Setting up the rover receiver on a jobsite vehicle

1. Do one of the following:

   • (SPS Modular) Mount the GNSS antenna for the receiver on the roof of the vehicle. Use a single magnetic mount or a 5/8" 11 thread bolt attached to the roof bars. Run the GNSS antenna cable for the receiver into the vehicle either through a rubber grommet in the roof, or through the passenger door window, which needs to be left slightly open during operation.

   • (SPS985/SPS986) Mount the GNSS smart antenna on the roof of the vehicle. Use a triple magnetic mount or a 5/8" 11 thread bolt attached to the roof bars.

2. Place and secure the receiver in a convenient location in the vehicle.

   The receiver can be controlled through the controller connected using Bluetooth wireless technology.

   If the receiver is not connected to vehicle power, then the receiver needs to be accessed only to turn it on at the start of each measurement session. It may be more convenient if it is placed in a location where the vehicle operator can see the keypad and display, to monitor receiver status and to configure settings as required. Most receiver capability can be controlled using the Siteworks or SCS900 Site Controller software.

3. Attach the suction cup to the front windscreen, dashboard, or other convenient location in the vehicle, making sure that it does not obstruct the driver’s view.
4. Attach the RAM extension arm to the suction cup, and the controller bracket to the RAM extension arm.
5. Lock the controller into the controller bracket and then adjust the bracket until the controller is in the most convenient location. Make sure that the controller does not restrict visibility through the front windscreen during vehicle use.
6. Lock the brackets so that the controller is held securely. If required, connect either the receiver or the controller to an in-vehicle power supply as needed.

The following figure shows configuring an SPS Modular from the cab. A Zephyr Model 2 antenna is mounted on the roof.