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Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide 71
Software Utilities 7
Trimble R7 Operation
70.1 Configuring the Trimble R7 receiver
To configure a Trimble R7 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 and then select
Programs / Trimble / GPS Configurator / GPS Configurator.
3. Select Trimble R7 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.
7.1 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.