Downloading Observation Data Files - Topcon GB-500 Operator's Manual

Operation and Data Management

Downloading Observation Data Files

The GB-500 records observation data as a file in the internal
memory. To post-process the file, download it to a computer.
To download files, use either a serial port or the USB port and a
computer with downloading software installed (such as PC-
CDU or Topcon Link). The following procedure describes
using PC-CDU to download files from the receiver to a
computer.
If using the USB port, a dedicated USB driver is required. If
needed, download the required USB driver from the TPS
website (www.topcongps.com). For further details on
downloading and installing the USB driver, refer to the user's
manual for the software.
1. Connect the receiver and computer (Figure 3-2):
USB cable
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Figure 3-2. Example GB-500 and Computer Connection via USB
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• USB cable connected to the USB port on the receiver
then to the USB port on the computer.
• RS232C cable connected to a serial port on the receiver
then to the applicable serial port on the computer.
To USB port
GB-1000
To USB port
PC
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