ArduSimple provides a step-by-step video tutorial explaining how to configure its RTK Base Station as a fixed reference point and distribute RTK correction data to rovers using an NTRIP service.
The tutorial focuses on the Ardusimple RTK Base Station based on the Septentrio Mosaic-X5 receiver, which is designed to operate as a Continuously Operating Reference Station and deliver correction data over the internet.
Configuration begins with physical installation of the system, including connection of a compatible triple-band GNSS antenna and placement of the antenna in an open-sky location. The RTK Base Station is connected to a PC via USB, allowing the required Septentrio drivers to be installed and enabling access to the receiver through its browser-based web interface.
The receiver is configured to operate as a base station by uploading a predefined configuration file through the web interface. This process allows the system to determine its reference position automatically and transition into a fixed position mode, enabling continuous generation of RTK correction data.
For correction distribution, the base station is connected to a local network, typically using Ethernet, and configured to communicate with an external NTRIP caster. An NTRIP server profile is created within the receiver settings using the caster address, port, and mount point details. RTCM3 correction messages are enabled as an output stream and assigned to the NTRIP server, allowing correction data to be published over the internet.
Rovers connect to the NTRIP caster using standard client software on a PC or mobile device. After selecting the appropriate mount point and entering login credentials, rovers begin receiving correction data from the base station, allowing their positioning solution to transition to RTK float or RTK fix depending on signal conditions.
This workflow outlines how the ArduSimple RTK Base Station is installed, configured, and networked to support NTRIP-based RTK correction sharing for distributed rover applications.
