Those using a GS08 NetRover running SmartWorx-Viva-LT will be familiar with the Orange background colour, as opposed to the blue colour of SmartWorx-Viva-full. If, when you turn on the CS, it jumps straight into the full SmartWorx-Viva (blue), it will of course ask you for a license key (as you have not unlocked the full functionality). Simply press Fn, then...
Bruce Ford
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New Stylus for Viva
The black stylus for CS10 and CS15 field controller will be replaced by the new red coloured GDZ69 stylus with Allen key. The new GDZ69 has an integrated Allen key instead of the Phillips heads screwdriver to facilitate the mounting of the ruggedized cap, GS05 & GS06 cap-antennas and slot-in RTK devices for the GS15 antenna. -
GLONASS – benefits to our RTK SmartRovers
Glonass - benefits to our RTK SmartRovers With an extra constellation comes a more reliable and robust solution, with more pseudoranges being added to the equation. In fact, where a GPS-only receiver should see >5 satellites, 100% of the time, a GG receiver will see >10 satellites, 89% of the time. As GLONASS is inclined at 64.8° to the equator... -
DTM Stakeout – Viewing the (DTM) DXF as a background map, for spatial reference
DTM Stakeout – Viewing the (DTM) DXF as a background map, for spatial reference One of the new feature of SmartWorx Viva v3.5 is the ability to import DTM DXF’s straight onto the controller from an SD or CF-Card. Using the ‘DTM-StakeOut’ application (hidden within StakeOut+) a real-time cut & fill can be seen, positioning the rover above or below... -
NTRIP Connection, but no corrections!
Following the release of Viva GNSS units such as the GS08, GS12 and GS15, some issues have arisen when connecting to SmartNet. With the correctly allocated user name and password, you can “F12” and connect to the NTRIP caster. However, in some instances, even when connected, the lightning arrow does not pulse, and corrections are not received. If this occurs...