Topcon HiPER GD, HiPER GGD Operator's Manual
PRECISION GPS+: HiPer GD & HiPer GGD
HiPer GD &
HiPer GGD
Operator’s Manual
POSITIONING SYSTEMS
HiPer® GD and HiPer GGD
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 7010-0626
Rev B
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
May, 2004
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rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be
used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified,
published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without
express written consent from Topcon.
Topcon only sells GPS products into Precision Markets.
Please go to www.topcongps.com for detailed market information.
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................... v
Terms and Conditions ................................................... v
Regulatory Information ................................................ viii
Manual Conventions ..................................................... x
Chapter 1
Introduction ....................................................... 1-1
Overview ....................................................................... 1-2
Principles of Operation ................................................. 1-3
GPS Overview ........................................................ 1-3
Calculating Positions ....................................... 1-4
GPS Positioning ............................................... 1-5
Conclusion ....................................................... 1-6
Receiver Overview .................. .... ..... .... .................. 1-6
Standard Package Contents ........................................... 1-8
Cables ..................................................................... 1-8
Power Supply/Charger ........................................... 1-9
Software ................................................................. 1-10
Literature ................................................................ 1-11
Getting Acquainted ....................................................... 1-12
Internal Components .............................................. 1-13
GPS+ Antenna ................................................. 1-13
Radio Modem .................................................. 1-13
Power Board ....... ..... .... ..... ............................... 1-14
GPS+ Receiver Board ...................................... 1-15
Battery ............................................................. 1-16
External Components ............................................. 1-16
Radome ............................................................ 1-16
Bottom Panel ................................................... 1-16
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Front Panel ................................................. ..... . 1-17
Back Panel ....................................................... 1-19
Option Authorization File (OAF) ................................. 1-20
Chapter 2
Configuration .................................................... 2-1
Powering the Receiver .................................................. 2-2
Internal batteries ..................................................... 2-2
External Batteries ................................................... 2-3
Battery Charger ...................................................... 2-4
Turning On/Off the Receiver ................................. 2-4
Power Management ............................................... . 2-5
Charge Internal Batteries ................................. 2-9
Check Internal Battery Status .......................... 2-10
Connecting the Receiver and a Computer .................... 2-11
Receiver Configuration ................................................. 2-14
MINTER Configuration ................................................ 2-18
Radio Configuration ...................................................... 2-26
Configuring a UHF Radio Modem ......................... 2-26
Configuring a GSM Radio Modem ........................ 2-36
Collecting Almanacs ..................................................... 2-40
Chapter 3
Setup and Survey .............................................. 3-1
Receiver Setup .............................................................. 3-1
Step 1: Set up Receiver .......................................... 3-2
Step 2: Measure Antenna Height ............................ 3-2
Step 3: Collect Data ................................................ 3-5
External Antenna Setup .......................................... 3-5
Surveying with the Receiver ......................................... 3-9
Static Survey ........................................................... 3-9
Kinematic Survey ................................................... 3-12
Stop and Go Survey ......................................... 3-12
Kinematic Continuous .................................... . 3-14
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Real-time Kinematic Survey .................................. 3-15
Setting up an RTK Base Station ...................... 3-15
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Setting up an RTK Rover ................................ 3-20
Chapter 4
Operation ........................................................... 4-1
Using the MINTER ....................................................... 4-2
Power Key ................................... ..... .... .................. 4-2
Status LED ....... ..... .... ..... ........................................ 4-2
Reset Key ......... ..... .... ..... ........................................ 4-3
FN Key and Record LED ....................................... 4-3
Battery LED ........................................................... 4-7
Modem LED ........................................................... 4-7
Information Modes ................................................. 4-8
Normal ............................................................. 4-8
Extended Information Mode (EIM) ................. 4-8
Downloading Files to a Computer ................................ 4-10
Deleting Files ................................................................ 4-13
Checking an OAF ......................................................... 4-15
Loading OAFs .............................................................. 4-17
Managing Receiver Memory ........................................ 4-18
Clearing the NVRAM ................................................... 4-18
Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM ........................ 4-19
Using PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ......................... 4-19
Changing Receiver Modes ............................................ 4-20
Sleep Mode ............................................................. 4-20
Zero Power Mode ................................................... 4-21
Checking Firmware Version ......................................... 4-21
Loading New Firmware ................................................ 4-23
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ................................................ 5-1
Check This First ............................................................ 5-1
Power Problems ............................................................ 5-2
Receiver Problems ........................................................ 5-3
Obtaining Technical Support ........................................ 5-8
Phone ...................................................................... 5-9
E-mail ..................................................................... 5-9
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Website ................................................................... 5-9
Appendix A
Creating Scripts ................................................ A-1
Appendix B
Specifications .................................................... B-1
Receiver Specifications ................................................. B-1
Connector Specifications ...................... ........................ B-10
Power Connector .................................................... B-10
Serial C-RS232 Connector ..................................... B-11
Radio (Modem) RF Connector ............................... B-12
GPS External Antenna RF Connector .................... B-12
USB Connector ....................................................... B-13
EVENT and 1PPS Connectors (Optional) .............. B-13
Appendix C
Safety Warnings ................................................ C-1
General Warnings ......................................................... C-1
Internal Battery Pack Warnings .................................... C-2
Usage Warnings ............................................................ C-3
Appendix D
UHF Radio Usage .............................................. D-1
Appendix E
Warranty Terms ................................................. E-1
Index
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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. It is designed to assist owners with the use of the Product
and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and
Conditions”).
NOTICE
Terms and Conditions
PROFESSIONAL USE – This product is designed to be used by a
professional. The user is required to be a professional surveyor or
have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to understand the
user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or
adjusting. Always wear required safety attire (safety shoes, hard
hat, etc.) when operating.
COPYRIGHT – All information contained in this Manual is the
intellectual property of, and copyrighted material of TPS. All rights
are reserved. You may 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 your HiPer GD or
HiPer GGD. The information and data in this Manual are a valuable
asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable
NOTICE
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
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work, time and money, and are the result of original selection,
coordination and arrangement by TPS.
TRADEMARKS – HiPer®, PG-A1™, Legacy-E™, LegAnt™,
Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or
registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation. Product and company names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
– EXCEPT FOR ANY
WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANU AL AND THE
HIPER GD OR HIPER GGD ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE
ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY
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FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. TPS AND ITS
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OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED
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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 HiPer GD or HiPer GGD
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-transferable
license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in
any case only with a single HiPer GD or HiPer GGD 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 your use of the HiPer GD or HiPer GGD. 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 tr eat
TPS’ Confidential Information with a degree of care no less strin gent
that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your o wn mo st
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 HiPer GD or
HiPer GGD. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality
Information confidential. In the ev ent you b ecome le ga lly 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 .
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WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contain ed 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 HiPer GD or HiPer GGD can lead
to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of the product.
The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty
service centers. Users should review and heed the safety warnings
in Appendix C.
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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Regulatory Information
The following sections provide information on this product’s
compliance with government regulations.
FCC Class B Compliance
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired ope r ation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
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protection against harmful interference in residential
installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by on or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is powered.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate such
equipment.
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Community of Europe Compliance
We, Topcon Corporation, declare EC Conformity for the
following products:
Product Identification:
Brand: Topcon
Model/Type: HIPER GD, GNSS RECEIVER
HIPER GGD, GNSS RECEIVER
Model Number: 01-830401
01-040401
Manufacturer:
Name: Topcon Positioning Systems
Address: 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588
Country: USA
Tel: 925-460-1300 Fax: 925-460-1336
Standards used:
IEC 60 950:1999 / EN 60 950:2000
EN300 339 V1.1.1 (1998-06)
Means of Conformity:
The product is in conformity with Standard EN 300 339
harmonized under Article 3(1)(b) of the R&TTE Council
Directive 1999/5/EC and Article 4 of the EMC Council
Directive 89/336/EEC based on test. CE Marking was
attached in 2002.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Example Description
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Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen.
Frequency Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen, or a tab
within a dialog box or screen.
Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter.
TIP
TIP
Supplementary information that can help you configure,
maintain, or set up a system.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Supplementary information that can have an affect on
system operation, system performance, measurements,
or personal safety.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Notification that an action has the potential to
adversely affect system operation, system
performance, data integrity, or personal health.
WARNING
WARNING
Notification that an action will result in system
damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal
injury.
DANGER
DANGER
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION BE
PERFORMED.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes:
• The HiPer® GD and HiPer® GGD receivers (Figure 1-1)
• GPS/GLONASS and your receiver
• Common receiver functions
• Standard package contents and configurations
• Receiver components
• The Option Authorization File (OAF)
Figure 1-1. HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Receivers
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Overview
Topcon Positioning System’s HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers
are dual-frequency, GPS+ receivers built to be the most advanced
and compact receiver for the surveying market. The HiPer GD and
HiPer GGD are multi-function, multi-purpose receivers intended
for precision markets. Precision markets means markets for
equipment, subsystems, components and software for surveying,
construction, commercial mapping, civil engineering, precision
agriculture and land-based construction and agriculture machine
control, photogrammetry mapping, hydrographic and any use
reasonably related to the foregoing.
The HiPer GD and HiPer GGD can receive and process both L1 and
L2 signals, improving the accuracy of your survey points and
positions. The GPS+ component of HiPer GD and HiPer GGD
receivers means you can access both the GPS (Global Positioning
System) satellites of the United States, and the GLONASS (Global
Navigation Satellite System) satellites of the Russian Federation,
increasing the number of satellites your receiver can detect, thus
improving the accuracy of your survey points, increasing
productivity, and reducing cost.
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The dual-frequency and GPS+ features of the receiver combines to
provide the only real time kinematic (RTK) system accurate for
short and long baselines. Several other features, including multipath
mitigation and co-op tracking, provide under-canopy and lo w signal
strength reception. The receivers provide the functionality,
accuracy, availability, and integrity needed for fast and easy data
collection.
NOTICE
NOTICE
For more information on the difference between the HiPer
GD and HiPer GGD receivers, see Table 1-1, “HiPer GD
vs. HiPer GGD,” on page 12.
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Principles of Operation
Surveying with the right GPS receiver can provide users accurate
and precise positioning, a requirement for any surveying project.
This section gives an overview of GPS and receiver functions to
help you understand and apply GPS principles, allowing you to get
the most out of your receiver.
GPS Overview
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based, lineof-sight radio navigation system run by the United States
Department of Defense (DoD). This system offers a global, all
weather, 24-hour positioning, velocity, and time service to any
user equipped with a GPS tracking receiver, who is on or near
the Earth’s surface. The Global Navigation Satellite System
(GLONASS), is the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense
counterpart to GPS. At any one time, with a standard 15 degree
angle, up to 10 or 12 GPS satellites are visible from any point
on earth. When a receiver can also track GLONASS satellites,
between 10 and 16 satellites are visible.
For information on current GPS constellation status, visit the
U.S. Navel Observatory website (http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/)
or the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center website (http://
www.navcen.uscg.gov/).
Despite numerous technical differences in the implementation
of these systems, both GPS and GLONASS ha ve three essential
components:
• Space – GPS and GLONASS satellites orbiting
approximately 12,000 nautical miles above Earth and are
equipped with a clock and radio. These satellites broadcast
digital information (ephemerides, almanacs, time frequency
corrections, etc.).
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• User – The community and military that use GPS/
GLONASS receivers and the corresponding satellites to
calculate positions.
• Control – Ground stations located around the Earth that
upload data, including clock corrections and new
ephemerides (satellite positions as a function of time), to
ensure the satellites transmit data properly.
Calculating Positions
Once the receiver locks on to a satellite, it starts recording
measurements and receiving the various digital information
(ephemeris, almanac, and so on) the satellites broadcast. To
calculate a position, receivers use the following basic
formula:
Velocity x Time = Distance
Where Velocity is the speed at which radio waves travel
(i.e., the speed of light) and Time is the difference between
the signal transmission time and signal reception time.
To calculate absolute 3-D positions—latitude, longitude,
altitude—the receiver must lock on to four satellites. In a
mixed GPS and GLONASS scenario, the receiver must
lock on to at least five satellites to obtain an absolute
position.
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To provide fault tolerance using only GPS or only
GLONASS, the receiv er must lock onto a f ifth satellite. Six
satellites will provide fault tolerance in mixed scenarios.
Usually, the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites in
view does not exceed twenty (20).
Once locked on to a satellite, the receiver collects
ephemerides and almanacs, saving this information to its
NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM).
• GPS and GLONASS satellites broadcast ephemeris
data cyclically, with a period of 30 seconds.
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• GPS satellites broadcast almanac data cyclically with a
period of 12.5 minutes; GLONASS satellites broadcast
almanac data cyclically with a period of 2.5 minutes.
GPS Positioning
Achieving quality position results requires the following
three elements:
• Accuracy – The accuracy of a position depends upon
the number, signal integrity, and placement (also
known as Dilution of Precision, or DOP) of satellites.
–Differential GPS (DGPS) strongly mitigates
atmospheric and orbital errors, and counteracts antispoofing signals the US Department of Defense
transmits with GPS signals.
–The more satellites in view , the stronger the signal, the
lower the DOP number, providing more accurate
positioning.
• Availability – The availability of satellites affects the
calculation of valid positions. The more visible
satellites available, the more valid and accurate the
position. Natural and man-made objects can block,
interrupt, and weaken signals, lowering the number of
available satellites.
• Integrity – Fault tolerance allows a position to have
greater integrity, increasing accuracy. Several factors
combine to provide fault tolerance, including:
–Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)
detects faulty GPS and GLONASS satellites and
removes them from the position calculation.
–Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) creates
and transmits DGPS correction messages.
–Five or more visible satellites for only GPS or only
GLONASS; six or more satellites for mixed scenarios.
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–Current ephemerides and almanacs.
–Several algorithms to detect and correct faulty
information.
Conclusion
Surveyors can use Topcon GPS+ receivers to collect data
from a network of satellites and control stations to
triangulate precise points anywhere on Earth.
This overview simply outlines the basics of GPS and
GLONASS positioning. For more detailed information,
visit the TPS website (www.topconps.com/gpstutorial/).
Receiver Overview
When power is turned on and the receiver self-test completes,
the receiver’s 40 channels initialize and begin tracking visible
GPS and GLONASS satellites. Each of the receiver’s channels
can be used to track C/A-L1, P-L1, or P-L2 signals. The
number of channels available allows the receiver to track
simultaneously all visible GPS and GLONASS satellites at an y
time and location. The combination GPS and GLONASS
(GPS+) antenna receives the different signals for processing.
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An internal or external GPS+ antenna equipped with an
optional low noise amplifier (LNA) and the receiver’s radio
frequency (RF) device are connected with a coaxial cable. The
wide-band signal received is down-converted, filtered,
digitized, and assigned to different channels. The receiver
processor controls the process of signal tracking.
Once the signal is locked in the channel, it is demodulated and
necessary signal parameters (carrier and code phases) are
measured. Also, broadcast navigation data are retrieved from
the navigation frame.
After the receiver locks on to four or more satellites, it is
possible to solve the so-called “absolute positioning problem”
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and compute the receiver’s coordinates and time (in WGS-84).
All this information is stored in the receiver’s memory, which
can be downloaded later onto a computer and processed using a
post-processing software package. When the receiver is run in
RTK mode, raw data measurements can also be recorded into
the receiver’s internal memory. This allows the operator to
double check real-time results obtained in the field.
Depending on your options, capabilities of the receiver include:
• Co-Op Tracking
• Multipath reduction
• Wide area augmentation system (WAAS)
• Adjustable phase locked loop (PLL) and delay lock loop
(DLL) parameters
• Dual-frequency static, kinematic, real-time kinematic
(RTK), and differential GPS (DGPS) survey modes
• Auto data logging
• Setting different mask angles
• Setting different survey parameters
• Static or dynamic modes
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Standard Package Contents
The receiver becomes a typical real-time kinematic (R TK) package
with a Legacy-E as the Base Station and the HiPer GD or HiPer
GGD as the Rover (also, refer to the re-packaging instruction card).
The contents of this package include:
• HiPer GD or HiPer GGD receiver
• Legacy-E GPS receiver
• PG-A1 precision micro-centered antenna
• UHF Base radio kit
•LitePole
• Tripod, tribrach, and adapter
• Topcon T o ols softw a re
• Cables and power supply/charger
•Literature
Cables
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Standard cables (Figure 1-2 on page 1-9) include the following:
• Receiver-to-computer RS232 serial cable (p/n
14-008005-03) – used to connect the receiver’s serial port
and an external device (hand-held controller or computer)
• Receiver-to-SAE power cable (p/n 14-008016-03) – used to
connect the receiver’s power port and the power supply’s
SAE connector or the extension cable’s SAE connector
• Antenna cable (p/n 14-008012-01) – used to connect the
receiver and antenna
• SAE-to-SAE cable extension (p/n 14-008022-01) – used to
connect SAE connectors over longer distances
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• Alligator clips-to-SAE cable (p/n 14-008025-01) – used to
connect any 12-volt DC power source and the Receiver-toSAE power cable
• Power supply-to-outlet cable (p/n 14-008052-01 for U.S. or
14-008054-01 for E.U.) – used to connect the power
charger to a power outlet
• USB cable (p/n 14-008031-01) – for HiPer GGD only; used
to connect the receiver and an external device (hand-held
controller or computer) via the USB port
Serial
SAE-to-SAE extension
Receiver Pwr-to-SAE
USB
Figure 1-2. System Cables
Antenna
Alligator clip-to-SAE
Power Supply/Charger
The Power Supply/Charger unit (p/n 22-034101-01) is used to
charge the internal batteries when connected to a grounded
outlet; it can also be used as an external power source
(Figure 1-3 on page 1-10). This unit converts the alternating
current (AC) normally supplied from an electrical outlet to a
direct current (DC) used to charge the batteries and power the
receiver.
• input voltage – between 100 and 240 V AC
• frequency of input power – between 50 Hz and 60 Hz
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• output voltage – 12 V DC@2.5 A (30 W)
Figure 1-3. Power Supply/Charger
Software
Standard receiver software includes:
• PC-CDU – controller software that can run on a
Windows-based computer. Please refer to the PC-CDU
User’s Manual for detailed information on this software.
• GPS radio configuration software – software for
configuring the radio; such as, PDLCONF from Pacific
Crest and TopSURV from Topcon.
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• Topcon Tools – Topcon’s post-processing software.
Software and software information are also available on the
Topcon website (www.topcongps.com/software/index.html or
http://www.topcongps.com/software/3rdparty.html).
The following software will also be useful for operating, caring
for and using your receiver, and may be required for some
applications.
• FLoader – Topcon’s firmware loader; available on the
Topcon website.
• PDLCONF from Pacific Crest – radio configuration
program included with Base station package; firmware
upgrades available from the Pacific Crest website
(www.paccrst.com/download/upgrade.htm).
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• T opSURV – T opcon’s field data collection software; among
many other functions, can be used to configure the radio/
modem.
• Survey Pro GPS – optional third-party software for data
collection and display; contact your TPS dealer.
• Carlson SurvCE – optional third-party software for data
collection; contact your TPS dealer.
Literature
Receiver literature includes:
• One year warranty card
• HiPer GD and HiPer GGD Operator’s Manual
• Functional specifications
• Packaging instruction card
Manuals and other product information are also available on the
Topcon website.
• www.topcongps.com/support/manuals.html
• www.topcongps.com/hardware/index.html (then click on
the appropriate product)
The following manuals will also be useful for operating and
caring for your receiver . These are also av ailable on the Topcon
website (www.topcongps.com/support/manuals.html).
• PC-CDU User’s Manual
• FLoader User’s Manual
• MINTER User’s Manual
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Getting Acquainted
The HiPer GD/HiPer GGD receiver is 159mm wide, 172mm deep,
88mm high, weighs 1.65kg, and is a versatile receiver that can be
configured in several different ways, depending on the usage and
function of the receiver at the jobsite. The casing allocates space for
two nonremova b l e, on-board Li-Ion batteries and two Euro cards.
One of those cards is the GPS+ receiver and the other is used for
communications (modem, spread spectrum, GSM, or DGPS).
The HiPer GD/HiPer GGD has standard interior receiver
components and two end panels for user interface, communication,
and power supply.
Table 1-1 shows the differences of certain components and options
between the HiPer GD and HiPer GGD receivers. For receiver
specifications, see Appendix B. See also T a ble 1-2 on page 1-15 for
detailed receiver board comparisons.
Table 1-1. HiPer GD vs. HiPer GGD
Components and Options HiPer GD HiPer GGD
User interface 4-light MINTER 4-light MINTER
Ports Serial A, B, C, D,
PWR
Receiver board Euro-80 Euro-112
GPS L1, L1/L2 L1, L1/L2
GLONASS L1 L1, L1/L2
Memory Standard: 0 MB
Optional: 1 MB up to
512 MB
Battery life with radio ON ~16 hours ~12 hours
Battery life with radio OFF ~18 hours ~14 hours
Serial A, B, C, D,
USB, PWR
Standard: 0 MB
Optional: 1 MB up to
1 GB
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Getting Acquainted
Internal Components
Features inside the receiver casing are described in the
following sections.
GPS+ Antenna
An internal, micro-strip antenna capable of receiving GPS
L1/L2 and GLONASS L1/L2 signals.
Radio Modem
The receiver incorporates an internal modem for receiving
data from a Base station. The Base station’s modem
transmits the carrier phase and code measurements along
with the reference station information (i.e., location and
description) to the Rover’s modem.
Your receiver may be equipped with one of the following
communication boards (howev er , your receiver may also be
configured without a radio modem):
• UHF modem – a Pacific Crest PDL (Positioning Data
Link) modem; either a 450–470 MHz or 430–450
MHz; receiving only.
• GSM – dual-band, dual-user cell phone frequency
modem (Europe and Japan: 900/1800 MHz; USA and
Canada: 900/1900 MHz).
NOTICE
NOTICE
To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at
least 20cm between the user and the GSM radio modem.
The Base station operator is responsible for complying with
local regulations for radio operation. In the US, the FCC
regulates the use of radio transmitters, requiring a license.
Broadcasting without a license can result in severe
penalties including the confiscation of your radio and
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GPS+ equipment. Please call TPS Customer Support if you
need advice on obtaining the proper license in the USA.
The internal radio modem comes with a number of preset
frequencies programmed at TPS.
WARNING
WARNING
The use of these preset frequencies without a license
is illegal. Contact your local authorities (the FCC in
the US) to use these preset frequencies.
Once the FCC, or your local authority, issues the proper
licenses, your TPS dealer will program your PDL radios
(Base and Rover) to enable communications.
Complete information regarding your radio system can also
be found in your radio modem documentation.
Power Board
The internal power board manages receiver power and
battery charging, and is connected to the receiver board and
the batteries. The power board receives power from the
internal batteries, even when the receiver is turned of f. This
feature allows the internal batteries to charge, regardless of
the receiver’s status (on or off). To prevent the batteries
from discharging when the receiver is stored, put the
receiver in Zero Power Mode (see “Zero Power Mode” on
page 4-21 for more information). The batteries will not
charge in this mode.
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The power board’ s processor and firmware are independent
of the receiver card. To ensure firmware compatibility, the
GPS receiver board and power board must be loaded with
firmware from the same package.
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