen Daten.
• Fernsteuerung von Produkten.
• Datenkommunikation zu externen Geräten.
• Messung von Rohdaten und Berechnen von Koordinaten mit Hilfe von
Trägerphase und Codesignalen von GNSS Satelliten.
Das Produkt darf nicht im Hausmüll entsorgt werden.

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Konformität zu
nationalen
Vorschriften
• FCC Teil 15 (gültig in USA)
• Hiermit erklärt GeoMax AG, dass das Produkt Zenith35 grundlegende
Vorschriften und andere wichtige Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC
und anderer Europäischer Richtlinien bestimmungsgemäß erfüllt. Die
Konformitätserklärung bekommen Sie von GeoMax AG.
• Diese Ausrüstung der Klasse 2 kann in folgenden Ländern verwendet
werden: AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT,
NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO und TR.
In folgenden Mitgliedsstaaten des EWR gelten für
Geräte der Klasse 2 entsprechend der Europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) Einschränkungen bei der
Vermarktung oder bei der Inbetriebnahme oder sie
benötigen eine Genehmigung für den Betrieb:
•Frankreich
• Italien
• Norwegen (bei Verwendung innerhalb eines Radius
von 20km um das Zentrum von Ny-Ålesund)
• In Ländern mit nationalen Vorschriften, die nicht mit der europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC oder FCC Teil 15 abgedeckt sind, sind die Bestim-
mungen und Zulassungen für den Betrieb zu prüfen.

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Gefahrgutvor-
schriften Die Produkte von GeoMax werden durch Lithiumakkus mit Energie versorgt.
Lithiumakkus können unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen gefährlich werden
und ein Sicherheitsrisiko darstellen. Unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen
können Lithiumakkus überhitzen und sich entzünden.
Wenn Ihr GeoMax Produkt mit Lithiumakkus an Bord eines Verkehrs-
flugzeugs transportiert oder als Luftfracht versendet wird, muss dies in
Übereinstimmung mit den IATA Gefahrgutvorschriften geschehen.
GeoMax hat Richtlinien bezüglich Transport und Versand von GeoMax
Produkten mit Lithiumakkus erstellt. Wir bitten Sie, vor jedem Trans-
port eines GeoMax Produkts die Richtlinien auf unserer Webseite
(http://www.geomax-positioning.com/dgr) zu konsultieren, um
sicherzugehen, dass die GeoMax Produkte entsprechend der IATA-
Gefahrgutvorschriften korrekt transportiert werden.
Beschädigte oder defekte Akkus dürfen nicht an Bord eines Flugzeugs
transportiert werden. Stellen Sie deshalb sicher, dass Ihre Akkus sicher
transportiert werden können.

Instrumentenkomponenten Zenith35 | 5
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2 Instrumentenkomponenten
Zenith35 Kompo-
nenten a) TNC-Anschluss für UHF-Antenne
b) LEMO Port 1
c) Batteriefach mit SIM-Karte und
microSD-Kartenhalter
d) Tastatur mit LEDs, EIN/AUS-
Taste und Funktionstaste
e) LEMO Port 2
f) TNC-Anschluss für UMTS-
Antenne
g) Die Mechanische Referenzebene
(MRP) ist die Bezugsfläche für die
Messung der Instrumentenhöhe
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