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# Hardware Overview
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## Power / USB
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The human interface to the Torch is simplistic by design: there is only one button and one USB port. There are three LEDs.
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![RTK Torch Button and LEDs](RTK-Torch_Buttons_Front.png)
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*RTK Torch Button and LEDs*
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To turn the RTK Torch on, press and hold the power button for ~4 seconds. You will hear a short beep and all LEDs will illuminate indicating the device has powered on.
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To turn off the RTK Torch, press and hold the power button for ~4 seconds. You will hear *three* short beeps and all LEDs will turn off indicating the device has powered down.
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The GNSS icon will blink once per second when a GNSS fix is achieved. It will become solid when RTK Fix is achieved.
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The Bluetooth icon will blink once per second while waiting for a connection. It will become solid when a device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc) is connected.
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![USB Port cover and Power LED](RTK-Torch_Buttons_Back.png)
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*USB Port cover and Power LED*
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A USB-C connector is hidden beneath a rubber cover. The enclosure is IP67 waterproof if and only if this cover is fully closed.
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The power LED is located next to the USB cover. It is green when external power is connected. When the device is on, this LED will be solid red indicating more than 50% battery capacity remains. The red LED will blink once per second if less than 50% of the battery capacity remains.
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## Enclosure
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![Torch Enclosure](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Featured2.jpg)
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*Torch Enclosure*
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The RTK Torch utilizes a rugged enclosure made of a cast aluminum body with a plastic cover over the tri-band helical antenna.
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![L1/L2/L5 helical antenna](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Internal2.jpg)
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*L1/L2/L5 helical antenna*
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The helical antenna is specially tuned to receive multiple GNSS frequencies including:
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* GPS: L1C/A, L1C, L2P(Y), L2C, L5
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* GLONASS: L1, L2
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* Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6
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* Beidou: B1I, B2I, B3I, B1C, B2a, B2b
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* QZSS: L1, L2, L5
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* SBAS
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Two additional antennas are included: 915MHz for intra-radio communication (LoRa capable) and 2.4GHz for Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.
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![Standard 5/8" 11-TPI mount](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Bottom.jpg)
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*Standard 5/8" 11-TPI mount*
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The bottom of the RTK Torch includes a standard 5/8" 11 thread-per-inch mount. This is commonly found on Surveying equipment and is compatible with standard surveying poles.
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![alt text](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Case-Feature.jpg)
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The RTK Torch kit includes a [1/4" to 5/8" thread adapter](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17546) if users wish to connect the Torch to a [lower-cost monopole](https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-WT1003-67-Inch-Monopod/dp/B00FAYL1YU).
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## Carrying Case
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![Hard Sided Case](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Case.jpg)
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The RTK Torch comes in a hard-sided case that can be locked if desired.
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![RTK Torch Accessories](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Case-Internal.jpg)
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*RTK Torch Accessories*
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The RTK Torch kit includes the RTK Torch device, a [1/4" to 5/8" thread adapter](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17546), and a [65W USB-C PD fast charger](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/24059). Additional pockets are available for additional gear.
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**Note:** [International adapter sockets](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/24062) are available for the power adapter if needed.
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## Battery and Charging
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![Front view of RTK Torch](GPS-24672-RTK-Torch-Featured2-1.jpg)
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The RTK Torch includes a 7.2V 6.8Ahr 49Whr battery. This is capable of running the device for more than 25 hours under worst-case conditions.
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The RTK Torch utilizes fast USB-C PD charging up to 18W. This allows a fully discharged RTK Torch to be charged to 100% in a few hours.
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# Introduction
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The SparkFun RTK Everywhere products are exceptional GNSS receivers out-of-box and can be used with little or no configuration. This RTK Everywhere Product Manual provides detailed descriptions of all the available features of the RTK products.
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The line of RTK Everywhere products offered by SparkFun all run identical firmware. The [RTK Everywhere firmware](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_RTK_Everywhere_Firmware) and this guide cover the following products:
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<td><a href="https://www.sparkfun.com/products/24672">SparkFun RTK Torch (GPS-24672)</a></td>
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<td><a href="https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/sparkfun-rtk-facet-l-band-hookup-guide">Hookup Guide</a></td>
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Depending on the hardware platform different features may or may not be supported. We will denote each product in each section so that you know what is supported.
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There are multiple ways to configure an RTK product:
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* [Bluetooth](configure_with_bluetooth.md) - Good for in-field changes
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* [Serial Terminal](configure_with_serial.md) - Requires a computer but allows for all configuration settings
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* [Settings File](configure_with_settings_file.md) - Used for configuring multiple RTK devices identically
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The Bluetooth or Serial Terminal methods are recommended for most advanced configurations. Most, but not all settings are also available over WiFi but can be tricky to input via mobile phone.
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If you have an issue, feature request, bug report, or a general question about the RTK firmware specifically we encourage you to post your comments on the [firmware's repository](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_RTK_Everywhere_Firmware/issues). If you feel like bragging or showing off what you did with your RTK product, we'd be thrilled to hear about it on the issues list as well!
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The RTK Torch is the latest and greatest generation RTK product from SparkFun Electronics and is your one-stop shop for high-precision geolocation and GIS needs. We compiled our wish list and got it all: tri-band reception, tilt compensation, and a built-in LoRa radio, all protected inside a waterproof housing.
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