1 About This Manual
1.1 Scope and audience
This manual is intended for personnel who operate the system, including:
l Machine operators
l Installation technicians
l Dealers
l Site Supervisors
This manual describes how to use the standard features of the system. To learn
about the underlying concepts of the system, refer to the Trimble GCS900 Grade
Control System Reference Manual.
For information on how to use features not described in this manual, refer to the
Trimble GCS900 Grade Control System Site Supervisor’s Manual.
Even if you have used other machine guidance systems before, Trimble
recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the
special features of this product.
Trimble manuals that are related to this product are available in PDF format on the
GCS900 Grade Control System release media. To view or print the manuals, use
Adobe Reader (provided on the media). Utilities that do not have an accompanying
manual have integrated Help.
1.2 Trimble training classes and technical assistance
Contact your dealer for:
l Technical support, information notes, and other technical notes.
l Information about:
The support agreement contracts for software and firmware.
Extended warranty programs for hardware.
Training classes.
1.3 To learn more about Trimble
For an interactive look at Trimble, go to www.trimble.com.
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