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Collecting Data

Using

 

SD/SDHC

 

Cards

  

 

55

P/N:

 

1001608

‐

01

Using SD/SDHC Cards

The

 

SD/SDHC

 

card

 

slots

 

reside

 

under

 

the

 

battery

 

on

 

the

 

inside

 

edge

 

of

 

the

 

battery

 

recess.

 

The

 

data

 

that

 

resides

 

on

 

the

 

SD/SDHC

 

card

 

can

 

be

 

accessed

 

by

 

removing

 

the

 

card

 

and

 

using

 

an

 

external

 

SD/SDHC

 

card

 

reader

 

or

 

by

 

using

 

Topcon

 

software

 

to

 

download

 

the

 

data

 

from

 

the

 

card

 

via

 

HiPer

 

V’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

 

for

 

copying

 

data

 

files

 

directly

 

to

 

a

 

computer.

 

For

 

recommendations

 

on

 

SD/SDHC

 

cards,

 

see

 

“SD/SDHC

 

Card

 

Recommendations”

 

on

 

page 89.

Figure

 

25:

 

HiPer

 

V

 

Card

 

Slot

 

Example

SIM Card Slot

SD/SDHC Card Slot

Summary of Contents for HiPer V

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Page 2: ...Operator s Manual Part Number 1001608 01 Rev C ECO 000340 Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc December 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...hould have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites Copyrights All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved Do not use access copy store display create derivative w...

Page 4: ...ARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER 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 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES R...

Page 5: ... to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of the use of the receiver All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused software and manual Confidentiality This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidential Information are the confidential and proprietary inf...

Page 6: ...of liability Safety Improper use of the receiver can lead to injury to persons or property and or malfunction of the product The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers Users should review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix Miscellaneous The above Terms and Conditions may be amended modified superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and ...

Page 7: ... Click Finish Mono User supplied text or variable Type guest and click Enter Italic Reference to another manual or help document Refer to the Topcon Reference Manual Further information to note about system configuration maintenance or setup Supplementary information that can have an adverse affect on system operation system performance data integrity measurements or personal safety Notification t...

Page 8: ...itions Use i Copyrights i Trademarks ii Disclaimer of Warranty ii License Agreement iii Confidentiality iii Website Other Statements iv Safety iv Miscellaneous iv Manual Conventions v HiPer V Features 2 Unpacking Your Receiver Kit 3 System Components 3 ...

Page 9: ...nical Support 6 Website 7 Receiver Overview 8 Cables 10 Memory 12 Detachable Batteries 13 Voice Notification 13 Data and Power Ports 15 External Radio Antenna Connector 16 Connector 17 Turning On Off the Receiver 24 Using Internal and External Power Sources 24 Batteries 25 Inserting and Removing the Battery 26 ...

Page 10: ...ver s OAF 42 Loading an OAF 43 Performing a Factory Reset Clearing the NVRAM 45 POWERUP Script Requirements 47 Installing the POWERUP Script 47 Uninstalling the POWERUP script 48 Editing the POWERUP Script 48 Enabling the POWERUP Script 48 Disabling POWERUP Script 49 Managing the Radio Modem 49 Setting Up the Base Receiver 51 Setting Up the Rover Receiver 52 ...

Page 11: ... 55 To install remove the SD SDHC card 56 Recording Data 57 Managing Files 58 Downloading and Deleting Files 58 Check This First 59 Powering Problems 60 Receiver Problems 61 Bluetooth Problems 65 TRU Problems 67 Cleaning and Storing the Receiver 68 Getting Customer Support 68 General Details 69 GPS Board Details 76 ...

Page 12: ...lar Module Details 82 CDMA Module Specifications 82 HSPA Module Specifications 83 Battery BDC70 Specifications 84 Charger CDC68 Specifications 85 Connector Specifications 86 UHF Radio Modem Connector 86 Reverse TNC Connector 86 Power Connector 87 Serial RS 232 Connector 88 SD SDHC Card Recommendations 89 General Warnings 92 Battery Pack Warnings 93 Receiver Warnings 94 ...

Page 13: ...try Canada Compliance 96 Community of Europe Compliance 97 European Community Declaration of Conformity with R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 98 Declaration of Conformity R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 100 WEEE Directive 103 Bluetooth Transmission Statements Compliance 104 ...

Page 14: ...HiPer V delivers world class positioning and navigation capability to your application by tracking signals from multi constellation satellite systems including GPS GLONASS and SBAS The HiPer V offers complete IP67 protection against dust and water ingress in addition to superior vibration and shock resistance The communication interface allows you to quickly integrate Topcon s premium GNSS perform...

Page 15: ...1 and CDMA Cellular technology Voice notifications for important receiver operations Integrated and rugged design The HiPer V comes in one of the following configurations FH915 2 radio modem FH915 radio modem with HSPA module Static No integrated radio cellular module Digital UHF II radio modem Digital UHF II radio modem with HSPA module Digital UHF II radio modem and CDMA module US only 1 High Sp...

Page 16: ...items listed in this section Make sure the items do not appear damaged from shipment If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your Topcon dealer or Topcon technical support See Getting Technical Support on page 6 Standard components are illustrated in Figure 2 Receiver accessories are illustrated in Figure 3 Receiver documentation is listed on page 4 System Components The items illustrat...

Page 17: ... For more details on the optional accessories available for HiPer V contact your Topcon dealer Figure 3 Receiver Accessories Technical Documents The HiPer V Manual CD includes three manuals listed below that help you set up and use your new receiver quickly and efficiently HiPer V Operator s Manual An on screen help document that contains detailed information on how to use your new receiver ...

Page 18: ...ther external devices manage files collect data and perform survey and construction work flows TRU is a hardware configuration software for receivers and peripheral devices You can install it on desktop computers and data controllers This program is provided on the GPS Software CD that accompanied your receiver A TRU help document is provided on the HiPer V CD Topcon s MAGNET Field software for da...

Page 19: ...cted behavior symptoms and any error messages that precede or follow the problem Problem occurrence frequency or patterns 2 Receiver information and configuration settings For receiver information click Information in TRU select Save to File enter a file name and save it to the computer 3 Specifications of mobile devices and computers used in the field or office exhibiting the problem These specif...

Page 20: ...ite provides access to Topcon field and office software manuals frequently asked questions and so forth To access the Topcon website visit www topconpositioning com The Topcon s TotalCare web site also provides complete support such as news updates reminders training live Webinars and customer service to help you get the information you need Visit www topcontotalcare com ...

Page 21: ...lay panel mounting socket battery bay door connection ports serial power and radio antenna and labels with receiver information are located on the bottom of the receiver s magnesium alloy lower enclosure The HiPer V receiver has a highly visible display panel with single button operation The display panel enables you to view the receiver s operational status For more information see Display Panel ...

Page 22: ...eiver Overview 9 P N 1001608 01 Figure 4 Bottom Enclosure Overview Battery Compartment Ports Panel Product ID Label with Part Number and Serial Number Rubber Bumper Mounting Socket Modem Antenna Port Bluetooth Label Speaker ...

Page 23: ... keyways when connecting the power serial cable to the receiver port Turn the cable lock clockwise until it clicks to secure the cable in place To disconnect the cable turn the lock counter clockwise and then gently remove the cable Table 1 Receiver Cables Cable Description Cable Illustration Serial Cable Supplied Connects the receiver to an external device controller or computer for data transfer...

Page 24: ...0124 Cable Power CDC68 US p n 73113C Cable Power CDC68 AUS p n 2212113F0 Cable Power CDC68 Brazil Power Charger Cable Also Available for Purchase Connects the power adapter to a grounded outlet Sever al options are available for the power charger cable based on your country To purchase this cable contact your Topcon dealer Refer to this part number p n 14 008054 01 Cable Power Charger EUR p n 14 0...

Page 25: ...ng SD SDHC Cards on page 55 Power Adapter Available for Purchase Charges the receiver when connected to a grounded outlet and the power charger cable To purchase this cable contact your Topcon dealer Refer to this part number p n 22 034101 01 Power Supply with SAE Connector Receiver Power Cable Available for Purchase Connects the receiver to the power adapter through the SAE connector To purchase ...

Page 26: ...onnection and at 68 F 20 C See Batteries on page 25 for more information Voice Notification The HiPer V receiver has a voice notification feature that issues a series of voice messages and sounds to alert you to different 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 o...

Page 27: ...iver is shutting down immediate 4 BTNPOWER Power Button Power On 5 BTNFRESET Power Button Factory Reset 6 BTNFORMAT Power Button SD Format 7 BTNIGNORE Power Button Return to normal operation 8 BATTLOW Battery power is low 9 MEMLOW Remaining space on SD memory card is low 10 MEMFULL SD memory card is full 11 RTKFIXED RTK solution is now Fixed 12 RTKFIXLOST RTK solution is no longer Fixed 13 CONNECT...

Page 28: ...ck used for communication between the receiver and an external device The body of the connector on the corresponding cable is black Power rimmed in red used to connect the receiver to an external power source The body of the connector on the corresponding cable is red Figure 5 HiPer V Ports Antenna Port Power Port Serial Port Modem Antenna Port ...

Page 29: ...ocated under the HiPer V housing Figure 6 The optimal modem antenna depends on the frequency of the UHF radio that is installed in the receiver Figure 6 UHF Antenna UHF Uses a BNC RF connection and comes in two versions 410 440Hz 30 070003 01 440 470Hz 30 050503 01 FH915 Uses a reverse TNC RF connection p n 30 030012 01 ANTENNA RUBBER DUCK 915 RTNC Cellular Antenna Sold separately p n 1001313 01 A...

Page 30: ...Connector 17 P N 1001608 01 Connector The bottom connector Figure 7 enables you to mount the receiver to either a standard 5 8 thread pole or adapter Figure 7 HiPer V Bottom Connector Bottom Connector for Standard Setups ...

Page 31: ...r information for the typical user This chapter describes the different LED blink patterns and what they mean Figure 8 LED Display Panel 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 Memory Capacity Bar Wireless Status Radio Status Serial Port Status File S...

Page 32: ... LED ICON KEY DISPLAY SOLID BLINKING OFF POWER BUTTON FUNCTIONS ACTION SECONDS DESCRIPTION Power ON Press for 1 second The HiPer V powers ON Power OFF Press for 3 seconds The HiPer V powers OFF WITH POWER ON Factory Reset Press for 10 seconds Resets all parameters on the HiPer V to their default values Erase Erase All Files Press for 20 seconds Deletes all files from the SD SDHC card Disregard Pres...

Page 33: ...ry Status LED indicates the currently available power sources for the HiPer V AVAILABLE 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 externa...

Page 34: ...urrently being tracked by the HiPer V POSITIONING STATUS BAR RTK fixed solution DGPS or RTK float solution Stand alone or base mode Invalid or no position TRACKING STATUS ORDER DISPLAY STATUS 1 Blink per tracked GPS satellite 2 Blink if no satellite signal with SNR value 48 dB Hz 3 Blink per tracked GLONASS satellite 4 Blinks once when no satellites or no solution Off otherwise ...

Page 35: ... to the file A file is not open or there is no SD SDHC card in the slot 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 being received by the associated port Wireless Status LEDs indicat...

Page 36: ...n waiting the timer LED blinks once every two seconds momentarily 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 or no JOB was activated executed After a job has been activated is waiting for execution or is being executed you cannot power off the receiver using the Power button ...

Page 37: ...ee and less than 10 seconds release the power button when the BATT LED blinks solid red This delay prevents the receiver from being turned off by mistake Using Internal and External Power Sources The receiver is powered by the detachable batteries or an external power source connected to the power port If an external power source is connected the receiver draws power from it over the battery The r...

Page 38: ...wer the receiver and charge the internal batteries Batteries The battery compartment door provides access to the main battery The receiver can also be powered using an external power source Use one BDC70 rechargeable battery at a time to power the receiver The HiPer V also contains an internal backup battery which maintains an internal RTC The backup battery is automatically charged from the main ...

Page 39: ...eceiver If the battery is removed while the power is switched on uncontrolled system shutdown will occur and file data may be lost as a result When inserting or removing the battery make sure that moisture dust or other foreign particles do not come in contact with the inside of the instrument Remove batteries from the surveying instrument or charger before placing into storage ...

Page 40: ... 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 the passage of time This may result in the operating time of the battery shortening despite having been charged correctly In this event a new battery is required To Remove the Battery 1 Turn over the HiPer V Table 3 Battery Storage Tim...

Page 41: ...ies 28 P N 1001608 01 2 Push the buttons on both sides of the battery compartment cover and lift the battery cover Figure 10 Remove Battery Compartment Cover Press and Hold Both Battery Compartment Buttons One on Each Side ...

Page 42: ...rate the battery from the connector Figure 11 Remove Battery 4 Lift up the battery and remove it from the receiver Slide Battery to the Right to Remove Only use a HiPer V battery with this receiver Using an incorrect battery type may cause the battery to explode and damage the receiver ...

Page 43: ... 01 To insert the battery 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Gently slide the bottom of the battery along the battery guides until it snaps into place Figure 12 Figure 12 Remove Battery Compartment Cover Slide Battery to the Left to Lock in Place ...

Page 44: ...e receiver To charge the battery use the supplied charger It takes approximately 4 hours to completely charge 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 You do not need to drain the batteries before recharging To charge the batteries 1 Connect the power cable to the charg...

Page 45: ...unt the battery in the charger by matching the grooves on the battery with the guides on the charger Figure 13 Insert Battery onto Charger 3 When charging begins the lamp light blinks 4 The lamp light is solid when charging is complete Charging LEDs ...

Page 46: ...batteries are placed in the charger the battery in slot 1 is charged first and then the battery in slot 2 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 ...

Page 47: ...ication ports become de activated To restore power to your receiver and turn it back on do one or all of the following Recharge the batteries Make sure the power serial cable is securely connected to the receiver s port Align the keyways indicated with a red dot when connecting the power serial cable to the receiver port Connect the receiver to a different power source Charging time per battery at...

Page 48: ...the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU Reference Manual In the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU the Receiver Info window displays basic receiver information such as hardware and firmware versions RAM size receiver ID serial number etc To open the Receiver Info window 1 Connect the receiver to a computer and open TRU 2 In TRU connect to the receiver 3 Click Device Application Mode Receiver Managing 4 Click Dev...

Page 49: ...Configuring the Receiver Viewing Receiver Information 36 P N 1001608 01 Figure 15 TRU Receiver Info ...

Page 50: ... following files Main board firmware GNSS firmware Radio firmware To upload GNSS and radio firmware files to the receiver 1 Connect the receiver to a computer using the serial cable 2 To connect to the receiver in TRU a Click Device Application Mode Receiver Managing b Click Device Connect c In the Connection Parameters window Figure 16 select Serial Port and the port name and then click Connect ...

Page 51: ...on in the TRU main window The Upload Firmware window Figure 17 displays This window enables you to upload firmware files to the connected receiver 4 Make sure Receiver is selected in the Device field 5 Recommended Select Soft Break as the Capture Method 6 Browse for and select the receiver board s RAM and Flash files Figure 17 ...

Page 52: ...ring the Receiver Loading New Firmware 39 P N 1001608 01 Figure 17 Upload Firmware Window 7 Click Start to upload the selected files 8 Click OK to continue uploading new firmware to the receiver see Figure 18 ...

Page 53: ... Reset Clearing the NVRAM on page 45 2 Remove the storage card from the receiver See To install remove the SD SDHC card on page 56 3 On the storage card create a Firmware folder and copy the acpu sbc file into the folder 4 Insert the storage card back into the receiver 5 Power on the receiver The receiver will power up 20 to 30 seconds slower than normal The 0 0 LED begins to flash indicating the ...

Page 54: ...eiver according to your particular needs therefore purchasing only the options you require The HiPer V receiver typically ships with an OAF as per initial purchase of the receiver kit configuration There are several upgrade options available with the receiver that can extend the receiver s functionality to better suit your job requirement Examples of upgrade options are listed below GPS GLONASS du...

Page 55: ...ver to a computer and open TRU See the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU Reference Manual for more information about connecting the receiver to a computer 2 In TRU connect to the receiver 3 Click the Options icon in the main window The Receiver Options window Figure 19 displays so you can view the current authorization options and upload new ones Figure 19 Receiver Options ...

Page 56: ...ons topcon com and include the receiver s ID and serial number To obtain these numbers see Viewing Receiver Information on page 35 To load a new OAF 1 Follow the steps in Checking the Receiver s OAF on page 42 2 Click Upload OAF on the bottom of the Receiver Options window see Figure 19 3 Navigate to the location of the new Option Authorization File Figure 20 Figure 20 Load OAF ...

Page 57: ...ver If you chose a file not intended for this receiver the Upload OAF window displays an error icon next to the Receiver ID and disables the Upload the File to the Receiver button Figure 21 OAF Compatibility Check 5 Press Upload the File to the Receiver Figure 21 to start loading the file If an OAF file is uploaded to the receiver TRU will offer to reset the receiver to put new authorization optio...

Page 58: ...ntenna input elevation masks and recording interval and information about the receiver s internal file system Clearing the receiver s NVRAM restores the receiver s factory default settings Although clearing the NVRAM is not recommended as a common practice there are times when it can eliminate communication or tracking problems After clearing the NVRAM the receiver requires time to collect new eph...

Page 59: ...o a computer and open TRU See the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU Reference Manual for more information about connecting the receiver to a computer 2 In TRU connect to the receiver 3 Click the Tools icon in the main window The Tools window appears enabling you to reset the receiver and clear the NVRAM Figure 23 Tools Dialog Box 4 Click Reset Receiver and click Yes to continue ...

Page 60: ... starting by using the timer There is no enabled job session Installing the POWERUP Script To install the POWERUP script onto the HiPer V receiver 1 Copy the POWERUP script file powerup gcs to the POWERUP folder on the SD card 2 Insert the SD card into HiPer V receiver 3 Perform a Factory Reset on the HiPer V 4 Once the installation is successful the powerup gcs file is removed from the SD card If...

Page 61: ...pt It is not possible to edit the existing POWERUP script in receiver directly Install 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 metho...

Page 62: ... Modem The Topcon Receiver Utility TRU software supports the configuration of all radio modems that are embedded in Topcon receivers To configure the radio modem have the following ready A computer running a Windows 2000 operating system or newer TRU installed on the computer A serial cable or Bluetooth capable computer For instruction on configuring radio modems see the TRU Reference Manual or th...

Page 63: ...describes the field setup of your new HiPer V so it is ready for use as a Base RTK or network Rover or static data collection Figure 24 Equipment and Setup HiPer V Receiver External Modem Antenna Universal Tribrach Tribrach Adapter Precision Horizonal Spacer 10cm Spacer ...

Page 64: ...from the ground using the tape measure See Measuring Antenna Height on page 53 4 Connect the external radio antenna to the antenna port for RTK setup 5 Press the power button to turn on the receiver The integrated wireless device in the receiver turns on when the receiver is powered 6 Connect the receiver to the Bluetooth enabled data collector running Topcon Field software to configure and start ...

Page 65: ...receiver from the ground See Measuring Antenna Height on page 53 4 Connect the external radio antenna to the antenna port for RTK setup 5 Press the power button to turn on the receiver The integrated wireless device in the receiver turns on when the receiver is powered 6 Connect the receiver to the Bluetooth enabled data collector running Topcon Field software to configure the HiPer V as a rover r...

Page 66: ...ied This adjustment when combined with accurately measured height and measurement methods allows for correctly computed reference marker coordinates To accurately measure the antenna height 1 Measure the antenna height above the control point or marker either the slant height or the vertical height You may either measure the vertical height to the Antenna Reference Point ARP located at the bottom ...

Page 67: ...or configuration and recording raw data Logging Rates The receiver logs data on the SD SDHC card that is inserted into the memory card slot The amount of file space depends on the size of the memory card being used The HiPer V receiver can support memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity1 The amount of memory used to log data depends on the logging rate For more information about setting logging rate ...

Page 68: ...ng Topcon software to download the data from the card via HiPer V 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 for copying data files directly to a computer For recommendations on SD SDHC cards see SD SDHC Card ...

Page 69: ...efully push the SD SDHC card label side down into the SD SDHC card slot Figure 25 until it locks into place Or push the card once to remove it Figure 26 Install SD SDHC Card Once the receiver is turned on the receiver board will detect the SD SDHC card and it will be ready to use as needed Do not remove the card if the receiver is powered on Damage to data may result from improper removal of the c...

Page 70: ...ot solved a position Five or more satellites provide optimal positioning 3 Press the POWER button three times within two seconds to begin recording You can also select File Explorer Logs Start in TRU to begin recording data 4 Make sure the REC light is blinking green This indicates that a file has opened and data collection has started The REC LED blinks each time data is saved to memory 5 When yo...

Page 71: ...d data files to a computer or a controller for storage post processing or backup Downloading and deleting files prepares the memory card for the next survey When the memory card is full the receiver stops logging data and the REC LED turns dark off indicating an error condition Existing data is not overwritten There are three options for deleting raw data files from the receiver Delete all of the ...

Page 72: ...rectly connected cables and ensure the power source is valid See Specifications on page 57 for external power requirements Check the software Make sure the most current software version is downloaded onto the computer and the most current firmware is loaded into the receiver Check the Topcon website for the latest updates Check Topcon Technical Support www topconsupport com or Topcon Total Care ww...

Page 73: ...eceiver s non removable memory card If the problem persists see the following sections for other solutions Powering Problems The following are some of the most commonly encountered power problems The receiver does not power up The battery may be discharged Charge the battery overnight See Charging the Batteries on page 22 If you are using an external power source the cable may be disconnected or d...

Page 74: ...neric problems The receiver port used for connection is not in Command mode a Connect the receiver to a computer and open TRU see Connection in the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU Reference Manual b Click Receiver Settings Ports c Change the Input Mode for the port used for connection to cmd The receiver does not lock on to satellites for a long period of time The corresponding receiver options may be...

Page 75: ...racking Adv tab Make sure the C A code multipath reduction check box is selected Move to an area free of obstructions if applicable The receiver cannot obtain Code Differential and or RTK solutions Incorrect Base coordinates entered Specify the correct coordinates for the Base station using TRU or another suitable field data collection software The corresponding receiver options may be disabled or...

Page 76: ...ed and make sure the input mode of the Rover matches the format of the Base output mode i e RTCM3 Poor satellite geometry PDOP GDOP values are too high Ensure the elevation mask is less than 15 degrees Increase the PDOP threshold To do this on the TRU main window choose Receiver Settings Tracking Obs Conduct the survey during a time period when satellite visibility and geometry is better if possib...

Page 77: ...source of the jamming signal or relocate the radio antennas if possible The receiver does not start logging data The SD SDHC card is not properly inserted The receiver memory option is disabled or expired Make sure the memory option is enabled For details see the Topcon Receiver Utility TRU Reference Manual The receiver s memory card does not have free space Download and or delete data files to fr...

Page 78: ... for 10 to 15 seconds You can also turn on power to Bluetooth using TRU To do this on the TRU main window choose Receiver Settings Bluetooth There is interference Move the receiver controller or computer to an unobstructed location The receiver is too far away Move the devices closer together The receiver is already connected via Bluetooth to another device Disconnect the receiver from the other c...

Page 79: ...e receiver is not receiving power Check that the receiver is getting power and is turned on Check that the optional power cable is correctly attached to the port if one is being used Unplug the cable then securely and properly reconnect it to the receiver If the power cable is damaged contact a Dealer to purchase a new cable Can see the icon for the receiver s Bluetooth module on the computer scre...

Page 80: ...sure the receiver has power and is turned on If using a cable the cable s connectors are improperly attached Check that the cable connector is attached to the correct serial port Unplug the cable then securely and properly reconnect it to the receiver If using a cable the cable is damaged Use an undamaged cable Contact a dealer to purchase a new cable If using Bluetooth wireless technology the inc...

Page 81: ... abrasive cleaner ether thinner benzene or other solvents Always make sure the receiver is completely dry before storing it Dry any moisture with a soft clean cloth Getting Customer Support If the troubleshooting hints and tips in this operator s manual fail to remedy the problem contact Topcon Customer Support For contact information see Getting Technical Support on page 7 ...

Page 82: ...Details Table 4 Receiver General Specifications Physical Enclosure Magnesium alloy Color Topcon Yellow and Topcon Gray Dimensions 184 0mm X 95 0mm diameter x Height Weight 1 00kg without battery and radio Antenna Internal micro center Battery Built in detachable replaceable Controller External Mounting 5 8 11 quick release Seals Silicone ...

Page 83: ...atellite Tracking Bar Position Status Memory Capacity Bar File Status Wireless Status Radio Status Serial Port Status Environment Operating temperature 20 to 65 C Battery 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 Table 4 Receiver General Specifications Continued ...

Page 84: ...rs Operating time Over 7 5 hours 20C static data logging w BT External power 1 port Input voltage 6 7 to 18 VDC Consumption 4W w o UHF modem Battery charge Use CDC68 On board Backup battery for NVRAM and RTC storage Operation for approximately 100 days I O Communication Ports Bluetooth and Serial RS 232C Table 4 Receiver General Specifications Continued ...

Page 85: ...em type NMEA NMEA version 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 Table 4 Receiver Gen...

Page 86: ...ectable Ambiguity initialize OTF L1 L1 L2 Baseline Length Up to 50km Initialize time 15 seconds typical Output interval for CMR RTCM Up to 20Hz Elevation 0 to 90 degrees independent of data logging Solution mode Delay synchronization Extrapolation not synchronized Process interval Up to 20Hz Table 4 Receiver General Specifications Continued ...

Page 87: ...pm xD V 5mm 0 5 ppm xD Fast Static L1 L2 H 3mm 0 5 ppm xD V 5mm 0 5 ppm xD Kinematic L1 L2 H 10mm 1 ppm xD V 15mm 1 ppm xD RTK L1 L1 L2 H 10mm 1 ppm xD V 15mm 1 ppm xD DGPS Post processing RTCM Typically less than 0 5m Cold start Warm start Reacquisition 60 sec 35 sec typical 1 sec Table 4 Receiver General Specifications Continued ...

Page 88: ... obstructions satellite geometry DOP occupation time multipath effects atmospheric conditions baseline length survey procedures and data quality Performance specifications assume a minimum of 6 GPS satellites above 15 degrees in elevation and adherence to the procedures recommended in this manual In areas of high multipath during periods of large PDOP and during periods of increased ionospheric ac...

Page 89: ... pur pose dependent without internal radio modem with Digital UHF II with Digital UHF II HSPA with Digital UHF II CDMA with FH915 with FH915 HSPA Tracking Specifications Standard Channels 226 channelsa Vanguard ASIC with patented Universal Tracking Channel Technology GPS and GLONASS WAAS EGNOS MSAS QZSS Tracked Signals GPS L1 L1 C A L2 L2P Y L2C code and carrier GLONASS L1P L1 C A L2 C A L2P code ...

Page 90: ...sion RTCM SC104 version 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 and 3 1 I O Multiple Base RTCM Geoid and Magnetic Variation models 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 Logging Interval 0 05 to 86 400 seconds depending on purchased options a Vanguard ASIC includes two dedicated chan...

Page 91: ... II modem refer to the Topcon Radio Guide Reference Manual p n 1001598 01 Table 6 Bluetooth Module Specifications Range Up to 10 m indoor up to 50m outdoor Type Class 1a a For the receiver s Class 1 Bluetooth functionality to work properly the connected device must also support Class 1 Bluetooth Service classes Miscellaneous Supported profiles SPP Frequency Country Code North America and Europe ...

Page 92: ...PDL 4FSK TrimTalk GMSK Occupied bandwidtha channel spacing 25 kHz 20 kHz or 12 5 kHz Data transmission rate at 25 kHz Channel Spacing 9600 bps GMSK 19200 bps 4FSK Data transmission rate at 20 kHz Channel Spacing 4800 bps GMSK 9600 bps 4FSK Data transmission rate at 12 5 kHz Channel Spacing 4800 bps GMSK 9600 bps 4FSK Data speed of serial interface Max 115200 bps Forward Error Correction Yes Scramb...

Page 93: ...that are effective as of January 1 2013 in the US and Canada For more information please see http transition fcc gov pshs public safety spectrum narrowbanding faq html for details Similar restrictions are also in place in other global markets Please contact your Dealer or local government radio authority to ensure you understand local compliance obligations Table 8 Internal FH915 Modem General Spe...

Page 94: ...5 dBm at 10 4 BER Dynamic range 105 dBm Data communications Serial interface RS232 Serial data rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 bps user selectable Effective radio link rate 9600 10200 17000 51000 bps User selectable for FH915 automatic selection for FH915 Error correction FEC 15 7 majority decoding Antenna Type Type 1 2 wave sleeve dipole Connector Reverse polarity TNC Gain 2 1 dBi Table 8 Internal FH...

Page 95: ... offered with the HiPer V receiver CDMA Module Specifications Table 9 Cellular Module Specifications General Dual Band CDMA 1xRTT Module Supported bandsa CDMA 800 1900 MHz TX power 800 MHz Class 3 24 dBm 1900 MHz Class 2 24 dBm Data 1x QNC HSPD CSD Max BR 14 4 Kbps AT command Set N A Regulatory and approvals CDG1 CDG2 FCC IC CCC EMC QS9000 manufacturing RoHS WEEE ...

Page 96: ...Wireless Module Quad band GSM and UMTS HSPA Supported bands GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz UMTS HSPA 850 1900 2100 MHz TX power UMTS HSPA Class 3 0 25 Watt GSM 850 900 MHz Class 4 2 Watt GSM 1800 1900 MHz Class 1 1 Watt EDGE 850 900 MHz Class E2 0 5 Watt EDGE 1800 1900 MHz Class E2 0 4 Watt Data UMTS HSDPA HSUPA 3GPP Release 6 GSM GPRS 3GPP Release 9 Max uplink 5 76 Mbps max downlink 7 2 Mbps EDGE Mult...

Page 97: ...70 Specifications Regulatory and approvals FCC IC ANATEL Brazil PTCRB R TTE CE GCF RoHS WEEE ACMA BABT Table 10 Cellular Module Specifications Table 11 Battery Specifications General Nominal voltage 7 2V Capacity 5 2Ah Dimensions 38 W x 70 D x 40 H mm Weight about about 195g ...

Page 98: ... 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 36 H mm Weight about 170g ...

Page 99: ...ellular antenna connector UHF Radio Modem Connector Reverse TNC Connector Table 13 UHF Modem Connector Specifications Modem Type Signal Type Dir Details UHF BNC Modem I O I O RF GSM output from modem antenna Table 14 Reverse TNC Connector Specifications Modem Type Signal Type Dir Details 915 Reverse TNC Modem I O I O RF GSM output from modem antenna ...

Page 100: ...in red the power connector on the right is a 5 pin sealed receptacle Table 15 gives power connector specifications Table 15 Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 Not used 2 Power_INP P Input 3 Power_GND P Ground power return 4 Not used 5 Not used 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 101: ...ight is a sealed receptacle 7 pin ODU part number G80F1C T07QC00 0000 Table 16 gives the RS232 connector specifications Table 16 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 ...

Page 102: ...th SD SDHC cards with a storage capacity of up to 32GB Table 17 SD SDHC Card Recommendations Manufacturer Model Name Card Type Capacity Class Operating Temperature C ATP AF2GSDI Industrial Grade SD 2 GB 40 to 85 Transcends TS2GSD801 Industrial Grade SD 2 GB 40 to 85 Panasonic RP SDP02G SD 2 GB Class 4 25 to 85 Panasonic RP SDW04G SDHC 4 GB Class 10 25 to 85 FujiFilm SD 002G C4A SD 2 GB Class 4 25 ...

Page 103: ...ed with FAT16 or FAT32 on Windows PC platform For 4 GB SD cards use FAT32 formatting Use of the listed SD SDHC cards may cause inconsistent performance raw data logging problem unrecognized card etc when used with HiPer and GRX receivers SanDisk Standard Series Model Name SDSDB 4096 and SDSDB 2048 SanDisk Ultra Series Model Name SDSDH 002G Transcends Model Name TS4GSDHC6 Model BSD 2G4 from I O dat...

Page 104: ...e to the product 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 co...

Page 105: ...rdinates distances angles and 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 TPS receivers should never be used in dangerous environments Us...

Page 106: ...es fahrenheit 100 degrees celsius Excessive heat can cause serious damage and possible explosion Tampering with the batteries 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 cha...

Page 107: ...eiver and modify any of its internal components Do not charge in conditions different than specified Do not short circuit If this product has been dropped altered transported or shipped without proper packaging or otherwise treated without care erroneous measurements may occur The owner should periodically test this product to ensure it provides accurate measurements Inform TPS immediately if this...

Page 108: ...or a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communi...

Page 109: ... device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploi...

Page 110: ...Type 420 450 MHz LAIRD or ANTENEX G420BN 450 470 MHz LAIRD or ANTENEX G450BN This device with FH915 modem has been designated to operate with the antennas listed below and have a maximum gain of 2 1dBi Antennas not included in this or having a gain greater than 2 1 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms HiPer V FH915 2 1 dBi Sleeve Dipole Ant...

Page 111: ...113 2 V1 5 1 2011 11 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 ETSI EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 ETSI EN 301 908 1 V5 2 1 2011 05 ETSI EN 301 908 2 V5 2 1 2011 07 ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 ETSI EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 ETSI EN 301 489 24 V1 4 1 2009 05 ETSI EN 301 489 24 V1 5 1 2010 10 ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 ETSI EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 62311 2008 This equipment is intended to be mar...

Page 112: ... TR The equipment is labelled with a CE mark that informs users the DIG UHFII frequency range 410 470 MHz is not harmonized throughout Europe and the specific country spectrum authority should be notified before a radio modem is used Use of this equipment requires a license L impiego di questo impianto necessita una concessione ...

Page 113: ...on tímto prohlašuje že tento HiPer V je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími píslušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Topcon erklærer herved at følgende udstyr HiPer V overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erklärt Topcon dass sich das Gerät HiPer V in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und...

Page 114: ...sions of Directive 1999 5 EC Español Spanish Por medio de la presente Topcon declara que el HiPer V cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Greek Français French Par la présente Topcon déclare que l appareil HiPer V est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 C...

Page 115: ...a mal tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulírott Topcon nyilatkozom hogy a HiPer V megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999 5 EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Topcon deklaruj e HiPer V spenia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC Português Portugues...

Page 116: ...ise 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 Suomi Finnish Topcon vakuuttaa täten että HiPer V tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härm...

Page 117: ...atements Compliance This Bluetooth device is compliant to the following profiles of the core spec version 2 1 2 1 EDR Baseband HCI Link Manager Radio The radio has been tested using the maximum antenna gain of 2 3 dBi and the Bluetooth qualification is valid for any antenna with the same or less gain ...

Page 118: ...s Bluetooth is open wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices C COMPASS BeiDou Navigation Satellite System maintained and operated by China G G GPS L1 only GALILEO The satellite system currently being maintained and operated by the European Union EU and European Space Agency ESA GD GPS dual frequency GG GPS GLONASS L1 only GGD GPS GLONASS Dual Frequ...

Page 119: ... GLONASS satellites to transmit satellite data Light Emitting Diode LED Used as indicator lights on the receiver to display the status of the receiver s components and control receiver operations M MAGNET Field Data controller software that is part of the MAGNET software system MAGNET Office Post processing and CAD solution software for surveying and grade application It is part of the MAGNET soft...

Page 120: ... the measurement quality without having to process the data Root Mean Square RMS Statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity Rover A mobile GNSS receiver and data collector used for determining location in the field S Satellite Based Augmentation Systems SBAS Complements existing global navigation systems SBAS transmits differential corrections and messages for navigation satellites...

Page 121: ...ty TRU Hardware configuration software for receivers and peripheral devices TRU is included on the GPS Software CD that accompanied your receiver U Universal Serial Bus USB A connection standard used by devices such as a receiver controller computer etc ...

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