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Version 2.30 (Trimble R7 GPS Receiver)

Version 3.23 (Trimble R8 GNSS and Trimble R6 GPS Receivers)

Revision A

October 2006

USER GUIDE

Trimble

R6/R7 GPS Receivers

Trimble R8 GNSS Receiver

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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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