16 Software Utilities
104 Trimble R6/R7 GPS and Trimble R8 GNSS Receivers User Guide
Trimble R6 GPS and R8 GNSS Receiver Operation
16.1The GPS Configurator software
GPS Configurator is office software that configures selected Trimble GPS or GNSS
receivers.
GPS Configurator software enables you to:
• edit and save configuration files to the receiver and the computer
• check current receiver settings and operation
• configure receiver settings with your office computer
161.1 Installing the GPS Configurator software
A copy of GPS Configurator software is included on the receiver CD.
1. Insert the CD into the CD drive on your computer.
2. From the main menu, select Install individual software packages.
3. Select Install GPS Configurator vX.XX.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Configuring the receiver using GPS Configurator software
1. Connect Port 1 or 2 on the receiver to a serial (COM) port on the computer and
apply power.
2. To start GPS Configurator, click and then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.
3. In the Device Type dialog, select Trimble R8/R6.
The software automatically establishes a connection with the receiver.
4. Make appropriate selections for your required receiver settings.
For more information, refer to the GPS Configurator Help.
5. Click
Apply.
The settings in GPS Configurator software are applied to the receiver.
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