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Introduction

HiPer II Operator’s Manual

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To Remove the Battery: 

1. Turn the HiPer II over.
2. Push the battery buttons on both sides of the battery compartment 

cover, and lift the battery cover.

Figure 1-3. Remove Battery Compartment Cover

3. Slide the battery to the right, and separate the battery from the 

connector.

Figure 1-4. Remove Battery

4. Lift up the battery, and remove it from the receiver.

Press and Hold

Both Battery

Compartment Buttons

(One on Each Side)

Slide Battery

to the Right to

Remove

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Summary of Contents for HiPer II

Page 1: ... PERATORlS ANUAL HiPerII_OM book Page 1 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 2: ...HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 3: ...ontents 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 distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon HiPerII_OM book Page 1 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 4: ...ECO 3997 HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 5: ...Inserting and Removing the Battery 1 11 Charging the Battery 1 13 LED Display Panel 1 16 Audible Annunciator 1 21 Data and Power Ports 1 22 External Radio Antenna Connector 1 23 Connector 1 24 SD SDHC and SIM Card Slots 1 24 Serial Cable 1 27 Other Accessories 1 28 Optional Accessories 1 28 Option Authorization File OAF 1 29 Chapter 2 Pre survey Preparation 2 1 Installing Topcon Software 2 2 Insta...

Page 6: ...ing the Radio Modem 3 2 Connecting with the Radio Modem 3 2 Configuring a Digital UHF Radio Modem 3 4 Configuring the Receiver 3 7 Chapter 4 HiPer II Receiver Setup 4 1 Receiver Setup 4 1 Step 1 Set up the Receivers 4 1 Step 2 Measure Antenna Height 4 4 Static Surveying for Base Stations 4 6 Chapter 5 Receiver and File Maintenance 5 1 Downloading Files to a Computer 5 1 Downloading Files via TRU 5...

Page 7: ...iver Specifications A 1 General Details A 1 GPS Board Details A 5 Bluetooth Module Details A 7 Internal Topcon UHF Modem General Specification Details A 7 Internal UHF Satel Modem Details A 8 Optional GSM GPRS Module Details A 9 Battery BDC58 Specifications A 10 Charger CDC68 Specifications A 10 Connector Specifications A 11 UHF Radio Modem Connector A 11 Power Connector A 12 Serial RS232 Connecto...

Page 8: ...on Labeling Requirements C 3 IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement C 4 IC Additional statement with Detachable Antennas C 4 Community of Europe Compliance C 5 European Community Declaration of Conformity with R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC C 5 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC C 6 WEEE Directive C 8 Appendix D Warranty Terms D 1 HiPerII_OM book Page iv Wednesday Decemb...

Page 9: ...mmercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of Topcon All rights are reserved Do 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 Topcon s express written consent and may only...

Page 10: ...QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL 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 TOPCON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE CLA...

Page 11: ...rets 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 Information confidential In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information you shall give Topcon immediate notice so that it may s...

Page 12: ...dialog box or screen Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter NOTE Further information to note about the configuration maintenance or setup of a system TIP Supplementary information that can help to configure maintain or set up a system NOTICE Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation system performance measurements or personal safety CAUTION Notification th...

Page 13: ...x WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury DANGER Under no circumstances should this action be performed HiPerII_OM book Page ix Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 14: ...HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes x HiPerII_OM book Page x Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 15: ...multi constellation capability improves the accuracy and reliability of the survey points and positions that are produced by the HiPer II system especially under difficult jobsite conditions The HiPer II possesses several other features including advanced multipath mitigation which helps provide reception under canopy and in low signal strength areas The receiver provides the functionality accurac...

Page 16: ... US Naval Observatory website http tycho usno navy mil or the US Coast Guard website http www navcen uscg gov GLONASS the GLobal NAvigation Satellite System maintained and operated by the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense For information on the status of this system visit the Coordinational Scientific Information Center website http www glonass ianc rsa ru Despite the numerous technical diffe...

Page 17: ... In a mixed satellite scenario GPS and GLONASS the receiver must lock onto five or more satellites to account for the different time scales used in these systems and to obtain an absolute position Calculating Differential Positions DGPS or Differential GPS is a relative positioning technique where the measurements from two or more remote receivers are combined and processed using sophisticated alg...

Page 18: ... true when the remote receiver is stationary Other differential positioning methods and systems also exist including maritime radio beacons commercial geostationary satellites as with the OmniSTAR service and satellite based augmentation systems WAAS EGNOS MSAS For use of these other systems additional hardware and or subscription fees may be required that are separate from the HiPer II system The...

Page 19: ...Differential positioning techniques DGPS and RTK can be used to almost completely remove all major GNSS error sources such as atmospheric and orbital errors The more satellites that are in view the stronger the signal the lower the GDOP number will be leading to the highest positioning accuracy For DGPS and RTK operations it is important to consider that the GDOP is dependent on the number of comm...

Page 20: ...able feature of the HiPer II receiver Five or more visible satellites for only GPS or only GLONASS six or more satellites for a mixed scenario As the total number of satellites increases so does the measurement redundancy and the inherent reliability of the position Satellite Based Augmentation Systems WAAS EGNOS and so on creates and transmit along with DGPS corrections data integrity information...

Page 21: ...cessary signal parameters carrier and code phases are measured Also broadcast navigation data is retrieved from the navigation frame Once the receiver successfully locks on to four or more satellites its absolute position in WGS84 along with the time offset between the receiver clock and GPS time are computed This information and the measurement data can be optionally stored on the SD SDHC card la...

Page 22: ...e or dual frequency signal tracking modes for GPS or both GPS and GLONASS satellites Measurement only DGPS or full RTK operational modes Automatic data logging Detailed control over numerous receiver settings such as mask angles static dynamic tracking modes startup behavior etc High frequency measurement up to 20 Hz and position output rates Field upgradable internal receiver software firmware Co...

Page 23: ... LED Display Panel for viewing the current receiver status and also includes Detachable battery Data port Interface for controlling and viewing data logging LED display External memory card slot Bluetooth wireless technology module Internal radio modem Optional GSM GPRS module Optional CDMA module only with the Digital UHF radio modem External UHF GSM Antenna Audible Annunciator including voice co...

Page 24: ...y static observation The battery compartment door provides access to the main battery The receiver can also be powered using an external power source Use one BDC58 rechargeable battery at a time to power the receiver The HiPer II also contains an internal backup battery which maintains an internal RTC The backup battery is automatically charged from the main battery Figure 1 2 HiPer II Battery and...

Page 25: ...ing ranges For long term storage the battery should be charged at least once every six months The BDC58 uses the latest advances in high density lithium ion battery technology However like all batteries it still generates power using a chemical reaction and as a result has a limited lifetime Even when the battery is in storage and not used for long periods the battery capacity deteriorates with th...

Page 26: ...he battery cover Figure 1 3 Remove Battery Compartment Cover 3 Slide the battery to the right and separate the battery from the connector Figure 1 4 Remove Battery 4 Lift up the battery and remove it from the receiver Press and Hold Both Battery Compartment Buttons One on Each Side Slide Battery to the Right to Remove HiPerII_OM book Page 12 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 27: ...rge one battery and 8 hours to completely charge two batteries The Li Ion batteries used in the battery packs should run at no less than 80 capacity after 500 charging cycles These batteries do not need to be drained before recharging It takes approximately 4 hours to completely charge one battery and 8 hours to charge two batteries using the included CDC68 charger NOTE The battery is shipped from...

Page 28: ...he wall outlet 2 Mount the battery in the charger by matching the grooves on the battery with the guides on the charger Figure 1 6 Insert Battery onto Charger 3 When charging begins the lamp light blinks 4 The lamp light is solid when charging is complete HiPerII_OM book Page 14 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 29: ...Charging lamp The charging lamp is off when the charger is outside the charging temperature range or when the battery is mounted incorrectly If the lamp is still off after the charger falls within its charging temperature range and the battery is mounted again contact a local dealer NOTE Charging time per battery at 25 C BDC58 about 4 hours Charging can take longer than the times stated above when...

Page 30: ...w describes the meaning of the LED icons used in this section Boot During the boot process the display indicates boot progress Receiver Health Available Power Bar Memory Capacity Bar Wireless Status Radio Status Serial Port Status File Status Battery Status Timer Receiver Health Available Power Bar Tracking Status STAT Memory Capacity Bar Wireless Status Radio Status Serial Port Status File Status...

Page 31: ...LABLE POWER BAR DISPLAY INTERNAL POWER REMAINING EXTERNAL POWER REMAINING Greater than 50 Greater than 25 Greater than 10 Less than 10 Greater than 8V Greater than 7 25V Greater than 6 5V Less than 6 5V BATTERY STATUS Only the internal battery is available Only external power is available Both the battery and external power are available POSITIONING STATUS BAR R7 HG VROXWLRQ 36 RU R7 ÀRDW VROXWLRQ...

Page 32: ...rd TRACKING STATUS STAT ORDER DISPLAY STATUS 1 Blink per tracked GPS satellite 2 Blink per GPS satellite with 48dB signal strength 3 Blink per tracked GLONASS satellite 4 Blinks once when no satellites or no solution Dark otherwise MEMORY CAPACITY BAR Greater than 50 Less than 50 Less than 25 Less than 10 Memory full or SD SDHC card is not ready No card is installed HiPerII_OM book Page 18 Wednesd...

Page 33: ...usLEDsindicatethestatusoftheserialport FILE STATUS A OH LV RSHQ WULWLQJ WR WKH OH A OH LV QRW RSHQ RU WKHUH LV QR 6 6 FDUG LQ WKH VORW COMMUNICATION STATUS WIRELESS RADIO SERIAL PORT Bluetooth connection is established Waiting for Bluetooth connection Bluetooth module is not powered Internal radio is powered Internal radio is not powered Data is being transmitted from the associated port Data is b...

Page 34: ...ing to the SD SDHC card TIMER STATUS A Timer JOB has started and is waiting to begin file operations The file is opened by the JOB The file is closed by the JOB POWER BUTTON FUNCTIONS ACTION SECONDS DESCRIPTION Power ON Press for 1 second The HiPer II powers ON Power OFF Press for 3 seconds The HiPer II powers OFF WITH POWER ON Factory Reset Press for 10 seconds Resets all parameters on the HiPer ...

Page 35: ...erent system status and event conditions The frequency of the voice messages or sounds depends on the specific conditions the frequency is either once when the condition first occurs or repeated every 30 seconds for a set period of time NOTE The HiPer II is preconfigured with either voice messages or sounds at a preset volume To modify these settings use the TRU software or other application softw...

Page 36: ...nding cable is red AUDIO EVENT INDEX N EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION LOGEPOCH STARTUP SHUTDOWN BTNPOWER BTNFRESET BTNFORMAT BTNIGNORE BATTLOW MEMLOW MEMFULL RTKFIXED RTKFIXLOST CONNECT DISCONNECT Message recorded to file System has completed startup Receiver is shutting down immediate Power Button Power Off Power Button Factory Reset Power Button SD Format Power Button Return to normal operation Battery ...

Page 37: ...rnal antenna connector located under the HiPer II housing Figure 1 11 The optimal modem antenna depends on the frequency of the UHF radio that is installed in the receiver UHF Uses a BNC RF connection and comes in two versions 410 440Hz 30 070003 01 440 470Hz 30 050503 01 Figure 1 11 Modem Antenna Antenna Port Power Port Serial Port Antenna Port HiPerII_OM book Page 23 Wednesday December 15 2010 9...

Page 38: ...DHC card can be accessed by removing the card and using an external SD SDHC card reader or by using Topcon PC software to download the data from the card via HiPer II s serial port or Bluetooth connection A secure digital card suitable for industrial use can be purchased from a local Topcon dealer The SD SDHC card is available in FAT16 or FAT32 format so that the removable SD SDHC card is suitable...

Page 39: ...card is typically supplied from a local cellular provider at the time of network subscription Figure 1 13 HiPer II Card Slot Example Once installed the card s generally remains installed The card can then be accessed via the receiver board using a data port or Bluetooth connection To install the SD SDHC card Figure 1 14 1 Ensure the receiver is turned off 2 Remove the battery See To Remove the Bat...

Page 40: ...te directly between receivers The SIM card must have GPRS or EDGE support to communicate with a GPS Network IP address 1 Ensure the receiver is turned off 2 Remove the battery 3 If needed snap the SIM card into its holder CAUTION Do not remove the card if the receiver is powered on Damage to data may result from improper removal of the card NOTICE For direct communication between Base and Rover re...

Page 41: ... will be ready to use as needed Serial Cable The HiPer II package includes a serial communication cable for configuring the receiver Table 1 2 describes the cable included in the HiPer II package Table 1 2 HiPer II Serial Cable Cable Description Cable Illustration Serial cable Connects the receiver to an external device controller or computer for data transfer and receiver configuration p n 14 008...

Page 42: ...r the HiPer II contact a local Topcon dealer Optional Accessories Topcon offers a wide variety of accessories especially designed to improve system flexibility and jobsite efficiency For more details on the optional accessories available for HiPer II contact a local Topcon dealer Radio Antenna for Digital modem 410 470Hz 30 070003 01 or 30 050503 01 10cm spacer for tripod operation SD Card industr...

Page 43: ...eriod of time When the receiver is purchased a new OAF permanently activates purchased options Receiver options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or resetting the receiver The OAF enables the following kinds of functions For a complete list of available options and details for HiPer II visit the Topcon website or consult a Topcon dealer Type of signal standard L1 GPS optional L2 GPS GLONASS Up...

Page 44: ...Introduction HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 1 30 HiPerII_OM book Page 30 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 45: ...r SIM card See Install the Optional SD SDHC and SIM Cards on page 2 3 Charge the Battery See Charge and Insert the Battery on page 2 3 Configure the Bluetooth wireless technology module See Establishing a Wireless Connection on page 2 5 Collect almanacs and ephemerides after first time configuration activities as described in Chapter 3 See Collecting Almanacs and Ephemerides on page 2 7 This chapt...

Page 46: ...re with the HiPer II receiver Installing TRU TRU is a Windows software application designed for configuring GNSS receivers Computer requirements for TRU are Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 operating system and an RS 232C port or computer with Bluetooth wireless technology Use TRU to correctly configure the receiver To install TRU 1 Navigate to the TRU folder and double click TRU zip 2 Extract TRU exe...

Page 47: ...ed external device computer controller an RS232 cable and a computer controller Once a connection between the receiver and the computer controller has been established the user is able to configure the receiver and its components send commands to the receiver download files from the receiver s memory upload new firmware and upload an OAF NOTICE Ensure the optional SD SDHC and SIM cards are install...

Page 48: ...ally COM1 to the receiver s serial port 3 Run TRU 4 Click Device Application mode and select Receiver Managing mode 5 Click Device Connect The Connection Parameters dialog box displays To establish a connection to the receiver press the Connect button When detecting the receiver the Detecting Receiver dialog box displays Figure 2 2 Stages for Connecting the Receiver via Serial Cable 6 To close the...

Page 49: ...th module is powered Wireless Status LED blinks blue If this LED does not blink the receiver Bluetooth module must first be activated To do so first connect to the receiver using the serial cable follow the steps 1 5 described in Establishing a Serial Cable Connection on page 2 4 Then click the icon in the main window and then click the icon The Bluetooth dialog box displays Check the Bluetooth Po...

Page 50: ...ick Device Connect The Connection Parameters dialog box displays To establish a Bluetooth connection select Bluetooth in the Connect Using field and click button to search the devices with Bluetooth Figure 2 3 Searching Bluetooth Devices 5 After finishing the search of Bluetooth enabled devices select the desired receiver in the Select Port dialog box and click OK To establish the connection to th...

Page 51: ...e tracked satellite and are used to predict its location trajectory The almanac gives the approximate orbit course for the transmitting satellite as well as all other satellites in the same system GPS and GLONASS satellites broadcast ephemeris data cyclically with a period of 30 seconds GPS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a period of 12 5 minutes GLONASS satellites broadcast alma...

Page 52: ... receiver position stored in the NVRAM is different from the present position by several hundred kilometers After loading a new OAF After loading new firmware After clearing the NVRAM POWERUP Script The HiPer II s POWERUP script feature uses specially formatted ASCII text file GRIL commands that once installed enables the receiver to perform a series of custom operations simply by pressing the pow...

Page 53: ... work on site can begin almost immediately POWERUP Script Requirements After turning on the HiPer II receiver the POWERUP script executes when the receiver obtains valid position coordinates and the following requirements are satisfied The POWERUP script has been installed to receiver The POWERUP script function setting is ON The receiver is not starting by using the timer There is no enabled sess...

Page 54: ...ll overwrite the new POWERUP script after modifying the script using TRU Enabling the POWERUP Script It is necessary to enable the POWERUP script function in order to allow the HiPer II to execute the POWERUP script at every startup of the receiver Enable the POWERUP script by using any of the following three methods Method 1 Send the terminal command set ext powerup mode on Method 2 Perform a Fac...

Page 55: ...OWERUP Script Disable the POWERUP script by using either of the following two methods Method 1 Send the terminal command set ext powerup mode off Method 2 Disable by using the TRU software HiPerII_OM book Page 11 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 56: ...Pre survey Preparation HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 2 12 HiPerII_OM book Page 12 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 57: ... begin collecting static observation data and transmitting RTK corrections Set up the Rover receiver to begin collecting RTK data See HiPer II Receiver Setup on page 4 1 for more information When configuring receivers for post processing surveying use the following checklist to ensure the receivers are properly set up Perform pre survey functions as described in Chapter 2 Configure one receiver as...

Page 58: ...g Windows 2000 or newer TRU A Serial cable or a Bluetooth capable PC Connecting with the Radio Modem 1 Turn on the receiver Connect the computer and receiver using an RS 232 cable or Bluetooth wireless technology 2 Open TRU Click Device Application Mode Modem Managing Then click Device Connect Figure 3 1 Modem Managing 3 Select the COM Port of the computer to which the receiver is connected HiPerI...

Page 59: ...connected to Click OK Figure 3 2 Select COM Port 5 All internal modems for the HiPer II are on port C Select the Internal Modem check box and choose ser c from the drop down menu Click Connect Figure 3 3 Connection Parameters HiPerII_OM book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 60: ... TRU will return to the main screen Configuring a Digital UHF Radio Modem 1 On the TRU Main Screen in Modem Managing mode double click on the Settings icon to configure the HiPer II internal modem Figure 3 5 Modem Managing NOTICE To comply with RF exposure requirements maintain at least 25cm between the user and the radio modem HiPerII_OM book Page 4 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 61: ... identification Figure 3 6 Modem General Information 3 Click on the Settings tab to open a list of settings of the modem see Figure 3 7 on page 3 5 The settings list varies depending on the modem model and possibly the firmware version The settings can be read only marked by the icon or changeable marked by the icon Figure 3 7 UHF Modem Settings HiPerII_OM book Page 5 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 ...

Page 62: ...PDL Protocol sets the protocol for data transmission Select Simplex GMSK proprietary protocol to work with Digital UHF compatible modems Note that the same protocol must be used for both the base and rover to communicate properly Repeater enables retransmission in the wireless cluster Simplex only Power sets the transmission power for the base radio modem from 10 mW to 1W Space sets the channel st...

Page 63: ...transmits them to the RTK Rover s A static Rover collects observation data from the same satellites during the same time interval as the static Base station An RTK Rover collects measurement information and accepts corrections from the RTK Base station to compute its relative position To configure manage files or maintain the receiver launch TRU on a computer or data collector and connect to the r...

Page 64: ...ver and the computer TRU can configure the receiver and its components send commands to the receiver download files from the receiver s memory load a new OAF and other configuration files to a receiver The following Base and Rover configurations are recommended for the most common applications however the user can select configuration parameters as needed for a particular jobsite 1 Connect the rec...

Page 65: ...s been established the Tools become active Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 TRU Connection Established 2 Select the Receiver Settings icon Then use the Receiver Settings icons to configure the connected receiver Figure 3 9 Receiver Settings HiPerII_OM book Page 9 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 66: ... the Observation tab and set the Elevation mask to 15 degrees for satellites tracking and position computation Figure 3 11 also the PDOP mask for position computation then click OK Figure 3 11 Configure Receiver Positioning Elevation Mask 5 Click the Advanced tab Set the following parameters and click OK Figure 3 12 on page 3 11 HiPerII_OM book Page 10 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 67: ...when selected enables the Cinderella option which sets all receiver options to their maximum allowable values for 24 hours every other Tuesday at GPS midnight Static Co Op tracking when selected allows only the static receiver to use satellites with lower signal to noise ratios Use only if the receiver s antenna remains completely stationary throughout the survey Any movement may result in losing ...

Page 68: ...ct to enable averaging autonomous positions for a occupation point with the interval set in the Position averaging interval field in seconds Figure 3 13 Base Configuration Click View the point list to open a list of previous occupations saved in the receiver memory This Auto Seed Point List contains information about all previous site occupations that are stored in the receiver memory names date a...

Page 69: ...using only pseudo ranges RTK float where the Rover receiver computes the current relative coordinates in differential mode using both pseudo ranges and phases however with a float solution the phase ambiguity is not a fixed integer number and the float estimate is used instead RTK fixed where the Rover receiver computes current relative coordinates with carrier phase ambiguity fixing in differenti...

Page 70: ...ifferential corrections Usually the receiver will start to output the coordinates of the antenna s phase center along with the solution type within 10 30 seconds However spread spectrum radios and GSM phones may take as long as 60 seconds to synchronize The Data Link tab reflects the status of the received differential messages and contains the following information Data link quality in percentage...

Page 71: ...al corrections the Link Quality field will either be empty or it will show 0 Figure 3 16 Status Data Link 11 Continue with other configuration activities or click Device Disconnect then Device Exit to quit TRU Disconnecting before exiting ensures proper port management NOTICE Disconnect the receiver from TRU before exiting to eliminate possible conflicts with the management of the computer s seria...

Page 72: ...HiPer II Configuration HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 3 16 HiPerII_OM book Page 16 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 73: ... Rover receivers contain a current almanac and current ephemeris data see Collecting Almanacs and Ephemerides on page 2 7 Step 1 Set up the Receivers The Base station must be set up logging data and transmitting data before setting up the Rover receiver Receiver setup for either post processing or RTK surveys is the same Set up the Base station and its components See To set up the Base receiver on...

Page 74: ...r to the 10cm spacer 6 Attach the antenna to the antenna connector 7 Carefully level the tripod and tighten the screws 8 Attach any other accessories as needed for example a backup power supply Figure 4 1 Install Tripod and Receiver over Control Point HiPer II Receiver Tribrach Adapter Precision Universal Tribrach Horizontal Spacer 10cm Spacer HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07...

Page 75: ...h 5 8 x11 thread Make sure that the receiver is securely affixed to the top of the rover pole Figure 4 2 Connect HiPer II Receiver to Bipod NOTICE Use a bipod during post process surveys to ensure the antenna receiver does not move during data logging Lock 5 8 Inch Screw HiPer II Receiver HiPerII_OM book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 76: ... the bottom of the receiver at the base of the mounting threads Slant measured from the marker to the lower edge of the antenna slant height measure mark SHMM located on both end panels of the receiver The surveying point that GPS GLONASS to measure satellite systems is called the Phase Center of the antenna The antenna Phase Center is analogous to the calibrated point to which a distance meter me...

Page 77: ...na height points name and start time in the field notes 1 Advanced users may choose to configure the applied Phase Center model that is used for the Hiper II and this may be done using Topcon application software such as TopSURV and Topcon Tools This additional step is optional since Topcon software automatically contains antenna Phase Center models for all Topcon products including the Hiper II I...

Page 78: ...HiPer II Receiver Setup HiPer II Operator s Manual 4 6 Figure 4 3 Antenna Height Measurement Points LV LS HiPerII_OM book Page 6 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 79: ...etry DOP The antenna s location The ionospheric activity level The types of receivers used The accuracy requirements The necessity of resolving carrier phase ambiguities Generally single frequency receivers are used for baselines whose lengths do not exceed 10 kilometers approximately 6 miles For baselines of 10 kilometers or greater use of dual frequency receivers is recommended Dual frequency re...

Page 80: ...HiPer II Receiver Setup HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 4 8 HiPerII_OM book Page 8 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 81: ...to provide expanded operation and functionality The various boards inside the receiver GPS power modem and Bluetooth require firmware to properly operate and provide appropriate functionality As Topcon releases firmware updates loading these updates into the receiver will ensure the receiver operates at its full potential Downloading Files to a Computer Downloading Files via TRU TRU allows for dow...

Page 82: ...le Explorer Dialog Window 3 To save a file to the computer highlight the desired file right click and select Download from the pop up menu In the Save As dialog box navigate to or create a folder in which to download and store the file Figure 5 2 Click the Save button to download and save the file Figure 5 2 Download a File HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 83: ...ownloading in Progress Deleting Files from the Receiver Using TRU To delete files from the receiver perform steps 1and 2 described in Downloading Files to a Computer on page 5 1 Then highlight a desired file in the File Explorer dialog box right click and select Delete from the pop up menu Click the Yes button to confirm of deletion Figure 5 4 Deletion of a File HiPerII_OM book Page 3 Wednesday De...

Page 84: ...imate size of the receiver s log files These equations are based on the default set of messages SS the estimated size of one epoch of raw data in the receiver s log file expressed in bytes N the number of observed satellites per epoch When recording only L1 data SS 183 22 N When recording L1 and L2 data SS 230 44 N Managing Receiver Options The Option Authorization File OAF enables certain functio...

Page 85: ...he user to view the current authorization options and upload new ones Figure 5 5 Receiver Options Loading an OAF Topcon dealers provide customers with OAF files For any OAF related questions e mail Topcon at options topcon com and include the receiver s ID number see the bottom of the receiver for the ID 1 To load a new OAF follow steps one and two in Checking the Receiver s OAF on page 5 5 2 Clic...

Page 86: ...e if the selected file is compatible with the currently connected receiver If the user chose a file not intended for this receiver the Upload OAF dialog window displays an error icon next to the Receiver ID and disables the Upload the File to the Receiver button Figure 5 7 Compatibility Check of OAF 5 Press the Upload the File to the Receiver button to start loading the file HiPerII_OM book Page 6...

Page 87: ...g two files ramimage ldr the Receiver board RAM file main ldp the Receiver board Flash file To upload firmware files to HiPer II receiver follow the steps below 1 Connect the receiver to a computer Open TRU See Connecting to the Receiver using TRU on page 2 3 for this procedure 2 Click icon in the main window The Upload Firmware dialog box displays This dialog allows the user to upload firmware fi...

Page 88: ...aring the NVRAM The receiver s Non volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM holds data required for satellite tracking such as ephemeris data and receiver position The NVRAM also keeps the current receiver s settings such as active antenna input elevation masks and recording interval and information about the receiver s internal file system Even though clearing the NVRAM is not a common nor normally a ...

Page 89: ...s memory However it will reset the receiver to factory default values In addition the NVRAM keeps information about the receiver file system Using TRU to Clear the NVRAM 1 Connect the receiver and computer Open TRU See Connecting to the Receiver using TRU on page 2 3 for this procedure 2 Click icon in the main window The Tools dialog box allows the user to reset the receiver and to clear the NVRAM...

Page 90: ...Receiver and File Maintenance HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 5 10 HiPerII_OM book Page 10 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 91: ...ter and that the most current firmware is loaded into the receiver Check the Topcon website for the latest updates Then try the following Reset the receiver using TRU Tools Reset receiver Restore default settings using TRU Configuration Receiver then click Set all parameters to defaults Clear the NVRAM see Clearing the NVRAM on page 5 8 Initialize the file system click Tools Initialize file system...

Page 92: ...rror message Open COM port failed Access is denied see page 6 9 If TRU error message Open COM port failed Access is denied see page 6 9 If After searching for available devices none are discovered see page 6 9 If Can see the icon for the receiver s Bluetooth module on the computer screen but cannot connect to it see page 6 10 For modem issues If TRU cannot connect to the receiver see page 6 10 Pow...

Page 93: ...arged battery and retry See Charge and Insert the Battery on page 2 3 Charge the battery overnight See Charge and Insert the Battery on page 2 3 D If using an external power source the cable may be disconnected or damaged Check that the cable is securely connected and undamaged D The receiver may have a defective charger or defective battery If after changing the battery or connecting an external ...

Page 94: ...ge A 12 for information on the receiver s connectors D The cable is damaged Use an undamaged cable Contact a Dealer to replace the cable Generic problems D The receiver port used for connection is not in Command mode 1 Connect the receiver and a computer using a free port see Connecting to the Receiver using TRU on page 2 3 and start TRU 2 Click Configuration Receiver Ports 3 Change the Input for ...

Page 95: ...Reduction boxes have been enabled 1 Connect the receiver and a computer and start TRU See Connecting to the Receiver using TRU on page 2 3 2 Click Configuration Advanced and the Multipath Reduction tab Enable the two boxes and click Apply Move to an area free of obstructions if applicable The receiver cannot obtain Code Differential and or RTK solutions D Incorrect Base coordinates entered Specify...

Page 96: ...g Almanacs and Ephemerides on page 2 7 D A discrepancy exists between the differential standards used at the Base and Rover receivers Ensure the Base and Rover receivers use the same corrections input output format 1 Connect the receiver and a computer and start TRU See Connecting to the Receiver using TRU on page 2 3 2 Click Configuration Receiver and the Ports tab Use the same input output forma...

Page 97: ...distance between the Base and Rover Use repeaters to increase radio coverage D There may be a source of radio interference that disrupts radio communications Change the RF channel if possible Use a spectrum analyzer to detect the radio characteristics of the interfering signal and change the system s configuration accordingly Remove the source of jamming signal or relocate the radio antennas if po...

Page 98: ...ttached to the correct serial port Unplug the cable then securely and properly reconnect it to the receiver D If using a cable the cable is damaged Use an undamaged cable Contact a Topcon dealer to purchase a new cable D The COM port the receiver is attached to differs from the one selected in TRU Ensure that the serial cable is attached to the COM port specified in the TRU communication port list...

Page 99: ...idity of the corresponding receiver options Contact a dealer or visit the Topcon website for details Refer to the TRU Reference Manual for a detailed description of options TRU error message Open COM port failed Access is denied D Another application uses the computer port dedicated for connection Close the application then re connect Connect the receiver via another unused computer port After sea...

Page 100: ...to it D Device security settings probably differ Make sure the Bluetooth enabled devices use the same security settings See Establishing a Wireless Connection on page 2 5 D Bluetooth module settings may have changed 1 If the settings are changed for the Bluetooth module remove it from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices using the Bluetooth manager program supplied with the device used to mana...

Page 101: ...rect ports for communication For the HiPer II receiver this is port A D The corresponding modem options may be disabled or expired See Managing Receiver Options on page 5 4 for details on how to check current options Order a new OAF with the required options activated to enable or extend validity of the corresponding receiver options Contact a dealer or visit the Topcon website for details D The t...

Page 102: ...r 1 866 486 7266 Email To contact Topcon Customer Support via email use one of the following electronic mail addresses Table 6 1 When e mailing Topcon customer support provide the following information for better faster service 1 The receiver model and configuration settings Table 6 1 Technical Support Email For Questions Related To Use Hardware receivers antennas firmware support topcon com GNSS ...

Page 103: ... being tried when the problem occurs If possible include the exact steps being taken up to when the error message or other problem occurs 5 How regularly the problem occurs Generally a customer support representative will reply within 24 hours depending on the severity of the problem Website The Topcon website provides current information about Topcon s line of products The support area of the web...

Page 104: ...Troubleshooting HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes 6 14 HiPerII_OM book Page 14 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 105: ...ollowing sections provide specifications for the receiver and its internal components General Details Table A 1 lists the receiver s general specifications Table A 1 Receiver General Specifications Physical Enclosure Magnesium alloy Color Topcon Yellow and Topcon Gray Dimensions 184 0mm X 95 0mm diameter x Height Weight 1 10kg without battery and radio Antenna Internal micro center Battery Built i...

Page 106: ...ry 40 to 65 C Ext 20 to 55 w UHF modem module Storage temperature 45 C to 70 C Humidity 100 condensing Water Dust proof IP67 with all connector caps closed Power Built in battery BDC58 Li ion 4 300mAh Typical 7 2VDC Battery weight 195g Battery charging time 4 hours Operating time Over 7 5 hours 20C Only static tracking w BT External power 1 port Input voltage 6 7 to 18VDC Consumption 4W w o UHF mo...

Page 107: ...rsion Ver 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 Messages GGA GLL GNS GRS GSA GST GSV HDT RMC VTG ZDA ROT GMP Output interval Up to 20Hz DGPS Correction format RTCM SC104 Ver 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 3 1 RTCM message type 1 3 9 31 32 34 user selectable Process interval Up to 20Hz Output interval for RTCM correction data Up to 20Hz Elevation mask 0 to 90 degrees independent of data logging RTK Correction format CMR2 CMR RTCM SC10...

Page 108: ...to 20Hz Survey Accuracy Static L1 only H 3mm 0 8 ppm RMS V 4mm 1 ppm RMS L1 L2 H 3mm 0 5 ppm RMS V 5mm 0 5 ppm RMS Fast Static L1 L2 H 3mm 0 5 ppm RMS V 5mm 0 5 ppm RMS Kinematic L1 L2 H 10mm 1 ppm RMS V 15mm 1 ppm RMS RTK L1 L1 L2 H 10mm 1 ppm RMS V 15mm 1 ppm RMS DGPS Post processing RTCM Typically less than 0 5m RMS Cold start Warm start Reacquisition 40sec 20sec typical 1sec Table A 1 Receiver...

Page 109: ...OTICE Use robust checking procedures in areas of extreme multipath or under dense foliage Table A 2 GPS Board Specifications Receiver Type set by activating the proper OAF Internal board HiPer II G GPS L1 GD GPS L1 L2 GG GPS GLONASS L1 GGD GPS GLONASS L1 L2 Hardware type country region purpose dependent with Digital UHF with Digital UHF GSM with Digital UHF CDMA Tracking Specifications Standard Ch...

Page 110: ...ate rate for real time position and raw data code and carrier 10cm code phase and 0 1mm carrier phase precision RTCM SC104 version 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 and 3 1 I O Multiple Base RTCM Geoid and Magnetic Variation models RAIM Different DATUMs support Output of grid coordinates CMR and CMR support Memory Internal Memory SD SDHC card removable Capacity Dependent on capacity of the installed SD SDHC card Lo...

Page 111: ...P Frequency Country Code North America and Europe Table A 4 HiPer II Digital UHF Modem General Specifications Parameter Specification Operating frequency range country region purpose dependent 410 470 MHz Modulation techniques GMSK DBPSK and DQPSK Channel spacing 12 5 kHz 25 kHz Transmission rates at 25 kHz spacing GMSK DBPSK 9600 bps DQPSK 19200 bps Transmission rates at 12 5 kHz spacing GMSK DBP...

Page 112: ... 450 470MHz Channel spacing 25 kHz 12 5 kHz available Number of channels Four to Six Frequency stability 1 5 kHz Type of emission F1D Communication mode Half duplex Data speed of serial interface 300 38400 bps Data speed of radio interface 19200 bps 25kHz channel 9600 bps 12 5 kHz channel Data format Asynchronous Transmitter TX Carrier power 10mW 1W 50 ohms Carrier power stability 2dB 3 dB Adjacen...

Page 113: ...12 5 kHz 70 dB 25 kHz Intermodulation attenuation 65 dB Spurious radiation 2nW Table A 6 GMS GPRS Module Specifications General Operating systems EGSM 900 1800MHz TX power 0 6W 850MHz 2W 900MHz 1W 1800 1900MHz GPRS Multi slot class 8 4 down 1 up Max BR 85 6 Kbps Class B GSM 07 10 multiplexing protocol Coding scheme CS1 CS4 CSD Max BR 14 4kbps SMS MO MT Text and PDU modes Cell broadcast Table A 5 I...

Page 114: ...ensions 38 W x 70 D x 40 H mm Weight about about 195g Table A 8 Charger Specifications General Input voltage AC100 to 240V Charging time per battery at 25 C about 4 hours Charging can take longer than the times stated above when temperatures are either especially high or low Charging temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storagetemperature range 20 C to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Size 94 W X 102 D X ...

Page 115: ...d one serial port connector Table A 9 Table A 10 on page A 12 and Table A 11 on page A 13 list the specifications for the external connectors UHF Radio Modem Connector Table A 9 UHF Modem Connector Specifications Modem Type Signal Type Dir Details UHF BNC Modem I O I O RF GSM output from modem antenna HiPerII_OM book Page 11 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 116: ...sealed receptacle Figure A 1 Power Connector Table A 10 gives power connector specifications Table A 10 Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 Power_INP P Input 2 Power_GND P Ground power return 3 Not used 4 Not used 5 Not used 1 2 3 4 5 HiPerII_OM book Page 12 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 117: ...7QC00 0000 Figure A 2 Serial RS232 Connector ODU Table A 11 gives the RS232 connector specifications Table A 11 RS232 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 Not used 2 GND Signal ground 3 CTS I Clear to send 4 RTS O Request to send 5 RXD I Receive data 6 TXD O Transmit data 7 Not used 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HiPerII_OM book Page 13 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 118: ...Specifications HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes A 14 HiPerII_OM book Page 14 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 119: ...nd depths and recording such measurements This product should never be used Without the user thoroughly understanding this manual After disabling safety systems or altering the product With unauthorized accessories Without proper safeguards at the survey site Contrary to applicable laws rules and regulations DANGER Topcon receivers should never be used in dangerous environments Use in rain or snow...

Page 120: ...us Excessive heat can cause serious damage and possible explosion WARNING Tampering with the battery by end users or non factory authorized technicians will void the battery s warranty Do not attempt to open the battery pack or replace it Do not disassemble the battery pack Do not charge in conditions different than specified Do not use other than the specified battery charger Do not short circuit...

Page 121: ...ted without care erroneous measurements may occur The owner should periodically test this product to ensure it provides accurate measurements Inform Topcon immediately if this product does not function properly CAUTION Only allow authorized Topcon warranty service centers to service or repair this product HiPerII_OM book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 122: ...Safety Warnings HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes B 4 HiPerII_OM book Page 4 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 123: ...tions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communications If needed use a scanner to find clear channels 2 The system s range will increase by adjusting the Base station s antenna using the following methods Ensure the Base radio has a fully charged battery Use directional antennas and or repeaters to increase the system s range Directional antennas concentrate the signal power within a ...

Page 124: ...pment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference t...

Page 125: ...ure rules This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment Trade Name Topcon Responsible Party Topcon Positioning Syst...

Page 126: ...dian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This installer of this device must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it dose not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s w...

Page 127: ...munity Declaration of Conformity with R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following standards were applied R TTE Directive 1999 5 EEC EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 301 489 5 V1 3 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 04 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 113 2 v1 4 1 2007 07 EN 62311 2008 EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 The following CE mark is affixed to the device HiPerII_OM book Page 5 Wednesday December 15 20...

Page 128: ...999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Topcon seadme HiPer II vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele English Hereby Topcon declares that this HiPer II is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Español Spanish Por medio de la presente Topcon declara ...

Page 129: ...jiddikjara li dan HiPer II jikkonforma mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulírott Topcon nyilatkozom hogy a HiPer II megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999 5 EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Topcon deklaruj e HiPer II spenia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte D...

Page 130: ...in 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Topcon att denna HiPer II står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG fi sv HiPerII_OM book Page 8 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 131: ...Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R TTE P N 7010 0982 C 9 HiPerII_OM book Page 9 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 132: ...ensuring this product is disposed of correctly to help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about the take back and recycling of this product please contact a supplier where you purchased the product or consult HiPerII_OM book Page 10 Wednesday Decem...

Page 133: ...ct resulting from an accident disaster misuses abuse or modification of the product Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized Topcon 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 container or equ...

Page 134: ...Warranty Terms HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes D 2 HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 135: ...r 1 24 C Cables 1 27 Checklist PP survey configuration 3 1 pre survey 2 1 receiver setup 4 1 RTK survey configuration 3 1 connecting 3 2 Connector 1 24 D Digital UHF modem specifications A 7 Download software 2 2 E EDGE 1 26 Ephemeris broadcast data 2 7 definition 2 7 update 2 8 External antenna 1 23 External antenna connector 1 23 F Files deleting 5 3 downloading 5 1 Firmware update almanac 2 8 G...

Page 136: ... Power connector specifications A 12 R Radio configuration 3 2 Radio Modem 3 2 Radio modem 3 2 configuring 3 4 Range C 1 Receiver configuration 3 7 options 5 4 Receiver board firmware 5 7 Rover configuration 3 1 3 15 definition RTK 3 7 definition static 3 7 RS232 cable 2 4 RS232 connector ODU specifications A 13 RTK survey definition 3 7 S SD SDHC card 1 24 install 1 24 1 25 Serial cable 1 27 Set ...

Page 137: ...em connector specifications A 11 UHF Satel modem specifications A 8 UHF usage C 1 V Voice notification 1 21 W Warnings B 1 battery pack B 2 general B 1 usage B 3 Wireless connection 2 5 HiPerII_OM book Page 3 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 138: ...HiPer II Operator s Manual Notes Index HiPerII_OM book Page 4 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 139: ...HiPerII_OM book Page 1 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

Page 140: ... I0ER PERATORlS ANUAL 0 2EV 2 4OPCON 0OSITIONING 3YSTEMS NC LL RIGHTS RESERVED O UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION HiPerII_OM book Page 2 Wednesday December 15 2010 9 07 AM ...

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