SmartFix FAQ

Which satellite systems are supported?

The vast majority of SmartFix sites track GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou satellites which are the most important for RTK positioning. A small number of secondary sites track only GPS and Glonass satellites.

What equipment does SmartFix support?

SmartFix is receiver-agnostic. This means any GNSS receiver (including non-Leica receivers) capable of receiving RTCMv3 messages can use SmartFix.

Start with a Trial plan to verify your equipment is compatible, supported by guidance from the SmartFix team.

I have a custom application, can you help?

Yes! We love to come up with solutions that suit any application that our customers propose. Because we own and operate SmartFix right here in New Zealand, we can be flexible to tailor a solution to suit your business.

How accurate is the positioning?

SmartFix reference stations broadcast NZGD2000 coordinates and are typically assigned LINZ 3^rd Order accuracy.

The accuracy of your rover is constrained by the precision of your own GNSS rover device and the way in which you use it.

A modern GNSS rover typically specifies the precision for a measured RTK baseline of +/-7mm+1ppm RMS in position, and +/-15mm+1ppm RMS in height. Network RTK solutions are typically +/-7mm+0.5ppm RMS in position, and +/-15mm+0.5ppm RMS in height.

Consult your equipment datasheet for the specific values for your own technology. Note that precision is impacted by many factors related to your rover’s environment and the length of your baseline.

I only require the connection for a short duration, which plan should I be on?

A Pay-As-You-Go plan is perfect for you. Casual plans are only charged when you use them, so you’ll receive an itemised invoice at the end of each month for only the days you were active. See Plan Info Here.

We are a large company with tens of users that share equipment, what is the best plan for us?

The enterprise plan will be best for your business, with the convenience of one predictable, annual invoice.

The enterprise plan offers preferential pricing and gives you the flexibility to use multiple GNSS rovers, drones, GIS data capture devices, construction machinery and site rovers. See Plan Info Here.

We sometimes need RINEX raw data for post processing. Can we access that?

Yes! We retain 1s RINEX data for all the SmartFix-owned GSxx sites in our network for a period of 90 days. Data for sites operated by LINZ is accessible through LINZ PositioNZ.

Trial, Annual and Enterprise SmartFix plans include RINEX data for no additional charge. Casual SmartFix plans have a daily fee for RINEX downloads. A RINEX-only plan will shortly be available to support drone and SLAM operators who don’t need an RTK service.