Topcon Hiper Lite as antenna only

What Does It Ouput?

There are manufacturer specific and generic "data logger" programs. Most of the those programs run in the simplest of PCs. There are probably some current dta collectors that could handle that for you.

Do some research on "data loggers".

BTW, I thought all those units were built with internal memory, you just have to pay money to get it activated.

Paul in PA

Can't you log with PCCDU?

From the Topcon PC-CDU Manual:

"Recording, in real time, the receiver’s raw data measurements
on the computer’s disk in TPS and RINEX formats. To generate
RINEX files, the executable file tps2rin.exe must be
installed on your PC."

I would download the manual and check it out.

Paul in PA

I have never tried logging to a computer directly with PC-CDU (or heard of it). I will have to try it.

I think most users have units with memory so they just log data to the receiver memory.

Thanks.

Kevin

Install TRU (Topcon Receiver Utility) on a data collector, connect via cable or Bluetooth, store .dat file on data collector. Crude - but effective.

SS

What Does It Ouput?

We were told by our vendor that these particular units don't even have memory built in (like others that you can activate memory via an OAF file).

I am looking at the TRU manual here:

http://www.hayeshelp.com/downloads/topcon/tru_rm.pdf

I don't see a method outlined to do what you are suggesting. I don't doubt it can be done, but I am sitting at home without the hardware in front of me to check it out.

So is the *.dat file logged directly to the data collector? Which module of the TRU software is used to do this?

or

Are you suggesting a transfer of an *.dat file from the receiver's memory to the data collector via TRU? My receiver has no memory so I don't where this dat file would be transferred from.

Thanks again for your reply. I would really like to start logging static solutions at our base positions, but I haven't been able to get gear upgraded or our current gear configured to do this most basic of tasks.

Kevin,

I have done this in the past using an FC100 w/ CE_CDU and Hiper Lites. You can log static GPS data to the FC100 using CE-CDU. This is the Windows CE handheld version. I just tried finding this in TRU, but I can't find it anywhere. As far as I can tell, TRU only allows one to start logging on the Hiper and save to the Hipers internal disk, but not to an external device. You may also try "cinderella" tuesdays. See when is the next available cinderella Tuesday here.. All Hipers that I have used have an internal disk, and it can be enable for use every other Tuesday for 24 hours. You can enable this option with TRU, PC_CDU or CE_CDU.

Lee

Memory in those units maxes out at what? 8 mb as I recall. That would be a little more than 30 minutes per second of interval. This is fine for OPUS 30-second as the batteries can't last 900+ minutes.

I talked to my brother about making a little device for our units. He went off on some tear about Raspberry Pi Linux credit card sized machines. Then he was in shock and awe when he found out that I have no idea where TopCon hides Linux drivers. (If they even have them for these units.)

>You may also try "cinderella" tuesdays. See when is the next available cinderella Tuesday here.. All Hipers that I have used have an internal disk, and it can be enable for use every other Tuesday for 24 hours. You can enable this option with TRU, PC_CDU or CE_CDU.
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Funny, I was just looking at some of your posts regarding TRU on previous threads and was just going to email you 🙂

Thanks for the reply. I have tried logging static data on Cinderella Tuesday in the past but without success. The Cinderella option is enabled on our Hiper Lites. I will try it again on an upcoming Cinderella Tuesday just to confirm my previous experiences.

We are using a TDS Ranger with Survey Pro right now. I would like to add L1/L2 static functionality to our tool kit. Of course if there are workable "free" solutions to utilize our existing gear that would be preferred. Otherwise I am considering the purchase of a used dual frequency unit.

Currently we use 4 - Sokkia Locus units (L1 only) for static solutions. They work nicely, but I don't have access to the OPUS suite of tools and the length of my baselines are restricted.

Kevin,

What is the rangers OS? If Windows CE, then you can use CE-CDU.

You must enable Cinderella option on that Tuesday. Then power off Hiper to enable.

Lee Green

I am 99% certain it is a Windows Mobile 5.0 device.

If the cinderella option is already enabled to do I just need to disable, re-enable, then power off?

Kevin,

Also should check your settings in the Ranger/TDS.

I know in Magnet Field I can log static to controller or internal on GPS.

Also. Not sure about storing a *.dat file as mentioned above.

When you log static data, it's always a *.tps file

>If the cinderella option is already enabled to do I just need to disable, re-enable, then power off?<

Yes. You must re-enable it on that Tuesday, each time. You may also find the TDS may disable it each when launched. I know Pocket3d does clear settings each time it launches.

Try loaded CE-CDU on the Ranger.

Lee Green

TRU does log static to device

I took a few more minutes to look at TRU for the option to log static on a PC or Handheld device.

Here is how you can log static data on a PC.

Open TRU
Go to Device >Connect
Bluetooth or Serial
Click on ... button to select device or port
Connect

Select "Status"
Select "Logging" tab at top all the way to right
Click on ... button to select drive and folder on your PC or Device to store TPS file
Enter log epoch rate in seconds and Mask angle
Enter your Antenna Type and Height under the Site Parameters Button at bottom
Press "Start Logging"

Lee Green

This is an scan of a paper copy of a report from PC-CDU showing the receiver options. Note that the memory shows 6565 MB of memory, I think not!

Kevin,

This is telling you that there is memory on this receiver, just not purchased or leased by you. You can contact a Topcon dealer and purchase an OAF (Options Authorization File) to enable 4mb for $500. Atleast that is what it cost 10 years ago.

Lee Green

I had to enable the static memory on my base and rover when I bought them used in 2007. If I remember correctly, it was $500 per receiver. Money well spent. These units are very easy to log data with.

Lee is correct. These receivers will create data in a *.tps file. OPUS will accept these *.tps files just as they come off of the receiver.

If you decide to purchase other units strictly for static work, I would seriously consider the OPUS X90 units. Reasonably priced, and very easy to use. I have two that I use with my Hiper Lites to create static pairs for control work.

TRU does log static to device

I got antsy, went to the office, picked up the HiperLites and our DC.

I installed the software, and am currently logging a test position in the backyard while making dinner for the kids.

Thanks a million Lee! You are a scholar and a gentleman.

Kevin

TRU does log static to device

That's what I was getting at, but misled you with ".dat" file. i guess it's Trimble that uses that extension - Sorry.

Now that I'm at my computer, I find that what I meant to say was .tps.