Trimble 59980 User Manual

GPS Pathfinder

XB receiver

GETTING STARTED

GUIDE

POWER

• Use the power switch to turn the receiver on and off.

• The removable battery provides 11 hours of power.

• The battery takes approximately 2 ½ hours to charge fully.

• You can charge the battery using the universal wall power supply or the vehicle power adaptor.

• You can use the receiver while it is charging.

RECEIVER LED DISPLAY

LED LED status Receiver status

Bluetooth Blue Flashing every 1 second On and waiting to connect

Flashing every 2 seconds Connected with ﬁ eld computer

GPS Green Solid On and searching for satellites

Flashing Generating position ﬁ xes

Power Red Solid Battery level is low (2.5% or less)

Orange Solid Battery is charging (LED turns off

when battery is fully charged)

During normal operation, the Power LED is not lit

Power switch

Power jack

LED indicators

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note: For full safety information, please refer to the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB Receiver Legal Notices

WARNING - RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

• Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or ﬁ re, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage:

• Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not

limited to, discoloration, warping, leaking battery ﬂ uid.

• Do not expose the battery to ﬁ re, high temperature, or direct sunlight.

• Do not immerse the battery in water.

• Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.

• Do not drop or puncture the battery.

• Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

• Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery ﬂ uid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage:

• If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery ﬂ uid.

• If battery ﬂ uid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical

attention. Do not rub your eyes!

• If battery ﬂ uid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery ﬂ uid.

• Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or ﬁ re, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage:

• Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.

• Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble product that is speciﬁ ed to charge it. Be sure to

follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.

• Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.

• Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.

WARNING— AC ADAPTOR

To use an AC adaptor safely:

• Use only an AC adaptor that is intended for the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver. Using any other external power source can damage the product and may void the warranty.

• Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage in your location.

• Make certain that the adaptor has prongs compatible with your outlets.

• AC adaptors are designed for indoor use only. Avoid using the AC adaptor in wet or outdoor areas.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use.

• Do not short the output connector.

This is the August 2006 release (Revision A) of the

GPS Pathﬁ nder XB Reciever Getting Started Guide

GPS Pathﬁ nder XB Receiver Legal Notices

. For applicable product limited warranty information, please refer to that document, or consult your Trimble dealer.

GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER

The GPS Trimble® Pathﬁ nder XB receiver is a small, lightweight, and portable GPS receiver for use with any ﬁ eld computer that has Bluetooth® wireless technology. The high–sensitivity receiver tracks GPS even in difﬁ cult environments, and provides accurate positioning with real-time (SBAS) or postprocessed differential correction.

With its low proﬁ le and wireless connectivity, the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver is the ultimate in mobility and ﬂ exibility.

You can use the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver with the following software:

• Trimble TerraSync™ software or the Trimble GPScorrect™ extension for ESRI ArcPad software, for productive GIS data collection and maintenance

• Trimble GPS Pathﬁ nder Ofﬁ ce software, for planning your ﬁ eld sessions and for powerful GPS data processing

• Trimble GPS Analyst™ extension for ESRI ArcGIS software, for working with GPS data directly inside the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software

• GPS Pathﬁ nder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK), for integrating GPS data and adding value to an existing mapping and GIS software package

• Trimble GPS Controller software, for conﬁ guring realtime (SBAS) options and NMEA output settings

• Other GPS ﬁ eld software that accepts NMEA messages

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY

Note: Charge the battery before using it for the ﬁ rst time.

The receiver contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Charge the battery in the receiver, using the universal wall power supply or the vehicle power adaptor. You can use the receiver while it is charging.

• When the battery is charging, the Power LED is orange.

• When the battery is charged, the Power LED is off.

CONNECTING OVER BLUETOOTH

1. Turn on the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver.

2. On the ﬁ eld computer, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled.

3. Start a scan for nearby devices. The receiver scans for devices and the ﬁ eld computer displays a list of those that are available. The GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver appears in the list as “BTGPS.”

4. Select the GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver.

5. If required, exchange Bluetooth passkeys to complete the connection. The GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver has a default passkey of “0183” which is automatically exchanged if required.

6. In your GPS ﬁ eld software, select the COM port assigned to the Bluetooth connection on the ﬁ eld computer. Once a Bluetooth connection has formed, the Bluetooth LED changes from ﬂ ashing once every second to ﬂ ashing once every two seconds.

For more information, refer to the documentation for your GPS ﬁ eld software.

GPS PATHFINDER XB RECEIVER

The receiver is an integrated GPS receiver, antenna, Bluetooth radio, and battery—all you need—in a small and lightweight unit that connects to a ﬁ eld computer without any cables.

Note: For real-time differential correction, select the integrated SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS) receiver in the Real-time Settings area of the GPS Controller software or your GPS ﬁ eld software.

Note: By default, the receiver outputs NMEA data. Use the GPS Controller software to conﬁ gure which NMEA messages are output.

FIELD COMPUTER WITH CONTROLLING SOFTWARE

The GPS Pathﬁ nder XB receiver uses the Serial Port Proﬁ le to connect to a ﬁ eld computer that has Bluetooth wireless technology. To operate the receiver, you can use GPS ﬁ eld software on a range of computers, including a Pocket PC running Microsoft® Windows Mobile® software, a laptop, or a Tablet PC.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

The GPS receiver does not turn on.

Check that the battery is charged.

Check that the battery has been inserted correctly. Check that the contacts on the battery and receiver are aligned.

The GPS receiver is on, but is not communicating with the ﬁ eld computer.

Ensure that the Bluetooth link from the ﬁ eld computer has formed correctly.

Check that another ﬁ eld computer is not connected to the receiver. The Bluetooth LED ﬂ ashes once every two seconds when it is connected to a ﬁ eld computer.

Turn off the receiver and the Bluetooth radio on the ﬁ eld computer, and then turn them on again. Then form the Bluetooth link again.

The GPS receiver is not outputting any positions, or is not outputting positions every second.

Make sure the GPS receiver has a clear view of the sky. If NMEA data is required, use the GPS Controller software to

conﬁ gure the NMEA output settings, and ensure that the software is correctly conﬁ gured.

Use either the GPS Controller software, or other GPS ﬁ eld software, to reset the receiver.

The GPS receiver is not tracking an SBAS satellite.

Make sure you are within the area covered by the SBAS reference station network.

Use the GPS Controller software, or other GPS ﬁ eld software, to conﬁ gure Integrated SBAS as the real-time correction source.

Not all of the required NMEA messages are being output.

Use the GPS Controller software to conﬁ gure which NMEA messages are output.

The accuracy of the recorded GPS positions is poorer than expected.

You may be operating in an area of high multipath or electrical interference. Move to an area with fewer obstructions, or move away from power lines and cellular phone base stations, and use offsets to collect data.

Use real-time or postprocessed differential GPS.

More than one GPS receiver appears in the list of available devices.

Turn off the other GPS receiver, scan for nearby devices, and then form the Bluetooth link again.

For more information, go to the Trimble Technical Support website (www.trimble.com/support.shtml) or contact your Support Provider.

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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