Pro XR/XRS

Receiver Manual

Part Number 31172-20-ENG

Revision A
May 1998

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Scope and Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
Update Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
World Wide Web (WWW) Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Site . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
Reader Comment Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx

1 GPS and the Pro XR and Pro XRS Receivers

1.1 What is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 What is the Pro XR Receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 What is the Pro XRS Receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.4 What Can the Pro XR and Pro XRS Receivers Do? . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.5 Standard Pro XR/XRS Receiver Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

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1.5.1 Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Compact Dome GPS-only Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon Antenna . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential Antenna1-8

2 Accuracy
2.1 Differential GPS Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2 Sources of DGPS Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.3 Real-Time Differential Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.4 Postprocessed Differential Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.5 Factors Affecting Postprocessed DGPS Accuracy . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.5.1 Number of Visible Satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5.2 Multipath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.5.3 Distance Between Base Station and Roving Receiver. . .2-8
2.5.4 PDOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.5.5 SNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.5.6 Satellite Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.5.7 Occupation Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.5.8 Differential Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.5.9 Receiver Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.5.10 Synchronized Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2.5.11 Logging Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2.6 Real-time DGPS Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.6.1 Ephemeris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.6.2 Frequency of Message Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.6.3 RTCM Message Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
RTCM Type 1 Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
RTCM Type 9 Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2.6.4 Accuracy of the Beacon Reference Station Position . . .2-16
2.6.5 Datum of Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

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2.7 Postprocessed Real-Time (PPRT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

2.8 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

3 Pro XR/XRS Beacon Components

3.1 Real-Time DGPS Beacon Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.1.1 DGPS Reference Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.1.2 Broadcast Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.1.3 GPS/MSK Beacon Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.2 Advanced DGPS System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.2.1 Integrity Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.2.2 Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.3 MSK Beacon Receiver Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.3.1 MSK Pre-filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.3.2 MSK Automatic Gain Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.3.3 MSK Analog-to-Digital Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3.3.4 MSK Digital Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.3.5 MSK I/O Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3.4 Worldwide DGPS Beacon Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3.5 Activating the OmniSTAR Satellite Differential Service . . . . . .3-8
Step 1 – Prepare the Pro XRS GPS receiver . . . . . . .3-8
Step 2 – Call OmniSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Step 3 – Configure the Pro XRS GPS receiver . . . . . .3-9
Step 4 – Wait 45 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3.6 Activating the Racal-LandStar Satellite Differential Service . . . .3-10
Step 1 – Prepare the Pro XRS GPS receiver . . . . . . .3-10
Step 2 – Call Racal-LandStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Step 3 – Configure the Pro XRS GPS receiver . . . . . .3-11
Step 4 – Wait 45 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

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4 Pro XR/XRS System Equipment

4.1 Pro XR Receiver Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.2 Pro XRS Receiver Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.2.1 Pro XR Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.2.2 Pro XRS Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.3 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3.1 Port A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3.2 Port B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.3.3 Antenna Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.4 GPS Pro XR Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4.5 Pro XR GPS / Beacon Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
4.6 Pro XRS Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
4.7 Pro XR/XRS System Hip Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
4.7.1 Pro XR/XRS Hip Pack Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
4.7.2 Wearing and Adjusting the Hip Pack . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Hip Pack and Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
4.8 Optional Range Poles and Tripods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
4.9 Optional Vehicle Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24

A Upgrading Receiver Firmware

A.1 Downloading the Firmware Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
A.2 Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
A.3 Upgrading the Receiver Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4

B Specifications

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C Trimble Mapping & GIS Training Programs

C.1 Training Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2
C.1.1 Introduction to Pro XR™ with Asset Surveyor™. . . . .C-2
C.1.2 Introduction to Pro XR with ASPEN™ . . . . . . . . . .C-2
C.2 Training Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3
C.2.1 Onsite Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4
C.2.2 Trimble Certified Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-4

Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Pro XR GPS-only Compact Dome Antenna . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure 1-2 Pro XR Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon Antenna . . . . . . . 1-7
Figure 1-3 Pro XRS Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Figure 2-1 Multipath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Figure 3-1 Components of a DGPS System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 4-1 Pro XR Receiver Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Figure 4-2 Pro XRS Receiver Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-3 Pro XR/XRS Receiver Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Figure 4-4 GPS Pro XR / TSC1 Connection Diagram. . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-5 GPS Pro XR / TDC1 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . 4-7
Figure 4-6 GPS Pro XR / TDC2 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . 4-8
Figure 4-7 GPS Pro XR / MC-V Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-8 GPS Pro XR / Field Computer Connection Diagram. . . . . 4-10
Figure 4-9 Pro XR GPS /Beacon / TSC1 Connection Diagram . . . . . 4-11
Figure 4-10 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / TDC1 Connection Diagram . . . . . 4-12
Figure 4-11 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / TDC2 Connection Diagram . . . . . 4-13
Figure 4-12 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / MC-V Connection Diagram. . . . . 4-14
Figure 4-13 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / Field Computer Connection Diagram . 4-15
Figure 4-14 Pro XRS / TSC1 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Figure 4-15 Pro XRS / TDC1 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Figure 4-16 Pro XRS / TDC2 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Figure 4-17 Pro XRS / Field Computer Connection Diagram . . . . . . 4-19
Figure 4-18 Pro XR/XRS System Hip Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

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Figure 4-19 View of Hip Pack Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

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List of Tables
Table 2-1 Logging Interval Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Table 2-2 Recommended Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Table 4-1 Pro XR Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Table 4-2 Pro XRS Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Table B-1 Pro XR/XRS Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Table B-2 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna Specifications . . . . . . . . B-2
Table B-3 Compact Dome GPS-Only Antenna Specifications . . . . . . B-2
Table B-4 Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential Antenna
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Table B-5 Data/Power Cable Pinout (P/N 30231-00) . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Table B-6 NMEA/RTCM Cable Pinout (P/N 30232-00) . . . . . . . . . B-4
Table B-7 TSC1 Data Cable Pinout (P/N 32287-00,-10) . . . . . . . . . B-5
Table B-8 TDC1 Data/ESP Cable Pinout (P/N 30233-00) . . . . . . . . B-5
Table B-9 TDC2 Data Cable Pinout (P/N 30234) . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Table B-10 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable Pinout (P/N 30236) . . . . B-6

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 About This Manual
Welcome to the GPS Pathfinder™ Pro XR/XRS Receiver Manual.
This manual describes how to install, set up, and use the Trimble
Pro XR/XRS receiver.

Scope and Audience

Even if you have used other Global Positioning System (GPS)
products before, we recommend that you spend some time reading
this manual to learn about the special features of this product. If you
are not familiar with GPS, we suggest that you read the booklet GPS,
A Guide to the Next Utility that is available from Trimble Navigation
Limited.
The following sections provide a guide to this manual, as well as to
other documentation that you may have received with this product.

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Organization
This manual contains the following:
• Chapter 1, GPS and the Pro XR and Pro XRS Receivers,
provides an overview of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers.
This chapter describes the three integrated components of the
Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers: GPS, MSK beacon, and
satellite differential (Pro XRS only).
• Chapter 2, Accuracy, provides a brief overview of Differential
GPS, details the Pro XR and Pro XRS systems’ accuracy, the
conditions necessary to obtain it, and any factors that can
adversely affect it.
• Chapter 3, Pro XR/XRS Beacon Components, provides a more
in-depth look at the components of a DGPS system.
• Chapter 4, Pro XR/XRS System Equipment, provides details of
the equipment associated with the Pro XR and Pro XRS
receivers and shows how to assemble the equipment.
• Appendix A, Upgrading Receiver Firmware, provides detailed
instructions for updating the firmware in the Pro XR and
Pro XRS receivers.
• Appendix B, Specifications, lists the specifications for the
Pro XR and XRS receivers, integrated Beacon/GPS antenna,
combined GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential antenna, and
GPS-only compact dome antenna, as well as pinout diagrams
for Pro XR and Pro XRS system cables.
• Appendix C, Trimble Mapping & GIS Training Programs,
provides information on Mapping & GIS training courses
available.

Related Information
The following sections discuss other sources of information that
introduce, extend, or update this manual.

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Release Notes
The release notes describe new features of the product, information
not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals.

Update Notes
There is a warranty activation sheet with this product. Send it in to
automatically receive update notes as they become available. These
contain important information about software and hardware changes.
Contact your local Trimble Dealer for more information about the
support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an
extended warranty program for hardware.

Other Information
This section lists sources that provide other useful information.

World Wide Web (WWW) Site

For an interactive look at Trimble, visit our site on the World Wide
Web:
• http://www.trimble.com

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Site

Use the Trimble FTP site to send files or to receive files such as
software patches, utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions
(FAQs):
• ftp://ftp.trimble.com
You can also access the FTP site from the Trimble World Wide Web
site (http://www.trimble.com/support/support.htm).

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Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the
product documentation, contact your local dealer.
If you need further assistance, contact the Trimble Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) by phone, fax, or email. A support
technician can help determine the cause of the problem and provide
technical assistance.
To contact TAC:
Phone: +1-800-SOS-4TAC (North America)
+1-408-481-6940 (International)
Phones are answered from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pacific Standard Time.
Fax: +1-408-481-6020
Email: trimble_support@trimble.com
When you contact TAC, have the following information available:
• The Trimble product name, any software or firmware version
number(s), and if appropriate, the serial number.
• Your specific question or problem.
Please detail background information, such as the
configuration of your data logger or receiver, and the exact
type, make, and configuration of your computer. If you have
received error messages, please specify the exact wording.
If you need to send a data file with your inquiry, please compress the
file using PKZIP software by PKWARE, Inc., and name the file with
the extension .ZIP.
Use one of the following methods to send the file:
• Attach the file to your email inquiry.
• Put the file on the Trimble FTP site and include the file name
in your email inquiry.

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Reader Comment Form

Thank you for purchasing this product. We would appreciate
feedback about the documentation. Use the reader comment form at
the back of this manual or, if this is not available, send comments and
suggestions to the address in the front. All comments and suggestions
become the property of Trimble Navigation Limited.

Document Conventions
Italics identify software menus, menu commands, dialog boxes, and
the dialog box fields.
SMALL CAPITALS identify DOS commands, directories, filenames,
and filename extensions.
Courier represents messages printed on the screen.
Courier Bold represents information that you must type in a
software screen or window.
Helvetica Bold identifies a software command button.
[Ctrl] is an example of a hardware function key that you must press on
a personal computer (PC). If you must press more than one of these at
the same time, this is represented by a plus sign, for example, [Ctrl] +

[C].

is an example of a hardware key (hard key) that you must press
on the keypad.
is an example of a softkey.
‘Select Italics / Italics’ identifies the sequence of menus, commands,
or dialog boxes that you must choose in order to reach a given screen.

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Warnings, cautions, notes, and tips draw attention to important
information and indicate its nature and purpose.

M Warning – Warnings alert you to situations that could cause personal

injury or unrecoverable data loss.

I Caution – Cautions alert you to situations that could cause hardware

damage or software error.

* Note – Notes give additional significant information about the subject

to increase your knowledge, or guide your actions.

F Tip – Tips indicate a shortcut or other time- or labor-saving hint that

can help you make better use of the product.

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 1 GPS and the Pro XR
and Pro XRS Receivers
The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers are Trimble’s high-performance
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers. They can be operated
with one of the following controlling software systems designed for
effective geographic data acquisition:
• Trimble’s Asset Surveyor™ software running on the rugged
TSC1, TDC1 and TDC2 data collectors
• Trimble’s ASPEN™ software running on a user-supplied
notebook or pen computer
The Pro XR and XRS receivers use differential GPS to provide
submeter position accuracy on a second-by-second basis.
NMEA-0183 messages and raw measurements in TSIP (Trimble
Standard Interface Protocol) are also available, offering optimal
flexibility when interfacing with other instruments.

1.1 What is GPS?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based positioning
system operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The 24
operational NAVSTAR satellites orbiting the earth every twelve hours
provide worldwide, all-weather, 24-hour time and position
information. For more information regarding GPS concepts, refer to
the Mapping Systems General Reference.

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1.2 What is the Pro XR Receiver?

The Pro XR receiver is available in two configurations: GPS/MSK
(Minimum Shift Keying) Beacon and GPS only. The Pro XR GPS/
MSK Beacon receiver includes a differential GPS receiver module
and a fully automatic, dual-channel MSK beacon receiver module
packaged within a lightweight, rugged, weatherproof housing for
receiving DGPS (Differential GPS) broadcasts conforming to the
IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) standard.

1.3 What is the Pro XRS Receiver?

The Pro XRS receiver is Trimble’s most versatile real-time GPS
mapping receiver ever. By combining a GPS receiver, an MSK
beacon differential receiver and a satellite differential receiver in a
single housing, the Pro XRS system offers you unsurpassed flexibility
in choosing a source for real-time differential corrections. One
receiver and antenna is all that is required for the flexibility of
receiving GPS, MSK Beacon differential corrections, and satellite
differential corrections.
A subscription to a differential correction service is required and
multiple vendors are supported. An integrated virtual reference/base
station (VRS/VBS) technology permits the satellite corrections to be
uniformly accurate over the entire satellite coverage area, without
degradation in the accuracy associated with increasing distance from
fixed reference stations.

* Note – The use of satellite differential corrections may not be

appropriate for operations in areas with substantial canopy.

At the time of printing, the Pro XRS receiver supports two differential
correction services. For more information on these services, refer to
the following web sites :
• http://www.omnistar.com/
• http://www.racal-landstar.com/index.html

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1.4 What Can the Pro XR and Pro XRS Receivers Do?
The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers, in combination with the
controlling software (Asset Surveyor or ASPEN) are advanced
systems for geographic data collection. These GPS systems are
designed for accurate mapping, and creation and updating of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. By combining the
high performance controlling software with the accuracy of the
Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver, you can quickly inventory resources by
recording precise position and attribute information in digital form,
which can later be imported into the spatial database of your choice.
The foundation of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers is precise GPS
positioning technology. The GPS receiver features 12 channels of
continuous satellite tracking. Using differential GPS, the Pro XR and
Pro XRS receivers deliver differentially corrected C/A code positions
to submeter accuracy on a second-by-second basis under the most
challenging operating conditions.
The MSK beacon receiver allows users of the Pro XR and Pro XRS
receivers free access to real-time solutions transmitted from DGPS
radiobeacons operating in the MF (medium frequency) band from
283.5 kHz to 325 kHz. The integrated MSK beacon receiver (optional
on a Pro XR receiver) is an advanced dual channel radiobeacon
receiver that tracks broadcasts from DGPS radiobeacons conforming
to the IALA Standard. The beacon receiver uses its all-digital signal
processing techniques to track and demodulate signals from DGPS
radiobeacons.
For an up-to-date list of beacon stations, see the following web page:
http://www.trimble.com/gis/beacon/

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1.5 Standard Pro XR/XRS Receiver Features

The Pro XR GPS-only receiver provides the following:
• 12-channel DGPS receiver with Everest™ multipath rejection
technology, L1 C/A code with carrier-phase filtering and
instantaneous full wavelength carrier-phase measurements
• Submeter MCORR400 accuracy—typically less than 50 cm
RMS (assumes at least 5 satellites, PDOP less than 6, and
corrections from a Trimble Reference Station, 4000RS, or
Trimble Community Base Station with Everest multipath
rejection technology)
• 1 Hz position and velocity update rate
• Velocity computations incorporate carrier-phase data
• Time to First Fix (TTFF): typically less than 30 seconds
• NMEA-0183 Message Outputs: ALM, GGA, GLL, GSA,
GSV, VTG, ZDA
• Two RS-232 serial ports
• NMEA-0183 output or TSIP output/External RTCM input
• TSIP Interface Protocol I/O
• GPS-only compact dome antenna
• User upgradeable receiver firmware
• Receiver Manual
• CE Mark compliance

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The Pro XR GPS/Beacon receiver provides the items listed above,

plus:
• Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon antenna
(replaces the compact antenna listed above)
• Fully automatic and manual beacon operating modes
• Fast acquisition of differential beacon signals
• Immunity to MSK jamming signals
• Advanced techniques for combatting atmospheric noise in the
beacon receiver
The Pro XRS GPS/MSK/Beacon/Satellite Differential receiver
provides the items listed above, plus:
• Integrated L-band Satellite Differential correction receiver
• Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential antenna

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1.5.1 Antenna Options

There are three antenna options:
• Compact Dome GPS-only antenna
• Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon antenna
• Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite differential antenna

Compact Dome GPS-only Antenna

The GPS-only antenna is a lightweight L1 compact dome GPS
antenna (P/N 16741-00), as shown in Figure 1-1. The antenna is
weatherproof and is designed to withstand harsh environmental
conditions.

Figure 1-1 Pro XR GPS-only Compact Dome Antenna

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Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon Antenna

The Pro XR receiver’s integrated GPS/MSK Beacon antenna
(P/N 29653-00) features two antenna components: an L1 GPS
antenna and an MSK H-field Loop beacon antenna.
• The L1 GPS antenna is an active antenna designed to filter
out unwanted signals and amplify the L1 GPS signal for
transmission over the antenna cable to the Pro XR receiver.
• The MSK H-field Loop beacon antenna features a pre-
amplifier for filtering out signal interference such as AM
radio broadcasts and noise from switching power supplies.
After filtering, the pre-amp amplifies the MF signal for
transmission over the same antenna cable to the beacon
receiver.
The coaxial antenna cable also carries DC power to the pre-amp of
both the L1 GPS and beacon antennas over the center conductor of
the cable.
The antenna assembly integrates the L1 GPS antenna and a beacon
antenna into a single antenna assembly, as shown in Figure 1-2. The
antenna assembly is completely weather-proof and is designed to
withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Figure 1-2 Pro XR Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon

Antenna

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Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite Differential Antenna
The Pro XRS receiver’s integrated L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite
Differential antenna (P/N 33580-50) features two antenna
components:
• L1 GPS/Satellite Differential antenna
This is an active antenna designed to filter out unwanted
signals and amplify the L1 GPS and Satellite Differential
signals for transmission over the antenna cable to the
Pro XRS receiver.
• MSK H-field Loop beacon antenna
This features a pre-amplifier for filtering out signal
interference such as AM radio broadcasts and noise from
switching power supplies. After filtering, the pre-amp
amplifies the MF signal for transmission over the same
antenna cable to the beacon receiver.
The coaxial antenna cable also carries DC power to the pre-amp of
both the L1 GPS/Satellite Differential and beacon antennas over the
center conductor of the cable.
The antenna assembly integrates the L1 GPS/Satellite Differential
antenna and a beacon antenna into a single antenna assembly, as
shown in Figure 1-3. The antenna assembly is completely
weatherproof and is designed to withstand harsh environmental
conditions.

Figure 1-3 Pro XRS Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite

Differential Antenna

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The accuracy of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers without real-time
or postprocessed differential correction is 100 meters (2dRMS). After
differential correction, the horizontal accuracy of each position is
better than 50 cm (RMS) + 1 part-per-million (ppm) times the
distance between the base and the rover. The vertical accuracy of each
position is submeter +2 ppm times the distance between the base and
the rover. Using real-time corrections, the accuracy of each position
can be as good as submeter, but is subject to a number of operational
conditions.

* Note – 2dRMS means that approximately 95% of the positions are

within the specified value. RMS means that approximately 68% of the
positions are within the specified value.

2.1 Differential GPS Positioning

The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers use differential GPS (DGPS) to
achieve positions accurate to the submeter level. DGPS employs two
or more receivers. One receiver, called the base station, is placed at a
known point to determine the errors in the pseudoranges to the
satellites. An unlimited number of other mobile receivers, called
rovers, collect data at unknown locations within the vicinity.

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The base station receiver computes corrections. These corrections are
based on the differences between the actual and observed ranges to
the tracked satellites. The pseudorange corrections (PRC) are based
on these differences. The coordinates of the rover receivers are then
computed by applying the PRCs to the observed ranges in real time.
The concept of DGPS is based on the fact that because GPS satellites
are in high orbits (the orbital radius is greater than four times the
radius of the Earth), the pseudorange errors observed by the base
station receiver are virtually identical to the pseudorange errors seen
by all rover receivers in the vicinity.

2.2 Sources of DGPS Error

Pseudorange errors can come from several sources. Some errors are
common to both the base station and the rover receivers, such as
satellite clock errors. These can be reduced using differential
corrections. Errors that are not common to both the base station and
rover receiver include multipath and receiver noise. These errors
cannot be removed using differential corrections.
Each satellite broadcasts orbital and satellite clock data based on
predicted behavior. If the orbit of a satellite does not behave as
predicted, an error in the pseudorange results. The commonality of
the orbital error between two receivers depends on the distance
between the receivers and the direction of the orbital error. Because
GPS satellites orbit at high altitude, pseudorange errors caused by
orbital prediction errors are nearly identical between two receivers
within 100 kilometers of each other. At greater distances between
receivers, orbital errors become noticeably different for each receiver,
therefore becoming a source of error that is more difficult to resolve
with differential correction.

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The greatest source of pseudorange error is Selective Availability

(S/A). S/A refers to the errors in the data and satellite-clock dithering
that are deliberately induced by the U.S. Department of Defense
(DoD), operators of GPS. This restricts full GPS accuracy to all users
except authorized users, typically the U.S. military and its allies. The
magnitude of S/A errors combined with other error sources results in
autonomous (single receiver) horizontal accuracy so that 95% of the
positions are within 100 meters of truth.
S/A errors can be removed using DGPS. The clock-dither error, like
unplanned clock errors, is common to all receivers using the satellite.
S/A data errors are similar to orbital errors and can be removed by
DGPS.
Other sources of pseudorange error include ionospheric delay,
tropospheric delay, multipath, and receiver noise. DGPS removes
most of the errors due to ionospheric and tropospheric delay as long
as the distance between the base station receiver and rover receiver is
not too large.
Multipath and receiver noise are unique to a receiver and cannot be
removed by differential techniques. The Pro XR and Pro XRS
receivers use the latest advancements in GPS receiver design, has
appreciably better signal-to-noise ratio than earlier receivers, and uses
advanced filtering and signal-processing techniques. The receiver
design, when combined with a low-multipath environment, minimizes
errors from ionospheric and tropospheric delay, so that the resulting
DGPS positions are more accurate.

2.3 Real-Time Differential Correction

In real-time DGPS, the base station calculates and broadcasts through
radio signals, the correction for each satellite as it receives the data.
This correction is received by the rover and applied to the position it
is calculating. As a result, the position displayed by the controlling
software and logged to the data file is a differentially corrected
position.

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The Pro XRS and Pro XR GPS/Beacon receivers have a built-in
beacon receiver component. If you are using the integrated GPS/MSK
beacon antenna then you can collect real-time data if you are in range
of a DGPS radiobeacon transmitter. You do not need to purchase,
connect and configure an external radio. In addition, the receiver
allows the controlling software, Asset Surveyor or ASPEN, to record
postprocessable real-time (PPRT) data. This allows you to collect
data in real-time; you can postprocess this data later for even greater
accuracy. (See Section 2.7, Postprocessed Real-Time (PPRT)).
You must maintain radio contact with the base station. If contact is
lost, the rover receiver either stops computing positions or computes
positions with non-differential GPS accuracy (up to 100 meters
horizontal 2dRMS), depending on the positioning mode (configured
in the controlling software).
You can always collect base data for postprocessing, even if you are
using external radios, radiobeacons or satellites for real-time
differential operation. Back in the office, you can differentially
correct positions not corrected in the field using real-time differential
operation, and reprocess positions that were differentially corrected in
real-time to improve their accuracy. Also, your colleagues may want
to use the base data for their own differential corrections.

2.4 Postprocessed Differential Correction

In postprocessed DGPS the base station records the pseudoranges for
each satellite directly into a computer file. The rover also records its
own positions in a computer file. After returning from the field, the
two files are processed together and the output is a differentially
corrected rover file.

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2.5 Factors Affecting Postprocessed DGPS Accuracy

The accuracy you can obtain after data collection depends on several
factors, including:
• Number of visible satellites
• Multipath
• Distance between base station and rover receivers
• Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
• Satellite elevations
• Occupation time at a point
• Differential correction
• Receiver type at base station
The horizontal accuracy of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers with
postprocessed differential correction is better than 50 cm (RMS) +1
ppm times the distance between the base station and the rover receiver
given the following conditions:
• Number of satellites used: ≥ 5
• PDOP: < 6
• GPS Signal-to Noise Ratio (SNR): > 6
• Satellite Elevation Mask: ≥ 15°
• Base station receiver is a Pro XR, Pro XRS, 4600LS, or
Series 4000 GPS receiver equipped with the Everest
multipath rejection technology

* Note – Using receivers without the appropriate Everest firmware

installed results in a degradation in accuracy.

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In addition, the following conditions must be met to obtain submeter
accuracy:
• Synchronized measurements are logged at the base station.
• The logging interval for the roving receiver is the same as, or
a multiple of, the logging interval at the base station.
• The base station uses the correct antenna.
For detailed information on GPS data accuracy, see Chapter 4 of the
Mapping Systems General Reference. For more information on the
accuracy of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers when using the
integrated MSK beacon and satellite differential receivers, see
Section 2.6, Real-time DGPS Accuracy.

2.5.1 Number of Visible Satellites

A minimum number of satellites (usually four) is needed to calculate
a position. If you have five or more satellites, this increases the
accuracy by a small amount. When using 2D position mode, you can
obtain positions from three satellites by using 2D position mode, but
this can significantly reduce accuracy. You must manually supply an
accurate height, or let the controlling software use the last determined
height. Any inaccuracy in height causes inaccuracies in the horizontal
coordinates.
You can make sure that at least five satellites are always tracked, by
using Overdetermined 3D position mode.
When the number of visible satellites drops below the required
number, the controlling software stops logging positions for the
current feature and displays the message Too few satellites.

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2.5.2 Multipath
Satellite signals can sometimes be reflected off large nearby objects,
such as buildings or cars, causing an erroneous signal to be received
by the GPS antenna. This phenomenon is known as multipath and is
illustrated in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Multipath

Severe multipath can induce errors of dozens of meters, while mild

multipath can cause small errors of only a meter or less. Optimal
accuracy is obtained by collecting data in an environment that has no
large reflective surfaces and has a clear view of the sky.
The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers are fitted with Everest™
multipath rejection technology. This technology removes multipath
signals before code measurements are stored or used to calculate
positions. For a detailed description of this technology, refer to the
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2.5.3 Distance Between Base Station and Roving Receiver

When you postprocess using the Pathfinder Office Differential
Correction Utility, the horizontal accuracy of the positions received is
50 cm (RMS) at a 1 km base line (distance from base). Accuracy
degrades by 1 part per million (ppm) as the distance between base
station and rover increases. For example, 1 millimeter of degradation
occurs for every kilometer between the base and rover. You must
capture data within 500 kilometers (310 miles) of your base station to
obtain submeter accuracy.

2.5.4 PDOP
PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision) is a unitless measure of the
current satellite geometry that indicates when the most accurate
results are provided. When satellites are spread around the sky, the
PDOP value is low (the computed position is more accurate). When
the satellites are grouped closely together, the PDOP value is high
(the computed position is less accurate). The lower the PDOP value,
the more accurate the GPS positions.
You can configure the PDOP Mask so that if the PDOP exceeds the
PDOP Mask, the controlling software stops logging positions. A
PDOP Mask of 6 is required for submeter accuracy.

2.5.5 SNR
SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) is a measure of the strength of the
satellite signal relative to the background noise. Accuracy degrades as
the signal strength decreases. You can configure the controlling
software to log GPS positions from weak space signals by setting the
SNR Mask. The recommended SNR Mask is 6. In areas of dense
canopy, the SNR Mask can be lowered to 3. Although you may not
achieve submeter accuracy, this provides the ability to collect GPS
positions in marginal areas.

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* Note – PDOP and SNR act in opposite directions: greater accuracy is

achieved with low PDOP and high SNR.

2.5.6 Satellite Elevations

When a satellite is low on the horizon, the satellite signals travel a
greater distance through the atmosphere, resulting in a lower signal
strength and delayed reception by the GPS receiver. Low-elevation
satellites tend to yield noisy data.
Make sure that the roving receiver does not use satellites that are low
in the sky and may not be seen by the GPS base station. Collect
position data using only satellites that are at least 15° above the
horizon. You can configure the controlling software to ignore
satellites that are low in the sky by setting the Elevation Mask. The
recommended Elevation Mask is 15°.

2.5.7 Occupation Period

The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers achieve submeter (50 cm)
horizontal accuracy with a one-second occupation time.

* Note – You can achieve higher levels of accuracy using the Pro XR
and Pro XRS receivers if you collect carrier phase data, and
postprocess using the Pathfinder Office software.

2.5.8 Differential Correction

The accuracy of a GPS receiver before differential correction is 100
meters (2dRMS). To achieve higher accuracy you must perform
differential correction in either real-time or postprocessed mode.

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2.5.9 Receiver Type

The following Trimble receiver models have Maxwell-based
technology and, when used as the base station, yield submeter
accuracy with the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers:
DSM Reference Station
4000RS/DS
4000MSK DGPS Reference Station
Site Surveyor 4400
Land Surveyor II
Land Surveyor IID
System Surveyor II
Geodetic Surveyor
Geodetic System Surveyor
Pathfinder Community Base Station(CBS)
4600LS Surveyor
GPS Pathfinder Pro XL (12-channel)
GPS Pathfinder Pro XR (12-channel)
GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS (12-channel)

* Note – To determine if you are using one of the 4000SE/SSE/SSi

receivers, press the STATUS soft key, then press the OPTIONS soft
key to view Receiver Configuration. Press the MORE soft key until
MODEL is visible. If the model displayed is one of the models listed
above, you will get submeter accuracy when it is used as a reference
station for the Pro XR rover receivers. If your receiver is not listed
above, contact your Trimble dealer to learn about upgrade options.

It is possible to obtain submeter accuracy using a pair of Pro XR or

Pro XRS receivers as a base and rover. However, unless you are using
12-channel Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver at the base station, you risk
being unable to differentially correct some of your data. This is
because an 8-channel receiver can only log from 8 satellites at a time
and there are now occasionally more than 8 satellites visible above the
standard 15° rover Elevation Mask. If the base does not log from
satellites the rover is using, the data collected by the rover cannot be
differentially corrected.

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2.5.10 Synchronized Measurements

To obtain optimal accuracy from differential correction, the base
station must record base data or output differential corrections from
synchronized measurements. Synchronized measurements occur
when the base and the rover receivers simultaneously make
measurements to all the satellites they are tracking.
When a Pro XR/XRS, Pro XL or any Maxwell-based 4000 series
receiver is used as a base, the data is always synchronized. When
measurements are not synchronized, there is no equivalent base
position measured at exactly the same time as the rover position. A
simultaneous base position must be interpolated, which reduces
accuracy.
Synchronized measurements can be recorded by the base station
receivers listed in Section 2.5.9, Receiver Type.

2.5.11 Logging Intervals

Ideally, the logging interval at the base should be the same as the
logging interval at the rover. For example, if the base station is using a
5-second logging interval then the rover logging interval should be 5
seconds. The rover logging interval can also be a direct integer
multiple of the interval at the base. For example, if the base station is
logging every 5 seconds then the rover could log every 10 seconds.
If the rover logging interval is not synchronized with the base station,
the accuracy of the GPS positions logged by the rover may not be
submeter. This is because the base station measurements must be
interpolated in order to correct the roving receiver’s measurements.
If the synchronized measurement logging interval at the base is 1
second, you can use any logging interval at the rover. However, this
generates a large file at the base. If the base station data collector runs
out of space you can not differentially correct any rover data collected
after the base file ends.

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When disk space is at a premium, the best option is a 5-second
logging interval for synchronized measurement data at the base and a
5-second logging interval for positions at the rover. This is frequent
enough to be practical at the rover and uses the default base logging
interval, which results in base files that are not too large.
Table 2-1 gives examples of various base and rover intervals and their
effect on accuracy. They are valid for both postprocessed and real-
time corrections.
Table 2-1 Logging Interval Accuracy

Base Rover Effect on Accuracy

Interval Interval
1 second 1 second Recommended for best accuracy.
Base data is not interpolated.
1 second 3 seconds, or Base data is not interpolated.
5 seconds, or
6 seconds,
etc.
3 seconds 1 second Interpolates base data at seconds 1 and 2; a slight
degradation of accuracy occurs with interpolation.
One in three of the rover positions is not
interpolated.
3 seconds 6 seconds No interpolation of base data, because the rover
interval is a direct integer multiple of the base
interval.
5 seconds 1 second Interpolates base data at seconds 1, 2, 3 and 4; a
slight degradation of accuracy occurs with
interpolation. One in five of the rover positions is not
interpolated.
5 seconds 5 seconds Base data is not interpolated. Recommended if
base station disk space is at a premium.
5 seconds 10 seconds No interpolation of base data, because the rover
interval is a direct integer multiple of the base
interval.

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2.6 Real-time DGPS Accuracy

Real-time DGPS offers similar accuracies to that of postprocessed
GPS for dynamic applications. However, there are a number of factors
(in addition to those discussed in Section 2.5, Factors Affecting
Postprocessed DGPS Accuracy) that affect the accuracy of real-time
DGPS positions:
• Ephemeris at the reference station is different from that used
by the rover.
• Frequency of message output.
• RTCM SC-104 format message types.
• Accuracy of the Reference Station position.
• Corrections based on different datum.

2.6.1 Ephemeris
The ephemeris contains orbital information for all of the GPS
satellites. It is transmitted by the satellites and automatically recorded
and decoded by each GPS receiver. If the ephemeris data at the
reference station differs from that at the roving receiver, this can
cause momentary periods of lesser accuracy as one receiver has less
information regarding the whereabouts of the satellites than does the
other. The error caused by a difference in ephemeris can be anywhere
between 1 centimeter and 5 meters.

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2.6.2 Frequency of Message Output

The frequency, or rate, at which the RTCM differential correction
messages are output from the reference station affects the accuracy of
the GPS positions recorded by the roving receiver. The longer it takes
for up-to-date information to get from the reference station to the
rover, the less accurate the information is. This period of delay,
known as latency, can be attributed to a number of factors:
• Transmission rate
The rate at which the RTCM message is output from the
transmitting station affects the accuracy of real-time DGPS
positions. Roving receivers receive corrections from
transmitters outputting at 9600 baud faster than from
transmitters outputting at 50 baud.
• Number of RTCM messages
The number of RTCM messages generated by the reference
station in each transmission, and received by the roving GPS
receiver has an effect on the latency of the correction. Roving
receivers collecting transmissions from stations outputting
only one or two messages experience lower latencies than
outputs from reference stations that include five or six
messages.
• Reference station correction output rate
The rate at which the reference stations generate corrections
to be output is the most important factor determining the
accuracy of positions collected at the rover. Most reference
stations generate corrections every 5 seconds, however some
generate corrections only every 20 or 30 seconds.
The effect that the latency and the length of time between generated
corrections has upon the accuracy of positions recorded is that the
receiver has to extrapolate positions longer than what may be required
for greater accuracies.

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2.6.3 RTCM Message Types

Real-time DGPS requires that a Type 1 or several Type 9 RTCM
messages are received by the rover to provide a DGPS solution.
These messages are similar in content, but depending on the rate of
output and the strength of the signals output from the reference
station, can affect the accuracy of positions recorded by the rover.

RTCM Type 1 Message

RTCM Type 1 message is the primary message type that provides the
pseudorange and range rate corrections for any DGPS-capable
receiver. Type 1 messages contain every correction for each of the
satellites in view by the reference station. If the reference station is
tracking nine satellites, each Type 1 message sent contains nine
pseudorange corrections and nine range rate corrections. The length
of the message sent varies depending on the number of satellites
tracked by the reference station, and may be very long if many
satellites are being tracked.

RTCM Type 9 Message

The RTCM Type 9 message serves the same purpose as the Type 1
message; it contains the primary differential corrections. However,
unlike Type 1 messages, Type 9 messages do not require a complete
satellite set to be transmitted at once. Type 9 messages allow
corrections to be grouped together in smaller groups until all the
corrections are sent by a number of different Type 9 messages. Also,
corrections from partial Type 9 messages can be applied as soon as
they are received, further reducing the effects of message latency.

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For example, if a beacon reference station is tracking 8 satellites, the
corrections are sent out in three separate messages, the first two
messages containing the pseudorange information for 3 satellites, and
the third message containing information for 2 satellites. With Type 1
messages the receiver has to wait until the information for all
satellites is received to correct a particular position (greater latency),
Type 9 messages can be used as soon as the first packet arrives at the
receiver (less latency).

2.6.4 Accuracy of the Beacon Reference Station Position

If the position of the beacon reference station has been determined
with approximate coordinates the corrections transmitted by the
reference station reflects this, and the positions recorded by the
roving receivers are offset by that amount. To determine the accuracy
of your local DGPS reference station coordinates, please request this
information from the provider of that particular service.

2.6.5 Datum of Corrections

Errors can occur if the beacon reference stations use a datum other
than the RTCM SC-104 standard (WGS-84) as the basis for the
DGPS corrections. The error introduced by using a beacon that
transmits coordinates using a different datum are generally quite
small. However, in some places the margin of error can be 5-10
meters. There is little you can do in these situations, except to set the
controlling software to collect postprocessable real-time data.

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2.7 Postprocessed Real-Time (PPRT)

With the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers and Asset Surveyor (version
3.10 or later) or ASPEN (version 1.20 or later) controlling software,
you can log additional data so that GPS positions corrected in real-
time can be postprocessed in the office, provided you have access to a
base station that logs data for postprocessing.
Postprocessing of RTCM-corrected GPS positions is worthwhile if
the real-time base station you are using is a considerable distance
from where you collected the data (and your postprocessing base
station is nearer), or if the real-time base station is inaccurate for
reasons such as those listed in Section 2.6, Real-time DGPS
Accuracy.
A typical application for PPRT would be to use free real-time services
such as the U.S. Coast Guard DGPS service to get typical accuracies
of 1-10 meters in real-time. You could then reprocess your data in the
office to get accuracies as good as submeter.

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2.8 Summary
Table 2-2 lists the recommended operational techniques and rover
settings for obtaining submeter (50 cm) accuracy on a second-by-
second basis.
Table 2-2 Recommended Settings

Parameter Specification
Base Receiver Synchronized measurements can be
Type recorded by Trimble 12-channel Maxwell-
based CBS or Maxwell-based 4000 Series
receiver, or 12-channel Pro XR/XRS or
Pro XL Receiver in Base Station mode
Logging Intervals Same as base or a direct integer multiple.
See Table 2-1.
PDOP Mask 6 or less
SNR Mask 6 or more
Elevation Mask 15° or more
Position Mode Manual 3D, or Overdet. 3D if desired.

* Note – If you are using real-time corrections to collect data, configure

the controlling software to log PPRT data to reprocess the real-time
data.

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Components
The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has
established a standard for modulating DGPS corrections in the RTCM
SC-104 format on marine radio beacon broadcasts using minimum
shift keying (MSK) modulation.
The differential beacons are a subset of the large number of existing
marine radio beacons, which operate in the 283.5 to 325 kHz band.
The MSK beacon component of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers is
a radio beacon receiver that tracks and demodulates differential
beacon broadcasts conforming to the IALA standard.
This chapter provides an introduction to the advanced operating
characteristics of the MSK beacon component of the Pro XR and
Pro XRS receivers.

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3.1 Real-Time DGPS Beacon Components

Real-time DGPS beacons require the following three components for
a complete system architecture (see Figure 3-1):
• DGPS reference station
• Broadcast site
• GPS/MSK Beacon equipment

Radio
Transmitter
Differe
ntial
Correc
tions

Reference Station
Reference Station Receiver Pro XR/XRS System
GPS Reference Data
Receiver Collector
RTCM-104 REFERENCE STATION |ELEV\AZM
GENERATING CORRECTIONS FOR |POSITION
SV14,04,25,29,15,18,22 | DATE
PWR1+[ ] 00:24:14 UTC | OPTIONS

TIMER 1 2 3
POWER 4 5 6
7 8 9

Figure 3-1 Components of a DGPS System

3.1.1 DGPS Reference Station

DGPS relies on GPS error corrections calculated by a reference
station placed at a precisely known location. The reference station
measures the ranges to each satellite and calculates the magnitude and
rate of change of error in each measurement based on its known
location.

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3.1.2 Broadcast Site

A broadcast site is a radiobeacon transmitting correction data in the
283.5 to 325 kHz band. The GPS error corrections from the reference
station are modulated on the radio beacon broadcast using minimum
shift keying (MSK) modulation.

3.1.3 GPS/MSK Beacon Equipment

The MSK beacon component of the Pro XR or Pro XRS tracks and
demodulates the DGPS broadcasts from differential beacons, and
outputs the DGPS corrections to the GPS component in the industry
standard RTCM SC-104 format. The GPS component of the Pro XR
or Pro XRS receiver applies the DGPS corrections output from the
MSK beacon component to achieve accurate position and velocity
measurements.

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3.2 Advanced DGPS System Components

In addition to the three DGPS components listed in Section 3.1, Real-
Time DGPS Beacon Components, a DGPS service may have
advanced components as an integral part of the DGPS system they
operate:
• Integrity monitor
• Control Station

3.2.1 Integrity Monitor

An integrity monitor is a precisely located GPS receiver and MSK
beacon receiver that applies differential corrections. The differentially
corrected position is compared to its known location to determine if
the corrections broadcast from the Reference Station are within the
preset tolerance.

3.2.2 Control Station

Some DGPS services maintain centralized control sites to administer
the DGPS service elements.

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3.3 MSK Beacon Receiver Signal Processing

MSK signal processing is broken down into five stages:
• MSK pre-filtering
• MSK automatic gain control
• MSK analog-to-digital conversion
• MSK digital signal processing
• MSK I/O processing

3.3.1 MSK Pre-filtering

The MSK pre-filter rejects additional interference in the MF signal
that was not attenuated by the pre-amp filter or was picked up by the
antenna cable.

3.3.2 MSK Automatic Gain Control

This stage automatically amplifies the filtered MF signal to an
optimal level for the analog-to-digital conversion stage.

3.3.3 MSK Analog-to-Digital Conversion

The analog MF signals are converted into digital signals for the
digital signal processing stage. The MSK receiver uses a wide-band
conversion unlike most other receivers. This technique improves
acquisition performance by allowing a broader range of beacon
signals to pass to the signal processing stage for evaluation. The wide-
band technique also improves signal processing by eliminating the
need for dedicated mixing stages that can generate non-linearities in
the frequencies of interest.

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In addition, the wide-band analog-to-digital conversion enables the
use of special digital noise reduction techniques for handling impulse
noise. This permits a highly adaptable and optimized response to
impulse noise such as lightning.

3.3.4 MSK Digital Signal Processing

Controlled by proprietary processing algorithms, the MSK digital
signal processor (DSP) digitally filters the wide-band sample, selects
the best beacon signal, and passes the selected signal through a
matched filter to the I/O processor. In addition, the DSP measures
signal level, noise level, and frequency offset.
During the signal acquisition process, the DSP employs a 128-point
FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) algorithm for evaluating the spectral
content of the digitized signal. The FFT algorithm orders the beacon
signals by relative strength. By filtering and squaring the signals
before the FFT stage, the MSK modulation rate and the transmitter
versus receiver frequency offset for a particular beacon may be
determined. This signal processing technique permits rapid
acquisition of the most powerful MSK signal and automatic
identification of the modulation rate.
In tracking mode, the DSP rejects out-of-channel interference by
selectively filtering the desired MSK signal. This technique allows
the MSK receiver to track a weak differential beacon in the presence
of much stronger signals from other radiobeacons. The DSP applies
dual, low-noise, second-order, phase-locked loops for tracking the
MSK carrier phase and symbol phase. The DSP coherently
demodulates the MSK signal using a MSK matched filter. The
matched filter offers optimal performance in a Gaussian noise
environment. In addition, the DSP employs a proprietary noise
cancellation technique for combating impulse noise.

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3.3.5 MSK I/O Processing

The MSK I/O processor monitors the integrity of the data signal from
the DSP, formats the RTCM SC-104 data messages, and outputs the
data.

3.4 Worldwide DGPS Beacon Coverage

For an up-to-date list of beacon stations around the world, refer to the
following web page: http://www.trimble.com/gis/beacon/

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3.5 Activating the OmniSTAR Satellite Differential

Service
Do the following to activate the OmniSTAR satellite differential
service.

Step 1 – Prepare the Pro XRS GPS receiver

• Connect Asset Surveyor to the Pro XRS receiver and begin
tracking GPS satellites with a clear view of the sky.
• Open the Receiver status form through the Main menu. Write
down the OmniSTAR ID as displayed.

Step 2 – Call OmniSTAR

Give OmniSTAR:
• your location (for example, Sunnyvale, California, USA)
• the OmniSTAR ID you copied from the OmniSTAR ID field
in Receiver status
OmniSTAR gives you:
• the OmniSTAR satellite and frequency for your local area
• a 24-digit activation code

* Note – Phone numbers and further details on how to access the

Fugro-OmniSTAR service are contained in the OmniSTAR booklet
that accompanies this product.

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Step 3 – Configure the Pro XRS GPS receiver

• Open the Integrated DGPS form (using the

softkey in
Configuration/Communication options/Real-time input
options).
• Set the Source to ‘Satellite’.
• Set the Service Provider field to ‘OmniSTAR’.
• Enter the satellite you want to receive corrections from in the
Satellite field.
The Frequency and Data rate fields are automatically set

once the Satellite field has been configured.
• Press .
At this point the Activation code entry form displays.

• Enter the 24-digit code you received from OmniSTAR.
• Press to start the activation process.

I Caution – Make sure that the 24-digit code is typed correctly.

Typographic errors prevent successful activation.

Step 4 – Wait 45 minutes

Wait up to 45 minutes for the activation process to complete.

* Note – If the activation process does not complete within 45 minutes,

call Fugro-OmniSTAR and report your problem.

* Note – The 45 minute wait period is for activation only. Once

activated, OmniSTAR corrections begin less than 10 seconds after
configuring the Pro XRS receiver to receive them.

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3.6 Activating the Racal-LandStar Satellite Differential

Service
Do the following to activate the Racal-Land Star Satellite Differential
Service.

Step 1 – Prepare the Pro XRS GPS receiver

• Connect Asset Surveyor to the Pro XRS receiver and begin
tracking GPS satellites with a clear view of the sky.
• Open the Receiver status form through the Main menu. Write
down the LandStar ID as displayed.

Step 2 – Call Racal-LandStar

Give Racal-LandStar:
• your location (for example, Sunnyvale, California, USA)
• the LandStar ID you copied from the LandStar ID field in
Receiver status
Racal-LandStar gives you:
• the LandStar satellite and frequency for your local area

* Note – Phone numbers and further details on how to access the

Racal-LandStar service are contained in the LandStar booklet that
accompanies this product.

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Step 3 – Configure the Pro XRS GPS receiver

• Open the Integrated DGPS form (using the

softkey in
Configuration/Communication options/Real-time input
options).
• Set the Source to ‘Satellite’.
• Set the Service Provider field to ‘LandStar’.
• Enter the satellite you want to receive corrections from in the
Satellite field.
The Frequency field is automatically set once the Satellite
field is configured
• Set the Station preference field to ‘Virtual’ or ‘Closest’,

depending on your requirements.
• Press to start the activation process.

Step 4 – Wait 45 minutes

Wait up to 45 minutes for the activation process to complete.

* Note – If the activation process is not completed within 45 minutes,

call Racal-LandStar and report your problem.

* Note – The 45 minute wait period is for activation only. Once

activated, Racal-LandStar corrections begin less than 10 seconds
after configuring the Pro XRS receiver to receive them.

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Equipment
This chapter provides details of the equipment associated with the
Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers and shows how to assemble the
equipment.

4.1 Pro XR Receiver Front Panel

The Pro XR receiver, shown in Figure 4-1, is mounted in a
weatherproof housing.

Figure 4-1 Pro XR Receiver Front Panel

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4.2 Pro XRS Receiver Front Panel

The Pro XRS receiver, shown in Figure 4-2, is mounted in a
weatherproof housing.

Figure 4-2 Pro XRS Receiver Front Panel

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4.2.1 Pro XR Status Lights

The two status lights on the front panel of the Pro XR receiver
provide the status information listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 Pro XR Status Lights

GPS Beacon
OFF Unit not powered up Unit not powered up or
beacon function is disabled
FAST Searching for satellites Searching for MSK signals
FLASH
SLOW Found one or more Found MSK signal. RTCM
FLASH satellites. Not enough data has not been sent to
for a position fix. GPS receiver.
ON Performing position Good RTCM data is being
fixes provided to the GPS receiver

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4.2.2 Pro XRS Status Lights

The two status lights on the front panel of the Pro XRS receiver
provide the status information listed in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2 Pro XRS Status Lights

GPS DGPS
OFF Unit not powered up Unit not powered up or
DGPS function is disabled
FLASHING Searching for Searching for DGPS
YELLOW satellites signals from MSK
radiobeacon
FLASHING Searching for DGPS
GREEN signals from satellite
differential provider
SOLID Performing position Differential corrections are
YELLOW fixes using being received from MSK
autonomous GPS radiobeacon
SOLID Performing position Differential corrections are
GREEN fixes using differential being received from
GPS satellite differential provider

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4.3 Back Panel

The Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers have two serial communications
ports (RS232) and an antenna cable port. The serial communications
ports, shown in Figure 4-3, are 12-pin(m) bulkhead connectors
located on the back panel of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers.

Figure 4-3 Pro XR/XRS Receiver Back Panel

4.3.1 Port A
Port A offers RS232 communication standards. It is designed for
NMEA-0183 output and RTCM input.

4.3.2 Port B
Port B also offers RS232 communication standards. It is designed for
two-way data flow, external sensor input and power.

4.3.3 Antenna Port

The antenna connector is a TNC(f) connector located on the far right
on the back panel of the Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver.

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4.4 GPS Pro XR Cabling

To use the TSC1 handheld with a GPS Pro XR receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-4.

1 10
3

4 7

5 9

8
1 P/N 16741-00 Compact Dome Antenna
2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 31180 Antenna Cable Adapter
4 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
5 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
6 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
7 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
8 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
9 P/N 32287-00 TSC1 Data/ESP Cable
10 P/N 29673-50 TSC1 Handheld

Figure 4-4 GPS Pro XR / TSC1 Connection Diagram

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To use the TDC1 datalogger with a GPS Pro XR receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-5.

1 10
3

4 7

5 9

1 P/N 16741-00 Compact Dome Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 31180 Antenna Cable Adapter
4 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
5 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
6 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
7 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
8 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
9 P/N 30233-00 TDC1 Data/ESP Cable
10 P/N 21675-00 TDC1 Datalogger

Figure 4-5 GPS Pro XR / TDC1 Connection Diagram

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To use the TDC2 datalogger with a GPS Pro XR receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-6.

1 10
3

9
55

1 P/N 16741-00 Compact Dome Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 31180 Antenna Cable Adapter
4 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
5 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
6 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
7 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
8 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
9 P/N 30234 TDC2 Data Cable
10 P/N 28002-02 TDC2 Datalogger

Figure 4-6 GPS Pro XR / TDC2 Connection Diagram

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To use the MC-V datalogger with a GPS Pro XR receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-7.

1
10
3

1 P/N 16741-00 Compact Dome Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 31180 Antenna Cable Adapter
4 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
5 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
6 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
7 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
8 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
9 P/N 30236 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable
10 P/N 17663-30 MC-V Datalogger

Figure 4-7 GPS Pro XR / MC-V Connection Diagram

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To use a notebook or pen computer with a GPS Pro XR receiver,
connect the system as shown in Figure 4-8.

1 P/N 16741-00 Compact Dome Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 31180 Antenna Cable Adapter
4 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
5 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
6 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
7 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
8 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
9 P/N 30236 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable
10 Field Computer

Figure 4-8 GPS Pro XR / Field Computer Connection

Diagram

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4.5 Pro XR GPS / Beacon Cabling

To use the TSC1 handheld with a Pro XR GPS/Beacon receiver,
connect the system as shown in Figure 4-9.

1 P/N 29653-00 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 32287-00 TSC1 Data/ESP Cable
9 P/N 29673-50 TSC1 Handheld

Figure 4-9 Pro XR GPS /Beacon / TSC1 Connection

Diagram

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To use the TDC1 datalogger with a Pro XR GPS/Beacon receiver,
connect the system as shown in Figure 4-10.

1 9

3 6

4 8

1 P/N 29653-00 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30233-00 TDC1 Data/ESP Cable
9 P/N 21675-00 TDC1 Datalogger

Figure 4-10 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / TDC1 Connection

Diagram

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To use the TDC2 datalogger with a Pro XR GPS/Beacon receiver,

connect the system as shown in Figure 4-11.

1
9

6
8

1 P/N 29653-00 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30234 TDC2 Data Cable
9 P/N 28002-02 TDC2 Datalogger

Figure 4-11 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / TDC2 Connection

Diagram

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To use the MC-V datalogger with a Pro XR GPS/Beacon receiver,
connect the system as shown in Figure 4-12.

1
9

1 P/N 29653-00 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30236 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable
9 P/N 17663-30 MC-V Datalogger

Figure 4-12 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / MC-V Connection

Diagram

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To use a notebook or pen computer with a Pro XR GPS/Beacon

receiver, connect the system as shown in Figure 4-13.

1 P/N 29653-00 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna

2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 29654-11 12-channel Pro XR receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30236 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable
9 Field Computer

Figure 4-13 Pro XR GPS / Beacon / Field Computer

Connection Diagram

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4.6 Pro XRS Cabling

To use the TSC1 handheld with the Pro XRS receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-14.

1
9

3 6

4 8

1 P/N 33580-50 Combined L1 GPS/MSK Beacon/

Satellite Differential Antenna
2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 33302-50 12-channel Pro XRS receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 32287-00 TSC1 Data/ESP Cable
9 P/N 29673-50 TSC1 Handheld

Figure 4-14 Pro XRS / TSC1 Connection Diagram

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To use the TDC1 datalogger with the Pro XRS receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-15.

1
9

3 6

4 8

1 P/N 33580-50 Combined L1 GPS/MSK Beacon/

Satellite Differential Antenna
2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 33302-50 12-channel Pro XRS receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30233-00 TDC1 Data/ESP Cable
9 P/N 21675-00 TDC1 Data Logger

Figure 4-15 Pro XRS / TDC1 Connection Diagram

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To use the TDC2 datalogger with the Pro XRS receiver, connect the
system as shown in Figure 4-16

8
4

1 P/N 33580-50 Combined L1 GPS/MSK Beacon/

Satellite Differential Antenna
2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 33302-50 12-channel Pro XRS receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30234 TDC2 Data Cable
9 P/N 28002-02 TDC2 Data Logger

Figure 4-16 Pro XRS / TDC2 Connection Diagram

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To use a notebook or pen computer with the Pro XRS receiver,

connect the system as shown in Figure 4-17.

1
8

1 P/N 33580-50 Combined L1 GPS/MSK Beacon/

Satellite Differential Antenna
2 P/N 22628 Antenna Cable
3 P/N 33302-50 12-channel Pro XRS receiver
4 P/N 17466 Camcorder Batteries
5 P/N 30232-00 NMEA/RTCM Cable
6 P/N 30231-00 Data/Power Cable
7 P/N 24333 Dual Battery Cable
8 P/N 30236 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable
9 Field Computer

Figure 4-17 Pro XRS / Field Computer Connection

Diagram

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4.7 Pro XR/XRS System Hip Pack

The Pro XR and Pro XRS systems come equipped with an ergonomic
hip pack carrying system, see Figure 4-18. The receiver, batteries and
antenna are carried in the field using this hip pack/strapping system.

Figure 4-18 Pro XR/XRS System Hip Pack

4.7.1 Pro XR/XRS Hip Pack Contents

The Pro XR and Pro XRS systems are packed so that they are almost
ready for use. The items not included in the hip pack are three 1-foot
antenna poles, one 6-inch antenna pole and the data collector cable
(P/N 30233-00 for TDC1, P/N 30234 for TDC2, or P/N 30236 for
Field Computer/MC-V). These are located inside the shipping case.
The large interior of the hip pack contains: the Pro XR or Pro XRS
receiver, two camcorder batteries, the power/data cable, and the
camcorder power cable. All of these are set up inside the pack and
ready for use. The exterior pocket of the hip pack contains a 3-meter
antenna cable attached to the receiver and routed through a passage
between the large interior pocket and exterior pocket. Both the data
collector cable and antenna are routed out of the exterior pocket
through the double zipper.

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To route the data collector cable:

1. Locate the data collector cable and connect it to the data
power cable, DE-9 connector labeled TO RECEIVER.
2. Once connected, feed the coiled cable through the passage
and into the exterior pocket.

4.7.2 Wearing and Adjusting the Hip Pack

The Pro XR/XRS hip pack, once adjusted to suit, is comfortable and
easy to use. See Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19 View of Hip Pack Setup

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Pro XR/XRS System Equipment 4
Antenna
When wearing the hip pack, the antenna height should be 3-4 inches
above your head. The number of antenna pole sections required varies
depending on your height. For example, if you are 5'5" tall, you may
need two 1-foot and one 6-inch pole sections. If you are 6’2" tall, you
may need three 1-foot poles. Try out different pole heights.
To set up the antenna with the hip pack:
1. Attach the pole sections together and connect the antenna
onto the top of the pole sections.
2. Attach the pole/antenna to the hip pack.
3. Choose the side of your body that you prefer the antenna to
be on and slide the pole sections into the small sleeve on that
side of the hip pack.

Hip Pack and Strap

To adjust the hip pack and strap:
1. Connect the strap to the rear D-ring on the side of the pack on
which the antenna is located.
2. Connect the other end of the strap to the D-ring on the belt on
the opposite of the bag.
3. Slide the antenna pole through the velcro connection on the
strap.
4. Put the strap over your head and across your opposite
shoulder.
At this point, the shoulder strap should lead naturally from
the antenna pole across your chest to the belt.
5. Buckle the hip pack around your waist/hip area so that the
belt buckle is centered in the middle of your body.
The pack should adjust to fit close to the small of your back.

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4 Pro XR/XRS System Equipment

6. Adjust the front and back straps so the shoulder strap is

situated squarely on your shoulder.
7. Put the pack on by slipping the strap over your head and
across your body and then buckling the belt of the hip pack.
The hip pack includes side compression straps that can be
pulled towards you to hold the pack firmly and comfortably
against your back.
Remove the hip pack/strap by unbuckling the belt and slipping the
strap over your head.
The hip pack and strap can also double as a shoulder bag. Tuck the
belt portion of the pack into the webbing material on the back of the
pack and hook the strap on the large D-rings of the pack. The unit can
now be carried on your shoulder instead of around your waist.
The pack has extra room in the interior and exterior pockets for
additional items you may need in the field. The hip pack also includes
straps on the bottom of the pack to secure an extra sweater or coat
while in the field.

4.8 Optional Range Poles and Tripods

Range poles and tripods are very useful when collecting carrier phase
data. The height of the antenna can be accurately measured, and the
antenna can be held still easily, compared to an antenna mounted
from the hip pack.

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Pro XR/XRS System Equipment 4

4.9 Optional Vehicle Kit

The optional vehicle kit contains a number of useful accessories for
working in a car, boat, or plane. The vehicle kit contains the magnetic
mount, vehicle power (cigarette lighter) to TA3-F (battery) adapter,
and quick-release and two adapters.
Use the magnetic mount in a car, boat, or plane to provide maximum
stability for the antenna. The hip pack can be kept inside the vehicle
and the antenna cable fed through a window. Do not crush the antenna
cable.
Use the quick-release to provide a little more height for the antenna so
it is easier to connect the antenna cable. The quick-release adapters
allow the antenna to be quickly removed and placed on a range pole.
Use the vehicle power adapter to power the Pro XR or Pro XRS
instead of the camcorder batteries.

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 A Upgrading Receiver
Firmware
This appendix provides instructions for upgrading the firmware in the
Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver. First you connect the receiver to an
office computer, then you upgrade the firmware from the office
computer, using the upgrade files.

Pro XR/XRS Receiver Manual A-1

Upgrading Receiver Firmware A

A.1 Downloading the Firmware Files

Upgrade firmware files can be downloaded from Trimble’s FTP site at
ftp://ftp.trimble.com/pub/mapping/bin.
If you have a Pro XR receiver, download xr_nnn.exe, where nnn
is the version number of the firmware. For example, the filename for
firmware version 1.10 is called xr_110.exe. This is a self-
extracting zip file. Run the executable file from DOS or Windows to
extract the firmware file. This will have the same name with an
extension of .tnr.
If you have a Pro XRS receiver, download xrs_nnn.exe, where
nnn is the version number of the firmware. For example, the filename
for firmware version 1.10 is called xrs_110.exe. This is a self-
extracting zip file. Run the executable file from DOS or Windows to
extract the firmware file. This will have the same name with an
extension of .tnr.
If you do not already have Trimble’s Flash Loader 100 software
installed on your computer, you will need to download and install this
program. Download the file fl100v11.exe, which is an
installation program for the Flash Loader 100 software. To install the
software, run the executable file from within Windows.

* Note – Later versions of the Flash Loader 100 software may become
available. To ensure you have the latest version of the software,
download the file fl100vnn.exe, where nn is the highest version
number present.

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A Upgrading Receiver Firmware

A.2 Connecting the Cables

To connect a Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver to the PC:
1. Connect the AC power adapter (P/N 31197) to the TA3
(male) connector on the GPS receiver data/power cable (P/N
30231-00). Then connect the AC power adapter to a suitable
AC power outlet.
2. Connect the DE-9 connector on the GPS receiver data/power
cable (P/N 30231-00) to COM port 1 or COM port 2 on the
PC.
The GPS receiver data/power cable must be connected to the receiver.
A standard serial cable can extend the reach of the data/power cable
to the PC.

I Caution – Cable 30231-00 contains 3 connectors, a DE with 9 pins

that connects to the PC or data collector (depending on the
operation), a 12-pin that connects to the receiver, and a 3-pin that
connects to the power supply. In this operation, the DE-9 connects to
the PC, the 12-pin connects to port B of the receiver, and the 3-pin
connects to the power supply. Pin 9 of the DE-9 connector is powered
by the receiver at 12 volts DC with 1 amp capability. This is used to
charge the battery in the data collector (TDC1 or TDC2) when
connected to this device, but is not necessary in this operation.
Consult with your PC documentation before connecting this pin to
your PC.

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Upgrading Receiver Firmware A

A.3 Upgrading the Receiver Firmware

To perform the receiver firmware upgrade, use a computer with the
Flash Loader 100 software installed and the appropriate .tnr file.
For details on which files you need, refer to Section A.1,
Downloading the Firmware Files.
To upgrade the receiver firmware:
1. On your PC, start the Flash Loader 100 program by double-
clicking on its desktop icon or by selecting Flash Loader 100
from the Programs menu.
2. By default, the software assumes that the receiver is
connected to COM1 on your computer. You can change this
manually by selecting Options / Settings from the menu.
Alternatively, press Find Receiver to let Flash Loader 100
determine which port the receiver is connected to.
3. Check the box labeled Upload new firmware.
A standard File Open dialog appears.
4. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the tnr file
from Trimble’s FTP site. Select it and press OK.
The software will take a few seconds to process this file.
5. Press Proceed to upload the new firmware to the receiver.
This may take several minutes.
6. When the process is complete, close the Flash Loader 100
program by clicking the cross in the top-right corner of the
window.

M Warning – Do not turn off your computer or disconnect power to your

receiver. Do not disconnect the cables between the PC and the
receiver. Doing this will interrupt the update process.

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 B Specifications
Table B-1 lists specifications for the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers.
Table B-1 Pro XR/XRS Receiver Specifications

Parameter Specification
General Fully sealed, dustproof, waterproof, shock
resistant
Update Rate 1 Hz
Time to First Fix <30 seconds, typical
Size 11.1cm x 5.1cm x 19.5cm (4.4" x 2" x 7.7")
Weight 0.76 kg (1.68 lbs)
Power 5 watts (maximum)
Temperature -30°C to 65°C (-22°F to 149°F) Operating
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Storage
Humidity 100% non-condensing

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Specifications B
Table B-2 and Table B-3 list specifications for the Pro XR antennas.
Table B-2 Integrated GPS/Beacon Antenna
Specifications

Parameter Specification
General Right-hand, circular polarized; omnidirectional;
hemispherical coverage
Size 15.5cm diameter x 10.8 cm high (6.1" x 4.2")
Weight 0.49 kg (1.08 lbs)
Temperature -30°C to 65°C (-22°F to 149°F) Operating
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Storage
Humidity 100% fully sealed
Case Dustproof, waterproof, shock resistant

Table B-3 Compact Dome GPS-Only Antenna

Specifications

Parameter Specification
General Right-hand, circular polarized; omnidirectional;
hemispherical coverage
Size 15.4 cm diameter x 8.9 cm high
(6" diameter x 3.5" high)
Weight 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Temperature -40°C to +70°C operating
-40°C to +70°C storage
Humidity Will operate at 100% humidity
Case Dustproof, splashproof, shock resistant

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B Specifications

Table B-4 lists specifications for the Pro XRS antenna.

Table B-4 Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/Satellite
Differential Antenna Specifications

Parameter Specification
General Right-hand, circular polarized; omnidirectional;
hemispherical coverage
Size 15.5 cm diameter x 14 cm high (6.1” x 5.5”)
Weight .55 kg (1.2 lb)
Humidity 100% fully sealed
Case Dustproof, waterproof, shock resistant

Table B-5 lists the pinout diagram for the Data/Power Cable.
Table B-5 Data/Power Cable Pinout (P/N 30231-00)

To Pro XR Receiver Data Input Power

Collector
Conn P1 7 Cond Cbl Conn P2 2 Conn Cbl Conn P3
#1 DE9-F #2 TA3-M
Event In 1 in — — — —
TXD 2 out Orange 2 RXD — —
RXD 3 in Red 3 TXD — —
Chg Ctrl 4 in Black 4 DTR — —
Sig Gnd 5 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd — —
DSR 6 out Yellow 6 DSR — —
Pwr On 7 in Brown 7 RTS — —
CTS 8 out Green 8 CTS — —
Charge 9 out Blue 9 RI — —
V+ In 10 in — — White 1 V+ In
V- In 11 in — — Black 2 V- Out
PPS 12 — — — — —

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Specifications B
Table B-6 lists the pinout diagram for the NMEA/RTCM Cable.
Table B-6 NMEA/RTCM Cable Pinout (P/N 30232-00)

To Pro XR Receiver NMEA/RTCM Output Connectors

Conn P1 9 Cond Cbl Conn P2 7 Conn Cbl Conn P3
#1 DE9-M #1 DE9-F
Event In 1 in — — — —
TX- (232) 2 out — — Orange 2 TXD
RX- (232) 3 in Red 2 RXD — —
Chg Ctrl 4 in — — Shield
Sig Gnd 5 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd — 5 Sig Gnd
TX+ (422) 6 out — — —
Pwr On 7 in — — — —
RX+ (422) 8 out — — — —
Charge 9 out Yellow 9 Pwr — —
V+ In 10 in — — — —
V- In 11 in — — — —
PPS 12 — — — Brown 4 DTR

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B Specifications

Table B-7 lists the pinout diagram for the TSC1 Data Cable.
Table B-7 TSC1 Data Cable Pinout (P/N 32287-00,-10)

To Pro XR Receiver Cable TSC1 Data Logger

Conn P1 LEMO OB-M 7 Cond Cbl #1 Conn P2 DE9-M
Charge 6 in Black 9 Charge
RXD1 7 in Red 2 RXD1
Pwr On 4 out Blue 4 Chg Ctrl
Pwr On 4 out White 7 Pwr On
TXD1 3 out Brown 3 TXD1
Gnd 1.2 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd
Charge 5 in Green 8 RTS

Table B-8 lists the pinout diagram for the TDC1 Data/ESP Cable.
Table B-8 TDC1 Data/ESP Cable Pinout (P/N 30233-00)

To Pro XR Receiver Cable TDC1 Data Logger

Conn P1 9 Cond Cbl Conn P2 9 Conn Cbl Conn P3
Hirose-M #1 DE9-M #1 DE9-M
Sig Gnd 1 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd Shield 5 Sig Gnd
TXD1 2 out Yellow 2 RXD1 — —
RXD1 3 in Red 3 TXD1 — —
RXD2 4 in — — Brown 2 RXD2
Pwr In 5 in Black 9 Charge — —
TXD2 6 out — — Orange 3 TXD1
Pwr On 10 out Blue 4 Chg Ctrl — —
Pwr On 10 out Green 7 Pwr On — —

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Specifications B
Table B-9 lists the pinout diagram for the TDC2 Data Cable.
Table B-9 TDC2 Data Cable Pinout (P/N 30234)

To Pro XR Receiver TDC2 Datalogger

Conn P1 Fischer 5-M 7 Cond Cbl #1 Conn P2 DE9-M
Charge 1 in Black 9 Charge
RXD1 2 in Red 2 RXD1
Pwr On 3 out Blue 4 Chg Ctrl
Pwr On 3 out Green 7 Pwr On
TXD1 4 out Brown 3 TXD1
Gnd 5 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd

Table B-10 lists the pinout diagram for the Field Computer/MC-V
Data Cable.
Table B-10 Field Computer/MC-V Data Cable Pinout
(P/N 30236)

To Pro XR Receiver MC-V Datalogger Field Computer

Conn P1 DE9-F 7 Cond Cbl #1 Conn P2 DE9-M
Event In 1 out White 1 CD
TXD 2 in Orange 2 RXD
RXD 3 out Red 3 TXD
Chg Ctrl 4 out Black 4 DTR
Sig Gnd 5 in/out Shield 5 Sig Gnd
DSR 6 in — 6 DSR
Pwr On 7 out Brown 7 RTS
CTS 8 in Green 8 CTS
Charge 9 in Blue 9 RI

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 C Trimble Mapping & GIS
Training Programs
This appendix describes Trimble Mapping & GIS training courses for
the Pro XR/XRS receiver and the types of training options available.

Pro XR/XRS Receiver Manual C-1

Trimble Mapping & GIS Training Programs C

C.1 Training Courses

The following courses are offered for the Pro XR/XRS receiver.

C.1.1 Introduction to Pro XR™ with Asset Surveyor™

This three-day course is designed for instruction on Asset Surveyor
software with Pro XR/XRS or Pro XL receivers. Students also learn
the processing software, Pathfinder Office.
The course includes the following:
• Completion of a GPS/GIS data collection project
• Mission planning and data dictionary creation
• Hands-on field exercises
• Data processing and analysis
• GIS data export and import

C.1.2 Introduction to Pro XR with ASPEN™

This three-day course is designed for instruction on ASPEN software
with Pro XR/XRS receivers. Students also learn the processing
software, Pathfinder Office.
The course includes the following:
• Completion of a GPS/GIS data collection project
• Mission planning and data dictionary creation
• Hands-on field exercises
• Data processing and analysis
• GIS data export and import

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C Trimble Mapping & GIS Training Programs

C.2 Training Options

There are two options for taking Trimble’s Mapping & GIS training
courses:
1. Onsite Training
Hire a Trimble trainer to come to your site. Onsite training
allows you to train a group of people in a comfortable,
familiar environment. You supply the facility, computers, and
equipment. Using your equipment, you can customize the
curriculum to include field exercises that mimic the jobs you
do most.
2. Trimble Certified Training
Hire a Trimble Certified Trainer, authorized by Trimble to
instruct introductory classes. Training can be at your site or
the trainer’s location. You negotiate pricing and scheduling
directly with the Trimble Certified Trainer.
More detailed information about training is available on the Internet
at www.trimble.com/support. The following information is
included:
• Up-to-date course descriptions
• List of Trimble Certified Trainers near you
• Training schedules
• Travel information
• Registration forms

Pro XR/XRS Receiver Manual C-3

Trimble Mapping & GIS Training Programs C

C.2.1 Onsite Training

For more information about onsite training, contact one of the
following offices:
• Sunnyvale, California (+1-408-481-2038)
• Christchurch, New Zealand (+64-3-339-1400)
• Hook, England (+44-1-256-746-221)

C.2.2 Trimble Certified Training

For a list of Trimble Certified Trainers, visit the Trimble World Wide
Web site at http://trimble.com/support and click
Mapping & GIS Systems under the heading List of Certified Trainers,
or call the Training Center at +1 408-481-2038.

C-4 Pro XR/XRS Receiver Manual

Index
Numerics antenna port
back panel 4-5
4000DS 2-10
audience xv
4000MSK DGPS Reference
Station 2-10
4000RS 2-10 B
4600LS Surveyor 2-10
back panel 4-5
base station
A logging interval for 2-12
suitable for use with Pro XR 2-11
accuracy
using a 12-channel receiver 2-10
factors affecting 2-5
broadcast site 3-3
of Pro XR/XRS receiver 2-1
recommended settings 2-18
summary 2-18 C
activating OmniSTAR Satellite
Differential service 3-8 cabling
activating Racal-LandStar Satellite GPS Pro XR 4-6
Differential service 3-10 Pro XR / beacon 4-11
advanced DGPS components 3-4 Pro XRS 4-16
analog-to-digital cautions xx
conversion 3-6 clock
antenna options dither error 2-3
Combined L1 GPS/Beacon/ errors 2-2
satellite differential antenna 1-8 connecting cables
Compact Dome GPS-only for upgrading Pro XR or Pro XRS
antenna 1-6 receiver firmware A-3
Integrated GPS/MSK Beacon connection diagram
antenna 1-7 GPS / MSK Pro XR / MC-V 4-14

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Index

GPS / MSK Pro XR / TDC1 4-12 E

GPS / MSK Pro XR / TDC2 4-13
elevation mask
GPS / MSK Pro XR / TFC1 4-15
influence on accuracy 2-5
GPS Pro XR / MC-V 4-9
elevation mask 2-9
GPS Pro XR / TDC1 4-7
errors
GPS Pro XR / TDC2 4-8
orbital prediction 2-2
GPS Pro XR / TFC1 4-10
control station 3-4
copyrights ii
F
FFT
D digital signal processing 3-6
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site xvii
Department of Defense
front panel
DoD 1-1
Pro XR 4-1
DGPS
Pro XRS 4-2
corrections
ftp.trimble.com xvii
accuracy 2-5
DGPS beacon components 3-2
DGPS beacon coverage 3-7
G
DGPS radiobeacons
IALA Standard 1-3 Geodetic Surveyor 2-10
DGPS receiver module Geodetic System Surveyor 2-10
corrections 2-2 Geographic Information Systems
description 2-1 GIS 1-3
error sources 2-2 GIS Surveyor Base Station 2-10
noise sources 2-2 Global Positioning System
pseudorange errors GPS 1-1
removing 2-3 GPS Pathfinder Pro XR (12-
DGPS reference station 3-2 channel) 2-10
differential correction GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS (12-
postprocessed 2-4 channel) 2-10
real-time 2-3 GPS Pro XR receiver 1-2
differential GPS (DGPS) GPS Pro XRS receiver 1-2
See DGPS GPS/Beacon Pro XR receiver 1-2
disclaimer of warranty iii GPS/Beacon user equipment 3-3
document conventions xix GPS-Only Compact Dome Antenna 1-6
DSM Reference Station 2-1, 2-10

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 Index

H M
hip pack 4-20 marine radio beacons 3-1
adjusting 4-21 minimum shift keying
antenna 4-22 MSK 3-1, 3-3
contents 4-20 MSK 3-1, 3-3
strap 4-22 MSK beacon receiver
analog-to-digital conversion 3-5
digital signal processing 3-6
I I/O processing 3-7
IALA 3-1 prefiltering 3-5
integrated GPS/MSK Beacon signal processing 3-5
antenna 1-7 MSK receiver module
integrity monitor 3-4 automatic gain control 3-5
International Association of Lighthouse signal and automatic identification
Authorities of modulation rate 3-6
IALA 3-1 wide-band conversion 3-5
ionospheric multipath
delay 2-3 explanation 2-7
errors 2-3
N
L noise
Land Surveyor II 2-10 Pro XR receiver 2-2
Land Surveyor IID 2-10 notes xx
limitation of liability iii number
limited warranty visible satellites 2-5
firmware iv number of satellites for a position 2-6
hardware iv
software iv
O
loading upgraded Pro XR receiver
firmware A-4 orbital
logging interval prediction errors 2-2
synchronized for base and radius 2-2
rover 2-11 organization xvi
other information xvii

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Index

P Pro XR System
logging intervals for 2-11
Pathfinder Community Base Station
Pro XR system
(CBS) 2-10
hip pack 4-20
PDOP
Pro XR/XRS receiver
effect on accuracy 2-8
specifications B-1
influence on accuracy 2-5
Pro XR/XRS System
pinout
suitable base stations 2-11
data/power cable B-3
pseudorange
Field Computer/MC-V data
corrections
cable B-6
applying 2-2
NMEA/RTCM cable B-4
computing 2-2
TDC1 data/ESP cable B-5
errors 2-2
TDC2 data cable B-6
description 2-3
Port A
ionospheric delay 2-3
back panel 4-5
mobile receivers 2-2
Port B
multipath 2-3
back panel 4-5
receiver noise 2-3
positions
reference station 2-2
submeter accuracy 2-1
S/A 2-3
postprocessed differential correction 2-4
satellite clock 2-2
PRC (pseudorange corrections)
satellite orbital 2-2
See pseudorange
sources 2-2
Pro XR receiver
tropospheric delay 2-3
12-channel GPS receiver 1-4
8-channel GPS receiver 1-4
factors influencing accuracy R
number of visible
satellites 2-5 radio
PDOP 2-5 RF band 1-7, 1-8
satellite elevation mask 2-5 range pole 4-23
SNR 2-5 reader comment form xix
mobile receivers 2-1 real-time differential correction 2-3
NMEA-0183 output 1-4 reference station
noise 2-2 placing at known location 2-1
standard features 1-4 related information xvi
submeter accuracy 1-4 release notes xvii
TSIP Interface Protocol I/O 1-4 release notice iii

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 Index

RMS 2-5 specifications

rover receiver Compact Dome GPS-only
logging interval for 2-12 antenna B-2
RTCM SC-104 3-1 integrated GPS/beacon
message 3-7 antenna B-2
Pro XR and Pro XRS
receivers B-1
S Pro XR receiver B-1
S/A status lights
errors 2-3 front panel 4-3
removing 2-3 System Surveyor II 2-10
pseudorange error 2-3
satellite clock dithering 2-3
T
satellite
broadcasts Technical Assistance Center
clock data 2-2 (TAC) xviii
orbital data 2-2 tips xx
predicted behavior 2-2 trademarks iii
clock dithering 2-3 training courses C-2
pseudorange errors 2-2 Introduction to Pro XR with
satellites ASPEN C-2
number required for a Introduction to Pro XR with Asset
position 2-6 Surveyor C-2
signal strength affecting training options C-3
accuracy 2-8 onsite training C-4
scope xv Trimble Certified Training C-4
selective availability (S/A) tripod 4-23
See S/A 2-3 tropospheric delay
Site Surveyor 4400 2-10 minimizing 2-3
SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)
effect on accuracy 2-8
influence on accuracy 2-5 U
software update notes xvii
ASPEN 1-3 upgrading Pro XR receiver firmware
Asset Surveyor 1-3 connecting the cables A-3
sources of error upgrading Pro XR/XRS receiver
DGPS receiver module 2-2

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Index

firmware
loading the update software A-4

V
vehicle kit 4-24

W
warnings xx
World Wide Web (WWW) site xvii
www.trimble.com xvii
www.trimble.com/support/
support.htm xvii

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