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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:

Item

Description

RTK Vehicle Mount (w/ magnetic feet)

Mechanical mount to secure the Hovermap to the vehicle with the GNSS receiver and battery mount.

Vacuum grip feet (x4)

Replace the magnetic feet with the vacuum mounts to attach the vehicle mount to non-magnetic surfaces.

100mm GNSS spacer pole

The extension pole attaches to the RTK Vehicle Mount for mounting the GNSS receiver.

Spanner

Used to interchange between the magnetic and vacuum grip feet

GNSS cable

Lemo to Lemo GNSS cable suitable for your Emlid, Trimble, or Leica receiver

Hovermap cable

Cable for connecting the Hovermap ST/ST-X to the Vehicle RTK Mount

GNSS receiver

The Emesent Hovermap is currently compatible with several Emlid, Trimble and Leica receivers:

  • Emlid RS2, RS2+ and RS3

  • Trimble R10/R10-2 and R12/R12i

  • Leica GS18/GS18T/GS18I

The Emlid RS2+ GNSS receiver can be optionally included in the Vehicle RTK kit purchased from Emesent.

Other Required Hardware

The following additional hardware is required for Vehicle RTK operation:

Item

Description

Hovermap ST/ST-X

Emesent mapping payload

V-mount Battery + Battery Charger

Main power source for the Hovermap and the GNSS receiver.

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.

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)

Computer

PC or Laptop

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