INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS STORAGE

To prepare Reach RS+ for storage:

USER GUIDE
RTK GNSS Receiver
Model: Reach RS+
Welcome to your Emlid Reach RS+!
This RTK GNSS receiver is designed to be a
flexible tool with rich abilities accompanied
by a modern and friendly user interface.
Reach RS+ was created by working closely
with the community applying the feedback
our users provided to us since the
beginning of the Reach project. We strive
to continue constantly improving it and
you will be regularly getting ReachView
app updates bringing more features and
streamlining the user experience.
CAUTION MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
1. Charge the battery to at least 60%.
• Avoid high temperatures. Power input: USB 5V, external 5-40V 2. Turn the device off by pressing and
holding the power button for 3 seconds.
• Handle cables carefully. Hold the plug Battery capacity: 30,72 Wh Make sure that device turned off by
when unplugging the cable. checking that power led went out.
Protection classes: IP66, IP67, IK10
• Keep the unit free from moisture, 3. Store the device at room temperature.
water and dust. Dimensions: 145mm x 145mm x 85mm
• Unplug cables when not using the unit
Weight: 690g
Check the device every 3 months and charge
for long periods of time. its battery to at least 60%.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Operating temperature: -20 +65°C
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
To use Reach RS+ after storage:

Version: 2.01 We hope that Reach RS+ will become a

February 2018 useful instrument in your arsenal. • Do not let insecticides, benzene and 1. Press the power button to turn
thinner come in contact with the unit. CONNECTIVITY on the device.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit 2. Recharge the battery.
in any way. Interfaces: USB, RS232, PPS, Event

• Ventilation should not be impeded by LoRa 862-1020 MHz radio

For extended documentation,
guides and tutorials please visit
docs.emlid.com
REGULATORY INFORMATION
All transmitting modules integrated in
Reach RS+ are FCC and CE certified.
United States of America
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Emlid
Model No.: Reach RS+
Responsible Party: Emlid Limited
Address: 4/F Enterprise Building, 228-238
Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
European Union
This device is in compliance with the essen-
tial requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of Directive 2014/53/EU RED, Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS2, Directive 2012/19/EC
WEEE2, 2014/35/EU LVD and 2014/30/EU EMC.
covering the ventilation openings
with items, such as newspapers, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
tablecloths or curtains.
Bluetooth (4.0/2.1) This product’s packaging materials are recy-
• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles clable and can be reused. Please dispose of
should not be placed near the unit. any materials in accordance with the local
• Observe and follow local regulations recycling regulations. When discarding the
regarding battery disposal.
GNSS unit, comply with local rules or regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or
• For proper heat dispersal do not install this Correction format: RTCM3 incinerated but disposed of in accordance
unit in a confined space. with the local regulations concerning bat-
Solution format: NMEA, ERB tery disposal. This product and the supplied
• Do not place any other equipment
accessories, excluding the batteries, consti-
on this unit.
Log format: RINEX tute the applicable product according to the
• Keep the unit free from mechanical stress, WEEE directive.
shocks or impacts. The unit may be damaged Internal storage size: 8 GB
or lose its protection classes IP66, IP67 and
IK10 after a mechanical shock or impact.
• Make sure that the unit is properly mounted DATA
before using it to avoid injuries of persons or
animals, as well as damages of the device. Supported systems: GPS/QZSS L1,
SBAS, GLONASS G1,
BeiDou B1, Galileo E1
MAINTENANCE
Update rate: 14Hz GPS / 5Hz GNSS
To clean the device from dirt, rinse it with
fresh water, then dry with a soft cloth. Do Tracking channels: 72
not use heat sources such as air dryers or
Integrated IMU
ovens to dry the device.
Do not open the device, it is hermetically
sealed. Only certified services are allowed
to open the device to assure it will keep
its protection classes IP66, IP67 and IK10.
Opening the device by the user leads to
the loss of any warranty.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
DEVICE OVERVIEW
1. MicroUSB port
2. Power indicator (PWR)
3. Network indicator (NET)
4. Status indicator (STAT)
PWR NET
REACH RS
5. Power button
6. Ventilation hole
7. Thread mount
8. Extension port
9. Antenna port
MORE Q&A ARE AVAILABLE AT
DOCS.EMLID.COM
OPERATION CHARGING
Take the USB to Micro-USB cable.
UNPACKING
Connect Micro-USB connector
to Micro-USB port.
Open the cardboard. Extract the carrying
bag, open it and remove the top cover. C onnect USB connector to the computer USB
Extract Emlid Reach RS+ unit and acces- port or USB wall charger rated 5V 1A.
sories.
to Reach RS+
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Emlid Reach RS+ unit 1 pc
Carrying bag 1 pc
Thread adapter 1 pc
HARD RESET
USB to Micro-USB cable 1 pc
LoRa antenna 1 pc IMPORTANT: Use this only if the device has
STAT
User guide 1 pc become unresponsive and does not turn off.
Press and hold power button for 15 seconds.
INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Put the device on a tripod (use adapter Reach RS+ does not power on
if necessary). Make sure your Reach RS+
Make sure your Reach RS+ is charged.
is installed horizontally.
To charge your receiver, use the included
Micro-USB cable and a computer USB port
or USB-compatible wall charger or auto
charger (not included in the package)
or any charging device with USB port
marked with output 5V 1A.
Reach RS+ does not power off
If after pressing power button for 3 second
Reach RS+ did not power off in 15 seconds,
try to repeat the power off procedure again.
If that does not help you can do the hard
reset as specified in Operation section of
this guide.
Attach the LoRa antenna
to the antenna port.
I typed incorrect Wi-Fi network and
pressed "Connect"
In this case Reach RS+ will stay in Wi-Fi
access point mode. Check that you are
connected to its network and update
the page in a browser.
Cannot find Reach RS+ in my Wi-Fi network
This is possible if Reach RS+ was not able
to connect to the Wi-Fi network due to the
weak signal. In that case Reach RS+ will
POWERING ON switch back to Wi-Fi access point mode
and you can open its interface by
When device is off press the power button and connecting to its Wi-Fi network again.
hold it for 3 seconds. Power LED will light up.
POWERING OFF
When device is on press the power button and
hold it for 3 seconds. Power LED will go out.
CONFIGURATION Tap on your added network and connect
Reach RS+ to your Wi-Fi network. Join it
During the first setup it’s necessary to on your smartphone as well.
update Reach RS+ to the latest version
to get all features. To do that you’ll EML33T2
need Reach RS+ itself, Wi-Fi network
Security: WPA-PSK
with internet access (home or office
network) and a smartphone with the
Forget Cancel Connect
ReachView app. Download it from App
Store or Google Play.
Tip: Watch a video version of this Now open ReachView again, wait for half
tutorial on emlid.com → Docs → Reach a minute and update the list of devices.
RS+ → Quickstart. It takes some time for Reach RS+ to
connect to another Wi-Fi network, so it
Turn Reach RS+ on. Then open Wi-Fi might not show up immediately.
networks on a smartphone, wait
for a network named «reach:xx:xx» Tap «Reach RS+» to get into settings
to show up and join it. This is Wi-Fi again. Press «+» in ReachView update
hosted by Reach RS+ itself. Password is box to expand it and follow instructions.
«emlidreach» (without quotes).
ReachView update
Settings Wi-Fi
When update is done tap the «Reboot
Wi-Fi and go to the app!» button. Reach RS+
will reboot.
reach:ce:80
Reboot and go to the app!
CHOOSE A NETWORK.. .
ASUS Swipe right to get back to the list of
devices. Wait for Reach RS+ to show up
ASUS_5G again and tap it. You’ll see the filling
EMLID logo indicating the loading
Other...
process of the ReachView app.
Now open the ReachView app. On
the main screen you’ll see the list of
Reach receivers connected to the same
network. In this case there’ll be only one
Reach RS+. Tap it to get into settings.
Reach Units
reach Reach RS+
192.168.42.1
This is ReachView updater. Press the
«+» button, enter your home or office
Wi-Fi network name and password, press
«Save».
Add new Wi-Fi network
Network name
EML33T
Security
WPA2-PSK
Password
Show password
Close Save