Receiver Problems
P/N 7010-0935
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Receiver Problems
The following are some of the most commonly encountered receiver
problems.
The receiver cannot establish a connection to a computer or
external controller.
Cable specific problems:
D The cable is not properly plugged in.
• Check that the cable connector is attached to the correct
receiver port.
• Unplug the cable, and then securely and properly reconnect
it to the receiver.
• See “Net-G3A Receiver” on page 1-8 and “Connector
Specifications” on page A-9 for information about the
receiver’s connectors.
D The cable is damaged.
Use an undamaged cable. Contact your Topcon dealer to
replace the cable.
Generic problems:
D The receiver port used for connection is not in Command mode.
1. Connect your receiver and a computer using a free port
(see “Connecting the Receiver and a Computer” on
page 2-15) and start PC-CDU.
2. Click ConfigurationReceiverPorts.
3. Change the Input for the port used for connection to
Command.
The receiver does not lock on to satellites for a long period of
time.
D The receiver stores an old almanac.
Update the almanac. See “Collecting Almanacs and
Ephemerides” on page 2-14 for details.
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