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Explore how to choose a correction source and configure its output. These illustrated guides explain the key decisions for AUTO, constellations and MSM.

01 / AUTO

AUTO reviews the nearest source every 10 minutes.

The AUTO mountpoint uses the position sent by NtripClient to select the representative mountpoint of the nearest available reference station. It selects a source when you connect, then reviews your latest position every 10 minutes.

If another available station is closer, AUTO switches the correction source while keeping the connection between NtripClient and the Caster open.

On connection

Station AStation B

Select nearest station A

10 minutes later

Station AStation B

Switch to the closer station B

20 minutes later

Station AStation B

Keep B if it is still nearest

Schematic example with continuous position updates. Moving does not trigger an immediate source switch.
02 / AUTO

At high speed, do not rely on the next scheduled switch.

At high speed, you may travel far from the selected station before the next 10-minute review. If you need the source to follow your movement promptly, relying only on scheduled AUTO switches is not recommended.

Before the next review

Station AStation B

Source A can remain selected even near B

Schematic: reconnecting NtripClient to AUTO after moving starts a new source selection using your latest position.
03 / AUTO

Choose a fixed station when nearby candidates alternate.

Near the midpoint between stations, a small position change can alter which station is nearest. AUTO selects using your position at each review, so the source may change at a 10-minute review. If distances are equal, it keeps the current station.

Using AUTO

Station AStation B

A or B may be nearest as your position changes

Schematic: dashed lines show candidates; a solid line shows the selected source. Candidate changes depend on your position and station availability at the review.
04 / GNSS

Review constellation settings after identifying the cause.

You generally do not need to change constellation settings. Normally, keep all constellations enabled. Poor satellite geometry or reception conditions can reduce positioning accuracy.

Consider reviewing the output constellations when you can identify a particular constellation’s geometry or reception as a cause of degraded accuracy. This setting selects whole constellations, such as GPS, rather than individual satellites.

01Identify the cause

Check geometry and reception

02Review constellations

Consider changes when the cause is clear

03Compare results

Compare positioning before and after

Schematic illustration, not actual satellite positions or orbits. Check geometry and reception, then compare the effects of any change.
05 / RTCM

Match MSM output to your equipment’s supported format.

You generally do not need to change MSM output. Normally, choose “Keep input” to distribute the MSM format received from the reference station.

If your receiver or software supports MSM4 but cannot handle the incoming MSM5/6/7, clone the mountpoint and provide an output converted to MSM4. Check the supported formats in your equipment’s documentation.

One reference stationInput RTCM (example: MSM7)

Original mountpoint

Keep inputMSM7

For equipment supporting the input format

Example: create simultaneous outputs from the same input, one keeping the input format and another converting it to MSM4.

Once you understand the options, find a reference station that suits your task.

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