Trimble 8262070, 8262090 Users Manual

User Guide

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Trimble® SNRx10 Radio Modem

Version 1.00 Revision B Part Number 65190-00-ENG June 2008

Contact Information

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Trimble Engineering and Construction Division 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

Trimble and SiteVision are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States an d in other co untries. SiteNet, Compact Measurement Record, and the Globe and Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. All other trademarks are the property of th ei r re sp ective owners.

Release Notice

This is the June 2008 release (Revision B) of the SNRx10 Ra dio Modem User’s Guide, part number 65190-00-ENG. It applies to version 1.00 of

the SNRx10 Radio Modem firmware.

Product Warranty Information

For warranty information, please refer to the Warranty Card included with this Trimble product, or consult your Trimble dealer.

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED and applies to the computer software embedde d within the Trimble product ("Device") purchased by you (whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory or a PCMCIA card, or stored on magnetic or other media) ("S oftw are"). This Agree ment w ill al so ap ply to any Software error corrections, updates and upgrades subsequently furnished by Trimble , unl ess such are ac comp anied by dif f erent lic ense terms and conditions which will govern their use. The Software is protected by copyright laws and internationa l copyright treati es, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved. BY CLICKING "YES" OR "I ACCEPT" IN THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTW ARE, AS APPLICABLE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED SOFTWARE AND DEVICE TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED THEM FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

1 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Trimble grants you a non-exclusive right to use one copy of the Software in machine-read a ble f or m on ly on th e De vice . S uch us e i s limited to use with the Device for which it was intended and into which it was embedded. You may use the installation Software from a computer solely to download the Software to one Device. In no event shall the installation Software be used to download the Software onto more than one Device. A license for the Software may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers or Devices.

1.2 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) You may not copy, modify, make derivative works of, rent, lease,

sell, distribute or transfer the Software, in whole or in part, except as otherwise expressly author ized un der t his A gree m ent, and y o u agr ee to use all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent its unauthorized use and disclosure.

(2) The Software contains valu ab le tra de secr et s pr op riet ary to Trimble and its licensors. To the extent permitted by relevant law, you shall not, nor allow any third party to copy, decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, or attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any applicable mandatory laws give you the right to perform any of the aforementioned activities without Trimble's consent in order to gain certain information about the Software for purposes specified in the respective statutes (e.g., interoperability), you hereby agree that, before exerci sing any suc h rights, yo u shall first request suc h information from Trimble in writing detailing the purpose for which you need the information. Only if and after Trimble, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies your request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (3) You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the Software (including all component parts, the med ia and pr in t ed mat er i al s, any upgrades, and this Agreement) and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. If the Software portion is an upgrade, any tra nsfer must include all prior versions of the Software.

(4) You may not use the Software for performance, benchmark or comparison testing or analysis, or disclose to any third party or release any results thereof (all of which information shall be considered Trimble confidential inf ormation) without Trimble's prior written consent.

(5) You may not directly or indirectly export or re-export, or knowingly permit the export or re-export of the Software (or portions thereof) to any country, or to any person or entity subject to United States or foreign export restrictions in contravention of such laws and without first obtaining appropriate li censes; and

(6) You acknowledge that the Software and underlying technolo gy is subject to U.S. Export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the Software and underlying technology, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments.

1.3 T ermination. You may terminate this Agreement by ceas ing all use of the Software. Without prejudice as to any other rights, Trimble may terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In either event, you must destroy all copies of the Softw are and all of its component parts.

1.4 Copyright. All title and copy rights in and to the Softwar e (includi ng but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, and text incorporated into the Software), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Trimble and its licensors. You shall not remove, cover or alter any of Trimble's patent, copyright or trademark notices placed upon, embedded in or displayed by the Software or on its packaging and related materials.

1.5 U.S. Government Res tricted Rights. The Software is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subjec t to restrictions as set forth in this Agreement, and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and

227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (OCT 1988), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), F AR 52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable.

2 LIMITED W ARRANTY. The limited warranty applicable to the Software (inclusive of all warranty exclusions and disclaimers) shall be as set forth in the limited warranty provided with the Device. Trimble does not warrant the Software separately from the Device. Likewise, the applicable limited warranty does not apply to error corr ection s, updates or upgrade s of the Software after expiration of the limited war ranty period, which, if provided, are provided "AS IS" and without warranty unless otherwise specified in writing by Trimble. Because the Software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of nonconformities, defects or errors, you are advised to verify your work. Trimble does not warrant that the Software will oper ate error free or uninterrupted, will meet your needs or expectations, or that all nonconformities can or will be corrected. 3 GENERAL.

3.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable United States Federal law without reference to "conflict of laws" principles or provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement. Juris dicti on an d ven ue of an y di sp ute or co ur t action arising from or related to this Agreement or th e Software shal l lie exclusively in or be transferred to the courts the County of Santa Clara, California, and/or the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. You hereby consent and agree not to contest, su ch jurisdiction, venue and governing law.

3.2 Section 3.1 notwithstanding, if you ac quired the Device in Canada, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. In such case each of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this Agreement in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. If you acquired the Device in the European Union, this Agreement is governed by the laws of The Netherlands, excluding its rules governing conflicts of laws and excluding the United Nations Convention on the Inter national Sale of Goods . In such case e ach of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of Netherlands and further agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this Agreement in the courts of The Hague, Netherlands.

3.3 Trimble reserves all rights not expressly granted by this Agreement.

3.4 Official Language. The official language of this Agreement and of any documents relating thereto is English. For purposes of interpretation, or in the event of a conflict between English and versions of this Agreemen t or relate d do cumen ts in any othe r langu age , the English language versio n shall be controlling.

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 equ ipm en t gene ra tes, us es , a nd ca n ra di ate 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

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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.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not express ly approved by the manufa cturer

or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exc eed the C lass B l imits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatu s as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables au x ap p areil s nu mér ique s de Cl asse B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-

003 du Canada.

Europe

This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 1999/5/EEC on EMC, thereby satisfying the requ ir ement s f or C E Ma rk ing an d sale wit hin 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.

Australia and New Zealand

This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand.

Notice to Our European Union Customers

For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to

www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html.

Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste 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 DZ Eersel, NL

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Safety Information

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This section identifies all of the warnings provided in this manual. Failure to observe warnings may result in personal injury or damage to equipment and machinery.

Safety messages

Always follow the instructions that accompany a Danger, Warning, or Caution. The information they provide is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to property . In particular, observe safety instructions that are presented in the following formats:

C C

Cautions

DANGER – This alert warns of an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will cause severe

injury or death.

WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, can cause severe

injury.

CAUTION – This alert warns of a hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, can case injury or damage.

Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.

CAUTION – Exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13,

1986. Proper use of this radio results in exposure below government limits. Trimble recommends the following precautions:

• Do not operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna.

• Do not operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open

connectors are properly terminated.

• Do not operate the transmitter near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.

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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Note –Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Scope and audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 Product documentation set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.3 Trimble training classes and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.4 To learn more about Trimble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.5 Your comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2.1 450 MHz radio module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2.2 900 MHz radio module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2.3 2400 MHz radio module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2 Establishing a WinFlash connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.3 Configure radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.3.1 Configuring a 450 MHz module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3.3.2 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the one-way TC/LIP protocol . . . . 23

3.3.3 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the IP protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.3.4 Configuring a 2400 MHz module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.4 Configure ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.5 Upgrade radio firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.6 Load radio option code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.7 Change radio protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.8 Change active radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.1 Attach the SNRx10 radio modem bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.1.1 Select a location for the radio mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.1.2 Install the radio mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.2 Install the SNRx10 radio modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.1 System troubleshooting techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.1 General troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.2 Rover radio troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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5.1.3 Base radio troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2 Visual status indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.4 Connector (cable) pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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About This Manual 1

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In this chapter:

Q Scope and audience Q Product documentation set Q Trimble training classes and

technical assistance

Q Your comments

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Welcome to the Trimble® SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide. This manual provides user

information for the Trimble Modem. The SNRx10 radio is designed specifically for earthmoving equipment-based rover radios in the construction industry.

SNRx10 Radio

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1.1 Scope and audience

This manual describes how to configure, use, and troubleshoot an SNRx10 radio modem as a rover (on-machine) radio when the radio is not a component of a Trimble

Note – To learn how to use the SNRx10 radio modem when it is a part of a GCS900 system, refer to the GCS900 documentation.

GCS900 grade control system.

1.2 Product documentation set

Sources of related information include the following:

• Readme.txt file - a Readme.txt file contains information added after the

documentation was completed. To read this file, double-click it or use a text editor to open it. The installation program also copies it into the program directory.

• Release notes - the release notes describe new features of the product,

information not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals.

1.3 Trimble training classes and technical assistance

Contact your local Trimble dealer for:

• Technical support.

• Information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware,

and extended warranty programs for hardware.

• Information about training.

• Information notes and other technical notes.

1.4 To learn more about Trimble

For an interactive look at Trimble, visit www.trimble.com.

1.5 Your comments

Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. Email your comments to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com.

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In this chapter:

Q Function Q Features

CHAPTER

The SNRx10 radio modem is a family of products. Products are available in the 450, 900 and 2400 MHz bands.These products share a common housing and electrical interface to simplify machine installation and integration.

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2.1 Function

1986. Proper use of this radio results in exposure below government limits. Trimble recommends the following precautions:

• Do not operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna.

• Do not operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open

connectors are properly terminated.

• Do not operate the transmitter near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device.

The SNRx10 product is a family of radio-modem modules. Modules are available for 450 MHz, 900 MHz and 2400 MHz frequency bands. These modules share a common housing and electrical interface to simplify machine installation and integration. The following table lists the available module combinations:

Product 450 MHz module 900 MHz module 2400 MHz module

SNR410 Y Y SNR910 Y SNR2410 Y

SNR910+2400 MHz

The 450 MHz band radio modules are used to receive GPS data in Compact Measurement Record precise machine positioning.

The 900 MHz band radio modules are used for the following tasks:

• to receive GPS data in CMR and RTCM formats from a reference receiver, for

precise machine positioning.

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(CMR) and RTCM formats from a reference receiver, for

• to communicate 2-way data between an office computer and the machine.

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The 2400 MHz band radios are used for the following tasks:

• to communicate ATS location information and commands from a universal

• to receive GPS data in CMR format from a reference receiver, for precise

2.2 Features

The SNRx10 meets stringent hardware requirements and is designed to survive in harsh environments. It is packaged in a rugged, waterproof, metal case and is designed to withstand severe environmental stress.

• Flexible antennas for machine installations.

• Common, upgradeable software for all radios

• Ruggedized, weatherproof casing

• Low power consumption

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total station to a machine for precise positioning.

machine positioning.

• LED status indicator

• Designed for machine mounting

• Heavy-duty 8-pin Bendix connector

• Power and data via a single cable

• Designed for use with unconditioned 9 VDC to 32 VDC power.

• Direct operation on 12- or 24-volt machine power

• CAN (J1939) port

• Dual RS-232 interface at either 9600, 38400, or 57600 baud

• Physical connection by means of the same 8-pin male Bendix connector

previously used on SiteNet/SNR-series radios. For a description of the connector pinout, see 5.4 Connector (cable) pinout, page 45.

• Machine mounting kit option. For more information, see 4 Installation,

page 33.

2.2.1 450 MHz radio module

The 450 MHz radio module is a multi-channel, ultra high frequency (UHF) radio unit and data modem.

Broadcast frequency, channel spacing, and antenna gain are regulated by countriesof-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. When you order, you must specify the broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-modem.

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For more information, contact your local dealer. The 450 MHz module has the following features:

• Low latency CMR receiver

• Compatible with SiteNet 450 and TRIMMARK radios

• Selectable frequencies / channels

• License-free operation in some European countries

• Typical 1–3 km range

2.2.2 900 MHz radio module

The 900 MHz radio module is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio unit and data modem.

The 900 MHz module operates in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band. It is certified for unlicensed use in this band as a transmitter pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.247 (unlicensed, low-power devices) Subpart C of Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding Spread Spectrum Systems for the United Stat es. Li cense-free operation in Canada is covered by RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

The 900 MHz module can be purchased with a reduced frequency range for use in Australia and New Zealand.

Use of the 900 MHz module outside the United States, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand must be approved by the local radio authority. Contact your local radio communications governing authority for regulations and restrictions on operation in the country or area where you want to use the 900 MHz module.

This frequency band is allocated to other uses in other parts of the world, including cellular telephony . Regulations regarding its use vary greatly from country to country.

Note – The 902-928 MHz band is a shared-use band and as such is subject to interfering signals.

The 900 MHz module has the following features:

• Frequency hopping, spread-spectrum technology

• Compatible with SNB900 and SiteNet radio networks

• Forty selectable networks

• License-free operation in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

• Typical 1–3 km range

2.2.3 2400 MHz radio module

The 2400 MHz radio module is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio unit and data modem.

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The 2400 MHz module operates in the 2400 to 2483.5 MHz frequency band (2400 to 2454 MHz in France). It is certified for unlicensed use in this band as a transmitter pursuant to 47 C.F .R. §§ 15.247 Subpart C of Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding Spread Spectrum Systems for the United States.

License-free operation in Canada is covered by RSS-210 of Industry Canada; in the European Union is covered by harmonized standard EN 300 328; in Australia and New Zealand by gazetted standard AS/NZS 4771:2000.

For more information about use in other countries, please contact your dealer. The 2400 MHz module has the following features:

• License-free in the EU, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand*

• Frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum technology

• Compatible with Trimble ATS and SPSx30 total stations

• Compatible with Trimble SPS881 GPS base stations with 2400 MHz radios

• Typical >1000m, line-of-sight range

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