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Specifications

P/N: 1005278-01

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Specifications

The GCX2 is a Vanguard technology-based GNSS receiver featuring 226 channels and Long-Range Bluetooth

Technology

for small job site operations and cable-free network solutions. This chapter provides specifications

for the receiver and its internal components.

General Details

Table 8 lists the GCX2’s general specifications.

Table 8. General GCX2 Specifications

Physical

Enclosure

Magnesium alloy with Lexan radome

Color

Sokkia Blue and Gray (bumper)

Dimensions (mm)

47 (w) x 47 (d) x 185.5 (h) mm

Weight (g)



including battery

Up to 375g, depending on the configuration

Status
display/panel

MINTER (4 LEDs + 1 power button)

USB/Power

USB Mini B 2.0 (for communications and power)

Bluetooth antenna

Fully integrated, high-sensitivity

Tracking

Number of
Channels

226 channels Vanguard™ ASIC with patented Universal Tracking Channel Technology

Tracked Signals

GPS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2P, L2C ode and carrier
GLONASS: L1 C/A, L1P, L2 C/A, L2P code and carrier
SBAS: L1 C/A, WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS
QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C, L2C
GAGAN

Multipath
reduction

Yes, code and carrier

PLL/DLL setting

Adjustable bandwidth and order

Smoothing
interval

Pseudorange smoothing: Adjustable

Data Output

RTK Corrections

TPS, RTCM SC104 v 2.x, 3.x; CMR/CMR+

ASCII Output

NMEA 0183 version 2.x and 3.0

RTK position data
rate (max.)

10 Hz

Measurement
data rate (max.)

10 Hz

Real time data
output

TPS; RTCM SC104 v 2.x and 3.x; CMR/CMR+

Data and Memory

Summary of Contents for GCX2

Page 1: ......

Page 3: ...ng Your Receiver Kit 2 System Components 3 Accessories 4 Technical Documents 4 Using Sokkia Software With Your Receiver 4 Getting Technical Support 5 Website 5 Getting Acquainted 6 Receiver Overview 6 GCX2 Receiver Overview 6 Cables 7 Drivers 7 Memory 7 Internal Battery 7 Long Range Bluetooth Technology 7 USB Port Panel 8 Display Panel Operations 9 Power Button 9 Receiver Status LEDs 10 Tracking S...

Page 4: ...20 Resetting the Receiving Clearing the NAVRAM 22 Clear NAVRAM Using SRU 22 System Setup 24 Setting Up the Base Receiver 24 Setting Up the Rover Receiver 25 Measuring Antenna Height 25 Obtain Accurate Antenna Height 26 Collecting Data 27 Set Recording Parameters 27 Log Rates 27 Record Data 27 Start Stop Recording Using LED Display Panel or SRU 27 File Management 28 Download and Delete Files 28 Tro...

Page 5: ...3 Cleaning and Storing the Receiver 33 Getting Customer Support 34 Specifications 35 General Details 35 Appendix 38 Safety Warnings 39 General Warnings 39 Battery Warnings 39 Receiver Warnings 39 Usage Warnings 39 Regulatory 40 FCC Compliance 40 Industry Canada Compliance 40 Community of Europe Compliance 41 European Community Declaration of Conformity with R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 41 Declaration...

Page 6: ... by TPS Trademarks GCX2 SRU MAGNET Field MAGNET Rely Long Range Bluetooth Technology and Topcon Positioning Systems are 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 is used under license Other product and company names mentioned herein may be ...

Page 7: ... 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 receiver Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality...

Page 8: ...ick Finish Mono User supplied text or variable Type guest and click Enter Italic Reference to another manual or help document Refer to the Sokkia Reference Manual Further information to note about system configuration maintenance or setup Supplementary information that can have an adverse affect on system operation system performance data integrity measurements or personal safety Notification that...

Page 9: ...oth Technology which provides the perfect solution for short range job sites up to 300m from the Base station that require RTK communication The GCX2 can be paired with a cellular enabled data collector to receive corrections from an NTRIP Caster for rover operation This setup can also be used with MAGNET Relay for a cost effective RTK base solution over long distances The MAGNET Relay configurati...

Page 10: ...g on your project requirements Typically the receiver supports the following operation modes Static post processing data collection Job site RTK using Long Range Bluetooth technology Network Rover for DGPS and RTK operation MAGNET Relay operation SBAS enabled operation Unpacking Your Receiver Kit This section describes the documentation standard kit components and accessories depending on your pur...

Page 11: ...oduction System Components The items illustrated in Figure 2 are included with you receiver Figure 2 Standard System Components You can download utility software for the GCX2 receiver from the Sokkia Total Care website at http us sokkia com total care ...

Page 12: ...Sokkia Software With Your Receiver Use the GCX2 receiver in conjunction with the Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU and MAGNET Field applications for a cable free positioning solution Using Sokkia software you can configure the receiver and other external devices manage files collect data and perform survey and construction work flows The Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU is a hardware configuration software u...

Page 13: ...to File enter a file name and save it to the computer 3 Specifications of mobile devices and computers used in the field or office exhibiting the problem These specifications should include model information version number operating system information memory and storage capacity etc 4 Information about the system software including the version number and steps to reproduce the problem 5 A descript...

Page 14: ... a highly visible display panel with single button operation The display panel enables you to view the receiver s operational status For more information see Display Panel Operations on page 19 The mounting socket Figure 4 connects the receiver to either a standard 5 8 11 thread pole or adapter You can locate regulatory and product identification information on the two receiver labels The product ...

Page 15: ...tooth Technology The GCX2 receiver integrates Long Range Bluetooth technology that enables multiple up to 3 cable free connections to other GCX2 devices for Long Range Bluetooth technology for base rover RTK systems You can also connect the receiver to other Class 1 and Class 2 enabled Bluetooth devices such as data collectors and computers using Bluetooth wireless technology concurrently with Lon...

Page 16: ...ped with a USB 2 0 port for high speed data transfer and communication between the receiver and an external device for charging the internal battery and for powering the receiver with an external power supply See Using Internal and External Power Sources on page 12 Figure 5 USB Port Panel ...

Page 17: ...essing the button the LED panel indicates the selected operation using particular LEDs Table 2 describes how to use the power button Table 2 Power Button Functions Function Press Button LED Description Power Off 3 10 seconds All LEDs are off Release the Power button when the Battery LED is solid Factory Reset Clear NAVRAM 10 15 seconds All LEDs are off Release the Power button when the Status LED ...

Page 18: ... press the Power button 3 times in a row within 2 seconds Refer to the Recording LED description Table 2 Power Button Functions Table 3 Tracking Status LED Patterns LED Color Description 1 One blink per tracked GPS satellite 2 One blink per tracked GLONASS satellite 3 One blink when there are no tracked satellites or solutions It is Off otherwise Table 4 Recording LED Status Display Function Descr...

Page 19: ... connections are established The LED blinks for each connection every 5 seconds Bluetooth is off Table 6 Battery LED Patterns LED Color Description THE RECEIVER IS ON INTERNAL BATTERY IN USE The charge is greater than 50 The charge is greater than 15 The charge is less than 15 THE RECEIVER IS ON EXTERNAL POWER IN USE PWR LED IS SOLID GREEN An external power source is in use and the internal batter...

Page 20: ...n connect the receiver to an external power source with 4 5 to 5 5 VDC to operate the receiver See Specifications on page 35 for more information on external power source requirements to power the receiver and charge the internal battery Internal Battery The receiver first draws power from a connected external power source When there is no valid external power source connected or if the source has...

Page 21: ...ndards are met Insufficient Power If the battery becomes fully discharged and an external power supply is not connected the receiver will shut down and automatically save recorded files To avoid disruptions check the BAT LED on the display panel for the battery charge status See Battery LED on page 11 for more information If the receiver shuts down due to insufficient power the receiver and all co...

Page 22: ...8 01 Managing Power Connect the receiver to a different power source Power supplied to the receiver should match the specifications provided by Sokkia on the product Failure to comply with these specifications may damage the receiver ...

Page 23: ...ws operating systems is 32 bit or 64 bit and download the appropriate driver from http www topcontotalcare com Viewing Receiver Information In the Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU the Receiver Info window displays basic Receiver information such as hardware and firmware versions RAM size receiver ID serial number etc Open the Receiver Info Window 1 Connect the receiver to a computer and open SRU 2 In S...

Page 24: ...s to the Receiver Graphics in this section to be updated with SRU interface 1 Connect the receiver to a computer using a USB or Bluetooth connection 2 Click Device Application Mode Firmware Loading 3 Click the Firmware Loading icon Figure 8 Figure 8 SRU Firmware Loading You can upload firmware to the receiver using a Bluetooth or USB connection To connect the receiver with a computer using a USB c...

Page 25: ...Parameters Window 5 Select USB from the Connect Using drop down list 6 Click Connect The Select Device window appears Figure 10 on page 17 Figure 10 SRU Select Device 7 In the Select Device window do the following a Select Receiver in the Device Type field b Set the Capture Method to Soft Break recommended c Click Next to select the firmware RAM image file ...

Page 26: ...window do the following a Click the Browse icon next to Loader to search for and select the receiver board s RAM file b Click the Browse icon next to Image to search for and select the receiver board s main file c Click Next The Information window appears Figure 12 Figure 12 SRU Firmware Information The information window displays the current firmware loaded on the receiver ...

Page 27: ... appears in the Receiver Info window Figure 14 Figure 14 SRU Receiver Info Window Option Authorization Files Sokkia issues an Option Authorization File OAF to enable the specific options that you purchased Sokkia s OAF system allows you to customize and configure the receiver according to your particular needs therefore purchasing only the options you require The GCX2 receiver ships with two OAF c...

Page 28: ...the main window The Receiver Options window appears showing the current authorization options and allowing you to upload new ones Figure 15 Figure 15 Receiver Options Loading an OAF Sokkia dealers provide customers with OAF files For any OAF related questions e mail Sokkia at options sokkia com and include the receiver s ID and serial number To obtain these numbers see Viewing Receiver Information...

Page 29: ...ate file and click Open Figure 16 on page 21 Sokkia s SRU initially checks to see if the selected file is compatible with the currently connected receiver If you chose a file not intended for this receiver the Upload OAF window displays an error icon next to the Receiver ID and disables the Upload the File to the Receiver button Figure 17 OAF Compatibility Check ...

Page 30: ...nterval and information about the receiver s internal file system Clearing the receiver s NVRAM resets the receiver and restores the factory default settings Although performing a factory reset of the receiver is not recommended as a common practice there are times when it can eliminate communication or tracking problems After performing a reset the receiver requires time to collect new ephemeride...

Page 31: ...N 1005278 01 Configuring the Receiver 3 Click the Tools icon in the main window The Tools window appears enabling you to reset the receiver and clear the NAVRAM Figure 19 Figure 19 Tools Dialog Box 4 Click Factory Reset and then click Yes to continue ...

Page 32: ...ns from the Base to the Rover receiver using Long Range Bluetooth Technology At the same time you can use Bluetooth to connect to a controller running SRU and MAGNET Field to configure the instrument and to collect and manage data This chapter describes the field setup of your new receiver for base or rover configuration Figure 20 Equipment and Setup Setting Up the Base Receiver 1 Mount the receiv...

Page 33: ...g a fixed height rover pole measure the height of the receiver from the ground See Measuring Antenna Height on page 25 4 Press the power button to turn on the receiver The integrated wireless device in the receiver turns on when the receiver is powered 5 Connect the receiver to the Bluetooth enabled data collector running Sokkia Field software to configure the GCX2 as a rover receiver 6 View the L...

Page 34: ...er the slant height or the vertical height You may either measure the vertical height to the Antenna Reference Point ARP located at the bottom of the receiver at the base of the mounting threads For ARP marks on the receiver see Figure 23 Figure 23 Antenna Height Measurement Points 2 Record the antenna height points name and start time in the field notes ...

Page 35: ...eiver 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 th...

Page 36: ...to restore memory capacity When the internal memory is full the receiver stops logging data and the REC LED turns dark off indicating an error condition Existing data is not overwritten unless you have the AFRM mode enabled There are two options for deleting raw data files from the receiver Delete all of the files using the LED display panel i e hold the power button for 15 to 20 seconds This eras...

Page 37: ...ver Restore default settings by pressing the Power button for 10 to 15 seconds or using SRU Tools Clear NVRAM This restores the receiver s parameters to the factory default settings and erases the almanac and ephemeris files This action does not delete data files from the receiver memory Erase all files by pressing the Power button for 15 to 20 seconds or by using File Explorer Delete All Files in...

Page 38: ...k Receiver Settings Ports c Change the Input Mode for the port used for connection to cmd No Long Term Lock on Satellites The corresponding receiver options may be disabled or expired L1 L2 GPS GLONASS must be on to track satellites Order a new OAF with the desired options activated to enable or extend validity of the corresponding receiver options Contact a dealer or visit the Sokkia website for ...

Page 39: ...receivers Ensure the Base and Rover receivers use the same corrections input output format a Connect the receiver to a computer and open SRU see Connection in the Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU Reference Manual b In SRU connect to the receiver c On the SRU main window choose Receiver Settings Ports d Double click on the port to be configured and make sure the input mode of the Rover matches the forma...

Page 40: ...a computer and open SRU see Connection in the Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU Reference Manual b Click Configuration Receiver Ports c Change the Input Mode for the Bluetooth or USB port used for connection to cmd SRU Error Message Open COM Port Failed Access is Denied Another application uses the computer port dedicated for connection Close the application and then reconnect Connect the receiver via a...

Page 41: ...Connection A Long Range Bluetooth connection is not available at the Base for example three connections are already established Make sure there are no obstructions or interference SRU Problems The following is the most commonly encountered SRU problem SRU Cannot Connect to Receiver The receiver is turned off Ensure the receiver has power and is turned on If using a USB cable the cable s connectors...

Page 42: ...8 01 Troubleshooting Getting Customer Support If the troubleshooting hints and tips in this operator s manual fail to remedy the problem contact Sokkia Customer Representative For contact information see Getting Technical Support on page 5 ...

Page 43: ...tus display panel MINTER 4 LEDs 1 power button USB Power USB Mini B 2 0 for communications and power Bluetooth antenna Fully integrated high sensitivity Tracking Number of Channels 226 channels Vanguard ASIC with patented Universal Tracking Channel Technologya Tracked Signalsb GPS L1 C A L1C L2P L2C ode and carrier GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P code and carrier SBAS L1 C A WAAS MSAS EGNOS QZSS L1 ...

Page 44: ... 6 ms duration Technology Vanguard ASIC technology Sokkia advanced Multipath Rejection AMR Quartz Locked Loop QLL Sokkia Automatic File Rotation Mode AFRM Universal Tracking Channels Power Internal Battery non removable 3 7 V 5800 mAh Battery charging time 5 hours if unit is off and using external power source Battery charging method Connect to a USB power adapter to charge the internal battery Av...

Page 45: ...hen these constellations have matured and are ready for commercial use c CMR CMR is a third party proprietary format Use of this format is not recommended and performance cannot be guaranteed Use of industry standard RTCM 3 x is always recommended for optimal performance d 100 Hz operation can be supported for custom applications For more information contact your dealer e Use of industry standard ...

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Page 47: ...used in dangerous environments Use in rain or snow for a limited period is permitted Tampering with the battery by end users or non factory authorized technicians will void the battery s warranty Do not charge in conditions different than specified Do not use other than the specified battery charger Do not short circuit Do not crush or modify Tampering with the receiver by the end users or non fac...

Page 48: ...s 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 one 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 t...

Page 49: ...lušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Sokkia erklærer herved at følgende udstyr GCX2 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erklärt Sokkia dass sich das Gerät GCX2 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian Kä...

Page 50: ...n Alulírott Sokkia nyilatkozom hogy a GCX2 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999 5 EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Sokkia deklaruj e GCX2 spenia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC Português Portugues Sokkia declara que este GCX2 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999 5 ...

Page 51: ...ore spec version 2 1 2 1 EDR Baseband HCI Link Manager Radio The radio has been tested using the maximum antenna gain of 2 3 dBi and the Bluetooth qualification is valid for any antenna with the same or less gain Korean KC RF Compliance 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 무선사양 Wireless specification Bluetooth 2 1 EDR 사용주파수 Used Frequency 2402 2480 MhZ 채널 수 the number of channels 79 공중선...

Page 52: ...etooth Module Compliance The integrated Bluetooth module WT 41N reference application described on page 72 General Details Communication complies in accordance with the provisions of Article 38 24 paragraph 1 of Japan Radio Law The certificate granted in accordance with Japan Radio Law has the following Certification Number ATCB013105 Identifier R 209 J00047 ...

Page 53: ...e to the product resulting from an accident disaster misuses abuse or modification of the product Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized Sokkia warranty service dealer If this product is delivered by mail purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the original shipping co...

Page 54: ...e L L1 The primary L band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS satellites to transmit satellite data L2 The secondary L band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS satellites to transmit satellite data Light Emitting Diode LED Used as indicator lights on the receiver to display the status of the receiver s components and control receiver operations M MAGNET Field Data controller software that is part of the M...

Page 55: ...ion systems SBAS transmits differential corrections and messages for navigation satellites that are within sight of a network or reference stations in a wide area such as a continent Sokkia Receiver Utility SRU Hardware configuration software for receivers and peripheral devices SRU is included on the GPS Software CD that accompanied your receiver Static Survey Typically uses a network or multiple...

Page 56: ...ex 48 P N 1005278 01 Index B Bluetooth Transmission compliance 43 E Emission labeling Canadian 40 F FCC Compliance 40 R Radiation exposure limits 40 Receiver FCC Compliance 40 T Test 39 W Warnings usage 39 ...

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