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Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide 65
Transferring Data 6
Trimble R7 GPS Receiver Operation
6.1 Deleting Files in the Receiver
You can delete files stored in the receiver at any time. Do one of the
following:
• Use the Data Transfer utility in the Trimble Geomatics Office
software.
• Use the TSCe controller.
• Turn on the receiver and then hold down [P] for 30 seconds.
When you use this method, all data is deleted, and the
CompactFlash card is reformatted.
• Use the GPS Configurator software.
6.2 Supported File Types
Table 6.1 shows the file types that you can transfer to or from a
Trimble R7 receiver, and the software or utility that you must use to
transfer each file type.
Note – The Trimble R7 receiver supports a maximum of 512 files on the
CompactFlash card. Files stored on the compact flash must be 8.3 format.
The Trimble R7 receiver does not support extended file names.
Table 6.1 Supported file types
File Type Extensions Transfer from
Trimble R7
receiver?
Transfer to
Trimble R7
receiver?
Software
Ephemeris .eph Yes No Data Transfer
Raw observations .T01, .dat Yes No Data Transfer
Receiver firmware files .elf No Yes WinFlash
Application files .cfg Yes Yes GPS
Configurator