Connecting A Juniper Geode To Diamond Maps

The Geode by Juniper Systems is manufactured in Utah and is a popular choice of Diamond Maps customers. These instructions were written with the GNS2, GNS3M, and GNS3S models in mind. While the online version of Diamond Maps will work with the Geode, we recommend using the Diamond Maps Offline app for a more direct connection.

Compatibility Android Apple Windows
Diamond Maps Online (browser)
Diamond Maps Offline App
Works great  Some limitations  Not compatible

Using Diamond Maps Offline App with Apple Device

  • Power on the geode
  • Note: The Geode Connect app is not needed for this type of interface. If it is running you will need to close it before continuing.
  • On your phone or tablet go to the Bluetooth settings screen in the Settings app. Find the Geode in either the list of My Devices or list of Other Devices and click on it to connect to it. When connected, your Bluetooth settings screen will say "Connected" next to the Geode and you will see a steady blue light come on on the Geode itself. Note: the Geode's serial number is printed on the bottom of the case.
  • These instructions assume you already have a Diamond Maps account. If you don't then go to diamondmaps.com and start a free trial. See Video #201 for instructions on adding some layers to your map which you will need prior to proceeding.
  • Go to your Apple app store and install "Diamond Maps Offline". Open the app and enter your Diamond Maps user name and password. Then click the Download button to download one of your maps to your phone/tablet for offline use.
  • Click on the map name to open the map in the offline app.
  • Click the Menu button and choose GPS Status
  • Leave the source datum set to WGS84 and if your Geode is mounted on a pole enter the pole height in the box provided. These settings will be remembered.
  • Click the Select button next to GPS Source and choose your Geode from the list.
  • If you see Lat, Lon, and Accuracy readings changing in the grey box then that confirms that Diamond Maps is connected to the Geode.
  • You are all setup. See How To Use Your GPS To Mark A Point.
  • Note: The optional RTK correction is not an option when connecting Diamond Maps directly to the Geode in this way. If you need RTK correction then follow the instructions above in the "Using Diamond Maps in browser with Apple". You can substitute the offline app into those instructions in place of using the online version.

Using Diamond Maps Offline App with Android Device

  • Power on the geode
  • Note: The Geode Connect app is not needed for this type of interface. If it is running you will need to close it before continuing.
  • On your phone or tablet go to the Bluetooth settings screen in the Settings app.
  • If the Geode is not already in the list of paired devices then select it from the list of available devices. Note: the Geode's serial number is printed on the bottom of the case.
  • These instructions assume you already have a Diamond Maps account. If you don't then go to diamondmaps.com and start a free trial. See Video #201 for instructions on adding some layers to your map which you will need prior to proceeding.
  • Go to your Google Play Store and install "Diamond Maps Offline". Open the app and enter your Diamond Maps user name and password. Then click the Download button to download one of your maps to your phone/tablet for offline use.
  • Click on the map name to open the map in the offline app.
  • Click the Menu button and choose GPS Status
  • Click the select button on the GPS Source line and select Scan for Bluetooth devices. Select your Geode from the list.
  • Leave the source datum set to WGS84 and if your Geode is mounted on a pole enter the pole height in the box provided. These settings will be remembered.
  • If you see Lat, Lon, and Accuracy readings changing in the grey box then that confirms that Diamond Maps is connected to the Geode.
  • You are all setup. See How To Use Your GPS To Mark A Point.
  • Note: You cannot run the Geode Connect app whenever Diamond Maps Offline is directly connected to the Geode in this way, Therefore, if you want to use RTK corrections with your Geode then you will have to use the NTRIP settings in Diamond Maps instead of those in Geode Connect.

Using Diamond Maps in browser on Apple device

  • Geode Setup (each day)
    • Power on the geode
    • On your phone or tablet go to the Bluetooth settings screen in the Settings app.
    • Find the Geode in either the list of My Devices or list of Other Devices and click on it to connect to it. When connected, your Bluetooth settings screen will say "Connected" next to the Geode and you will see a steady blue light come on on the Geode itself. Note: the Geode's serial number is printed on the bottom of the case.
    • Wait for the amber light to come on on the Geode indicating that it has a position fix. You will need to be outside with an unobstructed view of the sky. If this is the first time you have used the Geode it could take a several minutes to obtain its first fix.
    • Optional: If you will be using RTK correction with your Geode to achieve higher accuracy then you will need to install Geode Connect app and setup NTRIP. See Geode Manual for instructions on how to do that.
  • Diamond Maps Setup (each day)
    • Login to your map in Diamond Maps in your browser. If you don't already have a home screen button to your map page then go to diamondmaps.com and click Sign In. If you don't yet have an account you can sign up for a 30-day free trial.
    • On your map page click the Menu button and choose GPS Status.
    • Change the mode to "On" with "Device's Location" selected as the source.
    • Leave the Source Datum set to WGS84 and if your Geode is mounted on a pole enter the pole height. It will remember these settings.
    • Confirm that the GPS Status screen is reporting Latitude/Longitude coordinates.
    • Lastly it is important to confirm that your device is tracking the Geode and not your phone/tablet's on-board GPS.  To do this hold the Geode out at arms length to your left and then your right while keeping your phone/tablet stationary. If the yellow dot on the map moves to match your movements then you know its tracking the Geode.
    • You are all setup. See How To Use Your GPS To Mark A Point.
  • Limitations: The above setup is not a direct connection but rather involves relaying the real-time location from the Geode to Diamond Maps via the iOS operating system and thus is subject to some limitations. First, if their is an interruption in the Geode's view of the sky or the Geode's connection to the phone/tablet, then iOS may switch to reporting it's onboard-gps location in place of the Geode location with no warning. Second, the Geode's accuracy reading may not get relayed through the operating system and therefore you will likely get a false reading as to the current accuracy of the Geode (the location of the yellow dot is still accurate, its just the reported accuracy number is wrong). For these reasons we recommend using the Diamond Maps Offline app (see instructions above) in place of the online version when connecting to a Geode.

Using Diamond Maps in browser on Android device

  • Geode Setup (first time setup)
    • Power on the Geode
    • Download and install "Geode Connect" from the Google Play store on your phone/tablet.
    • Open Geode Connect.
    • In Geode Connect select your Geode from the list.  The Geode's serial number is printed on the bottom of the case. The blue light on the Geode should light up indicating that you are connected to it.
    • Optional: If you will be using RTK correction with your Geode to achieve higher accuracy then you will need to install Geode Connect app and setup NTRIP. See Geode Manual for instructions on how to do that.
    • Leave the Geode Connect app running.
  • Setup Mock Locations (first time setup)
    • On your device's Settings screen select "Developer Options".  If you don't see Developer Options on your Settings menu then you may have to enable this option by doing the following: Go to Settings > About > Software Info.  Locate the "Build Number" and tap it 7 times. Now you should see "Developer Options" on your main Settings screen.  Select this new option.
    • On the Developer Options screen click on "Select mock location app" and select "Geode Connect".
    • Click the search button on the settings screen and search for "scanning". You should find settings for Bluetooth Scanning and Wi-Fi scanning. Turn both of these options off because they can have adverse effects on mock location. Turning these off will not affect your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections.
    • Return to the Geode Connect App.
    • Tap on the Three line in the upper-right corner and select "preferences". 
    • Check the box next to "Enable Mock Location Provider" and then tap the Save button in the lower-right corner.  
  • Diamond Maps Setup (each day)
    • Each time you use Diamond Maps you will need to power on the Geode, open the Geode Connect app, and connect the app to the Geode. You should then see an amber and solid blue light on the Geode.
    • Login to your map in Diamond Maps in your browser. If you don't already have a home screen button to your map page then go to diamondmaps.com and click Sign In. If you don't yet have an account you can sign up for a 30-day free trial.
    • On your map page click the Menu button and choose GPS Status.
    • Change the mode to "On" with "Device's Location" selected as the source.
    • Leave the Source Datum set to WGS84 and if your Geode is mounted on a pole enter the pole height. It will remember these settings.
    • Confirm that the GPS Status screen is reporting Latitude/Longitude coordinates.
    • Lastly it is important to confirm that your device is tracking the Geode and not your phone/tablet's on-board GPS.  To do this hold the Geode out at arms length to your left and then your right while keeping your phone/tablet stationary. If the yellow dot on the map moves to match your movements then you know its tracking the Geode.
    • You are all setup. See How To Use Your GPS To Mark A Point.
  • Limitations: The above setup is not a direct connection but rather involves relaying the real-time location from the Geode to Diamond Maps via the Android operating system and thus is subject to some limitations. First, if their is an interruption in the Geode's view of the sky or the Geode's connection to the phone/tablet, then Android may switch to reporting it's onboard-gps location in place of the Geode location with no warning. Second, the Geode's accuracy reading may not get relayed through the operating system and therefore you will likely get a false reading as to the current accuracy of the Geode (the location of the yellow dot is still accurate, its just the reported accuracy number is wrong). For these reasons we recommend using the Diamond Maps Offline app (see instructions above) in place of the online version when connecting to a Geode.

Notes

  • If you have any problems, call Diamond Maps support and let us help.
  • Also, Juniper has an extensive knowledge base for helping you setup and troubleshoot GNSS connections. Go to their support page and then click the Geode icon.
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