Topcon HiPER GD User manual

PRECISION GPS+: HiPer GD & HiPer GGD
HiPer GD &
HiPer GGD
Operator’s Manual

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HiPer GD and HiPer GGD
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 7010-0626
Rev A
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
September, 2003
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Table 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 .................................................. 1-5
Conclusion .......................................................... 1-6
Receiver Overview .................................................... 1-6
Standard Package Contents .............................................. 1-8
Cables ........................................................................ 1-8
Software .................................................................... 1-9
Literature ................................................................... 1-10
Getting Acquainted .......................................................... 1-10
Internal Components ................................................. 1-11
GPS+ Antenna .................................................... 1-11
Radio Modem ..................................................... 1-11
Power Board ....................................................... 1-13
GPS+ Receiver Board ......................................... 1-14
Battery ................................................................ 1-15
External Components ................................................ 1-15
Radome ............................................................... 1-15
Bottom Panel ...................................................... 1-15
Front Panel .......................................................... 1-16

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Back Panel .......................................................... 1-18
Option Authorized File (OAF) ......................................... 1-19
Chapter 2
Configuration ....................................................... 2-1
Powering the Receiver ..................................................... 2-2
Internal batteries ........................................................ 2-2
External Batteries ...................................................... 2-3
Battery Charger ......................................................... 2-4
Turning On/Off the Receiver .................................... 2-4
Power Management ................................................... 2-5
Charging Internal Batteries ................................. 2-10
Checking Internal Battery Status ........................ 2-11
Connecting the Receiver and a Computer ....................... 2-11
Receiver Configuration .................................................... 2-14
MINTER Configuration ................................................... 2-19
Radio Configuration ......................................................... 2-27
Configuring a UHF Radio Modem ............................ 2-27
Configuring a GSM Radio Modem ........................... 2-36
Collecting Almanacs ........................................................ 2-40
Chapter 3
Setup and Survey ................................................. 3-1
Receiver Setup ................................................................. 3-1
Step 1: Set up Receiver ............................................. 3-2
Step 2: Measure Antenna Height ............................... 3-2
Step 3: Collect Data ................................................... 3-5
External Antenna Setup ............................................. 3-5
Surveying with the Receiver ............................................ 3-10
Static Survey .............................................................. 3-10
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

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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 .................................................... 4-8
Normal ................................................................ 4-8
Extended Information Mode (EIM) .................... 4-8
Downloading Files to a Computer ................................... 4-10
Deleting Files ................................................................... 4-13
Checking an OAF ............................................................ 4-15
Loading OAFs ................................................................. 4-18
Managing Receiver Memory ........................................... 4-19
Clearing the NVRAM ...................................................... 4-19
Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM ........................... 4-20
Using PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ............................ 4-20
Changing Receiver Modes ............................................... 4-21
Sleep Mode ................................................................ 4-21
Zero Power Mode ...................................................... 4-22
Checking Firmware Version ............................................ 4-23
Loading New Firmware ................................................... 4-24
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ................................................... 5-1
Power Problems ............................................................... 5-2
Receiver Problems ........................................................... 5-3
Obtaining Technical Support ........................................... 5-8
Phone ......................................................................... 5-9
E-mail ........................................................................ 5-9
Website ...................................................................... 5-9

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Appendix A
Creating Scripts ................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Specifications ....................................................... B-1
Receiver Specifications .................................................... B-1
Connector Specifications ................................................. B-10
Power Connector ....................................................... B-10
Serial C-RS232 Connector ........................................ B-11
Radio (Modem) RF Connector .................................. B-12
GPS External Antenna RF Connector ....................... B-12
USB Connector .......................................................... B-13
EVENT and 1PPS Connectors (Optional) ................. B-13
Appendix C
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

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List of Figures
Chapter 1
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 .......................................................... 2-5
Select Charger Mode ....................................................... 2-6
Select Power Output Modes – Ports ................................ 2-7
Select Power Output Modes – Slots ................................ 2-8
View Voltages Information ............................................. 2-8
Enable and Apply Power Settings ................................... 2-9
PC-CDU Main Screen ..................................................... 2-12
Click File->Connect ........................................................ 2-13
Connection Parameters .................................................... 2-13
PC-CDU Connection Established .................................... 2-14
Configuration->Receiver ................................................. 2-15
Receiver Configuration .................................................... 2-15
Receiver Configuration – MINTER Tab ......................... 2-16
Receiver Configuration – Advanced Tab ........................ 2-17
Advanced Configuration – Multipath Reduction ............ 2-17
Advanced Configuration – Loop Management ............... 2-18
Click Disconnect then Exit .............................................. 2-18
HiPer GGD and HiPer GD MINTERs ............................. 2-20
Connection Parameters – RTS/CTS Handshaking .......... 2-20

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Configuration->Receiver ................................................. 2-21
Receiver Configuration – MINTER Tab ......................... 2-21
File->Manual Mode ......................................................... 2-28
Manual Mode – Command Responses ............................ 2-29
PDL Radio Configuration Main Screen ........................... 2-30
PDL Top Left Corner Icon Menu .................................... 2-30
Set Capture Method->Soft Break ..................................... 2-31
Click Load ........................................................................ 2-31
PDL Identification Tab .................................................... 2-31
PDL Radio Link Tab ........................................................ 2-32
PDL Serial Interface Tab ................................................. 2-33
PDL – Click Program ....................................................... 2-34
Click Close then Exit ....................................................... 2-34
Connection Parameters – Manual Mode Only ................. 2-35
Manual Mode Command Responses ............................... 2-36
Select a Survey Configuration ......................................... 2-37
Base or Rover Radio Configuration ................................. 2-38
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 ....................................... 3-9
Click Disconnect then Exit .............................................. 3-9
Configuration->Receiver->MINTER .............................. 3-12
Advanced->Multipath ...................................................... 3-12
Advanced->Loop Management ....................................... 3-13
Rover MINTER Configuration ........................................ 3-14
Legacy-E with PG-A1 Antenna Base Station Setup ........ 3-17
Set All Parameters to Defaults ......................................... 3-18
Receiver Configuration – Positioning .............................. 3-19
Base Tab Configuration ................................................... 3-20
Base Configuration – Ports .............................................. 3-21

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Rover Station Setup ......................................................... 3-22
Rover Tab Configuration ................................................. 3-23
Rover Configuration – Ports ............................................ 3-25
PC-CDU Main Screen for GPS and
GPS/GLONASS Options ............................................. 3-25
Chapter 4
Operation .............................................................. 4-1
HiPer GD MINTER ......................................................... 4-2
Connection Parameters – RTS/CTS Handshaking .......... 4-10
File->File Manager .......................................................... 4-10
Find Files to Download ................................................... 4-11
Download Files ................................................................ 4-12
Download Files – Status Indicators ................................. 4-12
Click Disconnect then Exit .............................................. 4-13
Connection Parameters – RTS/CTS Handshaking .......... 4-13
File->Manager ................................................................. 4-14
Delete Files ...................................................................... 4-14
Click Disconnect then Exit .............................................. 4-15
Tools->Receiver Options ................................................. 4-15
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 ...................................................... 4-27
Appendix B
Specifications ....................................................... B-1
Power Connector ............................................................. B-10
RS232 Connector ............................................................. B-11
USB Connector for GGD Options ................................... B-13

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List of 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 ..................................................... 3-3
Antenna Offset Values for HiPer GD, L1 Options .......... 3-3
Antenna Offset Measurements ........................................ 3-7
Chapter 4
Operation .............................................................. 4-1
FN Key Functions and REC LED Status ......................... 4-5
Signal-to-Noise (S/N) “Good” Ratios ............................. 4-9
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ................................................... 5-1
Technical Support E-mail ................................................ 5-9
Appendix A
Creating Scripts .................................................... A-1
Script Commands ............................................................. A-2

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Appendix B
Specifications ....................................................... B-1
Receiver Specifications .................................................... B-1
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

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials
available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon
products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of the HiPer
GD or HiPer GGD receiver and its use is subject to these terms and
conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
NOTICE
Please read these Terms and Conditions
carefully.
Terms and Conditions
PROFESSIONAL USE – This product is designed to be used by a
professional. The user is required to be a professional surveyor or
have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to understand the
user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or
adjusting. Always wear required safety attire (safety shoes, hard
hat, etc.) when operating.
COPYRIGHT – All information contained in this Manual is the
intellectual property of, and copyrighted material of TPS. All rights
are reserved. You may not use, access, copy, store, display, create
derivative works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute, or allow any
third party access to, any graphics, content, information or data in
this 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

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asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable
work, time and money, and are the result of original selection,
coordination and arrangement by TPS.
TRADEMARKS – HiPer™, PG-A1™, Legacy-E™, LegAnt™,
Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or
registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation. Product and company names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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. TPS AND ITS
DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL
OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING,
PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE
RECEIVER. SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OR
DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR
REVENUE, OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT’S USE. IN
ADDITION TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH
OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE,
CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER
COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
FOR THE RECEIVER.

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LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or
software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the
“Software”) in connection with the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD
constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this
Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
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. This license is
effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any
time by destroying the Software and Manual. TPS may terminate
the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or
Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon
termination of your use of the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD. All
ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to
the Software belong to TPS. If these license terms are not
acceptable, return any unused software and manual.
CONFIDENTIALITY – This Manual, its contents and the
Software (collectively, the “Confidential Information”) are the
confidential and proprietary information of TPS. You agree to treat
TPS’ Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent
that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most
valuable trade secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you
from disclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may
be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the HiPer GD or
HiPer GGD. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality
Information confidential. In the event you become legally compelled
to disclose any of the Confidential Information, you shall give TPS
immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other
appropriate remedy.

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WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contained at
the TPS website (or any other website) or in any other
advertisements or TPS literature or made by an employee or
independent contractor of TPS modifies these Terms and
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. Users should review and heed the safety warnings
in Appendix C.
MISCELLANEOUS – The above Terms and Conditions may be
amended, modified, superseded, or canceled, at any time by TPS.
The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California,
without reference to conflict of laws.
Regulatory Information
The following sections provide information on this product’s
compliance with government regulations.
FCC Class B Compliance
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
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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.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by on or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is powered.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications to the
equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate such equipment.
Canadian Emissions Labeling
Requirements
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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
Country: USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Standards used:
IEC 60 950:1999 / EN 60 950:2000
EN300 339 V1.1.1 (1998-06)
Means of Conformity:
The product is in conformity with Standard EN 300 339
harmonized under Article 3(1)(b) of the R&TTE Council
Directive 1999/5/EC and Article 4 of the EMC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC based on test. CE Marking was
attached in 2002.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Example Description
File->Exit Click the File menu and click Exit.
Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.