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Hi-Target V200 / vRTK RTK Setup: Hi-Survey Road

Set up the Hi-Target V200 and vRTK with RTKdata NTRIP in Hi-Survey Road. Receiver vs Phone Network, enable GGA (often off), and reach RTK Fixed.

The Hi-Target V200 and vRTK are professional survey-grade GNSS receivers by Hi-Target Surveying Instrument Co. Both models feature built-in 4G modems, multi-constellation tracking, and IMU tilt compensation. These receivers are configured through Hi-Survey Road field software running on an Android controller or Hi-Target's iHand controller series.

Requirements

  • Hi-Target V200 or vRTK powered on with clear sky visibility

  • Hi-Survey Road on an Android controller or Hi-Target iHand controller

  • Internet connection via the receiver's built-in 4G modem (SIM card) or the controller's cellular/Wi-Fi connection

  • RTKdata.com account with active RTK credentials (username starting with rtk and password from your RTK dashboard)

  • Survey pole with Hi-Target adapter

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Step-by-step setup

1

Connect to the receiver

  1. Power on your V200 or vRTK and wait for satellite tracking to begin (LED indicators confirm satellite lock).

  2. Open Hi-Survey Road on your Android controller.

  3. Go to Device > Connect and select your Hi-Target receiver from the Bluetooth device list.

  4. Pair and connect. Hi-Survey Road will display the receiver model and current status.

2

Configure the rover work mode

  1. In Hi-Survey Road, go to Device > Work Mode > Rover.

  2. Under Datalink, select NTRIP.

  3. Choose the internet source:

    • Receiver Network: uses the receiver's built-in 4G modem with a SIM card inserted. Configure the APN for your carrier if prompted.

    • Phone Network: uses the Android controller's internet connection (phone hotspot or mobile data).

"Phone Network" vs "Receiver Network" is the #1 confusion point with Hi-Target receivers. Receiver Network = SIM card in the receiver. Phone Network = internet from your Android controller/phone. If you select the wrong option, the connection will fail silently with no error message.

3

Enter RTKdata.com NTRIP settings

Fill in the NTRIP connection fields. Select the tab for your region:

  • IP / Server Address: rtk.rtkdata.com

  • IP fallback: 13.56.117.10

  • Port: 2101

  • Username / Password: From RTK Credentials in the internal dashboard (not website login)

  • Mountpoint (ALL CAPS): AUTO

  • IP / Server Address: eu.rtkdata.com

  • IP fallback: 3.73.41.96

  • Port: 2101

  • Username / Password: From RTK Credentials in the internal dashboard (not website login)

  • Mountpoint (ALL CAPS): AUTO

  • IP / Server Address: aus.rtkdata.com

  • IP fallback: 54.206.56.130

  • Port: 2101

  • Username / Password: From RTK Credentials in the internal dashboard (not website login)

  • Mountpoint (ALL CAPS): AUTO

Type AUTO manually in all capital letters. Do not browse the mountpoint list: Hi-Survey Road may time out or return an incomplete list with large casters.

4

Enable GGA position sending

  1. In the NTRIP settings, look for a Send GGA or Upload GGA toggle and make sure it is enabled.

  2. GGA is often OFF by default in Hi-Survey Road: you must enable this manually.

RTKdata requires GGA position data to select the nearest base station. Without GGA, the NTRIP connection will appear successful but no correction data will arrive. This is the most common issue with Hi-Target receivers: always enable GGA sending.

5

Start the RTK survey

  1. Tap Apply or OK to save the rover configuration.

  2. Hi-Survey Road will connect to the internet, then to the RTKdata NTRIP caster.

  3. Watch the solution status: Single > Float > Fixed.

  4. Once Fixed, you are ready to collect points, stake out, or run your survey workflow.

V200 / vRTK tilt compensation

Both the V200 and vRTK include IMU-based tilt compensation. Once an RTK Fix is achieved, tilt compensation initializes after a brief walk calibration. You can then measure with the pole tilted without leveling. Hi-Survey Road displays the tilt angle and compensated position in real time.

Vertical reference (heights)

Heights from RTKdata.com are ellipsoidal, not orthometric (mean sea level). Configure a geoid model in Hi-Survey Road under your project coordinate system settings if your project requires orthometric heights.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
Fix

No internet connection (Receiver Network)

SIM card not active or APN misconfigured

Verify the SIM card has data. Configure the correct APN for your carrier in the network settings.

No internet connection (Phone Network)

Controller has no data connection

Ensure your Android controller has mobile data or is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Selected wrong network source

"Receiver Network" without a SIM card, or "Phone Network" when intending to use the receiver modem

Double-check which internet source is selected. Receiver Network = SIM in receiver. Phone Network = internet from controller.

Empty mountpoint list

Source table timeout or wrong host

Do not browse: type AUTO manually in all caps. Verify the host address is correct.

No corrections received

GGA sending disabled (common default)

Enable Send GGA / Upload GGA in the NTRIP settings. This is often off by default in Hi-Survey Road.

Stuck on Float

Poor sky conditions or far from base

Move to open sky. Check RTKdata base coverage at rtkdata.com.

Credentials rejected

Using website login instead of RTK credentials

Use the username (starting with rtk) and password from your RTK dashboard, not your website account.

Tips and tricks

  • Both V200 and vRTK have built-in 4G modems: insert a SIM card and select Receiver Network for the most reliable connection.

  • Always enable GGA sending: Hi-Survey Road often has this off by default, which is the most common reason for "connected but no corrections."

  • "Phone Network" vs "Receiver Network": remember: Receiver = SIM card in the receiver, Phone = internet from your Android device. Selecting the wrong one fails silently.

  • Save the work mode configuration so your crew can reuse it across projects without reconfiguring.

  • Check correction age in the Hi-Survey Road status display. Values above 5 seconds indicate an unstable internet link.

  • Keep receiver firmware updated via Hi-Target's firmware update tool to benefit from the latest RTK engine improvements and constellation support.

Related Guides

  • MicroSurvey FieldGenius: alternative Android field software if you do not want to run Hi-Survey Road, same caster settings

  • CHC i93 / i90: receiver in the same class with the identical receiver network versus controller network trap

  • South Galaxy G7 / G6: another 4G equipped Chinese survey rover with the same NTRIP rover workflow

  • NTRIP & GGA Essentials: the background on GGA, the setting that is off by default here and blocks all corrections

  • GNSS Rovers & Receivers: all receiver guides plus the universal NTRIP parameters

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