Topcon GB-500 Manual de usuario

GB-500

PRECISION GPS

Operator’s Manual

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POSITIONING SYSTEMS

GB-500

Operator’s Manual

Part Number 31-050506-01

Rev B

©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

May, 2004

All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All

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.

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Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................... v

User Information ........................................................... v

Exceptions from Responsibility .................................... v

Other Terms and Conditions ......................................... vi

Regulatory Information ................................................ viii

Community of Europe Compliance ....................... viii

Manual Conventions ..................................................... ix

Chapter 1

Introduction ....................................................... 1-1

GPS Surveying .............................................................. 1-2

Post-Processing Surveying ..................................... 1-3

Guidelines for Post-Processing Surveying ...... 1-3

Static Surveying ............................................... 1-3

Rapid Static Surveying .................................... 1-4

Kinematic Surveying ....................................... 1-5

Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Surveying ................ 1-6

Getting Acquainted ....................................................... 1-7

GB-500 Receiver .................................................... 1-9

Front Panel ............................................................. 1-11

PG-A1 Antenna ...................................................... 1-11

Optional Accessories .................................................... 1-12

Storage Precautions ...................................................... 1-12

Option Authorization File (OAF) ................................. 1-13

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Chapter 2

Setup and Connections .................................... 2-1

Connecting and Charging the Batteries ........................ 2-1

Using the BT-60Q Batteries ................................... 2-1

Charging the BT-60Q Batteries .............................. 2-2

Charging with the AC Adaptor .............................. 2-4

Battery Charging Order and Precautions ................ 2-5

Connecting the USB Cable ........................................... 2-6

Connecting the Serial Cables ........................................ 2-7

Attaching the Strap ....................................................... 2-8

Antenna Setup ............................................................... 2-9

Antenna on Tripod .................................................. 2-9

Antenna on RTK Pole ............................................ 2-12

Measuring Antenna Height .................................... 2-13

Antenna Offsets ...................................................... 2-14

Connecting the Antenna ................................................ 2-16

Collecting Almanacs ..................................................... 2-17

Chapter 3

Operation and Data Management .................... 3-1

Operating the GB-500 Receiver .................................... 3-1

Power Key .............................................................. 3-1

Hold Key and Hold LED ........................................ 3-2

Status LED ............................................................. 3-2

Battery LEDs .......................................................... 3-2

REC Key and Record LED .................................... 3-3

Managing Data .............................................................. 3-7

Automatic Observation Data File ........................... 3-7

Downloading Observation Data Files .................... 3-8

Deleting Files from the Receiver ............................ 3-14

Checking Options ................................................... 3-16

Loading an OAF ..................................................... 3-18

Clearing the NVRAM ............................................ 3-19

Use Receiver Keys to Clear NVRAM ............. 3-19

Use PC-CDU to Clear NVRAM ...................... 3-20

Checking Firmware Version .................................. 3-20

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Loading New Firmware ......................................... 3-22

Note on COCOM Restriction ....................................... 3-24

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting ................................................ 4-1

Check This First ............................................................ 4-1

Power Problems ............................................................ 4-2

Receiver Problems ........................................................ 4-3

Obtaining Technical Support ........................................ 4-7

Phone ...................................................................... 4-7

E-mail ..................................................................... 4-7

Website ................................................................... 4-7

Appendix A

Base Checks & Adjustments ............................ A-1

Adjusting the Base ........................................................ A-2

Checking & Adjusting the Plate Level ......................... A-3

Checking the Plate Level ....................................... A-3

Adjusting the Plate Level ....................................... A-4

Checking & Adjusting the Circular Level .................... A-5

Checking the Circular Level .................................. A-5

Adjusting the Circular Level .................................. A-5

Checking & Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope A-6

Checking the Optical Plummet Telescope ............. A-6

Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope ............. A-6

Appendix B

Handling and Safety Precautions .................... B-1

General Handling Precautions ...................................... B-1

Safety Cautions ............................................................. B-3

Appendix C

Specifications .................................................... C-1

Receiver Specifications ................................................ C-1

Port Configurations ....................................................... C-4

Serial Port (RS-232) ............................................... C-4

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External Power Port ................................................ C-6

USB Port ................................................................. C-7

Antenna ......................................................................... C-7

BT-60Q Battery ............................................................ C-8

Discharge Characteristics ....................................... C-9

Storage Characteristics ........................................... C-9

Recharge/Discharge Cycle Characteristics ............ C-9

BC-29 Charger .............................................................. C-9

AC Adapter ................................................................... C-10

Appendix D

NMEA Standards ............................................... D-1

General NMEA Format ................................................. D-1

Fields ...................................................................... D-2

Supported Messages ...................................................... D-3

GGA Message ........................................................ D-3

GLL Message ......................................................... D-5

GNS Message ......................................................... D-6

GRS Message ......................................................... D-8

GSA Message ......................................................... D-9

GST Message ......................................................... D-10

GSV Message ......................................................... D-10

HDT Message ......................................................... D-11

RMC Message ........................................................ D-12

VTG Message ......................................................... D-13

ZDA Message ......................................................... D-14

Appendix E

Warranty Terms ................................................. E-1

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Preface

Thank you for purchasing a TOPCON GNSS Receiver GB-500.

This instruction manual explains how to operate, inspect and adjust

the GB-500, and other pertinent matters.

In order to use the GB-500 efficiently and safely, please read

“Handling and Safety Precautions” on page B-1 before use, and

then use it as prescribed. Also, please make sure that this manual is

always near at hand.

User Information

1. This product is for professional use only!

The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good

knowledge of surveying, in order to understand the user and

safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or adjusting.

2. Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when

operating.

Exceptions from Responsibility

1. The user of this product is expected to follow all operating

instructions and make periodic checks of the product’s

performance.

2. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or

misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage,

and loss of profits.

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Topcon GB-500 Operator’s Manual

3. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for consequential damage, and loss of profits by

any disaster (earthquake, storms, floods, etc.).

The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for fire, accident, or any act by a third party, and/

or usage under other usual conditions.

4. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits due to a

change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc.,

caused by using the product or an unusable product.

5. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for any damage, or loss of profits caused by

usage, except for explained in the user manual.

6. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no

responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement or action

due to connecting with other products.

Other Terms and Conditions

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 the expressed written consent from TPS 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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