Intuicom RTK Bridge-X User manual

Intuicom, Inc.
4900 Nautilus Ct. Ste. 100
Boulder, CO 80301
[phone]
.intuicom.com
RTK Bridge
®
-X
Integration with:
Topcon® AGI-3® and AGI-4®
Installation Guide

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Section : Installation Requirements
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Overview
The AGI-3 and/or AGI-4 receiver(s) are typically configured to accept RTCM format RTK
corrections from an Intuicom RTK Bridge®-X which in turn has been configured to connect to a
GPS/GNSS reference network. The intended audience for this document is a dealer or
integrator familiar with the Topcon receivers and access to the Set-up menus as well as general
familiarity with the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X. The Intuicom RTK Bridge–X User Guide covers
the steps necessary for its configuration.
1 Requirements for Installation
1.1 Required Information
In order to operate an Intuicom RTK Bridge–X, you are required to have the necessary
information to access and log in to the Real-Time Network. This information is entered
into the RTK Bridge–X and stored in a profile. More details on setting up an RTK
Bridge–X is available in the RTK Bridge-X manual.
• IP address,
• TCP port,
• NTRIP mountpoint name,
• username and password for access to the real-time GPS/GNSS network
1.2 Required Equipment
1.2.1 Intuicom Equipment and Accessories
1. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X with activated data provider account (Verizon, AT&T,
etc…)
2. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to Topcon data/power cable:
o AGI-3 – [P/N: XRTKCAB-AGI3] (Deutsch to crimped leads and SAE)
o AGI-4 – [P/N: XRTKCAB-AGI4] (Deutsch to Deutsch)
3. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X Cellular/GPS antenna/cable:
[P/N: FIP4-MMDM-MM (magnetic mount)]
1.2.2 Other Equipment and Accessories
5. Topcon receiver (AGI-3 or AGI-4) with RTK unlocked
6. Topcon monitor (Example given is for the X30, but any monitor could be used)

Section 2: Installation Instructions
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2 Installation Instructions
Below is the installation Diagram for the recommended installation of the Intuicom RTK
Bridge–X utilizing the equipment noted above.
Diagram 1

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2.1 Configuration
• Configure the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to connect to GPS/GNSS Reference network
and obtain RTCM correction data stream from an appropriate single reference station,
such as a VRS.
• Configure the resulting RTK correction data to be output at a known baud rate (a
baud rate of 38400 is recommended).
• Confirm GPS and cellular antenna (typically a combined antenna with two coaxial
cables with TNC connectors) are connected and placed where they have good sky
view and good cellular signal.
2.2 AGI-4 cable pinout
• Verify the pinout on the Deutsch connector on the RTK Bridge–X to AGI-4
data/power cable to match the appropriate pin-out. See Pin-out Diagram 1
Pin-out Diagram 1
Deutsch Cable Color Signal AGI-4 AUX
connector
3 Red Power 2
6
Green
Receive (from RTK Bridge-X to
remote device) 11
1
White
Xmit (to RTK Bridge-X from
remote device) 10
4 Black Power Ground 9
4 Brown Signal Ground 12
2.3 AGI-3 cable pinout
• Configure the pin-out on the Deutsch connector on the RTK Bridge-X to AGI-3
data/power cable to match the appropriate pin-out. See Pin-out Diagram 2
Pin-out Diagram 2 choose either Port A or D for AGI-3
Deutsch Cable Color Signal AGI-3 Port A AGI-3 Port D
4 Brown Signal GND 14, 16, or 27 14, 16, or 27
1 White
Xmit (to RTK Bridge from
remote device) 35 33
6 Green
Receive (from RTK Bridge
to remote device) 25 23

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• Using the Intuicom RTK Bridge-X to AGI-3 data/power cable, connect the RTK
Bridge-X data port to the data port on the AGI-3 as shown in Diagram 2.
Diagram 2
Example of how to connect the data power cable into the boot for the AGI-3 Data connector
• Please Note: Intuicom recommends sealing any and all connections to prevent
accidental water intrusion. Seal can be created by using silicone, heat/cold shrink,
etc.
2.4 Configuring the 30 to receive an RTK corrected position
• From the main menu select System -> GPS -> Correction

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• Select Correction Source
• Select RTK (External Modem)
• Select Correction Type (RTCM 2 or 3)

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The AGI-3 and/or AGI-4 should now be receiving the correction from the RTK Bridge and the
Monitor should display an RTK Fix.
For Technical Support of the RTK Bridge-X, Intuicom recommends
“Intuicom Remote Support”, please contact Intuicom for details on this real-
time support program.
For general technical support, please contact us at support intuicom.com or
call us at 303.449.4330.