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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Trimble SPS351 GPS Receiver
Version 4.60
Revision A 1
June 2012
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Release Notice
This is the April 2012 release (Revision A) of the SPS Modular Receiver Australia and New Zealand
documentation. It applies to version 4.60 of the receiver firmware. This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of
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Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements
COCOM limits This notice applies to the SPSx51 and SPS985 receivers only
This notice applies to the SPS351, SPS555H, SPSx61, SPS855, and The product contains a removable Lithium-ion battery.
SPS985 receivers. Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are
The U.S. Department of Commerce requires that all exportable GPS recycled.
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a manner that could threaten the security of the United States. The
following limitations are implemented on this product: Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical
– Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)
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 Trimble products in this guide comply in all material respects with
receiver GPS subsystem resets until the COCOM situation clears. As a DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
result, all logging and stream configurations stop until the GPS COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain
subsystem is cleared. hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS
Directive) and Amendment 2005/618/EC filed under C(2005) 3143, with
Notices exemptions for lead in solder pursuant to Paragraph 7 of the Annex to
the RoHS Directive applied.
Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Some equipment configurations
include an optional 410 MHz to 470 MHz UHF radio transceiver module
SPS351 Modular GPS Receiver Getting Started Guide 2

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Unlicensed radios in products

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Licensed radios in products
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause
harmful interference.

Safety information
Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety
requirements.
WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or even
death.
CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or property
damage or irretrievable data loss.
Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.
Use and care

This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that typically
occurs in construction applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument
and should be treated with reasonable care.
CAUTION – Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it.
Regulations and safety

All Trimble receiver models described in this documentation are capable of transmitting data
through Bluetooth wireless technology. Bluetooth wireless technology operates in license-free
bands.
Before operating a Trimble receiver or GSM modem, determine if authorization or a license to
operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an
operator's permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.
For FCC regulations, see Notices.
Type approval
Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions
that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission
equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique
technical requirements for operation in particular 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.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation
For Bluetooth radio

The radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio shall be used in such a manner that the
Trimble receiver is 20 cm or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio operates
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 is 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 (7.8 inches) between yourself and the radiating
antenna.
– Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.
WARNING – The GNSS antenna and its cabling should be installed in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes, regulations, and practices.
The antenna and cabling should be installed where they will not become energized as a result of falling nearby
power lines, nor be mounted where they are subjected to over-voltage transients, particularly lightning. Such
installations require additional protective means that are detailed in national and local electrical codes.
Battery safety
Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery
WARNING – Use caution when connecting battery cable's clip leads to a vehicle battery. Do not allow any metal
object or jewelry to connect (short) the battery's positive (+) terminal to either the negative (-) terminal or the
metal of the vehicle connected to the battery. This could result in high current, arcing, and high temperatures,
exposing the user to possible injury.
WARNING – When connecting an external battery, such as a vehicle battery, to the receiver, be sure to use the
Trimble cable with proper over-current protection intended for this purpose, to avoid a safety hazard to the user
or damage to the product.

Contents
Safety information 4
Use and care 4
Regulations and safety 4
Type approval 4
Exposure to radio frequency radiation 5
Installing antennas 5
Battery safety 5
Introduction 7
Related information 7
Technical support 7
External power 8
Supported power cables 8
Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery 9
Front panel guide 9
Keypad and display 9
Button operations 10
Power button operations 10
Home screen 11
Status screens 11
SPS351 configuration screens 13
SPS351 mode screens 14
SPS351 status screens 15
Configuring system settings 16
Turning off AutoBase technology 17
Rear connectors 18
Signal tracking 19
Variable configuration options 20
Upgrading the receiver 20
Managing application files 21
Default receiver settings 22
Default behavior 22
Resetting the receiver to factory defaults 23
Troubleshooting receiver issues 24
The receiver does not turn on 24
The receiver is not tracking any satellites 24
The receiver does not log data 24
The receiver is not responding 25
The receiver cannot be set up as a base station using the SCS900 software 25
Glossary 26

Introduction
Trimble SPS351 Modular GPS receivers are ideal for the following marine construction applications:
l DGPS rover receiver on marine vessel

l Site and marine rover applications using Location GPS augmentation, including OmniSTAR,
Location RTK, SBAS, Beacon, and DGPS RTCM
The receiver has a keypad and display, so you can configure the receiver without using a controller
or computer.
All the receivers can optionally record GPS data to the internal memory, and transfer the data over a
serial or Ethernet connection.
Related information
Sources of related information include the following:
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.
If you need to contact Trimble technical support, complete the online inquiry form at
www.trimble.com/support_form.asp.

External power
Sources of external power include:
l AC power
l 12 V vehicle battery
l Trimble custom external battery pack
l Generator power
l Solar panel
The receiver uses an external power source in preference to its internal batteries. If the receiver is
not connected to an external power source, or if the external power supply fails, the internal
batteries are used.
While carrying out static measurements for postprocessed computations using the internal
memory, if no external power is supplied and the internal battery is drained, the receiver shuts
down. No data is lost and when power is restored, the receiver restarts in the same status as it was
when power was lost.
It is possible to turn off the internal battery using the web interface. In this case, when external
power is switched off, there is a limited time (30 seconds) before the unit turns off.
Supported power cables

Part Number Receiver Power Power Source Other Connectors
Connection Connection
46125-20 7-pin Lemo 'Croc' clips Power from 12 V vehicle None
battery
59044-HH 7-pin Lemo Cable with DC Power to host devices Serial
plug from AC adapter
67384 7-pin Lemo Cable with DC Power to host devices Serial-to-serial for Moving Base
plug from AC adapter applications
57167 26-pin Adapter with Power from AC adapter USB(B) socket and Ethernet
DC plug socket
57168 26-pin Adapter with Power from AC adapter Serial and Ethernet socket
DC plug
60789-00, 26-pin Cable with DC Power from AC adapter 2 x Serial, Ethernet plug, USB(A)
77070-00 plug plug, 1PPS (BNC)
65791-00, 26-pin Cable with DC Power from AC adapter 2 x Serial, Ethernet socket
78235-00 plug
Note – SPS855 low voltage cut-offs:

Power applied through the Lemo connector models a standard 12.4 V lead acid battery. Shut-
down voltage is temperature-compensated and is designed to prolong the life of a lead acid
battery and not place it into a deep discharge state.
Power applied through the 26-pin adaptor cable models a standard 11.1 V lithium-ion battery.

Shut-down voltage is temperature-compensated and is designed to prolong the life of a lithium-ion
battery.
The external DC voltage supply can be used by the receiver if it is in the range stated by the label on
the receiver.
Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery

WARNING – Use caution when connecting battery cable's clip leads to a vehicle battery. Do not allow any metal
object or jewelry to connect (short) the battery's positive (+) terminal to either the negative (-) terminal or the
metal of the vehicle connected to the battery. This could result in high current, arcing, and high temperatures,
exposing the user to possible injury.
WARNING – When connecting an external battery, such as a vehicle battery, to the receiver, be sure to use the
Trimble cable with proper over-current protection intended for this purpose, to avoid a safety hazard to the user
or damage to the product.
Front panel guide
Keypad and display
Item Feature Description

1 Power button Indicates if the receiver is on or off.
2 Buttons Used to turn on and configure the receiver.
3 Display The receiver has a Vacuum Fluorescent Display that enables you to

Item Feature Description
see how the receiver is operating and view the configuration
settings.
4 Bluetooth antenna Location of the Bluetooth antenna.
Button operations
Use the buttons on the front panel to turn the receiver on and off and to check or change the
receiver settings.
Button Name Function

Power Turns the receiver on and off and performs reset operations.
Escape Returns to the previous screen or cancels changes being made on a screen.
Enter Advances to the next screen or accepts changes made on a screen.
Up Moves the cursor between multiple fields on a screen or makes changes to an

editable field.
Down Moves the cursor between multiple fields on a screen or makes changes to an
editable field.
Left Moves the cursor between characters in a field that can be changed.
Right Moves the cursor between characters in a field that can be changed.
Power button operations

Press the Power button to turn the receiver on and off.
In addition, you can tap to return to the Home screen, or hold down to perform the
following operations:
To... Hold the Power button for... Notes

turn off the two seconds The display shows a countdown timer. When the
receiver display goes blank, release the Powerbutton.
clear the almanac, 15 seconds The display shows a countdown timer. When the
ephemeris, and SV display goes blank, continue to hold the Power button.
information The display shows a countdown time to clear the
almanac and ephemeris. When the counter reaches 0,
release the Power button.
reset the receiver 35 seconds The display shows a countdown timer. When the
to its factory display goes blank, continue to hold the Power button.

To... Hold the Power button for... Notes
defaults and the The display show a countdown to clear the almanac and
default application ephemeris. When the counter reaches 0, continue to
file hold the Power button. The display indicates a
countdown to resetting the receiver. When the counter
reaches 0, release the Power button.
force the receiver at least 60 seconds If the reset method above does not work, use this
to power down method to force the receiver to turn off. When the
Power LED goes off, release the Power button.
Home screen
The Home screen is the main screen displayed on the receiver. If you briefly press the Power button,
you return to the Home screen. It shows the number of satellites being tracked:
l When the receiver is in Base mode, the Home screen displays the number of satellites in view,
that is, all satellites above the elevation mask. This is the number of satellites that the base
station is sending data for:
l When the receiver is in Rover mode, the Home screen displays the number of satellites used to
calculate the position.
Tip – To view these details using the web interface, select Receiver Status / Position.
Status screens
The receiver has several view-only status screens that allow you to review the current settings of the
receiver. The status screens provide the following information:
l Position solution and precisions

l CMR and RTCM IDs or OmniSTAR satellite and link status
l Base name and code
l Latitude, longitude, and height
l Antenna height
l Horizontal and vertical precision
l Receiver model and hardware version
l Receiver firmware version

l Receiver serial number
l Receiver IP address
To access these screens from the Home screen, press or .
Radio status
When a radio is installed (either 450 MHz or 900 MHz), the following status messages appear at the
top line of the screen:
Message Description
Tran Transmitted a frame.
Recv Received a frame.
Busy Frame was blocked.
Sync Got sync with base station.
Rept Repeated a frame.
Sig Got carrier detect.
Ovld Radio bandwidth exceeded (data has probably been lost).

SPS351 configuration screens

SPS351 mode screens

SPS351 status screens

Configuring system settings
You can use the keypad and display of the receiver to configure the following settings:
l Display language
l Display and input units
l Baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits for serial ports
l Display power saver
l AutoBase
l Set position precisions
To access the system settings:
1. In the Home screen, press . Use the Operation Mode screen to configure system settings or
mode settings, and to view the SV (satellite) status. Mode Settings is the default setting.
2. Press . When the operation mode begins to flash, the receiver is in Edit mode and you can
change this setting.
3. Press to change to System Setup.
4. Press to accept the change.
5. Press again.
6. Use the Display Language screen, if required, to change the language. Choose English, Finnish,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Swedish. Press to accept the change.
7. Press again. Use the Display and Input Units screen, if required, to change the units to
Meters or US Feet.
9. Press again. Use the Port Settings screen, if required, to change the port.
11. Press again. Use the Screen Pwr Savr screen to choose On, Off, or Auto. If you use the Auto
setting, the screen turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity. The Power LED remains lit so that you
can tell if the receiver is on or off. If an error message appears, the screen comes back on. Press
to accept the change and then press again to move to the next screen.
12. If you are using an SPS Modular RTK base station, the Autobase warning screen appears.
14. Press again. When the Home screen appears, the system setup is complete.

Turning off AutoBase technology
To turn off AutoBase technology, use either the receiver’s keypad and display or the web interface.
When AutoBase technology is off, you can establish a new base station position in the receiver using
the Edit Current or New Base (Here) menus. This does not automatically generate a new application
file, but changes the settings in the current application file. When the receiver is turned on again,
the most recent settings are always used.
To turn off AutoBase technology using the receiver:
1. In the Home screen, press .
2. Press . When the operation mode begins to flash, the receiver is in Edit mode and you can
change this setting.
3. Press to change to System Setup.
5. Press again. You start to scroll through options in the System Setup menu.
6. Keep pressing until Autobase appears.
7. Press . The setting On flashes.
8. Press until it displays Off. Press to accept the change.
9. Press again. The Active Appfile screen appears.

To change the application file:
l Press to display START Appfile.

l Press to show SAVE Appfile.
l Press to show DELETE Appfile.
l Press to show START Appfile.

Rear connectors
Item Connector Type Description

1 TNC Connect to the GNSS antenna
2 l TNC (450 MHz Connect to the radio antenna
Internal radio)
Note – Not available for the SPS351 receiver.
l Reverse polarity
TNC (900 MHz
internal radio)
l Not installed,
system without
internal radio
3 Vent plug External venting plug for pressure equalization
4 High Density DB26 l Ethernet connectivity to a 10/100 Base-T network through an RJ45 jack
on a multiport adaptor (P/N 57167 or P/N 57168)
l 'Slave' USB communications through the USB type B connector on the
multiport adaptor (P/N 57167)
l 'Host' USB communications through the connector on the 26-pin cable
(P/N 58339)
l Primary power from an external power supply
l External power input from an SPS700 total station battery cradle system
l Full 9-wire RS-232 serial communications using the 26-9-pin multiport
adaptor (P/N 57168) or a 26-pin serial communications cable
l 1PPS, 2 x RS-232 input DC, USB, Ethernet plug (P/N 60789-00 or P/N
77070-00)
l 2 x RS-232, DC, Ethernet socket (P/N 65791 or P/N 78235-00)
5 Lemo (7-pin/0-shell) l 3 wire RS-232 serial communications using a 7-pin/ 0 shell Lemo cable
l Secondary external power input
l CAN

Signal tracking
This table shows the signal tracking capability for the receiver:
Signal Type Class SPS351 SPS555H

GPS signals L1
L2
L2C
L5 Optional
QZSS L1 C/A, L1C, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5 L5 Optional

GLONASS signals L1/L2 Optional
Galileo L1 CBOC, E5A, E5B, and

E5AltBOC8
Compass B1, B2, B3
SBAS corrections WAAS
EGNOS
MSAS
OmniSTAR XP N/A
HP N/A
VBS N/A

Variable configuration options
This table lists the default options for the receiver:
Configuration Option SPS351 SPS555H SPS855

Rover options
Precise horizontal - - Optional
Precise vertical - - Optional
Moving Base/Heading - Yes Optional
Location RTK - - Optional
RTCM DGPS Yes - Optional
Moving Base RTK range limit - 2.4 km None
Base options
Static RTK - - Optional
Moving Base/Heading - Yes Optional
RTCM DGPS Optional - Optional
General options
Data logging - - Optional
VRS support DGPS - Yes
Max data rate 10 Hz 20 Hz 20 Hz
Upgrading the receiver

When you purchase the upgrade after you have received the receiver, your Trimble dealer will
provide you with a code to change the receiver configuration.
The SPS855 can be upgraded as follows:
l With GLONASS, L5, Galileo, Compass.

l Models with 450 MHz UHF internal radio can be upgraded to 2 W transmission power, if it is
legally allowed in its country of use.
l To allow internal data logging.
l To Location RTK rover 10/10, Location RTK rover 10/2, Precision RTK rover, Precision RTK base,
Precision RTK base/rover, or Moving Base/Heading.
The SPS351 can be upgraded to include DGPS reference station capability.

Managing application files
You can use the front panel to manage application files in the receiver. You can see which
application file the receiver is currently using and then choose to make changes to it and save it,
load a different application file, or delete an application file.
To manage the application files, use the System Setupmenu(see the figure below). You can only
manage application files when the AutoBase feature is turned off.
To save an application file, configure all the settings you need through the front panel and then save
the file. When you save the file, the receiver provides a default filename, which you can change,
based on the currently set mode. For example:
Receiver mode Suggested application file name Notes

Base BASE01 Does not apply to the SPS555H receiver.
Heading HDG01
Moving Base MB01 Does not apply to the SPS555H receiver.
Rover ROV01 Does not apply to the SPS555H receiver.
Note – If you start an application file that is saved with AutoBase turned on in the file, then it turns
on AutoBase in the receiver, even if it was off before the file was loaded.
The following figure shows how application files are handled through the front panel of the receiver:

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 10°
PDOP mask 99
RTK positioning Low Latency
mode
Motion Kinematic
Lemo Port Baud rate 38,400
Format 8-None-1
Flow control None
Modem Port Baud rate 38,400
Format 8-None-1
Flow control None
Input Setup Station Any
NMEA/ASCII (all supported All ports Off
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 Zephyr Geodetic Model
2
Height (true vertical) 0.00 m
Measurement Bottom of antenna
method mount
Default behavior
If a power-up application file is present in the receiver, its settings are applied immediately after the
default settings. This means you can use a power-up file to define your own set of defaults. The
factory defaults are also applied when you perform a full reset of the receiver because resetting the
receiver deletes the power-up files.

Resetting the receiver to factory defaults
To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, do one of the following:
l Press for 15 seconds.

l In the GPS Configurator software, select Connect to Receiver and then click Reset Receiver in the
General tab.
l In the Configuration Toolbox software, select the General tab and then click Reset Receiver.
For more information on the GPS Configurator and Configuration Toolbox software, refer to the
"Configuring the Receiver Settings" section of the Trimble SPS Series Receiver Help.

Troubleshooting receiver issues
This section describes some possible receiver issues, possible causes, and how to solve them. Please
read this section before you contact Technical Support.
The receiver does not turn on

Possible cause Solution
External power is too low. Check the charge on the external power supply, and check the fuse if
applicable. If required, replace the battery.
Internal power is too low. Do the following:
l Check the charge on the internal batteries and replace if
required.
l Ensure battery contacts are clean.
External power is not properly Do the following:

connected.
l Check that the Lemo connection is seated properly.
l Check for broken or bent pins in the connector.
Faulty external power cable. Do the following:

l Try a different cable.
l Check pinouts with multimeter to ensure internal wiring is
intact.
The receiver is not tracking any satellites

The GNSS antenna does not have Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight.
clear line of sight to the sky.
The cable between the receiver and Replace the cable.
the GNSS antenna is damaged.
The cable connections at receiver or Check all cable connections.
antenna are not tightly seated, or
are connected incorrectly.
The receiver does not log data

Insufficient memory in the internal Delete old files using the GPS Configurator software, or press for
memory.
30 seconds.
The receiver is tracking fewer than l Wait until the SV Tracking LED is flashing slowly. Use the SCS900

four satellites. software.
l Go to the SkyPlot screen and press Ctrl+M to access the current
elevation mask settings. Reduce the mask value to make more
satellites available.
l The default mask setting for receiver is 10° above the horizon.
Change the value to a lower setting temporarily while you are
waiting for a better constellation availability.
The data logging option is not Check the original purchase order or the receiver configuration using
enabled. the WinFlash utility. If data logging is not enabled on the receiver, you
can order the option from your local Trimble Site Positioning Systems
dealer, and upgrade the receiver using the WinFlash utility.
The receiver is not responding

The receiver needs a soft reset. Turn off the receiver and then turn it back on again.
The receiver needs a full reset. Press for 30 seconds.
The receiver cannot be set up as a base station using the SCS900 soft-
ware
The SPS Modular receiver may have Ask your local dealer to check the Option Bit settings, else check the
been purchased as a rover receiver setting yourself using the WinFlash utility. If required, upgrade the
rather than with the optional base receiver.
station capability.

Glossary
1PPS Pulse-per-second. Used in hardware timing. A pulse is generated in conjunction
with a time stamp. This defines the instant when the time stamp is applicable.
almanac A file that contains orbit information on all the satellites, clock corrections, and
atmospheric delay parameters. The almanac is transmitted by a GNSS satellite to
a GNSS receiver, where it facilitates rapid acquisition of GNSS signals when you
start collecting data, or when you have lost track of satellites and are trying to
regain GNSS signals.
The orbit information is a subset of the ephemeris/ephemerides data.
AutoBase AutoBase technology uses the position of the receiver to automatically select the
correct base station; allowing for one button press operation of a base station. It
shortens setup time associated with repeated daily base station setups at the
same location on jobsites.
base station Also called reference station. In construction, a base station is a receiver placed at
a known point on a jobsite that tracks the same satellites as an RTK rover, and
provides a real-time differential correction message stream through radio to the
rover, to obtain centimeter level positions on a continuous real-time basis. A
base station can also be a part of a virtual reference station network, or a
location at which GNSS observations are collected over a period of time, for
subsequent postprocessing to obtain the most accurate position for the location.
BINEX BInary EXchange format. BINEX is an operational binary format standard for
GPS/GLONASS/SBAS research purposes. It is designed to grow and allow
encapsulation of all (or most) of the information currently allowed for in a range
of other formats.
broadcast server An Internet server that manages authentication and password control for a
network of VRS servers, and relays VRS corrections from the VRS server that you
select.
carrier A radio wave having at least one characteristic (such as frequency, amplitude, or
phase) that can be varied from a known reference value by modulation.
carrier frequency The frequency of the unmodulated fundamental output of a radio transmitter.
The GPS L1 carrier frequency is 1575.42 MHz.
carrier phase Is the cumulative phase count of the GPS or GLONASS carrier signal at a given
time.
cellular modems A wireless adaptor that connects a laptop computer to a cellular phone system
for data transfer. Cellular modems, which contain their own antennas, plug into a
PC Card slot or into the USB port of the computer and are available for a variety
of wireless data services such as GPRS.
CMR/CMR+ Compact Measurement Record. A real-time message format developed by
Trimble for broadcasting corrections to other Trimble receivers. CMR is a more
efficient alternative to RTCM.
CMRx A real-time message format developed by Trimble for transmitting more satellite
corrections resulting from more satellite signals, more constellations, and more
satellites. Its compactness means more repeaters can be used on a site.

Compass The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (Compass) is a Chinese satellite navigation
system.
The first BeiDou system (known as BeiDou-1), consists of three satellites and has
limited coverage and applications. It has been offering navigation services mainly
for customers in China and from neighboring regions since 2000.
The second generation of the system (known as Compass or BeiDou-2) consists
of 35 satellites. It became operational with coverage of China in December 2011
with 10 satellites in use. It is planned to offer services to customers in Asia-
Pacific region by 2012 and the global system should be finished by 2020.
covariance A statistical measure of the variance of two random variables that are observed
or measured in the same mean time period. This measure is equal to the
product of the deviations of corresponding values of the two variables from their
respective means.
datum Also called geodetic datum. A mathematical model designed to best fit the geoid,
defined by the relationship between an ellipsoid and, a point on the topographic
surface, established as the origin of the datum. World geodetic datums are
typically defined by the size and shape of an ellipsoid and the relationship
between the center of the ellipsoid and the center of the earth.
Because the earth is not a perfect ellipsoid, any single datum will provide a
better model in some locations than in others. Therefore, various datums have
been established to suit particular regions.
For example, maps in Europe are often based on the European datum of 1950
(ED-50). Maps in the United States are often based on the North American
datum of 1927 (NAD-27) or 1983 (NAD-83).
All GPS coordinates are based on the WGS-84 datum surface.
deep discharge Withdrawal of all electrical energy to the end-point voltage before the cell or
battery is recharged.
DGPS See real-time differential GPS.
differential correction Differential correction is the process of correcting GNSS data collected on a
rover with data collected simultaneously at a base station. Because the base
station is on a known location, any errors in data collected at the base station can
be measured, and the necessary corrections applied to the rover data.
Differential correction can be done in real-time, or after the data is collected by
postprocessing.
differential GPS See real-time differential GPS.
DOP Dilution of Precision. A measure of the quality of GNSS positions, based on the
geometry of the satellites used to compute the positions. When satellites are
widely spaced relative to each other, the DOP value is lower, and position
accuracy is greater. When satellites are close together in the sky, the DOP is
higher and GNSS positions may contain a greater level of error.
PDOP (Position DOP) indicates the three-dimensional geometry of the satellites.
Other DOP values include HDOP (Horizontal DOP) and VDOP (Vertical DOP),
which indicate the accuracy of horizontal measurements (latitude and longitude)
and vertical measurements respectively. PDOP is related to HDOP and VDOP as

follows: PDOP² = HDOP² + VDOP².
dual-frequency GPS A type of receiver that uses both L1 and L2 signals from GPS satellites. A dual-
frequency receiver can compute more precise position fixes over longer
distances and under more adverse conditions because it compensates for
ionospheric delays.
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. A Satellite-Based
Augmentation System (SBAS) that provides a free-to-air differential correction
service for GNSS. EGNOS is the European equivalent of WAAS, which is available
in the United States.
elevation mask The angle below which the receiver will not track satellites. Normally set to 10
degrees to avoid interference problems caused by buildings and trees,
atmospheric issues, and multipath errors.
ellipsoid An ellipsoid is the three-dimensional shape that is used as the basis for
mathematically modeling the earth’s surface. The ellipsoid is defined by the
lengths of the minor and major axes. The earth’s minor axis is the polar axis and
the major axis is the equatorial axis.
EHT Height above ellipsoid.
ephemeris/ephemerides A list of predicted (accurate) positions or locations of satellites as a function of
time. A set of numerical parameters that can be used to determine a satellite’s
position. Available as broadcast ephemeris or as postprocessed precise
ephemeris.
epoch The measurement interval of a GNSS receiver. The epoch varies according to the
measurement type: for real-time measurement it is set at one second; for
postprocessed measurement it can be set to a rate of between one second and
one minute. For example, if data is measured every 15 seconds, loading data
using 30-second epochs means loading every alternate measurement.
feature A feature is a physical object or event that has a location in the real world, which
you want to collect position and/or descriptive information (attributes) about.
Features can be classified as surface or non-surface features, and again as points,
lines/breaklines, or boundaries/areas.
firmware The program inside the receiver that controls receiver operations and hardware.
Galileo Galileo is a GNSS system built by the European Union and the European Space
Agency. It is complimentary to GPS and GLONASS.
GHT Height above geoid.
GIOVE Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element. The name of each satellite for the European
Space Agency to test the Galileo positioning system.
GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System. GLONASS is a Soviet space-based
navigation system comparable to the American GPS system. The operational
system consists of 21 operational and 3 non-operational satellites in 3 orbit
planes.
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System.

GSOF General Serial Output Format. A Trimble proprietary message format.
HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision. HDOP is a DOP value that indicates the accuracy
of horizontal measurements. Other DOP values include VDOP (vertical DOP) and
PDOP (Position DOP).
Using a maximum HDOP is ideal for situations where vertical precision is not
particularly important, and your position yield would be decreased by the
vertical component of the PDOP (for example, if you are collecting data under
canopy).
IBSS Internet Base Station Service. This Trimble service makes the setup of an
Internet-capable receiver as simple as possible. The base station can be
connected to the Internet (cable or wirelessly). To access the distribution server,
the user enter a password into the receiver. To use the server, the user must
have a Trimble Connected Community site license.
L1 The primary L-band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS satellites to transmit
satellite data.
L2 The secondary L-band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS satellites to transmit
satellite data.
L2C A modernized code that allows significantly better ability to track the L2
frequency.
L5 The third L-band carrier used by GPS satellites to transmit satellite data. L5 will
provide a higher power level than the other carriers. As a result, acquiring and
tracking weak signals will be easier.
Location RTK Some applications such as vehicular-mounted site supervisor systems do not
require Precision RTK accuracy. Location RTK is a mode in which, once initialized,
the receiver will operate either in 10 cm horizontal and 10 cm vertical accuracy,
or in 10 cm horizontal and and 2 cm vertical accuracy.
Mountpoint Every single NTripSource needs a unique mountpoint on an NTripCaster. Before
transmitting GNSS data to the NTripCaster, the NTripServer sends an assignment
of the mountpoint.
Moving Base Moving Base is an RTK positioning technique in which both reference and rover
receivers are mobile. Corrections are sent from a “base” receiver to a “rover”
receiver and the resultant baseline (vector) has centimeter-level accuracy.
MSAS MTSAT Satellite-Based Augmentation System. A Satellite-Based Augmentation
System (SBAS) that provides a free-to-air differential correction service for GNSS.
MSAS is the Japanese equivalent of WAAS, which is available in the United States.
multipath Interference, similar to ghosts on an analog television screen, that occurs when
GNSS signals arrive at an antenna having traversed different paths. The signal
traversing the longer path yields a larger pseudorange estimate and increases
the error. Multiple paths can arise from reflections off the ground or off
structures near the antenna.
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association. NMEA 0183 defines the standard for
interfacing marine electronic navigational devices. This standard defines a
number of 'strings' referred to as NMEA strings that contain navigational details

such as positions. Most Trimble GNSS receivers can output positions as NMEA
strings.
NTrip Protocol Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol (NTrip) is an application-level
protocol that supports streaming Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data
over the Internet. NTrip is a generic, stateless protocol based on the Hypertext
Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The HTTP objects are extended to GNSS data streams.
NTripCaster The NTripCaster is basically an HTTP server supporting a subset of HTTP
request/response messages and adjusted to low-bandwidth streaming data. The
NTripCaster accepts request messages on a single port from either the
NTripServer or the NTripClient. Depending on these messages, the NTripCaster
decides whether there is streaming data to receive or to send.
Trimble NTripCaster integrates the NTripServer and the NTripCaster. This port is
used only to accept requests from NTripClients.
NTripClient An NTripClient will be accepted by and receive data from an NTripCaster, if the
NTripClient sends the correct request message (TCP/UDP connection to the
specified NTripCaster IP and listening port).
NTripServer The NTripServer is used to transfer GNSS data of an NTripSource to the
NTripCaster. An NTripServer in its simplest setup is a computer program running
on a PC that sends correction data of an NTripSource (for example, as received
through the serial communication port from a GNSS receiver) to the NTripCaster.
The NTripServer - NTripCaster communication extends HTTP by additional
message formats and status codes.
NTripSource The NTripSources provide continuous GNSS data (for example, RTCM-104
corrections) as streaming data. A single source represents GNSS data referring to
a specific location. Source description parameters are compiled in the source-
table.
OmniSTAR The OmniSTAR HP/XP service allows the use of new generation dual-frequency
receivers with the OmniSTAR service. The HP/XP service does not rely on local
reference stations for its signal, but utilizes a global satellite monitoring network.
Additionally, while most current dual-frequency GNSS systems are accurate to
within a meter or so, OmniSTAR with XP is accurate in 3D to better than 30 cm.
PDOP Position Dilution of Precision. PDOP is a DOP value that indicates the accuracy of
three-dimensional measurements. Other DOP values include VDOP (vertical
DOP) and HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision).
Using a maximum PDOP value is ideal for situations where both vertical and
horizontal precision are important.
QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. A Japanese regional GNSS eventually consisting of
three geosynchronous satellites over Japan.
real-time differential Also known as real-time differential correction or DGPS. Real-time differential
GPS GPS is the process of correcting GPS data as you collect it. Corrections are
calculated at a base station and then sent to the receiver through a radio link. As
the rover receives the position it applies the corrections to give you a very
accurate position in the field.
Most real-time differential correction methods apply corrections to code phase

positions.
While DGPS is a generic term, its common interpretation is that it entails the use
of single-frequency code phase data sent from a GNSS base station to a rover
GNSS receiver to provide sub-meter position accuracy. The rover receiver can
be at a long range (greater than 100 kms (62 miles)) from the base station.
rover A rover is any mobile GNSS receiver that is used to collect or update data in the
field, typically at an unknown location.
Roving mode Roving mode applies to the use of a rover receiver to collect data, stakeout, or
control earthmoving machinery in real time using RTK techniques.
RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. A commission established to
define a differential data link for the real-time differential correction of roving
GNSS receivers. There are three versions of RTCM correction messages. All
Trimble GNSS receivers use Version 2 protocol for single-frequency DGPS type
corrections. Carrier phase corrections are available on Version 2, or on the
newer Version 3 RTCM protocol, which is available on certain Trimble dual-
frequency receivers. The Version 3 RTCM protocol is more compact but is not as
widely supported as Version 2.
RTK real-time kinematic. A real-time differential GPS method that uses carrier phase
measurements for greater accuracy.
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System. SBAS is based on differential GPS, but
applies to wide area (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) networks of reference stations.
Corrections and additional information are broadcast using geostationary
satellites.
signal-to-noise ratio SNR. The signal strength of a satellite is a measure of the information content of
the signal, relative to the signal’s noise. The typical SNR of a satellite at 30°
elevation is between 47 and 50 dBHz.
skyplot The satellite skyplot confirms reception of a differentially corrected GNSS signal
and displays the number of satellites tracked by the GNSS receiver, as well as
their relative positions.
SNR See signal-to-noise ratio.
Source-table The NTripCaster maintains a source-table containing information on available
NTripSources, networks of NTripSources, and NTripCasters, to be sent to an
NTripClient on request. Source-table records are dedicated to one of the
following:
l data STReams (record type STR)
l CASters (record type CAS)
l NETworks of data streams (record type NET)
All NTripClients must be able to decode record type STR. Decoding types CAS and
NET is an optional feature. All data fields in the source-table records are
separated using the semicolon character.
triple frequency GPS A type of receiver that uses three carrier phase measurements (L1, L2, and L5).

UTC Universal Time Coordinated. A time standard based on local solar mean time at
the Greenwich meridian.
VRS Virtual Reference Station. A VRS system consists of GNSS hardware, software,
and communication links. It uses data from a network of base stations to provide
corrections to each rover that are more accurate than corrections from a single
base station.
To start using VRS corrections, the rover sends its position to the VRS server. The
VRS server uses the base station data to model systematic errors (such as
ionospheric noise) at the rover position. It then sends RTCM correction messages
back to the rover.
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System. WAAS was established by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for flight and approach navigation for civil aviation. WAAS
improves the accuracy and availability of the basic GNSS signals over its coverage
area, which includes the continental United States and outlying parts of Canada
and Mexico.
The WAAS system provides correction data for visible satellites. Corrections are
computed from ground station observations and then uploaded to two
geostationary satellites. This data is then broadcast on the L1 frequency, and is
tracked using a channel on the GNSS receiver, exactly like a GNSS satellite.
Use WAAS when other correction sources are unavailable, to obtain greater
accuracy than autonomous positions. For more information on WAAS, refer to
the FAA website at http://gps.faa.gov.
The EGNOS service is the European equivalent and MSAS is the Japanese
equivalent of WAAS.
WGS-84 World Geodetic System 1984. Since January 1987, WGS-84 has superseded
WGS-72 as the datum used by GPS.
The WGS-84 datum is based on the ellipsoid of the same name.

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Trimble SPS351 GPS Receiver

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Unlicensed radios in products

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Use and care

Regulations and safety

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For Bluetooth radio

Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery

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l DGPS rover receiver on marine vessel

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Supported power cables

Note – SPS855 low voltage cut-offs:

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Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery

Front panel guide

Keypad and display

Item Feature Description

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Button Name Function

Enter Advances to the next screen or accepts changes made on a screen.

Up Moves the cursor between multiple fields on a screen or makes changes to an

Power button operations

To... Hold the Power button for... Notes

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l Position solution and precisions

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To access these screens from the Home screen, press or .

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To access the system settings:

3. Press to change to System Setup.

4. Press to accept the change.

8. Press to accept the change.

10. Press to accept the change.

13. Press to accept the change.

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1. In the Home screen, press .

3. Press to change to System Setup.

4. Press to accept the change.

6. Keep pressing until Autobase appears.

7. Press . The setting On flashes.

8. Press until it displays Off. Press to accept the change.

9. Press again. The Active Appfile screen appears.

l Press to display START Appfile.

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Item Connector Type Description

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Signal Type Class SPS351 SPS555H

QZSS L1 C/A, L1C, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5 L5 Optional

Galileo L1 CBOC, E5A, E5B, and

SBAS corrections WAAS

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