Trimble R6 - Chapter 16 Software Utilities

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CHAPTER

Trimble R6/R7 GPS and Trimble R8 GNSS Receivers User Guide 103

Software Utilities 16

In this chapter:

Q The GPS Configurator software

Q The WinFlash Utility

This chapter provides information on the

software utilities that you can use with the

Trimble R6 GPS and R8 GNSS receivers.

Main Page

Trimble R6, R7 GPS Receivers / Trimble R8 GNSS Receiver User Guide1
Legal notices4
Safety Information5
- Warnings and Cautions5
- Exposure to radio frequency radiation5
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries5
- Other Warnings6
Contents9
Introduction15
- Related information15
- Technical assistance16
- Your comments16
Trimble R7 GPS Receiver17
Overview19
- Features20
- Use and Care20
- COCOM Limits21
Setting up the Receiver23
- Parts of the receiver24
- Setup guidelines28
- Postprocessed setup29
- Polemounted setup30
- Backpack setup34
- Other system components36
General Operation41
- Front panel controls42
- Button functions42
- LED behavior43
- Starting and stopping the receiver44
- Logging data44
  - Logging internally44
  - Logging to a Trimble controller45
- Resetting to defaults46
- Formatting a CompactFlash card46
- Batteries and power46
Configuration51
- Configuring the receiver in real Time52
- Configuring the receiver using application files52
- Application files52
Transferring Data57
- Connecting to the office computer58
- Transferring data59
- Transferring files directly from a CompactFlash card60
- Deleting files in the receiver61
- Supported file types61
Software Utilities63
- The GPS Configurator software64
  - Installing the GPS Configurator software64
  - Configuring the Trimble R7 GPS receiver using the GPS Configurator software64
- The WinFlash utility64
Specifications69
- Physical specifications70
- Positioning specifications70
- Technical specifications71
Default Settings73
- Default settings74
- Resetting to factory defaults75
- Examples75
Cables and Connectors79
- Port 1, 2, and 3 connectors80
- Power/serial data cable81
- Event marker/1PPS cable81
- GPS antennas and cables83
Event Marker Input and 1PPS Output85
- Event marker input86
  - Enabling and configuring event marker input86
- 1PPS output87
Trimble R6 GPS R8 GNS Receivers89
Overview91
- Features92
- Use and care92
- COCOM limits93
Setting up the Receiver95
- Parts of the receiver96
  - Front panel96
  - Lower housing96
- Setup guidelines98
- Polemounted setup99
- Other system components100
  - Radios100
  - Cellular modems and external radios101
General Operation103
- Front panel controls104
- Button functions104
- LED behavior104
  - LED flash patterns105
- Starting and stopping the receiver105
- Logging data105
  - Logging internally105
  - Logging to a Trimble controller106
- Resetting to defaults107
- Batteries and power107
Configuration111
- Configuring the receiver in real time112
- Configuring the receiver using application files112
- Application files112
Software Utilities117
- The GPS Configurator software118
  - Installing the GPS Configurator software118
- The WinFlash Utility119
Specifications125
- Physical specifications126
- Positioning specifications126
- Technical specifications127
Default Settings129
- Default settings130
- Resetting to factory defaults130
  - Default behavior131
  - Power up settings131
Cables and Connectors133
- Port 1 and 2 connectors134
- Power/serial data cables135
Appendixes: Trimble R6/R7 GPS Receivers Trimble R8 GNSS Receiver137
NMEA-0183 Output139
- NMEA-0183 Outputs140
- Common Message Elements141
  - Message values141
- NMEA Messages142
RTCM Output151
- Generated messages152
- Message scheduling153
Troubleshooting155
- LED conditions156
- Receiver issues157
Index159

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