Author: Bob LeMoine – Technical Support Specialist
Bob has develop this quick guide to help users connect to Mass CORS RTK Network using a Leica GS16 Rover with CS 20 Data Collector loaded with Captivate software.
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Leica GS16 GNSS Receiver + CS20 Data Controller with Captivate Software RTK Rover Wizard: MA CORS RTN |
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Maine Technical Source – November, 2017
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Leica Geosystems Captivate Software
This Quick Guide outlines the steps within the Leica Captivate Software, from the
Settings > Connections > RTK Rover Wizard to create a new Profile for Network RTK Surveying using the GS16 GNSS Receiver and CS20 Data Controller with a Cellular Internet connection to the MA CORS RTN, (Real-Time Network).
The end user must register for a Free, (No Charge), RTK Rover Account, create their Username and Password Credentials with MASS DOT; then activate their RTK Rover
account on the MaCORS Spider Business Center web page, before the RTK Rover
Account can be used in the field.
The following link is provided for the MaCORS – RTN, (Real-Time Network),
Home page, http://macors.massdot.state.ma.us/spiderweb/frmIndex.aspx
For RTK Rover account registration on the MaCORS – RTN, (Real-Time Network):
http://64.28.83.185/sbc/Account/Register
Typically, the MaCORS CORS Account Team will send the Registered User an Email link for the Spider Business Center, the End User clicks on this link to activate their RTK and Rinex Products, the following link for the Spider Business Center Login page is provided:
Step 1- From the Captivate SoftwareMain Menu, Job Carousel, Select any current Job, |
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Step 2- From the Apps Carousel,Select Settings > Connections, |
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Step 3- From the Connections panel,
Select RTK rover wizard Select F1 OK |
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Step 4- From the RTK Rover Wizard panel, One or more RTK profiles already exist. What would you like to do?Panel, select the option, (•) Create a new profile Select F6 Next
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Step 5- From the RTK Rover WizardWhat type of connection do you want to use Panel, select the option: (•) Internet (eg NTRIP) Select F6 Next
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Step 6- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich port is the RTK device connected to? Panel, select the option: (•) CS 3.5G modem port
Select F6 Next |
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Step 7- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich RTK device is being used? If you are using AT&T, or T-Mobile Cellular Service with a SIM card in the CS20 Data Controller, select the option
(•) GSM/GPRS/UMTS device
Select F6 Next |
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Step 8- From the RTK Rover WizardWhich RTK device is being used? If you are using Verizon Wireless Cellular Service (No SIM card) in the CS20 Data Controller, select the option
(•) CDMA device
Select F6 Next |
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Step 9- From the RTK Rover WizardEnter PIN & PUK codes of the SIM card, panel Leave the Defaults, Do Not Change, Do Not Enter ANY Information here,
Select F6 Next
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Step 10-From the RTK Rover WizardHow is the device connecting to the Internet, select the option,
(•) Using GPRS/CDMA Internet Connection
Select F6 Next
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Step 11-From the RTK Rover WizardEnter the APN for your Internet connection
Enter the APN value The APN is required if using SIM card,
For AT&T: isp.cingular or broadband For T-Mobile: epc.tmobile.com Select F6 Next |
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Step 12-From the RTK Rover WizardAdditional optional Internet connection settings, panel Leave these options Unchecked, Select F6 Next |
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Step 13-From the RTK Rover WizardA RTK server is required. What would you like to do?
(•) Create a new server
Select F6 Next |
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