Topcon RE-S1, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...RE S1 915 Spread Spectrum Radio Repeater Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer of Warranty and License Agreement Please see the Operator s User s Instruction Reference Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product EXCEPT FOR SUCH WARRANTIES AND LICENSES THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED AS IS TOPCON AND ITS D...

Page 3: ...stems As a transmit receive external 915 radio for any Base system such as with the GB or Legacy series GPS receiver Obstructions such as buildings terrain trees etc greatly affect the usability and range of a spread spectrum system The RE S1 provides radio repeater capabilites and increase the operational range and effectivity of the system in unfavorable environments Figure 1 1 RE S1 NOTE The RE...

Page 4: ...reen flashes modem is in receive mode and is searching for radio link Green solid radio link established Green solid with Red flash modem is receiving Red solid modem is in transmit mode Red flashes improper configuration Figure 1 2 RE S1 Receive Transmit LED LED notes The RX TX LED will be solid green with a red flash when the Base receiver is within radio range of the repeater system The red fla...

Page 5: ...nal power source Serial Ports A and C used for communication between the repeater and an external device computer or controller Figure 1 3 RE S1 Ports Radio Modem Antenna Port and Antenna A spread spectrum reverse TNC radio antenna is required to receive transmit a radio signal The antenna connectes to the antenna port on the end of the RE S1 Figure 1 4 RE S1 Radio Antenna Port Power Port Port A P...

Page 6: ...r configuring the repeater and providing a power source to the repeater Table 1 1 lists the cables included in the package Table 1 1 RE S1 Standard Package Cables Cable Description Cable Illustration Power charging cable Connects the repeater and the power supply unit via SAE connectors for battery charging Body of connector is red p n 14 008016 03 Alligator clips to SAE cable Connects the repeate...

Page 7: ...example from the aligator clips to the charging cable p n 14 008022 01 Serial cable Connects the repeater to an external device controller or computer for modifying the configuration Body of connector is black p n 14 008005 03 Table 1 1 RE S1 Standard Package Cables Continued Cable Description Cable Illustration ...

Page 8: ...Introduction RE S1 Operator s Manual Notes 6 ...

Page 9: ...er Modem TPS is available from the TPS website or on the GPS CD Computer requirements for Modem TPS are Windows 98 or newer and an RS 232C port Use Modem TPS version 2 0 or newer to correctly configure the RE S1 1 Navigate to the location of the Modem TPS program and double click the Setup exe icon 2 Keep the default installation location or select a new location Click Finish Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1...

Page 10: ...iguring the RE S1 as a Repeater After being configured as a repeater the RE S1 will pick up any radio signal on the same channel and forward it to another radio modem All modems connected to the repeater must use the same protocol and channel 1 Connect the power cable to the RE S1 and to a power source 2 Using the RS 232 serial cable connect port A of the RE S1 to a computer 3 Open Modem TPS and c...

Page 11: ...Configuring the RE S1 as a Repeater P N 7010 0780 9 8 Select the channel 1 5 9 Click Apply Figure 2 3 Configure the RE S1 using Modem TPS NOTICE The Base Rover and Repeater must use the same channel ...

Page 12: ...Configuration and Usage RE S1 Operator s Manual Notes 10 ...

Page 13: ...digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interf...

Page 14: ...du Canada Community of Europe Compliance The product described in this manual is in compliance with the R TTE and EMC directives from the European Community WEEE Directive Following information is for EU member states only The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negativ...

Page 15: ... least 20cm between the user and the radio modem CAUTION If this product has been dropped altered transported or shipped without proper packaging or otherwise treated without care erroneous measurements may occur The owner should periodically test this product to ensure it provides accurate measurements Inform TPS immediately if this product does not function properly CAUTION Only allow authorized...

Page 16: ...Regulatory Information and Warnings RE S1 Operator s Manual Notes 14 ...

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Page 18: ...tems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 800 443 4567 www topcon com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 RE S1 Operator s Manual P N 7010 0780 Rev A 09 06 30 2006 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication ...