Vehicle RTK Hardware

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

 vehicle RTK kit
 

1

RTK Vehicle Mount (w/ magnetic feet)

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

2

Vacuum grip feet (x4)

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

3

100mm GNSS Spacer pole

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

4

Spanner

Used to interchange between the magnetic and vacuum grip feet

5

GNSS cable

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

6

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:

  • 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

 

Other Required Hardware-1

 

1

Hovermap ST/ST-X

Emesent Mapping payload

2

V-mount Battery + Battery Charger

Main power source for the Hovermap and the GNSS receiver.

3

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.

4

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

  • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge