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MINTER Configuration

P/N 7010-0713

2-23

FN Key Mode parameter

Use these two radio buttons to program how the receiver will 
react when pressing the 

FN

 key.

• LED blink mode switch – pressing 

FN

 will toggle between 

the MINTER’s normal/extended information modes and start/
stop data recording of Static survey.

FN

 pressed for less than 1 second: changes the 

information mode (Normal or Extended Information (EI) 
Modes).

FN

 pressed for 1 to 5 seconds: starts or stops data 

recording (Static post-processing mode).

• Occupation mode switch – pressing 

FN

 (less than one 

second) will insert into the corresponding log file a message 
indicating that the survey type has been changed from static 
to kinematic, 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 4-5 and refer 
to the 

MINTER User’s Manual

 and 

PC-CDU User’s Manual

.

Initial Data Collection Dynamic Mode parameter

These radio buttons specify the starting occupation type 
descriptor inserted at the beginning of receiver files logged. 
Select Static or Kinematic to specify that the corresponding log 
file will start with a static (STOP) or kinematic (GO, Trajectory) 
occupation, respectively.

Data Recording Auto-start parameter

These radio buttons allow you to program your receiver’s 
behavior in the event of a power failure. 

Table 2-2 on page 2-24 gives the different scenarios available and 
the results after power is restored to the receiver. “Specified file” 
refers to the file name entered in the Always append to file 
parameter.

Summary of Contents for HiPer XT

Page 1: ...T Operator s Manual Part Number 7010 0713 Rev A Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc April 2005 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 or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon ...

Page 2: ...ECO xxxx ...

Page 3: ...ting Positions 1 3 GPS Positioning 1 4 Conclusion 1 5 Receiver Overview 1 5 Standard Package Contents 1 6 Cables 1 7 Power Supply Charger 1 8 Software 1 8 Literature 1 9 Getting Acquainted 1 10 Internal Components 1 10 GPS Antenna 1 10 Bluetooth Module 1 10 Radio Modem 1 11 GSM Module 1 11 Power Board 1 11 GPS Receiver Board 1 12 Battery 1 12 External Components 1 13 Bottom Panel 1 13 Radome 1 13 ...

Page 4: ...tablishing a USB Connection 2 12 Establishing a PC CDU Connection 2 13 Receiver Configuration 2 15 MINTER Configuration 2 18 Radio Configuration 2 25 Installing Modem TPS 2 25 Configuring a Base Station s UHF Radio Modem 2 27 Set Radio Link Parameters for a Dedicated Channel 2 28 Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 2 31 Configuring a Rover Station s UHF Radio Modem 2 34 Set Radio Link ...

Page 5: ...r 4 Operation 4 1 Using the MINTER 4 2 Power Key 4 2 Status LED 4 2 Reset Key 4 3 FN Key and Record LED 4 3 Battery LED 4 7 Modem LED 4 8 Information Modes 4 9 Normal 4 9 Extended Information Mode EIM 4 9 Downloading Files to a Computer 4 10 Deleting Files 4 13 Checking Receiver Options 4 14 Loading OAFs 4 16 Managing Receiver Memory 4 17 Clearing the NVRAM 4 17 Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM 4 18 Us...

Page 6: ...port 5 12 Phone 5 12 E mail 5 13 Website 5 13 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Receiver Specifications A 2 General Details A 2 GPS Board Details A 7 Bluetooth Module Details A 8 Internal TPS UHF Modem Details A 9 Optional GSM GPRS Module Details A 10 Connector Specifications A 11 Radio Modem RF Connector A 11 Power Connector A 11 Serial C RS232 Connector A 12 USB Connector A 13 Appendix B Safety Warn...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents P N 7010 0713 v Appendix C UHF Radio Usage C 1 Appendix D Warranty Terms D 1 Index ...

Page 8: ...Table of Contents HiPer XT Operator s Manual Notes vi ...

Page 9: ...rstand the user and safety instructions before operating inspecting or adjusting Always wear required safety attire safety shoes hard hat etc when operating COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or a...

Page 10: ...LTING 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 TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE CLAIMS BY OTHERS INCONVENIE...

Page 11: ...hat the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets 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...

Page 12: ...een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 to r...

Page 13: ...ts of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example Description File Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Frequency Indicates a field on a dial...

Page 14: ...r personal safety CAUTION CAUTION Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation system performance data integrity personal health WARNING WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury DANGER DANGER UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE PERFORMED ...

Page 15: ...ction This chapter describes The HiPer XT receiver Figure 1 1 GPS and your receiver Common receiver functions Standard package contents and configurations Receiver components The Option Authorization File OAF Figure 1 1 HiPer XT Receiver ...

Page 16: ...or short and long baselines Several other features including multipath mitigation and co op tracking provide under canopy and low signal strength reception The receiver provides the functionality accuracy availability and integrity needed for fast and easy data collection Principles of Operation Surveying with the right GPS receiver can provide users accurate and precise positioning a requirement ...

Page 17: ... transmit data properly User The community and military that use GPS GLONASS receivers and the corresponding satellites to calculate positions Calculating Positions Once the receiver locks on to a satellite it starts recording measurements and receiving the various digital information ephemerides almanac and so on the satellites broadcast To calculate a position receivers use the following formula...

Page 18: ...ic and orbital errors and counteracts anti spoofing signals the US Department of Defense transmits with GPS signals The more satellites in view the stronger the signal the lower the DOP number the higher positioning accuracy Availability The availability of satellites affects the calculation of valid positions The more visible satellites available the more valid and accurate the position Natural a...

Page 19: ...he receiver s radio frequency RF device are connected with a coaxial cable The wide band signal received is down converted filtered digitized and assigned to different channels The receiver processor controls the process of signal tracking Once the signal is locked in the channel it is demodulated and necessary signal parameters carrier and code phases are measured Also broadcast navigation data a...

Page 20: ...tial GPS DGPS survey modes Auto data logging Setting different mask angles Setting different survey parameters Static or dynamic modes Standard Package Contents The HiPer XT comes in either a base or real time kinematic RTK package also refer to the packaging instruction card The contents of this package include One HiPer XT receiver and one Legacy E GB 500 or GB 1000 receiver OR Two HiPer XT rece...

Page 21: ...on cable s SAE connector SAE to SAE cable extension p n 14 008022 01 connects SAE connectors over longer distances Alligator clips to SAE cable p n 14 008025 01 connects any 12 volt DC power source and the Receiver to SAE power cable Power supply to outlet cable p n 14 008052 01 for U S or 14 008054 01 for E U connects the power charger to a power outlet USB cable p n 14 008031 01 connects the rec...

Page 22: ...wer the receiver input voltage between 100 and 240 V AC frequency of input power between 50 Hz and 60 Hz output voltage 12 V DC 2 5 A 30 W Figure 1 3 Power Supply Charger Software Standard receiver software includes PC CDU controller software that can run on a Windows based computer FLoader Topcon s firmware loader available on the Topcon website BTCONF Topcon s Bluetooth wireless technology modul...

Page 23: ...optional third party software for data collection contact your TPS dealer Literature Receiver literature includes One year warranty card HiPer XT Operator s Manual Functional specifications Packaging instruction card Manuals and other product information are also available on the Topcon website www topcongps com support manuals html or www topcongps com hardware index html then click on the approp...

Page 24: ... UHF communications See Table 1 2 on page 1 13 for a description of the operating times for the HiPer XT receiver as a Base or Rover For receiver specifications see Appendix A Internal Components The following sections describe the internal components of the HiPer XT receiver GPS Antenna An internal micro strip antenna capable of receiving GPS L1 L2 signals and GLONASS L1 L2 signals Bluetooth Modu...

Page 25: ...he Rover station modem The frequency range of the modem depends on the country in which the receiver is used for North America the frequency range is 410 470 for all other countries contact your local distributor TIP TIP The HiPer XT is compatible with Pacific Crest radio modems GSM Module GSM modems function similarly to a standard cell phone where one modem at the Rover calls another at the Base...

Page 26: ...ceiver Board The receiver is supplied with a Euro 112T card capable of processing the following signals GPS L1 or GPS L1 L2 GPS GLONASS L1 or GPS GLONASS L1 L2 Table 1 1 lists the options available for these cards A WAAS enabled TPS receiver allows simultaneous tracking of two WAAS satellites Each of the WAAS satellites is allocated its own channel Battery The receiver is equipped with two non rem...

Page 27: ...ernal Components The HiPer XT casing includes panels for radio antenna attachment a user interface a power port and ports for configuration Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the HiPer XT receiver has the receiver serial number receiver part number receiver type Base or Rover and antenna reference point ARP Radome Figure 1 4 on page 1 14 shows the radome components Internal antenna Location of GPS G...

Page 28: ...onents Reset This key performs a hard reset for both the receiver board and the power board Once this key is pressed the controllers governing the receiver and power boards reboot and the device restarts This key can be used to leave Zero Power Mode or if the receiver does not respond to commands See Using the MINTER on page 4 2 for more information Four serial ports Port A used for communication ...

Page 29: ...nd an external device USB used for high speed data transfer and communication between 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 Slant height measure mark SHMM Figure 1 5 HiPer XT Front Panel MINTER Reset Power A D C B USB Slant Height Measure Mark ...

Page 30: ...ze and configure the receiver according to particular needs thus only purchasing those options needed Typically all receivers ship with a temporary OAF that allows it to be used for a predetermined period of time When the receiver is purchased a new OAF permanently activates desired purchased options Receiver options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or resetting the receiver The OAF enables t...

Page 31: ...standard 1Hz optional 5 10 or 20Hz RTK at 1Hz 5Hz 10Hz and 20Hz RTCM CMR Input Output Event marker Co Op tracking Advanced multipath reduction Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RAIM 1 PPS Pulse Per Second a timing signal ...

Page 32: ...Introduction HiPer XT Operator s Manual Notes 1 18 ...

Page 33: ...ing almanacs Before you can begin using the HiPer XT receiver do the following 1 Charge the batteries See Powering the Receiver on page 2 2 2 Configure the various parts of your receiver See Connecting the Receiver and a Computer on page 2 10 Receiver Configuration on page 2 15 MINTER Configuration on page 2 18 Radio Configuration on page 2 25 and Bluetooth Module Configuration on page 2 43 3 Coll...

Page 34: ...t the receiver to SAE power cable and the power supply to outlet cable to the AC adapter Plug the power supply to outlet cable into an available outlet 2 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 for details see Zero Power Mode on page 4 19 3 Leave overnight An approximately seven hour charg...

Page 35: ...l batteries Figure 2 1 on page 2 4 External batteries allows you to continue using the receiver in case the internal batteries are discharged and requires the following 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 NOTICE When the receiver uses external batteries set the charger mode to Off Otherwise the external batteries will also charge the interna...

Page 36: ...similar battery Battery Charger The same charger used to charge the internal batteries can be used as an external power supply for the receiver The charger is provided with the receiver package 1 Connect the receiver to SAE cable to the receiver s power port 2 Connect the SAE end of the cable to the battery charger 3 Plug the battery charger s power cable into the AC adapter 4 Plug the power cable...

Page 37: ...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 software and the manual can be downloaded from the TPS website To access the dialog box controlling the power settings for the receiver take the following steps 1 Connect your receiver and computer See Connecting the Receiver and a Computer on page 2 10 for this procedure 2 O...

Page 38: ...ger Mode drop down list to set the desired charger mode Figure 2 3 Current Mode displays the charging battery a b or none off Off receiver will not charge batteries Charge A receiver charges only battery A Charge B receiver charges only battery B Auto receiver automatically detects and charges both batteries Figure 2 3 Select Charger Mode ...

Page 39: ...of all serial port connectors even if the receiver is turned off 6 Select the Power output modes Slots drop down list to set power output on internal slots Figure 2 4 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 internal slots will be powered even if the receiver is turned off Figure 2 4 Select Power Output Mo...

Page 40: ...y charging Figure 2 5 View Voltages Information 8 Select and check each of the Turn on off Slots check boxes to enable the corresponding internal slots Figure 2 6 9 Select and check the Enable Low Power Mode check box to put the receiver s processor into low power consumption mode Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Enable and Apply Power Settings 10 Click Apply ...

Page 41: ...r supply to outlet cable to the AC adapter Plug the power supply to outlet cable into an available outlet 2 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 see Zero Power Mode on page 4 19 for more information 3 Leave overnight A seven hour charge will charge the batteries about 90 A nine hour cha...

Page 42: ...onnecting the Receiver and a Computer To configure manage files or maintain the receiver connect the receiver and a computer and start PC CDU use a Bluetooth enabled external device computer use an RS232 cable use a USB cable and a computer with the TPS USB driver installed available at http www topcongps com software updates html Once you have established a connection between the receiver and the...

Page 43: ... no parity and no handshaking The receiver and external device connection procedure varies slightly depending on the type of external device used In general the connection procedure is as follows NOTICE NOTICE Refer to your Bluetooth enabled external device documentation for detailed connection information 1 Turn on a Bluetooth enabled external device and the receiver The default external device m...

Page 44: ...ection 1 Using the RS232 cable connect the serial port of your computer usually COM1 to the receiver s serial port A 2 Press the power buttons on the receiver and computer to turn them on 3 Continue with Step 1 in Establishing a PC CDU Connection on page 2 13 Establishing a USB Connection Make sure the computer has the TPS USB driver installed 1 Using the USB cable connect the USB port of your com...

Page 45: ...ailable on the TPS website 1 Once the receiver and a computer are connected start PC CDU on your computer The PC CDU main screen displays Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 PC CDU Main Screen Notice that the lower left hand corner shows the receiver status as Disconnected 2 Click File Connect 3 On the Connection Parameters dialog box select the following parameters and click Connect for Bluetooth or RS232 conn...

Page 46: ...lly 115200 from the Baud rate drop down list Figure 2 8 Bluetooth and RS232 Connection Parameters for USB connections Figure 2 9 Set the Connection mode Direct Set the port for your computer USB from the Port drop down list Select the receiver s ID from the Rec ID drop down list Figure 2 9 USB Connection Parameters ...

Page 47: ...iguration PC CDU configures the various parts of the receiver saving the settings in the receiver s memory and will be reflected when you use the MINTER The full range of PC CDU configuration and function is outside the scope of this manual TIP TIP Refer to the PC CDU User s Manual to manage all possible receiver configurations The following configuration is recommended for the most common applica...

Page 48: ...et the Elevation mask for Log file in degrees Enter the File name prefix Use the last three digits of the receiver serial number The receiver s serial number and part number can be found on the bottom panel of the receiver Figure 2 11 Receiver Configuration MINTER Tab If your jobsite is in an area that has obstructions buildings trees etc and or the antenna location is near reflective objects conf...

Page 49: ...eduction Figure 2 12 Receiver Configuration Advanced Tab 5 Click the Loop Management tab enable the following boxes and click Apply Figure 2 13 Enable Co Op tracking Static Mode Figure 2 13 Advanced Configuration Loop Management 6 Click OK to close the Receiver Configuration dialog box 7 Click File Disconnect then File Exit to quit PC CDU Disconnecting before exiting ensures proper port management...

Page 50: ...mum INTERface MINTER consists of three keys Power FN and Reset and four LEDs STAT REC BATT and RX that control and display the receiver s operation Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 MINTER The MINTER performs numerous functions Turn the receiver on or off put it in either Sleep mode or Zero power mode Turn data recording on or off FN key Change the receiver s information mode Show the number of GPS green sa...

Page 51: ... of the modem and if it receives signals RX LED Use PC CDU to configure MINTER settings Refer to the PC CDU User s Manual for other possible MINTER configurations 1 Connect your receiver and computer See Connecting the Receiver and a Computer on page 2 10 for this procedure 2 On the Connection Parameters dialog box enable RTS CTS handshaking Figure 2 15 Figure 2 15 Connection Parameters MINTER Set...

Page 52: ...eiver Configuration MINTER Tab Recording Interval parameter This parameter specifies the message output interval into the log file when the MINTER FN key pressed for 1 5 seconds activates data logging This setting is used for both logging a single log file and logging receiver data in AFRM mode Values are 1 86400 seconds The default value is one second Elevation Mask for Log File parameter This pa...

Page 53: ...ble operation modes Log file If the log file radio button has been selected pressing the FN key closes the current log file If data logging is off pressing FN opens a new log file AFRM If AFRM radio button has been selected pressing FN enables this mode If AFRM has been enabled pressing FN disables this mode Automatic File Rotation Mode AFRM parameters TPS receivers are capable of automatically ro...

Page 54: ...utomatically stops The 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 231 1 default value is 0 zero Zero means that an unlimited number of log files will be created NOTICE NOTICE The receiver s memory holds up to 512 files Files remain specifies ...

Page 55: ... 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 5 and refer to the MINTER User s Manual and PC CDU User s Manual Initial Data Collection Dynamic Mode parameter These radio buttons specify the starting occupation type descriptor inserted at the beginning of receiver files logged Select Sta...

Page 56: ...e data 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 will log to this file A new log file will open when power is restored and data will log to this file 3 Filespecified receiver data logging not started No file will open with this name Data logging ...

Page 57: ...eying software TopSURV also has the ability to configure HiPer receivers Refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual or TopSURV User s Manual for details TIP TIP Use TopSURV for convenient in field configuration NOTICE NOTICE Note that the UHF radio and the GSM radio do not work simultaneously Only one radio may be used at a time Installing Modem TPS Modem TPS is available from the TPS website or the GP...

Page 58: ...2 17 Select Modem TPS Installation Location and Install 3 Click OK to complete the installation 4 If desired create a shortcut on the computer s desktop for quick access to Modem TPS Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Installation Complete and Shortcut To uninstall Modem TPS use the Start menu on your computer Click Start Programs Modem TPS Uninstall Modem TPS and click Yes at the prompt Then click OK when t...

Page 59: ...F communications between a Base Station and Rover To configure the UHF radio modems have the following ready Computer running Windows 98 or newer Modem TPS ver 1 7 or newer Serial cable or Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities 1 Connect the computer and receiver using an RS232 cable or Bluetooth wireless technology 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Open Modem TPS and select the COM port the receiver i...

Page 60: ...ype control select a modulation scheme that will be used by your base radio modem It can be either 4 Level FSK Frequency Shift Keying or GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying The following table shows you what modulation technique can be used at a specific link rate 3 From the Link Rate control select the rate at which data is transmitted over the RF link The UHF radio modem supports 4800 9600 and 19...

Page 61: ...FSK This will ensure reliable radio communication between the base and rover receivers 7 From the Protocol Mode control select the appropriate link protocol among the following available Transparent w EOT Character Transparent w EOT Timeout Fast Async 8 If you select Transparent w EOT Character the EOT Character Dec field will be displayed In this field enter a decimal value usually a control char...

Page 62: ...d rate for the modem s serial port The same rate must be used for both the receiver and the modem Figure 2 21 Serial Interface Tab 11 Click Apply then click on File and select Disconnect If you want to close the program click File Exit 12 Launch PC CDU and set up the receiver to run as an RTK Base Station For how to set up an RTK Base using PC CDU refere to your receiver s documentation or PC CDU ...

Page 63: ... Scrambling If enabled this parameter provides more robust data communications over the areas with possible interference 5 For a maximum data communication reliability select the Forward Error Correction checkbox With this parameter enabled the rover radio modem has the capability to check and correct transmission errors if any in an incoming data stream NOTICE NOTICE While providing error control...

Page 64: ...ing data exceeds the specified value the modem begins data transmission 8 From the Output Power control select the level of RF transmit power from 10 mW to 2 W 9 Click on the FCS tab 10 From the Mode control select Master 11 In the Free Scan Frequency List control you will see the frequencies that are used in the scan process Double click a frequeny in the list to exclude include this frequency fr...

Page 65: ... degree of a radio noise interference on this frequency Should the level of noise on the given operating frequency be greater than the level specified in this field the transmitter will take the following measures Stops broadcasting on this frequency Switches to the next frequency in the list and performs the scan on this new frequency If the frequency is clear of noise the radio modem will start ...

Page 66: ...Modem NOTICE NOTICE To comply with RF exposure requirements maintain at least 25cm between the user and the TPS UHF radio modem Repeat steps 1 4 from page 2 27 When finished configuring the radio modem always disconnect from Modem TPS before exiting to prevent conflicts with serial port management There are two scenarios for configuring the radio modem With a dedicated channel With the FCS mode Se...

Page 67: ...ve differential data Must be the same for the base and rover 5 Select Scrambling If enabled this parameter provides more robust data communications over the areas with possible interference Must be the same for base and rover 6 For a maximum data communication reliability select the Forward Error Correction checkbox With this parameter enabled the rover radio modem has the capability to check and ...

Page 68: ...From the Output Power control set the level of RF transmit power to 10 mW Figure 2 23 Radio Link Tab 9 Click the Serial Interface tab and select a baud rate for the modem s serial port The same rate must be used for both the receiver and the modem 10 Click Apply then click on File and select Disconnect If you want to close the program click File Exit 11 Launch PC CDU and set up the receiver to run...

Page 69: ...sa 4 Select Scrambling If enabled this parameter provides more robust data communications over the areas with possible interference Must be the same for base and rover 5 For a maximum data communication reliability select the Forward Error Correction checkbox With this parameter enabled the rover radio modem has the capability to check and correct transmission errors if any in an incoming data str...

Page 70: ...out the TX ACK Timeout in x10 ms field will be displayed In this field enter an integer value between 1 10 ms and 50 500 ms Once the timeout between incoming data exceeds the specified value the modem begins data transmission 9 From the Output Power control set the level of RF transmit power to 10 mW 10 Click on the FCS tab 11 From the Mode control select Slave 12 In the Free Scan Frequency List c...

Page 71: ...is found NOTICE NOTICE It is recommended to make this parameter greater than the base radio modem s Time out by 2 to 3 seconds Figure 2 24 FCS Tab 14 Click the Serial Interface tab and select a baud rate for the modem s serial port The same rate must be used for both the receiver and the modem 15 Click Apply then click on File and select Disconnect If you want to close the program click File Exit ...

Page 72: ...select Slave 4 In the PIN field enter a Personal Identification Number PIN if required 5 For the base station leave the Dial field blank 6 In the Send time field enter a period of time in seconds with which the base GSM modem will send a service word to the rover GSM modem This parameter is used to maintain reliable communication between the pair of modems and avoid unnecessary modem reinitializat...

Page 73: ...ceiver to run as an RTK Base Station For how to set up an RTK Base using PC CDU refere to your receiver s documentation or PC CDU User s Manual Configuring a Rover Station s GSM Module with Modem TPS NOTICE NOTICE To comply with RF exposure requirements maintain at least 25cm between the user and the GSM radio modem 1 Repeat steps 1 4 from page 2 27 When finished configuring the GSM module always ...

Page 74: ...odems and avoid unnecessary modem reinitialization NOTICE NOTICE If both of your receivers are HiPer XT with internal GSM modems set Send time to zero Figure 2 26 GSM Tab 7 Click the Serial Interface tab and select a baud rate for the modem s serial port The same rate must be used for both the receiver and the modem 8 Click Apply then click on File and select Disconnect If you want to close the pr...

Page 75: ... the BTCONF folder This file contains Btconf exe the executable file for the Bluetooth module configuration program Each time you run BTCONF and configure the Bluetooth module BTCONF saves your settings in a file btconf ini BTCONF automatically updates the file each time you make changes to the Bluetooth module s settings TIP TIP To maintain unique Bluetooth module settings for different purposes ...

Page 76: ... shows a Disconnected status for the computer and Bluetooth module For BTCONF version and copyright information click the About button 3 From the drop down list in the upper left corner select the computer serial port usually COM1 used for communication Figure 2 28 on page 2 44 4 Click Connect to connect the computer and Bluetooth module Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 Select Communication Port and Click ...

Page 77: ...ss the unique electronic address for your Bluetooth module Firmware version the current firmware version of the Bluetooth module Figure 2 29 BTCONF Identification Tab The COM port and baud rate display in the lower left corner 5 Click the Parameters tab Figure 2 30 The Parameters tab sets identifying and security information for your Bluetooth module The security section allows you to set data sec...

Page 78: ...haracters to specify a personal identification number for the Bluetooth module 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 require a PIN before two Bluetooth enabled devices such as the receiver and a computer can establish a communication link The t...

Page 79: ...47 Figure 2 31 BTCONF Security Parameters 8 Click the Serial Interface tab Figure 2 32 Enable Echo to display Bluetooth module replies and corresponding commands on the computer terminal If needed click Apply Figure 2 32 BTCONF Serial Interface Tab ...

Page 80: ...arch for and lock on to satellite signals The receiver regularly updates the almanac and stores the most recent almanac in its Non Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM 1 Set up the receiver connect the external antenna if needed in a location with a clear view of the sky 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Wait for about 15 minutes while the receiver collects almanac data from the satellites NOTICE NOTICE If ...

Page 81: ...r the following circumstances If the receiver has been off for a long time If the last known 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 Before surveying ...

Page 82: ...Configuration HiPer XT Operator s Manual 2 50 ...

Page 83: ...nd the GSM radio do not work simultaneously Only one radio may be used at a time To set up the receivers you must 1 Configure the receivers as shown in Chapter 2 2 Set up the Base and Rover stations See Step 1 Set up the Receiver on page 3 2 3 Measure the antenna height See Step 2 Measure Antenna Height on page 3 2 for internal antennas 4 Begin collecting data See Step 3 Collect Data on page 3 4 A...

Page 84: ...adjustment must be done in three dimensions and then projected onto a two dimensional plane The receiver calculates the coordinates of the antenna s phase center To determine the coordinates of the station marker the user must specify the following Measured height of the antenna above the station marker Method of measuring the antenna height Model of the antenna used Antennas have two types of mea...

Page 85: ...In the case of a GPS GLONASS antenna the offset is entered depending on the type of measurement taken For vertical the offset is simply added to the measured vertical height to produce a true vertical height For slant height the vertical height must first be calculated using the radius of the antenna then the offset can be added The offsets are not the same number because of the difference in loca...

Page 86: ...ed on to enough satellites to ensure good quality data The process of locking on to satellites normally takes less than one minute In a new area under heavy tree canopy or after resetting the receiver it may take several minutes Step 3 Collect Data 1 To begin collecting data press and hold the FN function key for more than one second and less than five seconds 2 Release the FN key when the REC rec...

Page 87: ...same elevation mask angles The length of the observation sessions can vary from a few minutes to several hours The optimal observation session length depends on the surveyor s experience as well as the following factors The length of the baseline measured The number of satellites in view The satellite geometry DOP The antenna s location The ionospheric activity level The types of receivers used Th...

Page 88: ...example Topcon Tools The procedure that follows describes the steps the operator should take to perform a Static Survey using MINTER 1 Connect your receiver and computer See Connecting the Receiver and a Computer on page 2 10 for this procedure 2 Open PC CDU click Configuration Receiver MINTER and specify the following parameters then click Apply Figure 3 2 Recording interval 15 seconds Elevation ...

Page 89: ...ltipath reduction enable Carrier multipath reduction enable Figure 3 3 Configure Multipath 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 Configure Loop Management 5 Set up each antenna and receiver as described in Receiver Setup on page 3 1 6 Begin surveying ...

Page 90: ... the receiver is changed to static mode to collect data So while moving the Rover is in kinematic mode and while collecting data the Rover is in static mode 1 Using PC CDU configure and set up the Base as described in Static Survey on page 3 5 2 Click Configuration Receiver MINTER configure the Rover with the these parameters and click Apply Figure 3 5 FN key mode Occupation mode switch enable Ini...

Page 91: ...points have been surveyed The occupation time for the points depends on the same factors as for the static survey method 8 When finished press the FN key for one to five seconds to stop logging data Turn off the Rover if needed This method of GPS survey allows the operator to reduce the point occupation time thus permitting field crews to survey many more points compared to the other methods avail...

Page 92: ...onfiguration Receiver 6 Click Set all parameters to defaults Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Set All Parameters to Defaults 7 On the Receiver Configuration screen click the MINTER tab and specify the desired settings Refer to the PC CDU User s Manual for more information 8 Click the Positioning tab and set the Elevation mask parameter to 15 Figure 3 7 then click Apply Figure 3 7 Configure Receiver Positioni...

Page 93: ...eraged 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 they should correspond to the coordinates obtained from the average Click Refresh if the coordinates are zeros Click Get from receiver NOTICE NOTICE The reference geodetic coordinates specified on this tab relate...

Page 94: ...ver will generate differential corrections Baud rate drop down list select a baud rate i e the rate at which differential messages will be transmitted from receiver to modem RTS CTS select to enable handshaking TIP TIP Use a 38400 baud rate Figure 3 9 Base Configuration Ports 11 Click Apply The receiver begins sending data to the selected port For more details on the settings available for configu...

Page 95: ...r a Rover station with an external controller Figure 3 10 Rover Station Setup 1 Set up the Rover station receiver s antenna as described in Receiver Setup on page 3 1 2 Connect the receiver and computer See Connecting the Receiver and a Computer on page 2 10 3 Click Configuration Receiver 4 Click the Positioning tab and set the Position Masks Elevation mask degrees parameter to 15 Figure 3 7 on pa...

Page 96: ...ions 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 delayed RTK position for the epoch to which the newly received RTCM CMR message corresponds or the current stand alone position while waiting for new RTCM CMR messages coming from the base Select the antenna status during RTK either Static or Kinematic S...

Page 97: ...owing parameters for the serial port Figure 3 12 Input drop down list select the desired differential correction format Period sec leave as is Baud rate drop down list select a baud rate i e the rate at which differential messages will be transmitted from modem to receiver RTS CTS select to enable handshaking TIP TIP Use a 38400 baud rate Figure 3 12 Rover Configuration Ports 7 Click Apply 8 Click...

Page 98: ...tes in autonomous mode without using differential corrections Code differential where the Rover receiver computes the current relative coordinate in differential mode 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 n...

Page 99: ...received Total number of received corrupt messages dependent on the message type received If the receiver is not for some reason receiving differential corrections or if none of the ports has been configured to receive differential corrections the LQ field will either be empty or it will look like this 100 999 0000 0000 ...

Page 100: ...Setup and Survey HiPer XT Operator s Manual Notes 3 18 ...

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