User Manual - Akashy Survey
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1. GeoMax Zenith25 Pro Series User Manual Version 1 0 Introduction AW Product identification The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it Refer to 1 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product Trademarks e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc e microSD Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Validity of this manual This manual applies to the Zenith25 Pro GNSS instrument with the models GSM without TNC plug and GSM UHF SS DEZMA Introduction Zenith25 Pro 2 Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 Safety Directions 4 1 1 General Introduction 4 1 2 Definition of Use 4 1 3 Limits of Use 5 1 4 Responsibilities 5 1 5 Hazards of Use 5 1 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 7 1 7 FCC Statement Applicable in U S 8 2 Description of the System 9 2 1 System Components 9 2 2 Container Contents 9 2 3 System Concept 10 2 3 1 Software Concept 10 2 3 2 Power Concept 10 2 3 3 Data2. e Recording measurements e Carrying out measurement tasks using various GNSS measuring techniques e Recording GNSS and point related data e Remote control of product e Data communication with external appliances e Measuring raw data and computing coordinates using carrier phase and code signal from GNSS satel lites Reasonably foreseeable e Use of the product without instruction misuse e Use outside of the intended use and limits e Disabling safety systems e Removal of hazard notices e Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is permitted for certain functions e Modification or conversion of the product e Use after misappropriation e Use of products with recognisable damages or defects e Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of GeoMax e Inadequate safeguards at the working site e Controlling of machines moving objects or similar monitoring application without additional control and safety installations SS GbESMAX Safety Directions Zenith25 Pro 4 1 3 Limits of Use Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments A DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product 1 4 Responsib
3. Pro is switched off The SIM card is inserted into a slot inside the battery compartment Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol Remove the cover from battery compartment de 3 Press the latch of the SIM microSD card cover and remove the cover 4 Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the OPEN arrow and flip it up Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder the chip facing the connectors inside the slot as shown on the SIM microSD card cover Press the SIM card holder down Push the SIM card holder in the direction of the LOCK arrow to close DI m MAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 21 5 Care and Transport 5 1 Transport Transport in the field When transporting the equipment in the field always make sure that you e either carry the product in its original transport container e or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder keeping the attached product upright Transport in a road Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Always carry vehicle 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 tr
4. ZCA100 carrier d Tribrach e Tripod f Getac handheld Equipment setup step by step JA E O D Description bek Set up the tripod Mount the tribrach on the tripod b KN Ensure that the tribrach is over the marker Mount and level the carrier on the tribrach 4 ZE Insert the battery into the instrument Press the ON OFF button on the instrument for 2 s to switch on the instrument all lek Screw the instrument onto the carrier Check that the tribrach and carrier are still level E 10 Connect the handheld to the instrument through Bluetooth Measure the instrument height using the measuring tape Refer to 2 6 The Mechanical Refer ence Plane MRP for information on the instrument height GESMAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 15 4 1 4 Setting Up as a Real Time Rover Use The following equipment setup is used for real time rover Equipment setup Zenith25 Pro 004579_001 a Zenith25 Pro instrument b ZBA201 battery c UHF antenna d ZPC200 pole e ZHR200 holder f Getac handheld Equipment setup step Description by step Attach the ZHR200 holder to the ZPC200 pole Refer to 4 1 5 Fixing the handheld to a holder and pole d Clip the handheld into the holder and lock it by tighten the screw on the holder EA Turn on the handheld Insert the battery into the instrument Connect the UHF antenna to th
5. connection to a conductor The position of four air terminals can be uniformly distributed around the antenna at a distance equal to the height of the air terminal The air terminal diameter should be 12 mm for copper or 15 mm for aluminium The height of the air terminals should be 25 cm to 50 cm All air terminals should be connected to the down conductors The diameter of the air terminal should be kept to a minimum to reduce GNSS signal shading 2 On metallic structures Protection is as described for non metallic structures but the air terminals can be connected directly to the conducting structure without the need for down conductors Air terminal arrange ment plan view b a Antenna C b Support structure EO c Air terminal Grounding the instru a ment antenna b C d a Antenna b Lightning conductor array c Antenna instrument connection S d Metallic mast ena e Connection to earth A WARNING During the transport shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard Precautions Before shipping the product or disposing of it discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the appli cable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport c
6. e contain general rules of behaviour For the users safety all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly observed and followed Therefore the manual must always be available to all persons performing any tasks described herein DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the different signal words and their definitions Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in appreciable material financial and environmental damage NOTICE E Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner 1 2 Definition of Use Intended use e Computing with software
7. out the bottom part of the battery This releases the battery from its fixed position Remove the battery ES MAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 19 4 3 Inserting a microSD card Ce e Keep the card dry e Use it only within the specified temperature range e Do not bend the card e Protect the card from direct impacts Ce Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and or permanent damage to the card Insert a microSD card step by step 004584_001 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 compartment of the instrument Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol Remove the cover from the battery compartment Press the latch of the SIM microSD card cover and remove the cover 4 Slide the microSD card with the logo facing upwards firmly into the slot until it clicks into posi tion Ss GbESMAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 20 4 4 Inserting a SIM card Inserting a SIM card step by step 004585_001 Description Inserting removing the SIM card while the Zenith25 Pro is turned on can result in permanent damage to the card Only insert remove the SIM card when the Zenith25
8. NING 1 7 L Ah WARNING Z WARNING Labelling Zenith25 Pro Labelling internal battery ZBA201 Z WARNING E Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment in installations in medical devices for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft It can also affect humans and animals Precautions Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical equipment e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft FCC Statement Applicable tn U S The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not i
9. Operating time ZBA201 Static 8 5 h Rover radio Microhard nL400 receive 6h Rover Digital cellular phone Cinterion PHS8 6h Ce Operating times may vary depending on the temperature and battery age Environmental specifications Temperatures C Instrument 40 to 65 operation 40 to 80 storage Battery 20 to 55 operation 40 to 70 storage Protection IP68 IEC 60529 Vibration Vibration test according to ISO 9022 36 05 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 Zenith25 Pro 24 6 2 Conformity to National Regulations Conformity to national b regulations Frequency band Output power Antenna MA FCC Part 15 applicable in US e Hereby GeoMax AG declares that the product Zenith25 Pro is in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC and other applicable European Directives The declaration of conformity is available from GeoMax AG e This Class 2 equipment may be operated in AT BE CY CZ DK EE Fl 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 CE e France e Italy Class 2 equipment according European Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE for which following EEA Member States apply restrictions o
10. Storage Concept 10 2 4 Instrument Components 10 2 5 Pin Assignments 10 2 6 The Mechanical Reference Plane MRP 11 3 User Interface 12 3 1 Keyboard 12 3 2 LED Indicators 13 4 Operation 14 4 1 Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys 14 4 1 1 Equipment Setup 14 4 2 Batteries 19 4 2 1 Operating Principles 19 4 2 2 Inserting and removing the Battery 19 4 3 Inserting a microSD card 20 4 4 Inserting a SIM card 21 5 Care and Transport 22 5 1 Transport 22 5 2 Storage 22 5 3 Cleaning and Drying 22 6 Technical Data 23 6 1 Technical Data 23 6 1 1 Tracking Characteristics 23 6 1 2 Accuracy 23 6 1 3 GNSS antenna specifications 23 6 1 4 Internal devices 23 6 1 5 Technical Data 24 6 1 6 Environmental specifications 24 6 2 Conformity to National Regulations 25 Ss DEZMA Table of Contents Zenith25 Pro 3 Safety Directions 1 1 General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them About Warning Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument They appear wherever Messages hazards or hazardous situations can occur Warning messages e make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product
11. ansport of When transporting or shipping batteries the person responsible for the product must ensure that the batteries applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company 5 2 Storage Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 6 Technical Data for information about temperature limits Li Ion batteries e Refer to Technical Data for information about storage temperature range e Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing e After storage recharge batteries before using e Protect batteries from damp and wetness Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use e Astorage temperature range of 0 C to 30 C 32 F to 86 F in a dry environment is recommended to minimize self discharging of the battery e At the recommended storage temperature range batteries containing a 30 to 50 charge can be stored for up to one year After this storage period the batteries must be recharged 5 3 Cleaning and Drying Product and accessories e Use only a clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components Damp products Dry the product the transport container the foam inserts and the accessorie
12. ata At the Download Data screen two windows are shown At the right window select the path to which the raw data must be saved At the left window right click on the file to be downloaded Select either Save as MDB or Save as RINEX The raw data will then be transferred from the instrument to your PC where is can be processed using the GeoMax Geo Office software Ce Large amounts of data take a long time to transfer via the serial cable It is recommended to use a suitable microSD card reader for large data transfers Radio settings Ce 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 At the Radio Settings screen the internal radio can be configured with default channel protocol type channel spacing transmission power and unit ID Various required frequencies can be entered into the channel table and assigned to a specific channel number When using Pacific Crest GMSK protocol between a Zenith25 Pro base and Zenith25 Pro rover the Unit ID must be set to a different number for each receiver Sensor firmware The latest version of the instrument firmware is available from the GeoMax website To update the GNSS receiver firmware copy the respective file to the SYSTEM directory on a microSD card and insert it into the instrument Refer to 4 3 Ins
13. attery charger Pole holder Tribrach Battery for handheld AC adapter for handheld GEY MAX Description of the System Zenith25 Pro 9 2 3 2 3 1 System Concept Software Concept Software upload 2 3 2 General Power options 2 3 3 The software can be uploaded using GeoMax Assistant Ce _ Ensure that a microSD card is inserted into the instrument before starting the upload Refer to 4 3 Inserting a microSD card Power Concept Use the GeoMax batteries chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by GeoMax to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument Power for the instrument can be supplied either internally or externally One ZBA201 battery fitting into the instrument 10 5 V to 28 V DC power supply via ZDC225 cable Internal power supply External power supply Data Storage Concept Description Memory device 2 4 Zenith25 Pro compo nents 2 5 GNSS raw data can be recorded on the microSD card The instrument has a microSD card slot fitted as standard A microSD card can be inserted and removed Instrument Components a TNC connector for external UHF antenna only for models with UHF radio b Battery compartment with microSD and SIM card slot c Keyboard with LEDs ON OFF button and Function button d Serial USB and power port e Mechanical Reference Plane MRP is where 004573 001 the instrument heights are measured to Pin As
14. e instrument The connection is only required when using the internal radio Press ON OFF key on the instrument for 2 s to switch on the instrument Screw the instrument to the top of the pole Connect the handheld to the instrument through Bluetooth Ce If RTK corrections are received with the Getac handheld the handheld must be connected to the instrument by serial cable GESMAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 16 4 1 5 Fixing the handheld to a holder and pole Clamp a Locking pin b Tightening screw c Pole clamp Holder d Tightening screw e Pin Components of the ZHR200 holder 004580_001 Fixing the handheld to the holder step by step e Description To attach the holder to the clamp insert the pin into the catch of the clamp while pushing down the locking pin Place the handheld in the holder 5 Tighten the screw of the holder to fix the handheld to the holder 4 1 6 Connecting to a Personal Computer Description The instrument is connected to a Personal Computer via serial cable Install software Se Description Connect instrument to PC 004581 001 SEO Description Start the PC Plug the included cable into the port of the instrument Turn on the instrument Plug the cable into the USB port of the PC If Windows Hardware Wizard starts up check CLOSE DI m MAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 17 4 1 7 GeoMax A
15. e to remain at a safe distance from electrical installations Do not use the product directly under or close to power lines If it is essential to work in such an environment contact the safety authorities responsible for electrical installations and follow their instructions e IT the product has to be permanently mounted in an exposed location it is advisable to provide a light ning conductor system A suggestion on how to design a lightning conductor for the product is given below Always follow the regulations in force in your country regarding grounding antennas and masts These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist e To prevent damages due to indirect lightning strikes voltage spikes cables for example for antenna power source or modem should be protected with appropriate protection elements like a lightning arrester These installations must be carried out by an authorised specialist e If there is a risk of a thunderstorm or if the equipment is to remain unused and unattended for a long period protect your product additionally by unplugging all systems components and disconnecting all connecting cables and supply cables for example instrument antenna Lightning conductors Suggestion for design of a lightning conductor for a GNSS system 1 On non metallic structures Protection by air terminals is recommended An air terminal is a pointed solid or tubular rod of conducting material with proper mounting and
16. ed assume the Zenith25 Pro is already on Button Function Function Press and hold button for lt 1 s Switches the Zenith25 Pro between rover or base mode Press and hold button for 3s Updates the base position coordinates when Zenith25 Pro is in base mode The RTK base LED flashes for 2 s When no position is available the LED flashes red Press and hold button for be Connects to the configured RTK base station or NTRIP server when the Zenith25 Pro is in rover mode The RTK rover LED flashes for 2 s No action if a rover mode is not configured Button combinations Button EET EE ON OFF Press and hold buttons for 1 s Function The current almanacs stored on the GNSS instrument are deleted and new almanacs are downloaded The Position LED flashes red three times Press and hold buttons for 5 s The Memory LED flashes red quickly three times The microSD card of the GNSS instrument is formatted The Memory LED continues to flash red as the SD card is formatted Press and hold buttons for 10 s The System RAM on the GNSS instrument is formatted Settings of all installed software will be deleted The Storage RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash red The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three times After the formatting the System RAM the GNSS instrument is turned off Press and hold buttons for 15 s The registry of the GNSS instrument is deleted Windows CE and Bluetooth communication settings will be res
17. en stored for a long time gt three months it is effectual to make only one charge discharge cycle e For Li lon batteries a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a GeoMax product deviates signif icantly form the actual battery capacity available Operation Discharging e The batteries can be operated from 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F e Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery 4 2 2 Inserting and removing the Battery Change battery step by step 004583_001 Description The battery is inserted in the bottom part of the instrument Push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol Remove the cover from the battery compartment With the battery contacts facing upwards slide the battery into the cover of the battery compartment Push the battery downwards so that it locks into position Insert the cover of the battery compartment into the compartment and push the slide fastener in the direction of the arrow with the close lock symbol To remove a battery push the slide fastener of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow with the open lock symbol and remove the cover Push the battery slightly upwards and at the same time pull
18. ent setup Zenith25 Pro Equipment setup step by step The following equipment setup is used for real time base stations Raw observation data can also be collected for post processing a Zenith25 Pro instrument b ZBA201 battery c ZALDO carrier f 004577_001 d Getac handheld e Tribrach f Tripod g UHF antenna h ZAR200 antenna arm i ZDC202 antenna cable j ZPC200 pole JA E O D Description bek Set up the tripod Mount the tribrach on the tripod b KN Ensure that the tribrach is over the marker Mount and level the carrier on the tribrach Ch Ee Insert the battery into the instrument Connect the UHF antenna to the instrument using the ZAR200 arm and the ZDC202 cable 6 EO Press the ON OFF button on the instrument for 2 s to switch on the instrument Screw the instrument onto the carrier E Check that the tribrach and carrier are still level Connect the handheld to the instrument through Bluetooth Measure the instrument height using the measuring tape Refer to 2 6 The Mechanical Refer ence Plane MRP for information on the instrument height GESMAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 14 4 1 3 Setting up as a Post Processing Base Use The following equipment setup is used for static operations over markers Equipment setup Zenith25 Pro 004578_001 a Zenith25 Pro instrument b ZBA201 battery c
19. erting a microSD card At the Sensor Firmware screen the contents of the SYSTEM directory of the microSD card are displayed Choose the required file and click Upgrade to install the firmware onto the receiver Ce After firmware is installed the System RAM of the GNSS instrument must be formatted by pressing and holding the keyboard buttons for 10 s Refer to 3 1 Keyboard Upload key Optional GNSS receiver licences are activated with a key file Before installing the licence key file onto the instrument ensure that a microSD card is inserted it into the instrument Refer to 4 3 Inserting a microSD card At the Upload Key screen browse for the key file on your PC and click Upload A confirmation message is shown once the option has been activated GbESMAX Operation Zenith25 Pro 18 4 2 Batteries 4 2 1 Operating Principles Charging first time e The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy use content as low as possible e The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of 10 C to 20 C 50 F to 68 F if possible e It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging Using the chargers recommended by GeoMax it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high e For new batteries or batteries that have be
20. es with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device UL may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device US LISTED must accept any interference received including ITE Accessory interference that may cause undesired operation E 179078 70YL x Segi Et This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 004589_002 MAX Safety Directions Zenith25 Pro 8 Main components 2 2 Container for Zenith25 Pro instrument and accessories part 1 of 2 Container for Zenith25 Pro instrument and accessories part 2 of 2 Description of the System System Components Component Instrument Description A GNSS receiver with integrated communication devices Getac A multi pupose handheld enabling the control of GeoMax instruments GeoMax Geo Office GeoMax Assistant An office software used for the processing of raw GNSS data An office software used to manage the GNSS receiver Container Contents a b c a b C d e f Batteries for Zenith25 Pro Zenith25 Pro instrument UHF radio antenna Tribrach carrier Measuring tape Quick Guide and CDs 008004_001 b C d e f g g h h Battery charger Getac handheld Serial to USB converter cable AC adapter for b
21. esponsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers A WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in traffic on building sites and at industrial installations Precautions Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic A CAUTION If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechan ical shock for example blows or falling the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury Precautions When setting up the product make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress A WARNING If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Precautions Do not use the product in a thunderstorm SS GbESMAX Safety Directions Zenith25 Pro 5 A DANGER If the product is used with accessories for example on masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Danger from high voltages also exists near power lines Lightning voltage peaks or the touching of power lines can cause damage injury and death Precautions e Do not use the product in a thunderstorm as you can increase the risk of being struck by lightning e Be sur
22. et to factory defaults The Storage RTK Base and RTK Rover LEDs flash red The Position LED flashes yellow quickly three times After deleting the registry the GNSS instrument is turned off DEZMA User Interface Zenith25 Pro 12 3 2 LED Indicators LED indicators Description The Zenith25 Pro has Light Emitting Diode indicators They indicate the basic instrument status Diagram a Bluetooth LED b RTK Base LED c RTK Rover LED d Position LED e Power LEDs f Storage LED Description of the LEDs IF the Bluetooth LED RTK Base LED green THEN Bluetooth is in data mode and ready for connecting blue green flashing green Bluetooth has connected Zenith25 Pro is in RTK base mode No RTK data is being passed to the interface of the communication device Zenith25 Pro is in RTK base mode Data is being passed to the interface of the communication device RTK Rover LED Position LED green flashing green off Zenith25 Pro is in rover mode No RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device Zenith25 Pro is in rover mode RTK data is being received at the interface of the communication device no satellites are tracked flashing yellow yellow less than four satellites are tracked a position is not yet available a navigated position is available flashing green a code only position is available a fixed RTK position i
23. ilities Manufacturer of the GeoMax AG CH 9443 Widnau hereinafter referred to as GeoMax is responsible for supplying the product product including the user manual and original accessories in a safe condition Person responsible for The person responsible for the product has the following duties the product e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual e To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions e To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention e To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe e To ensure that the national laws regulations and conditions for the operation of e g radio transmitters or lasers are respected 1 5 Hazards of Use A DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways Precautions Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations If it is essential to work in this environment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions A WARNING During dynamic applications for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around for example obstacles excava tions or traffic Precautions The person r
24. n the placing on the market or on the putting into service or require authorisation for use e Norway if used in the geographical area within a radius of 20km from the centre of Ny Alesund e The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC part 15 or Euro pean directive 1999 5 EC has to be approved prior to use and operation Type GNSS receiver Frequency band MHz GPS L1 1575 42 GPS L2 1227 60 GLONASS L1 1602 5625 1611 50 GLONASS L2 1246 4375 1254 30 BeiDou B1 1561 098 BeiDou B2 1207 140 Bluetooth 2402 2480 Radio 406 480 2G GSM Quad Band EGSM 850 900 1800 1900 GPRS multi slot class 10 3 75 GSM UMTS Quad Band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 Penta Band UMTS 800 850 900 1900 2100 Type Output power mW GNSS Receive only Bluetooth 5 Radio 500 1000 2G GSM EGSM850 900 2000 2G GSM GSM1800 1900 1000 3G UMTS 800 850 900 1900 2100 250 Type Antenna Gain dBi GNSS Internal GNSS antenna element receive only 33 Bluetooth Internal Microstrip antenna 2 max UHF Detachable 4 2 antenna 4 max GSM UMTS Integrated antenna max OdBi 800 850 900 MHz max 3dBi 1800 1900 2100 MHz Technical Data Zenith25 Pro 25 GeoMax Zenith25 Pro Series 827822 1 0 0en Original text 2014 GeoMax AG Widnau Switzerland GeoMax AG www geomax positioning com GESMAX
25. ng corro sion or environmental contamination e By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in contraven tion of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel Product specific treatment and waste management information is available from GeoMax AG Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description Z WARNING A CAUTION A CAUTION N CAUTION GESMAX The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with access
26. nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeoMax for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Type Zenith25 Pro Power 12V lt 0 7 A ANO zeren Equip Non a a GORE EE GeoMax AG CH 9443 Widnau Manufactured 2 0 1X Developed by Hexagon Group Sweden Made in China Contains FCC ID IC ID QIPBGS2 7830A BGS2 Bluetooth ODL B015912 NS909P30 3143A 09P30 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CEO E e 007929 001 This device compli
27. ompany A WARNING High mechanical stress high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids DI m MAX Safety Directions Zenith25 Pro 6 AN WARNING Z WARNING Z WARNING Z WARNING 1 6 If battery terminals are short circuited e g by coming in contact with jewellery keys metalized paper or other metals the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire for example by storing or transporting in pockets Precautions Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects Incorrect fastening of the external antenna to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being broken by mechanical influence vibration or airstream This may result in accident and physical injury Precautions Attach the external antenna professionally The external antenna must be secured additionally for example by use of a safety cord Ensure that the mounting device is correctly mounted and able to carry the weight of the external antenna gt 1 kg safely If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen e If polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health e If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning burni
28. ories from other manufacturers for example field computers personal computers or other electronic equip ment non standard cables or external batteries Precautions Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by GeoMax When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards When using computers or other electronic equipment pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation for example near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example external supply cables interface cables the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired Precautions While the product is in use connecting cables for example product to external battery product to computer must be connected at both ends Safety Directions Zenith25 Pro 7 Radios or digital cellular phones WAR
29. s at a temperature not greater than 40 C 104 F and clean them Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compartment Do not repack until everything is dry Always close the transport container when using in the field Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables Connectors with dust Wet connectors must be dry before attaching the dust cap caps SS GbESMAX Care and Transport Zenith25 Pro 22 6 Technical Data 6 1 Technical Data 6 1 1 Tracking Characteristics Tracking GNSS receiver NovAtel OEM615 OEM617 dual frequency with 120 channels Maximum 60 satellites simultaneously Signals tracked OEM615 OEM617 Zenith25 Pro GSM Zenith25 Zenith25 Pro GSM UHF BeiDou Pro GSM UHF GPS L1 L2 L2C GLONASS L1 L2 BeiDou B1 B2 Galileo SBAS EGNOS WAAS MSAS GAGAN nitialisation Initialisation time lt 5 s Initialisation reliability gt 99 9 The optional Galileo tracking is made available once there are sufficient of these satellites 6 1 2 Accuracy Differential code Static Kinematic Static with long obser vations L 6 1 3 The baseline precision of a differential code solution for static and kinematic surveys is 25 cm Horizontal 5mm 0 5 ppm Vertical 10 mm 0 5 ppm Horizontal 10 mm 1 ppm Vertical 20mm 1 ppm Horizontal 3mm 0 1 ppm Vertical 3 5mm 0 4 ppm Accuracy is dependent upon various fac
30. s available Power LED Storage LED battery is not connected flat or Zenith25 Pro is switched off power is 20 100 power is 5 20 The remaining time for which enough power is available depends on the type of survey the temperature and the age of the battery fast flashing red off power is low lt 5 no microSD card is inserted green flashing green microSD card is inserted but no raw data is being logged raw data is being logged flashing red raw data is being logged but only 5 memory left microSD card is full no raw data is being logged or no microSD card is inserted but Zenith25 Pro is configured to log raw data GESMA User Interface Zenith25 Pro 13 A 4 1 Undisturbed satellite signal reception Steady instrument for static surveys Centred and levelled instrument 4 1 1 4 1 2 Operation Guidelines for Correct Results with GNSS Surveys Successful GNSS surveys require undisturbed satellite signal reception especially at the instrument which serves aS a base Set up the instrument in locations which are free of obstructions such as trees buildings or mountains For static surveys the instrument must be kept perfectly steady throughout the whole occupation of a point Place the instrument on a tripod or pillar Centre and level the instrument precisely over the marker Equipment Setup Setting up as a Real Time Base Use Equipm
31. signments Pin assignments for serial USB and power port 0 e000 OO Plug type Function USB data line USB data line Signal ground RS232 receive data RS232 transmit data Signal Name USB D USB_D Identification pin RS232 general purpose signal Power input 10 5 V 28 V Not used 10 Not used 10 pin LEMO EEG 1B 310 CLNP Se GEY MAX Description of the System Zenith25 Pro 10 2 6 The Mechanical Reference Plane MRP Description The Mechanical Reference Plane e is where the instrument heights are measured to is where the phase centre variations refer to varies for different instruments MRP for instrument The MRP for the instrument is shown in the diagram 004582_001 a The Mechanical Reference Plane is the under side of the thread L The arrow with the line shown on the outside of yellow rubber ring does not refer to the MRP and can be ignored for this purpose GESMAX Description of the System Zenith25 Pro 11 3 User Interface 3 1 Keyboard Using the keyboard a b a ON OFF button b Function button ON OFF button Button Function ON OFF If Zenith25 Pro is off Turns on Zenith25 Pro when held for 2s Ce While the Zenith25 Pro is booting the two Power LEDs flash If Zenith25 Pro is already on Turns off Zenith25 Pro when held for 2s Function button Ce Al functions describ
32. ssistant Description The GeoMax Assistant software can be used to set up and configure the instrument export data from the microSD card enter licence keys and upload firmware Install software Description 1 Download the GeoMax Assistant installation software from the GeoMax website 2 Install GeoMax Assistant on a PC using a Windows operating system ES Start GeoMax Assistant by double clicking the shortcut from the desktop of your PC 4 Connect the instrument to the PC via serial cable Refer to 4 1 6 Connecting to a Personal Computer 5 From the menu bar select File Connect and choose the COM port assigned to the serial cable Menu functions Function Description Information To view the current status of the GNSS instrument as well as the instru ment firmware Download data To download raw data files from the microSD card in MDB or RINEX format Refer to Download data Antenna management To upload antenna offsets to the instrument Radio settings To configure the internal UHF radio of the instrument Refer to Radio settings Sensor firmware For the installation of instrument firmware Refer to Sensor firmware Radio firmware To view the status of the internal radio and install radio firmware Upload key To upload licence key files Refer to Upload key Exit To stop using the GeoMax Assistant software The connected instrument is turned off Download d
33. tors including the number of satellites tracked constellation geom etry observation time ephemeris accuracy ionospheric disturbance multipath and resolved ambiguities The accuracies given as root mean square are based on measurements processed using GeoMax Geo Office and on real time measurements GNSS antenna specifications GNSS antenna specifica tions 6 1 4 2mm Typically 33 dBi Typically lt 3dBi Phase centre error LNA gain Noise figure Internal devices Internal devices GESMA Technical Data GSM UMTS module Cinterion PHS8 Quad Band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Penta Band UMTS 800 850 900 1900 2100 MHz Microhard nL400 transceiver Transmission power 0 5 and 1 0 W Frequency range 406 to 480 MHz Class 2 UHF radio module Bluetooth Zenith25 Pro 23 6 1 5 Technical Data Dimensions Weight Recording Power Operating times 6 1 6 Environmental specifi cations DI m Height 95 mm 3 7 Diameter 198 mm 7 8 Zenith25 Pro GSM 1 075 kg Zenith25 Pro GSM UHF 1 100 kg without battery GNSS raw data can be recorded on a microSD card 1 GB capacity is typically sufficient for about 7000 h dual frequency logging at a 15 s rate average constellation MA Technical Data Internal battery Li lon battery 7 4 V 2 6 Ah External power input 10 5 V to 28 V DC with ZDC225 cable Power consumption Typically 2 0 W without radio Equipment type
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