Trimble R2 User Manual

TRIMBLE R2

GNSS RECEIVER

USER GUIDE

Version 5.22

Revision F

October 2017

Corporate Office

Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions

Trimble Inc.
935 Stewart Drive
Sunnyvale, California 94085
USA

Geospatial Division

Trimble Inc.
10368 Westmoor Drive
Westminster, CO 80021
USA

www.trimble.com

Email: [e-mail]

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Inc. (“Trimble”) warrants that for a period of 1 year from date
of purchase this Trimble product (the “Product”) will
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warranty.

Warranty Remedies

If the Trimble Product fails during the warranty period for
reasons covered by this limited warranty and you notify
Trimble of such failure during the warranty period, Trimble will
repair OR replace the nonconforming Product with new,
equivalent to new, or reconditioned parts or Product, OR
refund the Product purchase price paid by you, at Trimble’s
option, upon your return of the Product in accordance with
Trimble's product return procedures then in effect.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

To obtain warranty service for the Product, please contact
your Trimble dealer. Alternatively, you may contact Trimble to
request warranty service at [phone] (24 hours a
day) or email your request to [e-mail].
Please be prepared to provide:

“Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance.

Release Notice

This is the April 2017 release (Revision E) of the Trimble R2
receiver documentation.

–your name, address, and telephone numbers;
–proof of purchase;
–a copy of this Trimble warranty
–a description of the nonconforming Product including the

model number; and
–an explanation of the problem.
The customer service representative may need additional

information from you depending on the nature of the
problem.

Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer

This Product limited warranty shall only apply in the event and
to the extent that (i) the Product is properly and correctly
installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and

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operated in accordance with Trimble's applicable operator's
manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Product is not modified
or misused. This Product limited warranty shall not apply to,
and Trimble shall not be responsible for, defects or
performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or
utilization of the Product with hardware or software products,
information, data, systems, interfaces, or devices not made,
supplied, or specified by Trimble; (ii) the operation of the
Product under any specification other than, or in addition to,
Trimble's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the
unauthorized installation, modification, or use of the Product;

(iv) damage caused by: accident, lightning or other electrical
discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray (outside of
Product specifications); or exposure to environmental
conditions for which the Product is not intended; (v) normal
wear and tear on consumable parts (e.g., batteries); or (vi)
cosmetic damage. Trimble does not warrant or guarantee
the results obtained through the use of the Product or
Software, or that software components will operate error
free.

NOTICE REGARDING PRODUCTS EQUIPPED WITH
TECHNOLOGY CAPABLE OF TRACKING SATELLITE SIGNALS
FROM SATELLITE BASED AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS (SBAS)
(WAAS, EGNOS, AND MSAS), OMNISTAR, GPS, MODERNIZED
GPS OR GLONASS SATELLITES, OR FROM IALA BEACON
SOURCES: TRIMBLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF ANY SATELLITE
BASED POSITIONING SYSTEM OR THE AVAILABILITY OF ANY
SATELLITE BASED POSITIONING SIGNALS.

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SUCH A CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER
FOR APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

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 and Part

90. 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.
– Consult the dealer 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.

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Canada

Brazil

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 II radiocommunication
device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada. Ce dispositif de
radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte la norme CNR­310 d’Industrie Canada.

Europe

This product has been tested and
found to comply with the essential requirements for a Class B
device pursuant to European Council Directive 1999/5/EC on
R&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 European
Community.

GSM/GPRS technologies will not be commercialized in Brazil
and the model R2 operates as RX only for 450 MHz
technology.

Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de
acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela
Resolução 242/2000, e atende aos requisitos técnicos
aplicados.

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é,
não tem direito a proteção contra interferências
prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não
pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em
caráter primário.

Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL
www.anatel.gov.br.

Modelo CBSMA-110A

0757-13-6140

Australia and New Zealand

This product conforms with the regulatory
requirements of the Australian Communications and Media
Authority (ACMA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the
requirements for RCM marking and sale within Australia and
New Zealand.

Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements

The product contains a removable Lithium-ion battery.
Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are
recycled.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

For product recycling instructions and more information,
please go to www.trimble.com/ev.shtml.

Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on
electrical power.), Call [phone], 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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FCC Declaration of Conformity

We, Trimble Inc.
935 Stewart Drive

PO Box 3642
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3642
United States
[phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that DoC products 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 cause undesired operation

RTTE Compliance statements

Czech Trimble Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že

tento (R2 GNSS přijímač) je ve shodě
se základními požadavky a dalšími
příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice
1999/5/ES.

Danish Undertegnede Trimble Inc. erklærer

herved, at følgende udstyr (R2 GNSS
modtager) overholder de væsentlige
krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Dutch Hierbij verklaart Trimble Inc. dat het

toestel (R2 GNSS ontvanger) in
overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG.

English Hereby, Trimble Inc., declares that

this equipment (R2 GNSS receiver) is
in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Trimble Inc.

seadme (R2 GNSS vastuvõtja)
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.

German Hiermit erklärt Trimble Inc., dass sich

das Gerät (R2-GNSS-Empfänger) in
Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.

Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Trimble Inc.

ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ (R2 GNSS δέκτη)

ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Hungarian Alulírott, Trimble Inc. nyilatkozom,

hogy a (R2 GNSS vevő) megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Finnish Trimble Inc. vakuuttaa täten että (R2

GNSS-vastaanotin) tyyppinen laite
on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

French Par la présente Trimble Inc. déclare

que l'appareil (R2 récepteur GNSS)
est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.

Icelandic Hér með lýsir Trimble Inc. yfir því að

(R2 GNSS móttakari) er í samræmi
við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem
gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Italian Con la presente Trimble Inc. dichiara

che questo (Ricevitore R2 GNSS) è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed
alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latvian Ar šo Trimble Inc. deklarē, ka (R2

GNSS uztvērējs) atbilst Direktīvas
1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un
citiem ar to saistītajiem
noteikumiem.

Lithuanian Šiuo Trimble Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis

(R2 GNSS imtuvas) atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB
Direktyvos nuostatas.

Maltese Hawnhekk, Trimble Inc., jiddikjara li

dan (R2 GNSS riċevitur) jikkonforma
mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Norwegian Trimble Inc. erklærer herved at

utstyret (R2 GNSS-mottaker) i
samsvar med de grunnleggende
krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Polish Niniejszym Trimble Inc. oświadcza, że

(Odbiornik R2 GNSS jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz

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pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.

Portuguese Trimble Inc. declara que este

(Receptor GNSS R2) está conforme
com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovak Trimble Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že

(Prijímač R2 GNSS) spĺňa základné
požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Slovenian Trimble Inc. izjavlja, da je ta

(Sprejemnik R2 GNSS) skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive
1999/5/ES.

Spanish Por medio de la presente Trimble Inc.

declara que el (R2 GNSS receptor)
cumple con los requisitos esenciales
y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.

Swedish Härmed intygar Trimble Inc. att

denna (R2 GNSS-mottagare) står I
överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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The Trimble R2 GNSS receiver integrates the Murata

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi radio module, Model: LBEE1DARRC-519 , FCC
ID: JUP-95807WFBT, IC: 1756A-95807WFBT.

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Safety Information

Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all
safety requirements.

WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could

result in severe injury or even death.

CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could

result in minor injury or property damage or irretrievable data loss.

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

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 externally­connected 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.

Use and Care

This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that
typically occurs in construction applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision
electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.

CAUTION – Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature

range can damage it.

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-

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Safety Information

modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified
your equipment to be granted type approval.

Unauthorized modification of the units voids the type approval, the warranty, and the
operational license of the equipment.

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&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 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 modem results in exposure below government limits. The
following precautions are recommended:

l DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the

antenna.

l DO NOT co-locate (place within 20 cm (7.8 inches)) the radio antenna with any other

transmitting antenna.

l DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open

connectors are properly terminated.

l DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive

atmosphere.

l All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation

instructions for safe operation.
l All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
l The radio is using GMSKdigital modulation.

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Safety Information

For GSM radio

For your own safety, and in terms of the RF Exposure requirements of the FCC, always
observe the precautions listed here.

l Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (7.8 inches) between yourself

and the radiating antenna on the receiver radio modem.
l 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.

For Bluetooth radio

The radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio and the Wi-Fi radio
included in some Trimble receivers is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the wireless radio(s) shall be used in such a manner that the Trimble receiver
is 20 cm or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio(s) operate within
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect
the consensus of the scientific community. Trimble therefore believes that the internal
wireless radio(s) are safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than
the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However,
the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization
before turning on the wireless radio.

Installing antennas

CAUTION – For your own safety, and in terms of the RF exposure requirements of

the FCC, always observe these precautions:

l Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (7.8 inches) between

yourself and the radiating antenna.

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

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
maximum gain of 6.35 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than

6.35 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is
50 ohms.

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.

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Safety Information

Approved external antennas: Trimble P/N 44085-60.
Trimble receiver internal radios have been designed to operate with the antennas listed

below. 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 ohms.

Trimble-approved antennas that can be used (country dependent) are:

l 450 MHz radio – 0dBi and 5 dBi whip antennas

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that permitted for successful communication.

Lithium-ion Battery safety

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:

l Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
l 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 (yellow/grey) or another charger specified for this battery. Be

sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.
l Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
l Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.
l Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the

product documentation.

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Safety Information

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:

l 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.
l Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
l Do not immerse the battery in water.
l Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
l Do not drop or puncture the battery.
l 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:

l If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
l If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and

seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!

l If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash

off the battery fluid.

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Contents

Safety Information 7

Regulations and safety 7
Use and Care 7
Type approval 7
Operation near other radio equipment 8
Exposure to radio frequency radiation 8

For 450 MHz radio 8
For GSM radio 9

For Bluetooth radio 9
Installing antennas 9
Lithium-ion Battery safety 10

1 Introduction 15

Introduction 16
R2 GNSS receiver features 16
Related information 17
Technical support 17

2 Setting up the Receiver 18

Parts of the R2 receiver 19
Setup guidelines 20
Optional radio 21
Charging the receiver's battery 22

Battery charger 24

Storing the Lithium-ion battery 28

Disposing of the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 28
Setting up the receiver on a range pole 29
Setting up the receiver on a backpack 30

3 Configuring and using the receiver 32

Button functions 33
LED behavior 33
Configuring the receiver using Wi-Fi and the Web Interface 35

Connecting via Wi-Fi 35
Configuring the receiver using Trimble software and Bluetooth wireless technology 36
Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port 39

Windows 8 operating system 40

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Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system 40
Configuring the receiver using the GNSSStatus utility 41

Connecting to a R2 GNSSreceiver 42

Configuring the receiver using the GNSSStatus utility 42

Downloading the GNSSStatus utility 43

Using the GNSSStatus utility 44
Using the receiver with GIS software on Windows Embedded Handheld and Windows devices 47

Using Trimble software 47

Using other software with NMEA 47
Logging data 49

4 Default Settings 51

Default receiver settings 52
Resetting the receiver to factory defaults 52

5 NMEA Output Messages 53

NMEA-0183 messages: Overview 54
NMEA-0183 messages: Common message elements 56
Message values 56
List of supported NMEA messages 57

NMEA-0183 message: DP (Dynamic Positioning) 57

NMEA-0183 message: DTM 58

NMEA-0183 message: GBS 59

NMEA-0183 message: GGA 60

NMEA-0183 message: GNS 62

NMEA-0183 message: GSA 65

NMEA-0183 message: GST 66

NMEA-0183 message: GSV 66

NMEA-0183 message: HDT 68

NMEA-0183 message: LLQ 68

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,AVR 69

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,BPQ 70

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,GGK 71

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,PJK 73

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,VGK 74

NMEA-0183 message: PTNL,VHD 75

NMEA-0183 message: RMC 77

NMEA-0183 message: ROT 78

NMEA-0183 message: VTG 78

NMEA-0183 message: ZDA 79

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Contents

6 RTCM Output 81

Generated messages 81

7 Troubleshooting 82

Troubleshooting LED conditions 82
Troubleshooting receiver issues 83

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Introduction

n Introduction
n R2 GNSS receiver features
n Related information

n Technical support
This manual describes how to set up and use a Trimble® R2 GNSS receiver.
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 www.trimble.com.

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Introduction

The Trimble R2 GNSS smart antenna incorporates a GNSS antenna, receiver, Bluetooth®
wireless technology, Wi-Fi, an optional internal 450 MHz radio with a receive option which
can be used as a rover, and a battery in a rugged light-weight unit. The LED enables you to
monitor radio reception and power. Bluetooth wireless technology provides cable-free
communications between the receiver and the controller.

The R2 GNSS receiver does not have a front panel to
change settings. To configure the receiver, see

Configuring and using the receiver, page 32.

R2 GNSS receiver features

The R2 GNSS smart antenna has the following features:

l 8 mm +1 ppm RMS (0.026 ft +1 ppm RMS) horizontal

and vertical precision when using RTK or RTX

corrections
l Supported by version 2015.20 and later of the Trimble Access field software
l CenterPoint® RTX, RangePoint® RTX, ViewPoint™ RTX, and FieldPoint™ RTX ready;

subscription required
l Small, lightweight design – 1.08 kg (2.38 lb) receiver only
l USB power cable included
l Fully functional out-of-the-box, with dual-frequency GNSS tracking (GPS, GLONASS,

BeiDou, and Galileo)
l 220-channel GNSS tracking (all available constellations)
l Replaceable, rechargeable, smart Lithium-ion battery provides more than four hours

GPS rover operation per charge
l Bluetooth wireless technology for cable-free, no-hassle operation with Trimble field

software
l Power button with LED indicator for power and corrections
l 5 Hz update rate
l Operates within a VRS network or IBSS for conventional base station-free rover

capability
l Integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

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l Four SBAS channels
l RoHS compliant

Related information

Sources of related information include the following:

l Release notes – The release notes describe new features of the product, information

not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals. They can be

downloaded from the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/Support/Support_AZ.aspx.
l Trimble training courses – Consider a training course to help you use your GNSS

system to its fullest potential. For more information, go to the Trimble website at

www.trimble.com/Support/Index_Training.aspx.

Technical support

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, go to the Support area of the
Trimble website (www.trimble.com/Support.shtml). Select the product you need
information on. Product updates, documentation, and any support issues are available for
download.

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Setting up the Receiver

n Parts of the R2 receiver
n Setup guidelines
n Setting up the receiver on a range pole
n Setting up the receiver on a backpack



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Parts of the R2 receiver

The front panel contains the Power button, which also
shows the Status LED.

The Power button controls the receiver’s power on or
off functions. See Button functions, page 33.

The Status LED show the status of the power and radio
reception. See LED behavior, page 33.

The lower housing contains:

❶ TNC radio antenna connector. Use the TNC connection for the antenna for the

optional 450 MHZ UHF radio.

❷ removable battery compartment.

❸ micro USB port.

❹ ⅝-11 threaded insert.

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Setup guidelines

Consider the following guidelines when setting up the receiver:

l When operating the receiver in member states of the European Union and in other

counties which adhere to the EU R&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.
l Place the GNSS antenna in a location that has a clear line of sight to the sky in all

directions. Do not place the antenna near vertical obstructions such as buildings, deep

cuttings, site vehicles, towers, or tree canopy. GNSS rovers and the base station receive

the same satellite signals from the same satellites. The system needs five common

satellites to provide RTK positioning.
l GNSS satellites are constantly moving. Because you cannot measure at a specific

location now does not mean that you will not be able to measure there later, when

satellite coverage at the location improves. Use GNSS planning software daily to

identify the daily best and worst satellite coverage times for your location and then

choose measurement times that coincide with optimal GNSS performance. This is

especially important when operating in the worst GNSS locations. You can download

the Trimble Planning software from the Trimble website. From this webpage

(www.trimble.com/gnssplanningonline/) you can also use Trimble GNSS Planning

Online. To use online GNSS planning, you may need to first install the Microsoft

Silverlight® add-on for your Internet browser.
l To get a fixed position solution with centimeter precision, initialize the RTK rover

receiver. For initialization to take place, the receiver must track at least five satellites that

the base station is also tracking. In a dual-satellite constellation operation, for example,

GPS and GLONASS, the receiver must track at least six satellites.
l To continue to survey at centimeter precisions, the rover must continuously track at

least four satellites that the base station is also tracking. The radio link between the

base and rover receivers must also be maintained.
l Loss of the satellite signals will result in a loss of centimeter position precision.
l Although the receiver has a waterproof housing, take reasonable care to protect the

unit. Avoid exposure to extreme environmental conditions when operating the

receiver, including:

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l Water
l Heat greater than 55 °C (131 °F)
l Cold less than –20 °C (–4 °F)
l Corrosive fluids and gases

l Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:

l Gasoline engines (spark plugs)
l Televisions and PC monitors
l Alternators and generators
l Electric motors
l Equipment with DC-to-AC converters
l Fluorescent lights
l Switching power supplies

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CAUTION – The Trimble R2 GNSS receiver is not suited to on-vehicle operation

where it will be subject to heavy vibration, that is, operation in rough ungraded terrain.
Use in these conditions can damage the receiver.

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 antenna for this device. For mobile operation, the maximum gain of the
UHF antenna must not exceed 5 dBi.

WARNING – These receivers use a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. To avoid

personal injury or equipment damage, ensure that you read and understand the

Safety Information at the front of this manual.

Optional radio

Radios are the most common data link for Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) surveying. The
receiver is available with an optional internal receive radio in the 450 MHz UHF band.

To configure the optional internal radio, use the appropriate Trimble software. For more
information, refer to the documentation for your Trimble software.

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Charging the receiver's battery

The receiver can be powered by its internal battery or by an external power source
connected to the micro USB connector on the receiver.

To insert the internal battery:
1. 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:

2. Slide the battery and compartment as a unit into the receiver until the battery

compartment latches are locked into position.

The rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery
completely for 12 hours before using the device for the first time. If the battery has been
stored for longer than three months, charge it before use.

Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble batter charger, such as the dual-battery
charger (P/N 53018010 - gray), or the five-battery system charger (P/N 49499-00 -

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yellow/gray). If there is more than one battery charging, the batteries charge sequentially
and take approximately four hours each to fully charge.

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 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.

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:

l 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.
l Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
l Do not immerse the battery in water.
l Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
l Do not drop or puncture the battery.
l 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:

l If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
l If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and

seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!

l If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash

off the battery fluid.

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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:

l Fully charge all new batteries before use.
l Do not allow the batteries to discharge below 5 V.
l Keep all batteries on continuous charge when not in use. Batteries may be kept on

charge indefinitely without damage to the receiver or batteries.
l Do not store batteries in the receiver or external charger unless power is applied.
l If you must store the batteries, fully charge them before storing and then recharge

them at least every three months.

Battery charger

The charger can charge three types of Lithium-ion batteries. It can be powered by AC
power or vehicle battery.

The Dual-Slot Charger Kit consists of:

l Charger dual-battery slot
l Power supply for charger
l Cable Kit-AC for power supply
l Charger battery slot insert

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Chargeable batteries

The charger can charge the following types of batteries:

l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, 2.6 Ah, 7.4 V, P/N 92600 (remove battery slot inserts

to charge this type of battery. This battery is used for the Trimble R2 receiver.)
l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (Smart Battery), 3.7 Ah, 7.4 V, (P/N 76767, P/N 89840-

00)

l Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, 4,4 Ah, 11.1.V, P/N 49400 (remove battery slot inserts

to charge this type of battery)

Charger slots

The charger has two slots. Each slot can charge either type of battery. When charging the
R2 battery, you must remove the inserts from the battery slot before inserting the battery.
Batteries are charged sequentially. Beside each slot are two LED indicators (red and green)
to indicate the battery status.

Power supply

The charger can be powered by AC power (using the power supply for the charger) or by
car voltage using a 12 V vehicle adapter for dual battery charger (P/N 89844-00, not
included with the receiver kit).

AC power supply is an external adapter, usable worldwide. Different cords with
appropriate plugs for different countries are supplied with theadapter.

Vehicle power

The charger can be powered by vehicle voltage of nominal 12 V. It can withstand voltages
of a vehicle voltage of nominal 24 V (maximum 32 V). So if you connect the vehicle cable by
mistake to a 24 V socket in a vehicle the charger does not start charging but latches in fault
condition and flashes all green LEDs. The power must be removed to reset the fault
condition.

Technical data

Power Supply Receiver Connection

AC Input Voltage 100 to 240 V AC +/-10%

AC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz

DC Output Voltage 19 V

DC Output current charger Approx. 3.5 A

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Power Supply Receiver Connection

DC Power Input Voltage operation 10 V to 21 V

Unit switches off if voltage is out of range

DC Power Input Voltage limits 8 V to 32 V

Absolute maximum input voltage 32 V

Over voltage 21 V to 32 V

Working voltage 10 V to 21 V

Under voltage charging <10 V

Sum of charge time for all batteries 5 to 6 hours

Charger in first hour >60 %

Charging the battery

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CAUTION – Ensure that nothing obstructs the vents in the back and bottom of the

charger.

The battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery completely before using it for
the first time.

l To charge the battery, use only a charger that Trimble recommends for charging the

Lithium-ion battery.
l If the equipment has been stored for longer than three months, charge the battery

before using the receiver.

The charger operates between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). Charging a battery at
temperatures in the range of 0 °C (32 °F) to 5 °C (41 °F) will take longer than charging at
room temperature.

To charge the battery:
1. Ensure that the vents in the back and bottom of the charger are unobstructed.
2. Place the charger on a hard, flat and level surface, to ensure that there is airflow under

the charger.

3. To apply power to the charger, use the AC to DC converter or 12 V vehicle adapter. The

charger scans the slots for a battery.

4. Place the battery in any of the slots. The red light turns off (can take up to 5s). For an

explanation of the LED, see Battery charger LED status indicator below.

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