User's Manual

7 Software Utilities
68 Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide
Trimble R7 GPS Receiver Operation
This chapter provides information on the software utilities that you can
use with the Trimble R7 receiver.
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 Trimble R7,
Trimble R8, 5700, and 5800 GPS Receivers 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 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.