Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List
(MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility.pdf - 492 KB)
This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

GPS Pathfinder XB and XC for Best Performance
(MGIS_SprtNote_GPSPathfinderXBXC_BestPerformance.pdf - 155 KB)
This Support Note describes how to ensure best performance from a Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® XB or XC receiver. It includes recommendations for orienting and mounting the receiver, techniques for collecting data, and conditions for postprocessing data.

GPS Pathfinder XB and XC Real-Time Corrections
(MGIS_SprtNote_GPSPathfinderXBXC_RealTimeConnections.pdf - 161 KB)
This document explains the real-time correction options that are available when using the GPS Pathfinder® XB and XC receivers.

Receptores GPS Pathfinder XB y XC: Opciones de corrección en tiempo real
(Span MGIS_SprtNote_GPSPathfinderXBXC_RealTimeConnections.pdf - 161 KB)
En este documento se explican las opciones de corrección en tiempo real que están disponibles al utilizar los receptores GPS Pathfinder® XB y XC.

Trimble GPS Receivers: Status Update for WAAS Satellites
(MGIS_SprtNote_WAAS_Update_May2008.pdf - 294 KB)
This document provides an update on the status of the WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites, including the FAA’s expected timeline for the second new WAAS satellite (PRN 138) to be set as operational, and for the older WAAS satellites (PRNs 122 and 134) to be decommissioned. This document describes the Trimble GPS receivers that are able to use the new WAAS satellites, and describes how to install a new SBAS.ini file and configure your GPS receiver to use the new WAAS satellites.

Receptores Trimble GPS: Actualización del estado de los satélites WAAS
(MGIS_SprtNote_WAAS_Update_May2008.pdf - 294 KB)
En este documento se proporciona una actualización sobre el estado de los satélites del Sistema de ampliación de área ancha WAAS (siglas inglesas de Wide Area Augmentation System), información sobre los receptores Trimble® GPS que pueden utilizar los nuevos satélites WAAS (PRN 135 y 138) así como se describe la instalación del nuevo archivo SBAS.ini y la configuración de su receptor GPS para que pueda utilizar los nuevos satélites WAAS.

GPS Pathfinder ProXH, ProXT and XB receivers: Setting up Bluetooth Connections to a Panasonic Toughbook
(MGIS_SprtNote_PFPro_XB_Panasonic_Bluetooth.pdf - 509 KB)
This document explains how to use the Bluetooth Manager software on a Panasonic Toughbook notebook to set up a Bluetooth® connection to a GPS Pathfinder® ProXH™ or ProXT™ receiver, or a GPS Pathfinder XB receiver.

Trimble GPS Pathfinder XB Receiver Battery Status
(MGIS_SprtNote_GPSPathfinderXB_BattStatus.pdf - 146 KB)
This support note describes the battery status of the Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® XB receiver.

Connecting the Trimble GPS Pathfinder XB to the Trimble Recon Handheld Through Bluetooth Wireless Technology
(MGIS_SprtNote_Recon_CntBTwithXB.pdf - 179 KB)
This Support Note explains how to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between the Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® XB receiver and the Trimble Recon handheld using the built-in Bluetooth radio.

Connecting the Trimble GPS Pathfinder XB Receiver to Trimble Ranger Handheld Through Bluetooth Wireless Technology
(MGIS_SprtNote_Ranger_CntBTwithXB.pdf - 179 KB)
This Support Note explains how to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between the Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® XB receiver and the Trimble Ranger handheld using the built-in Bluetooth radio.

GPS Pathfinder XB Receiver, GPS Pathfinder XC Receiver, Juno ST Handheld and Trimble Nomad series: Switching Between Trimble Software and NMEA-based Applications
(MGIS_SprtNote_GPSReceivers_Juno_Nomad_XC_XB_SwitchingApplications.pdf - 192 KB)
If you use the following Trimble software you must switch the GPS output to NMEA before using the NMEA based application; Trimble GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad, GPS Pathfinder Tools SDK, TerraSync, GPS Controller (unless NMEA output is specified). This support note describes the issue and the process you must follow to switch the GPS receiver to output NMEA.

Receptores GPS Pathfinder XB y GPS Pathfinder XC, dispositivos de mano Juno ST y Trimble Nomad Series: Cambio del software de Trimble a las aplicaciones basadas en NMEA
(Span MGIS_SprtNote_GPSReceivers_Juno_Nomad_XC_XB_SwitchingApplications.pdf - 193 KB)
Si utiliza alguno de los siguientes programas de software de Trimble® deberá cambiar la salida GPS a NMEA antes de poder utilizar una aplicación NMEA.

• Extensión Trimble GPScorrect para ESRI ArcPad

• GPS Pathfinder Tools SDK

• TerraSync

• GPS Controller (a no ser que especifique la salida NMEA)

Esta nota de soporte describe el problema y el proceso que debe seguir el usuario para cambiar el receptor GPS a la salida NMEA.

Trimble Nomad Series, Juno ST Handheld, and GPS Pathfinder XB and XC Receivers: Almanac Date Displayed by the TerraSync Software
(MGIS_SprtNote_TerraSync_AlmanacDate.pdf - 219 KB)
In the TerraSync software, the Almanac date displayed in the GPS status screen shows a date in the past if you connect to any of the following Trimble GPS receivers; Trimble Nomad™ series handheld with integrated GPS receiver, Juno™ ST handheld with integrated GPS receiver, GPS Pathfinder® XB or XC receiver. This support note explains the solution.

Trimble Nomad Series: Connecting to a GPS Receiver and/or a Beacon Receiver Through Bluetooth Wireless Technology
(MGIS_SprtNote_Nomad_BTConectProXHXTBeacon.pdf - 1179 KB)
The Trimble Nomad series can connect through Bluetooth wireless technology to a Bluetooth-enabled GPS receiver, such as a GPS Pathfinder ProXH or ProXT, GPS Pathfinder XB, or Trimble Survey R8/5800 receiver, and/or to a GeoBeacon receiver. This Support Note explains how to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between one or two of these receivers and a Trimble Nomad series using the built-in Bluetooth radio.

Trimble Nomad Series: Conexión a un receptor GPS y/o a un receptor Beacon mediante tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth
(Span MGIS_SprtNote_Nomad_BTConectProXHXTBeacon.pdf - 1184 KB)
El Trimble Nomad Series puede conectar mediante tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth a los receptores GPS con funciones Bluetooth, tales como GPS Pathfinder ProXH o ProXT, GPS Pathfinder XB, o Trimble Survey R8/5800, y/o el receptor GeoBeacon.