How to set up and use RD Map+ & Trimble Catalyst DA2

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Follow the steps below, in the order provided, for a trouble-free set up of RD Map+ and the Catalyst DA2 and to ensure you get the best from your operations.

Getting Ready

Setting up your RD Map+ & Trimble Catalyst DA2 kit is best done before you head out to conduct a survey.

Ensure you meet the prerequisites outlined below before proceeding.

 

RD Map+ Prerequisites

 

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  1. Install RD Map+
  2. Obtain and activate an RD Map+Premium License

 

Trimble Catalyst DA2 Prerequisites

 

  1. Create a Trimble ID, if you do not have one already
  1. Install Trimble Mobile Manager
  1. Ensure you have access to a Trimble Correction Subscription

 

Prepare your Precision Locator

 

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  1. Check than your locator has Bluetooth® wireless connectivity ON and set to use PPP when transfering survey measurements
  2. Pair and select your locator in RD Map+

 

Setup RD Map+ to use your Trimble Catalyst DA2 as the External GNSS source

 

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  1. Select Catalyst DA2 as External GNSS source
  2. Connect your DA2 USB cable to a power source and turn its Bluetooth ON
  3. Pair and select you Trimble Catalyst DA2
  4. Enter the DA2 height in the Trmble Catalyst setting menu

 

Using RD Map+ with your Trimble Catalyst DA2

 

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  1. Mount your RD Map+ and Trimble Catalyst DA2 kit to your locator
  2. Connect your Trimble Catalyst DA2 to the battery and turn the Bluetooth ON
  3. Setup your job and start a utility survey
  4. Wait for RD Map+ to connect to your Trimble Catalyst DA2 (External GNSS status)
  5. If required start an On Demand Hour to obtain higher accuracy position measurements
  6. Conduct your survey, as your would normally do. Take survey measurement points at regular intervals by pressing the graph key survey key.png.
    RD Map+ will create the utility map in real time.
    You can make corrections if you need to
  7. Close your survey and job
  8. Disconnect the usb cable from the battery
  9. Share your job

 

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NOTE: The GNSS and Phone holder kit positions the DA2 antenna in line with the center of your locator, roughly 21cm in front of it, as shown in the image above.
When you take a survey measurement, the position (latitude and longitude) obtained from the DA2 are, therefore, 21 cm in front of the bottom of your locator. Take care to verify that your locator is in line with the utility you are surveying using the locator's compass