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
or SRU Help for more information.
The GCX2 is compatible with any Sokkia field software for configuration and recording raw data.
Log Rates
The receiver provides up to 2 GB of file space on the internal (non-removable) memory card. The amount of
memory used to log data depends on the logging rate. See
SRU Reference Manual
or SRU Help.
Record Data
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 the receiver ON.
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. To begin recording data, in SRU
select
File Explorer
Logs
Start
.
4. Ensure 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 finished recording, press the power button three times within two seconds. Ensure the REC LED is
dark. To end data recording, in SRU select
File Explorer
Logs
Stop
.
6. To turn the receiver OFF, 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.
