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Trimble SPSx51
Modular GPS Receivers
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USER GUIDE ® Trimble SPSx51 Modular GPS Receivers Version 3.60 Revision A January 2008 F
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Corporate Office Europe Trimble Navigation Limited This product (the SPSx51 Modular GPS receiver) is 935 Stewart Drive intended to be used in all EU member countries, Norway, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 and Switzerland. USA This product has been tested and found to comply with the www.trimble.com requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements Construction Business Area for CE Marking and sale within the European Econom
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Safety Information ® Before you use your Trimble SPS GPS receiver, make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements. Regulations and safety The receivers contain an internal radio-modem and can send signals through ® Bluetooth wireless technology or through an external data communications radio. Regulations regarding the use of the 450 MHz radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Othe
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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. 1 For license-free 900 MHz radio CAUTION – For your own safety, and in terms of the RF exposure requirements of the C FCC, always observe the precautions listed here. • DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna. • Do not co-locate the antenna with any othe
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Safety Information Battery safety WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery C can cause an explosion or fire, 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, and leaking battery fluid. – Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight. – Do not immerse the
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Safety Information 6 SPSx51 Modular GPS Receivers User Guide
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Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Regulations and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Type approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Exposure to radio frequency radiation
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Contents Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Charging the Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Storing the Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Lithium-i
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Contents Configuring the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Configuring system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Turning off AutoBase technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Managing application files . . . . . .
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Contents A NMEA-0183 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 NMEA-0183 message overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Common message elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Message values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Login authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 F Upgrading the Receiver Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 The WinFlash utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Installing the WinFlash utility . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 12 SPSx51 Modular GPS Receivers User Guide
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CHAPTER 1 correction services. The SPS551 is ideal for Introduction 1 mobile applications on marine vessels and site vehicles where Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) accuracy is not needed. The SPS551 can be used Welcome to the SPSx51 Modular GPS Receivers with the SPS551H GPS receiver to provide both User Guide. This manual describes how to set up position and precise heading solutions for ® and use the Trimble SPSx51 Modular GPS marine applications. The SPS551 can be receivers. upgraded to
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1 Introduction • Trimble training courses – Consider a SPS751 GPS receiver training course to help you use your GPS The Trimble SPS751 is a dual-frequency GPS system to its fullest potential. For more receiver with the ability to receive OmniSTAR information, go to the Trimble website at corrections. The receiver is available in the www.trimble.com/training.html. following configurations: • SPS751 Basic base • SPS751 Basic rover Technical support • SPS751 Max If you have a problem and
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CHAPTER 2 Features and Functions 2 In this chapter: Trimble SPSx51 Modular GPS receivers are ideal for the following infrastructure development, site SPS551 features development, and marine construction applications: SPS551H features SPS651 features • Mobile base station for RTK or DGPS applications SPS751 features • Permanent base station RTK or DGPS SPS851 features applications (not available in the SPS551H) Use and care • RTK rover on rod, backpack, site vehicle, or marine vessel
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2 Features and Functions SPS551 features The receiver provides the following features: • Integrated GPS receiver and radio • Location RTK capable – Location RTK precision of 10 cm horizontal and 10 cm vertical • Not upgradable to full RTK (SPS751 or SPS851) • Optional 450 or 900 MHz internal radio • 72-channel L1 C/A Code, L1/L2 Full Cycle Carrier. Upgradable to L2C and GLONASS L1/L2 Full Cycle Carrier • OmniSTAR XP/HP/VBS service capable • 4-channel WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), E
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Features and Functions 2 • Can be upgraded to receive GLONASS signals. Note – When the receiver is upgraded to GLONASS, the GA510 rover GPS antenna should ™ be replaced with the Zephyr Model 2 antenna. • 1 Pulse-per-second (1PPS) output SPS551 Receiver optional features • Internal 450 MHz (3 frequency bands) radio with transmit and receive capability • Internal 900 MHz radio with transmit and receive capability SPS551H features The SPS551H receiver is an add-on receiver, which provides Prec
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2 Features and Functions • Not upgradable to full RTK (SPS751 or SPS851) • Optional 450 or 900 MHz internal radio • 72-channel L1 C/A Code, L1/L2 Full Cycle Carrier. Upgradable to L2C and GLONASS L1/L2 Full Cycle Carrier • OmniSTAR XP/HP/VBS service capable • 4-channel WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (European Geo-Stationary Navigation System), and MSAS Satellite Based Augmentation (SBAS) compatible • Long-life integrated battery, typically provides 12 hours as a rover with in
