Managing Files; Downloading And Deleting Files - Topcon GR-5 Operator's Manual

6. When you have finished recording, press and hold the FUNCTION button until the REC LED turns dark. You can also
select File Explorer Logs Stop in TRU to end data recording.
7. To turn off the receiver, press and hold the Power button until all LEDs turn dark.
You can also log data using MAGNET Field software.

Managing Files

Raw data is recorded as time tagged measurements in a single raw data file. Each file is recorded to the receiver's memory, and
automatically given a name and a *.tps file extension. You can then transfer a file of collected data can to a computer with file
managing software, such as the Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU), which is supplied on the GPS+ CD. These programs allow you to
use an automatic naming feature, enter file names, and delete files as necessary. For more information, see the TRU Reference
Manual supplied on the GR 5 CD.

Downloading and Deleting Files

After completing a survey, download data files to a computer or a controller for storage, post processing, or backup. The
SD/SDHC cards hold a finite amount of files, so you will want to delete files to increase memory capacity.
When the memory is full, the receiver stops logging data, and the REC LED turns dark/off, indicating an error condition. Existing
data is not overwritten.
There are two options for deleting raw data files from the receiver:
Managing Files
P/N: 7010 1004 66