For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the postprocessing
software.
Postprocessed real-time DGPS
If you collected data with decimeter or subfoot accuracy in real time, you do not need
to postprocess the data.
However, if your data files contain autonomous (uncorrected) positions as well as
real-time corrected positions, Trimble recommends that you postprocess the data.
During postprocessing, you can choose whether to correct only autonomous positions,
or all positions.
If you collected data with submeter accuracy in real time, Trimble recommends that
you postprocess the data, as postprocessed data is often more accurate than data
corrected in real time.
For more information about GPS and DGPS, go to www.trimble.com/gps and review
the All About GPS tutorial.
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Outputting GPS data to external equipment
The GPS Connector software is pre-installed on the
GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Use the software to
specify how the integrated GPS receiver communicates
with equipment that is connected to one of the
handheld’s external communications ports.
To open GPS Connector, tap
/ Settings / Connections / GPS Connector.
The GPS Connector software lets you connect the GPS
COM ports to COM1 or Bluetooth ports and configure
port settings such as the baud rate. GPS Connector
software has a graphical display that shows all active
connections, and a text display that shows connection
messages.
Use the GPS Connector software to output NMEA or TSIP messages from the
integrated GPS receiver to another device, such as an external data collector.
Note – If you are using a Bluetooth port, ensure that the
Bluetooth radio is on and the handheld is visible to other
devices. Use the GPS Connector software to configure
NMEA or TSIP output to Bluetooth - COM9, which is the
pre-defined Bluetooth Host Serial Port. For more
information, see Providing Bluetooth services as a host,
page 107.
The connections that you create in the GPS Connector
software are active only while the software is running.
Connections created by the GPS Connector software are
labeled GPS Connector in the status screen and end when
you exit the software.
For more information, refer to the GPS Connector Help.
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6
Getting Connected6
In this chapter:
Q General wireless connection
information
Q Options for connecting wirelessly
to other devices and networks
Q Bluetooth wireless connections
explained
Q Connecting to other devices using
the serial clip
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld includes
an integrated wireless LAN radio and an
integrated Bluetooth radio, and provides a
number of options for connecting to networks
and other devices.
This chapter describes how to enable the radios,
and the main connectivity options available.
Use the table on page 81 to identify the wireless
connection type you want to make and then
follow the steps provided to connect to that
device.
You can use the handheld’s integrated wireless
LAN radio to connect to the Internet or a
corporate network using a wireless LAN (Local
Area Network) connection.
Alternatively, you can use Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect to the Internet using a
cellular phone and then receive real-time
corrections from a VRS network or download
background map data. You can also connect
directly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such
as a GeoBeacon receiver, a laser rangefinder, or a
barcode scanner.
You can also use the optional serial clip to
connect to external devices using a cabled serial
connection.
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General wireless connection information
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio compliant
with IEEE 802.11 b/g and an integrated Bluetooth radio. The handheld is shipped with
the wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless technology activated. To use the wireless LAN
or Bluetooth radio,you need to turn it on (see Turning on and turning off the integrated
radios below).
Note – You may need to deactivate the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth radio in the
handheld (see below) if the country in which you are working does not approve the use of
wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth wireless technology.
Deactivating the integrated radios
Note – If you are unsure about whether the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s radios are
approved for use in your country, check with your Trimble reseller.
Use the Radio Activation Manager software to deactivate the integrated wireless LAN
and/or Bluetooth radio, or to reactivate the radios if they have been deactivated. The
Radio Activation Manager software runs on an office computer.
The latest copy of the software is available for download from the Trimble website. Go
to www.trimble.com/support.shtml, click the link for your receiver type (GeoXH,
GeoXM, or GeoXT), click Downloads, click GeoExplorer 2008 Series and then click Radio
Activation Manager.
Turning on and turning off the integrated radios
You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer
2008 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio (see Using the
Wireless Manager, page 79).
You can also turn on or turn off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth
application (see Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the
Bluetooth application, page 80).
To make the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld visible to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices and enable them to connect, see Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to
other Bluetooth devices, page 80.
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Using the Wireless Manager
You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer
2008 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio. You can turn on
and turn off both radios at the same time, or control each radio individually.
To open the Wireless Manager, do one of the following:
•Tap the Wi-Fi icon or the Bluetooth icon in the Tod ay screen.
•Tap , , or in the title bar and then tap Wireless Manager.
•Tap / Settings / Connections / Wireless Manager.
Turn on the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to be able to connect to other
devices or networks.
Turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to prevent the handheld from
sending or receiving wireless signals.
B
Tip – To conserve power, turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or the Bluetooth radio when
not in use.
To turn on or turn off the radios using the Wireless Manager
1.Open the Wireless Manager (see above).
2.Do one of the following:
–Ta p All at the top of the screen to turn on
both radios, or to turn off both radios if they
are already on.
–Ta p Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to turn on the radio
that you want to use, or to turn off the radio
if it is already on.
The status fields below the
Bluetooth button change from Off when the
Wi-Fi button and the
radios are turned on and show the current state of
the radio. The Wi-Fi status field shows Connecting
or Available, and the Bluetooth status field shows On or Visible.
3.Tap
Done to exit the Wireless Manager.
After you turn on the wireless LAN radio, the wireless LAN icon appears in the title
bar to indicate that the wireless LAN radio is enabled. A second icon appears if a
wireless LAN network is detected, and a Notification for the detected network may
appear in the left softkey.
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Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth
application
1.Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.
2.Tap the Mode tab.
3.Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box to turn on
the radio, or clear this check box to turn off the
radio.
4.Tap
OK.
Note – If the integrated Bluetooth radio is deactivated, the
message
Problem with Bluetooth hardware may appear
when you try to turn on the Bluetooth radio or discover
devices.
Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to other Bluetooth devices
To allow other Bluetooth-enabled devices to connect to the GeoExplorer 2008 series
handheld, or if the handheld will not connect to or pair with another device you are
attempting to connect to, you must make the handheld visible (this is sometimes
referred to as “discoverable”).
To mak e the h andh eld visible to other devices:
1.Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.
2.Tap the Mode tab.
3.Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box, if it is not already selected. This enables
the integrated Bluetooth radio.
4.Select the Make this device visible to other devices check box.
5.Tap
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Options for connecting wirelessly to other devices and
networks
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio and an
integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to connect to other devices and networks.
When you are within range of an available wireless LAN access point, you can use a
wireless LAN connection to connect to the Internet (at broadband speeds) or a
corporate network to:
•browse the Internet or an Intranet
•send and receive e-mail and instant messages
•access files on the network
Access points are also known as “hotspots”. Wireless LAN is often referred to as Wi-Fi.
You can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices that are within range (typically within 5 m to 10 m of the handheld). You can
connect to:
•Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellular phones to access the Internet and
receive data ( for example, to obtain real-time corrections from a VRS network)
•computers and other handheld devices to exchange files
•other devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, laser rangefinder or barcode
scanner
The following table lists devices you can connect to using the handheld, and where to
find detailed information on how to achieve these connections.
Connection methodTo .. .See...
Wireless LANConnect to a wireless LAN access pointpage 82
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Wireless LAN or
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device (paired and non-paired
connections)
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time
corrections (including VRS networks)
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled serial devicepage 94
Connect to an office computer to use ActiveSync technologypage 97
Output GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology page 100
Enable other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless
technology
Beam files to or from another devicepage 102
Access a corporate network through your Internet connectionpage 103
page 84
page 88
page 101
Note – For information on connecting to external devices using the optional serial clip, see
Connecting to other devices using the serial clip, page 109.
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Connecting to a wireless LAN access point
To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you must:
Note – If you have installed a personal certificate on the handheld, you do not need to set
up the wireless connection manually as described in Step 1. To connect to the network or
access point go to Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point.
Step 1: Setting up the wireless LAN connection
1.Set up the wireless LAN connection
2.Connect to the wireless LAN network or access point.
1.Make sure that the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s wireless LAN radio is
enabled (see page 78).
2.Tap / Settings / Connections / Network Cards.
3.Select the Wireless tab.
Any networks that you have already configured
are displayed in the list of preferred networks.
4.To add a new network, tap Add New. To ch ange
the settings for an existing network, tap the
network.
5.Enter the name of the network and other
connection details and then tap
Next.
6.To use authentication, select the authentication
method from the Authentication list.
7.To use data encryption, select an encryption
method from the Data encryption list.
8.To automatically use a network key, select the check box for The key is automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the network key.
9.Tap
Next.
10. For increased security, select the Use IEEE 802.1x network access control check
box and then configure additional authentication information.
11. Tap
Finish.
Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point
1.Remove the handheld from the support module, as the handheld prioritizes a
USB connection over a wireless LAN connection.
2.Bring the handheld within range of the network or access point.
When a wireless LAN is detected, the access point icon
animated, and a notification message appears on the left softkey.
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If the access point icon or the notification does not appear, use the Wireless
Manager to turn off and then turn back on the wireless LAN radio. When the
wireless LAN radio is turned on, any networks or access points within range are
detected and the icon and notification appear.
B
3.Tap the access point icon on the title bar or tap
Notification on the left softkey.
A popup message shows the available networks.
4.Select the network you want to connect to and then tap
5.Select The Internet (or work via a VPN) or Work and then tap
OK on the left softkey.
Connect on the left
softkey.
6.If a Network Log On screen appears, enter your user name, password, and
domain information and then tap
OK on the left softkey.
When the handheld is connected to the network or access point, the wireless
LAN connected icon appears in the title bar.
7.Start using the program you want to use, for example Windows Explorer Mobile
or Internet Explorer.
Note – To disconnect from the network or an access point at any time, turn off the
handheld’s wireless radio. To do this, tap the wireless LAN connected icon in the title
bar, select Wireless Manager and then tap the
Tip – To delete a wireless LAN connection, tap and hold the connection in the
Wireless tab of the Network Cards screen and then select Delete.
Wi-Fi button.
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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device
To use another Bluetooth-enabled device with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld,
you must form a Bluetooth connection between the two devices, during which you
select the type of service to use for the connection. This defines how the devices will
communicate with each other.
After forming the Bluetooth connection between the devices you may need to
configure settings for the connection such as the COM port for the field software to
use, or the number for the phone to dial. You must then connect to the other device
using the appropriate software application.
To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to another Bluetooth-enabled
device, you can use either a paired connection or a non-paired connection.
Note – If you are connecting to a phone, skip this section and go to Connecting to a
Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS
networks) on page 88, where the pairing step is described as part of the procedure for
connecting to a phone.
Trimble recommends using a paired connection, if pairing is supported by the other
device, as a paired connection creates a more secure connection and makes
reconnecting to the device easier. For more information, see Pairing with a Bluetooth-
enabled device below.
Some devices, such as a Trimble GeoBeacon receiver, do not support paired
connections. Use a non-paired connection if the device does not have a keyboard, and
if you know that the device does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed
passkey during pairing. For more information, see Setting up a connection to a non-
paired device, page 86.
To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld to the other device, do one of the following:
•Pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device (see below)
•Set up a connection to a non-paired device (see page 86)
Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device
Pairing the handheld with another Bluetooth-enabled device creates a permanent
security bond between the devices, which helps to exchange information securely
between the devices. The paired relationship is established when two devices create
and exchange a link key. Once the relationship is established, the handheld and the
other Bluetooth device only need to have their Bluetooth radios turned on to exchange
information; they do not need to be visible to other devices.
To pair with a Bluetooth device:
1.Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to pair with are
within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is
turned on.
2.On the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, tap
Bluetooth.
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3.In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The
handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices
and displays them in the list.
If the device you are trying to connect is not
displayed in the list, ensure that the device is on
and within range and then tap
Refresh to search
for devices again.
4.Tap the name of the device you want to pair with
and then tap
Next on the right softkey.
5.In the Passcode field, enter a passcode of between
1 and 16 characters. If you are connecting to:
–a device with a keypad, enter a passcode of
your choice.
–a device without a keypad, but you know that the device has a
pre-programmed passcode that will be exchanged, enter that passcode on
the GeoExplorer handheld.
Note – Trimble recommends that you enter only numbers, as some devices do not support
passcodes that include letters.
6.Tap
Next on the right softkey.
7.When prompted, enter the same passcode on the other device.
On the handheld, the Partnership Settings screen appears.
8.If required, change the name of the device in the Display Name field.
9.Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are
connecting to:
–a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time
corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking
(DUN).
–a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select
Serial Port.
–a computer to access ActiveSync technology, select ActiveSync.
Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 2008 series
handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a
Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.
10. Tap
11. Tap
Finish on the right softkey.
OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.
12. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.
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You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld and the
other Bluetooth-enabled device so that they can communicate. To start using the
connection, you must complete the configuration steps for that type of connection and
then connect to the device. For more information, see:
•Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time
corrections (including VRS networks), page 88
•Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94
•Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97
B
Tip – You only need to pair the handheld with a device before you connect to the device
for the first time.
Setting up a connection to a non-paired device
Setting up a connection to a non-paired device enables you to connect to a device that
does not allow you to enter a passcode on the device, or that does not automatically
exchange a pre-programmed passkey during pairing.
To set up a non-paired connection to a Bluetooth-enabled device:
1.Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to
are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device
is turned on.
2.Tap
/ Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.
3.In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The
handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices
and displays them in the list.
4.Tap the name of the device you want to connect
to and then tap
Next on the right softkey.
The Enter Passcode screen appears.
5.Tap
Next without entering a passcode.
6.If prompted to add the device to your device list,
tap
No.
The Partnership Settings screen appears.
7.If required, change the name of the device in the
Display Name field.
8.Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are
connecting to:
–a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time
corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking
(DUN).
–a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select
Serial Port.
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–a computer to access ActiveSync, select ActiveSync.
Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 2008 series
handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a
Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.
9.Tap
10. Tap
Finish on the right softkey.
OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.
11. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.
You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld and the
other Bluetooth-enabled device so that they can communicate. To start using the
connection, you must complete the configuration steps for that type of connection and
then connect to the device. For more information, see:
•Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time
corrections (including VRS networks), page 88
•Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94
•Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97
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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or
real-time corrections (including VRS networks)
Use the GeoExplorer series handheld’s Bluetooth radio to connect to a
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and then connect to the Internet. Use this type of
connection to access a VRS network or other correction source from the Internet, a
background map server, or for Internet and email access.
Note – Some cellular phones support the Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Networking)
service as well as the Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking) service. Because DUN
connections are more common, this section assumes you are making a dialup network
connection with the Bluetooth-enabled phone.
To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone using a Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking)
connection, you must:
1.Connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to a Bluetooth-enabled phone
and then configure the connection to the dialup network.
2.Connect to the Internet using the dialup network.
3.Configure the software to use the connection. For example, you must configure
the GPS field software to use real-time corrections or map data received from
the Internet source, or you must set up the Messaging application to send and
receive email using the connection.
Note – Before you begin the steps below, Trimble recommends that you confirm that the
phone can access the Internet directly. If necessary, contact the cellular phone provider
and confirm whether you must enter a user name, password, and domain details when
connecting an external device to the phone using Bluetooth dialup networking.
Step 1: Connecting the handheld to the phone and configuring the
connection to the dialup network
1.Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to
are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device
is turned on. For more information, see Turning on and turning off the
integrated radios, page 78.
2.On the handheld, tap / Settings / Connections / Connections.
3.Below My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
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4.Enter the name for the connection. For example,
enter the name of the phone or the VRS network
that you will connect to.
5.From the Select a Modem dropdown list, select Bluetooth and then tap
Next on the right softkey.
6.If the phone you want to connect to is:
–listed, go to Step 7 below.
–not listed:
a. Tap Add new device. The handheld
searches for other Bluetooth devices and
displays them in the list.
If the handheld’s integrated Bluetooth radio is turned off, it is now
automatically turned on.
b. From the list of available devices, select the device you want to connect
to and then tap
Next on the right softkey.
c. To pair with the phone, enter a passcode of your choice that you will
easily remember onto the handheld and then tap
softkey.
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Next on the right
d. When prompted by the phone, enter the same password and then
accept the connection.
e. On the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, in the Partnership Settings
screen, make sure that Dialup Networking (DUN) is selected and then
tap
Finish on the right softkey.
You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 2008 series
handheld and the phone so that they can communicate.
7.From the My Connections list, select the phone that you want to configure the
connection to.
8.Enter the GPRS access number for the Internet.
Two of the common GPRS access numbers for cellular phones on GSM
networks are *99***1# and *99#. If these access numbers do not work, contact
the cellular phone provider to obtain the appropriate number to use.
Note – You do not need to set up dialling rules or change the Internet connection settings
on the phone. The connection settings you enter on the handheld are passed to the phone
to use for this connection.
9.Tap
Next on the right softkey.
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10. Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password,
and domain settings to access the Internet, tap
Finish on the right softkey
without entering any information in this screen.
Otherwise:
a.Enter the required information.
b.If the phone provider has told you that you need to change the baud rate or
other settings for the connection, tap
and then tap
OK in the top right corner of the screen.
Advanced, configure these settings
c.Tap
Finish on the right softkey.
You are returned to the Connections screen.
You have now configured the dialup networking connection.
Step 2: Connecting to the Internet using the dialup network
1.On the handheld, go to the Connections screen, if it is not already open (tap /
Settings / Connections / Connections).
2.Below My ISP, tap Manage existing connections.
3.Tap and hold the connection you want to use and then select Connect.
4.Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password,
and domain settings to access the Internet, tap
OK on the left softkey without
entering any information in this screen. Otherwise, enter the required
information and then tap
OK on the left softkey.
5.If the phone prompts for confirmation to connect to the Internet, accept the
connection.
The phone dials the configured GPRS access number and then connects to the
Internet.
A Connectivity notification appears on the handheld as the connection is being
made.
After the connection is made you are returned to the My ISP screen.
To confirm that the GeoExplorer series handheld is connected to the phone, or
to check the status of the connection at any time, tap the Connectivity icon
in the title bar. The notification shows the name of the current connection, and
the time elapsed since the connection was made. To hide the notification, tap
Hide.
Note – If you have an active wireless LAN connection, the connectivity icon appears as
instead.
6.Tap
7.Tap
OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the My ISP screen.
OK in the top right corner to close the Connections screen.
8.Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.
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To check the connection status at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar.
To end the connection at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar and then tap
Disconnect.
To connect to a corporate network or Intranet, see page 103.
To send and receive email messages, see Messaging, page 49.
Step 3: Configuring the GPS field software to use data received from the
Internet source
Now that you have connected the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to the Internet
using a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone, you must configure the software to use the
connection to receive data.
To use real-time corrections in Trimble field software, see Using real-time corrections
from the Internet below.
To use background map data in the TerraSync software, see Downloading background
map files from an Internet map server, page 93.
Using real-time corrections from the Internet
1.Start the Trimble GPS field software and then open the Setup section.
2.Tap
Real-time Settings. The Real-time Settings form appears.
3.From the Choice 1 field, select External Source.
4.Configure the external source:
a.Tap the Setup button beside the Choice 1
field. The External Source Settings form
appears.
b.From the Correction Datum field, select the
same datum as the VRS network coordinate
system.
c.From the Type field, select:
– VRS if the real-time correction source is a
VRS network.
– Single Base if the real-time correction
source is a single base station that
broadcasts its corrections over the
Internet.
d.From the Connection Method field, select Internet.
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e.In the Address field, enter the IP address or URL of the VRS network or the
server that is supplying the corrections from the VRS network.
Typically, the IP address or URL of a VRS network has the format
10.3.123.456:1234, where the digits before the colon (:) are the address, and
the digits after the colon (:) are the port number.
f.In the Port field, enter the port number that you will use to connect to the
server.
g.If you are connecting to a VRS network through a broadcast server, tap the
Setup button beside the Source field. The GPS field software attempts to
establish a connection to the broadcast server. If the connection is
successful, the Select Server form appears. Select the server that you want
to use and then tap
OK to return to the External Source Settings form.
h.If you selected a VRS network that requires authentication, the Name and
Password fields appear. Enter the user name and password that you
obtained from the service provider.
i.From the Connection Control field, select:
– Auto if you want the GPS field software to automatically establish and
end connections to the VRS network as necessary.
B
– Manual if you want to connect or disconnect only when you tap Ext
in the Setup screen.
OK to confirm the settings and return to the Real-time Settings form.
j.Tap
5.Tap
Source
OK to confirm the real-time settings and return to the main screen of the
Setup section.
If you selected Auto in the Connection Control field, the
Ext Source button is
depressed and the software attempts to connect to the server.
6.If you selected Manual in the Connection Control field, tap the
Ext Source
button that appears below the Status bar in the Setup section to connect the
Trimble GPS field software to the Internet correction source.
Tip – To disconnect or reconnect to the server at any time, tap Ext Source. To view the
status of the real-time correction source, open the Status section, select the Real-time
subsection and then select External from the Summary list button.
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