Configuring tcpGPS for Android to work with EMLID Reach RS2/RS2+

This tutorial shows how to configure TcpGPS to work with EMLID Reach RS2/RS2+ GNSS receivers in RTK mode, sending RTK corrections over the Bluetooth link.

Overview

Aplitop TcpGPS is a mobile app for Android devices that allows you to collect and stake out data in the field.

To integrate your Reach GNSS receiver with the Aplitop TcpGPS app, you'll need the following:

• EMLID Reach RS2/RS2+ GNSS receiver

• A device with Android OS v7.0+

• Aplitop TcpGPS v2.6+

Workflow

1. Open EMLID Flow and connect with the Reach GNSS receiver using WiFi or Bluetooth

1. Go to Correction input and select Bluetooth

1. Close EMLID Flow and open Aplitop TcpGPS

1. Tap the receiver icon next to Device type. On the screen that opens, select the following:

• GNSS External Receiver (Bluetooth) for Device type

• EMLID for Brand

• Reach RS2 or Reach RS2+ for Model

1. Tap the Receiver button and select the Bluetooth device. If the receiver is not in the list, tap the Search button

1. Tap the Connect button and wait for the Reach GNSS receiver to finish its configuration

1. Tap the forward arrow button and, on the Working mode screen that opens, tap the Rover button

1. Configure NTRIP to send RTK corrections through Bluetooth

1. To set up the NTRIP server, tap the three-dot button and specify the following parameters:

• Name

• IP

• Port

• User name

• Password

• Mountpoint

After that, tap the OK button

1. Tap the Connect button and check that the number of bytes sent and received increases

1. Tap the forward arrow button and select or create a project

1. Tap the survey button and start working with TcpGPS for Android and the Reach RS2/RS2+ GNSS receiver