Bluetooth
It is possible to connect to the MC-i3 using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is connected to Port C of the Main GPS
board. Bluetooth should be configured correctly from the factory.
If the Bluetooth ID and Pin need are not correctly set, they can be configured using TRU. Connect in
receiver managing mode -> Receiver Settings -> Bluetooth. By default the Bluetooth name should be
MC-i3 xxx-xxxxx, where xxx-xxxxx is the serial number of the MC-i3 unit
Modem Script Files
To be able to use the cellular modems on the DUHF II and FH915 boards, The relevant script file needs
to be loaded into the GPS board.
The Modem Script file can be loaded using TRU 2.7 or later. Connect in receiver managing mode ->
Modem Driver. Follow the prompts if no script file is loaded, or Right click and select scan for hardware
changes if you wish to upgrade an existing modem profile
Radio (DUHF2/FH915+)
Radio Firmware can be loaded using TRU. Connect using TRU in Application Mode: Firmware loading.
Select the Firmware Loader Icon
The radio can be configured using TRU. Connect using TRU in Application Mode: Modem Managing.
The radio is on Port B. Select Settings, then on the Settings tab choose the required settings. Press the
Red “write the settings to the modem” button, so the settings are held.
3DMC Configuration
The 3DMC configuration will be different for each machine type; however the machine configuration is
accessed by selecting the Topcon Logo -> Control -> Machine setup. From the Machine files page select
New to create a new machine or select an existing machine and press edit to edit the machine.
3DMC V11.0 Machine Setup:
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Options Page (second page of Machine Setup Wizard): Select Position Input: Custom so that
the GPS Coms Configuration screen gets displayed in the setup Wizard.
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GPS Comms Configuration Page: Set Connection Type to Serial Port, and the Com Port to COM1
(GX-60 or GX-30)
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GPS radio configuration UHF/SS:
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For Digital UHF 2 (UHF) select Radio Type: Topcon Digital 2 (UHF); Connected to: Serial
Port B; Baud Rate: 38400; and the required Format:
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For FH915+ (Spread Spectrum) select Radio Type: Topcon FH915 (SS); Connected to:
Serial Port B; Baud Rate: 38400; and the required Format:
