Document Outline

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 The GPS Antenna
  • 1.2 The GPS Receiver
  • 1.3 The TR500 Terminal
  • 1.4 Data Storage
  • 1.5 Batteries/Power Supply
    • 1.5.1 Charging the Batteries
• 2. Equipment Set Up and Connection
  • 2.1 GPS Receiver ports
  • 2.2 Equipment Setup - Post Processed Static/Rapid Static/Reference on Pillar
  • 2.3 Equipment Setup - Post Processed Static/Rapid Static/Reference on Tripod
  • 2.4 Equipment Setup - Post Processed Kinematic, Minipack and Pole
  • 2.5 Equipment Setup - Post Processed Kinematic, All on Pole, Direct Clip of TR500 on to Sensor
  • 2.6 Equipment Setup - Post Processed Kinematic, All on Pole, TR500 and Sensor separated
  • 2.7 Equipment Setup - Real Time Reference, single tripod
  • 2.8 Equipment Setup - Real-Time Reference, Two Tripods
  • 2.9 Equipment Setup - Real-Time Rover, Pole and Minipack
  • 2.10 Equipment Setup - Real-Time Rover, All on Pole, direct clip of TR500 on to Sensor
  • 2.11 Equipment Setup - Real-Time Rover, All on Pole, TR500 and Sensor separated
  • 2.12 Equipment Setup - Real Time Rover, GIS Rover
  • 2.13 Equipment Setup - Repeater Station and Repeater Box
  • 2.14 Using the Minipack
  • 2.15 Measuring Antenna Heights
    • 2.15.1 Mechanical Reference Planes
    • 2.15.2 Antenna Height components
    • 2.15.3 Measuring Slope Heights
• 3. Using System 500 without a Terminal
  • 3.1 Setting up the Equipment
  • 3.2 Operation
  • 3.3 Shut Down
  • 3.4 LED Indicators
    • 3.4.1 Power LED
    • 3.4.2 Satellite Status LED
    • 3.4.3 Memory Status LED
  • 3.5 Field Record Sheet
• 4. TR500 Terminal Overview
  • 4.1 Screen Layout
  • 4.2 Status Icons
  • 4.3 Keyboard
  • 4.4 General Operating Principles
• 5. Configuring the Receiver
  • 5.1 Configuring the Receiver for Static and Rapid Static Operations
    • 5.1.1 Advanced Operation Mode for Static and Rapid Static
  • 5.2 Configuring the Receiver for Post-Processed Kinematic Operations
    • 5.2.1 Advanced Operation Mode for Post-Processed Kinematic
  • 5.3 Configuring the Receiver for Real-Time Reference Operations
    • 5.3.1 Advanced Operation Mode for Real Time Reference Stations
  • 5.4 Configuring the Receiver for Real-Time Rover Operations
    • 5.4.1 Advanced Operation Mode for Real Time Rover
• 6. Jobs and Points
  • 6.1 Management of Jobs
• 7. Measuring with System 500
  • 7.1 Static and Rapid Static Survey, Post-Processed Kinematic Reference
    • 7.1.1 Overview of Procedure
    • 7.1.2 Adding the Point Id
    • 7.1.3 Adding the Antenna Height
    • 7.1.4 Adding a Code
    • 7.1.5 Adding a Starting Time
    • 7.1.6 Measuring procedure
    • 7.1.7 Using the ADD key
  • 7.2 Post-processed Kinematic Survey (Rover)
    • 7.2.1 Overview of Procedure
    • 7.2.2 Adding the Point Id
    • 7.2.3 Adding the Antenna Height
    • 7.2.4 Adding a Code
    • 7.2.5 Adding a Starting Time
    • 7.2.6 Measuring Procedure
    • 7.2.7 Using the AUTO key
    • 7.2.8 Using the ADD key
  • 7.3 Real-Time Reference Stations
    • 7.3.1 Measuring procedure
    • 7.3.2 Using the ADD key
  • 7.4 Real-Time Rover, Surveying New Points
    • 7.4.1 Overview of Procedure
    • 7.4.2 Adding the Point Id
    • 7.4.3 Adding the Antenna Height
    • 7.4.4 Adding a Code
    • 7.4.5 Adding a Starting Time
    • 7.4.6 Measurement Procedure
    • 7.4.7 Using the AUTO key
    • 7.4.8 Using the INIT key
    • 7.4.9 Using the ADD key
    • 7.4.10 Using the NEAR key
    • 7.4.11 Radio Down Infill
  • 7.5 Real-Time Rover, Staking Out
    • 7.5.1 Entering Stakeout
    • 7.5.2 Stake-Out Types
    • 7.5.3 The Stake-Out Screen
    • 7.5.4 Orientation
    • 7.5.5 Polar and Orthogonal
    • 7.5.6 Using the Reverse function
    • 7.5.7 Using the Redraw function
    • 7.5.8 Picking up a new point
    • 7.5.9 Using the INIT key
    • 7.5.10 Using the NEAR key
    • 7.5.11 Graph
    • 7.5.12 Aux Pt
    • 7.5.13 Point Stake-Out - Procedure
    • 7.5.14 Slope Stake-Out - Procedure
    • 7.5.15 Grid Stake-Out - Procedure
• 8. Coding
  • 8.1 Thematical Coding
    • 8.1.1 Importing, Selecting and Defining a Thematical Codelist
    • 8.1.2 Defining New Codes and Attributes
    • 8.1.3 Defining and Activating/Deactivating Layers
    • 8.1.4 Adding a Thematical Code to a Point
  • 8.2 Free Coding
    • 8.2.1 Importing, Selecting and Defining a Free Codelist
    • 8.2.2 Defining New Codes
    • 8.2.3 Adding a Free Code
• 9. The CONFIG Key
  • 9.1 Survey - Satellite
  • 9.2 General - Units
  • 9.3 General - Language
  • 9.4 General - Hot Keys
  • 9.5 General - Time and Initial Position
  • 9.6 General - Start-Up
  • 9.7 General - TR500
  • 9.8 General - Identification
  • 9.9 Interfaces
  • 9.10 Interfaces - Real-Time
  • 9.11 Interfaces - NMEA Output
  • 9.12 Interfaces - ASCII Input
  • 9.13 Interfaces - Hidden Point
  • 9.14 Interfaces - GSI/User Out
  • 9.15 Interfaces - Remote
  • 9.16 Interfaces - PPS Out
  • 9.17 Interfaces - Event Input
• 10. Status
  • 10.1 Real-Time Input Status
  • 10.2 Stop and Go Indicator
  • 10.3 Position
  • 10.4 Logging Status
  • 10.5 Satellite Status
  • 10.6 Point Log Status
  • 10.7 Code Log Status
  • 10.8 Message Log Status
  • 10.9 Memory/Battery Status
  • 10.10 Sensor Status
  • 10.11 Software Version Status
  • 10.12 Interfaces Status
• 11. Applications
  • 11.1 Determining a Coordinate System
  • 11.2 Adding Points to Existing Coordinate Systems
  • 11.3 Point Management
  • 11.4 Calculator
  • 11.5 Wake-up Sessions
  • 11.6 COGO
  • 11.7 Area
  • 11.8 Line Division
• 12. Utilities
  • 12.1 Directory of Memory Device
  • 12.2 Format Memory Module
  • 12.3 Enter Security Code
  • 12.4 Self Test
• 13. Transfer
  • 13.1 Job
  • 13.2 Config Set
  • 13.3 Coordinate System
  • 13.4 Antenna Info
  • 13.5 Codelist
  • 13.6 ASCII/GSI to Job
  • 13.7 GSI / User
  • 13.8 Geoid Field File
  • 13.9 CSCS Field File
  • 13.10 Firmware
  • 13.11 Firmware TR500
  • 13.12 Language Version
  • 13.13 Application Text
  • 13.14 Almanac
  • 13.15 Account File
  • 13.16 CFC Log Mask File
  • 13.17 Beacon Station List
  • 13.18 Modem/GSM Station List
  • 13.19 System
  • 13.20 Any File Type
• Appendix A - Operating and Storage Temperatures
• Appendix B - Observation Times
• Appendix C - Seismic Record Format
• Appendix D - Defined Line File Format
• Appendix E - NMEA Message Formats
  • GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data
  • GGK - Real-Time Position with DOP
  • GGK(PT) - Real-Time Position with DOP
  • GGQ - Real-Time Position with CQ
  • GLL - Geodetic Position - Latitude, Longitude
  • GNS - GNSS Fix Data
  • GSA - GPS DOP and Active Satellites
  • GSV - GPS Satellites in View
  • LLK - Leica Local Position and GDOP
  • LLQ - Leica Local Position and Quality
  • VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
  • ZDA - Time and Date
• Appendix F - Pin Assignments and Sockets
• Appendix G - Data Device Directory Structure
• Appendix H - External Devices
  • RS232
  • Radio and Repeaters
  • GSM
  • Modem
  • RTB Module (CSI)
  • RTS Module (Racal)
  • SAPOS
  • Using a SAPOS decoder box
  • Using a SMARTgate box
  • Using the Telemax Service
  • Hidden Point
• Appendix I - MC500
• Appendix J - RS500
• Appendix K- GS50 / GS50+ and GIS Data Collection
  • Hardware and Accessories
  • Compact Flash and Sensor Transfer
  • Operation and Configuration
  • The CONFIG Key
  • The STATUS Key
  • Data Collection with the GS50 and GS50+