Topcon gr 3 manual

Page 30 No light Release to stop data recording. The body of the connector on the corresponding cable is yellow. External Antenna Connector Figure Bottom Connector for Standard Setups Figure A SIM card can be purchased from a local cellular provider. Figure GR-5 Batteries The receiver draws power from one battery at a time before switching to the second battery.

Each detachable battery can provide between 5hrs. Page Cables Cables The GR-5 package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the receiver and providing a power source to the receiver. Table lists the cables included in the GR-5 package. The pole is not pictured. Tripod For more details on the accessories and package options available for the GR-5, contact a local Topcon dealer.

Page Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Topcon offers a wide variety of accessories especially designed to extend job reliability and efficiency. For more details on the optional accessories available for the GR-5, contact a local Topcon dealer.

Page 40 A hand-held controller Rover systems to be configured and monitored directly in the field. TopSURV field data collection software and TRU receiver configuration and monitoring software can be used on Topcon controllers to configure and manage the receiver. FC FC Figure An Option Authorization File allows customers to customize and configure the receiver according to particular needs, thus only purchasing those options needed.

This software is also available on the TPS website to registered users. The recognizable capacity is controlled through the Memory option in an OAF. Once installed, the card s generally remains installed. The card can then be accessed via the receiver board using a data port or Bluetooth wireless technology. Ensure the receiver is turned off.

Page 50 3. Page Charging The Batteries Do not use as a power source during surveying. The power supply unit can be connected to the charging cradle or directly to the GR Page 52 The battery charger can also be attached to a tripod, belt, or RTK pole to provide external power to the base station or rover. Before using the GR-5, fully charge the batteries for maximum operating time Figure on page Page Leaving The Batteries On Charge The batteries can be safely left in the receiver or the charging cradle once charging is complete.

Doing so will not overcharge or damage the batteries. Page Power Management When returning the batteries to the receiver or cradle, charging is automatically resumed. For power management of the receiver, PC-CDU enables the power source, enables the charging mode, and displays the current voltage for the batteries.

Page 56 Figure Select Charger Mode 5. Page Powering The Receiver 0. Each battery can provide between 5 and 10 approximate hours of operation at room temperature, depending on the mode of the receiver and the capacity of the battery.

Page Attaching The Batteries Figure Insert the GR-5 Batteries Detaching the Batteries To detach the batteries from the GR-5, so that they can be charged or replaced: Using the clip at the top of the battery, gently pull down and out to detach the battery from the receiver Figure Surveying while Charging The user can execute any kind of surveying while charging the internal batteries attached to the GR-5 without degradation of performance.

Page 63 Powering the Receiver 1. Connect one end of the cradle-to-receiver cable to the charging cradle. Connect the other end to the power port on the receiver. Connecting the charging cradle and the receiver using the cradle-to-receiver charging cable Figure Connect the Charging Cradle and Receiver Figure on To connect the receiver to an auxiliary battery page This delay about 1 second prevents the receiver from being turned off by mistake. To configure, manage files, or maintain the receiver, connect the Page 66 1.

Click Configuration Receiver General. Press the power button on the receiver to turn it on. Page 69 Bluetooth Module Configuration 1. If needed, turn on the receiver and computer. The two devices must use the same PIN.

Bluetooth Parameters 5. Page Gr-5 Configuration This data is then processed using post-processing software for example, Topcon Tools. Turn on the receiver. Connect the computer and receiver using an RS cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. Open TRU. Then click Device Connect. All internal modems for the GR-5 are on port C. Click Connect.

Connection Parameters 6. TRU will search through port speeds and flow settings until it finds the modem. Modem Managing 2. The General tab displays information on the modem model, and the product identification. Page 78 The settings can be read-only marked by the icon or changeable marked by the icon.

The user can adjust the baud rate. This is the flow rate on the serial port connecting the modem to the GPS board. Page 80 4. When finished configuring the radio modem, always disconnect from TRU before exiting to prevent conflicts with serial port management.

This page is intentionally left blank Figure The General tab displays the manufacturer, the modem model, and the product identification information.

Settings - Settings Page The Settings page allows viewing and changing general communication parameters, and parameters specific for the modem. Page 84 when in Master mode. It can be a number from 0 to 14 digits.

Page 85 Managing the Radio Modem reinitialization. Page 87 Managing the Radio Modem 2. If the GR-5 contains a Satel modem, the Satel screen appears. The General tab displays the modem model, and the product identification information. Settings - General Tab 3. Possible values: , , , and mW default.

Select Master for the Base, and Slave for the Rover. Page 89 Managing the Radio Modem In free channel scan mode, the Base radio modem will regularly scan the current operating frequency to determine the degree of a radio noise interference.

Should the level of noise on the current operating frequency be greater than the threshold specified in this field, the transmitter will stop broadcasting and switch to the next frequency. Page 90 6. Page 92 2. Start TRU on the computer. Initially the tools are inactive. TRU Main Screen 3. Click Device Connect. Bluetooth transport may not be available in the following situations: the device-specific Bluetooth NOTICE stack is not supported by the Application, or the Bluetooth power is turned off.

TRU Connection Established 7. Select the Receiver Settings icon. Then use the Receiver Settings icons to configure the connected receiver. Click the Tracking icon, and set the antenna type used with the connected receiver Figure Set Antenna Usage 9. Click the Observation tab, and set the Elevation mask to 15 degrees for satellites tracking and position computation Figure , also the PDOP mask for position computation, then click OK. Page 96 The user will simply set up over a mark and power up.

The base receiver will automatically select a new position gathered by autonomous averaging and save it for later re-occupation. Then click the Rover Configuration RS or Bluetooth Figure A timer begins to count up in the lower-right corner as well Figure Initial data Select Kinematic. Click the Positioning tab and set the Elevation mask to 15 Figure , then click Apply.

Configure Receiver Positioning — Elevation Mask 9. For the Base receiver, click the Base tab and set the following parameters Figure on page , then click Apply.

The RTK engine uses the ambiguity fix indicator when making decisions whether or not to fix ambiguities. Page Figure Click the Advanced tab and then the Multipath tab.

Set the following parameters and click Apply Figure on page Configure Mulitpath Parameters Click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box. To view mobile connection parameters: 1. See Figure on page Parameter Description Model GSM bands covered by the modem Status Current status of the GSM connection Signal quality Signal strength value: the less the absolute value of signal quality, the stronger the signal Operator Mobile service you currently use Page 14 3.

Click Quit to return to the Radio Link tab. As long as the SIM card is registered, it will work, although it may be roaming.

Page 16 Table Page Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages If you encounter an error message, use Table to learn which actions to take to correct the error.

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