USER GUIDE Trimble® Pro Series Receivers Version 1.
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The radios in this device have been designed and manufactured to not exceed stipulated emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy as required by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government 47 C.F.R. § 2.1091 and 2.1093. The external antenna connector provided in this device is for GNSS antennas only.
Safety Safety Before you use the Trimble® Pro series receiver, ensure that you have read and understood all safety requirements. C WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or even death. C CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or property damage or irretrievable data loss. Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.
Introduction Introduction The Pro Series Receivers User Guide describes how to use a Trimble® Pro series Pro 6H receiver or a Pro series Pro 6T receiver. The Pro series receivers are high-performance GNSS receivers. They have an integrated antenna and receiver, a user-removable battery, and Bluetooth® wireless technology for connectivity with field computers.
Introduction Accessories The following optional accessories are available: • Tempest™ antenna1 • 12V vehicle adaptor • Tornado™ antenna2 • Spare AC adaptor • Backpack • Spare international AC adaptor kit • Replacement Lithium-ion battery 1 Compatible with the Pro 6T receiver (L1 only). 2 Compatible with the Pro 6H receiver (L1/L2). For more information, go to the Trimble website at www.trimble.com.
Parts of the receiver Parts of the receiver The following diagrams show the main parts of the Pro series receiver. c d e f g Item Feature Description c Integrated GNSS receiver and antenna High performance GNSS receiver. d LED status lights Power/battery status GNSS receiver status Bluetooth radio status For more information, see LED status information, page 12. e Power button Press briefly to turn on or turn off the receiver.
Parts of the receiver c d e f 8 g Item Feature Description c DE9 serial port (with cover) Serial (COM) connection to a field computer if you are not using a wireless Bluetooth connection. d Screwthread socket Screwthread socket for fitting the receiver to a range pole using a screwthread adaptor. e Mini-USB socket (with cover) For USB connection to an office computer. f Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Removable battery. All-day operation with GNSS and Bluetooth wireless technology.
Charging the battery Charging the battery The Pro series receiver contains a removable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Additional battery packs can be carried and quickly changed in the field. Note – Charge the battery completely before using the receiver for the first time. If the battery has been stored for longer than six months, charge it before use. Trimble recommends charging the battery for at least five hours at typical room temperature to recharge it fully.
Charging the battery Inserting the battery The Pro series receiver has a replaceable Lithium-ion battery. To insert the battery into the receiver: C 1. Slide the battery into the cavity with the label facing upwards. 2. Push the battery in until it clicks into place. CAUTION – Make sure that the battery is fully inserted and that both the left and right latches are fully engaged. If the battery is not properly inserted, it may fall out if the device is dropped.
Charging the battery When the battery is charging, the Power LED on the receiver is solid orange. When fully charged, the Power LED is green. Changing the battery If you have a spare battery, you can carry it with you and change it in the field. To change the battery: C 1. Turn off the receiver (press and briefly hold the Power button). • Firmly press the ridges on both sides of the battery (1) and then pull the battery out of the cavity (2). 2. Insert the new battery (see page 10).
Turning on and turning off the receiver Turning on and turning off the receiver To turn on and turn off the receiver, briefly press the Power button. When you first receive the Pro series receiver, the Bluetooth radio is activated by default. If the receiver is turned on, the Bluetooth radio is on and ready to be used. If the Bluetooth radio is deactivated, the Bluetooth LED will not be lit after startup, and you must first activate the radio.
Connecting to a field computer Connecting to a field computer You can connect the Pro series receiver to a field computer that is running GNSS field software using: • Bluetooth wireless technology • the null-modem cable or the USB cable provided with the receiver Connecting to a field computer using Bluetooth wireless technology If the Bluetooth LED does not light when you turn on the receiver, then the Bluetooth radio is deactivated.
Connecting to a field computer – 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the receiver and connect the other end of the cable to the field computer. Once connected, use the GNSS field software to configure the connection (see below). Configuring the connection in the GNSS field software Once connected, do the following: 1. Open the GNSS field software on the field computer. 2. Select the COM port being used on the field computer for the connection. 3. If required, select TSIP or NMEA.
Deactivating and reactivating the Bluetooth radio Deactivating and reactivating the Bluetooth radio The Pro series receiver is shipped with Bluetooth wireless technology activated. Use the Radio Activation Manager software to: • Deactivate the Bluetooth radio on a Pro series receiver if the country in which you are working does not approve the user of Bluetooth wireless technology. • Reactivate the Bluetooth radio if it has been deactivated.
Additional receiver options Both the Floodlight satellite shadow reduction technology option and the NMEA Output option must be activated on your receiver using the Option Activation Wizard. The wizard can either automatically retrieve an activation file over the Internet, or you can copy the file manually to the device using an external storage card or a USB cable. The activation wizard uses the file to determine which options to activate on the receiver.
Using the receiver with a backpack or range pole Using the receiver with a backpack or range pole The receiver can be fitted on a backpack or on top of a range pole. 1. Screw the receiver onto the top of an extension pole fitted on the backpack or the top of the range pole. 2. Make sure the receiver is not obscured by the user's head, hat brim, etc. Caring for and storing the receiver Servicing If the receiver requires servicing, contact your support provider.
