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1. Text format Description Click the Finish Titles of dialog windows boxes names of button menu options and other GUI components Setup exe This format is used to represent the paths to files as well as the file names themselves 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com vi Also in this manual you will find two levels of special visual cues to certain types of information These symbols are given in the following table Graphic element Explanation Vital information about the current topic that the user is recommended to take note This symbol describes the sequence of steps I that the user must take Screen Captures This manual includes sample screen captures Your actual screen can look slightly different from the sample screen due to the settings you have specified This is normal and not a cause for concern What information can be found in this manual The contents of the Modem TPS User s Manual are organized into the following three chapters Chapter One Getting Started tells the user about purposes and features of the program explaines how to install and remove Modem TPS Also provides information about system requirements shows how to launch and close Modem TPS Chapter Two Modem TPS Operation provides information describing each tab field and control you can access via the interface of Modem TPS It describes the purpose of each setting and the procedures for using it2. Chapter Three Troubleshooting helps you in diagnosing correcting and avoiding problems Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 Supplemental Manuals Once you have a TPS receiver and Modem TPS you will need to supplement this manual with the manual that is written specially for the receiver you have purchased Technical Support Occasionally Modem TPS users encounter problems during installation or use of the program Should you have any problems with Modem TPS please contact TPS Customer Support Please be ready to provide TPS Customer Support with the following information Did you try to fix the problem s on your own based on the troubleshooting tips available in the manual System hardware specifications of the computer on which you are running installing your Modem TPS To get in contact with TPS Customer Support please use the following e mail addresses hardware topconps com or support topconps com Vii 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 CHAPTER GETTING STARTED Modem TPS is a comprehensive Windows software product designed for configuring embedded radio modems of the geodetic grade receivers developed by the Topcon Positioning Systems Inc Before you start using Modem TPS you should become familiar with its functions and learn how to install launch exit and uninstall the program In This Chapter This chapter includes the following topics
3. TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Modem TPS Software for FH915 and FH2400 User s Manual Part Number xxxx Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems February 2003 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 Terms and Conditions Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver The materials available in this Manual the Manual have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products It is designed to assist owners with the use of Modem TPS software which may be used with the Topcon receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY Professional use Topcon receivers are designed to be used by a professional The user is required to be a professional surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying in order to understand the user and safety instructions before operating inspecting or adjusting Always wear the required protectors safety shoes helmet etc when operating the receiver Copyright All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved One may not use access copy store
4. through the Modem TPS interface At the very bottom of the program window is the status bar The left hand area of the status bar shows the current communication settings i e COM port and baud rate used for connection The rest of the status bar is intended for displaying various error messages At the right end of the status bar is a timer showing how long you are in the program Use the Apply button to confirm the changes made in the tabs Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 Radio Link tab The Radio Link tab is shown in Figure 2 1 Spread Spectrum Radio Modem 915 MHz Bile xd File Help Radio Link Serial Interface Identification Operation mode Receiver x Output power 250 mw x Link Rate 9600 Chane 1 gt COMI 115200 Figure 2 1 Radio Link tab In the Operation mode dropdown text box the user specifies the mode in which the radio will be functioning There are three modes available Receiver Means that the radio is used for picking up the radio signals transmitted by the reference station s modem OFF Means that the radio modem is turned off Transmitter Means that the radio modem is configured as a transmitter In this mode it broadcasts data to the rover receivers With the Output power control the user adjusts the radio transmission power of the base station s radio modem There are two transmit power levels available 2
5. authorized TPS warranty service centers Users should 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com iii iv Topcon review and heed the safety warnings in the manual accompanying the receiver Miscellaneous The above Terms and Conditions may be amended 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 Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Welcome to the Modem TPS User s Manual This manual describes how to install and use the Modem TPS software for the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum radio modem family with 915 MHz and 2400 MHz frequency bands 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 Please note that this manual covers the configuration procedures only for the FH915 and FH2400 radios If your receiver is equipped with the UHF440 or UHF460 modem refer to the software documentation designed specially for this radio modem family We also assume that you have some knowledge of working with TPS receivers Symbols and typographic conventions The information in this manual complies with several typographic conventions to make reading the material easier Table below specifies all the text styles used in this manual
6. 50 mW and 1 W 1 866 ATOPCON www topcongps com 10 With the Link Rate control the operator selects the rate at which data is transmitted over the RF link The FH radio modem supports 9600 17000 24000 and 51000 baud The selection of 9600 baud provides the lt gt maximum reliability for data communication but it is achieved at the cost of reducing data throughput If for some reason you need to have the maximum throughput use 51000 baud but please remember that this link rate has the lowest reliability for data communication The Channel dropdown list box allows the operator to assign a particular operating channel number to the modem Each of the five available channels possesses the unique communication properties It allows the use of up to five simultaneously transmitted radio modems on your jobsite without interference between them Serial Interface tab The Serial Interface tab is depicted in Figure 2 2 Spread Spectrum Radio Modem 915 MHz Biel xd File Help Radio Link Serial Interface Identification Baud Rate 57600 x RTS CTS ON COM1 115200 Figure 2 2 Serial Interface tab This tab lets the operator specify the baud rate of the modem s serial port and a method used for controlling the flow of data between the receiver and modem Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 From the Baud Rate dropdown list box select a baud rate
7. CTION 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 PRODUCTS 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 RECEIVER License agreement Use of the Modem TPS Software and any other computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website the Software in connection with a Topcon receiver 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 receiver or single computer You may make one 1 backup copy of the Software Otherwise the Software Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 may not be copied or reproduced You may not assign or transfer the Software or this 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 you
8. Make sure that your receiver The receiver is turned off is getting power and is turned on Check the connections to make sure they are not loose The cable s connectors are Check the cables running not properly plugged in from the receiver s port to the computer port to ensure they are tight as well Replace the cable The cable is damaged Contact your Dealer to purchase new cable pant find Restore Command mode for receiver The receiver port used for oe this port or use another connection 1s not in receiver port for example Command mode D Check that your receiver is connected to your PC using the proper RS232 cable for The computer port you connection to a PC and make have selected for NM sure that the cable is exactly connection is not the same gp plugged into the same PC as you specified in the PC Serial Port control serial port as you specified in the Port s setting drop down list of the Modem TPS software There are no radio modem Can t find installed in your receiver Contact JOU Dealer to equip mod m mE the receiver with FH radio U nown radio modem modem type is installed Open COM The computer port Close the application used port failed dedicated for connectionis this port or connect to the Access is in use by another receiver via another free denied application computer port Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400
9. Modem TPS s functions 0 cceeeceseesseeeeeceeeeeesaceaeeeeeeeeeseceeaeenees 2 Setting up Modem TPS sse 2 Starting Modem TPS sss eene 5 Closing Moderni EPS ertet etre ette 6 Modem TPS s functions The most current version of Modem TPS as of 1 3 February 5 2003 provides the following functions Connecting a PC to an integrated TPS radio modem via the corresponding serial ports Displaying information about the radio modem installed in the receiver Programming the radio modem s settings such as Operation Mode Link Rate etc Setting up Modem TPS System Requirements In order to use Modem TPS your PC should meet the following criteria PC compatible with Intel Pentium 100 MHz or faster 10 MB of free hard disk space 32 MB of RAM or more 64 MB recommended e 32 bit operating system MS Windows 98 2000 Color monitor at 640x480 screen resolution Please bear in mind that your radio modem must be uploaded with the firmware version 1 1 or newer to work properly with Modem TPS Installing Modem TPS Tes To install Modem TPS on your computer please follow this procedure Step 1 Open the Run command by clicking the Start button in the bottom left corner of your computer screen and Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 choosing Run Use the Browse button to specify the location of Setup exe To start the setup process click OK Figure 1 1 demonstr
10. OPERATION This chapter describes how to configure and manage the receiver s internal radio modem with the Modem TPS software In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topics Navigating through Modem TPS sss 8 Using Modem TPS e ern EE E TORIS 8 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com Navigating through Modem TPS Moving through Modem TPS is like moving through any other Windows program You can use your mouse to point and click or you can use the Tab key to move from field to field You can also use shortcut keys These keys are used in menus where an alternate keystroke sequence is available These shortcut keys are shown on the right side of the corresponding menu items For example the user can select the Disconnect item from the File menu with the Ctrl D keys Using Modem TPS After establishing communication with the radio modem the user will be presented with the following tab controls Radio Link As follows from its name allows configuring and editing various settings related to the modem s radio link See Radio Link tab on page 9 Serial Interface Allows selection of the settings that deal with communications between the receiver and radio modem See Serial Interface tab on page 10 Identification Shows the radio modem type and other information relating to the radio modem See Identification tab on page 11 The following three topics describe each setting you can access
11. ates an example of the Run window containing the full path to the setup program Run 2 x Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open C Installer disks SETUP EXE Cap Cancel Browse Figure 1 1 Launching setup program Step 2 The Modem TPS Installation window appears Here the user can choose the folder into which he she wants to install Modem TPS The default folder is Program Files Modem TPS on one of computer hard drives Click Finish to continue installation Figure 1 2 Modem TPS Installation Please enter the directory in which to install Modem TPS Modem TPS Directory ps Files Modem TPS Change EY Figure 1 2 Selecting disk and folder to install Modem TPS T The setup program resides in Installer Disks directory 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com Step 3 Now the Modem TPS files will be copied onto your computer Figure 1 3 Installing Files Extracting file to C Program Files Modem TPS Ivrt dll Figure 1 3 Modem TPS is copied to the hard disk Step 4 After Modem TPS is installed the following prompt will appear Click OK to exit the installation Figure 1 4 Modem TPS Installation Modem TPS installation successfull Figure 1 4 Installation completed Uninstalling Modem TPS There are two methods of removing Modem TPS from your computer 1 Using the Uninstall Modem TPS option of the M
12. display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without the express written consent of TPS and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Receiver 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 of TPS Trademarks Topcon is a registered trademark of Topcon Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation WinZip is a registered trademark of Nico Mak Computing Inc Product and 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com ii Topcon company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer of warranty EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE RECEIVER THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER 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 RECEIVER SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRU
13. double click on the corresponding icon e Way 3 Press the Start button in the bottom left corner of your computer s screen and select Run from the pull up menu In the Open box specifies the full path to Modem TPS exe Press OK 1 866 ATOPCON www topcongps com e Way 4 Press the Start button in the bottom left corner of your computer s screen point to Programs and then select Modem TPS gt Modem TPS After Modem TPS is launched the program window will appear Figure 1 6 Modem TPS lolx File Help Connection Port s setting COMT 7 Cancel Disconnected Figure 1 6 Main window From the Port s setting drop down box of the Connection window select the computer serial port your receiver is connected to Press the Connect button to establish communication with the TPS receiver Once a connection with the receiver has been established you can use the controls to configure your radio modem For a complete description of the controls available for configuring your radio modem see Chapter 2 Modem TPS Operation on page 7 Closing Modem TPS To disconnect from the receiver click the Disconnect ob button To quit Modem TPS click Exit It is strongly recommended to close the connection with the receiver and close Modem TPS prior to switching the receiver off and disconnecting the cable Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 CHAPTER MoDEM TPS
14. for the modem s serial port With this speed data will be transmitted from the receiver to modem and vice versa a The same rate must be used at both the receiver and modem sides By selecting ON from the RTS CTS control the user enables hardware flow control OFF disables hardware handshaking Identification tab Identification tab provides you with information about modem type firmware version board revision and serial number Figure 2 3 shows an example of this window Spread Spectrum Radio Modem 915 MHz Bie ka File Help Radio Link Serial Interface Identification Modem FH915 Topcon Positioning Systems Firmware version V1 1 February 04 2003 Board Revision 2 2 Serial Number FH91120200007 COMI 115200 Figure 2 3 Identification tab 11 1 866 ATOPCON www topcongps com Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter can help the user solves some of the problems that may occur while using Modem TPS In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topic Troubleshooting chart essen 14 13 1 866 4TOPCON www topcongps com Troubleshooting chart The chart below covers most of the difficulties that the user might encounter The first column contains the error messages that appear in 14 the status bar Error messages Possible cause Action to take
15. odem TPS program 2 Using the Add Remove Programs feature of the Control Panel in Windows A i ga To remove Modem TPS using the first approach take the following steps Step 1 Click the Windows Start menu point to Programs and then choose Modem TPS gt Uninstall Modem TPS Step 2 Modem TPS will prompt you to confirm the removing Click Yes to continue Topcon Modem TPS Software for FH915 FH2400 Step 3 When the removal is compete and successful the following prompt will appear Click OK Figure 1 5 Uninstalling Modem TPS Modem TPS uninstalled successfully X Figure 1 5 Modem TPS has been successfully uninstalled To remove Modem TPS via Add Remove Programs 1 follow these steps Step 1 Click the Windows Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel Step 2 Double click Add Remove Programs The Add Remove Programs dialog box appears Step 3 From the Currently installed programs list select Modem TPS Step 4 Click Change Remove Click Yes on the Uninstalling Modem TPS prompt that shows up Finally click OK Note that the program is no longer included in the Currently installed programs list Starting Modem TPS Modem TPS can be launched as any other Windows program in one of the following ways Way 1 Double click on Modem TPS s shortcut on the desktop if it has been created Way 2 In Windows Explorer go to the directory where Modem TPS exe resides and
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