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1. Figure C 19 Windows 98 SE Driver Upgrade Wizard Welcome and Update Hardware Device Drivers 6 On the next dialog box choose the desired receiver and click Have Disk 7 the Open dialog box appears select the driver and folder from which to install the driver TP SUSBIO INF and click OK Update Device Driver Wizard Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device If you have a 6 disk that contains the updated driver click Have Disk To install the updated driver click Finish Models TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver 10 25 2002 Show compatible hardware Show all hardware lt Back Nest Canc File name Folders cAPCCDUATPS UISB 20 usb 20 Drives amp c local disk E Figure C 20 Windows 98 SE Select a Device Driver and Browse for the Driver 0 12 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver 8 Click OK on the Install From Disk dialog box 9 Onthe next dialog box select your receiver model and click Next Install From Disk ad i Figure C 21 Windows 98 SE Install From Disk and Select Receiver Model 10 On the Ready to install dialog box click Next to begin installation process 11 When the USB driver update completes click Finish to close the installation wizard Update Device Driver Wizard Figure C 22 Windows 98 SE USB Driver Update Complete P N 31 0000
2. 294 7 2850671 4035 07 2 100 42 74 a Y 2199459 4727 06 30 42 47 46 2 2 52472097159 03 9 74 38 M8 n 0 0251 m s 02 5 58 54 i PDOP 14271 Receiver date 15 11 2006 25 Receiver time 11 59 21 Elapsed time 00 00 00 45 Received Recording interval 1 seconds Site parameters Ext Elevation mask 5 degrees Figure 3 11 Real Time Logging Multiple Files Along with the fields and button discussed in Real Time Logging on page 3 17 the Multiple files tab has the following fields Prefix the beginning part of the name for each file By default the site name entered in the Site Configuration dialog box will be used Numbering the numbering scheme for file names This number will be added to the prefix of the file name Date amp Time YDDDHHMM where Y is the last digit of the current year DDD is the day of the year HH is the hour in the receiver time scale and is the minutes in the receiver time scale The date and time used for the filename corresponds to the first epoch recorded into the file Ascending Count the numeric portion of the file name will vary between 0000 and 27 1 This number will increase by one with each file Selecting this option enables Start Count 3 20 PC CDU Reference Manual File Menu New file every the interval between closing one file and opening the next file Note that files may be shorter t
3. 4 8 PC CDU Reference Manual Appendix PC CDU Scripts This appendix will help you write PC CDU scripts and describes following the script language components including variables and commands the syntax of the commands their function and usage Introduction to Scripting Script is a plain text file where each line is either a receiver command a PC CDU command or a comment Scripts allow you to save a set of manual commands into one file You can then load this single script instead of typing each individual command Variables Variables are special character sequences that allow you to store some specific values in scripts They can then be used in place of the values they store while running the script Currently PC CDU supports the following ten variables 01 92 94 95 96 07 9 8 90 90 The first nine of these variables initially contain the values of the script s command line arguments The 0 is read only and initially contains the script name specified in the command line In the course of script execution it will either contain the last of the receiver s positive acknowledgements that is the most recent of the RExxx replies or remain empty 3 Specified by the user and stored by PC CDU P N 31 000004 01 1 PC CDU Scripts After getting a RExxx reply from the receiver PC CDU will search the received sequence for the last 76 symbol it contains PC
4. Current Datum Enable Solutions datum IDs list W84 Enable Solutions Area Standalone DGPS RTK Float RTK Fixed Positioning System Area Elevation mask 90 5 90 degrees page 3 35 PDOP mask 0 30 500 page 3 35 RAIM Enabled Area SS E RAIM Enabled FUE page 3 35 Manual page 3 35 En route Alarm limit 10 555 6 10000 meters page 3 35 page 3 35 page 3 36 Measurements Used Measurements Used Area CA LI P L2 ono Free enabled oe disabled 7 3 36 enabled GLONASS disabled 3 36 3 36 B 10 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 6 Connection Parameters Settings Positioning Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units m 10 Find escription KPE Sc ET enabled Iono Correction disabled page 3 36 enabled Topo Correction s disabled page 3 37 P Satellite management Area Gn Satellites tracked enabled 7 gt GPS disabled page 3 3 Satellites tracked enabled 3 37 gt GLONASS disabled page 3 3 Satellites used in enabled gt ace 3 37 pos gt GPS disabled pag Satellites used in enabled _ 3 37 pos GLONASS disabled is GPS Subtab enabled lock disabled
5. 20 21 22 3 RTK RTCM 18 19 23 24 RTK 20 21 23 24 Output RTK RTCM3 GD page 3 47 min RTK RTCM3 GD full RTK RTCM3 GGD min RTK RTCM3 GGD full RTK CMR 10 0 1 RTK CMR 10 0 9 RTK TPS min RTK TPS max User Defined Period 1 86400 seconds page 3 48 4800 9600 19200 Baud rate 2 bps page 3 48 115200 230400 460800 enabled RTS CTS e disabled page 3 48 18 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Where to Find Input None Command Echo RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x e CMR TPS Omni Parameter Values Range Units D 22 45 escription enabled Infrared 3 48 Parallel Subtab page 3 46 Output None DGPS RTCM 131 3 DGPS RTCM 9 34 3 18 19 22 3 RTK RTCM 20 21 22 3 RTK RTCM 18 19 23 24 20 21 23 24 RTK RTCM3 GD min RTK RTCM3 GD full RTK RTCM3 GGD min RTK RTCM3 GGD full RTK CMR 10 0 1 RTK CMR 10 0 9 TPS min RTK TPS max User Defined page 3 47 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Period Input Output 1
6. General Driver E Moxa Smarlio Industio multiport board 56 8 Network adapters AY Ports COM amp LPT 9 4 Sound video and game controllers I System devices Serial Bus controllers Intel R 82801 USB Universal Host Controller 24 Intel R 828018A BAM USB ond Host Controller 24 TPS Euro 112 GGD USB Root Hub Refresh USB Root Hub 2 Properties Refresh TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver Provider TPS Date 10 25 2002 To view details about the driver files loaded for this device click Driver File Details To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver Remove Driver File Details i DK Cancel J Figure C 18 Windows 98 SE Device Manager and Click Update Driver P N 31 000004 01 C 11 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 4 Click Next on the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box 5 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and click Next Update Device Driver Wizard This wizard searches for updated drivers for TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver device driver is a software program that else hardware device work Update Device Driver Wizard Upgrading to a newer version of a device What do you want Windows to do improve the performance of your hardware functionality Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now Recommended
7. 24 1 12 Establishing an Ethernet Connection 1 13 Connecting Directly via Ethernet 1 13 Connecting via an Existing TCP IP Ethernet Network pen cree ete etra 1 16 Establishing an Internet Client Server Connection 1 20 Internet Server Mode 2244 2 22 1 20 Internet Client 2 2 2222 2 1 1 22 Closmeg PC CDU reete ere ree es 1 24 P N 31 000004 01 i Table of Contents Chapter 2 PC CDU Getting Started Guide 2 1 How to Connect to the Receiver 2 1 How to Navigate through the Software 2 2 How to Start Data Logging eee 2 2 To the Receiver Memory eee 2 2 Cormp tet sieci eae dettee 2 3 How to Automatically Convert Real Time TPS Raw Data Files to RINEX eene 2 4 How to Stop Data 2 222222222 2 5 To the Receiver Memory eee 2 5 a O th Computer eter 2 5 How to Configure Automatic File Rotation Mode 2 5 How to Download Files to a Computer Using File Mana Ser ciim AR gp es 2 6 How to Download Files to a Remote Computer Using ee 2 6 How to Delete Files from the Receiver 2 7 How to Recover Deleted Files 2 8 How to Create a Recei
8. Prefix Overwrite existing files as Numbering needed Start Count if Ascending Recording interval Count selected Elevation mask New file every 4 Enable the Autoconvert to RINEX and click Setup converter 5 Set if required the following RINEX converter parameters and click OK Run by Marker name Observer Converter Application Agency Exclude GPS and or Exclude Antenna serial number GLONASS Antenna type antenna s Exclude L1 and or Exclude L2 NGS description Delete source JPS files Comment Additional options 6 Click Start For more information see Multiple Files on page 3 20 and Converter to RINEX Setup on page 3 22 2 4 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Stop Data Logging How to Stop Data Logging Once the data logging session has completed stopping the data logging will prevent files from being erased or the receiver s computer s memory from becoming full TO the Receiver Memory Click File File Manager 2 Click the Current log file tab and click Stop On the Computer Click File Real Time Logging and click Stop How to Configure Automatic File Rotation Mode Automatic file rotation will close and open new files in the receiver memory logging raw data to these files according to the user specified schedule AFRM may delete the earliest files when no free memory remains to make space for new data logs 1 Click Configuration
9. settings Port COM1 Baud rate 115200 gt FF Infrared port RTS CTS handshaking m Program settings Passive mode 7 Manual mode only Timeout ms 10000 v Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect Client Server settings Tepper ono Figure 1 1 Connection Parameters This dialog box contains the following parameters needed to connect a computer and a TPS receiver Connection mode used to set the type of connection Direct used when the computer and TPS receiver are directly connected using a serial parallel USB or Ethernet port and a cable P N 31 000004 01 1 5 Introduction Ethernet ports establish a direct connection between a computer and a TPS receiver using a cable connection or similar connection through the Internet For more information about communicating via Ethernet see Establishing an Ethernet Connection on page 1 13 Internet Client used to get remote access to a TPS receiver via the Internet The remote receiver must be connected to a computer and this remote computer must be running PC CDU in Internet Server mode Internet Server used to provide access to a connected TPS receiver via the Internet and a remote computer running PC CDU in Internet Client mode Currently Internet Server mode only accesses one remote PC CDU Internet Client at a time Both the Internet Server computer and the Internet Cli
10. Command Arguments Description default variable default value Defines the default values for those script arguments not explicitly specified in the command line For example default 081 a assigns the value to the variable G1 unless this argument is already defined in the command line disconnect Stops script execution disconnects PC CDU from the receiver and closes the Manual Mode dialog box This is the same clicking Disconnect echo on Turns echo on and off or displays its off arguments any character sequence If echo is turned on PC CDU will display all non empty lines entered in the script specifically PC CDU commands receiver commands and the corresponding reply messages f echo is turned off PC CDU will display only replay messages with the gt preceding character PC CDU will not show echo off and G echo on commands Default is exit Stops script execution disconnects PC CDU from the receiver and exists PC CDU goto label name Jumps to the line following immediately after lt label name gt If PC CDU cannot find such a label in the script this command is ignored and PC CDU continues with the script P N 31 000004 01 A 3 PC CDU Scripts Table A 1 List of PC CDU Commands Command Arguments Description send bytes to send Sends the argument to the receiver as is without maki
11. 4 Follow the on screen instructions for selecting an appropriate Positioning Data Update Click Next Click Refresh to view the receiver s current settings Output Period Setup Wizard RM Figure D 4 Select Positioning Data Update 5 Click Finish Output Period Setup Wizard Figure D 5 Output Period Setup Complete P N 31 000004 01 B Output Period Setup Wizard Notes D 4 PC CDU Reference Manual Appendix E Satellite Navigation Status Codes Table E 1 lists the codes seen in the SS column on the Main window in the PC CDU software Table E 1 Satellite Navigation Status Structure Code Description 00 C A data used for position computation 01 data used for position computation 02 P2 data used for position computation 03 Ionosphere free combination used for position computation 04 Measurements unavailable 05 Ephemeris unavailable 06 Unhealthy SV as follows from operational ephemeris SV health 07 Time Frequency parameters from the ephemeris data set may be wrong 08 Initial conditions position and velocity vectors from the ephemeris data set may be wrong 09 Almanac SV health indicator unavailable for this satellite 10 Unhealthy SV as follows from the almanac SV health indicator 11 Alert flag from the word is set 12 URA indica
12. Kinematic Files Creation mode Logfile C AFRM recording 4 C On Always File Rotation parameters c Files total Phase Files remai Automatically remove old files Period Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults i Refresh Apply Figure 3 20 Receiver Configuration MINTER Recording interval specifies the interval to use for logging data after pressing the FN key This parameter applies to both Log file and AFRM modes If an incorrect recording interval is set for the connected receiver the Output Period Wizard will start see Appendix D for details Values are 0 to 86400 seconds the default is 1 second P N 31 000004 01 3 31 PC CDU Software Reference Elevation mask for Log file specifies the minimum angle for the satellites whose data will be logged after pressing the FN key The default is 5 degrees File name prefix specifies the prefix added to data files after pressing the FN key Log files have lt prefix gt lt month gt lt day gt sequential alphabet letter gt format The prefix can be up to 20 characters long the default is log Always append to the file specifies the name of an existing file to append new data to The file name can be up to 20 characters File Creati
13. Use the default values for the remaining settings 3 Click the Ports tab On the Serial tab set the following parameters for the port on which to accept RTCM messages and click Apply then OK e Input select RTCM e RTS CTS enable if modem supports Output select None hardware handshaking Baud rate For details on the Rover tab and Ports tab settings see Rover on page 3 43 and Ports Serial on page 3 46 4 CMR Messages Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Rover tab set the following parameters and click Apply Positioning Mode enable Fixed Use the default values for the remaining settings 3 Click the Ports tab On the Serial tab set the following parameters for the port on which to accept CMR messages and click Apply then OK e Input select CMR e RTS CTS enable if modem supports Output select None hardware handshaking Baud rate For details on the Rover tab and Ports tab settings see Rover on page 3 43 and Ports Serial on page 3 46 2 14 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Set Raw Data amp Position Update Rates to 20 Hz How to Set Raw Data amp Position Update Rates to 20 Hz This procedure will set the receiver to output measurement data and position information at 20 Hz 1 2 6 Click Tools Receiver options Make sure that the Position update rate Hz and Raw data update rate Hz options display 20 i
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15. GDOP 1 501 i PDOP 1 242 HDOP 0 663 VDOP 1 046 14 1044 Elevation Js levation ma G 61 65 67 UE UTI R3 R4 R5 ada dw ivvievivivii PERMET Figure 3 48 Satellites Receiver ID gt e Satellite plot displays elevation angles and satellite location Concentric circles represents the elevation angle above the horizon in 10 degree increments The outermost circle corresponds to 0 degrees above the horizon the center of the sky plot represents 90 degrees above the horizon Dotted circle the position angle of the elevation mask See Elevation Mask Form on page 3 92 for more information In Figure 3 48 the elevation mask is set to 5 degrees GPS and GLONASS satellite icons displays the type of satellite begin tracked the direction of travel for the satellite and the satellite s ID Figure 3 49 on page 3 91 The color of the satellite icon corresponds to the colored bars in the signal to noise ratio histogram In PC CDU GPS WAAS satellite IDs begin with a GLONASS satellite IDs begin with an 3 90 PC CDU Reference Manual Plots Menu See Satellite Pop up on page 3 92 for details on viewing basic tracking information for individual satellites GPS WAAS satellite Direction of travel Satellite ID GLONASS satellite Figure 3 49 GPS and GLONASS Satellite Icons DOP characteristics displays Dilution of Precision information
16. RTCM Input Allows the receiver to output RTCM messages Allows the receiver to accept RTCM messages via a certain number of ports The value represents the number of ports from which the receiver is able to simultaneously accept RTCM messages 0 RTCM output disabled 1 DGPS RTCM output enabled 2 RTK RTCM output enabled 3 DGPS amp RTK RTCM output enabled 0 RTCM input disabled 1 2 3 4 5 input enabled on the indicated number of ports RTCMG Output RTCM3 Input Allows the receiver to output RTCM 3 0 messages Allows the receiver to accept RTCM 3 0 messages via a certain number of ports Currently can be set to O and 1 0 RTCM 3 0 output disabled 1 DGPS RTCM 3 0 output enabled 2 RTK RTCM 3 0 output enabled 3 DGPS amp RTK RTCM 3 0 output enabled 0 RTCM 3 0 input disabled 1 RTCM 3 0 input enabled on a port CMR Output Allows the receiver to output 0 CMR output CMR messages disabled CMR output enabled CMR Input Allows the receiver to accept 0 CMR input disabled CMR messages 1 CMR input enabled JPS Output Allows the receiver to output TPS 0 TPS output disabled messages 1 TPS output enabled 3 82 PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values JPS Input Allows the receiver to accept TPS 0 TPS input disabled mess
17. Shows whether the receiver uses an internal or external antenna to acquire GNSS signals Ext Ant DC status Indicates if an external antenna draws acceptable DC current Power source Shows the receiver s power source Power cur source Displays the receiver s current source of power Charger status Displays the mode of a charger used to restore power to internal batteries Charger cur status Displays the current mode of a charger Battery A V Shows the voltage of the battery A Battery B V Shows the voltage of the battery B On board V Displays the voltage that the receiver board draws Charger V Displays the output voltage of the internal charger during battery charging On ports V Displays the output voltage on the first pin of each of the receiver s serial port Digital part 3 3V V Displays the voltage across the digital part of the receiver board Analog part 3 3V V Displays the voltage across the analog part of the receiver board Digital part 5 Displays the voltage across the digital part of the receiver board Analog part 5V V Displays the voltage across the analog part of the receiver board Temperature C Flash memory size Displays the current temperature of the receiver board Displays the amount of available memory in the receiver for raw data storage Flash memory free Displays how much receiver memory i
18. e Enable Solutions selects the type of solution to use for Rover receivers Standalone for a Rover receiver run in differential mode reports the current standalone position if a DGPS or RTK position is unavailable in the current epoch DGPS Code Differential for a Rover receiver run in RTK Float or RTK Fixed mode unable to obtain an RTK solution at the current epoch outputs the current code differential position If enabled and DGPS solution cannot be obtained enable Standalone to have the receiver output single point positions for the unavailable differential positions This mode requires the Base Reference receiver to broadcast DGPS not RTK messages and the Rover receiver to receiver these messages If either of these requirements are not met enabling DGPS Code Differential will have no effect e Positioning System enables using either or both GPS GLONASS satellite systems during position computation The corresponding Satellites used in pos parameter must also be enabled Measurements Used not available for single frequency receivers selects the code measurement to use when computing the receiver s standalone position This parameter applies only to absolute position computation e ono Correction pseudoranges will be corrected for ionosphere based on the model defined in ICD GPS 200 Revision C before being used in position computation This parameter applies only to absolute positi
19. Events Advanced Serial Parallel Modem USB Ethemet Warning Newly applied settings will be activated only after receiver reset Settings Telnet Settings FTP Settings IP Address 19215802 Port 8002 Pot 21 IP Mask 255 255 255 0 Timeout 600 Timeout s 500 Gateway 192 168 0 3 Network Password Refresh 5 Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 29 Receiver Configuration Ports with Ethernet Sub tab For any of these settings contact the system administrator about which settings are safe to use P Settings specifies the IP addressing parameters for a connected receiver P Address a unique identifier for the receiver on a TCP IP network An IP address comprises four numbers from 0 to 255 and separated by periods The receiver s default IP address is 192 168 2 2 P Mask a mask used to determine what subnet the receiver belongs to The default mask is 255 255 255 192 Gateway the IP address for the gateway used to communicate with devices on another network The default gateway is 192 168 2 1 Telnet Settings configures the connected receiver to act as a telnet server Up to five remote devices telnet clients can 3 52 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu simultaneously connect to the telnet server receiver over a TCP IP network Once a connection
20. Host name e 0 0 0 0 1 15 for Ethernet 255 255 255 255 page 1 19 connection only not specified Password up to 15 a n page 1 15 for Ethernet characters page 1 20 connection only no password c n RM Program Settings Area Hn BH CN enabled Passive mode disabled page 1 7 enabled Manual mode only disabled page 1 7 500 1000 2000 Timeout 3000 milliseconds page 1 7 4000 5000 10000 PC CDU Reference Manual Connection Parameters Table B 1 Connection Parameters Settings Continued P N 31 000004 01 Parameter Values Range Units bs M 10 rino escription Restore the enabled receiver s original disabled age 1 7 baud rate pag Disconnect Internet Client Server settings Area localhost 0 0 0 0 to page 1 7 Hostname 255 255 255 255 page 1 22 DNS addresses TCP port 1 8000 65536 2 pase En 20 pe page 1 22 up to 128 a n 1 7 Password characters page 1 22 no password Display data on enabled server disabled page 1 7 enabled Log server events disabled page 1 8 enabled page 1 8 DNS lookup disabled i page 1 22 Settings List File Manager Table B 2 provides a list of settings that are availa
21. In Manual Mode use the em jps JI command to view this information 3 58 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Advanced Multipath Reduction Accessed from the Advanced tab the Multipath Reduction tab contains settings for the mitigation of the multipath phenomenon Receiver Configuration x Antilnterference Multipath Reduction Loop Management Extemal Frequency l Raw Data Management l Options Iv Code multipath reduction Cartier multipath reduction Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 33 Receiver Configuration Advanced with Multipath Reduction Sub tab Code multipath reduction recommended setting for receivers Base Reference and Rover in DGPS mode on jobsites that contain multipath Carrier multipath reduction recommended setting for receivers Base Reference and Rover in RTK mode on jobsites that contain multipath P N 31 000004 01 3 59 PC CDU Software Reference Advanced Loop Management Accessed from the Advanced tab the Loop Management tab contains settings for configuring the receiver s capability of searching acquiring and tracking the GPS satellite signals Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Rover Ports Events Antilnterference Multipath Reduction Loop Management External Frequency Raw Data Management l Options PLL bandwidth 250 v Enable Co Op Tracking loop PLL or
22. Manualmode only Timeout ms 500 z Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect Client Server settings 8000 Password Iv Display data on server Log server events Iv DNS lookup Cancel Figure 1 8 Internet Server Connection Parameters Host localhost After connecting to the receiver the main screen and server screen displays Figure 1 9 PC CDU to HIPER ID 8QIIIABPCSG Bm Ei File Configuration Tools Plots Help GPS Satellites 9 Geo 2 Taget GLONASS Satellites 4 s Le rel 5 Lat 55 42 50 2834 N snl EL af cal eT eej 55 36 202 78 22 52 54 45 2 00 Qj 36 2 De inr Ven 112 ss 2 00 T1_ 24 22 4 27 28 2 00 RMS Pos 17 05 42 206 47 48 36 2 00 14 44 154 50 35 36 20 Qostams 18 10 44 312 48 49 40 2 00 15 45 114 50 37 36 2 00 PDOP 1 8340 18 25 66 44 28 28 10 standalone 22 62 76 54 41 42 2 0 28 11 336 422 2 20 TEES 31 51 254 50 39 901 BESS UE ERE 00 Receiver date 30 03 2004 Clock offset 1 7640 ppm Ose offset 1 7640 ppm Tracking time 00 02 51 server 8000 Display data 00 01 34 PC CDU to HIPER ID 8GIITABPCSG 5 x Chat Bena Beep on receive zj Server started 16 32 50 30 03 2004 Sent 0 Recv 0 Errors 0 Delay 0 ms Figure 1 9 Internet Server Started
23. standalone standalone Receiver time 10 27 19 Receiver time 10 54 10 Receiver time 14 52 11 Receiver date 11 04 2003 Receiver date 11 04 2003 Receiver date 11 04 2003 Clock offset 0 0080 ppm Clock offset 0 0033 ppm Clock offset 0 0013 ppm Ose offset 2 7020 ppm Ose offset 2 7066 ppm Ose offset 2 7086 ppm Tracking time 00 26 58 Tracking time 00 53 49 Tracking time 04 51 50 Figure 3 2 Geo XYZ Target Tabs Table 3 2 on page 3 4 provides a description of each of the values in these tabs P N 31 000004 01 3 3 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 2 Elements of the Geo XYZ Target Tabs Field Description Geo tab related fields Lat Geodetic latitude of the receiver antenna Lon Geodetic longitude of the receiver antenna Alt Ellipsoidal height of the receiver antenna XYZ tab related fields X Earth Centered Earth Fixed WGS 84 X coordinate of the receiver antenna Y Earth Centered Earth Fixed WGS 84 Y coordinate of the receiver antenna Z Earth Centered Earth Fixed WGS 84 Z coordinate of the receiver antenna Target tab related fields Lat Geodetic latitude of the target or of the receiver s antenna Lon Geodetic longitude of the target or of the receiver s antenna ETT Easting to Target in the local system with the origin at the receiver NTT Northing to Target in the local system with the origin at the receiver DTT Distance to Target CTT Course to
24. 00 00 00 5 31 31 306 46 34 35 46 Received Recording interval 1 seconds Site parameters Exit Figure 3 10 Real Time Logging Single File GLONASS Satellites 4 Sn Fn eL az cal Pi 2 2 O 07 2 102 43 4 4 7 5 08 06 3 42 47 47 43 5 03 10 38 3 32 4 5 5 Elevation mask 5 degrees 52 Along with the fields and button discussed in Real Time Logging on page 3 17 the Single file tab has the following fields Save to the name of the file in which to log data By default this name will be the same as the name entered in the Site Configuration dialog box e Output path the location in which files will be saved See Select Output Path on page 3 24 for selecting this location P N 31 000004 01 3 19 PC CDU Software Reference Multiple Files The Multiple files tab displays satellite and log file information as well as applies file parameters to a multiple files during real time data logging to the computer Real Time Logging Single fle Multiple fies Select output path Prefix Site Numbering Ascending Count New file every 1 hous IV Autoconvert to RINEX Current file Statt Count 0 1 Overwrite existing files Setup converter Output path D TPS files with Meteo data GPS Satellites 10 GLONASS Satellites 4 EL az 2 Receiver Position Sn Fn EL AZ
25. 6210513810578000 la xi Chat I on receive to 62 105 138 105 8000 18 MSG PC CDU Version 2 1 13 December 2 Sent 43492 Recv 666180 Errors 0 Delay 0 0 2714 ms e Figure 1 11 Internet Client Started The Client dialog box allows a user running PC CDU Client on one end to exchange messages with a user running PC CDU Server on the other end Messages sent from the client to the server are preceded by the character gt Messages sent from the server to the client begin with the character lt The last received message is topmost in the list P N 31 000004 01 1 23 Introduction Closing PC CDU Disconnecting the receiver from the computer before exiting prevents conflicts with serial port management To disconnect from the receiver click File Disconnect The disconnect process results in the following Turning off RTS CTS handshaking Resetting the receiver control Terminal Elevation Mask to its original value only if the Passive mode checkbox has not been deselected Resetting the baud rate to 115200 if the receiver s original baud rate that the receiver has before running PC CDU exceeded 115200 Restoring the original baud rate if the Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect parameter has been selected To quit PC CDU click File Exit Although the connection is broken if exiting before disconnecti
26. Serial C Serial D page 3 44 RTK mode Delay page 3 44 Static Dynamics iens 3 44 dar Low Ambiguity fixing Medium page 3 44 level High Measurements Used Area enabled e disabled page 3 45 enabled P L1 disabled page 3 45 B 16 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 8 Connection Parameters Settings Rover Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units d us escription enabled P L2 e disabled page 3 45 0 05 1 100 seconds page 3 45 period Use old ref enabled 3 45 coordinates disabled 7 Serial Source Serial B page 3 45 Serial C Serial D CMR Settings Area GLONASS 2 49 1 page 3 45 message Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Parameter Values Range Serial Subtab a a Serial A Serial Serial C Serial D Units Where to Find Description Input None Command Echo RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x CMR TPS Omni page 3 46 P N 31 000004 01 B 17 Settings List Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units Description None DGPS RTCM 1 31 3 DGPS 9 34 3 RTK RTCM 18 19 22 3 RTK
27. Short ID Max number System Used Long ID of Satelites 0 GPS GLONASS GLONASS message Pseudo range Measurements Sent Measurements Sent smoothing T Pat PA2 6 CAA C PALL v PA2 0 Motion Unknown Configuration of Receiver Ports Refresh Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 23 Receiver Configuration Base Base Station Coordinates enters geodetic coordinates of the base antenna s L1 phase center or antenna reference point depending on the selected option and specifies the antenna type The geodetic coordinates should be in WGS 84 Lat the latitude of the antenna in degrees minutes seconds the hemisphere N or S in which the antenna resides the datum that corresponds to the entered coordinates Lon the longitude of the antenna in degrees minutes and seconds the hemisphere E or W in which the antenna resides 3 40 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Alt the height of the antenna above the ellipsoid in meters Antenna Type the antenna type identifier used in RTCM 3 0 and CMR formats Get from receiver sets the base station coordinates to the most recent position the receiver produced RTCM Settings applies parameters to RTCM messages Station ID assigns a separate station ID to each reference station working in the area The values can be 0 zero to 1023 t
28. To install the driver Windows found chck Next leting the Found New Hardware Euro 160 GGO Receiver 05810 0 9 PID 001E eopconypsusb20ypsusbio int Figure C 13 Windows 2000 Ready to Install Driver and USB Driver Installation Complete Installing the USB Driver on Windows XP 1 Use the USB cable to connect the receiver and the computer The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays Select No not this time and click Next 2 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next Figure C 14 on page 9 0 8 PC CDU Reference Manual Installing the TPS USB Driver Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by locking on your computer on the the Windows Update Web site Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windo 2 software This wizard helps you install software for HIPER Yes this time only Yes now and every time d No not this time If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now Click Next to continue What do you want the wizard to do ecommended j amp dvancedi Click Next to continue Back L Next gt y Cancel Figure 14 Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard and Select Installation Method 3 Select Search for the best drive
29. on Status off page 3 56 Rise Edge Fall page 3 56 GPS GLO Ref Time UTCus page 3 56 UTCsu Tied with Ref enabled age 3 56 Time disabled 31 000004 01 25 Settings List Table B 11 Connection Parameters Settings Advanced Tab Parameter Anti Interference Values Range Anti Interference Off GPSLI L2 e GLONASS L1 L2 GPS GLONASS L1 GPS GLONASS L2 Auto Units Subtab Multipath Reduction Subtab Where to Find Description page 3 58 Code multipath enabled 3 59 reduction disabled E Carrier multipath enabled reduction disabled page 3 59 Loop Management Subtab PLL bandwidth 2 25 50 Hz page 3 60 2 PLL order 23 page 3 60 Guided loop bandwidth 0 1 0 5 10 Hz page 3 60 C A code guided loop bandwidth 0 1 0 8 50 Hz page 3 60 Enable Adaptive enabled 3 60 Guided Loops disabled 7 page Enable Co Op Tracking Loop Area Enable Co Op enabled a age 3 61 Tracking Loop disabled pag enabled Static Mode e disabled page 3 61 B 26 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 11 Connection Parameters Settings Advanced Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Bandwidth of individual 222 420 Hz page 3 61 Bandwidth of common PLE 2 25 50 Hz page 3 61 Enable
30. page 3 37 enabled use s disabled page 3 37 GLONASS Subtab Frequency Satellite Numbering Channel Number page 3 37 Slot Number lock enabled disabled 7 3 37 use enabled disabled 3 37 31 000004 01 11 Settings List Table B 6 Connection Parameters Settings Positioning Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description WAAS Subtab Channel 1 enabled or disabled RD page 3 38 Channel 2 Set WAAS 120 138 page 3 38 as GPS 1 532 page 3 38 Interpret message 0 0 99 page 3 38 as message Use Iono i Never If exist page 3 38 Corrections Only Enable output of enabled true WAAS PRN disabled page 3 38 numbers Table B 7 Connection Parameters Settings Base Tab Parameter Values Range Units Base Station Coordinates Area Where to Find Description unknown enabled Phase Center L1 disabled page 3 40 AntennaReference enabled 3 40 Point disabled page gt Antenna type t antena types dist page 3 41 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 7 Connection Parameters Settings Base Tab Continued Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units D 220 escription 90900 00 000000 N DD MM Lat 0 00700 000000 90 585558 page 3 40 90900700 0000
31. reducing the block size can minimize communication errors Select a higher baud rate for transferring data Select a smaller block size for retrieving data Use another communication port at the computer All files with such names as lt file name s gt etc residing in the folder lt folder name gt will be overwritten without warning Continue The Overwrite existing files field has been enabled on the Real Time Logging tab This message will display after clicking Start To pick the files to overwrite click No and disable this field After clicking Start the names of recorded files will increment starting from the first unused value not necessarily from 0000 Click Yes to perform this action P N 31 000004 01 4 5 Troubleshooting Obtaining Technical Support If the troubleshooting hints and tips in this manual fail to remedy the problem contact TPS Customer Support Phone To contact TPS Customer Support by phone call 1 866 4TOPCON 1 866 486 7266 Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm Eastern Standard time To contact TPS Customer Support via e mail use the following electronic mail addresses Table 4 2 Table 4 2 Technical Support E mail For Questions Related To Use PC CDU pcedu topcon com GPS and 3DMC psg topcon com If in doubt about which e mail address to use for your particular question send your question to support topcon
32. the Geometrical Dilution of Precision 3 position coordinates plus clock offset in the solution PDOF the Position Dilution of Precision 3 coordinates the Horizontal Dilution of Precision 2 horizontal coordinates VDOP the Vertical Dilution of Precision height only Number of satellites in view the total number of satellites in view including the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites In Figure 3 48 10 GPS satellites are in view and 4 GLONASS satellites are in view for a total of 14 satellites Signal to noise ratio histogram displays the continuously updated signal to noise ratio C No in the C A channel for tracked satellites Histogram bars displays the corresponding satellites PRN for GPS and WAAS or slot number for GLONASS The bar s color corresponds to the satellite s icon color in the satellite plot Satellite checkboxes enables disables the corresponding GPS GLONASS and WAAS satellite for position computation In PC CDU GPS WAAS satellite IDs begin with a GLONASS satellite IDs begin with an P N 31 000004 01 3 91 PC CDU Software Reference Elevation mask the minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites that the receiver will use for position computation See Elevation Mask Form on page 3 92 for more information Clear data clears the current data from the dialog box equivalent to a refresh of data As t
33. the amount of memory currently available in the connected receiver The primary portion of the Download files tab has the following fields Name the name of the log file P N 31 000004 01 Size the size of the log file Date the date the log file was recorded Time the time the log file was recorded Download status during a download session indicates the following status of the file s being downloaded Blue icon during download indicates that the file is in the queue for downloading PC CDU Software Reference Red icon during download indicates that the file is currently being downloaded Green icon during download indicates that the file was successfully downloaded The lower portion of the Download files tab has the following fields Save to the path and location on the computer to which files will be downloaded Use the Download path tab to select the location Exclusive mode when enabled increases the speed of data transfer especially if a baud rate of 115200 or higher has been set Using this option will disable most processes running inside the receiver including the satellite tracking process in order to ensure the highest possible file transfer speed PC CDU will automatically close the current log file before downloading When disabled the current log file can be downloaded without being closed This means that the download process will proceed until the end
34. the measurements types to include in RTCM message types 18 through 21 Currently C A measurements will always be included corresponds to single frequency receivers For dual frequency receivers P L1 and P L2 measurements can be included CMR Settings applies parameters to CMR messages Station ID assigns a separate station ID to each reference station working in the area The values can be 0 zero to 31 the default is zero This ID allows the Rover receiver to easily identify the reference station from which it receives CMR messages Short ID a short description feature code of the object being surveyed to include in CMR message type 2 Long ID along description feature code of the object being surveyed to include in CMR message type 2 COGO a coordinate geometry feature code description of the object being surveyed to include in CMR message type 2 Motion determines the motion status of the Base station Unknown for undetermined motion state Static for a motionless receiver or Kinematic for a receiver in motion GLONASS message specifies which message types any unused message type between 3 and 7 will be associated with GLONASS measurements Measurements Sent the measurements types to include in CMR message Currently C A measurements will always be included corresponds to single frequency receivers For dual frequency receivers P L1 can be sele
35. 01 Settings List Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Output continued RTK RTCM3 GGD min RTK RTCM3 GGD full RTK CMR 10 0 1 RTK CMR 10 0 9 RTK TPS min RTK TPS max User Defined Period 1 86400 seconds page 3 48 Table B 10 Connection Parameters Settings Events Tab Parameter Values Range Units to Ting Description Events Tab st PPS A Enabled and PPS B Enabled Areas PPS A Enabled enabled or disabled 3 55 PPS B Enabled 10 1000 o Period milliseconds page 3 55 1000000000 500000000 um Offset milliseconds page 3 55 0 500000000 Offset 500000 0 500000 nanoseconds page 3 55 0 20 1000000000 milliseconds page 3 55 marked pulses Rise Edge Fall page 3 55 B 24 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 10 Connection Parameters Settings Events Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units js to ring escription GPS 4 GLO Ref Time UTCus page 3 55 UTCus Tied with Ref enabled ase 3 55 Time disabled Event A Enabled and Event B Enabled Areas Event A Enabled enabled disabled page 3 56 Event B Enabled Clock enabled age 3 56 Synchronization disabled i pag
36. 99 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 9 8 Keyboards ty Mice and other pointing devices 55 888 Monitors 9 88 Network adapters iY Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers amp fll System devices E amp Universal Serial Bus controllers Generic USB Hub Intel R 82801 USB Universal Host Controller 2442 Intel R 82801 USB Universal Host Controller 2444 TPS 112 GGD Receiver USB Root Hub Disable USB Root Hub EL NN gt 5 112 GGD Receiver Driver Provider TPS Driver Date Not available Driver Version 1 0 1 0 Digital Signer Not digitally signed To view details about the driver files loaded for this device click Driver Details To uninstall the driver files for this device click Uninstall To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver Driver Details Uninstall Update Driver for hardware changes WI Figure C 26 Windows 2000 Select Receiver and Update Driver Properties 3 Onthe Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box click Next Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and click Next Figure C 27 on page C 17 C 16 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers ee A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to w
37. Main window When turned off PC CDU automatically forces the Terminal Elevation Mask to 90 and all tracked satellites displays rather than just those above the mask angle This setting remains as long as PC CDU is open After closing PC CDU the original mask is restored to the receiver See General on page 3 28 for information on setting the elevation mask Manual mode only allows PC CDU to act as input output terminal for sending user commands to the receiver and receiving information from the receiver without connecting to the receiver Timeout establishes the number of milliseconds to wait before trying the next baud rate while establishing a connection with the receiver through a serial port Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect determines the receiver port s original baud rate before running PC CDU and restores this setting after disconnecting the receiver from PC CDU nternet Client Server settings used to enter Internet connection parameters for connecting to or disconnected from a remote receiver Hostname the name or IP address of the remote computer running PC DU Internet Server TCP port used to set the port needed through which to connect to the Internet Password used to protect the PC CDU server from unauthorized access Up to 128 alphanumeric characters may be used Display data on server displays satellite information and the antenna s cur
38. RTS CTS enable if CMR message types modem supports e Period hardware handshaking For details on the Base tab and Ports tab settings see Base on page 3 40 and Ports Serial on page 3 46 2 12 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Configure Rover Station for Accepting How to Configure Rover Station for Accepting The Rover station receives messages that contain correction information from the Base station Topcon receivers support industry standard RTCM and CMR message formats RTCM Messages DGPS mode 1 Click Configuration gt Receiver 2 Click the Rover tab set the following parameters and click Apply Positioning Mode enable DGPS Code Differential Multi base adjust settings if using two to five Base stations Use the default values for the remaining settings 3 Click the Ports tab On the Serial tab set the following parameters for the port on which to accept RTCM messages and click Apply then OK e Input select RTCM RTS CTS enable if modem supports Output select None hardware handshaking Baud rate For details on the Rover tab and Ports tab settings see Rover on page 3 43 and Ports Serial on page 3 46 P N 31 000004 01 2 13 PC CDU Getting Started Guide RTCM Messages mode Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Rover tab set the following parameters and click Apply Positioning Mode enable Fixed
39. Receiver 2 Select the Minter tab 3 Inthe File Creation mode area select AFRM 4 Inthe Automatic File Rotation Mode AFRM parameters area set the following parameters and click Apply Period Files total Phase Automatically remove old files 5 start data logging in AFRM mode use the MINTER s button as you usually do for recording a single raw data file For more information on the AFRM mode see to MINTER on page 3 31 P N 31 000004 01 2 5 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Download Files to a Computer Using File Manager When logging data to the receiver files will need to be downloaded for post processing and to manage the receiver s memory through file deletion This procedure downloads files to a computer directly connected to the receiver 1 Click File File Manager 2 Select the Download path tab 3 Navigate to and open the folder in which to download and store files Or type a new folder name and click Create to create a new folder in which to download and store files Open this new folder Select the Download files tab and select the file s to download 5 Click Download Once the files have been successfully downloaded continue with other operations How to Download Files to a Remote Computer Using FTP When logging data to the receiver files will need to be downloaded for post processing and to manage the receiver s memory through file deletion This proce
40. Reference Manual Receiver date This field shows the receiver s current date as specified in the corresponding RD message Clock offset This field describes the time derivative of T T where designates the receiver time and T designates the receiver reference time For more information about T and T refer to the GRIL Reference Manual This parameter is obtained from the DO message and is expressed in parts per million ppm Osc offset The parameter describes the difference between the VCO s nominal and quiescent frequencies It is derived from the message OO and is expressed in ppm Tracking time This field shows the time elapsed since the last complete loss of lock event in the receiver s C A channels as specified in the corresponding TT message a These geodetic coordinates are always computed in WGS 84 b Currently the message reports the time within day in GPS time scale only P N 31 000004 01 3 5 PC CDU Software Reference The Geo X YZ Target box has the following functionality To set the target coordinates equal to the current receiver coordinates double click on the Lat or Lon field of the Target tab To reset the timer to 00 00 00 double click somewhere in the hour min second area Status Bar The Status bar provides auxiliary information while using PC CDU This information includes the connection status current communication settings various type
41. Target Geo and XYZ tabs common fields Vel Magnitude of the velocity m s RMS Pos RMS position error m More precisely this is the square root of the trace of the position error covariance matrix RMS Vel RMS velocity error m s More precisely this is the square root of the trace of the velocity error covariance matrix 9 4 PC CDU Reference Manual Elements of the Main Window Table 3 2 Elements of the Geo XYZ Target Tabs Continued Field Description Geo XYZ and Target tabs common fields PDOP Position Dilution of Precision Solution type Standalone Code differential RTK float or RTK fixed LQ This field reflects the status of the received differential messages and contains the following information Data link quality in percentage Time in seconds elapsed since the last received message Total number of received correct messages Total number of received corrupt messages LQ If the receiver is not for some reason receiving differential continued corrections or if none of the ports has been configured to receive differential corrections the LQ field will either be empty or it will look like this 100 999 0000 0000 Currently the values for this field are obtained from the MS message Receiver time This field shows the receiver s current time within the day This value is taken from the message For more information about refer to the GRIL
42. The Server dialog box allows a user running PC CDU Server to communicate with the corresponding PC CDU Client In addition the server screen displays information about the server s current status P N 31 000004 01 1 21 Introduction Internet Client Mode In Internet Client Mode a remote receiver may be accessed for monitoring configuring and managing the receiver The computer running PC CDU must have a live connection to the Internet After establishing a connection to the remote receiver the user can control this receiver as if the user s computer were directly connected to the receiver such as send commands to the remote receiver download log files from the receiver s memory and so on Before configuring the PC DCU client parameters have the following information about the PC CDU server available IP or DNS address TCP port number Password if necessary IP address such as 194 135 59 or its DNS address l In the Host name edit box enter either the server s such as pab topconps com 1 Start PC CDU and select the following settings Internet Client enable Host name enter the IP address of the computer running PC CDU Server TCP port enter the TCP port number if needed 8000 is the default Password enter the password needed to connect with the server DNS lookup enable 2 Click Connect Figure 1 10 on page 1 23 1 22 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU
43. The following visual cues describe certain types of information throughout the manual E Further information to note about the configuration NOTE maintenance or setup of a system X PC CDU Reference Manual About This Manual Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system on system operation system performance T Supplementary information that can have an affect measurements or personal safety Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury Screen Captures This manual includes sample screen captures Your actual screen can look slightly different from the sample screen due to the connected receiver operating system used and specified settings P N 31 000004 01 Preface Manual Organization The manual is divided into four chapters and five appendixes The table of contents and index provide manual navigation Chapter 1 Introduction Tells the user about purposes and features of the program Explains how to install and remove PC CDU Also provides information about system requirements and differences between PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite Shows how to launch and close the program Chapter 2 PC CDU Getting Started Provides a list of confi
44. The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following ophionel search locations that you specity start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM dive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Mass for driver ties for the following hardware device 00 55 Found New Hardware Wizard Optional search locations _ Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive E selected end then click Low Mecrosott Windows Updote Copy manulacturer s fles from Figure C 11 Windows 2000 Locate Driver Files and Click Browse 4 Selectthe folder on the computer drive in which the driver resides and click Open 5 Make sure you have selected the correct driver location and click OK trsusezo oor Found New Hardware Wizard CATopcor TPSUSB 0 E Check for Cwe correct driver location Figure C 12 Windows 2000 Browse for Folder and Driver Location Specified 6 Make sure that TPSUSBIO INF has been detected and click Next P N 31 000004 01 C 7 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 7 When driver installation completes click Finish Driver Files Search Results The wzerd has finished seerching for drver for your herdware device The wizard found a driver for the following device e ODYSSEY E Windows found driver for this desce
45. USB port USB to use for the connection Rec ID select the electronic ID of the receiver to connect with Click Connect Figure 1 3 Connection mode Direct Intemet Client Server Port settings Port USB hd ReclD 8QQDP4lSIRK v F Initiated por Program settings Passivemode Manual y Restore the receiver s origina Intemet Client Server settings Hostname localho Figure 1 3 FUSB Connection Parameters 1 12 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Establishing an Ethernet Connection TPS receivers can use the following two Ethernet based methods for communication Communication with a receiver directly connected to a computer Communication with a receiver connected to an existing TCP IP Ethernet network Connecting Directly via Ethernet Use a direct Ethernet connection to test this connection before connecting to an active TCP IP network or when an Ethernet network 1s unavailable Use this method for preliminary tests before using the receiver on an active TCP IP network Before establishing the connection make sure you have the following A computer with an Ethernet card installed and the TCP IP protocol configured A TPS receiver with a physically installed Ethernet port and the Ethernet port option enabled The following cables Ethernet adapter p n 14 008032 01 an Ethernet cross over cable this cable is typ
46. amp TOPCON PC CDU GNSS Receiver Configuration Software Reference Manual TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS PC CDU Reference Manual Part Number 31 000004 01 Rev C Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc December 2006 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon 2915 TOC Table of Contents AM vii Terms and Conditions vii About This X Supplemental Documentation eee xiii What s New with PC CDU 1 2 1 1 PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite 2 2 1 2 Installing PC CDU eine ee ia 1 3 Removing 0 1 4 Startins PC CDU a esate A 1 5 Establishing a Serial Port Connection 1 8 Establishing a Parallel Port Connection 1 9 Establishing a USB Connection 1 10 Checking for the USB Option 1 10 Installing the TPS USB Driver 1 11 Connecting via USB
47. grid Connectpoints v RTK fixed Code differential B ATK float fixed E Position Generat Time intervat 360 Values to keep w00 Max deviation 0 0000 0 for auto Show arid Tmesep 20 6 Deviation step 10 0000 Exit Figure 3 53 Plots Configuration Points colors applies specific colors to Standalone Code differential RTK float and RTK fixed points displayed in the Scatter dialog box To change the color click the color box next to the point type Click the desired color or define a custom color then click Ok Scatter applies settings and parameters used to display information in the Scatter dialog box Plot Width specifies the length of the axes on the plot Tick Interval specifies the tick size in meters between the adjacent concentric circles that is interval between adjacent values on the axis Show grid shows hides the circle grid from the plot Connect points if disabled plots positions as discrete points if enabled plots positions as a trajectory Standalone Code differential RTK float RTK fixed specifies the type of solution to display on the plot Use a unique color for each solution type 3 94 PC CDU Reference Manual Plots Menu Position governs the display of information on the graphs in Position dialog box Time interval specifies the length of the x axis in seconds Ma
48. has been established the telnet clients can control the telnet server receiver as if through a direct connection TCP Port the TCP IP port the telnet server monitors for the connection The default port number is 8002 Timeout the amount of time in seconds that must elapse before an inactive connection will be terminated The default timeout is 600 seconds FTP Settings configures the connected receiver to act as an FTP server One remote device FTP client can connect to the FTP server over a TCP IP network for downloading raw data files TCP Port the TCP IP port the FTP server monitors for the connection The default port number is 21 Timeout the amount of time in seconds that must elapse before an inactive connection will be terminated The default timeout is 600 seconds Network Password used in Telnet and FTP configurations the password that the client must enter to access the server The password can be up to 15 alphanumeric characters P N 31 000004 01 3 53 PC CDU Software Reference Ports TCP Accessed from the Ports tab the TCP tab specifies data the receiver will transmit receive over a TCP IP network These settings are only available when the connected receiver has the Ethernet option enabled Receiver Configuration General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Potts Events Advanced Serial Parallel Modem USB Ethemet TCP TCPA Input Input Input Inp
49. in the Site Configuration dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 12 Site Configuration Settings Parameter Values Range Units Where ang Description Site Parameters Site Name up to 20 a n characters page 3 15 page 3 67 Fixed page 3 15 Antenna Status Moving page 3 67 Antenna Parameters Area Antenna Height meters puse page 3 67 enabled page 3 15 disabled i page 3 67 list of antenna types page 3 15 Antenna Type page 3 67 Send parameters enabled _ page 3 15 automatically disabled page 3 67 P N 31 000004 01 B 29 Settings List Target Position Table B 13 provides a list of settings that are available in the Target position dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 13 Target position Settings Parameter Values Range Units Where 10 Pind Description 90 00 00 000000 N DD MM Lat 0 00700 000000 page 3 68 90900700 000000 S 180900 00 000000 E DDD MM Lon 0 00700 000000 ee page 3 68 SSSSSS 180 00 00 000000 W B 30 PC CDU Reference Manual RFM96 Configuration RFM96 Configuration Table B 14 provides a list of settings that are available in the RFM96 Configuration dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 14 RFM96 Configuration Se
50. keep them all one directory Running Scripts via PC CDU In PC CDU the Manual Mode dialog box loads and runs scripts 1 3 Type and enter the script name for example script in the command line OR Click the Load script button and select the required script from the Script file dialog box Specify script arguments if required Delimit script arguments using either spaces or commas If an argument in the command line contains separators spaces and or commas put quotes around the argument for example myscript This is one argument Click Send command After clicking Send command PC CDU will read the script file line by line andy carry out the following operations if necessary skipping empty and comment lines replacing variables with their specific values echoing non empty lines to the screen if echo is enabled interpreting PC CDU internal commands sending commands to the receiver and optionally waiting for receiver replies To abort a script execution click Stop script P N 31 000004 01 A 9 PC CDU Scripts Running Scripts via Windows Explorer Files with the extension tpc are automatically associated with PC CDU meaning that clicking on a scrip file from Windows Explorer will launch PC CDU in Manual mode When the Connection Parameters dialog displays click Connect to open the Manual Mode dialog box Note however that the selected script will not automatic
51. message 0 zero Use Iono Corrections applies an ionosphere correction mode Interpret message 0 as message 8 0 Use lono Corrections Never Only lolle Channel 2 120 j aps 1 lab ad Interpret message 0 as message 0 Use lono Corrections Never If exist Only Enable output of true WAAS PRN numbers Never ignores any iono corrections If exist all acquired satellites will be used in position computation even if iono correction are unavailable Only only satellites with available iono corrections will be used in position computation This is the default Enable output of true WAAS PRN numbers WAAS satellites will be indicated with their true PRN numbers in satellite indices messages rather than associated with a GPS PRN number a WAAS satellites with PRNs 122 and 134 or EGNOS satellites with PRNs 120 and 131 USER Datum Parameters Accessed from the Positioning tab the USER Datum Parameters dialog box contains fields for editing ellipsoid and transformation parameters USER Datum Parameters jx Current Datum USER Translationdx 145 Ellipsoid parameters Ellipsoid ID U Rotation 0 00000 1l Semi major axis 6378245 0 m Rotation 0 00000 151 Inverse flattening 238 257223563 Scale ppm 0 00000 Transformation parameters Reference Datum
52. modified superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws P N 31 000004 01 ix Preface About This Manual Welcome to the PC CDU Reference Manual This manual explains how to install set up and use the PC CDU software For best performance of this software please read all of the instructions carefully They were especially designed to help you correctly install and operate this program This manual assumes that you are familiar with GNSS and also have some knowledge of working with TPS receivers The information contained in this manual applies to both PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite however there are some features unique to PC CDU MS For more information about the differences between the two versions see PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite on page 1 2 Symbols and Typographic Conventions This manual uses the following text conventions Example Description File Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Satellites Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen clock offset Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen Internal Press or click the button or key labeled Internal Ctrl V Indicates shortcut hot key combinations to press Temp Indicates string information for example file and directory names and operator commands
53. of file point has been reached however new data will continue to be logged to the file This can cause the following when downloading a file Occasionally cause the download indicator to display values greater than 100 Cause the last record in the downloaded file to be corrupt Using the computer port used for downloading files the same port used to connect with the receiver and computer Block size the amount of data in bytes to download at a time The buttons on the Download files tab have the following functions Download begins the download process for selected log files A download path must be specified before beginning the download process See Download Path on page 3 16 for details Stop stops the download process Delete deletes the selected log files Inadvertently deleted log files can be retrieved if the receiver has not been initialized or its NVRAM cleared Refresh reloads the list of log files Exit closes the File Manager dialog box 8 12 PC CDU Reference Manual File Menu To select log files for downloading or deletion use one of the following methods For adjacent files click the first file While holding the Shift key click the last file files between the two selected files will also be selected For a non adjacent files click the first file While holding the Ctrl key click each desired file When downloading log files from a receiver the
54. oscillator is being used low the external frequency signal s amplitude is lower than needed ok the external frequency signal s amplitude meets the specs Oscillator Offset Reduction governs the behavior of the internal crystal oscillator Off the oscillator frequency offset reduction mode is turned off Freq Locked the receiver will adjust the internal oscillator s frequency until the measured frequency offset is reduced to Zero Using incoming satellite signals the receiver will force the internal oscillator to generate a very stable 20 MHz frequency signal This frequency output is available via the corresponding receiver output pin Use the GEO tab and Clock offset field on the Main Screen to monitor the offset reduction After selecting Freq Locked the value in Clock offset starts to reduce and soon usually in a few minutes it will become equal to zero while in contrast Osc Offset will not change much Enabling this parameters guarantees that the receiver s 20 output will have long term stability but not necessarily short term stability To ensure that both of these characteristics are sufficient enable Enable Co op tracking on the Loop Management sub tab Freq and Time Locked the receiver will adjust the internal oscillator s frequency and the internal clock until the measured frequency offset is reduced to zero and the clock is fully synchronized with the specified reference t
55. receiving modem Only use this setting when the modems are in packet mode or operation or when the modems are in transparent mode with designated destination address other than 255 FEC Forward Error Correction the receiving modem will correct burst and single bit errors in the incoming data stream When enabled an additional 4 bits per byte of data is transferred over the RF link This effectively reduces the data throughput in proportion to the overhead bytes Leave FEC enabled unless the data throughput requirements make the overhead unacceptable Scrambling enables disabled data scrambling for secure transmission For optimal operation of the GMSK modulation data should be scrambled When enabled the radio modem scrambles and unscrambles the data on transmission or reception via an exclusive OR operation with a pseudo random bit stream Do not disable Scrambling unless the DTE performs data scrambling and produces a data stream with approximately the same number of 1 s and 0 s P N 31 000004 01 3 71 PC CDU Software Reference Digisquelch the receiving modem attempts to decode the radio information only in conditions where the radio signal is of a certain power level Adjusting the sensitivity to an RF carrier allows the radio modem to be configured to ignore weak signals or signals from unintentional radiators computer CRT s etc which would otherwise interfere with reception e High th
56. s configuration information to a text file to the computer This information is useful when contacting TPS for troubleshooting and service e Report records the contents of this dialog box and the status of the receiver s options to a text file on the computer This information is useful when contacting TPS for troubleshooting and service Refresh updates the receiver information list e Ok closes the dialog box PC CDU Reference Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on how to identify and remedy minor software problems Check This First Before contacting TPS Customer support about any problems with the PC CDU software refer to the following list of basic suggestions that may help Check all external receiver connections carefully and make sure they are securely and properly connected Double check all cables cables become defective more often than the devices do See the section below for solutions to various error messages Reset the receiver using PC CDU Tools Reset receiver Restore factory default settings using PC CDU click Configuration Receiver then Set all parameters to defaults Clear the NVRAM Initialize the file system using PC CDU click Tools Initialize file system this will erase all files inside the receiver P N 31 000004 01 4 1 Troubleshooting Error and Warning Messages Table 4 1 lists some of the error messages and warni
57. the GR 3 receiver this field shows Extbat if the receiver consumes power from the battery charging cradle P N 31 000004 01 3 29 PC CDU Software Reference Charger applies charging settings for the battery Mode the battery charging mode may vary depending on the connected receiver e receiver automatically detects and charges both batteries Off receiver will not charge the batteries Charge A receiver will charge only battery A Charge B receiver will charge only battery B Auto receiver will automatically detect and charge the detected batteries Speed sets the speed for a battery charge cycle not available for all receiver models either Normal of Fast Current mode displays the battery currently being charged Current Amp displays the actual battery charging current in Amperes Power output modes only applicable to Odyssey Odyssey E and HiPer family receivers governs power output to ports and slots Ports A B available for the Odyssey receiver turns power on off for ports A and B Port C available for the Odyssey receiver turns power on off for port C Ports governs power output on the serial ports when the receiver is turn on the power board power all available serial ports If the receiver is turn off no power will be sent to the ports e Off power will not be powered even if the rece
58. which pseudoranges are smoothed using the corresponding carrier phase measurements Values are from 0 zero to 900 seconds Zero designates that carrier phase measurements will not be used for smoothing pseudo ranges 3 64 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Doppler smoothing method the method used for smoothing Doppler measurements Values range from 1 to 3 and correspond to the following descriptions the default is 2 Receiver outputs raw unsmoothed Doppler Instantaneous and rather noisy Doppler measurements 2 Doppler is computed using two consecutive carrier phase measurements CarPhase 1 and CarPhase 1 1 where 1 stands for the current epoch Doppler measurements are less noisy than in the first case 3 Doppler is computed using three consecutive carrier phase measurements CarPhase 1 CarPhase i 1 and CarPhase i 2 where i stands for the current epoch Doppler measurements obtained in this mode are least noisy Nominal Iono smoothing interval specifies the nominal ionospheric correction smoothing interval over which raw ionospheric corrections are smoothed Values range from 0 zero to 900 seconds the default is 60 seconds When enabled this setting assumes that the receiver has been working for some time and has already obtained enough raw ionospheric corrections to perform such smoothing e Minimum Iono smoothing interval specifies the minimum smoothing interval for
59. why driver signing is important lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure C 36 Windows XP Select the Receiver 8 Click Browse on the Install From Disk dialog box appears Select the folder from which to install the driver TPSUSBIO INF 9 Browse for and select the driver Click Open Locate File Look in C TPSUSB20 U TPSUSBIO INF Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then make sure that the correct drive is selected below Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from as File name TPSUSBIO INF My Network Files of type Figure C 37 Windows XP Install From Disk and Select USB Driver 10 Make sure the driver is selected and click OK P N 31 000004 01 C 21 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 11 Choose the desired receiver and click Next Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then OK make sure that the correct drive is selected below Cancel lice driver you want to install for this hardware Copy manufacturer s files from D TPSUSB20 manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you Ik that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk R Browse Show compatible hardware Model Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 A This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver si
60. xxxxHiPerPro Save as type PC CDU Script Cancel J Figure 3 18 Save Setup to a Script Set all parameters to defaults returns all settings to factory defaults General The General tab contains basic antenna and power parameters common to all receiver configurations Receiver Configuration x jenetal MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Advanced Power management Power Terminal Elevation Mask 5 Mode Auo gt Enema Current Mode Antenna Status read only EE C Intemal a Che 41 Extemal D Auto DC Status Battery B mask degees Voltages volts Speed Celsius Mode Charger g Board temperature 2l Current Amp 0516 Un Ports 659 Power output modes Turn on off Slots 71 Potts On m Iv Slot 2 C Slot 3 B Slots On al 1 Slot 4 D Enable Low Power Mode Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 19 Receiver Configuration General Elevation mask degrees the minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites from which the receiver will record data Antenna selects the antenna type used with the connected r
61. zvi avi for using in position computations 2v OR zv 2h M All to lock Allto use None to use GLONASS tab Frequency Channel Number displays the fcn X column Bez m C summe Slot Number displays the sat column fenllockluse fenllocklusel fcnllockluse fenlocklusel fcn sat the frequency channel numbers or the slot LU 2 3 4 5 B All to lock None to loc Allto use None to 244454 By 190 numbers for GLONASS satellites K y Aviv e lock indicates that the satellite is enabled UKM vm 2vHF BPP disabled for tracking Reh 1v v avi use indicates that the satellite is enabled disabled for using in position computations P N 31 000004 01 3 37 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 4 Descriptions of GPS GLONASS and WAAS Tabs Continued WAAS EGNOS tab A WAAS EGNOS enabled receiver will simultaneously track two WAAS or two EGNOS satellites Each satellite is allocated its own channel waas 19 Channel 1 Setwaas 120 j asGPs Channel 1 and Channel 2 specifies the settings for receiving WAAS EGNOS satellite signals Set WAAS EGNOS associates a WAAS EGNOS PRN with a GPS PRN as GPS the GPS PRN to associate the WAAS EGNOS PRN with Interpret message 0 and message disables
62. 00 S 180900700 000000 DDD MM Lon 0 00700 000000 SS ssssss page 3 40 180900700 000000 WwW 20000 000 Alt 2 0 0 meters page 3 41 20000 000 RTCM Settings Area TS SS Station ID 0 1023 page 3 41 Max number of Satellites in E page 3 1 Good Health Bad page 3 41 Unknown Pseudo range enabled smoothing disabled 2 page 31 Antenna Area not specified Serial up to 31 a n page 3 41 characters Setup ID 0 255 page 3 41 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 7 Connection Parameters Settings Base Tab Continued Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units D PR escription Measurements Sent Area enabled CA L1 disabled page 3 42 enabled RET disabled E 3 42 enabled PS disabled page 3 42 System Used Area enabled GPS disabled page 3 42 enabled GLONASS disabled page 3 42 nM A c CMR Settings Area EEE n Station ID 0 31 page 3 42 Unknown Motion Static page 3 42 Kinematic Measurements Sent Area enabled 1 disabled page 3 42 enabled P L1 disabled 3 42 enabled P L2 disabled page 3 42 GLONASS SEN page 3 42 message not specified Short ID up to 8 a n page 3 42 characters PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 7 Connec
63. 04 01 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Updating the USB Driver on Windows ME Use the USB cable to connect the receiver and computer 2 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop Click Properties then Device Manager 3 Onthe Device Manager dialog box double click Universal Serial Bus controllers right click your receiver and then click Properties 4 Onthe Receiver Properties dialog box click the Driver tab and click Update Driver System Properties 21 General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection System devices uro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBIO Device u E Universal Serial Bus controllers Asustek USB Enhanced Host Controller General Driver Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C36 PID Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver 05810 Device VID 0C3 Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBID Device General purpos Refresh ASP PID 0050 14 8280188 Remove fal Host Controller 1 M Intel 828018 Print al Host Controller 2 pus NEC USB Oper gt NEC USB Oper Digital Signer Not signed TPS Euro 160 660 Receiver USB Root Hub NS Non To view details about the driver files loaded for this device click USB Root Hub 2a 4 i Driver File Details To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver USB Root Hub 7 Properties Refresh Remo
64. 2 dtes 3 52 Ports ICD cea denen 3 54 ID Ir 3 55 Advanced osi ela dose 3 57 Advanced Anti Interference 3 58 Advanced Multipath Reduction 3 59 Advanced Loop Management 3 60 Advanced External Frequency 3 62 Advanced Raw Data Management 3 64 Advanced Options eee 3 66 Site Configuration 2 3 67 Target Position merr 3 68 Radio gt RFM96 000 3 69 CONNECE Aden a e e 3 69 ContfigutatioD 3 70 15 3 74 Initialize File System sn epinis 1 3 74 Clear ertt he eene 3 75 Reset Recelvet eee s 3 76 Receiver tete 3 76 Option Manager eene 3 77 Select Options File 2 422221 3 87 Plots Menu pre tea fee teca 3 88 SCatter coe eppure re epe e eee 3 88 Satellites 2 5 tetris 3 90 Elevation Mask Form eene 3 02 Satellite Pop up esce 3 92 Coh itae er er ades 3 93 Configuration nee e 3 94 Help 3 96 PN DOUE dtes cea 3 96 4 Troubleshooting 4 1 Check This First eere 4 1 Error and
65. 86400 None Command Echo RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x e CMR TPS Omni None DGPS RTCM 131 3 DGPS RTCM 9 34 3 RTK RTCM 18 19 22 3 20 21 22 3 RTK 18 19 23 24 RTK 20 21 23 24 RTK RTCM3 GD min RTK RTCM3 GD full RTK RTCM3 GGD min RTK RTCM3 GGD full RTK CMR 10 0 1 RTK CMR 10 0 9 RTK TPS min RTK TPS max User Defined seconds Modem Subtab page 3 48 page 3 46 page 3 47 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Period 1 86400 seconds page 3 48 Type Receiving Transmitting page 3 50 Mode Off FHSS DSS page 3 50 Antenna nt Ext page 3 50 Power Input High Low USB Subtab None Command Echo RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x CMR TPS Omni page 3 50 page 3 46 Output None DGPS RTCM 1 31 3 DGPS 9 34 3 RTCM 18 19 22 3 RTCM 20 21 22 3 RTK 18 19 23 24 RTK RTCM 20 21 23 24 RTK RTCM3 GD min page 3 47 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued Where to
66. A Log file Creation mode AFRM page 3 32 C a n wil Automatic File Rotation Mode AFRM parameters Area oem Period 60 3600 86400 seconds page 3 32 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 5 Connection Parameters Settings MINTER Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find FN key mode Initial data collection dynamic mode Data recording auto start LED blink mode switch Occupation mode switch Static Kinematic Data recording auto Off On Always Description Phase 0 86400 page 3 32 Files total 0 231 1 page 3 32 Files remain integer values page 3 32 quate page 3 32 FN key mode Area Initial data collection dynamic mode Area start Area page 3 33 page 3 33 page 3 33 Table B 6 Connection Parameters Settings Positioning Tab Parameter Positioning Mode Values Range Units Positioning Mode Area Standalone DGPS Code Differential RTK Float RTK Fixed Where to Find Description page 3 35 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 6 Connection Parameters Settings Positioning Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Positioning Masks Area Where to Find Description
67. C 18 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver Updating the USB Driver on Windows XP Right click My Computer on your desktop and click Properties 2 Onthe System Properties dialog box click Hardware then click Device Manager System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed lt on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Explore Device Manager Search Manage Drivers Map Network Drive EY Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up Disconnect Network Drive how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Create Shortcut Delete Rename Driver Signing LL Windows Update Hardware Profiles lt gt Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store 4500 different hardware configurations Internet Pinnacle Explorer Hardware Profiles Figure C 32 Windows XP Open Properties and Device Manager 3 Double click Universal Serial Bus controllers right click your receiver then click Update Driver Device Manager File Action View Help e 9 Monitors 8 Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT MR Processors SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controll
68. CDU will assign to the variable 0 only the characters following immediately after the last 96 symbol until the end of this sequence is found Leading and trailing spaces are trimmed Other commands include the following The command default assigns default values to these variables unless the corresponding arguments have already been specified through the script command line The set command changes the value associated with a variable The set command also assigns the value of 20 to other variables PC CDU Commands Essentially a PC CDU command is a single word that instructs the receiver to perform a certain function Any line starting with the character is interpreted as a PC CDU command with optional arguments separated by commas or spaces Table A 1 describes the supported commands Table A 1 List of PC CDU Commands Command Arguments Description lt label Specifies a label to have the PC CDU s name gt command interpreter jump to Label names should not contain spaces or commas See the goto command on page A 3 for how to use labels call lt script name gt Executes another script from within the lt arguments gt current script The maximum number of recursive calls is 200 clear Removes issued commands and receiver replies from the Manual Mode dialog box A 2 PC CDU Reference Manual PC CDU Commands Table A 1 List of PC CDU Commands
69. Common enabled age 3 61 Loop for L2 disabled pag External Frequency Subtab Frequency Source Area Locked nternal Source External Ext frequency 2 10 40 MHz page 3 62 value off rii o mese 4 locked off Ext freq signal slow page 3 63 amplitude ok Oscillator Offset Reduction Area Off Oscillator Offset Freq Locked age 3 63 Reduction Freq and Time dis Raw Data Management Subtab Raw Measurement Update Rate Update Rate 10 100 5000 milliseconds page 3 64 Current Update any integer value TM Rate between 10 and 5000 millise onds page 3 64 P N 31 000004 01 B 27 Settings List Table B 11 Connection Parameters Settings Advanced Tab Continued Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units Description Position Update Rat Update Rate 10 100 5000 milliseconds page 3 64 Current Update any integer value m Rate between 10 and 5000 milliseconds page 3 64 code CCHS 0 300 900 seconds page 3 64 interval Doppler smoothing 0 1 2 page 3 65 method Nominal Iono smoothing 0 60 900 seconds page 3 65 interval Minimum Iono smoothing 0 30 900 seconds page 3 65 interval Options Subtab i On Cinderella Off page 3 66 PC CDU Reference Manual Site Configuration Site Configuration Table B 12 provides a list of settings that are available
70. Connection Parameters x Connection mode C Direct Intemet Client Intemet Server p Pott settings Port 71 Baud rate 4115200 Infrared port 5 5 handshaking Program settings Passive mode 7 Manual mode only Timeout me 500 E Restore the receivers orginal baud rate on Disconnect Intemet Client Server settings Host name 194 85 135 59 8000 Password Display data on server Log server events Iv DNS lookup Cancel Figure 1 10 Internet Client Connection Parameters After connecting to the receiver the main screen and the client screen display Figure 1 11 PC CDU to ODYSSEY_E ID AEBQ3P6ZU00 at 62 105 138 105 8000 File Configuration Tools Plots Help GPS Satellites 7 xyz Tage GLONASS Satellites 2 x 5 espere az Ten en ez ss 2 222 46 31 2 05 02 61 306 45 45 44 26 00 321 26 00 Alt 189 3862 m 05 7 22 38 14 14 22 00 00330 mvs 21 05 2 316 35 34 30 2 00 07 2 30 9 2 Oe E 11 56 210 49 38 38 26 00 14 34 60 50 34 34 26 00 PDOP 21738 20 5 278 52 37 38 26 00 Fer 30 8 60 38 14 13 1 1 amp Receiver time 15 11 51 Receiver date 31 03 2004 Clock offset 0 0588 ppm Ose offset 0 0127 ppm Tracking time 00 26 16 62 105 138 105 8000 00 22 22 PC CDU to ODYSSEY_E ID AEBQ3P62ZU00 at
71. Find Parameter Values Range Units Description RTK RTCM3 GD full RTK RTCM3 GGD min RTK RTCM3 GGD Output full continued RTK CMR 10 0 1 CMR 10 0 9 RTK TPS min RTK TPS max User Defined Period 1 86400 seconds page 3 48 Ethernet Subtab EE IP Settings Area 0 0 0 0 Address 192 168 2 2 page 3 52 255 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 IP Mask 255 255 255 192 page 3 52 255 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 Gateway 192 168 2 1 page 3 52 255 255 255 255 Telnet Settings Area TCP Port 1 8002 65535 page 3 53 Timeout 1 600 2147483647 seconds page 3 53 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 9 Connection Parameters Settings Ports Tab Continued TCP Subtab Parameter Values Range Units js to ping escription upto 15 a n characters Network Password automatically E page 3 53 generated unique value FTP Settings Area TCP Port 1 21 65535 E page 3 53 Timeout 1 600 2147483647 seconds page 3 53 TCP A TCP B TCP C TCP D TCP E Input None Command Echo RTCM 2 x RTCM 3 x e CMR TPS Omni page 3 46 Output None DGPS RTCM 1 31 3 DGPS 9 34 3 18 19 22 3 RTK 20 21 22 3 18 19 23 24 20 21 23 24 RTK RTCM3 GD min RTK RTCM3 GD full page 3 47 P N 31 000004
72. GPS software downloads page 2 Inthe PC CDU MS section of the page click tps usb zip to download the compressed file to your computer Click Save to continue with the download 3 Specify the destination disk drive folder for the archive file and click Save Wait for the archive file to download onto your system 4 Extract the following files into a new folder Tpsusbio inf Tpsusb98 sys Tpsusbio sys 5 Connect the receiver to the computer through the supplied USB cable Turn on the receiver 6 Windows operating system automatically detects the new hardware device Follow the on screen instructions to finish the installation process After Windows finishes installing the driver you are now able to connect the receiver and the computer using USB ports P N 31 000004 01 1 11 Introduction Connecting via USB A USB connection cannot be established if using a computer with Windows 95 NT operating system To establish a connection with the receiver using USB ports follow these steps 1 Insert the USB cable into the USB port of the receiver Plug the opposite end of this cable into the USB port on the computer Turn on the receiver and the computer if needed If the receiver does not have power connect it to a power source Refer to the receiver s documentation for this information Start PC CDU and select the following parameters Direct enable Port list select the computer s
73. OTI3 Login Anonymously Save Password i Cancel J 1 4 4 NONI NONI NNO Copies the selected lema to this computer Figure 2 2 Login As Dialog Box and Copy Log Files Navigate to and open the folder in which to download and store files Click OK and wait until all the selected files copy to the computer Once the files have been successfully copied continue with other operations How to Delete Files from the Receiver Deleting files from the receiver s memory creates space for new files l 2 3 Click File File Manager On the Download files tab select the file s to delete Click Delete and Yes at the confirmation dialog box PC CDU deletes the selected files Once the files have been successfully deleted continue with other operations P N 31 000004 01 2 7 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Recover Deleted Files Before recovering a deleted file note the following important recommendations Do not record any new raw data files to the internal memory of the receiver from which the file s was deleted Recording new files may overwrite and permanently delete the deleted file s Do not initialize the file system This procedure permanently erases all files inside the receiver Do not try to remove the receiver s Compact Flash card and read its contents with a card reader Click File Manual Mode 2 Inthe command line at the top of the Manual Mode dialog
74. PSLI L2 C GLONASS L1 L2 C GPS GLONASS L1 C GPS GLONASS L2 Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 32 Receiver Configuration Advanced with Anti Interference Sub tab The following six sections describe the fields on these tabs Be sure to understand the settings on these tabs before making changes Applying incorrect Advanced tab settings can cause the receiver to run improperly If needed click Set all parameters to defaults to return the settings to factory defaults P N 31 000004 01 3 57 PC CDU Software Reference Advanced Anti Interference Accessed from the Advanced tab the Anti Interference tab Figure 3 32 on page 3 57 enables suppression of narrow band interference Anti interference is only available for JPS_3 JPS 4 x Euro x and EGGDT x receiver board versions where stands for the board revision number Use the following assessments to determine the presence of interference When the number of tracked satellites is fewer by 2 or greater than the number of satellites in view When the signal to noise ratio C NO in the C A channel for the satellites having elevations above 30 degrees does not exceed 40 dB Hz When the information about interferences indicates that the Jamming Suppressor has detected interference signals within the specified band Also the strength of aggregate in band interference is characterized as high or hard
75. Please wait while the wizard installs the software e Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID new Har ware Tr Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Ee Setting a system restore point and backing case your system needs to be restored in 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 gt pID 0026 Click Finish to close the wizard Finish Y Figure C 17 Windows XP Driver Is Being Installed and USB Driver Installation Complete C 10 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver Updating the TPS USB Driver To properly use PC CDU version 2 1 13 or later using a USB connection with the receiver update the TPS USB driver to version 2 0 0 2 or newer Updating the USB Driver on Windows 98 SE 1 Usethe USB cable to connect the receiver computer Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop Click Properties and then Device Manager 2 Onthe Device Manager dialog box double click Universal Serial Bus controllers right click your receiver and then click Properties 3 Onthe Receiver Properties dialog box click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection 19 99 Hard disk controllers 09 8 Keyboard TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver Properties BE 89 88 Monitors
76. Reference Manual Tools Menu Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values Corrections inputs Enables disables the corresponding port to be set to any differential data input mode This is a bit field option where each bit corresponds to a specified port 0 differential data inputs disabled on all ports 1st bit decimal 1 serial port A enabled for differential data input 2nd bit decimal 2 serial port B enabled for differential data input 3rd bit decimal 4 serial port C enabled for differential data input 4th bit decimal 8 serial port D enabled for differential data input A combination of these values is also available Latitude 1 Specifies the latitude of the upper left corner of the rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 90 to 90 Longitude 1 Specifies the longitude of the upper left corner of the rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 0 to 360 Latitude 2 Specifies the latitude of the lower right corner of the rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 90 to 90 P N 31 000004 01 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 5 Rece
77. S OR SOFTWARE CLAIMS BY OTHERS INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER COSTS IN ANY EVENT TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT Use of the Software and any other computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website the Software in connection with a Topcon Product constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions The user is granted a personal non exclusive non transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single Product or single computer You may make one 1 backup copy of the Software Otherwise the Software may not be copied or reproduced You may not assign or transfer the Software or this viii PC CDU Reference Manual Terms and Conditions license without the express written consent of TPS This license is effective until terminated You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual TPS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of the Product All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused Software and the Manual
78. Serial Port A Enables disables communications 0 port disabled Kbps through port A and displays the 9 9600 maximum available baud rate at 19 19200 which the receiver communicates 38 38400 with an external device Measured 56 56700 in Kbits per second 115 115200 230 230400 460 460800 Serial Port B Enables disables communications 0 port disabled Kbps through port B and displays the 9 9600 maximum available baud rate at 19 19200 which the receiver communicates 38 38400 with an external device Measured 56 56700 in Kbits per second 115 115200 230 230400 460 460800 Serial Port C Enables disables communications 0 port disabled Kbps through port C and displays the 9 9600 maximum available baud rate at 19 19200 which the receiver communicates 38 38400 with an external device Measured 56 56700 in Kbits per second 115 115200 230 230400 460 460800 Serial Port D Enables disables communications 0 port disabled Kbps through port D and displays the 9 9600 maximum available baud rate at 19 19200 which the receiver communicates 38 38400 with an external device Measured 56 56700 in Kbits per second 115 115200 230 230400 460 460800 Infrared Port Enables disables communications yes enabled through an infrared port no disabled Parallel Port Enables disables communications yes enabled through a par
79. Start Table 2 1 File Creation Mode Options If Single file selected If Multiple files selected Save to Recording interval field data logging interval Site parameters click and enter the site name and antenna details then click OK Elevation mask Prefix Numbering Start Count if Ascending Count selected New file every Overwrite existing files as needed Autoconvert to RINEX click Setup converter to adjust the converter s settings Recording interval Elevation mask Site parameters click and enter the site name and antenna details then click OK Elevation mask For more information see Single File on page 3 19 and Multiple Files on page 3 20 P N 31 000004 01 2 8 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Automatically Convert Real Time TPS Raw Data Files to RINEX While logging receiver raw data files to the computer PC CDU can automatically convert the files from TPS format to RINEX format Deleting source files if raw data files are not required after a successful conversion will save computer disk space 1 Click File Real Time Logging 2 Click the Select output path tab and navigate to and open the folder in which to download and store the original tps log files and their RINEX counterparts Or type a new folder in which to download and store files 3 Select the Multiple files tab and set the following parameters
80. U Reference Manual Configuration Menu CMR the port is in Compact Measurement Record CMR messages input mode TPS the port is in TPS messages input mode Omni OmniStar VBS will used to produce DGPS solution type Output specifies the type of data to output on the selected port None the port outputs nothing DGPS RTCM 1 31 3 the port outputs RTCM message types 1 31 and 3 DGPS 9 34 3 the port outputs RTCM message types 9 34 and 3 RTCM 18 19 22 3 the port outputs RTCM message types 18 19 22 and 3 RTCM 20 21 22 3 the port outputs RTCM message types 20 21 22 and 3 RTCM 18 19 23 24 the port outputs RTCM message types 18 19 23 and 24 RTCM 20 21 23 24 the outputs RTCM message types 20 21 23 and 24 RTK RTCMG GD min the port outputs RTCM message types 1003 1006 1008 These messages provide minimum service operation for precision GPS RTK on L1 amp L2 RTCM3 GD full the port outputs RTCM message types 1004 1006 1008 These messages provide full service operation for precision GPS RTK on L1 amp L2 RTCM3 GGD min the port outputs RTCM message types 1003 1011 1006 1008 These messages provide minimum service operation for precision GPS and GLONASS RTK on L1 amp L2 RTCM3 GGD full the port outputs RTCM message types 1004 1012 1006 1008 These messages provide full ser
81. U has established a connection between the computer and receiver the Main window displays Figure 3 1 This window has three areas the Menu bar the Satellites and Position area which is the largest part of the window and the Status bar PC CDU to EG3 ID QB6WE32SOLC Menu Bar File Configuration Tools Plots Help GPS Satellites 11 Tage GLONASS Satellites 5 2 SS Lat 55 43183841 AZ CAL Pil ea Lon 37 39 08 1721 E n Ak 1623141 m P Vek 0 0029 m s 00 RMS Pos 1 1363 m 20 RMS Vel 0 0055 m s Satellite amp 00 PDOP 1 2944 76 332 52 2 00 standalone Position Area 2 7 1 00 2 Receiver time 12 51 05 005 Receiver date 14 11 2006 00 Clock offset 0 0248 ppm Osc 00248 ppm Tracking time 2204 10 Status oms ns Figure 3 1 Main Window Menu Bar The Menu bar extends across the top of the Main window and contains five menus File Configuration Tools Plots and Help through which to access program functions Alternatively you can use the shortcut keys if available The menu options are discussed in more detail in later sections P N 31 000004 01 3 1 PC CDU Software Reference Satellites and Position Area The Satellites and Position area comprises of two panels the GPS Satellites panel on the left and the GLONASS Satellites on the right Between the two panels is the Geo X YZ Target bo
82. W84 he Translation Y 630 Im Translaiondz 1890 m Rotation 0 00000 Tea a e Figure 3 22 USER Datum Parameters PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Current Datum selects pre defined datums or allows setting user defined and PZ 90 datums Reference Ellipsoid parameters defines the ellipsoid Hllipsoid ID the two letter identification code for the ellipsoid Display U for user defined ellipsoids Semi major axis only available for User or P90 datums the length in meters of the semi major axis of the ellipsoid This value has a 6300000 0 to 6500000 0 range Inverse flattening only available for User or P90 datums the reciprocal of the ellipsoid flattening dimensionless This value has a 280 0 to 310 0 range Transformation parameters only available for User or P90 datums applies transformation settings to the selected datum Reference Datum only available for User datums the datum relative to the user specified transformation parameters Translation dX the shift value along the X axis used to relate the origins of a pre defined or user defined datum and the selected reference datum Ranges are from 10000 0 meters to 10000 0 meters Translation dY the shift value along the Y axis used to relate the origins of the two datums Ranges are from 10000 0 meters to 10000 0
83. Warning Messages 2 2 2 4 2 Obtaining Technical Support ess 4 6 PhOne treinta 4 6 iv PC CDU Reference Manual Table of Contents Appendix A PC CDU Scripts ee iera Introduction to 58 4 Variables t e Dt eet es Receiver Commands eee Writing and Editing Scripts Running Scripts via PC CDU 4 22 2 2 Running Scripts via Windows Explorer Appendix B Settings Listasi aaaeaii Connection Parameters 2 2 Fil Manager 5 28 n E OR RR Real Time Receiver Configuration 2 Site Configuration Target Position 5 2 ei Rap eee 96 Configuration 2 Plots Configuration Converter to RINEX Setup eee Datum ID Datum Parameters 2 2 1 Appendix C Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Installing the TPS USB Driver eese Installing the USB Driver on Windows 98 SE Installing the USB Driver on Windows ME Installing the USB Driver on Windows 2000 Installing the USB Driver on Windows Updating the TPS USB Driver Updating the USB Driver on Windows 98 SE Updating the USB Driver on Win
84. Window een 3 1 Menu the Lc et ce deett eo ege 3 1 Satellites and Position Area 3 2 Status Bar ioi rre reri e RU eR ne 3 6 Quick Menu Reference sese 3 7 File Menu ieri mie etie 3 10 T ettet re etas 3 10 Disconnettersi a eee aree re ERO ue 3 10 Fil managet neat ette 3 11 Download 3 11 Current Log Fle osese menneitten i 3 14 Site Configuration 3 15 Download Path eren 3 16 Real Time Logging eee 3 17 Sinsle Pile ette ehe 3 19 Multiple Piles tete eret 3 20 Converter to RINEX Setup 3 22 Select Output Path eee 3 24 Manual 3 25 EXE dt dett 3 26 Configuration Menu 3 27 RECEIVER HR ra pi dpa 3 27 Generalis Eau Rete 3 28 e ete te ee teres 3 31 POSIMOMING nente e ep His 3 34 USER Datum Parameters 3 38 Base uda eet 3 40 ROVER 2 one AGUAS AI 3 43 POTS oce t ce oo e i 3 46 Ports Serial eee ee re RR um 3 46 Ports Parallel tret rot tee 3 49 Ports 2 2 3 50 Ports USB ene 3 51 P N 31 000004 01 iii Table of Contents Ports Bthetnet
85. abled page 3 30 for Odyssey only Power output enabled modes gt Port C for disabled page 3 30 Odyssey only Power output dus page 3 30 modes gt Ports Always Power output von modes gt Slots be 5 page 330 Always Voltages gt float values Volts page 3 31 External Voltages gt float values Volts page 3 31 On Board Voltages gt float values Volts page 3 31 Battery A Voltages gt float values Volts page 3 31 Battery B P N 31 000004 01 B 7 Settings List Table B 4 Connection Parameters Settings General Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where 19 Find Description Voltages gt float values Volts age 3 31 Charger Pe Voltages gt Ou Poft float values Volts page 3 31 n Ports Turn on off Slots enabled age 3 31 gt Slot 2 C disabled a pag Turn on off Slots enabled ace 3 31 gt Slot 3 B disabled pag Turn on off Slots enabled P age 3 31 gt Slot 4 D disabled pag Enable Low Power enabled age 3 31 disabled pag Table B 5 Connection Parameters Settings MINTER Tab Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units an Description Recording Interval 0 1 86400 seconds page 3 31 Elevation mask for Log file 90 5 90 degrees page 3 32 log File name prefix up to 20 a n page 3 32 characters Always append to up to 20 a n the file characters page 3 32
86. ages via a certain number of 1 2 3 4 5 TPS input ports The value represents the enabled on the indicated number of ports from which the number of ports receiver is able to simultaneously accept TPS messages DGPS mode Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled run in DGPS Code Differential no disabled mode RTK mode Hz Enables disables the receiver to 0 disabled run in RTK mode at a specified rate Values are given in Hertz 1 enabled 1 Hz 2 enabled 2 Hz 5 enabled 5 Hz 10 enabled 10 Hz 20 enabled 20 Hz Carrier Phase Enables disables true carrier phase output f the option is enabled true carrier phase is output If the option is disabled integral Doppler is output for true carrier phase In this case the RTK mode option will not be fully available because only float solutions can be obtained when RTK using integral Doppler for true carrier phase In TPS receivers other than 16620 and HEGG this option is always enabled yes enabled no disabled Ethernet Port Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled communicate over Ethernet no disabled TCP Enables disables the receiver to 0 disabled Connections establish a certain number 5 1 2 3 4 5 number of max of simultaneous Telnet like connections enabled Telnet connections P N 31 000004 01 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 5 Receiver Option
87. allel port no disabled PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values Sp Sp Freq Allows use of the internal Spread yes enabled Hop Spectrum modem in frequency no disabled hopping mode For the Legacy and Odyssey only Sp Sp Direct Allow use of the internal Spread Spectrum modem in spread spectrum mode For the Legacy and Odyssey only yes enabled no disabled RAIM Enables disables Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring yes enabled no disabled Datums support Enables disables the receiver to output position information in a datum other than WGS 84 or PE 90 yes enabled no disabled Magnetic Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled azimuth output the magnetic course no disabled Geoid height Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled use an embedded low accuracy no disabled geoid model with RMS of about 3m Way Point N A always disabled Navigation WAAS Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled use the WAAS service no disabled OMNISTAR Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled use the OmniSTAR VBS satellite differential service no disabled P N 31 000004 01 3 81 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values RTCM Output
88. ally start The name of the script must be entered into the command line and Load script clicked After exiting Manual mode you can continue working with PC CDU in the usual way A 10 PC CDU Reference Manual Settings List Appendix B This appendix provides a complete list of PC CDU settings including their values and ranges if applicable units 1f applicable and dialog boxes windows panes on which these parameters are described in detail Connection Parameters Table B 1 provides a list of settings that are available in the Connection Parameters dialog box If applicable the default value for a setting is shown in italics Table B 1 Connection Parameters Settings Where to Find Internet Server Port settings Area COM s USB Port ETHR Parameter Values Range Units Description Direct Connection Mode Internet Client page 1 5 page 1 8 page 1 9 page 1 12 page 1 15 page 1 19 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 1 Connection Parameters Settings Continued Parameter Values Range Units SS Find escription 4800 9600 19200 38400 Baud rate 57600 bps page 1 8 115200 230400 460800 enabled Infrared port s disabled page 1 6 RTC CTS enabled ase 1 6 handshaking disabled i pag TCP port 1 15 age 1 15 for Ethernet 1 8002 65536 pag 1 19 connection only
89. also be closed Exit closes the dialog box Elevation mask the minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites from which the receiver will record data This setting also affects the Terminal Elevation Mask setting see General on page 3 28 for further information on this setting amp amp In real time data logging mode enable the RTS CTS handshaking checkbox and set the baud rate to 115200 or higher when connecting the receiver and computer Unlike downloading recorded log files from the receiver onto the computer real time data logging does not use error detection correction protocol in the course of the data transfer As a result some messages in the created TPS files may be corrupt due to the serial port overrun or similar problems that is some of the transferred bytes may be lost on the computer end PC CDU Reference Manual Single File File Menu The Single file tab displays satellite and log file information as well as applies file parameters to a single file during real time data logging to the computer Multiple fles Select output path Save to Site tps Output path D TPS files with Meteo data GPS Satellites 10 amp 2 1 2 2 tel Receiver Position X 2850671194 5 Z 52472086557 5 Vek 0 0083m s 06 47 256 49 40 40 5 14295 8 Receiver date 15 11 2006 9 Receivertime 11 58 55 5 Elapsedtime
90. ameter Invalid value for parameter Converter application file not found receiver and computer and restore the connection For details see Starting PC CDU on page 1 5 The parameter value is out of acceptable range PC CDU cannot locate the tps2rin exe file in the specified path Specify the value within the range of the selected parameter Make sure you have this file on the computer and double check the file location Modem not found The wrong receiver port is being used for connection Select the correct receiver port For details see Radio gt RFM96 on page 3 69 The receiver does not have a radio modem installed Open COMXx port failed Access is denied where x 1 2 3 4 Another application uses the computer port dedicated for connection Close the application then re connect Alternatively connect the receiver via another unused computer port P N 31 000004 01 4 3 Troubleshooting Table 4 1 Error and Warning Messages Continued Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Unable to create file The receiver has no free space for files The receiver has no memory Download receiver files to a computer and then delete unnecessary files from the receiver For details see How to Download Files to a Computer Using File Manager on page 2 6 Contact your dealer to equip the receiver with memor
91. and installation options correct driver location Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search DATPSUSB20 The software you are installing for this hardware Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing lt Back Next gt Cie continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure C 16 Windows XP Driver Location Specified and Continue Installation 7 Wait while the driver installation completes 8 When driver installation completes click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard
92. ata Receiver Options The Option Manager dialog box displays current and available options for the receiver the status of the receiver s options and loads a new OAF to the receiver ption Manager Mm xl i Current Purchased yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Position update rate Hz Raw data update rate Hz Code differential Base Code differential Rover 1 PPS Timing Signal 2 2 0 Event Markers 2 2 0 InBand Int Rejection m 1 0 Multipath Reduction yes yes no Frequency Input yes yes no Freq Lock and Output yes yes no Serial Port A Kbps 460 460 0 Serial Port B Kbps 460 460 0 Serial Port C Kbps 460 460 0 Serial Port D Kbps 460 460 0 Infrared Port yes no Parallel yes no Sp Sp Freq Hop yes no Sp Sp Direct yes no Datums support yes yes no Magnetic azimuth yes yes no Geoid height yes yes no zi Figure 3 45 Option Manager e Options table the list of available options See Option Manager on page 3 77 for more information Refresh updates the information in the options table 3 76 PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Load loads a new See Select Options File on page 3 87 for more information Stop terminates loading OAF e Exit closes the dialog box Option Manager The options table in the Option Manager dialog box Figure 3 45 has the following columns Option name the name description for the op
93. be enabled in the receiver and the TPS USB driver must be installed on the computer Newer receivers or receivers with the latest firmware may require the TPS USB driver to be updated The TPS USB driver is available on the TPS website For details on downloading the driver see Installing the TPS USB Driver on page 1 11 Installing the TPS USB Driver The following sections describes first time installation procedures for the USB driver version 2 0 0 2 build date November 24 2003 or newer on various operating systems If you have a previous version of the USB driver as of 1 0 1 0 October 25 2002 installed refer to your operating system s section in Updating the TPS USB Driver on page C 11 Installing the USB Driver on Windows 98 SE 1 Using the USB cable connect the receiver and computer Click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and then click Next Figure C 1 on page C 2 P N 31 000004 01 C 1 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for HIPER ae cane Bozo Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Add New Hardware Wi zard What do you want Windows to do Search for the best driver for your device Recommended C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver y
94. ble A 1 List of PC CDU Commands Command Arguments Description timeout integer value in If a receiver command starts with a milliseconds default is symbol PC CDU will wait for the 5000 receiver to reply within the specified timeout interval If a reply is received during this time it will be saved to the variable 90 f no reply is received over the timeout interval if after receiving a few bytes PC CDU gets no more data for 100 milliseconds or if PC CDU receives continuous data for more than 100 milliseconds 90 will be undefined however script execution will continue In this case you may need to adjust the timeout interval to be sure that the variable 90 contains correct information Receiver Commands Scripts can specify arguments for receiver commands either explicitly or through variables When using variables to specify arguments PC CDU will substitute the variable for some specific value before sending the command to the receiver If sending a receiver command that starts with command label PC CDU will wait for the receiver to reply and if a reply is received will save the reply to the variable 20 Currently the character is used in GRIL commands to delimit the command checksum This character should not cause any problems since PC CDU automatically adds a checksum for every command sent to the receiver PC CDU does not interpret receiver commands F
95. ble in the File Manager dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 2 File Manager Settings Parameter Values Range Download files Tab Units Where to Find Description Current log file any string Tab disabled Exclusive mode enabled page 3 12 512 Block size 1024 bytes page 3 12 2048 B 4 File name s not Specified page 3 14 Recording interval 0 1 86400 seconds page 3 14 Elevation mask 90 5 90 degrees page 3 14 Download path Tab New folder any string page 3 16 PC CDU Reference Manual Real Time Logging Real Time Logging Table B 3 provides a list of settings that are available in the Real Time Logging dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 3 Real Time Logging Settings Parameter Values Range Units Single file Tab Save to 22 page 3 19 Recording interval 0 1 86400 seconds page 3 17 Elevation mask 90 5 90 degrees page 3 18 Multiple files Tab e Prefix page 3 20 Numbering E page 3 20 minutes New file every any integer number hours page 3 21 days Autoconvert to enabled RINEX disabled 7 Start Count 0 999999 page 3 21 odio Maine _ page 3 21 Recording interval 0 1 86400 seconds page 3 17 Elevation mask 90 5 90 degrees page 3 18 Sel
96. bles disables the Cinderella yes enabled option This option turns a single frequency GPS receiver into a dual frequency GPS GLONASS receiver for 24 hours every other Tuesday at GPS midnight no disabled Position update Displays the maximum allowable 0 1 2 5 10 20 rate Hz position update rate for 0 zero means the autonomous and code differential option is disabled positioning Measured in Hertz Raw dataupdate Displays the maximum allowable 0 1 2 5 10 20 rate Hz raw measurement update rate 0 zero means the Measured in Hertz option is disabled Code Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled differential Base be configured as a DGPS Base This option is obsolete and remains for compatibility no disabled Code Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled differential be configured as a DGPS Rover no disabled Rover This option is obsolete and remains for compatibility RTK Base Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled be configured as an RTK Base This option is obsolete and remains for compatibility no disabled 3 78 PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values RTK Rover Hz Enables disables the receiver to 0 1 2 5 10 20 be configured as an RTK Rover 0 zero means the with the desired RTK position option is disabled up
97. box type set par dev blk a removed and click Send command 3 Wait while the receiver re mounts its file system during this process the REC LED blinks orange 4 Once the file system is successfully re mounted the REC LED stops blinking close the Manual Mode dialog box and click File File Manager 5 Select the desired file and click Download In this mode only the deleted file s will display 6 After successfully downloaded the deleted file restore the file system to its normal state using one of the following procedures Click Exit on the File Manager dialog box and open the Manual Mode dialog box In the command line type set par dev blk a removed off and click Send command Click Exit on the File Manager dialog box then click File Disconnect Finally power cycle the receiver 7 Wait while the receiver re mounts its file system during this process the REC LED blinks orange 8 Once the file system is successfully re mounted the REC LED will stop blinking 2 8 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Create Receiver Configuration File How to Create a Receiver Configuration File Creating and saving a receiver configuration file makes it easy to apply quickly a pre set configuration 1 Click Configuration gt Receiver and click Save 2 From the Save setup to a script dialog box navigate to and open the folder in which to save the file 3 Enter the name of the configuration file to be creat
98. box displays the receiver s trajectory position in real time Scatter HIPER ID 8QIIIABPCSG ja x 53 Alt 196 Ree Pos 46770m RMS Vet Q0468 m Total 1733 Standalone 100 Code diff 0 float 0 fixed Qc Max ETT 3422m Max NTT 2848m Avg 0 003 Avg NTT 0 000 Clear all points Fit all points Figure 3 47 Scatter Receiver ID To set the parameters to use for the scatter plot and status bar see Configuration on page 3 94 and the Plots Configuration dialog box for details Scatter plot displays the current receiver position as a red point relative to the position specified in the Target position dialog box see Target Position on page 3 68 for specifying this position The scatter plot is updated each second unless a lower position or raw data update rate has been specified 3 88 PC CDU Reference Manual e Status bar displays position information for the connected receiver Avg Lat Avg Lon and Avg Alt the average latitude longitude and ellipsoidal height of the receiver s position over the entire set of obtained position estimates RMS Pos hor RMS Pos ver and RMS Pos the horizontal vertical and total position RMS errors The total position RMS error is the square root of the trace of the position error variance covariance matrix RMS Vel hor RMS Vel ver and RMS Vel the horizontal verti
99. cal and total velocity RMS errors The total velocity RMS error is the square root of the trace of the velocity error variance covariance matrix Total the number of position estimates for each of the four solution types Standalone Code RTK float and RTK fixed the percentage that this solution type contributes to the Total number of position estimates Max ETT and Max NTT the maximum Easting to Target and Northing to Target in the local system with the origin at the receiver Avg ETT and Avg NTT the average Easting to Target and Northing to Target in the local system with the origin at the receiver The status bar is updated each second unless a lower position or raw data update rate has been specified Clear all points removes all plotted points from the scatter plot Fit all points changes the scale of the scatter plot to display all plotted positions currently gathered with PC CDU Target to average sets the target position equal to the average receiver s position The scatter plot and status bar will continue to update with current information even after closing the dialog box until the receiver is disconnected from PC CDU P N 31 000004 01 3 89 PC CDU Software Reference Satellites The Satellites dialog box displays a graphic representation of satellite positions DOP information and the satellites signal to noise ratios Satellites HIPER ID 8QIIIABPCSG
100. channel 4 Click Apply For details on enabling satellites see Positioning on page 3 34 How to Configure a Base Station for Broadcasting The Base station broadcasts messages that contain correction information to Rover receivers Topcon receivers support industry standard RTCM and CMR message formats 44RTCM Messages In the Configuration menu select the Receiver item 2 Click the Base tab and select whether the using the phase center L1 or antenna reference point for geodetic coordinates Also select the type of antenna 2 10 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Configure a Base Station for Broadcasting 3 Enter the latitude longitude and altitude ellipsoidal height coordinates of the antenna position in the selected datum using one of the following methods f the Reference Geodetic Coordinates are known enter the coordinates Click Get from receiver to use the current antenna position that is the most recent position produced by the receiver 4 Enter the following settings to include in RTCM messages the station ID for the enable pseudo range reference receiver smoothing e the health status ofthe Base the serial number and receiver setup ID for the receiver the maximum number of satellites the system s used the type of measurement s 5 Click the Ports tab On the Serial tab set the following parameters for the port from which to generate RTCM messages and click Apply the
101. com To provide you with quick and effective support provide a detailed description of the problem When emailing TPS customer support provide the following information for more efficient service 1 The receiver model and configuration settings In PC CDU click Help About and click Save to file Enter a name for the file and save it to your computer Attach this file to the email 2 system hardware specifications for the computer running PC CDU such as operating system and version memory storage capacity processor speed etc 4 6 PC CDU Reference Manual Obtaining Technical Support 3 The symptoms and or error codes messages that precede and follow the problem 4 The activities being tried when the problem occurs If possible include the exact steps being taken up to when the error message or other problem occurs 5 How regularly the problem occurs Generally a customer support representative will reply within 24 hours depending on the severity of the problem Web Site The Topcon Positioning Systems website provides current information about Topcon s line of products The support area of the website provides access to various support information including contact details dealer locations service etc To access the TPS website home page use www topconpositioning com P N 31 000004 01 4 7 Troubleshooting Notes
102. cted instead and P L2 measurements can be included 2 Feature code is an alphanumeric code used to describe an object to be surveyed 8 42 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Configuration of Receiver Ports displays the Ports tab See Ports on page 3 46 for more information Advanced Base Settings not available for this version of PC CDU Rover The Rover tab contains parameters for configuring the receiver as a Rover station Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Ports Events Advanced F Positioning Mode 4 Enable Solutions C Standalone RTK Float I Standalone ATK Float DGPS Code Differential Fixed DGPS ATK Fred DGPS Parameter RTK Parameters Multi RTK Dynamics Ambiguity fixing level pto usage D C Extrapolation Static Low o Dela ARIS d 300 y High Corrections selo ction sU Base Corrections Position CAAT Pw PALI PA2 100 Best Source Use old ref coordinates Source Any E Settings 3 GNASS message 3 i Reset RTK Engine Configuration of Receiver Ports Advanced Royer Setting Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults NO Figure 3 24 Receiver Configuration Rover Positioning mode selects
103. ction between the receiver and an external device via this port Only use this mode if the following conditions have been met The external device is compatible with the receiver s infrared interface for example CDU 1 The receiver s hardware supports the infrared port The Infrared Port option has been enabled in the receiver 3 48 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Ports Parallel Accessed from the Ports tab the Parallel tab specifies data the receiver s parallel port will transmit receive Receiver Configuration Figure 3 26 Receiver Configuration Ports with Parallel Sub tab The nput Output and Period settings on this tab are the same as those seen on the Serial tab but configures the parallel port See Ports Serial on page 3 46 for information on these settings P N 31 000004 01 949 PC CDU Software Reference Ports Modem Accessed from the Ports tab the Modem tab configures the receiver s internal radio modem for Legacy and Odyssey receivers with an internal Spread Spectrum modem General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Advanced Refresh 2000 Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 27 Receiver Configuration Ports with Modem Sub tab nternal Modem specifies data the receiver s modem will transmit receive The nput Output and Period settings on this tab are the same as those seen on t
104. cy sub tab must be set to External Event A Enabled and Event B Enabled enables the receiver to measure and log event times in the specified reference time with high accuracy Clock Synchronization the receiver executes a one time synchronization of its one millisecond cycle grid with the corresponding edge of the event signal Status indicates whether or not the receiver clock is actually being synchronized with the event signals On means that the synchronization has been done successfully Repeat Synchronization manually performs a synchronization Edge measures the time of either the rising edge or falling edge of the input event signal Ref Time selects he reference time that the event reception time will be synchronized with either GPS system time GLONASS system time UTCus UTC USNO system time or UTCsu UTC SU system time Tied with Ref Time the receiver measures the event reception time in the selected chosen reference time regardless of the computed receiver clock offset 3 56 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Advanced The Advanced tab contains parameters for configuring the various ports available on the receiver Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events 2d Antilnterference Multipath Reduction Loop Management External Frequency Raw Data Management Options Antilnterference C Off C G
105. d 45 62 will show for the given satellite which raw data measurements have been used in position computation The rest codes will indicate why this satellite has been excluded from position computation PC CDU Reference Manual M Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 800 443 4567 www topcon com mmm Bal A 2 ams 150 9001 2000 68448 PC CDU Reference Manual P N 31 000004 01 Rev C 12 06 2006 Topcon Corporation rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
106. d Internet Client features that provides remote access to a TPS receiver These features work when running PC CDU in Internet Server Mode or Internet Client Mode on a computer connected to the Internet Tracking the total number and status of all visible satellites Displaying the receiver s current position and time in real time Controlling the recording of raw data measurements into the receiver s internal memory Downloading collected raw data measurements log files from the receiver s internal memory onto the computer s disk drives Recording in real time the receiver s raw data measurements on the computer s disk in TPS and RINEX formats To generate RINEX files the executable file tps2rin exe must also be installed on your computer Displaying in real time a graph of the receiver s current position and the satellite sky plot Displaying and programming the receiver s settings such as Data Recording Interval Position Computation Mode etc Displaying the current receiver options and loading an Option Authorization File into the receiver Creating and uploading configuration script files to the receiver P N 31 000004 01 1 1 Introduction PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite PC CDU exists in two implementations a full functionality version called PC CDU MS and a reduced functionality version called PC CDU Lite Table 1 1 lists the differences between PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite Table 1 1 Differences Betwee
107. date rate Measured in Hertz This option is obsolete and remains for compatibility Memory Mb Displays the maximum amount of 0 disabled storage space for raw data files Measured in Mbytes 1 6256 enabled for specified memory space Co Op Tracking Enables disables the use of the Co Op tracking feature yes enabled no disabled 1 PPS Timing Signal Enables disables the receiver to output 1 PPS signal 0 no 1 PPS output 1 single 1 PPS output 2 dual 1 PPS output Event Markers Enables disables the receiver to 0 no event marker accept event marker inputs input single event marker input 2 dual event marker input In Band Int Enables disables the receiver to 0 disabled Rejection use Jamming Suppressor 1 enabled outside USA 2 enabled for USA only Multipath Enables disables the use of a yes enabled Reduction special signal processing no disabled technique that significantly reduces the effects of multipath Frequency Input If enabled allows the receiver to operate with an external high stability frequency source yes enabled no disabled Freq Lock and Output Enables the receiver to generate a very stable 20 MHz frequency yes enabled no disabled P N 31 000004 01 3 79 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values
108. der 3 gi Bandwidth of individual PLL 50 Hz Guided loop bandwidth 0 5 Hz i Bandwidth of common PLL 25 0 Hz C A code guided loop bandwidth 09 He IV Enable Adaptive Guided Loops Enable Common Loop for L2 M Enable and P L2 tracking Refresh ply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 34 Receiver Configuration Advanced with Loop Management Sub tab The defaults are recommended for most receiver configurations PLL bandwidth governs the noise bandwidth of the guiding phase lock loops Values are from 2 to 50 Hz the default is 25 Hz PLL order alternates the guiding and common lock loop order Values are 2 and 3 the default is 3 Using a 2nd order PLL can adversely affect satellite signal tracking in some cases Guided loop bandwidth governs all guided loops except C A DLLs Values are from 0 1 Hz to 10 Hz the default is 0 5 Hz C A code guided loop bandwidth specifies the bandwidth of the receiver s C A group delay lock loop Values are from 0 1 Hz to 50 Hz the default is 0 8 Hz Enable Adaptive Guided Loops when enabled the receiver will adjust the guided loops bandwidths depending on the actual 2 60 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu strengths of the signals tracked the weaker the signals the narrower the bandwidths Enable P L1 and P L2 tracking adjusts tracking settings for the receiver For single frequenc
109. dian r Ref Time C GPS UTCus C GPS UTCu C C UTCsu IV Tied with Ref Time Tied with Ref Time Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 31 Receiver Configuration Events PPS A Enabled and PPS B Enabled enables the receiver to generate 1PPS signals as well as modify the settings related to the selected 1PPS signal Period determines the rate of generating 1PPS signals via the corresponding output connector Offset ms and Offset ns the milliseconds and or nanoseconds to use for PPS signal offsets in reference to the selected reference time grid Period of marked pulses specifies the period of the marked 1PPS signal in milliseconds Edge synchronizes the edge rising or falling of the 1PPS signal with the specified reference time Ref Time selects the reference time that the 1 PPS signal will be synchronized with either GPS system time GLONASS system time UTCus UTC USNO system time or UTCsu UTC SU system time Tied with Ref Time the receiver synchronizes the 1PPS signal with the chosen reference time Otherwise 1PPS will synchronize with either the receiver s internal clock or with an external reference frequency applied to the receiver P N 31 000004 01 3 55 PC CDU Software Reference If synchronizing with an external reference frequency the Source field on the Advanced tab and External Frequen
110. dows ME Updating the USB Driver on Windows 2000 Updating the USB Driver on Windows XP P N 31 000004 01 Table of Contents Appendix D Output Period Setup Wizard D 1 Appendix E Satellite Navigation Status Codes E 1 vi PC CDU Reference Manual Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver survey product or accessory the Product The materials available this manual the Manual have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of software the Software to be used with the Product and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions USE Please study this manual carefully The benefits this product provides can be greatly influenced by your applications knowledge Always wear the required safety attire safety shoes hard hat etc when operating or around equipment COPYRIGHT information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data i
111. dure downloads files to a remote computer connected through an FTP site 1 Configure your Ethernet enabled receiver as shown in Connecting via an Existing TCP IP Ethernet Network on page 1 16 2 From a computer on which you want the files to be stored open Web browser for example Internet Explorer 3 In the Address bar of the browser type the IP address of the receiver to connect with for example ftp 63 106 139 235 2 6 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Delete Files from the Receiver 4 Enter a User Name and the Password intended for access Click Login 5 Once the access has been verified a list of log files in the receiver displays Select the files to download and right click within the selected area Click Copy To Folder on the pop up menu P TM a HBk gt s 1 Grae GSS X 1190 812 md Go s a r 0001124 00 0112 9 DONOTI29 DONOTI28 OONOTI28 4 Could not login to the FTP server with the user name and password specified DONO1124 amp DONOTIZ4 00 07129 DONOT129 00 0112 FTP Server 111 111 111 111 User Name Guest I leen about browting FTP a A A S a 0001129 DONOTI29 0712 Password After you login you can return to this FTP server easily by adding it to your Favorites List 4 DONO113b DONOTI30 DON
112. e Fgh Figure C 9 Windows ME USB Driver Installation Complete P N 31 000004 01 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Installing the USB Driver on Windows 2000 1 Usethe USB cable to connect the receiver and the computer The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays Click Next 2 On the next dialog box select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and then click Next Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Th s wizard halps you install device Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers sofware program thet enables a hardwere device to work with oper This wizard wil complete the installation for this device e ODYSSEY E device driver is a sotwaro program 3 aver tles for your new device To locate driver and complete the installation What do you want the wizard to do E Search for suitable driver for my device recommended Display list of the known drivers for this device so fat can choose a diver ome Desk Figure C 10 Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard and Install Hardware Device Drivers C 6 PC CDU Reference Manual Installing the TPS USB Driver 3 Select Specify a location and click Next then click Browse Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver les Specify a location
113. e best range of reception e Moderate minimize interference from other transmissions Results in poorer reception of weak signals and lower range e Low minimize interference from other transmissions Results in poorer reception of weak signals and lower range Off the radio modem loses its ability to receive signals and becomes a transmitter This will cause the radio modem to transmit over other broadcasts and is generally not recommended especially at higher power levels where the broadcast will interfere with co channel users CSMA monitor sets the mode for checking for a clear transmission frequency On the modem will check for clear TX frequency If the TX frequency is busy the modem waits a random time period and repeats the check When the TX frequency is clear transmission will commence Off transmission will commence without first checking for clear TX frequency DTE DCE protocol mode the operation protocol for data transfer either Transp w EOT time out Transp w EOT character Packet Auto repeater or Fast async Break to Command if enabled a BREAK condition on the RS 232 interface will cause the radio modem to switch into command mode 8 72 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Addresses the address for the radio modem Local the identifier of the radio modem connected to the computer through PC CDU In packet switched and addressed transparent operat
114. eceiver Receiver Configuration x Serial Paralel Modem USB Ethemet E Command Baudrate 115200 gt Serial A Output None 7 Period RTS CTS Input Command he Baud rate 115200 7 Serial B Dutput None v Period RTS CTS Input Command b Baud rate 115200 z Serial C Output None 7 Period sec RTS CTS Serial D Input Command E Baud rate 115200 7 Infrared Output None 7 Period sec RTS CTS Refresh Apply OK 1 Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 25 Receiver Configuration Ports with Serial Sub tab The following six sections describe the fields on these tabs Ports Serial Accessed from the Ports tab the Serial tab Figure 3 25 specifies data the receiver s serial ports A B C and D will transmit receive nput specifies the type of data to input on the selected port None the port will reject any incoming data Command the port is in command mode and will recognize user sent commands Echo the port is in echo mode and will redirect all incoming data to an output stream either another port or the current log file RTCM 2 x the receiver recognizes and decodes RTCM version 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 messages accepted on the corresponding port 3 x the receiver recognizes and decodes RTCM version 3 0 messages accepted on the corresponding port 3 46 PC CD
115. eceiver either Internal External or Auto Antenna Status shows the actual antenna the receiver uses 3 28 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Current Input either int for internal antenna or ext for external antenna Ext DC Status shows if the external antenna draws DC power either off for no power normal for normal power or overload if the antenna draws higher power than expected or a short circuit occurs in the antenna or antenna cable Temperature shows the receiver board s current temperature in degrees of Celsius e Power selects and shows the source of power Mode sets the desired power source for the connected receiver may vary depending on the connected receiver Auto receiver will automatically select the power source Mix receiver will automatically consume power from the source with the highest voltage e Battery A receiver will consume power only from battery A Battery B receiver will consume power only from battery B External receiver will use an external power supply Prefer A receiver will use the batteries in sequence first A then B A B and so on In this case battery B will last to 2 hours longer Prefer B receiver will use the batteries in sequence first B then A B A and so on In this case battery A will last to 2 hours longer Current mode shows the current power source For
116. econds Site parameters Elevation mask 5 degrees H Delete Refresh Exit Stop Figure 3 6 Current Log File The upper and primary portions of the Current log file tab have the same fields as the Download files tab See Download Files on page 3 11 for details The lower portion of the Current log file tab has the following fields Current file the name of the file that data is being logged to Size the size of the current log file File name either the entered name of a new file or the name of a selected file double click the file to select it for this field Recording interval the time in seconds between logging recording If the receiver does not support the entered interval the Output Period Setup Wizard will launch see Appendix D for details Site parameters opens the Site Configuration dialog box See Site Configuration on page 3 15 for details Elevation mask the minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites from which the receiver will record data The bottom row of buttons on the Current log file tab have the same functions as those on the Download files tab See Download Files on page 3 11 for details 3 14 PC CDU Reference Manual File Menu Site Configuration The Site Configuration dialog box applies antenna parameters to the pecdu ini file for data logging purposes Site Configuration x Site Parameters Site Name Top_25 Antenna Status Fix
117. ect recording interval for the connected receiver Once the Wizard starts follow the on screen instructions to adjust the recording interval The following five figures which are given here just for your convenience show how the Output Period Setup Wizard windows look These windows are listed in order of appearance 1 Once the Output Period Setup Wizard starts read the warning Click Cancel or click Next If clicking Next continue below Output Period Setup Wizard x Warning The requested value of Output Period Recording Interval is not supported by your receiver due to the limitations imposed by the receiver s current settings Press Cancel to force Output Period to be the requested value anyway Press Next if you want to adjust the requested value of Output Period that it becomes consistent with the receiver s current settings Figure D 1 Begin Output Period Setup P N 31 000004 01 D 1 Output Period Setup Wizard 2 Follow the on screen instructions for selecting an appropriate Output Period Click Next Click Refresh to view the receiver s current settings Output Period Setup Wizard Figure D 2 Select Output Period 3 Follow the on screen instructions for selecting an appropriate Raw Data Update Click Next Click Refresh to view the receiver s current settings Output Period Setup Wizard Figure D 3 Select Raw Data Update a PC CDU Reference Manual
118. ect output path Tab New folder any string page 3 24 P N 31 000004 01 Settings List Receiver Configuration Table B 4 through Table B 11 on page 26 provide a list of settings that are available in the Connection Parameters dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 4 Connection Parameters Settings General Tab Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units b Description Elevation mask Area Terminal Elevation Mask 90 5 90 degrees page 3 28 nternal Antenna External page 3 28 Auto Board temperature Power gt Mode Temperature Area a numeral Antenna Status Area int Current Input e page 3 29 off Ext DC Status normal 3 29 overload Ke Power management Area Auto Mix Battery A Battery B External page 3 29 page 3 29 Power gt Current Mode mix ext 5 page 3 29 PC CDU Reference Manual Receiver Configuration Table B 4 Connection Parameters Settings General Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units 10 Find escription Off Charge A Charger gt Mode Charge page 3 30 Auto normal Charger gt Speed Tm page 3 30 Charger gt Current 3 30 Mode pase b Charger gt Current a numeral Amperes page 3 30 Power output enabled modes gt Ports dis
119. ed Select the extension for the file usually tpc 5 Click Save the current settings in the Receiver Configuration In the Configuration file PC CDU will store only dialog box and its sub tabs How to Load the Configuration File to the Receiver Loading a saved configuration helps to quickly prepare the receiver for surveying 1 Click File gt Manual Mode 2 Inthe bottom left corner of the Manual Mode dialog box click Load script 3 The Script file dialog box displays Select the desired configuration file and click Open The filename displays in the command line 4 Click Send command The file begins loading Once the Done string appears the loading has completed and the settings are applied to the receiver Avoid loading the configuration files other than those created specifically for the selected receiver P N 31 000004 01 2 9 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Enable WAAS Satellites WAAS satellites provide error corrected signals for improving GPS positioning 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Selectthe Positioning tab then the WAAS tab and set the following parameters Channel 1 enable Interpret message 0 as Set WAAS select the message select 2 WAAS satellite PRN e Use Corrections select code Only e as GPS select the GPS Enable output of true satellite PRN code WAAS PRN numbers enable 3 Ifrequired repeat step 2 for the second
120. ed jd Antenna Parameters Antenna Height m 1 59 Slant Antenna TPSCR3_GGD 7 Send parameters automatically _Sendto receiver Cancel Figure 3 7 Site Configuration Site Name the name of the jobsite up to 20 alphanumeric characters Antenna Status the status of the antenna either fixed or moving Antenna Height the height of the antenna measured from the survey marker to the measuring mark on the antenna either ARP or SHMM Slant if selected indicates that the height of the antenna was measured at a slant to the slant height measurement mark When not selected indicates a vertical measurement to the antenna reference point Antenna Type the type of antenna Send parameters automatically sends site and antenna parameters to the receiver each time a log file is created e OK copies the settings to the pccdu ini file and closes the dialog box After clicking Start on the File Manager dialog box these settings will be enabled and inserted into the newly created log file unless Send parameters automatically has been disabled Send to receiver sends new site parameters to the receiver log file and the pccdu ini file during logging e Cancel closes the dialog box without saving the settings P N 31 000004 01 3 15 PC CDU Software Reference Download Path The Download path tab displays the destination path and folder in which to down
121. en click Next Location of driver Windows driver file search for the device Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device 10 0 96 0028 c CAPCCDUNTPS US TXTPSUSBIO INF Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver CAPCCDU TPS_US 1 TPSUSBIO INF Figure C 4 Windows 98 SE Ready to Install Driver 7 When driver installation completes click Finish Add New Hardware Wizard Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device gt VID 0C96 PID 0028 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Figure C 5 Windows 98 SE USB Driver Installation Complete P N 31 000004 01 3 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Installing the USB Driver on Windows ME 1 Usethe USB cable to connect the receiver and the computer The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found the following new hardware EGGDT Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware If your hardware came with installation media insert it now and click Next What would you like to do Automatic search for a better driver Recommengeff eee Figure C 6 Windows ME Select the Driver Search Method 2 Select Search f
122. enable event marker input The source of events may be an aerial camera sounding equipment etc 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Events tab set the following parameters and click Apply Event A Enabled Ref Time Clock Synchronization leave Tied with Ref Time default Edge 3 Repeat step 2 to enable the Event B input if required For details on setting the event marker see Events on page 3 55 2 16 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Enable an External Frequency How to Enable an External Frequency This procedure will enable an external frequency source connected with the receiver s External Frequency connector 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Advanced tab then the External Frequency tab set the following parameters in the Frequency Source area and click Apply Source set to External External Frequency Source Parameters Ext freq signal amplitude or rate set to a value from 2 to 40 MHz depending on the frequency supplied by the external frequency source 3 Click Refesh and examine the fields Ext frequency source status and Ext freq signal amplitude they should display locked and ok respectively 4 Once verified click OK For details on enabling an external frequency source see Advanced External Frequency on page 3 62 How to Output Position in a Pre defined Datum Pre defined datums are those embedded in the receiver firmware TPS
123. end of this adapter to the Ethernet straight through cable either end Plug the second end of the straight through cable into the Ethernet jack on the LAN hub or switch 1 18 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU PC Receiver Straigth thru Cable Figure 1 7 Receiver on LAN Hardware Setup ping command From the Windows command prompt or Run dialog box type ping receiver s IP address for example ping 195 105 138 43 If the receiver responds continue with step 11 If it does not respond double check the LAN connections and addresses At this point check that the receiver responds to the 11 In PC CDU click File Connect and specify the following settings Connection mode Direct Port ETHR TCP port 8002 Host name IP address assigned to the receiver in step 4 P N 31 000004 01 1 19 Introduction Password the same series of characters specified for the receiver in step 5 or leave it blank to not use a password 12 Click Connect Figure 1 5 on page 1 16 After establishing the connection and the current connection type Ethr the receiver s IP address displays in the bottom left corner of the PC CDU Main window Connecting to the receiver over a TCP IP network provides the same functionality as a cable connection Other functionality includes transferring files from the receiver over a TCP IP network using FTP and connecting up to five remote telnet like termi
124. ent computer must have PC CDU running in the appropriate mode as well as be connected to the Internet Port settings used to configure the computer s communication port and to set the desired settings of the receiver s communication port These settings are applied after clicking Connect See the following sections for details on these settings for the different connection types available with PC CDU RTS CTS handshaking ensures reliable data exchange between the receiver and computer Prior to selecting this option make sure that 1 both the computer and receiver support RTS CTS handshaking and 2 the serial cable being used allows RTS CTS handshaking Infrared port establishes an infrared connection when 1 an appropriate external infrared adaptor is connected to the selected serial port on the computer side 2 the receiver s hardware supports an infrared port option and 3 the Infrared Port option is enabled in the receiver Rec ID only available for USB connections used to select the receiver based on its unique electronic ID to make a connection with 1 6 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Program settings used to apply configuration settings when connecting to or disconnecting from the receiver Passive mode prevents PC CDU from making changes to receiver parameters In this mode the receiver s pre set elevation mask defines the elevation angle for displaying satellites on the
125. er same file when is restored power is restored P N 31 000004 01 3 33 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 3 Receiver Behavior Due to Power Failure Continued Before Enabled Radio Button Results Power Failure Off On Always Data logged Datalogging will A new log file A new log file will to default not resume when will open when open when power is poweris restored powerisrestored restored and data will and data will log log to this file to this file Data logging No file will open No file will open A log file with this not started with this name with this name name will open and and file Datalogging will Datalogging will datalogging will start specified not start when not start when after power is power is restored power is restored restored Data logging Data logging will Data logging will A log file with a is off and no not start when not start when default name will file specified power is restored power is restored open and data logging will start after power is restored Positioning The Positioning tab contains parameters that correspond to elevation and PDOP masks the satellites to track and the measurements to use in position computation General MINTER Base l Rover Ports 1 Events Advanced Positioning Enable Solutions Satellite management Standalone Satellit
126. er management Power Elevation mask degrees Voltages volts Terminal Elevation Mask 5 Mode Auto hd Extemal 11 Antenna Antenna Status read only tl OnBoard Intemal Current Input peha l Battery A e C Estemal ES Mode Auto RACES Battery B 2 17 feis 3 Celsius degrees hoda hb Charger 2193 Joard temperature E BG Current Amp 0 616 On Ports 5 53 m Power output modes on off Slots Ports On Slot 2 C Iv Slot 3 B Slots On E Iv Slot 4 D v Enable Low Power Mode Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 17 Receiver Configuration Buttons common to all tabs include the following Refresh updates the current tab with the latest information from the receiver Apply sends configuration settings from the current tab to the receiver without closing the dialog box e Ok sends configuration settings from all tabs to the receiver and closes the dialog box Exit closes the dialog box without saving changes since the last time the Apply button was used P N 31 000004 01 3 27 PC CDU Software Reference Save saves the current receiver configuration to a script file Save setup to a script 2 x Save PC CDU Sm HiPer Pro Plus Lite 09 04 File name
127. ers Se Storage volumes 1j System devices Euro 112 GGD Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2658 Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2659 Disable Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 265A Uninstall Intel R 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2658 Intel R 82801FB FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 265 Scan for hardware changes USB Mass Storage Device USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub Properties Launches the Hardware Update Wizard For the selected device Figure C 33 Windows XP Update Driver P N 31 000004 01 6 19 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 4 Select No not this time and click Next Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Figure C 34 Windows XP Hardware Update Wizard 5 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next 6 Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install Click Next Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps you instal
128. es TPS PC CDU 5 Extract the program into this folder using WinZip or another appropriate software The following files appear in the folder Executable file Pccdu exe Auxiliary binary file Iptaccess vxd 6 If desired create a shortcut for PC CDU and place it on the computer s desktop Removing PC CDU The simplest way to remove PC CDU from a system is to delete the folder in which the executable file Pccdu exe and its components reside Also delete the PC CDU shortcut if available Before deleting the PC CDU folder move any items you want to keep 1 4 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Starting PC CDU When first running PC CDU a pecdu ini file is created and stored in the PC CDU directory This file stores user settings and is automatically updated as changes are made in the program Settings and information are recorded using plain text ASCID so any text editor can be used to edit the information as well Before making any changes directly to the pccdu ini file save a backup copy of the original to an easily accessible location Keep copies of PC CDU in separate directories to maintain unique settings for different purposes To start PC CDU do one of the following double click the pecdu exe file or PC CDU shortcut Once PC CDU is launched the Connection Parameters dialog box displays Figure 1 1 Connection mode Direct Intemet Client Intemet Server
129. es tracked Satellites used in pos DGPS GPS v GLONASS a GPS v GLONASS Iv ATK Float ATK Fixed fV ATK Fixed GPS sLoNass waas TE pin lock use pm lock use pm lock use use Positioning Masks Positioning System 1 v odd dd uc Elevation mask 5b GPS degree 2 25 PDOP mask 300 Fv GLONASS BKM VIN Enabled ae 4v iv RM 28 80 Non precision E 5iv iv ee svi ovi ai Altern linit rn 5556 BK 3i E 8iv iv i5iviv 24v iv 32v v ces A E All to lock None to lock All to use None to use Datum Parameters Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 21 Receiver Configuration Positioning 3 34 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu e Positioning Mode selects a positioning mode for the receiver Positioning Masks specifies the elevation positioning mask for position computation and PDOP mask for disabling position computation Elevation mask the minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites from which the receiver will record data The default is 5 degrees PDOP mask the receiver will not compute positions over the corresponding epochs while PDOP exceeds the entered threshold value The default is 30 Enabled Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring the receiver continuously chec
130. ettings Hastreme 62 105 138 105 F Display date on JV Loa server event DNS lookup Cancel Figure 1 5 Ethernet Connection Parameters After establishing a live connection the current connection type Bthr and the receiver s IP address display in the bottom left corner of the PC CDU Main window Figure 1 6 PC CDU to ODYSSEY E ID AEBQSPOZUOO iol xj Configuration Took Plots GPS Satollites 7 Geo xvz Target GLONASS Satollites 3 2 Let 55 42 50 7258 N Len Tes eel 55 Lon 3739 344417 E Ak 5 amp az cal rr rel ss 04 06 6 60 46 45 45 12 00 05 02 45 290 43 42 43 12 00 21 05 24 334 35 34 3 2 00 Ethr 182 168 0 2 Receiver time 1437 19 Receiver date 21 032004 Clock offset 00051 ppm Osc offset 0 0530 ppm Tracking tene 00 1207 Figure 1 6 PC CDU Main Window Ethernet Connection Established 003206 Connecting via an Existing TCP IP Ethernet Network Use this method to connect the receiver to the Internet and to access the receiver over a local area network LAN Before establishing the connection make sure the following components are available An operational TCP IP LAN or a connection to the Internet The following cables Ethernet adapter p n 14 008032 01 straight through Ethernet cable this cable is available from a local computer s
131. files will retain their original names and PC CDU checks the destination folder for existing files of the same name If the destination folder already contains a file with the same name as a file being downloaded PC CDU will ask to overwrite the existing file or append new data to the existing file f overwriting a file the new file will replace the current file f appending a file the contents of the new file will be added onto the contents of the existing file download process has been interrupted and is now m Typically only use the Append option if the resuming PC CDU The file 5 floor ips already exists Do you want to overwrite the file or append to it Append Cancel Figure 3 5 Overwrite Confirmation Message The status bar at the bottom of the Download files tab displays error and other messages on the download status of log files P N 31 000004 01 3 13 PC CDU Software Reference Current Log File The Current log file tab displays current files and has fields for creating new files File Manager x Download files Current log file Download path Total memory 15802920 bytes Free memory 10081512 bytes sze Dae 5 floor 100057 14 04 2003 15 17 40 1831011 15 04 2003 7 35 22 80707 31 03 2003 121013 static 391385 14 04 2003 15 27 22 test 3316599 14 04 2003 15 49 03 Current file none Size 0 bytes File name new file Recording interval 1 00 s
132. gning is important lt Back Nest Cancel J Figure C 38 Windows XP Install From Disk and Select Receiver 12 Click Continue Anyway 13 When the USB driver update completes click Finish to close the update wizard Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C36 RSP pID 0028 recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue STOP Installation Click Finish to close the wizard Finish N Figure 39 Windows XP Continue Driver Installation and USB Driver Update Complete 0 22 PC CDU Reference Manual Appendix D Output Period Setup Wizard The Output Period Setup Wizard is a feature that helps you select and set the correct values for generating raw data and updating the receiver position PC CDU will open this Wizard when specifying an incorr
133. guration procedures most likely to be used Chapter 3 PC CDU Software Reference Describes the content of the main window Provides information describing each tab field and control you can access via the program interface Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Helps you in diagnosing correcting and avoiding problems as well as contacting TPS customer support for further help Appendix PC CDU Scripts Introduces readers to the PC CDU scripts and describes how to use them Appendix B Settings List Provides complete list of settings supported PC CDU Appendix C Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Provides procedures for installing and updating the TPS USB driver on various operating systems Appendix D Output Period Setup Wizard Presents the Output Period Setup Wizard which is used to adjust the periods for generating raw data and position Appendix E Satellite Navigation Status Codes Shows the list of available satellite navigation status codes xii PC CDU Reference Manual Supplemental Documentation Supplemental Documentation The table below lists other the manuals that can be useful while using for configuring a receiver For Read This Document In depth information about the interface language used for managing a TPS receiver GPS Receiver Interface Language GRIL Reference Manual A description on how to install update the firmware in a TPS receiver A description on how to c
134. han the interval entered in these fields Enter an integer to measure the interval Select the unit of time day hour or minute Autoconvert to RINEX automatically converts new TPS files to RINEX after closing the file Some agencies and third party software only process RINEX files The tps2rin exe file is required for the Autoconvert to RINEX function to work properly Current file the name of the current file being recorded Start count enabled when Ascending Count selected the first number to use for file counts This number is added to the prefix to create file names Overwrite existing files writes over existing files that have the same name as new files A warning will display after clicking Start Real Time Logging residing in the folder E c s db raw_data 7 All files with such names as Site0000 jps Site0001 ips etc will be overwritten without warning Continue Figure 3 12 Overwrite Existing Files e Setup converter accesses setup options for the tps2rin exe converter For more information see Converter to RINEX Setup on page 3 22 Output path the location in which files will be saved See Select Output Path on page 3 24 for selecting this location Figure 3 13 on page 3 22 shows an example of recording multiple files The graph shows a time scale divided into intervals equal to the period specified in the New file every fields After cl
135. he Serial tab but configures the modem port See Ports Serial on page 3 46 for information on these settings Type sets the operation mode either Receiving or Transmitting e Mode specifies the method used to transmit data Off the internal modem is turned off FHSS the internal modem is a frequency hopping spread spectrum modem type DSS the internal modem is a direct sequence spread spectrum modem type Antenna the type of antenna the modem uses either Internal or External Power the transmission mode for an internal modem the amount of power to use for transmission either High or Low 3 50 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Ports USB Accessed from the Ports tab the USB tab specifies data the receiver s USB port will transmit receive Figure 3 28 Receiver Configuration Ports with USB Sub tab The nput Output and Period settings on this tab are the same as those seen on the Serial tab but configures the USB port See Ports Serial on page 3 46 for information on these settings P N 31 000004 01 PC CDU Software Reference Ports Ethernet Accessed from the Ports tab the Ethernet tab configures Ethernet Telnet and FTP communication settings These settings are only available when the connected receiver has the Ethernet option enabled Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Poris
136. he default 1s zero This ID allows the Rover receiver to easily identify the reference station from which it receives RTCM messages Health defines the status of the Base receiver for normal operation for abnormal operation or the health status Unknown Max number of Satellites the maximum number of satellites allowed for use in RTCM messages types 18 through 21 0 zero indicates that all available satellites will be included in these RTCM messages For RTK systems with a modem baud rate of less than 9600 bps restrict the number of satellites used in these messages This will limit the amount of data the Base transmits to the Rover and prevent data link overload If the number of satellites in view exceeds the value entered these RTCM messages will include data only from satellites with a higher elevations Also the number of satellites included in RTCM messages will not exceed the value entered Pseudo range smoothing smoothed pseudo ranges will be used in RTCM message types 19 through 21 Antenna Serial an antenna serial number Applies to RTCM 3 0 only Antenna Setup ID informs the user about any change at the base station that affects the antenna phase center variations Applies to RTCM 3 0 only P N 31 000004 01 3 41 PC CDU Software Reference Systems Used the satellite systems included in RTCM message types 18 through 21 Measurements Sent
137. he manufacturer s installation disk into the drive cei andthen cick OK ox Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from Figure C 29 Windows 2000 Install From Disk gt Browse P N 31 000004 01 17 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 7 After locating the driver click Open Click OK on the Install From Disk dialog box Install From Disk i Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive 2 8 selected and then click OK Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from C PC CDUS2_1_13 TPS m Browse J Figure C 30 Windows 2000 Install From Disk gt OK 8 the next dialog box select your receiver model and click Next Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Select a Device Driver om Which driver do you want to install for this device Sy Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you gt have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Models 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 Euro 160 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 001E HiPer Lite GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0029 Have Disk lt Back Cancel Figure C 31 Windows 2000 Select the receiver model gt click Next 9 the Start Device Driver Installation dialog box click Next to begin installation process 10 When the USB driver update completes click Finish to close the update wizard
138. he receiver continues to track satellites new information will display on the Satellites dialog box Elevation Mask Form The ElevationMaskForm dialog box describes a minimum angle above the horizon in degrees for satellites that the receiver will use for position computation ElevationMaskForm x Elevation mask for position computation 15 degrees Figure 3 50 ElevationMaskForm e Elevation mask for position computation applies an elevation mask angle in degrees above the horizon Ok applies saves this setting and closes the dialog box e Cancel closes the dialog box without applying an elevation mask Satellite Pop up The satellite pop up displays basic tracking information for the selected satellite This information is similar to that seen on the Main screen Click and hold a satellite to view the pop up 611 EL AZ P1 P2 SS 63 229 52 7 1 0 data used for position computation Figure 3 51 Basic Tracking Information Satellite Pop up 3 92 PC CDU Reference Manual Plots Menu Position The Position dialog box displays continuously updated graphs that show the difference between latitude longitude of the receiver position and latitude longitude specified in the Target position dialog box over a user defined time interval sea i Latitude 30m Som Longtitude 3 180 s Figure 3 52 Position Receiver ID receiver type To set the intervals
139. horization check Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems 2000 2004 http www com Receiver model ODYSSEY E Receiver ID 21 00 Firmware version 2 4 Sep 02 2004 RTK support yes Mainboard version E GGD 2 RAM size 2048KB Power Board hw 3 fw 42 Power supply V 11 8 Antenna input Ext Ant DC status fei Save to file Report Refresh OK Figure 3 54 About PC CDU Software information displays information for PC CDU on supported operating systems version and build date software status copyright and publisher and the TPS website Receiver information displays a list of information about the connected receiver Table 3 6 gives a description of the items in this list Table 3 6 Receiver Information List Field Description Receiver model The model of the connected receiver Receiver ID The electronic identifier of the connected receiver Firmware version The firmware version installed on the receiver board RTK support Shows whether or not the receiver can work in RTK mode Mainboard version The version of the GNSS board RAM size The size of the receiver RAM in kilobytes Power Board The hardware and firmware version of the power board 3 96 PC CDU Reference Manual Table 3 6 Receiver Information List Continued Field Description Power supply V The voltage of the external power supply Antenna input
140. ically available from a local computer store or an online computer stores an RS 232 cable p n 14 008005 02 to configure the IP settings of the receiver The following procedure describes how to connect the receiver directly to a computer using Ethernet ports The example in this procedure uses a protocol with the following settings P address 192 168 0 1 P N 31 000004 01 1 13 Introduction Gateway 192 168 0 3 because only two devices are directly connected and have no connections to another network the gateway address can be set to all zeros Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 You should have already installed an Ethernet card and configured the TCP IP protocol on your computer 1 See Establishing a Serial Port Connection on page 1 8 for connecting the computer and receiver using a serial cable 2 Once connected click Configuration gt Receiver gt Ports gt Ethernet 3 Select the following P settings for the receiver P Address enter the same value as the computer s address but increment the last number by one The last number must differ from the computer s IP address but be within the 0 to 255 range for example 192 168 0 2 e IP Mask enter the same number used for the computer Gateway enter the same number used for the computer 4 Inthe Telnet Settings area leave all settings as is but ensure that TCP port is set to 8002 Record the value in the Network Pas
141. icking Start the file records the time and file name and begins logging data Once the time interval has been reached the file will be closed and a new file P N 31 000004 01 3 21 PC CDU Software Reference will open The time duration of the second and all following files will equal the selected file period After clicking Stop PC CDU will close the last file Because the end of the time interval may not have been reached the last file can be shorter than previous files Duration of first file Duration of second file Duration of last file J HH E i iOh00m00s n 2n 4n i n 1 4 opening of first file X closing of last file i n period specified in New file every Figure 3 13 Generation of Multiple Files Converter to RINEX Setup The Converter to RINEX Setup dialog box applies options to the tps2rin exe converter for the TPS file to RINEX data conversion Converter to RINEX Setup x Properties Runby Observer Surveyor Agency TPS Antenna p2 Antenna type 050 Comment This comment will appear in the RINEX Markername AUG Marker number 002 Converter Application C RINEX converter tps2rin exe Browse Exclude GPS Exclude L1 Exclude GLONASS Exclude L2 Delete source JPS files after successful conversion Additional options Cancel Figure 3 14 Converter to RINEX Setup Information en
142. ilable in the Converter to RINEX Setup dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 16 Converter to RINEX Setup Settings Parameter Values Range Properties Area Units Where to Find Description Run by any a n characters page 3 22 Observer any a n characters page 3 22 Agency any a n characters page 3 22 Antenna any a n characters page 3 23 Antenna type any a n characters page 3 23 Comment any a n characters page 3 23 B 34 PC CDU Reference Manual Converter to RINEX Setup Table B 16 Converter to RINEX Setup Settings Continued P N 31 000004 01 Parameter Values Range Units m to Find escription Marker name any a n characters page 3 23 Marker number any a n characters page 3 23 2 ee Converter Area Application path to converter page 3 23 enabled Exclude GPS disabled page 3 23 Exclude enabled J ave 3 23 GLONASS disabled pag enabled Exclude L1 s disabled page 3 23 enabled Exclude L2 disabled page 3 23 Delete source JPS enabled files after disabled successful 7 page 3 23 conversation Additional list of switches page 3 23 options Settings List Datum ID Datum Parameters Table B 17 provides a list of settings that are available in the Datum ID Datum Parameters dialog box The default value for a setting
143. iles 7 Make sure you have selected the correct driver location and then click Next 8 When the USB driver update completes click Finish to close the installation wizard Update Device Driver Wizard Check for Windows diver search for the device correct driver location Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0050 Windows is now ready to install the for this device Click Back to select a differ to continue Update Device Driver Wizard Location of driver GNNSTALLNTPSVUSBAV 220071 am 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C36 PID 0050 Windows has finished installing an updated driver for your hardware device Figure C 25 Windows ME Ready to Install Driver and USB Driver Update Complete P N 31 000004 01 15 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver Updating the USB Driver on Windows 2000 1 Usethe USB cable to connect the receiver and the computer On the Device Manager dialog box double click Universal Serial Bus controllers right click your receiver and click Properties 2 Onthe Receiver Properties dialog box select the Driver tab and then click Update Driver EX M Fe EA 12 112 GGD Receiver Properties AE T mmer max General Driver 8 JET 8 38 Computer 9 9 Disk drives Display adapters H A DVD CD ROM drives 9 9 Floppy disk controllers 9 9 Floppy disk drives 9
144. ime scale P N 31 000004 01 3 63 PC CDU Software Reference Advanced Raw Data Management Accessed from the Advanced tab the Raw Data Management tab contains settings for specifying the frequency at which the receiver will update raw measurements and positions as well as settings that affect signal processing Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Antilnterference Multipath Reduction l Loop Management l Extemal Frequency Data Management Options Raw Measurement Update Rate Update Rate 100 ms Current Update Rate 00 Position Update Rate Update Rate 100 Ims Current Update Rate 100 ms Code smoothing interval 300 Doppler smoothing method 2 Nominal lono smoothing interval 50 8 Minimum lono smoothing interval 30 8 Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Refresh Apply Figure 3 36 Receiver Configuration Advanced with Raw Data Management Sub tab Raw Measurement Update Rate determines the raw data update period Update Rate the time in milliseconds for the update rate Current Update Rate the update actually being used Position Update Rate determines the receiver position update period Update Rate the time in milliseconds for the update rate Current Update Rate the update actually being used Code smoothing interval specifies the interval over
145. ing PC CDU Before installing and using PC CDU ensure that the system has the following requirements PC compatible computer with Intel Pentium 100 MHz or faster 5 Mbyte free disk space 16 Mbyte RAM or more 32 Mbyte recommended 32 bit operating system such as MS Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Color monitor with minimum 640x480 screen resolution For Internet Server Client applications a connection to the Internet PC CDU comes as a ready to run executable When downloading PC CDU MS from the Topcon website a username and password are required Follow the instructions at the top of the Software Downloads web page for obtaining this information from the Topcon website If your version of The procedure below is for downloading PC CDU PC CDU is on a CD skip to step 5 on page 1 4 1 Visit the Topcon website and log into the secure site Navigate to the GPS software downloads page P N 31 000004 01 1 3 Introduction 2 Inthe PC CDU MS section of the page click Click here to download pccdu ms zip to download the compressed file to your computer Click Save to continue with the download 3 Specify the destination disk drive folder for the archive file pecdu_ms zip and click Save Wait for the archive file to download onto your system 4 On your computer create a PC CDU folder inside the TPS folder in the Program Files directory The folder path will be as follows C Program Fil
146. ing messages from the receiver to the current terminal e Clear window clears all messages from the main window P N 31 000004 01 3 25 PC CDU Software Reference e Exit closes the dialog box e Disconnect disconnects the computer and receiver and keeps any configuration changes Start logging copies the current Manual Mode session s commands and responses to a file on the computer Load Script sends a pre recorded script file to the receiver The location of a loaded script displays next to the button Script files make sending commands to the receiver a quick process Edit Script creates modifies a script file of commands Exit Closes PC CDU receiver from the computer For serial port management click File Disconnect before exiting Simply closing PC CDU does not disconnect 3 26 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Configuration Menu The Configuration menu contain options for configuring the receiver as a Base or Rover configuring the receiver s ports configuring raw data logging configuring the internal and an external antenna and entering target coordinates Receiver The Receiver Configuration dialog box displays the receiver s current configuration as well as provides fields and settings for editing a configuration for a job iver Configuration x MINTER Positioning l Rover Ports 1 Events Advanced Pow
147. ion each modem should be assigned a unique address Packets may be sent to a specific address or broadcast to a group of modems Values from 0 to 254 Do not use address 255 it is reserved as the broadcast address Destination used only in transparent mode the address to transmit data to Disconnect disconnects the RFM96 configuration wizard from the radio modem and returns to the Connect tab Refresh reloads the settings on the RFM96 Configuration dialog box Apply applies settings to the radio modem without exiting the dialog box Set defaults sets the default radio modem settings on the RFM96 Configuration dialog box Configuration Software for more information on these settings and how they relate to the radio modem Refer to the help section of the 96 Modem P N 31 000004 01 3 73 PC CDU Software Reference Tools Menu The Tools menu contains options for managing the receiver s file system internal memory and options Initialize File System Initializing the file system of a connected receiver will erase all of the receiver s data files This process requires two confirmations before beginning and may take several minutes depending on the receiver s memory size Initialize File System First confirmation to nea ee initialize file system in oce Ere Initializing Receiver File System x This is your last chance to cancel Second confirma
148. is shown in italics 1f applicable Table B 17 Datum Settings Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Current Datum Ellipsoid ID datum IDs list W84 Reference Ellipsoid parameters Area two letter IDs page 3 39 page 3 39 Semi major axis 6300000 0 6378137 0000 6500000 0 meters page 3 39 Inverse flattening Reference Datum 280 0 298 257223563 310 0 Transformation parameters Area W84 P90 page 3 39 page 3 39 Translation dX 10000 0 0 0 10000 0 meters page 3 39 Translation dY 10000 0 0 0 10000 0 meters page 3 39 Translation dZ 10000 0 0 0 10000 0 meters page 3 39 Rotation Rx 60 0 0 0 60 seconds of arc page 3 39 PC CDU Reference Manual Datum ID Datum Parameters Table B 17 Datum Settings Continued Parameter Values Range Units Rotation Ry 60 0 0 0 60 piis of page 3 39 Rotation Rz 60 0 0 0 60 a page 3 39 Scale 1000 0 0 0 1000 ppm page 3 40 P N 31 000004 01 B 37 Settings List Notes B 38 PC CDU Reference Manual Appendix Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver To connect a USB equipped TPS receiver with the computer s USB port the USB port option must
149. ist of settings that are available in the Plots Configuration dialog box The default value for a setting is shown in italics if applicable Table B 15 Plots Configuration Settings Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Position Area Description Point colors Area Standalone color palette 3 94 Code differential color palette 3 94 RTK float color palette 3 94 RTK fixed color palette page 3 94 Scatter Area 0 0001 10 0 Time interval 1 360 99999999 seconds page 3 95 Max deviation 0 0 99999999 0 meters page 3 95 enabled Show grid disabled e page 3 95 Time step 1 30 99999999 seconds page 3 95 m 0 0001 0 5 Deviation step 99999999 0 meters page 3 95 Plot width 99999999 0 meters page 3 94 Tick interval 222 s meters page 3 94 Show grid d page 3 94 Connect points E page 3 94 31 000004 01 Settings List Table B 15 Plots Configuration Settings Continued Parameter Values Range Units j 10 Tng escription enabled Standalone e disabled 3 94 enabled Code differential e disabled 3 94 enabled RTK float e disabled 3 94 enabled RTK fixed s disabled 3 94 General Are Values to keep 3600 2678400 page 3 95 Converter to RINEX Setup Table B 16 provides a list of settings that are ava
150. iver Options Continued Option Name Description Values Longitude 2 Specifies the longitude of the lower right corner of the rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 0 to 360 Lat Lon checksum 1 Checksum of the Latitudel Longitudel Latitude2 Longitude2 options Refer to the GRIL Reference Manual for details on how the checksum is calculated from 0 to 511 0 indicates that the receiver is disabled to compute its position and output raw data measurements Latitude 3 Longitude 3 Specifies the latitude of the upper left corner of the second rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees Specifies the longitude of the upper left corner of the second rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 90 to 90 from 0 to 360 Latitude 4 Specifies the latitude of the lower right corner of the second rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees from 90 to 90 PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values Longitude 4 Specifies the l
151. iver is turned on e Always all serial ports will be powered even if the receiver is turned off Slots governs power output to the receiver s internal slots On when the receiver is on all internal slots will receiver power If the receiver is turned off no power will be sent to the slots 3 30 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Off internal slots will not be powered even if the receiver 15 turned on e Always all internal slots will be powered even if the receiver is turned off Voltages the current power voltage state of the external power supply only if connected receiver board actual voltage batteries charger internal charger and ports first pin of each port Turn on off Slots only applicable to Odyssey E HiPer and GR 3 family receivers enables the corresponding internal slots e Enable Low Power Mode enables the receiver s processor for low power consumption MINTER The MINTER tab contains receiver parameters that correspond to MINTER operation and to data logging Receiver Configuration x a Positioning Base l Rover Ports l Events Advanced Recording interval 1 00 seconds FN key mode Elevation mask for Logfile 5 degrees LED blink mode switch Occupation mode switch File name prefix log lnitial data collection dynamic mode Always append to the 6 Static
152. ks whether or not signals received from satellites are usable If a fault is detected this parameter will exclude the satellite s from positioning calculations Alarm specifies the alarm limit mode Non precision has an alarm limit of 0 3 nmi Terminal has an alarm limit of 1 0 nmi route has an alarm limit of 2 0 nmi and Manual sets a user defined alarm limit Alarm limit specifies the threshold value for the horizontal radial error RAIM will detect errors equal to or greater than the entered value Editable only available if Manual selected from the Alarm drop down list a range of 10 0 to 10000 0 meters can be entered The default is 555 6 and corresponds to Non precision approach Current Datum selects the datum to use in position computation The default is WGS 84 Currently TPS receivers support more than 200 datums Refer to the GRIL Reference Manual for a list of supported datums NMEA messages such as GGA GLL etc can be used to view the receiver position when computed in a datum other than WGS 84 Position related TPS messages for example PV always contain coordinates computed in WGS 84 Datum Parameters opens the USER Datum Parameters dialog box for view and edit ellipsoid and transformation parameters P N 31 000004 01 3 35 PC CDU Software Reference Only user defined and P90 datums can be edited See USER Datum Parameters on page 3 38 for more information
153. l software for Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 0028 If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the ale E CR ALLE Install the software Please choose your search and installation options ay Install from list or spi SS Click Next to continue Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed ppy CD ROM Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware lt Back Cancel J Figure C 35 Windows XP Select Install Method and Select Driver Search Method C 20 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver 7 Choose the desired receiver and click Have Disk Hardware Update Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware gt Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Show compatible hardware Model Euro 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 amp This driver is not digitally signed Tell me
154. lapsed time 00 00 00 306 46 Received Recording intervat 1 seconds Site parameters Stat Elevation mask 5 degrees Figure 3 9 Real Time Logging GPS Satellites displays information on signals from GPS satellites See Elements of the Main Window on page 3 1 for more information Receiver Position along with information from the Geo tab see Elements of the Main Window on page 3 1 for more information the following log file details display Elapsed time the amount of time that has passed since the current log file opened The time is reset to 00 00 00 for each new file Received the size of the log file in bytes Click Stop to view the final size of the log file GLONASS Satellites displays information on signals from GLONASS satellites See Elements of the Main Window on page 3 1 for more information Recording interval the time in seconds between logging recording If the receiver does not support the entered interval the Output Period Setup Wizard will launch see Appendix D for details This setting only affects files recorded in this mode P N 31 000004 01 3 17 PC CDU Software Reference Site parameters opens the Site Configuration dialog box See Site Configuration on page 3 15 for details Start Stop starts or stops recording data to the file When stopping data logging the file will
155. llowing script illustrates how the got o command and labels are used in scripts intended to work with different receiver models par rcv model print par rcv model goto 15080 echo Unknown receiver model stop IsOdyssey echo Receiver is Odyssey goto end P N 31 000004 01 A 7 PC CDU Scripts IsLegacy echo Receiver is Legacy goto end IsEurocard Receiver is Eurocard IsHIPER echo Receiver is HIPER 0 O me Aer cO DW cO DW DW DW n ct sO Writing and Editing Scripts You can create and edit scripts directly in the PC CDU s Manual Mode dialog box or in any text editor such as Notepad To create a script 1 Navigate to the Manual Mode dialog box and click Edit script Enter the name of a new script in the File name field Click Open Type the script commands DA OI e Click the Save script button 4 Save scripts using the extension To edit an existing script 1 Navigate to the Manual Mode dialog box and click Edit script 2 Navigate to a list of available scripts select the desired script name and click Open A 8 PC CDU Reference Manual Running Scripts via PC CDU 3 Make the necessary changes in the script and click Save script 4 Click Close editor directory for example in PC CDU s working For easy access to scripts
156. load files File Manager Download files Current log file Download path GPS GLN ips GPS GLN options ips GPS GLN options1 ips GPS GLN options2 jps GPS GLN options3 jps GPS GLN1 GPS options ips GPS options jps GPSonly ips GPSonlyl ips paulQ070000 ips Figure 3 8 Current Log File Left panel contains the computer s hard drive directory and associated folders Use the directory tree to navigate to the desired location in which to download log files e Right panel displays the files currently in the selected folder Drive selection selects the drive that contains the location in which to download files e New folder specifies the name of a new folder Create creates a folder with the entered name on the selected drive Files will be stored in the last specified download path 3 16 PC CDU Reference Manual File Menu Real Time Logging The Real Time Logging dialog box starts stops logging data directly to a computer connected to a TPS receiver a Real Time Logging Single ie Multiple fles Select output path Save to Site tps Output path D TPS files with Meteo data GPS Satellites 10 GLONASS Satellites 4 2t Receiver Position EL az X 28505717194 27 102 a 2199459 8107 30 42 2 Z 5247209 6557 10 74 N Vel 0 0083 m s 6l 5 2 PDOP 1 4235 Receiver date 15 11 2006 2 Receiver time 11 56 55 E
157. m Used Short ID Long ID GPS GLONASS Measurements Sent P L2 GLONASS message Measurements Sent C v P L2 Configuration of Receiver Ports Refresh Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults c The layout of WASS EGNOS tab for positioning configuration has changed For details on the fields in this tab see Positioning on page 3 34 P N 31 050402 01 waas Channel 1 Setwaas 120 asGps 2 Interpret message 0 as message 0 j Use lono Corrections Never Ifexist Only SeWAAS 20 3 aces 2 Interpret message 0 as message 0 Use lono Corrections Never If exist Only Enable output of true WAAS PRN numbers XV What s New with PC CDU Notes Xvi GB 1000 Operator s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction PC CDU is a comprehensive Windows software product designed for controlling GPS receivers developed by TPS PC CDU uses the GPS Receiver Interface Language GRIL to configure various receiver settings and diagnose receiver performance PC CDU MS as of the publication of this manual provides the following functions Connecting a TPS receiver and a computer via serial parallel USB or Ethernet ports Direct Connection Mode Internet Server an
158. m settings Passive mode Manualmode only Timeout ms 10000 Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect j Internet Client Server settings port 100 Figure 3 3 Connection Parameters See Starting PC CDU on page 1 5 for more information on the parameters available for connection Disconnect The Disconnect menu option closes the connection between a receiver and computer Disconnecting the receiver from the computer before exiting prevents conflicts with serial port management See Closing PC CDU on page 1 24 for more information 3 10 PC CDU Reference Manual File manager File Menu The File Manager dialog box manages data logging and log files collected with a TPS receiver Download Files The Download files tab displays files for download to a computer or deletion from the receiver s memory File Manager x Current log l Download path Free memory 10081512 bytes 100057 14 04 2003 1831011 15 04 2003 80707 31 03 2003 12 10 13 static 391385 14 04 2003 15 27 22 test 3316599 14 04 2003 15 49 03 Save to CN Exclusive mode Using Curre Block size 512 bytes z Download Delete Refresh Exit Figure 3 4 Download Files The upper portion of the Download files tab has the following fields Total memory the total amount of memory available in the connected receiver Free memory
159. meters Translation dZ the shift value along the Z axis used to relate the origins of the two datums Ranges are from 10000 0 meters to 10000 0 meters Rotation Rx the rotation angle around the Y axis used to relate the orientation of the two datums Ranges are from 60 to 60 Rotation Ry the rotation angle around the Y axis used to relate the orientation of the two datums Ranges are from 60 to 60 Rotation Rz the rotation angle around the Z axis used to relate the orientation of the two datums Ranges from 60 to 60 P N 31 000004 01 3 39 PC CDU Software Reference Scale the scale factor used to account for any changes in scale between the two datums Ranges are from 1000 ppm to 1000 ppm OK saves changes and closes the dialog box e Cancel closes the dialog box without saving changes e Refresh reloads updates the setting on the dialog box Apply saves changes without closing the dialog box Base The Base tab contains parameters for configuring the receiver as a reference station Receiver Configuration General MINTER Positionin Rover Ports Events Advanced Base Station Coordinates Phase Center L1 C Antenna Reference Point 39 4 03458 21 06536 Get from receiver Antenna TPsGR 3 165 9417 RTCM Settings CMR Settings Antenna StationD 2 Serial tt Station ID Health Bood 7 SetupID
160. mode the port from which the receiver will use differential corrections for position computation Enable Solutions selects the type of solution to use for Rover receivers See Positioning on page 3 34 for more information on these settings RTK Parameters applies parameters for RTK surveys RTK mode determines whether or not to extrapolate the Base station s carrier phase measurements when computing the rover s current RTK position If Delay selected the RTK engine will compute either a delayed RTK position for the epoch to which the newly received RTCM CMR message corresponds or the current stand alone position while waiting for new RTCM CMR messages coming from the base Dynamics defines the current action of the Rover receiver either Static or Kinematic Ambiguity fixing level governs the RTK engine when determining whether or not to fix ambiguities Low Medium and High correspond to the indicator s 95 99 5 and 99 9 states respectively The higher the specified confidence level the longer the ambiguity search time 3 44 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu e Measurements Used the measurement types used for position computation Use old ref coordinates during an RTK survey the Rover receiver will immediately begin using the existing reference coordinates rather than waiting for updated reference coordinates from the Base of the Rover has changed and a new ses
161. n OK Input select Command Baud rate Output select one of the e RTS CTS enable if RTCM message types modem supports Period hardware handshaking For details on the Base tab and Ports tab settings see Base on page 3 40 and Ports Serial on page 3 46 P N 31 000004 01 2 11 PC CDU Getting Started Guide 4 CMR Messages Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Base tab and select whether the using the phase center L1 or antenna reference point for geodetic coordinates Also select the type of antenna 3 Enter the latitude longitude and altitude ellipsoidal height coordinates of the antenna position in the selected datum using one of the following methods f the Reference Geodetic Coordinates are known enter the coordinates Click Get from receiver to use the current antenna position that is the most recent position produced by the receiver 4 Enter the following settings to include in CMR messages the station ID for the the message type to reference receiver associate with short long and COGO GLONASS description of the object being measurements surveyed the type of the state of the Base station measurement s static kinematic unknown 5 Click the Ports tab On the Serial tab set the following parameters for the port from which to generate CMR messages and click Apply then OK Input select Command Baud rate Output select one of the e
162. n PC CDU MS and PC CDU Lite Function PC CDU MS PC CDU Lite Remote connection to a receiver via the yes no Internet Direct connection to a receiver via an yes no Ethernet port Record data on a PC s disk drive in real yes no time Real Time Data Logging Graphical presentation of the receiver s yes no current position amp the satellite sky plot PC CDU MS may have a limited lifetime as a full functionality tool After the current version of PC CDU MS expires its extended functions are automatically disabled so that PC CDU MS turns into PC CDU Lite Table 1 2 provides a more detailed description of the different scenarios available Table 1 2 PC CDU MS Authorizations If the Firmware And the Version Installed on Connected Then the Receiver Is Receiver Is 2 3 or newer Authorized PC CDU MS will never expire and will always work as MS full functionality when connected to this authorized receiver 2 3 or newer Not authorized PC CDU MS will work as Lite reduced functionality 1 2 PC CDU Reference Manual Installing PC CDU Table 1 2 PC CDU MS Authorizations Continued If the Firmware Version Installed on the Receiver Is 2 2p3 or older PC CDU MS will work as MS until the expiration date Once this date has been reached the program changes into Lite mode PC CDU Lite will never turn into PC CDU MS and never expires Install
163. n example of the Connection Parameters dialog box for this connection type 1 8 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Establishing a Parallel Port Connection Before connecting the receiver and computer using parallel ports and the corresponding cable make sure the following requirements are met The computer runs under Windows 95 98 or ME The computer s parallel port has been configured as ECP or ECP EPP The Parallel Port option has been enabled in the receiver If run on a Windows NT 2000 XP computer PC CDU does not allow connection to the receiver via parallel ports To establish a connection between the computer and the receiver using parallel ports follow these steps 1 Connect the receiver s parallel port usually marked Parallel to a parallel port on the computer using the receiver to computer parallel cable 2 Turn on the receiver If the receiver does not have power connect it to a power source Refer to the receiver s documentation for this information 3 Start PC CDU and select the following parameters Direct enable e Port list select the computer serial port LPT1 LPT2 to use for the connection 4 Click Connect Figure 1 2 on page 1 10 P N 31 000004 01 1 9 Introduction Connection mode Direct Internet Client Intemet Server Port settings Paralel s I Infrared po 5 216 handshaking Prog
164. n seconds 8 2 PC CDU Reference Manual Elements of the Main Window Table 3 1 Tracking Parameters Displayed in the Satellites Panels Continued Column Description SS Satellite navigation status For a complete description of the satellite navigation status structure see Appendix D on page D 1 If a satellite is not used in position computation its SS flag will be set to Otherwise will be displayed The satellites panels have the following functionality Double question marks will display in the cells of a column when parameters are unavailable for the satellite Click the column s heading to sort data in descending ascending order The Geo X YZ Target box has the following tabs Figure 3 2 Geo displays the current position of the receiver s antenna and the time frequency parameters describing the behavior of the receiver s local oscillator XYZ displays the position of the antenna in Cartesian coordinates Target displays various navigational information Target Geo wz Lat 55 42 50 3108 N X 28535564508 Lat 55 42 50 851 Lon 37 35 35 7704 E Y 21959333428 Lon 37 35 36 1450 E Alt 2348105 2 5246764 0901 5 993 Vel 0 0659 m s Vel 0 0359 m s NTT 15 747 m RMS Pos 4 4327 m RMS Pos 3 2058 m 16 843m RMS Vel 0 0443 m s RMS Vel 0 0321 m s 20 50 11 30 PDOP 1 9580 PDOP 1 3928 PDOP 1 7288 standalone
165. n the Current column then click Exit Click Configuration Receiver Click the Advanced tab then the Raw Data Management tab set the following parameters and click Apply Raw Measurement Update Rate Update Rate set to 50 ms Position Update Rage Update Rate set to 50 ms Click Refesh and examine the values in the Current Update Rate fields they should display 50 Once verified click OK When requesting any data recording or output with a period that is a recording or output not directly supported by the current state of the receiver PC CDU will launch the Output Period Setup Wizard This wizard will perform the same steps described above For details on the wizard see Appendix D P N 31 000004 01 2 15 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Enable a 1 PPS Output For precise time information for synchronization or time transfer enable 1PPS output 1PPS signals provide a precise time reference for external devices 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Events tab set the following parameters and click Apply e PPS A Enabled Period of marked pulses if required Period Edge Offset ms Ref Time Offset ns Tied with Ref Time 3 Repeat step 2 to enable the PPS B output if required For details on setting the output see Events on page 3 55 How to Enable an Event Marker Input To have the receiver precisely record the time that an external event occurs
166. n this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Product The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS P N 31 000004 01 vii Preface TRADEMARKS HiPer Topcon and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks of TPS Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners DISCLAMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL THE PRODUCT AND ANY ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA LOSS OF PROFIT SAVINGS OR REVENUE OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT S USE IN ADDITION TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT
167. nals to the receiver For transferring raw data files from the receiver to the remote computer using FTP see How to Download Files to a Remote Computer Using FTP on page 2 6 Establishing an Internet Client Server Connection An Internet connection can be used to connect to a remote receiver connected to a computer running PC CDU in server mode A client server connection allows a remote receiver to be accessed maintained managed and updated as if the client were directly connected to the receiver Internet Server Mode In Internet Server Mode the receiver must be directly connected to the computer running PC CDU server using one of the cable or ethernet connections described above The computer running PC CDU must have a live connection to the Internet To establish a connection with the receiver using PC CDU follow these steps 1 Start PC CDU and select the following settings nternet Server enable TCP port enter the TCP port number if needed 8000 is the default 1 20 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Password enter the password needed to access the connected receiver Log server files enable 2 Click Connect Figure 1 8 Connection Parameters x Connection mode Direct Intemet Client Intenet Server setting COM1 7 Baudrate 115200 Infrared port RTS CTS handshaking p Program settings Passive mode
168. nd commands to a connected receiver and view the responses For a complete list of commands TPS receivers support refer to the GRIL Reference Manual Become familiar with the GRIL Reference Manual before sending commands via Manual Mode Manual Mode sprint msg nn 4 Stop all messages Clear window Exit Disconnect Load script Path E c s db Scripts for base and rover oo 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0 o o o 00 oo oo oo oo oo D 0 oo 00 00 00 00 0D 00 00 00 00 0D RE02355 msg nmea GGA 1 REO19 5 GLL 1 019 GNS 1 019 GRS 1 REOi19 5 GSA 1 REOi19 GST 1 REO19 5 GSV 1 REO19 HDT 1 REO19 RMC 1 REO19 5 ROT 1 REO19 5 VTG 1 REO1955 ZD 1 01 P ATT 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 00 0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0 0 0 0 0 0x0 0 0 0 0x01 jn Start logging Edit script Figure 3 16 Manual Mode with Sample Commands Responses Command line and drop down box the currently entered command to send to the receiver The drop down box contains the last 20 command lines entered since connecting with the receiver Main window displays commands sent to the receiver and responses from the receiver Send command sends the entered selected command to the receiver Stop all messages stops outputt
169. nformation In Extended Information Mode EIM the STAT LED shows the status of different internal modules and algorithms Refer to the receiver s Operator s Manual for details Occupation mode switch switches the receiver between static and kinematic survey modes message will be inserted into the log file indicating this switch e Initial data collection dynamic mode specifies the starting occupation type either Static or Kinematic For Static mode the log file will indicate STOP for Kinematic mode the log file will indicate TRAJECTORY Data recording auto start programs how the receiver will behave in the event of power failure If Always enabled the receiver will automatically start logging data to a new or existing file in the following situations After turning on the receiver using the power key After resetting the receiver using PC CDU or the Reset key After taking the receiver out of sleep mode Table 3 3 describes receiver behavior and data logging in the event of power failure specified file refers to the file name entered in the A ways append to file field Table 3 3 Receiver Behavior Due to Power Failure Before Enabled Radio Button Results Power Failure Off On Always Data logged Datalogging will Receiver will Receiver will resume to file not resume when resume data data logging to the specified power is restored logging to the same file when pow
170. ng conflicts may occur with the serial port because the items in the list above are still active 1 24 PC CDU Reference Manual Chapter 2 PC CDU Getting Started Guide This chapter contains a number of step by step instructions that will walk you through the most frequently used software procedures focusing only on the configuration procedures most likely to be used Because it is a quick reference this chapter does not contain a detailed description of the settings and parameters For detailed information about the dialog boxes and fields in PC CDU refer to the corresponding sections in Chapter 3 How to Connect to the Receiver Physically connect the receiver and a computer using either a serial parallel USB or Ethernet cable See Establishing a Serial Port Connection on page 1 8 fora serial port connection procedure See Establishing a Parallel Port Connection on page 1 9 for a parallel port connection procedure See Establishing a USB Connection on page 1 10 for a USB port connection procedure See Establishing an Ethernet Connection on page 1 13 for an Ethernet port connection procedure P N 31 000004 01 2 1 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Navigate through the Software Moving through PC CDU is like moving through any other Windows program use the mouse to select desired functions and options use the Tab key to move from field to field Shortcut keys provide a quick way to perform c
171. ng any substitutions This string may contain escape sequences in a C like style to represent non printable characters Sequence Value Character a 0x07 BEL b 0x08 BS f 0 FF n OxOA LF r 0 0 CR X 0x00 HT v OxOB VT 0 5 Backslash M 0x22 Double quote O any O octal character code xH any H hexadecimal character code Example send OFF r n 4 PC CDU Reference Manual PC CDU Commands Table A 1 List of PC CDU Commands Command Arguments Description set rate new baud rate rtscts on off variable value These commands assign both serial port parameters and PC CDU s internal variables Example 1 a script has the following commands set 1 a text echo 1 When the script interpreter reaches the echo command the following reply displays gt a text Example 2 assign the current terminal s baud rate to 2 ssprint par cur term rate set 2 Q0 sleep integer number of PC CDU interrupts script execution for milliseconds a specified number of milliseconds stop Stops script execution stoponerrors on Enables disables PC CDU s stop on off error option This indicates whether PC CDU will stop script execution after getting an ERxxx message from the receiver Default is P N 31 000004 01 5 PC CDU Scripts Ta
172. ng dialog boxes that PC CDU may display along with possible causes and corrective actions Error messages usually display in the status bar of the current dialog box or screen Table 4 1 Error and Warning Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Can t find receiver The receiver is turned off Apply power and turn the receiver on The wrong computer port specified Select the correct computer port The receiver port you are trying to connect to is not in command mode Use another free receiver port to connect with a computer Can t connect to the server PC CDU Internet Server is not started Configure and run PC CDU in Internet Server mode For details see Internet Server Mode on page 1 20 PC CDU Internet Server is improperly configured Check the Internet Server configuration For details see Internet Server Mode on page 1 20 PC CDU Internet Client is improperly configured Check the Internet Client configuration For details see Internet Client Mode on page 1 22 4 2 PC CDU Reference Manual Error and Warning Messages Table 4 1 Error and Warning Messages Continued Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Can t set PC CDU and the receiver Check the cable parameter are disconnected connection between the Can t set value for parameter ncorrect parameter value e Invalid par
173. odem connected to port Modem connected to port z Connect to modem at bitrate v Connect to modem at Connection type Connection type E Search for modem C Power cycle Search for modem Power cycle Tum the modem power off or slide the modem from the receiver Then tum the modem power on or slide the modem into the receiver Looking for modem LLLI Figure 3 41 RFM96 Configuration Connect Modem connected to port the receiver port that the radio modem is connected to Usually port C for the Legacy Legacy E Legacy H Regency and HiPer family receivers and port B for the Odyssey family receivers P N 31 000004 01 8 69 PC CDU Software Reference Connect to modem at bitrate sets the baud rate with which the modem and receiver will communicate Usually 38400 bps but to have the receiver automatically detect the baud rate select Auto Search for modem searches for a connected radio modem after clicking Connect Sufficient for most RFM96 models Power cycle polls the radio during a power cycle and establishes a connection The dialog box also displays instructions for this process Use this setting if the radio is not found and after checking receiver to computer connections cable wireless and PC CDU then click Connect Connect connects to the detected RFM96 radio modem Stop stops searching for connecting to an 96 modem E
174. ommon functions If a menu function has associated shortcut keys the key combination will be shown to the right side of the menu item Figure 2 1 Configuration Receiver Shortcut Site Ctrl 1 Keys for Target Ctrl T M Items Radio enue Figure 2 1 Example of Shortcut Keys Associated with Menu Items How to Start Data Logging The primary purpose for configuring the receiver is to manage data logging either to the receiver s memory or directly to the computer TO the Receiver Memory 1 Click File File Manager 2 Click the Current log file tab and set the following parameters File name type name of the file to which the receiver will log data Recording interval set the data logging interval Elevation mask set the elevation cut off angle Site parameters click to enter the site name and antenna details 3 Click OK and then Start A new log file will be created and the receiver will start recording data into the file For more information see Current Log File on page 3 14 2 2 PC CDU Reference Manual the Computer How to Start Data Logging Click File Real Time Logging 2 Click the Select output path tab and navigate to and open the folder in which to download and store log files Or type a new folder in which to download and store files 3 Selectthe desired file creation mode set the following parameters Table 2 1 and click
175. on computation 1 P90 is the datum ID for the GLONASS reference frame PZ 90 PZ stands for Parametry Zemli or Parameters of the Earth 3 36 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu If both Jono Free and Iono Correction fields are selected the Iono Free parameter overrides the Iono Correction parameter s Topo Correction pseudoranges will be corrected for troposphere before being used in position computation This parameter applies only to absolute position computation Satellites tracked enables tracking either or both GPS GLONASS satellite systems Satellites used in pos enables using either or both GPS GLONASS satellite in position computation GPS GLONASS and WAAS specifies the satellites to track and use for position computation Table 3 4 on page 3 37 describes the fields and parameters on these tabs The GPS and GLONASS tabs have the following common selections to lock and to use selects all satellites None to lock and None to use deselects all Table 3 4 Descriptions of GPS GLONASS and WAAS Tabs GPS tab prn pseudo random noise code numbers for GPS satellites Li x pmilock use E use pmleck use Jock indicates that the satellite is enabled oh 2w iv disabled for tracking Iv iv 19 2 s H 4 Ae D pee ap p Use indicates that the satellite is enabled disabled sv iv BVM
176. on mode determines the process for creating new files after pressing the FN key Log file if enabled closes the current log file if disabled opens a new log files AFRM if enabled disables this mode if disabled enables this mode Automatic File Rotation Mode AFRM parameters closes current files and opens new files file rotation according to the entered parameters Period sec specifies the time duration for log files created in AFRM mode Values are 60 to 86400 the default is 3600 Phase sec specifies the constant time shifts of log files created in AFRM mode Values are 0 to 86400 the default is 0 zero Files total specifies the total number of files to create before turning off AFRM mode not including the first file created Values 0 to 2 14 the default is 0 zero zero value will create an unlimited number of log files Files remain specifies the number of files remaining before AFRM mode turns off Automatically remove old files when no memory remains automatically removes the earliest log file The receiver will erase the file with the earliest time date The default is disabled 3 32 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu FN Key mode programs the receiver s reaction to the FN key LED blink mode switch switches the receiver between standard and extended information modes In standard mode the STAT LED shows tracking i
177. onfigure the Bluetooth wireless technology module in a TPS receiver FLoader User s Manual BTCONF User s Manual A description on how to configure the radio modem in a TPS receiver Modem TPS User s Manual Operational and procedural information on the TPS receiver The TPS receiver s Operator s Manual These manuals are available on the GPS CD except the receiver s manual or the TPS GPS website Note that the GRIL Reference Manual requires password access contact TPS for details P N 31 000004 01 xiii Preface Notes xiv PC CDU Reference Manual PC CDU What s New What s New with The following lists what s new with PC CDU as of the publication of this manual c The layout of the Base tab for receiver configuration has changed For details on the fields in this tab see Base on page 3 40 Receiver Configuration General MINTER Positioning Base Station Coordinates Phase Center L1 C Antenna Reference Point Rover Ports Events Advanced 21 06536 Antenna Type TpsGR 3 RTCM Settings 165 8417 CMR Settings 4 03458 Get from receiver StationID Antenna Serial Station ID 0 Motion Unknown Health Good v Max number of Satelites 0 Pseudo range smoothing Setup ID 0 Syste
178. ongitude of the from 0 to 360 lower right corner of the rectangle area within which the receiver can produce the position information and output measurement data Measured in degrees Lat Lon Checksum of the Latitude3 from 0 to 511 checksum 2 Longitude3 Latitude4 0 indicates that the Longitude4 options Refer to the receiver is disabled to GRIL Reference Manual for compute its position details on how the checksum is and output raw data calculated measurements mmGPS Enables disables the receiver to no disabled use mmGPS yes enabled Open mmGPS Not used at this time n a a Cinderella activates only if the receiver hardware supports GLONASS and the L2 frequency Select Options File Receiver options have either a tpo or jpo extension Select options file Look in HiPer Options File name z e L2 xj BPTYLFJAIYO tpo Files of ype Options fies 71 z Cancel Figure 3 46 Select Options File Look in the directory folder in which the OAF resides on the computer Open loads the selected OAF to the connected receiver Cancel terminates the process and closes the dialog box P N 31 000004 01 3 87 PC CDU Software Reference Plots Menu The Plots menu contains options for configuring and view satellite positions in relation to the current position of the receiver as well as the position information Scatter The Scatter dialog
179. or example if using receiver commands that change the baud rate and or handshaking for the current receiver port that is the port to which PC CDU is connected use the appropriate set commands immediately after the receiver command as shown on the next page A 6 PC CDU Reference Manual et rtscts off Receiver Commands set par cur term rtscts off set par cur term rate 9600 set rate 9600 Or specify these types of receiver commands at the end of the script immediately before disconnect or exit Otherwise PC CDU may be locked up waiting for the receiver to reply The following examples illustrate various script applications The following script configures the TPS receiver with a third party beacon receiver for serial port output described in the article Using the Coast Guard Beacon for Differential Corrections http www topcongps com support how to beaconsetup html default 1 Sset dev ser 1 imode set dev ser 1 rate 9600 set par pos mode cur cd oe oe em msg nmea GGA 1 exit After saving these lines to a file for example beacon jpc type in the command line beacon and click Enter to instruct the receiver to input RTCM corrections from serial port C and output NMEA messages to the current terminal To use serial port B for inputting corrections type beacon b and press Enter The fo
180. or the best driver for your device Recommended and Specify a location Click Browse and select the folder on the computer drive in which the driver resides Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database your hard drive and in any of the following selected Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Removable Media Floppy CD ROM Specify a location G NnstalNTPSNUSB 2 20 Browse Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Figure C 7 Windows ME Locate Driver Files 4 PC CDU Reference Manual Installing the TPS USB Driver 3 Make sure you have selected the correct driver location and then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Check for correct driver location Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0050 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select different driver or click Next lo continue Location of driver e G AINSTALL TPS USB 2_20_0_1 TPSUSB Figure C 8 Windows ME Ready to Install Driver 4 When driver installation completes click Finish Add New Hardware Wizard Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBID Device VID 0C36 PID 0050 Windows has finished installing the new hardware device E
181. ork with xy an operating system This wizard upgrades drivers for the following hardware device e TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver Upgrading to a newer version of a device driver may add functionality to or improve the performance of this What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver 6 Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that choose a specific driver Figure C 27 Windows 2000 Install Hardware Device Drivers 5 On the Select a Device Driver dialog box choose the desired receiver and click the Have Disk button Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Select a Device Driver Which driver do you want to install for this device Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you gt have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Models 112 GGD Receiver USBIO Device VID 0C96 PID 0028 TPS Euro 112 GGD Receiver Show compatible hardware Have Disk Show all hardware of this device class lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 28 Windows 2000 Select a Device Driver 6 The Install From Disk dialog box appears Click the Browse button and select the folder from which to install the driver TPSUSBIO INF Install From Disk x Insert t
182. ou want Cancel J Figure 1 Windows 98 SE Add New Hardware Wizard and Select the Driver Search Method 3 Inthe next dialog box select Specify a location and click Browse Select the folder on the computer drive in which the driver resides and click OK Add New Hardware Wizard v Specify a location Windows will search for new drivers its driver database i your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search Browse for Folder Select the folder that contains driver information 1 C Loader Mew 1 Modem TPS CI Msdownld tmp 89 2 Documents CJ Nedtree CJ Ntest 85 EC Peedu Figure 2 Windows 98 SE Locate Driver Files 0 2 PC CDU Reference Manual Installing the TPS USB Driver 5 Make sure you have selected the correct driver location and then click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search T Floppy disk drives Check for correct driver location CD ROM drive Microsoft Windows Update Specify a location CNPCCDUNTPS USB 20 Figure C 3 Windows 98 SE Driver Location Specified 6 Make sure that TPSUSBIO INF has been detected and th
183. phemeris and almanac data and receiver position No raw data files will be deleted T Clearing the NVRAM causes the receiver to delete 2 18 PC CDU Reference Manual How to Check Firmware Version How to Check Firmware Version You may need to know the firmware version of the GPS receiver in certain situation such as troubleshooting with TPS customer support or determining which new firmware to upload 1 Click Help About The About PC CDU dialog box displays 2 Record the Firmware version field and click OK when done About PC CDU PC CDU for Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 4P Version 2 1 14 MS Build October 14 2004 Status Authorized Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems 2000 2004 Receiver model ODYSSEY E Deceiver ID AERO 3571 IO Firmware version 2 4 Sep 02 2004 GNSS Receiver PET vt Mainboard version E GGD 2 Firmware Version RAM size 2048KB Power Board hw 3 fw 42 Power supply V 12 0 Antenna input Ext Ant DC status 2 Save to file Report Refresh OK Figure 2 3 Check GPS Receiver Firmware Version How to Check Receiver Options Receiver options enable or disable the various features available for the receiver Options can be purchased or leased 1 Click Tools Receiver options The Option Manager dialog box displays and contains the following information Option name name description of the option Current the current status of the option e Purcha
184. quired after a successful conversion will save computer disk space Additional options applies any of the command line switches available for the RINEX converter to modify the converter s behavior For more information about the switches refer to the Free Software section on the TPS GPS website http www topcongps com software tps2rin html P N 31 000004 01 3 23 PC CDU Software Reference Select Output Path The Select output path tab displays the path disc and folder where logged raw data will be stored Real Time Logging xj Single Multiple files Select output path ex Ex Program Files Topcon zs PCCDU E HiPer Pro Plus 09 04 c new volume New folder Figure 3 15 Real Time Logging Select Output File Left panel contains the computer s hard drive directory and associated folders Use the directory tree to navigate to the desired location in which to download log files e Right panel displays the files currently in the selected folder Drive selection selects the drive that contains the location which to download files e New folder specifies the name of a new folder Create creates a folder with the entered name on the selected drive Files will be stored in the last specified download path 8 24 PC CDU Reference Manual Manual Mode File Menu The Manual Mode dialog box provides an interface to manually se
185. r in these locations and Include this location in the search Click Browse 4 Select the folder from which to install the driver and click OK Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Select the folder that contains drivers For your hardware Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed TERG tmp Search removable media floppy CD ROM TopconToolsAntennaFileEditor V Include this location in the search Trash tool Leone N GQ VALD SHARED DIR vaz Don t search will choose the driver to install C3 VIDEO FOLDER Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee tl WFTW RealAudio TemporaryFolderOnt the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware wFTWProjectMain lt gt view subfolders click a plus sign above lt Back Next gt Cancel NC Figure C 15 Windows XP Select Search Options and Navigate to Driver Location P N 31 000004 01 c 9 Installing and Updating the TPS USB Driver 5 Make sure you have selected the correct driver location and then click Next 6 Click Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard Check for Please choose your search
186. ram settings Passive mode Manual mode only Restore te receivers oranal rare or DIEGOITTE Internet Client Server settings TIE port T Display Jv server event 7 ONS Figure 1 2 Parallel Port Connection Parameters Establishing a USB Connection Before connecting a USB equipped TPS receiver with the computer s USB port make sure that the USB port option is enabled in the receiver and that the TPS USB driver is installed on the computer Checking for the USB Option Even if the receiver has a USB port the option may not be enabled To verify whether or not the USB Port option is enabled use a direct serial cable connection Once connected click Tools Receiver options f enabled yes displays in the Current column of the USB Port option If disabled displays in the Current column of the USB Port option 1 10 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Installing the TPS USB Driver The driver installation procedure varies slightly depending on the operating system used For detailed information on the driver installation for your specific operating system see the appropriate section in Appendix C The procedure below refers to the USB driver version 2 0 0 2 or newer In general the installation procedure is as follows 1 Visit the Topcon website and log into the secure site Navigate to the
187. receivers contain more than 200 pre defined datums 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Positioning tab select the desired datum ID from the Current Datum drop down list and click Apply datum use either NMEA messages such as GGA view or log the receiver position in the selected or TPS proprietary ASCII messages such as NP P N 31 000004 01 2 17 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Output Position in a User defined Datum Selecting a user defined datum will set up the receiver to compute a position using defined ellipsoid and transformation values 1 Click Configuration Receiver 2 Click the Positioning tab and click Datum Parameters to set the following parameters Current Datum select USER Enter the corresponding values in the Reference Ellipsoid parameters and Transformation parameters fields 3 Click Apply then OK Click Apply on the Positioning tab datum use either NMEA messages such as GGA T To view or log the receiver position in the selected or TPS proprietary ASCII messages such as NP For more details on these settings see USER Datum Parameters on page 3 38 How to Restore Receiver Default Settings To restore the receiver s default settings do one of the following Click Configuration Receiver Click Set all parameters to defaults Click Tools Clear NVRAM any data stored in its nonvolatile memory including receiver parameters e
188. rent position in the Main window P N 31 000004 01 1 7 Introduction Log server events creates a text log file pccdu server log in PC CDU s working directory This file contains some information collected during the communication session between the PC CDU server and PC CDU client New information is added to the file after another client connects to the PC CDU server DNS lookup includes the DNS address in the pccdu server log file otherwise this file includes the addresses only Establishing a Serial Port Connection To establish a connection between a computer and the receiver using serial ports follow these steps 1 Connect an available receiver port usually port A to a communication port on the computer using a receiver to computer RS 232 serial cable 2 Turnon the receiver If the receiver does not have power connect it to a power source Refer to the receiver s documentation for this information 3 Start PC CDU and select the following parameters e Port list select the computer serial port COMI 2 to use for the connection Baud rate select the desired baud rate for communication between the receiver port and computer port RTS CTS handshaking enable nfrared port enable only if establishing a connection between the receiver and computer via an infrared adaptor See the requirements on page 1 6 for details 4 Click Connect See Figure 1 1 on page 1 5 for a
189. requency Source Parameters frequency value 2 10 Est fre freq signal Oscillator Offset Reduction Off Freq Locked Freq and Time Locked Refresh s pply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 35 Receiver Configuration Advanced with External Frequency Sub tab e Source specifies the reference frequency input that the receiver will use Switching from Internal to External may result in temporary loss of lock to satellites nternal the receiver uses the internal oscillator External the receiver uses an external frequency Enables the External Frequency Source Parameters fields Ext frequency value the nominal external frequency value Values are from 2 to 40 MHz the default is 10 MHz Ext frequency source status shows whether or not the external frequency is being used off the receiver is using the internal crystal oscillator wait the receiver is waiting for the external frequency lock because the external frequency oscillator is disconnected the amplitude of input signal is too low or the actual external frequency is different from that specified in Ext frequency value locked the receiver is using the external frequency 3 62 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Ext freq signal amplitude an estimate of the external frequency signal amplitude off the internal
190. s Continued Option Name Description Values FTP Enables disables the receiver to 0 disabled Connections establish an FTP connection 1 1 enabled maximum USB Port Enables disables communications no disabled through the USB port yes enabled ADU Enables disables the receiver to 0 disabled act as an attitude determination enabled for heading unit and pitch computation 2 enabled for heading pitch and roll computation CDU Support Enables disables the receiver to no disabled be connected to a CDU 1 device yes enabled Reserved For internal purposes only no disabled Authorization Enable disables the receiver to be 0 not authorized authorized to work with a number Ist bit decimal 1 of programs This is a bit field authorized for Pinnacle option where each bit 2nd bit decimal 2 corresponds to a specified authorized for PC CDU software MS 3rd bit decimal 4 authorized for TopNET A combination of these values is also available RTK distance Determines the maximum 0 disabled x100m allowed distance in hundreds of 511 enabled without meters between the reference and rover stations If the distance between the reference and rover stations exceeds the specified limit the receiver will not provide the RTK position restriction 1 510 enabled for the specified distance for example 120 means 12 km 3 84 PC CDU
191. s for the receiver If in doubt about which IP settings are safe to use consult your system administrator P N 31 000004 01 1 17 Introduction 5 Configure Telnet Settings and Network Password The following settings may be used TCP port 8002 default value This is the port on which the receiver listens for telnet like connections The receiver allows up to five simultaneous telnet like connections Timeout 600 default value This parameter sets the amount of time in seconds the receiver allows an inactive connection to remain open After this time the receiver terminates the unused connection Network Password an arbitrary sequence of characters to not use a password leave this field blank 6 Configure FTP Settings optional Use the following settings TCP port 21 default value This is the port on which the receiver listens for FTP connection The receiver allows only one FTP connection at a time Timeout 600 default value This parameter sets the length of time in seconds the receiver allows an inactive connection to remain open After this time the receiver terminates the unused connection 7 Click Apply then click OK Click Tools Reset receiver to restart the receiver Click File Disconnect 10 Connect the Ethernet cables Figure 1 7 on page 1 19 nsert the seven pin connector of the Ethernet adapter into the ETHR port of the receiver Connect the other
192. s free Number of files Shows the number of raw data files in the receiver memory Bad blocks Displays the number of bad blocks if any in the receiver memory Write verify Displays the state of the write verify feature Block size Displays the block size of the receiver s memory P N 31 000004 01 3 97 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 6 Receiver Information List Continued Field Description Blocks for files Displays the total amount of the receiver s physical memory in blocks Physical memory Displays the total amount of the receiver s physical memory in bytes Current port Shows the port the receiver currently uses for communication with PC CDU Speed Shows the baud rate at which the receiver communicates with the computer Parity Shows whether or not parity checking is being used If used displays the form of parity checking Stop bits Shows the number of bits used to mark the end of a byte RTS CTS Shows whether or not hardware handshaking is being used Infrared Shows the status of the infrared port Time from last reset Shows the time elapsed since the last receiver reset Hardware version Shows Topcon specific information Boot loader version Shows Topcon specific information Wait states Shows the flash memory access time expressed in wait states Save to file records the receiver
193. s of messages for example error messages and time since the connection to the receiver has been established 3 6 PC CDU Reference Manual Quick Menu Reference Quick Menu Reference The following graphs show the menu structure for the five PC CDU menus The remaining sections in this chapter describe these menus options and parameters in detail E o a 9 31 000004 01 3 7 PC CDU Software Reference o 5 3 RFM96 5 Site Target Position RFM96 Configuration Configuration Configuration Es a MINTER Connect Configuraiton over dvanced 5 Initialize file system Clear NVRAM Menu Items Initialize file system Clear NVRAM Option Manager Dialog Boxes 3 8 PC CDU Reference Manual Quick Menu Reference P N 31 000004 01 88 PC CDU Software Reference File Menu The File menu contains options for connecting with disconnecting from the receiver managing the download and real time logging of data files putting the receiver in Manual Mode and exiting the program Connect The Connection Parameters dialog box contains parameters for establishing a connection between the receiver and a computer Connection mode Direct Intemet Client Intemet Server settings Port COM1 v Baudrate 115200 7 Infrared port 5 5 handshaking Progra
194. s when clearing the NVRAM can eliminate communication or tracking problems Clearing the receiver s NVRAM can be interpreted as a soft boot in your computer Clearing the NVRAM of your receiver will not delete any files already recorded in the receiver s memory However it will reset the receiver s parameters to factory default values In addition the NVRAM keeps information about the receiver file system Note that after clearing the NVRAM the receiver s STAT LED will flash orange for a few seconds indicating that the receiver is scanning and checking the file system Clear NVRAM x 9 After clearing NVRAM the receiver will require 2 some time to re collect data needed to track satellites Push OK to proceed Cancel to abort o Figure 3 43 Clear NVRAM After clearing the NVRAM the receiver will require some time to collect new ephemerides and almanacs around 15 minutes P N 31 000004 01 3 75 PC CDU Software Reference Reset Receiver Resetting the receiver is similar to a computer re boot but without going through a power cycle This process will leave all files intact Reset Receiver x 9 After resetting the receiver will require some time to re collect data needed to track satellites Push to proceed Cancel to abort o emen Figure 3 44 Reset Receiver After a receiver reset the receiver will require a few seconds to a few minutes to begin tracking satellites and logging d
195. sed if the option is purchased or not purchased Leased if the option is leased or not leased e Expiration date the date a leased option will be disabled if applicable 2 When finished click Exit to close this dialog box P N 31 000004 01 2 19 PC CDU Getting Started Guide How to Load New OAF to Receiver The Option Authorization File OAF contains the permissions needed to enable through a purchase or lease the features available for the receiver 1 Click Tools Receiver options 2 Click Load at the bottom of the Option Manager dialog box 3 Navigate to the location of the new Option Authorization File OAFs have tpo or jpo extensions and are unique to each receiver 4 Select the appropriate file and click Open The new receiver options will load onto the receiver and the Option Manager table will update 5 When finished PC CDU will restart the receiver to activate new values for the options How to Disconnect from the Receiver Disconnecting from the receiver before exiting PC CDU will prevent management issues with the port PC CDU used to access the receiver Click File Disconnect 2 Click File Exit 2 20 PC CDU Reference Manual Chapter 8 PC CDU Software Reference This chapter provides detailed reference information on the Main window dialog boxes tabs parameters and settings found throughout the PC CDU software interface Elements of the Main Window After PC CD
196. sion has begun the Rover could be using old reference coordinates from a different Base In this case position blunders will occur until the Rover receives a message with the correct reference coordinates m Use care when setting this parameter If the position GLONASS messages only applicable if using CMR differential messages assigns the message type for GLONASS measurements Both the Base and Rover must use the same message type e Base corrections period sec sets the differential correction update interval Before entering a value know the exact rate at which the reference station broadcasts differential correction data This interval will only be used if the receiver is run in Delay mode The interval also provides more reliable synchronization between the Base station and Rover receiver Source the port from which the receiver will use differential data for position computation in RTK mode Reset RTK Engine reloads the RTK engine All previously obtained estimates estimated position variance covariance matrix etc will be discarded and the RTK engine will start over Configuration of Receiver Ports displays the Ports tab See Ports on page 3 46 for more information Advanced Rover Settings not available for this version of PC CDU P N 31 000004 01 3 45 PC CDU Software Reference Ports The Ports tab contains parameters for configuring the various ports available on the r
197. sword field if no password is needed leave this field blank Click Apply then OK to set the parameters Click Tools Reset receiver to restart the receiver Click File Disconnect Connect the Ethernet cables Figure 1 4 on page 1 15 9o c OY BA nsert the seven pin connector of the Ethernet adapter into the ETHR port of the receiver Connect the other end of this adapter to the Ethernet crossover cable either end Plug the second end of the crossover cable into the Ethernet jack on the back of the computer 1 14 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU Receiver Cross over Cable Ethernet Adapter Figure 1 4 Direct Ethernet Connection Hardware Setup 9 In PC CDU click File Connect and select or enter the following settings Connection mode Direct Port ETHR TCP port 8002 Host name IP address assigned to the receiver in step 3 on page 1 14 Password the same series of characters specified for the receiver in step 4 on page 1 14 or leave blank if no password 10 Click Connect Figure 1 5 on page 1 16 P N 31 000004 01 1 15 Introduction Connection mode 7 Direct Internet Client Internet Server p Port settings Port gt Hostname 192 168 0 2 TCP port 8002 Password 1 p Program settings ut ms 500 Passivemode 7 Man Restore the receive baud rate on Intemet Client Server s
198. tered here will be included in the header of the corresponding RINEX files Run by name of the person or agency launching the converter Observer name of the person collecting the data Agency name of the agency responsible for collecting the data 8 22 PC CDU Reference Manual File Menu Antenna serial number of antenna This number twill be copied into the RINEX files Antenna type description of antenna use only antenna names approved and standardized by NGS This description will be copied into the RINEX files Comment further notes about the job Any text entered here will appear in the header of each RINEX file to be generated Marker name survey marker name Marker number survey marker identification number Application the full path to the tps2rin exe file Browse opens Windows Explorer for navigating to and selecting the 2 file Exclude GPS and Exclude GLONASS during the conversion leaves out all raw data measurements ephemeris data corresponding to GPS and or GLONASS satellites from the resulting RINEX files Exclude L1 and Exclude L2 during the conversion leaves out all L1 and or L2 raw data measurements from the resulting RINEX files Delete source JPS files after successful conversion remove the original tps files once the conversion to RINEX format successfully completes Deleting source files if raw data files are not re
199. tes the absence of accuracy prediction for this sy 13 User excluded this SV from position computation 14 User excluded this SV with this frequency channel number from position computation 15 This SV is excluded from solution since its system number is unknown 16 This SV has an elevation lower than the specified mask angle 17 Reserved P N 31 000004 01 1 Satellite Navigation Status Codes Table E 1 Satellite Navigation Status Structure Continued Code Description 18 Ephemeris data is too old 19 This SV does not belong to the constellation the user has selected 20 Differential data from Base Station unavailable for given satellite applicable only when receiver runs in DGPS 21 Reserved 22 RAIM has detected wrong measurements 23 SNR below specified minimum level 24 25 Reserved 26 DLL not settled 27 Ionospheric corrections are not received from Base Station 28 Coarse code outlier has been detected 29 Reserved 30 SV is not used in RTK processing similar to code 20 but is used specifically for RTK 31 The same as 30 32 50 Reserved 51 C A slot used in RTK processing 52 PLI slot used in RTK processing 53 P L2 slot used in RTK processing 54 amp P L2 measurements used processing 55 C A amp P L2 measurements used in RTK processing 56 62 Reserved 63 Satellite navigation status is undefined a GLONASS only b GPS only m Codes 0 3 an
200. the positioning mode for the receiver See Positioning on page 3 34 for more information on these settings DGPS Parameters applies multi base and various correction parameters Multi base activates settings for applying parameters specific to jobs that use more than one Base Correction usage determines which Base the Rover will use differential corrections from Either the Nearest station Mix for up to 5 stations simultaneously to average differential Corrections from the stations or average computed Positions from the stations or Best for the station that transmits the most precise position estimates and the solution has the least RMS error P N 31 000004 01 3 43 PC CDU Software Reference If selecting Nearest disable Mix and Best If selecting Mix disable Best CD Corrections max age sec sets the maximum age in seconds of code differential corrections used for position computation Values are from 1 to 1200 the default is 10 If the age of corrections exceeds the value specified the rover will compute a stand alone position Iono Corrections max age sec specifies the maximum age in seconds of the ionosphere corrections used for position computation Use Iono Corrections both ionosphere corrections from RTCM message type 15 and differential corrections from RTCM message types 1 and 31 or 9 and 34 will be used in position computation Source not available in Multi base
201. the receiver to filter raw ionospheric corrections before the corrections can be used in position computation Values range from 0 zero to 900 seconds the default is 30 seconds P N 31 000004 01 3 65 PC CDU Software Reference Advanced Options Accessed from the Advanced tab the Options tab contains settings turning on and off the temporary dual frequency option General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Advanced Antilnterference Multipath Reduction l Loop Management External Frequency Raw Data Management f Cinderella C On Off Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 37 Receiver Configuration Advanced with Options Sub tab e enables the receiver to run as a dual frequency GPS GLONASS unit for 24 hours every other Tuesday known as Cinderella Visit the Cinderella Option page on the TPS web site http www topcongps com software cinderella html to schedule Cinderella days e Off disables the Cinderella option 3 66 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Site Configuration The Site Configuration dialog box applies antenna parameters to the pccdu ini file for data logging purposes Site Configuration x Site Parameters Site Name 25 Antenna Status Fixed E AntennaParametlers 3 Antenna Height 1 59 Slant Antenna Type TPSCR3 GGD Send parameters automatically 7 Send
202. tion Current shows if the option is in force at the present or not Purchased if the option is purchased or not Leased if the option is leased or not Expiration date the date the leased option will be disabled if applicable Since Options can be both purchased and leased the Current column of the option displays the currently effective value Option values can be the following e or the firmware version does not support this option 0 the receiver option is disabled positive integer the option is enabled with a specified value yes or no the option is either enabled or disabled Table 3 5 lists all options available for a TPS receiver Table 3 5 Receiver Options Option Name Description Values GPS Enables disables the use of GPS yes enabled satellites no disabled GLONASS Enables disables the use of yes enabled GLONASS satellites no disabled P N 31 000004 01 3 77 PC CDU Software Reference Table 3 5 Receiver Options Continued Option Name Description Values L1 Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled track the L1 carrier frequency and no disabled use the C A code measurements for position computation L2 Enables disables the receiver to yes enabled track the L2 carrier frequency and no disabled use the P code measurements on L1 and L2 for position computation Cinderella Ena
203. tion Parameters Settings Base Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units n 0 Find escription not specified COGO up to 16 a n page 3 42 characters not specified Long ID up to 50 a n page 3 42 characters Table B 8 Connection Parameters Settings Rover Tab Parameter Values Range Units 16 Find Description Positioning Mode Area Standalone DGPS Code Positioning Mode Differential page 3 43 RTK Float RTK Fixed DGPS Parameters Area enabled Multi base e disabled page 3 43 Corrections usage Area enabled Nearest e disabled page 3 43 enabled Mix e disabled page 3 43 Corrections only enabled if Mix enabled disabled x 3 43 Positions only if enabled Mix enabled disabled p page 3 43 31 000004 01 B 15 Settings List Table B 8 Connection Parameters Settings Rover Tab Continued Parameter Values Range Units Where to Find Description Best CD Corrections enabled disabled page 3 43 Enable Solutions Standalone DGPS RTK Float RTK Fixed Extrapolation Enable Solutions Area RTK Parameters Area 1 30 1200 seconds page 3 44 max age Iono Corrections 1 300 1800 seconds page 3 44 max age Use Iono enabled Corrections disabled E page 3 44 Any Serial A Source Serial B page 3 44
204. tion to initializing the receiver s file system Press Startto continue with initialize file system initializing Initializing Receiver File System x Initializing Receiver File System x 1960 of 1960 Please wait File System Information Initialization Version 3000103 i 1593 of 1960 Block size 16376 bytes in progress Blocks 1959 Total memory 32080584 bytes Free memory 32080584 bytes Bad blocks 0 Write verify fast Physical Memory Information A 12 bytes q Initialization complete Blocks for files 52720 Physical memory 32112640 bytes Save to file Figure 3 42 Initializing the File System When the receiver s memory is initialized information on the file system and physical memory displays Refresh reloads the information Save to file saves the files system and physical memory information to a text file e Ok closes the dialog box 8 74 PC CDU Reference Manual Tools Menu Clear NVRAM The receiver s Non Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM holds data required for satellite tracking such as ephemeris data almanac data and receiver position The NVRAM also keeps the current receiver s settings such as active antenna input elevation masks and recording interval and information about the receiver s internal file system Even though clearing the NVRAM is not a common nor normally a recommended operation there are time
205. tore or from many online computer stores 1 16 PC CDU Reference Manual Starting PC CDU an RS 232 cable p n 14 008005 02 to configure the receiver s IP settings A TPS receiver with an installed Ethernet port and the corresponding option enabled To verify whether or not the Ethernet options are enabled using the Option Manager dialog box in PC CDU click Tools Receiver options Ethernet Port must be set to yes the Current column TCP Connections must range from 1 to 5 FTP Connections must be set to 1 for FTP connections only For more information about receiver options including Ethernet related options see Table 3 5 on page 3 77 The following procedure describes attaching the receiver to an existing network When connecting TPS receivers to a network work closely with the system administrator to ensure successful connections Each receiver requires the following unique static IP address whether or not a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is used on the network a subnet mask and a default gateway 1 Connect the computer and the receiver using the RS 232 serial cable 2 Run PC CDU Select appropriate communication settings for connection via serial port and then click Connect See Establishing a Serial Port Connection on page 1 8 for details 3 Click Configuration Receiver Ports Ethernet 4 Specify the IP Address IP Mask and Gateway setting
206. toreceiver Cancel Figure 3 38 Site Configuration Site Name the name of the jobsite up to 20 alphanumeric characters e Antenna Status the status of the antenna either fixed or moving Antenna Height the height of the antenna measured from the survey marker to the measuring mark on the antenna either ARP or SHMM Slant if selected indicates that the height of the antenna was measured at a slant to the slant height measurement mark When not selected indicates a vertical measurement to the antenna reference point Antenna Type the type of antenna Send parameters automatically sends site and antenna parameters to the receiver each time a log file is created e OK copies the settings to the pccdu ini file and closes the dialog box After clicking Start on the File Manager dialog box these settings will be enabled and inserted into the newly created log file unless Send parameters automatically has been disabled Send to receiver sends new site parameters to the receiver log file and the pccdu ini file e Cancel closes the dialog box without saving the settings P N 31 000004 01 3 67 PC CDU Software Reference Target Position The Target position dialog box contains fields for entering target coordinates Target position ox tat ss 42 07929 IN v Lonfa 3992 v Get from receiver Cancel Figure 3 39 Target Position e Lat the lati
207. ttings Where to Find Parameter Values Range Units Description Connect Tab page 3 69 Modem connected to port Auto 38400 Connect to 19200 modem at bitrate 9600 4800 2400 bps page 3 70 Connection type modem 3 70 Power cycle pag Configuration Tab list of enabled RF Channel channels MHz page 3 70 0 DTE DCE Serial Interface Area 38400 19200 Baud rate 9600 bps page 3 70 4800 2400 None Parity Even page 3 70 Odd EOT 0 10 255 page 3 70 P N 31 000004 01 B 31 Settings List Table B 14 RFM96 Configuration Settings Continued Parameter Values Range Units js to d escription Radio Link Settings Area 4800 Link rate 9600 bps page 3 71 Retries 0 3 255 page 3 71 Off FEC page 3 71 Off Scrambling von page 3 71 High Moderate Digisquelch m page 3 72 Off CSMA monitor ZOR page 3 72 On DTE DCE protocol mode Area Transp w EOT time out DTE DCE Transp w EOT mod character page 3 72 P Packet Auto repeater Fast async BREAK to enabled _ ase 3 72 Command disabled Addresses Area Local 0 254 page 3 73 Destination 0 255 page 3 73 B 32 PC CDU Reference Manual Plots Configuration Plots Configuration Table B 15 provides a l
208. tude of the antenna in degrees minutes and seconds the hemisphere N or S in which the antenna resides the datum that corresponds to the entered coordinates Lon the longitude of the antenna in degrees minutes and seconds the hemisphere E or W in which the antenna resides Ok associates the entered coordinates with the target position and closes the dialog box Get from receiver sets the target position to the most recent position the receiver produced e Cancel closes the dialog box without applying the coordinates 3 68 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Radio RFM96 For receiver s equipped with an RFM96 radio modem the RFM96 Configuration dialog box RFM96 Configuration x Serial No 1356010 RF Channel Radio Link Settings 0 464 5500 464 5500 Link rate so Retries 3 21 DTE DCE Serial Interface FEC Off E Baud rate 38400 7 Scrambling n m Parity None 7 Digisquelch EOT 10 7 CSMA monitor Un bd rDTE DCEprottocolmde Fast async v BREAK to Command Addresses Loca 0 m Destination 255 g Disconnect Refresh Apply Set defaults Figure 3 40 RFM96 Configuration After Connection Connect The Connect tab establishes a connection between PC CDU and the RFEM96 radio modem RFH396 Configuration x 96 Configuration x Connect Connect M
209. used on these graphs see Configuration on page 3 94 and the Plots Configuration dialog box for details Horizontal axis displays the time interval in seconds over which PC CDU computes the differences The time interval range over which the differences are displayed varies between 0 seconds the current moment in time and a value entered in the Time interval parameter The interval between values along the axes corresponds to the value entered in the Time step parameter For example the graphs in Figure 3 52 show a range of values from 0 seconds to 360 seconds with an interval of 20 seconds Vertical axis displays the difference in meters between a particular position of the receiver and a fixed position of a target The range of deviations that can be viewed is set using the Max deviation parameter The interval between values along the axes corresponds to the value entered in the Deviation set parameter For example the graphs in Figure 3 52 show the range of deviations from 0 meters to 30 meters with an interval of 10 meters P N 31 000004 01 3 93 PC CDU Software Reference Configuration The Plots Configuration dialog box configures the settings used to display information in the Scatter and Position dialog boxes Plots Configuration x Points colors Scatter Standalone O Plot width 30 0000 mj MM Standalone Code differential Tick interval 2 0000 Iv float Show
210. ut Input Command 7 Dutput DGPS RTCM 9 34 3 Period s Command 1 Dutput RTKRTCM 2021223 Period 5 Command xl Dutput RTK RTCM3 GGD full Period 5 Command x Dutput RTK CMR 10 0 9 Period s 1 Command x Dutput RTK TPS max v Petiod 8 1 Refresh OK Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 30 Receiver Configuration Ports with TCP Sub tab The Input Output and Period settings on this tab are the same as those seen on the Serial tab but configures the TCP ports See Ports Serial on page 3 46 for information on these settings 8 54 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Events The Events tab configures the 1PPS signal and Event marker settings Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Pots Events Advanced Tv PPS A Enabled 55 7 5 Enabled Edges Edge o Pie C Fal C Rise cra Offset 0 m Time Offset ms Ret Time Offset 0 ns C GPS 6 UTCus Offset n C GPS UTCu Period of marked pulses C GLO UTCsu Period of marked pulse C BO eUT 0 ms Tied with Ref Time fms F7 Tied with Ref Time Evert Enabled 7 Event B Enabled 3 EE pas eeu sisia egre Staus BRUT
211. ve Print Update Driver OK Cancel Figure C 23 Windows ME Device Manager and Update Driver 5 Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced and click Next Figure C 24 on page C 15 6 Select Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now Recommended and Specify a location Click Browse and select the folder on the computer drive in which the driver resides Click Next Figure C 24 on page 15 C 14 PC CDU Reference Manual Updating the TPS USB Driver Update Device Driver Wizard This wizard searches for updated drivers for Euro 160 Turbo GGD Receiver USBID Device VID 0C96 PID 0050 Windows can search for and install an undated driver tn replace the one currently being used by TRAP sues irre are you can specify the location of another Windows will now search for updated drivers in its driver database and in any of the following locations Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now Recommended What would you like to do Automatic search for a better driver Specify the location of the driver Ac Removable Media Floppy CD ROM Specify a location GInstalNTPSNUSBW 2 2 C Display a list of all the drivers in specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Nest Cancel Figure C 24 Windows ME Select Driver Search Method and Locate Driver F
212. ver Configuration File 2 9 How to Load the Configuration File to the Receiver 2 9 How to Enable WAAS Satellites 2 10 How to Configure a Base Station for Broadcasting 2 10 eeR TCM Messages eere eeepc preteen 2 10 CMR Messages 4 eite teet eer 2 12 How to Configure Rover Station for Accepting 2 13 RTCM Messages DGPS mode 2 13 RTCM Messages mode 2 14 a CMR as nist ae ertet eoe e diego its 2 14 How to Set Raw Data amp Position Update Rates to 20 Hz 2 15 How to Enable a 1 PPS Output 2 16 How to Enable an Event Marker Input 2 16 How to Enable an External Frequency 2 17 How to Output Position in a Pre defined Datum 2 17 How to Output Position in a User defined Datum 2 18 How to Restore Receiver Default Settings 2 18 How to Check Firmware Version eere 2 19 How to Check Receiver Options eese 2 19 ii PC CDU Reference Manual Table of Contents How to Load New OAF to Receiver 2 20 How to Disconnect from the Receiver 2 20 Chapter 3 PC CDU Software Reference 3 1 Elements of the Main
213. vice operation for precision GPS and GLONASS RTK on L1 amp L2 P N 31 000004 01 3 47 PC CDU Software Reference RTK CMR 10 0 1 the port outputs CMR message types 10 0 1 CMR 10 0 9 the port outputs CMR message types 10 0 9 RTK TPS min the port outputs TPS message types RT SI rc Cp 2r 2p ET These messages provide the minimum adequate message set for an RTK system RTK TPS max the port outputs TPS message types RT SI rc cp DC EC 2r 2p D2 E2 BI ET These messages provide the complete message set for an RTK system User Defined the port outputs user specified data That is an an arbitrary message set has been defined that will be outputted through the port e Period sec enter interval at which the receiver will generate differential messages in seconds To change the period for RTCM message types 3 22 and CMR message type 1 use the command while in Manual Mode Refer to the GRIL Reference Manual for details If an incorrect message output interval has been entered the Output Period Setup Wizard will being See Appendix D for more information Baud rate the rate at which the receiver will transmit messages to a modem or any other device connected to this port e RTS CTS enables disables hardware handshaking for the port Gif enabled the modem must support this mode Infrared only available for port D enables an infrared conne
214. x The panels display basic tracking information parameters for locked satellites These tracking parameters are described in Table 3 1 The Geo XYZ Target box displays the antenna s current position if available and time frequency parameters Table 3 1 Tracking Parameters Displayed in the Satellites Panels Column Description GPS SV PRN If the character is shown next to PRN in the column this means that almanac data are unavailable for the corresponding satellite Sn GLONASS SV Orbital Slot Number If the character is shown next to Sn in the column this means that almanac data are unavailable for the corresponding satellite Fn GLONASS SV Frequency Number EL Elevation angle in degrees The signs and immediately following the elevation angle indicate that the corresponding satellites are either ascending or descending respectively If a satellite is at maximum elevation it is marked with AZ Azimuth in degrees CA Signal to Noise Ratio C No in the C A channel dB Hz Pl Signal to Noise Ratio C No in the P1 channel dB Hz P2 Signal to Noise Ratio C No in the P2 channel dB Hz 2C Signal to Noise Ratio C No in the GPS L2C and GLONASS L2 C A channel dB Hz TC Time elapsed since the last loss of lock in the C A channel for the corresponding satellite This time is given in minutes or if the symbol is specified in the column i
215. x deviation specifies the length of the y axis in meters Zero 0 means that the vertical axes will always be scaled automatically according to the maximum deviation value within the currently displayed time interval Show grid shows hides gridlines for the graphs Time step specifies the time in seconds between adjacent vertical gridlines Deviation step sets the distance in meters between adjacent horizontal gridlines General sets the circular buffer size for managing computer memory during long graph monitoring sessions Values to keep determines the size of a circular buffer used to store the positions of the receiver s antenna The default value is 3600 When the buffer is full the new values overwrite the oldest values This circular buffer is used to save computer memory consumption when the graphs have been monitored for a long time continuously during several hours days etc Apply saves applies the settings and closes the dialog box e Cancel closes the dialog box without applying changes P N 31 000004 01 3 95 PC CDU Software Reference Help Menu The Help menu contains options for viewing software information and receiver specifics About The About PC CDU dialog box displays software version and receiver information after establishing connection About PC CDU PC CDU for Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP Version 2 1 14 MS Build October 14 2004 Status Aut
216. xit closes the dialog box without connecting to an 96 modem Configuration The Configuration tab Figure 3 40 on page 3 69 contains settings for configuring an RFM96 radio modem RF Channel the radio s frequency channel DTE DCE Serial Interface applies various data transfer and communication parameters to the serial interface Baud rate the data transfer rate used for communication with the local DTE device Parity checks data to ensure its validity during communication with the local DTE device EOT sets the end of transmission character or timeout value used to determine when a message is complete and ready to transmit This parameter only applies when the DTE DCE protocol of the radio modem is configured for Transparent Fast Asynch or TrimTalk mode 3 70 PC CDU Reference Manual Configuration Menu Radio Link Settings the settings for sending corrections data via an REM96 radio modem Link rate the rate at which data is transmitted over the RF link For Pacific Crest radios use 9600 bps to minimize power consumption and to maintain the radio transmitter at a low TX duty cycle If needed use 4800 bps in order to maintain reliability in difficult transmission circumstances long range or heavy fade conditions Retries the number of retries the modem should attempt if a remote modem does not respond or a corrupted data packet causes a negative acknowledgment from the
217. y The receiver has already logged 512 files into the internal memory Delete unnecessary files File name contains not allowed characters Certain characters cannot be used in the name of the log file Rename the log file using only allowed characters The following characters cannot be used in the name of the log file space comma amp X The lt filename tps gt already exists Do you want to overwrite the file or append to it During file download PC CDU has detected that a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder Note that PC CDU keeps the same file names and extensions during a download Click Overwrite to replace the file Click Append to add data from the new file to the current file Only select this option when continue the process after an interruption Click Cancel to stop the download To keep new and old files separate select a different folder in which to download data file 4 4 PC CDU Reference Manual Error and Warning Messages Table 4 1 Error and Warning Messages Continued Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Last warning Waiting for 1st block During a file download PC CDU cannot retrieve the next block of data from the receiver Usually a larger block size will assist with efficient data transfer However if the connection between the computer and receiver is unreliable
218. y receivers or L1 only antennas disable this setting e Enable Co Op tracking loop improves tracking characteristics of TPS receivers in hostile environments Static Mode the receiver will acquire satellites with lower signal to noise ratios and reduce the reacquisition time for the satellite signals after a temporary loss of lock Only enable this setting if the receiver s antenna remains completely stationary throughout the survey Any movement may result in losing the satellite lock Bandwidth of individual PLL sets the bandwidth for one PLL Available values are 2 to 20 Hz the default 15 5 0 Hz Bandwidth of common PLL sets the bandwidth for a set of PLLs Available values are 2 to50 Hz the default is 25 0 Hz Enable Common Loop for L2 allows the antenna to continue L2 phase tracking in dynamic applications despite antenna rotation around its axis P N 31 000004 01 3 61 PC CDU Software Reference Advanced External Frequency Accessed from the Advanced tab the External Frequency tab contains settings for configuring the reference frequency either a high stability external frequency or the receiver s internal crystal oscillator General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Ad Antilnterference Multipath Reduction l Loop Management External Frequency Raw Data Management l Options Frequency Source Intemal External External F

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