Sokkia GCX2 Operating Manual

GCX2

GNSS Receiver

Operator’s Manual

Part Number 1005278-01

Rev A

©Copyright Sokkia

<Month>, 2014

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

Disclaimer of Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Website; Other Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Introduction

GCX2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Unpacking Your Receiver Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Technical Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using Sokkia Software With Your Receive r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Receiver Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GCX2 Receiver Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Internal Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Long-Range Bluetooth Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

USB Port Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display Panel Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Tracking Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recording LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Communication LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Turning the Receiver On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Internal and External Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Internal Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Power Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Insufficient Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuring the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Viewing Receiver Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Open the Receiver Info Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Loading New Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Upload Firmware Files to the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Option Authorization Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Checking the Receiver’s OAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

View Receiver Options Using SRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Loading an OAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Load a New OAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Resetting the Receiving (Clearing the NAVRAM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Clear NAVRAM Using SRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Setting Up the Base Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting Up the Rover Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Measuring Antenna Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Obtain Accurate Antenna Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Collecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Set Recording Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Log Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Record Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Start/Stop Recording Using LED Display Panel or SRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Download and Delete Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Check This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Powering Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Receiver Does Not Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Receiver Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

No Connection to Computer or External Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cable Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Generic Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

No Long Term Lock on Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Too Few Satellites Tracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

No Code Differential and/or RTK Solutions Obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Receiver Does Not Log Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Bluetooth Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SRU Error Message: Can’t Find Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SRU Error Message: Open COM# Port Failed: Access is Denied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

No Available Devices Discovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Receiver Bluetooth Icon Visible, but Cannot Establish Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Long-Range Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Long-Range Cannot Discover Base Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cannot Establish Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

SRU Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

SRU Cannot Connect to Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning and Storing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Getting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

General Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Receiver Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Usage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Industry Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Community of Europe Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

European Community Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WEEE Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Bluetooth Transmission Statements/Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Korean KC-RF Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Japan Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Law Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Bluetooth Module Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Preface

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

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

owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and

Conditions”).

Please read the terms and conditions carefully.

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 cop yrighted material of TPS. All rights

are reserved. Do not use, access, copy, store, display, create derivative works of, sell, modif y, publish, distribute,

or allow any third party access to, an y graphics, co ntent, informat ion or data in this Manual w ithout TPS’ expre ss

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

and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of consider able wor k,

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

Trademarks

GCX2™, SRU™, MAGNET Field, MAGNET Rely, Long-Range Bluetooth Technology®, and Topcon Positioning

Systems™ are trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth®

word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by T opc on Positioning Systems,

Inc. is used under license. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their

respective owners.

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EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANT Y CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS

MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS. ” THER E ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TPS DISCL AIMS ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICUL AR USE OR PURPOSE. TPS AND ITS

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HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING,

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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

RECEIVER.

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License Agreement

Use of any computer programs or software supplied by TPS and Sokkia or downloaded from a Sokkia website

(the “Software”) in connection with the receiver constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this

Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-

exclusive, non-transfer able license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with

a single receiver 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

receiver. 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”) ar e 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 t rade 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 the Confidential

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

remedy.

Preface

Website; Other Statements

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

or TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPS modifies these T e rms and Conditions

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

Safety

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

receiver should only be repair ed by authorized TPS warr anty serv ice centers. Users should r eview and heed the

safety warnings in an Appendix.

Miscellaneous

The above T erms 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

Bold Bold

Mono User supplied text or variable Type guest, and click Enter.

Italic

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.

Name of a dialog box or screen From the Connection screen... Button or key commands Click Finish.

Reference to another manual or help document Refer to the

Preface

Exit)

Sokkia Reference Manual.

Notification that an action has the potential to result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal injury.

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Introduction

Sokkia’s GCX2 receiver is a compact, lightweight, and completely integrated GNSS receiver for static and cable-

free stop-and-go/kinematic applications. The integrated receiv er design includes a GNSS receiver board based on

Vanguard™ technology, an internal battery, memory storage, and Sokkia’s innovative Long-Range Bluetooth

Technology

application by tracking signals from multi-constellation satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, and SBAS.

The GCX2 includes Sokkia’s exclusive Long-Range Bluetoot h T ech nology®, which provides the perfect solution for

short range job sites (up to 300m from the Base station) that requir e RTK communication. The GCX2 can be paired

with a cellular-enabled data collector to receive corrections from an NTRIP Caster for rove r operation. This setup

can also be used with MAGNET Relay for a cost effective RTK base solution over long distances. The MAGNET

Relay configuration enables you to operate up to ten GCX2 rovers with a single GCX2 base.

The GCX2 offers complete IP67 protection against dust and water ingress, in addition to superior vibration and

shock resistance. The Sokkia communication interface allows you to quickly integrate Sokkia’s premium GNSS

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

applications.

for communication. The GCX2 delivers world-class positioning and navigation capability to your

Introduction

Figure 1: GCX2 Receiver

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GCX2 Features

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The GCX2 receiver’s adv anced design eliminates the need for cables during operation, allowing for a simplified setup and less parts to keep track of. The GCX2 receiver features the following:

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Compact, lightweight, and rugged design.

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A premier multi-constellation GNSS board featuring Vanguard™ technology.

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Integrated multi-channel

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8 GB internal memory.

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One internal battery, providing at least 12 hours of operation under normal operating conditions.

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A highly visible display panel with single-button operation.

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One USB port for communications and power.

You can configure the GCX2 receiver in a variety of ways, depending on your project requirements. Typically,

the receiver supports the following operation modes.

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Static/post-processing data collection

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Job site RTK using Long-Range Bluetooth technology

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Network Rover for DGPS and RTK operation

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MAGNET Relay operation

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SBAS-enabled operation

Long-Range Bluetooth technology.

Unpacking Your Receiver Kit

Introduction

This section describes the documentation, standard kit components, and accessories (depending on your

purchase) that accompany your receiver. When you unpack your receiver kit, verify you received the items listed

in this section. Make sure the items do not appear damaged from shipment. If any of the items are missing or

damaged, contact your Sokkia dealer or Sokkia technical support. See

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Standard components are illustrated in Figure 2 on page 3.

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Receiver accessories are illustrated in Figure 3 on page 4.

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Receiver documentation is listed in “Technical Documents” on page 4.

“Getting Technical Support” on page 5.

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System Components

The items illustrated in Figure 2 are included with you receiver.

Introduction

Figure 2: Standard System Components

You can download utility software for the GCX2 receiver from the Sokkia Total Care website at http://us.sokkia.com/total-care.

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Accessories

Introduction

Sokkia offers a wide variety of accessories (

efficiency. For more details on the optional accessories available for GCX2, contact your Sokkia dealer.

Figure 3

) specially designed to improve system flexibility and job site

Figure 3: Receiver Accessories

Technical Documents

The

GCX2 Operator’s Manual

You can download a digital copy of the

http://us.sokkia.com/total-care.

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GCX2 Operator’s Manual

new receiver.

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Sokkia Receiver Utility (SRU) Reference Guide

information on how to use the SRU software. For more information about the SRU software, see Software With Your R eceiver”.

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GCX2 LED Card

- Included in the package, describes the functions of the LEDs.

is designed to help you set up and use your new receiver quickly and efficiently.

GCX2 Operator’s Manual

– An on-screen help document that contains detailed information on how to use your

– An on-screen help document that contains detailed

Using Sokkia Software With Your Receiver

Use the GCX2 receiver in conjunction with the Sokkia Receiver Utility (SRU) and MAGNET Field™ applications

for a cable-free positioning solution. Using Sokkia software, you can configure the receiver and other external

devices, manage files, collect data, and perform survey and construction work flows.

The Sokkia Receiver Utility (SRU) is a hardware configuration software utility for receivers and peripheral

devices. Yo u can install it on desktop computers and data controllers. You can download the SRU software and

manual from the Sokkia TotalCare website (http://us.sokkia.com/total-care). SRU Help is also available on the

software.

from the Sokkia Total Care website at

“Using Sokkia

Sokkia’s MAGNET Field™ software for data controllers provides real-time communication, cloud storage, data

collection and exchange, and field solutions, such as topo, staking, roads, calculations, and more.

Magnet Relay™ is a GNSS correction service hosted by the MAGNET Solution. With a subscription to MAGNET

Relay, you can connect the GCX2 Cellular receiv er to th e R elay service (via cellular -enabled data collector) and

use it as a Base for up to 10 Rovers.

Contact your Sokkia dealer for more information about the Sokkia software described above.

Technical Documents

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Getting Technical Support

Before contacting a Sokkia customer representative about any problems with the r eceiver , see “Troubleshooting”

on page 29 for some solutions that may fix the issue.

Contact your local Sokkia dealer or visit the Sokkia Total Care Web site (http://us.sokkia.com/total-care) for

technical support.

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

When contacting Sokkia for technical assistance, provide the following information for better and faster service.

1. A description of the following: a. Field operation that was being performed when the problem occurred. b. Details of the unexpected behavior, symptoms, and any err or messages that pr ecede or follow the

problem.

c. Problem occurrence frequency or patterns

2. Receiver information and configuration settings. For receiver information, click Information in SRU, 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.

Introduction

Website

The Sokkia website provides current information about Sokkia’s line of products. The support area of the website provides access to Sokkia field and office software, manuals, frequently asked questions, and so forth. To access the Sokkia website, visit www.sokkia.com.

The Sokkia’s T o talCare website also provides complete support, such as news, updates, reminders, training, live Webinars, and customer service to help you get the information you need. Visit http ://us.sokkia.com/total-care.

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Getting Acquainted

The GCX2 receiver enclosure is fully sealed and incorporates the GNSS receiver board, antenna, battery, memory storage, and Sokkia’s Long-Range Bluetooth Technology

Receiver Overview

The upper portion of the receiver contains GNSS and antennas for Long-Range Bluetooth communicat ion enclosed by the radome.

An easy-to-operate display panel, mounting socket, and labe ls with receiver information are located on the bottom of the receiver’s aluminum alloy lower enclosure.

The GCX2 receiver has a highly-visible display panel with single-button operation. The displa y panel enables you to view the receiver’s operational status. For more information, see “Display Panel Operations” on page 19.

The mounting socket (Figure 4) connects the receiver to either a standard 5/8''-11 thread pole or adapter. You can locate regulatory and product identification information on the two receiver labels. The product

identification label contains the serial number and part number along with a quick response (QR) matrix code. You can scan the QR code with an y QR code application on a smart phone and it will open the product information page at the Sokkia Total Care website (http://us.sokkia.com/total-care).

GCX2 Receiver Overview

Getting Acquainted

Figure 4: GCX2 Receiver Overview

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Cables

Getting Acquainted

The GCX2 package includes a USB cable for power and data transfer. your receiver.

Table 1. Receiver Cables

Cable Descriptions Cable Illustration

Mini USB 2.0 Cable

Connects the receiver to an external device (controller or computer) for data transfer, receiver configuration, and to a power adapter for charging the internal battery.

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AC/DC Desktop Wall Adapters

Charges the receiver when connected to a grounded outlet and the power charger cable.

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Wall Adapter Folding Clip Kit

[Need description for this item.]

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Table 1describes the cables included with

Drivers

A 32-bit or 64-bit Windows® driver is required and available at http://www.topcontotalcare.com. See “Before You Begin” on page 15 for more information.

Memory

The GCX2 is equipped with an internal, non-removable memory card that provides up to 8 GB of data storage. As data is logged to the receiver’s memory, the REC LED displays the memory capacity status. See LED” on page 10 for more information. To access the raw data files in the receiver’s internal memory, see “Record Data” on page 27.

Internal Battery

The GCX2 receiver was designed with one internal, non-removable battery. When fully charged, the battery provide at least 12 hours of operation in any job configur ation. The battery is easily charged using a USB cable. See

“Internal Battery” on page 12 for more information.

Long-Range Bluetooth Technology

The GCX2 receiver integrates Long-Range Bluetooth technology that enables multiple (up to 3) cable-free connections to other GCX2 devices for Long-Range Bluetooth technology for base/rover R TK systems. You can also connect the receiver to other Class 1- and Class 2-enabled Bluetooth devices (such as data collectors and computers) using Bluetooth wireless technology concurrently with Long-Range Bluetooth connections.

“Recording

Sokkia’s Long-Range Bluetooth technology enables communication of RTCM3 differential corrections between two GCX2 receivers over Bluetooth (up to 300 meters), eliminating the need for additional external radios for corrections. For more information, see

Cables

“System Setup” on page 24.

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USB Port Panel

The receiver is equipped with a USB 2.0 port for high-speed data transfer and communication between the receiver and an external device, for charging the internal battery, and power supply. See

Getting Acquainted

for powering the receiver with an external

“Using Internal and External Power Sources” on page 12.

Figure 5: USB Port Panel

USB Port Panel

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Display Panel Operations

The LED display panel (Figure 6) enables you to control receiver power and data recording. The LEDs display the status of the satellite tracking, recording/memory capacity , Long-Range Bluetooth Technology® connections, and battery. This chapter describes the different LED blink patterns and what they mean.

Power Button

The power button performs multiple functions. The duration in which the button is pressed and held determines how the receiver will perform. While pressing the button, the LED panel indicates the selected operation using particular LEDs.

Function Press Button LED Description

Power Off 3-10 seconds All LEDs are off. Release the Power button when the Battery LED is

Factory Reset

Clear NAVRAM

Erase All Files 15-20 seconds All LEDs are off. Release the Power but ton when the R ecording LED is

Disregard More than 20 seconds All LEDs return to normal, and the receiver has not taken any action.

Figure 6: LED Display Panel

Table 2describes how to use the power button.

Table 2. Power Button Functions

solid.

10-15 seconds All LEDs are off. Release the Power button when the Status LED is

solid red.

Note

: This action is irreversible. If you are unsure about this actions,

continue to hold down the button until all LEDs return to normal.

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Open/Close Data File 3 times in a row within

2 seconds

Receiver Status LEDs

There are four status LEDs to provide you information about the battery life, tracked satellites, memory capacity , and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. This section describes the color and behavior of each LED.

Tracking Status LED

The Tracking status LED displays how many satellites the receiver is tracking.

LED Color Description

1 One blink per tracked GPS satellite. 2 One blink per tracked GLONASS satellite.

Table 2. Power Button Functions

The data file opens in Static mode. While the file is open, press the Power button 2 times in a row within

1 second to switch back and forth between Static and Dynamic modes.

To close a data file, press the Power button 3 times in a row within 2 seconds.

Refer to the Recording LED description.

Table 3. Tracking Status LED Patterns

Display Panel Operations

3 One blink when there are no tracked satellites or solutions. It is Off otherwise.

Recording LED

The memory LED indicates if data is be ing written to me mory, and displays how much memory the r eceiver has available for recording.

Table 4. Recording LED Status

Display Function Description

Greater than 50%

Greater than 10%

Less than 10%

Greater than 50% Greater than 10% Less than 10%

Formatting memory Alternating green and red LEDs indicate all files are being deleted.

File logging is in progress. Each blink indicates data is being written to memory. When the receiver is in dynamic mode, the LED blinks twice every second. In static mode, the LED blinks once every second.

The file is closed. A solid light indicates no data is being recorded.

Alternating red and yellow LEDs indicate the memory card is being initialized or formatted.

Missing or faulty memory

Receiver Status LEDs

The LED is off.

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