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  • Page 1 GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...
  • Page 3 Rev. A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. January, 2008 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...

  • Page 4: Terms And Conditions

    Terms and Conditions Thank you for buying this Topcon product. This manual has been prepared to assist you with the care and operation of the product and its use is subject to these Terms and Conditions and those more fully set forth in the Operator’s/User’s Manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 GR-3 Satel UHF Radio Configuration ......1-1 Getting Started ..............1-1 Configuring the Base and Rover Modem ......1-2 GSM Modem Information ......... 1-6 Satel UHF Radio Modem Indication ....... 1-9 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ........... 2-1 Check This First! .............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Notes: GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...

  • Page 7: Satel Uhf Radio Configuration

    Chapter 1 GR-3 Satel UHF Radio Configuration The GR-3 receiver is a multi-frequency, GPS+ receiver built to be the most advanced and compact receiver for the surveying market. The following is an addendum to the GR-3 Operator’s Manual on configuring the Satel UHF Radio Modem for the base and rover operation in UHF mode as well as configuration of the GSM radio modem.

  • Page 8: Configuring The Base And Rover Modem

    • A serial cable or Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities • Valid SIM card installed (if GSM mode is supposed to be used) Your GR-3 receiver with Satel UHF radio modem may be configured as a base or rover device, depending on your application. In the base mode, the radio modem operates as a transmitter (TX Master), providing differential corrections to a number of rovers.
  • Page 9 Configuring the Base and Rover Modem 3. Select the COM port to which the receiver is connected and do one of the following: • If you are opening Modem-TPS for the first time, then click Cancel. Continue to step 4 to configure Modem-TPS. •...
  • Page 10 OK. Remember that Port D is always reserved for Bluetooth wireless operation in all GR-3 receivers. 8. Click File Connect to connect to the modem. The Satel Radio Modem window appears. Figure 1-4. Radio Link Parameters Setup GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...
  • Page 11 Configuring the Base and Rover Modem 9. To check the modem firmware version, serial or part numbers, or the model type, click the Identification tab. 10. On the Radio Link tab, set the following parameters, and click Apply. • Current frequency – Operating frequency in transmit/receive mode.

  • Page 12: Gsm Modem Information

    GPS network using a TCP/IP connection. To view mobile connection parameters: 1. Click File Connect to open the Satel Radio Modem window. 2. On the Radio Link tab, click GSM info. (See Figure 1-6 on page 1-7.) GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...
  • Page 13 Configuring the Base and Rover Modem Figure 1-6. GSM Modem Available Parameters Table 1-1. Parameter Description Model GSM bands covered by the modem Status Current status of the GSM connection Signal quality Signal strength value: the less the absolute value of signal quality, the stronger the signal Operator Mobile service you currently use...
  • Page 14 3. Click Quit to return to the Radio Link tab. If you use a SIM card that is PIN protected, then Modem-TPS will prompt you to enter the PIN. Figure 1-8. GSM Modem PIN Prompt GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...

  • Page 15: Satel Uhf Radio Modem Indication

    Satel UHF Radio Modem Indication 4. Enter the PIN, and click OK. As long as the SIM card is registered, it will work, although it may be roaming. NOTE Satel UHF Radio Modem Indication To make sure the Satel UHF radio modem has been configured properly, refer to Table 1-2, Table 1-3, Table 1-4, Table 1-5 for indicator descriptions.
  • Page 16 Table 1-5. Satel BT LED Indicator LED Status Description No Light Bluetooth is turned off Blue Flashes Bluetooth is on, but no connection is established Solid Blue Bluetooth is on and a connection is established GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum 1-10...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Troubleshooting

    • Reset the receiver using PC-CDU (Tools Reset receiver). • Restore the default settings using PC-CDU (Configuration Receiver, and then click Set all parameters to defaults). • Clear the NVRAM (Refer to “Clearing the NVRAM” in the GR-3 Operator’s Manual for more information). P/N 7010-0866...

  • Page 18: Receiver Problems

    RX/TX LED is solid green • The LED indicates that the rover has established a radio link with the base receiver, however it is not receiving RTK corrections. • Make sure the base is tracking enough satellites. GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...

  • Page 19: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages If you encounter an error message, use Table 2-1 to learn which actions to take to correct the error. Table 2-1. Error Message Solutions Error Message Action to Take Modem is not configured: Channel map It means there is no valid frequency list is missing.
  • Page 20 Table 2-2. Satel UHF Modem Recommended Configuration Parameters Output Power, Receive Distance, KM Environment Threshold, DBM Field -114 Field -114 Field -104 Suburb -114 Suburb -114 Suburb -104 Downtown -114 Downtown -114 Downtown -104 GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...

  • Page 21: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications This chapter provides specifications for the GR-3 Satel UHF Radio Modem and its internal components. UHF Radio Transceiver Specifications Table A-1. UHF Radio Transceiver Specifications Parameters Specification Frequency Range 400 to 470 MHz Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 25 kHz...

  • Page 22: Uhf Radio Transmitter Specifications

    32-pin Eurocard connector type B Data Speed of Serial Interface 1200 - 38400 bps Data Speed of Radio Interface 19200 bps (25 kHz channel) / 9600 bps (12.5 kHz channel) Data Format Asynchronous LVTTL GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...

  • Page 23: General Specifications

    Parameter Specification GSM Module Motorola G24 Bluetooth Module TAIYO YUDEN EYSF2CAUX General Specifications Table A-5. GR-3 Digital UHF Modem General Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Voltage +6.0 to +14.0 VDC Power Consumption (average) • UHF mode - receive: 1.9 VA (320mA@6VDC) •...
  • Page 24 Specifications Notes: GR-3 Operator’s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum...
  • Page 26 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 800∙443∙4567 www.topconpositioning.com ISO 9001:2000 FM 68448 GR-3 Operator s Manual Satel UHF Radio Addendum P/N: 7010-0866 Rev A 01/08 ©2008 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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