Trimble Outdoors SPSX51 - Manual (Page 66)

6 Configuring the Receiver Using the Keypad and Display
64 SPSx51 Modular GPS Receivers User Guide
Configuring the receiver as a base receiver
To set up the SPSx51 as a base receiver, use AutoBase technology, the Trimble SCS900
Site Controller software, the receiver keypad, or an external computer.
The AutoBase feature automatically configures the receiver settings for you. The
receiver obtains a position and outputs RTK corrections on the internal radio (if
available) or on the LEMO port. See
Chapter 8, Automatically Setting up a Mobile Base
Station Using AutoBase Technology .
The receiver is configured step-by-step to ensure that all appropriate settings are
configured. To move between steps in the configuration process, press
L 
.
Configuring the receiver
1. In the Home screen, press
L 
. Use the Operation Mode screen to configure
system settings, mode settings, or to view the SV (satellite) status. Mode Settings
is the default setting.
2. Press
L
. Use the Mode screen to select whether the receiver will operate as a
base or rover. Base is the default setting.
3. Press
L
. Use the Base Station screen to select whether the receiver is going to
use a “Here” position or if the current coordinates in the receiver will be
changed.
4. Press
G
. When Edit Current begins to flash, the receiver is in Edit mode and
you can change the current setting.
5. Press
K 
. The setting changes to New Base (Here).
6. Press
L
to accept the change.
7. Press
L
again. The Base Name screen appears. See next.
Changing the name and description of the base station
In the Base Name screen:
1. Press
G
. When the first character of the base name begins to flash, the receiver
is in Edit mode and you can change the current setting.
2. Press
J
or
K 
to change the value of the character.
3. Press
G
to move the cursor to the next character.
4. Repeat Step 2 through Step 3 to enter the name of the base station. The name
can be up to 16 characters. Press
L
to accept the change.
5. Press
L
again. Use the Base Code screen to change the code (description) for
the base station.
6. Press
G
. When the first character of the base code begins to flash, the receiver
is in Edit mode and you can change the current setting.
7. Press
J
or
K 
to change the value of the character.