Checking Options - Topcon GB-500 Operator's Manual

Operation and Data Management

Checking Options

You can check the status of your receiver's options, and load
any new OAF, using the RS232 or USB cable, a computer, and
receiver management software (such as, PC-CDU or Topcon
Link). The following procedure describes using PC-CDU to the
receiver's OAF.
For a complete list of options and their details, visit the Topcon
website.
1. Connect the receiver and computer using an RS232 or USB
cable and start PC-CDU. Click File Connect, select the
desired connection parameters, and click Connect.
2. Click Tools Receiver Options (Figure 3-15).
The Option Manager screen displays (Figure 3-16 on
page 3-17) and contains the following information:
Since Options can be both purchased and leased, the
"Current" status of the option displays the currently
effective value. Option values can be:
3-16
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Figure 3-15. Tools Receiver Options
• Option name – a name/description of the option
• Current – the current status of the option
• Purchased – if the option is purchased or not
• Leased – if the option is leased or not
• Expiration date – the date the option will be disabled, if
applicable
• -1 or "-----" – the firmware version does not support
this option.
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