Prerequisite:
- Navisys GR-9028 portable RTK Base
- iphone or ipad with internet access.
(Internet access is required for streaming NTRIP correction data to an internet NTRIP caster.)
Setup Instructions:
- To utilize the GR-9028 portable RTK base, users need to initially download the free “BluetoothLE_RTK” app from the App Store. Just click the link below to download the app.
Here’s a screenshot of the app for your reference.
2. Open the app and tap the hamburger icon to open the menu.
3. Select “Base Setting”.
4. In the Base Source section, click the arrow button, then select “Bluetooth LE” as the Stream Type.
5. Please make sure your GR-9028 RTK base device is powered on. Then, tap the arrow button next to the “Bluetooth LE” option. From the list, choose the GR-9028 device with a name similar to “RTKBASExxxxxxx.”
6. Set the survey-in duration to 30 seconds and the Accuracy to 3000mm. Make sure to enable the “survey-in when connected” option.
7. In the “OUTPUT” section, select “NTRIP Server” as the stream type.
8. Please input your NTRIP caster mount point settings including Host, Port, Mount Point and password. These NTRIP settings are typically supplied by your NTRIP Caster provider.
In case you don’t have a NTRIP caster provider yet, your could use Emlid or rtk2go. I’ve also included step-by-step registration instructions below for your convenience.
The Free NTRIP Caster from Emlid
The Free NTRIP Caster from rtk2go.com
You’re all set with the necessary settings. These settings only need to be inputted the first time.
Operation Instructions:
Whenever you wish to use the RTK Base station and the NTRIP service, simply place the GR-9028 in your desired deployment location and power it on. Turn on the “connect” switch in the hamburger menu in the “BluetoothLE RTK” app.
(It’s advisable to position the GR-9028 under an open sky without obstructions like trees or buildings. Ensure that your mobile phone running the BLERTK app is within a range of 100 feet from the GR-9028 device.)
You’ll notice the “Base Accuracy” reading displayed at the center of the screen, along with the “BLE_SURVIN” status indicating the Base field.
After about a minute or two during the Survey-in phase, this reading will stabilize. Your GR-9028 RTK base station status will then change to “BLE_BASE.”
Your GR-9028 portable RTK Base is now operational. Rovers can connect to it via NTRIP, allowing them to achieve highly accurate centimeter-level positioning.