Reference and Rover Common Tools

Correction Link

The Link Configure screen is used to configure the radio or GSM link for transmitting or receiving RTK corrections. The mode will vary depending on your receiver type. The Setup button allows the user to go into further device details including channels and frequencies for radios and GSM modems.

If you need to connect to a NTRIP caster, you can also access that in the setup screen.

Accessing Link Configure

To access this screen you need to first connect to a reference or rover receiver. Once connected you can access this dialog. Please review the Reference (Base) Receiver Overview or the Rover Receiver Overview topics for more details about work flow.

Device

Device Type

Select the appropriate Correction Link device type, such as GSM Module, UHF Radio Module, Data Collector Internet, or Other Device.

Device Port

Select the appropriate Port when multiple options exist.

Device Setup

When you press the Setup button on the dialog above, the Radio Setup or Modem Setup screen will appear. Choose the radio make and model from the pull-down and set the channel or frequency, the radio will be programmed by FieldGenius to the channel or frequency selected (on some models). If you are using an NTRIP or GPRS server, enter your internet and server credentials here.

Correction Data

Message Type

The message type is used in determining what data streams are sent from the reference station to the rover. They can be RTCM, CMR or a proprietary format.

Base Station ID

Select a specific Base Station ID to restrict message corrections to specific reference stations.

RTCM Transformation

To receive horizontal and vertical coordinate system information from your network, enable RTCM Transformation messages.