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Part Number 7010-0908
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al are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. d herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, , published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced press written consent from Topcon.
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TOC
Table of ContentsPreface ...............
Terms and ConditiManual Conventio
Chapter 1Getting Started ..
Starting Topcon RMain Window .....
The Menu BarThe Tool Bar The Status Bar
Application ModesRegister ...............About Topcon RecSetup ...................
General SettinModems Detec
Exiting the Program
Chapter 2Connection .........
Connection ParamDetecting HardwarDisconnection Aut
Chapter 3Simple Terminal .
Terminal ..............Firmware .............i..................................................... vons .......................................................... vns ............................................................ ix
..................................................... 1-1eceiver Utility (TRU) ............................. 1-1................................................................. 1-2 ............................................................... 1-2................................................................. 1-3 ............................................................... 1-4 ............................................................... 1-4
................................................................. 1-5eiver Utility ........................................... 1-6................................................................. 1-7gs ............................................................ 1-8tion ........................................................ 1-9 ............................................................. 1-9
..................................................... 2-1eters ........................................................ 2-2e ............................................................. 2-4o Detection ............................................. 2-5
..................................................... 3-1
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Chapter 4Receiver Managing ................................................. 4-1
Terminal .............................................................................. 4-3Information .......................................................................... 4-3Options ................................................................................ 4-5
Upload OAF .................................................................. 4-6Firmware Load
Tools ....................Receiver Settings .
Tracking ........Positioning ....
General ...SBAS ......QZSS ......
Ports ..............Power ............Auto Seed ......
Point List Add New
Volume ContrBluetooth .......
Status ...................Position .........Data Link ......SVs List ........Sky Plot .........Scatter Plot ....Position in TimLogging .........
Logging MSite Config
File Explorer ........Files ...............Logs ..............MINTER .......AFRM ...........
GMS/GRS Tools .Receiver ........Topcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
er .......................................................... 4-9................................................................ 4-13................................................................ 4-14................................................................ 4-15................................................................ 4-18................................................................ 4-18................................................................ 4-19................................................................ 4-22................................................................ 4-23................................................................ 4-30................................................................ 4-31................................................................ 4-32Point ....................................................... 4-33ol ............................................................ 4-34................................................................ 4-35................................................................ 4-36................................................................ 4-36................................................................ 4-38................................................................ 4-38................................................................ 4-41................................................................ 4-42e ............................................................ 4-43
................................................................ 4-44essages .................................................. 4-45uration .................................................. 4-46
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Modem .......................................................................... 4-59Compass ........................................................................ 4-60Camera .......................................................................... 4-61LDM (Range Finder) ..................................................... 4-63
Backpack Tools ................................................................... 4-64
Chapter 5Modem Managing
Terminal ..............Settings ...............
General InformModem SettingModem Functi
Chapter 6Digital UHF Mode
General InformatioModem Settings ..Modem Functions
Chapter 7FH915 Plus Mode
General InformatioModem Settings ..
Chapter 8Satel Modem ......
General InformatioModem Settings ..Modem Functions
Chapter 9Cinterion HC25/HC
Settings .........Functions ......
Chapter 10Wavecom GSM/CD
Wavecom GSMiii
................................................... 5-1................................................................. 5-2................................................................. 5-2ation ...................................................... 5-3s ............................................................ 5-3
ons .......................................................... 5-3
m ................................................ 6-1n ............................................................. 6-1................................................................. 6-2................................................................ 6-5
m ................................................ 7-1n ............................................................. 7-1................................................................. 7-2
..................................................... 8-1n ............................................................. 8-1................................................................. 8-2................................................................ 8-4
28/HC28J Modems ................. 9-1................................................................. 9-1................................................................. 9-3
MA Modem .............................. 10-1 ............................................................. 10-1
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General Information ............................................... 10-1Modem Settings ..................................................... 10-2
Wavecom CDMA ......................................................... 10-2General Information ............................................... 10-2Settings ................................................................... 10-3Modem Functions ................................................... 10-4
Chapter 11Motorola G24 Mod
Settings ................
Chapter 12Topcon UHF460 M
General InformatioModem Settings ...
Chapter 13Digital UHF II Mod
General InformatioModem Settings ...Modem Functions
Chapter 14Motorola C24 CDM
General InSettings ...Modem FuTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
em ............................................. 11-1................................................................ 11-1
odem ......................................... 12-1n ............................................................ 12-1................................................................ 12-2
em .............................................. 13-1n ............................................................ 13-1................................................................ 13-2................................................................ 13-5
A Modem .................................. 14-1formation ............................................... 14-1................................................................ 14-2nctions ................................................... 14-3
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Preface
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Manual Conventions
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Manual ConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions:
Example Explanation
FileExit Tap/press the File menu then tap/press Exit.Ctrl+M Press tExport Tap/prName IndicaExport OAF Indica
TIP TIP
Supplementary inmaintain, or set u
NOTICENOTICE
Supplementary insystem operationpersonal safety.ix
he Ctrl and M keys.
ess the button or key labeled Export.
tes a field or tab on a dialog box or screen.
tes the name of a dialog box or screen.
formation that can help you configure, p a system.
formation that can have an affect on , system performance, measurements, or
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Chapter 1
Getting StartedTopcon Receiver Utilitavailable for installatiocontrollers (Mobile dev
This manual describes license type of register
TRU is primarily desigthe receiver hardware, modems, Bluetooth bo
TRU has three modes, Managing.
Starting ToUtility (TRTRU can be installed oor into controllers withWindows Mobile 5.0 oone for PC and one for
To install TRU onto theThe Installer automaticthe PC (CPU, OS, specedition of TRU onto thdesktop and in the Prog
To start TRU, double-cthe Start menu. The ma1-1y (TRU) is a hardware configuration software n on desktop computers and hand-held ices).
Mobile version 2.3 of TRU with the Base intended for general users.
ned for advanced users who need to configure or peripheral devices (internal, and external ards, etc.).
Terminal, Receiver Managing and Modem
pcon Receiver U)n a PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or later, Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2 or later, or r later. Two type of installers are available: Mobile devices.
controller, run the Mobile Installer on the PC. ally detects the mobile platform connected to ific hardware), and installs an appropriate e controller. After installation, shortcuts on the ram menu are created.
lick the shortcut or launch the application from in application window displays (Figure 1-1).
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Getting Started
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Main WindowThe TRU main window consists of a menu bar, tools area, status bar.
The Menu BaThe menu bar has the f
Device contains changing connectioapplication mode.
View shows or h
Menu bar
Tools area
Status barTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
Figure 1-1. Main Window
rollowing components:
options, which allow connecting to a device, n, hardware specific parameters, and the
Figure 1-2. Device Menu
ides the status bar.
Figure 1-3. View Menu
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Main Window
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Help contains options that allow updating registration and viewing information on the current version and edition of TRU.
The Tool BarThe tool area contains mode. Each tool is desi
opens icons of the
Figure
NOTICENOTICE
The tool area is inestablished (the green).1-3
Figure 1-4. Help Menu
icons for the tools included in the current gnated by an icon. An icon with the pictogram
next menu level.
1-5. Receiver Settings Submenu
active until a connection to a device is connection icon in the status bar is
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The Status BarThe status bar shows the current mode, and the connection status icon (the green icon indicates that the device is connected with TRU, the gray indicates that there is no connection). You can hide the status bar by unchecking the Status Bar option under the View menu in the menu bar.
ApplicatioTopcon Receiver Utilit
Simple Terminal This mode is also ureceivers. For detapage 3-1.
Receiver Managinconfiguring receiveReceiver Managin
Modem Managingmodems. For detaipage 5-1.
You can choose the ap
FTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
n Modesy has three main modes:
In this mode, TRU is used only as a terminal. sed for firmware updating of inoperative
ils on this mode, see Simple Terminal on
g (default) In this mode, TRU is used for r hardware. For details on this mode, see g on page 4-1.
- In this mode, TRU is used to configure ls on this mode, see Modem Managing on
plication mode from the Device menu:
igure 1-6. Application Modes
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Register
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RegisterTo view or update your license for using the Application, click HelpRegister. The Register dialog displays (Figure 1-7).
License Type shows the current license type. It can be Base, Dealer or Engineeusers. The Dealer aoptions in managinfor Digital UHF m
NOTICENOTICE
This manual des
Update the licenseComputer UID, yoother license.
Press the Update the liccomputer. Enter an appwhich this number corrthe update (Figure 1-8 1-5
ring. The Base version is intended for general nd Engineering licenses allow some additional g modems, for example, creating CCX files odems.
ribes the Base version of TRU.
If you know the Serial Number for your u are able to change the Base license type for
Figure 1-7. Base License
ense button, to view the UID number for your ropriate serial number to view the license type esponds to, and click the OK button to save on page 1-6).
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F
About TopcClick HelpAbout inthe Application: versioapplication edition and
Figure
Table 1-1 lists Applicaavailable.
TIP TIP
When installing thautomatically selcontroller.Topcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
igure 1-8. License Updating
on Receiver Utility the main menu to display information about n number of software and date created, the name of publishing company (Figure 1-9):
1-9. About Topcon Receiver Utility
tion editions for Mobile devices currently
e Application, the Mobile Installer will ect the appropriate edition for the
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NOTICENOTICE
We guarantee thecontroller listed incontrollers, but thwill work on any 3has its own and uhave componentproperly.
SetupTo change general-purthe main menu.
The Setup dialog box c(Figure 1-10 on page 1
Table 1-1. TRU Editions and Supported Platforms
# Edition CPU OS Topcon controllers3rd party
controllers Bluetooth
1 FC-200 ARMV4I CE.NET FC-110/ - Microsoft
2 FC-2200 ARMV4I
3 GMS-2 ARMV4I
4 GMS-2 Pro
ARMV4I
5 Universal ARMV4I
6 Universal ARMV4I1-7
Application will work on any Topcon Table 1-1. We also support 3rd party ere is no guarantee that the Application rd party controller. Every mobile device nique OS edition, and the OS may not
s necessary for the Application to function
pose parameters, select DeviceSetup from
ontains two tabs, General and Modems -8).
5.0-5.99 120/200
CE.NET 5.0-5.99
FC-2200FC-2500
- AveLink
CE.NET 5.0-5.99
GMS-2 -
CE.NET 5.0-5.99
GMS-2 Pro - Microsoft
Windows Mobile 5.0-5.99
FC-110/120/200/250
Any Microsoft
Windows Mobile 6.0-6.99
GRS-1FC-25FC-236
Any Microsoft
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General SettingsThe General tab allows you to toggle between geodetic and Cartesian coordinate systems.
Coordinate System selects either Geodetic (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude) or Cartesian (X,Y,Z) coordinate system in which you want to
Figure 1
Modems DetThe Modems tab showmodem: Manual SelecTRU (Figure 1-11 on pTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
view information in the Status dialogs.
-10. Setup/General-purpose Settings
ections that automatic mode is set for detection of the tion is not allowed for the Base license type in age 1-9).
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Exiting the Program
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Figure
Exiting theFrom within the Main wtwo ways to exit the pr
1. Select DeviceE2. Tap the X in the
"close" system b
After one of the methothe Application will veNo to return to the prog
NOTICENOTICE
The X system bMain window. Froreturns to the win1-9
1-11. Setup/Modem Detection Mode
Programindow (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2), there are
ogram:
xit from the menu of the Main window.top right-hand corner of the Main window (the utton).
ds above is used to begin closing the program, rify exiting. Answer Yes to exit TRU. Select ram.
utton only closes the Application from the m within any subwindow, this button dow of the upper level.
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Chapter 2
ConnectionTo establish a connectifrom the main menu (F
The Connection Parampage 2-2).2-1on to the device, select DeviceConnect igure 2-1).
Figure 2-1. Connect Device
eters dialog box displays (see Figure 2-2 on
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Connection
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Connection ParametersThe Connection Parameters dialog box displays different parameters, depending on the current application mode (Figure 2-2).
Figu
Connect Using scommunication. PC
NOTICENOTICE
Bluetooth transposituations: the desupported by theturned off. If the BBluetooth power
NOTICENOTICE
To use USB conndesigned for you
NOTICENOTICE
If the Applicationsupport installedprovided by BlueTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
re 2-2. Connection Parameters
elect either Serial Port or Bluetooth for version also supports USB.
rt may not be available in the following vice-specific Bluetooth stack is not Application, or the Bluetooth power is luetooth power is off, turn on the
before using the Bluetooth manager.
ection, install a Topcon USB driver r specific OS version.
edition for the specified platform doesnt Bluetooth stack, use virtual serial ports tooth manager for your Bluetooth radio.
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Port name shows physical and friendly name for the port. The Application remembers the last used transport, and the last successful port/device name for every transport, so it is easy to connect to the same device.
If there is a friendly name for the port/device, you will see both the friendly and physical name. Otherwise, only the physical name is displayed.Select Port dialog
Receiver Port spplatforms selects thexternal receiver (t
Connect press topress to choose a pSearching) dialog The Select Port diaphysical names (if
On the Select Port dialPort name to either sel(Figure 2-4 on page 2-4
Use the pop-up menu tbox, and open the Devithe selected serial port 2-3
Press the list button to choose a port from the (Figure 2-3).
ecially for GMS-2, GMS-2 Pro and GRS-1 e port to perform connection through an he External Receiver box is checked). establish the last successfull connection or ort for connection. The Select Port (or box displays.
log box also displays both friendly and available).
Figure 2-3. Select Port
og box, click and hold on either a Friendly or ect the port or get the device information ) on that port.
o refresh the contents of the Select Port dialog ce Info dialog box to view information about or Bluetooth device.
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Connection
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F
The Device Info dialognames of the serial porBluetooth devices also
Detecting Pressing the Connect bbox (see Figure 2-2 ondevices port you selec
When TRU is in SimplApplication will neitheport, nor change the po
When TRU is in Receithe device connected to
When detecting a recei(Figure 2-5 on page 2-5a Cancel button displayserial transport, i.e., ba Figure 2-5 on page 2-5Topcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
igure 2-4. Device Information
box shows both the physical and friendly t or Bluetooth device. The Class of Device for displays.
Hardwareutton on the Connection Parameters dialog page 2-2) establishes a connection to the ted.
e Terminal mode, it just opens the port. The r try to detect the hardware connected to the rt settings.
ver Managing mode, it will attempt to detect the port.
ver, the Detecting Receiver dialog box ) displays. An ActiveSync animated icon and s. Additional parameters display when using
ud rate and flow control as shown in.
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Fi
Press the Cancel buttoTRU always remembertry to establish a new cselected settings. The cconnecting to the same
When the Application detection is setup, it triIf there is no modem, oestablished.
When detecting a modidentical to the Detecti
DisconnecWhen in Receiver Manperiodically checks if treceiver ID. If connectdisplays (Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6. Erro
TRU then closes the esinactive. TRU will not choose an appropriate a new connection by semenu.2-5
gure 2-5. Detecting a Receiver
n to terminate the process.
s the last successful port settings. When you onnection, TRU first tries to use the last onnection is established right away if you are device.
is in Modem Managing mode, and auto es to detect a modem at the time of connection. r if it doesn't respond, a connection cannot be
em, the Detecting Modem dialog displays ng Receiver dialog box.
tion Auto Detectionaging or Modem Managing mode, TRU he device is still connected by obtaining the ion to the device is lost, an error message
r Message Connection to Receiver is Lost
tablished connection and makes the tool area try to reconnect to the device. You must application mode and transport, then initialize lecting DeviceConnect from the main
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TIP TIP
Disconnection auto detection does not work when in: - Simple Terminal mode while using any tool, - Receiver Managing mode while using the Terminal or Firmware Upload- Modem Manag
NOTICENOTICE
When using a BluApplication that tbroken (e.g., the moved too far frocloses the establcurrent applicatioTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
tool,ing mode while using any tool.
etooth connection the OS can notify the he connection has physically been remote device was switched off, or it was m the controller). In that case, TRU also ished connection irrespective of the n mode or active tool.
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Chapter 3
Simple TerminalIn Simple Terminal mo
detect a device
adjust port settings
send any data to th
This mode is intended the user in this pure ma
Simple Manual mode c
when you want to
when you need to ethat cannot even behas not been compReceiver Managing
NOTICENOTICE
Simple Terminal mof the MC-R3. Thcannot be used i
TIP TIP
To make the tool connection on ththe Device menu3-1de, Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) does not:
e port
for advanced users. Everything is decided by nual mode.
an be used for the following:
connect to a device that TRU doesnt support.
xport firmware files to an inoperative receiver detected (e.g., if the previous firmware update leted, and the receiver cannot be detected in mode).
ode is the only way to update firmware is device doesnt support GRIL and n Receiver Managing mode of TRU.
area active, first establish a port e controller using the Connect option from .
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If you choose Simple Terminal mode, you will see the following icons in the main screen (Figure 3-1):
Figure 3
Table 3-1 describes the
Button
Simple termin
Firmware updTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
-1. Simple Terminal Main Window
tool icons.
Table 3-1. Tool Icons
Description
al icon
ating icon
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TerminalClick the Terminal icon to open the Terminal dialog box (Figure 3-2).
Figu
1. The Terminal screeselected port usingand the Send buttocommands, which bottom of the dialo
2. The status bar in thstate of transport fo
3. The menu icon in tbox opens the pop-
Clear View clear Send File sends
data.
NOTICENOTICE
The Send File opnot change encoline feed charact3-3
re 3-2. Simple Terminal Screen
n allows you to send commands through the the edit area at the bottom of the dialog box, n. The combo box remembers previous can be selected from the drop-down list at the g.
e lower part of the dialog shows the current r specific signals.
he lower right corner of the Terminal dialog up menu of four options (Figure 3-3).
s the main view.
a file, that contains either commands or binary
tion sends files as is. The Application will ding or charset, add carriage returns, or ers.
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Simple Terminal
3-4
Fig
Escape Functionstransport specific c
Figure 3-4. Escape D
Status Bar
Main View
Combo Box/Drop-Down ListTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
ure 3-3. Terminal Pop-up Menu
opens the Escape dialog box to send ommands.
ialog Box Send Transport Specific Commands
Menu Icon
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Port Settings opens the Port Settings dialog box to adjust port settings (see Figure 3-5 on page 3-5).
Figure 3-5. Port
NOTICENOTICE
When the Applicnot change port
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Port settings depremembers the pwas changed, theWindows Mobile I.e., the next timeport settings aga
Simple Mode if tworks in a similar wkey the key code isIf not selecting thecommand in the edEnter, and only aftreturn and line feed
ASCII/HEX togg3-5
Settings Dialog Box (for serial transport)
ation is in Simple Terminal mode, it does settings.
end on the OS. Usually the OS for the PC revious port state, so if the port baud rate assigned value will be kept. CE.NET and
will usually reset port settings by default. you open a serial port, you should adjust in.
he Simple Mode item is selected, the terminal ay as HyperTerminal. Every time you press a
immediately sent to the connected device . Simple Mode, you have to compose a it box, then press either the Send button or er that the entered text (ended with carriage ) will be sent to the connected device.
les text/HEX mode.
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Text Size sets the size of the text (Largest, Larger, Normal, Smaller, Smallest).
Bytes in a Row selects the number of bytes in a row, and whether you want to display the left hand (data) pane and the right hand (character) pane. This option applies to HEX mode only.
FirmwareClick the Firmware icfunctioning receiver. T
Device selects thReceiver/Modem o
Firmware press that correspond to
Capture Method available.
Start press to beReceiver ManagingTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
on to upload the firmware files to a non-he Upload Firmware dialog box displays.
Figure 3-6. Upload Firmware
e device from the drop-down list, either r Power Board.
the folder icon to select the firmware files the device.
only the Power On capture method is
gin uploading firmware to the receiver in mode.
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NOTICENOTICE
Normally firmware updating is performed in Receiver Managing mode. However, if a receiver becomes inoperative, e.g., the previous receiver firmware updating was not successavailable for use.Terminal mode isReceiver ManagSimple Terminal mis available.3-7
ful; only the Simple Terminal mode will be The firmware updating process in Simple similar to that described in Chapter 4, ing. There is only one exception: when in ode, only the Power ON capture method
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Chapter 4
Receiver ManagingReceiver Managing moreceivers and firmwarepower, and Bluetooth b
When in Receiver Manreceiver at the time of doesnt respond, a conn
In Receiver Managing tools area (Figure 4-1):
Figure 4-
TIP TIP
Initially, the Toolsactive, first estabConnect option fconnection, see 4-1de is intended for configuring Topcon GNSS updating of GNSS receivers, internal modems, oards.
aging mode, the Application tries to detect a connection. If there is no receiver, or if it ection cannot be established.
mode, you will see the following icons in the
1. Receiver Managing Main Window
area is inactive. To make the tools area lish a port connection on the PC using the rom the Device menu (For details on Chapter 2.)
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Table 4-1 describes the icons in Receiver Managing mode.
Table 4-1. Receiver Managing Tools Icons
Icon Description
Opens the Terminal to adjust port settings.
View receiver
Current receiv
Updates firmw
Opens a dialoreceiver.
Configures a
Displays the retc).
Manages log initializes fileTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
information.
er options and allows uploading OAF files.
are.
g that allows clearing NVRAM, or resetting the
receiver.
eceiver status (coordinates, list of satellites, sky plot,
files (deletes, download, upload, restores deleted), system.
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Terminal
Click on the Terminal icon to use the same terminal dialog as
that shown in Simple Terminal mode (see Figure 3-2 on page 3-3).
There is only one diffeManaging modes. Whmanually adjust port seReceiver Managing mosettings automatically.
InformatioClick on the InformatReceiver Info dialog bcurrently connected recsize, batteries condition
Fi
Name the name o Value the curren4-3
rence between Simple Terminal and Receiver ile in Simple Terminal mode you have to ttings (for a serial cable connection). In de the Application itself adjusts the port
nion icon to view receiver information. The ox displays basic information about the eiver (hardware and firmware versions, RAM , etc.):
gure 4-2. Receiver Information
f a parameter.
t value of the parameter.
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NOTICENOTICE
Parameters not supported by the receiver are not shown.
Refresh refreshes the parameter list. Save to File sav
file. By default the
FiguTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
es the receiver parameters and options to a text TRU sets the .txt file name.
re 4-3. Information File Example
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OptionsClick on the Options icon to manage receiver options. The Receiver Options dialog box displays (Figure 4-4) that allows you to view the current authorization options and upload new ones.
F
Option Name disoptions.
NOTICENOTICE
The options list dinto the receiver.
Current indicatesnot.
Purchased indic Leased indicates Exp. Date indica
if applicable.
Refresh refreshe Upload OAF up
to use the .tpo file name. The Open dialog box
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displays to select a desired file (Figure 4-5).
Save to File saves the dialog contents to a text file. By default, TRU sets the .opt.txt file name (Figure 4-6).
F
Upload OAFAfter pressing the Uplodialog box, you will becontains new authorizafile and press OK on thThen Upload OAF diaOAF file (Figure 4-6 oselect another OAF if n
Topcon Receiver Utilitselected is compatible wUpload the File to theTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
igure 4-5. Select an OAF file
ad OAF button from the Receiver Options asked to enter the full path name of a file that tion options for the receiver. select a desired e Open dialog.
log displays information about the selected
n page 4-7). Press the Folder icon to eeded.
y (TRU) initially checks to see if the file you ith the currently connected receiver. Press the
Receiver button to start loading the file.
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If you chose a file not ierror icon next to the Rthe Receiver button (F
Fig
After you press the Upcontents of the dialog bhave been installed wit(Figure 4-8 on page 4-84-7
Figure 4-6. Upload OAF
ntended for this receiver, TRU displays an eceiver ID and disables the Upload the File to igure 4-7).
ure 4-7. Selecting Wrong OAF
load the File to the Receiver button, the ox will change. It will show the options that h the new OAF, and the progress bar ).
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Figure
If you are updating autanother receiver modeloption names, nor the ruploaded to the receiveinforming you about th
If an OAF file is uploato reset the receiver to (see Figure 4-9).
FiTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
4-8. Options Uploading in Progress
horization options for a TruPath receiver, or that supports the new Digest cipher, neither esult will be displayed. When the OAF file is r, the TRU will display a message box e results (Figure 4-9).
ded to the receiver, the Application will offer put new authorization options into operation
gure 4-9. Reset the Receiver?
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Firmware LoaderTo upload firmware files to Topcon receivers, press the Firmware Loader icon. The Upload Firmware dialog box displays (Figure 4-10 on page 4-10). This dialog allows you to upload firmware files to the receiver that is connected to the computer and has the following parameters:
NOTICENOTICE
Dont use a Bluetconnection, or vifirmware. The Firreceiver to switchResetting the Reconnection and tuploading proce
NOTICENOTICE
Be extremely atteparameters, espeSome modem mofirmware updatinparameter combupdating processhappens, and yoPower On capturserviced.4-9
ooth connection (either native Bluetooth a a virtual serial port) when updating mware updating procedure resets the it into firmware updating mode.
ceiver may break the Bluetooth his in turn may interrupt the firmware ss.
ntive when selecting firmware updating cially when updating modem firmware. dels dont allow terminating of the
g process. So if you choose incorrect inations, or interrupt the firmware , it may damage your equipment. If this
u cannot update firmware using even the e, you will need to have the hardware
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F
Device select eithDevice drop-down
TIP TIP
If you are updatinselect Power Boayou are updatingmust select the R
Firmware specifto the device by prmanually.
TIP TIP
If you are updatinspecify only the pextension). In othboth RAM and Flextension).Topcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
igure 4-10. Upload Firmware
er Receiver/Modem or Power Board from the list.
g firmware for a power board, you must rd from the combo box. In other cases (if GPS, modem, or Bluetooth firmware), you eceiver/Modem option.
y the full path to firmware files corresponding essing the folder icon or enter the full path
g power board firmware, you should ath to the RAM file (it usually has an .ldr er cases you should specify full paths to ash files (the flash file usually has an .ldp
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NOTICENOTICE
Attention GMS-2, and GMS-2 Pro users. Firmware for the GMS receiver board consists of one RAM file and two Flash files (usually Master.ldp, and Slave.ldp). You have to updafirst time you shofile. Once firmwaselect the same Rrepeat firmware u
Capture Method capture method. If will be switched insoftware. If you sepress the Start butthe receiver, or tur
NOTICENOTICE
Attention GMS-2,If you are updatinmethod when cowill not have to reautomatically.
Start press to beReceiver ManagingCancel. Pressing thprocess.
NOTICENOTICE
If the firmware upcompleted, the d
After the firmware updthe following message 4-11
te receiver firmware in two iterations. The uld select the RAM file and the first Flash re is successfully uploaded, you should AM file, and the other Flash file, and pgrading.
select either the Soft Break, or the Power ON you select the Soft Break method, the receiver to firmware updating mode through the lect the Power ON capture method, after you ton, you will need to press the reset button on n it off, then on again.
GMS-2 Pro, and GRS-1 users. g firmware using the Power ON capture
nnecting to the internal GMS receiver, you set the receiver. The Application does it
gin uploading firmware to the receiver in mode. After you press the button, it toggles to is button terminates the firmware updating
dating process for a device has not been evice may become inoperative.
ating process has been successful (uploaded), displays (see Figure 4-11 on page 4-12):
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Figure 4-11. Successful Updating Firmware
Otherwise, one of the fwill display.
To detect and fix the pdescribed in Table 4-2
Table 4-2. Firmware U
Error Message
Unknown error
The RAM file is not compathe hardware
The Flash file is not compathe hardware
The specified device requirversion of the loader
The RAM file, checksum i
No response from the devicTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
ollowing error messages found in Table 4-2
roblem, please use troubleshooting procedures below. pdating Error Messages, and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Repeat firmware updating. If the error repeats, please contact your dealer or manufacturer. It usually means that there is a hardware problem, or your Flash file was corrupted.
tible with The RAM (.ldr) file you selected is not compatible with your hardware. Please select appropriate .ldr file and repeat firmware updating.
tible with The Flash (.ldp) file you selected is not compatible with your hardware. Please select the appropriate .ldp file and repeat firmware updating.
es a newer The version of the Application you are using cannot upload firmware to your device. You need to receive a more recent Application version from your dealer.
s incorrect Repeat firmware updating. If the error repeats, it means that the RAM file you have was corrupted, and it needs to be replaced with correct RAM file.
e Usually this means that the device was disconnected from the controller. Make sure that a cable is reliably attached to both the device, and the controller, and repeat firmware updating.
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ToolsThe Tools icon opens the Send Command dialog box that allows you to reset the receiver and to clear the NVRAM.
Reset Receiver pequivalent to turninthe receiver leaves
Typical use of this hardware reset. Afrequires a few secosatellites and loggi
Clear NVRAM Access Memory (Ntracking, such as ecurrent receivers smasks, etc.
Clearing the NVRAIt will reset the rec
Typical use is aftereliminate communNVRAM, the receiephemerides and a4-13
Figure 4-12. Send Command
erforms a hardware reset that functionally g the power off and then back on. Resetting
all files intact.
tool is to apply certain settings which require a ter a receiver reset operation, the receiver nds to a few minutes to begin tracking ng data.
clears the receivers Non-Volatile Random VRAM) that holds data required for satellite
phemeris data and position, and also keeps the ettings, such as active antenna input, elevation
M will not delete any files from the receiver. eiver to factory default settings.
loading a new firmware, and sometimes to ication or tracking problems. After clearing the ver will require some time to collect new lmanacs (around 15 minutes).
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Factory Reset restores default values of the receiver parameters that were changed for a particular application; globally resets the receiver to factory default settings.
Reset RTK resets the RTK engine.
Receiver SThe Receiver Settingstools for receiver confi
Figure
Table 4-3 describes the
Table 4-
Icon
Opens the Tra
Opens the Posa desired soluTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
ettings icon opens a submenu, which contains a set of guration.
4-13. Receiver Settings Submenu
tools icons for Receiver Settings.
3. Tools Icons for Receiver Settings
Description
cking dialog to change receiver tracking parameters.
itioning dialog to change positioning mode and enable tion type.
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The Back icon returns
TrackingThe Tracking icon opeconsists of three tabs: A
The Antenna tab allowthe connected receiver connected receiver is cexternal antennas (Figu
Current Input shconnected receiver
Opens the Ports dialog to change parameters for ports configuration.
Opens the Pow
Opens the Au
Opens the VoTopcon HiPer
Opens the Blu
Table 4-3. Tools Icons for Receiver Settings
Icon Description4-15
to the previous screen.
ns the Tracking Options dialog, which ntenna, Observation and Advanced.
s changing the tracking antenna type used with (either Internal, External, or Auto) if the apable of tracking satellites with internal and re 4-14 on page 4-16).
ows the antenna type currently used with the : either Internal or External.
er dialog to change power parameters.
to Seed dialog to enable Auto seed functionality.
lume Control dialog to change volume parameters on II receiver.
etooth dialog to change Bluetooth parameters.
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Figure
The Observation tab alobservation (see Figure
Figure 4
Elevation mask shorizon in degrees
Satellites TracThe default va
Position Compposition. The dTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
4-14. Tracking Options, Antenna
lows changing parameters for satellites 4-15).
-15. Tracking Options, Observation
ets the minimum elevation angle above the for satellites:
king: from which the receiver will record data. lue is 5 degrees.
utation: which the receiver will use to compute efault value is 5 degrees.
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PDOP mask for position computation the receiver will not compute positions over the corresponding epochs while PDOP exceeds the entered threshold value. The default is 30.
The Advanced tab allows changing advanced signal processing parameters (Figure 4-16).
Anti-jamming ifsuppression of narrL2 signals, for autoby interference.
C/A code multipatha special signal prophase multipath.
C/A carrier phase the use of a specialC/A carrier phase m
Cinderella whensets all receiver opthours every other T
Static Co-Op trackreceiver to use sate
L5 when selected
Figure4-17
available for the connected receiver, enables ow-band interference for GPS, GLONASS, L1, -detected or manually selected bands affected
reduction when selected, enables the use of cessing technique for reduction of C/A code
multipath reduction when selected, enables signal processing technique for reduction of ultipath.
selected, enables the Cinderella option which ions to their maximum allowable values for 24 uesday at GPS midnight.
ing when selected, allows only the static llites with low signal-to-noise ratios.
, enables L5Q signal tracking.
4-16. Tracking Options, Advanced
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PositioningThe Positioning icon opens the Positioning dialog, which can consist of three tabs: General, SBAS and QZSS.
GeneralThe General tab allowsolutions (see Figure 4
Positioning Mode Enable Solutions
receivers.
Standalone: forreports the curposition is una
Code DifferentFloat or RTK Fthe current epoposition. If enaobtained, enabsingle-point popositions. Thisto broadcast CRover receiverrequirements isno effect.
DION: selects modDION is an enhancto use a single TPSposition solutions. pseudorange measupositioning, you caaccurate and reliabadditional hardwar
Off: the DION
Local: the DIOrespect to a staTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
s changing positioning mode, and enabling -17 on page 4-19).
selects a positioning mode for the receiver.
selects the type of solution to use for Rover
a Rover receiver run in differential mode, rent standalone position if a DGPS (or RTK) vailable in the current epoch.
ial (DGPS): for a Rover receiver run in RTK ixed mode unable to obtain an RTK solution at ch, outputs the current code differential bled and Code Differential solution cannot be le Standalone to have the receiver output sitions for the unavailable differential mode requires the Base (Reference) receiver ode Differential (not RTK) messages and the to receive these messages. If either of these not met, enabling Code Differential will have
e in which the DION engine will operate. ed absolute positioning engine that allows you receiver to compute smoothed and consistent Instead of using instantaneous yet rather noisy rements of an ordinary single point n activate the DION engine to get more le results without the requirement of any e or software.
engine is disabled.
N engine provides precise positioning with rting point.
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Smooth: the DION engine provides smoothed estimates of absolute positions using refined delta positions from carrier phase processing.
Fig
SBASThe SBAS tab allows cThe receiver board hasallocated to SBAS sateSystem (WAAS), the EService (EGNOS), andSystem (MSAS). Eithesatellites.
To make the receiver trSBAS USI (Universal
Table 4-4 shows USIs
System
WAAS AOR
Anik4-19
ure 4-17. Positioning - General
onfiguring WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS.
a number of independent channels that can be llites, including the Wide Area Augmentation uropean Geostationary Navigation Overlay the MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation r channel can track any one of the SBAS
ack a SBAS satellite, select the corresponding Satellite Identifier).
allocated to SBAS satellites.
Table 4-4. SBAS Satellites
Name USI NMEA Satellite ID
-W 122 35@
138 51*
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@ Phased out July 30th* New WAAS satellite
G3, and TG-3 based retime. For such receiverFigure 4-18).
Figure 4-18. Pos
Tracking Satellitesmark correspondinSBAS satellites. U
POR 134 47@
PanA
EGNOS AOR
Artem
IOR-
IOR-
MSAS MTS
MTS
Table 4-4. SBAS Satellites
System Name USI NMEA Satellite IDTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
, 2007
ceivers can track multiple SBAS satellites at a s connected, the SBAS page displays (see
itioning - SBAS (G3, TG-3-based receivers)
lists USIs of all SBAS satellites. Check g boxes to allow the receiver to track selected se the pop-up menu options to enable or
m 135 48*
-E 120 33
is 124 37
W 126 39
E 131 44
AT-1 129 42
AT-2 137 50
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disable all satellites. Press and hold the stylus anywhere in the satellites field to open this menu.
Interpret message #0 as enables and disables the receiver to use any data from SBAS satellites if message type 0 is being broadcast. The values:
0: the receiver therefore will n
[1...99]: the recfor message ty0 as a message
Use Iono Correctioionospheric delay cGPS satellites.
The receivers other thachannels that can be altrack any one of the SBthe SBAS page will be
True SBAS USI nuthan associated wit
Figure 4-14-21
will not substitute message type 0 and ot use any data from the SBAS satellite.
eiver will substitute the selected message type pe 0 and therefore will interpret message type with the selected type.
ns enables and disables the receiver to apply orrections broadcast by a SBAS satellite to the
n G3 and TG-3 based have two independent located to SBAS satellites. Either channel can AS satellites. For such receivers connected,
as follows on the Figure 4-19:
mber outputs true USIs in SI messages rather h a GPS USI.
9. Positioning - SBAS (old receivers)
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QZSSThe QZSS tab allows configuring Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
The receiver board has a number of independent channels that can be allocated to QZSS satellites.
G3-based receivers cansuch receivers connect
Figure 4-20. Pos
Tracking Satellitesmark correspondinQZSS satellites. Udisable all satellitesatellites field to op
NOTICENOTICE
QZSS is supportefirmware 3.5p1 aTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
track multiple QZSS satellites at a time. For ed, the QZSS page displays (Figure 4-20).
itioning - QZSS (G3, TG-3 based reseivers)
lists USI's of all QZSS satellites. Check g boxes to allow the receiver to track selected se the pop-up menu options to enable or s. Press and hold the stylus anywhere in the en this menu.
d by all G3-based receivers with nd later.
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PortsThe Ports icon opens the Receiver Ports dialog, which displays all ports available in the connected receiver. TRU with the Base license type supports Serial, USB and TCP ports (expand th trees for details).
Double-tap a desired psettings of the selected
For Serial, USB and TCMode, and Period. Youare output to the port.
Figu4-23
Figure 4-21. Receiver Ports
ort name or use the pop-up menu to change port.
P ports, you can change Input Mode, Output can also view and edit set of messages, which
re 4-22. Port Properties - General
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Input Mode: specifies the type of data to input on the selected port.
none: the port will reject any incoming data.
cmd: the port is in command mode and will recognize user-sent commands.
echo: the port idata to an outpfile.
rtcm: the recei2.1, 2.2, and 2.port.
rtcm3: the rece3.0 messages a
cmr: the port remessages.
jps: the port rec
omni: the port corrections.
NOTICENOTICE
To be able to conmode of the port
NOTICENOTICE
You may not modcurrently using to
Output Mode: spethe selected port.
Period, s: specifiegenerate messagesmessage set (OutpuTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
s in echo mode and will redirect all incoming ut stream, either another port or the current log
ver recognizes and decodes RTCM version 3 messages accepted on the corresponding
iver recognizes and decodes RTCM version ccepted on the corresponding port.
cognizes and decodes accepted CMR
ognizes and decodes accepted TPS messages.
recognizes and decodes OmniSTAR VBS
nect to the receiver through a port, input should be command (cmd).
ify input mode of the port, which you are connect to the receiver.
cifies a predefined message set to output into
s the interval at which the receiver will included into the currently selected predefined t Mode), in seconds.
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NOTICENOTICE
A predefined message set can include messages with variable period as well as messages with fixed period. Messages with variable period will be generated by the receiver at the peValue entered to messages with fi
Table 4-5 shows prede
Tabl
Message Set/Output M
DGPS RTCM 2.x
RTK RTCM 2.1
RTK RTCM 2.3
RTK RTCM 3.x4-25
riod specified in the Period, s edit box. the Period, s edit box has no effect on xed period.
fined message sets.
e 4-5. Predefined Message Sets
ode Message Period, s
rtcm/1 Variable
rtcm/31 Variable
rtcm/3 10
rtcm/18 Variable
rtcm/19 Variable
rtcm/22 10
Irtcm/3 10
rtcm/59t 10
rtcm/18 Variable
rtcm/19 Variable
rtcm/23 10
rtcm/24 10
rtcm/59t 10
rtcm3/1004 Variable
rtcm3/1012 Variable
rtcm3/1006 10
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Messages: opens tmessages on the co
F
The pop-up menu allowThe receiver will keep further usage.
Add new messagesadd new messages
rtcm3/1008 10
rtcm3/1033 10
RTK CMR
RTK CMR+
Table 4-5. Predefined Message Sets
Message Set/Output Mode Message Period, sTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
he Messages dialog to configure output rresponding port manually (Figure 4-23).
igure 4-23. Output Messages
s adding or editing or removing messages. the customized message set in the NVRAM for
: opens the Receiver Message List dialog to to the message list (Figure 4-24 on page 4-27).
cmr/10 Variable
cmr/0 Variable
cmr/1 10
cmr/5 10
cmr/10 Variable
cmr/0 Variable
cmr/9 Variable
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You can select one or more messages to add to the list of messages, which will be sent to the selected port.
Fig
The Receiver Messagelower list control. The supported by the currendisplays the messages
To add a message fromyou can doubleclick it,
NOTICENOTICE
You can change control using theand-drop techniq
Edit Message: opeon page 4-28).
In this dialog you Schedule Specificafor the message.
Period: specifithe correspondpossible rate.4-27
ure 4-24. Receiver Message list
List dialog consists of upper tree control and tree control displays all the messages tly connected receiver. The list control
to be added.
the upper tree control to the lower list control press or use the pop-up menu.
the order of the messages in the list clipboard. PC version also supports drag-ue.
ns the Receiver Message dialog (Figure 4-25
can specify the schedule of the message.The tion fields are used to define the output scheme
es the message output interval. If set to zero, ing message will be output at the highest
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Phase: specifies a time shift in the output of a message with respect to the moment when the receiver time is a multiple of the specified period.
Count: serves two purposes. Firstly, if set to a positive number, specifies how many times the message outputs. Zero means an unlimited number of times the message outputs. Secondly, if seencapsulate a m
F
Flags: provide furtoutput. Table 4-6 b
Flag
Out If the flag icorrespondcommand e
Change If the flag ionly if the
Out On Add If this flag after execu
Notena The receiveevery time the log fileTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
t to a negative number, instructs the receiver to essage into >> message before output.
igure 4-25. Receiver Message
her adjustment of the way the message is riefly explains the flags. Table 4-6. Scheduling Flags
Description
s selected, the first of the messages invoked by the ing command will be output at the epoch closest to the xecution time (whatever the specified "period" option).
s selected, the corresponding message will be output message data have changed.
is set, then the (first) message will be output immediately ting the corresponding em or out command.
r uses this flag in order not to output the file header you change the "period" value when recording data into .
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Delete Messages: r Delete All Messag
Serial ports have additimodified on the Serial
Figu
Baud Rate, Stop Bfor communication
RTS/CTS: enablesenabled, the extern
Fix Per If these flags are selected, this disables the user to change the option values (Period, Phase, Count, and Flags).Fix Ph
Fix Cnt
Fix Fl
Table 4-6. Scheduling Flags
Flag Description4-29
emoves selected messages from the list.
es: removes all the messages from the list.
onal settings, which can be viewed and property page (see Figure 4-26).
re 4-26. Port Properties - Serial
its, Parity, Byte Size: set serial port parameters with an external device connected to this port.
/disables hardware handshaking for the port (if al device must support this mode).
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PowerThe Power icon opens the Power dialog, which sets power output on internal slots (see Figure 4-27 on page 4-30).
Slots: governs power output to the receivers internal slots (the slot name is shown below).
y: when the recIf the receiver
n: the internal sturned on.
always: the intis turned off.
Miscellaneous:
Enable power Topcon receiveby a script fileTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
eiver is on, the internal slot will receive power. is turned off, no power will be sent to the slots.
lot will not be powered, even if the receiver is
ernal slot will be powered even if the receiver
up script: available for selection only for r - HiPer II. Enables powering up the receiver
loaded into the receiver.
Figure 4-27. Power
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Auto SeedThe Auto Seed icon opens the Auto Seed dialog, which enables the Auto-Seed functionality for the base receiver.
Auto-seed feature will provide users the ability to quickly setup and begin RTK operations without using an external interface to localize the base receiver. The up. The base receiver wgathered by autonomouIf the point has been prfalls within proper tolestored in memory.
Enable Auto Seedfunctionality.
Maximum distancoccupied point.
Enable averaging autonomous positio
Position averagingaveraging.
View the point listthe receiver memo4-31
user will simply set up over a mark and power ill automatically select a new position s averaging and save it for later re-occupation. eviously occupied and the receiver position rance, it will select a point from positions
: when selected, enables the Auto-Seed
e: tolerance for the distance from the previously
mode: when selected, enables averaging ns for a occupation point.
interval: sets the interval for autonomous
Figure 4-28. Auto Seed
: opens a list of previous occupations saved in ry (see Figure 4-29 on page 4-32).
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Point ListThe Auto Seed, Point List contains information about all occupations which stored in the receiver memory: names, date and time, coordinates of phase center and/or antenna reference point, whether the point was auto determined and protected from deleting.Hold your stylus on a hcontext menu (Figure 4perform various operat
Add New Point: op Edit Point: opens a
point.
Delete the point froit is not protected.
Delete all the poin Enable/Disable po
selected point from
Refresh: renews th
Fig
Export the point lito export the point
Import the point liwhich to import a pTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
ighlighted point line in the list to open a -29 on page 4-32). This menu allows you to ions on the point list:
ens a dialog to add a new point.
dialog to edit information on the highlighted
m the list: erases the selected point in the list if
ts: deletes all points except protected ones.
int protection: enables/disables protection the deleting.
e list.
ure 4-29. Auto Seed, Point List
st: opens a dialog to select a XML file to which list.
st: opens a dialog to select a XML file from oint list.
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Add New PointEnter the name of the new point. Check mark the Auto box to enable averaging mode for auto detection of coordinates of the phase center.
Fig
Press the correspondincoordinates (Figure 4-3
Figure4-33
ure 4-30. Auto Seed, New Point
g button to manually enter appropriate 1).
4-31. Enter Geodetic Coordinates
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Volume ControlThe Volume Control icon opens the Volume Control dialog, which allows you to adjust the volume level of the sounds on various receiver operations. This feature is available only for Topcon HiPer II receiver.
Hold your stylus on theright to turn the sound
Holding the stylus on tmenu that contains thre
Master volume: opa time (see Figure
Play sound: plays Refresh: renews thTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
Figure 4-32. Volume Control
slider and drag it in the bar to the left or to the low or loud, respectively.
he highlighted Sound name opens a context e options (see Figure 4-32):
ens a dialog to set the volume for all sounds at 4-33).
the selected sound.
e sound volume.
Figure 4-33. Master Volume
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BluetoothThe Bluetooth icon opens the Bluetooth dialog that allows changing parameters of the receiver Bluetooth module and accessibility options (Figure 4-34):
Name: user-friendly name of the receiver. PIN: PIN code of t Encryption: when Authentication: w
receiver.
Identificator: showbase and version.
Fig
For Topcon HiPer II reBluetooth parameters (
Editable Name and Permanent Addres Bluetooth Power:
power.
Multiplexing Mod4-35
he receiver.
selected, secures all data sent over Bluetooth.
hen selected, authenticates the identity of the
s Bluetooth module name, address, firmware
ure 4-34. Bluetooth parameters
ceiver the dialog displays the following Figure 4-35 on page 4-36):
PIN.s and Firmware.when selected, turns on the Bluetooth module
e: when selected, allows multiplexing data.
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Figure
StatusThe Status icon opens Data Link, SVs List, SLogging.
PositionThe Position tab displa
The current GPS d
Solution type (StanOmnistar HP, OmVariable Float).
WGS84 measured
PDOP value, a factand is proportional
HRMS and VRMSof position error covertical coordinateTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
4-35. HiPer II Bluetooth parameters
the Status screen with seven tabs: Position, ky Plot, Scatter Plot, Position in Time, and
ys the following information:
ate and time.
dalone, DGPS, RTK Float, RTK Fixed, DION, nistar XP, Omnistar VBS, Variable Fixed,
position of the antenna.
or that depends solely upon satellite geometry, to the estimated position uncertainty.
values, the RMS (the square root of the trace variance matrix) values of the horizontal and s, respectively.
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Status
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The numbers of tracked satellites for each satellite system. Each satellite system is marked in a certain color:
GPS in green
GLONASS in red
SBAS in violet
QZSS in mage
NOTICENOTICE
The wings osatellite is used iwings on thenot used in the cbelow the elevati
F4-37
nta
n the satellite icon designate that the n position computation. The absence of satellite icon means that the satellite is omputation for some reason (e.g. it is on mask).
igure 4-36. Status - Position
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Data LinkThe Data Link page displays information about communication link for receiving data from a reference station by the receiver.
F
SVs ListThe SVs page displaysparameters:
SVC satellite icoor SBAS).
USI Universal Sa EL Elevation ang
immediately followcorresponding saterespectively. If a sawith "^".
AZ Azimuth in d CA Signal-to-No L1P Signal-to-N L2P Signal-to-N L2C Signal-to-NTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
igure 4-37. Status - Data Link
the list of the satellites with satellites
n and system (constellation GPS, GLONASS,
tellite Identifier.
le in degrees. The signs "+" and "-" ing the elevation angle indicate that the
llites are either ascending or descending, tellite is at maximum elevation, it is marked
egrees.
ise Ratio in the L1 CA channel [dB*Hz].
oise Ratio in the L1 P channel [dB*Hz].
oise Ratio in the L2 P channel [dB*Hz].
oise Ratio in the L2 C channel [dB*Hz].
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L5 Signal-to-Noise Ratio in the L5 channel [dB*Hz] TC Time elapsed since the last loss-of-lock in the CA channel
for the corresponding satellite. This time is given in minutes or, if the symbol ":" is specified in the column, in seconds.
SS Satellite navigation status. For a complete description of the satellite navigation
FCN Frequency satellites only).
SN Satellite's orbonly).
F
Clicking a satellite in thtip displays all the sateSatellite Navigation St(see Figure 4-39 on pagor automatically after 54-39
status, see GRIL Appendix.
Channel Number (valid for GLONASS
ital slot number (valid for GLONASS satellites
igure 4-38. Status - SVs List
e list opens a tool tip for the satellite. The tool llite information the list control contains; the atus is decoded to display a legible description e 4-40). The tip will close after clicking on it, seconds.
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Figure
The list of satellites is uany information from aimmediately from the l10 seconds. If there is nseconds, the satellite w
Figu
NOTICENOTICE
In Real-Time Logmeasurements isof this elevation mlist. Still, they willTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
4-39. Status - SVs Lists Tool Tip
pdated once a second. If TRU doesn't receive satellite, the satellite does not disappear ist, but is still displayed in the paling color for o signal from the satellite during these 10
ill completely disappear.
re 4-40. Status - SVs List update
ging mode, Elevation Mask for raw set (Figure 4-45 on page 4-45). Because ask, some satellites may be absent in the
be used for position computation.
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Status
P/N 7010-0908
Sky PlotThe Sky Plot tab displays the graphic position of satellites on the sky.
F
1. Each satellite syste
GPS in green
GLONASS in red
SBAS in violet
QZSS in magenta
NOTICENOTICE
The wings osatellite is used iwings on thenot used in the cbelow the elevati
2. The USI (Universadisplayed under sa
3. Red circle designa
Clicking on a satellite iinformation about the sSVs List on page 4-34-41
igure 4-41. Status - Sky Plot
m is marked in a certain color:
n the satellite icon designate that the n position computation. The absence of satellite icon means that the satellite is omputation for some reason (e.g. it is on mask).
l Satellite Identifier) of each satellite is tellite icons.
tes the elevation mask.
con displays a tool tip that shows the atellite. For arbitrary notations please refer to 8.
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Figure
Scatter PlotThe Scatter tab display
Fig
The scatter plot is updadisplayed in the form oby a respective pictogr
- Standalone, DIOTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
4-42. Status - Sky Plots Tool Tip
s the receiver's trajectory/position in real time.
ure 4-43. Status - Scatter Plot
ted each second. The current position is f pictogram. Each solution type is designated am.
N - RTK Float, Variable Float
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Status
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Use tool buttons in the lower part of the screen to customize the graphic view. Table 4-7 explains these tool buttons.
TIP TIP
It is possible to ccenter point. On to change the sc
Position in TThe Position in Time t(see Figure 4-44 on pag
Three graphs in the scrLongitude, and Altitudvalues, and the time sc
Use tool buttons in thegraphic view. Table 4-
- Code Differential,
OmniStar VBS - RTK Fixed, Variable Fixed,
OmniStar HP, OmniStar XP
Table
Button
Zoom
Zoom
Clears
Fits a
Move4-43
lick, and drag the plot to change the PC version the mouse wheel can be used ale.
imeab displays the receiver position in real time e 4-44).
een represent 3D position in time: Latitude, e. Each graph shows both absolute and relative ale. The time scale varies from 1 to 5 minutes.
lower part of the screen to customize the 7 explains these tool buttons
4-7. Tool Buttons of Scatter Plot
Description
s the plot inwards.
s the plot outwards.
all points from the screen
ll points in the plot.
s the center of the plot to the average of all points.
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LoggingThe Logging tab allowsaving them in the com
File Path: full paththe button to na
Raw Measuremenminimum angle foraw data to a stream(for this, uncheck D
Statistics: shows fiLogging the file.
Start Logging: prepressing, the button
Logging Messagesedit a list of messaparameters (see Fig
Site Parameters: oantenna parametersFigure 4-47 on pagTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
re 4-44. Status - Position in Time
s logging real-time measurements into files and puter (Figure 4-45).
to the file in which data will be logged. Use vigate.
t: Elevation Mask, Period: defines the r satellites from which the receiver will output
, and sets the recording interval in seconds efault).
le logging statistics in progress after starting
ss the button to start Logging the file. After changes into Stop Logging.: opens the Logging Messages screen to view/
ges being logged into the file and logging ure 4-46 on page 4-45).
pens the Site Configuration dialog to apply for data logging purposes at the site (see e 4-47).
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Status
P/N 7010-0908
OK: saves the settings and closes the dialog.
F
Logging MessagThe Logging Messageslogged into the file, ancan add or remove mesThe receiver will keep further usage.
Press and hold your styappears that has the fol
Fi4-45
igure 4-45. Status - Logging
es screen allows editing a list of messages being
d also parameters of a selected message. You sages or modify their scheduling parameters. the customized message set in the NVRAM for
lus on the message line. The pop-up menu lowing options:
gure 4-46. Logging Messages
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1. Add new messages: opens the Receiver Message List dialog to add new messages to the message list. For details, refer to the description of this option on page 4-26 in the chapter Ports.
2. Edit message: opens the Receiver Message dialog (Figure 4-25 on page 4-28) to edit the highlighted message.
3. Delete messages: d4. Restore Defaults:
factory defaults.
5. Refresh: renews thchanges.
Site ConfiguratiThe Site Configurationparameters for data log
Site Name: the Description: a Antenna Param
Antenna Type Antenna Heig
measured fromthe antenna (ei
Slant: if selectemeasured at a SHMM). When not selecantenna referen
Dynamics: selethe antenna; eiTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
eletes the highlighted messages.
restores the list of output messages to the
e list output messages with the last made
on dialog allows editing site and antenna ging purposes (see Figure 4-47 on page 4-47).
name of the jobsite.
dditional information about the site.
eters:
: the type of antenna.
ht, m: the height of the antenna in meters the survey marker to the measuring mark on ther ARP or SHMM).
d, indicates that the height of the antenna was slant (to the slant height measurement mark -
ted, indicates a vertical measurement (to the ce point - ARP).
ct either Static or Dinamic to set the status of ther fixed or moving, respectively.
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File Explorer
P/N 7010-0908
F
File ExplorThe File Explorer iconcontains four tabs:
1. Files - to manage f
2. Logs - to log curre
3. MINTER - to set loMINTER on pag
4. AFRM - to enable on page 4-54). Una
FilesThe Files tab displays memory or a removablwith the file names, thiand time the files were4-47
igure 4-47. Site Configuration
er opens the File Explorer screen, which
iles (see Files on page 4-47).
nt files (see Logs on page 4-52).
gging parameters for MINTER operation (see e 4-53). Unavailable for Topcon HiPer II.
Automatic File Rotation Mode (see AFRM vailable for Topcon HiPer II receivers.
the list of raw data files stored in the receiver e memory card (for Topcon HiPer II). Along s list contains the file sizes in bytes, and date recorded (see Figure 4-48 on page 4-48).
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Fi
For Topcon HiPer II reuploading files to the m
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The Files tab allows moptions:
1. Delete: deletes thedisplays (see FigurTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
gure 4-48. File Explorer - Files
ceivers, the Application does not allow emory card, and restoring deleted files.
re 4-49. Files Explorer for GRX-1
anaging files. The pop-up menu displays the
selected log files. A confirmation message e 4-50 on page 4-49).
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P/N 7010-0908
F
2. Download: begins A download path m4-49
igure 4-50. Confirm deletion
downloading selected log files to the computer. ust be specified.
Figure 4-51. Download path
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Pressing OK starts downloading process (Figure 4-52).
Fig
3. Upload: begins upto the receiver. A fspecified before be
4. Initialize File Systfile system of a condata files. A warnioperation.
Figure 4-53. InTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
ure 4-52. Download in progress
loading selected *.tps files from the computer ull path to the file on the computer must be ginning the upload process.
em: initializes the file system. Initializing the nected receiver will erase all of the receivers
ng message will appear to confirm the
itializing File System - Warning Message
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5. File System Info: displays information on the file system and phisical memory of the internal memory card in the receiver.
Figu
6. Mode of Operation Normal - this mod
downloading and u
Deleted Files Recofrom the internal m
To recover a deleted fi
Open this mod4-51
re 4-54. File System Information
: selects operational mode for File Explorer:
e allows all operations on the files (deleting, ploading). See Figure 4-48 on page 4-48.
very - this mode allows retrieving deleted files emory of the receiver.
le:
e to view all deleted files.
Figure 4-55. Deleted Files
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Download the desired file to a selected folder on the controller.
Select Normal mode and upload the deleted file from the controller to the receiver.
NOTICENOTICE
Deleted log files memory only if th
LogsThe Logs tab allows lo
/cur/file/a: enter th /cur/file/b: enter th
Unavailable for Hi
Pressing Start begrecording interval box to change the i
Logging Messagesthe current log file
Site Parameters: sdetails, see Loggi
FiTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
can be retrieved from the receiver internal e receiver has not been initialized.
gging two concurrent log files (Figure 4-56):
e name to assign it to one current log file.
e name to assign it to another current log file. Per II receivers.
ins recording data into the file with the of 1 second by default. Uncheck the Default nterval.
: displays the list of messages outputting into s. For details, see Logging on page 4-44.
ets the jobsite and antenna parameters. For ng on page 4-44.
gure 4-56. File Explorer - Logs
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P/N 7010-0908
MINTERThe MINTER tab sets the receiver parameters that correspond to MINTER operation and data logging (see Figure 4-57). This option is unavailable for HiPer II receivers.
Prefix: determines the file name prefix used as the beginning part of the name of the MINTER FN buttocan include up to 2
Period: specifies ththe MINTER FN kmode. It can be setdefault is 1 second
Log File Controllaof the concurrent fand through the au
Figu4-53
new file the receiver will create when the n is pressed to start data recording. The prefix 0 characters; the default is log.
e interval to use for logging data after pressing ey. This parameter also applies to AFRM to the values from 0 to 86400 seconds; the .
ble via AFRM and MINTER: select either one iles or both to allow control them by MINTER tomatic file rotation algorithm.
re 4-57. File Explorer - MINTER
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AFRMThe AFRM tab enables Automatic File Rotation Mode (AFRM). See Figure 4-58 on page 4-54. This option is unavailable for HiPer II receivers. In this mode the receiver will close the current log file and open a new one according to a schedule defined by the parameters File Rotation Period a
Enable AFRM: wh Automatically Rem
remove log files wmemory is availab
File Rotation Pericreated in AFRM.
File Rotation Phacreating multiple lo
File Rotation CounAFRM before AFR
File Rotation Runremaining before A
Force File Rotatioimmediately. AFR
FigTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
nd File Rotation Phase:en selected, activates AFRM.
ove Old Files: when selected, the receiver will ith the earliest creation time/date if no free le for recording data.
od: sets the time duration of each log-file
se: sets the phase (constant time shift) of g-files in AFRM.
ter: sets how many log files must be created in M mode turns off.
ning Counter: reports the number of files FRM mode turns off.
n: forces the receiver to execute file rotation M must be enabled.
ure 4-58. File Explorer - AFRM
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GMS/GRS Tools
P/N 7010-0908
GMS/GRS ToolsWhen running on GMS-2, GMS-2 Pro, or GRS-1 platforms, the TRU Device drop-down menu of the main menu contains the GMS/GRS Tools item.
Figu
The GMS/GRS Tools imanage the receiver, mmeter depending on the
Table 4-8 summarizes Tab
Description
Receiver
The Receiver tab controls pparameters of the internal Greceiver.4-55
re 4-59. GMS/GRS Tools Option
tem opens the GMS/GRS Tools screen that can odem, camera, compass, and laser distance target platform.
the screens and platforms in GMS/GRS Tools.le 4-8. GMS/GRS Tools Screens
Platform Screen
ower NSS
GMS-2, GMS-2 Pro, GRS-1
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Modem
The Modem tab controls power parameters of the internal modem.
GRS-1
Compass
The Compass tab displays current North/South directiand the angle to North, dispthe tilt of the unit, and calibthe compass.
Table 4-8. GMS/GRS Tools Screens
Description Platform ScreenTopcon Receiver Utility Reference Manual
the on lays rates
GMS-2, GMS-2 Pro, GRS-1
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Camera
The C