This is probably a dumb question but if I want to collect static data to my data collector I am guessing the data collector has to be right by the gps the whole so it can communicate with it correct?
To my knowledge, no data collector is set up that way, at this point. The memory is in the GPS Box.
Many GPS units can be taken to site, turned on, (write down start time) and then left up for static collection (may be 2nd button, to begin logging static) and then write down the turn off time, take it home, and post process. Or send to opus.
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Typically A Data Collector Is The Controller For GPS
The data collector does store RTK results because they are data points. A static GPS observation is much, much more than a point.
That being said some data collectors can store static observations from GPS that do not have internal memory.
Paul in PA
You may be able to transfer the static observations from the receiver memory to a data logger.
Or log it directly to the data logger (attached by cable or bluetooth) as you describe.
It all depends which receiver, data logger and software.
I don't know about anyone else, but Trimble can log the static files to the collector - just set the option for logging device in the survey style to the collector. However, you would NOT want to use Bluetooth for that, and Trimble states as much in their documentation. You would need to cable the collector to the receiver.
Having said that, I would never actually do so - I log to the receiver memory and then transfer the file to the collector for easy downloading after the fact.
Topcon GNSS receivers can also log static data to a PC or Data Collector using Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) a free software.
I am running surv ce I know you can collect data to the data collector my gps does not have internal memory but I was told instead of buying memory for it you can just use the data collector I am assuming through Bluetooth or cable I have never tried it just just seeing if anyone else does this
Leica Viva can store data to either the memory card in the receiver or on the data collector. I completely agree with the statement from Lee D. concerning using a cabled connection. BT may drop the connection momentarily and you might loose data depending on your epoch interval ot it may just loose connection during the entire session. Cable connection is a must in this situation.
You have to be connected either bluetooth or cable.
It has to communicate reliably, not necessary be close by.
I do this all the time, for both RTK and static post-processing.
> This is probably a dumb question but if I want to collect static data to my data collector I am guessing the data collector has to be right by the gps the whole so it can communicate with it correct?
I would just dish out for the extra memory as depending what you are doing you will need another controller or PC for the 2nd receiver.
