GR5 Quick Start Guide
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1. 6 Click OK to complete uploading new firmware to the receiver P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Maintenance Notes Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Chapter 6 lt poubleshooting This chapter provides general tips for diagnosing and solving some common problems you may encounter while using the GR 5 For more in depth troubleshooting see the GR 5 Operator s Manual Check This First Before contacting Topcon Technical Support check the following Check all external receiver connections carefully to ensure correct and secure connections Double check for worn or defective cables Check all power sources for drained batteries or incorrectly connected batteries cables Check that the most current software is downloaded onto the computer controller and that the most current firmware is loaded into the receiver Check the TPS website for the latest updates If connecting via Bluetooth check that the receiver port used for connection is in Command mode P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Troubleshooting Then try the following Reset the receiver Performing Hardware Reset on page 49 Restore default settings Restoring Default Settings on page 49 Clear the NVRAM Clearing the NVRAM on page 50 Initialize the file system Initializing File System on page 51 This will erase all files inside the receiver If2. USB SerialA Power yellow black red The following ports are used internally Serial Port B left free in the current release Serial Port C connect the modem and receiver boards Note that the GSM GPRS CDMA modem is located on the RF modem board Serial Port D connect the receiver board and Bluetooth module Note that the Bluetooth module is located on the RF modem board Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Your GR 5 Radio Antenna and Pole Connectors The SS antenna connects to the external antenna connector on the GR 5 radome The radio antenna uses a reverse polarity TNC connection or BNC connection depending on the installed radio modem The bottom connector connects the receiver to either a standard 5 8 thread pole adapter or the quick disconnect External Antenna Connector p Connector for Standard Setups SDHC and SIM Card Slots The SDHC and SIM card slots reside under the batteries near the base of the dome The SDHC card slot is located to the left of the MINTER inside the battery pocket and connects an optional SDHC card to the receiver board to provide memory The data that resides on the SDHC card can be accessed via the USB or P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction serial port or Bluetooth The following industrial grade cards were tested in the temperature range 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Transcend Ultra Industrial 2 GB
3. APRO Industrial 4GB e SanDisk Ultra II Swissbit Industrial 2GB Before using any other SDHC cards consult with TPS technical support about compatibility The SIM card slot is located to the right of the MINTER inside the battery pocket and allows a standard SIM card to be installed in the receiver Once installed the SIM card provides a unique identification for the receiver s GSM module and enables the receiver s GSM functionality based on the subscribed services The GSM module with the SIM card installed can be configured via TRU A SIM card can be purchased from a local cellular provider Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Default Configuration Battery SIM Card SDHC Card Battery Default Configuration The GR 5 is shipped from the factory with the default configuration The following table shows the major default settings for the GNSS board Parameter Default Setting MINTER Recording interval 1 second Elevation mask 5 degrees Filename prefix log P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Parameter Default Setting Tracking Elevation mask 5 degrees GPS tracking enabled GLONASS tracking enabled SBAS tracking disabled Positioning Mode standalone Elevation mask 5 degrees PDOP mask 30 GPS usage enabled GLONASS usage enabled Multipath reduction enabled Raw measurement update rate 100 ms
4. Digital Modem Receive only mode 14 hours 0 5W transmission mode 12 hours 1W transmission mode 9 hours GSM GPRS in urban areas 12 hours For the GR 5 with Satel Modem Receive only mode 14 hours 0 5W transmission mode 12 hours Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Connecting the GR 5 with a Control Device 1W transmission mode 11 hours GSM GPRS in urban areas 12 hours Common Conditions 10 12 SV tracked using the detachable batteries room temperature For the GR 5 with Any Modem Modem off 20 hours Common Conditions 10 12 SV tracked using the battery shells and AA batteries room temperature For the GR 5 with Any Modem Modem off 2 5 hours At Hz correction rate charger off Connecting the GR 5 with a Control Device You can connect the GR 5 with a computer or hand held controller to configure manage files or maintain the receiver Topcon s TRU and PC CDU software products provide an interface for various configuration monitoring and management functions for the receiver TopSURV field software is used for surveying common layout and GIS purposes and is available for hand held controllers The following connection methods are available P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started an RS232 cable and a computer controller a Bluetooth enabled external device computer controller a USB cable and a compute
5. conflicts with serial port management GR 5 Quick Start Guide Deleting Files from the Internal Memory Card Deleting Files from the Internal Memory Card A memory card holds a finite amount of collected data To free up space for more or new data delete old data 1 Connect the receiver to a computer controller and run TRU Click the File Explorer icon in the main window Highlight a desired file in the File Explorer dialog box right click on a computer or click and hold on a controller and select Delete from the pop up menu Click Yes to confirm the deletion Recovering Deleted Files The TPS file system is designed to allow you to recover deleted files The operation is easy fast and secure without the need for a data recovery software 1 Connect the receiver to a computer controller and run TRU Click the File Explorer icon in the main window Right click on a computer or click and hold on a controller within the file list on the Files tab and select Mode of operation Deleted Files Recovery The receiver starts remounting the file system for displaying deleted files During this process the REC P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Maintenance LED blinks orange Once the file system is successfully remounted the REC LED stops blinking and the deleted files will appear in the list of existing files Em NOTICE In this mode only the deleted file s will display To restore the file system
6. either the website or the GPS CD in this folder Navigate to the PC CDU folder and double click the PCCDU_MS zip file Extract the PCCDU EXE and associated dll file to the PC CDU folder Create a shortcut on the computer s desktop for quick access to PC CDU To uninstall PC CDU navigate to the location of the exe file Select the file and press Delete Installing TRU 1 2 3 Navigate to the TRU folder and double click TRU zip Extract TRU exe to the TRU folder Double click TRU exe to run the installer and then follow the on screen instructions After installation shortcuts appear on the desktop and in the TRU menu To uninstall TRU use Add or Remove Programs in Windows Control Panel navigate to the location of the exe file Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Turning On Off the Receiver Turning On Off the Receiver To turn ON the receiver press and hold the power button until the LEDs briefly flash To turn OFF the receiver press and hold the power button for more than one and less than four seconds until both the STAT and the REC LEDs are off Installing the SDHC Card The SDHC card provides memory space in which to save logged data Although you may install an SDHC card of any size the receiver will recognize only up to 2 GB of memory Always initialize the file system on the installed SDHC card before the first use Initialization procedure is described in Initializing File System on p
7. the battery completely snaps into place Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Charging the Batteries Detaching the Batteries To detach the batteries from the GR 5 so that they can be charged or replaced Using the clip at the top of the battery gently pull down and out to detach the battery from the receiver Charging the Batteries You can charge the batteries using the power supply unit or the battery charging cradle A 6 hour charge cycle will fully charge the batteries the batteries charge simultaneously The Li Ion batteries used in the battery packs should run at no less than 80 capacity after 500 charging cycles These batteries do not need to be drained before recharging P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started Charging with the Power Supply Unit ge CAUTION The power supply unit is designed for indoor use only Do not use it in damp or wet environment Do not expose the power supply to rain or snow It should only be used for charging the batteries Do not use as a power source during surveying The power supply unit can be connected to the charging cradle or directly to the GR 5 The power supply has the following specifications input voltage between 100 and 240 V AC frequency of input power between 50 Hz and 60 Hz e output voltage 12 V DC 2 5 A 30 W To charge the attached batteries using the power supply unit 1 Plug the receiver to SAE power cable into the rec
8. the problem persists see the following sections for other solutions TX RX LED Blink Pattern on Error Conditions For internal FH915 UHF modems the TX RX LED flashes red A fault condition has been detected Check that the radio modem s antenna is undamaged Contact a dealer to replace the antenna Check that the radio modem s antenna is securely and properly connected to the antenna connector Move the antenna receiver away from conducting objects such as large metal objects Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide TX RX LED Blink Pattern on Error Conditions The cable is damaged Use an undamaged cable Contact a Dealer to replace the cable For internal GSM GPRS modems the TX RX LED flashes orange The Rover uses the wrong PIN code or no PIN code was selected 1 In TopSURV click Job Config Survey 2 Click the continue button and press Next to navigate to the Rover Radio configuration screen 3 Press Configure GSM 4 Select the PIN of the Base Station and press OK An initialization error has occurred Check that the radio modem s antenna is undamaged Check that the radio modem s antenna is securely and properly connected to the antenna connector on the radome Contact a Topcon dealer to replace the antenna P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Troubleshooting Obtaining Technical Support End users The U S Canada and internatio
9. the range pole for the receiver to slip into the top Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories Accessory Part Number Description Miscellaneous AA battery pack Holds four AA batteries to provide a portable backup power source for the receiver P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Notes Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Chapter 2 Bring Started This chapter describes the activities you normally need to take when you start using the GR 5 for the first time or before beginning to survey with the GR 5 receiver specifically installing configuration software turning the receiver on and off inserting SDHC and SIM cards charging and attaching batteries to the receiver connecting the receiver and an external control device Installing Software The Topcon GPS CD includes the following software programs used for configuring and maintaining the receiver This software is also available on the TPS website to registered users If installing the program s from the GPS CD insert the CD into the computer s CD ROM drive If downloading the program s from the website extract the program s files into a folder on the hard drive P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started Installing PC CDU 1 Create a PC CDU folder on the hard drive and place the compressed PC CDU zip file retrieved from
10. the safety for the modem board even if you does not use it for receiving data P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Surveying i 7 GR 5 Recevier 9 quick Disconnect Optional i E 5 8 inch Screw FDO Lock Step 3 Measure Antenna Height for Base and Rover 1 Measure the antenna height above the control point or marker either the slant height or the vertical height You may either measure the vertical height to the Antenna Reference Point ARP located at the bottom of the GR 5 or measure the slant height Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Post Processing Survey to the Slant Height Measurement Mark SHMM on the side of the enclosure i OS E i FA 85 0mm i 253 0mm 168mm A ARP to edge 79 0 B ARP to corner 97 5 Tu FI __t Slant Height to Base of Vertical Height Corner on to ARP Gray Bumper Station Marker or Tip of RTK Pole 2 Record the antenna height points name and start time in the field notes Step 4 Collect Data for Base and Rover 1 Turn on the receiver The STAT status light LED initially blinks red P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Surveying 2 Topcon Once the receiver has locked on to one or more satellites the STAT light blinks green for GPS satellites and orange for GLONASS satellites A short red blink indicates that the receiver has not solved a position Once the short red blink i
11. 4 Downloading Files Transfer field data to your post processing software Chapter 5 Maintenance Help you use the GR 5 productively and safely P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Provide tips and solutions for potential problems during GR 5 operation Where to Find More Information For detailed information regarding features capabilities and software introduced with this receiver refer to the GR 5 Operator s Manual 7010 1004 For the quick guide about GR 5 cellular modem refer to the GR 5 Cellular Modem Quick Start Card 7010 1013 Visit Topcon University at www topconuniversity com for webinars and training opportunities The TU website also provides you with access to software and firmware manuals and more to help you maximize your technical and industry knowledge and skills Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Your GR 5 Getting to Know Your GR 5 MINTER The MINTER is the receiver s minimum interface used to display and control data input and output Battery FUNCTION Button Battery Power Button The battery LEDs display the power status for each battery e Green indicates greater than 85 charge e Orange indicates an intermediate charge Red indicates less than 15 charge The STAT LED displays the status of tracked satellites e Red blink receiver is on but no satellites being tracked
12. B 58 KB 10 23 MB 2 3 MB 471 KB 157 KB 78 5 KB 14 29 MB 2 9 MB 595 KB 198 KB 99 KB 18 35 MB 3 5 MB 720 KB 240 KB 120 KB P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Surveying RTK Survey Step 1 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 in Post Processing Survey on page 35 NOTICE Do not turn off the modem board Step 2 Connect a Hand Held Controller You can connect the controller to the receiver with a serial cable If the controller is Bluetooth enabled you can connect 1t to the receiver wirelessly using TopSURV Set the Instrument type to GPS and check the Bluetooth option in the Connections screen of TopSURV To change the Bluetooth device that the controller is connected to click the Connection icon in the upper right corner of the main screen in TopSURV Step 3 Start Surveying with TopSURV 1 Create a GPS job A user friendly Wizard will guide you through the steps to create a job configuration Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide RTK Survey 2 After creating a job with the desired configuration in TopSURV you can begin the survey Job configuration settings will be applied to the Base receiver only after starting the Base and to the Rover receiver only after selecting a survey option NOTICE For more details about how to create and configure a job start the GH 5 as a base or rover receiver in RTK and other survey methods see the TopSURV User s Manual P N 7010 1022 www topconp
13. GR 5 GNSS Receiver Quick Start Guide 2 TOPCON TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS GR 5 Quick Start Guide Part Number 7010 1022 RevA Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc August 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All rights reserved This quick start guide tells you how to get started using the GR 5 receiver 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 and Trademarks The information in this manual is a copyright of Topcon and is for use only with the product GR 5 TRU TopSURV Topcon Link Topcon Tools and Topcon are trademarks or registered trademark of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc Windows and the Windows CE icon are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer of Warranty and License Agreement Please see the Operator s User s Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product EXCEPT FOR SUCH WARRANTIES A
14. ND 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 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 ECO 4187 Table of Contents INTEOUCION cri prio Sen Di dcir 1 Chapter Descriptions eee 1 Where to Find More Information 2 Getting to Know Your GR 5 s 3 MINTER ondaa 3 Data and Power Ports 9 Radio Antenna and Pole Connectors 11 SDHC and SIM Card Slots 11 Default Configuration eese 13 ACCESSOTIES e c see REI E HR dn 16 Getting Started 21 Installing Software eese 21 Installing PC CDU eene 22 Installing TRU 2 inet 22 Turning On Off the Receiver sss 23 Installing the SDHC Card 23 Installing the SIM Card 24 Installing the Batteries eese 25 P N 7010 1022 www topconposit
15. P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Green blink receiver is on and tracking satellites one blink per tracked GPS satellite Orange blink receiver is on and tracking satellites one blink per tracked GLONASS satellite The REC LED displays the data recording status Green blinks each blink indicates that data is being written to the SDHC card Solid Orange the receiver is changing modes Orange blinks the receiver is checking its internal file system During this operation the file system is not accessible for CDU control display unit applications or for data recording This operation may require from fractions of a second to several minutes depending on the circumstances and the amount of internal memory Solid Red a fault condition with the receiver no more memory no SDHC card inserted a hardware problem or an improper OAF Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Your GR 5 The RX TX LED displays the status of the modem Table 1 1 describes the LED colors and patterns for the different modems available for the GR 5 receiver Table 1 1 RX TX LED Indications No light modem is turned off Green flashes modem is in receiver mode Solid Green a radio link has been established modem is ready to receive data Solid Green plus Red flashes modem is receiving FH915 Plus data Digital Satel Solid Red modem is in transmitter mod
16. Position update rate 100 ms Datum W84 Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Default Configuration Parameter Default Setting RTK Position output mode Delay Ambiguity fixing level Medium Max number of SVs in RTK 20 Minimum C A SNR 31 dB Hz Min number of SVs for fixing 5 ambiguities Max extrapolation time 30 seconds Serial Ports A B C D Input mode Command Baud rate 115200 Hardware handshaking Disabled Stop bits 1 Parity No parity Data bits 8 Some of the default settings depend on the options available in the OAF for your GR 5 and may differ from the published values P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction The modem default settings vary greatly depending on the modem type country of usage etc Consult the Operator s Manual for details Accessories The following accessories are available for the GR 5 receiver Accessory Part Number Description Cables Power cable U S 14 008052 01 Europe 14 008054 01 Australia 14 008053 01 Connects the power supply unit to a grounded outlet Receiver power 14 008016 03 Connects the receiver charging cable and the power supply unit via SAE connectors for battery charging USB cable 14 008070 01 Connects the receiver to an external device controller or computer for high speed data transfer and receiver configuration Topc
17. age 51 1 Ensure the receiver is turned off Remove the battery to the left of the MINTER Carefully insert the SDHC card label side down into the SDHC card slot located at the top of the battery compartment P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started Once the receiver is turned on the receiver board will detect the SDHC card and it will be ready to use as needed Installing the SIM Card The SIM card provides access to communication over GSM GPRS or CDMA services The SIM card must support Circuit Switched Data to communicate directly between receivers The SIM card must have GPRS support to communicate over a TCP IP network 1 Ensure the receiver is turned off 2 Remove the battery to the right of the MINTER Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Installing the Batteries 3 Carefully insert the SIM card label side up into the SIM card slot located at the top of the battery compartment Once the receiver is turned on the receiver board will detect the SIM card and it will be ready to use as needed Installing the Batteries Attaching the Batteries To attach the batteries to the GR 5 1 With the battery slightly tipped place the bottom of the battery into the bottom of the battery compartment P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started 2 Gently push the top of the battery into the battery compartment until it snaps into place Make sure that the clip at the top of
18. ch as data recording interval elevation masks etc After clearing the NVRAM your receiver will require some time to collect new ephemerides and almanacs around 15 minutes Clearing the NVRAM will also reset the receiver to factory default settings To clear the NVRAM using the MINTER take the following steps 1 Press the power key to turn off the receiver 2 Press and hold the FUNCTION key 3 Press and hold the power key for about one second Release the power key while continuing to hold the FUNCTION key 4 Wait until the STAT and REC LEDs are green Wait until the STAT and REC LEDs blink orange 6 Release the FUNCTION key while the STAT and REC LEDs blink orange To clear the NVRAM using TRU select Tools Clear NVRAM i Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Initializing File System Initializing File System The memory card in the GR 5 must be initialized before its first use Initializing your memory card while in the receiver will ensure the card is formatted to the TPS proprietary file system TPES This file system allows the receiver to create store retrieve delete and restore the raw data files It is also advisable to reinitialized the memory card periodically e g quarterly This will erase any data on the card check for bad blocks and set it up afresh To initialize the file system run TRU select File Explorer right click on a computer or click and hold on a controller within the file l
19. e Modems Red flashes a fault condition has been detected Check the condition of the radio modem s antenna to ensure it is undamaged and is connected properly and securely Also make sure nothing interrupts the signal Red flashes plus Green flashes modem is in command mode Solid Orange Red and Green the modem is initializing Green flashes the modem is on registered on the network and is waiting for incoming calls Slave mode GSM GPRS Solid Red a connection has been established Green flashes the modem is in direct control mode Daisy Chain Orange flashes an error has occurred initialization error wrong PIN code and so forth P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction The BT LED indicates the level of activity at the Bluetooth wireless technology communication link Blue flashes the Bluetooth module is on but no connection is established e Solid blue light the Bluetooth module is on and a connection has been established e No light the Bluetooth module is off The power button turns the receiver on and off The FUNCTION button switches the receiver between information modes and post processing modes starts stops data recording and changes the baud rate of the serial port A to 9600 Table 1 2 on page 7 describes the REC LED status when using the FUNCTION button Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Y
20. eiver s power input port 2 Connect the receiver to SAE power cable and the power to outlet cable to the AC adapter 3 Plug the power supply to outlet cable into an available outlet Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Charging the Batteries Charging with the Battery Charging Cradle 1 Remove the batteries from the receiver and insert them into the charging cradle Connect the power cable to the power supply unit 3 Connect the SAE connectors on the power adapter cable and power supply unit 4 Connect the power adapter cable to one of the ports on the charging cradle either port will charge both either battery 5 Plug the power supply to an available outlet To grounded outlet Charging Temperatures Charge the batteries only in temperatures between 32 F 0 C and 113 F 45 C This is important to prevent P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started serious damage to the batteries the receiver or injury to persons An optimal charging temperature is between 50 F 10 C and 77 F 25 C If possible charge the batteries within this temperature range Estimated Operating Times detachable batteries room temperature Common Conditions Bluetooth on 10 12 SV tracked using the For the GR 5 with FH915 Modem Receive only mode 14 hours 250mW transmission mode 12 hours 1W transmission mode 10 hours GSM GPRS in urban areas 13 hours For the GR 5 with
21. g occupation mode undefined If FUNCTION key mode is Occupation mode switch Green Orange Data recording started Kinematic post processing occupation mode Data recording started Static post processing occupation mode Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Your GR 5 Table 1 2 FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status FUNCTION Key REC LED Status Pressed for lt 1 second If FUNCTION key mode is LED blink mode switch Orange Release to change information mode If FUNCTION key mode is Occupation mode switch gt 8 seconds Orange Release to toggle between Static and Kinematic post processing modes Pressed for No light Release to stop data recording 1 5 seconds Pressed for Red Release to turn serial port A baud rate to 5 8 seconds 9600 bps Pressed for No light No function data recording still on Data and Power Ports The GR 5 has the following three ports USB rimmed in yellow used for high speed data transfer and communication between the receiver and an external device P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Serial Port A rimmed in black used for communication between the receiver and an external device Power rimmed in red used to connect the receiver to an external power source This port can also be used to charge the batteries
22. ing Hardware Reset usse 49 Clearing the NVRAM eee 50 Initializing File System esses 51 Managing Receiver Options in 51 Checking the Receiver s OAF using TRU 52 Loading an OAF using TRU 52 Deleting Files from the Internal Memory Card 53 Recovering Deleted Files 53 Activating Sleep Mode n 54 Loading New Firmware eee 55 Troubleshooting 65 Check This First eere 65 TX RX LED Blink Pattern on Error Conditions 66 P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Contents Obtaining Technical Support 68 End UsSetsz cire atada 68 Dealers in the U S Canada Australia 68 Help Desk 68 Phone 68 Email 69 Dealers International 69 Topcon GR 5 Quick Reference Guide Chapter 1 F troduction This quick start guide focuses on how to get your GR 5 up and running quickly without overwhelming you with technical details Chapter Descriptions Chapter 1 Introduction this chapter Understand the GR 5 parts and features default configuration and accessories available for your GR 5 receiver Chapter 2 Getting Started Explore preliminary steps to get your GR 5 ready for surveying Chapter 3 Survey Learn the basic survey procedures Chapter
23. ioning com Contents Attaching the Batteries n 25 Detaching the Batteries 27 Charging the Batteries ii 27 Charging with the Power Supply Unit 28 Charging with the Battery Charging Cradle 29 Charging Temperatures esses 29 Estimated Operating Times 30 Connecting the GR 5 with a Control Device 31 Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection 32 Eid ssi 35 Post Processing Survey eee 35 Step 1 Set up the GR 5 Base 35 Step 2 Set up the GR 5 Rover 37 Step 3 Measure Antenna Height for Base and ROVER ica eset eiie enis 38 Step 4 Collect Data for Base and Rover 39 Amount of Memory Required to Store a One Hour File cistitis eli 41 RTK SurVey een ee 42 Step 1 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 in Post Processing Survey on page 35 42 Step 2 Connect a Hand Held Controller 42 Step 3 Start Surveying with TopSURV 42 Topcon GR 5 Quick Reference Guide Contents Downloading Files 45 Downloading Files via Topcon Link 45 Using Windows Explorer 45 Using Topcon Link iii 47 Downloading Files Using TRU 48 MAING MAN CO asesina ii 49 Restoring Default Settings n 49 Perform
24. ist on the Files tab and select Initialize File System Initializing the file system of a connected receiver will erase all of the receiver s data files Managing Receiver Options The Option Authorization File enables certain functions features and options in the receiver such as the following the type of signal L1 L1 L2 and so on the receiver processes the amount of data the receiver stores in the memory multipath reduction technology For a complete list of available options and details consult with a TPS dealer P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Maintenance Checking the Receiver s OAF using TRU 1 Connect the receiver to a computer controller and run TRU Click the Options icon in the main window The Receiver Options dialog box displays that allows the user to view the current authorization options and upload new ones Loading an OAF using TRU 1 Topcon Connect the receiver to a computer controller run TRU and select Options Click Upload OAF at the bottom of the Receiver Options dialog box Navigate to the location of the new Option Authorization File OAFs have jpo or tpo extensions and are unique to each receiver Select the appropriate file and click Upload to the Receiver The new receiver option loads onto the receiver and the Option Manager table updates When finished click Save Profile on the Receiver Options dialog box then click File Disconnect to prevent
25. nal TPS equipment users are encouraged to contact your local Topcon dealer Your dealer is the focal point of contact for all post sales technical questions and issues Dealers in the U S Canada Australia Topcon dealers can contact Topcon Technical Support via the password protected Help Desk phone and email Help Desk To contact Topcon Technical Support via the Help Desk visit TechnicalSupport Topcon com User Phone To contact Topcon Technical Support by phone call 866 4Topcon or 1 866 486 7266 Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Obtaining Technical Support Email To contact Topcon Technical Support via email use the following electronic mail address support topconsokkia com Dealers International Visit http www topcon co jp en positioning network for contact details in your region Dealers in Europe must contact Topcon Technical Support via http support topcon positioning eu P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com 70 Troubleshooting Notes Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topconpositioning com GR 5 Quick Start Guide P N 7010 1022 RevA 8 11 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
26. ogress displays LA Import from Device Look in Topcon Receivers E Downloading Files Using TRU 1 Connect the receiver to a computer and run TRU 2 Click the File Explorer icon in the main window The File Explorer dialog box displays all logged raw data files 3 To save a file to the computer highlight the desired file right click and select Download from the pop up menu In the Save As dialog box navigate to or create a folder in which to download and store the file Click the Save button to download and save the file Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Chapter 5 1 nintenance Restoring Default Settings Most of the settings in the GR 5 have default values which you may change as needed for your particular application You can always return the receiver to a known operating condition by restoring its default configuration To restore default settings run TRU and select Tools Factory Reset Performing Hardware Reset You can reset the GR 5 without returning any configured settings to their default values It may become necessary to reset the GR 5 to apply certain settings which require a hardware reset or as part of troubleshooting To reset the receiver run TRU and select Tools gt Reset Receiver P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Maintenance Clearing the NVRAM The receiver s Non Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM holds ephemeris data position the current board s settings su
27. on GR 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories Accessory Part Number Description Serial cable 14 008005 02 Connects the receiver to an external device controller or computer for data transfer and receiver configuration ODU to alligator clips cable 14 008097 01LF Connects the charging cradle or receiver to an auxiliary battery for powering the receiver during survey operations Cradle to receiver charging cable 14 008072 01 1 5m long 14 008072 02 0 5 m long Connects the receiver to the charging cradle for external power Chargers Power supply 22 034101 01 Charges the batteries unit Charging Cradle 01 050911 01 Charges the batteries Antennas SS GSM antenna 30 030012 01 The Spread Spectrum and GSM antenna P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Accessory Part Number Description UHF GSM 30 070003 01 The UHF and GSM antenna UHF 410 440 antenna 30 050503 01 UHF 450 470 Tripods Poles Adapters tribrach and tribrach adapter 22 006009 011 Tripod 22 050501 01 The heavy duty tripod Pole 22 050908 01 Universal 22 006008 01 Used to level the tripod and secure the receiver or antenna to the tripod Precision tribrach adapter Used to precisely center align and level the tripod over a point Quick disconnect adapter 02 850905 01 Connects to
28. on GNSS Receivers Edit Properties File view Favorites Tools Om OQ 55 Address ew Topcon GNSS Receivers 4 To view the raw file double click on the receiver General Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Downloading Files via Topcon Link To import the file s from the receiver to a folder select the file s and copy to the folder using drag and drop method fir GR5 USB File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back S Search Folde Using Topcon Link 1 Connect your receiver and computer 2 To start Topcon Link click the Import from Device button on the Toolbar 3 From the left panel of the Import from Device dialog box double click Topcon Receivers A Import from Device Look in td My Computer Y eale B Mobile Device t Topcon Digital Levels The program automatically searches for Topcon receivers connected to the computer ports COM and USB When finished all receivers connected to the computer ports display P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Downloading Files 4 In the right panel of the Import From Device window navigate to and select or create a folder to save the files 5 To view the collected raw file double click or click Select in the pop up menu the receiver To import the file s from the receiver to the computer and to save in the selected folder highlight the file s and click the double arrows 6 The import in pr
29. ositioning com Surveying Notes Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Chapter 4 Bwnioading Files This chapter describes downloading GNSS data files to a computer After completing a survey download data files to a computer for storage post processing or backup TRU and Topcon Link both provide file managers to download files from the receiver to a computer Downloading Files via Topcon Link Topcon Link provides two options for downloading files from a receiver via Windows Explorer or via the Topcon Link interface Using Windows Explorer 1 Connect your receiver and computer 2 Open Windows Explorer and click the Topcon GNSS Receivers folder Right click the folder and select Explore The right panel of the window displays the automatic start of searching for Topcon receivers connected to any of the computer ports COM and USB P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Downloading Files When finished all receivers connected to the computer ports display 2 Topcon GNSS Receivers File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back 5 ya Search ey Folders _ Address 2 Topcon GNSS Receivers File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Gra v gt d ya Search le ev Topcon GNSS Receivers Folders Address 3 To view information about the receiver right click the receiver and select the Properties option a 2 Topc
30. our GR 5 Table 1 2 FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status FUNCTION Key REC LED Status When data recording is off and the FUNCTION key is No light No data recording Not pressed Orange Internal file system test in progress blink Red No free memory hardware problem with data recording No SDHC card If FUNCTION key mode is LED blink mode switch Orange Release to change information mode Pressed for lt 1 second If FUNCTION key mode is Occupation mode switch Orange No function If FUNCTION key mode is LED blink mode switch Green Release to start data recording post processing occupation mode undefined Pressed for 1 5 seconds If FUNCTION key mode is Occupation mode switch Green Release to start recording Kinematic or Static post processing occupation mode P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Introduction Table 1 2 FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status gt 8 seconds Not pressed FUNCTION Key REC LED Status Pressed for Red Release to turn serial port A baud rate to 5 8 seconds 9600 bps Pressed for No light No function When data recording is on a Red nd the FUNCTION key is No free memory hardware problem with data recording If FUNCTION key mode is LED blink mode switch Green Data recording started post processin
31. pcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Chapter 3 E irveying This chapter describes how to start surveying using a pair of GR 5 receivers for post processing and RTK Post Processing Survey Step 1 Set up the GR 5 Base 1 Install a heavy duty tripod PN 22 050501 01 over a known point You do not need universal tribrach and tribrach adapter when working with this tripod 2 Attach the antenna to the modem antenna connector This step ensures the safety for the modem board even if you does not use it for transmitting data You can extend the receiver operating time for post processing survey by turning P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Surveying off the modem board Connect to the GR 5 via TRU click Receiver Settings gt Power and set 2 to n in the Slots area Note that this will also turn off Bluetooth 3 Carefully level the tripod and tighten the screws 4 Attach any other accessories as needed for example a backup power supply GR 5 Receiver 1 Em A Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Post Processing Survey Step 2 Set up the GR 5 Rover 1 If needed attach the quick disconnect to the bipod range pole gt NOTICE Use a bipod during post process surveys to ensure the antenna receiver does not move during data logging 2 Attach the GR 5 receiver to the quick disconnect Make sure the receiver locks into place 3 Attach the antenna to the modem antenna connector This step ensures
32. r controller with the TPS USB driver installed for PC CDU only Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection This section shows you how to connect the GR 5 and a computer controller running TRU See RTK Survey on page 42 for TopSURV connection details 1 Using the RS232 cable connect the serial port of the computer controller to the receiver s serial port 2 Press the power buttons on the receiver and computer controller to turn them on 3 Start TRU on your computer controller Select Device Application Mode gt Receiver Managing 5 Click Device Connect On the Connection Parameters dialog box select the following parameters Connect Using select Serial Port Port name shows physical and friendly name for the port The Application remembers the last used Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection transport and the last successful port device name for every transport so it is easy to connect to the same device If necessary use the list button on the right of the Port name field to choose a port from the Select a Port dialog Click Connect 8 Once a TRU connection with the receiver has been established the Tools become active and you can continue with configuration activities To quit TRU click Device Disconnect then Device gt Exit P N 7010 1022 www topconpositioning com Getting Started Notes To
33. s gone the receiver has a position and surveying can begin wait for green and orange lights before beginning data collection This ensures that the receiver has the correct date and time and is locked on to enough satellites to ensure good quality data The process of locking on to satellites normally takes less than one minute In a new area under heavy tree canopy or after resetting the receiver it may take several minutes To begin collecting data press and hold the FUNCTION key for more than one second and less than five seconds Release the FUNCTION key when the REC recording LED turns green This indicates that a file has opened and data collection has started The REC LED blinks each time data is saved to the internal memory When finished press and hold the FUNCTION key until the REC LED light goes out GR 5 Quick Start Guide Post Processing Survey 7 To turn off the receiver press and hold the power key until all lights go out then release Amount of Memory Required to Store a One Hour File Recording Interval seconds SVs 0 1 1 5 15 30 Single frequency dual system receiver Memory needed to record data 6 11 MB 1 1 MB 221 KB 74 KB 37 KB 10 14 MB 1 4 MB 283 KB 94 KB 47 KB 14 17 MB 1 7 MB 345 KB 115 KB 57 5 KB 18 20 MB 2MB 407 KB 136 KB 68 KB Dual frequency dual system receiver Memory needed to record data 6 17 MB 1 7 MB 347 KB 116 K
34. to its normal state select Mode of operation Normal Activating Sleep Mode You can put the GR 5 into a dormant state to minimize power consumption without turning off the receiver completely In sleep mode the power board and Bluetooth module continue to draw a small amount of power from the batteries causing the batteries to slowly drain over time 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Press the receiver s power key for more than four seconds and less than eight seconds The STAT LED will be orange The receiver enters Sleep Mode You can awaken the receiver by turning it on manually or by sending any number of characters on one of the receiver s serial ports Topcon GR 5 Quick Start Guide Loading New Firmware Loading New Firmware Receiver GNSS firmware is released as a compressed file that the user download and decompress This file contains the following three files ramimage ldr the Receiver board RAM file main ldp the Receiver board Flash file powbrd ldr the Power board RAM file To upload firmware files to GR 5 receiver follow the steps below 1 Connect the receiver to a computer and run TRU 2 Click the Firmware Loader icon in the main window 3 Select Receiver Modem in the Device field of the Upload Firmware window 4 Set the Capture Method to Soft Break recommended Browse for and select the receiver boards RAM file and Flash file 5 Click Start to upload the selected files
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