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50 Trimble R6/R7 GPS and Trimble R8 GNSS Receivers User Guide
Trimble R7 GPS Receiver Operation
7.1 The GPS Configurator software
GPS Configurator is office software that configures selected Trimble GPS receivers.
This software enables you to:
• edit and save configuration files to the receiver and the computer
• check current receiver settings and operation
• change receiver settings in real time
71.1 Installing the GPS Configurator software
A copy of the GPS Configurator software is included on the receiver CD.
1. Insert the disk into the CD drive on your office computer.
2. From the main menu, select Install individual software packages.
3. Select Install GPS Configurator vX.XX.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
70.1 Configuring the Trimble R7 GPS receiver using the GPS Configurator
software
1. Connect Port 1 or 2 on the receiver to a serial (COM) port on the computer and
then apply power.
2. To start the GPS Configurator software, click and then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.
3. In the Device Type dialog, select Trimble R7 GPS receiver.
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 the GPS Configurator software are applied to the receiver.
7.1 The WinFlash utility
The WinFlash utility communicates with Trimble products to perform various
functions including:
• installing software, firmware, and option upgrades
• running diagnostics (for example, retrieving configuration information)
• configuring radios
For more information, online help is also available when using the WinFlash utility.
Note – The WinFlash utility runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, or
Windows NT
®
operating systems.
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