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  • Page 3 Rev. A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems January, 2009 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...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 3D-MC² ..............1-1 3D-MC² Components ............1-1 3D-MC² Dozer Schematic ......... 1-2 3D-MC² Introduction ............1-3 Setup and Usage ..........1-11 Project Files ..............1-11 Importing Project Files ........1-11 Creating a Project File ........1-13 Exporting Project Files ........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Viewing GPS Information ..........1-56 Steering or Grading to Polyline ........1-60 Adjusting Valve Gain ............1-63 Changing Cut/Fill Offsets ..........1-65 Changing the Cut/Fill Offsets Using the Elevation Control Key ..............1-65 Changing the Cut/Fill Offsets Using the Set-Points Pop- Up Menu ............

  • Page 7: 3D-Mc²

    3D-MC² Components 3D-MC² 3D-MC² is a new addition to the GPS+ system that allows a dozer to run and operate at high speed while maintaining smooth grade. 3D-MC² Components Radio Antenna Auto/Manual Knob GX-60 Display Single GPS Antenna MC-R3 Controller/Receiver Hydraulic Valves MC²...

  • Page 8: 3D-Mc² Dozer Schematic

    3D-MC² 3D-MC² Dozer Schematic SINGLE GPS ANTENNA AUTO/MANUAL SWITCH OPTIONAL RELAY FOR BACK-UP ALARM OPTIONAL LIGHT BARS TO BACK-UP ALARM SPEAKER GX-60 TO UPPER CONNECTOR GX-60 TO LOWER CONNECTOR MC-R3 CONTROLLER/ 40-PIN BREAKOUT "A" CONNECTOR RECEIVER CABLE HARNESS "A" CHASSIS GROUND BREAKOUT "B"...

  • Page 9: 3D-Mc² Introduction

    Elevation Control Key Slope Control Key Topcon Logo Key The Topcon Logo key at the top right corner of the Main Screen displays a pop-up bar of four menus: File, Control, Tools, and View. To access the Topcon Logo menus, press the Topcon Logo in the far right corner.
  • Page 10 3D-MC² Unless used, the menus disappear after 10 seconds. Press Topcon Logo Key to view menus 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 11 3D-MC² Introduction Elevation Control Key Cut/Fill Offset Cut/Fill Reading Antenna Status Radio Status Adjust Elevation Screen Press the Elevation Control Key to display the Adjust elevation screen. P/N 7010-0921...
  • Page 12 3D-MC² Slope Control Key Type of Control Application AUTO Indicator Design Cross Slope Angle of Blade Adjust Slope Screen Press the Adjust Slope Key to display the Adjust Slope screen. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 13 3D-MC² Introduction Keyboard Functions When entering text or numbers, one of the following two pop-up keyboards displays: Alphanumeric Keyboard 1. To access the keyboard from any field requiring an alphanumeric input, press the field. P/N 7010-0921...
  • Page 14 3D-MC² 2. Press the letters or numbers on the keyboard to type. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 15 3D-MC² Introduction Numeric Keyboard 1. To access the keyboard from any field requiring an numeric input, press the field. P/N 7010-0921...
  • Page 16 3D-MC² 2. Press the numbers on the keyboard to type in a value, or use the arrow keys to increase the value incrementally. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-10...

  • Page 17: Setup And Usage

    Importing Project Files You can import complete project files from 3D-Office (recommended) or import elements of a project. individually (See “Control Point Files”, “Layers” and “Surface and Alignment Files”). 1. Press Topcon Logo File Projects. P/N 7010-0921 1-11...
  • Page 18 Setup and Usage 2. Press Copy. 3. Select the file to copy and press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-12...

  • Page 19: Creating A Project File

    Project Files Creating a Project File You can create multiple project files. 1. Press Topcon Logo File Projects. 2. Press New. P/N 7010-0921 1-13...

  • Page 20: Exporting Project Files

    Setup and Usage 3. Enter the Project Name and press Ok. Exporting Project Files Export project files to a data card (recommended), or to the internal disk, for use with Pocket-3D or other applications. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-14...
  • Page 21 Project Files 1. Press Topcon Logo File Projects. 2. Press Export. P/N 7010-0921 1-15...
  • Page 22 Setup and Usage 3. Select the location (Where) of the export. 4. Press All to select or deselect files to export, or choose and individual file and press Select to change the selection to Yes (export) or No (do not export).
  • Page 23 Project Files 5. 3DMC allows the user to rename the exported file. Choose a file, and press Rename. 6. Enter the new name of the file. and press Ok. P/N 7010-0921 1-17...
  • Page 24 Setup and Usage 7. Press Ok to export the files and return to the Job Files screen. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-18...

  • Page 25: Control Point Files

    Control Point Files Control Point Files A control point file is required in 3DMC and is usually imported into 3DMC with a project file. Control point files can also be imported into 3DMC individually from an external device or from the internal disk. Importing Control Point Files To import a control point file: 1.
  • Page 26 Setup and Usage 2. Press Topcon Logo File Control. 3. Press Import. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-20...
  • Page 27 Control Point Files 4. Select the file type (What) and location (Where) from the drop down menu, and then select the file name to import and press Ok. 5. Press Ok to apply the data to the current job. P/N 7010-0921 1-21...

  • Page 28: Layers

    Setup and Usage 6. Press Ok to return to the Main Screen. Layers A layer in 3DMC contains point data and/or linework data. Importing Layers Layers are usually imported into 3DMC with a project file. Layers can also be imported into 3DMC individually from an external device or from the internal disk.
  • Page 29 Layers 1. Press Topcon Logo File Layers. 2. Press Import. P/N 7010-0921 1-23...
  • Page 30 Setup and Usage 3. Select the file type (What) and the location of the file (Where) to import from the drop down menu. Then select the file to import, and press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-24...

  • Page 31: Surface And Alignment Files

    Surface and Alignment Files 4. Select individual point or linework files to change their color, symbol, and whether or not to show the layer. Press Ok to return to the Main Screen. Surface and Alignment Files Surface File Types Flat Plane Surface/Sloping Plane Surface Crown Road Surface (Alignment) TIN (Triangulated) Surface File P/N 7010-0921...

  • Page 32: Importing Surface Files

    Setup and Usage Importing Surface Files 1. Press Topcon Logo File Surfaces. 2. Press Import. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-26...
  • Page 33 Surface and Alignment Files 3. Select the file type (What) and the location of the file (Where) to import from the drop down menu. Then select the file to import, and press Ok. 4. Press Ok at the prompt. 5. Press Ok to return to the Main Screen. You must make the imported file active to use the P/N 7010-0921 1-27...

  • Page 34: Selecting An Active Surface File

    Setup and Usage file in 3DMC. See “Selecting an Active Surface File”. Selecting an Active Surface File Press Topcon Logo File Active Surface. Choose the surface file to make active. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-28...

  • Page 35: Using An Alignment File As A Reference

    Using an Alignment File as a Reference Using an Alignment File as a Reference An alignment file can be used as a steering reference. An alignment file must be active, either as a working surface or a grading reference, to use steer indication in 3DMC.

  • Page 36: Selecting An Active Alignment File

    Setup and Usage Selecting an Active Alignment File Press Topcon Logo File Active Alignment. Choose the alignment file to make active. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-30...

  • Page 37: Creating A Machine Configuration File

    Creating a Machine Configuration File Creating a Machine Configuration File 1. Press Topcon Logo Control Machine setup. 2. Press New. P/N 7010-0921 1-31...
  • Page 38 Setup and Usage 3. Enter the machine information. 4. Select 3DMC² as the sensor type, and press Next. 5. Enter the 3DMC² Parameters and press Next. Refer to the Installation and Calibration Manual 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-32...
  • Page 39 Creating a Machine Configuration File (P/N: 7010-0924) for details on 3DMC² Parameters. 6. Set Topcon MC-A1 as the antenna type, enter the antenna measurement information, and press Next. P/N 7010-0921 1-33...
  • Page 40 Setup and Usage 7. Enter the GPS precisions for point measurement and roving. Press Next. Low Precisions... 8. Set UDP/IP as the Connection type from the drop down menu in the GPS Comms Configuration screen. Your MC-R3 controller must have the G3 3D-MC²...
  • Page 41 Creating a Machine Configuration File 3D-MC² symbol, as shown on the GPS Comms Configuration screen, to be compatable with the MC² Sensor. Press Next. 9. Set radio information and press Next. Refer to the serial number/radio label on the MC-R3 controller to determine the correct radio type.
  • Page 42 Setup and Usage 10. If using light bars, set LD-40 information and press Next. If no light bars are in use, press Next to bypass LD-40 setup. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-36...

  • Page 43: Setting Blade Control

    Setting Blade Control 11.Press Finish to save the machine configuration file. Setting Blade Control Automatic Best-Fit Blade Control In the Automatic best-fit (whole blade) method, 3DMC chooses the elevation reference point to prevent undercutting. P/N 7010-0921 1-37...

  • Page 44: Control Using Single Point On Blade

    Setup and Usage 1. Press Topcon Logo Control Blade control. 2. Select Automatic best-fit (whole blade). Control Using Single Point on Blade In the Control using single point on blade method, the user defines a point on the blade to use as the elevation reference.
  • Page 45 Setting Blade Control 1. Press Topcon Logo Control Blade control. 2. Select Control using single point on blade. Enter a distance from the left/right side of the blade. P/N 7010-0921 1-39...

  • Page 46: Valve Offset Calibration

    HANDS and FEET should be clear of the blade! 1. Raise the machine blade so that both sides of the cutting edge rest a few inches above the ground. 2. At the display, press Topcon Logo Control Valve offsets. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 47 Valve Offset Calibration 3. Press Raise elevation Set and enter a value into the field, or press the arrows to increase or decrease the valve offsets. 4. Repeat Step 3 for each of the selections. P/N 7010-0921 1-41...

  • Page 48: Configuring Radios

    Setup and Usage Configuring Radios 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Configure radios. 2. Select the Radio type that matches the radio type in the MC-R3, and then press Configure. Example: Topcon Digital (UHF) 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-42...
  • Page 49 Configuring Radios 3. 3DMC will connect to the radio after several seconds. 4. Select the radio configuration information. The channel must match the channel of the base station. Then Press Set to save the radio configuration settings. P/N 7010-0921 1-43...
  • Page 50 Setup and Usage Checking the Blade’s Position 1. To check the position of the blade, press Topcon Logo Tools Position check. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-44...
  • Page 51 Configuring Radios 2. On the Position Check screen, select the Point from the drop down menu, and press Measure. 3. When finished, the Position Check screen displays the point on the job at the selected edge of the blade. 4. Press Save to record the point for reference. The saved point appears on the Main Screen.

  • Page 52: Performing Topographic Surveys

    Setup and Usage Performing Topographic Surveys 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Topo survey. 2. Choose the project layer for the topo survey from the drop down menu. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-46...
  • Page 53 Performing Topographic Surveys 3. Set the topo survey information. 4. Press Ok to start the topo survey function. 5. To stop topo measurements, press Topcon Logo Stop topo survey. P/N 7010-0921 1-47...

  • Page 54: Using Supervisor Mode

    Using Supervisor mode in 3DMC, a supervisor can disable menus, buttons and screen items from the user. A password is needed to access Supervisor mode. Passwords are case sensitive. The default password is: topcon 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-48...
  • Page 55 Using Supervisor Mode 2. Enter the password using the keyboard, and press Ok. Press Ok at the prompt. 3. Press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor to access the Supervisor menu. P/N 7010-0921 1-49...

  • Page 56: Changing The Password

    Setup and Usage Changing the Password 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor Change password. Press Ok at the prompt. 2. Enter the new password twice, and press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-50...

  • Page 57: Locking Menus, Buttons And Screen Items

    Edit button on the Machine Files screen. • Screen item: an alphanumeric entry field or drop down menu. 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor Lock menus/buttons/screen items. Then press Ok. 2. Press menus, buttons or screen items to disable.
  • Page 58 Setup and Usage the menu again to unlock. The menu will no longer display as red. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-52...
  • Page 59 Using Supervisor Mode 3. When you are finished locking , press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor Exit lock mode. P/N 7010-0921 1-53...
  • Page 60 Setup and Usage 4. The selections are no longer displayed or are inactive. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-54...

  • Page 61: Releasing All Locks

    Using Supervisor Mode Releasing All Locks 1. Press Topcon Logo Tools Supervisor Release all locks. 2. Press Ok at the prompt to unlock all menu and screen items. P/N 7010-0921 1-55...

  • Page 62: Viewing Gps Information

    Setup and Usage Viewing GPS Information 1. To view the GPS information screen and tabs, press the Elevation control key. Elevation Control Key 1. Press the GPS info button. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-56...
  • Page 63 Viewing GPS Information Position P/N 7010-0921 1-57...
  • Page 64 Setup and Usage Satellites Info 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-58...
  • Page 65 Viewing GPS Information Planning The red vertical line marks the current time. P/N 7010-0921 1-59...

  • Page 66: Steering Or Grading To Polyline

    Setup and Usage Steering or Grading to Polyline You must make an alignment file active to steer or grade to polyline. See “Selecting an Active Alignment File”. 1. On the Main Screen, press and hold the polyline to which you wish to steer or grade. Then press Steer to polyline on the pop-up menu.
  • Page 67 Steering or Grading to Polyline 2. Press Topcon Logo Control Steer indication. 3. Set the steer indication options. Then press Ok. P/N 7010-0921 1-61...
  • Page 68 Setup and Usage 4. Press View Lower window Section or Light bar for additional steering information. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-62...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Valve Gain

    Adjusting Valve Gain Adjusting Valve Gain 1. On the 3DMC Main Screen, press the Elevation Control key. Elevation Control Key 2. Press Elev gain (raise) or Elev gain (lower) Set key, changing it to red. P/N 7010-0921 1-63...
  • Page 70 Setup and Usage 3. Change the offset using the up/down arrow or press the numeric field to access the keyboard. 4. Press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-64...

  • Page 71: Changing Cut/Fill Offsets

    Changing Cut/Fill Offsets Changing Cut/Fill Offsets Changing the Cut/Fill Offsets Using the Elevation Control Key 1. On the 3DMC Main Screen, press the Elevation Control key. Elevation Control Key P/N 7010-0921 1-65...

  • Page 72: Changing The Cut/Fill Offsets Using The Set-Points Pop-Up Menu

    Setup and Usage 2. Change the offset using the up/down arrows, or press the numeric field to access the keyboard, and press Ok. Changing the Cut/Fill Offsets Using the Set-Points Pop-Up Menu The Set-points pop-up menu allows quick adjustment of the cut/fill offsets from the Main Screen. 1.
  • Page 73 Changing Cut/Fill Offsets 3. Press the arrows to adjust the cut/fill offsets. Press Arrows to Adjust Cut/Fill Offsets (Adjusts Elevation Key Only) P/N 7010-0921 1-67...
  • Page 74 Setup and Usage 4. Press Set-points Increment to adjust the set- points increment. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-68...

  • Page 75: Changing The Display View

    Changing the Display View Changing the Display View To access the a window view, press Topcon Logo View Main/Left/Right/Lower window, then select a view; a check mark indicates the active view. P/N 7010-0921 1-69...

  • Page 76: Main Window Views

    Setup and Usage Main Window Views Plan View Section View Profile View 3D View 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-70...

  • Page 77: Left Window Views

    Changing the Display View Left Window Views Profile View Section View Grade Indicator 3D View Right Window View Grade Indicator P/N 7010-0921 1-71...

  • Page 78: Lower Window Views

    Setup and Usage Lower Window Views Profile View Section View 3D View Lightbar 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-72...

  • Page 79: Changing The 3D View

    Changing the Display View Changing the 3D View 1. With 3D active, press and hold the 3D screen for one second, to display the 3D options menu. 2. Press Camera Focus Points, and choose the focus point of the camera. P/N 7010-0921 1-73...
  • Page 80 Setup and Usage 3. Press Sky Visible, and to show or hide the sky. 4. Press Terrain Textured to show or hide the surface terrain texture. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-74...
  • Page 81 Changing the Display View 5. Press Terrain Theme, and choose the type of terrain texture displayed. P/N 7010-0921 1-75...
  • Page 82 Setup and Usage Changing the Grade Indicator Scale and Extents To view the grade indicator, press Topcon Logo View Left window Grade indicator. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-76...
  • Page 83 Changing the Display View To change the grade display, press and hold the grade indicator for one second, press Grade display, then choose an option. To change the on-grade or extents, press and hold the grade indicator for one second, and then press Extents or On-grade.
  • Page 84 Extents An alignment file must be active to display the lightbar in the lower window view. 1. To view the lightbar, press Topcon Logo View Lower window Lightbar. 2. Press and hold the lightbar scale for one second, then press Green, Yellow, or Extents to change the scale.

  • Page 85: Changing Display Options

    Changing Display Options Changing Display Options To view available options, press TopconLogo View Display options. P/N 7010-0921 1-79...

  • Page 86: Direction Of Travel Options

    Setup and Usage Direction of Travel Options 1. Press Topcon Logo View Display options Direction of travel. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-80...

  • Page 87: Working Surface And Alignment Display Options

    Changing Display Options Working Surface and Alignment Display Options 1. Press Topcon Logo View Display options Working Surface or Alignment. P/N 7010-0921 1-81...
  • Page 88 Setup and Usage 2. Set the working surface or alignment options. Press Color to change the color of the mesh, alignment, boundaries, and station lines, and then press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-82...

  • Page 89: Changing The Background Color

    Changing Display Options Changing the Background Color 1. To change the background color of the Main Screen, press Topcon Logo View Display options Background color. 2. Select a background color and press Ok. P/N 7010-0921 1-83...

  • Page 90: Display Units Options

    Setup and Usage Display Units Options 1. To set the type of units used in the job, press Topcon Logo View Display options Display units. 2. Set the display unit options and press Ok. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-84...

  • Page 91: Viewing And Updating 3Dmc

    Viewing and Updating 3DMC Viewing and Updating 3DMC To view information about 3DMC, press Topcon Logo View About 3DMC. Changing 3DMC Options 1. To view the enabled options, press Options on the About 3DMC screen. P/N 7010-0921 1-85...
  • Page 92 Options screen. 3. Record the Device ID number on the ControlBox screen to give to your Topcon representative. Contact your Topcon representative to obtain a new authorization code file. 4. When you have received the new authorization code file, press Copy from File to copy the codes from the file on the internal disk or an external device.
  • Page 93 Viewing and Updating 3DMC Codes can also be entered manually into the Authorization Code entry fields. 5. Press Ok to apply the new codes and options. Press Ok on each screen to return to the main screen. P/N 7010-0921 1-87...
  • Page 94 Setup and Usage Notes: 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide 1-88...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Before contacting TPS Customer support about any problems, try the following and see the following sections: • Check that the various components for your Topcon 3D Machine Control system (radio, MC-R3 Controller, GX-60 Display, MC² Sensor, Base Station receiver) have power and are powered up.

  • Page 96: Base Station

    Troubleshooting Base Station This section lists possible Base Station problems you may encounter (also refer to the Base Station’s documentation) for 3D Machine Control. If you still have problems after trying the solutions listed here, contact TPS customer support. Problem Receiver does not power on.
  • Page 97 Base Station Problem Radio modem does not power on. Causes Solutions The power cable Check that the power cable is is incorrectly correctly connected to the connected or battery—RED to positive and damaged. BLACK to negative—and that the battery is charged. If the power cable is damaged, contact your dealer to purchase a new cable.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting The cable may be Check that the cable is connected incorrectly to the COM port on the computer connected. and Port A on the receiver. If still no connection, try to reset the computer and repeat. Problem Pocket-3D is waiting for satellites. Causes Solutions The cable is...
  • Page 99 Base Station Problem Radio modem light is not flashing Causes Solutions The cable is Check that the cable from the incorrectly receiver is properly connected to connected or the radio. damaged. If the cable is damaged, contact your dealer to purchase a new cable.

  • Page 100: Gx-60 Display

    Troubleshooting GX-60 Display This section lists possible display problems you may encounter. If you still have problems after trying the solutions listed here, contact TPS customer support. Problem Display does not power on. Causes Solutions The cable is the Check that the power cable wrong cable, supplies 12 to 24 VDC and is incorrectly...
  • Page 101 GX-60 Display The fan may be Check that the fan is rotating. damaged, causing If the fan is not rotating, it may be the display to damaged and needs to be replaced overheat. with a new one. Contact your dealer. Contact your dealer for information on replacing the fan.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting “Exit 3DMC” If the screen displays the desktop, function may the “My Computer” folder should have been pressed be visible. unexpectedly or 1. Double-tap “My Computer” incorrectly. folder. 2. Look for the folder named “Disk C”, and double-tap on it. 3.
  • Page 103 GX-60 Display The program in If the pointer on the Main Screen the display is in moves, when you press in the middle of different places, the display is loading files or computing. making graphics. When the system is busy, the pointer becomes an hourglass.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Either the GPS+ For GPS+ signal, check cable signal or radio connections along the GPS signal is invalid. antenna cable from the GPS Antenna port on the MC-R3 The graphic may Controller to the Rover Antenna. indicate what causes the Check cable connections at the problem.
  • Page 105 GX-60 Display Problem Elevation Control key displays: “Waiting for Initialization” Causes Solutions The GPS+ Check that the Rover Antenna has receiver has not a clear view of the sky. been successful Check for obstructions, such as tracking enough trees, buildings, and vehicles, that valid satellites.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting Problem Elevation Control key displays : “No GPS localization” Causes Solutions The Layer Make sure that the correct Layer currently selected is selected. has not been localized properly. You are in a Disregard the message until the process of localization is complete.
  • Page 107 GX-60 Display Wrong sensor Select the MC² sensor type in type selected in 3DMC. 3DMC Machine Configuration. P/N 7010-0921 A-13...

  • Page 108: Mc-R3 Controller/Receiver

    Troubleshooting MC-R3 Controller/Receiver LED Status Chart The CAN, Sensor, Control, and Auto LED’s in the chart below have a heartbeat to indicate proper operation of the processor. 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide A-14...
  • Page 109 MC-R3 Controller/Receiver This section lists possible MC-R3 Controller/Receiver problems you may encounter. If you still have problems after trying the solutions listed here, contact TPS customer support. Problem All LEDs off. Causes Solutions The power cable Power is supplied through the may be incorrectly cable connected on the power connected.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting The Display does The MC-R3 Controller turns on not have power. only when the Display is also powered on. Problem Satellite Status indicator does not flash green. Causes Solutions The cable is Check that the antenna cable is incorrectly not cross-threaded at the antenna connected or and is connected to the...
  • Page 111 MC-R3 Controller/Receiver Causes Solutions The Base Station Check that the Base Station is and/or Base running correctly and the TX Station radio has a light on the radio modem flashes problem. Different channels Check that the Base Station and are used between Machine use the same radio the Base Station channel.

  • Page 112: Mc² Sensor

    Troubleshooting MC² Sensor LED Status Chart Problem LED off. Causes Solutions The power cable Power is supplied through the may be incorrectly cable connected on the power connected. port. Check that the cable is properly connected GPS Localization This section lists possible GPS localization problems you may encounter.
  • Page 113 GPS Localization The machine may Watch the status of the be blocking measurement screen. If the status satellite signals to indicates “waiting for satellites” the range-pole or move the machine away from the tripod-mounted antenna. antenna. The Control Point Move to an alternative Control may be located Point or have the surveyor place a too close to...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting A typographical If errors are 10s or 100s of feet or error occurred. meters, it is likely that a typographical error has occurred. If coordinates are manually entered, check that longitudes are correctly prefixed with a minus sign if working in the western hemisphere (e.g., USA).
  • Page 115 GPS Localization To isolate the error, disable horizontal and/or vertical localization for each Control Point in turn and observe the set of errors. When the errors become acceptable due to certain isolation, the point isolated is most likely to detract from the quality of the localization.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Problem There are no H.Error and V.Error values. Causes Solutions “Use for These check boxes need to be horizontal GPS selected for a minimum of three localization” and/ points. Note that the error value or “Use for will be calculated once three vertical GPS Control Points are measured and localization”...

  • Page 117: Blade Response

    Blade Response Blade Response This section lists possible Blade Response problems you may encounter. If you still have problems after trying the solutions listed here, contact TPS customer support. Problem Blade is moving too slowly. The blade seems to move too slowly in Control Mode.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting Problem Blade is moving too fast. The blade seems to move too fast in Control Mode. The Grade Indicator skips through on-grade. Causes Solutions The Valve Gain Decrease the Valve Gain setting, setting is too high. which will cause the hydraulics to respond slower.

  • Page 119: Safety Information

    2. Use extreme caution on the job site. Working around heavy construction equipment can be dangerous. 3. DO NOT attach Topcon 3D Machine Control brackets or hose connections while the machine is running. 4. DO NOT allow any 3D Machine Control component to limit the visibility of the operator.
  • Page 120 8. Use appropriate welding precautions and practices when welding. After welding, all paint all affected areas with a rust inhibitor 9. To prevent vandalism or theft, do not leave removable Topcon components on the machine at Product Type of Manual...

  • Page 121: Radio Usage Information

    Radio Usage Information Depending on the type of radio, users may need to obtain an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license before operating a Topcon system (GPS RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) or simultaneous calculation of Global Positioning System and Global Navigation Satellite System). Check the sites listed below to determine if a license is needed before operating a Topcon system.

  • Page 122: General Usage Warnings

    $82,500, confiscation of surveying equipment and legal action, if the rules are ignored. Topcon cannot obtain the license for the user. There are companies to assist with licensing. Two are listed here: • Professional Licensing Consultants Inc.

  • Page 123: Base Station Precautions

    Base Station Precautions Inform TPS immediately if any product does not function properly. WARNING Warning: The LCD display can be damaged if struck with sufficient force. Base Station Precautions CAUTION Caution: TPS receivers are designed for machine control, survey, and survey related uses (i.e., surveying coordinates, distances, angles and depths, and recording such measurements).

  • Page 124: Internal Battery Pack Warnings

    Safety Information WARNING Warning: TPS receivers should never be used in dangerous environments. Use in rain or snow for a limited period is permitted. Internal Battery Pack Warnings WARNING Warning: Tampering with the internal batteries by end users or non-factory authorized technicians will void the receiver’s warranty.
  • Page 125 Excessive heat can cause serious damage and possible explosion. Mercury Warning The LCD display in the GX-60 Topcon display contains mercury. The display should not be disposed of or placed in a waste stream destined for disposal until the mercury is removed and reused, recycled, or...
  • Page 126 Safety Information EU-Member Warning Product Type of Manual...
  • Page 128 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 800∙443∙4567 www.topconpositioning.com ISO 9001:2000 FM 68448 3D-MC² Quick Reference Guide P/N: 7010-0921 Rev A 01/09 ©2009 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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