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Introduction • • • • • • The MR-2 receiver from Topcon is a rugged GNSS modular receiver that delivers proven Topcon Vanguard and HD2 technology in a compact and easy to integrate package. The MR-2 receiver incorporates 226 universal tracking channels and is capable of tracking GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS signals along with SBAS and L-band augmentation satellites.
Unpacking the Receiver When you unpack the MR-2 receiver, verify that your receiver is not damaged from shipment. If it is damaged, contact your Topcon dealer or Topocon technical support (see “Getting Technical Support”). After you unpack your receiver, visit myTopcon (https://www.topconpositioning.com/support) and download the following items.
Website The Topcon website provides current information about Topcon’s line of products. The support area of the website provides access to Topcon field and office software, manuals, frequently asked questions, and so forth. To access the Topcon website, visit http://www.topconpositioning.com.
The serial and Ethernet connectors on the MR-2 accept an external 9 to 36 VDC power source. Connect the MR-2 to a power source to turn on the receiver. When the LED is lit solid, the MR-2 is receiving power. Disconnect the MR-2 from the power source to begin the shutdown process.
Antenna Connectors Figure 2 shows the antenna connectors for the MR-2. The primary antenna connector is used to connect a GNSS antenna for precise RTK positioning. You can connect another GNSS antenna to the secondary connector for heading and inclination determination. For more information, see “Step 4: Connect Dual Antennas (HD2)” on page 14.
Twin Antenna System (HD2) The MR-2 receiver includes a twin antenna system called HD2. It derives 2D attitude parameters, namely the heading and inclination, of the baseline between two antennas mounted on a platform. For more information, see “Twin Antenna System for Heading and Inclination Determination (HD2)” of the...
Cables and Accessories Standard Cables The MR-2 package includes a cable harness that breaks out two serial communication ports and a power supply connection to the receiver. Table 1 lists these cables. Table 1. MR-2 Package Cables Cable Description Cable Illustration Cable Harness •...
Receiver Accessories The MR-2 has a variety of accessories to increase its ease of use and facilitate installation. Table 2 lists these accessories. For more details on the optional accessories available for the MR-2, contact a local Topcon dealer. Table 2. MR-2 Package Cables...
Mounting the Receiver The four mounting flanges on the MR-2 housing enable you to easily secure the receiver in any orientation, onto any hard surface, with the strength to withstand tough environmental conditions (Figure 3). 7 Dia. 11.7 (5.98) 128.8 (0.46)
LED Indicators • • • • • • The LED indicators able you to control receiver power and data recording. The LEDs display the status of the power, Ethernet connectivity, and satellite tracking. This chapter describes the different LED blink patterns and what they mean.
Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED indicates the status of the Ethernet connection. Table 4. Ethernet LED Patterns Display Description Solid Red: No Ethernet connection. Solid Green: Ethernet Connection established. Satellite Tracking (STAT) LED There are two LEDs to indicate the status of satellite tracking. If your receiver has only one B125 board, only the STAT LED for the primary antenna will operate (Figure 4 on page 10).
This chapter describes how to set up your new receiver. Cable and Antenna Connections The MR-2 receiver is designed to use either a serial cable or Ethernet cable for full operation. The cable and antenna setup for serial and Ethernet is described below.
1. Connect the COM1 serial port connector on the cable harness to the serial port on the computer or display. 2. (Optional) If the MR-2 is RTK enabled, connect the COM2 serial port connector to the serial port of the RTK correction source.
1. Mount both antennas on a rigid platform. The recommended antenna orientation is parallel to the direction of travel; however, you can use any azimuth. 2. Connect the primary antenna cable to the rear antenna and to the primary antenna connector (Figure 10) of the MR-2. Primary Antenna Secondary Antenna Figure 10: Antenna Connectors 3.
You can also create a custom cable to connect a 9-36 VDC directly to the 3-pin Deutsch connector on the break-out harness. 4. Verify the power supply is on and supplying power. 5. Make sure the MR-2 LED is lit solid, which indicates it is receiving power. P/N: 1011907-01 Cable and Antenna Connections...
Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable The MR-2 allows up to five virtual TCP port connections using the same IP address. Virtual TCP ports can be used to connect the device to a PC (for control) and to an RTK source. Figure 13 shows the connections for the Ethernet cable.
1. Mount both antennas on a rigid platform. The recommended antenna orientation is parallel to the direction of travel; however, you can use any azimuth. 2. Connect the primary antenna cable to the rear antenna and to the primary antenna connector (Figure 15) of the MR-2. Primary Antenna Secondary Antenna Figure 15: Antenna Connectors 3.
Install the Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) TRU is Topcon’s GNSS receiver configuration software. You can download the software from Topcon’s myTopcon Website (https://www.topconpositioning.com/support). For more information on any of the procedures in this TRU Online Help section or on TRU, refer to the embedded in the software.
Managing Power • • • • • • This chapter describes how to power the receiver and use an external power source. Turning the Receiver On/Off Use a 5A fuse if connecting directly to a vehicle DC power source. 1. To turn on the receiver, connect either a serial or Ethernet cable from the unit to a power source. 2.
Configuring the receiver enables you to change GPS settings, verify satellite tracking, etc. To do this, you’ll need to use the Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software available the myTopcon Website (https://www.topconpositioning.com/support). See “Install the Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU)” on page 18 for more information.
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5. Select Serial Port for the Connect Using drop-down list (Figure 18). Figure 18: TRU – Connection Parameters 6. Click the Browse button to the right of Port Name. 7. Choose a port from the Select Port screen, and click OK (Figure 19). The Connection Parameters screen appears.
8. If using a secondary receiver board, select the Secondary Receiver check box, and select Serial C from the Receiver Port drop-down list (Figure 18 on page 21). 9. Click Connect to establish a connection. Once the receiver connects to TRU, the icons on the main screen become active. Once active, you can configure the receiver.
Set Up a Static IP Address For the Laptop When setting up the static IP address of the laptop, the first three numbers of the IP address must match the receiver’s IP address. For example, if the receiver’s IP address is 10.5.57.200, the computer IP address must be 10.5.57.xxx.
2. Click Receiver SettingsNetwork. The Network screen appears (Figure 22). 3. Click the TCP tab, and enter a new password in the Password field. 4. Click OK, and reset the receiver to enable the new password. topcon For all receivers, the default password is Reset the Receiver set,reset,yes After changing Ethernet settings, reset the receiver.
Connect to TRU Using Ethernet 1. Start TRU on the computer. The TRU main screen displays (Figure 17 on page 20). Initially the tools are inactive. 2. Click DeviceApplication ModeReceiver Managing. 3. Click DeviceConnect. The Connection Parameters screen appears. 4. Select Network from the Connect Using drop-down list (Figure 23). Figure 23: TRU Connection Parameters –...
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5. If needed, click the Browse icon to the right of Port Name to choose a port from the My Network Devices screen, and click OK (Figure 24). The Connection Parameters screen appears. Figure 24: My Network Devices – Ethernet Device The Port Name shows the friendly and physical names of the computer port.
Configure the Receiver The following base and rover configurations are recommended for the most common applications; however, you can select configuration parameters as needed. TRU Online Help Do not make other changes without consulting the , embedded in the software. Configure the Receiver as a Base The following describes how to configure the receiver as a base.
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Figure 27: Set Antenna Usage 4. Click the Obs tab, and set the following parameters (Figure 28): • Elevation Mask, deg: Set Satellites Tracking to 5 degrees. • Elevation Mask, deg: Set Position Computation to 13 degrees. • PDOP Mask: Set Position Computation to 30 degrees. Figure 28: Configure Receiver Positioning –...
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5. Click the Adv tab, and set the following parameters (Figure 29): • Select the C/A code multipath reduction check box. This reduces the C/A code phase multipath. • Select the C/A carrier phase multipath reduction check box. This reduces the C/A carrier phase multipath. •...
Set Up the Receiver Serial Ports 1. In TRU, click DeviceApplication ModeReceiver ManagingReceiver Settings. The Receiver Settings screen appears (Figure 31). Figure 31: TRU – Receiver Settings 2. Click Ports. The Receiver Ports screen appears (Figure 32 on page 30). 3.
Figure 33: TRU – Serial Port Settings 5. Click OK to return to the Receiver Ports screen. If you want to set up additional messages, follow the process below. Otherwise click X to return to the Receiver Settings screen, then click Back to return to the TRU main screen. Set Up The Receiver TCP Port 1.
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Figure 35: TRU – Receiver TCP Port 4. In the Settings screen, select the following (Figure 36): • Input Mode – Select Command • Output Mode – Select RTK RTCM 3.1 Figure 36: TRU – TCP Port Settings P/N: 1011907-01 Configure the Receiver...
5. Click OK to return to the Receiver Ports screen. Disabling authentication or changing the port number is done in the TCP tab. 6. If you want to set up additional messages, follow the process below. Otherwise click X to return to the Receiver Settings screen, then click Back to return to the TRU main screen.
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Figure 38: Add New Serial Port Messages 3. Click the (+) icon to expand the rtcm3 list, and select a message you want to add (Figure 39). 4. Double-click the message to add it. The message appears in the bottom list panel. (Figure 39). Figure 39: New Serial Port Message Added If you want to edit the new message, follow the procedure below.
Edit Additional Messages (Optional) 1. Right-click on the new message from the bottom list panel of the Receiver Message List screen. 2. Click Edit message. The Receiver Message screen appears (Figure 40). Figure 40: Edit a New Message 3. Edit the information as needed, and click OK. The Receiver Message List screen appears. 4.
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Figure 41: Receiver Settings – Positioning 4. Set the following parameters then click OK to return to the Receiver Settings screen. • Positioning Mode – Select a positioning mode for the receiver. • Enable Solutions – Select solutions used in position computation. –...
Set Up the Receiver Serial Ports 1. In the Receiver Settings screen, click Ports (Figure 42). The Receiver Ports screen appears. Figure 42: Receiver Settings 2. Double-click the appropriate Serial Port name (Figure 42). The Settings screen for that port appears. 3.
Set Up The Receiver TCP Port 1. In the Receiver Settings screen, click Ports then click the TCP tab (Figure 44). The Receiver Ports screen for the TCP tab appears. Figure 44: Receiver Settings 2. Double-click the appropriate TCP Port name (Figure 45). The Settings screen for that port appears. 3.
4. Click OK to return to the Receiver Ports screen, then click X to return to the Receiver Settings screen. 5. Click Back to return to the TRU main screen. Once the receiver is configured, the configuration remains until changed using TRU or by clearing the NVRAM. For more details on the settings available for configuring receivers, see the TRU Online Help embedded in the...
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The Data Link tab reflects the status of the received differential messages. If the port is not configured or if the corrections are not being received, the Link Quality field will be empty. Figure 47: Status – Data Link 2. When finished, click X to close the Status screen and return to the TRU main screen. 3.
HD2 Heading Determination (OCTO) OAF options must be enabled, in addition to a minimum of GPS L1/L2 signal tracking. The MR-2 can process accurate and instantaneous attitude parameters. The MR-2 combines a pair of B125 receiver boards, and two external antennas, to create a 2D system for heading and pitch. With this method, one board acts as a moving base, and the other as a rover.
4. Access the Terminal window, and send the script file to the master board by selecting the Send File menu item. Scripts are subject to change as firmware matures. 5. To access the heading determination output, connect to the secondary board in TRU, and access the Status Heading screen.
Load an OAF Each B125 board requires an OAF file provided by Topcon dealers. For any OAF related questions, e-mail Topcon at options@topcon.com and include the receiver’s ID and serial number. To obtain these numbers, see “Check the Receiver’s OAF” on page 42.
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Topcon’s TRU initially checks to see if the selected file is compatible with the currently connected receiver. If you chose a file not intended for this receiver, the Upload OAF window displays an error icon next to the Receiver ID and disables the Upload the File to the Receiver button.
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7. Click Connect (Figure 54). The TRU main screen appears. Figure 54: Connect to the Receiver 8. Click Options (Figure 55). The Receiver Options screen displays. Figure 55: Click Options P/N: 1011907-01 Load an OAF...
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9. In the Receiver Options screen (Figure 56), ensure the following are correct: • If you upload a universal OAF, make sure the expiration date is still valid. • If you upload a customer OAF, make sure the correct customer file is loaded. Figure 56: Receiver Options 10.
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The Receiver Options screen switches to a detailed view with additional information (Figure 58). Figure 58: Receiver Options – Detailed View 11. Click X to close the Receiver Options screen and return to the TRU main screen. P/N: 1011907-01 Load an OAF...
Updating Firmware Updating firmware on the receiver requires an Ethernet connection. If your unit has two B125 boards, each board requires an update, and each board has a different IP address. The IP address for the main board is 192.168.0.9. The IP address for the auxiliary board is 192.168.0.10. Follow the below procedure for both boards.
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6. Click the Firmware Loading icon. The Select Device screen appears (Figure 60). Figure 60: TRU – Firmware Loading 7. Select Receiver from the Device Type drop-down list. 8. Click Next. The Information screen appears (Figure 61). Figure 61: TRU – Receiver Information 9.
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10. Click the folder icon, navigate to, and select the firmware build you downloaded in step 1. Figure 62: Locate and Select Firmware 11. Click Next to the begin the upload. Once the begins, a status screen appears (Figure 63). Do not unplug the power or Ethernet connection during this process.
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12. When the upload ends, click Finish. A prompt appears indicating that the receiver is updating firmware (Figure 64). Figure 64: Firmware Update In Progress 13. Wait approximately ten minutes for the process to finish. 14. Click OK to return to the Select Device screen. 15.
Site Reference Station You can integrate the MR-2 with an external radio using serial communication, and use it as a base receiver. As a base, the MR-2 configuration can output RTK corrections in industry standard format for a rover receiver to produce reliable and accurate RTK positions.
This chapter will help you diagnose and solve some common problems encountered with the receiver. Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself. Doing so will void the warranty, and may damage the hardware. Check This First Before contacting Topcon support, check the following: • Register your product at https://www.topconpositioning.com/support. •...
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The receiver does not lock on to satellites for a long period of time. The corresponding receiver options may be disabled or expired (satellite signals must be enabled with OAFs). • Order a new OAF with the desired options activated to enable or extend validity of the corresponding receiver options.
• The base and rover modems use different radio link parameters. – Configure the Base and Rover radio modems according to the procedures listed in the applicable Topcon Receiver Utility Online Help section. See the , embedded in the software.
Safety Warnings • • • • • • General Warnings TPS receivers are designed for survey and survey related uses (that is, surveying coordinates, distances, angles and depths, and recording such measurements). This product should never be used: • Without the user thoroughly understanding this manual. •...
Specifications • • • • • • This chapter provides specifications for the MR-2 and its internal components. General Details Table 6 lists the MR-2’s general specifications. Table 6. General MR-2 Specifications Physical Enclosure Aluminum alloy Color Topcon Yellow and Black...
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Table 6. General MR-2 Specifications Environment Operating -10° C to +75° C Temperature Storage -50° C to +85° C Temperature Humidity 100%, condensing per MSP-PDA-012 class B, ref MRII-143 Waterproof Rating IPX7 (1 meter submersion) Dust Rating IP6X (fully dust proof) Random Vibration 10-1014 Hz, 7.64g in all three axes...
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Table 6. General MR-2 Specifications Output Interval 1 Hz standard; 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Hz optional for RTC Correction Data Elevation Mask 0 to 90 degrees (independent of data logging) Multi-base DGPS Differential correction select mode: Nearest, Mix, Best (optional) Correction RTCM SC104 Ver.
GNSS data collections. Connector Specifications The MR-2 has two antenna connectors, and one port connector for power and data upload/download. Main Connector The power connector (Figure 65) is a sealed receptacle, Deutsch DTM Series 12-pin connector located on the front of the receiver.
Table 7. Main Connector Specifications Signal Direction Name Ground a. COM 3 attaches to a secondary B125 board. Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is a sealed receptacle located on the front of the receiver. SHIELD PIN 6 PIN 7 PIN 5 PIN 4 PIN 1 PIN 8...
Cable Harness Cable Harness Receiver End Connector PIN 12 PIN 7 PIN 6 PIN 1 Figure 67: Cable Harness Receiver Connector Table 9 provides pin out specifications for the receiver end of the cable harness. Table 9. Cable Harness (Receiver End) Specifications Signal Direction Name...
Cable Harness Power Connector PIN C PIN A PIN B Figure 68: Cable Harness Power Connector Table 10 provides pin out specifications for the power connector of the cable harness. Table 10. Cable Harness Power Arm (Receiver Side) Specifications Signal Name P/N: 1011907-01 Connector Specifications...
Power Adapter Connector PIN B PIN C PIN A Figure 71: Power Adapter Cable Table 13 provides pin out specifications for the power adapter connector of the optional power adapter cable. Table 13. Power Adapter Connector Specifications RS232 Signal PWR_IN GND_IN P/N: 1011907-01 Connector Specifications...
Regulatory • • • • • • The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations for use. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) (Topcon) (MR-2) esky [Czech] tímto prohlašuje, že tento je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími píslušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999/5/ES.
(Topcon) (MR-2) Français Par la présente déclare que l'appareil est conforme aux [French] exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. (Topcon) (MR-2) Italiano Con la presente dichiara che questo è conforme ai [Italian] requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Topcon’s Authorized Dealers. During the warranty period, Topcon will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
Phase Center of Antenna – The point from which the electromagnetic radiation spreads spherically outward, with the phase of the signal being equal at any point on the sphere. Pocket-3D – Field controller software by Topcon that supports both GNSS and TS. P/N: 1011907-01...
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Static Survey – Typically uses a network or multiple baseline approach for positioning. This method provides the highest accuracy and requires the longest observation times. Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) – Hardware configuration software for receivers and peripheral devices. TRU is available for download from myTopcon (https://www.topconpositioning.com/support).
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