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Setup Guides for EMLID and FieldGenius for Windows

General info about NMEA Stream

The Emlid transmits a position as a NMEA stream

FieldGenius for Windows can be used with EMLID's highly affordable GPS solution. Some notes:

  • Network Rover RTK solution only with the RS model, Radio Base-Rover Connection not supported.
  • Network Rover RTK and Radio Base-Rover Connection supported with RS+ and RS2 model.
  • FieldGenius Windows must be run on a Windows 7, 8 or 10 computer/tablet. Windows Mobile, embedded or Windows CE operating systems are not supported.
  • RS/RS+ antenna offset: 65mm
  • RS2/RS3 antenna offset: 134mm

Emlid RS3 Tilt notes:

  • Emlid Flow app - Bluetooth NMEA message type GGA must be set to 2 Hz or lower
  • Emlid Flow app - Bluetooth NMEA message type GSV must be set to 0.1 Hz
  • Emlid Flow app - Bluetooth NMEA all other message types can remain at 1 Hz
  • Antenna Height must be entered only in Emlid Flow. Leave the height as 0 in FieldGenius
  • Instrument must be turned on while outside receiving satellites. If it was turned on before, the IMU may not initialize.
  • Once you are RTK Fixed in FieldGenius, the IMU may still not be initialized. Move the instrument around in different directions. You should hear a “beep” noise from the RS3 once it initializes.

FieldGenius Windows - Emlid Receivers RS, RS+ and RS2:

Emlid - Configure Emlid Reach and FieldGenius via Windows

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