v5.27 - TSC1 Asset Surveyor, Firmware (Japanese)
(as527jpn.exe - 3688 KB)

• Asset Surveyor v5.27 with Japanese language support.

v5.12 - TSC1 Asset Surveyor, Firmware (English)
(as512web.exe - 3826 KB)

v5.00 - TSC1 Asset Surveyor, Firmware (English)
(as500web.exe - 4582 KB)

v4.04 - TSC1 Asset Surveyor, Firmware (English)
(as404web.exe - 4142 KB)

TSC1 Asset Surveyor, FIXAS Utility (English)
(tsc1fixas.exe - 2018 KB)

• Fixes incorrectly lost file system memory on TSC1 running Asset Surveyor.

• Update reformats TSC1 file system and reclaims any incorrectly lost file system memory.

• Before installing this update, please download and/or backup all important files on your TSC1.

• After installing this update, reload the Asset Surveyor software.

• See readme.txt for additional information.

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.

How to Maintain Your MC-V Batteries
(mcvbatt.pdf - 20 KB)
The life of Corvallis MicroTechnology MC-V batteries is significantly reduced if the batteries are not properly maintained. This TIP includes information on properly maintaining MC-V batteries.

How to Find GPS Pathfinder Software and Firmware Version Numbers in Your Software, Datalogger, and Data Files
(version.pdf - 28 KB)
Sometimes, you may need to know the version of GPS Pathfinder? software and/or firmware you are using on your PC, datalogger, and/or receiver. You may also need to know what firmware version was used to record a particular data file. This TIP includes instructions for locating the GPS Pathfinder software and/or firmware version numbers.

What You Need to Know about GPS Time and Local Time as Used by Your Datalogger and Receiver
(dyltsvgs.pdf - 21 KB)
This TIP provides general information about how Trimble GPS receivers and dataloggers use GPS time and local time. GPS data is recorded in GPS time, which is essentially the same as UTC (Universal Time Code). Some Trimble receivers and datalogger firmware, however, allow you to configure the local time for display purposes and/or filenaming purposes only. Thus there will be no affect on GPS data records if you reconfigure your receiver and/or datalogger firmware when there is a change in the local time, e.g., a change from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time.

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.

OmniSTAR (Australia and New Zealand): Change in Satellite and Frequency
(MGIS_SprtNote_Omnistar_Optus.pdf - 149 KB)
OmniSTAR is changing the satellite and the frequency on which it broadcasts corrections for Australia and New Zealand. If you use an OmniSTAR-capable receiver in Australia or New Zealand, you must update the data collection software to track the new satellite and frequency. This Support Note describes how to do this.

OmniSTAR AMSC (Western, Central, and Eastern USA) Satellite: New Frequencies
(MGIS_SprtNote_Omnistar_AMSC.pdf - 170 KB)
OmniSTAR is changing the frequency for the North American satellite, AMSC (Western, Central, and Eastern USA), on which it broadcasts corrections. If you use an OmniSTAR-capable receiver in North America, you must update the data collection software to track the new frequencies. This Support Note provides details on how to do this.

OmniSTAR AF-SAT (Central + South Africa) Satellite: New Frequency and Data Rate
(SprtNote_MGIS_Omnistar_AFSAT.pdf - 164 KB)
OmniSTAR is changing the frequency and baud rate for the African satellite, AF-SAT (Central + South Africa), on which it broadcasts corrections. If you use an OmniSTAR-capable receiver in Africa, south of the Sahara, you must update the data collection software to track the new frequency.

Using a Digital Camera with ASPEN and Asset Surveyor Software
(aspen_digital.pdf - 12 KB)
This TIP tells how to use a digital camera and download images with ASPEN and Asset Surveyor software

GPS receiver does not appear to lock on to OmniSTAR?s Central & South Africa satellite
(SprtNote_AssSurv_OmniSTARAfrica.pdf - 163 KB)
If you use the TSC1? Asset Surveyor® software to configure the new OmniSTAR African frequency as a real-time correction source, the receiver may appear unable to lock on to or track the frequency.

Resolving Communication Errors between the GPS Receiver and Field Software
(SprtNote_ProXR-XRS_Communications.pdf - 28 KB)
To ensure your GPS Pathfinder® Pro XR or Pro XRS receiver communicates correctly with your data collection or data maintenance software, you must use a version of the field software that is compatible with the GPS receiver's embedded software version. This Support Note outlines compatibilities between field software versions and the different embedded software versions of the Pro XR and Pro XRS receivers.

What to Do if You Get a Communications Error Message on Your TDC2 Data Logger
(tdc2comm.pdf - 10 KB)
Sometimes the comm ports on your TDC2 data logger may get confused due to multiple inputs such as inputs from external sensors. If this happens, a communications error message will be displayed. This message may interfere with the TDC2's normal communication functions. This TIP includes instructions for recovering from this problem.

What to Do if You Get an Error Message on Your GPS Pathfinder Pro XL Datalogger
(nogpsdet.pdf - 23 KB)
Three types of error messages can occur on your GPS Pathfinder Pro XL? data logger (MC-V, TDC1, or TDC2): (1) No GPS detected - Check cabling, batteries, etc., (2) Communications error, and (3) Too few SVs - check antenna/cable. This TIP includes instructions for troubleshooting each of these error messages to determine the specific problem that caused the message, and solutions for each problem.

Reload Asset Surveyor Firmware v.3.16 into the MCV
(mcvbatt2.pdf - 16 KB)
This TIP gives the procedure to reload Asset Surveyor? firmware after replacing MCV batteries.

Transferring Language Files to the TDC1 Data Collector
(langa.pdf - 15 KB)
Asset Surveyor? v.3.4 software contains language files for French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese. This TIP describes transferring .LNG files to the TDC1 data collector using Pathfinder Office? software.

How to Load the File, ASCOORD.DAT, onto a TDC1 Datalogger
(ascoord.pdf - 20 KB)
You can load the file, ASCOORD.DAT, onto your TDC1 using either PFINDER? or GPS Pathfinder Office?. This file can be found on your Asset Surveyor? datalogging software disk; it includes pre-defined coordinate systems. This TIP includes instructions for loading this file onto your TDC1 datalogger.

How to Create a New Coordinate System for Asset Surveyor
(asnewcrd.pdf - 19 KB)
To have your datalogger display coordinates in a custom coordinate system, you must first create the coordinate system using the program, ASSETED.EXE, which runs under MS-DOS. ASSETED.EXE is included on the Asset Surveyor? diskette. Once you have created the coordinate system, you need to reload the ASCOORD.DAT file onto your datalogger. This TIP includes instructions for creating a new coordinate system using ASSETED.EXE.

No Features transferred from Asset Surveyor to GPS Pathfinder Office 2.90
(SprtNote_Pfoffice_NIFCorruptFiles.pdf - 27 KB)
This SupportNote explains why you may see only Not In Feature (NIF) positions in an Asset Surveyor® file that has been transferred to the GPS Pathfinder Office version 2.90 software. It also provides you with instructions to ensure that this problem does not occur again and tells you what to do with any corrupted files.

Getting Out of the MCV Autoexec Loop
(mcvload.pdf - 11 KB)
When the I drive becomes corrupted, the MCV gets stuck in the Autoexec loop. This TIP describes how to get out of the loop.

What to Do if Your MC-V Gets Stuck in an Endless Loop When You Are Running Asset Surveyor
(mc5stop.pdf - 18 KB)
Sometimes your Corvallis MicroTechnology MC-V will fail on program execution while you are running Asset Surveyor?, and it will get stuck in an endless loop. There are two ways to stop the program: (1) rebooting the MC-V while bypassing the AUTOEXEC.S file and (2) stopping the program that's running. Once you have restarted your MC-V, you can solve the problem that caused your MC-V to get stuck. This TIP includes instructions for stopping the program and for solving the problem that caused it to get stuck.

What to Do If You End Up in the Operating System Menu on Your MC-V Datalogger
(mcvopsys.pdf - 30 KB)
When the batteries in your MC-V datalogger go flat, or when you exit the datalogging software, you end up on an operating system page. In this situation, you need to check whether the datalogging software is still on your MC-V datalogger, and if it's not, you need to reload the software. This TIP includes instructions for checking whether the software is on your datalogger and, if not, for reconfiguring.

Mapfeat 3286 Error
(SprtNote_AssSurv_Mapfeat3286.pdf - 119 KB)
With Asset Surveyor version 5.25, if you turn off the TSC1 data collector when a background map is open in the Map window, the data collector displays the error message Mapfeat 3286 the next time you turn it on. This document identifies how to correct this error.

Resolving Fatal Errors: Module Heap and Error Code 0 on MC-V Asset Surveyor Software
(modheap.pdf - 11 KB)
MC-V Asset Surveyor version 3.16 may exhibit fatal errors Module Heap and Error Code 0 which indicate corrupted communication files. Fixing faulty cabling or a hard reset should resolve the problem. This TIP gives the procedure to eliminate these fatal errors.

How to Get Out of the Autoexec Loop After You Boot Up Your TDC2 Datalogger
(tdc2loop.pdf - 10 KB)
When you turn on your TDC2 datalogger, you will be in the Autoexec loop. This TIP includes instructions for getting out of the loop.

How to Recover a GPS Pathfinder Pro XL TDC2 That Has Become Locked-Up
(tdc2rcov.pdf - 17 KB)
The GPS Pathfinder Pro XL™ TDC2 may become locked-up or unresponsive under certain circumstances. For example, a lock-up could occur during a firmware upgrade if the cable gets disconnected. This TIP provides the instructions for recovering a TDC2 that has become locked-up.

What Your Two Options Are for Replacing MC-V Batteries and How to Proceed
(battprc.pdf - 8 KB)
If you need to replace your MC-V batteries, you have two options: (1) you may send in the MC-V to Trimble Navigation Ltd. and we will replace them, or (2) you may purchase the batteries and replace them yourself. This TIP includes instructions and prices for these two options.

Correct Use of the TSC1? Data Cable
(TIP_TSC1_connector_using.pdf - 26 KB)
The TSC1 data cable (PN 32287-00) is designed to provide a reliable connection between the TSC1 data collector and the GPS receiver. However, the cable may be prone to damage if incorrectly removed from the TSC1. This document outlines the correct procedure to remove this cable.