Trimble Outdoors 5700/5800 - Manual (Page 142)

16 Software Utilities
1 30 5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide
5800 GPS Receiver Oper
ation
This chapter provides information on the software utilities that you can
use with the 5800 receiver.
16.1
The GPS Configurator Software
The GPS Configurator software enables you to configure a survey-grade
Trimble GPS receiver connected to your desktop computer and save
the configurations. Use the GPS Configurator software to view the
current receiver settings, check GPS information, and change receiver
settings.
161.1
Installing GPS Configurator
A copy of GPS Configurator is included on the Trimble R7, Trimble R8,
5700, and 5800 GPS Receivers CD.
To install the software:
1. Insert the CD into the CD drive on your computer.
2. From the main menu select Install individual software packages.
3. Select Install GPS Configurator vX.XX
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
160.1
Configuring the 5800 receiver
To configure a 5800 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 5800 in the Device Type dialog.