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  • Page 3 Rev C ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. March, 2013 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, distributed, or otherwise reproduced...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Essential Components for Quality Surveying ..1-5 Conclusion ............1-6 Receiver Overview ............ 1-6 Getting Acquainted ............1-7 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver ..........1-8 MINTER ............. 1-8 Data and Power Ports ......... 1-14 External Radio Antenna Connector ....1-15 Cables ................ 1-15 Other Accessories ............
  • Page 6 Configuring the Receiver ..........3-7 Connecting to PC-CDU ..........3-8 MINTER Configuration ........... 3-17 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey ..4-1 Receiver Setup ..............4-1 Step 1: Setting Up the Receivers ....... 4-1 Step 2: Measuring Antenna Height ......4-4 Step 3: Collecting Data ..........
  • Page 7 Digital UHF Modem General Specifications .... A-9 Digital UHF Transmitter Specifications ....A-10 Digital UHF Receiver Specifications ......A-11 Environmental Specifications ........A-12 HiPer Ga/Gb Compliance ......... A-12 Connector Specifications ..........A-13 Radio (Modem) RF Connector ........A-13 Power Connector ............A-13 Serial C-RS232 Connector ........
  • Page 8 Canadian Emission Labeling Requirements ....C-3 WEEE Directive ............... C-3 Industry Canada Compliance ........... C-5 RF Radiation Hazard Warning ........C-5 Maximum Antenna Gain ........... C-5 Industry Canada Notice and Marking ......C-6 Warranty Terms ........... D-1 HiPer Ga/Gb 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 are designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 10 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. is used under license. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 11 Terms and Conditions 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 Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation, system performance, NOTICE measurements, or personal safety. Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system CAUTION performance, data integrity, or personal health. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual viii...
  • Page 13 Manual Conventions Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal WARNING injury. Under no circumstances should this action be DANGER performed. P/N 7010-0816...
  • Page 14 Preface Notes: HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The HiPer Ga/Gb receiver is a dual-frequency, GPS+ receiver built to be the most advanced and compact receiver for the surveying market. The receiver is a multi-function, multi-purpose receiver intended for precision markets. Precision markets means markets for equipment,...

  • Page 16: Principles Of Operation

    European Space Agency. Unlike GPS and GLONASS, this is a civil endeavor and is currently in the development and validation stage. For information on the status of this system, visit the European Satellite Navigation Industries website (http://www.european-satellite-navigation- industries.net). HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Calculating Absolute Positions

    Principles of Operation Despite numerous technical differences in the implementation of these systems, satellite positioning systems have three essential components: • Space – GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO satellites orbit approximately 12,000 nautical miles above Earth and are equipped with a clock and radio. These satellites broadcast ranging signals and various digital information (ephemerides, almanacs, time and frequency corrections, and so forth).
  • Page 18 A number of differential positioning implementations exist, including post-processing surveying, real-time kinematic surveying, maritime radio beacons, geostationary satellites (as with the OmniSTAR service), and satellite based augmentation systems (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS). HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Essential Components For Quality Surveying

    Principles of Operation The real-time kinematic (RTK) method is the most precise method of real-time surveying. RTK requires at least two receivers collecting navigation data and communication data link between the receivers. One of the receivers is usually at a known location (Base) and the other is at an unknown location (Rover).

  • Page 20: Conclusion

    When the receiver operates in RTK mode, raw data measurements can also be recorded into the receiver’s HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Getting Acquainted

    The board provides 29 dBm (0.79 W) power output for data transmission. The HiPer Ga/Gb Base and Rover receivers are shipped with the most commonly used settings for the radio modem. The Rover settings are configured to match the Base settings.

  • Page 22: Hiper Ga/Gb Receiver

    The HiPer Ga/Gb comes with a Digital UHF TX/RX radio modem. Other features include three data ports, a power port, and a MINTER for viewing status and controlling data input/output.
  • Page 23 Getting Acquainted The Reset button causes a hard reset of the receiver and causes the receiver to leave Zero Power Mode and return to Normal Mode. Only use this procedure if the receiver does not respond to commands or does not charge the NOTICE internal batteries (is in Zero Power Mode).
  • Page 24 Table 1-2 on page 1-12 describes the REC LED status when using the FN button. 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 HiPer Ga/Gb receiver. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 1-10...
  • Page 25 Getting Acquainted Table 1-1. RX TX LED Indications • No light – modem is turned off. • Solid Red – the modem is in transmitter mode; the modem is transmitting data. • Orange flashes – the modem is in command mode. This mode allows the operator to send/query commands to/from the modem.
  • Page 26 Static post-processing occupation mode). Pressed for 5–8 Release to turn serial port A baud rate to seconds 9600 bps. Pressed for > 8 No light No function. seconds When data recording is on, and the FN key is... HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 1-12...
  • Page 27 Getting Acquainted Table 1-2. FN (FUNCTION) key operations and REC LED Status (Continued) FN Key REC LED Status No free memory; hardware problem with data recording. If FN key mode is “LED blink mode switch” Green Data recording started (post-processing occupation mode undefined).

  • Page 28: Data And Power Ports

    The receiver has the following ports (Figure 1-3 on page 1-14): • Two serial ports: – Port A used for communication between HiPer Ga/Gb and a controller or any other external device. – Port B used internally to connect the receiver board with the optional Bluetooth module.

  • Page 29: External Radio Antenna Connector

    Figure 1-4. Receiver Radome and External Antenna Connector Cables The HiPer Ga/Gb package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the receiver and providing a power source to the receiver. Table 1-3 lists the cables included in the HiPer Ga/Gb package.

  • Page 30: Other Accessories

    Do not use as a power source CAUTION during surveying. The power supply unit connects directly to the receiver. For details, see the power related sections on page 2-13. Figure 1-5. Power Supply Unit HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 1-16...

  • Page 31: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Topcon offers a wide variety of accessories especially designed to extend job reliability and efficiency. For more details on the optional accessories available for the HiPer Ga/Gb, contact the local Topcon dealer. The precision tribrach adapter (Figure 1-8) is used to precisely center, align, and level the tripod over a point.
  • Page 32 Figure 1-8. Precision Tribrach Adapter and Horizontal Spacer A hand-held controller (Figure 1-9) allows the HiPer Ga/Gb Base and Rover systems to be configured and monitored directly in the field. TopSURV (field data collection software) and CE-CDU (receiver configuration and monitoring software) can be used on Topcon controllers to configure and manage the receiver.
  • Page 33 (Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10. Auxiliary Power Cable – ODU-to-Alligator Clips The 2m fixed height Tripod and Pole 1.(22-050911-01 and 22- 050908-01). Pole not pictured. Tripod for the HiPer Ga/Gb (Figure 1-11). Figure 1-11. Tripod P/N 7010-0816...

  • Page 34: Option Authorization File (Oaf)

    Introduction Option Authorization File (OAF) Topcon Positioning Systems issues an Option Authorization File (OAF) to enable the specific options that customers purchase. An Option Authorization File allows customers to customize and configure the receiver according to particular needs, thus only purchasing those options needed.

  • Page 35: Pre-Survey Preparation

    Chapter 2 Pre-survey Preparation Before beginning to survey with the HiPer Ga/Gb receiver, the following software needs to be installed and configurations need to be applied:  Install receiver configuration software See “Installing Topcon Software” on page 2-2.  Charge the batteries See “Charging the Internal Batteries”...

  • Page 36: Installing Topcon Software

    The PC-CDU software exists in two versions: a full-functionality version called PC-CDU MS and a reduced-functionality version called PC-CDU Lite. PC-CDU Lite is available for free on the Topcon website (www.topconpositioning.com) or the GPS+ CD. Computer requirements for PC-CDU are: Windows® 98 or newer and an RS-232C or USB port, or Bluetooth capable.

  • Page 37: Installing Modem-Tps

    Installing Topcon Software To install PC-CDU: 1. Create a PC-CDU folder on the hard drive and place the compressed PC-CDU zip file (retrieved from either the website or the GPS+ CD) in this folder. 2. Navigate to the PC-CDU folder, and double-click the PC- CDU_MS zip file.
  • Page 38 Modem-TPS (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3. Installation Complete and Shortcut To uninstall Modem-TPS, use the Start menu on the computer: 1. Click StartProgramsModem-TPSUninstall Modem- TPS, and click Yes at the prompt. 2. Click OK when the uninstall completes. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Installing Btconf

    Installing Topcon Software Installing BTCONF BTCONF is a configuration program for the Bluetooth wireless technology module inside the receiver. BTCONF is available from the TPS website (www.topconpositioning.com) or on the GPS+ CD. Computer requirements for BTCONF are: Windows® 98 or newer and an RS-232C port or Bluetooth wireless technology.

  • Page 40: Installing Floader

    2. Navigate to the FLoader folder, and double-click the FLoader zip file. 3. Extract the FLoader.exe file to the FLoader folder (Figure 2-5). 4. Optionally, create a shortcut on the computer’s desktop for quick access to FLoader (Figure 2-5). HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Charging The Internal Batteries

    1 W for at least 8 hours operating in receiver mode; the internal batteries should power the receiver for 10 hours. If the internal radio modem is turned off, the HiPer Ga/Gb should run at least 12 hours with fully charged on-board batteries.
  • Page 42 • The receiver is turned off. Power Mode and Charger Mode are set to Auto. • The receiver is turned on. Power Mode is set to External and Charger Mode is set to Auto. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Management

    Figure 2-6. Insert Batteries in Charger and Connect to Outlet The Li-Ion batteries used in the HiPer Ga/Gb should run at no less than 80 percent capacity after 500 charging cycles. These batteries do not need to be drained before recharging.
  • Page 44 • 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 HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-10...
  • Page 45 Power Management Figure 2-8. Select Charger Mode 5. Select the Turn on/off Slots drop-down list to set power output on internal slots (Figure 2-9). • On – slot C is powered if the receiver is turned on • Off – internal slot is not powered even if the receiver is turned •...
  • Page 46 Figure 2-10. View Voltages Information 7. Select the Enable Low Power Mode check box to put the receiver’s processor into low power consumption mode (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11. Enable and Apply Power Settings 8. Click Apply. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-12...

  • Page 47: Powering The Receiver With An External Battery

    To check the status of the internal batteries, view the BATT LED or check the status using available Topcon software. • Check the BATT LEDs for battery status. – A green light indicates greater than 85% charge.

  • Page 48: Turning On/Off The Receiver

    LEDs are off). This delay (about 1 second) prevents the receiver from being turned off by mistake. Connecting the Receiver and a Computer Topcon’s PC-CDU software provides an interface for various configuration, monitoring, and management functions for the receiver. To configure, manage files, or maintain the receiver, connect the...

  • Page 49: Establishing A Wireless Connection

    • upload an OAF • upload configuration files to a receiver Establishing a Wireless Connection The HiPer Ga/Gb receiver contains Bluetooth® wireless technology that allows file transfer and synchronization between the receiver and any other external device that supports Bluetooth wireless technology;...

  • Page 50: Establishing An Rs232 Cable Connection

    BTCONF, etc.). For more information, see “Connecting to PC-CDU” on page 3-8, “Connecting to BTCONF and Setting Security Parameters” on page 2-18, or steps one and two in “Configuring a Digital UHF Radio Modem ” on page 3-3 for Modem-TPS. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-16...

  • Page 51: Establishing A Usb Connection

    Make sure the computer has the TPS USB driver installed and the USB option is enabled. You can find the TPS USB driver on the GPS+ CD, or you can download it from the Topcon website NOTE (www.topconpositioning.com). 1. Using the USB cable, connect the USB port of the computer to the receiver’s USB port.

  • Page 52: Connecting To Btconf And Setting Security Parameters

    3. For BTCONF version and copyright information, click About. Figure 2-13. Bluetooth Module Configuration Main Screen 4. From the drop-down list in the upper left corner, select the computer serial port (usually COM1) used for communication (Figure 2-14). HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-18...
  • Page 53 Bluetooth Module Configuration 5. Click Connect to connect the computer and Bluetooth module. Figure 2-14. Select Communication Port and Click Connect Once the receiver and computer connect through BTCONF, the Identification tab (Figure 2-15) displays the following information: • Bluetooth name – the name of the Bluetooth module. •...
  • Page 54 If you do not need security settings, leave these NOTICE parameters disabled. Figure 2-16. BTCONF Security Parameters 9. Click the Serial Interface tab (Figure 2-17). Enable Echo to display Bluetooth module replies and corresponding commands on the computer terminal. Click Apply. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-20...

  • Page 55: Collecting Almanacs And Ephemerides

    Collecting Almanacs and Ephemerides 10. Click Disconnect and then Exit to quit BTCONF. Figure 2-17. BTCONF Serial Interface Tab Collecting Almanacs and Ephemerides Each satellite broadcasts a navigation message that includes the ephemeris parameters of the satellite, the almanac, and various other information.
  • Page 56 • If the last known receiver position, stored in the NVRAM, is different from the present position by several hundred kilometers. • After loading a new OAF. • After loading new firmware. • After clearing the NVRAM. • Before surveying. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 2-22...

  • Page 57: Hiper Ga/Gb Configuration

    • In applications intended for post-processing, the receivers typically log code phase and/or carrier phase measurements separately from common satellites and during the same time interval. This data is then processed using post-processing software (for example, Topcon Tools). P/N 7010-0816...
  • Page 58 Set up the Base receiver over a known point to begin collecting static observation data. Set up the Rover receiver to begin collecting static or kinematic observation data. See “Receiver Setup” on page 4-1 for more information. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Configuring The Radio Modem

    Modem-TPS before exiting NOTICE to prevent conflicts with serial port management. Topcon’s configuration and surveying software, TopSURV or Pocket-3D, also have the ability to configure Topcon receivers. Refer to the TopSURV or Pocket-3D manuals for details. Configuring a Digital UHF Radio Modem...
  • Page 60 GMSK (recommended for most applications). • If Simplex protocol is selected, use either DBPSK or DQPSK. Note: The same modulation must be used for both the base and rover to communicate properly. Mode Select Transmitter Select Receiver HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Configuring a Digital UHF Radio Modem Table 3-1. Receiver Parameters for the Radio Link Tab Parameter Base Receiver Rover Receiver Channel Select the desired frequency from the channel list. Note: The same channel must be used for both the base and rover to communicate properly.
  • Page 62 “On” enables handshaking/hardware flow control. If the serial baud rate exceeds the link rate, enable hardware handshaking to prevent the radio link NOTICE from overflowing, resulting in data loss. 5. When finished, click FileDisconnect. 6. Click FileExit to close Modem-TPS. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Configuring The Receiver

    Figure 3-3. Apply Baud Rate Parameters Configuring the Receiver The HiPer Ga/Gb can be configured in several ways for collecting data for RTK or post-processing. • A static Base station collects measurement information and saves this data to its internal memory.

  • Page 64: Connecting To Pc-Cdu

    Do not make other changes without consulting the PC-CDU Reference Manual. WARNING 1. Connect the receiver and computer as described in “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-14. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Configuring the Receiver 2. Start PC-CDU on your computer. The PC-CDU main screen displays (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. PC-CDU Main Screen Notice that the lower-left hand corner shows the receiver status as “Disconnected.” 3. Click FileConnect. 4. On the Connection Parameters dialog box, select the following parameters (Table 3-3) and click Connect (Figure 3-5).
  • Page 66 (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 3-6). Figure 3-6. PC-CDU Connection Established HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-10...
  • Page 67 Configuring the Receiver 5. Select ConfigurationReceiver. Click Apply after making any configuration change; otherwise, the receiver will not register the NOTICE change. 6. Click Set all parameters to defaults (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Set All Parameters to Defaults 7. Click the MINTER tab, enter the following settings (Table 3-4), and then click Apply (Figure 3-8).
  • Page 68 (Figure 3-9), then click Apply. Figure 3-9. Configure Receiver Positioning – Elevation Mask 9. For the Base receiver, click the Base tab and set the following parameters (Figure 3-10 on page 3-13), then click Apply. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-12...
  • Page 69 Configuring the Receiver • GPS/GLO at one time – enable • Antenna position – enter Lat, Lon, and Alt values using one of the following methods: – If known, type in the values. – Enable Averaged, and enter the Averaged Span in seconds, and then click Apply.
  • Page 70 The higher the specified confidence level, the longer the integer ambiguity search time. Figure 3-11. Rover Configuration Continue with step 11 for RTK surveys or step 12 on page 3-16. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-14...
  • Page 71 Configuring the Receiver 11. For RTK surveys, click the Ports tab and set the following port parameters for the serial port (Table 3-5), then click Apply (Figure 3-12 on page 3-16). For post-processed surveys, keep the default values NOTICE for these parameters. Table 3-5.
  • Page 72 Apply (Figure 3-13 on page 3-16). • Code multipath reduction – enable • Carrier multipath reduction – enable Figure 3-13. Configure Mulitpath Parameters 13. Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-16...

  • Page 73: Minter Configuration

    MINTER Configuration Once the receiver is configured, the configuration remains until you change it using PC-CDU/TopSURV/Pocket-3D or clearing the NVRAM. For more details on the settings available for configuring the Base and Rover receivers, refer to the PC-CDU Reference Manual. 14.
  • Page 74 2. On the PC-CDU Main window, click FileConnect. 3. On the Connection Parameters dialog box, enable RTS/CTS handshaking (Figure 3-15). See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-14 for details on setting other parameters. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-18...
  • Page 75 MINTER Configuration 4. Click Connect. Figure 3-15. Connection Parameters – MINTER Settings 5. Click ConfigurationReceiver, and then the MINTER tab. Set the following parameters, and click Apply (Figure 3-16). See the following pages for descriptions of these parameters. • Recording interval on page 3-20 •...
  • Page 76 Always Append to the File parameter If you want new receiver data to be appended to an existing log file, enter the desired file name in this parameter. The setting can be up to 20 characters long. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-20...
  • Page 77 MINTER Configuration Files Creation Mode parameter This parameter has the following operation modes: • Log file – If the log file radio key has been selected, pressing the FN key closes the current log file. If data logging is off, pressing the FN key opens a new log file.
  • Page 78 Select Static or Kinematic to specify that the corresponding log file starts with a static (STOP) or kinematic (GO, Trajectory) occupation, respectively. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-22...
  • Page 79 MINTER Configuration Data Recording Auto-start parameter These radio buttons allow you to program your receiver’s behavior in the event of a power failure. Table 3-6 describes the different scenarios available and the results after power is restored to the receiver. “Specified file” refers to the file name entered in the Always append to file field.
  • Page 80 HiPer Ga/Gb Configuration • After taking the receiver out of Sleep Mode. Figure 3-17. MINTER Tab HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 3-24...

  • Page 81: Hiper Ga/Gb Receiver Setup And Survey

    Chapter 4 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey After receiver survey configuration, set up each receiver, measure its height, and begin surveying. The MINTER provides quick access for: logging data, changing receiver modes, and viewing general data logging and satellite information during a survey.
  • Page 82 2. Place the tribrach adapter (either universal or precision) on the tribrach, and tighten the screws. 3. Insert the L-plug (horizontal spacer) into the tribrach adapter. 4. Attach the HiPer Ga/Gb receiver to the L-plug (horizontal spacer). 5. Attach the radio antenna to the antenna connector (for RTK only).
  • Page 83 Use a bipod during post-process surveys to ensure the antenna/receiver does not move during data NOTICE logging. 2. Attach the radio antenna to the antenna connector (for RTK only). HiPer Pro Recevier 5/8 inch screw Lock Figure 4-2. Connect HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver to Bipod P/N 7010-0816...

  • Page 84: Step 2: Measuring Antenna Height

    HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey Step 2: Measuring Antenna Height The location of the antenna relative to the point being measured is very important for both surveys in which the elevation of the points is important and in surveys for horizontal location only. Horizontal surveys are often larger in area than can reliably fit on a flat plane;...
  • Page 85 • SHMM to ARP vertical offset = 30.50mm • SHMM to ARP horizontal offset = 77.75mm Table 4-1 gives the offset values for the receiver. Table 4-1. HiPer Ga/Gb Antenna Offset Measurements To L1 Phase Center To L2 Phase Center 105.9mm...

  • Page 86: Step 3: Collecting Data

    HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey Step 3: Collecting Data See the remaining sections in this chapter for more information on collecting data. 1. Turn on the receiver. The STAT (status) light (LED) initially blinks red. 2. Once the receiver has locked on to one or more satellites, the STAT light blinks green for GPS satellites and orange for GLONASS satellites.

  • Page 87: Minter Operation

    Battery LED Record LED Modem Status LED FN Button Figure 4-4. HiPer Ga/Gb MINTER The MINTER performs numerous functions, including the following: • Turns the receiver on or off. • Turns data recording on or off (FN key). • Changes the receiver’s information mode.
  • Page 88 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey To turn on/off the receiver, press the power button (Figure 4-5). • When turning on, press the power button until the MINTER’s LEDs briefly flash. • When turning off, press the power button until the LEDs go out, then release.

  • Page 89: Static Surveying For Base Stations

    Static Surveying for Base Stations parameter” on page 3-21 for information on setting these functions. Press the FN button for 1–5 seconds to start/stop data logging. Figure 4-6. FUNCTION Button Functions To toggle between post-processing modes, press the FN key for less than 1 second when “Occupation mode switch”...
  • Page 90 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey hours. The optimal observation session length depends on the surveyor’s experience as well as the following factors: • The length of the baseline measured • The number of satellites in view • The satellite geometry (DOP) •...

  • Page 91: Kinematic (Stop & Go) Surveying For Rover Stations

    Kinematic (Stop & Go) Surveying for Rover Stations Kinematic (Stop & Go) Surveying for Rover Stations In a kinematic stop and go survey, the stationary receiver (Base station) is set up at a known point, such as a survey monument, or an unknown point.

  • Page 92: Real Time Kinematic Surveying

    HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey This method of GPS survey allows the operator to reduce the point occupation time, thus permitting field crews to survey many more points compared to the other methods available. Real Time Kinematic Surveying In RTK surveying, one receiver serves as the reference station. The receiver conducts observations with its antenna affixed to a stationary tripod or another device.
  • Page 93 Real Time Kinematic Surveying and phases; however, with a float solution, the phase ambiguity is not a fixed integer number and the “float” estimate is used instead. • RTK fixed – where the Rover receiver computes current relative coordinates, with ambiguity fixing, in differential mode. The LQ field reflects the status of the received differential messages and contains the following information: •...
  • Page 94 HiPer Ga/Gb Receiver Setup and Survey Notes: HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 4-14...

  • Page 95: Receiver And File Maintenance

    PC-CDU and Topcon Link both provide file managers to download files from the receiver to your computer and to delete files from the receiver. PC-CDU Lite and Topcon Link are both free utilities available via your Topcon Dealer or the Topcon website (www.topconpositioning.com).

  • Page 96: Downloading Files Via Topcon Link

    Receiver and File Maintenance 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. Before you can download files, connect your receiver and computer (see “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-14 for this procedure).
  • Page 97 Downloading Files to a Computer Figure 5-2. Break Of Searching Receivers 4. To update information about the receivers connected to the computer port, click Search for connected receivers. 5. To view information about the receiver (Figure 5-3), right-click the receiver, and select the Properties option. 6.

  • Page 98: Using Topcon Link

    1. Connect your receiver and computer. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-14 for this procedure. 2. To start Topcon Link, click Import from Device on the Toolbar. 3. From the left panel of the Import from Device dialog box, double-click Topcon Receivers (Figure 5-5).
  • Page 99 Downloading Files to a Computer Figure 5-7. Receiver Properties 5. In the right panel of the Import From Device window, navigate to and select, or create, a folder in which to save the files (Figure 5- 6. To view the collected raw file, double click (or click Select in the pop-up menu) the receiver.

  • Page 100: Downloading Files Via Pc-Cdu

    4. Click FileFile Manager, and then the Download path tab on the File Manager dialog box (Figure 5-10). Figure 5-10. Find Files to Download 5. Navigate to or create (using the Create button) the folder in which to download and store files. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Downloading Files to a Computer 6. Click the Download files tab, and select the file(s) to download (Figure 5-11 on page 5-7). To select multiple files, press the shift key while clicking non- sequential files or press the Ctrl key and click individual files. Figure 5-11.

  • Page 102: Deleting Files From The Receiver

    5. Click Yes at the delete files confirmation dialog box. PC-CDU deletes the selected files. 6. Click Exit on the File Manager screen. 7. Continue with other operations or click FileDisconnect, and then FileExit to quit PC-CDU. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Managing Receiver Memory

    Managing Receiver Memory Figure 5-14. Delete Files Managing Receiver Memory When using the receiver in static or dynamic applications, you may need to know the amount of memory the receiver’s log file occupies. The specific memory size depends on the type of data being recorded. Use the formulas below to compute the approximate size of the receiver’s log files.

  • Page 104: Managing Receiver Options

    • -1 or “-----” – the firmware version does not support this option • 0 – the receiver option is disabled • positive integer – the option is enabled • yes or no – the option is either enabled or disabled HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-10...
  • Page 105 Managing Receiver Options 3. When finished, click Exit on the Option Manager dialog box, then click FileDisconnect to disconnect from PC-CDU (and prevent conflicts with serial port management). Figure 5-15. View Option Manager P/N 7010-0816 5-11...

  • Page 106: Loading An Oaf

    Topcon Positioning System dealers provide customers with OAF files. For any OAF related questions, e-mail TPS at options@topcon.com and include the receiver’s ID number (see the bottom of the receiver for the ID). 1. To load a new OAF, follow steps one and two in “Checking the Receiver’s OAF”...

  • Page 107: Clearing The Nvram

    Clearing the NVRAM Clearing the NVRAM The receiver’s Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) holds data required for satellite tracking, such as ephemeris data and receiver position. The NVRAM also keeps the current receiver’s settings, such as active antenna input, elevation masks and recording interval, and information about the receiver’s internal file system.

  • Page 108: Using Pc-Cdu To Clear The Nvram

    LED blinks, and becomes one of the following colors when the tests complete: • Orange – at least one blink is orange. • Red – no orange blink and at least one red blink. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-14...
  • Page 109 Changing Receiver Modes • Green – all other cases. The delimiter double-blink is followed by six LED blinks corresponding to six receiver tests, where each blink indicates the following information: Blink 1. Sufficient data for position computation. Blink 2. GPS S/N ratios are good (Table 5-1). Blink 3.

  • Page 110: Entering Sleep (Off) Mode

    4. Press the Reset key for about one second to return to Normal mode. When the internal batteries have completely discharged and no external power is connected, the NOTICE receiver will go into Zero Power Mode to prevent the batteries from over discharging. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-16...

  • Page 111: Loading New Firmware

    Use the latest firmware version, available for download from the TPS website at www.topconpositioning.com to ensure your receiver has the most recent updates. The HiPer Ga/Gb receiver must be loaded with NOTICE firmware version 3.0 or newer. Do not attempt to load firmware older than 3.0.

  • Page 112: Loading Receiver And Power Board Firmware

    • ramimage.ldr – the Receiver board RAM file • main.ldp – the Receiver board Flash file • powbrd.ldr – the Power board RAM file Load all three files when loading new firmware. These files must come from the same firmware NOTICE package. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-18...
  • Page 113 Loading New Firmware 1. In FLoader, click the Device tab, and set the Device Type to “Receiver.” Click Get from Device for device information (Figure 5-19). Figure 5-19. Set Device Type 2. Click the Program tab, and set the Capture Method to “Soft Break Capture”...
  • Page 114 8. Click Load, and wait until 100% of the power board file loads into the receiver. If you selected an incorrect file, an error message displays at the bottom of the dialog box. Select the NOTICE correct file. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-20...

  • Page 115: Loading Bluetooth Module Firmware

    Loading New Firmware 9. Click FileExit. 10. Clear the receiver’s NVRAM (see “Clearing the NVRAM” on page 5-13) and update the almanac (see “Collecting Almanacs and Ephemerides” on page 2-21) after loading new firmware. Loading Bluetooth Module Firmware Bluetooth module firmware is released as a compressed file that you download and decompress.
  • Page 116 4. Click Load and wait until 100% of the files load into your receiver (Figure 5-25). Figure 5-25. Bluetooth Firmware Load Complete If you selected an incorrect file, an error message displays at the bottom of the dialog box. Select the NOTICE correct file. 5. Click FileExit. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 5-22...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    WARNING hardware. Check This First! Before contacting Topcon support, check the following: • Check all external receiver connections carefully to ensure correct and secure connections. Double check for worn or defective cables.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting Quick List

    6-12. If “After searching for available devices, none are discovered,” see page 6-12. If “Can see the icon for the receiver’s Bluetooth module on the computer screen, but cannot connect to it,” see page 6-12. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Powering Problems

    Powering Problems For modem issues: If “Modem-TPS cannot connect to the receiver,” see page 6-13. Powering Problems All receivers are preset in the factory to “Auto mode” for both batteries. To check these settings, use the following procedure: 1. Connect your receiver and computer, and run PC-CDU (see “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer,”...

  • Page 120: Receiver Problems

    The RX/TX LED is flashing red on my receiver • A fault condition has been detected. • Check the radio modem’s antenna to see if it is undamaged. • Check to see if the radio antenna is connected properly and securely. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 121 Receiver Problems The receiver cannot obtain code differential and/or RTK solutions  The Base modem output power is disabled. • Make sure that RF transmit power is enabled using Modem-TPS or field software (such as TopSURV). • Using Modem-TPS, check the Radio Link tab to ensure the radio is configured as a Base radio and the correct Output Power setting is selected.
  • Page 122 The survey is conducted near obstructions (tree canopy, tall buildings, and so forth). • Make sure the Multipath Reduction boxes are enabled. 1. Connect your receiver and a computer, and start PC-CDU. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer,” on page 2-14. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Receiver Problems 2. Click ConfigurationAdvanced and the Multipath Reduction tab. Enable the two boxes, and click Apply. • Move to an area free of obstructions, if applicable. The receiver cannot obtain Code Differential and/or RTK solutions  Incorrect Base coordinates entered. Specify the correct coordinates for the Base station using PC-CDU or another suitable field data collection software.
  • Page 124 The baud rate is the rate at which the receiver transmits differential messages to the modem and vice versa. Change the baud rate to that which your modem supports. Refer to the modem’s manual for information. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 125 The distance between the Base and Rover is too far. • Close the distance between the Base and Rover. The reliable radio range of the HiPer Ga/Gb is 2–4 miles (3.22–6.44 km). This range varies greatly depending on the power of transmitter, radio antenna height, surrounding radio and natural environments.

  • Page 126: Bluetooth Problems

    2. Click ConfigurationReceiverPorts. 3. Change the Input for the serial port used for connection to “Command.” This is the most common cause for this error message. Use PC-CDU to double check the settings for the connection port. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 6-10...
  • Page 127 Bluetooth Problems  The settings for Port B may have been changed. • The settings for Port B are: 115200 baud rate, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no handshaking. • Try enabling RTS/CTS handshaking for Port B. Do not change other settings.
  • Page 128 3. In the Turn on/off Slots area, enable the Slot 3 (B) check box. Can see the icon for the receiver’s Bluetooth module on the computer screen, but cannot connect to it  Device security settings probably differ. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual 6-12...

  • Page 129: Modem-Tps Problems

    Modem-TPS Problems • Make sure your Bluetooth enabled devices use the same security settings. • See “Bluetooth Module Configuration,” on page 2-17 for details on changing security settings.  Bluetooth module settings may have changed. 1. If you changed settings for your Bluetooth module, remove it from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices using the Bluetooth manager program (supplied with the device used to manage the receiver).

  • Page 130: Obtaining Technical Support

    Troubleshooting • Check that the computer and receiver use the correct ports for communication. For the HiPer Ga/Gb receiver, this is port A.  The corresponding modem options may be disabled or expired. • See “Managing Receiver Options,” on page 5-10 for details on how to check current options.

  • Page 131: Phone

    To contact TPS Customer Support via e-mail, use one of the following electronic mail addresses (Table 6-1). Table 6-1. Technical Support E-mail For Questions Related To... Use... Hardware (receivers, antennas, firmware) hardware@topcon.com GPS+ and 3DMC psg@topcon.com options@topcon.com rtk@topcon.com PC-CDU pccdu@topcon.com If in doubt...

  • Page 132: Website

    Website The Topcon Positioning Systems website provides current information about Topcon’s line of products. The support area of the website provides access to frequently asked questions, configuration procedures, manuals, e-mail support, and so forth.

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This TPS product is a 40-channel GPS+ (GPS and GLONASS) receiver with an internal Digital UHF radio modem, a Bluetooth® wireless technology module, and a rugged aluminum housing complete with MINTER and cable connectors. Performance specifications assume a minimum of 6 GPS satellites above 15 degrees in elevation and NOTICE adherence to the procedures recommended in this...

  • Page 134: Receiver Specifications

    Specifications Receiver Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the receiver and its internal components. General Details Table A-1 lists HiPer Ga/Gb component details. Table A-1. Receiver Specifications Physical Enclosure Aluminum extrusion, rainproof Color Topcon Yellow Dimensions W:159 x H:88 x D:172 mm Weight 1.74 kg...
  • Page 135 Receiver Specifications Table A-1. Receiver Specifications (Continued) Environment Operating -30 C° to + 60 C° with batteries temperature Storage temperature -40 C° to +75 C° with batteries Humidity Power Internal battery Li-ion, 4000 mAh, 7.4 V Not removable Battery size 132 x 35 x 18 (mm) Battery weight 165 g (1 battery)
  • Page 136 Adjustable PLL and DLL parameters NMEA NMEA version Ver. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0 output Messages GGA, GLL, GNS, GRS, GSA, GST, GSV, HDT, RMC, VTG, ZDA, ROT, GMP Output interval 1Hz standard; 5, 10, 20Hz optional HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Receiver Specifications Table A-1. Receiver Specifications (Continued) DGPS Correction format RTCM SC104 Ver 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 3.0 RTCM message 1, 3, 9, 31, 32, 34; user selectable type Process interval 1Hz standard; 5, 10, 20Hz optional Output interval for 1Hz standard;...
  • Page 138 Kinematic, RTK For L1+ L2 – H: 10mm + 1.0ppm (x baseline length) V: 15mm + 1.0ppm (x baseline length) DGPS <1m Cold Start < 60 sec Warm Start < 10 sec Reacquisition < 1 sec HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Gps Board Details

    Receiver Specifications GPS Board Details Table A-2 lists the GPS board’s general specifications. Table A-2. GPS Board Specifications Receiver Type (set by activating the proper OAF) Euro-112T G: GPS L1 (HGGDT) GD: GPS L1/L2 GG: GPS/GLONASS L1 GGD: GPS/GLONASS L1/L2 Tracking Specifications Standard Channels 40 channels (G, GG, GD, GGD)

  • Page 140: Bluetooth Module Details

    Cinderella days is an option that turns a single frequency, GPS receiver into a dual-frequency, GPS+GLONASS receiver for 24 hours every other Tuesday at GPS midnight. Refer to Topcon’s website at www.topconpositioning.com for more information and specific Cinderella day dates.

  • Page 141: Digital Uhf Modem General Specifications

    -6 - +4 dBm Supported profiles LM, L2CAP, SDP, PPP Digital UHF Modem General Specifications Table A-4 lists the Digital UHF modem’s general specifications. Table A-4. HiPer Ga/Gb Modem General Specifications Parameter Specification Operating frequency range 410-470 MHz Modulation Technique...

  • Page 142: Digital Uhf Transmitter Specifications

    Spurious Emission (Radiated) -36 dBm @(9 kHz – 1 GHz) -30 dBm @(1 GHz – 4 GHz) Intermodulation Attenuation <65 dBc Type of Emission FCC Part 90 §90.210(d) ETSI EN 300-113-1 V1.5.1 Clause 5.1.4 Clause 8.6.1 HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual A-10...

  • Page 143: Digital Uhf Receiver Specifications

    Co-channel Rejection -12 dB Adjacent Channel Selectivity -60 dB Spurious Radiations < 2 nW Environmental Specifications Table A-7 lists the receiver’s general environmental specifications. Table A-7. HiPer Ga/Gb Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Temperature Operation: -30°C to +60°C Storage: -40°C to +85°C...

  • Page 144: Hiper Ga/Gb Compliance

    Class1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations Approved Connector Specifications The following sections list HiPer Ga/Gb connector details. Radio (Modem) RF Connector The Satel (UHF) modem connector type (Table A-9) is a BNC female RF connector.

  • Page 145: Power Connector

    Connector Specifications Power Connector The power connector (Figure A-1) is a sealed receptacle, 5 pin, ODU part number 23-000009-02. Figure A-1. Power Connector Table A-10 gives power connector specifications. Table A-10. Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details Power_INP 6 to 28 volts DC input Power_INP 6 to 28 volts DC input Power_GND...

  • Page 146: Serial C-Rs232 Connector

    Table A-11 gives the RS232 cable connector specifications. Table A-11. RS232 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details Power_OUT Power Output (Supplied Voltage) Signal ground Clear to send Request to send Receive data Transmit data Not used HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual A-14...

  • Page 147: Usb Connector

    Connector Specifications USB Connector The USB connector is a sealed receptacle, 5 pin TPS cable connector (Figure A-3). Figure A-3. USB Connector for GGD Options Table A-12 gives the USB connector specifications. Table A-12. USB Specifications Number Signal Name Details Not used USB_PWR Bus power input...
  • Page 148 Specifications Notes: HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual A-16...

  • Page 149: Safety Warnings

    Appendix B Safety Warnings General Warnings To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at least 25cm between the user and the NOTICE radio modem. TPS receivers are designed for survey and survey related uses (surveying coordinates, distances, WARNING angles and depths, and recording such measurements).

  • Page 150: Battery Pack Warnings

    • Do not short circuit. • Do not crush or modify. This product contains a CR Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling WARNING may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/ Note: This is applicable to California, USA only. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 151: Usage Warnings

    Usage Warnings Usage Warnings Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, WARNING will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. If this product has been dropped, altered, transported or shipped without proper packaging, or CAUTION...
  • Page 152 Safety Warnings Notes: HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 153: Regulatory Information

    Appendix C Regulatory Information The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations for use. UHF Radio Usage Using a UHF radio requires a license. Operating a UHF radio without a license may result in fines or NOTICE other penalties.

  • Page 154: Fcc Compliance

    • 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 Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 155: Community Of Europe Compliance

    Community of Europe Compliance • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for CAUTION compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. Community of Europe Compliance The product described in this manual is in compliance with the...

  • Page 156: Weee Directive

    Installez l'appareil en veillant à conserver une distance d'au moins 20 cm entre les éléments rayonnants et les personnes. Cet avertissement de sécurité est conforme aux limites d'exposition définies par la norme CNR-102 at relative aux fréquences radio. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 157: Maximum Antenna Gain

    Industry Canada Compliance Maximum Antenna Gain This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 158 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 159: Warranty Terms

    1. The warranty against defects in a Topcon battery, charger, or cable is 90 days. P/N 7010-0816...
  • Page 160 Warranty Terms Notes: HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 162 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 800∙443∙4567 www.topconpositioning.com ISO 9001:2000 FM 68448 HiPer Ga/Gb Operator’s Manual P/N: 7010-0816 Rev C 03/13 ©2013 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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