Topcon GRS-1 User manual

Topcon GRS

-

1 Receiver

Field Preparation

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

• What do you need to know to get started with your Topcon GRS-1?

• Which TopSURV modules do I buy?

• How does the Topcon GRS-1 Receiver connect to the Internet?

• How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new Topcon GRS-1?

• How do I manage cell phone connections within the GRS-1 receiver?

• How do I know if my GRS-1 is successfully connected to the Internet?

• How do I send / receive an e-mail (with attachment) using the GRS-1?

• Did you know that the GRS-1 can tether to a computer that is already on the Internet?

• How can I see my position within Google Maps, live in the field?

• How do I install Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software on a GRS-1 receiver?

• How do I configure Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software to connect to a GRS-1 receiver?

• How do I use Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software to check a GRS-1 receiver?

• How do I setup TopSURV to connect to my GRS-1 to a local real time network?

• How do I add a Photo Note with the GRS-1?

• What do the colored lights on the front of the GRS-1 indicate?

• How do I switch from using the internal antenna to an external?

• How do I power the GRS-1 receiver?

• What options are there for external memory with the GRS-1 receiver?

• What are some tips and tricks with the Topcon GRS-1 receiver?

Some Common Questions

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Topcon GRS

-

1 Receiver

The GRS-1 receiver is a dual-frequency, GPS +

GLONASS L1, L2 receiver and hand-held controller built

to be the most advanced, compact, and portable receiver

for the GIS and surveying market.

An integrated electronic compass and digital camera

make the GRS-1 an all-purpose device that can also be

utilized as a field collector.

The GRS-1 can receive and process both L1 and L2

signals while using an external PG-A1 antenna.

The GRS-1 provides the functionality, accuracy,

availability, and integrity needed for fast and easy data

collection.

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What are options for Topcon GRS

-

1 hardware

configurations?

• Survey Grade / Precision Mapping - for use as a

member of a Real Time Network. The configuration for

this would be a GRS-1 receiver on the pole connected to

an external PG-A1 antenna on top.

• Sub-meter – field work done without an external PG-A1

antenna. Configured within TopSURV to use Satellite

Based Augmentation System (SBAS). Excellent for GIS

code and attribute data collection, recognaissance, or

rough delineation.

• Hand-Held Controller – Integrated mini serial port,

Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology allows the

GRS-1 to be easily connected to all Topcon hardware.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

What do you need to know to get started with

your Topcon GRS

-

1?

• All GRS-1 receivers will ship with TopSURV data

collection software.

• If the intent is to use the GRS-1 as a rover within a

Real Time Network, then you will want to start the

process of getting the modem activated and online

first.

• Check that unit has the latest version of Windows

Mobile operating system and TopSURV data

collection software.

• Using Topcon Receiver Utility (TRU) software,

check that unit has latest receiver firmware.

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

Which

TopSURV

modules do I buy?

• To have TopSURV support

using a GRS-1 within a Real

Time Network, ensure that

the GPS+ module is

activated.

• Once the GPS+ module is

activated, user has option of

adding Roading module if

applicable.

• Add the Total Station module to support the common scenario of using a

GRS-1 as a controller for conventional field work.

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How does the Topcon GRS

-

1 Receiver

connect to the Internet?

• The Topcon GRS-1 receiver is able to establish a connection to the

internet in multiple ways:

– With internal modem (GSM or CDMA)

– With external Bluetooth enabled cell phone (Bluetooth tethering)

– With Wi-Fi, also called Wireless LAN (WLAN)

– With ActiveSync connection to a computer that is on the internet

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How does the Topcon GRS

-

1 Receiver

connect to the Internet?

• The primary method to have the GRS-1 receiver connect to the internet is to

use the internal cellular modem.

• There are two types of cellular modems available for the GRS-1 receiver:

– GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)

– CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)

• The GRS-1 network receiver is also able to establish a wireless Bluetooth

connection to an external cell phone.

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new

Topcon GRS

-

1?

• The most important factor in deciding between the two types of internal

modems (GSM or CDMA) is coverage. Look at the coverage maps for the

provider that you are considering.

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I setup a cell phone plan for my new

Topcon GRS

-

1?

• Topcon GRS-1 receivers are available with either an internal GSM or

CDMA modem. Only GSM modems use SIM (Subscriber Identity

Module) cards. CDMA modems do not have SIM cards.

• Using either modem type, it is common to describe to the cellular

provider that you need a, “No Obligation / Unlimited data plan (no

voice).” Tell the sales representative that you have your own

hardware.

Common CDMA Providers Common GSM Providers

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I manage cell phone connections

within the GRS

-

1 receiver?

• The Topcon GRS-1 receiver has Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic operating

system. Within this operating system, Topcon has introduced the TPS

Connection Manager.

• TPS Connection Manager is a utility software that ships standard within

every GRS-1 receiver.

TPS

Connection

Manager

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I manage cell phone connections

within the GRS

-

1 receiver?

• Within the TPS Connection Manager, select Create New Connection

Entry. Work your way down the screen.

• For the Connection Name, ensure not to use any special characters such

as an “&” ampersand.

• Select a Modem type of Cinterion HC25. Tap Create when done.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I know if my GRS

-

1 is successfully

connected to the Internet?

• At top center of the desktop screen, there are two arrows that

indicate whether the GRS-1 receiver has a successful internet

connection.

• When the arrows are facing left to right (shown above) then a

connection to the internet is made.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How do I send / receive an e

-

mail (with

attachment) using the GRS

-

1?

• Using the TPS Connection Manager within the GRS-1 receiver’s Windows

Mobile 6.1 desktop screen, you are able to establish a connection to the

internet prior to launching TopSURV data collection software.

• This connection allows unlimited number of options for transferring data

such as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software, using an e-mail account to

send / receive attachments, Microsoft Live Mesh, etc.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

Did you know that the GRS

-

1 can tether to a

computer that is already on the Internet?

• Since the Topcon GRS-1 receiver has Windows Mobile operating system,

it is able to share an internet connection when tethered to a laptop /

computer that is already on the internet.

• Tethering is using some type of device (laptop / computer) to gain internet

access for another mobile device (GRS-1 receiver).

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

Did you know that the GRS

-

1 can tether to a

computer that is already on the Internet?

• If the laptop / computer that you are using is on the internet, once you

make an ActiveSync connection between it and a Topcon GRS-1 receiver,

the GRS-1 is then also on the internet.

• This is ideal when performing maintenance and internet software installs in

the office.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How can I see my position within Google

Maps, live in the field?

• To install the free software of Google Maps on your Topcon GRS-1

receiver, open Internet Explorer and go to:

http://m.google.com/maps

• To type the address, tap on the keyboard icon at bottom center.

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Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How can I see my position within Google

Maps, live in the field?

• Click the Install Now link.

• Ensure to check on the option of Open File After Download. Tap Yes.

• It is common to have the GRS-1 receiver on charge during this process.

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How can I see my position within Google

Maps, live in the field?

• Tap the Accept button at lower left to proceed.

• Tap the OK button to launch Google Maps on the Topcon GRS-1 receiver.

June 2009

Topcon GRS-1 Receiver - Field Preparation

How can I see my position within Google

Maps, live in the field?

• Within Google Maps software on the GRS-1 receiver, tap the Menu button

at lower right.

• Select the Use GPS option to have Google Maps read in the position of the

GRS-1 receiver.

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