User Manual
GPS Pathfinder® XB receiver
GETTING STARTED
GUIDE
POWER
• Use the power switch to turn the receiver on and off.
• The removable battery provides 11 hours of power.
• The battery takes approximately 2 ½ hours to charge fully.
• You can charge the battery using the universal wall power supply or the vehicle
power adaptor.
• You can use the receiver while it is charging.
RECEIVER LED DISPLAY
LED LED status Receiver status
Bluetooth Blue Flashing every 1 second On and waiting to connect
Flashing every 2 seconds Connected with fi eld computer
GPS Green Solid On and searching for satellites
Flashing Generating position fi xes
Power Red Solid Battery level is low (2.5% or less)
Orange Solid Battery is charging (LED turns off
when battery is fully charged)
During normal operation, the Power LED is not lit
Power switch Power jack
LED indicators
SAFETY INFORMATION
Note: For full safety information, please refer to the GPS Pathfi nder XB Receiver Legal Notices
CWARNING - RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
• Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or
fi re, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage:
• Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not
limited to, discoloration, warping, leaking battery fl uid.
• Do not expose the battery to fi re, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
• Do not immerse the battery in water.
• Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
• Do not drop or puncture the battery.
• Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
• Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fl uid is
corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
• If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fl uid.
• If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical
attention. Do not rub your eyes!
• If battery fl uid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fl uid.
• Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions.
Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fi re, and can result
in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage:
• Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
• Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specifi ed to charge it. Be sure to
follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
• Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
• Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.
CWARNING— AC ADAPTOR
To use an AC adaptor safely:
• Use only an AC adaptor that is intended for the GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver. Using any other external
power source can damage the product and may void the warranty.
• Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage in your location.
• Make certain that the adaptor has prongs compatible with your outlets.
• AC adaptors are designed for indoor use only. Avoid using the AC adaptor in wet or outdoor areas.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use.
• Do not short the output connector.
This is the August 2006 release (Revision A) of the
GPS Pathfi nder XB Reciever Getting Started Guide
.
© 2006, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved.
This product is protected by US and international copyright, trademark, and patent law as described in the
GPS Pathfi nder XB Receiver Legal Notices
.
For applicable product limited warranty information, please refer to that document, or consult your
Trimble dealer.
GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER
The GPS Trimble® Pathfi nder XB receiver is a
small, lightweight, and portable GPS receiver
for use with any fi eld computer that has
Bluetooth® wireless technology.
The high–sensitivity receiver tracks GPS
even in diffi cult environments, and provides
accurate positioning with real-time (SBAS)
or postprocessed differential correction.
With its low profi le and wireless connectivity,
the GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver is the ultimate
in mobility and fl exibility.
You can use the GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver with the following software:
• Trimble TerraSync™ software or the Trimble GPScorrect™ extension for ESRI ArcPad
software, for productive GIS data collection and maintenance
• Trimble GPS Pathfi nder Offi ce software, for planning your fi eld sessions and for
powerful GPS data processing
• Trimble GPS Analyst™ extension for ESRI ArcGIS software, for working with GPS data
directly inside the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software
• GPS Pathfi nder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK), for integrating GPS data and
adding value to an existing mapping and GIS software package
• Trimble GPS Controller software, for confi guring realtime (SBAS) options and NMEA
output settings
• Other GPS fi eld software that accepts NMEA messages
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Note: Charge the battery before using it for the fi rst time.
The receiver contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Charge the battery in
the receiver, using the universal wall power supply or the vehicle power adaptor. You can
use the receiver while it is charging.
• When the battery is charging, the Power LED is orange.
• When the battery is charged, the Power LED is off.
CONNECTING OVER BLUETOOTH
1. Turn on the GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver.
2. On the fi eld computer, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled.
3. Start a scan for nearby devices. The receiver scans for devices and the fi eld computer
displays a list of those that are available. The GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver appears in
the list as “BTGPS.”
4. Select the GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver.
5. If required, exchange Bluetooth passkeys to complete the connection. The GPS
Pathfi nder XB receiver has a default passkey of “0183” which is automatically
exchanged if required.
6. In your GPS fi eld software, select the COM port assigned to the Bluetooth connection
on the fi eld computer. Once a Bluetooth connection has formed, the Bluetooth LED
changes from fl ashing once every second to fl ashing once every two seconds.
For more information, refer to the documentation for your GPS fi eld software.
GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER
The receiver is an integrated GPS receiver, antenna, Bluetooth radio, and battery—all
you need—in a small and lightweight unit that connects to a fi eld computer without
any cables.
Note: For real-time differential correction, select the integrated SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS)
receiver in the Real-time Settings area of the GPS Controller software or your GPS
fi eld software.
Note: By default, the receiver outputs NMEA data. Use the GPS Controller software to
confi gure which NMEA messages are output.
FIELD COMPUTER WITH CONTROLLING SOFTWARE
The GPS Pathfi nder XB receiver uses the Serial Port Profi le to connect to a fi eld computer
that has Bluetooth wireless technology. To operate the receiver, you can use GPS fi eld
software on a range of computers, including a Pocket PC running Microsoft® Windows
Mobile® software, a laptop, or a Tablet PC.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
The GPS receiver does not
turn on.
Check that the battery is charged.
Check that the battery has been inserted correctly. Check that the
contacts on the battery and receiver are aligned.
The GPS receiver is on, but is
not communicating with the
fi eld computer.
Ensure that the Bluetooth link from the fi eld computer has formed
correctly.
Check that another fi eld computer is not connected to the receiver.
The Bluetooth LED fl ashes once every two seconds when it is
connected to a fi eld computer.
Turn off the receiver and the Bluetooth radio on the fi eld computer,
and then turn them on again. Then form the Bluetooth link again.
The GPS receiver is not
outputting any positions,
or is not outputting positions
every second.
Make sure the GPS receiver has a clear view of the sky.
If NMEA data is required, use the GPS Controller software to
confi gure the NMEA output settings, and ensure that the software is
correctly confi gured.
Use either the GPS Controller software, or other GPS fi eld
software, to reset the receiver.
The GPS receiver is not
tracking an SBAS satellite.
Make sure you are within the area covered by the SBAS reference
station network.
Use the GPS Controller software, or other GPS fi eld software, to
confi gure Integrated SBAS as the real-time correction source.
Not all of the required NMEA
messages are being output.
Use the GPS Controller software to confi gure which NMEA
messages are output.
The accuracy of the recorded
GPS positions is poorer than
expected.
You may be operating in an area of high multipath or electrical
interference. Move to an area with fewer obstructions, or move away
from power lines and cellular phone base stations, and use offsets
to collect data.
Use real-time or postprocessed differential GPS.
More than one GPS receiver
appears in the list of
available devices.
Turn off the other GPS receiver, scan for nearby devices, and then
form the Bluetooth link again.
For more information, go to the Trimble Technical Support website
(www.trimble.com/support.shtml) or contact your Support Provider.
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
15.105(b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.