Hardware Manual

Hardware Manual / EQU RTK
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4 RTK BASE STATION
Keep the RTK Base Station and its power supply out of the range of children.
The main function of the RTK Base Station is the calculation and transmission of the GNSS correction data to the
EQTracker devices. The GNSS antenna requires an uninterrupted view to the sky in order to achieve optimal
positioning results.
Figure 3: RTK Base Station
4.1 Specification
Attribute
Value
Power supply
12-24 VDC; 1.2 A
GNSS standards
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU
GNSS band
Multiband
Sample/Measurement rate (RTK)
5 Hz
Measurement accuracy
+/- 1 cm (relative, outdoor)
Effective range
Max. 500 m radius
Required distance
Between GNSS antenna and people: > 20 cm
Radio transmission
ISM / SRD (country specific settings):
868.3 MHz (EU)
917.5 MHz (AUS)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
183x109x34 mm
Weight
~450 g
Mounting
Tripods, masts, rails
Housing
Metal, weatherproof
Note: RTK Base Station can be powered through alternative supplies, for example by a battery pack. In any case,
make sure that the power supply current meets the requirements of the RTK Base Station. A protective
fast fuse (10A) is mandatory for the external power supply