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HiPer® XT
Operator's Manual
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
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.
Topcon only sells GPS products into Precision Markets.
Please go to www.topcongps.com for detailed market information.
S Y S T E M S
Part Number 7010-0713
Rev A
April, 2005

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Don Miller
April 15, 2025

The record button on the hiper xt will not come on. Can I fix it?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

To fix the record button (REC) on the Topcon HiPer XT, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the receiver is powered on.
2. Check that the Rover is in the correct mode:
- Kinematic mode while moving.
- Static mode while collecting data.
3. Use PC-CDU to configure the Rover:
- Go to Configuration → Receiver → MINTER.
- Enable FN key mode and Occupation mode switch.
- Enable Initial data collection dynamic mode (Kinematic).
- Click Apply.
4. Verify that both Base and Rover:
- Collect data from the same satellites.
- Use the same data recording rate.
- Have the same elevation mask angles.
5. Press the power button at the unknown point and wait 2–10 minutes.
6. Confirm that the REC LED is orange, indicating data is being collected.

If the REC LED does not turn orange, recheck the configuration settings and ensure the receiver is in static mode at the survey point.

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  • Page 1 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. April, 2005 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.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..............vii Terms and Conditions ............vii Regulatory Information ............x Manual Conventions ............xi Chapter 1 Introduction ............1-1 Overview ................1-2 Principles of Operation ............1-2 GPS Overview ............... 1-2 Calculating Positions ..........1-3 GPS Positioning ............
  • Page 4 Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 2-37 Configuring a Base Station’s GSM Module with Modem-TPS ......... 2-40 Configuring a Rover Station’s GSM Module with Modem-TPS ......... 2-41 Bluetooth Module Configuration ........2-43 Collecting Almanacs ............2-48 HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Setup and Survey ........... 3-1 Receiver Setup ..............3-1 Step 1: Set up the Receiver ........... 3-2 Step 2: Measure Antenna Height ........3-2 Step 3: Collect Data ............3-4 Surveying with the Receiver ..........3-5 Static Survey ..............
  • Page 6 Radio (Modem) RF Connector ........A-11 Power Connector ............A-11 Serial C-RS232 Connector ........... A-12 USB Connector ............. A-13 Appendix B Safety Warnings ............B-1 General Warnings ..............B-1 Internal Battery Pack Warnings .......... B-2 Usage Warnings ..............B-3 HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix C UHF Radio Usage ........... C-1 Appendix D Warranty Terms ............D-1 Index P/N 7010-0713...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Notes: HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products, and is designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and...

  • Page 10: Website

    TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. used under license. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY...

  • Page 11: Safety Warnings

    Terms and Conditions single computer. 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.

  • Page 12: Regulatory Information

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Move the equipment away from the receiver. • Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is powered. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements

    Manual Conventions • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. CAUTION CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian...
  • Page 14 WARNING WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal injury. ANGER DANGER NDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE PERFORMED HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This chapter describes: • The HiPer® XT receiver (Figure 1-1) • GPS and your receiver • Common receiver functions • Standard package contents and configurations • Receiver components • The Option Authorization File (OAF) Figure 1-1. HiPer XT Receiver P/N 7010-0713...

  • Page 16: Overview

    The HiPer XT can receive and process both L1 and L2 signals, improving the accuracy of your survey points and positions. The dual- frequency and GPS+ features of HiPer XT combine to provide a real time kinematic (RTK) system accurate for short and long baselines.

  • Page 17: Calculating Positions

    Principles of Operation For information on the current status of the GPS constellation, visit http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/ or http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. For GLONASS, visit http://www.glonass-center.ru/frame.html. Despite numerous technical differences in the implementation of these systems, both GPS and GLONASS have three essential components: • Space – GPS and GLONASS satellites orbiting approximately 12,000 nautical miles above Earth and are equipped with a clock and radio.

  • Page 18: Gps Positioning

    – Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) detects faulty GPS and GLONASS satellites and removes them from the position calculation. – Five or more visible satellites for only GPS or only GLONASS; six or more satellites for mixed scenarios. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Conclusion

    Principles of Operation – Wide Area Augmentation Systems (WAAS, EGNOS, etc.) creates and transmit, along with DGPS corrections, data integrity information (for example, satellite health warnings). – Current ephemerides and almanacs. Conclusion This overview simply outlines the basics of GPS and GLONASS positioning.

  • Page 20: Standard Package Contents

    • Setting different survey parameters • Static or dynamic modes Standard Package Contents The HiPer XT comes in either a base or real-time kinematic (RTK) package (also, refer to the packaging instruction card). The contents of this package include: • One HiPer XT receiver and one Legacy-E+, GB-500, or GB-1000...

  • Page 21: Cables

    Standard Package Contents Cables Standard cables (Figure 1-2) can include the following: • Receiver-to-computer RS232 serial cable (p/n 14-008005-03) – connects the receiver’s serial port and an external device (hand- held controller or computer) • Receiver-to-SAE power cable (p/n 14-008016-03) – connects the receiver’s power port and the power supply’s SAE connector or the extension cable’s SAE connector •...

  • Page 22: Power Supply/Charger

    Standard receiver software includes: • PC-CDU – controller software that can run on a Windows - based computer. • FLoader – Topcon’s firmware loader; available on the Topcon website. • BTCONF – Topcon’s Bluetooth® wireless technology module configuration program; available on the Topcon website.

  • Page 23: Literature

    Standard Package Contents Software and software information are also available on the Topcon website (www.topcongps.com/software/index.html or http:// www.topcongps.com/software/3rdparty.html). The following software will also be useful for operating, caring for and using your receiver, and may be required for some applications.

  • Page 24: Getting Acquainted

    Euro cards is the GPS receiver and the other is used for UHF communications. See Table 1-2 on page 1-13 for a description of the operating times for the HiPer XT receiver as a Base or Rover. For receiver specifications, see Appendix A. Internal Components The following sections describe the internal components of the HiPer XT receiver.

  • Page 25: Radio Modem

    The frequency range of the modem depends on the country in which the receiver is used: for North America, the frequency range is 410– 470; for all other countries, contact your local distributor. The HiPer XT is compatible with Pacific Crest radio modems. GSM Module GSM modems function similarly to a standard cell phone, where one modem (at the Rover) calls another (at the Base).

  • Page 26: Gps+ Receiver Board

    • GPS L1 or GPS L1/L2 • GPS/GLONASS L1 or GPS/GLONASS L1/L2 Table 1-1 lists the options available for these cards. Table 1-1. Euro Card Options for HiPer XT Euro Card Model Available Options Euro-112T (HGGDT) G: GPS L1...

  • Page 27: External Components

    14 hours 16 hours 16 hours The Li-Ion batteries used in the HiPer XT should run at no less than 98% capacity after 500 charging cycles. These batteries do not need to be drained before recharging. A battery charger (AC adapter) is included with the standard package.

  • Page 28: Front Panel

    Introduction Figure 1-4. HiPer XT Radome Front Panel Figure 1-5 on page 1-15 shows front panel components for the HiPer XT receiver: • MINTER – The Minimum INTERface for the receiver consisting of three keys and four, three-color LEDs. See “Using the MINTER”...
  • Page 29 • PWR – The power input port to which an external power source (+6 to +28 V DC) is connected and where the unit is charged. • Slant height measure mark (SHMM). MINTER Reset Power Slant Height Measure Mark Figure 1-5. HiPer XT Front Panel P/N 7010-0713 1-15...

  • Page 30: Back Panel

    Introduction Back Panel Figure 1-6 shows back panel components for the HiPer XT. • Vent plug – Equalizes the pressure between the inside of the receiver and the outside environment. • Slant height measure mark (SHMM) Vent Plug Slant Height Measure Mark Figure 1-6.
  • Page 31 Option Authorization File (OAF) • Update rate standard 1Hz (optional 5, 10, or 20Hz) • RTK at 1Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, and 20Hz • RTCM/CMR Input/Output • Event marker • Co-Op tracking • Advanced multipath reduction • Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) •...
  • Page 32 Introduction Notes: HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 1-18...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Configuration

    • Radio configuration • Bluetooth module configuration • Collecting almanacs Before you can begin using the HiPer XT receiver, do the following: 1. Charge the batteries. See “Powering the Receiver” on page 2-2. 2. Configure the various parts of your receiver. See: •...

  • Page 34: Powering The Receiver

    Zero Power Mode (for details, see “Zero Power Mode” on page 4-19). 3. Leave overnight. An approximately seven-hour charge cycle will charge the batteries about 90%. An approximately nine-hour charge cycle will fully charge the receiver. The internal batteries can not be overcharged. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: External Batteries

    Powering the Receiver The speed of the charge depends on the Power and Charger settings on the Receiver Configuration screen, and whether the receiver is turned off or on. See “Power Management” on page 2-5 for more information. The Li-Ion batteries used in the receiver should run at no less than 98% capacity after 500 charging cycles.

  • Page 36: Battery Charger

    AC between 90 and 264 V 1A (110 V AC) and between 47 Hz and 63 Hz. The battery charger outputs DC 12 V 2.5 A (30 W). HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Turning On/Off The Receiver

    Power Management You can use Topcon’s PC-CDU software to manage your receiver’s power. The complete description of PC-CDU exceeds the scope of this manual, but can be found in the PC-CDU User’s Manual. The latest copy of this software and the manual can be downloaded from the TPS website.
  • Page 38 • Off – receiver will not charge batteries • Charge A – receiver charges only battery A • Charge B – receiver charges only battery B • Auto – receiver automatically detects and charges both batteries Figure 2-3. Select Charger Mode HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Powering the Receiver 5. Select the Power output modes Ports drop-down list to set power output on the serial ports (Figure 2-4). • On – the power board will deliver voltage on pin one of all serial port connectors when the receiver is turned on. If the receiver is turned off, there will be no power on any ports.
  • Page 40 (Figure 2-6). 9. Select and check the Enable Low Power Mode check box to put the receiver’s processor into low power consumption mode (Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6. Enable and Apply Power Settings 10. Click Apply. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Charging Internal Batteries

    Powering the Receiver Charging Internal Batteries Use one of the following conditions for maximum battery charge speed: • The receiver is turned off. Power Mode and Charger Mode are set to Auto. See “Power Management” on page 2-5 for setting these parameters.

  • Page 42: Checking Internal Battery Status

    USB cable), you will be able to: • configure the receiver and its components • send commands to the receiver • download files from the receiver’s memory • load new firmware using FLoader™, OAFs, and configuration files to a receiver HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-10...

  • Page 43: Establishing A Wireless Connection

    Connecting the Receiver and a Computer Establishing a Wireless Connection The HiPer XT receiver contains Bluetooth wireless technology that allows file transfer and synchronization between the receiver and any other external device that supports Bluetooth wireless technology; for example, an iPAQ, or a computer with USB-to-Bluetooth adapter or PCMCA-to-Bluetooth adapter installed.

  • Page 44: Establishing An Rs232 Cable Connection

    1. Using the USB cable, connect the USB port of your computer to the receiver’s USB port. 2. Press the power buttons on the receiver and computer to turn them on. 3. Continue with Step 1 in “Establishing a PC-CDU Connection” on page 2-13. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-12...

  • Page 45: Establishing A Pc-Cdu Connection

    Connecting the Receiver and a Computer Establishing a PC-CDU Connection PC-CDU is a Personal Computer-Control Display Unit software used to manage the various functions of your receiver. The full range of PC-CDU configuration and function is outside the scope of this manual.
  • Page 46 – Set the Connection mode (Direct). – Set the port for your computer (USB) from the Port drop- down list. – Select the receiver’s ID from the Rec ID drop-down list. Figure 2-9. USB Connection Parameters HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-14...

  • Page 47: Receiver Configuration

    Receiver Configuration Once a PC-CDU connection with the receiver has been established, the current communications settings—such as, port name, baud rate (if applicable), and flow control (if applicable)—display in the lower- left corner of the main window of PC-CDU. A timer begins to count up in the lower-right corner as well (Figure 2-10).
  • Page 48 If your jobsite is in an area that has obstructions (buildings, trees, etc.), and/or the antenna location is near reflective objects, configure the receiver to reduce errors from these sources. WARNING WARNING Do not make other changes without consulting the PC-CDU User’s Manual. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-16...
  • Page 49 Receiver Configuration 4. Click the Advanced tab then the Multipath Reduction tab, enable the following boxes, and click Apply (Figure 2-12). • Code multipath reduction • Carrier multipath reduction Figure 2-12. Receiver Configuration – Advanced Tab 5. Click the Loop Management tab, enable the following boxes, and click Apply (Figure 2-13).

  • Page 50: Minter Configuration

    • Turn the receiver on or off, put it in either Sleep mode or Zero power mode. • Turn data recording on or off (FN key). • Change the receiver’s information mode. • Show the number of GPS (green) satellites being tracked (STAT led). HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-18...
  • Page 51 MINTER Configuration • Show data recording status (REC led). • Show each time data is recorded to internal memory (REC led). • Show the status of post-processing mode (static or dynamic) when performing a Post-Processing Kinematic survey with the help of FN key (REC LED). •...
  • Page 52 Elevation Mask for Log File parameter This parameter specifies the minimum elevation angle for the satellites whose data will be put in the receiver files logged when pressing FN. The default value is five degrees. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-20...
  • Page 53 MINTER Configuration File Name Prefix parameter This parameter specifies the prefix added to the names of receiver files created when pressing FN. The prefix can be up to 20 characters long. The default value for the Name Prefix is “log”. Log file names have the following structure: <prefix><month><day><sequential alphabet letter>...
  • Page 54 If this parameter is enabled, your receiver will erase the file with the earliest file creation time/date. AFRM must be enabled to use this FIFO (First-In, First-Out) feature. The default value is off (disabled). HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-22...
  • Page 55 MINTER Configuration FN Key Mode parameter Use these two radio buttons to program how the receiver will react when pressing the FN key. • LED blink mode switch – pressing FN will toggle between the MINTER’s normal/extended information modes and start/ stop data recording of Static survey.

  • Page 56: Reset Key

    (to a newly created or an existing file) in the following three cases: • After turning on the receiver using the Power key. • After resetting the receiver (using PC-CDU or pressing the Reset key). • After taking the receiver out of Sleep Mode. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-24...

  • Page 57: Radio Configuration

    • Displaying information about the radio modem installed in the receiver. • Programming the radio modem’s settings. See the following sections for details on configuring the HiPer XT with UHF or GSM radio modem using Modem-TPS. Topcon’s configuration and surveying software, TopSURV, also has the ability to configure HiPer receivers.
  • Page 58 Figure 2-18. Installation Complete and Shortcut To uninstall Modem-TPS, use the Start menu on your computer: Click Start Programs Modem-TPS Uninstall Modem- TPS, and click Yes at the prompt. Then click OK when the uninstall completes. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-26...

  • Page 59: Configuring A Base Station's Uhf Radio Modem

    To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at least 25cm between the user and the radio modem. For HiPer XT receivers, the integrated TPS UHF radio modem provides TX/RX UHF communications between a Base Station and Rover. To configure the UHF radio modems, have the following ready: •...

  • Page 60: Set Radio Link Parameters For A Dedicated Channel

    1. From the Protocol control, select between TPS and PDL. • TPS – Select this protocol if all of the radio-modems at your jobsite are manufactured by Topcon Positioning Systems. • PDL – Select this protocol if you use PDL radio-modem(s) together with TPS radio-modem(s) at the jobsite.
  • Page 61 Radio Configuration 6. For a maximum data communication reliability, select the Forward Error Correction checkbox. With this parameter enabled, the rover radio-modem has the capability to check and correct transmission errors (if any) in an incoming data stream. NOTICE NOTICE While providing error control in data transmission, FEC adds redundant check bits to the data stream reducing data throughput.
  • Page 62 File->Exit. 12. Launch PC-CDU and set up the receiver to run as an RTK Base Station. For how to set up an RTK Base using PC-CDU, refere to your receiver’s documentation or PC-CDU User’s Manual. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-30...

  • Page 63: Set Radio Link Parameters For Free Channel Scan

    Radio Configuration Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 1. From the Protocol control, select TPS. 2. From the Modulation Type control, select a modulation scheme that will be used by your base radio-modem. It can be either (Frequency Shift Keying) or (Gaussian Level-FSK GMSK...
  • Page 64 12. In the Time Out edit box, enter the number of seconds that a base radio modem will send a service word to the rover radio modem. NOTICE NOTICE Set the Time out larger (by 2, 3 seconds) than the period of transmitting differential corrections. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-32...
  • Page 65 Radio Configuration 13. In the Noise Level field, specify a threshold value for the noise level. • High – sets the noise level to -70 dBm. Recommended in noisy environments. • Medium – sets the noise leve to -85dBm. Recommended in most environments.

  • Page 66: Configuring A Rover Station's Uhf Radio Modem

    1. From the Protocol control, select between TPS and PDL. • TPS – Select this protocol if all of the radio-modems at your jobsite are manufactured by Topcon Positioning Systems. • PDL – Select this protocol if you use PDL radio-modem(s) together with TPS radio-modem(s) at the jobsite.
  • Page 67 Radio Configuration 2. From the Modulation Type control, select a modulation scheme that will be used by your rover radio-modem. It can be either (Frequency Shift Keying) or (Gaussian Level-FSK GMSK Minimum Shift Keying). The following table shows you what modulation technique can be used at a specific link rate.
  • Page 68 File Exit. 11. Launch PC-CDU and set up the receiver to run as an RTK Rover Station. For how to set up an RTK Rover using PC-CDU, refere to your receiver’s documentation or PC-CDU User’s Manual. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-36...

  • Page 69: Set Radio Link Parameters For Free Channel Scan

    Radio Configuration Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 1. From the Protocol control, select TPS. 2. From the Modulation Type control, select a modulation scheme that will be used by your rover radio-modem. It can be either (Frequency Shift Keying) or (Gaussian Level-FSK GMSK...
  • Page 70 Select all and Deselect all controls. NOTICE NOTICE For FCS to operate properly, you must select at least two frequencies. Also the selected frequencies must be the same as at the base radio-modem. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-38...
  • Page 71 Radio Configuration 13. In the Time Out edit box, specify a period of time in seconds within which the rover radio-modem will listen to the incoming data on the current operating frequency. Should there be no any data detected during the specified amount of time, the rover will switch to the next frequency in the list and so forth until the frequency with data is found.

  • Page 72: Configuring A Base Station's Gsm Module With Modem-Tps

    To ensure reliable and secure modem communication, this parameter must be larger then the period of transmitting diferential corrections. If both of your receivers are HiPer XT with internal GSM modems, set Send time to zero. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Configuring A Rover Station's Gsm Module With Modem-Tps

    Radio Configuration Figure 2-25. GSM Tab 7. Click the Serial Interface tab and select a baud rate for the modem’s serial port. The same rate must be used for both the receiver and the modem. 8. Click Apply, then click on File and select Disconnect. If you want to close the program, click File->Exit.
  • Page 74 NOTICE NOTICE If both of your receivers are HiPer XT with internal GSM modems, set Send time to zero. Figure 2-26. GSM Tab 7. Click the Serial Interface tab and select a baud rate for the modem’s serial port.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth Module Configuration

    Bluetooth Module Configuration Bluetooth Module Configuration Use BTCONF, Topcon’s Bluetooth module’s configuration program, and your computer to: • access the Bluetooth wireless technology module • configure the Bluetooth module • check or change the module’s configuration To access the Bluetooth wireless technology module, first download and install BTCONF, then connect your computer and the receiver and run the configuration program.
  • Page 76 3. From the drop-down list in the upper left corner, select the computer serial port (usually COM1) used for communication (Figure 2-28 on page 2-44). 4. Click Connect to connect the computer and Bluetooth module (Figure 2-28). Figure 2-28. Select Communication Port and Click Connect HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-44...
  • Page 77 Bluetooth Module Configuration Once the receiver and computer connect through BTCONF, the Identification tab (Figure 2-29) displays the following information: • Bluetooth name – the name of the Bluetooth module, set in the Parameters tab. • Bluetooth address – the unique electronic address for your Bluetooth module.
  • Page 78 Bluetooth enabled devices (such as, the receiver and a computer) can establish a communication link. The two devices must use the same PIN. NOTICE NOTICE If you do not need security settings, leave these parameters disabled. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-46...
  • Page 79 Bluetooth Module Configuration Figure 2-31. BTCONF Security Parameters 8. Click the Serial Interface tab (Figure 2-32). Enable Echo to display Bluetooth module replies and corresponding commands on the computer terminal. If needed, click Apply. Figure 2-32. BTCONF Serial Interface Tab P/N 7010-0713 2-47...

  • Page 80: Collecting Almanacs

    NOTICE NOTICE If 15 minutes have passed and the receiver does not lock on to satellites, you may need to clear the NVRAM. See “Clearing the NVRAM” on page 4-17 for this procedure. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-48...
  • Page 81 Collecting Almanacs You will need to collect or update the almanac under the following circumstances: • If the receiver has been off for a long time. • If the last known receiver position, stored in the NVRAM, is different from the present position by several hundred kilometers. •...
  • Page 82 Configuration HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 2-50...

  • Page 83: Setup And Survey

    • Receiver setup • RTK Base station setup • RTK Rover setup • Basic surveying with the HiPer XT receiver The HiPer XT package use one receiver as the Base station and the other as the Rover station. Receiver Setup NOTICE...

  • Page 84: Step 1: Set Up The Receiver

    1. Measure the antenna height above the point or marker. Figure 3-1 illustrates the antenna offsets. (See Figure 1-5 on page 1-15 and Figure 1-6 on page 1-16 for the exact SHMM location.) HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 85 Receiver Setup SHMM 30.50mm 77.75mm Figure 3-1. HiPer XT Antenna Offsets • SHMM to ARP vertical offset = 30.50mm • SHMM to ARP horizontal offset = 77.75mm Table 3-1gives the offset values for the receivers. Table 3-1. Antenna Offset Values for Receiver Options...

  • Page 86: Step 3: Collect Data

    Manual. 3. When finished, press and hold the FN key until the REC LED light goes out. 4. To turn off the receiver, press and hold the power key until all lights go out, then release. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Surveying With The Receiver

    Surveying with the Receiver Surveying with the Receiver The receiver can be used to perform Static, Kinemati, and Real-time kinematic (RTK) surveying. NOTICE NOTICE To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at least 25cm between the user and the radio modem. Static Survey Static surveying is the classic survey method, well suited for all kinds of baselines (short, medium, long).
  • Page 88 After the survey completes, data the receivers collect can be downloaded onto a computer and processed using post-processing software (for example, Topcon Tools). The procedure that follows describes the steps the operator should take to perform a Static Survey using MINTER.
  • Page 89 Surveying with the Receiver 3. Click the Advanced tab and then the Multipath tab, set the following parameters, then click Apply (Figure 3-3): • Code multipath reduction – enable • Carrier multipath reduction – enable Figure 3-3. Configure Multipath 4. Click the Loop Management tab and set the following parameters, then click Apply (Figure 3-4): •...

  • Page 90: Kinematic (Stop And Go) Survey

    See Table 4-1 on page 4-5 for FN key functions and REC LED statuses. Figure 3-5. Rover MINTER Configuration NOTICE NOTICE Remember, both Base and Rover receivers must collect data from the same satellites, at the same data recording rate, and with identical elevation mask angles. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Real-Time Kinematic Survey

    Surveying with the Receiver 3. Set up the Rover at an unknown point and press power. Allow the Rover to collect static data for two to ten minutes. The REC LED will be orange. 4. Check the STAT light for satellites tracked. 5.
  • Page 92 Refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual for more information. 8. Click the Positioning tab and set the Elevation mask parameter to 15 (Figure 3-7), then click Apply. Figure 3-7. Configure Receiver Positioning – Elevation Mask HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 3-10...
  • Page 93 Surveying with the Receiver 9. Select the Base tab, set the following parameters (Figure 3-8), and click Apply: • GPS/GLO at one time – enable • Antenna position – enter Lat, Lon, and Alt values. Do one of the following: –...
  • Page 94 Figure 3-9. Base Configuration – Ports 11. Click Apply. The receiver begins sending data to the selected port. For more details on the settings available for configuring the Base station, refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual. HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 3-12...
  • Page 95 Surveying with the Receiver Set up an RTK Rover Use the following steps to set up an RTK Rover station. You should already have programmed the modem. Figure 3-10 shows the hardware setup for a Rover station with an external controller. Figure 3-10.
  • Page 96 Float). The Ambiguity Fixing Level radio buttons govern the process of the RTK engine, fixing integer ambiguities. The RTK engine uses the ambiguity fix indicator when making decisions whether or not to fix ambiguities. Low, Medium, HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 3-14...
  • Page 97 Surveying with the Receiver and High correspond to the indicator's 95%, 99.5% and 99.9% states, respectively. The higher the specified confidence level, the longer the integer ambiguity search time 6. Click the Ports tab and set the following parameters for the serial port (Figure 3-12): •...
  • Page 98 The LQ field reflects the status of the received differential messages and contains the following information: • Data link quality in percentage • Time (in seconds) elapsed since the last received message HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 3-16...
  • Page 99 Surveying with the Receiver • Total number of received correct messages (dependent on the message type received) • Total number of received corrupt messages (dependent on the message type received) If the receiver is not (for some reason) receiving differential corrections, or if none of the ports has been configured to receive differential corrections, the LQ field will either be empty or it will look like this: 100%(999,0000,0000).
  • Page 100 Setup and Survey Notes: HiPer XT Operator’s Manual 3-18...

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