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Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Network with TopSURV July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Training Agenda Training Agenda • Two methods for Internet connection with the GRS-1 Receiver – Internet connection within TopSURV using a Survey Configuration – Internet connection prior to TopSURV using TPS Connection Manager • What is the process of connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network? • How do I input IP Address and Port Number information into TopSURV? • What is a Mount Point? • What is NTRIP? • What happens if there is poor cellular coverage where I am working? • What is the first thing that I should do after connecting to the Real Time GNSS Network? July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Two Methods for Internet Connection with the Two Methods for Internet Connection with the GRS- -1 Receiver 1 Receiver GRS July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Two Methods for Internet Connection Two Methods for Internet Connection • Using a Topcon GRS-1 receiver, there are two ways to begin working within a Real Time GNSS Network: – Internet Connection within TopSURV using a Survey Configuration – Internet Connection prior to TopSURV using TPS Connection Manager • Pick which method you want to use dependant on whether you want to send / receive data files outside of TopSURV. TPS Connection TopSURV Manager Configuration July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • Following the instructions within your Survey Configuration, TopSURV will automatically : – Power on the internal modem OR start Bluetooth connection to an external cell phone – Send commands to the modem to connect to the Internet – Connect to your Real Time GNSS Network server – Use the same Mount Point that was used last • Once field work is completed and if TopSURV TopSURV is closed, the modem will also automatically Configuration be shut down . Same as above, but in reverse order. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • Using this method, you will not be able to instantly surf the Internet once TopSURV is closed . • You will have to start a new Internet connection with TPS Connection Manager . • The following screen captures show the process of creating a Survey Configuration that supports the method of having TopSURV: – Power on internal modem or open Bluetooth port to an external cell phone TopSURV Configuration – Send command to modem / cell phone to begin connection to the Internet – Connect to GNSS Network Server – Send NTRIP User Name and Password – Automatically connect to last Mount Point used July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • From the TopSURV main menu, go to Configure / Survey to see a listing of current Survey Configurations (Styles). • Tap the triple dot button to the right of the GPS+ Config section. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • Tap the Add button to create a new Survey Configuration . • The name of your Survey Configuration is optional, It is common to declare a name that includes hardware type and field work that it supports. For this example, the Survey Configuration is named GRS-1 Network . • If using an external antenna, ensure to declare so. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • Using a GRS-1 receiver, the Modem Connect option is Controller . • However, the Network Type pull down menu allows you to specify which method that an Internet connection will be made and used. • Using the GRS-1 Dialup Connection option will have TopSURV automatically power the internal modem on (or connect via Bluetooth to external cell phone) and connect to the Internet. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • The Provider pull down menu offers the ability to quickly populate unique dial up parameters for supported GSM networks. Available in this list are the Internet connection settings for Cingular , T-Mobile , and AT&T wireless networks. • For a GRS-1 receiver, the Virtual Radio Port is D (delta). • All other Survey Configuration options after this screen are user definable. Shown above are commonly used settings. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV • Again, all other Survey Configuration options after this screen are user definable. Shown above are commonly used settings. • The Satellite System pull down menu allows you to declare if you want to track and use either GPS satellites only or GPS + GLONASS . • This is dependant on whether the Real Time GNSS Network that you are being hosted by is also tracks and uses both satellite constellations. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV Internet Connection within TopSURV TopSURV Configuration Method • Once done, tap the Finish button at top center. • This will have TopSURV Network Connection Wizard immediately begin the process of getting either the internal modem or external cell phone on the Internet, connect to the GNSS Network Server, show a listing of available Mount Points, send your NTRIP User Name and Password, and begin receiving real time network corrections. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Questions? Questions? July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Two Methods for Internet Connection Two Methods for Internet Connection • Using a Topcon GRS-1 receiver, there are two ways to begin working within a Real Time GNSS Network: – Internet Connection within TopSURV using a Survey Configuration – Internet Connection prior to TopSURV using TPS Connection Manager • Pick which method you want to use dependant on whether you want to send / receive data files outside of TopSURV. TPS Connection TopSURV Manager Configuration July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • Before opening TopSURV, use TPS Connection Manager to: – Power on the internal modem OR start Bluetooth connection to an external cell phone – Send commands to the modem to connect to the Internet • You now have ability to send / receive e-mail, view position or get driving directions with Google Maps, etc. • With an Internet connection established using TPS Connection Manager prior to opening TPS Connection TopSURV, you simply need to use a Survey Manager Configuration to support this method. • Using this method, you will are able to surf the Internet outside of TopSURV. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • From the TopSURV main menu, go to Configure / Survey to see a listing of current Survey Configurations (Styles). • Tap the triple dot button to the right of the GPS+ Config section. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • Tap the Add button to create a new Survey Configuration . • The name of your Survey Configuration is optional, It is common to declare a name that includes hardware type and field work that it supports. For this example, the Survey Configuration is named GRS-1 Network . • If using an external antenna, ensure to declare so. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • Using a GRS-1 receiver, the Modem Connect option is Controller . • However, the Network Type pull down menu allows you to specify which method that an Internet connection will be made and used. • Using the Existing Network Connection option will have TopSURV use the Internet connection that you already started with TPS Connection Manager before opening the data collection software. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • Enter your unique NTRIP User Identification and Password that was assigned to you by your GNSS Network Manager. • For a GRS-1 receiver, the Virtual Radio Port is D (delta). • All other Survey Configuration options after this screen are user definable. Shown above are commonly used settings. July 2009

Connecting to a Real Time GNSS Network with TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV Internet Connection Prior to TopSURV • Again, all other Survey Configuration options after this screen are user definable. Shown above are commonly used settings. • The Satellite System pull down menu allows you to declare if you want to track and use either GPS satellites only or GPS + GLONASS . • This is dependant on whether the Real Time GNSS Network that you are being hosted by is also tracks and uses both satellite constellations. July 2009