Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide

1 FVersion ASeptember 2003 Trimble R7/R8 GPS ReceiverUser GuideCorporate OfficeTrimble Navigation LimitedEngineering and Construction Division5475 Kellenburger RoadDayton, Ohio and Trademarks 2001-2003, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble , the Globe & Triangle logo, and GPS Total Station are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Configuration Toolbox, eRTK, Micro-Centred, SiteNet, Trimble Geomatics Office, Trimble Survey Controller, Trimble Survey Pro, TRIMMARK, TRIMTALK, TSC1, TSCe, and Zephyr are trademarks of Trimble Navigation is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to Trimble Navigation LimitedAll other trademarks are the property of their respective NoticeThis is the September 2003 release (Revision A) of the Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to Limited WarrantyTrimble warrants that this Trimble hardware product (the Product ) shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will substantially conform to Trimble s applicable published specifications for the Product for a period of one (1) year, starting from the date of delivery.

2 The warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to software/firmware products. Software and Firmware License, Limited WarrantyThis Trimble software and/or firmware product (the Software ) is licensed and not sold. Its use is governed by the provisions of the applicable End User License Agreement ( EULA ), if any, included with the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms, exclusions, and limitations, the following terms and conditions shall apply. Trimble warrants that this Trimble Software product will substantially conform to Trimble s applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of ninety (90) days, starting from the date of RemediesTrimble's sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be, at Trimble s option, to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty ( Nonconforming Product ), or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product, upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Trimble in accordance with Trimble s standard return material authorization procedures.

3 Warranty Exclusions and DisclaimerThese warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that: (i) the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Trimble s relevant operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Products and Software are not modified or misused. The preceding warranties shall not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization of the Product or Software with products, information, data, systems or devices not made, supplied or specified by Trimble ; (ii) the operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than, or in addition to, Trimble 's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the unauthorized modification or use of the Product or Software; (iv) damage caused by accident, lightning or other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray; or (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts ( , batteries).

4 THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE Trimble 'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS-IS AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER Trimble NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF Trimble ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO NAVIGATION LIMITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE of LiabilityTRIMBLE S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE OR $ TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Trimble OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS)

5 , REGARDLESS OF WHETHER Trimble HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND Trimble . BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Regulations and SafetyThe Bluetooth module inside your Receiver is a radio -modem transmitter and regarding the use of the radio -modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. Consult your local communications governing agency for licensing operating this Receiver , determine if authorization or a license to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an operator s permit or license for this Receiver radio -modem for the location or country of ACCORDING FCC PART device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

6 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ACCORDING FCC PART not expressly approved by Trimble could void the user's authority to operate the ACCORDING FCC PART equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

7 Increase the separation between the equipment and Receiver . Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Receiver is Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for ApprovalType approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radio -modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified your equipment to be granted Type approval. Unauthorized modification of the units voids the Type approval, the warranty, and the operational license of the TO radio frequency RADIATIONThe radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that this Receiver is or further from the human body.

8 The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. Trimble therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide vContents1 Introduction .. 13 Related Information .. 13 Technical Assistance .. 14 Your Comments .. 14 Trimble R7 GPS Receiver2 Overview .. 17 Introduction .. 18 Features .. 18 Use and Care .. 19 COCOM Limits .. 203 Setting up the Receiver .. 21 Introduction .. 22 Parts of the Receiver .. 22 Front panel .. 23 Rear panel .. 24 Top panel.

9 25 Bottom panel .. 27 Setup Guidelines .. 28 Environmental conditions .. 28 Sources of electrical interference .. 28 General guidelines .. 29 Postprocessed Setup.. 30 Pole-Mounted Setup .. 32 Contentsvi Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User GuideBackpack Setup .. 38 Other System Components .. 40 Radios .. 40 Cellular modems .. 43 Antennas .. 45 CompactFlash cards .. 464 General Operation .. 47 Introduction .. 48 Button Functions .. 48 LED Behavior .. 49 Logging/Memory LED .. 50SV Tracking LED .. 50 radio LED .. 51 Battery 1 LED and Battery 2 LED .. 51 Starting and Stopping the Receiver .. 51 Logging Data .. 52 Logging internally .. 52 Logging to a Trimble controller .. 53 Resetting to Defaults .. 53 Formatting a CompactFlash Card .. 54 Batteries and Power .. 54 Battery charging and storage .. 57 Operation with the TSC1/TSCe controller .. 57 Power output .. 58 Firmware .. 595 Configuration .. 61 Introduction.

10 62 Configuring the Receiver in Real Time .. 62 Configuring the Receiver Using Application Files .. 63 Application Files .. 63 Special application files .. 64 ContentsTrimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide viiTimed application files .. 66 Applying application files .. 68 Storing application files .. 68 Naming application files .. 686 Transferring Data .. 69 Introduction .. 70 Connecting to the Office Computer .. 71 Transferring Data .. 73 Transferring Files Directly from a CompactFlash Card .. 74 Deleting Files in the Receiver .. 76 Supported File Types .. 767 Software Utilities.. 77 Introduction .. 78 GPS Configurator Software .. 78 Installing GPS Configurator .. 78 Configuring the Trimble R7 Receiver .. 79 Configuration Toolbox Software .. 80 Installing Configuration Toolbox .. 80 Creating and editing application files .. 80 WinFlash Software .. 83 Installing WinFlash.. 83 Upgrading firmware .. 83 Adding frequencies for the 450 MHz internal radio .