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SPS986
GNSS SMART ANTENNA
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Version 5.32
Revision A
December 2017
Corporate Office
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This is the December 2017 release (Revision A) of the SPS986
GNSS Smart Antenna Getting Started Guide documentation.
It applies to version 5.32 of the receiver firmware.
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COCOM limits
The U.S. Department of Commerce requires that all
exportable GPS products contain performance limitations so
that they cannot be used in a manner that could threaten the
security of the United States. The following limitations are
implemented on this product:
– Immediate access to satellite measurements and
navigation results is disabled when the receiver velocity is
computed to be greater than 1,000 knots, or its altitude is
computed to be above 18,000 meters. The receiver GPS
subsystem resets until the COCOM situation clears. As a
result, all logging and stream configurations stop until the
GPS subsystem is cleared.
Notices
FCC Class B - Notice to Users. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal
Communications Commission rules.
This equipment must be installed and operated in
accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 25 cm (for 900 MHz and
Bluetooth) or 45 cm (for 2.0 W UHF 450 MHZ radio) from all
persons and must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters (except in
accordance with the FCC multi -transmitter product
procedures).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC, USA) has
dictated that on 1 January 2013, all radio users
transmitting data between 421 and 512 MHz within the
United States of America, must operate within 12.5 kHz
channels or transmit using the bits per second (bps)
settings of 19200 bps when using a 25 kHz channel. For
more information on the FCC mandate, please view
http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-
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the Internet.
French
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
Par la présente, Trimble Inc. déclare que ce
récepteur est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la
directive 2014/53/EU qui lui sont applicables
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This apparatus complies with Canadian RSS-GEN, RSS-310,
RSS-210, and RSS-119.
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-GEN, CNR-310,
CNR-210, et CNR-119 du Canada.
Par la présente Trimble Inc. déclare que
l'appareil récepteur est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive
2014/53/EU.
Swedish
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väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
direktiv 2014/53/EU.
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in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU
befindet". (BMWi)
Europe
The products covered by this guide may be operated
in all EU member countries (BE, BG, CZ, DK, DE, EE, IE, EL, ES,
FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI,
SE, UK), Norway and Switzerland. Products been tested and
found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device
pursuant to European Council Directive 2014/30/EU on EMC,
thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale
within the European Economic Area (EEA). Contains a
Bluetooth radio module. These requirements are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a residential or
commercial environment. 450 MHz transceiver is now
harmonized under the RED 2014/53/EU Directive. The 2.4G
Hz transceiver is not supported except BT/WiFi @2.4GHz.
And it is also harmonized under the RED 2014/53/EU.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Hiermit erklärt Trimble Inc. die
Übereinstimmung des Gerätes empfänger
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der
Richtlinie 2014/53/EU. (Wien)
Greek
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δέκτης ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
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2014/53/EU.
Italian
Con la presente Trimble Inc. dichiara che
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essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
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Spanish
Por medio de la presente Trimble Inc. declara
que el receptor cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
2014/53/EU.
Hereby, Trimble Inc., declares that the GPS receivers are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU.
English
Hereby, Trimble Inc., declares that this
receiver is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Finnish
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outras disposições da Directiva 2014/53/EU.
Bij deze verklaart Trimble Inc. dat deze
ontvanger voldoet aan de essentiële eisen
en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van
Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
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Australia and New Zealand
This product conforms with the regulatory
requirements of the Australian Communications and Media
Authority (ACMA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the
requirements for RCM Marking and sale within Australia and
New Zealand.
Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements
The product contains a removable Lithium-ion battery.
Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are
recycled.
廢電池請回收
Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
Trimble products in this guide comply in all material respects
with DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 21 July 2011 on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and with
exemptions for lead in solder pursuant to Paragraph 7 of the
Annex to the RoHS Directive applied.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
For product recycling instructions and more
information, please go to
www.trimble.com/Corporate/Environmental_
Compliance.aspx.
Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on
electrical power.), Call +31 497 53 24 30, and ask for the
“WEEE Associate”. Or, mail a request for recycling instructions
to:
Trimble Europe BV, c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Meerheide
45, 5521 DZ Eersel, NL
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Safety Information
Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all
safety requirements.
WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in severe injury or even death.
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.
Use and care
This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that
typically occurs in construction applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision
electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.
CAUTION – Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature
range can damage it.
Regulations and safety
Some receiver models with base station capability contain an internal radio-modem for
transmission or can transmit through an external data communications radio. Regulations
regarding the use of the 410 MHz to 470 MHz radio-modems vary greatly from country to
country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license.
Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local
Trimble dealer.
NOTE – The SPS986 uses the 403 MHz to 473 MHz frequency range.
All Trimble receiver models described in this documentation are capable of transmitting
data through Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth wireless technology, and 900 MHz radio-modems and 2.4 GHz radio-modems
operate in license-free bands.
NOTE – 900 MHz radios are not used in Europe. The frequency range of 900 MHz is not marketed
in Brazil.
SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna Getting Started Guide | 5
Safety Information
Before operating a Trimble receiver or GSM modem, determine if authorization or a license
to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to
obtain an operator's permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.
For FCC regulations, see Notices.
Type approval
Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to
emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of
the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units.
Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radiomodem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified
your equipment to be granted type approval.
Unauthorized modification of the units voids the type approval, the warranty, and the
operational license of the equipment.
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
SPS986 (with internal 450 MHz radio operating in base station transmit mode). Note the
safe distance is 32 cm (1 foot) for RF Exposure.
For 450 MHz radio
Safety. Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March
13, 1986.
Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure below government limits. The
following precautions are recommended:
DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 25 cm (9.8 inches) of the
antenna.
DO NOT co-locate (place within 45 cm (17.7 inches)) the radio antenna with any other
transmitting antenna.
DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated.
DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
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Safety Information
All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation
instructions for safe operation.
All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
For license-free 900 MHz radio
CAUTION – For your own safety, and in terms of the RF exposure requirements of
the FCC, always observe these precautions:
Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 25 cm (9.8 inches) between
yourself and the radiating antenna.
Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.
NOTE – 900 MHz radios are not used in Europe.
For Bluetooth radio
The radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio and the Wi-Fi radio
included in some Trimble receivers is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the wireless radio(s) shall be used in such a manner that the Trimble receiver
is 25 cm or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio(s) operate within
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect
the consensus of the scientific community. Trimble therefore believes that the internal
wireless radio(s) are safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than
the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However,
the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization
before turning on the wireless radio.
Installing antennas
CAUTION – For your own safety, and in terms of the RF exposure requirements of
the FCC, always observe these precautions:
Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 25 cm (9.8 inches) between
yourself and the radiating antenna.
Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.
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Safety Information
WARNING – The GNSS antenna and its cabling should be installed in accordance
with all national and local electrical codes, regulations, and practices. The antenna and
cabling should be installed where they will not become energized as a result of falling
nearby power lines, nor be mounted where they are subjected to over-voltage
transients, particularly lightning. Such installations require additional protective means
that are detailed in national and local electrical codes.
Trimble receiver internal radios have been designed to operate with the antennas listed
below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be an approved Trimble antenna, so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
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Contents
Safety Information
Use and care
Regulations and safety
Type approval
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
For 450 MHz radio
For license-free 900 MHz radio
For Bluetooth radio
Installing antennas
Introduction
12
SPS986 features
13
Related information
14
Technical support
14
Parts of the Smart GNSS Antenna
15
Front panel
15
Lower housing
16
Button and LED operations
18
Power button
18
Satellite LED
19
Radio LED
20
Wi-Fi LED
20
Battery LED
20
Lemo port
21
Configuring your SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna
22
Online method
22
Offline methods
23
Offline method 1
23
Offline method 2
24
Using the WinFlash utility
24
Wi-Fi settings
24
Access Point mode
24
Client mode
25
Using the smart antenna Wi-Fi with the SCS900 software
26
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Contents
Setting up an SPS986 as a Wi-Fi base station without the SCS900 software
26
Setting up an SPS986 as a Wi-Fi rover receiver without the SCS900 software
27
Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port
29
Windows 8 operating system
30
Windows 7 Professional operating system
30
Windows 7 operating system
31
Dual slot battery charger
32
Overview
32
Chargeable batteries
32
Placement of batteries in charger
33
Charger slots
34
Power supply
34
Mains power
34
Vehicle power
34
Charger technical data
35
Battery life
35
Removing the battery from the smart antenna
36
Operation
37
Battery charging
37
Conditioning the battery (valid only for Smart Battery P/N 99511-30)
37
LED status indicators
39
Safety notes
40
Battery safety and environmental information
40
Battery charger safety and environment information
41
Troubleshooting and corrective measures
Default Settings
41
42
Resetting the receiver to factory defaults
42
Default behavior
42
Troubleshooting
43
Troubleshooting receiver issues
43
The receiver does not turn on
43
The receiver is not tracking any satellites
43
The receiver does not log data
43
The receiver is not responding
44
Troubleshooting base station setup and static measurement problems
44
The roving receiver is not receiving radio from the base station
44
The base station is not broadcasting
45
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Troubleshooting LED conditions
45
The SV Tracking LED is lit solidly and the Logging/Memory LED is flashing slowly
46
The SV Tracking LED is not flashing
46
Glossary
47
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Introduction
The SPS986 GNSS smart antenna can be used for the following infrastructure and site
development applications:
Layout of structure foundations, caissons, and piles
Earthworks, fine grading and finishing stakeout operations
Initial site measurements to verify design levels and regular subsequent
measurements to determine progress volumes
Vehicular-mounted site supervisor applications
Measurements and grade/thickness checks on laid materials
The GNSS smart antenna incorporates a GNSS antenna, receiver, internal radio, attitude
sensors, and battery in a rugged light-weight unit that is ideally suited as an all-on-the-pole
RTK rover or quick setup/rapid mobilization base station. LEDs enable you to monitor
satellite tracking, radio reception, data logging status, Wi-Fi, and power. Bluetooth wireless
technology provides cable-free communications between the receiver and controller.
You can use the SPS986 smart antenna as part of an RTK GNSS system with the Trimble
SCS900 Site Controller software. The receiver can optionally record GPS data to the
receiver’s optional internal memory and download to a computer using the serial
connection.
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Introduction
The GNSS smart antenna has no front panel controls for changing settings. To configure
these receivers:
In real time, use external software such as the SPS web interface, HYDROpro™
construction software, or the WinFlash utility.
Use an application file. To edit an application file, use the Configuration Toolbox utility.
SPS986 features
The SPS986 GNSS smart antenna has the following features:
Small, lightweight design – 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) (integrated radio, GNSS receiver, GPS
antenna and battery); 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) complete system weight (rover including controller
and rod)
The quick setup, high mobility base or rover receiver, is ideal for any size jobsite as a
rover and for working on multiple jobsites on a daily or weekly basis
Fully-upgradeable receiver. Can be used as a rover, base station, or as both a rover
and a base station. Can be upgraded from a rover to a base station. Can be ordered in
Location RTK or Precision RTK modes. Heading and Moving Base modes are optional
upgrades.
Attitude sensors for eBubble
Trimble xFill™ RTK service is already installed.
672-channel GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Internal, removable, smart Lithium-ion battery provides up to 5.5 hrs GNSS rover
operation per battery
Bluetooth wireless technology for cable free, no hassle, base or rover operation
Simple keypad with on/off key and LED indicators for power, radio, and satellite
tracking, Wi-Fi
20 Hz update rate
AutoBase technology for rapid and automated repeated daily base station setups
Operates within a VRS network or IBSS for conventional base station-free rover
capability
Integrated receive/transmit radio, and Wi-Fi
Optionally, can be upgraded to use GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and triple frequency
Optionally, subscribe to MSS (CenterPoint RTX or OmniSTAR services)
The standard SPS986 receives the GPS L2C and QZSS signals
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Introduction
4 SBAS channels
RoHS compliant
Related information
Sources of related information include the following:
Release notes – The release notes describe new features of the product, information
not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals. They can be
downloaded from the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/Support/Support_AZ.aspx.
Trimble training courses – Consider a training course to help you use your GNSS
system to its fullest potential. For more information, go to the Trimble website at
www.trimble.com/Support/Index_Training.aspx.
Technical support
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, go to the Support area of the
Trimble website (www.trimble.com/Support.shtml). Select the product you need
information on. Product updates, documentation, and any support issues are available for
download.
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Parts of the Smart GNSS
Antenna
All operating controls are located on the front panel. Ports and connectors are located on
the bottom of the unit.
Front panel
The front panel contains the Power button and four indicator LEDs.
The Power button controls the receiver’s power on or off functions.
The indicator LEDs show the status of power, satellite tracking, Wi-Fi, and radio
reception.
Icon
Connections
Power button
Satellites
Radio
Battery status
Wi-Fi
The LEDs on the front panel indicate various operating conditions. Generally, a lit or slowly
flashing LED indicates normal operation, an LED that is flashing quickly indicates a
condition that may require attention, and an unlit LED indicates that no operation is
occurring. For more information, see Button and LED operations, page 18.
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Parts of the Smart GNSS Antenna
Lower housing
The following figure shows the lower housing of the SPS986 GNSS smart antenna. The
housing contains one USB port, one TNC radio antenna connector, the removable battery
compartment, and the 5/8-11 threaded insert.
Each item is marked with a number to indicate its main function, as shown in the following
table:
Icon Name
Connections/Description
Label
The icon on the label shows if the antenna contains an internal
radio or if it is a Wi-Fi only smart antenna
TNC radio
antenna
connection
Communications antenna
Label
Shows the serial number of the smart antenna
Battery door
Removable Lithium-ion battery
5/8" insert
Range pole or quick release adapter
Lemo port
USB and DC power in
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Parts of the Smart GNSS Antenna
Lemo port is a 7-pin 0-shell 2-key Lemo connector that supports USB communications
and external power input. The Lemo port has no power outputs.
The TNC port connector is for connecting a radio antenna to the receiver internal radio. A
whip “rubber duck” antenna is supplied with the system. This connector is not used if you
are using an external radio receiver. For longer range operation (to provide higher gain
and to raise the antenna higher above the ground), you can use a cable to connect an
external radio antenna to the TNC port. For more information, refer to the topic
"Connecting the receiver to external devices" in the Web Help.
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Button and LED operations
The LEDs on the front panel indicate various operating conditions. Generally, a lit or slowly
flashing LED indicates normal operation, a LED that is flashing quickly indicates a condition
that may require attention, and an unlit LED indicates that no operation is occurring. The
following table defines each possible LED state:
The term...
means that the LED...
Very slow flash
is off and on equally with a 1.5 second cycle.
Slow flash
alternates on/off every ½ second.
Radio slow flash
is off longer than it is on when the smart antenna is receiving
corrections. The smart antenna repeats this cycle typically once
per second.
is on more than off when the smart antenna is transmitting
corrections. The smart antenna repeats this cycle typically once
per second.
Medium flash
is off and on equally more than once per second.
Fast flash
alternates rapidly on/off every 1/10 of a second.
On
is lit steady.
Off
is unlit.
Power button
Action
Power but- Description
ton
Turn on
the smart
antenna
Press (see
the note
below)
All four LEDs light up and remain lit for 3 seconds. Then all LEDs
go off and then the power LED immediately comes back on.
Turn off
the smart
antenna
Hold for 2
seconds
and then
release
When holding down the Power button; the battery LED
remains on. The Wi-Fi LED remains in its state and then turns
off after 2 seconds. The Satellite LED turns constant and then
turns off after 2 seconds.
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Button and LED operations
Action
Power but- Description
ton
After releasing the power button, the battery LED stays lit for
about 5 seconds and then all LEDs go blank.
Clear the
Hold for 15
ephemeris seconds
file and
reset the
smart
antenna to
the factory
defaults
The Radio, Wi-Fi, and Satellite LEDs turn off after 2 seconds. The
battery LED remains on. After 15 seconds, the Satellite LED
comes on to indicate that it is time to release the Power
button. Upon restart, the Wi-Fi will also turn on in Access Point
mode.
Delete
Hold for 30 The Radio, Wi-Fi, and Satellite LEDs turn off after 2 seconds.
application seconds
After 15 seconds, the Satellite LED comes on and stays on for
files
15 seconds, then turns off to indicate that it is time to release
the Power button. The battery LED then remains on for 15
seconds after releasing the Power button. The smart antenna
then restarts.
NOTE – The term “press” means to press the button and release it immediately. The term “hold”
means to press the button and hold it down for the given time.
Satellite LED
Receiver mode
Satellite LED Amber
No satellites tracked
Off
Boot up or when in Monitor mode
On
Tracking fewer than 4 SVs
Fast flash
Tracking 4 or more SVs
Slow flash
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Button and LED operations
Radio LED
Radio mode
Radio LED
Amber
No receive or transmit
Off
Receive
Radio slow
flash
See the table at the top of this topic.
Radio slow
flash
See the table at the top of this topic.
Transmit
Description
This LED also flashes when using the Wi-Fi only
for receiving corrections.
This LED also flashes when using the Wi-Fi only
for transmitting corrections
Wi-Fi LED
Receiver mode
Wi-Fi LED Amber
Wi-Fi off
Off
Wi-Fi is access point (base mode/sending corrections)
Medium flash
Wi-Fi is client (and not connected to an access point)
Off
Wi-Fi as client (rover mode receiving corrections)
Very slow flash
Battery LED
Receiver mode
Power LED Green
Description
Off
Off
On. Healthy power
On
Either internal battery or external
power
Low power
Fast flash
( / Downloads).
The SV Tracking LED is not flashing
Possible cause
Solution
The receiver is tracking fewer
than four satellites.
Wait until the SV Tracking LED is flashing slowly.
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1PPS
Pulse-per-second. Used in hardware timing. A pulse is
generated in conjunction with a time stamp. This defines the
instant when the time stamp is applicable.
almanac
A file that contains orbit information on all the satellites, clock
corrections, and atmospheric delay parameters. The almanac
is transmitted by a GNSS satellite to a GNSS receiver, where it
facilitates rapid acquisition of GNSS signals when you start
collecting data, or when you have lost track of satellites and
are trying to regain GNSS signals.
The orbit information is a subset of the
ephemeris/ephemerides data.
AutoBase
AutoBase technology uses the position of the receiver to
automatically select the correct base station; allowing for one
button press operation of a base station. It shortens setup
time associated with repeated daily base station setups at the
same location on jobsites.
base station
Also called reference station. In construction, a base station is a
receiver placed at a known point on a jobsite that tracks the
same satellites as an RTK rover, and provides a real-time
differential correction message stream through radio to the
rover, to obtain centimeter level positions on a continuous
real-time basis. A base station can also be a part of a virtual
reference station network, or a location at which GNSS
observations are collected over a period of time, for
subsequent postprocessing to obtain the most accurate
position for the location.
beacon
Source of RTCM DGPS corrections transmitted from coastal
reference stations in the 283.5 to 325.0 kHz range.
BeiDou
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (also known as BDS or
Compass) is a Chinese satellite navigation system.
The first BeiDou system (known as BeiDou-1), consists of four
satellites and has limited coverage and applications. It has
been offering navigation services mainly for customers in
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China and from neighboring regions since 2000.
The second generation of the system (known as Compass or
BeiDou-2) consists of satellites in a combination of
geostationary, inclined geosynchronous, and medium earth
orbit configurations. It became operational with coverage of
China in December 2011. However, the complete Interface
Control Document (which specifies the satellite messages) was
not released until December 2012. BeiDou-2 is a regional
navigation service which offers services to customers in the
Asia-Pacific region.
A third generation of the BeiDou system is planned, which will
expand coverage globally. This generation is currently
scheduled to be completed by 2020.
BINEX
BInary EXchange format. BINEX is an operational binary format
standard for GPS/GLONASS/SBAS research purposes. It is
designed to grow and allow encapsulation of all (or most) of
the information currently allowed for in a range of other
formats.
broadcast server
An Internet server that manages authentication and
password control for a network of VRS servers, and relays VRS
corrections from the VRS server that you select.
carrier
A radio wave having at least one characteristic (such as
frequency, amplitude, or phase) that can be varied from a
known reference value by modulation.
carrier frequency
The frequency of the unmodulated fundamental output of a
radio transmitter. The GPS L1 carrier frequency is 1575.42
MHz.
carrier phase
Is the cumulative phase count of the GPS or GLONASS carrier
signal at a given time.
cellular modems
A wireless adapter that connects a laptop computer to a
cellular phone system for data transfer. Cellular modems,
which contain their own antennas, plug into a PC Card slot or
into the USB port of the computer and are available for a
variety of wireless data services such as GPRS.
CMR/CMR+
Compact Measurement Record. A real-time message format
developed by Trimble for broadcasting corrections to other
Trimble receivers. CMR is a more efficient alternative to RTCM.
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CMRx
A real-time message format developed by Trimble for
transmitting more satellite corrections resulting from more
satellite signals, more constellations, and more satellites. Its
compactness means more repeaters can be used on a site.
Compass
See BeiDou.
covariance
A statistical measure of the variance of two random variables
that are observed or measured in the same mean time period.
This measure is equal to the product of the deviations of
corresponding values of the two variables from their
respective means.
datum
Also called geodetic datum. A mathematical model designed to
best fit the geoid, defined by the relationship between an
ellipsoid and, a point on the topographic surface, established
as the origin of the datum. World geodetic datums are typically
defined by the size and shape of an ellipsoid and the
relationship between the center of the ellipsoid and the center
of the earth.
Because the earth is not a perfect ellipsoid, any single datum
will provide a better model in some locations than in others.
Therefore, various datums have been established to suit
particular regions.
For example, maps in Europe are often based on the
European datum of 1950 (ED-50). Maps in the United States
are often based on the North American datum of 1927 (NAD27) or 1983 (NAD-83).
All GPS coordinates are based on the WGS-84 datum surface.
deep discharge
Withdrawal of all electrical energy to the end-point voltage
before the cell or battery is recharged.
DGPS
See real-time differential GPS.
differential correction
Differential correction is the process of correcting GNSS data
collected on a rover with data collected simultaneously at a
base station. Because the base station is on a known location,
any errors in data collected at the base station can be
measured, and the necessary corrections applied to the rover
data.
Differential correction can be done in real-time, or after the
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data is collected by postprocessing.
differential GPS
See real-time differential GPS.
DOP
Dilution of Precision. A measure of the quality of GNSS
positions, based on the geometry of the satellites used to
compute the positions. When satellites are widely spaced
relative to each other, the DOP value is lower, and position
precision is greater. When satellites are close together in the
sky, the DOP is higher and GNSS positions may contain a
greater level of error.
PDOP (Position DOP) indicates the three-dimensional
geometry of the satellites. Other DOP values include HDOP
(Horizontal DOP) and VDOP (Vertical DOP), which indicate the
precision of horizontal measurements (latitude and longitude)
and vertical measurements respectively. PDOP is related to
HDOP and VDOP as follows: PDOP² = HDOP² + VDOP².
dual-frequency GPS
A type of receiver that uses both L1 and L2 signals from GPS
satellites. A dual-frequency receiver can compute more
precise position fixes over longer distances and under more
adverse conditions because it compensates for ionospheric
delays.
EGNOS
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. A
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that provides a
free-to-air differential correction service for GNSS. EGNOS is
the European equivalent of WAAS, which is available in the
United States.
elevation
The vertical distance from a geoid such as EGM96 to the
antenna phase center. The geoid is sometimes referred to as
Mean Sea Level. In the SPS GNSS receivers, a user-defined sub
gridded geoid can be loaded and used, or for a small site, an
inclined vertical plane adjustment is used as an approximation
to the geoid for a small site.
elevation mask
The angle below which the receiver will not track satellites.
Normally set to 10 degrees to avoid interference problems
caused by buildings and trees, atmospheric issues, and
multipath errors.
ellipsoid
An ellipsoid is the three-dimensional shape that is used as the
basis for mathematically modeling the earth’s surface. The
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ellipsoid is defined by the lengths of the minor and major axes.
The earth’s minor axis is the polar axis and the major axis is the
equatorial axis.
EHT
Height above ellipsoid.
ephemeris/ephemerides A list of predicted (accurate) positions or locations of satellites
as a function of time. A set of numerical parameters that can
be used to determine a satellite’s position. Available as
broadcast ephemeris or as postprocessed precise ephemeris.
epoch
The measurement interval of a GNSS receiver. The epoch
varies according to the measurement type: for real-time
measurement it is set at one second; for postprocessed
measurement it can be set to a rate of between one second
and one minute. For example, if data is measured every 15
seconds, loading data using 30-second epochs means loading
every alternate measurement.
feature
A feature is a physical object or event that has a location in the
real world, which you want to collect position and/or
descriptive information (attributes) about. Features can be
classified as surface or non-surface features, and again as
points, lines/break lines, or boundaries/areas.
firmware
The program inside the receiver that controls receiver
operations and hardware.
Galileo
Galileo is a GNSS system built by the European Union and the
European Space Agency. It is complimentary to GPS and
GLONASS.
geoid
The geoid is the equipotential surface that would coincide with
the mean ocean surface of the Earth. For a small site this can
be approximated as an inclined plane above the Ellipsoid.
GHT
Height above geoid.
GLONASS
Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System. GLONASS is a
Soviet space-based navigation system comparable to the
American GPS system. The operational system consists of 21
operational and 3 non-operational satellites in 3 orbit planes.
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System.
GSOF
General Serial Output Format. A Trimble proprietary message
format.
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HDOP
Horizontal Dilution of Precision. HDOP is a DOP value that
indicates the precision of horizontal measurements. Other
DOP values include VDOP (vertical DOP) and PDOP (Position
DOP).
Using a maximum HDOP is ideal for situations where vertical
precision is not particularly important, and your position yield
would be decreased by the vertical component of the PDOP
(for example, if you are collecting data under canopy).
height
The vertical distance above the Ellipsoid. The classic Ellipsoid
used in GPS is WGS-84.
IBSS
Internet Base Station Service. This Trimble service makes the
setup of an Internet-capable receiver as simple as possible.
The base station can be connected to the Internet (cable or
wirelessly). To access the distribution server, the user enters a
password into the receiver. To use the server, the user must
have a Trimble Connected Community site license.
ITRF2014
The ITRF2014 datum is the current realization of the
International Terrestrial Reference System (ITRS). This datum
can be transformed to ITRF2014 epoch 2005 (fixed), or be used
in the current epoch. The fixed epoch allows for selecting
individual tectonic plates that have been closely modeled to
the actual current location. However, there may be large
differences due to natural events (such as earthquakes) or
proximity to the perimeter of a tectonic plate.
L1
The primary L-band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS
satellites to transmit satellite data.
L2
The secondary L-band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS
satellites to transmit satellite data.
L2C
A modernized code that allows significantly better ability to
track the L2 frequency.
L5
The third L-band carrier used by GPS satellites to transmit
satellite data. L5 will provide a higher power level than the
other carriers. As a result, acquiring and tracking weak signals
will be easier.
Mountpoint
Every single Ntrip Source needs a unique mountpoint on an
Ntrip Caster. Before transmitting GNSS data to the Ntrip
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Caster, the Ntrip Server sends an assignment of the
mountpoint.
MSAS
MTSAT Satellite-Based Augmentation System. A Satellite-Based
Augmentation System (SBAS) that provides a free-to-air
differential correction service for GNSS. MSAS is the Japanese
equivalent of WAAS, which is available in the United States.
multipath
Interference, similar to ghosts on an analog television screen
that occurs when GNSS signals arrive at an antenna having
traversed different paths. The signal traversing the longer path
yields a larger pseudorange estimate and increases the error.
Multiple paths can arise from reflections off the ground or off
structures near the antenna.
NavIC (IRNSS)
Navigation with Indian Constellation. Previously the Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System. An autonomous regional
satellite navigation system that covers India and surrounding
areas.
NMEA
National Marine Electronics Association. NMEA 0183 defines
the standard for interfacing marine electronic navigational
devices. This standard defines a number of 'strings' referred to
as NMEA strings that contain navigational details such as
positions. Most Trimble GNSS receivers can output positions
as NMEA strings.
Ntrip Protocol
Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (Ntrip) is
an application-level protocol that supports streaming Global
Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data over the Internet.
Ntrip is a generic, stateless protocol based on the Hypertext
Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The HTTP objects are extended to
GNSS data streams.
Ntrip Caster
The Ntrip Caster is basically an HTTP server supporting a
subset of HTTP request/response messages and adjusted to
low-bandwidth streaming data. The Ntrip Caster accepts
request messages on a single port from either the Ntrip Server
or the Ntrip Client. Depending on these messages, the Ntrip
Caster decides whether there is streaming data to receive or
to send.
Trimble Ntrip Caster integrates the Ntrip Server and the Ntrip
Caster. This port is used only to accept requests from Ntrip
Clients.
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Ntrip Client
An Ntrip Client will be accepted by and receive data from an
Ntrip Caster, if the Ntrip Client sends the correct request
message (TCP/UDP connection to the specified Ntrip Caster IP
and listening port).
Ntrip Server
The Ntrip Server is used to transfer GNSS data of an Ntrip
Source to the Ntrip Caster. An Ntrip Server in its simplest setup
is a computer program running on a PC that sends correction
data of an Ntrip Source (for example, as received through the
serial communication port from a GNSS receiver) to the Ntrip
Caster.
The Ntrip Server - Ntrip Caster communication extends HTTP
by additional message formats and status codes.
Ntrip Source
The Ntrip Sources provide continuous GNSS data (for
example, RTCM-104 corrections) as streaming data. A single
source represents GNSS data referring to a specific location.
Source description parameters are compiled in the sourcetable.
OmniSTAR
The OmniSTAR HP/XP service allows the use of new generation
dual-frequency receivers with the OmniSTAR service. The
HP/XP service does not rely on local reference stations for its
signal, but utilizes a global satellite monitoring network.
Additionally, while most current dual-frequency GNSS systems
are accurate to within a meter or so, OmniSTAR with XP is
accurate in 3D to better than 30 cm.
Orthometric elevation
The Orthometric Elevation is the height above the geoid (often
termed the height above the 'Mean Sea Level').
PDOP
Position Dilution of Precision. PDOP is a DOP value that
indicates the precision of three-dimensional measurements.
Other DOP values include VDOP (vertical DOP) and HDOP
(Horizontal Dilution of Precision).
Using a maximum PDOP value is ideal for situations where
both vertical and horizontal precision are important.
postprocessing
Postprocessing is the processing of satellite data after it is
collected, in order to eliminate error. This involves using
computer software to compare data from the rover with data
collected at the base station.
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QZSS
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. A Japanese regional GNSS,
eventually consisting of three geosynchronous satellites over
Japan.
real-time differential GPS Also known as real-time differential correction or DGPS. Real-time
differential GPS is the process of correcting GPS data as you
collect it. Corrections are calculated at a base station and then
sent to the receiver through a radio link. As the rover receives
the position it applies the corrections to give you a very
accurate position in the field.
Most real-time differential correction methods apply
corrections to code phase positions.
While DGPS is a generic term, its common interpretation is that
it entails the use of single-frequency code phase data sent
from a GNSS base station to a rover GNSS receiver to provide
submeter position accuracy. The rover receiver can be at a
long range (greater than 100 kms (62 miles)) from the base
station.
rover
A rover is any mobile GNSS receiver that is used to collect or
update data in the field, typically at an unknown location.
Roving mode
Roving mode applies to the use of a rover receiver to collect
data, stakeout, or control machinery in real time using RTK
techniques.
RTCM
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. A
commission established to define a differential data link for the
real-time differential correction of roving GNSS receivers.
There are three versions of RTCM correction messages. All
Trimble GNSS receivers use Version 2 protocol for singlefrequency DGPS type corrections. Carrier phase corrections
are available on Version 2, or on the newer Version 3 RTCM
protocol, which is available on certain Trimble dual-frequency
receivers. The Version 3 RTCM protocol is more compact but is
not as widely supported as Version 2.
RTK
Real-time kinematic. A real-time differential GPS method that
uses carrier phase measurements for greater accuracy.
RTX
Trimble RTX (Real Time eXtended) is a high accuracy GNSS
correction service. This breakthrough technology provides
real-time corrections without the use of a traditional reference
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station-based infrastructure. The delivery of the correction
service is the same as OmniSTAR, as they are both Mobile
Satellite Services (MSS). However, the method in which the
correction is calculated is different and is more accurate with
RTX.
SBAS
Satellite-Based Augmentation System. SBAS is based on
differential GPS, but applies to wide area (WAAS, EGNOS,
MSAS, QZSS, and GAGAN) networks of reference stations.
Corrections and additional information are broadcast using
geostationary satellites.
signal-to-noise ratio
SNR. The signal strength of a satellite is a measure of the
information content of the signal, relative to the signal’s noise.
The typical SNR of a satellite at 30° elevation is between 47 and
50 dB-Hz.
skyplot
The satellite skyplot confirms reception of a differentially
corrected GNSS signal and displays the number of satellites
tracked by the GNSS receiver, as well as their relative positions.
SNR
See signal-to-noise ratio.
Source-table
The Ntrip Caster maintains a source-table containing
information on available Ntrip Sources, networks of Ntrip
Sources, and Ntrip Casters, to be sent to an Ntrip Client on
request. Source-table records are dedicated to one of the
following:
data STReams (record type STR)
CASters (record type CAS)
NETworks of data streams (record type NET)
All Ntrip Clients must be able to decode record type STR.
Decoding types CAS and NET is an optional feature. All data
fields in the source-table records are separated using the
semicolon character.
triple frequency GPS
A type of receiver that uses three carrier phase measurements
(L1, L2, and L5).
UTC
Universal Time Coordinated. A time standard based on local
solar mean time at the Greenwich meridian.
xFill
Trimble xFill® is a service that extends RTK positioning for
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several minutes when the RTK correction stream is
temporarily unavailable. The Trimble xFill service improves field
productivity by reducing downtime waiting to re-establish RTK
corrections in black spots. It can even expand productivity by
allowing short excursions into valleys and other locations
where continuous correction messages were not previously
possible. Proprietary Trimble xFill corrections are broadcast by
satellite and are generally available globally where the GNSS
constellations are also visible. It applies to any positioning task
being performed with a single-base, Trimble Internet Base
Station Service (IBSS), or VRS RTK correction source.
variance
A statistical measure used to describe the spread of a variable
in the mean time period. This measure is equal to the square
of the deviation of a corresponding measured variable from its
mean. See also covariance.
VDOP
Vertical Dilution of Precision. VDOP is a DOP value
(dimensionless number) that indicates the quality of GNSS
observations in the vertical frame.
VRS
Virtual Reference Station. A VRS system consists of GNSS
hardware, software, and communication links. It uses data
from a network of base stations to provide corrections to each
rover that are more accurate than corrections from a single
base station.
To start using VRS corrections, the rover sends its position to
the VRS server. The VRS server uses the base station data to
model systematic errors (such as ionospheric noise) at the
rover position. It then sends RTCM, CMRx, or CMR+ correction
messages back to the rover.
WAAS
Wide Area Augmentation System. WAAS was established by
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight and
approach navigation for civil aviation. WAAS improves the
accuracy and availability of the basic GNSS signals over its
coverage area, which includes the continental United States
and outlying parts of Canada and Mexico.
The WAAS system provides correction data for visible satellites.
Corrections are computed from ground station observations
and then uploaded to two geostationary satellites. This data is
then broadcast on the L1 frequency, and is tracked using a
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channel on the GNSS receiver, exactly like a GNSS satellite.
Use WAAS when other correction sources are unavailable, to
obtain greater accuracy than autonomous positions. For
more information on WAAS, refer to the FAA website at
http://gps.faa.gov.
The EGNOS service is the European equivalent and MSAS is
the Japanese equivalent of WAAS.
WGS-84
World Geodetic System 1984. Since January 1987, WGS-84 has
superseded WGS-72 as the datum used by GPS.
The WGS-84 datum is based on the ellipsoid of the same
name.
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