Collecting Data
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Collecting Data
This chapter provides general information about recording data, downloading it, and removing files to free up
internal memory.
Set Recording Parameters
The Sokkia Receiver Utility (SRU) software enables you to set logging parameters, such as logging rate and types
of messages, in which to record data. See the
SRU Reference Manual
for more information. You can download
this software and the
SRU Reference Manual
from Sokkia TotalCare (http://us.sokkia.com/total-care). SRU Help
is also available on the software. The GCX2 is compatible with any Sokkia field software for configuration and
recording raw data.
Log Rates
The receiver provides up to 8 GB of file space on the internal (non-removable) memory card. The amount of
memory used to log data depends on the logging rate. For more information about setting logging rate
parameters, see the
SRU Reference Manual
or the SRU Help, which is embedded in the software.
Record Data
You can log raw GNSS data to the receiver’s internal memory and use the Sokkia Receiver Utility (SRU) or MAGNET
Office™ software to download the files to a computer.
Start/Stop Recording Using LED Display Panel or SRU
1. Press the Power button to turn on the receiver.
2. Wait for the STAT LED to indicate satellites are being tracked. The STAT LED blinks green for GPS satellites
and amber for GLONASS satellites. A short red blink indicates the receiver has not solved a position. Five or
more satellites provide optimal positioning.
3. Press the POWER button three times within two seconds to begin recording. You can also select File
Explorer
Logs
Start in SRU to begin recording data.
4. Make sure the REC light is blinking green. This indicates that a file has opened and data collection has
started. The REC LED blinks each time data is saved to the internal memory.
5. When you have finished recording, press the POWER button three times within two seconds, and make sure
the REC LED is dark. You can also select File Explorer
Logs
Stop in SRU to end data recording.
6. To turn off the receiver, press and hold the POWER button for 3 to 10 seconds until all LEDs turn dark and
the BAT LED is solid red.
You can also log data using MAGNET Field software.
