I updated to the latest software on the ls. 1.10.316494 and it still doesn't work. I can connec tto to the Triumph2 but I can't get the hpt435 to broadcast anything.
I have the base and radio on the same tripod. Do they need any sepraation? I read on the message board somewhere that there wasn't any recommended separation distance fromthe Triumph2 and the base radio.
Jason,
If you look on the HPT435BT you should see the Tx light blinking periodically in addition to the Bluetooth light's blinking. Are you saying that the radio itself shows no signs of transmission? Or is it that you see no evidence of transmission from the LS including frequency scans and UHF status screen?
Regarding separation, a separate subject unto itself:
Please note the following from the
manual beginning on page 40 of the 20140923 website edition:
Set up your radio
Knowing where your RTK base is going to be set up to
maximize satellite reception is the first step in setting up
your radio.
Other criteria for your radio’s location will be predicated
on 1) mitigating the electromagnetic effects of the radio’s
transmissions on the GNSS receiver, 2) the practicable
range of the Bluetooth connection between the RTK base
and the radio and lastly 3) the higher the antenna, the
further the line of sight distances will be allowed which
is one element effecting the range of the rover while still
receiving corrections.
Setting Up the UHF Radio With regard to the first item, I asked Javad how close is too
close when it comes to setting up the radio and here is his
response:
Hello Kelly,
There is no hard rule. The effect depends on the power
of the transmitter. Vertical or horizontal separation is
the same. The further you are the effect is less. For 1
watt stay away a few feet. For 45 watt, stay away 20
feet. The further the better.
Regards,
Javad
In regards to the second point, I asked Vladimir Zhukov this
question: “What is the most practicable range of the communication
between the T2 and the HPT404BT (shown in this
example) afforded through Bluetooth ? “ and his answer:
Hi Kelly,
Up to 50 ft (~15 m) is the practicable range of the
communication between TRIUMPH-2 and HPT401BT/
HPT404BT.
Actually in the field they keep reliable connection up to
130 ft (~40 m).
So, > 130 ft is too far.
Regards,
Vlad
The last bit, the height or elevation of the antenna has two
things relevant for you to consider; 1) power and 2) viewshed.
If you have the base RTK kit that comes with (2) 6’ SAE
extension cords (14-578102-01 REV.2) and the battery kit
power cable (14-578121-01 REV.2), this comfortably adds
another 5’ or so plus the 1’ pigtail. That’s about a maximum
of 18’ between the 12-volt battery and the radio that’s
permissible.
The viewshed...