GPS500 – Re-initialise or wait?

GPS500 – Re-initialise or wait?

With ageing 500 receivers, tracking issues (especially if the latest v5.1 firmware has not been installed) are becoming a common problem. A quick solution if satellites are not being tracked is as follows: Select Advanced Mode in CONFIGUREOperation Mode. Now, the INIT (F6) key shows in the main survey screen; when a Real-Time Rover Configuration Set is chosen, the Receiver will automatically start the initialization process as On-the-Fly as soon as the conditions are right. INIT (F6) can be used to select the initialization method and also to force a new initialization. Ensure that the correct Antenna height has been entered before starting the initialization.

Static - Initializes using Static. The Antenna should be mounted either on the pole with a quick-stand or on a tripod. This method may be used if for some reason it is proving difficult to initialize on the fly and no known point is available.

Known Point - Initializes on a known point. If you have a point, the coordinates of which are already accurately known in position and height, you may use it to initialize. This method is used when it is proving difficult to initialize on the fly.

On-The-Fly - Initializes as you are moving with the Antenna. This is the most common and useful method and is used automatically by default. It may be used again here after a successful Initialization on the fly as a quality check. Select the method you wish to use and press CONT (F1). When Static and On-the-Fly have been chosen, the initialization procedure will begin immediately. When Known Point has been chosen you will be prompted to select the point you wish to use to initialize on. This point must be contained in the Job you are working in.