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Trimble® R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide
Introduction
- Related Information
- Warnings and Cautions
- Technical Assistance
- Your Comments
Trimble R7 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 a Trimble controller
- Resetting to Defaults
- Formatting a CompactFlash Card
- Batteries and Power
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 Trimble R7 receiver
- 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
Trimble R8 GPS Receiver
Overview
- Introduction
- 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 internally
  - Logging to a Trimble controller
- Resetting to Defaults
- Batteries and Power
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 Trimble R8 receiver
- 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
Appendixes Trimble R7 / Trimble R8
NMEA-0183 Output
- Introduction
- NMEA-0183 Outputs
- Common Message Elements
  - Message values
- NMEA Messages
RTCM Output
- RTCM Output
- Message Scheduling
Troubleshooting
Index

Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide 71

Software Utilities 7

Trimble R7 Operation

70.1 Configuring the Trimble R7 receiver

To configure a Trimble R7 receiver using GPS Configurator:

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 and then select

Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.

3. Select Trimble R7 in the Device Type dialog.

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 GPS Configurator are applied to the receiver.

7.1 WinFlash Software

WinFlash 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

WinFlash.

Note – WinFlash runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, or

XP operating systems.