01: Starting Up the RTKUSA Base Unit

Overview

How to connect and power up your RTKUSA Base unit.

Installation

Unpack the base station.

Contents

• Triple-Band 4 Constellation GNSS Receiver
• Survey Grade Triple-Band Roof Antenna
• 9m Antenna Cable
• WiFi Antenna
• USB-C Power Cable
• Mounting Pole (0.3m) and Brackets

Prepare the GNSS Antenna

• Mount antenna in a location with 360° unobstructed sky view
• Roof peak is ideal
• Attach antenna to mounting pole and bracket
• Connect one end of the 9m cable to antenna
• Run cable to base station

Optional mounting: https://amzn.to/41bshqA

Prepare the Base Station

• Remove red cap from WiFi-BT input
• Attach WiFi antenna
• Remove cap from "GNSS+" port
• Connect antenna cable
• Power using USB-C (minimum 1 amp)

Optional cable: https://www.pasternack.com/showProduct.aspx?SEName=tnc-male-sma-male-lmr400uf-cable-assembly-pe3c1704-hs

Important Notes

• Initial precise position can take up to 7 days
• No FIX available until completion
• RTK credentials are issued after FIX is achieved