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  • Page 1 B125 Hardware Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 2 B125 Maintenance Guide Part Number 1020443-01 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. March, 2017 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining the B125 ........
  • Page 4: Preface

    TPS. Trademarks B111™, B125™, B210™, TRU™, Magnet™, Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth®...
  • Page 5 License Agreement Use of any computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the “Software”) in connection with the receiver constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non- transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single receiver or single computer.
  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About This Guide The material in this document describes how to maintain the B125 OEM GNSS board using GRIL commands and TRU software. Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Convention Description Example Bold Menu, or drop-down menu selection FileExit (Click the File menu and click Exit)
  • Page 7: Getting Technical Assistance

    Initial release of the guide. Getting Technical Assistance Should you have any questions about the B125 or experience any problems with this board, contact Topcon OEM Solutions technical support for immediate and comprehensive assistance. Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself. Doing so will void your warranty and may damage the hardware.
  • Page 8 4. The activities being tried when the problem occurs. If possible, include the exact steps being taken up to when the error message or other problem occurs. 5. How regularly the problem occurs. Generally, an OEM Solutions technical support representative will reply within 8 business hours or less, depending on the severity of the problem.
  • Page 9: Maintaining The B125

    • • • • • • The following procedures are maintenance actions used to make sure that the B125 is ready for operation at all times. Perform these procedures regularly and carefully so that you get the best out of your board.
  • Page 10: Configuring Network Interface

    The TCP server in the B125 provides access for users to control, monitor, and transfer data remotely over a TCP/IP network. The B125 can accept up to 10 users at the same time. That means, for example, that one user is obtaining raw data files while the other user is reviewing the settings for troubleshooting.
  • Page 11 Configuring an FTP server An onboard FTP server provides a mean to transfer files between an SD card in the B125 and other devices on the network using FTP. Up to ten simultaneous connections to the FTP server are supported.
  • Page 12: Displaying Firmware Version

    TRU. For details, see “Updating Firmware” on page Typical Use You may need to know the firmware version of the B125 board in certain situation, such as troubleshooting with TPS technical support or determining which new firmware to upload. Procedure Display the firmware version currently running on the board.
  • Page 13: Displaying Antenna Circuit Condition

    Restoring Default Settings Background Most of the parameters in the B125 have default values, which you may change as needed for your particular application. You can always return the board to a known operating condition by restoring its default configuration.
  • Page 14: Performing Hardware Reset

    Performing Hardware Reset Background You can reset the B125 without returning any configured settings to their default values. It may become necessary to reset the B125 to apply certain settings which require a hardware reset or as part of troubleshooting. Typical Use To apply certain settings which require a hardware reset.
  • Page 15: Generating List Of Receiver Settings

    Generating List of Receiver Settings Background Sometimes problems with the B125 may be caused by using inappropriate or wrong configuration settings. Topcon support personnel may ask you to generate a file with the current board settings to check their values.
  • Page 16: Understanding And Managing Option Authorization File

    For example, you can increase the maximum position update rate on your B125 from 1 Hz to 50 Hz by loading the _POS option with a 50 Hz value using an Option Authorization File (OAF).
  • Page 17: Updating Firmware

    With boards running current firmware you take advantage of the latest features, enhancements, and reliability improvements. This procedure will help you take a smooth firmware update of your B125 board. Carefully read the entire update procedure before you start the firmware update for the board.
  • Page 18 SD card using Windows Explorer or any other file utility. If the B125 is at a remote location and you have access to it via Ethernet, you can use an FTP client or TRU to copy the firmware file to the SD card connected to the B125.
  • Page 19 Starting Update Using a Command or FN Key Make sure the firmware file is copied to the SD card, which is connected to the B125. You can start the firmware update procedure by using the command set,update,yes, or by using the FN key.
  • Page 20 Make sure the previous firmware file to which you are going to revert is last copied to the b125.update folder. For example, if you revert to firmware 5.0 for the B125, the file with this firmware must be last copied to the b125.update folder.
  • Page 21 www.topconpositioning.com Specifications subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. 1020443-01 Rev A 02/17 ©2017 Topcon Corporation...

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