GeoMax GNSS

Zenith10/20 Series
Installation Guide

Version: 2.4
English

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Tablet of Contents

1 I NTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3

2 B ATTERY CHARGING ....................................................................... 4

2.1 Zenith10/20 GNSS receiver ........................................................................ 4
2.2 Getac PS336 handheld ................................................................................ 4

3 P REPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER ............................................. 5

3.1 Installation of GeoMax Assistant .................................................................. 5

3.2 Connecting to the PC ................................................................................... 5

3.3 Receiver connection with GeoMax Assistant ................................................. 5

3.4 Checking the receiver firmware version ...................................................... 6

3.5 Changing the UHF radio settings ................................................................. 8

3.6 Installation of licences ................................................................................ 9

3.7 Disconnecting from the PC ......................................................................... 11

4 P REPARATION OF THE H ANDHELD ................................................... 12

4.1 Setting up Windows Mobile ........................................................................ 12

4.2 Connecting to the PC ................................................................................. 12

4.3 Installation of FieldGenius/ Layout Pro ...................................................... 13

4.4 Registration of FieldGenius/Layout Pro ...................................................... 13

4.5 Connection to the GNSS receiver ............................................................... 15

5 GNSS B OARD U PDATE .................................................................. 19

5.1 Requirements ............................................................................................. 19

5.2 Update process .......................................................................................... 20

5.2.1 Via GeoMax Assistant (recommended) 20
5.2.2 Via NovAtel WinLoader Tool 20

6 E QUIPMENT SETUP ....................................................................... 24

6.1 Rover setup ............................................................................................... 24

6.2 Base setup ................................................................................................. 25

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1 I NTRODUCTION
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 PS336 handheld and FieldGenius/ Layout Pro
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 the GeoMax Partner Area. The Getac PS336 User Manual can be downloaded
from Getacs website, at http://en.getac.com/support/downloads.html.

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2 B ATTERY CHARGING

2.1 Z ENITH 10/20 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 G ETAC PS336 HANDHELD

The PS336 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 handhelds battery compartment. Charge the internal
battery with the supplied adapter as shown below. While charging, the circled indicator
on the front of the PS336 glows amber. Do not disconnect from power until the indicator
glows green, indicating that the battery is fully charged.

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3 P REPARATION OF THE GNSS RECEIVER

3.1 I NSTALLATION OF G EO M AX A SSISTANT

Locate the GeoMax Assistant software from Geomax Downloads, in the Zenith10_20
folder and save to your PC. Run the Geomaxsetup_Vx.xx.msi file and follow the
steps of the setup wizard to install the software. An icon named GeoMax Assistant
Zenith10_20 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 C ONNECTING 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 R ECEIVER CONNECTION WITH G EO M AX A SSISTANT

With the receiver connected to the PC, start Assistant by selecting the icon on the
Windows desktop. From the menu bar, select FileConnect. 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 in the Information panel.

If the connection to the receiver is not working, check the assigned COM port in
Control PanelDevice Manager. In the Ports (COM & LPT) category, look for the

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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 C HECKING 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 GMZyymmddVx.xx.bin, where yymmdd is the release
date and x.xx is the version number (for example GMZ140505V2.10).

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.

The following microSD cards have been tested to be compatible with the Zenith GNSS
receiver:

Sandisk 4GB & 8GB, Samsung 4GB, Toshiba 4GB, Kingmax 4GB, Transcend 2GB,
Kingston 2GB & 4GB.

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3.5 C HANGING 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 type 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 I NSTALLATION OF LICENCES

The optional BeiDou or 20Hz licences are installed onto the Novatel GNSS board.
Therefore the GNSS board serial number is required when ordering these options. When
ordering options with new equipment, they are not activated before delivery and still
need to be installed onto the receiver.

The options are activated by means of a key file that contains a NovAtel Authentication
Code. This key file is supplied by email from GeoMax Customer Care. The included Auth
Code always consists of only one number, even if several options are to be activated. An
example of such a code is JB54TW,P86JHC,79DZRM,B6HKR3,F9CTNT,CDSR0G550

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where the last part specifies the included functionality, as follows:

G2SR0G550: GPS tracking at 5Hz (standard setting)

G2SR0GTT0: GPS tracking at 20Hz (20Hz option)

D2SR0G550: GPS & GLONASS tracking at 5Hz (GLONASS option)

CDSR0G550: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou tracking at 5Hz (GLONASS & BeiDou option)

D2SR0GTT0: GPS & GLONASS tracking at 20Hz (GLONASS & 20Hz option)

CDSR0GTT0: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou tracking at 20Hz (All options)

The licence is installed onto the receiver using GeoMax Assistant. With the receiver
connected to Assistant, select the Register function from the side menu. Click on the
Upload license key button and select the license key file saved on the PC. The
registration starts automatically. In the Status panel, a confirmation message Being
registeredSuccessful! will appear for every functionality included in the license file.
Once the license key is accepted the info Command send finished is displayed.

If wrong license key file is selected, the following message will appear:

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3.7 D ISCONNECTING FROM THE PC
Once the receiver is completely configured, it can be disconnected from the PC. From the
Assistant menu bar, select FileDisconnect. 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 LEDs turn off.

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4 P REPARATION OF THE H ANDHELD

4.1 S ETTING UP W INDOWS M OBILE

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 PS336 is only available in English
language. Microsoft restricts the installation of alternative languages with this
operating system.

4.2 C ONNECTING 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. Both these
applications are supplied on the Getac Getting Started CD or can be downloaded from
Microsofts website. After the software installation, connect the handheld to your PC
with the USB cable supplied with the PS336 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
PS336 internal memory can be seen with Windows Explorer and are defined as a drive
named Portable Device.

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4.3 I NSTALLATION OF F IELD G ENIUS / L AYOUT P RO
Download the latest version of GeoMax FieldGenius/ Layout Pro from from GeoMax
Website at http://www.geomax-positioning.com/Downloads.htm?cid=15613

Here the latest installation version and Release Notes of FieldGenius/Layout Pro is
available. Download the Devices Installation and save onto your PC.

With the handheld connected to your PC, run the installer file fieldgenius-devices-
v.v.v.v-xxu.exe where v.v.v.v is the version number and xx the language. The PC will
attempt to connect to the handheld and install the FieldGenius/ Layout Pro software.
Follow the instructions of the Windows installation wizard. At the Device Selection
window, select the data collector type as Windows Mobile 6.

When prompted by the handheld for where to install, choose Device. Once the
installation process is completed, the FieldGenius/ Layout Pro software can be started
by selecting it from the Windows Start Menu.

4.4 R EGISTRATION OF F IELD G ENIUS /L AYOUT P RO

When FieldGenius/Layout Pro is started, a registration window with the Device ID is
displayed as shown below. It is possible to use FieldGenius/ Layout Pro without

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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 in the MicroSurvey envelope that was supplied
together with your Zenith10/20 equipment.

The activation key can be generated by using MicroSurveys 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.

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.

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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/ Layout Pro installation and registration can be found in the
FieldGenius_Registration.pdf document available from the GeoMax Partner Area.

4.5 C ONNECTION TO THE GNSS RECEIVER

The first screen displayed when starting FieldGenius/ Layout Pro 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.

The Link Configure panel is now displayed. In the Link Device field, the following
choices are available:

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- None: When only raw data logging onto the receivers memory.

- Other Device: When using an external radio connected by cable.

- GSM Module: For a network rover using the receivers internal GSM.

- Data Logger To connect to NTRIP using the Getacs GSM module.

- UHF Radio: For the internal radio as base or rover setups.

- SBAS When obtaining correction data from WAAS, EGNOS, MASA or

GAGAN systems

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/ Layout Pro for GNSS measurements, refer to the FieldGenius/ Layout Pro
instruction manual in the GPS REFERENCE chapter.

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5 GNSS B OARD U PDATE

5.1 R EQUIREMENTS
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. Visit GeoMax Downloads to check for the currently
available GeoMax approved firmware version. If this is not the same version as
installed, then the receiver needs to be updated.

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 5.2 U PDATE PROCESS

5.2.1 Via GeoMax Assistant (recommended)

GeoMax Assistant version 2.1 or higher supports the upload of NovAtel firmware onto
the receiver.

The procedure is as following:

1. Connect the Zenith10/20 via the the 5 pin ZDC220 serial cable to the direct serial port
of the PC (please do not use Serial to USB converters)
2. Go to Tool -> OEM Upgrade. The OEMUpdate window appears:

3. Select Serial ports and choose the serial port number, where the sensor is connected
to the PC.
4. Press Open. The message Open serial port successfully, Please restart machine will
appear in the Operating Tips window.
5. Restart the sensor by switching off and on again. After restarting all LED`s should be
illuminated.
6. After restarting press Select Path button and browse to the location where the ME
firmware version is stored on your PC.
7. Start updating the firmware by pressing Start Update. The message Start is
displayed in the panel.
8. In few cases the message Upgrade failed, please re-upgrade is displayed. In this
case, please simply press the Start Update button again.

Please note

a) that direct serial connection by using ZDC220 cable is required do not use serial to
USB converter cable (ZDC222) or converter tools.
b) that the update takes about 40 minutes and is indicated by the progress bar. The
message of a succesfull upload will appear in the Operating Tips window once the
upgrade is done.

5.2.2 Via NovAtel WinLoader Tool

To perform a GNSS board firmware update, the ZDC220 serial cable is needed. This
cable can be ordered from GeoMax with article number 789348. Connect both the

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ZDC222 USB cable and the ZDC220 serial cable between the Lemo ports of the
receiver and the USB/serial plugs on your PC.

Run GeoMax Assistant and select Serial Port Forwarding from the side menu. At
the Serial Port Setting panel, set OEM Module and the COM port of your serial
connection. Click the Open button and then switch the receiver off. When turning the
receiver on again all the LEDs will light up and a 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. This ZIP files contains the NovAtel firmware
and the WinLoad application. With Assistant shut down and the receiver turned on,
run WinLoad.exe. Choose Settings/COM Settings from the menu bar as shown.

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Select the same COM port number as used with the serial connection in Assistant and
set the baudrate values as shown below.

Choose File/File Open from the menu bar and select the .HEX firmware file that
was included in the downloaded ZIP data. Click the Write Flash button.

The update process takes several minutes. In some cases, a request to enter an
Authorization Code will be made to complete the update, as shown below. A new Auth
Code corresponding to the board firmware needs to be obtained from Novatels Online
Services. Refer to section 3.6 Installation of Licences for instructions on obtaining a new
Auth Code.

Important Note: The Auth Code supplied originally with your Zenith GNSS should
not be used since it is dependent on the board firmware version.

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WinLoad will display a completion message once the update is done. The serial cable
can now be unplugged. Switch the receiver off by removing the battery. To check the
installation, restart the receiver and Assistant. In the Information window, the
installed firmware versions can be confirmed.

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6 E QUIPMENT SETUP

6.1 R OVER SETUP

For a RTK rover configuration, the Zenith10/20 equipment can be setup on a pole as
shown below.

To use as a network rover, connect the supplied GSM antenna to the receiver plug
labelled GPRS. A SIM card needs be inserted into the slot located in the battery
compartment. Note: The PIN must be disabled before using the SIM card.

When working with the UHF radio, ensure the correct frequency and protocol are set
as described in section 3.5. Attach the radio antenna to the receiver plug labelled
UHF. The UHF radio antenna can be recognised by being longer than the GSM
antenna. Note that the supplied antenna is only suitable for a frequency range of
430450 MHz. When the radio is set to a frequency outside this range, an applicable
antenna needs to be used. The following antennas can be ordered from GeoMax:

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6.2 B ASE SETUP

The Zenith10/20 equipment can also be setup as a base station for the transmission
of RTK corrections as shown below.

Attach the supplied radio antenna to the receiver plug labelled UHF. To provide space
for the radio antenna, the receiver should be mounted onto the 792381 ZPC210 Base
Pole. The required RTK output message can be configured using GeoMax Assistant or
FieldGenius.

For long range RTK, a high powered radio can be used at the base station. Available
from GeoMax is the 789359 Satel EASyPro 35W radio. This radio is connected to the
receiver and an external power supply, with the 792382 ZDC221 cable. The cable
needs to be connected to the 5-pin Lemo port of the receiver. When other UHF radio
types are used, a suitable cable needs to be obtained from the radio supplier.

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