Topcon Hiper XT User Manual
POSITIONING SYSTEMS
HiPer® XT
Operator’s Manual
Part Number 7010-0713
Rev A
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
April, 2005
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The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored,
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Please go to www.topcongps.com for detailed market information.
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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................... vii
Terms and Conditions .......................................................... vii
Regulatory Information ....................................................... x
Manual Conventions ............................................................ xi
Chapter 1
Introduction ............................................................ 1-1
Overview .............................................................................. 1-2
Principles of Operation ........................................................ 1-2
GPS Overview ............................................................... 1-2
Calculating Positions .............................................. 1-3
GPS Positioning ...................................................... 1-4
Conclusion .............................................................. 1-5
Receiver Overview ........................................................ 1-5
Standard Package Contents .................................................. 1-6
Cables ............................................................................ 1-7
Power Supply/Charger .................................................. 1-8
Software ........................................................................ 1-8
Literature ....................................................................... 1-9
Getting Acquainted .............................................................. 1-10
Internal Components ..................................................... 1-10
GPS+ Antenna ........................................................ 1-10
Bluetooth Module ................................................... 1-10
Radio Modem ......................................................... 1-11
GSM Module .......................................................... 1-11
Power Board ........................................................... 1-11
GPS+ Receiver Board ............................................. 1-12
Battery .................................................................... 1-12
External Components .................................................... 1-13
Bottom Panel .......................................................... 1-13
Radome ................................................................... 1-13
Front Panel .............................................................. 1-14
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Back Panel .............................................................. 1-16
Option Authorization File (OAF) ........................................ 1-16
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 ........................................ 2-5
Power Management ...................................................... 2-5
Charging Internal Batteries .................................... 2-9
Checking Internal Battery Status ........................... 2-10
Connecting the Receiver and a Computer ........................... 2-10
Establishing a Wireless Connection ............................. 2-11
Establishing an RS232 Cable Connection .................... 2-12
Establishing a USB Connection .................................... 2-12
Establishing a PC-CDU Connection ............................. 2-13
Receiver Configuration ....................................................... 2-15
MINTER Configuration ...................................................... 2-18
Radio Configuration ............................................................ 2-25
Installing Modem-TPS .................................................. 2-25
Configuring a Base Station’s UHF Radio Modem ....... 2-27
Set Radio Link Parameters for a
Dedicated Channel .............................................. 2-28
Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 2-31
Configuring a Rover Station’s UHF Radio Modem ..... 2-34
Set Radio Link Parameters for a
Dedicated Channel .............................................. 2-34
Set Radio Link Parameters for Free Channel Scan 2-37
Configuring a Base Station’s GSM
Module with Modem-TPS ......................................... 2-40
Configuring a Rover Station’s GSM
Module with Modem-TPS ......................................... 2-41
Bluetooth Module Configuration ........................................ 2-43
Collecting Almanacs ........................................................... 2-48
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Chapter 3
Setup and Survey ................................................... 3-1
Receiver Setup ..................................................................... 3-1
Step 1: Set up the Receiver ........................................... 3-2
Step 2: Measure Antenna Height .................................. 3-2
Step 3: Collect Data ...................................................... 3-4
Surveying with the Receiver ................................................ 3-5
Static Survey ................................................................. 3-5
Kinematic (Stop and Go) Survey .................................. 3-8
Real-time Kinematic Survey ......................................... 3-9
Set up an RTK Base Station ................................... 3-9
Set up an RTK Rover .............................................. 3-13
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 .................................................................. 4-8
Information Modes ........................................................ 4-9
Normal .................................................................... 4-9
Extended Information Mode (EIM) ........................ 4-9
Downloading Files to a Computer ....................................... 4-10
Deleting Files ....................................................................... 4-13
Checking Receiver Options ................................................. 4-14
Loading OAFs ..................................................................... 4-16
Managing Receiver Memory ............................................... 4-17
Clearing the NVRAM .......................................................... 4-17
Using MINTER to Clear NVRAM ............................... 4-18
Using PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ................................ 4-18
Changing Receiver Modes ................................................... 4-18
Sleep Mode .................................................................... 4-19
Zero Power Mode .......................................................... 4-19
Checking Firmware Version ................................................ 4-20
Loading New Firmware ....................................................... 4-21
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Receiver and Power Board Firmware ........................... 4-23
Bluetooth Module Firmware ......................................... 4-26
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 5-1
Check This First! ................................................................. 5-1
Power Problems ................................................................... 5-2
Receiver Problems ............................................................... 5-3
Bluetooth Problems ............................................................. 5-7
Radio Modem Problems ...................................................... 5-11
Obtaining Technical Support .............................................. 5-12
Phone ............................................................................ 5-12
E-mail ........................................................................... 5-13
Website ......................................................................... 5-13
Appendix A
Specifications ......................................................... A-1
Receiver Specifications ....................................................... A-2
General Details ............................................................. A-2
GPS Board Details ........................................................ A-7
Bluetooth Module Details ............................................. A-8
Internal TPS UHF Modem Details ............................... A-9
Optional GSM/GPRS Module Details .......................... A-10
Connector Specifications ..................................................... A-11
Radio (Modem) RF Connector ..................................... A-11
Power Connector .......................................................... A-11
Serial C-RS232 Connector ........................................... A-12
USB Connector ............................................................. A-13
Appendix B
Safety Warnings ...................................................... B-1
General Warnings ................................................................ B-1
Internal Battery Pack Warnings .......................................... B-2
Usage Warnings .................................................................. B-3
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Appendix C
UHF Radio Usage ................................................... C-1
Appendix D
Warranty Terms ...................................................... D-1
Index
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Preface
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product. The materials
available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon
products, and is designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver
and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and
Conditions”).
NOTICE
NOTICE
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
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 receiver. The
information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and
are developed by the expenditure of considerable work, time and
money, and are the result of original selection, coordination and
arrangement by TPS.
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TRADEMARKS – Topcon Tools™, TopSURV™, Modem-TPS™,
HiPer®, Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks
or registered 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 Topcon
Positioning Systems, Inc. used under license.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
– EXCEPT FOR ANY
WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE
RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE. TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL
OR THE RECEIVER. SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, SAVINGS OR
REVENUE, OR LOSS OF THE PRODUCT’S USE. IN ADDITION
TPS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR
COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING
SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY
OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY
EVENT, TPS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR
OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY
IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE RECEIVER.
LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or
software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS 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, nonexclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the
terms stated herein and in any case only with a single receiver or
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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 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”) are the confidential and
proprietary information of TPS. You agree to treat TPS’ Confidential
Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of
care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade
secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing
Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or
appropriate to operate or care for the 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.
WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contained at
the TPS website (or any other website) or in any other advertisements
or TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor
of TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions (including the Software
license, warranty and limitation of liability).
SAFETY – Improper use of the receiver 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 an Appendix.
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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.
Regulatory Information
The following sections provide information on this product’s
compliance with government regulations.
FCC Class B Compliance
This device complies 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 operation.
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 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 one 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.
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• 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.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Example Description
FileExit Click the File menu and click Exit.
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.
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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, 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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Introduction
This chapter describes:
• The HiPer® XT receiver (Figure 1-1)
• GPS and your receiver
• Common receiver functions
• Standard package contents and configurations
• Receiver components
• The Option Authorization File (OAF)
Chapter 1
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Overview
Topcon Positioning System’s HiPer XT is a dual-frequency, GPS+
receiver built to be the most advanced and compact receiver for the
surveying market. The HiPer XT is a multi-function, multi-purpose
receiver 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 XT can receive and process both L1 and L2 signals,
improving the accuracy of your survey points and positions. The dualfrequency and GPS+ features of HiPer XT combine to provide a 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 low signal strength reception.
The receiver provides the functionality, accuracy, availability, and
integrity needed for fast and easy data collection.
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, line-ofsight 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.
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For information on the current status of the GPS constellation, visit
http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/ or http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. For
GLONASS, visit http://www.glonass-center.ru/frame.html.
Despite numerous technical differences in the implementation of
these systems, both GPS and GLONASS have 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.).
• Control – Ground stations located around the Earth that monitor
the satellites and upload data, including clock corrections and
new ephemerides (satellite positions as a function of time), to
ensure the satellites transmit data properly.
• User – The community and military that use GPS/GLONASS
receivers and the corresponding satellites to calculate positions.
Calculating Positions
Once the receiver locks on to a satellite, it starts recording
measurements and receiving the various digital information
(ephemerides, almanac, and so on) the satellites broadcast. To
calculate a position, receivers use the following 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, receiver’s must lock onto at least five satellites
to obtain an absolute position.
To provide fault tolerance using only GPS or only GLONASS, the
receiver must lock onto a fifth satellite. Six satellites will provide
fault tolerance in mixed scenarios.
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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.
• 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 elements:
• Accuracy – The accuracy of a position primarily depends upon
the satellite geometry (Geometric Dilution of Precision, or
GDOP) and the measurement (ranging) errors.
– Differential positioning (DGPS and RTK) strongly mitigates
atmospheric and orbital errors, and counteracts anti-spoofing
signals the US Department of Defense transmits with GPS
signals.
– The more satellites in view, the stronger the signal, the lower
the DOP number, the higher positioning accuracy.
• 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 distort signals, lowering the number of
available satellites and adversely affecting signal reception.
• 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.
– Five or more visible satellites for only GPS or only
GLONASS; six or more satellites for mixed scenarios.
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– Wide Area Augmentation Systems (WAAS, EGNOS, etc.)
creates and transmit, along with DGPS corrections, data
integrity information (for example, satellite health warnings).
– Current ephemerides and almanacs.
Conclusion
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 20 channels initialize and begin tracking visible GPS
satellites. Each of the receiver’s channels can be used to track C/AL1, P-L1, or P-L2 signals. The number of channels available allows
the receiver to track all visible GPS satellites at any time and location.
An internal GPS antenna equipped with a 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” and compute the
receiver’s coordinates (in WGS-84) and the time offset between the
receiver clock and GPS time. 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.
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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
Standard Package Contents
The HiPer XT comes in either a base or real-time kinematic (RTK)
package (also, refer to the packaging instruction card). The contents
of this package include:
• One HiPer XT receiver and one Legacy-E+, GB-500, or GB-1000
receiver
OR
Two HiPer XT receivers
•LitePole
• Tripod, tribrach, and adapter
• Topcon Tools™ software (optional)
• Cables, connectors, and adapters
•Literature
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Cables
Standard cables (Figure 1-2) can include the following:
• Receiver-to-computer RS232 serial cable (p/n 14-008005-03) –
connects the receiver’s serial port and an external device (handheld controller or computer)
• Receiver-to-SAE power cable (p/n 14-008016-03) – connects the
receiver’s power port and the power supply’s SAE connector or
the extension cable’s SAE connector
• SAE-to-SAE cable extension (p/n 14-008022-01) – connects
SAE connectors over longer distances
• Alligator clips-to-SAE cable (p/n 14-008025-01) – connects any
12-volt DC power source and the Receiver-to-SAE power cable
• Power supply-to-outlet cable (p/n 14-008052-01 for U.S. or 14-
008054-01 for E.U.) – connects the power charger to a power
outlet
• USB cable (p/n 14-008031-01) – connects the receiver and an
external device (hand-held controller or computer) via the USB
ports
SAE-to-SAE extension
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USB
Figure 1-2. System Cables
Antenna
Alligator clip-to-SAE
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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). 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
• 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.
• FLoader – Topcon’s firmware loader; available on the Topcon
website.
• BTCONF – Topcon’s Bluetooth® wireless technology module
configuration program; available on the Topcon website.
• Modem-TPS – Topcon’s radio modem configuration software;
available on the Topcon website.
• Topcon Tools – optional; Topcon’s post-processing software.
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Standard Package Contents
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.
• TopSURV – Topcon’s field data collection software; among many
other functions, can be used to configure the radio/modem.
• Carlson SurvCE – optional third-party software for data
collection; contact your TPS dealer.
Literature
Receiver literature includes:
• One year warranty card
• HiPer XT 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 or
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 available on the Topcon website
(www.topcongps.com/support/manuals.html).
• PC-CDU User’s Manual
• FLoader User’s Manual
• BTCONF User’s Manual
• Modem-TPS User’s Manual
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Getting Acquainted
The HiPer XT receiver is 158.5mm wide, 173mm deep, 113mm high,
and weighs approximately ??kg. The receiver’s advanced design
allows users to significantly reduce the number of cables required for
receiver operation, with the ability to perform jobs more reliably and
efficiently, especially when moving.
The receiver is also versatile and can be configured in several
different ways. The casing allocates space for two nonremovable, onboard Li-Ion batteries, a Bluetooth wireless technology module, a
GSM communication module (optional), and two Euro cards. One of
the Euro cards is the GPS receiver and the other is used for UHF
communications.
See Table 1-2 on page 1-13 for a description of the operating times
for the HiPer XT receiver as a Base or Rover. For receiver
specifications, see Appendix A.
Internal Components
The following sections describe the internal components of the HiPer
XT receiver.
GPS+ Antenna
An internal, micro-strip antenna capable of receiving GPS L1/L2
signals and GLONASS L1/L2 signals.
Bluetooth Module
A combination of software and hardware technology that makes the
HiPer XT a mobile, wireless, GPS+ receiver that support a point-topoint serial profile. As such, the HiPer XT can transfer and
synchronize files between the receiver and any other Bluetooth
wireless technology device that supports serial profile, including
portable handheld devices and external controllers, Bluetooth
adapters for PC-USB/RS ports, mobile computers and phones, IPAQs,
PCMCA-to-Bluetooth adapters, etc.
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With Bluetooth wireless technology, the receiver’s reception and
transmission distance is 10 meters (32 feet) for interior projects and
30–50 meters (98–164 feet) for exterior projects.
The Bluetooth module’s processor and firmware are independent of
the receiver card and power board.
Radio Modem
The receiver incorporates an internal, TPS UHF transmitter/receiver
at 20MHz bandwidth, with a 12.5/25kHz channel spacing, and a
maximum 2W power output for data transmission. The Base station’s
modem transmits the carrier phase and code measurements along
with the reference station information (that is, location) to the Rover
station modem.
The frequency range of the modem depends on the country in which
the receiver is used: for North America, the frequency range is 410–
470; for all other countries, contact your local distributor.
TIP
TIP
The HiPer XT is compatible with Pacific Crest radio
modems.
GSM Module
GSM modems function similarly to a standard cell phone, where one
modem (at the Rover) calls another (at the Base). If your receivers are
configured with GSM capabilities, a phone number and service plan
are required. Contact your Topcon dealer for details.
ANYTHING ELSE??
The GSM module internally connects to and controls through the
UHF modem board.
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
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receiver is turned off. 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 4-19 for more
information). The batteries will not charge in this mode.
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.
GPS+ Receiver Board
The receiver is supplied with a Euro-112T card capable of processing
the following signals:
• GPS L1 or GPS L1/L2
• GPS/GLONASS L1 or GPS/GLONASS L1/L2
Table 1-1 lists the options available for these cards.
Table 1-1. Euro Card Options for HiPer XT
Euro Card Model Available Options
Euro-112T (HGGDT) G: GPS L1
GD: GPS L1/L2
GG: GPS/GLONASS L1
GGD: GPS/GLONASS L1/L2
A WAAS-enabled TPS receiver allows simultaneous tracking of two
WAAS satellites. Each of the WAAS satellites is allocated its own
channel.
Battery
The receiver is equipped with two non-removable, on-board,
rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery packs connected to the receiver’s
power board. Each one of these Lithium-Ion battery packs is 7.4 V
and 4 Ah, giving you a total power of 7.4 V, nominal, and 8 Ah when
fully charged.
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Table 1-2 describes the operating times for the HiPer XT receiver,
with the internal batteries fully charged and dependent on the mode of
the modem.
Table 1-2. Operating Times
Modem Mode Base Rover
TX mode ON (2W) 11 hours --
TX mode ON (1W) ?? --
RX mode ON -- 14 hours
OFF 16 hours 16 hours
The Li-Ion batteries used in the HiPer XT should run at no less than
98% capacity after 500 charging cycles. These batteries do not need
to be drained before recharging.
A battery charger (AC adapter) is included with the standard package.
See Appendix A for technical specifications on the battery.
External Components
The HiPer XT casing includes panels for radio antenna attachment, a
user interface, a power port, and ports for configuration.
Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the HiPer XT receiver has the receiver serial
number, receiver part number, receiver type (Base or Rover), and
antenna reference point (ARP).
Radome
Figure 1-4 on page 1-14 shows the radome components:
• Internal antenna – Location of GPS/GLONASS internal antenna.
• Modem antenna connector – Modem antenna connector used for
internal modem RF connection. This is a BNC female connector
for UHF modems.
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Figure 1-4. HiPer XT Radome
Front Panel
Figure 1-5 on page 1-15 shows front panel components for the HiPer
XT receiver:
• MINTER – The Minimum INTERface for the receiver consisting
of three keys and four, three-color LEDs. See “Using the
MINTER” on page 4-2 for descriptions and usages of the
MINTER components.
• Reset – This key performs a hard reset for both the receiver board
and the power board. Once this key is pressed, the controllers
governing the receiver and power boards reboot and the device
restarts.
• This key can be used to leave Zero Power Mode or if the receiver
does not respond to commands. See “Using the MINTER” on
page 4-2 for more information.
• Four serial ports:
– Port A used for communication between the receiver and a
controller or any other external device.
– Port B used internally to connect the receiver board and
Bluetooth module.
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– Port C used internally to connect the modem and receiver
boards.
– Port D used for communication between the receiver and an
external device.
• USB – used for high-speed data transfer and communication
between the receiver and an external device.
• PWR – The power input port to which an external power source
(+6 to +28 V DC) is connected and where the unit is charged.
• Slant height measure mark (SHMM).
MINTER
Reset Power
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Slant Height Measure Mark
Figure 1-5. HiPer XT Front Panel
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Back Panel
Figure 1-6 shows back panel components for the HiPer XT.
• Vent plug – Equalizes the pressure between the inside of the
receiver and the outside environment.
• Slant height measure mark (SHMM)
Vent Plug
Slant Height Measure Mark
Figure 1-6. HiPer XT Back Panel
Option Authorization File (OAF)
Topcon Positioning Systems issues an Option Authorization File
(OAF) to enable the specific options that customers purchase. An
Option Authorization File allows customers to customize and
configure the receiver according to particular needs, thus only
purchasing those options needed.
Typically, all receivers ship with a temporary OAF that allows it to be
used for a predetermined period of time. When the receiver is
purchased, a new OAF permanently activates desired, purchased
options. Receiver options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or
resetting the receiver.
The OAF enables the following kinds of functions. For a complete list
of available options and details, visit the TPS website
(www.topcongps.com/tech/index) or consult your TPS dealer.
• Type of signal (standard L1; optional L2)
• Memory (standard 0MB; optional 1MB to 128MB)
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