TPS2RIN

Quick check of "The Google" came up with this here:

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

While things "look" like its a reputable site, I'd highly recommend sandboxing this while running it for the first time.

Thanx. Seems good.

TPS2RIN.exe attached, after unzipping. Why in the world Topcon doesn't have something more user friendly available is beyond my comprehension. I guess it gives us old birds a chance to dust off the DOS skills now and then.

Thanks. The tps2rin that I found on hayeshelp is command line. Wasn't expecting that. And there's a lot people these days that haven't ever typed in "c:utilstps2rin 50203r.tps" execution. Very 1989 Ashtech looking.

For a Windows GUI , non DOS, you can use Topcon Link.

Mark Mayer, post: 412413, member: 424 wrote: TPS2RIN.exe attached, after unzipping. Why in the world Topcon doesn't have something more user friendly available is beyond my comprehension. I guess it gives us old birds a chance to dust off the DOS skills now and then.

Actually, if your a c: dos executable user, this works just fine.

Simplicity has its benefits. Thank guys.

leegreen, post: 412437, member: 2332 wrote: For a Windows GUI , non DOS, you can use Topcon Link.

Not being a topcon guy, where do I download that?

(The topcon websites really suck)

Larry Scott, post: 412440, member: 8766 wrote: Not being a topcon guy, where do I download that?

If you google "Topcon Link" you will score. Be prepared to surrender all your personal information (or at least some fictitious "personal" information).

Mark Mayer, post: 412443, member: 424 wrote: If you google "Topcon Link" you will score. Be prepared to surrender all your personal information (or at least some fictitious "personal" information).

Well fortunately the dos ver is good enough.
I can't find Link download. I regestered at 2 topcon support sites, those people are not forthcoming.

Thanks

DOS is not dead!

Larry Scott, post: 412444, member: 8766 wrote: I regestered at 2 topcon support sites, those people are not forthcoming.

Try this. I tried posting the downloaded files here but they are too large.

Mark Mayer, post: 412446, member: 424 wrote: Try this. I tried posting the downloaded files here but they are too large.

I've been to that page. Registered, and my registration is under review. They'll get back me. Maybe.

I'm on project, company gave me a GR3, no software, and I don't have till Monday.

Thanks guys. I got passed my emergency. And I'm sure others would appreciate a GUI.

Topcon Link: ftp://ftp.hayeshelp.com/topcon/Topcon%20Link/TLink%20ver%208/Topcon_Link_v8.2.3_09_Nov_2012.zip
Nothing to fear from hayeshelp, I built that site. Others should be able to vouch.

Windows is DOS with alot of pretty colors and graphics added that will max out your computer's memory.
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A Harris, post: 412512, member: 81 wrote: Windows is DOS with alot of pretty colors and graphics added that will max out your computer's memory.
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The command util does exactly what I needed without any setup, or hassle. And fast.

One more Q:

For opus, and GR-3, what antenna profile does one select?

Try TPSGR3

The antenna profile in the opus menu had several GR3 designators. But is the GR3 a choke ring antenna?

It's a bit fuzzy. I couldn't find a tech diagram of phase center to the bottom of the unit. It's a one-zee, no antenna cable port. About 20 cm from tribrach to antenna.

It's not overly critical. But I thought the ngs antenna menu would've had a more exact descriptor. Maybe I just don't know enough about the GR3 yet.