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Topcon GRS

1 Receiver

Field Preparation

June 2009

Summary of Contents for GRS-1

Page 1: ...Topcon GRS Topcon GRS 1 Receiver 1 Receiver Field Preparation Field Preparation June 2009...

Page 2: ...w can I see my position within Google Maps live in the field How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software on a GRS 1 receiver How do I configure Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software to connec...

Page 3: ...ced compact and portable receiver for the GIS and surveying market An integrated electronic compass and digital camera make the GRS 1 an all purpose device that can also be utilized as a field collect...

Page 4: ...s would be a GRS 1 receiver on the pole connected to an external PG A1 antenna on top Sub meter field work done without an external PG A1 antenna Configured within TopSURV to use Satellite Based Augme...

Page 5: ...ship with TopSURV data collection software If the intent is to use the GRS 1 as a rover within a Real Time Network then you will want to start the process of getting the modem activated and online fir...

Page 6: ...o have TopSURV support using a GRS 1 within a Real Time Network ensure that the GPS module is activated Once the GPS module is activated user has option of adding Roading module if applicable Add the...

Page 7: ...the Internet connect to the Internet The Topcon GRS 1 receiver is able to establish a connection to the internet in multiple ways With internal modem GSM or CDMA With external Bluetooth enabled cell p...

Page 8: ...he primary method to have the GRS 1 receiver connect to the internet is to use the internal cellular modem There are two types of cellular modems available for the GRS 1 receiver GSM Global System for...

Page 9: ...cell phone plan for my new How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new Topcon GRS Topcon GRS 1 1 The most important factor in deciding between the two types of internal modems GSM or CDMA is coverage...

Page 10: ...are available with either an internal GSM or CDMA modem Only GSM modems use SIM Subscriber Identity Module cards CDMA modems do not have SIM cards Using either modem type it is common to describe to...

Page 11: ...ons within the GRS within the GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver The Topcon GRS 1 receiver has Windows Mobile 6 1 Classic operating system Within this operating system Topcon has introduced the TPS Connection...

Page 12: ...one connections within the GRS within the GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver Within the TPS Connection Manager select Create New Connection Entry Work your way down the screen For the Connection Name ensure no...

Page 13: ...ssfully 1 is successfully connected to the Internet connected to the Internet At top center of the desktop screen there are two arrows that indicate whether the GRS 1 receiver has a successful interne...

Page 14: ...e TPS Connection Manager within the GRS 1 receiver s Windows Mobile 6 1 desktop screen you are able to establish a connection to the internet prior to launching TopSURV data collection software This c...

Page 15: ...ady on the Internet computer that is already on the Internet Since the Topcon GRS 1 receiver has Windows Mobile operating system it is able to share an internet connection when tethered to a laptop co...

Page 16: ...uter that is already on the Internet computer that is already on the Internet If the laptop computer that you are using is on the internet once you make an ActiveSync connection between it and a Topco...

Page 17: ...oogle How can I see my position within Google Maps live in the field Maps live in the field To install the free software of Google Maps on your Topcon GRS 1 receiver open Internet Explorer and go to h...

Page 18: ...sition within Google How can I see my position within Google Maps live in the field Maps live in the field Click the Install Now link Ensure to check on the option of Open File After Download Tap Yes...

Page 19: ...ion How can I see my position within Google How can I see my position within Google Maps live in the field Maps live in the field Tap the Accept button at lower left to proceed Tap the OK button to la...

Page 20: ...within Google How can I see my position within Google Maps live in the field Maps live in the field Within Google Maps software on the GRS 1 receiver tap the Menu button at lower right Select the Use...

Page 21: ...June 2009 Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Field Preparation Questions Questions...

Page 22: ...ll Topcon Receiver Utility TRU How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software on a GRS software on a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver All Topcon software is available for download from the Secure Site...

Page 23: ...ver Utility TRU software on a GRS software on a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver All Topcon software is available for download from the Secure Site To access go to http www topconsupport com secure_site main...

Page 24: ...install Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software on a GRS software on a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver For the Topcon GRS 1 receiver use TRU for Field Computers 10 9 Mb You can then either click Run to install...

Page 25: ...ill launch the Topcon Receiver Utility InstallShield Wizard When prompted click Next to proceed On your computer laptop click the OK button on the Application Downloading Complete message On the GRS 1...

Page 26: ...tility TRU software on a GRS software on a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver To launch From the Windows Mobile desktop screen tap the Start button Go to Programs to see a listing of all software that is curre...

Page 27: ...eiver Utility TRU software to connect to a GRS software to connect to a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver For the initial launch of TRU software you will need to declare connection settings for the GRS 1 rece...

Page 28: ...figure Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software to connect to a GRS software to connect to a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver Select the Friendly Name of GNSS Port B with Physical Name of COM6 as shown above Thi...

Page 29: ...eceiver Utility TRU software to connect to a GRS software to connect to a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver Lastly tap the Connect button to establish a connection to your GRS 1 receiver with TRU software Don...

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Page 31: ...software to check a GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver With a connection made to the GRS 1 receiver with TRU software tap the Information icon to see a listing of the receiver firmware currently installed Ensu...

Page 32: ...time network 1 to a local real time network There multiple ways to do this The common method is to establish an internet connection prior to opening TopSURV using TPS Connection Manager utility Check...

Page 33: ...connect to my to connect to my GRS GRS 1 to a local real time network 1 to a local real time network From the TopSURV main menu go to CONFIG SURVEY to see a listing of Survey Styles Tap the triple dot...

Page 34: ...GRS GRS 1 to a local real time network 1 to a local real time network You can rename or use default name of My Network RTK Either way ensure Type is Network RTK and Corrections is VRS Declare a rover...

Page 35: ...o a local real time network 1 to a local real time network Since you have established an internet connection with TPS Connection Manager prior to opening TopSURV ensure to select the Modem Connect opt...

Page 36: ...onnect to my to connect to my GRS GRS 1 to a local real time network 1 to a local real time network Enter the NTRIP Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol User Identification and Password i...

Page 37: ...w do I setup TopSURV TopSURV to connect to my to connect to my GRS GRS 1 to a local real time network 1 to a local real time network From this point forward within the TopSURV configuration screens al...

Page 38: ...1 to a local real time network 1 to a local real time network Within the Advanced screen it is common to check on the option of Multipath Reduction The Satellite System selection is dependant on whet...

Page 39: ...a local real time network 1 to a local real time network With the TopSURV Survey Configuration now made a convenient Network Connection dialog will appear and automatically begin the process of conne...

Page 40: ...to a local real time network The Network Connection screen is made available to you one last time to perhaps change from the Mount Point that you commonly use If you are going change from your usual M...

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Page 42: ...I add a Photo Note with the GRS 1 1 The GRS 1 receiver has an integrated 2 megapixel camera Within TopSURV simply tap the Attribute button Tap the Photo Note tab and the Add button Select Capture Aim...

Page 43: ...June 2009 Topcon GRS 1 Receiver Field Preparation What do the colored lights on the front of the What do the colored lights on the front of the GRS GRS 1 indicate 1 indicate...

Page 44: ...tification from Windows No light The module is currently powered off The Recharging LED indicates the level of charge of the onboard battery Green Internal battery has a full charge Red Internal batte...

Page 45: ...witch from using the internal How do I switch from using the internal antenna to an external antenna to an external Two steps Physically connect external PG A1 antenna to GRS 1 receiver with custom ca...

Page 46: ...RS How do I power the GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver The GRS 1 uses a BT 66Q battery for it s primary power source When using the GRS 1 for static surveys the battery will last up to four hours A backup co...

Page 47: ...mory with the GRS with the GRS 1 receiver 1 receiver Removable Secure Digital SD memory cards can be used with the GRS 1 receiver to provide additional data storage as well as data transfer The GRS 1...

Page 48: ...using either Topcon Receiver Utility TRU or PC CDU make sure that you power the GPS receiver on first To turn the GPS Receiver Power on off use TPS Connection Manager from the Windows Mobile desktop...

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