Preface ..............vii User Information .............. vii Exceptions from Responsibility ........vii Terms and Conditions ............viii Manual Conventions ............x What’s New with GB-1000 ........xi Chapter 1 Introduction ............1-1 GPS Surveying ..............1-2 Post-Processing Surveying ........1-2 Guidelines for Post-Processing Surveying ..
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Selecting Port and Format ......... 3-27 Displaying Positioning Information ......... 3-28 Displaying Satellite Reception Status ......3-30 Satellite Information ..........3-30 Sky Plot ..............3-33 Logging History for Received Signals ...... 3-35 Setting the Ports ............... 3-36 Serial Port Settings ............ 3-36 GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Table of Contents Ethernet Port Settings ..........3-38 IP Settings ............3-38 Telnet Settings ............ 3-40 FTP Settings ............3-42 Displaying and Managing File Information ....3-44 Displaying File Details ..........3-44 Copying a File to External Memory ......3-45 Deleting a File from Memory ........
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External Power Port ........... C-6 USB Port ..............C-7 Ethernet Port .............. C-7 Antenna ................C-8 BT-60Q Battery ..............C-9 Discharge Characteristics .......... C-9 Storage Characteristics ..........C-10 Recharge/Discharge Cycle Characteristics ....C-10 BC-29 Charger ..............C-10 AC Adapter ..............C-11 GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Table of Contents Appendix D NMEA Standards ..........D-1 General NMEA Format ........... D-1 Fields ................. D-2 Supported Messages ............D-3 GGA Message ............D-3 GLL Message ............D-5 GNS Message ............D-6 GRS Message ............D-7 GSA Message ............D-8 GST Message ............
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Table of Contents Notes: GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
This instruction manual explains how to operate, inspect and adjust the GB-1000, and other pertinent matters. In order to use the GB-1000 efficiently and safely, please read “Handling and Safety Precautions” on page B-1 before use, and then use it as prescribed. Also, please make sure that this manual is always near at hand.
TPS. GB-1000™, FC-1000™, HiPer®, Topcon® and TRADEMARKS Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Compact Flash™ is a trademark of SanDisk GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Terms and Conditions corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. EXCEPT FOR ANY DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES.
Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system CAUTION performance, data integrity, or personal health. Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal WARNING injury. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
What’s New What’s New with GB-1000 This manual includes the following change for the GB-1000 receiver. The measuring interval now includes the following options: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds P/N 31-050402-01...
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What’s New with GB-1000 Notes: GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Topcon Positioning System’s GB-1000 (Figure 1-1) is a dual-frequency, GPS+ receiver built to be the most advanced receiver for the surveying market. The GB-1000 can receive and process both L1 and L2 signals, improving the accuracy of your survey points and positions.
Post-Processing Surveying Post-processing surveying involves recording observation data to the GB-1000's built-in memory, downloading the observation data into a computer using data download software (such as, Topcon Link), and analyzing the data using post-processing software to obtain precise baseline vector information (such as, Topcon Tools).
GPS Surveying Guidelines for Post-Processing Surveying While conducting a survey for post-processing, follow these guidelines: • Receivers that post-process must do so simultaneously. • Receivers that post-process must do so in the same or common epoch intervals. Static Surveying Static surveying is the most precise surveying method. With static surveying, the antenna is fixed at a point by means of a tripod or some other anchoring device.
As with the other surveying methods, observation can be conducted simultaneously using multiple rovers and a shared reference station. With Stop & Go kinematic surveying, extremely short static observation (Stop) and a moving observation (Go) are repeated, GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
The GB-1000 can be built with internal memory for recording survey data, and recorded data can be downloaded using the USB, ethernet, or RS232C port. A compact flash card slot allows data to be easily copied from the built-in memory and read on a computer.
• Memory – Enables the use of the internal memory, up to 1 GB. The GB-1000 receiver has a front panel for displaying information and controlling various receiver functions. The lever provides access to the battery compartment. The CF card slot allows data to be saved to a compact flash card (Figure 1-3).
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CF Card and Slot Battery Cover Figure 1-4. GB-1000 Strap Holes, Batteries, and Open CF Card Slot The top of the receiver has ports for the antenna, power connection, and connection to external components. The USB and Ethernet ports are located on the right side of the receiver. A hook on the back side allows the receiver to be attached to a tripod (Figure 1-5).
• Cursor key – This 4-directional key selects parameters, setting values, menu options, etc. Display Function Keys (F1 to F4) Power Key Menu Key Enter Key Escape Key Cursor Key (Four Directions) Figure 1-6. GB-1000 Front Panel GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 1-10...
Getting Acquainted Display The GB-1000 receiver’s display (Figure 1-7) uses a 20-character x 4-row dot matrix to display menu items and other information. At the upper right are status icons that indicate the current state of the GB-1000. The bottom row shows the operations that can be performed using with the function keys.
GB-1000. • Extension cable (2 m) – A cable to extend the power cable • Data cable – A cable to connect the GB-1000 to a computer (Dsub 9-pin connector). • Cigarette lighter cable – A cable that connects from the cigarette lighter in an automobile to the power cable and used to power the GB-1000.
Storage Precautions • Cable with clip connectors (alligator clips) – A cable that connects from a general-purpose battery to the power cable and used to power the GB-1000. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.
Remove this sheet NOTICE before use. A slight current flows inside the GB-1000 even when power is off. Therefore, if storing the GB-1000 for a long time with the batteries installed, the batteries will run down and the GB-1000 may become inoperable.
• When the batteries are not used for a long time, completely charge them once every 15 days, and keep them in a place with a temperature no greater than 30°C. Should a battery completely discharge, its performance will decline and fully charging it will become impossible. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Connecting and Charging the Batteries • During charging, the charger may become hot. • Recharging a battery immediately after charging it may cause it to deteriorate. • Do not conduct one charging immediately after another. This could cause the battery and/or the charger to deteriorate. If successive charging is necessary, let the charger rest for about 30 minutes before proceeding.
Charging status varies depending on the state of the batteries and power switch. • If the AC adaptor is connected when the GB-1000 is turned off, charging-on-the-run will begin once the receiver is turned on. Charging status (the percentage to which charging has taken place) can be checked using the status icons (the alternating display of the battery icons and the AC cord icon).
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RAPID STATIC and Batteries KINEMATIC Figure 2-4. Display – Charging Status with GB-1000 Turned On • With power turned off and the AC adaptor attached, the status icons blink between the batteries only and the AC adapter (Figure 2-5). When charging completes, power automatically switches off.
When both batteries are installed, the battery with the smaller remaining capacity is charges first. • When powering the GB-1000 from a car battery, the car battery may not supply a sufficient voltage charge. To ensure proper battery charging, use the AC adaptor.
Connecting and Charging the Batteries Icons Displayed for Bad Batteries If, when the batteries are being charged with the AC adapter, an abnormality related to voltage or to the charging situation occurs, the battery status icons will indicate that something is wrong with the battery.
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• If the abnormality display occurs for both the battery icons, or if the abnormality display occurs even after a battery is replaced, the problem may lie with the GB-1000. In this case, please contact Topcon or your local distributor.
Connecting the USB Cable Connecting the USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the GB-1000's USB port (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-11. Connecting the USB Cable The USB port is not waterproof with an attached NOTICE cable. P/N 31-050402-01...
Connecting the Serial Cables Connect the serial (RS-232C) cables for the data collector, computer, modem, etc., to the GB-1000’s serial ports. The receiver has three serial ports: A, B and C. Each serial port corresponds to a specific external device (Figure 2-13 on page 2-11): •...
When complete water proofing is required, be sure to push the caps all the way in. Attaching the Strap The strap for the GB-1000 provides an easy solution for carrying the receiver around the jobsite while performing surveys. Figure 2-14 on page 2-12 illustrates the following steps: 1.
Handling the Compact Flash (CF) Card The GB-1000 comes equipped with a Compact Flash card slot used to copy files from the internal memory to a compact flash (CF) card for use in a computer. Any compact flash (CF) card used with the GB-1000 must be compatible with Type I 3.3V.
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– Do not remove the CF card. – Do not remove the batteries. – Do not shake or jolt the GB-1000. The temperature range for using a commercially available CF card is 0-60° C. If using a CF card at a temperature of less than 0° C, use one equipped to compensate for low-temperature operation.
Setup and Connections Status Icons The status icons (Figure 2-16) provide basic information about the operational state of the GB-1000 receiver. The icons display in the upper right corner of the LCD panel. Status icons MENU STATIC RAPID STATIC KINEMATIC...
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Status Icons Table 2-1. Status Icons (Continued) Status Meaning Explanation icon Remaining capacity The remaining capacity of the battery on the of battery 2 (right right is indicated at four levels: side) Large Small During charging-on-the-run, the charging status displays. If the battery is not installed, only the number of the battery displays.
2-30 and horizontal spacer as described in the procedures below. Antenna on Tripod For the tripod (Figure 2-18 on page 2-17), use the TOPCON Precision Wood Tripod or an expandable metal tripod. 1. Place the Tribrach-20 on the tripod and tighten the tripod screw, securing the base in place.
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Level the instrument as in step 4: Rotate the instrument, checking that the bubble is in the center of the plate level, regardless of telescope direction, then Leveling Leveling tighten the tripod screw to lock in screw A screw B position. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 2-18...
Antenna Setup Antenna on RTK Pole For the RTK pole (Figure 2-19), be sure to use one that is lightweight and mobile. 1. Screw the PG-A1 antenna onto the RTK poles 5/8-inch screw. 2. Release the lock, adjust the poles length, and fasten the lock again.
The actual point surveyed by the antenna is at the electrical phase center of the antenna, which is different from the ARP position. To calculate an accurate antenna height, add the offset (antenna constant) up to the phase center. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 2-20...
Antenna Setup Antenna Offsets Figure 2-21 on page 2-22 shows the antenna height measuring position and antenna offsets for the PG-A1 antenna. L1 and L2 represent the antenna offsets for the L1 band and the L2 band, respectively. The antenna height measuring position is the lower part of metal brim.
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Setup and Connections Lower Edge of Metal Brim Figure 2-21. Measure Antenna Offset GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 2-22...
Connecting the Antenna Use the antenna cable to connect the GB-1000 and antenna. 1. Connect the cable to the GB-1000’s antenna port (Figure 2-22). 2. Connect the cable to the PG-A1’s antenna port (Figure 2-22). Once connected, use the tripod hook on the back of the receiver to attach it securely to the tripod.
If 15 minutes have passed and the receiver does not lock on to satellites, you may need to clear the NOTICE NVRAM. See “Resetting the NVRAM” on page 3-65 for this procedure. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 2-24...
• Display – displays various menus and messages. • Function keys – used to select screen options. • Power key – turns the GB-1000 on and off. • Menu key – displays the main menu. • Enter key – applies parameters, selections, and settings.
Figure 3-2. Initial Display and Menu Screen Turning Power Off To turn off the GB-1000, press the power key until the screen goes dark (for two or more seconds). A beep sounds several times indicating the receiver is powering off.
Turning Power On/Off and Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Sleep mode is an energy-saving standby mode in which the GB-1000 conserves energy. Any signal input to a serial port form an external device will cause the GB-1000 receiver to leave sleep mode.
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Figure 3-8. GB-1000 in Sleep Mode During sleep mode, the remaining battery capacity icons continuously update. In sleep mode, the GB-1000 has about 100 hours of sleep time available—with two fully charged batteries installed. When beginning observation, check the remaining battery capacity to ensure battery power is available for the duration of the job.
Turning Power On/Off and Sleep Mode Leaving Sleep Mode To take the GB-1000 out sleep mode, do one of the following: • Input a signal from an external device connected to one of serial ports. The screen returns to the main menu.
Operation Menu Operation GB-1000 menus enable the various measurements and settings required for observations and general operation. Use the up/down cursor keys to navigate between the five menu screens. • The current screen number displays next to the status icons.
Symbols For user-entered information, such as the names of points used in static observation, use the GB-1000 display to enter numbers, upper case letters, and/or symbols (., -, +, #). 1. On an input screen, press F1 (EDIT) to initiate the input mode (Figure 3-9).
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Figure 3-11. Press Function Key for Desired Letter Group 4. Press the function key for the desired letter (Figure 3-12). For example, press F4 for T. STATIC NAME> HEIGHT: Figure 3-12. Press Function Key for Desired Letter GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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7. When finished, press F4 (SET) or the Enter key to set and save the information. The screen returns to the beginning screen for the menu selection (Figure 3-14). STATIC NAME:TOPCON HEIGHT : EDIT NEXT Figure 3-14. Press F4 or Enter to Save...
3. Press the left/right cursor keys or F2/F3 to scroll through the available options, then select the desired interval (Figure 3-17); available intervals are: 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60. STATIC INTVL :30 SEC ANTENNA :PG-A1 Figure 3-17. Select Desired Interval GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-10...
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Menu Operation 4. Confirm that the selected interval is correct, then press F4 (SET) or ENT to set the interval (Figure 3-18). STATIC INTVL :10 SEC ANTENNA :PG-A1 Figure 3-18. Confirm Selection and Press Enter or F4 5. Use the cursor key to navigate to the next parameter. In this example, the antenna parameter (Figure 3-19).
2. Confirm that STATIC observation is selected, then press the ENT key (Figure 3-21). If observation is currently under way, a confirmation message will appear, then press F2 (YES). MENU STATIC RAPID STATIC KINEMATIC Figure 3-21. Static Observation Menu Selection GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-12...
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Static Observation Parameters 3. Press F1 (EDIT) and enter the point name (Figure 3-22). See “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols” on page 3-7 for details on this procedure. STATIC NAME: HEIGHT: EDIT NEXT Figure 3-22. Enter Point Name 4. Press the up/down cursor key to select the HEIGHT parameter (Figure 3-23).
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Figure 3-26. Select Elevation-mask Angle 8. Press F4 (START) (Figure 3-26). The confirmation screen for starting observation displays (Figure 3-27). At this point, check the various parameters as needed. STATIC START SURVEY? NAME:TOPCON77 Figure 3-27. Start Survey? GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-14...
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Static Observation Parameters 9. To check parameters, use the up/down cursor to scroll through the available parameters (Figure 3-28). STATIC START SURVEY? NAME:TOPCON77 STATIC START SURVEY? EL.MASK:15 DEG STATIC START SURVEY? METHOD: ARP STATIC START SURVEY? ANTENNA:PG-A1 STATIC START SURVEY? INTVL:15 SEC STATIC START SURVEY?
Up to 10 letters Antenna height 0.000m to 99.999m 0.000m Interval time 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 15 sec. seconds Type of antenna PG-A1, Legant, Legant-G, PG- PG-A1 A5, PG-A1 w/GP, unknown GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-16...
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Rapid Static Observation Parameters Table 3-3. Rapid Static Observation Parameters (Continued) Parameter Range Default Measuring method ARP, slant Elevation mask angle 0 to 90 ° ; set in increments of ° ° 1. Press the menu key, initiating the menu mode (Figure 3-32). POSITION LAT:N 35 46 25.2039 LON:E139 42 13.4113...
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6. Use the up/down cursor key to scroll down to the antenna height measuring method. Press F1 (CHG) and select either antenna reference point (ARP) or slant using the left/right cursor keys (Figure 3-37). RPD STATIC METHOD: ARP EL.MASK:15 DEG STRT Figure 3-37. Enter Measuring Method GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-18...
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Rapid Static Observation Parameters 7. Scroll down to the elevation-mask angle and set the mask in increments of 1 degree (Figure 3-38). RPD STATIC METHOD: ARP EL.MASK:15 DEG STRT Figure 3-38. Select Elevation-mask Angle 8. Press F4 (START) (Figure 3-38). The confirmation screen for starting observation displays (Figure 3-39).
Kinematic Observation Parameters 11. When the observation completes, press F4 (P), changing to page 2 of the function key operations. RPD STATIC NAME:TOPCON77 LOG TIME:00:00:00 HARD Figure 3-42. Rapid Static Observation Menu Selection 12. Press F3 (END) to end the survey (Figure 3-42). 13.
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Figure 3-45. Kinematic Observation Menu Selection 3. Press F1 (EDIT) and enter the point name (Figure 3-46). See “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols” on page 3-7 for details on this procedure. KINEMATIC NAME: HEIGHT: EDIT NEXT Figure 3-46. Enter Point Name GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-22...
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Kinematic Observation Parameters 4. Press the up/down cursor key to select the HEIGHT parameter (Figure 3-47). Enter the antenna height as described in “Selecting Parameters” on page 3-10. KINEMATIC NAME:TOPCON77 HEIGHT: EDIT NEXT Figure 3-47. Enter Height Information 5. Press the down cursor key to move to the INTVL parameter. Press F1 (CHG) and change the interval (Figure 3-48).
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(Figure 3-52). At this point, check the various parameters as needed. KINEMATIC START SURVEY? NAME:TOPCON77 Figure 3-52. Start Survey? 10. Press F2 (YES). Observation will begin (Figure 3-53). KINEMATIC KINEMATIC NAME:TOPCON77 START SURVEY? REMAIN:300 SEC NAME:TOPCON77 STOP Figure 3-53. Press F2 to Begin Observation GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-24...
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Figure 3-54. Next Point and Remaining Observation Time 11. Move to the next measuring point and press F2 (START) the GB-1000 receiver measures the next point. To confirm the settings at any time, press the up/down cursor key, moving through the parameters. Press F1 (EDIT) to display or change any settings.
• To edit the position, press F1 (EDIT), then edit the position. See “Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols” on page 3-7 for details on this procedure. LAT: 00 00 00.0000N LON: 00 00 00.0000E HGT: 0.000 EDIT HERE Figure 3-59. Enter or Edit Position Coordinates GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-26...
RTK Base Setting Selecting Port and Format 1. From the RTK BASE menu, use the up/down cursor key to select PORT, then press ENT (Figure 3-60). RTK BASE REF.COORDINATE PORT Figure 3-60. Select Format and Press Enter 2. Press F1 (CHG) to change the port setting, either OFF, A, B, or C (Figure 3-61).
• the position’s coordinates (WGS84) (Figure 3-64). POSITION LAT:N 35 46 25.2039 LON:E139 42 13.4113 HGT:80.511 Figure 3-64. Position’s Coordinates • the current date and time (Figure 3-65). POSITION 2002.2.23 15:34:56 Figure 3-65. Current Date and Time GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-28...
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Displaying Positioning Information • the position’s DOP (dilution of precision) (Figure 3-66): – PDOP: the precision of the 3D position. – HDOP: the precision of the horizontal component. – VDOP: the precision of the vertical component. POSITION PDOP:1.2 HDOP:1.0 VDOP:2.2 Figure 3-66.
Operation Displaying Satellite Reception Status The GB-1000 receiver displays satellite information and sky plot information for tracked satellites. Satellite Information To display satellite information, select SATELLITE STATUS on menu page 2/5 and press ENT. During observation, press F1 (SAT) on page 2 of the function key operations (Figure 3-69).
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Displaying Satellite Reception Status • EL – angle of elevation • AZ – azimuth • SS – satellite status SV 02 04 06 15 20 23 CA 50 50 50 50 50 50 P1 40 40 40 40 40 40 P2 50 50 50 50 50 50 SV 25 31 CA 50 50...
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This SV is not used in RTK processing. This status is similar to status number 20 but is used specifically for RTK. This SV is not used in RTK processing. This status is similar to status number 20 but is used specifically for RTK. 32-50 Reserved. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-32...
Displaying Satellite Reception Status Table 3-5. Satellite Status Information (Continued) Status Description Number C/A slot is used in RTK processing. P L1 slot is used in RTK processing. P L2 slot is used in RTK processing. P L1 & P L2 measurements are used in RTK processing. C/A &...
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To view information on other satellites within the plot, press the left/ right cursor key (Figure 3-74). GPS:5 GLO:2 PRN:23 EL:37 AZ:337 PRN:02 EL:57 AZ:04 Figure 3-74. Satellite Plot, All and Individual, Screens Press the ESC key to return to the Observation screen or main Menu. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-34...
Displaying Satellite Reception Status Logging History for Received Signals To display a logging history, press F3 (HIST) on page 1 of the function key operations (Figure 3-75). STATIC NAME:TOPCON77 LOG TIME:00:00:00 PLOT HIST Figure 3-75. Open Logging History Screen Each satellite's data acquisition log displays on the logging history screen (Figure 3-76),with a maximum of 3 hours (180 minutes).
Operation Setting the Ports The GB-1000 has three serial ports, a USB port, and an ethernet/LAN port. Each port can have different settings based on the requirements of the connected external device. Serial Port Settings Serial ports have the following settings (Table 3-6): Table 3-6.
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Setting the Ports 2. On the Port Setting screen, select SERIAL PORT and press ENT (Figure 3-78). PORT SETTING SERIAL PORT ETHERNET Figure 3-78. Select Serial Port and Press Enter 3. On the Serial Port screen, select the port to be set and press ENT (Figure 3-79).
Operation Ethernet Port Settings After setting up the ethernet port parameters, the GB-1000 receiver can connect to and operate from the network via Telnet, as well as download files through the FTP server. Telnet allows a maximum of five users to simultaneously access the network.
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Setting the Ports 2. On the Port Setting screen, select ETHERNET and press ENT (Figure 3-82). PORT SETTING SERIAL PORT ETHERNET Figure 3-82. Select Ethernet and Press Enter 3. On the ETHER screen, select IP SETTING and press ENT (Figure 3-83). ETHER IP SETTING TELNET...
Figure 3-85. Initiate Menu Mode, Scroll to Port Setting, and Press Enter 2. On the Port Setting screen, select ETHERNET and press ENT (Figure 3-86). PORT SETTING SERIAL PORT ETHERNET Figure 3-86. Select Ethernet and Press Enter GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-40...
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Setting the Ports 3. On the ETHER screen, select TELNET and press ENT (Figure 3-87). ETHER IP SETTING TELNET Figure 3-87. Select Telenet Setting and Press Enter 4. Press F1 (CHG) to change Telnet parameters (Figure 3-88). See “Selecting Parameters” on page 3-10 for details on this procedure.
Figure 3-89. Initiate Menu Mode, Scroll to Port Setting, and Press Enter 2. On the Port Setting screen, select ETHERNET and press ENT (Figure 3-90). PORT SETTING SERIAL PORT ETHERNET Figure 3-90. Select Ethernet and Press Enter GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-42...
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Setting the Ports 3. On the ETHER screen, select FTP and press ENT (Figure 3-91). ETHER IP SETTING TELNET Figure 3-91. Select FTP Setting and Press Enter 4. Press F1 (CHG) to change FTP parameters (Figure 3-92). See “Selecting Parameters” on page 3-10 for details on this procedure.
EXTERNAL MEMORY and press ENT (Figure 3-94). FILE INFO INTERNAL MEMORY EXTERNAL MEMORY EXT MEM FORMAT Figure 3-94. Select Internal Memory and Press Enter 3. Press the up/down cursor key to scroll through the files (Figure 3-95 on page 3-45). GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-44...
5. Press the ESC button to return to the previous screen. Copying a File to External Memory When copying a file to external memory, the GB-1000 first checks the CF card for any files of the same name. If the external memory has an file of the same name, “CP”...
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4. Press F3 (YES) to begin the copying process (Figure 3-100). START COPY Figure 3-100. Press F3 to Copy The copy status displays on the screen (Figure 3-101). FILE COPY log0415a COPYING Figure 3-101. Copy Status GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-46...
Displaying and Managing File Information 5. When copying completes, press any key to return to the internal memory screen (Figure 3-102). FILE COPY INT MEM log0415a log0413a 7:13 COMPLETE log0415a 8:19 STAT COPY Figure 3-102. Copy Complete, Press Key to Display Internal Memory Screen 6.
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5. Once deleted, press any key to return to the memory screen (Figure 3-107). Delete INT MEM log0413a 7:13 log0416a 9:23 STAT COPY Figure 3-107. File Deleted, Press Key to Display Memory Screen 6. Press the ESC button to return to the previous screen. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-48...
Displaying and Managing File Information Formatting External Memory (CF Card) Format a compact flash (CF) card only under the following circumstances: • data cannot be read from or written to the card (for example, a new CF card). • to erase all of the files on the card. Formatting a CF card completely erases all files on the card.
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(Figure 3-113). EXT FORMAT FILE INFO INTERNAL MEMORY COMPLETE EXTERNAL MEMORY EXT MEM FORMAT Figure 3-113. Format Complete, Press Key to Display Memory Screen 6. Press the ESC button to return to the previous screen. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-50...
SESSION PROGRAM Figure 3-114. Initiate Menu Mode, Scroll to Session Program, and Press Enter If the GB-1000 has no current time information (such as, after clearing the NVRAM), the screen shows a “NO GPS TIME” message. The Session Programs function requires complete time information;...
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SESSION C.MON 06:00:00 OFF EDIT Figure 3-118. Confirm Session and Press F4 Any session set to ON will now become operative. However, if you press ESC, all of the parameters will return to their previous settings. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-52...
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GB-1000 will enter sleep mode and the session program will continue. When a session has been set, the GB-1000 enters sleep mode, and waits for the session’s start time to arrive. • When the specified start time arrives, the session automatically starts and ends at the specified times (Figure 3-121).
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Operation • When the session ends, the GB-1000 again enters the sleep mode (Figure 3-122). SLEEP MODE! EXIT-------------EXIT Figure 3-122. GB-1000 in Sleep Mode To exit from the session program during any of the above stages, press F1 (EXIT) and F4 (EXIT) simultaneously. Then press F2 (YES) (Figure 3-123).
NMEA Output • During a session, the status icon for the internal memory’s remaining capacity does not display. NMEA Output For details on NMEA, see “NMEA Standards” on page D-1. Press the menu key to enter the menu mode. Press the up/down cursor key to select NMEA OUTPUT and press ENT (Figure 3-125).
Displaying Hardware Information • External memory size and remaining external memory capacity (CF card) information. • The serial number and firmware version information. Press the F4 (NEXT) key or the up/down cursor key to move to the next screen. HARDWARE 1/4 BATTERY 1 : 50% USE 2 : 100%...
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(Figure 3-132). OPTION OPTION GLONASS CINDERELLA POS.UPDATE 20 HZ OPTION RAW UPDATE 20 HZ CODE DIFF. BASE CODE DIFF. ROVER Figure 3-132. Firmware Options 3. Press the ESC button to return to the previous screen. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-58...
Settings Settings The GB-1000 screen has a backlight, as well as a heater for when the ambient temperature falls to 0°C. The settings menu selection sets the parameters for the backlight and the heater. Adjusting Display Contrast 1. Press the menu key to enter the menu mode. Press the up/down cursor key to select SETTINGS and press ENT (Figure 3-133).
1. Press the menu key to enter the menu mode. Press the up/down cursor key to select SETTINGS and press ENT (Figure 3-137). MENU NMEA OUTPUT HARDWARE INFORMATION SETTINGS Figure 3-137. Initiate Menu Mode, Scroll to Settings, Press Enter GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-60...
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Settings 2. On the Settings screen, press Enter to select DISPLAY (Figure 3-138). SETTINGS DISPLAY Figure 3-138. Press Enter to Select Display 3. On the Display screen, use the up/down cursor key to select ILLUMINATION and press ENT (Figure 3-139). DISPLAY CONTRAST ADJ ILLUMINATION...
4. On the Heater screen, use the F2/F3 (-/+) buttons to set the heater at either ON or OFF (Figure 3-144 on page 3-63). See “Selecting Parameters” on page 3-10 for details on changing parameters. 5. Press the ESC button to return to the previous screen. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-62...
HEATER STATUS: OFF Figure 3-144. Set Heater Terminal Mode Before operating the GB-1000 from an external controller (personal computer, FC-1000, etc.), switch the GB-1000 to terminal mode. If operating the GB-1000 from an external controller, problems could occur with some CAUTION GB-1000 functions if not in terminal mode.
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In terminal mode, the status icon for the internal memory’s remaining capacity does not display. When, in terminal mode, the GB-1000 is set in sleep mode (or so that it will enter sleep mode following a session program) from an external controller, only the status icons for remaining battery capacity display.
EXIT-------------EXIT Figure 3-149. Exit Terminal Mode Resetting the NVRAM With the GB-1000, the NVRAM of the receiver can be reset using the corresponding menu selection or the appropriate key combination. Resetting the NVRAM erases the receiver’s settings and almanac. Observation data in internal memory NOTICE remains.
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The NVRAM resets (Figure 3-152). NVRAM RESET Figure 3-152. NVRAM Reset Status Once the NVRAM reset completes, the main menu displays (Figure 3-153). NVRAM RESET COMPLETE!! MENU STATIC RAPID STATIC KINEMATIC Figure 3-153. NVRAM Reset Complete and Main Menu GB-1000 Operator’s Manual 3-66...
Resetting the NVRAM Method 2: Use the Keys to Reset the NVRAM Use this method when the receiver power is off. 1. With the receiver’s power off, press and hold the F1 and F4 keys (Figure 3-154). Figure 3-154. Hold F1/F4 Keys to Initiate NVRAM Reset 2.
Chapter 4 Data Management The GB-1000 stores observation data in its internal memory. This chapter discusses accessing these files. Automatic Observation Data File After the GB-1000 has started recording observation data, it automatically determines a file name, unless otherwise specified by the controller or computer, and create a session file.
Data Management Downloading Observation Data Files The GB-1000 records observation data as a file in the internal memory. To post-process the file, download it to a computer. To download, use either a serial port or the USB port and a computer with downloading software installed (such as PC-CDU or Topcon Link).
Note on COCOM Restriction The GB-1000 will stop the calculation of any position and speed, as well as the output and recording of any observation data, if it exceeds the range specified by COCOM (if the moving velocity of the GB-1000 exceeds 1,000 knots or its altitude exceeds 18,000 meters).
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In general, as long as you follow the maintenance and safety instructions provided in this manual, you should have few problems with your receiver. This chapter describes possible error message that may display, as well as how to obtain technical support. Before contacting TPS customer support, try clearing the NVRAM See “Resetting the NVRAM”...
Copy the needed files to has been filled up. a PC, then delete the files on the CF card to obtain available capacity. FORMAT IS The CF card has not been Format the CF card. REQUIRED formatted. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
For Questions Related To... Use... Hardware (receivers, antennas, firmware) hardware@topcon.com GPS+ and 3DMC psg@topcon.com OAF (Option Authorization File) options@topcon.com rtk@topcon.com If in doubt about which e-mail address to use for your particular question, e-mail the support group (support@topcon.com). P/N 31-050402-01...
Troubleshooting 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, etc. To access the TPS website home page, use: www.topconpositioning.com...
Appendix A Base Checks and Adjustments Your kit may not include one or more of the devices mentioned in this chapter. Contact your Topcon NOTICE dealer for more information on purchasing any of these devices. Pointers on adjustment: 1. Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope prior to any checking operation that involves sighting through the telescope.
2. Tighten the holding ring with the adjusting pin until it is properly adjusted. 3. Re-tighten the set screw upon completing the adjustment. Adjusting Screws Set Screw Leveling Leveling Holding Ring Screw Screw Figure A-1. Base Components GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Checking & Adjusting the Plate Level Checking & Adjusting the Plate Level The plate level will need to be adjusted if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis. Checking the Plate Level 1. Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the center of two leveling screws;...
3. Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check bubble movement (Figure A-2 on page A-3). If the bubble is still displaced, then repeat the adjustment. Level adjustment capstan screw Half amount of displacement Figure A-3. Adjusting the Plate Level GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Checking & Adjusting the Circular Level Checking & Adjusting the Circular Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the circular level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis. Checking the Circular Level Carefully level the instrument with the plate level. If the bubble of the circular level is centered properly, adjustment is not required (Figure A-4).
However, only half of the displacement is corrected (Figure A-6). Capstan Adjustment Screws 1/2 of Capstan displacement Eyepiece Adjustment Screws Plummet Telescope Figure A-6. Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Checking & Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope 2. Use the leveling screws to align the point and center mark, correcting the other half of the displacement. 3. Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the center mark (Figure A-2 on page A-3). If it aligns to the point, further adjustment is not required.
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– The GB-1000 can withstand ordinary rain, etc. However, its water resistance cannot be guaranteed if submerged. • Mounting the instrument on a Tripod: – When mounting the GB-1000 on a tripod, use a wooden tripod whenever possible. – A metal tripod can produce vibrations that affect the precision of measurement.
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For replacing the backup battery, please contact TPS or your local distributor. • About the almanac: Before using the GB-1000 for the first time, before using it after a long period of non-use, or after resetting the NVRAM, track satellites for about 25 minutes in order to obtain new almanac information.
A risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm exists if you attempt to disassemble or repair the WARNING instrument yourself. This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer. High temperature may cause fire. Do not cover the charger while it is charging. WARNING Risk of fire or electric shock.
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Do not use a carrying case with damaged CAUTION belts, grips, or latches. Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries. If this does occur, wash CAUTION off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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Safety Cautions A plumb bob can cause injury to a person if used CAUTION incorrectly. Ensure that you mount the Tribrach correctly, failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach CAUTION were to fall over. A falling instrument can be dangerous, check that CAUTION you fix the instrument to the tripod correctly.
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Appendix C Specifications This TPS product is a 40-channel GPS+ receiver in a rugged housing complete with display, user-keys, and cable connectors. Receiver Specifications Table C-1 lists receiver component details. Table C-1. Receiver Specifications Component Details Channel Number of channels 40 L1 20 L1/L2 Receiving frequency...
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Lemo coaxial cable 50W x 1port External power ODU 5pin x 1port Serial ODU 7pin x 3ports Type B connector (USB1.1) x 1port Ethernet RJ45 (10Base-T) x 1port Environment Operating -20°C to +55°C temperature Storage temperature -30°C to +60°C GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Receiver Specifications Table C-1. Receiver Specifications (Continued) Component Details Power Consumption 3.9W (with PG-A1 antenna and batteries) Maximum operating Approximately 7.5 hours (at +20°C and using two time BT-60Q batteries) Input voltage DC12 to 28V Formats DGPS recording RTCM 2.3(1,2,3,9,16,31,32,34,36) format RTK data format RTCM 2.3 (3,16,18,19,20,21,22,36), CMR2/CMR+...
Specifications Port Configurations The GB-1000 is equipped with a serial port (RS-232C), external power port, GPS antenna port, USB port and Ethernet port. The pin assignment on each port is shown below. Serial Port (RS-232) For ports A, B, and C. The RS-232 connectors (Figure C-1) are sealed receptacle, 7 pin, ODU ports.
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Port Configurations Table C-3 gives RS232 cable connector specifications for Port B. To use port B, install the appropriate firmware option. Table C-3. RS232 Connector Specifications for Port B Number Signal Name Details Power_OUT Power Output Using internal battery: supplied voltage Using external power: 7.5V Signal ground Clear to send...
Figure C-2. External Power Port Table C-5 gives the external power connector specifications. Table C-5. External Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details Power_INP Power input Power_INP Power input Power_GND Power ground Power_GND Power ground Not used GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Port Configurations USB Port The USB port (Figure C-3) provides connection through a USB cable to a computer. Figure C-3. USB Port Table C-6 gives the USB port specifications. Table C-6. USB Port Specifications Number Signal Name Details USB_PWR Bus power input USB D- Data minus USB D+...
50 : TNC Connector Ground plane Built-in Flat type Dimension W:141.6 x H:141.6 x D:53.7mm Weight 492g Protection against water IP66 (Based on IEC60529) and dust Operating temperature -40°C to +55°C DC 2.7 to 12V Input voltage GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
BT-60Q Battery BT-60Q Battery The battery life varies depending upon the ambient temperature and the usage conditions of the GB-1000. Table C-9 lists battery component details. Table C-9. Battery Specifications Component Details Type Lithium ion Rated voltage DC7.4V Capacity 2000mAh Charging time Approx.
Table C-10. Charger Specifications Component Details Input voltage range AC100 to 240V Charging output 8.4V ±0.1V (Current for charging is 0A) voltage Frequency 50/60Hz Charging temperature +10°C to +40°C Dimensions W:70 x D:120 x H:40 mm Weight 140g GB-1000 Operator’s Manual C-10...
AC Adapter AC Adapter Table C-11 lists adapter component details. Table C-11. Adapter Specifications Component Details Size W:60 x L:112 x H:36 mm Weight 235 g Operating 0°C to +40°C Temperature Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Input AC 100 to 240 V 1A (110 V AC) 50 to 60 Hz Output DC 12 V 2.5 A (30 W)
This field is described with 2 commas (,,) or a comma and an asterisk (,*) depending on the message position. TOPCON receivers support the following transmission identifiers: • GP – Global Positioning System (GPS) P/N 31-050402-01...
N, S, E, and W, respectively Time Time is expressed as UTC in the format of HHMMSS. HH denotes hours between 00 and 23, MM denotes minutes between 00 and 59, and SS denotes seconds between 00 and 59. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Supported Messages Supported Messages Table D-1 lists NMEA messages the GB-1000 receiver supports. Table D-1. Supported NMEA Messages Message Description Data on time, position, and positioning Position and positioning mode Data on time, position and positioning of GPS+GLONASS (GNSS) Residual error of distance for each satellite...
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DGPS positioning, the age of differential GPS data and the differential reference station ID will be shown regarding the GPS data. In contrast, when the GB-1000 uses GLONASS data only, the age of differential GPS data and the differential reference station ID will be shown regarding the GLONASS data.
Supported Messages GLL Message This message outputs data on the current latitude/longitude and positioning state, and is described in Table D-3. Table D-3. GLL Message Ouputs Field Description Latitude in selected datum (first two digits designate degrees and the remaining digits designate minutes of arc) Latitude hemisphere: N - northern, S- southern Longitude in selected datum (first three digits designate degrees and the remaining digits designate minutes of arc)
Horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP) [-] Altitude above geoid in selected datum [meters] Geoidal separation: the difference between the earth ellipsoid and geoid defined by the reference datum [meters] Age of differential data [seconds] (see the note below) Checksum GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
Supported Messages When the GB-1000 performs RTK or DGPS positioning using GPS alone or GLONASS alone, one GNS message will be output for the positioning result. When the GB-1000 performs RTK or DGPS using GPS+GLONASS, three serial GNS messages will be output for each positioning result.
• When either GPS or GLONASS is used, the transmission identifier will be set to GP or GL, respectively. • If GPS and GLONASS are used together, the GB-1000 will create 2 GRS messages. The first message indicates the residual error of distance for GPS and the next message indicates the residual error of distance for GLONASS.
• When either GPS or GLONASS is used, the transmission identifier will be set to GP or GL, respectively. • If GPS and GLONASS are used together, the GB-1000 will create two GSA messages once. The first message is for GPS and the next message for GLONASS.
12, some satellites may not be included in the epochs for which the GSV message has been given. Examples of 1 epoch with the GSV message are shown below: $GPGSV,3,1,10..<CR><LF> $GPGSV,3,2,10..<CR><LF> $GPGSV,3,3,10..<CR><LF> $GLGSV,2,1,7..<CR><LF> $GLGSV,2,2,7..<CR><LF> GB-1000 Operator’s Manual D-10...
Supported Messages HDT Message This message outputs the direction and is described in Table D-9. Table D-9. HDT Message Ouputs Field Description True Heading in degrees Symbol “T” indicates true heading Checksum RMC Message This message outputs time, date, position, course, and speed data provided by a GNSS navigation receiver, and is described in Table D-10.
A: Autonomous. Satellite system used in non-differential mode in position fix D: Differential. Satellite system used in differential mode in position fix E: Estimated (dead reckoning) mode M: Manual input mode S: Simulator mode N: Data not valid Checksum GB-1000 Operator’s Manual D-12...
Supported Messages ZDA Message This message outputs UTC, day, month, year, and local time zone and is described in Table D-12. Table D-12. ZDA Message Ouputs Field Description UTC time (first two digits designate hours, next two digits designate minutes and the remaining digits designate seconds) Day (varies between 01 to 31) Month (varies between 01 to 12) Year...
Appendix E Regulatory Information The following sections provides information on this product’s compliance with government regulations. Community of Europe Compliance We Topcon Corporation declare EC Conformity for the following product: Product Identification: Brand: Topcon Model/Type: GB-1000, GEODETIC RECEIVER Model Number: 01-830401...
For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult. GB-1000 Operator’s Manual...
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