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  • Page 1 PRECISION GPS+: HiPer GD & HiPer GGD HiPer GD & HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. September, 2003 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 without express written consent from Topcon.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    able of Contents Preface ..............xi Terms and Conditions ............xi Regulatory Information ........... xiv Manual Conventions ............xvi Chapter 1 Introduction ............1-1 Overview ................1-2 Principles of Operation ............ 1-3 GPS Overview ............1-3 Calculating Positions .......... 1-4 GPS Positioning ..........
  • Page 6 Kinematic Survey ............3-13 Stop and Go Survey ..........3-13 Kinematic Continuous ........3-15 Real-time Kinematic Survey ........3-17 Setting up an RTK Base Station ......3-17 Setting up an RTK Rover ........3-22 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Operation .............. 4-1 Using the MINTER ............4-2 Power Key ..............4-2 Status LED ..............4-2 Reset Key ..............4-3 FN Key and Record LED .......... 4-3 Battery LED .............. 4-7 Modem LED .............. 4-7 Information Modes ............
  • Page 8 Safety Warnings ........... C-1 General Warnings ............C-1 Internal Battery Pack Warnings ........C-2 Usage Warnings ............... C-3 Appendix D UHF Radio Usage ..........D-1 Appendix E Warranty Terms ............ E-1 Index Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Introduction ............1-1 HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Receivers ......1-1 HiPer GD Front Panel ............1-16 HiPer GGD Front Panel ........... 1-17 HiPer GGD and HiPer GD Back Panels ......1-18 Chapter 2 Configuration ............2-1 Configuration->Receiver ..........2-5 Select Power Mode ............
  • Page 10 Set Base or Rover Cell Phone Parameters ....... 2-39 Chapter 3 Setup and Survey ..........3-1 HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Antenna Offsets ....3-3 LegAnt-2 Antenna Offset Measurements ......3-6 PG-A1 Antenna Offset Measurements ......3-7 Configuration->Receiver ..........3-8 Select External Antenna Option ........
  • Page 11 Option Manager ............... 4-17 Load OAF ................ 4-18 Tools->Clear NVRAM ............ 4-20 Help->About ..............4-23 About PC-CDU – HiPer GD ..........4-23 FLoader Main Screen ............4-25 Set Device Type ............... 4-25 Program Tab Settings ............4-26 Set Device Type ............... 4-27 Program Tab Settings ............
  • Page 12 LIst of Figures Notes: viii Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Tables Chapter 1 Introduction ............1-1 HiPer GD vs. HiPer GGD ..........1-11 Euro Card Options for HiPer GD and HiPer GGD ..1-14 Chapter 2 Configuration ............2-1 Data Recording Parameter Behavior ....... 2-26 Chapter 3 Setup and Survey ..........3-1 Antenna Offset Values for HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Options .............
  • Page 14 Power Connector Specifications ........B-10 RS232 Connector Specifications ........B-11 Pacific Crest PDL (UHF) Modem Connector Specifications ..........B-12 Spread Spectrum/GSM Modem Connector Specifications ..........B-12 External Antenna Connector Specifications ....B-12 USB Specifications ............B-13 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Preface

    Manual without TPS’ express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your HiPer GD or HiPer GGD. The information and data in this Manual are a valuable 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 16 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE HIPER GD OR HIPER GGD ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.
  • Page 17 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 HiPer GD or HiPer GGD or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of TPS.

  • Page 18: Regulatory Information

    Conditions (including the Software license, warranty and limitation of liability). SAFETY – Improper use of the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD can lead to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of the product. The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers.
  • Page 19 Regulatory Information installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 20: Community Of Europe Compliance

    Preface Community of Europe Compliance We, Topcon Corporation, declare EC Conformity for the following products: Product Identification: Brand: Topcon Model/Type: HIPER GD, GNSS RECEIVER HIPER GGD, GNSS RECEIVER Model Number: 01-830401 01-040401 Manufacturer: Name: Topcon Positioning Systems Address: 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588...
  • Page 21 Manual Conventions Supplementary information that can help you configure, maintain, or set up a system. NOTICE Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation, system performance, measurements, or personal safety. CAUTION Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system performance, data integrity, or personal health.
  • Page 22 Preface Notes: xviii Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Hiper Gd And Hiper Ggd Receivers

    Chapter 1 ntroduction This chapter describes: • The HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers (Figure 1-1) • GPS/GLONASS and your receiver • Common receiver functions • Standard package contents and configurations • Receiver components • The Option Authorized File (OAF) Figure 1-1.

  • Page 24: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The HiPer GD and HiPer GGD can receive and process both L1 and L2 signals, improving the accuracy of your survey points and positions. The GPS+ component of HiPer GD and HiPer GGD...

  • Page 25: Principles Of Operation

    Principles of Operation Principles of Operation Surveying with the right GPS receiver can provide users accurate and precise positioning, a requirement for any surveying project. This section gives an overview of GPS and receiver functions to help you understand and apply GPS principles, allowing you to get the most out of your receiver.

  • Page 26: Calculating Positions

    30 seconds. • GPS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a period of 12.5 minutes; GLONASS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a period of 2.5 minutes. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Gps Positioning

    Principles of Operation GPS Positioning Calculating an accurate position requires the following three elements: • Accuracy – The accuracy of a position depends upon the number, signal integrity, and placement (also known as Dilution of Precision, or DOP) of satellites. –Differential GPS (DGPS) strongly mitigates atmospheric and orbital errors, and counteracts anti- spoofing signals the US Department of Defense...

  • Page 28: Conclusion

    Introduction Conclusion Surveyors can use Topcon GPS+ receivers to collect data from a network of satellites and control stations to triangulate precise points anywhere on Earth. This overview simply outlines the basics of GPS and GLONASS positioning. For more detailed information, visit the TPS website (www.topconps.com/gpstutorial/).
  • Page 29 Principles of Operation can be downloaded later onto a computer and processed using a post-processing software package. When the receiver is run in RTK mode, raw data measurements can also be recorded into the receiver’s internal memory. This allows the operator to double check real-time results obtained in the field.

  • Page 30: Standard Package Contents

    Standard Package Contents The receiver becomes a typical real-time kinematic (RTK) package with a Legacy-E as the Base Station and the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD as the Rover (also, refer to the re-packaging instruction card). The contents of this package include: •...

  • Page 31: Software

    The following software will also be useful for operating, caring for and using your receiver, and may be required for some applications. • FLoader – Topcon’s firmware loader; available on the Topcon website. • PDLCONF from Pacific Crest – included with Base station package;...

  • Page 32: Literature

    • www.topcongps.com/support/manuals.html • www.topcongps.com/hardware/index.html (then click on the appropriate product) The following manuals will also be useful for operating and caring for your receiver. These are also available on the Topcon website (www.topcongps.com/support/manuals.html). • PC-CDU User’s Manual • FLoader User’s Manual •...

  • Page 33: Internal Components

    Getting Acquainted Table 1-1 shows the differences of certain components and options between the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers. For receiver specifications, see Appendix B. See also Table 1-2 on page 1-14 for detailed receiver board comparisons. Table 1-1. HiPer GD vs. HiPer GGD...
  • Page 34 GPS+ equipment. Please call TPS Customer Support if you need advice on obtaining the proper license in the USA. The internal radio modem comes with a number of preset frequencies programmed at TPS. 1-12 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Power Board

    Getting Acquainted WARNING The use of these preset frequencies without a license is illegal. Contact your local authorities (the FCC in the US) to use these preset frequencies. Once the FCC, or your local authority, issues the proper licenses, your TPS dealer will program your PDL radios (Base and Rover) to enable communications.

  • Page 36: Gps+ Receiver Board

    • GPS L1 or GPS L1/L2 • GPS/GLONASS L1 or GPS/GLONASS L1/L2 Table 1-2 lists the options available for these cards. Table 1-2. Euro Card Options for HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Euro Card Model Available Options Euro-80 GG (HE_GG)

  • Page 37: Battery

    GGD. If the internal radio modem is turned off, and with fully charged on-board batteries, the GPS+ receiver should run at least 18 hours for the HiPer GD or 14 hours for the HiPer GGD. The Li-Ion batteries used in the receiver should run at no less than 98% capacity after 500 charging cycles.

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    Introduction Front Panel Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 on page 1-17 show front panel components for the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD. Figure 1-2. HiPer GD Front Panel • MINTER – The Minimum INTERface for the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers. The MINTER consists of two keys and four, three-color LEDs.

  • Page 39: Hiper Ggd Front Panel

    Getting Acquainted –Port C used internally to connect the modem and receiver boards. –Port D used for communication between the receiver and an external device. Figure 1-3. HiPer GGD Front Panel • USB – Only available on the HiPer GGD receiver; used for high-speed data transfer and communication between the receiver and an external device.

  • Page 40: Back Panel

    Introduction Back Panel Figure 1-4 shows back panel components for the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers; components are the same for both receivers. Figure 1-4. HiPer GGD and HiPer GD Back Panels • Modem – modem antenna connector. • Event (optional) – The BNC event marker connector;...

  • Page 41: Option Authorized File (Oaf)

    (www.topcongps.com/tech/index) or consult your TPS dealer. • Type of signal (standard L1; optional L2) • Memory (standard 0MB; for HiPer GD, optional 1MB up to 512MB; for HiPer GGD, optional 1MB up to 1 GB) • Update rate standard 1Hz (optional 5, 10, or 20Hz) •...
  • Page 42 Introduction Notes: 1-20 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Configuration

    Chapter 2 onfiguration This chapter describes: • Receiver’s power supply • Connecting the receiver and a computer • Configuring the receiver • Minimum INTERface (MINTER) configuration • Radio configuration • Collecting almanacs Before you can use your receiver, you need to: 1.

  • Page 44: Powering The Receiver

    With a full charge, the receiver’s internal batteries should power both the GPS receiver and the radio modem for not less than 16 working hours for the HiPer GD or 12 hours for the HiPer GGD. If the internal radio modem is turned off, and with fully charged on-board batteries, the receiver should run at least 18 hours for the HiPer GD or 14 hours for the HiPer GGD.

  • Page 45: External Batteries

    Powering the Receiver The Li-Ion batteries used in the receiver should run at no less than 98% capacity after 500 charging cycles. These batteries do not need to be drained before recharging. External Batteries In addition to the internal batteries, you can use your receiver with external batteries.

  • Page 46: Battery Charger

    (until both the STAT and the REC LEDs are off). This delay (about 1 second) will prevent the receiver from being turned off by mistake. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Power Management

    Powering the Receiver Power Management Use Topcon’s PC-CDU software to manage the receiver’s power. The complete description of PC-CDU exceeds the scope of this manual, but can be found in the PC-CDU User’s Manual. The latest copy of this software and the manual can be downloaded from the TPS website.
  • Page 48 • Off – receiver will not charge batteries. • Charge A – receiver will charge only battery A. • Charge B – receiver will charge only battery B. • Auto – receiver will automatically detect and charge both batteries. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Select Power Output Modes - Ports

    Powering the Receiver 5. Select the Power output modes Ports drop-down list to set power output on the serial ports (Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4. Select Power Output Modes – Ports • On – the power board will deliver voltage on pin one of all serial port connectors when the receiver is turned on.

  • Page 50: Select Power Output Modes - Slots

    • Off – internal slots will not be powered even if the receiver is turned on. • Always – internal slots will be powered even if the receiver is turned off. 7. View the Voltages information (Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6. View Voltages Information Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Enable And Apply Power Settings

    Powering the Receiver • External – displays the external power supply’s voltage. • On Board – displays the voltage drawn by the receiver board. • Battery A – displays the voltage of battery A. • Battery B – displays the voltage of battery B. •...

  • Page 52: Charging Internal Batteries

    If you remove a power supply cable before setting Power Mode to Auto, the receiver will be turned off. To turn it on, you will need to connect an external power supply once again. 2-10 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Checking Internal Battery Status

    To configure, manage files, or maintain the receiver, you need to connect the receiver and a computer, and start PC-CDU. • For HiPer GD or HiPer GGD – use an RS232 cable. • For HiPer GGD – use a USB cable and a computer with the TPS USB driver installed (available at http://www.topcongps.com/software/updates.html).

  • Page 54: Pc-Cdu Main Screen

    • Use FLoader to load new firmware to the receiver 1. Connect the computer and receiver: • For HiPer GD or HiPer GGD – using the RS232 cable, connect the serial port of your computer (usually COM1) to the receiver’s serial port A.

  • Page 55: Connection Parameters

    Connecting the Receiver and a Computer 4. Click File->Connect (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Click File->Connect 5. On the Connection Parameters dialog box, select the following parameters and click Connect (Figure 2-10): • Set the Connection mode (Direct). • Set the port for your computer (typically COM1) from the Port drop-down list.

  • Page 56: Receiver Configuration

    The following configuration is recommended for the most common applications. However, you can select configuration parameters as needed for your particular jobsite. Also, available parameters may differ for the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers. NOTICE Click Apply after making any configuration change, otherwise the receiver will not accept the change.

  • Page 57: Receiver Configuration

    Receiver Configuration 1. Connect your receiver and computer. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 2. Once connected, click on Configuration->Receiver (Figure 2-12). Figure 2-12. Configuration->Receiver The Receiver Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 2-13). Figure 2-13.
  • Page 58 If your jobsite is in an area that has obstructions (buildings, trees, etc.), and/or the antenna location is near reflective objects, configure the receiver to reduce errors from these sources. WARNING Do not make other changes without consulting the PC-CDU User’s Manual. 2-16 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Receiver Configuration - Advanced Tab

    Receiver Configuration 4. Click the Advanced tab on the Receiver Configuration screen (Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15. Receiver Configuration – Advanced Tab 5. Click the Multipath Reduction tab, enable the following boxes, and click Apply (Figure 2-16). • Code multipath reduction •...

  • Page 60: Advanced Configuration - Loop Management

    Figure 2-17. Advanced Configuration – Loop Management 7. Click OK to close the Receiver Configuration screen. 8. Click on File->Disconnect, then File->Exit to quit PC-CDU (Figure 2-18). Figure 2-18. Click Disconnect then Exit 2-18 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Minter Configuration

    MINTER Configuration NOTICE Disconnecting the receiver from the computer before exiting will eliminate any possible conflict in the management of your serial ports. Once the receiver is configured, the configuration will remain until you change it either using PC-CDU or clearing the NVRAM. MINTER Configuration The Minimum INTERface (MINTER) consists of two keys (Power and FN) and up to four LEDs (STAT, REC, BATT, and RX) that...

  • Page 62: Hiper Ggd And Hiper Gd Minters

    Configuration Figure 2-19. HiPer GGD and HiPer GD MINTERs You use PC-CDU to configure MINTER settings. Refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual for all possible MINTER configurations. 1. Connect your receiver and computer. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure.

  • Page 63: Configuration->Receiver

    MINTER Configuration 3. Click Configuration->Receiver (Figure 2-21). Figure 2-21. Configuration->Receiver 4. Click the MINTER tab, set the following parameters and click Apply (Figure 2-22). See the following pages for descriptions of these parameters. • Recording interval on page 2-22 • Elevation mask for log file on page 2-22 •...
  • Page 64 This parameter has two possible operation modes: 2-22 • Log file – If the log file radio button has been selected, pressing the FN key will result in closing the current log Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 65 MINTER Configuration file. If data logging is off, pressing FN will open a new log file. • AFRM – If AFRM radio button has been selected, pressing FN will enable this mode. If AFRM has been enabled, pressing FN will disable this mode. Automatic File Rotation Mode (AFRM) parameters TPS receivers are capable of automatically rotating log files.
  • Page 66 • Occupation mode switch – pressing FN (less than one second) will insert into the corresponding log file a message indicating 2-24 that the survey type has been changed from static to kinematic, Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 67 MINTER Configuration or vice versa. If the REC LED blinks green, the current mode is dynamic, if it blinks orange, the current mode is static. For more details, see Table 4-1 on page 4-5, and refer to the MINTER User’s Manual and PC-CDU User’s Manual. Initial Data Collection Dynamic Mode parameter These radio buttons specify the starting occupation type descriptor inserted at the beginning of receiver files logged.
  • Page 68 • After pressing the Power key to turn on the receiver. • After resetting the receiver (with PC-CDU or the Reset key). 2-26 • After taking the receiver out of Sleep Mode. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Radio Configuration

    Radio Configuration Radio Configuration The internal radio in your receiver and the Base radio can be configured differently depending on your needs and working conditions. The software program required to configure the radio modem differs depending on your receiver’s configuration, and allows you to: •...

  • Page 70: File->Manual Mode

    %%set,dev/ser/c/imode,echo %%set,cur/term/eoff,QUIT %%set,cur/term/echo,/dev/null %%set,cur/term/imode,echo %%set,cur/term/echo,/dev/ser/c The Manual Mode screen will show RE002%% in response to each of these commands. When finished, you should have seven responses (Figure 2-24 on page 2-29). 2-28 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Manual Mode - Command Responses

    Radio Configuration Figure 2-24. Manual Mode – Command Responses Save this set of commands to a script file and load this file later to the receiver with a single operation. To create a script file, see Appendix A. 5. Click Disconnect (Figure 2-24). 6.

  • Page 72: Pdl Radio Configuration Main Screen

    7. Click the Pacific Crest logo in the upper left corner of the main screen (Figure 2-26). Figure 2-26. PDL Top Left Corner Icon Menu 8. From the pop-up menu, click Set Capture Method ->Soft Break (Figure 2-27 on page 2-31). 2-30 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Set Capture Method->Soft Break

    Radio Configuration Figure 2-27. Set Capture Method->Soft Break 9. Click Load to connect to the radio (Figure 2-28). Figure 2-28. Click Load 10. On the Identification tab, type Owner information (Figure 2-29). 2-31 Figure 2-29. PDL Identification Tab 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 74 Figure 2-30. PDL Radio Link Tab NOTICE The Base and internal receiver (Rover) PDL radios must be configured with the same Channels, Radio Link characteristics (except 2-32 Digisquelch) and Serial Interface parameters. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 75 Radio Configuration 12. Click the Serial Interface tab and set the following parameters (Figure 2-31): • Baud Rate – 38400 • Parity – None NOTICE Parity should always be set to None. • Mode – Transparent w/EOT Timeout Figure 2-31. PDL Serial Interface Tab 2-33 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 76: 16. Click File->Connect

    (Figure 2-32). Figure 2-32. PDL – Click Program 14. Click Close and then Exit to quit the program (Figure 2-33). Figure 2-33. Click Close then Exit 15. Open PC-CDU. 16. Click File->Connect. 2-34 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Connection Parameters - Manual Mode Only

    Radio Configuration 17. On the Connection Parameters screen, select a baud rate of 38400 and enable the Manual mode only check box (Figure 2-34), then click Connect. Figure 2-34. Connection Parameters – Manual Mode Only 18. On the Manual Mode screen, write the following commands, pressing Enter (or clicking Send command) after each command.

  • Page 78: Configuring A Gsm Radio Modem

    20cm between the user and the GSM radio modem. To access your GSM radio modem, you will need to use Topcon’s FC-1000 external controller and TopSURV. Refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual or the TopSURV User’s Manual for more detailed configuration information.

  • Page 79: Select A Survey Configuration

    Radio Configuration Unlike the UHF radio modems and PDLCONF, TopSURV automatically connects the receiver and modem boards for configuration purposes. When you configure radios, you configure the Base and Rover radios separately. 1. Using the RS232 cable, connect your external controller (FC-1000) to the receiver’s serial port A.

  • Page 80: Base Or Rover Radio Configuration

    Figure 2-37. Base or Rover Radio Configuration • Port – C for internal radio modems or D for external radio modems • Parity – None • Data – 8 • Baud – 9600 • Stop – 1 2-38 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Set Base Or Rover Cell Phone Parameters

    Radio Configuration 7. Press Configure GSM to display the appropriate Cell Phone parameters dialog box, and enter the following parameters for either the Base or Rover (Figure 2-38). Figure 2-38. Set Base or Rover Cell Phone Parameters • For the Base radio – If your GSM modem does not require a PIN, leave this field blank.

  • Page 82: Collecting Almanacs

    • After loading a new OAF. • After loading new firmware. • After clearing the NVRAM. • Before surveying. The collection and/or update of an almanac can take as long as 15 minutes. 2-40 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Setup And Survey

    • RTK Base station setup • RTK Rover setup • Basic surveying with the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD receiver Your receiver can be used with either the internal antenna or an external antenna (with optional base station kit and optional internal radio card).

  • Page 84: Step 1: Set Up Receiver

    • Slant – measured from the marker to the lower edge of the antenna slant height measure mark (SHMM) located on both end panels of the receiver. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Hiper Gd And Hiper Ggd Antenna Offsets

    • SHMM to ARP vertical offset = 30.5mm • SHMM to ARP horizontal offset = 76.3mm Table 3-1 gives the offset values for the receivers. Table 3-1. Antenna Offset Values for HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Options To L1 Phase Center To L2 Phase Center 106.0mm...

  • Page 86: Chapter 3 Setup And Survey

    The process of locking on to satellites normally takes less than one minute. In a new area, under heavy tree canopy, or after resetting the receiver, it may take several minutes. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Step 3: Collect Data

    Receiver Setup Step 3: Collect Data 1. To begin collecting data, press and hold the FN (function) key for more than one second and less than five seconds. 2. Release the FN key when the REC (recording) LED light turns green. This indicates that a file has opened and data collection has started.

  • Page 88: Legant-2 Antenna Offset Measurements

    LegAnt-2 antenna offsets are shown in Figure 3-2; PG-A1 antenna offsets are shown in Figure 3-3 on page 3-7. Offset measurements for these antennas are given in Table 3-3 on page 3-7. Figure 3-2. LegAnt-2 Antenna Offset Measurements Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Pg-A1 Antenna Offset Measurements

    Receiver Setup P has e R adius S HMM2 S lant Height S HMM1 Meas urement P oints V ertic al Height Marker Figure 3-3. PG-A1 Antenna Offset Measurements Table 3-3. Antenna Offset Measurements Antenna Radius A, Vertical Offset C, Slant Offset LegAnt-2 122mm 54mm (L1)
  • Page 90 Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 2. Start PC-CDU. 3. Click on Configuration->Receiver (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. Configuration->Receiver 4. On the General tab, select the External Antenna option (Figure 3-5 on page 3-9). Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Click Disconnect Then Exit

    Receiver Setup Figure 3-5. Select External Antenna Option 5. Click Apply. 6. Click File->Disconnect, then File->Exit (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6. Click Disconnect then Exit 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 92: Surveying With The Receiver

    • The necessity of resolving carrier phase ambiguities Generally, single-frequency receivers are used for baselines whose lengths do not exceed 15 kilometers (9.32 miles). For baselines 15 kilometers or greater, use dual-frequency 3-10 receivers. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Surveying with the Receiver Dual-frequency receivers have two major benefits. First, dual- frequency receivers can estimate and remove almost all ionospheric effect from the code and carrier phase measurements, providing much greater accuracy than single- frequency receivers over long baselines or during ionospheric storms.

  • Page 94: Configuration->Receiver->Minter

    3. Click the Advanced tab and then the Multipath tab, set the following parameters, then click Apply (Figure 3-8): • Code Multipath Reduction – enable • Carrier Multipath Reduction – enable Figure 3-8. Advanced->Multipath 3-12 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Kinematic Survey

    Surveying with the Receiver 4. Click the Loop Management tab and set the following parameters, then click Apply (Figure 3-9): • Enable Co-Op tracking – enable • Static mode – enable (disable for Rover receivers) Figure 3-9. Advanced->Loop Management 5. Set up each antenna and receiver as described in “Receiver Setup”...
  • Page 96 3. Set up the Rover at an unknown point and press power. Allow the Rover to collect static data for two to ten minutes. The REC LED will be orange. 3-14 4. Check the STAT light for satellites tracked. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Kinematic Continuous

    Surveying with the Receiver 5. When finished, press the FN key for less than a second to assign the Rover to kinematic. Remember, if the REC LED blinks green, the current mode is dynamic, if it blinks orange, the current mode is static. 6.
  • Page 98 7. Once the Rover receiver reaches the end point of the trajectory, pause for several minutes. 8. When finished, press the FN key to stop logging data and turn off the Rover. 3-16 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Real-Time Kinematic Survey

    1. Set up the Base station receiver’s antenna as described in “Receiver Setup” on page 3-1. 2. Connect an external modem to port C for a Legacy-E receiver or port D for the HiPer GD/HiPer GGD receiver. 3. Set up hardware as shown in Figure 3-11. This setup shows a Legacy-E Base station setup.
  • Page 100 (Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12. Set All Parameters to Defaults 9. On the Receiver Configuration screen, select the MINTER tab. Specify desired settings. Refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual for more information. 3-18 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Receiver Configuration - Positioning

    Surveying with the Receiver 10. Select the Positioning tab and set the Position Masks, Elevation mask parameter to 15 (Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13. Receiver Configuration – Positioning 11. Select the Base tab and set the following parameters (Figure 3-14 on page 3-20): •...
  • Page 102 For Pacific Crest PDL (UHF) modems, use a 38400 baud rate. For Spread Spectrum 915 MHz/2.4 GHz modems, use a 38400 baud rate. 3-20 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Base Configuration – Ports

    Surveying with the Receiver Figure 3-15. Base Configuration – Ports 13. Click Apply. The receiver begins sending data to the selected port. If using a Pacific Crest PDL (UHF) external modem, follow these steps to configure this modem: NOTICE Connect the radio antenna before switching the modem to the transmitting mode.

  • Page 104: Setting Up An Rtk Rover

    Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 3. Click Configuration->Receiver. 4. Select the Positioning tab and set the Position Masks, Elevation mask (degrees) parameter to 15 (Figure 3-13 3-22 on page 3-19). Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Rover Tab Configuration

    Surveying with the Receiver 5. Select the Rover tab and set the desired Positioning Mode (Figure 3-17). Figure 3-17. Rover Tab Configuration Adjust the following RTK Parameters settings: • Under RTK mode in the RTK Parameters section, choose either Extrapolation for RTK (kinematic) or Delay for RTK (static).
  • Page 106 For Pacific Crest PDL (UHF) modems, use a 38400 baud rate. For Spread Spectrum 915 MHz/2.4 GHz modems, use a 38400 baud rate. 3-24 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Pc-Cdu Main Screen For Gps And

    Surveying with the Receiver Figure 3-18. Rover Configuration – Ports 7. Click Apply. 8. Click OK to close the Receiver Configuration screen. 9. On the main screen (Figure 3-19), check the LQ field to ensure the receiver obtains differential corrections. Usually, the receiver will start to output the coordinates of the antenna’s phase center along with the solution type within 10–30 seconds.
  • Page 108 If the receiver is not (for some reason) receiving differential corrections, or if none of the ports has been configured to receive differential corrections, the LQ field will either be empty or it will look like this: 100%(999,0000,0000). 3-26 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 109 • Deleting files from the receiver • Checking and loading OAFs • Managing receiver memory • Clearing the NVRAM • Changing receiver modes • Checking and loading firmware Topcon receivers are built to operate independent of the receiver type. Minor exceptions are noted. 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 110: Chapter 4 Operation

    Operation Using the MINTER The MINTER (Figure 4-1) is Topcon’s Minimum INTERface used to display and control data input and output, and is the same for all HiPer family receivers. Figure 4-1. HiPer GD MINTER Power Key Pressing the power key turns the receiver on and off.

  • Page 111: Reset Key

    Using the MINTER Reset Key Pressing the reset key for about one second causes: • a hard reset of the receiver. • the receiver to leave Zero Power Mode and return to Normal Mode. NOTICE Only use this procedure if the receiver does not respond to commands or does not charge the internal batteries (is in Zero Power Mode).

  • Page 112: Chapter 4 Operation

    CDU (control display unit) applications or for data recording. This operation may require from fractions of a second to several minutes, depending on the circumstances and the amount of internal memory. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 113 Using the MINTER Table 4-1. FN Key Functions and REC LED Status FN Key REC LED Status When data recording is OFF, and the FN key is... No light No data recording. Orange blink Internal file system test in progress. Not pressed No free memory;...

  • Page 114: Chapter 4 Operation

    Release to stop data recording. seconds Pressed for 5–8 Release to turn serial port A baud rate seconds to 9600 bps. Pressed for > 8 No light No function (data recording still on). seconds Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 115: Battery Led

    Using the MINTER Battery LED The color of the BATT LED indicates the level of internal battery charge in the receiver: • Green – indicates greater than 85–90% charge. • Orange – indicates an intermediate charge. • Red – indicates less than 15% charge. The pattern of blinks of the BATT LED also indicates the source of power.

  • Page 116: Information Modes

    • GLONASS S/N ratios are good (Table 4-2 on page 4-9). • Oscillator’s frequency offset is less than three ppm. • Oscillator's Allan Variance is better than 2.7e-10. • Continuous tracking time is more than 15 minutes. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 117 Using the MINTER Table 4-2. Signal-to-Noise (S/N) “Good” Ratios CA/L1 P/L1 P/L2 GLONASS In EIM, the STAT LED blinks seven times per cycle. Each blink could be orange, red, or green. • Orange – information for test unavailable. • Green – receiver passed the test. •...

  • Page 118: Downloading Files To A Computer

    Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 2. On the Connection Parameters dialog box, enable RTS/CTS handshaking (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2. Connection Parameters – RTS/CTS Handshaking 3. Click File->File Manager (Figure 4-3). 4-10 Figure 4-3. File->File Manager Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Find Files To Download

    Downloading Files to a Computer 4. Click the Download path tab on the File Manager dialog box (Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. Find Files to Download 5. Navigate to and open the folder in which to download and store files. Or, type a new folder name and click Create to create a new folder in which to download and store files.

  • Page 120: Download Files

    • Blue indicator – file in queue for downloading. • Red indicator – file currently downloading. • Green indicator – file has successfully downloaded. 4-12 Figure 4-6. Download Files – Status Indicators Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 121: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files 9. Click Exit on the File Manager dialog box. 10. Continue with other operations. Or, click File->Disconnect, then File->Exit to quit PC-CDU (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7. Click Disconnect then Exit Deleting Files Use the following steps to delete files from your receiver. 1.

  • Page 122: File->Manager

    Figure 4-10. Delete Files 5. Click Delete (Figure 4-10). 6. Click Yes at the delete files confirmation dialog box. The selected files are deleted. 7. Click Exit on the File Manager screen. 4-14 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Checking An Oaf

    Figure 4-11. Click Disconnect then Exit Checking an OAF For a complete list of options and their details, visit the Topcon website. You can check the status of your receiver’s options, and load any new OAFs, using the RS232 cable, a computer, and PC-CDU. Refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual for a more complete description of...
  • Page 124 • -1 or “-----” – the firmware version does not support this option. • 0 – the receiver option is disabled. • positive integer – the option is enabled. • yes or no – the option is either enabled or disabled. 4-16 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 125: Option Manager

    Checking an OAF Figure 4-13. Option Manager 3. When finished, click Exit on the Option Manager screen, then click File->Disconnect to prevent conflicts with serial port management. 4-17 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 126: Loading Oafs

    Operation Loading OAFs Topcon Positioning System dealers provide customers with OAF files. For any OAF related questions, E-mail TPS at options@topconps.com. Please have your receiver ID number available (see “Checking Firmware Version” on page 4-23). 1. To load a new OAF, follow steps one and two in “Checking an OAF”...

  • Page 127: Managing Receiver Memory

    Managing Receiver Memory Managing Receiver Memory When using the receiver in static or dynamic applications, you may need to know the amount of memory the receiver’s log file occupies. The specific memory size depends on the type of data being recorded. Use the formulas below to compute the approximate size of the receiver’s log files.

  • Page 128: Using Minter To Clear Nvram

    2. Click Tools->Clear NVRAM (Figure 4-15). The REC LED rapidly flashes green and red; the STAT LED flashes red. Figure 4-15. Tools->Clear NVRAM The receiver will automatically disconnect once the NVRAM is cleared. 4-20 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Changing Receiver Modes

    Changing Receiver Modes Changing Receiver Modes The receiver has four modes, two information modes and two power modes: • Normal Mode • Extended Information Mode • Sleep Mode • Zero Power Mode See “Information Modes” on page 4-8 for a description of Normal Mode and Extended Information Mode.

  • Page 130: Zero Power Mode

    Normal mode. NOTICE When the internal batteries have completely discharged and no external power is connected, the receiver will go into Zero Power Mode automatically to prevent the batteries from over discharging. 4-22 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 131: Checking Firmware Version

    1. Connect your receiver and computer. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 2. Click on Help->About (Figure 4-16). Figure 4-16. Help->About The About PC-CDU dialog box opens (Figure 4-17). Figure 4-17. About PC-CDU – HiPer GD 4-23 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 132: Loading New Firmware

    You can download FLoader to your computer from the TPS website. For more information, refer to the FLoader User’s Manual, also available on 4-24 the TPS website. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 133: Set Device Type

    Loading New Firmware 1. Download and install FLoader, if applicable. 2. Download the new firmware package to your computer. 3. Connect your receiver and computer. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11 for this procedure. 4. Activate FLoader (Figure 4-18). Figure 4-18.

  • Page 134: Program Tab Settings

    10. Click Load and wait until 100% of the files load into your receiver. NOTICE If you selected an incorrect RAM or Flash file, an error message displays at the bottom of the dialog box. Reselect the correct file. 4-26 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Program Tab Settings

    Loading New Firmware 11. Select the Device tab and set the Device Type as Receiver’s Power Board (Figure 4-21). Figure 4-21. Set Device Type 12. Click Get from Device for device information (Figure 4-21). 13. Select the Program tab and set the Capture Method to Soft Break Capture (recommended) (Figure 4-22).
  • Page 136 Reselect the correct file. 16. Click File->Exit. 17. Clear the receiver’s NVRAM (see “Clearing the NVRAM” on page 4-19) and update the almanac (see “Collecting Almanacs” on page 2-40) after loading new firmware. 4-28 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    In general, as long as you follow the maintenance and safety instructions provided in this manual, you should have few problems with your HiPer GD and HiPer GGD. This chapter will help you diagnose and solve some common, minor problems you may encounter with your receiver.

  • Page 138: Power Problems

    The receiver may have If after charging your internal batteries a defective charger or overnight, and your receiver is not defective internal powering, contact TPS Customer Support batteries. for advice. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Receiver Problems

    Receiver Problems Receiver Problems The following are some of the most commonly encountered receiver problems. Problem The receiver cannot establish a connection to a computer or external controller. Causes Solutions The Daisy Chain mode See Step 14 on page 2-34 for the is still active.

  • Page 140: Advanced->Multipath

    PC-CDU. See etc.). “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11. 2. Click Configuration ->Advanced->Multipath Reduction and enable the two boxes. • Move to an area free of obstructions. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Receiver Problems Problem The receiver cannot obtain Code Differential and/or RTK solutions. Causes Solutions An improper receiver • Choose the correct receiver status. status has been chosen. 1. Connect your receiver and a computer and start PC-CDU. See “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer”...
  • Page 142 Base and computer and start PC-CDU. See Rover receivers. “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on page 2-11. 2. Click Configuration->Receiver ->Ports and set the same input/ output format for both receivers. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 143 Receiver Problems The specified link rate • Change the link rate to that which your is not compatible with modem supports. See the modem’s the link rates the manual for link rate support modem supports. information. The link rate is the rate •...

  • Page 144: Obtaining Technical Support

    • Reset the receiver using PC-CDU (Tools->Reset receiver). • Restore factory default settings using PC-CDU (click Configuration->Receiver, then Set all parameters to defaults). • Clear the NVRAM (see “Clearing the NVRAM” on page 4-19). Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 145: Phone

    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...
  • Page 146 Troubleshooting Notes: 5-10 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Creating Scripts

    Appendix A reating Scripts Script files allow you to save manual commands into one file. You can then load this single script instead of typing each individual command. Use the following procedure to create script files. For more information on script files, refer to the PC-CDU User’s Manual.

  • Page 148: Creating Scripts

    Once you have created a script file, 1. Click Load script on the Manual Mode dialog box. 2. Navigate to the folder that contains your script file. 3. Select the appropriate script file and click Load script. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 149 Appendix B pecifications This TPS product is a 40-channel GPS+ (GPS and GLONASS) receiver with an internal PDL/UHF or GSM/Cell Phone radio, and a rugged aluminum housing complete with MINTER and cable connectors. Receiver Specifications Table B-1 lists receiver component details. Table B-1.

  • Page 150: Appendix B Specifications

    V: 30mm + 1.5ppm x D Cold Start < 60 sec Warm Start < 10 sec Reacquisition < 1 sec Technology Co-Op tracking Low signal tracking Advanced Multipath mitigation WAAS Adjustable PLL and DLL parameters Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 151: Receiver Specifications

    Receiver Specifications Table B-1. Receiver Specifications (continued) Component Details Radio Modem Spread Spectrum Internal 915 MHz or 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum transceiver UHF Radio modem Internal Rx or External Tx/Rx GSM modem Europe and Asia – 900/1800 MHz USA and Canada – 900/1900 MHz Data Storage and Display Status Indicators Four, three-color LED’s and three function keys...

  • Page 152: Appendix B Specifications

    Internal Memory Compact flash card (not removable) Capacity Standard – 0 MB Max – 512 MB (HiPer GD) or 1 GB (HiPer GGD) Logging Time 53 hours (8 MB, 15sec, L1/L2, 7 satellites) Logging Interval 0.05 to 86400 seconds, depending on purchased...

  • Page 153: Receiver Specifications

    -30 C° to + 60 C° with batteries temperature Storage temperature -40 C° to +75 C° with batteries Physical Enclosure Aluminum extrusion, rainproof Color Topcon Yellow Dimensions W:159 x H:88 x D:172 mm Weight 1.65 kg Antenna Internal Battery Two internal...

  • Page 154: Appendix B Specifications

    CMR2/CMR+ (Trimble compatible), RTCM SC104 Ver 2.2 or 2.3 RTCM message type 3, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22; user selectable Reverse RTK Will be available in future Ambiguity initialize OTF (L1, L1/L2) Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 155 Receiver Specifications Table B-1. Receiver Specifications (continued) Component Details Baseline Length Up to 50km in the morning and evening. Up to 32 km at noon. Initialize time 5 seconds to 10 min depending on the base line length and multipath conditions Output interval for 1Hz standard;...
  • Page 156 -40 C° to +85 C° Input AC 90 to 264 V 1A (110 V AC) 47 to 63 Hz Output DC 12 V 2.5 A (30 W) Connector Input (AC): Outlet Output (DC): Fisher 5 Pin Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 157 Note: Cinderella days is an option that turns a single frequency, GPS receiver into a dual-frequency, GPS+GLONASS receiver for 24 hours every other Tuesday at GPS midnight. Refer to Topcon’s website for more information and specific Cinderella day dates. NOTICE...

  • Page 158: Connector Specifications

    Specifications Connector Specifications The following sections list HiPer GD and HiPer GGD connector details. Power Connector The power connector (Figure B-1) is a sealed receptacle, 5 pin, ODU part number G80F1C-T05QF00-0000. Figure B-1. Power Connector Table B-2 gives power connector specifications.

  • Page 159: Serial C-Rs232 Connector

    Connector Specifications Serial C-RS232 Connector For ports A and D. The RS232 connectors (Figure B-2) are sealed receptacle, 7 pin, ODU part number G80F1C-T07QC00- 0000. Figure B-2. RS232 Connector Table B-3 gives the RS232 cable connector specifications. Table B-3. RS232 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details...

  • Page 160: Radio (Modem) Rf Connector

    Applied Engineering Product part number 6001-7051-003. Table B-6. External Antenna Connector Specifications Type Signal Name Details Ant_IN RF input from LNA, 100 mA at 5.0 volts DC output B-12 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Usb Connector

    Connector Specifications USB Connector Only available on HiPer GGD receivers, the USB connector is a sealed receptacle, 5 pin TPS cable connector (Figure B-3). Figure B-3. USB Connector for GGD Options Table B-7 gives the USB connector specifications. Table B-7. USB Specifications Number Signal Name Details...
  • Page 162 Specifications Notes: B-14 Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 163: Safety Warnings

    Appendix C afety Warnings General Warnings NOTICE To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at least 20cm between the user and the GSM radio modem. WARNING TPS receivers are designed for survey and survey related uses (i.e., surveying coordinates, distances, angles and depths, and recording such measurements).

  • Page 164: Internal Battery Pack Warnings

    Tampering with the internal batteries by end users or non-factory authorized technicians will void the receiver’s warranty. – Do not attempt to open the battery pack or replace it. – Do not disassemble the battery pack. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 165: Usage Warnings

    Usage Warnings – Do not charge in conditions different than specified. – Do not use other than the specified battery charger. – Do not short circuit. – Do not crush or modify. Usage Warnings CAUTION If this product has been dropped, altered, transported or shipped without proper packaging, or otherwise treated without care, erroneous measurements may occur.
  • Page 166 Safety Warnings Notes: Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 167: Uhf Radio Usage

    Appendix D HF Radio Usage NOTICE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States). Be sure you comply with all local laws while operating a UHF radio. Surveying in RTK mode has made UHF the most popular choice for communications between Base and Rover receivers.
  • Page 168 Directional antennas concentrate the signal power within a more narrow direction, significantly increasing the range of your system. • Check out the TPS accessory line for various items to elevate your Base radio. Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 169: Warranty Terms

    1. The warranty against defects in Topcon battery, charger, or cable is 90 days. 1-866-4TOPCON...
  • Page 170 Warranty Terms Notes: Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 171: Index

    ndex 1-15 Battery charger 1-15, 2-4 2-23 AFRM life 2-2 2-40 Almanac status 2-11 broadcast data 1-4 Baud rate collecting 2-40 See Set baud rate ephemerides 1-4 2-22 Always append to file 1-6, 1-11 Antenna See also External antenna Cables See also Internal antenna connections 2-12 change settings 3-8...
  • Page 172 3-2 download 4-10–4-13 Internal batteries flash 4-24, 4-26 charge 2-10 power board 4-24, 4-28 status 2-11 RAM 4-24, 4-26 1-11 Internal components select 4-11 Index 2-38 Internal GSM Firmware 2-27 Internal radio Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 173 Index configuration 2-27 Normal mode 1-4, 4-19 NVRAM clear 4-19, 4-28 3-15 Kinematic continuous survey 4-20 w/ MINTER configuration 3-15 4-20 w/ PC-CDU 3-13 Kinematic survey See also Kinematic continuous survey See also Stop and Go survey 1-19 1-19 OAFs check 4-15 load 4-18 Offsets...
  • Page 174 1-2, 3-17 red 4-2 base station setup 3-17 3-10–3-13 Static survey 3-21 w/ external modem configuration 3-11 package contents 1-8 Index MINTER parameters 3-11 rover setup 3-22 static mode parameter 2-18 RX LED Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 175 Index 3-13 Stop and Go survey configuration 3-13 4-22 Zero power mode Survey configuration reset key 4-3 kinematic continuous 3-15 static 3-11 stop and go 3-13 Surveying kinematic 3-13 kinematic continuous 3-15 RTK 3-17 static 3-10–3-13 stop and go 3-13 Switch information modes System range 1-6, 4-8, C-3...
  • Page 176 Index Notes: Index Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 177 Notes: Notes 1-866-4TOPCON www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 178 Notes: Notes Topcon HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 180 TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. Phone: 800 • 443 •4567 www.topcon.com © 2003 Topcon Corporation. All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication. P/N: 7010-0626 Rev. A Printed in U.S.A. 9/03 150...

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