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5700/5800 GPS Receiver
Contents
About This Manual
- Related Information
- Technical Assistance
- Your Comments
- Document Conventions
5700 GPS receiver
Overview
- Introduction
- Features
- Use and Care
- COCOM Limits
Setting up the Receiver
- Introduction
- Parts of the Receiver
- Setup Guidelines
- Postprocessed Setup
- PoleMounted Setup
- Backpack Setup
- Other System Components
General Operation
- Introduction
- Button Functions
- LED Behavior
- Starting and Stopping the Receiver
- Logging Data
  - Logging Internally
  - Logging to Trimble Survey Controller
- Resetting to Defaults
- Formatting a CompactFlash Card
- Batteries and Power
- Battery charging and storage
Configuration
- Introduction
- Configuring the Receiver in Real Time
- Configuring the Receiver Using Application Files
- Application Files
Transferring Data
- Introduction
- Connecting to the Office Computer
- Transferring Data
- Transferring Files Directly from a CompactFlash Card
- Deleting Files in the Receiver
- Supported File Types
Software Utilities
- Introduction
- GPS Configurator Software
  - Installing GPS Configurator
  - Configuring the 5700 Receiver
- Configuration Toolbox Software
  - Installing Configuration Toolbox
  - Creating and Editing Application Files
- WinFLASH Software
Specifications
- Introduction
- Physical Specifications
- Positioning Specifications
- Technical Specifications
Default Settings
- Introduction
- Default Settings
- Resetting to Factory Defaults
- Examples
Cables and Connectors
- Introduction
- Port 1, 2, and 3 Connectors
- power/serial data Cable
- Event Marker/1PPS Cable
- GPS Antennas and Cables
Event Marker Input and 1PPS Output
- Introduction
- Event Marker Input
  - Enabling and Configuring Event Marker Input
- 1PPS Output
5800 GPS receiver
Overview
- Introduction
- Regulations and Safety
  - Type Approval
  - Safety
- Features
- Use and Care
- COCOM Limits
Setting up the Receiver
- Introduction
- Parts of the Receiver
  - Front Panel
  - Lower Housing
- Setup Guidelines
- PoleMounted Setup
- Other System Components
  - Radios
  - Cellular Modems and External Radios
General Operation
- Introduction
- Button Functions
- LED Behavior
  - LED Flash Patterns
- Starting and Stopping the Receiver
- Logging Data
  - Logging to Trimble Survey Controller
- Resetting to Defaults
- Batteries and Power
  - Power Output
  - Firmware
Configuration
- Introduction
- Configuring the Receiver in Real Time
- Configuring the Receiver Using Application Files
- Application Files
Software Utilities
- Introduction
- GPS Configurator Software
  - Installing GPS Configurator
  - Configuring the 5800 Receiver
- Configuration Toolbox Software
  - Installing Configuration Toolbox
  - Creating and Editing Application Files
- WinFLASH Software
Specifications
- Introduction
- Physical Specifications
- Positioning Specifications
- Technical Specifications
Default Settings
- Introduction
- Default Settings
- Resetting to Factory Defaults
  - Default Behavior
  - Power up Settings
Cables and Connectors
- Introduction
- Port 1 and 2 Connectors
- Power/Serial Data Cables
5700 & 5800 Appendixes
NMEA-0183 Output
- Introduction
- NMEA-0183 Outputs
- Common Message Elements
  - Message Values
- NMEA Messages
Troubleshooting
Index

2 Setting up the Receiver

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5700 Operation

2.3 Setup Guidelines

Consider the following guidelines when setting up the 5700 receiver.

2.3.1 Environmental Conditions

Although the 5700 receiver has a waterproof housing, reasonable care

should be taken to keep the unit dry. Avoid exposure to extreme

environmental conditions, including:

• Water

• Heat greater than 65° C (149° F)

• Cold less than –40° C (–40° F)

• Corrosive fluids and gases

Avoiding these conditions improves the 5700 receiver’s performance

and long-term reliability.

2.3.2 Sources of Electrical Interference

Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:

• Gasoline engines (spark plugs)

• Televisions and PC monitors

• Alternators and generators

• Electric motors

• Equipment with DC-to-AC converters

• Fluorescent lights

• Switching power supplies