Polaris Alpha User Manual

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Figure 4-2
4-2 RTK Survey and Data Collection
Internet
Bluetooth
Rover
BT mode / switch on B
3
rd
Party RTK Base
with NTRIP caster
NTRIP
client
3G/4G/LTE
Setup for GIS Data Collection
RTK
antenna
. . .
Alpha RTK
Figure 4-3
When used with Trimble or Leica RTK base station within 10Km distance, or Trimble or Leica RTK base
station with Virtual Reference Station (VRS) service as shown in figure 4-3 for RTK survey and data
collection, then only one Alpha RTK receiver is needed. It’s configured as RTK rover and connects to an
Android smartphone via Bluetooth. User can then run the free Lefebure NTRIP Client App on the
smartphone for retrieving 3
rd
-party RTK base station data over Internet and sending it to the Alpha
RTK receiver. With “MOCK Location” option enabled on the smartphone, GPS related location Apps on
the smartphone will be able to use the more accurate position from Alpha RTK receiver.

Polaris Alpha Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	Alpha
Category	Receiver
Language	English