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1. 7 Other Warnings oss Ie it REALE Pe ee orav Au e quu Pe a 7 T Introduction tu aa e eee op RERUM IERI ENS 10 Related information sss fis sls Rupe dere pu oe ne Bro m bus eO Goode e cte 10 Techinical xassistarice ee cn RR es x e eee SUE MR EO et 11 2 OVerVIeW issus Soe tare ie dele eg eee AEG SE CSS IE i 12 Features X do eh Mod 13 Us arnid 6l 8 4 arx ded Met ecu Ru bue WR iode RIP dt ke hee 14 COCOM MIMS s 2 2 1 troi edd de ind WRG id al tg e n Ah ee ee Vno Be Reg 14 3 Setting up the Receiver 15 Parts of the reCe IVer eee eem rem mud oue drm de e m Rem ee 16 Front panel E pig edad dar ae X Cel uie s E A 16 Lower ho sing 39 o pase de e dep ae bk Pee ew PERS betes 17 Setup guidelines A SAMMELN I IER MR Ee ee oN Ee ode mn n 18 Operation near other radio equipment 18 Environmental conditions eeu eben Er EU hid ees wal i s ERR al aw e eg 18 Sources of electrical interference 18 General guidelines x 3 11 3 5 us ENS uet Eur ae E dux 19 Pole mounted setup zuo oe RAE EEG Rex eame eid ev ee a 19 Other system comiponents 2 4 acer ee en chins C Root Rb eant e le e oc 21 Radios wwe eae PS eS Phe OETA EE
2. Consult the distribution partner or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Category Il radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de cat gorie Il respecte la norme CNR 310 d Industrie Canada Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements for a Class B C device pursuant to European Council Directive 1999 5 EC on R amp TTE on EMC thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area EEA These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment The 450 MHz band is not harmonised across the Europe
3. USER GUIDE TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 GNSS RECEIVER TRIMBLE R6 MODEL 4 GNSS RECEIVER TRIMBLE RA MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVER Version 4 80 Revision A April 2013 Trimble Corporate office Trimble Navigation Limited Engineering and Construction group 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 800 538 7800 toll free in USA 1 937 245 5600 Phone 1 937 233 9004 Fax www trimble com Legal notices 2004 2013 Trimble Navigation Limited Trimble the Globe amp Triangle logo BlueCap GPS Total Station Recon and TSC2 are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States and in other countries Access CMR Digital Fieldbook Maxwell Trimble Geomatics Office Trimble Survey Controller TRIMMARK TRIMTALK and TSCe are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release notice This is the April 2013 release Revision A of the Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 and R4 Model 3 GNSS Receivers User Guide It applies to version 4 80 of these Trimble receivers Product Limited Warranty Information For applicable product Limited Warra
4. 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 Trimble assumes that you are familiar with the Windows operating system and know how to use a mouse select options from menus and dialogs make selections from lists and refer to online help An electronic copy of this manual is available in portable document format PDF at Use Adobe Reader to view the contents of this file Other sources of related information are Release notes the release notes describe new features of the product information not included in the manual and any changes to the manual They are provided as a PDF at Use Adobe Reader to view the contents of the release notes Registration register your receiver to automatically receive e mail notifications of receiver firmware upgrades and new functionality To register go to Contact your local Trimble distribution partner for more information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware and an extended warranty program for hardware Trimble training courses consider a training course to help you use your GNSS system to its fullest potential For more information visit the Trimble website at TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 M
5. for GLONASS or GN for GNSS based positioning Field Meaning 1 UTC time of position fix nhmmss ss 2 Mode 0 Residuals used to calculate position given in the matching GGA line 1 Residuals recomputed after the GGA position was computed 3 14 Range residuals for satellites used in the navigation solution in meters GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites An example GSA message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGSA lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt lt 3 gt lt 3 gt lt 3 gt lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt lt 7 gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Message ID will be GP for GPS GL for GLONASS or GN for GNSS based positioning Field Meaning 1 Mode 1 M manual A automatic 2 Mode 2 Fix type 1 not available 2 2D 3 3D 3 PRN number 01 to 32 of satellite used in solution up to 12 transmitted 4 PDOP Position dilution of precision 0 5 to 99 9 5 HDOP Horizontal dilution of precision 0 5 to 99 9 6 VDOP Vertical dilution of precision 0 5 to 99 9 7 Checksum TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 62 A NMEA 0183 Output GST Position error statistics An example GST message and a description of the message fields are provided below GPGST 172814 0 0 006 0 023 0 020 273 6 0 023 0 020 0 031 6A Message ID will be GP for GPS GL for GLONASS or GN for GNSS based positioning Field Meaning 1 UTC of position f
6. for GPS GL for GLONASS or GN for GNSS based positioning Field Meaning UTC time of position hhmmss ss Expected error in Latitude due to pseudorange bias in meters Expected error in Longitude due to pseudorange bias in meters Expected error in altitude due to pseudorange bias in meters ID number of most likely failed satellite Dn A Ww N HG Probability of missed detection of most likely failed satellite TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 57 A NMEA 0183 Output Field Meaning 7 Estimate of bias in meters on the most likely failed satellite 8 Standard deviation of bias estimate 9 System ID 10 Signal ID GGA Time position and fix related data An example GGA message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGGA 172814 0 3723 46587704 N 12202 26957864 W 2 6 1 2 18 893 M 25 669 M 2 0 0031 4F Field Meaning 1 UTC of position fix hhmmss ss 2 Latitude 3 Direction of latitude N North S South 4 Longitude 5 Direction of longitude E East W West 6 GPS Quality indicator O Fix not valid 1 GPS fix 2 Differential GPS fix 4 Real Time Kinematic fixed integers 5 Real Time Kinematic float integers 7 Number of SVs in use range from 00 to 12 8 HDOP 9 Orthometric height MSL reference 10 M unit of measure for height is meters 11 Geoid separation 12 M geoid
7. including the current configuration click Radio Info 1 Select the Current Channel which determines the radio operating frequency 2 Select the Wireless Mode which determines the over the air communications parameters The following example shows a rover setup Internal Transceiver Configuration x You have connected to a Trimble R8 Internal Radio OK m Wireless Format Current Channel Ch 1 461 0250MHz w Radio Info Wireless Mode TRIMTALK 4505 at 4800 bps Note Wireless mode must be common among all radios in your network Hide Update Freq Radio Settings Mode Channel Frequency Specify Frequency 461 02500 zd MHz Selected Frequencies Channel Frequency 461 02500 461 07500 461 10000 462 12500 462 37500 462 40000 464 50000 464 55000 464 60000 464 62500 Remove Remove All Move Up it t Move Down D Co C ER CO SH e To reduce battery consumption on your base receiver set the wireless mode as high as possible For example 9600 bits per second bps consumes half the power of 4800 bps for the same data format and time of operation Note All radios in the network must be configured with the same wireless setting TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 38 6 Software Utilities 3 Select the appropriate operating mode depending on how you in
8. 450 MHz UHF band or with an internal GSM module You can also connect an external radio to either receiver port whether or not the internal radio is installed The receiver supports the following Trimble base radios with the internal 450 MHz radio Trimble TDL 450L Trimble HPB450 Trimble PDL450 Receiver internal 450 MHz transmitter TRIMMARK radio SiteNet 450 radio Internal GSM setup You can configure the optional internal GSM Module using the Trimble Access or Trimble Survey Controller software For more information refer to the field software documentation Internal radio setup To configure the receiver optional internal radio use one of the following The GPS Configurator software e The WinFlash utility The Trimble Access software The Trimble Survey Controller software For more information refer to the documentation for these applications By default the internal radio has only a few test frequencies installed at the factory If you purchased the transmit option the broadcast frequencies must be programmed by the Trimble distribution partner You can program the receive frequencies using the WinFlash utility For more information see Cellular modems and external radios For a data communications link you can use an internal or external radio or an internal or external cellular modem To connect an external cellular modem to the receiver you need the following
9. Any changes that you apply to the receiver are reflected in the current application file which is always present in the receiver The current application file always records the most recent configuration so if you apply further changes either in real time or using an application file the current file is updated and there is no record of the changes that you applied originally For more information on configuring the receiver in real time see TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 29 5 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 application files For more information on applying application files see Application files An application file is organized into records Each record stores configuration information for a particular area of receiver operation Application files can include the following records FileStorage General Controls e Serial Port Baud Format Reference Position Logging Rate e SV Enable Disable Output Message e Antenna Device Control e Static Kinematic nput Message An application file does not have to contain all of these records When
10. L2C L2E GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 optional Galileo E1 E5A E5B optional BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 optional SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN Centimeter accuracy real time positioning with RTK OTF data up to 20 Hz position updates R8 Model 4 or up to 10 Hz R6 Model 4 and R4 Model 3 Submeter accuracy real time positioning using pseudorange corrections Automatic OTF on the fly initialization while moving Single Lithium ion rechargeable battery Cable free Bluetooth communications with Trimble controllers Two RS 232 serial ports for Trimble Format CMR CMR and CMRx input and output RTCM SC 104 input and output RTCM 2 1 2 3 3 0 3 1 23 outputs GSOF RT17 and RT27 outputs Supports BINEX and smoothed carrier TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 13 2 Overview e One TNC radio antenna connector Internal memory for data storage e Internal 450 MHz radio with a transmit option or GSM GPRS options Use and care The receiver can withstand the rough treatment that typically occurs in the field However it is a high precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care WARNING Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it For more information see High power signals from a nearby radio or radar transmitter can overwhelm the receiver circuits This does not ha
11. R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999 5 ES Spanish Por medio de la presente Trimble Navigation Limited declara que el Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Swedish Harmed intygar Trimble Navigation Limited att denna Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS star overensstammelse med de vasentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestammelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 3 Safety Information This manual describes the Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 and R4 Model 3 GNSS receivers Before you use your receiver make sure that you have read and understood this publication as well as all safety requirements Warnings and Cautions An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved Always follow the instructions that accompany a Warning or Caution The information they provide is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and or damage to the equipment In particular Observe safety instructions that are presented in the following formats AN WARNING A Warning alerts you to a likely risk of serious injury to your person and or damage to the equipment A warning identifies the nature of the
12. Station ID check box and then enter your call sign in the Call Sign field This FCC requirement is for U S licensed users It sets your radio to transmit your call sign in Morse code every 15 minutes To update the configuration click OK In the Status dialog that appears select an option to return to the main menu or to exit the WinFlash utility Tip You can print or save the radio configuration information for future reference If required you can fax or email the file to Trimble Support to aid in troubleshooting radio problems TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 39 6 Software Utilities Updating the frequency list You can program the internal transceiver modem with a list of up to 20 frequencies which are stored in non volatile memory This list is pre configured based on the frequencies that you requested when you ordered the unit Government regulations stipulate that only manufacturers or authorized distribution partners can create this frequency list and that all frequencies programmed into a unit must comply with the host country regulations If you need to add delete or replace frequencies contact your Trimble distribution partner and provide the radio modem serial number and an updated list of the frequencies you require Once you receive the frequency file you can upgrade the radio using the WinFlash utility TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USE
13. 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 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 45 Default settings 8 Default Settings These settings are defined in the default application file Function Factory default SV Enable All SVs enabled General Controls Elevation mask 13 PDOP mask 7 RTK positioning mode Low Latency Motion Kinematic Serial Port 1 Baud rate 38400 Format 8 None 1 Flow control None Serial Port 2 Baud rate 38400 Format 8 None 1 Flow control None Input Setup Station Any NMEA ASCII all supported messages All ports Off 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 R8 Model 4 internal Height true vertical Group Measurement method Trimble R6 Model 4 internal Trimble R4 Model 3 internal 0 00 m All Bottom of mount Resetting to factory defaults To reset the receiver to its factory default
14. WinFlash 10 If you click Exit another screen appears asking you to confirm that you want to quit Click OK Adding frequencies for the 450 MHz internal radio If your receiver has the optional internal radio installed you can use the WinFlash utility to add receiving frequencies to the default list If you purchase a transmit upgrade after initial purchase the broadcast frequencies must be programmed using a set file obtained from a Trimble service provider 1 Start the WinFlash utility The Device Configuration screen appears 2 From the Device type list select the appropriate receiver name 3 From the PC serial port field select the serial COM port on the computer that the receiver is connected to 4 Click Next The Operation Selection screen appears The Operations list shows all of the supported operations for the selected device A description of the selected operation is shown in the Description field 5 Select Configure Radio and then click Next TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 36 7 8 The Frequency Selection dialog appears Frequency Selection You have connected to a Trimble R8 Internal Frequency Band 10 0 430 0 MHz r Wireless Format Current Channel Wireless Mode among all radios in your network 1 419 550 MHz TRIMTALK 4505 at 9600 bps 7 Note Wireless mode must be common r Channel Frequency Specify Frequenc
15. it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Charging the Lithium ion battery The rechargeable Lithium ion battery is supplied partially charged Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time If the battery has been stored for longer than six months charge it before use TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 27 4 General Operation 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 e Fully charge all new batteries prior to use e Do not allow the batteries to discharge below 5 V Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use Batteries may be kept on charge indefinitely without damage to the receiver or batteries Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger unless power is applied f you must store the batteries fully charge them before storing and then recharge them at least every three months Disposing of the rechargeable Lithium ion battery Discharge the Lithium ion battery before disposing of it When disposing of the battery be sure to do so in an environment
16. risk and the extent of possible injury and or damage It also describes how to protect yourself and or the equipment from this risk Warnings that appear in the text are repeated at the front of the manual AN CAUTION A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of damage to the equipment and or loss of data A Caution describes how to protect the equipment and or data from this risk 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 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
17. 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 You can store up to ten different application files in the receiver You can apply an application file s settings at the time it is transferred to the receiver or at any time afterwards Special application files The receiver has two special application files which control important aspects of the receiver s configuration Current application file The current application file Current cfg reflects the current receiver configuration Whenever 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 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 30 5 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 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 Logging rate Position rate e Elevation mask These parameters are alw
18. you should use this option with caution because it can result in loss of data Approximate storage requirements for different logging rates are shown below The values shown are for a one hour logging session with six satellites visible 10 Hz 2 588 KB 1Hz 335 KB 5 seconds 87 KB 15 seconds 37 KB Logging to a Trimble controller When the receiver is connected to a Trimble controller you can log GPS 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 filenames 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 on logging data from a receiver using a Trimble controller refer to the user guide for your particular controller Resetting to defaults To reset the receiver to its factory default settings hold down the Power button for at least 15 seconds For more information see Batteries and power AN 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 To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limi
19. 0 MHz a minimum separation of 5 meters must be maintained between the receiver and such radio equipment Environmental conditions Although the receiver has a waterproof housing take reasonable care to protect the unit Avoid exposure to extreme environmental conditions including e Water e Heat greater than 65 C 149 F e Cold less than 40 40 F e Corrosive fluids and gases Sources of electrical interference Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise Gasoline engines spark plugs Televisions and PC monitors e Alternators and generators e Electric motors Equipment with DC to AC converters TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 18 3 Setting up the Receiver e Fluorescent lights Switching power supplies General guidelines WARNING These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium ion battery To avoid personal injury or equipment damage make sure that you read and understand the on at the front of this manual The following guidelines apply whenever you set up the receiver for operation e When plugging in a Lemo cable make sure that the red dots on the receiver port and the cable connector line up Do not use force to plug cables in as this may damage the connector pins e When disconnecting a Lemo cable grasp the cable by the sliding collar or lanyard and then pull the cable connector straight out of the port Do not twist the con
20. Differential GPS fix 4 Real Time Kinematic fixed integers 5 Real Time Kinematic float integers TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 55 A NMEA 0183 Output DP Dynamic positioning proprietary Fugro message The format of the DP message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPFUGDP GG hhmmss ss ddmm mmmmm N dddmm mmmmm E NN Q DD aa a bb b ddd rr r For example SPFUGDP GN 033615 00 3953 88002 N 10506 75324 W 13 9 FF 0 1 0 1 149 0 1 13 Field Meaning 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 quality indicator 9 DGNSS mode indicator as NMEA standard for S__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 process 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 P This is the same as
21. Latvian Ar o Trimble Navigation Limited deklare ka Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model GNSS atbilst DirektTvas 1999 5 EK bOtiskajam prasTbam un citiem ar to saistTtajiem noteikumiem Lithuanian Siuo Trimble Navigation Limited deklaruoja kad Sis Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Maltese Hawnhekk Trimble Navigation Limited jiddikjara li dan Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS jikkonforma mal Jitigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oJirajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Norwegian Trimble Navigation Limited erklaerer herved at utstyret Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Polish Niniejszym Trimble Navigation Limited oSwiadcza Ze Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portuguese Trimble Navigation Limited declara que este Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 6355 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovak Trimble Navigation Limited tymto vyhlasuje Ze Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS spina z kladn a vSetky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Slovenian Trimble Navigation Limited izjavlja da je ta Trimble R8 Model 4
22. ODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 10 1 Introduction Technical assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your local distribution partner Alternatively request technical support using the Trimble website at TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 11 CHAPTER Overview This chapter introduces the Trimble R8 Model 4 E R6 Model 4 and R4 Model 3 GNSS receivers for GNSS surveying applications The receiver incorporates a GNSS antenna receiver internal radio with a transmit option or an internal GSM module and a battery in a rugged light weight unit that is ideally suited as an all on the pole RTK rover Three LEDs allow you to monitor the satellite tracking radio reception data logging status and power Bluetooth wireless technology provides cable free communications between receiver and controller e The circuitry in the Trimble R8 Model 4 GNSS receiver provides up to 440 channels for satellite tracking and supports logging raw GNSS observables to the internal receiver memory or to a handheld controller for postprocessed applications e The Trimble R6 Model 4 GNSS receiver provides 220 channels for satellite tracking and supports logging raw GNSS observables to the internal receiver memory or to a handheld controller for postprocessed applications e The Trimble R4 Model 3 GNSS receiver pr
23. R GUIDE 40 CHAPTER Specifications This chapter lists the receiver specifications Where specifications apply to only one receiver model this is clearly indicated For more detailed specifications refer to the appropriate receiver data sheets that are available on TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 41 7 Specifications Physical specifications Size 19 0 cm 7 5 wide x 10 4 cm 4 1 deep including connectors Weight with internal battery radio and 1 52 kg 3 35 Ibs standard antenna Operating times on internal 2 6 Ah 450 MHZ receive only 5 hours battery varies with temperature 450 MHz receive transmit 2 5 hours varies with wireless data rate GSM 4 7 hours Power input 11 28 V DC with over voltage protection on port 1 7 pin lemo Operating temperature 40 C to 65 C 40 F to 149 F Storage temperature 40 C to 75 C 40 F to 167 F Humidity 100 condensing unit fully sealed Casing Water dustproof IP67 dustproof protected from temporary immersion to depth of 1 m 3 28 ft Receiver will operate normally to 40 C Internal batteries are rated to 20 C GSM module is rated to 30 C Positioning specifications Feature Specification Positioning performance Code differential GNSS positioning Horizontal 0 25 1 RMS Vertical 0 50 m 1ppm RMS SBAS differential positioning accuracy typically lt 5 m 3DRM
24. R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 50 9 Cables and Connectors Lemo 0 shell connector Direction DE9 F connector Power lead 7 Pin 7 Cond 2 Cond Pin Function Pin Color Function Color Function 6 PWR IN lt Red Power IN 7 RX3 232 lt 3 Yellow TXD TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 51 APPENDIX NMEA 0183 Output 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 NMEA 0183 outputs When NMEA 0183 output is enabled a subset of NMEA 0183 messages can be output to external instruments and equipment connected to the Trimble receiver serial ports These NMEA 0183 messages let external devices use selected data collected or computed by the 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 OR of all characters in the message including the commas between fields but not including the 5 and asterisk delimiters The hexadecima
25. S Static GNSS surveying High precision static Horizontal 3 mm 0 1 ppm RMS Vertical 3 5 mm 0 4 ppm RMS Static and FastStatic Horizontal 3 mm 0 5 ppm RMS Vertical 5 mm 0 5 ppm RMS Kinematic surveying Postprocessed Kinematic PPK GNSS surveying Horizontal 8 mm 1 ppm RMS Vertical 15 mm 1 ppm RMS Real Time Kinematic Surveying Single Baseline 30 km Horizontal 8 mm 1 ppm RMS TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 42 7 Specifications Vertical 15 mm 1 ppm RMS Network RTK Horizontal 8 mm 0 5 ppm RMS Vertical 15 mm 0 5 ppm RMS d Initialization time typically 8 seconds Initialization reliability typically 99 996 Precision and reliability may be subject to anomalies due to multipath obstructions satellite geometry and atmospheric conditions The specifications stated recommend the use of stable mounts in an open sky view EMI and multipath clean environment optimal GNSS constellation configurations along with the use of survey practices that are generally accepted for performing the highest order surveys for the applicable application including occupation time appropriate for baseline length Baselines longer than 30 km require pre cise emphemeris and occupations up to 24 hours may be required to achieve the high precision static specification b Depends on SBAS system performance Network RTK PPM values are referenced to the closest physical
26. Trimble battery charger such as the dual battery charger P N 61116 00 black or P N 53018010 grey or the five battery system charger P N 49499 00 yellow grey or another charger specified for this battery The two batteries charge sequentially and take approximately four hours each to fully charge Battery charging and storage All battery types discharge over time when they are not being used Batteries also discharge faster in colder temperatures If a Lithium ion battery is to be stored for long periods of time make sure it is fully charged before storing and re charged at least every three months A 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 batteries only in a Trimble battery charger such as the dual battery charger P N 61116 00 black or P N 53018010 grey or the five battery system charger P N 49499 00 yellow grey or another charger specified for this battery 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
27. al fixed carrier integer based solution RTK fixed 4 Differential code phase only solution DGPS 8 Number of satellites in fix 9 DOP of fix 10 Ellipsoidal height of fix 11 M Ellipsoidal height is measured in meters Note The PJK message is longer than the NMEA 0183 standard of 80 characters PJT Projection type An example PJT message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL PJT NAD83 Conus California Zone 4 0404 51 Field Meaning 1 Coordinate system name can include multiple words 2 Projection name can include multiple coordinates TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 65 A NMEA 0183 Output RMC Position velocity and time An example RMC message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPRMC 123519 A 4807 038 N 01131 000 E 022 4 084 4 230394 003 1 W 6A Field Meaning 1 UTC of position fix 2 Status A active or V void 3 Latitude ddmm mmm 4 Direction of latitude N North S South 5 Longitude dddmm mmm 6 Direction of longitude E East W West 7 Speed over the ground in knots 8 Track angle in degrees True 9 Date ddmmyy 10 Magnetic variation 11 The checksum data always begins with ROT Rate of turn An example ROT message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPROT 35 6 A 4E Field Meaning 1 Rate of turn degrees minutes indicates b
28. ally sensitive manner Adhere to any local and national regulations concerning battery disposal or recycling Power output The receiver does not supply power from either of its two ports Firmware A receiver s firmware is the program inside the receiver that controls receiver operations and hardware You can upgrade the firmware for the receiver using the WinFlash utility which can be downloaded from www trimble com For more information see AN CAUTION Downgrading the firmware deletes all application files on the receiver TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 28 CHAPTER Configuration The receiver has no controls to change settings To configure the receiver use external software such as GPS Configurator WinFlash Trimble Access or Trimble Survey Controller To configure the receiver do one of the following Configure the receiver in real time e Apply the settings in an application file This chapter provides a brief overview of each of these methods and describes the contents and use of application files Configuring the receiver in real time GPS Configurator Trimble Access and Trimble Survey Controller software support real time configuration of the receiver When you configure the receiver in real time you use one of these software applications to specify which settings you want to change When you apply the changes the receiver settings change immediately
29. an Community and Media Authority ACMA EMC framework A thus satisfying the requirements for C Tick Marking A Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Taiwan Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable Lithium ion battery Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled SHREK Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Waste x 63 Electrical and Electronic Equipment products that run on electrical power Call 31 497 53 24 30 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 02 Eersel NL FCC Declaration of Conformity We Trimble Navigation Limited 935 Stewart Drive PO Box 3642 Sunnyvale CA 94088 3642 United States 1 408 481 8000 declare under sole responsibility that the products Trimble R8 Model 4 GNSS Receiver Trimble R6 Model 4 GNSS Receiver and Trimble R4 Model 3 GNSS Receiver comply with Part 15 of 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 c
30. and ud X bene Bs 21 Cellular modems and external radios 21 4 General Operation ea AS ERR A ox 23 Front panel controls sans so oe em wes ee be we es 23 Buttonitunctions pus PE SE te E qe Re ae Pe eae ee T e S A AS 24 LED behavior ae e em e RR Oe Te Reni Ba Be BOR e TER 24 LED Atlas Patterns oh avoue ert eser e donec wA Rena alu mp tels Ea o enm 24 Starting and stopping the receiver 25 Loggingodata d 4s eos ualet M eS ipe S acr uU de Id ek I RN UL E doe Uh ag 25 Logging internally a Vk Bes a ego wy OE CAS RU odo hoe ts 25 Logging to aTrimble controller s seas kea aodan keuk aoea kana ae a ah a ana i a a R aea 26 Resetting to defaults a 26 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 8 Batteries power i e we ba ou RAS UR og x dos one devo WIR oes 26 Battery charging and storage els 27 Power Output uu eoo eger uy eee eee m demie gy ee 28 Firmwares Sos curse chats t drug xe eccl gos vd Bhan gu Ud fecto e Gris nnt Tec Son SE oe eee TA De A i 28 Configuration iecit Catch ee ow rata 29 Configuring the receiver 29 Configuring the receiver using application files oes 30 Application files Lu suu
31. aod ee ES ew em RUE rema ee ee 30 Special application tiles i d ep do Melis eo Rok dea aay qoum a bl er Es 30 Applying application files ee 31 Storing application files 22er sss 31 Naming application files 2s nn 32 Software Utilities s e sec eR ee Be mom Rum eo ER ior 33 The GPS Configurator software ee 34 Installing the GPS Configurator software 34 TheWinkElash tillty 4 uio ted septo Ore Re ebbe odas A o ven Reb Re vee CE 35 Installing the WinFlash 35 Upgrading firrmwafte esr eA pum ee oe nee uere ue rd 35 Adding frequencies for the 450 21 36 Configuring the internal transceiver 22s 38 SpecificatloBls eae eae ee ak Re a uo rud d a o d Pon 41 Physical specifications Gee e We we v quw woe eve ue s gue E 42 Positioning specifications g 2 dey aed Ses ORE OR ae aoe S qr Ren We Gel ae 42 Technical specifications aoaaa ee 43 Default Settings i owe EL we ee wee we 45 Default settings s tedas a hoe Fb Rel ee es a ed Gage a de SU Oe 46 Resetting to factory defaults seas rei doge RURAL US HAL eu WR eS 46 Default behavior 2334 43 42 UA ERU gee AE Ga
32. ause undesired operation TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 2 RTTE Compliance statements Czech Trimble Navigation Limited t mto prohla uje Ze tento Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Danish Undertegnede Trimble Navigation Limited erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Dutch Hierbij verklaart Trimble Navigation Limited dat het toestel Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG English Hereby Trimble Navigation Limited declares that this equipment Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Estonian Kaesolevaga kinnitab Trimble Navigation Limited seadme Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele German Hiermit erkl rt Trimble Navigation Limited dass sich das Ger t Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS in bereinstimmung mit den gr
33. ays reset to the factory default values whenever the receiver is switched off Power up application file The power up application file Power up cfg is used to set the receiver to a specific configuration any time the unit is turned on In this file you can specify that the receiver is reset to defaults before the power up settings are applied This ensures that restarting the receiver always results in the same configuration This method is useful for defining default settings for the receiver that differ from those in the default file which cannot be changed Alternatively you can specify that the power up settings are applied immediately after the current application file s settings have been applied Restarting the receiver results in a configuration that uses your default settings for the options you define in the power up file but the current settings for all other options By default there is no power up application file on the receiver To use a power up application file you must create and save a power up application file in the GPS Configurator software If you save this file to disk the file is called power up cfg The extension cfg is used by convention to identify application files on the office computer When you transfer this file to the receiver the file is saved on the receiver as power up and becomes the new power up file Applying application files An application file s settings do not affect the receiver s c
34. 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 Other Warnings N WARNING Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it For more information see Physical specifications page 42 TRIMBLE R8 GNSS AND R6 R4 AND 5800 MODEL 3 GPS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 7 Contents Safety Information x c iov ene CU es Se Wut gu igit 4 Warnings 5 4 Regulations and safety sss 4 Type approval ud rev Re ome Reese oe Rs ale dresden ug a 4 Operation near other radio equipment 5 Exposure to radio 5 For 450 MHz radio edm ee es rU Een Molec Noha ik 5 For GSM radio s 22 soe UE EUER ee eV Eg eR E 5 For Bluetooth radio sec ac ee acere Su dors ute x omae ce CE eios ud Sere ly Re eins 6 lristalling antennas oko ere sab EG e RUE UY Toss 6 Rechargeable Lithium ion batteries
35. cting a radio antenna to the receiver internal radio A whip rubber duck antenna is supplied with the system for units with internal UHF radios This connector is not used if you are using an external UHF radio or GSM TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 17 3 Setting up the Receiver External UHF or GSM antenna Depending on which module you have purchased use this TNC connection for an external antenna for the UHF or GSM antenna The UHF and GSM antennas are both approximately 16 5 cm long The UHF antennas have color coded dots on the top where the GSM antenna has a black cap For more information on connecting the receiver see the following sections in this chapter Setup guidelines Consider the following guidelines when setting up the receiver A 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 or GSM antenna for this device For mobile operation the maximum gain of the UHF or GSM antenna must not exceed O dBi 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 amp 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 417
36. e A Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 or R4 Model 3 GNSS receiver TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 21 3 Setting up the Receiver A cellular modem or a cellphone that can transmit and receive data Serial cellphone to DB9 cable supplied with the cellular modem or phone Port 2 of the receiver supports full RS 232 protocol and should function properly with most cellular phone cables Some cellular units may require custom cabling Alternatively the receiver also supports a cable free Bluetooth connection with Bluetooth enabled cell phones For more information on using an external cellular modem as a data link refer to the Trimble Access or Trimble Survey Controller documentation To connect an external radio modem to a receiver you need the following A receiver An external radio capable of receiving and decoding Trimble data packets Serial cable for either Port 1 or Port 2 of the receiver as supplied by the radio manufacturer Radio mount for the range pole TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 22 CHAPTER General Operation are on the front panel ion about other receiver All the controls that you need for general receiver operation For more informat panels see Front panel controls The following figure shows the receiver front panel controls for the power on off functions or receiver reset T
37. e dialog select Trimble R8 R6 R4 The software automatically establishes a connection with the receiver 4 Make appropriate selections for your required receiver settings For more information refer to the GPS Configurator Help 5 Click Apply The settings in GPS Configurator software are applied to the receiver TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 34 6 Software Utilities The WinFlash Utility The WinFlash utility communicates with Trimble products to perform various functions including e installing software firmware and option upgrades running diagnostics for example retrieving configuration information e configuring radios For more information online help is also available when using the WinFlash utility Note The WinFlash utility runs on Windows 2000 Windows Vista 9 or Windows 7 operating systems Installing the WinFlash utility 1 Startthe WinFlash utility installer 2 From the main menu select Install individual software packages 3 Select Install WinFlash vX XX for R 5000 NetR5 receivers and then follow the on screen instructions Upgrading firmware Your receiver is supplied with the latest version of receiver firmware installed If a later version becomes available upgrade the firmware installed on your receiver The WinFlash utility guides you through the firmware upgrade process The steps required are described below For more information refe
38. eiver 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 GPS receiver does not recognize the change to the filename on the computer TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 32 CHAPTER Software Utilities This chapter describes the software utilities that you can use with the receiver TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 33 6 Software Utilities The GPS Configurator software GPS Configurator is office software that configures selected Trimble GNSS receivers GPS Configurator software enables you to e edit and save configuration files to the receiver and the computer e check current receiver settings and operation e configure receiver settings with your office computer Installing the GPS Configurator software GPS Configurator can be downloaded from 1 Start the GPS Configurator installer 2 From the main menu select Install individual software packages 3 Select Install GPS Configurator vX XX 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Configuring the receiver using GPS Configurator software 1 Connect Port 1 or 2 on the receiver to a serial COM port on the computer and apply power 2 To start GPS Configurator from the Start menu select Programs Trimble GPS Configurator GPS Configurator 3 In the Device Typ
39. eiver issues possible causes and how to solve them Issue The receiver does not turn on Possible cause External power too low Solution Check the charge on the external battery and check the fuse if applicable Replace the battery if necessary Internal power too low Check the charge on the internal batteries and replace if necessary Ensure battery contacts are clean External power not properly connected Check that the Lemo connection is seated properly Check for broken or bent pins in the connector Faulty power cable Try a different cable Check pinouts with multimeter to ensure internal wiring is intact Receiver does not log data Insufficient internal memory Delete old files using the GPS Configurator or Trimble Survey Controller software or by holding down the Power button for 30 seconds The receiver is tracking fewer than four satellites Wait until the SV Tracking LED is flashing slowly TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 73 Issue The receiver is not responding Possible cause Receiver needs soft reset C Troubleshooting Solution Power down the receiver and power back up Receiver needs full reset Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds If you want to retain data files remove the CompactFlash card first Reference receiver is not broadcasting Port settings bet
40. elds are provided below SGPHDT 123 456 T 00 Field Meaning 1 Heading in degrees 2 T Indicates heading relative to True North LLQ Leica local position and quality An example LLQ message and a description of the message fields are provided below GPLLQ 034137 00 210712 M M 3 15 0 011 M 15 Field Meaning UTC time of position hhmmss ss UTC date of position ddmmyy Grid easting in meters Grid northing in meters Meters fixed text 1 2 3 4 Meters fixed text 5 6 7 GPS Quality 0 Invalid 1 GPS fix 2 DGPS fix 3 RTK fix 8 Number of satellites used in computation 9 Position quality in meters 10 Height above below MSL in meters 11 Meters fixed text TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 64 A NMEA 0183 Output PJK Local coordinate position output An example PJK message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL PJK 010717 00 081796 732646 511 N 1731051 091 E 1 05 2 7 EHT 28 345 M 7C Field Meaning 1 UTC of position fix hhmmss ss 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 7 GPS Quality indicator 0 Fix not available or invalid 1 Autonomous GPS fix 2 Differential floating carrier phase integer based solution RTK float 3 Differenti
41. f for 500 milliseconds Fast flash alternates rapidly on off for 100 milliseconds On is lit Off is unlit LED flash patterns The following table details the possible flash patterns to indicate various states of receiver operation Receiver mode Power LED Radio LED Satellite LED Green Green Amber Receiver OFF OFF OFF OFF Receiver ON Healthy power ON N A N A Low power Fast flash N A N A Tracking lt 4 SVs ON N A Fast flash Tracking gt 4 SVs ON N A Slow flash TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 24 4 General Operation Logging data internally Flashes offevery N A N A 3 seconds Transmitting internally N A Flashes off when N A transmitting Receiving valid data ON Slow flash N A packets No data packets ON OFF N A Receiver in Monitor ON Slow flash ON Note If a column shows N A that specific LED may or may not be on but it is not relevant to that particular mode Starting and stopping the receiver To turn on the receiver press the Power button To turn off the receiver hold down the Power button for two seconds Logging data You can log data internally or to a Trimble controller Logging internally The receiver logs raw data on internal memory You can then use the Trimble Data Transfer utility or Trimble Business Center software to transfer logged data files to the office computer Note If you use the Data Transfer utility to d
42. generated AVR Time yaw tilt range for moving baseline RTK An example of the AVR message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL AVR 181059 6 149 4688 Yaw 0 0134 Tilt 60 191 3 2 5 6 00 UTC of vector fix Yaw angle in degrees Yaw Bi U N HM Tilt angle in degrees TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 54 A NMEA 0183 Output Field Meaning 5 Tilt 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Range in meters 9 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 BPQ Base station position and quality indicator An example of the BPQ message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL BPQ 224445 06 021207 3723 09383914 N 12200 32620132 W EHT 5 923 M 5 Field Meaning BPQ identifier Time the base CMR message is received hhmmss ss Date the base CMR message is received mmddyy Latitude in degrees and decimal minutes ddmm mmmmmmmm N S indicator for latitude Longitude in degrees and decimal minutes dddmm mmmmmmmm E W indicator for longitude Antenna height above MSL AN Oo Wn A Ww NB Indicates meters 10 Quality indicator 0 Fix not valid 1 GPS fix 2
43. haracter is for GPS Second character is for GLONASS 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 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 Total number of satellites to use 8 HDOP calculated using all the satellites used in computing the solution 9 Antenna height above MSL 10 Geoidal separation in meters 11 Age of differential data 12 Differential reference station ID 13 Navigational status indicator TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 61 A NMEA 0183 Output GRS GNSS range residuals An example GRS message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGRS 220320 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 6 55 Message ID will be GP for GPS GL
44. he LEDs provide power radio data logging and SV tracking status information Power button Power Data status Radio SV Tracking TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 G LEDs NSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 23 4 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 CAUTION Do not hold down the Power button for more than 30 seconds After 30 seconds any application files stored in the receiver are deleted To Power button turn on the receiver Press turn off the receiver Hold for 2 seconds delete the ephemeris file Hold for 15 seconds reset the receiver to factory defaults Hold for 15 seconds delete application files Hold for 30 seconds Note The term press means to press the button and release it immediately The term hold means to press the button and hold it down for the given time LED behavior The three LEDs on the front panel of the receiver indicate various operating conditions Generally a lit or slowly flashing LED indicates normal operation a LED that is flashing quickly indicates a condition that may require attention and an unlit LED indicates that no operation is occurring The following table defines each possible LED state The term means that the Slow flash alternates on of
45. ix hhmmss ss 2 RMS value of the pseudorange residuals includes carrier phase residuals during periods of RTK float and RTK fixed processing Error ellipse semi major axis 1 sigma error in meters Error ellipse semi minor axis 1 sigma error in meters Error ellipse orientation degrees from true north Latitude 1 sigma error in meters Longitude 1 sigma error in meters Qo A Height 1 sigma error in meters GSV Satellite information The GSV message string identifies the number of SVs in view the PRN numbers elevations azimuths and SNR values An example GSV message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGSV 4 1 13 02 02 213 03 3 000 11 00 121 14 13 172 05 67 Field Meaning Total number of messages of this type in this cycle Message number Total number of SVs visible SV PRN number Elevation in degrees 90 maximum Azimuth degrees from True North 000 to 359 N OU A U SNR 00 99 dB null when not tracking 8 11 Information about second SV same format as fields 4 7 12 15 Information about third SV same format as fields 4 7 16 19 Information about fourth SV same format as fields 4 7 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 63 A NMEA 0183 Output HDT Heading from True North An example HDT message and a description of the message fi
46. l result is converted to two ASCII characters 0 9 The most significant character appears first The following table summarizes the set of NMEA messages supported by the receiver and shows the page where detailed information about each message can be found TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 52 AVR BPQ DP DTM GBS GGA GGK GLL GNS GRS GSA GST GSV HDT LLQ PJK PJT RMC ROT VGK VHD VTG ZDA Time yaw tilt range for moving baseline RTK Base station position and quality indicator Dynamic positioning proprietary Fugro message Datum reference information GNSS satellite fault detection RAIM support Time position and fix related data Time position position type DOP Position data position fix time of position fix and status GNSS fix data GNSS range residuals GNSS DOP and active satellites Position error statistics Satellite information Heading from True North Leica local position and quality Local coordinate position output Projection type Position velocity and time Rate of turn Vector information Heading Information Actual track made good and speed over ground UTC day month and year and local time zone offset A NMEA 0183 Output To enable or disable the output of individual NMEA messages do one of the following Create an application file in the GPS Configurator software that contains NMEA output settings and then send the file
47. le GLL message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGLL 3953 88008971 N 10506 75318910 W 034138 00 A D 7A Field Meaning Latitude in dd mm mmmm format North South Longitude in dd mm mmmm format UTC of position in hhmmss ss format 1 2 3 4 East West 5 6 Status indicator A Data valid V Data not valid This value is set to V Data not valid for all Mode Indicator values except A Autonomous and D Differential 7 Mode indicator A Autonomous mode D Differential mode E Estimated dead reckoning mode M Manual input mode Simulator mode N Data not valid TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 60 A NMEA 0183 Output GNS GNSS fix data The GNS message provides fix data for GPS GLONASS possible future satellite systems and systems combining these An example GNS message and a description of the message fields are provided below GNGNS 014035 00 4332 69262 S 17235 48549 E RR 13 0 9 25 63 11 24 70 Message ID will be GP for GPS GL for GLONASS or GN for GNSS based positioning UTC time of position hhmmss ss Latitude in degrees and decimal minutes ddmm mmmmm North South indicator for latitude Longitude in degrees and decimal minutes dddmm mmmmm East West indicator for longitude oO BP Ww Nnm Mode indicator Variable character field with one character for each supported constellation First c
48. 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 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 69 APPENDIX RTCM Output TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 70 B RTCM Output Generated messages Messages that are generated when you select a specific RTCM version are as follows These messages are in the same order as they appear in the GPS Configurator software For the details of the contents of individual messages refer to the RTCM documentation 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 1 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 frequency at which messages are generated when they are enabled in a base receiver is as follows Type Frequency 1 Every second 3 The 10th second after the first measurement then every 10 seconds after that 9 3 Every second 18 Every second 19 Every second 22 The 5th second after the first measurement then every 10 seconds after that 23 The 4th second after the first measureme
49. n instructions for safe operation All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician For GSM radio AN CAUTION For your own safety and in terms of the RF Exposure requirements of the FCC always observe the precautions listed here Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 20 cm 7 8 inches between yourself and the radiating antenna on the Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 or R4 Model 3 GNSS receiver radio modem Do not collocate place within 20 cm the radio antenna with any other transmitting antenna Note The optional GSM radio cannot legally be operated in Brazil TRIMBLE R8 GNSS AND R6 R4 AND 5800 MODEL 3 GPS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 5 Safety Information 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 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 airc
50. nector or pull on the cable itself Tosecurely connect a TNC cable align the cable connector with the receiver receptacle and then thread the cable connector onto the receptacle until it is snug Toinsert the internal battery 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 Slide the battery and compartment as a unit upward into the receiver until the battery compartment latches are locked into position 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 bracket TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 19 3 Setting up the Receiver Note When using a Trimble TSC3 Trimble TSC2 9 Trimble TCU Trimble Tablet Rugged PC or Trimble Slate controller no cabling is required as shown below Trimble receiver Trimble controller TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 20 3 Setting up the Receiver Other system components This section describes optional components that you can use with the receiver Radios Radios are the most common data link for Real Time Kinematic RTK surveying The receiver is available with an optional internal radio in the
51. nt then every 10 seconds after that 24 The 4th second after the first measurement then every 10 seconds after that 59 sub 13 The 5th second after the first measurement then every 10 seconds after that 1004 Every second 1006 Every 10 seconds offset by 2 seconds 1008 Every 10 seconds offset by 1 second 1012 Every second 1013 Every 10 seconds offset by 3 seconds 1033 Every 10 seconds TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 71 APPENDIX Troubleshooting TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 72 LED conditions C Troubleshooting An LED that is flashing quickly indicates a condition that may require attention and an unlit LED indicates that no operation is occurring The following table describes some LED conditions possible causes and how to solve them Condition The SV Tracking LED is lit solidly and the Logging memory LED is flashing slowly The SV Tracking LED is flashing rapidly Possible cause The receiver is in Monitor mode ready for new firmware to be loaded or new options to be added The receiver is tracking fewer than four satellites Solution Turn off or turn on the receiver Load the latest version of the firmware which you can download from www trimble com support Wait until the SV Tracking LED is flashing slowly Receiver issues The following table describes some possible rec
52. nty information please refer to the Limited Warranty Card included with this Trimble product or consult your local Trimble authorized distribution partner Product Extended Limited Warranty Information For applicable product Extended Limited Warranty information please refer to the Limited Warranty Card included with this Trimble product or consult your Trimble authorized distribution partner Notices 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
53. oise GNSS carrier phase measurements with lt 1 mm precision in a 1 Hz bandwidth Multipath suppression Start up Cold start lt 60 seconds from power on Warm start lt 30 seconds with recent ephemeris Initialization Automatic while moving or static Initialization time Typically lt 8 seconds Initialization reliability Typically gt 99 9 Communications Two RS 232 serial ports Port 1 Port 2 Baud Rates up to 115 200 bps RTS CTS flow control negotiation supported on port 2 Bluetooth communications through Trimble controller with Bluetooth support Configuration Through user definable application files or GPS Configurator Output formats NMEA 0183 AVR BPQ DP DTM GBS GGA GGK GLL GNS GRS GSA GST GSV HDT LLQ PJK PJT RMC ROT VGK VHD VTG ZDA GSOF Trimble Binary Streamed Output RT17 and RT27 outputs BINEX and smoothed carrier May be affected by atmospheric conditions signal multipath obstructions and satellite geometry b May be affected by atmospheric conditions signal multipath and satellite geometry Initialization reliability is continuously monitored to ensure highest quality TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 44 CHAPTER Default Settings 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
54. onfiguration 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 in the receiver then open it later and apply its settings Storing application files You can store application files that you create in the GPS Configurator software on the receiver and on the computer For example each file can represent a different user sharing the same receiver or a particular mode of operation or survey style Saving application files on your computer as well as in your receiver is optional but it is useful because e it gives you a permanent copy of the settings you have sent a receiver for audit or your own reference you can use the same file to configure multiple receivers identically TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 31 5 Configuration you can use an existing application file as a template to create other application files with similar settings 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 rec
55. ound 6 Power in DSR 7 TRXD RTS TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 49 9 Cables and Connectors Pinout function Port 1 7 pin Lemo Port 2 DB 9 8 N A CTS 9 N A Ring indicator Power serial data cables The data I O cable is supplied with the receiver The table below assumes that the cable is attached to the connector labeled Port 2 DB 9 Female DB 9 Female 9 pin 9 pin Function i Function 1 6 DCD5 232 4 DTR5 232 2 RX5 232 3 TX5 232 3 TX5 232 2 RX5 232 4 DTR5 232 1 6 DCD5 232 5 GND 5 GND 7 RTS5 232 8 CTS5 232 8 CTS5 232 7 RTS5 232 9 no connection RI5 232 9 This data cable may be used for firmware upgrades and other computer functions with the receiver Power must be supplied to the receiver through Port 1 or from the internal battery Note This pinout information also applies to the power serial data cable which is optional for use with the receiver This cable can be used for firmware upgrades through Port 1 while also supplying external power The table below assumes that the cable is attached to the connector labeled Port 1 Lemo 0 shell connector Direction DE9 F connector Power lead 7 Pin 7 Cond 2 Cond Pin Function Pin Color Function Color Function 1 GND oe 5 Brown Signal ground 2 GND gt Black V OUT 3 TX3_232 gt 2 Orange TXD 4 RTS TXD gt 8 Blue RTS 5 CTS RXD lt 7 Green CTS TRIMBLE
56. ovides 220 channels for satellite tracking and supports logging raw GNSS observables to the internal receiver memory or to a handheld controller for postprocessed applications The receiver is available as a standalone rover base station or as part of the GNSS Total Station system offering maximum versatility in the system configuration to meet your specific requirements TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 12 2 Overview Features The receivers provide the following features Future proof Trimble 360 technology Trimble R8 Model 4 which includes advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chips with 440 channels and allows the receiver to track the following GPS L1 C A L1C L2C L2E L5 GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 Galileo E1 E5B BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN Trimble R track technology Trimble R6 Model 4 which includes an advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chip with 220 channels and allows the receiver to track the following GPS L1 C A L1C L2C L2E L5 GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 optional Galileo E1 E5A E5B optional BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 optional SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN Trimble R track technology Trimble R4 Model 3 which includes an advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chip with 220 channels and allows the receiver to track the following GPS L1 C A L1C
57. ow turns to port 2 A Valid data V Invalid data TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 66 A NMEA 0183 Output VGK Vector information An example VGK message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL VGK 160159 00 010997 0000 161 00009 985 0000 002 3 07 1 4 M OB Field Meaning UTC of vector in hhmmss ss format Date in mmddyy format East component of vector in meters Up component of vector in meters 1 2 3 4 North component of vector in meters 5 6 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 7 Number of satellites in fix solution 8 DOP of fix 9 M Vector components are in meters TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 67 A NMEA 0183 Output VHD Heading information An example VHD message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL VHD 030556 00 093098 187 718 22 138 76 929 5 015 0 033 0 006 3 07 2 4 M 22 Field Meaning UTC of position in hhmmss ss ddmmyy format Date in mmddyy format Azimuth AAzimuth ATime Vertical Angle AVertical ATime Range ARange ATime OI N DD WM BP U Quality indicator 0 Fix not available or in
58. ownload the internally logged files a DAT dat file is automatically created after the download DAT files do not contain GLONASS data If you haveTrimble Business Center software the TOx TO1 or TO2 file that is stored on the receiver can be directly downloaded The TOx files contain any collected GLONASS data Trimble Business Center software can process GLONASS data if you purchased that option CAUTION The receiver allows for a maximum of 200 files on the internal memory The filenames must be in 8 3 format otherwise files copied to the internal memory may cause data corruption or loss of data when logging Data is logged using the current logging settings configured in the receiver Data files logged internally are named automatically To begin internal logging you must use a Trimble controller or the GPS Configurator software The receiver does not have a continuously running internal clock when it is turned off so you can conduct timed survey sessions only if the receiver is turned on and connected to a power source TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 25 4 General Operation When the internal memory is full the receiver stops logging data and the Power LED stops flashing and remains on continuously Existing data files are not overwritten You can use the Auto delete option to override this action and automatically delete the oldest files when the receiver memory is full However
59. personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the 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 To prevent injury or damage f the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid f battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes f battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid 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
60. r to the WinFlash Help To upgrade the receiver firmware 1 Start the WinFlash utility The Device Configuration screen appears 2 From the Device type list select Trimble R8 R6 R4 3 From the PC serial port field select the serial COM port on the computer that the receiver is connected to 4 Click Next The Operation Selection screen appears The Operations list shows all of the supported operations for the selected device A description of the selected operation is shown in the Description field 5 Select GPS software upgrade and click Next The GPS Software Selection window appears This screen prompts you to select the software that you want to install on the receiver 6 Select the latest version from the Available Software list and then click Next The Settings Review window appears This screen prompts you to connect the receiver suggests a connection method and then lists the receiver configuration and selected operation TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 35 6 Software Utilities 7 If all is correct click Finish Based on your selections the Software Upgrade window appears and shows the status of the operation for example Establishing communication with the Rx GNSS Please wait 8 Click OK The Software Upgrade window appears again and states that the operation was completed successfully 9 Click Menu to select another operation or click Exit to quit
61. raft If you are unsure of restrictions you are encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radio Installing antennas A 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 collocate place within 20cm the radio antenna with any other transmitting device This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below UHF Antennas not included in this list or that have a gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 Q The antennas that can be used country dependent with the 450 MHz radio are dBi and 5 dBi whip antennas The antenna that can be used with the GSM radio is the dBi whip antenna 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 TRIMBLE R8 GNSS AND R6 R4 AND 5800 MODEL 3 GPS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 6 Safety Information Rechargeable Lithium ion batteries These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium ion battery N WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in
62. reference station d May be affected by the atmospheric conditions signal multipath obstructions and satellite geometry Initialization reliability is continuously monitored to ensure highest quality Technical specifications Feature Specification Tracking Trimble R8 Model 4 Advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chips with 440 channels GNSS receiver Satellites simultaneously tracked GPS L1 C A L1C L2C L2E L5 e GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 e Galileo E1 E5A E5B e BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 e SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN Trimble R6 Model 4 Advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chip with 220 channels GNSS receiver Satellites simultaneously tracked GPS L1 C A L1C L2C L2E L5 e GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 optional e Galileo E1 E5A E5B optional BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 optional SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN Trimble R4 Model 3 Advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chip with 220 channels GNSS receiver Satellites simultaneously tracked e GPS L1 C A L1C L2C L2E e GLONASS L1 C A L1P L2 C A L2P L3 optional e Galileo E1 E5A E5B optional BeiDou COMPASS B1 B2 optional e SBAS QZSS WAAS EGNOS GAGAN TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 43 7 Specifications Feature Specification Signal processing Advanced Trimble Maxwell 6 Custom Survey GNSS chip Very low n
63. rm the instrument but it can prevent the receiver electronics from functioning correctly Avoid using the receiver within 400 meters of powerful radar television or other transmitters Low power transmitters such as those used in cellphones and two way radios normally do not interfere with receiver operations For more information contact your local Trimble distributor COCOM limits The U S Department of Commerce requires that all exportable GPS products contain performance limitations so that they cannot be used in a manner that could threaten the security of the United States The following limitations are implemented on the receiver Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is disabled when the receiver s velocity is computed to be greater than 1000 knots or its altitude is computed to be above 18 000 meters The receiver continuously resets until the COCOM situation is cleared TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 14 CHAPTER Setting up the Receiver This chapter provides general information on setup connection and cabling for the most common uses of the receiver TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 15 3 Setting up the Receiver Parts of the receiver All operating controls on the receiver are located on the front panel Serial ports and connectors are located on the bottom of the unit Front panel The follo
64. s do one of the following Onthe receiver press and hold down the Power button for 15 seconds Inthe GPS Configurator software select Connect to Receiver and then click Reset receiver in the General tab TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 46 8 Default Settings Default behavior The factory defaults specified above are applied whenever you start the receiver If a power up file is present in the receiver its settings are applied immediately after the default settings so you can use a power up file to define your own set of defaults When you turn the receiver on and then logging settings are and logging it is the first time that the receiverhas the factory defaults does not begin automatically been used you have reset the receiver to its the factory defaults or those in does not begin automatically factory defaults the power up file you have performed a full reset the factory defaults because does not begin automatically resetting deletes any power up file factory default setting is used only if the setting is not defined the power up file Power up settings When you turn off the receiver any changes that you have made to logging settings are lost and these settings are returned to the factory defaults Other settings remain as defined in the current file The next time you turn on the receiver the receiver checks for a power up file and if one is pre
65. sent applies the settings in this file When you use the Power button to then logging settings are and all other settings are turn off and then turn on the receiver and you changed the receiver settings by the factory defaults the last settings used applying an application file you changed the receiver settings the factory defaults the last settings used using configuration software there is a power up application file in the factory defaults or those in the last settings used or the receiver the power up file those in the power up file aA factory default setting is used only if the setting is not defined in the power up file TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 47 CHAPTER Cables and Connectors This chapter describes the pinouts for the receiver standard and optional cables This information can be used to prepare special cables for connecting the receiver to devices and instruments not supported by the standard and optional cables TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 48 9 Cables and Connectors Port 1 and 2 connectors The following figures show the receiver serial ports and pinout connections Port 1 BARCODE S N LABEL Pins5 4 3 2 1 Port 2 Pinout function Port 1 7 pin Lemo Port 2 DB 9 1 Signal ground DCD 2 Power ground RXD 3 TXD TXD 4 N C DTR 5 N C Signal gr
66. separation is measured in meters 13 Age of differential GPS data record Type 1 or Type 9 Null field when DGPS is not used 14 Reference station ID ranging from 0000 to 1023 A null field when any reference station ID is selected and no corrections are received TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 58 A NMEA 0183 Output GGK Time position position type DOP An example GGK message and a description of the message fields are provided below SPTNL GGK 172814 00 071296 3723 46587704 N 12202 26957864 W 3 06 1 7 EHT 6 777 M 48 Field Meaning 1 UTC of position fix hhmmss ss 2 Date 3 Latitude 4 Direction of latitude N North S South 5 Longitude 6 Direction of Longitude E East W West 7 GPS Quality indicator 0 Fix not available or invalid 1 Autonomous GPS fix 2 Differential floating carrier phase integer based solution RTK float 3 Differential fixed carrier phase integer based solution RTK fixed 4 Differential code phase only solution DGPS 8 Number of satellites in fix 9 DOP of fix 10 Ellipsoidal height of fix 11 M Ellipsoidal height is measured in meters Note The GGK message is longer than the NMEA 0183 standard of 80 characters TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 59 A NMEA 0183 Output GLL Position data position fix time of position fix and status An examp
67. te we eon RE RS 47 POWEF UP SCTEINGS uy v ae a a I Ree eR AVE 47 Cables and Connectors os s es 2o oo ae EORR OR RUE 48 2 connectors n ex UA IEEE RO e UCET e TOR ntis 49 Power serial data cables 50 NMEA 0183 Output o 5 RERO ROI ke ee ee eade 52 NMEA 0183 OUTPUTS zia RR BERI RISUS VR SW Eis 52 Common message elements llle rs sas 53 Message values i tnra IIS epus Go spel gag lex puer Ade ux eue mu ES rS 54 NMEA messages xd esed ce LAUR Ae et d UR AUI at Dds AE e a 54 RTCM Output RUE ele eee ee es ee E X EM XR EE enn 70 Generated m ssages ede gee dl MAU eA Se SIR RU aL 71 Message scheduling ss oe decd noe Reg nodo Rp Na ee yi Rv o eoe AT AA 71 Troubleshooting 1 mox mo m ee DU DUK CU Go ww ci cea 72 LED conditions id s Aa sacs a deg exl WAS dap whe e was P SAP S DUET 73 RECEIVER Issues 1 o ooi Sede Ru ee RU Ae at ee Seale he eed 73 TRIMBLE 8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND RA MODEL GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 9 Introduction Related information CHAPTER The Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 and R4 Model 3 GNSS Receivers User Guide describes how to install set up and use a Trimble R8 Model 4 Trimble R6 Model 4 or Trimble R4 Model 3 GNSS receiver
68. ted 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 TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 26 4 General Operation The receiver can be powered by its internal battery or by an external power source connected to Port 1 If an external power source is connected to Port 1 it is used in preference to the internal battery When there is no external power source connected or if the external power supply fails the internal battery is used AN 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 To prevent injury or damage f the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid f battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes f battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid The receiver is supplied with two rechargeable Lithium ion batteries and a dual battery charger Charge the Lithium ion batteries only in a
69. tend to use the receiver for example Base with No Repeaters Internal Transceiver Configuration x You have connected to a Trimble R8 Internal Radio OK Wireless Format Current Channel Eh 1 461 0250MHz Radio Info Wireless Mode TRIMTALK 4505 at 4800 bps Note Wireless mode must be common among all radios in your network Update Freq Radio Settings Mode Base with No Repeaters Channel Sharing Enable Station ID Call Sign 4 Select one of the following channel sharing configurations base modes only not available for rover 5 Off The carrier detect mode is off The unit will ignore other transmissions on your frequency and continue to transmit data Note It may be illegal in your country of use to set channel sharing to Off You may be subject to penalties or fines based upon the specific licensing requirements for your country of use Please consult your radio license documentation or licensing agency for operational guidelines Avoid Weak Signals The carrier detect mode is on The radio will cease transmitting if it detects another radio transmission on its frequency It will resume transmission when the channel is free of radio traffic Avoid Strong Signals The carrier detect mode is on but the radio will stop transmitting only when there is a strong signal present receive level greater than 90 dBm If you are operating in Base mode select the Enable
70. 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 The resulting message is shorter than the maximum defined message length of 82 characters even with mm level resolution in Latitude Longitude TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 56 A NMEA 0183 Output DTM Datum reference information 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 and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPDTM W84 0 0 N 0 0 W 0 0 W84 7D Field Meaning 1 Local datum code CCC W84 WGS84 W72 WGS72 S85 SGS85 P90 PE90 999 User defined IHO datum code Local datum subdivision code x Latitude offset in minutes x x N S x Longitude offset in minutes x x E W x Altitude offset in meters x x U NM Reference datum code W84 WGS84 W72 WGS72 S85 SGS85 P90 PE90 GBS GNSS satellite fault detection RAIM support An example GBS message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPGBS 015509 00 0 031 0 186 0 219 19 0 000 0 354 6 972 4D Message ID will be GP
71. to the receiver e Add NMEA outputs in the Serial outputs tab of the GPS Configurator software and then apply the settings Common message elements Each message contains e A dollar sign S e A message ID consisting of either GP GL or GN followed by the message type or the Manufacture Proprietary ID of either PTNL or PFUG e Acomma e Anumber of fields depending on the message type separated by commas e An asterisk TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 53 A NMEA 0183 Output e Achecksum value Below is an example of a simple message with a message ID SGPGGA 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 The following values can be found in NMEA messages that the receiver generates Latitude and longitude Latitude is represented as ddmm mmmm and longitude is represented as dddmm mmmm where e dd or ddd is degrees e 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 e hhis hours from 00 to 23 e mmis minutes e ssis seconds e ssis hundredths of seconds NMEA messages When NMEA 0183 output is enabled the following messages can be
72. undlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Greek ME THN l IAPOY2A Trimble Navigation Limited AHAONEI OTI Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS ZYMMOPOONETAI TIZ OYZIOAEIX ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOITIEZ ZXETIKEX AIATAZEIX 1999 5 EK Hungarian Alul rott Trimble Navigation Limited nyilatkozom hogy a Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Finnish Trimble Navigation Limited vakuuttaa taten etta Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen French Par la pr sente Trimble Navigation Limited d clare que l appareil Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Icelandic H r l sir Trimble Navigation Limited Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model GNSS samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar tilskipun 1999 5 EC Italian Con la presente Trimble Navigation Limited dichiara che questo Trimble R8 Model 4 R6 Model 4 R4 Model 3 GNSS conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE
73. units voids the Type approval the warranty and the operational license of the equipment TRIMBLE R8 GNSS AND R6 R4 AND 5800 MODEL 3 GPS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 4 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 amp 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 For 450 MHz radio Safety Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure below government limits The following precautions are recommended DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm 7 8 inches of the antenna DO NOT collocate place within 20 cm the radio antenna with any other transmitting antenna DONOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installatio
74. valid 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 Number of satellites used in solution 11 PDOP TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 68 A NMEA 0183 Output VTG Actual track made good and speed over ground An example VTG message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPVTG T M 0 00 N 0 00 K 4E Field Meaning Track made good degrees true T track made good is relative to true north Track made good degrees magnetic M track made good is relative to magnetic north Speed in knots N speed is measured in knots Speed over ground in kilometers hour kph K speed over ground is measured in kph OI N DD WM BP U Mode indicator A Autonomous mode D Differential mode E Estimated dead reckoning mode M Manual Input mode S Simulator mode N Data not valid ZDA UTC day month year and local time zone offset An example ZDA message and a description of the message fields are provided below SGPZDA 172809 12 07 1996 00 00 45 Field Meaning UTC Day ranging between 01 and 31 Month ranging between 01 and 12 Year Local time zone offset from GMT ranging from 00 to 13 hours Dn A Ww N HG Local time zone offset from GMT ranging from 00 to 59
75. ween reference receiver and radio are incorrect Using the Trimble Survey Controller software connect directly to the radio and change the port settings Try to connect to the radio through the receiver to ensure that they are communicating Faulty cable between receiver and radio Try a different cable Examine the ports for missing pins Use a multimeter to check pinouts No power to radio If the radio has its own power supply check the charge and connections Roving receiver is not receiving radio Reference receiver is not broadcasting See above Incorrect over air baud rates between reference and rover Connect to the roving receiver s radio and check to ensure it has the same setting as the reference receiver Incorrect port settings between roving external radio and receiver If the radio is receiving data the Power LED is flashing and the receiver is not getting radio communications use Trimble Survey Controller to check that the port settings are correct The cellular modem does not have hardware flow control enabled Disable flow control on the modem Use a special cable For more information refer to the document Using Cellular and CDPD Modems for RTK which is available from your Trimble Reseller TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 74 gt Trimble
76. wing figure shows the receiver front panel which contains the three indicator light emitting diodes LEDs and the Power button The Power button controls the receiver s power on or off functions The indicator LEDs show the status of power satellite tracking and radio reception For more information see TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 16 3 Setting up the Receiver Lower housing The following figure shows the receiver lower housing which contains the two serial ports one TNC radio antenna or GSM antenna connector depending on the internal communication module ordered the removable battery compartment and the 5 8 11 threaded insert X ww impie Radio EN 8554 antenna connection Port 2 889 1 Each port connector the receiver is marked with an icon to indicate its main function as shown below Icon Name Connections Le Port 1 Device computer external radio power in lolol Port 2 Device computer external radio YK oD RADIO Radio communications antenna Port 1 is a 7 pin O shell Lemo connector that supports RS 232 comms and external power input Port 1 has no power outputs Port 2 is a DB 9 male connector that allows for full 9 pin RS 232 comms Port 2 does not support power in or out For more information see Chapter 8 Default Settings and Chapter 9 Cables and Connectors The TNC connector is for conne
77. y 413 5500 Lj MHz Selected Frequencies Channel Frequency 1 413 5500 2 420 0000 3 430 0000 Add Remove Remove All Move Up Move Down OK Cancel Radio Info Save Print 6 Software Utilities In the Wireless Format group select the appropriate channel and wireless mode The Wireless Mode must be the same for all radios in your network In the Specify Frequency field enter the frequency you require Click Add The new frequency appears in the Selected Frequencies list Note The frequencies that you program must conform to the channel spacing and minimum tuning requirements for the radio To view this information click Radio Info You may select either 12 5 or 25 kHz channel spacing All radios in your network must use the same channel spacing 9 When you have configured all the frequencies you require click OK The WinFlash utility updates the receiver radio frequencies and then restarts the receiver Note You can only configure receive frequencies The FCC approved transmit frequencies must be specified and configured by the Trimble distribution partner TRIMBLE R8 MODEL 4 R6 MODEL 4 AND R4 MODEL 3 GNSS RECEIVERS USER GUIDE 37 6 Software Utilities Configuring the internal transceiver Use the WinFlash nternal Transceiver Configuration dialog to configure the internal transceiver XX Tip To view a list of all radio information

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