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| Serial / Pin | S/N 291609 | Pin 1034969-01 |
| What It Does | Connects to rovers via Bluetooth, shows live elevations on screen |
| Battery / OS | Windows 10, 8GB RAM · Up to 15 hrs with spare battery pack · IP68 waterproof (door MUST be closed!) |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G · Survives 4 ft drops · Works -4°F to 122°F |
| Serial / Pin | S/N 1064-16319 | Pin 1000036-01 |
| Role | Your proven original rover â use as the baseline reference for all comparisons |
| Serial / Pin | S/N 1209-22219 | Pin 1002399-01 |
| Role | Brand new unit â test side-by-side against Rover #1 to confirm accuracy before use |
| Step | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 â Rover First | Hold power button 3 sec. Wait for lights to settle (30â60 sec in open sky). | Rover needs time to find satellites before the screen tries to connect. |
| 2 â FC-6000 Next | Press power 2 sec. Wait for Windows to load (~30 sec). Open the grade control software. | If you power the screen first it looks for a rover that isn't ready yet. |
| 3 â Bluetooth | Config > Rover > Bluetooth. Select rover name. Tap Connect. | Wait for RTK Fixed status before measuring. |
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Open Bluetooth Settings | FC-6000: Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth â make sure it's ON |
| 2. Scan for Devices | Tap "Add New Device" â the rover appears as a Topcon device (e.g. HiPer-XXXXXX) |
| 3. Pair | Tap the rover name. If asked for PIN: try 0000 or 1234 (Topcon default) |
| 4. Connect in software | Config > Rover > Bluetooth â select rover â tap Connect |
| 5. For Rover #2 | Repeat all steps. Name it differently: "Rover1-Green" / "Rover2-Yellow" |
Goal: Do both rovers read the same elevation at the same spot? If yes â both are working correctly!
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Find a flat spot | Concrete pad, cart path, or a known survey hub |
| Rover #1 first | Set on pole, level bubble, wait for RTK Fixed, record the elevation. Write it down. |
| Swap to Rover #2 | Same pole, same exact spot. Level bubble. Connect via Bluetooth. Wait for RTK Fixed. |
| Record & compare | Should match within 0.02 ft (about ÂŒ inch). If they do â â PASS! |
| Display Shows | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ð¢ RTK FIXED | Locked to satellites â ready to measure | Start work â |
| ð¡ RTK FLOAT | Not fully locked yet | Wait 1â2 more minutes |
| ðŽ AUTONOMOUS | Sky obstructed â bad signal | Move to open area |
| CUT / FILL numbers | How much to dig (cut) or add dirt (fill) | That's your grade check! |
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Open Project | File > Open Project â find your project folder (named by course or job) |
| 2. Load Design Surface | Load your .TP3 or .DXF design file â shows what finished grade should look like |
| 3. â ïž SET ANTENNA HEIGHT | Config > Rover > Antenna Height â measure ground to bottom of rover antenna. Enter EXACTLY. |
| 4. Start Grade Checking | Once RTK Fixed, position shows on map with CUT/FILL numbers in real time |
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No Bluetooth connection | Rover not on / BT off | Turn rover on FIRST. Check Settings > Bluetooth is ON. |
| Stuck at RTK Float | Not enough open sky | Move away from trees. Wait 2â3 min. |
| Elevations all off same amount | Wrong antenna height entered | Config > Rover > Antenna Height â re-measure and re-enter. |
| Screen frozen / crashed | Low memory or glitch | Close the software, wait 30 sec, reopen. Soft reset if needed. |
| Rover #2 reads differently | Different .CAL file loaded | Run site calibration, save same .CAL file to BOTH rovers. |
| RTK won't fix at all | RAM issue on receiver | Setup > Receiver Mgmt > Info > Menu > Factory Reset |
FC-6000: S/N 291609 | Pin 1034969-01
Rover #1 (GREEN): S/N 1064-16319 | Pin 1000036-01
Rover #2 (YELLOW): S/N 1209-22219 | Pin 1002399-01
POWER ORDER: Rover ON â 30 sec â FC-6000 ON â Software â Bluetooth â RTK FIXED â Measure!
RTK STATUS: ð¢ FIXED = Go! ð¡ FLOAT = Wait ðŽ AUTONOMOUS = Move to open sky!
ACCURACY TARGET: Both rovers match within 0.02 ft horizontal / 0.05 ft vertical
ANTENNA HEIGHT: Measure & enter every day â Config > Rover > Antenna Height
This is what beginners miss most. Without Localization, your GPS reads world map coordinates that have nothing to do with your job site. Think of it like setting your watch to local time when you land in a new city â GPS gives you "satellite time," Localization converts it to "this golf course time."
| Step | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Get control points | You need at least 2 known points on the job (survey hubs with Northing, Easting, Elevation established by a surveyor). 3+ points is better. |
| 2. Open Localization | Data > Project > Localization (or "Site Calibration") |
| 3. Enter known coords | Type in the Northing, Easting, and Elevation from your survey plan for each control point |
| 4. Measure each point | Walk to each point with RTK Fixed. Set pole exactly on point. Level bubble. Tap "Measure". |
| 5. Check residuals | The software shows "residuals" (error values). Under 0.03 ft = excellent. Over 0.05 ft = redo. |
| 6. Save as .CAL file | Save the localization. This .CAL file MUST be loaded on BOTH rovers to match each other. |
| Method | How To Do It | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1. USB Cable (Best) | USB-A to USB-C cable. FC-6000 appears in Finder. Copy .TP3 to: Documents > Topcon > Projects | Most reliable â no internet needed |
| 2. USB Thumb Drive | Copy file to thumb drive on MacBook. Plug into FC-6000 USB-A port. Open directly on FC-6000. | Quick and simple backup |
| 3. Sitelink3D Wi-Fi | Topcon's web service syncs files wirelessly via Wi-Fi or 4G LTE | Best for larger projects |
| Issue / Pro Tip | What You Need To Know |
|---|---|
| Battery Door = Waterproofing | FC-6000 is IP68 ONLY when battery door is properly closed. Insert battery Side A first. Without the door latched â ZERO water protection. |
| New Battery + Old Firmware = Won't Boot | Adding a new battery to an outdated FC-6000 may prevent it from turning on. Fix: remove new battery, 20-sec hard reset, update firmware/OS, then re-insert battery. |
| GLONASS + Firmware = RTK Drop Risk | Known HiPer series issue: some firmware updates cause GLONASS (Russian satellites) to make RTK randomly drop to Autonomous. Fix: temporarily disable GLONASS, or roll back firmware. NEVER update firmware on a job day. |
| After Firmware Update â Sit 20 Min | Let rover sit in open sky for 20 minutes after any firmware update so it downloads a fresh satellite almanac. Skip this and you may get poor RTK performance. |
| Factory Reset Fixes Stuck RTK | If RTK won't fix no matter what: Setup > Receiver Management > Info > Menu > Factory Reset. Clears RAM â fixes most stubborn lock issues. |
| No Product Recalls Found | As of mid-2026, no safety recalls have been issued for the FC-6000 or HiPer series. Firmware updates are the main maintenance action Topcon issues. |
| Topnet Live = No Base Station | Topcon's Topnet Live service delivers RTK corrections via cellular â giving you centimeter accuracy without setting up a base station. Great for smaller golf course jobs. |
| Register at myTopcon | Register both rovers and FC-6000 at mytopcon.topconpositioning.com. Free account â firmware updates, support articles, and warranty tracking. |
Gary and Keiko have professional-grade GPS equipment â the exact same combination Topcon sells to licensed surveyors and grade contractors.
| Equipment | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FC-6000 Data Collector | A â Excellent | Windows 10, IP68, MIL-STD rated, 15-hr battery. Best-in-class field controller. |
| HiPer Rover Receivers | Aâ â Very Good | Sub-centimeter horizontal when RTK Fixed. Proven dual-constellation workhorses. |
| Dual Rover Setup | A+ â Smart Move | Two rovers lets you compare and verify. #1 = reference, #2 = working tool. |
| FC-6000 Software | A â Excellent | Industry-standard grade checking software for the FC-6000. |
| Accuracy for Golf Work | A â More Than Enough | RTK Fixed: 0.01â0.02 ft horizontal. USGA green tolerance is ±0.1 ft. This is 5à more accurate than needed. |
| Overall System | A â Professional Grade | Gecko Golf has the same equipment as professional survey firms. No need to upgrade â master what you have. |
| Resource | Contact / Details |
|---|---|
| myTopcon Portal (Free) | mytopcon.topconpositioning.com â register serial numbers for firmware, support articles, warranty |
| Topcon USA Phone | 1-800-443-4567 â Technical support for FC-6000 and HiPer rovers |
| Topcon HQ | 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 â same state as Gecko Golf! |
| Free Training Videos | mytopcon.topconpositioning.com > Support > Events â free GNSS and FC-6000 training videos |
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