Topcon HiPER GD User manual

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

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POSITIONING SYSTEMS
HiPer®GD and HiPer GGD
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 7010-0626
Rev B
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
May, 2004
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All
rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be
used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified,
published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without
express written consent from Topcon.

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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................... v
Terms and Conditions ................................................... v
Regulatory Information ................................................ viii
Manual Conventions ..................................................... x
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
Power Supply/Charger ........................................... 1-9
Software ................................................................. 1-10
Literature ................................................................ 1-11
Getting Acquainted ....................................................... 1-12
Internal Components .............................................. 1-13
GPS+ Antenna ................................................. 1-13
Radio Modem .................................................. 1-13
Power Board .................................................... 1-14
GPS+ Receiver Board ...................................... 1-15
Battery ............................................................. 1-16
External Components ............................................. 1-16
Radome ............................................................ 1-16
Bottom Panel ................................................... 1-16

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Front Panel ....................................................... 1-17
Back Panel ....................................................... 1-19
Option Authorization File (OAF) ................................. 1-20
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
Charge Internal Batteries ................................. 2-9
Check Internal Battery Status .......................... 2-10
Connecting the Receiver and a Computer .................... 2-11
Receiver Configuration ................................................. 2-14
MINTER Configuration ................................................ 2-18
Radio Configuration ...................................................... 2-26
Configuring a UHF Radio Modem ......................... 2-26
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 ......................................... 3-9
Static Survey ........................................................... 3-9
Kinematic Survey ................................................... 3-12
Stop and Go Survey ......................................... 3-12
Kinematic Continuous ..................................... 3-14
Real-time Kinematic Survey .................................. 3-15
Setting up an RTK Base Station ...................... 3-15

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Setting up an RTK Rover ................................ 3-20
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 .............................................................. 4-17
Managing Receiver Memory ........................................ 4-18
Clearing the NVRAM ................................................... 4-18
Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM ........................ 4-19
Using PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ......................... 4-19
Changing Receiver Modes ............................................ 4-20
Sleep Mode ............................................................. 4-20
Zero Power Mode ................................................... 4-21
Checking Firmware Version ......................................... 4-21
Loading New Firmware ................................................ 4-23
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ................................................ 5-1
Check This First ............................................................ 5-1
Power Problems ............................................................ 5-2
Receiver Problems ........................................................ 5-3
Obtaining Technical Support ........................................ 5-8
Phone ...................................................................... 5-9
E-mail ..................................................................... 5-9

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Website ................................................................... 5-9
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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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 Product
and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and
Conditions”).
NOTICE
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
asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable

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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
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