Trimble Outdoors R7 - Manual (Page 153)

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Tr
imble R8 Operation
160.1
Configuring the Trimble R8 receiver
To configure a Trimble R8 receiver using GPS Configurator:
1. Connect Port 1 or 2 on the receiver to a serial (COM) port on
the computer and apply power.
2. To start GPS Configurator, click , then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.
3. Select Trimble R8 in the Device Type dialog.
The software automatically establishes a connection with the
receiver.
4. Make appropriate selections for your required receiver settings.
For more information, refer to the GPS Configurator Help.
5. Click Apply .
The settings in GPS Configurator are applied to the receiver.
16.1
WinFlash Software
WinFlash communicates with Trimble products to perform various
functions including:
• installing software, firmware, and option upgrades
• running diagnostics (for example, retrieving configuration
information)
• configuring radios
For more information, online help is also available when using
WinFlash.
Note – WinFlash runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, Me, or
XP operating systems.