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Topcon GRS-1 Manual

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Field Preparation
Field Preparation
June 2009

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  • Page 1 Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Field Preparation Field Preparation June 2009...
  • Page 2 How do I send / receive an e-mail (with attachment) using the GRS-1? • Did you know that the GRS-1 can tether to a computer that is already on the Internet? • How can I see my position within Google Maps, live in the field? •...
  • Page 3 GIS and surveying market. An integrated electronic compass and digital camera make the GRS-1 an all-purpose device that can also be utilized as a field collector. The GRS-1 can receive and process both L1 and L2 signals while using an external PG-A1 antenna.
  • Page 4 • Survey Grade / Precision Mapping - for use as a member of a Real Time Network. The configuration for this would be a GRS-1 receiver on the pole connected to an external PG-A1 antenna on top. • Sub-meter – field work done without an external PG-A1 antenna.
  • Page 5 All GRS-1 receivers will ship with TopSURV data collection software. • If the intent is to use the GRS-1 as a rover within a Real Time Network, then you will want to start the process of getting the modem activated and online first.
  • Page 6 • Once the GPS+ module is activated, user has option of adding Roading module if applicable. • Add the Total Station module to support the common scenario of using a GRS-1 as a controller for conventional field work. June 2009...
  • Page 7 1 Receiver How does the Topcon GRS 1 Receiver connect to the Internet? connect to the Internet? • The Topcon GRS-1 receiver is able to establish a connection to the internet in multiple ways: – With internal modem (GSM or CDMA) –...
  • Page 8 Internet? connect to the Internet? • The primary method to have the GRS-1 receiver connect to the internet is to use the internal cellular modem. • There are two types of cellular modems available for the GRS-1 receiver: –...
  • Page 9 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new Topcon GRS Topcon GRS • The most important factor in deciding between the two types of internal modems (GSM or CDMA) is coverage.
  • Page 10 How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new Topcon GRS Topcon GRS • Topcon GRS-1 receivers are available with either an internal GSM or CDMA modem. Only GSM modems use SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards. CDMA modems do not have SIM cards. •...
  • Page 11 GRS 1 receiver? Connection Manager • The Topcon GRS-1 receiver has Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic operating system. Within this operating system, Topcon has introduced the Connection Manager. • TPS Connection Manager is a utility software that ships standard within every GRS-1 receiver.
  • Page 12 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I manage cell phone connections How do I manage cell phone connections within the GRS 1 receiver? within the GRS 1 receiver? • Within the TPS Connection Manager, select Create New Connection Entry.
  • Page 13 Internet? • At top center of the desktop screen, there are two arrows that indicate whether the GRS-1 receiver has a successful internet connection. • When the arrows are facing left to right (shown above) then a connection to the internet is made.
  • Page 14 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I send / receive an e mail (with How do I send / receive an e mail (with attachment) using the GRS attachment) using the GRS • Using the TPS Connection Manager within the GRS-1 receiver’s Windows...
  • Page 15 1 can tether to a computer that is already on the Internet? computer that is already on the Internet? • Since the Topcon GRS-1 receiver has Windows Mobile operating system, it is able to share an internet connection when tethered to a laptop / computer that is already on the internet.
  • Page 16 Internet? • If the laptop / computer that you are using is on the internet, once you make an ActiveSync connection between it and a Topcon GRS-1 receiver, the GRS-1 is then also on the internet.
  • Page 17 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How can I see my position within Google How can I see my position within Google Maps, live in the field? Maps, live in the field? • To install the free software of Google Maps...
  • Page 18 Maps, live in the field? • Click the Install Now link. • Ensure to check on the option of Open File After Download. Tap Yes. • It is common to have the GRS-1 receiver on charge during this process. June 2009...
  • Page 19 How can I see my position within Google Maps, live in the field? Maps, live in the field? • Tap the Accept button at lower left to proceed. • Tap the button to launch Google Maps on the Topcon GRS-1 receiver. June 2009...
  • Page 20 How can I see my position within Google How can I see my position within Google Maps, live in the field? Maps, live in the field? • Within Google Maps software on the GRS-1 receiver, tap the Menu button at lower right. • Select the Use GPS option to have Google Maps read in the position of the GRS-1 receiver.
  • Page 21 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation Questions? Questions? June 2009...
  • Page 22 How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software on a GRS 1 receiver? software on a GRS 1 receiver? • All Topcon software is available for download from the Secure Site. To access, go to: http://www.topconsupport.com/secure_site/main.php June 2009...
  • Page 23 How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software on a GRS 1 receiver? software on a GRS 1 receiver? • All Topcon software is available for download from the Secure Site. To access, go to: http://www.topconsupport.com/secure_site/main.php • Within the Software and...
  • Page 24 For the Topcon GRS-1 receiver, use TRU for Field Computers (10.9 Mb). • You can then either click to install directly to a GRS-1 that has an ActiveSync connection to your computer / laptop or Save to install later. June 2009...
  • Page 25 Application Downloading Complete message. • On the GRS-1 receiver, tap the button on the message screen (shown at top right) to continue the software installation process. • Done. Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software is now installed on your Topcon GRS-1 receiver. June 2009...
  • Page 26 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software on a GRS 1 receiver? software on a GRS 1 receiver? • To launch From the Windows Mobile desktop screen, tap the Start button.
  • Page 27 1 receiver? • For the initial launch of TRU software, you will need to declare connection settings for the GRS-1 receiver. This will only need to be done once and it will recalled for future connections. • Tap the triple dot button below Port Name.
  • Page 28 GRS 1 receiver? • Select the Friendly Name GNSS Port B with Physical Name COM6 as shown above. • This will only have to be declared once within TRU software on your GRS-1 receiver. Afterwards, tap the button. June 2009...
  • Page 29 1 receiver? • Lastly, tap the Connect button to establish a connection to your GRS-1 receiver with TRU software. • Done. Once the background changes to a solid white color, you are actively communicating to the GRS-1 receiver with TRU software.
  • Page 30 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation Questions? Questions? June 2009...
  • Page 31 1 receiver? software to check a GRS 1 receiver? • With a connection made to the GRS-1 receiver with TRU software, tap the Information icon to see a listing of the receiver firmware currently installed. • Ensure that the GRS-1 receiver has Receiver Firmware Version 3.4 (build...
  • Page 32 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? Connection Manager •...
  • Page 33 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • From the TopSURV main menu, go to CONFIG / SURVEY to see a listing of Survey Styles.
  • Page 34 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • You can rename or use default name of My Network RTK. Either way,...
  • Page 35 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • Since you have established an internet connection with TPS Connection...
  • Page 36 1 to a local real time network? • Enter the NTRIP (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol) User Identification Password issued to you from your real time network manager. • For the GRS-1 receiver, the Virtual Radio Port is D. June 2009...
  • Page 37 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • From this point forward within the TopSURV configuration screens, all options are user definable.
  • Page 38 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • Within the Advanced screen, it is common to check on the option of Multipath Reduction.
  • Page 39 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • With the TopSURV Survey Configuration now made, a convenient...
  • Page 40 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my 1 to a local real time network? 1 to a local real time network? • Network Connection...
  • Page 41 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation Questions? Questions? June 2009...
  • Page 42 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I add a Photo Note with the GRS How do I add a Photo Note with the GRS • The GRS-1 receiver has an integrated 2 megapixel camera. • Within TopSURV, simply tap the Attribute button •...
  • Page 43 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation What do the colored lights on the front of the What do the colored lights on the front of the 1 indicate? 1 indicate? June 2009...
  • Page 44 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation What do the colored lights on the front of the What do the colored lights on the front of the 1 indicate? 1 indicate? • The Bluetooth / Wireless LAN – Blue blink: Internal Bluetooth device is powered on and ready –...
  • Page 45 Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation How do I switch from using the internal How do I switch from using the internal antenna to an external? antenna to an external? • Two steps: – Physically connect external PG-A1 antenna to GRS-1 receiver with custom cable.
  • Page 46 How do I power the GRS 1 receiver? How do I power the GRS 1 receiver? • The GRS-1 uses a BT-66Q battery for it’s primary power source. When using the GRS-1 for static surveys, the battery will last up to four hours. •...
  • Page 47 1 receiver? with the GRS 1 receiver? • Removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards can be used with the GRS-1 receiver to provide additional data storage, as well as data transfer. • The GRS-1 supports SD cards with up to a 2 GB capacity.
  • Page 48 1 receiver? Topcon GRS 1 receiver? • If you are trying to make a connection to a GRS-1 using either Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) or PC-CDU, make sure that you power the GPS receiver on first. • To turn the GPS Receiver Power on / off, use TPS Connection Manager from the Windows Mobile desktop (bottom right corner).
  • Page 49 Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Field Preparation Field Preparation June 2009...

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