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Configuration with X-PAD software

  • Configure and operate the Zenith06 using the X-PAD Ultimate field software running on a field controller being connected via Bluetooth.

  • For more details on how to use the X-PAD Ultimate field software, please refer to its User Manual.

  • In this guide we will see the basic steps on how to create a rover profile for the Zenith06 Pro in X-PAD Ultimate software.


  • In X-PAD Ultimate software click Settings.

  • Select GNSS & Total stations to open the list of the profiles.

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  • Click Add to create a new profile.

  • Enter the Profile information:

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    • Mode: select the working mode. Zenith06 Pro can only work as Rover.

    • Brand: select GeoMax.

    • Model: select GNSS Zenith06 Pro.

  • Click Next.

  • The Device page allows to search and connect the receiver using Bluetooth.

  • Click Add device to search the Zenith06 Pro. The BT address for the Zenith06 Pro is its serial number.

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  • Click Next.

  • In the RTK page we have to select the working mode:

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    • None: the receiver is configured to not receive RTK corrections.

    • External GPRS (controller): the receiver is configured to receive RTK corrections using internet from the field controller.

  • If External GPRS has been select, we must enter the information regarding the server providing the RTK corrections.

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    • Server: enter here the NTRIP server information. To create a new server click on the orange arrow and select NTRIP servers…

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    • Mountpoint: allows to search and select the mountpoint to use. To retrieve the mountpoint list click on the orange arrow and select Refresh.

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    • Add prefix to reference station: allows to enter a prefix to reference station points.

    • RTCM3.1 messages: enables the reading and use of coordinate system messages in the RTCM3 streaming if supported from the selected network.

  • Click Next.

  • In the Parameters page it is possible to set some receiver parameters:

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    • Satellites cut-off angle: allows to select the tracking satellites cut-off angle.

    • Use SBAS: enables the tracking of SBAS satellites

    • Position update freq: allows to select the position update (1sec, 5Hz, 10Hz).

  • Click Next.

  • In the Antenna page we can define how is configured the antenna.

    • Model:

      • On pole - (vertical): the receiver is over a GNSS pole, installed with the pole mount.

      • Horizontal: the receiver works horizontally.

    • Height: to define the pole height.

  • Click Next to complete the receiver configuration.

  • Now the receiver is ready to work! Check the X-PAD portal for more information on how to use the GNSS receiver or check our video tutorials.