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HiPer

Operator’s Manual

PRECISION GPS+: HiPer+

Summary of Contents for HiPer Plus

Page 1: ...HiPer Operator s Manual PRECISION GPS HiPer...

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Page 3: ...stems Inc April 2003 All contents 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...

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Page 5: ...ciples of Operation 1 2 GPS Overview 1 2 Calculating Positions 1 3 GPS Positioning 1 4 Conclusion 1 5 Receiver Overview 1 5 Standard Package Contents 1 7 Cables 1 7 Software 1 8 Literature 1 9 Getting...

Page 6: ...shing an RS232 Cable Connection 2 7 Establishing a USB Cable Connection 2 7 Establishing a PC CDU Connection 2 7 HiPer Configuration 2 10 Power Management 2 15 Charging Internal Batteries 2 21 Checkin...

Page 7: ...2 FN Key and Record LED 4 2 Battery LED 4 6 Modem LED 4 6 Information Modes 4 7 Normal 4 7 Extended Information Mode EIM 4 7 Downloading Files to a Computer 4 8 Deleting Files 4 12 Checking an OAF 4...

Page 8: ...ripts A 1 Appendix B Specifications B 1 HiPer Specifications B 1 Connector Specifications B 10 Radio Modem RF Connector B 10 Power Connector B 11 Serial C RS232 Connector B 12 USB Connector B 13 Appen...

Page 9: ...9 PC CDU Connection Established 2 10 Configuration Receiver 2 11 Receiver Configuration 2 11 Receiver Configuration MINTER Tab 2 12 Receiver Configuration Advanced Tab 2 13 Advanced Configuration Mult...

Page 10: ...am 2 37 Click Close then Exit 2 38 Connection Parameters Manual Mode Only 2 38 Manual Mode Command Responses 2 39 Select a Survey Configuration 2 41 Base or Rover Radio Configuration 2 42 Set Base or...

Page 11: ...NTER 4 1 Connection Parameters RTS CTS Handshaking 4 9 File File Manager 4 9 Find Files to Download 4 10 Download Files 4 11 Download Files Status Indicators 4 11 Click Disconnect then Exit 4 12 Conne...

Page 12: ...t of Figures Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual viii Program Tab Settings 4 28 Bluetooth Firmware Load Complete 4 28 Appendix B Specifications B 1 Power Connector B 11 RS232 Connector B 12 USB Connector B...

Page 13: ...ameter Behavior 2 29 Chapter 3 Setup and Survey 3 1 HiPer Antenna Offset Measurements 3 3 Chapter 4 Operation 4 1 FN Key Functions and REC LED Status 4 4 Signal to Noise S N Good Ratios 4 7 Appendix A...

Page 14: ...of Tables Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual x Spread Spectrum GSM Modem Connector Specifications B 10 Power Connector Specifications B 11 RS232 Connector Specifications B 12 USB Connector Specifications...

Page 15: ...al surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying in order to understand the user and safety instructions before operating inspecting or adjusting Always wear required safety attire safety shoes hard...

Page 16: ...IS MANUAL AND THE HIPER ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHA...

Page 17: ...of the Terms or Conditions You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of the HiPer All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software...

Page 18: ...fied superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of...

Page 19: ...nce by on 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 w...

Page 20: ...tep AND Follow this step but include this information enable this function or change this property TIP Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system NOTICE Suppleme...

Page 21: ...866 4TOPCON www topconpositioning com xvii 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...

Page 22: ...Preface Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual xviii Notes...

Page 23: ...configurations HiPer components The Option Authorized File OAF Figure 1 1 HiPer Receiver Overview Topcon Positioning System s HiPer is a dual frequency GPS receiver built to be the most advanced and...

Page 24: ...ency and GPS features of the HiPer combine to provide the only real time kinematic RTK system accurate for short and long baselines Several other features including multipath mitigation and co op trac...

Page 25: ...Ground stations located around the Earth that upload data including clock corrections and new ephemerides satellite positions as a function of time to ensure the satellites transmit data properly GPS...

Page 26: ...ith a period of 30 seconds GPS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a period of 12 5 minutes GLONASS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a period of 2 5 minutes GPS Position...

Page 27: ...Five or more visible satellites for only GPS or only GLONASS six or more satellites for mixed scenarios Current ephemerides and almanacs Several algorithms to detect and correct faulty information Con...

Page 28: ...Also broadcast navigation data are retrieved from the navigation frame After the receiver locks on to four or more satellites it is possible to solve the so called absolute positioning problem and co...

Page 29: ...he HiPer as the Rover also refer to the re packaging instruction card The contents of this package include HiPer Legacy E GPS receiver LegAnt 2 flat ground plane antenna UHF Base radio kit LitePole Tr...

Page 30: ...will also be useful for operating caring for and using your HiPer receiver and may be required for some applications FLoader Topcon s firmware loader available on the Topcon website PDLCONF from Paci...

Page 31: ...s html PC CDU User s Manual FLoader User s Manual MINTER User s Manual Getting Acquainted The HiPer is 158 5mm wide 173mm deep 113mm high and weighs 1 72kg The receiver s advanced design allows users...

Page 32: ...s a point to point serial profile As such the HiPer can transfer and synchronize files between the receiver and any other Bluetooth wireless technology device that supports serial profile including po...

Page 33: ...MHz Broadcast data receiver a TPS BDR communication board for receiving differential corrections from DGPS radio beacons and geostationary L band satellites broadcasting OmniStar data The Base station...

Page 34: ...board receives power from the internal batteries even when the receiver is turned off This feature allows the internal batteries to charge regardless of the receiver s status on or off To prevent the...

Page 35: ...Ah when fully charged With a full charge the internal batteries should power both the GPS receiver and the PDL radio modem for at least 11 5 working hours If the internal radio modem is turned off th...

Page 36: ...2 shows the radome components Figure 1 2 HiPer Radome Internal antenna Location of GPS GLONASS internal antenna Modem antenna connector Modem antenna connector used for internal modem RF connection T...

Page 37: ...key performs a hard reset for both the receiver board and the power board Once this key is pressed the controllers governing the receiver board power board and Bluetooth module reboot and the device r...

Page 38: ...ween the receiver and an external device PWR The power input port to which an external power source 6 to 28 V DC is connected and where the unit is charged USB Used for high speed data transfer and co...

Page 39: ...the receiver is purchased a new OAF activates desired purchased options permanently Receiver options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or resetting the receiver The OAF enables the following kinds...

Page 40: ...Introduction Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual 1 18 Notes...

Page 41: ...ation Collecting almanacs Before you can use your HiPer receiver you need to 1 Charge the batteries See Powering the HiPer on page 2 2 2 Configure the various parts of your receiver See Connecting the...

Page 42: ...r input port 2 Plug the power charger cable into an available outlet CAUTION Use a grounded main socket outlet 3 Press the Reset key on the receiver This will ensure that the receiver is in Normal mod...

Page 43: ...al batteries you must have a 12 V 2 3 A h battery a 2 3 A h battery clip to SAE cable an SAE to Power Plug cable NOTICE When the receiver uses external batteries make sure that the charger mode is set...

Page 44: ...e HiPer front panel 2 Plug the charger into a 110 220 V outlet The power input for your battery charger should be AC between 90 and 264 V 1A 110 V AC and between 47 Hz and 63 Hz The battery charger ou...

Page 45: ...hrough Bluetooth wireless technology the RS232 cable or the USB cable you will be able to Configure the receiver and its components Send commands to the receiver Download files from the receiver s mem...

Page 46: ...xternal device mode is Master the receiver s Bluetooth module mode is Slave 2 Instruct the external device Master to search for the receiver Slave 3 Once the Master device detects the receiver use the...

Page 47: ...m http www topcongps com software updates html before continuing 1 Using the USB cable connect the USB port on the receiver to a USB port on the computer 2 Press the power buttons on the receiver and...

Page 48: ...r status as Disconnected 2 Click File Connect Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Click File Connect 3 On the Connection Parameters dialog box select the following parameters for Bluetooth or RS232 connections and...

Page 49: ...nd RS232 Connection Parameters OR Select the following parameters for USB connections Figure 2 4 and click Connect Set the Connection mode Direct Set the port for your computer USB from the Port drop...

Page 50: ...U Connection Established HiPer Configuration You use PC CDU to configure the various parts of the HiPer receiver Any settings you make using PC CDU will be saved in the receiver s memory and will be r...

Page 51: ...the HiPer and a Computer on page 2 5 for this procedure 2 Once connected click on Configuration Receiver Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Configuration Receiver The Receiver Configuration dialog box displays Fi...

Page 52: ...rt number can be found on the bottom panel of the receiver Figure 2 8 Receiver Configuration MINTER Tab If your jobsite is in an area that has obstructions buildings trees etc and or the antenna locat...

Page 53: ...the Receiver Configuration screen Figure 2 9 Figure 2 9 Receiver Configuration Advanced Tab 5 Click the Multipath Reduction tab enable the following boxes and click Apply Figure 2 10 Code multipath r...

Page 54: ...following boxes and click Apply Figure 2 11 Enable Co Op tracking Static Mode Figure 2 11 Advanced Configuration Loop Management 7 Click OK to close the Receiver Configuration screen 8 Click on File...

Page 55: ...n use Topcon s PC CDU software to manage your receiver s power The complete description of PC CDU exceeds the scope of this manual but can be found in the PC CDU User s Manual The latest copy of this...

Page 56: ...t power source Figure 2 14 Select Power Mode Auto receiver will automatically select the power source Mix receiver will automatically detect and start consuming power from the source with the largest...

Page 57: ...esired charger mode Figure 2 15 Current Mode displays the charging battery a b or none off Figure 2 15 Select Charger Mode Off receiver will not charge batteries Charge A receiver will charge only bat...

Page 58: ...tput Modes Ports On the power board will deliver voltage on pin one of all serial port connectors when the receiver is turned on If the receiver is turned off there will not be any power on the ports...

Page 59: ...al slots Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Select Power Output Modes Slots On all slots are powered if the receiver is turned on Off internal slots will not be powered even if the receiver is turned on Always i...

Page 60: ...B displays the voltage of battery B Charger displays the charger s output voltage during battery charging 8 Select and check each of the Turn on off Slots check boxes to enable the corresponding inte...

Page 61: ...e power charger cable into an available outlet 3 Press the Reset key on the receiver This will ensure that the receiver is in Normal mode for charging The receiver will not charge in Zero Power Mode s...

Page 62: ...e A red light indicates less then 15 charge 2 Click on Configuration Receiver and view the battery voltages on the Receiver Configuration screen OR Click on Help About and view the battery voltages on...

Page 63: ...mory REC led Show the status of post processing mode static or dynamic when performing a Post Processing Kinematic survey with the help of FN key REC LED Show the status high charge intermediate charg...

Page 64: ...click Apply Figure 2 23 on page 2 25 See the following pages for descriptions of these parameters Recording interval on page 2 25 Elevation mask for log file on page 2 25 File name prefix on page 2 25...

Page 65: ...og file but also when logging receiver data in AFRM mode Values are 1 86400 seconds The default value is one second Elevation Mask for Log File parameter This parameter specifies the minimum elevation...

Page 66: ...gging is off pressing FN will open a new log file AFRM If AFRM radio button has been selected pressing FN will enable this mode If AFRM has been enabled pressing FN will disable this mode Automatic Fi...

Page 67: ...counter initializes with AFRM Note that a log file opens immediately after turning AFRM on This startup file is not considered a file rotation event the AFRM counter will not decrement Values are 0 to...

Page 68: ...matic or vice versa If the REC LED blinks green the current mode is dynamic if it blinks orange the current mode is static For more details see Table 4 1 on page 4 4 and refer to the MINTER User s Man...

Page 69: ...ata logging to the same file when power is restored 2 Receiver data logged to default file Data logging will not resume when power is restored A new log file will open when power is restored and data...

Page 70: ...owing sections provide basic radio configuration information for UHF and GSM radio modems NOTICE Your receiver may be configured without a radio modem If this is the case please skip to Collecting Alm...

Page 71: ...ode 3 Type each of the following commands pressing Enter or clicking Send command after each command set dev ser c rate 38400 set dev ser c echo cur term set dev ser c imode echo set cur term eoff QUI...

Page 72: ...the receiver with a single operation To create a script file see Appendix A 4 Click Disconnect Figure 2 25 5 Run the PDL Radio Configuration Program pdlconf exe from Pacific Crest Figure 2 26 on page...

Page 73: ...866 4TOPCON www topconpositioning com 2 33 Figure 2 26 PDL Radio Configuration Main Screen 6 Click the Pacific Crest logo in the upper left corner of the main screen Figure 2 27 Figure 2 27 PDL Top L...

Page 74: ...con HiPer Operator s Manual 2 34 7 From the pop up menu click Set Capture Method Soft Break Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 Set Capture Method Soft Break 8 Click Load to connect to the radio Figure 2 29 Figur...

Page 75: ...erning firmware version serial number frequency and power of the radio modem 10 Click the Radio Link tab and set the following parameters Figure 2 31 on page 2 36 Manual enable Channel TX RX set chann...

Page 76: ...DL radios must be configured with the same Channels Radio Link characteristics except Digisquelch and Serial Interface parameters 11 Click the Serial Interface tab and set the following parameters Fig...

Page 77: ...4TOPCON www topconpositioning com 2 37 Figure 2 32 PDL Serial Interface Tab 12 If you made changes click the Program button on the left of the screen to save them to the modem s memory Figure 2 33 Fig...

Page 78: ...the program Figure 2 34 Figure 2 34 Click Close then Exit 14 Open PC CDU 15 Click File Connect 16 On the Connection Parameters screen select a baud rate of 38400 and enable the Manual mode only check...

Page 79: ...command after each command When finished you should have six responses Figure 2 36 QUIT set cur term imode cmd set dev ser c echo dev null set dev ser c imode cmd set dev ser c rate 38400 set cur ter...

Page 80: ...nual for more detailed configuration information NOTICE Configuration parameters are similar regardless of the software used for configuring a GSM modem Unlike the UHF radio modems and PDLCONF TopSURV...

Page 81: ...wn list select My RTK or the name of your GPS survey configuration and click the continue button Figure 2 37 TIP If this is a new configuration refer to the TopSURV User s Manual for the procedure to...

Page 82: ...Configuration Port C for internal radio modems or D for external radio modems Parity None Data 8 Baud 9600 Stop 1 7 Press Configure GSM to display the appropriate Cell Phone parameters dialog box and...

Page 83: ...nted phone numbers from the list 8 Press OK to return to the radio configuration screen Continue with other configuration or operation functions as needed Bluetooth Module Configuration Use BTCONF the...

Page 84: ...copies of BTCONF in separate folders To uninstall or remove BTCONF delete any applicable BTCONF directories or folders and any BTCONF shortcuts Once you have BTCONF available follow these steps to con...

Page 85: ...ually COM1 used for communication Figure 2 41 Figure 2 41 Select Communication Port and Click Connect 5 Click Connect to connect the computer and Bluetooth module Figure 2 41 Once the receiver and com...

Page 86: ...the Parameters tab Figure 2 43 The Parameters tab sets identifying and security information for your Bluetooth module The security section allows you to set data security and unauthorized access para...

Page 87: ...le Encryption enable to have the Bluetooth module encrypt wirelessly sent data To read encrypted data the user must have the same PIN used in the device that sent the data Authentication enable to req...

Page 88: ...ce tab Figure 2 45 Enable Echo to display Bluetooth module replies and corresponding commands on the computer terminal If needed click Apply Figure 2 45 BTCONF Serial Interface Tab 10 Click Disconnect...

Page 89: ...AM 1 Set up the receiver in a location with a clear view of the sky 2 Turn on the receiver NOTICE If 15 minutes have passed and the receiver does not lock on to satellites you may need to clear the NV...

Page 90: ...Configuration Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual 2 50 Notes...

Page 91: ...xternal radio HiPer Receiver Setup To set up your HiPer receiver you must 1 Configure the receiver as shown in Chapter 2 2 Set up your Base or Rover station See Set up HiPer Receiver on page 3 2 3 Mea...

Page 92: ...or horizontal location only Horizontal surveys are often larger in area than can reliably fit on a flat plane therefore the antenna adjustment must be done in three dimensions and then projected onto...

Page 93: ...surveying with GPS GLONASS measures is called the Phase Center of the antenna This is analogous to the point at which a distance meter measures in a prism A user must enter the prism offset to compen...

Page 94: ...as not solved a position Four or more satellites provide optimal positioning 8 Once the short red blink is gone the receiver has a position and surveying can begin You should wait for green and orange...

Page 95: ...c Kinematic Real time kinematic RTK Static Survey Static surveying is the classic survey method well suited for all kinds of baselines short medium long At least two receiver antennas plumbed over the...

Page 96: ...the code and carrier phase measurements providing much greater accuracy than single frequency receivers over long baselines or during ionospheric storms Secondly dual frequency receivers need far les...

Page 97: ...eceiver serial number LED blink mode switch enable to start and stop static data recording using the FN key Figure 3 2 Configuration Receiver MINTER 3 Click the Advanced tab and then the Multipath tab...

Page 98: ...4 Click the Loop Management tab and set the following parameters then click Apply Figure 3 4 Enable Co Op tracking enable Static mode enable Figure 3 4 Advanced Loop Management 5 Set up each antenna...

Page 99: ...cks satellites and logs raw data into its memory The rover receiver is set up at an unknown point and collects data in static mode for 2 to 10 minutes 1 Using PC CDU configure and set up the Base as d...

Page 100: ...mber if the REC LED blinks green the current mode is dynamic if it blinks orange the current mode is static 6 Move the Rover to the next location survey point and press the FN key for less than a seco...

Page 101: ...ialized on the fly After the survey completes raw data collected by the receivers are downloaded onto a computer and processed using post processing software for example Pinnacle 1 Using PC CDU config...

Page 102: ...a differential GPS process where information such as differential corrections is transmitted in real time from a Base station to one or more Rover stations Setting up an RTK Base Station To configure...

Page 103: ...Connect the radio antenna before switching the modem to the transmitting mode 4 Press the power key on the receiver 5 Check the STAT light for tracked satellites 6 Connect your receiver and computer...

Page 104: ...tion screen Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Set All Parameters to Defaults 9 On the Receiver Configuration screen select the MINTER tab Specify desired settings Refer to the PC CDU User s Manual for more inform...

Page 105: ...R Enable Averaged and enter the Averaged Span in seconds then click Apply Click Tools Reset receiver and wait until the specified interval span completes Examine the Base coordinates on the Base tab t...

Page 106: ...rential corrections Period sec enter interval at which receiver will generate differential corrections Baud rate drop down list select a baud rate i e the rate at which differential messages will be t...

Page 107: ...he modem When in High the AMP PWR LED will be on 16 Use the Channel button to set the frequency channel Check that the modem transmits the corrections the TX LED will blink red each time data transmit...

Page 108: ...iver s antenna as described in HiPer Receiver Setup on page 3 1 2 Connect your receiver and computer See Connecting the HiPer and a Computer on page 2 5 for this procedure 3 Click Configuration Receiv...

Page 109: ...he base station s carrier phase measurement corrections when computing the rover s current RTK position Delay is for 1 Hz high precision RTK applications The Rover RTK engine will compute either a del...

Page 110: ...ence level the longer the integer ambiguity search time 6 Select the Ports tab and set the following parameters for Serial C Figure 3 13 on page 3 21 Input drop down list select desired differential c...

Page 111: ...ick OK to close the Receiver Configuration screen 9 On the main screen Figure 3 14 check the LQ field to ensure the receiver obtains differential corrections Usually the receiver will start to output...

Page 112: ...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 ambiguity f...

Page 113: ...iles from the HiPer Checking and loading OAFs Managing HiPer memory Clearing the NVRAM Changing receiver modes Checking and loading firmware Using the MINTER The MINTER Figure 4 1 is Topcon s Minimum...

Page 114: ...se this procedure if the receiver does not respond to commands or does not charge the internal batteries is in Zero Power Mode FN Key and Record LED Table 4 1 on page 4 4 summarizes FN key functions a...

Page 115: ...the File parameter on page 2 26 and Files Creation Mode parameter on page 2 26 for information on setting this function Pressing the FN key for more than five and less than eight seconds will turn the...

Page 116: ...key mode is LED blink mode switch Orange Release to change information mode If FN key mode is Occupation mode switch Orange No function Pressed for 1 5 seconds If FN key mode is LED blink mode switch...

Page 117: ...cupation mode Orange Data recording started Static post processing occupation mode Pressed for 1 second If FN key mode is LED blink mode switch Orange Release to change information mode If FN key mode...

Page 118: ...are being charged Blinking once every five seconds the HiPer uses the internal batteries for power Not blinking the receiver is in Zero Power Mode or the internal batteries are completely discharged...

Page 119: ...information Delimiter an easily distinguishable double blink that shows the overall status of tests performed in EIM The STAT LED color for delimiter is calculated from the colors of other STAT LED b...

Page 120: ...Red some tests failed 3 To switch back to normal press the FN key Downloading Files to a Computer When your survey finishes you can download your survey files to a computer for storage post processing...

Page 121: ...Downloading Files to a Computer 1 866 4TOPCON www topconpositioning com 4 9 Figure 4 2 Connection Parameters RTS CTS Handshaking 2 Click File File Manager Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 File File Manager...

Page 122: ...and store files OR Type a new folder name and click Create to create a new folder in which to download and store files Open this new folder 5 Select the Download files tab 6 Select the file s you want...

Page 123: ...load Files 7 Click the Download button During the download status indicators display next to each file Figure 4 6 Blue indicator file in queue for downloading Red indicator file currently downloading...

Page 124: ...isconnect then File Exit to quit PC CDU Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Click Disconnect then Exit Deleting Files Use the following steps to delete files from your receiver 1 Connect your receiver and computer...

Page 125: ...delete Figure 4 10 To select multiple files hold down the Shift key and click on nonsequential files to select several files at once or hold down the Ctrl key and click on individual files Figure 4 10...

Page 126: ...visit the Topcon website You can check the status of your receiver s options and load any new OAF using the RS232 cable a computer and PC CDU Refer to the PC CDU User s Manual for a more complete des...

Page 127: ...f the option is purchased or not Leased if the option is leased or not Expiration date the date the option will be disabled if applicable Since Options can be both purchased and leased the Current sta...

Page 128: ...eration Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual 4 16 Figure 4 13 Option Manager 3 When finished click Exit on the Option Manager screen then click File Disconnect to prevent conflicts with serial port manageme...

Page 129: ...hecking an OAF on page 4 14 2 Click Load at the bottom of the Option Manager screen see Figure 4 13 on page 4 16 3 Navigate to the location of the new Option Authorized File OAFs have jpo or tpo exten...

Page 130: ...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...

Page 131: ...ceiver 2 Press and hold the FN key 3 Press and hold the power key for about one second Release the power key while continuing to hold the FN key 4 Wait until the STAT and REC LEDs are green 5 Wait unt...

Page 132: ...n page 4 20 Follow these steps to put the HiPer into sleep mode 1 Turn on your receiver 2 Press the receiver s power key for more than four seconds and less than eight seconds The STAT LED will be ora...

Page 133: ...iver will be in Zero Power Mode 4 Press the Reset key for about one second to return to Normal mode NOTICE When the internal batteries have completely discharged and no external power is connected the...

Page 134: ...The About PC CDU dialog box opens Figure 4 17 Figure 4 17 About PC CDU About PC CDU lists important information about the different hardware accessories and software properties This list includes the...

Page 135: ...mware package The HiPer uses FLoader a Windows based utility to load firmware onto the receiver and power boards You can download FLoader to your computer from the TPS website For more information ref...

Page 136: ...s file contains the following three files ramimage ldr the Receiver board RAM file main ldp the Receiver board Flash file powbrd ldr the Power board RAM file NOTICE You must load all three files when...

Page 137: ...Browse for and select the receiver board s RAM file and Flash file Figure 4 20 5 Click Load and wait until 100 of the files load into your receiver NOTICE If you selected an incorrect RAM or Flash fil...

Page 138: ...s 9 Browse for and select the Power board s RAM file Figure 4 22 10 Click Load and wait until 100 of the power board file loads into your receiver NOTICE If you selected an incorrect RAM file an error...

Page 139: ...tains the following two files btloader ldr the Bluetooth module RAM file btmain ldp the Bluetooth module Flash file NOTICE You must load both files when loading new firmware These files must come from...

Page 140: ...tings 4 Browse for and select the Bluetooth module s RAM file and Flash file Figure 4 24 5 Click Load and wait until 100 of the files load into your receiver Figure 4 25 Figure 4 25 Bluetooth Firmware...

Page 141: ...contacting TPS Customer support about any problems with the receiver try the following Reset the receiver using PC CDU click Tools Reset receiver Restore factory default settings using PC CDU click Co...

Page 142: ...VRAM will also return the receiver to Auto Mode see Clearing the NVRAM on page 4 18 Problem The receiver does not power up Causes Solutions The receiver may be in Zero Power Mode Press the Reset key I...

Page 143: ...e Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection on page 2 7 2 Click Configuration Receiver General 3 In the Turn on off Slots area enable the Slot 3 B check box The Daisy Chain mode is still active See Step...

Page 144: ...ed for connection to Command Problem The receiver does not lock on to satellites for a long period of time Causes Solutions The receiver stores an old almanac Update the almanac See Collecting Almanac...

Page 145: ...ath Reduction and enable the two boxes Move to an area free of obstructions Problem The receiver cannot obtain Code Differential and or RTK solutions Causes Solutions An improper receiver status has b...

Page 146: ...ge 2 49 Check the elevation masks of the Rover and Base receivers they should be the same See page 2 25 for information on setting the elevation mask Poor satellite geometry PDOP GDOP values are too h...

Page 147: ...r the RF link Change the link rate to that which your modem supports See the modem s manual for link rate support information See Radio Configuration on page 2 30 for checking the current link rate an...

Page 148: ...dems The distance between the Base and Rover is too far Close the distance between the Base and Rover Use a radio repeater Problem The receiver does not start data logging Causes Solutions The receive...

Page 149: ...and properly reconnect it to the receiver The cable is damaged Use an undamaged cable Contact your Dealer to purchase a new cable The COM port the receiver is attached to differs from the one selected...

Page 150: ...for details on how to check current options Enable the corresponding receiver options Contact your dealer to purchase current receiver options Error Message Can t find Bluetooth Causes Solution The re...

Page 151: ...r Error Message Open COM port failed Access is denied Causes Solution Another application uses the computer port dedicated for connection Close the application then re connect Connect the receiver via...

Page 152: ...adio range Problem Can see the icon for the receiver s Bluetooth module on the computer screen but cannot connect to it Causes Solution Device security settings probably differ Make sure your Bluetoot...

Page 153: ...information on script files see the PC CDU User s Manual 1 Connect your receiver and computer See Connecting the HiPer and a Computer on page 2 5 for this procedure 2 Start PC CDU 3 Click on File Manu...

Page 154: ...ntains your script file 3 Select the appropriate script file and click Open 4 Press Enter or click Send command to run the script file Table A 1 Script Commands To Create Daisy Chain To End Daisy Chai...

Page 155: ...and cable connectors HiPer Specifications Table B 1 lists HiPer component details Table B 1 HiPer Specifications Component Details Receiver Type Euro 112 GGD set by activating the proper OAF G GPS L1...

Page 156: ...1 L2 H 10mm 1 5ppm x D V 15mm 2 0ppm x D For L1 H 15mm 2 0ppm x D V 20mm 2 5ppm x D RTK For L1 L2 H 10mm 1 5ppm x D V 15mm 2 0ppm x D For L1 H 15mm 2 0ppm x D V 20mm 2 5ppm x D Cold Start Warm Start R...

Page 157: ...Data Storage and Display Status Indicators Four three color LED s Controls Three function keys Data Features Up to 20 Hz update rate for real time position and raw data code and carrier 10cm code pha...

Page 158: ...le Capacity Standard 0 MB Max 1 G Logging Time 53 hours 8 MB 15sec L1 L2 7 satellites Logging Interval 0 05 to 86400 seconds depending on purchased options Power Internal battery Li ion 3000 mAh 7 4 V...

Page 159: ...g and almanac data storage 10 years minimum operation Environment Operating temperature 30 C to 60 C with batteries Storage temperature 40 C to 75 C with batteries Physical Enclosure Aluminum extrusio...

Page 160: ...output Messages GGA GLL GNS GRS GSA GST GSV HDT RMC VTG ZDA ROT Output interval 1Hz standard 5 10 20Hz optional DGPS Correction format RTCM SC104 Ver 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 RTCM message type 1 3 9 31 32 34...

Page 161: ...interval for CMR RTCM 1Hz standard 5 10 20Hz optional Elevation 0 to 90 degrees independent of data logging Solution mode Delay synchronization Extrapolation not synchronized Process interval 1Hz stan...

Page 162: ...USNO UTC SU Event Marker optional Number of Event Marker ports 1 Edge Rise Fall Reference time GPS GLONASS UTC USNO UTC SU Tracking Functions Multi path reduction Code and Carrier PLL DLL setting Ban...

Page 163: ...6 GPS or 7 GPS GLONASS satellites above 15 degrees in elevation and adherence to the procedures recommended in this manual NOTICE In areas of high multipath during periods of large PDOP and during per...

Page 164: ...or type Table B 2 is a BNC Bulkhead Jack RF connector with an Applied Engineering Product part number of 6501 7051 003 Spread Spectrum modem TPS or GSM modem connector type Table B 3 is a TNC RF conne...

Page 165: ...5 pin ODU part number G80F1C T05QF00 0000 Figure B 1 Power Connector Table B 4 gives power connector specifications Table B 4 Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 Power_INP...

Page 166: ...pin ODU part number G80F1C T07QC00 0000 Figure B 2 RS232 Connector Table B 5 gives the RS232 cable connector specifications Table B 5 RS232 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 Po...

Page 167: ...sealed receptacle 5 pin ODU part number G80F1C T05QF00 0000 Figure B 3 Figure B 3 USB Connector Table B 6 gives the USB connector specifications Table B 6 USB Connector Specifications Number Signal N...

Page 168: ...Specifications Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual B 14 Notes...

Page 169: ...e HiPer is designed for survey and survey related uses i e surveying coordinates distances angles and depths and recording such measurements This product should never be used Without the user thorough...

Page 170: ...ION BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS IF MISHANDLED DANGER DO NOT INCINERATE OR HEAT BATTERY PACK ABOVE 212 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT 100 DEGREES CELSIUS EXCESSIVE HEAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE EXPLOS...

Page 171: ...et outlet Usage Warnings CAUTION If this product has been dropped altered transported or shipped without proper packaging or otherwise treated without care erroneous measurements may occur The owner s...

Page 172: ...Safety Warnings Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual C 4 Notes...

Page 173: ...our HiPer receiver The quality and strength on the UHF signals translates into the range of your UHF communications The following concepts will help you get the most out of your UHF based communicatio...

Page 174: ...ur Base station in one of the following ways Ensure the Base radio has a fully charged battery Use directional antennas and or repeaters to increase your system s range Directional antennas concentrat...

Page 175: ...e service to repair damage to the product resulting from an accident disaster misuses abuse or modification of the product Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized TPS warranty service deal...

Page 176: ...Warranty Terms Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual E 2 Notes...

Page 177: ...4 6 green 4 6 orange 4 6 red 4 6 Battery 1 13 charger 1 13 2 4 status 2 22 Baud rate see Set baud rate Bluetooth 1 10 2 5 2 6 configuration 2 44 port B settings 1 16 2 6 5 10 security 2 47 Bluetooth m...

Page 178: ...e name prefix 2 11 2 25 Files Bluetooth module 4 27 delete 4 12 4 14 download 4 8 4 12 flash 4 24 4 25 4 27 4 28 power board 4 24 4 26 RAM 4 24 4 25 4 27 4 28 select 4 10 Firmware check version 4 21 f...

Page 179: ...um INTERface see MINTER MINTER 1 15 configuration 2 23 functions 2 23 parameters 2 24 2 25 2 28 using 4 1 Modem see Internal radio configuration 2 30 LED 4 6 see also RX LED N Normal mode 4 7 NVRAM 1...

Page 180: ...ation setup 3 12 w external modem 3 17 package contents 1 7 rover setup 3 17 RX LED 4 6 blink pattern 4 6 green 4 6 no light 4 6 orange 4 6 S Satellites in view 1 4 Scripts 2 32 create A 1 Security pa...

Page 181: ...uous 3 11 RTK 3 12 static 3 5 3 8 stop and go 3 9 Switch information modes 4 2 System range D 1 T Test 1 5 4 7 C 3 EIM 4 7 4 8 Trajectory survey see Kinematic continuous survey Turn on off 2 4 U UHF D...

Page 182: ...Index Topcon HiPer Operator s Manual Index Notes...

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Page 184: ...poration All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication P N 7010 0526 Rev A Printed in U S A 4 03 250 Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 5758 W Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton California U S A Phone 925 460...

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