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RTP-300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide

1. n Soo Carles lt gt Sove As Project Fila Maneapar a te Export Genio Translation Tabla fi Autocad Layar Translation Table Sih irechironazanion Litidity TS Daia Transfer a Pont Setup Erint ATP TOOLS fai 2 BTF YU0 Parking log 3 ATP 300 c6 4 RTP 300 00x RTP Tracks 1 24 1 00 E ATP Tracks 1 2 v3 0 cc T7 DD atsATP oe BAT 300 VERIFICATION loc 20 Figure 3 21 Import a File 2 Change the file type to ASCII pts asc csv txt and then navigate to the GPS corrected files from the Profiler software see Profiler export above and click Open Open 2 xl ani G RTP 300 Data files e Ey 7 6 10 RUN 2 Corrected pts EI RUN 1 Corrected GPS Tracks LCR 001 txt EI RUN 2 Corrected GPS Tracks LCR 001 txt EI RUN 3 Corrected GPS Tracks LCR 001 txt RTPSOO run 1 csv 4 RTP 300 Parking lot csv File name Open Files of type ASCII Points file pts asc csv be Cancel Mobile device Figure 3 22 Change File Type P N 7010 0995 3 15 Software Setup 3 From the ASCII File Format screen Figure 3 23 confirm that the Field Order is correct for the data in the corrected file being imported P Point Number N Northing E Easting Z Elevation C Code ASCII File Format xj Field Order P Point Number E Code D Description E Easting S String La Latitude N Northing Ns Notes Lo Longitude Elevation H Geoid Height PNEZC
2. I ATS CTE i Inpul Command Baud reli 15200 Serial C Dupuit FATE CMF 100 9 Period 5 100 iy ATS CTE SenelD input Command Rauti 115200 fo tiered Miuipu rione Penrod 91 T ATS CTE Refresh Any Exit Gava Setall parameters ta deteults Figure 3 7 Click OK 2 4 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Radio Modem Setup in Modem TPS 10 Confirm the receiver 1s set up as a base Select File gt Disconnect to HIPER ID BQ0DNKHXR6RK base Eee Tools Plots Help o x GPS Satellites 8 EL azfca Pi P2 Tel ss 11 42 260 42 27 27 17 00 14 27 56 38 18 18 17 00 20 36 308 40 2 27 12 00 22 8 114 32 14 14 1 00 23 18 258 38 18 18 16 00 30 11 56 34 11 11 16 00 31 66 66 48 36 36 17 00 32 6l 326 45 31 31 17 00 Geo xvz Target Lat 37 42 50 2235 N Lon 121 42 18 3832 W Alt 150 8591 m Vel 0 2047 m s GLONASS Satellites 7 sn Fn EL az cal Pil P2 tcl ss 01 01 42 330 42 38 43 17 00 07 05 18 108 40 39 34 16 00 RMS Pos 2 5137 m 08 06 5 62 51 43 44 17 00 RMS Vel 0 0251 m s 10 56 54 42 38 40 7 00 PDOP 1 1999 11 OO 53 168 44 41 38 17 00 standalone 17 04 10 324 35 33 39 7 00 24 02 14 274 42 38 38 17 00 Receiver time 16 19 11 Receiver date 6 18 2010 Clock offset 0 6682 ppm Osc offset 0 6682 ppm Tracking time 00 17 02 COMI 115200 00 14
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4. Data Preview Co Documents and Settingssenver Desktop zero offset data zero offset 1 41668577 1014701 583200006035 72 so40bseeb4452000 92 1051 3 456540627 1 2 4169571 5641761 7714000006035 72 1 950369114351 7000 92 0565152699581 333 0 34166572 100914567 7 320000 6035 7 49503941 90s82000 52 0645079 35548535 F 4 4168570 80667367531 00000 603572 57891 6847356600092 120851 26615694721 5 41686571260097 367 1 760000 603571 97251 442995000 92 1321009944006223 C Data above isin Project Settings m Linear Angular Linear Angular Meters e Gteg Hin Sec i Meters f Deg Min Sec C Feet fe Segre Feet C Degrees C US Feet Gon C US Feet C Gon Coordinate System W Convert data Convert From UTMNorth Zone_10 Project Projection SPCE3 CA_3 i Apply Geoid OK Cancel Figure 3 23 File Format Confirmation 4 Select the appropriate units in the corrected file Figure 3 23 3 16 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide SiteMaster v9 1 Data Import SiteMaster will automatically convert the corrected file units to match the units being used in the SiteMaster project gt The project units will be generated by the units defined in the SiteMaster project 5 Select the appropriate Coordinate System for the corrected data file being imported Figure 3 23 If converting to a coordinate system other than UTM select the Convert data check box and select the appropriate coordinate system of the corre
5. Jay Gate ott server A Loo Seven events Disconnected Connect Cancel Figure 3 13 Connect Receiver P N 7010 0995 3 9 Software Setup 2 Once connected at 38400 baud rate select the Configuration tab and select Receiver to U112_DEM ID ARUSAYWPLA8 rover File Configuration Tools Plots Help as Geo xyz Target GLONASS Satellites 0 Site Ctrl l Paper Lat 37 42 50 3198 N Vuoi nese ht See 11 00 MINA e 28 52 44 3131 11 00 RMS Pos 36167 m 20 240 44 24 25 11 00 ppop 20039 71 264 52 43 43 11 00 standalone 48 310 49 39 40 11 00 LO 100 C0M2 CMR 16 318 42 24 24 11 00 1933 0000 0000 13 306 44 25 26 11 00 Receiver time 18 55 01 Receiver date 12 13 2010 Clock offset 0 1484 ppm Osc offset 8 6208 ppm Tracking time 00 12 05 COMI 38400 00 05 33 bi Figure 3 14 Configuration Receiver 3 Click the Positioning tab Under Positioning Mode select RTK Fixed and click Apply Receiver Configuration General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Pors Events Advanced Positioning Mode Enable Solutions Satellite management Standalone V Standalone Satellites tracked Satellites used in pos C DGPS Code Differential DGPS M GPS M GLONASS M GPS GLONASS C RTK Float M RTK Fiba S ag eee M Paik Fixed Ges i 9558 waas pit Satellite Numbering 7 Positi
6. 2 15 Panasonic Toughbook Computer in the Cab 2 12 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Cables Cables The following section describes the cable connections and routings for the RTP 300 system 1 Using the car end of a 7 Way Auto Light Truck RV Trailer plug with standard wiring wire the hitch power outlet by attaching the ground wire to the frame of the truck and connecting the 12V wire fused with a 25 amp inline fuse A picture of the receptacle is shown in Figure 2 16 along with an image of the wiring schematic 7 Way Auto Light Truck RV Trailer Wiring Diagram Round 2 Diameter Connector Allows Center Pin for Auxiliary Power 7 WAY CAR END 12V Tail Lights black red brown Right Turn Left Turn green yellow Auxillary orange Electric Brakes Ground blue white 1 White Ground 2 Blue Electric Brakes 3 Brown Tail Clearance Lights 4 Black 12 Volt Battery Charge 5 Yellow Stop Left Turn 6 Green Stop Right Turn 7 Orange Auxillary Figure 2 16 Hitch Power Outlet Wiring Diagram P N 7010 0995 9 13 Installation 2 Connect the RTP 300 power cable to the hitch s power outlet Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 RTP 300 Power Cable to Hitch 3 Connect the RTP 300 power cable to the top left connector on the RTP 300 assembly Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Connect RTP 300 Power Cable to RTP 300 Assembly 2 14 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Se
7. Enter the command em dev ser a znmea GGA 10 GAManual Mode O arizi H S4em dev ser a numea GGA 10 Load script Path C Documents and Settings ervers Desktop si n Stop all messages Clear window Exit Disconnect Start logging Edit script Figure 3 19 Enter Command in Manual Mode 8 Click Send command The RE002 message indicates that the command was accepted and the GGA message is sending P N 7010 0995 3 13 Software Setup Manual Mode E em dev ser a numea GGA 10 EE00 244 GPGGA 191352 GPGGA 191353 GPGGA 191402 SGPGGA 191347 SGPGGA 191348 GPGGA 191349 GPGGA 191350 GPGGA 191351 00 3742 00 3742 GPGGA 191354 GPGGA 191355 GPGGA 191356 GPGGA 191357 GPGGA 191358 GPGGA 191359 GPGGA 191400 GPGGA 191401 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 00 3742 03563136 NM 12142 03561635 NM 12142 83602492 N 12142 0356931 NM 12142 GIS 7714 NM 12142 356114 NM 12142 03554600 M 12142 0352777 N 12142 351155 M 12142 03549240 M 12142 03547436 M 12142 03545639 N 12142 03544019 M 12142 0342241 N 12142 03403560 M 12142 035356494 MN 12142 3100488 1 06 1 3100896 1 06 1 3101220 W 1 06 1 3101598 W 1 06 1 3102111 W 1 06 1 3102646 W 1 06 1 3103224 0 1 06 1 3
8. 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 Trademarks MC R3 RTP 300 PG A1 Topcon and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer of Warranty EXCEPT FOR SUCH WARRANTIES AND LICENSES PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED AS IS TOPCON 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 OR THE PRODUCT Please see the Operator s User s Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product License Agreement Use of any computer programs or software supplied by Topcon or downloaded from the Topcon website in connection with the Product implies acceptance of the Terms and Conditions here and in the Operator s User s Manual Please see the Operator s User s Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product ECO 4011 TOC Table of Contents Chapter 1 INIFOGUCHON iii 1 1 System COMponent s ccii i 1 1 Recommended Access
9. 103803 W 1 06 1 3104483 W 1 06 1 3105057 W 1 06 1 3105644 W0 1 06 1 3106258 W 1 06 1 3106879 W 1 06 1 3107448 1 06 1 3108024 1 06 1 3108655 W 1 06 1 Load script Path C Documents and Settings ervers Desktop Figure 3 20 Command Sending 95 162 95 162 95 153 95 152 7762 M 24 0178 M 24 95 161 95 160 95 159 95 158 95 158 95 157 95 156 95 155 95 154 2736 M 24 4070 M 24 95 151 95 150 95 149 2636 M 24 5033 M 24 7692 M 24 9343 M 24 0792 M 24 1345 M 24 2313 M 24 1916 M 24 2332 M 24 4649 M 24 48385 M 24 5269 M 24 4 Li Stop all messages Clear windows Exit Disconnect Start logging Edit script r If the RE002 message is not displayed and the GGA messages do not send check that the command is entered properly 9 DO NOT select any other options simply disconnect the cable from the unit The GGA message continues to send every time the unit is powered on until a receiver reset or clear NVRAM is performed If a reset or clear NVRAM is performed connect to PC CDU and re send the command as stated above 3 14 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide SiteMaster v9 1 Data Import SiteMaster v9 1 Data Import 1 From SiteMaster s Main Menu click File gt Import fun FISSE E Mew OtH HPA ikea Fe Ria kta Kw eae hill hele OI Oe eS n ato Kmelocalu Ay o calpacgggg a FO ea fit
10. 28 4 Figure 3 8 Confirm Setup Radio Modem Setup in Modem TPS 1 Start Modem TPS and click Cancel on the Port s settings box to set the correct radio modem connection parameters Modem TPS File Tools Help Disconnected Port s setting COMI Connect Cancel Figure 3 9 Cancel to Set Radio Connection Parameters 2 Click Tools gt Options to display the Options screen and click the Modem tab P N 7010 0995 Software Setup 3 Set Connect modem to Internal check all of radio type boxes to set all radio types to On and set the modem Baud rate to 38400 Modem TPS File Tools Help Options x Connect modem Internal Receiver teen ween ee i eee eee ee L Band amp Beacon Digital UHF Iv Baud Rate 38400 gt OK Cancel Disconnected E Figure 3 10 Modem Tab Set Radio Types and Baud Rate 4 Click the Receiver tab 5 Set the receiver Baud rate to 115200 Set the Daisy Chain port to Port C Click OK When connecting to an MC R3 radio the Daisy Chain port needs to be set to Port B 3 6 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Radio Modem Setup in Modem TPS lid Modem TPS 5 x File Tools Help zd Options x Connect modem Modem Receiver Baud Rate 115200 Daisy Chain Pot C Disconnected OK Panna Figure 3 11 Receiver Tab Se
11. Lat Lon and Ht position of the base If the base position is known enter the known Lat Lon and Ht 4 Receiver Configuration Figure 3 4 Set Base Position 7 Select the Ports tab Command Figure 3 5 Ports Tab P N 7010 0995 38 Software Setup 8 Set the Serial C output port to the desired correction format format must match rover Set the baud rate to 38400 baud rate must match rover and check the RTS CTS box must match rover Click Apply General MINTER Positioning Base Rover Ports Events Advanced serial Parallel Modem USB Ethernet TCP Serial A npu a Baud rate fiiszoo i eria Output Mone Y Period s m RIZGIE Serial B Input Commend H Baud rate 115200 eria Output None Period s I RTS CTE Input Command Baud rate Serial C Output RTK CMR 10 0 9 Period s 1 00 Serial D Input Command Baud rate 115200 fo Tiftered Output None Period s RTS CTE Refresh Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 6 Set Output and Baud Rate i Receiver Configuration lt x General MINTER Fosa Hame Brimar Pors Evora Ahanom Seral Persie Modem USK Ethi rest ICP Inpul l nt Baud rali 7 Serial A Cuiput e Period s r Sarial 8 Inpul Command Baud rein 115200 Sona Output Hone Period a
12. Mount Figure 2 9 Install RTP 300 Assembly P N 7010 0995 9 7 Installation 2 Insert the hitch pin into the right side of the hitch Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Install Hitch Pin 2 8 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Components 3 Install the hitch pin clip Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Hitch Pin Clip Installed 4 Align the right side hitch mount bracket so that the shorter edge rests above the lip of the hitch Figure 2 12 and insert the hitch mount bracket bolt Y na co a i i UT mu a e aap rhe i csi r a Short Edge Figure 2 12 Hitch Mount Bracket Bolt P N 7010 0995 2 9 Installation 5 While holding the bracket and bolt in place slide the left side bracket over the bolt Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Hitch Mount Bracket Alignment 2 10 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Components 6 Making sure the brackets lie flush with the hitch and the RTP 300 hitch mount install the nut and washer onto the bracket bolt Figure 2 14 and tighten with a wrench and socket Figure 2 14 Install Hitch Mount Bracket Nut and Washer P N 7010 0995 2 11 Installation Pelican Case with Panasonic Toughbook Computer Place the Pelican case containing the Panasonic Toughbook computer in the cab of the vehicle within view of the operator when the vehicle is in motion Figure 2 15 Do not place the computer in a location that blocks the operator s view Figure
13. TCP sara Put Baud rate 4U4UU eri SHARE Period s I PTE CTE Baud rate 38400 Output None Period s M RTS CTE Input Command z Baud rate 115200 Serial C Output None Period s RTS CTS SerialD Input Command Baud rate 115200 F ifrered Output None Period s I RTS CTE Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 17 Set Serial B Input and Baud Rate When outputting CMR corrections from the base select CMR as your input on the MC R3 3 12 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Setting Up the MC R3 Controller for 6 Click File gt Manual Mode File Configuration Tools Plots Help Connect Disconnect File Manager Real Time Logging Manual Mode CrHts Ctrl D Ctri F 3 a Ctrl R 1 00 CtrithM 2 16 13 00 6 00 47 00 3 00 3 00 7 00 pr i Geo xyz Target Acsesessosesesseseeseaesei Lat 37 42 50 2213 N Lon 121 42 18 7272 W Alt 153 3768 m Vel 0 0264 m s RMS Pos 3 9751 m RMS Vel 0 0385 m s PDOP 2 0458 standalone Receiver time 18 26 23 Receiver date 7 1 2010 Clock offset 2 3921 ppm Osc offset 72 3921 ppm Tracking time 00 09 38 GLONASS Satellites 4 JE 2c Tc 43 9 42 9 09 2 69 344 49 46 9 Ol 10 7 39 246 49 4 30 08 Ol COMI 115200 00 00 57 Figure 3 18 Select Manual Mode 7
14. ble to the GPS antenna Figure 2 25 Pi Figure 2 25 GPS Antenna Cable to GPS Antenna 11 Connect the Toughbook computer power cable to the left connector on the Pelican case Figure 2 26 bz LAI a Figure 2 26 Toughbook Computer Power Cable to Pelican Case 2 18 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Cables 12 Connect the Toughbook computer power cable to the cigarette lighter socket or a multi socket adapter Figure 2 27 Installation of cables within the cab of the vehicle requires at least two available 12V cigarette lighter sockets to power the Toughbook computer and the MC R3 Figure 2 27 Toughbook Computer Power Cable to Cigarette Lighter P N 7010 0995 9 19 Installation 13 Connect the RTP 300 assembly communication cable to the right connector on the Pelican case Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 RTP 300 Communication Cable to Pelican Case 2 20 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Cables 14 Power on the vehicle and the Toughbook computer Double click on the RTP 300 software icon on the computer s desktop to start the program Figure 2 29 fa a Figure 2 29 Power On the System P N 7010 0995 2 921 Installation 2 22 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Chapter 3 Software Setup The following sections describe how to setup a base station with PC CDU configure a radio modem using Modem TPS how to setup the MC R3 for RTP c
15. cted data UTM north or south and the appropriate zone gt All corrected RTP data 1s in UTM format gt The project projection will be generated form the coordinate system defined in the SiteMaster project 6 Ifa geoid is being applied to the data in the SiteMaster project select the Apply geoid check box Figure 3 23 The elevations in the corrected RTP data files do NOT have a geoid applied 7 Click OK P N 7010 0995 3 17 Software Setup 8 From the Point Code and Attributes screen set the Point code to Field codes and click OK Point Code and ttrib u tes x Point Code e Field Code Library Description Include String Numbers Include Comments Include Commands Create Annotation According to Code _ Transfer Attributes Images Notes Description Attributes Greate texttrom Attributes Single Multiple Text Style DEFAULT 15 Locked OK Cancel Figure 3 24 Field Code 7010 0946 for further instructions on how to Please refer to the SiteMaster Reference Manual utilize SiteMaster for creating a DTM If working with State Plane Coordinates or gt localization on your job site please refer to the SiteMaster manual 7010 0946 Chapter 12 Translating Rotating data 2 18 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide aa PVY TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550
16. lectronic format data for downloading in the field or viewing on desktop computer System Components e RTP 300 Assembly and Hitch Mounting Bracket e Topcon PG A1 GPS Antenna and Mounting Pole e MC R3 Controller Receiver e Pelican Case with Panasonic Toughbook Computer e Wheel Encoder and Bracket e RTP 300 Software P N 7010 0995 1 1 Introduction Figure 1 1 RTP 300 System 1 2 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Recommended Accessories Topcon recommends purchasing the following items not Topcon supplied when using the RTP 300 system for safety and ease of use contact your local Topcon dealer for details Table 1 1 i ww 12V socket power outlet adapter with two 2 or more sockets Installation of cables within the cab of the vehicle requires at least two available 12V cigarette lighter sockets to power the Toughbook computer and the MC R3 Rear license plate magnet mounts When installed the RTP 300 unit covers the rear license plate of most vehicles In order to comply with states laws the license plate must be visible at all times Topcon recommends using magnet mounts or a similar user supplied method to relocate the license plate to a visible location when using the RTP 300 system P N 7010 0995 1 3 Introduction Table 1 1 i ____ Roof mounted hazard light 1 4 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Chapter 2 installation Req
17. ommunication and how to export and work with data using RTP 300 software PC CU and SiteMaster Base Station Setup in PC CDU 1 Connectthe receiver MC R3 Controller to a PC computer running PC CDU software through a serial cable 2 Poweron the receiver and start PC CDU 3 Set the Port to COMI default and the Baud rate to 115200 default and click Connect Connection mode File Configuration Tools Direct Internet Client Internet Server GPS Satellites Port settings EL Az cal Pile PI P2 TC ss EL azfca PilE com co pi P2 Tcl ss 7 RTS CTS handshakine Program settings Passivemode Manual mode ony Timeout ms 500 Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect minternet Client Server settings SETVE LOG sewer ewen Disconnected Cancel re _ gs Figure 3 1 Set Port and Baud Rate P N 7010 0995 3 1 Software Setup 4 Select the Configuration tab GA to HIPER ID 3QDNKHXR6RK Figure 3 2 Configuration Tab 5 Select the Base tab CA Receiver Configuration El a oa charger Figure 3 3 Base Tab 82 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Base Station Setup in PC CDU 6 If the base position is not known click Get from receiver to set the
18. on and Quick Setup Guide Components 5 Install the wheel encoder onto the lug nut mounts using the three 3 bolts and washers provided in the kit Figure 2 7 Wheel Encoder Bolts 6 Check the tire pressure on all tires on the system vehicle paying particular attention to the tire associated with the distance measurement system The tires should be inflated to tire manufacturer s recommended pounds per square inch PSI settings Lower tire pressure may be used to further reduce a gt the PSI impact of the RTP 300 system vehicle on the pavement surface P N 7010 0995 9 5 Installation MC R3 Controller Choose a convenient location for the MC R3 Controller on the vehicle Suggested locations are within the cab of the vehicle or in the vehicle s bed Figure 2 8 MC R3 Location and Orientation 2 6 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Components GPS Antenna and Mounting Pole 1 Using the bolts provided install the mounting plate onto the vehicle 1 e the rear left top corner of the vehicle s bed 2 Install the antenna mounting pole onto the threaded insert 3 Install the GPS antenna onto the top of the pole The antenna can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle as long as the offset values are entered correctly in the RTP 300 software RTP 300 Assembly 1 Insert the RTP 300 assembly s hitch mount into the vehicle s hitch Figure 2 9 Vehicle s Hitch RTP 300 Hitch
19. oning Masks Positioning System Frequency Channel Number Slot Number i k 7 r aa fs GPS fcn lock use fen lock use fen lockluse fen lock use PDOP mask 30 00 GLONASS aem AM smem HV e LL J 4 V VY 0 a a Ry qd PAI Enabled 14 eo Sra vu ada ada vu Nemi ile av i agd aa GE Ham im SL 3M PR 30 3R ie RE L n Ne 2 IM 4 IM wl fv i Current Datum wee Iv ario Camention vec All to lock None to lock Allto use None to use Datum Parameters Af Sdvanced PG Refresh Apply Exit Save Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 15 Select RTK Fixed 3 10 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Setting Up the MC R3 Controller for 4 Click the Rover tab confirm that the Positioning Mode is set to RTK Fixed Under RTK Parameters RTK mode select Extrapolation Receiver Configuration 9 tele a ek aoe Seay ione usage E NEBTESE eno Somectane B miz zija fsan i COnEGIane Di Use lone Caneciane sase Wore cians p gt RGSitians PEO ON SEE slo Ay i Figure 3 16 RTK Mode Set to Extrapolation P N 7010 0995 EALE Software Setup 5 Click the Ports tab Select the Serial B Input i e CMR that matches the base output Select 38400 as the Baud rate and check the RTS CTS box Click Save and then click Exit Receiver Configuration x General MINTER Positioning Base Rove Pons Events Advanced Serial Parallel Modem USB Ethemet
20. ories cccccccccceseeseesseeeeees 1 3 Chapter 2 Installation ca 2 1 Reguired Too sisi a EE 2 1 COMPONchis esa a a badi 2 1 Wheel Encoder and Bracket 2 1 MCR Controller ere NNE 2 6 GPS Antenna and Mounting Pole 2 7 R EP 300 ASSEMDIV cice lai 2 7 Pelican Case with Panasonic Toughbook Computer 2 12 Cables acai ial eine a tale 2 13 Chapter 3 Software SelUp iiia li 3 1 Base Station Setup in PC CDU i 3 1 Radio Modem Setup in Modem Bl PS eere Rirrene es tree mera entre te went es eee 3 5 Setting Up the MC R3 Controller for Profiler COMMU MICA OM sea asi a eA 3 9 SiteMasterv9 1 Data Import 3 15 P N 7010 0995 i Table of Contents Notes RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Chapter 1 introduction This manual describes the installation and setup of the RTP 300 Real Time Profiler high speed profiling system with GPS The RTP 300 system collects surface profile data safely at highway speeds up to 60 mph or as low as 5 mph Designed for installation onto customer owned vehicles the system consists of collection components lasers and accelerometers a distance measurement system a proprietary data collection computer Topcon GPS antenna Topcon receiver and controller for GPS positioning An in cab touchscreen computer provides on screen viewing of data collection and immediate test results The system allows for easy transfer of e
21. t Baud Rate and Daisy Chain 6 Click File gt Connect 7 Click Connect again on the Connection dialogue box A progress bar appears while attempting to make connection a Modem TPS _ o x File Tools Help Ctrl C Connect Disconnected P N 7010 0995 3 7 Software Setup 8 Onthe Radio Link tab select the radio channel to match the rover from the Ch channel drop down menu Select the appropriate Mode Receiver or Transmitter 9 Click Apply 10 Click File gt Disconnect 74 Digital UHF Modem Dealer POL wEOT 461 100000 E GMSK_ M Receiver M 9600 x Figure 3 12 Radio Modem Settings 8 80 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Setting Up the MC R3 Controller for Setting Up the MC R3 Controller for Profiler Communication 1 Connect to PC CDU on COM 1 at 38400 baud rate MC R3 baud rate must be set to 38400 for RTP communication ti i Connection mode File Lonhauraton fools F x Configuratio oc Direct Internet Client C Internet Server GPS Satellites Port settings tellites EL az cal Pi Port COMI Baud rate 38400 TT Infrared port if pe act tc ss i TT RTS CTS handshaking Program settings TT Passive mode IT Manual mode only Timeout ms 500 T Restore the receiver s original baud rate on Disconnect Internet Client Server settings
22. tup Guide Cables 4 Connect the four socket wheel encoder assembly connector to the lower left connector on the RTP 300 assembly Figure 2 19 J Y LE Figure 2 19 Wheel Encoder Cable to RTP 300 Assembly 5 Connect the six socket RTP 300 communication connector to the lower right connector on the RTP 300 assembly Figure 2 20 and then route the cable to the inside of the vehicle s cab i e through the rear window d Y 60 3 gt Ig e ti A y S Figure 2 20 Communication Cable to RTP 300 Assembly P N 7010 0995 9 15 Installation 6 Connect the MC R3 Deutsch connector to Connector A on the MC R3 controller Figure 2 21 Figure 2 21 Deutsch Connector to MC R3 Controller 7 Connect the MC R3 main antenna connector on the Deutsch connector to the RTP 300 assembly Figure 2 22 lt Figure 2 22 MC R3 Main Antenna Serial Cable to RTP 300 Assembly 2 16 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Cables 8 Route the MC R3 power cable on the Deutsch connector to the vehicle s cigarette lighter receptacle Figure 2 23 Figure 2 23 MC R3 Power Cable to Cigarette Lighter Receptacle 9 Connect the GPS antenna cable to the Main GPS Antenna connector on the MC R3 controller Figure 2 24 GPS Antenna Cable hi _ ao Figure 2 24 GPS Antenna Cable to MC R3 Controller P N 7010 0995 9 17 Installation 10 Connect the GPS antenna ca
23. uired Tools 1 9 16 wrench 2 15 16 wrenches or 1 15 16 wrench and a large crescent wrench Components The following section describes the installation of the RTP 300 system components Wheel Encoder and Bracket 1 Using the supplied wheel encoder bracket as a template drill two holes on the top of the rear left tire s fender Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 Wheel Encoder Bracket Location on Left Rear Fender P N 7010 0995 2 1 Installation 2 Install the wheel encoder bracket onto the vehicle using the two 2 bolts as shown in Figure 2 2 Secure the bracket from the inside of the fender using the two 2 nuts and washers Wheel Encoder Bracket Bolts 2 PLCS Figure 2 2 Wheel Encoder Pole Holder Installed 3 To install the three 3 lug nut mounts onto the rear left wheel of the vehicle Figure 2 3 pull back on the lug nut mount s hex head and slide the flared end over the vehicle s lug nuts spacing the mounts so that they line up with the slots in the wheel encoder Figure 2 4 and Figure 2 5 This spacing is vehicle dependant Figure 2 3 Lug Nut Mounts and Vehicle Lug Nuts Before 9 9 RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Components Wheel Encoder Slots Figure 2 5 Wheel Encoder Slots P N 7010 0995 2 3 Installation 4 Slide the wheel encoder pole into hole in the bracket Wheel Encoder Pole Figure 2 6 Wheel Encoder Pole in Pole Holder 2 4 RTP 300 Installati
24. y Ow TOPCON RIP 300 REAL TIME PROFILER Powered by SSl gt Installation and Quick Setup Guide TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS RTP 300 Installation and Quick Setup Guide Part Number 7010 0995 Rev A Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc January 2011 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 buying this Topcon product This manual has been prepared to assist you with the care and operation of the product and its use is subject to these Terms and Conditions and those more fully set forth in the Operator s User s Manual Usage and Safety This product is designed for use by professionals Always use safety precautions when operating this or any Topcon product Copyrights All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All 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 in this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Product The information

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