Topcon HiPer Pro User manual

PRECISION GPS+: HiPer Pro
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Operator’s Manual

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POSITIONING SYSTEMS
HiPer® Pro
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 7010-0681
Rev B
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
December, 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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TOC
i
Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................... v
Terms and Conditions .......................................................... v
Regulatory Information ....................................................... viii
Manual Conventions ............................................................ ix
Chapter 1
Introduction ............................................................ 1-1
Overview .............................................................................. 1-2
Principles of Operation ........................................................ 1-2
GPS Overview ............................................................... 1-2
Calculating Positions .............................................. 1-3
GPS Positioning ...................................................... 1-4
Conclusion .............................................................. 1-5
Receiver Overview ........................................................ 1-5
Standard Package Contents .................................................. 1-6
Cables ............................................................................ 1-7
Power Supply/Charger .................................................. 1-8
Software ........................................................................ 1-8
Literature ....................................................................... 1-9
Getting Acquainted .............................................................. 1-10
Internal Components ..................................................... 1-10
GPS+ Antenna ........................................................ 1-10
Bluetooth Module ................................................... 1-10
Radio Modem ......................................................... 1-11
Power Board ........................................................... 1-11
GPS+ Receiver Board ............................................. 1-12
Battery .................................................................... 1-12
External Components .................................................... 1-13
Bottom Panel .......................................................... 1-13
Radome ................................................................... 1-13
Front Panel .............................................................. 1-14
Back Panel .............................................................. 1-16

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Option Authorization File (OAF) ........................................ 1-16
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 ........................................ 2-5
Power Management ...................................................... 2-5
Charging Internal Batteries .................................... 2-9
Checking Internal Battery Status ........................... 2-10
Connecting the Receiver and a Computer ........................... 2-10
Establishing a Wireless Connection ............................. 2-11
Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection .................... 2-12
Establishing a USB Connection .................................... 2-12
Establishing a PC-CDU Connection ............................. 2-13
Receiver Configuration ....................................................... 2-15
MINTER Configuration ...................................................... 2-19
Radio Configuration ............................................................ 2-26
Setting the Radio Link .................................................. 2-28
Configuring Radio Channels ........................................ 2-30
Bluetooth Module Configuration ........................................ 2-32
Collecting Almanacs ........................................................... 2-37
Chapter 3
Setup and Survey ................................................... 3-1
Receiver Setup ..................................................................... 3-1
Step 1: Set up the Receiver ........................................... 3-2
Step 2: Measure Antenna Height .................................. 3-2
Step 3: Collect Data ...................................................... 3-4
Surveying with the Receiver ............................................... 3-5
Static Survey ................................................................. 3-5
Kinematic (Stop and Go) Survey .................................. 3-8
Real-time Kinematic Survey ......................................... 3-10
Set up an RTK Base Station ................................... 3-10
Set up an RTK Rover ............................................. 3-14

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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 .................................................................. 4-8
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 Receiver Options ................................................. 4-14
Loading OAFs ..................................................................... 4-16
Managing Receiver Memory ............................................... 4-17
Clearing the NVRAM .......................................................... 4-17
Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM ............................... 4-18
Using PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ................................ 4-18
Changing Receiver Modes ................................................... 4-19
Sleep Mode .................................................................... 4-19
Zero Power Mode .......................................................... 4-20
Checking Firmware Version ................................................ 4-21
Loading New Firmware ....................................................... 4-22
Receiver and Power Board Firmware ........................... 4-23
Bluetooth Module Firmware ......................................... 4-27
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 5-1
Check This First! ................................................................. 5-1
Power Problems ................................................................... 5-2
Receiver Problems ............................................................... 5-3
Bluetooth Problems ............................................................. 5-7
Radio Modem Problems ...................................................... 5-11
Obtaining Technical Support ............................................... 5-12
Phone ............................................................................. 5-12
E-mail ............................................................................ 5-12

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Website ......................................................................... 5-13
Appendix A
Specifications ......................................................... A-1
Receiver Specifications ....................................................... A-2
General Details ............................................................. A-2
GPS Board Details ........................................................ A-6
Bluetooth Module Details ............................................. A-8
Internal UHF Satel Modem Details .............................. A-8
Connector Specifications ..................................................... A-10
Radio (Modem) RF Connector ..................................... A-10
Power Connector .......................................................... A-10
Serial C-RS232 Connector ........................................... A-11
USB Connector ............................................................. A-12
Appendix B
Safety Warnings ...................................................... B-1
General Warnings ................................................................ B-1
Internal Battery Pack Warnings .......................................... B-2
Usage Warnings .................................................................. B-3
Appendix C
UHF Radio Usage .................................................... C-1
Appendix D
Warranty Terms ...................................................... D-1
Index

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Preface
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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, and is designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver
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 receiver. The
information and data in this Manual are a valuable 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.

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TRADEMARKS – Topcon Tools™, HiPer®, Topcon® and Topcon
Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of
TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
used under license. Satel is a trademark of Satel, Oy. 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
RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
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BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
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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.
LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or
software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the
“Software”) in connection with the receiver 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-