Bad GNSS receiving status

Issue


Smart Construction Edge 2 GNSS receiving status seems to be poor.

 

Answer

You can check the reception status of signals from GNSS using the LEDs on the main unit.

Reception status

Reception is good

Reception is

unstable

Searching for satellite

Reception not possible

Satellite Information Receiving LED

Blue light on

Blue blinking

Orange blinking

Off

4-way LED

Green blinking

Red blinking

 

 

Deterioration of reception

The tablet UI displays the number of satellites that are being acquired. Even if the number of satellites is available, the signal strength required for positioning may be insufficient, in which case "poor reception" may be displayed even though the number of satellites is high.

 

Resolution

If the reception condition worsens, the accuracy of positioning will deteriorate, so please try following below.

  •  Move to a location with better signal reception.

  •  Wait until the signal condition improves.

  • Check To see if USB in USB port, remove USB

  • Power Cycle Edge (Turn Edge Off & On)