GNSS

Carlson Viking SIM card setup

Activate, install, and configure an RTK Mobile SIM in the Carlson Viking GNSS receiver.

Carlson Viking SIM card setup

Carlson Viking GNSS receiver

Get started in 3 steps
  1. Activate SIM

    Scan the QR code on your SIM card or check your ICCID on the activation page.

  2. Install SIM

    Power off the Viking and install the nano SIM in the slot under Battery A.

  3. Configure APN

    Set the APN to flolive.net with Carlson SurvCE/PC, Carlson Layout, or the Web UI.

Activate SIM

RTK Mobile SIM card

Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on your SIM card or click here to enter your ICCID and make sure your SIM card has been activated. The ICCID is printed on the SIM card holder QR label and on the SIM itself. If it is not activated, buy a data plan subscription and associate it with the SIM.

Install SIM

Viking bottom SIM card slot

  1. Power off the Viking!

  2. Remove the Battery A door

  3. Remove Battery A

  4. Remove the SIM card rubber cover

  5. Slide the metal lid from 'LOCK' position to 'OPEN' position

    Slide the metal lid to the OPEN position

  6. Gently flip the SIM holder lid open. The lid is delicate and can break if you attempt to open it while it is still locked.

    Flip the SIM holder lid open

  7. Use a nano-sized SIM card and insert the SIM

    Insert the nano SIM

  8. Close the metal lid and slide back to 'LOCK' position (makes clicking sound)

    Close and lock the metal lid

  9. Reinstall the SIM card rubber cover

  10. Re-insert the battery and insert the battery door

  11. Power on the Viking

Configure APN

The Viking needs the APN server name before the SIM can get online. Whichever software you use, the settings are the same:

  • APN: flolive.net
  • Username, password and PIN: leave blank

Choose the method you use to configure the APN your Viking below. All three work; you only need to complete one.