Getting Started

Connecting an Asteri / GPS receiver

Connecting to the Asteri Xi-Series

Orbitas Field supports both models of the Asteri X-Series, the BLE and MFi versions are detailed below.

Connecting and Pairing to the Asteri Xi-Series (MFi)

Turn on the Asteri receiver and place in clear view of the sky before you begin pairing to your iOS device.
This will allow the receiver to acquire a good position fix while you complete the pairing process. On your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, etc..) go into the MAIN SETTINGS and ensure BlueTooth is ON.

Look for “ASTERI-(last 3 of SN)” in the list of Nearby Devices, and select it to connect.
It should now say “Connected” next to the receiver name.
You will know the receiver is paired when the BT light on the receiver turns ON.

Now launch Orbitas for iOS and click on the GLOBE & GEAR Icon. Ensure Integrated Location Services (ILS) is turned OFF.
Create or open a job and you should notice a colored teardrop icon on your map screen.

The coloring is as follows:

  • RED: The receiver has yet to acquire a signal. Once acquired the sat L.E.D on the Asteri will turn on (similar to the Bluetooth L.E.D) and one of the below icons will be displayed in Orbitas.
  • ORANGE: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving autonomous GNSS positions (uncorrected data- check accuracy level before collection)
  • YELLOW: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving SBAS real-time corrections (ensure accuracy is sufficient before collecting)
  • GREEN: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving ATLAS real-time corrections or HPRTK corrections (requires subscription to service)

Connecting and Pairing to the Asteri X-Series (BLE)

Turn on and place the Asteri receiver in clear view of the sky before launching Orbitas Field. This will allow the receiver time to acquire a good position fix while you get your job setup.

Now launch Orbitas Field on your iOS device and click on the Globe and Gear Icon. Ensure Integrated Location Services (ILS) is turned OFF. Create or open a job and you should notice a colored teardrop icon on your map screen. The colors indicate the following status:

  • RED: The receiver has yet to acquire a signal. Once acquired the sat L.E.D on the Asteri will turn on (similar to the Bluetooth L.E.D) and one of the below icons will be displayed in Orbitas.
  • ORANGE: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving autonomous GNSS positions (uncorrected data- check accuracy level before collection)
  • YELLOW: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving SBAS real-time corrections (ensure accuracy is sufficient before collecting)
  • GREEN: Orbitas is connected to the Asteri and receiving ATLAS real-time corrections or HPRTK corrections (requires subscription to service)

You will know the receiver is paired when the BT light on the receiver turns on.

Using RTK for better accuracy?

Find out how to connect to an RTK network here:
Connecting to RTK.

Continue on to the next Help Guide:

Creating a Job
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