User's Manual

16 Software Utilities
134 Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide
Trimble R8 GPS Receiver Operation
This chapter provides information on the software utilities that you can
use with the Trimble R8 receiver.
16.1The GPS Configurator Software
GPS Configurator is office software that configures selected Trimble
GPS 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 Trimble R7,
Trimble R8, 5700, and 5800 GPS Receivers 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 Trimble R8 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 , then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.