Trimble Outdoors 5700/5800 - Manual (Page 78)

7 Software Utilities
6 6 5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide
5700 GPS Receiver Oper
ation
This chapter provides information on the software utilities that you can
use with the 5700 receiver.
7.1
The GPS Configurator Software
The GPS Configurator office 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.
71.1
Configuring the 5700 receiver
1. Connect Port 1, 2, or 3 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.
The software automatically establishes a connection with the
5700 receiver.
3. Make appropriate selections for your required receiver settings.
For more information, refer to the GPS Configurator Help.
4. Click Apply .
The settings in GPS Configurator are applied to the receiver.
Alternatively, you can save the settings to your computer. For more
information, refer to the GPS Configurator Help.