This document details the hardware required to setup a compatible GNSS receiver to collect RTK data via vehicle for future processing in Emesent Aura.
Vehicle RTK Kit
The Vehicle RTK Kit includes the following components:
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Item |
Description |
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RTK Vehicle Mount (w/ magnetic feet) |
Mechanical mount to secure the Hovermap to the vehicle with the GNSS receiver and battery mount. |
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Vacuum grip feet (x4) |
Replace the magnetic feet with the vacuum mounts to attach the vehicle mount to non-magnetic surfaces. |
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100mm GNSS spacer pole |
The extension pole attaches to the RTK Vehicle Mount for mounting the GNSS receiver. |
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Spanner |
Used to interchange between the magnetic and vacuum grip feet |
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GNSS cable |
Lemo to Lemo GNSS cable suitable for your Emlid, Trimble, or Leica receiver |
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Hovermap cable |
Cable for connecting the Hovermap ST/ST-X to the Vehicle RTK Mount |
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GNSS receiver |
The Emesent Hovermap is currently compatible with several Emlid, Trimble and Leica receivers: |
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Emlid RS2, RS2+ and RS3
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Trimble R10/R10-2 and R12/R12i
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Leica GS18/GS18T/GS18I
The Emlid RS2+ GNSS receiver can be optionally included in the Vehicle RTK kit purchased from Emesent.
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Other Required Hardware
The following additional hardware is required for Vehicle RTK operation:
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Item |
Description |
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Hovermap ST/ST-X |
Emesent mapping payload |
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V-mount Battery + Battery Charger |
Main power source for the Hovermap and the GNSS receiver. |
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Base Station setup |
Includes your Emesent-compatible GNSS receiver and surveying tripod. This is only required if you do not wish to use CORS networks. |
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Phone/Tablet |
Used to configure GNSS receiver settings (via the receiver's own software or app) and check RTK status (via the Emesent Commander app) |
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Computer |
PC or Laptop
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