Emlid Reach RS2/2+

The Emlid Reach RS2 is a capable 3rd party base station that enables RTK and PPK workflows. It is not a required component for the RTK-PPK module.

Emlid RS2 Documentation

To view Emlid's documentation on the Reach RS2 Base Station, click this link.

For documentation on connecting to the base station click this link

Once your are connected to the Base Station in the Emlid Flow App, open the Base Output setting menu

Click Serial to select it as the Base Output type. Then click the pencil icon to edit the serial settings

Click USB OTG to select it as the Serial Type.

Click Baud Rate to edit it.

Click 115200 to select it as the Baud Rate.

For documentation on connecting to the base station click this link

Once your are connected to the Base Station in the Emlid Flow App, open the settings menu.

Click on GNSS Settings.

Verify that GNSS update rate is set to 5Hz.

Return to the home page and click on logging.

Click Recorded Logs and Settings.

Click the blue gear icon.

Verify the Format is set to RINEX 3.03.

Scroll down to Common Settings and enable the Autostart feature.

Click Apply, and your RS2 will now automatically start logging PPK data when powered.

To manually start logging, click the Start Recording button in the logging section.

Mount the RS2 base station to a survey pole or tripod.

This step is only required when operating with RTK.

Connect the Sentera ground radio to the RS2 using a USB-C to USB-C Cable.

The USB-C port on the Emlid Base Station can be found underneath the blue rubber tab.

This step is only required when operating with RTK.

Place the Sentera ground radio such that the antenna is pointed towards the sky.

The Sentera ground radio has an integrated magnet and a 1/4"-20 thread mount that can be utilized for mounting as the end user sees fit.

This step is only required when operating with RTK.

Install the Antenna per the manufacturer instruction

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