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USER GUIDE
Trimble R2 GNSS Receiver
Version 5.00 1
Revision A
September 2015
Corporate Office accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference
Trimble Navigation Limited will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
935 Stewart Drive harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
USA to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
www.trimble.com measures:
Geospatial Division – Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
Trimble Navigation Limited which the receiver is connected.
Geospatial Division – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
10368 Westmoor Drive Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
Westminster, CO 80021 or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
USA equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
www.trimble.com
Email: [email protected] Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Legal Notices Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
© 2015, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. du Canada.
Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, CenterPoint, and OmniSTAR are This apparatus complies with Canadian RSS-GEN, RSS-210, and RSS-119.
trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-GEN, CNR-210, et CNR-119 du
States and in other countries. CMR+, Connected Community, EVEREST, Canada.
HD-GNSS, Maxwell, RangePoint, SurePoint, Trimble Access, TRIMMARK,
ViewPoint, VRS, and xFill are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. Europe
iPad, iPhone, iTunes, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered The product covered by this guide are intended to be
in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini are used in all EU member countries, Norway, and
trademarks of Apple Inc. Switzerland. Products been tested and found to
Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Windows, and Windows Vista comply with the requirements for a Class B device
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation pursuant to European Council Directive 89/336/EEC
in the United States and/or other countries. on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, within the European Economic Area (EEA). Contains a Bluetooth radio
Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under module. These requirements are designed to provide reasonable
license. protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. in a residential or commercial environment. The 450 MHZ (PMR) bands
Support for Galileo is developed under a license of the European Union are non-harmonized throughout Europe.
and the European Space Agency.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Made for iPhone® 6 Plus, iPhone 6, Hereby, Trimble Navigation, declares that the R2 receiver is in
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
iPad® Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini with provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Retina® display, iPad (4th
generation), iPad mini. Australia and New Zealand
“Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic This product conforms with the regulatory
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone or iPad, requirements of the Australian
respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple Communications and Media Authority
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this (ACMA) EMC framework, thus satisfying
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please the requirements for RCM marking and
note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPad may affect sale within Australia and New Zealand.
wireless performance.
Taiwan – Battery Recycling
Release Notice
This is the September 2015 release (Revision A) of the Trimble R2 GNSS Requirements
receiver documentation. The product contains a removable Lithium-ion battery. Taiwanese
regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.
Product Limited Warranty Information 廢電池請回收
For applicable product Limited Warranty information, please refer to the
Limited Warranty Card included with this Trimble product, or consult your Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical
local Trimble authorized dealer. and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
COCOM limits Trimble products in this guide comply in all material respects with
DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
The U.S. Department of Commerce requires that all exportable GPS COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain
products contain performance limitations so that they cannot be used in hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS
a manner that could threaten the security of the United States. The Directive) and Amendment 2005/618/EC filed under C(2005) 3143, with
following limitations are implemented on this product: exemptions for lead in solder pursuant to Paragraph 7 of the Annex to
– Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is the RoHS Directive applied.
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 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
receiver GPS subsystem resets until the COCOM situation clears. As a For product recycling instructions and more information,
result, all logging and stream configurations stop until the GPS
please go to www.trimble.com/ev.shtml.
subsystem is cleared.
Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste
Notices Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on
electrical power.), Call +31 497 53 24 30, and ask for the
Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been “WEEE Associate”. Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to:
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, Trimble Europe BV
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Part 90. These limits are c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Meerheide 45
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 5521 DZ Eersel, NL
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
2 R2 GNSS Receiver User Guide

Finnish Trimble Navigation Limited vakuuttaa täten että
FCC Declaration of Conformity (R2 GNSS-vastaanotin) tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
We, Trimble Navigation Limited. koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
935 Stewart Drive
PO Box 3642 French Par la présente Trimble Navigation Limited déclare
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3642 que l'appareil (R2 récepteur GNSS) est conforme
aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
United States
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
+1-408-481-8000
Declare under sole responsibility that DoC products comply Icelandic Hér með lýsir Trimble Navigation Limited yfir því að
with Part 15 of FCC Rules. (R2 GNSS móttakari) er í samræmi við grunnkröfur
og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1999/5/EC.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, Italian Con la presente Trimble Navigation Limited dichiara
including interference that may cause undesired operation che questo (Ricevitore R2 GNSS) è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Unlicensed radios in products
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Latvian Ar šo Trimble Navigation Limited deklarē, ka (R2
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: GNSS uztvērējs) atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including noteikumiem.
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Lithuanian Šiuo Trimble Navigation Limited deklaruoja, kad šis
Licensed radios in products (R2 GNSS imtuvas) atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause
harmful interference. Maltese Hawnhekk, Trimble Navigation Limited, jiddikjara li
dan (R2 GNSS riċevitur) jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
RTTE Compliance statements essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Czech Trimble Navigation Limited tímto prohlašuje, že Norwegian Trimble Navigation Limited erklærer herved at
tento (R2 GNSS přijímač) je ve shodě se základními utstyret (R2 GNSS-mottaker) i samsvar med de
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i
směrnice 1999/5/ES. direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Danish Undertegnede Trimble Navigation Limited erklærer Polish Niniejszym Trimble Navigation Limited oświadcza,
herved, at følgende udstyr (R2 GNSS modtager) że (Odbiornik R2 GNSS) jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart Trimble Navigation Limited dat het Portuguese Trimble Navigation Limited declara que este
toestel (R2 GNSS ontvanger) in overeenstemming (Receptor GNSS R2) está conforme com os
is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Directiva 1999/5/CE.
English Hereby, Trimble Navigation Limited, declares that Slovak Trimble Navigation Limited týmto vyhlasuje, že
this equipment (R2 GNSS receiver) is in compliance (Prijímač R2 GNSS) spĺňa základné požiadavky a
with the essential requirements and other relevant všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Slovenian Trimble Navigation Limited izjavlja, da je ta
Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Trimble Navigation Limited (Sprejemnik R2 GNSS) skladu z bistvenimi
seadme (R2 GNSS vastuvõtja) vastavust direktiivi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist 1999/5/ES.
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Spanish Por medio de la presente Trimble Navigation
German Hiermit erklärt Trimble Navigation Limited, dass Limited declara que el (R2 GNSS receptor) cumple
sich das Gerät (R2-GNSS-Empfänger) in con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen 1999/5/CE.
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Swedish Härmed intygar Trimble Navigation Limited att
Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Trimble Navigation Limited denna (R2 GNSS-mottagare) står I
ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ (R2 GNSS δέκτη) överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Hungarian Alulírott, Trimble Navigation Limited nyilatkozom,

hogy a (R2 GNSS vevő) megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
R2 GNSS Receiver User Guide 3

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.
Regulations and safety

The receivers contain integral Bluetooth® wireless technology, and may also send radio signals
through the antenna of an internal radio-modem, or through an externally-connected 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. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local
Trimble distribution partner. Bluetooth operates in license-free bands.
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.
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 radio-modem 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.

Safety Information
Operation near other radio equipment

When operating the receiver in member states of the European Union and in other counties which
adhere to the EU R&TTE requirements, while in the vicinity of aeronautical radionavigation
equipment operating between 2700 and 2900 MHz, or Fixed, Fixed Satellite (space to Earth), or
Mobile systems operating at 4170 MHz, a minimum separation of 5 meters must be maintained
between the receiver and such radio equipment.
Exposure to radio frequency radiation

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:
l DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna.
l DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors
are properly terminated.
l DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
l All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation instructions for safe
operation.
l All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
Lithium-ion Battery safety

WARNING – 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 fire, 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 specified 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 in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.
– Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.

Safety Information
WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or
fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property 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 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.
WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is
corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.
Do not rub your eyes!
– If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.
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 20 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 20 cm (7.9 inches) between yourself and the radiating
antenna.
– Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum
gain of 2 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2 dBi are strictly
prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Safety Information
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.
Approved external antennas: Trimble P/N 44085-60.

Contents
Safety Information 4
Regulations and safety 4
Use and Care 4
Type approval 4
Operation near other radio equipment 5
Exposure to radio frequency radiation 5
Lithium-ion Battery safety 5
Installing antennas 6
Contents 8
1 Introduction 10
Overview 11
R2 GNSS receiver features 11
Related information 12
Technical support 12
2 Setting up the Receiver 13

Parts of the R2 receiver 14
Setup guidelines 16
Optional radio 17
Charging the R2 receiver 18
Pole-mounted setup 24
Setting up a rover receiver on a backpack 26
3 General Operation 27
Button functions 28
LEDs 29
Logging data 30
4 Configuration 31
Configuring the receiver using a web browser and Bluetooth wireless technology
(Windows 7) 32
Configuring the receiver using Wi-Fi and the Web Interface 48
Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port 49
Configuring the receiver using application files 51
5 Default Settings 53
Default receiver settings 54
Resetting the receiver to factory defaults 54

Contents
6 NMEA Output Messages 55

NMEA-0183 messages: Overview 56
NMEA-0183 messages: Common message elements 58
Message values 58
List of supported NMEA messages 59
7 RTCM Output 88
Generated messages 89
Message scheduling 89
8 Troubleshooting 91
Troubleshooting LED conditions 92
Troubleshooting receiver issues 93

CHAPTER
1
Introduction
n Overview
n R2 GNSS receiver features
n Related information
n Technical support
This manual describes how to install, set up, and
use a Trimble® R2 GNSS receiver.
Even if you have used other Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) products before, Trimble
recommends that you spend some time reading
this manual to learn about the special features of
your receiver.
If you are not familiar with GNSS, visit our website
for an interactive look at Trimble and GNSS at
www.trimble.com.

1 Introduction
Overview
The Trimble R2 GNSS smart antenna incorporates a GNSS antenna, receiver, internal radio with a
receive option, and a battery in a rugged light-weight unit. The LED enables you to monitor radio
reception and power. Bluetooth® wireless technology provides cable-free communications between
the receiver and the controller.
The R2 GNSS receiver does not have a front panel to change settings. To configure the receiver, see
Configuration, page 31.
R2 GNSS receiver features

The R2 GNSS smart antenna has the following features:
l 8 mm +1 ppm RMS (0.026 ft +1 ppm RMS) horizontal and vertical precision when using RTK or
RTX corrections
l Supported by version 2015.20 and later of the Trimble Access field software
l CenterPoint® RTX, RangePoint™ RTX, and ViewPoint™ RTX ready; subscription required
l Small, lightweight design – 1.08 kg (2.38 lb) receiver only
l USB power cable included
l Fully functional out-of-the-box, with dual-frequency GNSS tracking (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and
Galileo)
l 220-channel GNSS tracking (all available constellations)

1 Introduction
l Replaceable, rechargeable, smart Lithium-ion battery provides more than four hours GPS rover
operation per charge
l Bluetooth wireless technology for cable-free, no-hassle operation with Trimble field software
l Simple keypad with on/off key and LED indicators for power and corrections
l 5 Hz update rate
l Operates within a VRS network or IBSS for conventional base station-free rover capability
l Integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
l Four SBAS channels
l RoHS compliant
Related information
Sources of related information include the following:
l 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.
l 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.

CHAPTER
2
Setting up the Receiver
n Parts of the R2 receiver

n Setup guidelines
n Optional radio
n Pole-mounted setup
n Setting up a rover receiver on a backpack
This chapter provides general information on
setup, connection, and cabling for the most
common uses of the receiver.

2 Setting up the Receiver
Parts of the R2 receiver

All operating controls are located on the front panel. A micro USB connector is located on the
bottom of the unit.
Front panel
The front panel contains the Power button, which also shows the Status LED.
l The Power button controls the receiver’s power on or off functions. See Button functions, page
28.
l The Status LED show the status of the power and radio reception. See LEDs, page 29.

Lower housing
The lower housing contains one TNC radio antenna (❶), the removable battery compartment(❷),
one micro USB port(❸), and the ⅝-11 threaded insert (❹).
Use the TNC connection for an external UHF antenna.

Setup guidelines
Consider the following guidelines when setting up the receiver:
l When operating the receiver in member states of the European Union and in other counties
which adhere to the EU R&TTE requirements, while in the vicinity of aeronautical
radionavigation equipment operating between 2700 and 2900 MHz, or Fixed, Fixed Satellite
(space to Earth) or Mobile systems operating at 4170 MHz, a minimum separation of 5 meters
must be maintained between the receiver and such radio equipment.
l Place the GNSS antenna in a location that has a clear line of sight to the sky in all directions. Do
not place the antenna near vertical obstructions such as buildings, deep cuttings, site vehicles,
towers, or tree canopy. GNSS rovers and the base station receive the same satellite signals from
the same satellites. The system needs five common satellites to provide RTK positioning.
l GNSS satellites are constantly moving. Because you cannot measure at a specific location now
does not mean that you will not be able to measure there later, when satellite coverage at the
location improves. Use GNSS planning software daily to identify the daily best and worst
satellite coverage times for your location and then choose measurement times that coincide
with optimal GNSS performance. This is especially important when operating in the worst GNSS
locations. You can download the Trimble Planning software from the Trimble website
(ww2.trimble.com/planningsoftware_ts.asp). You can also use Trimble GNSS Planning Online at
www.trimble.com/GNSSPlanningOnline/#/Settings. To use online GNSS planning, you may
need to first install the Microsoft Silverlight® add-on for your Internet browser.
l To get a fixed position solution with centimeter precision, initialize the RTK rover receiver. For
initialization to take place, the receiver must track at least five satellites that the base station is
also tracking. In a dual-satellite constellation operation, for example, GPS and GLONASS, the
receiver must track at least six satellites.
l To continue to survey at centimeter precisions, the rover must continuously track at least four
satellites that the base station is also tracking. The radio link between the base and rover
receivers must also be maintained.
l Loss of the satellite signals will result in a loss of centimeter position precision.
l Although the receiver has a waterproof housing, take reasonable care to protect the unit. Avoid
exposure to extreme environmental conditions when operating the receiver, including:
l Water
l Heat greater than 55 °C (131 °F)
l Cold less than –20 °C (–4 °F)
l Corrosive fluids and gases

l Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:

l Gasoline engines (spark plugs)
l Televisions and PC monitors
l Alternators and generators
l Electric motors
l Equipment with DC-to-AC converters
l Fluorescent lights
l Switching power supplies
CAUTION – The Trimble R2 GNSS receiver is not suited to on-vehicle operation where it will be subject to heavy
vibration, that is, operation in rough ungraded terrain. Use in these conditions can damage the receiver.
CAUTION – To satisfy the RF Exposure requirements of the FCC, you must maintain a minimum separation
distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 in.) between yourself and the radiating UHF antenna for this device. For
mobile operation, the maximum gain of the UHF antenna must not exceed 5 dBi.
WARNING – These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. To avoid personal injury or equipment
damage, ensure that you read and understand the Safety Information at the front of this manual.
Optional radio
Radios are the most common data link for Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying. The receiver is
available with an optional internal receive radio in the 450 MHz UHF band.
To configure the optional internal radio, use the Trimble Access software. For more information,
refer to the Trimble Access Help.

Charging the R2 receiver

The receiver can be powered by its internal battery or by an external power source connected to the
micro USB connector on the receiver.
To insert the internal battery:
1. Place the battery in the battery compartment, ensuring that the contact points are in the
correct position to align with the contacts in the receiver:
2. Slide the battery and compartment as a unit into the receiver until the battery compartment
latches are locked into position.
The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery completely
for 12 hours before using the device for the first time. If the battery has been stored for longer than
three months, charge it before use.
Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble batter charger, such as the dual-battery charger
(P/N 53018010 - gray), or the five-battery system charger (P/N 49499-00 - yellow/gray). If there is

more than one battery charging, the batteries charge sequentially and take approximately four
hours each to fully charge.
WARNING – 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 fire, and can result in personal
injury and/or equipment 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 specified 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 in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.
– Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.
WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or
fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property 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 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.
WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is
corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.
Do not rub your eyes!
– If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.
To protect the battery from deep discharge (5 V or less), the receiver is designed to switch batteries
or cease drawing power when the battery pack discharges to 5.9 V.
A battery that has reached the deep discharge level cannot be recharged and must be replaced. The
following recommendations provide optimal performance and extend the life of your batteries:
l Fully charge all new batteries before use.

l Do not allow the batteries to discharge below 5 V.
l Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use. Batteries may be kept on charge
indefinitely without damage to the receiver or batteries.
l Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger unless power is applied.

l If you must store the batteries, fully charge them before storing and then recharge them at
least every three months.
Battery charger
The charger can charge three types of Lithium-ion batteries. It can be powered by AC power or
vehicle battery.
The Dual-Slot Charger Kit consists of:
l Charger dual-battery slot

l Power supply for charger
l Cable Kit-AC for power supply
l Charger battery slot insert
Chargeable batteries
The charge can charge the following types of batteries:
l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, 2.6 Ah, 7.4 V, P/N 92600 (remove battery slot inserts to
charge this type of battery. This battery is used for the Trimble R2 receiver.)
l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (Smart Battery), 3.7 Ah, 7.4 V, (P/N 76767, P/N 89840-00)
l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, 4,4 Ah, 11.1.V, P/N 49400 (remove battery slot inserts to
charge this type of battery)

Charger slots
The charger has two slots. Each slot can charge either type of battery. When charging the R2
battery, you must remove the inserts from the battery slot before inserting the battery. Batteries
are charged sequentially. Beside each slot are two LED indicators (red and green) to indicate the
battery status.
Power supply
The charger can be powered by AC power (using the power supply for the charger) or by car voltage
using a 12 V vehicle adapter for dual battery charger (P/N 89844-00, not included with receiver kit).
AC power supply is an external adapter, usable worldwide. Different cords with appropriate plugs for
different countries are supplied with adapter.
Vehicle power
The charger can be powered by vehicle voltage of nominal 12 V. It can withstand voltages of a
vehicle voltage of nominal 24 V (maximum 32 V). So if the user connects the vehicle cable by mistake
to a 24 V socket in a vehicle the charger does not start charging but latches in fault condition and
flashes all green LEDs. The power must be removed to reset the fault condition.
Technical data
Power Supply Receiver Connection
AC Input Voltage 100 to 240 V AC +/-10%
AC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
DC Output Voltage 19 V
DC Output current charger Approx. 3.5 A
DC Power Input Voltage operation 10 V to 21 V
Unit switches off if voltage is out of range
DC Power Input Voltage limits 8 V to 32 V
Absolute maximum input voltage 32 V
Over voltage 21 V to 32 V
Working voltage 10 V to 21 V
Under voltage charging <10 V
Sum of charge time for all batteries 5 to 6 hours
Charger in first hour >60 %

Charging the battery
Caution – Ensure that nothing obstructs the vents in the back and bottom of the charger.
The battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery completely before using it for the first
time.
l To charge the battery, use only a charger that Trimble recommends for charging the Lithium-
ion battery.
l If the equipment has been stored for longer than three months, charge the battery before
using the receiver.
The charger operates between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). Charging a battery at temperatures in
the range of 0 °C (32 °F) to 5 °C (41 °F) will take longer than charging at room temperature.
To charge the battery:
1. Ensure that the vents in the back and bottom of the charger are unobstructed.
2. Place the charger on a hard, flat and level surface, to ensure that there is airflow under the
charger.
3. To apply power to the charger, use the AC to DC converter or 12 V vehicle adapter. The charger
scans the slots for a battery.
4. Place the battery in any of the slots. The red light turns off (can take up to 5s). For an
explanation of the LED, see LED Status Indicator below.
5. Charging takes approximately 3 hours per battery at room temperature. If several batteries are
charging in the battery charger, the batteries will be charged sequentially, from left to right.
Leave a deeply discharged or shorted battery overnight in the charger to attempt to revive the
battery. A shorted battery is typically revived as soon as the slot is scanned. If the red LED turns off,
the battery is revived. If the red LED stays on, the battery is no longer functional and needs to be
replaced.
LED status indicator

Beside each slot are two LED indicators (Red and Green) to display the battery status:

Status Red Green

No battery detected (no battery present or battery On Off
defect)
Battery detected (charging not started yet)
- Conditioning not required Off Off
- Conditioning required Blinking Off
Charging in progress
- Conditioning not required Off Off
- Conditioning required Blinking Blinking
- Over/under temperature (charge is inhibited) One flash every 2.5 Blinking
seconds
Conditioning in progress On Blinking
Conditioning done (battery fully charged) On On
Battery fully charged
- Conditioning not required Off On
- Conditioning required Blinking On
Power supply over/under voltage Off One flash every 2.5

seconds
Troubleshooting
Issue Solution
Battery is not detected (Red LED The battery is not properly inserted. Reinsert battery into
does not turn off) battery charger slot.
Battery contacts contaminated Clean the battery (for example, by inserting and removing the
battery several times) or replace the battery.
Deeply discharged Leave the battery overnight in the charger to attempt to revive
the battery.
Battery defective Replace the battery.
Storing the Lithium-ion battery

Do not store batteries in the receiver or in the external charger unless power is applied.
Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use. You can keep batteries on charge
indefinitely without damage to the batteries.

Disposing of the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

Discharge the Lithium-ion battery before disposing of it. When disposing of the battery, ensure that
you do so in an environmentally sensitive manner. Adhere to any local and national regulations
concerning battery disposal or recycling.
Pole-mounted setup
The following figure shows the pole-mounted setup for the receiver. To mount the receiver on a
range pole:
1. Thread the receiver onto the range pole.

2. Attach the controller bracket to the pole:

3. Insert the controller into the controller bracket:

Setting up a rover receiver on a backpack

If you prefer to work free of the weight of the receiver on a pole, you can mount the rover receiver
on a backpack.

CHAPTER
3
General Operation
n Button functions
n Logging data
All the controls that you need for general receiver
operation are on the front panel.

3 General Operation
Button functions
The receiver has only one button, the Power button. Press the Power button to turn on or turn off
the receiver, and to perform other functions, as described below.
To… Press the Green Yellow Notes

Power
button for…
shut down the more than 2 OFF after 2 ON after 2

receiver seconds but seconds. seconds and
less than 15 remains ON till
seconds shut down is
complete.
clear the more than 15 OFF after 2 ON after 2 If the Power button is
ephemeris file seconds but seconds. seconds and released, the data is
and reset the less than 30 then a SLOW cleared. The yellow
receiver to the seconds FLASH after 15 flash continues until
factory defaults seconds to the operation is
indicate 15 complete. Then, the
seconds has receiver will go into
elapsed. the reboot cycle (both
LEDS are ON
momentarily).
delete more than 30 OFF after 2 ON after 2 If the Power button is

application files seconds seconds. seconds. released, the data is
After 30 seconds, A SLOW FLASH cleared and the
alternating ON and after 15 seconds. receiver is
OFF for 5 seconds After 30 reformatted.
until button is seconds, Whichever color was
released. alternating ON ON at the time
and OFF for 5 remains ON until the
seconds until operation is
button is complete. Then the
released. receiver will go into
the reboot cycle (both
LEDs are ON
momentarily).

3 General Operation
LEDs
LED flash rates:
l A SLOW FLASH means that the LED is on and off equally for 0.5 seconds.
l A FAST FLASH means that the LED is on and off equally for 0.1 seconds.
Receiver mode Green Yellow Notes
Off Off Off
On - Healthy On –
power
Low power – Fast

flash
Receiver in Fast –
monitor mode flash
Receiving Slow – This pattern is for receiving any corrections irrespective of

corrections flash the source, for example, radio, TCP, Bluetooth wireless
technology.
Receiving Slow Fast Green and Yellow flash patterns will alternate every 5
corrections and flash flash seconds.
low power
Diagnostic On On – Controlled through TRIMCOMM 91h subcommand 02.

(Green)
Diagnostic On – On Controlled through TRIMCOMM 91h subcommand 03.

(Yellow)
Diagnostic Off Off Off Controlled through TRIMCOMM 91h subcommand 05.

3 General Operation
Logging data
You can log data to a Trimble controller.
When the R2 receiver is connected to a Trimble controller running the Trimble Access software, you
can log GNSS data from the receiver to the controller, or to a data card inserted in the controller.
When you use a Trimble controller, you do not use the receiver's controls. Instead, you use the
controller functions to set logging options, specify file names and control when logging occurs.
Controller software job files and the corresponding raw data files can be transferred to an office
computer using the Trimble Data Transfer utility.
For more information, refer to the user guide for your particular controller.

CHAPTER
4
Configuration
n Configuring the receiver using a web browser

and Bluetooth wireless technology (Windows
7)
n Configuring the receiver using Wi-Fi and the
Web Interface
n Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial
port
n Configuring the receiver using application files
The receiver has no controls to change settings. To
configure the receiver in real-time use the Trimble
Access software via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth wireless
technology, or apply the settings using an
application file.
You can configure the receiver in real time using
Trimble field software or using the web interface
via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (PPP), or USB (PPP). When
you apply the changes you have made to the
settings in the software, the receiver settings
change immediately.
Any changes that you apply to the receiver are
reflected in the current application file, which is
always present in the receiver.
This chapter provides a brief overview of each of
these methods and describes the contents and
use of application files.

4 Configuration
Configuring the receiver using a web browser and

Bluetooth wireless technology (Windows 7)
The receiver can be configured using the keypad and display, the Trimble SCS900 Site Controller
software, or a web browser. This topic describes how to set up the receiver using a web browser
running on the Windows 7 operating system. The computer must be connected to the receiver in
one of the following ways:
l Peer-to-peer using Ethernet cross-over cable or Bluetooth wireless technology
l Through a Local Area Network (LAN)
l Through the Internet
Connecting to the receiver using a web browser

1. Enter the IP address of your receiver into the address bar of the web browser. Use IP address
192.168.142.1 or 192.168.143.1.
2. If security is enabled on the receiver, the web browser prompts you to enter a username and
password:
The default login values for the receiver are:

l User Name: admin
l Password: password
If you cannot connect to the receiver, the password for the admin account may have been changed,
or a different account may be in use. Contact your receiver administrator for the appropriate login
information.

4 Configuration
Steps
The steps required are:
1. Create a Bluetooth connection between the computer and the receiver.
2. Set up and configure the modem hardware.
3. Create a Network/Internet connection to access the Trimble receiver through a web browser.
Creating a Bluetooth connection between the computer and the receiver

1. In the system tray (in the lower right corner of the Windows taskbar), click the Up arrow and
then click the Bluetooth icon. From the shortcut menu that appears, select Add a Device:

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2. Windows 7 searches for the Bluetooth device. Ensure that it is switched on. Match the model
and serial number to the one shown on the screen. Select the correct device and then click
Next:
3. Select the Enter the device's pairing code option:

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4. By default, the pairing code is 0000. Enter it in the dialog and then click Next:
5. After the device has been successfully added you need to inspect its properties. Click on the
Devices and Printers link in the success window:

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Alternatively, select Show Bluetooth Devices from the Bluetooth context menu:
6. In the Bluetooth Device window, right-click the device and then select Properties from the
shortcut menu:

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7. In the Services tab, clear the check boxes for COM1 and COM2 services. Take note of the local
COM port for COM3 (this is COM11 in the example below). You will need to know this COM
port for Section 2, step 7:
Section 2 - Setting up and configuring the modem

1. Return to the Control Panel and use the search field in the top right corner to search for
"phone".
2. Select Phone and Modem:

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3. Select the Modems tab:
4. Click Add. The following wizard appears:

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5. Select the Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list check box and then click Next. Wait
a minute while the Windows 7 operating system populates the list:
6. From the Models list, select the Communications cable between two computers option and

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then click Next.

Note – Even though you are using a Bluetooth connection you are effectively using it as a "cable"
between the devices.
The following dialog appears:
7. The COM port you noted earlier (Section 1, step 7) should be displayed below Selected ports.
Click the port to select it and then click Next.
8. Wait while Windows 7 installs the modem.
The Bluetooth pairing and hardware setup are now complete.

4 Configuration
Section 3 - Creating an Internet connection

1. In the Control Panel, click the View network status and tasks link:
The following screen appears:
2. Click the Set up a new connection or network link. The following screen appears:

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3. Select Set up a dial-up connection and then click Next:
4. The Communications cable between two computers modem you created in Section 2 should

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be visible. Click on it to continue. The following screen appears:
5. In the Dial-up phone number field, enter 1. This is a placeholder number that you will delete
later. After you enter it, you will be able to click Connect. After you click Connect, the following
screen appears:

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6. Windows 7 attempts to connect to the Internet using the connection. As it is not yet configured
this will not work. Click Skip to continue. The following screen appears:
7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel. Click the Connect to a network
link. The following screen appears:

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8. Right-click the Dial-up Connection link and then from the shortcut menu that appears select
Properties. The following dialog appears:
9. In the Phone number field, remove the placeholder "1" and then click OK. The following screen
appears:

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10. Click the Connect to a network link again (see Step 7), right-click the Dial-up connection and
from the shortcut menu that appears, select Connect:
11. Click Dial.

12. Next to your dial-up connection, click on the blue Dial-up Connection link. The following screen
appears:

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13. In the Details tab, note the Server IPv4 address. This is the IP address to connect to the
receiver web interface.
14. Enter the IP address in your browser. The connection can be a little slow so please be patient.
The following screen appears:
15. Enter the user name and password. The default settings for a Trimble GNSS receiver are:
l User name: admin
l Password: password
16. Click OK. You are now connected to your receiver through the web interface.

4 Configuration
Configuring the receiver using Wi-Fi and the Web

Interface
The receiver has a Wi-Fi port so that the receiver can connect directly to a PC or smartphone (access
point mode) or to a wireless network (client mode). You can use Wi-Fi to access, configure, and
monitor the receiver. No cable connection to the receiver is required.
Connecting via Wi-Fi (access point)

The receiver is set to access point by default. In access point mode, the user can connect directly to
the receiver from a PC or smartphone.
1. Using the Wi-Fi connection application on your PC or Smartphone, find the access point SSID
for the receiver. Turn on the Trimble R2 GNSS receiver and wait for the words "Trimble GNSS"
and last four digits of the receiver serial number to appear in your Wi-Fi connection application.
For example, Trimble GNSS xxxx (where xxxx represents the last four digits of the receiver
serial number.
2. Connect to the receiver. By default, all encryption is turned off in the receiver.
3. Open your web browser and then type the receiver IP address into the URL field. By default the
IP address of the receiver is http://192.168.142.1.
4. Enter the login and password for the receiver. By default, the login is admin and the password
is password.
5. The receiver web interface is displayed and the receiver is ready for real-time configuration.
The web page on the smartphone mini-browser opens with a select number of menus. To view
the Full (Classic) menu, use the Show Classic Web GUI link in the heading area. To return to the
mini-browser, the Wi-Fi connection or receiver must be reset (that is, turned on or off).
For more information, search for the topic "Web Interface Menus" in the Trimble R10
GNSS Receiver WebHelp.
Default Wi-Fi connection settings

Out of the box, the receiver is configured to default settings for Wi-Fi connections. You can change
any of these settings as required.
The default settings are:
l Wi-Fi mode: access point
l Wi-Fi SSID: Receiver serial number
l Wi-Fi Encryption: Off
l Wi-Fi IP Address: 192.168.142.1

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l Receiver Login: admin

l Receiver Password: password
Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port

It is possible to use the USB interface from a Trimble R2 GNSS receiver with a software application
that requires a serial port.
For example, the Trimble WinFlash utility can be run on a computer that has no physical serial port
by connecting the USB cable between the computer and the receiver.
Windows 8 operating system

1. This file contains a Support Note and installation program.
2. Run the installation program. It will load the virtual serial port for the USB interface on your
computer.
Note – With Windows 8, the USB ports are often version 3.0. With Windows 8 there is a conflict with the
implementation of USB version 3.0. To workaround this, go to the computer's BIOS settings when you
start up the computer and then turn off the support for USB 3.0.
Note – If you have installed the Trimble WinFlash utility (www.trimble.com/support) on your computer,
then another way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface is to run the USB Installer
program, which is located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\USBDriver.
Windows 7 Professional operating system

1. The simplest way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface to the receiver is to go to
the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the Trimble R2 GNSS
receiver. In the Downloads section, download the file called Windows7 USB Installer to your
computer.
This file contains a Support Note and installation program.
2. Run the installation program. It will load the virtual serial port for the USB interface on your
computer.
Note – If you have installed the Trimble WinFlash utility (www.trimble.com/support) on your computer,
then another way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface is to run the USB Installer
program, which is located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\USBDriver.
If this process does not work for your computer, or if you have a different Windows operating
system on your computer, then follow the procedure below.

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Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system

1. Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the receiver you
have. In the Support Notes section, download the file called GNSS Interface to a Virtual COM
port on a Computer to your computer.
2. Open the file and place the trmbUsb.inf file in a temporary folder on your computer.
3. On the computer, select Control Panel / Device Manager.
4. Click on the name of the computer and then from the Action menu, select Add Legacy Driver.
5. A wizard prompts you to locate the TrimbleUsb.inf file. Locate the file and then follow the
prompts in the wizard to continue.
Windows XP operating system

1. Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the GNSS
receiver. In the Support Notes section, download the file called GNSS Interface to a Virtual
COM port on a Computer to your computer.
2. Open the file and place the trimble.Usb.INF file in a temporary folder on your computer.
3. Turn on the receiver and then connect the USB cable to the computer. The New Hardware
wizard appears.
4. Select the No, not this time option and then click Next.
5. A dialog prompts you to specify the location of the USBSer.sys file. For example,
C:\Windows\System32\Drivers.
6. On some computers you may need to repeat Step 4 for the TrimbleUsb.inf file.
7. Check that the receiver is available for use. Go to the Device Manager menu on the computer.
The receiver should appear in the Ports list.
Note – If you are running an application such as WinFlash software on the computer and you physically
disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it, it does not always re-establish the
connection. This is because opening the serial port from the application locks the device handle and when the
USB device is disconnected, the application does not close the serial port and the device handle is still locked.
On reconnecting, the USB cable is unable to get the device handle since it is locked. You must close the
application before the reconnect to the port will work. This limitation is due to the behavior of the Microsoft
USB serial driver.

4 Configuration
Configuring the receiver using application files

An application file contains information for configuring a receiver. To configure a receiver using an
application file, you need to create the application file, transfer it to the receiver and then apply the
file’s settings. The GPS Configurator software does this automatically when you work with
configuration files.
Overview
An application file is organized into records. Each record stores configuration information for a
particular area of receiver operation.
When you apply an application file, any option that is not included in the records in the file remains
at its current setting. For example, if you apply an application file that only specifies the elevation
mask to use, all other settings remain as they were before the application file was applied.
Special application files

The receiver has one special application file, which controls important aspects of the receiver’s
configuration.
Current application file

The current application file (Current.cfg) reflects the current receiver configuration. When you
change the receiver’s configuration, either in real time or by applying an application file, the current
file changes to match the new configuration.
You cannot delete the current file or change it directly, but every change to the receiver’s current
configuration is applied to the current file as well.
When you switch off the receiver and then turn it on again, all the settings from the current
application file are applied, so you do not lose any changes that you have made. The only
exceptions are the following logging parameters:
l Position rate
l Elevation mask
These parameters are always reset to the factory default values when the receiver is switched off.
Applying application files

An application file’s settings do not affect the receiver’s configuration until you apply the
application file. You can do this at the same time that you save the file. Alternatively, you can save
the file on the computer or on the receiver, then open it later and apply its settings.

4 Configuration
Naming application files

The application filename in the office computer and in the receiver are always the same. This makes
it easier to recognize and keep track of your application files.
When you change the name of the application file in the receiver, this changes the application
filename on your computer. When you transfer an application file from the receiver and save it to
the computer, the system renames the file to match the internal receiver file. However, if you use
Windows Explorer, for example, to change the .cfg filename on the computer, this does not change
the internal receiver filename. This means that the GNSS receiver will not recognize the change to
the filename on the computer.

CHAPTER
5
Default Settings
n Default receiver settings

n Resetting the receiver to factory defaults
All receiver settings are stored in application files.
The default application file is stored permanently
in the receiver, and contains the factory default
settings for the receiver. Whenever the receiver is
reset to its factory defaults, the current settings
(stored in the current application file, current.cfg)
are reset to the values in the default application
file.
You cannot modify the default application file.
however, if there is a power up application file
(Power_up.cfg) in the receiver, the settings in this
file can be applied immediately after the default
application file, overriding the factory defaults.
For more information, see Configuring the receiver
using application files, page 51.

5 Default Settings
Default receiver settings

These settings are defined in the default application file.
Function Settings Factory default

SV Enable - All SVs enabled
General Controls Elevation mask 13°
PDOP mask 7
RTK positioning mode Low Latency
Motion Kinematic
Input Setup Station Any
NMEA/ASCII (all All ports Off
supported messages)
Streamed Output All types Off
Offset=00
RT17/Binary All ports Off
Reference Position Latitude 0°

Longitude 0°
Altitude 0.00 m HAE
Antenna Type Trimble R2 internal
Height (true vertical) 0.00 m
Group All
Measurement method Bottom of mount
Resetting the receiver to factory defaults

To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, press for 15 seconds until the LED changes to a
slow yellow flash (about 15 seconds) and then release immediately. Do not hold for longer than 30
seconds unless you want to also delete the application files.

CHAPTER
6
NMEA Output Messages
n NMEA-0183 messages: Overview

n NMEA-0183 messages: Common message
elements
n List of supported NMEA messages
This appendix describes the formats of the subset
of NMEA-0183 messages that are available for
output by the receiver. For a copy of the NMEA-
0183 Standard, go to the National Marine
Electronics Association website at www.nmea.org.

6 NMEA Output Messages
NMEA-0183 messages: Overview

When NMEA-0183 output is enabled, a subset of NMEA-0183 messages can be output to external
instruments and equipment connected to the receiver serial ports. These NMEA-0183 messages let
external devices use selected data collected or computed by the GNSS receiver.
All messages conform to the NMEA-0183 version 3.01 format. All begin with $ and end with a
carriage return and a line feed. Data fields follow comma (,) delimiters and are variable in length. Null
fields still follow comma (,) delimiters, but contain no information.
An asterisk (*) delimiter and checksum value follow the last field of data contained in an NMEA-0183
message. The checksum is the 8-bit exclusive of all characters in the message, including the commas
between fields, but not including the $ and asterisk delimiters. The hexadecimal result is converted
to two ASCII characters (0–9, A–F). The most significant character appears first.
The following table summarizes the set of NMEA messages supported by the receiver.
Message Function
DP Dynamic positioning
GBS GNSS satellite fault detection (RAIM support)
GGA Time, position, and fix related data
GLL Position data: position fix, time of position fix, and status
GNS GNS Fix data
GRS GRS range residuals
GSA GPS DOP and active satellites
GST Position error statistics
GSV Number of SVs in view, PRN, elevation, azimuth, and SNR
HDT Heading from True North
LLQ Leica local position and quality
PTNL,AVR Time, yaw, tilt, range, mode, PDOP, and number of SVs for Moving Baseline RTK
PTNL,BPQ Base station position and position quality indicator
PTNL,DG L-band corrections and beacon signal strength and related information
PTNL,GGK Time, position, position type, and DOP values
PTNL,PJK Time, position, position type, and DOP values
PTNL,PJT Projection type

Message Function
PTNL,VGK Time, locator vector, type, and DOP values
PTNL,VHD Heading Information
RMC Position, Velocity, and Time
ROT Rate of turn
VTG Actual track made good and speed over ground
ZDA UTC day, month, and year, and local time zone offset
To enable or disable the output of individual NMEA messages, do one of the following:
l Create an application file in the Configuration Toolbox software that contains NMEA output
settings and then send the file to the receiver.
l Add NMEA outputs in the Serial outputs tab of the GPS Configurator software and then apply
the settings.
For a copy of the NMEA-0183 Standard, go to the National Marine Electronics Association website at
www.nmea.org.

NMEA-0183 messages: Common message elements
Each message contains:

l a message ID consisting of $GP followed by the message type. For example, the message ID of
the GGA message is $GPGGA.
l a comma.
l a number of fields, depending on the message type, separated by commas.
l an asterisk.
l a checksum value.
The following example shows a simple message with a message ID ($GPGGA), followed by 13 fields
and a checksum value:
$GPGGA,172814.0,3723.46587704,N,12202.26957864,W,2,6,1.2,18.893,M,-25.669,M,2.0,0031*4F
Message values
NMEA messages that the receiver generates contains the following values:
Value Description
Latitude and Latitude is represented as ddmm.mmmm and longitude is represented as
Longitude dddmm.mmmm, where:
l dd or ddd is degrees
l mm.mmmm is minutes and decimal fractions of minutes
Direction Direction (north, south, east, or west) is represented by a single character: N ,

S , E , or W.
Time Time values are presented in Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and are
represented as hhmmss.ss, where:
l hh is hours, from 00 through 23
l mm is minutes
l ss.ss is seconds with variable length decimal-fraction of seconds

List of supported NMEA messages

NMEA-0183 message: DP (Dynamic Positioning)
Proprietary Fugro message
The resulting message is shorter than the maximum defined message length of 82 characters, even
with mm level resolution in Latitude/Longitude.
$PFUGDP,GG,hhmmss.ss, ddmm.mmmmm,N, dddmm.mmmmm,E, NN,Q,DD,aa.a,bb.b,ddd,rr.r
An example of the DP message string is:
$PFUGDP,GN,033615.00,3953.88002,N,10506.75324,W,13,9,FF,0.1,0.1,149,0.1*13
DP message fields
Field Meaning
0 Message ID $PFUGDP
1 Two-character code for GPS (GP), GLONASS (GL) or GNSS (GN) data
2 UTC time (hhmmss.ss)
3-4 Latitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (ddmm.mmmmm) and Latitude sign (N/S)
5-6 Longitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (dddmm.mmmmm) and Longitude sign
(E/W)
7 Total number of satellites (GPS + GLONASS)
8 DPVOA (UK00A) quality indicator1
9 DGNSS mode indicator (as NMEA standard for $ GNS)
10 Error ellipse standard deviation semi-major axis, in meters (aa.a)
11 Error ellipse standard deviation semi-minor axis, in meters (bb.b)
12 Direction of the error ellipse, in degrees
13 RMS value of the standard deviation of the range inputs to the navigation process1
1 This quality indicator is defined in Guidelines on the use of DGPS in as a positioning reference in
DP Control Systems IMCA M141, dated Oct 1997 www.imca-
int.com/publications/marine/imca.html.

NMEA-0183 message: DTM

The DTM message identifies the local geodetic datum and datum offsets from a reference datum.
This sentence is used to define the datum to which a position location, and geographic locations in
subsequent sentences, is referenced.
An example of the DTM message string is:
$GPDTM,W84,,0.0,N,0.0,W,0.0,W84*7D
DTM message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPDTM
1 Local datum code (CCC):
W84 – WGS-84
W72 – WGS-72
S85 – SGS85
P90 – PE90
999 – User-defined
IHO datum code
2 Local datum subdivision code (x)
3 Latitude offset, in minutes (x.x)
4 N/S (x)
5 Longitude offset, in minutes (x.x)
6 E/W (x)
7 Altitude offset, in meters (x.x)
8 Reference datum code (CCC):
W84 – WGS-84
W72 – WGS-72
S85 – SGS85
P90 – PE90

NMEA-0183 message: GBS

GNSS satellite fault detection (RAIM support)
An example of the GBS message string is:
$GPGBS,015509.00,-0.031,-0.186,0.219,19,0.000,-0.354,6.972*4D
GBS message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $--GBS. -- is "GP" for GPS, "GL" for GLONASS, or "GN" for GNSS-based
positioning
1 UTC of position fix
2 Expected error in latitude, in meters, due to bias, with noise = 0
3 Expected error in longitude, in meters, due to bias, with noise = 0
4 Expected error in altitude, in meters, due to bias, with noise = 0
5 ID number of most likely failed satellite
6 Probability of missed detection of most likely failed satellite
7 Estimate of bias, in meters, on the most likely failed satellite
8 Standard deviation of bias estimate
9 The checksum data, always begins with *

NMEA-0183 message: GGA

Time, position, and fix related data
An example of the GBS message string is:
$GPGGA,172814.0,3723.46587704,N,12202.26957864,W,2,6,1.2,18.893,M,-25.669,M,2.0 0031*4F
Note – The data string exceeds the NMEA standard length.
GGA message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPGGA
2 Latitude
3 Direction of latitude:
N: North
S: South
4 Longitude
5 Direction of longitude:
E: East
W: West
6 GPS Quality indicator:
0: Fix not valid
1: GPS fix
2: Differential GPS fix, OmniSTAR VBS
4: Real-Time Kinematic, fixed integers
5: Real-Time Kinematic, float integers, OmniSTAR XP/HP or Location RTK
7 Number of SVs in use, range from 00 through to 24+
8 HDOP
9 Orthometric height (MSL reference)
10 M: unit of measure for orthometric height is meters
11 Geoid separation
12 M: geoid separation measured in meters

Field Meaning
13 Age of differential GPS data record, Type 1 or Type 9. Null field when DGPS is not used.
14 Reference station ID, range 0000-4095. A null field when any reference station ID is
selected and no corrections are received1.
Note – If a user-defined geoid model, or an inclined plane is loaded into the receiver, then the height output in
the NMEA GGA string is always the orthometric height (height above a geoid). The orthometric height is
output even if no user-defined geoid is loaded (there is a simplified default geoid in the receiver), or if a user-
defined geoid is loaded, or if an inclined plane is used.
1
When using OmniSTAR services, the Reference Station ID indicates the following services:
VBS 100=VBS; 1000=HP; 1001 = HP/XP (Orbits) ; 1002 = HP/G2 (Orbits); 1008 = XP (GPS); 1012 = G2
(GPS); 1013 = G2 (GPS/GLONASS); 1014 = G2 (GLONASS); 1016 = HP/XP (GPS); 1020 = HP/G2 (GPS) ;
1021 = HP/G2 (GPS/GLONASS).

NMEA-0183 message: GNS

GNSS fix data
GNSS capable receivers will always output this message with the GN talker ID
GNSS capable receivers will also output this message with the GP and/or GL talker ID when using
more than one constellation for the position fix
An example of the GNS message output from a GNSS capable receiver is:
$GNGNS,014035.00,4332.69262,S,17235.48549,E,RR,13,0.9,25.63,11.24,,*70<CR><LF>
$GPGNS,014035.00,,,,,,8,,,,1.0,23*76<CR><LF>
$GLGNS,014035.00,,,,,,5,,,,1.0,23*67<CR><LF>
GNS message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $--GNS
Talker ID can be:
GP: To provide information specific to the GPS constellation when more than one
constellation is used for the differential position fix
GL: To provide information specific to the GLONASS constellation when more than one
constellation is used for the differential position fix
GN: GNSS position fix from more than one constellation (eg. GPS + GLONASS)
2 Latitude
N: North
S: South
4 Longitude
E: East
W: West
6 Mode indicator:
l Variable character field with one character for each supported constellation.
l First character is for GPS
l Second character is for GLONASS

Field Meaning
l Subsequent characters will be added for new constellation
Each character will be one of the following:
N = No fix. Satellite system not used in position fix, or fix not valid
A = Autonomous. Satellite system used in non-differential mode in position fix
D = Differential (including all OmniSTAR services). Satellite system used in differential
mode in position fix
P = Precise. Satellite system used in precision mode. Precision mode is defined as: no
deliberate degradation (such as Selective Availability) and higher resolution code (P-
code) is used to compute position fix
R = Real Time Kinematic. Satellite system used in RTK mode with fixed integers
F = Float RTK. Satellite system used in real time kinematic mode with floating integers
E = Estimated (dead reckoning) Mode
M = Manual Input Mode
S = Simulator Mode
7 Number of SVs in use, range 00–99
8 HDOP calculated using all the satellites (GPS, GLONASS, and any future satellites) used in
computing the solution reported in each GNS sentence.
9 Orthometric height in meters (MSL reference)
10 Geoidal separation in meters - the difference between the earth ellipsoid surface and
mean-sea-level (geoid) surface defined by the reference datum used in the position
solution.
“-” = mean-sea-level surface below ellipsoid.
11 Age of differential data - Null if talker ID is GN, additional GNS messages follow with GP
and/or GL Age of differential data.
12 Reference station ID1, range 0000-4095
- Null if talker ID is GN, additional GNS messages follow with GP and/or GL Reference
station ID
Note – If a user-defined geoid model, or an inclined plane is loaded into the receiver, then the height output in
the NMEA GNS string is always the orthometric height (height above a geoid). The orthometric height is
output even if no user-defined geoid is loaded (there is a simplified default geoid in the receiver), or if a user-
defined geoid is loaded, or if an inclined plane is used.
1
When using OmniSTAR services, the Reference Station ID indicates the following services:

VBS 100=VBS; 1000=HP; 1001 = HP/XP (Orbits) ; 1002 = HP/G2 (Orbits); 1008 = XP (GPS); 1012 = G2
(GPS); 1013 = G2 (GPS/GLONASS); 1014 = G2 (GLONASS); 1016 = HP/XP (GPS); 1020 = HP/G2 (GPS) ;
1021 = HP/G2 (GPS/GLONASS).

NMEA-0183 message: GSA

GPS DOP and active satellites
An example of the GSA message string is:
$GNGSA,A,3,21,5,29,25,12,10,26,2,,,,,1.2,0.7,1.0*27
$GNGSA,A,3,65,67,80,81,82,88,66,,,,,,1.2,0.7,1.0*20
GSA message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GNGSA
1 Mode 1, M = manual, A = automatic
2 Mode 2, Fix type, 1 = not available, 2 = 2D, 3 = 3D
3 PRN number, 01 through 32 for GPS, 33 through 64 for SBAS, 64+ for GLONASS
4 PDOP: 0.5 through 99.9
5 HDOP: 0.5 through 99.9
6 VDOP: 0.5 through 99.9

NMEA-0183 message: GST

Position error statistics
An example of the GST message string is:
$GPGST,172814.0,0.006,0.023,0.020,273.6,0.023,0.020,0.031*6A
The Talker ID ($--) will vary depending on the satellite system used for the position solution:
l $GP - GPS only
l $GL - GLONASS only
l $GN - Combined
GST message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPGST
2 RMS value of the pseudorange residuals; includes carrier phase residuals during
periods of RTK (float) and RTK (fixed) processing
3 Error ellipse semi-major axis 1 sigma error, in meters
4 Error ellipse semi-minor axis 1 sigma error, in meters
5 Error ellipse orientation, degrees from true north
6 Latitude 1 sigma error, in meters
7 Longitude 1 sigma error, in meters
8 Height 1 sigma error, in meters

NMEA-0183 message: GSV

Satellite information
The GSV message string identifies the number of SVs in view, the PRN numbers, elevations,
azimuths, and SNR values. Example GSV message strings are:
$GPGSV,8,1,25,21,44,141,47,15,14,049,44,6,31,255,46,3,25,280,44*75
$GPGSV,8,2,25,18,61,057,48,22,68,320,52,27,34,268,47,24,32,076,45*76
$GPGSV,8,3,25,14,51,214,49,19,23,308,46*7E
$GPGSV,8,4,25,51,44,183,49,46,41,169,43,48,36,220,45*47
$GLGSV,8,5,25,82,49,219,52,76,22,051,41,83,37,316,51,67,57,010,51*6C
$GLGSV,8,6,25,77,24,108,44,81,10,181,46,78,1,152,34,66,18,060,45*50
$GLGSV,8,7,25,68,37,284,50*5C
$GBDGSV,8,8,25,111,35,221,47,112,4,179,39,114,48,290,48*11
GSV message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID
1 Total number of messages of this type in this cycle
2 Message number
3 Total number of SVs visible
4 SV PRN number
5 Elevation, in degrees, 90° maximum
6 Azimuth, degrees from True North, 000° through 359°
7 SNR, 00 through 99 dB (null when not tracking)
8–11 Information about second SV, same format as fields 4 through 7
12–15 Information about third SV, same format as fields 4 through 7
16–19 Information about fourth SV, same format as fields 4 through 7
Note –
$GPGSV indicates GPS and SBAS satellites. If the PRN is greater than 32, this indicates an SBAS PRN,
87 should be added to the GSV PRN number to determine the SBAS PRN number.

$GLGSV indicates GLONASS satellites. 64 should be subtracted from the GSV PRN number to
determine the GLONASS PRN number.
$GBDGSV indicates BeiDou satellites. 100 should be subtracted from the GSV PRN number to
determine the BeiDou PRN number.

NMEA-0183 message: HDT

Heading from True North
Note – The heading computation in this message is computed from the moving baseline vector, which
requires a two-antenna system.
An example of the HDT string is:
$GPHDT,123.456,T*00
Heading from true north message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPHDT
1 Heading in degrees
2 T: Indicates heading relative to True North

NMEA-0183 message: LLQ

Leica local position and quality
An example of the LLQ message string is:
$GPLLQ,034137.00,210712,,M,,M,3,15,0.011,,M*15
Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPLLQ
1 hhmmss.ss - UTC time of position
2 ddmmyy - UTC date
3 xxx.xxx - Grid easting (meters)
4 M - Meter, fixed text
5 xxxx.xxxx - Grid northing (meters)
7 x - GPS quality. 0 = not valid. 1 = GPS Nav Fix. 2 = DGPS Fix. 3 = RTK Fix.
8 x - Number of satellites used in computation
9 xx.xx - Position quality (meters)

10 xxxx.xxxx - Height (meters)
*hh - checksum
<CR> - carriage return
<LF> - Line feed

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR

Time, yaw, tilt/roll, range for moving baseline RTK
An example of the PTNL,AVR message string is:
$PTNL,AVR,212405.20,+52.1531,Yaw,-0.0806,Tilt,,,12.575,3,1.4,16*39
$PTNL,AVR,212604.30,+52.1800,Yaw,,,-0.0807,Roll,12.579,3,1.4,16*21
AVR message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $PTNL,AVR
1 UTC of vector fix
2 Yaw angle, in degrees
3 Yaw
4 Tilt angle, in degrees
5 Tilt
Range, in meters
9 GPS quality indicator:

0: Fix not available or invalid
1: Autonomous GPS fix
2: Differential carrier phase solution RTK (Float)
3: Differential carrier phase solution RTK (Fix)
4: Differential code-based solution, DGPS
10 PDOP
11 Number of satellites used in solution

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,BPQ

Base station position and quality indicator
This message describes the base station position and its quality. It is used when the moving base
antenna position and quality are required on one serial port (along with a heading message) from a
receiver in heading mode.
An example of the PTNL,BPQ message string is:
$PTNL,BPQ,224445.06,021207,3723.09383914,N,12200.32620132,W,EHT-5.923,M,5*
BPQ message fields

Field Meaning
0 Talker ID
1 BPQ
2 UTC time of position fix, in hhmmss.ss format. Hours must be two numbers, so may be
padded, for example, 7 is shown as 07.
3 UTC date of position fix, in ddmmyy format. Day must be two numbers, so may be
padded, for example, 8 is shown as 08.
4 Latitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (ddmm.mmmmmmm)
N: North
S: South
6 Longitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (dddmm.mmmmmmm). Should contain 3
digits of ddd.
E: East
W: West
8 Height Ellipsoidal height of fix (antenna height above ellipsoid). Must start with EHT.
9 M: ellipsoidal height is measured in meters
10 GPS quality indicator:
2: Differential SBAS, or OmniSTAR VBS
4: RTK Fixed

Field Meaning
5: OmniSTAR XP, OmniSTAR HP, CenterPoint RTX, Float RTK, or Location RTK

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,GGK

Time, position, position type, DOP
An example of the PTNL,GGK message string is:
$PTNL,GGK,102939.00,051910,5000.97323841,N,00827.62010742,E,5,09,1.9,EHT150.790,M*73
PTNL,GGK message fields

Field Meaning
0 Talker ID $PTNL
1 Message ID GGK
2 UTC time of position fix, in hhmmmss.ss format. Hours must be two numbers, so may
be padded. For example, 7 is shown as 07.
3 UTC date of position fix, in ddmmyy format. Day must be two numbers, so may be
padded. For example, 8 is shown as 08.
4 Latitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (dddmm.mmmmmmm)
N: North
S: South
6 Longitude, in degrees and decimal minutes (dddmm.mmmmmmm). Should contain
three digits of ddd.
E: East
W: West
2: RTK float solution
3: RTK fix solution
4: Differential, code phase only solution (DGPS)
5: SBAS solution – WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
6: RTK float or RTK location 3D Network solution
7: RTK fixed 3D Network solution
8: RTK float or RTK location 2D in a Network solution
9: RTK fixed 2D Network solution

Field Meaning
10: OmniSTAR HP/XP solution
11: OmniSTAR VBS solution
12: Location RTK solution
13: Beacon DGPS
14: CenterPoint RTX
15: xFill
9 Number of satellites in fix
10 Dilution of Precision of fix (DOP)
11 Ellipsoidal height of fix (antenna height above ellipsoid). Must start with EHT.
12 M: ellipsoidal height is measured in meters
Note – The PTNL,GGK message is longer than the NMEA-0183 standard of 80 characters.
Note – Even if a user-defined geoid model, or an inclined plane is loaded into the receiver, then the height
output in the NMEA GGK string is always an ellipsoid height, for example, EHT24.123.

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,PJK

Local coordinate position output
Some examples of the PTNL,PJK message string are:
$PTNL,PJK,202831.50,011112,+805083.350,N,+388997.346,E,10,09,1.5,GHT+25.478,M*77
$PTNL,PJK,010717.00,081796,+732646.511,N,+1731051.091,E,1,05,2.7,EHT+28.345,M*7C
PTNL,PJK message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $PTNL,PJK
2 Date
3 Northing, in meters
4 Direction of Northing will always be N (North)
5 Easting, in meters
6 Direction of Easting will always be E (East)
3: RTK fix solution
6: RTK Float 3D network solution
7: RTK Fixed 3D network solution
12: Location RTK
13: Beacon DGPS
14: CenterPoint RTX
15: xFill

Field Meaning
8 Number of satellites in fix
9 DOP of fix
10 Height of Antenna Phase Center (see Note below)
11 M: height is measured in meters
Note – The PTNL,PJK message is longer than the NMEA-0183 standard of 80 characters.
Note – If a user-defined geoid model, or an inclined plane is loaded into the receiver, then the NMEA PJK
string will always report the orthometric height (the field starts with the letters GHT). If the latitude/longitude
of the receiver is outside the user-defined geoid model bounds, then the height is shown as ellipsoidal height
(the field starts with the letters EHT).
Note – If the receiver does not have an application file, this string returns nothing in fields 3, 4, 5, 6, or 10.

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,VGK

Vector information
An example of the PTNL,VGK message string is:
$PTNL,VGK,160159.00,010997,-0000.161,00009.985,-0000.002,3,07,1,4,M*0B
PTNL,VGK message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $PTNL,VGK
1 UTC of vector in hhmmss.ss format
2 Date in mmddyy format
3 East component of vector, in meters
4 North component of vector, in meters
5 Up component of vector, in meters
3: RTK fix solution
12: Location RTK
13: Beacon DGPS
14: CenterPoint RTX
15: xFill
7 Number of satellites if fix solution
8 DOP of fix

Field Meaning
9 M: Vector components are in meters

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,VHD

Heading information
An example of the PTNL,VHD message string is:
$PTNL,VHD,030556.00,093098,187.718,-22.138,-76.929,-5.015,0.033,0.006,3,07,2.4,M*22
PTNL,VHD message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $PTNL,VHD
1 UTC of position in hhmmss.ss format
2 Date in mmddyy format
3 Azimuth
4 Azimuth/Time
5 Vertical Angle
6 Vertical/Time
7 Range
8 Range/Time
3: RTK fix solution
12: Location RTK

Field Meaning
13: Beacon DGPS
14: CenterPoint RTX
15: xFill
10 Number of satellites used in solution
11 PDOP

NMEA-0183 message: RMC

Position, velocity, and time
Note – The heading computation in this message is derived from consecutive positions. For heading using a
moving baseline system, seeNMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR, page 73.
The RMC string is:
$GPRMC,123519,A,4807.038,N,01131.000,E,022.4,084.4,230394,003.1,W*6A
GPRMC message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPRMC
2 Status A=active or V=void
3 Latitude
4 Longitude
5 Speed over the ground in knots
6 Track angle in degrees (True)
7 Date
8 Magnetic variation, in degrees

NMEA-0183 message: ROT

Rate and direction of turn
moving baseline system, see NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR, page 73.
An example of the ROT string is:
$GPROT,35.6,A*4E
ROT message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPROT
1 Rate of turn, degrees/minutes, “–” indicates bow turns to port
2 A: Valid data
V: Invalid data

NMEA-0183 message: VTG

Track made good and speed over ground
moving baseline system, see NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR, page 73.
An example of the VTG message string is:
$GPVTG,140.88,T,,M,8.04,N,14.89,K,D*05
VTG message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPVTG
1 Track made good (degrees true)
2 T: track made good is relative to true north
3 Track made good (degrees magnetic)
4 M: track made good is relative to magnetic nort
5 Speed, in knots
6 N: speed is measured in knots
7 Speed over ground in kilometers/hour (kph)
8 K: speed over ground is measured in kph
9 Mode indicator:
N = Data not valid
A = Autonomous mode
D = Differential mode

NMEA-0183 message: ZDA

UTC day, month, and year, and local time zone offset
An example of the ZDA message string is:
$GPZDA,172809.456,12,07,1996,00,00*45
ZDA message fields

Field Meaning
0 Message ID $GPZDA
1 UTC
2 Day, ranging between 01 and 31
3 Month, ranging between 01 and 12
4 Year
5 Local time zone offset from GMT, ranging from 00 through ±13 hours
6 Local time zone offset from GMT, ranging from 00 through 59 minutes
Fields 5 and 6 together yield the total offset. For example, if field 5 is -5 and field 6 is +15, local time is
5 hours and 15 minutes earlier than GMT.
1This is the same as the definition in the GST message in the NMEA 183 Standard For Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices from version 2.20, dated January
1 1997 www.nmea.org/0183.htm.

CHAPTER
7
RTCM Output
n Generated messages
n Message scheduling

7 RTCM Output
Generated messages
Messages that are generated when you select a specific RTCM version are shown in the following
table. For details of the individual messages, refer to the RTCM documentation at www.rtcm.org.
Selection Message
Version 2 1 3 22 59
USCG, 9-3 3 9-3
RTCM/RTK, 2.2+2.3 1 3 18 19 22 23 24 59
RTK Only, 2.2+2.3 3 18 19 22 23 24 59
RTCM/RTK, 2.3 18 19 23 24
RTK Only, 2.3 18 19 22
RTCM/RTK, 2.2 1 3 18 19 22 59
RTK Only, 2.2 3 18 19 22 59
RTCM/RTK, 2.1 1 3 18 19 22 59
RTK Only, 2.1 3 18 19 22 59
RTCM/RTK, 3.x 1004 1006 1008 1012 1013 1033
Message scheduling
The following table shows the frequency at which messages are generated when they are enabled in
a base receiver:
Type Frequency
1 Every second
3 The tenth second after the first measurement, then every ten seconds after that
9-3 Every second
18 Every second
19 Every second
22 The fifth second after the first measurement, then every ten seconds after that

7 RTCM Output
Type Frequency
23 The fourth second after the first measurement, then every ten seconds after that
24 The fourth second after the first measurement, then every ten seconds after that
59-sub, 13 The fifth second after the first measurement, then every ten seconds after that
1004 Every second
1006 Every ten seconds, offset by two seconds
1008 Every ten seconds, offset by one second
1012 Every second
1013 Every ten seconds, offset by three seconds
1033 Every ten seconds

CHAPTER
8
Troubleshooting
n Troubleshooting LED conditions

n Troubleshooting receiver issues
This chapter provides a brief overview problems
and causes. Please read this section before you
contact Technical support, page 12.

8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting LED conditions

The receiver has a simple display panel with LEDs to indicate the current status of the receiver. If you
need more detailed information about what the receiver is doing, use a Trimble controller or access
all configuration settings by connecting the receiver to your smart phone or laptop computer via
Configuring the receiver using Wi-Fi and the Web Interface, page 48.
The LED is green and flashing fast

Possible cause Solution
The receiver is in Turn on or turn off the receiver.
Monitor mode, ready If that does not fix the problem, load the latest version of the firmware,
for new firmware to be which you can download from the Trimble website
loaded or new options (www.trimble.com/support.shtml / R2 / Downloads).
to be added.

8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting receiver issues

This section describes some possible receiver issues, possible causes, and how to solve them.
The receiver does not turn on

External power is Check the charge on the external power supply, and check the fuse if
too low. applicable. If required, replace the battery.
Internal power is Do the following:
too low.
l Check the charge on the internal batteries and replace if required.
l Ensure battery contacts are clean.
External power is Check that the USB connection is secured properly.

not properly
connected.
Faulty external Try a different cable.
power cable.
The receiver is not responding

The receiver Turn off the receiver and then turn it back on again. For more information,
needs a soft reset. see Button and LED operations, page 1.
The receiver Press the Power button for 30 seconds. For more information, see Button
needs a full reset. and LED operations, page 1.
The rover receiver is not receiving radio

Reference receiver is not Ensure the reference base GNSS receiver is set up, powered,
broadcasting. and transmitting GNSS corrections.
Incorrect over air baud rates Connect to the roving receiver’s radio and check to ensure it
between reference and rover. has the same setting as the reference receiver.
Incorrect port settings between If the radio is receiving data (the Power LED is flashing) and the

8 Troubleshooting
roving external radio and receiver is not getting radio communications, use the Trimble
receiver. Access software to check that the port settings are correct.
Incorrect message type selected The Broadcast format must be the same on both the reference
receiver and the rover(s).
Connect to the rover receiver using the Trimble Access
software to ensure that the R2 rover receiver Broadcast format
has the same settings as the reference receiver. Check under
Settings / Survey Styles / RTK / Rover Options / Broadcast
Format = CMRx (for example).

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USER GUIDE

Trimble R2 GNSS Receiver

2 R2 GNSS Receiver User Guide

Hungarian Alulírott, Trimble Navigation Limited nyilatkozom,

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Regulations and safety

Use and Care

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Operation near other radio equipment

Exposure to radio frequency radiation

Lithium-ion Battery safety

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For Bluetooth radio

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2 Setting up the Receiver 13

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6 NMEA Output Messages 55

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R2 GNSS receiver features

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n Parts of the R2 receiver

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Parts of the R2 receiver

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Use the TNC connection for an external UHF antenna.

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l Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:

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Charging the R2 receiver

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l Fully charge all new batteries before use.

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The Dual-Slot Charger Kit consists of:

l Charger dual-battery slot

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Charging the battery

LED status indicator

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Status Red Green

Power supply over/under voltage Off One flash every 2.5

Storing the Lithium-ion battery

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Disposing of the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

1. Thread the receiver onto the range pole.

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3. Insert the controller into the controller bracket:

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Setting up a rover receiver on a backpack

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To… Press the Green Yellow Notes

shut down the more than 2 OFF after 2 ON after 2

delete more than 30 OFF after 2 ON after 2 If the Power button is

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