Topcon GR-5 Quick start guide

Brand: Topcon

Model: GR-5

Type: Quick start guide

Topcon GR-5 is a powerful and versatile GNSS receiver that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. It is ideal for a variety of surveying applications, including:

Construction layout
GIS data collection
Boundary surveys
Topographic surveys
Deformation monitoring

The GR-5 is equipped with a high-performance GNSS engine that supports GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou satellites. This allows it to achieve centimeter-level accuracy in both static and kinematic applications. The receiver also features a built-in UHF radio modem, which enables it to communicate with other GNSS receivers and base stations.

Topcon GR-5 is a powerful and versatile GNSS receiver that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. It is ideal for a variety of surveying applications, including:

Construction layout
GIS data collection
Boundary surveys
Topographic surveys
Deformation monitoring

This quick start guide tells you how to

get started using the GR-5 receiver.

POSITIONING SYSTEMS

GR-5

Quick Start Guide

Part Number 7010-1022

Rev A

©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

August, 2011

All contents in this manual are copyrighted by

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

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]

ECO#4187

Terms and Conditions

Thank you for buying this Topcon product. This manual has been

prepared to assist you with the care and operation of the product and

its use is subject to these Terms and Conditions and those more fully

set forth in the Operator’s/User’s Manual.

Usage and Safety

This product is designed for use by professionals. Always use safety

precautions when operating this or any Topcon product.

Copyrights and Trademarks

The information in this manual is a copyright of Topcon and is for use

only with the product. GR-5, TRU, TopSURV, Topcon Link, Topcon

Tools, and Topcon are trademarks or registered trademark of Topcon

Positioning Systems, Inc. Windows and the Windows CE icon are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other product and company names mentioned herein may be

trademarks of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranty and License

Agreement

Please see the Operator’s/User’s Manual for detailed information on

warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product.

EXCEPT FOR SUCH WARRANTIES AND LICENSES PROVIDED WITH

THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED

“AS-IS”. T

OPCON 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.

Use of any computer programs or software supplied by Topcon or

downloaded from the Topcon website in connection with the Product

implies acceptance of the Terms and Conditions here and in the

Operator’s/User’s Manual.

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................1

Chapter Descriptions ...........................................1

Where to Find More Information ........................2

Getting to Know Your GR-5 ...............................3

MINTER .......................................................3

Data and Power Ports ....................................9

Radio Antenna and Pole Connectors ............11

SDHC and SIM Card Slots ...........................11

Default Configuration ..........................................13

Accessories ..........................................................16

Getting Started ........................................21

Installing Software ...............................................21

Installing PC-CDU ........................................22

Installing TRU ..............................................22

Turning On/Off the Receiver ...............................23

Installing the SDHC Card ....................................23

Installing the SIM Card .......................................24

Installing the Batteries .........................................25

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Attaching the Batteries ..................................25

Detaching the Batteries .................................27

Charging the Batteries .........................................27

Charging with the Power Supply Unit ..........28

Charging with the Battery Charging Cradle .29

Charging Temperatures .................................29

Estimated Operating Times ................................30

Connecting the GR-5 with a Control Device ......31

Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection ...........32

Surveying ................................................35

Post-Processing Survey .......................................35

Step 1: Set up the GR-5 Base ........................35

Step 2: Set up the GR-5 Rover ......................37

Step 3: Measure Antenna Height (for Base and

Rover) ........................................................38

Step 4: Collect Data (for Base and Rover) ....39

Amount of Memory Required to Store a One

Hour File ..................................................41

RTK Survey .........................................................42

Step 1: Repeat Steps 1 through 3 in “Post-

Processing Survey” on page 35 .................42

Step 2: Connect a Hand-Held Controller ......42

Step 3: Start Surveying with TopSURV .......42

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Downloading Files ..................................45

Downloading Files via Topcon Link ...................45

...Using Windows Explorer ...........................45

...Using Topcon Link ....................................47

Downloading Files Using TRU ...........................48

Maintenance ............................................49

Restoring Default Settings ...................................49

Performing Hardware Reset ................................49

Clearing the NVRAM ..........................................50

Initializing File System ........................................51

Managing Receiver Options ................................51

Checking the Receiver’s OAF using TRU ....52

Loading an OAF using TRU .........................52

Deleting Files from the Internal Memory Card ...53

Recovering Deleted Files ....................................53

Activating Sleep Mode ........................................54

Loading New Firmware .......................................55

Troubleshooting .....................................65

Check This First! .................................................65

TX RX LED Blink Pattern on Error Conditions .66

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Obtaining Technical Support ...............................68

End-users .......................................................68

Dealers (in the U.S., Canada, Australia) .......68

Help Desk 68

Phone 68

Email 69

Dealers (International) ..................................69

Chapter 1

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Introduction

This quick start guide focuses on how to get your GR-5 up

and running quickly without overwhelming you with

technical details.

Chapter Descriptions

• Chapter 1: Introduction (this chapter)

Understand the GR-5 parts and features, default

configuration, and accessories available for your GR-5

receiver.

• Chapter 2: Getting Started

Explore preliminary steps to get your GR-5 ready for

surveying.

• Chapter 3: Survey

Learn the basic survey procedures.

• Chapter 4: Downloading Files

Transfer field data to your post-processing software.

• Chapter 5: Maintenance

Help you use the GR-5 productively and safely.

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• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Provide tips and solutions for potential problems during

GR-5 operation.

Where to Find More Information

• For detailed information regarding features, capabilities,

and software introduced with this receiver, refer to the

GR-5 Operator’s Manual (7010-1004).

• For the quick guide about GR-5 cellular modem, refer to

the GR-5 Cellular Modem Quick Start Card

(7010-1013).

• Visit Topcon University at www.topconuniversity.com

for webinars and training opportunities. The TU website

also provides you with access to software and firmware,

manuals, and more to help you maximize your technical

and industry knowledge and skills.

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Getting to Know Your GR-5

MINTER

The MINTER is the receiver’s minimum interface used to

display and control data input and output.

The battery LEDs display the power status for each

battery:

• Green – indicates greater than 85% charge.

• Orange – indicates an intermediate charge.

• Red – indicates less than 15% charge.

The STAT LED displays the status of tracked satellites.

• Red blink – receiver is on, but no satellites being

tracked.

FUNCTION

Battery

STAT

REC RX TX

Power

Button

FUNCTION

Button

Battery

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• Green blink – receiver is on and tracking satellites; one

blink per tracked GPS satellite.

• Orange blink – receiver is on and tracking satellites; one

blink per tracked GLONASS satellite.

The REC LED displays the data recording status.

• Green blinks – each blink indicates that data is being

written to the SDHC card.

• Solid Orange – the receiver is changing modes.

• Orange blinks – the receiver is checking its internal file

system. During this operation, the file system is not

accessible for CDU (control display unit) applications

or for data recording. This operation may require from

fractions of a second to several minutes, depending on

the circumstances and the amount of internal memory.

• Solid Red – a fault condition with the receiver (no more

memory, no SDHC card inserted, a hardware problem,

or an improper OAF).

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The RX TX LED displays the status of the modem.

Table 1-1 describes the LED colors and patterns for the

different modems available for the GR-5 receiver.

Table 1-1. RX TX LED Indications

FH915 Plus/

Digital/Satel

Modems

• No light – modem is turned off.

• Green flashes – modem is in receiver mode.

• Solid Green – a radio link has been established;

modem is ready to receive data.

• Solid Green plus Red flashes – modem is receiving

data.

• Solid Red – modem is in transmitter mode.

• Red flashes – a fault condition has been detected.

Check the condition of the radio modem’s antenna to

ensure it is undamaged, and is connected properly and

securely. Also make sure nothing interrupts the signal.

• Red flashes plus Green flashes – modem is in

command mode.

GSM/GPRS

• Solid Orange (Red and Green) – the modem is

initializing.

• Green flashes – the modem is on, registered on the

network, and is waiting for incoming calls (Slave

mode).

• Solid Red – a connection has been established.

• Green flashes – the modem is in direct control mode

(Daisy Chain).

• Orange flashes – an error has occurred (initialization

error, wrong PIN code, and so forth).

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The BT LED indicates the level of activity at the Bluetooth

wireless technology communication link:

• Blue flashes – the Bluetooth module is on but no

connection is established.

• Solid blue light – the Bluetooth module is on and a

connection has been established.

• No light – the Bluetooth module is off.

The power button turns the receiver on and off.

The FUNCTION button switches the receiver between

information modes and post-processing modes, starts/stops

data recording, and changes the baud rate of the serial port A

to 9600. Table 1-2 on page 7 describes the REC LED status

when using the FUNCTION button.

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Table 1-2. FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status

FUNCTION

Key

REC LED Status

When data recording is off, and the FUNCTION key is...

Not pressed

No light No data recording.

Orange

blink

Internal file system test in progress.

Red No free memory; hardware problem with

data recording. No SDHC card.

Pressed for

< 1 second

If FUNCTION key mode is “LED blink mode switch”

Orange Release to change information mode.

If FUNCTION key mode is “Occupation mode switch”

Orange No function.

Pressed for

1–5 seconds

If FUNCTION key mode is “LED blink mode switch”

Green Release to start data recording (post-

processing occupation mode undefined).

If FUNCTION key mode is “Occupation mode switch”

Green Release to start recording (Kinematic or

Static post-processing occupation mode).

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Pressed for

5–8 seconds

Red Release to turn serial port A baud rate to

9600 bps.

Pressed for

> 8 seconds

No light No function.

When data recording is on, and the FUNCTION key is...

Not pressed

Red No free memory; hardware problem with

data recording.

If FUNCTION key mode is “LED blink mode switch”

Green Data recording started (post-processing

occupation mode undefined).

If FUNCTION key mode is “Occupation mode switch”

Green Data recording started (Kinematic post-

processing occupation mode).

Orange Data recording started (Static post-

processing occupation mode).

Table 1-2. FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status

FUNCTION

Key

REC LED Status

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Data and Power Ports

The GR-5 has the following three ports:

• USB – rimmed in yellow; used for high-speed data

transfer and communication between the receiver and an

external device.

Pressed for

< 1 second

If FUNCTION key mode is “LED blink mode switch”

Orange Release to change information mode.

If FUNCTION key mode is “Occupation mode switch”

Orange Release to toggle between Static and

Kinematic post-processing modes.

Pressed for

1–5 seconds

No light Release to stop data recording.

Pressed for

5–8 seconds

Red Release to turn serial port A baud rate to

9600 bps.

Pressed for

> 8 seconds

No light No function (data recording still on).

Table 1-2. FUNCTION Button Operations and REC LED Status

FUNCTION

Key

REC LED Status

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• Serial Port A – rimmed in black; used for

communication between the receiver and an external

device.

• Power – rimmed in red; used to connect the receiver to

an external power source. This port can also be used to

charge the batteries.

The following ports are used internally:

• Serial Port B – left free in the current release.

• Serial Port C – connect the modem and receiver boards.

Note that the GSM/GPRS/CDMA modem is located on

the RF modem board.

• Serial Port D – connect the receiver board and Bluetooth

module. Note that the Bluetooth module is located on

the RF modem board.

USB

(yellow)

Power

(red)

Serial A

(black)

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Radio Antenna and Pole Connectors

The SS antenna connects to the external antenna connector

on the GR-5 radome. The radio antenna uses a reverse

polarity TNC connection or BNC connection depending on

the installed radio modem.

The bottom connector connects the receiver to either a

standard 5/8'' thread pole/adapter or the quick disconnect.

SDHC and SIM Card Slots

The SDHC and SIM card slots reside under the batteries near

the base of the dome.

The SDHC card slot is located to the left of the MINTER

inside the battery pocket and connects an optional SDHC

card to the receiver board to provide memory. The data that

resides on the SDHC card can be accessed via the USB or

External

Antenna

Connector

Bottom Connector for

Standard Setups

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serial port, or Bluetooth. The following industrial-grade

cards were tested in the temperature range -30°C to 60°C (-

22°F to 140°F).

• Transcend® Ultra Industrial 2 GB

• APRO® Industrial 4GB

• SanDisk® Ultra II

• Swissbit® Industrial 2GB

Before using any other SDHC cards, consult with TPS

technical support about compatibility.

The SIM card slot is located to the right of the MINTER

inside the battery pocket and allows a standard SIM card to

be installed in the receiver. Once installed, the SIM card

provides a unique identification for the receiver’s GSM

module and enables the receiver’s GSM functionality based

on the subscribed services. The GSM module with the SIM

card installed can be configured via TRU. A SIM card can be

purchased from a local cellular provider.

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Topcon GR-5 Quick start guide

Brand: Topcon

Model: GR-5

Type: Quick start guide

Topcon GR-5 is a powerful and versatile GNSS receiver that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. It is ideal for a variety of surveying applications, including:

Construction layout
GIS data collection
Boundary surveys
Topographic surveys
Deformation monitoring

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