Sodex Mobile: Connect to the SDX-Pole Antenna

Summary

You can use the SDX-Pole Antenna with an SDX-PocketScan receiver to capture pole-based measurements in Sodex Mobile. In the current workflow, measurements are created in layers, not in the older Survey screen.

Introduction

This article explains how to prepare the SDX-Pole Antenna hardware and use it in the current SDX-Pole measurement workflow in Sodex Mobile. After the hardware is connected, you work in a project layer, initialize tilt compensation, and then capture point, line, or area measurements from the map-based workflow.

Prerequisites

• You have access to the relevant project in Sodex Mobile.
• You have an SDX-Pole Antenna and an SDX-PocketScan receiver.
• You have a compatible pole with a 5/8-inch thread.
• The SDX-PocketScan receiver can be powered on before installation.
• The SDX-PocketScan GPS antenna is disconnected before you insert the receiver into the SDX-Pole Antenna.
• You are online so Sodex Mobile can synchronize layers and create measurements in the backend.

Step-by-step instructions

You can watch the antenna mounting and tilt calibration workflow in this demo before you start.

1. Prepare the pole-mounted hardware

1. Mount the SDX-Pole Antenna on your pole using the 5/8-inch thread.
2. Make sure the antenna is fixed securely before you continue.
3. Unplug the SDX-PocketScan GPS antenna from the SDX-PocketScan receiver.
4. Turn on the SDX-PocketScan receiver.
5. Insert the powered-on receiver into the SDX-Pole Antenna.

2. Open the project and access the SDX-Pole measurement workflow

1. Open Sodex Mobile.
2. Open the project where you want to work with the pole-mounted setup.
3. Open the SDX-Pole map or measurement workflow for that project.
4. Select an existing layer or create a new layer for the measurements you want to capture.

Expected result: You are inside the project's layer-based SDX-Pole workflow and ready to initialize measurement tools.

3. Initialize tilt compensation

1. Start the tilt-compensation step from the SDX-Pole workflow.

   

2. Move the pole in smooth swirling motions until the displayed progress indicator is complete.

   

3. Wait until the app shows that tilt compensation is initialized before continuing.

Expected result: Tilt compensation is complete and the measurement tools are available.

4. Capture measurements in the layer

1. Choose the measurement type you want to create, such as a point, line, or area.
2. Capture the measurement from the map-based workflow.
3. Review the live measurement feedback while capturing.
4. If needed, open the created measurement to rename or edit it.

Expected result: The measurement is stored in the selected layer and synchronized with the backend.

Limits and notes

• This workflow uses layers. The older Survey screen is no longer the primary workflow for SDX-Pole measurements.
• Layers are synchronized with SDX-Cloud and SDX-CAD.
• If backend creation fails, the measurement is not created in the app and Sodex Mobile shows a descriptive error.
• Moving layers is not supported on mobile.
• The selected map background can be switched between satellite and streets, and the selection is retained.
• Individual layers can also be used later for workflows such as surface creation or project GCP updates.