Topcon MR-2 User manual

MR-2

GNSS Receiver

Operator’s Manual

MR-2 GNSS Receiver

Operator’s Manual

Part Number 1011907-01

Rev A

©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

February, 2017

All contents in this manual are copyri

For more information contact Synergy Positioning Systems or

visit the Synergy Positioning Systems website at www.synergypositioning.co.nz

All branches: Phone 0800 867 266 Email: [email protected]

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Disclaimer of Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Confidentiality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Website; Other Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Receiver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Acquainted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Communication and Power Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Power Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Com Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PPS Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Antenna Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Option Authorization File (OAF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Twin Antenna System (HD2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cables and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Standard Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Receiver Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mounting the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Receiver Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Power LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ethernet LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Satellite Tracking (STAT) LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cable and Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Serial Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 1: Power the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 2: Connect to a Computer or Display Unit and RTK Correction Source . . . . . . . 13

Step 3: Connect a Single Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 4: Connect Dual Antennas (HD2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 5: Connect to a PPS Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Ethernet Cable Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Power the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 3: Connect a Single Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Connect Dual Antennas (HD2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connect to a PPS Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Install the Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Managing Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the Receiver On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Powering the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connect to an External Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connect The Receiver to TRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Receiver Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

View Receiver IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set Up a Static IP Address For the Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

View Receiver Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Change Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Reset the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connect to TRU Using Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Configure the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configure the Receiver as a Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configure the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Set Up the Receiver Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Set Up The Receiver TCP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Set Up Additional Messages (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Edit Additional Messages (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Configure the Receiver as a Rover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Set the Receiver Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Set Up the Receiver Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set Up The Receiver TCP Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Verify Receipt of Differential Corrections (RTK Rover Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configure Receiver for HD2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

HD2 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Check the Receiver’s OAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Load an OAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Use Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

GNSS Modular Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Site Reference Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

GNSS Sensor for Heading and Attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Check This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Powering Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Receiver Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clear NVRAM Using TRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Cleaning and Storing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Receiver Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Usage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

General Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Main Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cable Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cable Harness Receiver End Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cable Harness Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cable Harness COM1 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Cable Harness COM2 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Power Adapter Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Industry Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Community of Europe Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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European Community Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

WEEE Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been

prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products, and are designed to assist

owners with the use of the hardware and/or software product (the “Product”), and its use is subject to these terms

and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).

Terms and Conditions

Use

This product is designed to be used by a professional. The user should 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 works of, sell, modify, publish, distribute,

or allow any third party access to, any graphics, content, information or data in this Manual without TPS’ express

written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of the Product. The information

and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work,

time and money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and arrangement by TPS.

Trademarks

MR-2, TRU™, HD2, Topcon

®

and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned

herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranty

EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES OFFERED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER, THIS MANUAL AND

THE PRODUCT 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 RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING,

PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE PRODUCT. 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,

INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR

OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE

PRODUCT.

Please read the terms and conditions carefully.

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License Agreement

Use of any computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website (the “Software”)

in connection with the Product constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an

agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions, and any end user license agreement accompanying the

Product. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the

terms stated herein and in any case only with a single Product or single computer. You may not assign or transfer

the Software or this license without the express written consent of TPS. This license is effective until terminated.

You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual. TPS may terminate the

license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual

upon termination of the use of the Product. 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 information of TPS. You agree to treat TPS’ Confidential Information with a degree of care no less

stringent that 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 Product. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality

Information confidential. In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential

Information, you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate

remedy.

Website; Other Statements

No statement contained at the TPS website (or any other website) or in any other advertisements or TPS

literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions

(including the Software license, warranty and limitation of liability).

Safety

Improper use of the Product can lead to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of the product. The

Product should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers, or the Original Equipment

Manufacturer.

Miscellaneous

The above Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, 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 laws.

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Convention Description Example

Bold Menu, or drop-down menu selection FileExit (Click the File menu and click

Exit)

Name of a dialog box or screen From the Connection screen...

Button or key commands 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 that an action has the potential

to result in system damage, loss of data, loss of

warranty, or personal injury.

Introduction

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Introduction

The MR-2 receiver from Topcon is a rugged GNSS modular receiver that delivers proven Topcon Vanguard and

HD2 technology in a compact and easy to integrate package. The MR-2 receiver incorporates 226 universal

tracking channels and is capable of tracking GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS signals along with SBAS

and L-band augmentation satellites. Dual antenna input support on the receiver extends capabilities to enable

precision heading determination (and inclination) in addition to RTK positioning.

Figure 1: MR-2 – Front View

Receiver Features

The MR-2 offers complete IP67 protection against dust and water ingress, in addition to superior resistance to

vibration and shock. The Topcon communication interface allows you to quickly integrate Topcon’s premium GNSS

performance within new systems and quickly deliver world-class positioning and navigation support to your

applications.

The MR-2 features include:

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Vanguard technology for future proof tracking of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS satellite signals

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226 universal tracking channels

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Proven Topcon GNSS technology delivers precise RTK positioning at up to 100 Hz

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Dual antenna inputs support superior heading and determination simultaneously with RTK using Topcon’s HD2

technology

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Simple and robust communication interface supports easy system integration and setup

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High speed Ethernet communication

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High-performance signal acquisition and tracking in the most challenging environments

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1PPS (pulse-per-second) – a signal providing a very accurate reference source for external devices

Figure 1 for representation purposes on. Final unit will be different.

Unpacking the Receiver

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Unpacking the Receiver

When you unpack the MR-2 receiver, verify that your receiver is not damaged from shipment. If it is damaged,

contact your Topcon dealer or Topocon technical support (see

“Getting Technical Support”). After you unpack

your receiver, visit myTopcon (https://www.topconpositioning.com/support) and download the following items.

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Warranty card

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Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software with online help embedded in the software

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TPStoRinex

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Topcon Link

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Occupation Planning

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MR-2 Operator’s Manual

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GNSS Receiver Interface Language (GRIL) Reference Manual

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B125 Integrator’s Guide

You can purchase the following accessories for the MR-2 receiver from Topcon:

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Cable, Power/Charger (P/Ns):

– 14-008052-01 (US)

– 14-008053-01 (AUS)

– 14-008054-01 (EUR)

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Power supply with 48-in. Safeco connector (p/n: 22-034101-01)

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External antenna, such as the Topcon PG-F1

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External antenna cable

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Serial cable – included with the device (p/n: 14-008207-02)

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Power Adapter – included with the device (p/n: 1000231-01)

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Optional Ethernet cable (p/n: 1008816-01)

Getting Technical Support

Before contacting a Topcon customer representative, see “Troubleshooting” on page 53 for some solutions that

may fix issues you might have with the receiver.

Contact your local Topcon dealer or visit the myTopcon website at https://www.topconpositioning.com/support

for technical support.

When contacting Topcon for technical assistance, provide the following information:

1. A description of the following

– Field operation that was being performed when the problem occurred.

– Details of the unexpected behavior, symptoms, and any error messages that precede or follow the

problem.

– Problem occurrence and 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

specifications should include model information, version number, operating system information, memory

and storage capacity, etc.

4. Information about the system software, including the version number and steps to reproduce the problem.

5. A description of the field environment and/or observation conditions when the problem occurred.

For quick and effective support, provide a detailed description of the problem.

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Website

The Topcon website provides current information about Topcon’s line of products. The support area of the

website provides access to Topcon field and office software, manuals, frequently asked questions, and so forth.

To access the Topcon website, visit http://www.topconpositioning.com.

The myTopcon website also provides complete support, such as news, updates, reminders, training, live

webinars, product registration, and customer service to help you get the information you need.

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Visit https://www.topconpositioning.com/support.

Getting Acquainted

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Getting Acquainted

This chapter describes the standard components and accessories included with your receiver.

Communication and Power Port

Both the serial and Ethernet communication connectors of the MR-2 feature a power input.

Power Input

The serial and Ethernet connectors on the MR-2 accept an external 9 to 36 VDC power source. Connect the

MR-2 to a power source to turn on the receiver. When the LED is lit solid, the MR-2 is receiving power. Disconnect

the MR-2 from the power source to begin the shutdown process. The power LED will remain on until the end of

the shutdown process (see

“Turning the Receiver On/Off” on page 19 for more information).

Com Features

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Supports serial data using EIA RS-232C-level signals.

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Supports baud rates of 115,200 and higher.

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Supports RS232 RX and TX signals.

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Supports simultaneous output of position and status data along with input of control commands and/or

differential corrections for RTK.

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Supports CAN

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Supports GNSS board firmware upgrades.

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Supports input of differential RTK corrections from an external radio source.

PPS Connector

Modern synchronization and time transfer applications require a highly-reliable timing source. The MR-2 supports

a 1PPS (pulse-per-second) signal, which provides a very accurate reference source for external devices. You can

program the period, offset, edge, and time reference of the 1PPS signal using GRIL commands.

The 1PPS signal has the following attributes:

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Amplitude (on 50 Ohm load): >=2 Volts

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Polarity: Positive

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Normal pulse width: 3.3 ms

Ethernet Connector

Attach the Ethernet cable to the breakout, which splits the signal to the RJ45 Ethernet port and the SAE power

port.

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Antenna Connectors

Figure 2 shows the antenna connectors for the MR-2. The primary antenna connector is used to connect a GNSS

antenna for precise RTK positioning. You can connect another GNSS antenna to the secondary connector for

heading and inclination determination. For more information, see

“Step 4: Connect Dual Antennas (HD2)” on

page 14.

For complete MR-2 operation, the external antenna supports at least GPS L1C/A, L2C, L2P (Y), GLONASS L1/L2,

and SBAS (WASS/MSAS/EGNOS) signal tracking and accept voltage at +4.75 to +5.10 VDC at 0-70 mA.

Topcon guarantees performance specifications of the MR-2 only when used with Topcon antennas, such as PG-

F1 GNSS antennas.

Figure 2: MR-2 Interface

Serial

(Power)

Ethernet

(Power)

Primary

Antenna

Secondary

Antenna

Power

Ethernet STAT

Primary

Antenna

STAT

Secondary

Antenna

Option Authorization File (OAF)

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Option Authorization File (OAF)

Topcon Positioning Systems issues an Option Authorization File (OAF) to enable the specific options that

customers purchase. An Option Authorization File allows customers to customize 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 the desired, purchased options. Receiver

options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or resetting the receiver.

The OAF enables the following kinds of functions:

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Signal tracking (standard L1 GPS; optional L2, signal tracking)

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Update rate (standard 1Hz; optional 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 Hz)

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RTK at 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Hz

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RTCM/CMR Input/Output

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2-D attitude determination

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Advanced multipath reduction

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Satellite Based Augmentation System positioning (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)

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RS-232C (2x) connectivity

Twin Antenna System (HD2)

The MR-2 receiver includes a twin antenna system called HD2. It derives 2D attitude parameters, namely the

heading and inclination, of the baseline between two antennas mounted on a platform. For more information,

see “Twin Antenna System for Heading and Inclination Determination (HD2)” of the

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B125 Integrator’s Guide

.

Visit the TPS website (or consult a TPS dealer) for a complete list of available OAF options, details,

and upgrades.

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Cables and Accessories

Standard Cables

The MR-2 package includes a cable harness that breaks out two serial communication ports and a power supply

connection to the receiver.

Table 1 lists these cables.

Table 1. MR-2 Package Cables

Cable Description Cable Illustration

Cable Harness

• Deutsch 3-pin connector: Connects the

receiver to a 9-36 VDC power supply.

• DB-9 connectors: Connects the receiver to

external devices (controller or computer)

for data transfer and receiver

configuration.

• BNC connector: Provides accurate time

transfer to external devices.

p/n: 14-008207-02LF

Power Adapter

Converts the Deutsch 3-pin connector to an

SAE connector for connection to a 9-36 VDC

power supply.

p/n 1000231-01

Ethernet Cable

• SAE connector: Connects the receiver to a

9-36 VDC power supply.

• Ethernet connector: Connects the receiver

to external devices (controller or

computer) for data transfer and receiver

configuration.

• M12 connector: Connects to the M12

connector on the receiver.

p/n: 1008816-01

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Receiver Accessories

The MR-2 has a variety of accessories to increase its ease of use and facilitate installation. Table 2 lists these

accessories. For more details on the optional accessories available for the MR-2, contact a local Topcon dealer.

Table 2. MR-2 Package Cables

Cable Description Cable Illustration

Cable, Power/Charger

Connects the power supply unit to a

grounded outlet.

p/n 14-008052-01 (US)

p/n 14-008053-01 (AUS)

p/n 14-008054-01 (EUR)

Power Supply Unit

Converts the alternating current (AC)

supplied from an electrical outlet to a direct

current (DC) for powering the receiver.

The unit connects to the receiver via the

power adapter cable.

p/n 22-034101-01

Full Wave Antenna

For optimal performance, the MR-2 should be

paired with a high precision Topcon GNSS

antenna. The PG-F1 offers high performance

signal tracking for full constellation operation,

while the PG-S1 may be used for dual

frequency configurations.

Cable, External Antenna

Connects the external antenna to the

receiver.

Mounting the Receiver

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Mounting the Receiver

The four mounting flanges on the MR-2 housing enable you to easily secure the receiver in any orientation, onto

any hard surface, with the strength to withstand tough environmental conditions (

Figure 3).

Figure 3: MR-2 Mounting Dimensions

29

(1.14)

80

(3.15)

153.7

(6.05)

165.9

(6.53)

128.8

(5.07)

11.7

(0.46)

152

(5.98)

163.1

(6.42)

136.4

(5.37)

7 Dia.

(.28)

4 PLCS

8.5

(0.33)

48.5

(1.91)

134.4

(5.29)

136.4

(5.37)

171.7

(6.76)

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LED Indicators

The LED indicators able you to control receiver power and data recording. The LEDs display the status of the

power, Ethernet connectivity, and satellite tracking. This chapter describes the different LED blink patterns and

what they mean.

Figure 4: LED Indicators

Receiver Status LEDs

There are four status LEDs to provide you information about power Ethernet connectivity, and tracked satellites.

This section describes the color and behavior of each LED.

Power LED

The Power LED indicates whether the receiver is on or off, and to indicate the status and type of OAF loaded.

Power Ethernet

STAT

(Primary Antenna)

STAT

(Secondary Antenna)

Table 3. Power LED Patterns

LED Color Description

When the LED is off, the receiver is off.

When the LED is blinking or solid, the receiver is

on and an OAF is loaded. See below for the types

of OAF.

When the LED continuously blinks between red,

green and yellow, a standalone positioning OAF is

loaded.

When the LED is solid green, an RTK-enabled OAF

is loaded.

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Ethernet LED

The Ethernet LED indicates the status of the Ethernet connection.

Satellite Tracking (STAT) LED

There are two LEDs to indicate the status of satellite tracking. If your receiver has only one B125 board, only

the STAT LED for the primary antenna will operate (

Figure 4 on page 10). If your receiver has a second B125

board will both STAT LEDs operate. The number of blinks the LED makes indicates the number of satellites for

that constellation.

Table 5 describes the blink patterns.

Table 4. Ethernet LED Patterns

Display Description

Solid Red: No Ethernet connection.

Solid Green: Ethernet Connection

established.

Table 5. STAT LED

Blink Order Definition

1 Green blink per tracked GPS satellite

2 Dark once

3 Yellow blink per tracked GLONASS satellite

4 Dark once

5 Cyan blink per tracked Galileo satellite

6 Dark once

7 Magenta blink per tracked Compass satellite

8 Dark once

9 Blue blink for each QZSS satellite

10 • One red blink: Receiver is not tracking satellites or does

not have a valid position solution

• Dark: Receiver has a valid position solution

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