BasePilot setup: BasePilot is a feature which configures and starts the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna running as a Base when the instrument (antenna) is setup over a known base point. Predefined base configurations are automatically loaded.
- According to your needs, setup the hardware needed over a known base point.
Refer to 4 Setups with Accessories for further information about hardware setup.
If iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is in Base mode BasePilot starts up automatically.
If iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna is in Rover mode go to Settings > Tools > Base Setup and choose Find nearest. For step-by-step instructions see: Find nearest step-bystep - Press ENTER to confirm.
While BasePilot is setting up the setup-in-progress icon is displayed.
After the BasePilot has been completed the operatingas-base icon is displayed.
The radio/modem now starts transmitting corrections.
➜ On the RTK Mode page, in the Position submenu the line BasePilot shows: Successful.
When using BasePilot, always confirm in the Position submenu that the iCON gps 160 SmartAntenna has selected the correct base point! Using the wrong base point can lead to an error of more than 20 m for a rover!