Captivate Guide:

Basic Configuration- 

1. Set instrument type – function key – Instrument – Select “Use GS only” – finish with OK. 
2. Set Working Style – choosing “RTK Rover” 
3. Pair GS18 Antenna – GS Connection wizard 
4. Make sure SIM and 4G Arial are fitted in/to GS18 
5. Set OSGB36(15) coordinate system in a test or default job 

RTK Setup 

1. Configure RTK – via RTK Rover Wizard – Choosing “Create a new profile” 

• Name – PP RTK 
• Description – SIM IN GS18 

2. What type of Connection do you want to use? 

• Choose – Internet (eg NTRIP) 

3. Which port is the RTK device connected to? 

• Choose – GS modem 
• (Note: Defined by the SIM- If Sim is in Controller choose CS modem) 

4. Which RTK device is being used 

• Name of the device – Cinterion PLS8 
• Preferred network type – Automatic 

5. Enter the PIN & PUK code of the SIM card 

• No need to edit this page 

6. Enter the APN for your Internet connection 

• APN: simpoint.m2m 
• (no need to tick Use user ID and password) 

7. The unit will then connect to the internet 

8. An RTK server is required 

• Choose – Create a new server 

9. Enter new server details 

• Service Name- RTK premium 
• Address- rtkpremium.com 
• Port- 2131 
• User- NTRIP with this server- With user account 
• NTRIP user ID-  YourDetails
• NTRIP Password- YourDetails 

10. A mount point is required 

• Choose – Select mount point from source table 
• Choose Mountpoint – PRSRTCM3 (G2), PRSRTCM3_G4 (G4)

11. Enter the RTK network Details 

• Receive the RTK corrections from RTK – ticked 
• Network type – VRS 
• Send GGA Message – ticked 
• Send user ID – unticked 

12. Enter the RTK connection details 

• RTK data format – RTCM v3 
• Sensor at base – Auto-detect 
• Antenna at base – Auto-detect 
• RTK base has a unique ID – unticked 
• Use auto coordinate system- unticked 
• Receive RTK network information – ticked 
• Behaviour – Show and log 

13. The wizard is complete. Would you like to test your connection? 

Yes, test my connection – all boxes must self-tick.