USER GUIDE

Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver

Version 1.00
Revision C 1
June 2016
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A CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR APPLICABLE Antenna Statement
WARRANTY INFORMATION. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only
operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be
Notice to Australian Purchasers so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.
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Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un
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– Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is the European Economic Area (EEA). It is classified
disabled when the receiver velocity is computed to be greater than and marked as being Class 2 Radio Equipment under
1,000 knots, or its altitude is computed to be above 18,000 meters. The 2000/299/EC, as Bluetooth and wireless LAN
receiver GPS subsystem resets until the COCOM situation clears. As a approvals are country specific. Please consult your local distributor for
result, all logging and stream configurations stop until the GPS more information.
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This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the
Class B statement- Notice to users European Community using the 2.4GHz band, except where noted
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for below.
a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is –In Norway, this unit may not be operated within 20 km of Ny Alesund
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause This GNSS receiver has Bluetooth approval in most EU countries and
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference satisfies the requirements for Radio and Telecommunication Terminal
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Equipment specified by European Council Directive 1999/5/EC. These
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy requirements provide reasonable protection against harmful
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cause harmful interference to radio communication. residential or commercial environment.
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to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Australia and New Zealand
interference by one or more of the following measures: This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. the Australian Communications and Media Authority
–Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. (ACMA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia
which the receiver is connected. and New Zealand.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer Japan
or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this This device has been granted two designation numbers by Ministry of
equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. Internal Affairs and Communications: according:
The radios in this device have been designed and manufactured to not Ordinance concerning Technical Regulations Conformity Certification etc.
exceed stipulated emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) of Specified Radio Equipment (特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明
energy as required by the Federal Communications Commission of the 等に関する規則)
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The external antenna connector provided in this device is for GNSS Approval no: 007-AC0223
antennas only. This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation
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Safety Information

Safety Information
Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety
requirements.

WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or
even death.

CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or
property damage or irretrievable data loss.

Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.

Use and care

This product is is a high-precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.

CAUTION – Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it.

Using an external antenna

WARNING – Antennas are excellent conductors of electricity, so use extreme caution when operating
near power lines and other sources of electric current or during stormy weather.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation from Bluetooth

transmitters
This device is approved as a portable device with respect to Radio Frequency (RF) exposure
compliance. The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio transmitters is less than 100
milliwatt, which results in exposure levels far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, even
when operated in close proximity to the body. The internal wireless radios operate within guidelines
found in international radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the
consensus of the international scientific community. Trimble therefore believes the internal wireless
radios are safe for use by users. The level of electromagnetic energy emitted is hundreds of times
lower than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as
on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization before
turning on the wireless radios.

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Contents

Safety Information 5
Use and care 5
Using an external antenna 5
Exposure to radio frequency radiation from Bluetooth transmitters 5

1 Introduction 7
What is the R1 GNSS receiver 8
What's in the box 9
Accessories 9
Supported software 9
Related information and technical support 9

2 Using the R1 GNSS receiver 11

Parts of the receiver 12
Charging the battery 12
Turning on and turning off the receiver 13
LED status information 14
Connecting the R1 GNSS receiver to a device 15
Using the receiver with GIS software on Windows Embedded Handheld and Windows
devices 16
Using an external antenna 19

3 Using the GNSS status utility 20

Downloading the GNSS Status utility 21
Using the GNSS Status utility 21

4 Troubleshooting 25
Receiver won't turn on 26
Battery indicator for R1 GNSS receiver shows empty on an iOS device 26
R1 GNSS receiver firmware upgrade 26
Incorrect R1 GNSS receiver name showing in Bluetooth settings on iOS device 27

Glossary 28

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1
Introduction

In this chapter:
The Trimble R1 GNSS Receiver User Guide
n What is the R1 GNSS receiver describes how to use a Trimble® R1 GNSS receiver.
n What's in the box Even if you have used other GNSS or GPS products
before, Trimble recommends that you spend
n Accessories some time reading this manual to learn about the
n Supported software special features of this product. If you are not
n Related information and technical support familiar with GNSS or GPS, visit the Trimble website
(www.trimble.com).

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What is the R1 GNSS receiver

The R1 GNSS receiver is a high-performance GNSS receiver with an integrated antenna, and
Bluetooth® wireless technology for connectivity with field computers and smart phones. It is rated
IP65, and is small enough to be carried in a pocket or worn on a belt clip in its pouch.
The R1 GNSS receiver achieves best real time performance when used with a real-time correction
source, such as SBAS, over L-Band (Trimble RTX™ technology), or IP via a phone device (Trimble
VRS™ or RTX technology).

Supported devices
The R1 GNSS receiver is compatible with devices powered by the following operating systems:

l Android versions 4.1x and later l Windows® 7 and Windows 8.x

l iOS l Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

Supported constellations
The R1 GNSS receiver supports the following L1 constellations:

l GPS L1 C/A l BeiDou B1

l GLONASS L1 C/A (G1) l QZSS L1 C/A
l Galileo E1

Supported correction sources

The R1 GNSS receiver supports the following correction signals:

l SBAS (WAAAS / EGNOS / MSAS / GAGAN, SDCM) l QZSS L1 SAIF

l CMR, CMR+, CMRx l RTX ViewPoint™ (via Internet and
L-Band satellite)
l RTCM 2.0 to 2.3 (DGPS and RTK), RTCM 3.0 and 3.1

CAUTION – SBAS and L-Band signals are highly compromised when the receiver is used close to the
body; geostationary satellites will have a lower signal margin at the receiver than the typical orbiting
GNSS satellites. Performance will heavily depend on factors such as user orientation, position of the
receiver on body, how exposed the antenna is, and geographic location.

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What's in the box

l R1 GNSS receiver
l USB cable
l International adaptor kit
l Belt pouch / clip
l Quick Start Guide

Accessories
The following accessories are available for purchase to use with the R1 GNSS receiver:

l Belt pouch / clip

l Pole pouch
l External antenna

Supported software
You can use the following Trimble software with the R1 GNSS receiver:

l TerraFlex™ mobile software

l TerraSync™ software
l Positions™ ArcPad extension
l GPS Pathfinder® Field toolkit
If you are not using Trimble field software, use the Trimble GNSS Status utility to manage the
connection to the R1 GNSS receiver. See Downloading the GNSS Status utility, page 21.
For full details of compatility with Trimble software, refer to the Product Compatibilty List. For
information on using the receiver with Trimble field software, refer to the documention for the
software you are using.

Related information and technical support

Product updates, documentation, and any support issues are available for download on the
Support area of the Trimble website (www.trimble.com/Support/). Sources of related information
include the following:

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

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l Support notes – Support notes describe any known issues and offer solutions or workarounds
that may be required throughout the life of the product.
These documents can be downloaded from the Trimble website at
www.trimble.com/Support/Support_AZ.aspx. Select the product you need information on.
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation,
contact your local dealer.

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2
Using the R1 GNSS receiver

In this chapter:

n Parts of the receiver

n Charging the battery
n Turning on and turning off the receiver
n LED status information
n Connecting the R1 GNSS receiver to a device
n Using the receiver with GIS software on
Windows Embedded Handheld and
Windows devices
n Using an external antenna

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Parts of the receiver

❶ External antenna connector

❷ LED: Bluetooth and GNSS

❸ Power LED

❹ Power button / Bluetooth pairing

button

❺ Mini USB / charger connection (rear of

device)

Charging the battery

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the
instructions.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.
– Never attempt to remove, replace, or repair the battery yourself.
– If the battery requires attention, send the receiver to an authorized Trimble Service Center.

Before using a new R1 GNSS receiver, or one which has been unused for months, charge the device
with the supplied charger until the Power LED is solid green .
To charge the internal battery, do one of the following:

l Connect the R1 GNSS receiver to your laptop or office computer using the USB cable supplied
with the product.
l Connect the R1 GNSS receiver to mains power using the USB cable and internation adaptor kit
supplied with the product.

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Charging the receiver's battery using the Trimble-supplied charger connected to mains power can
take up to 5 hours. Charging from a laptop or desktop computer or using an unapproved charger
can take longer.

When the battery is charging, the Power LED  shows solid amber .

When the battery is fully charged, and the charger is still connected, the LED changes to solid
green .
Note – If the battery is severely discharged, for example if the receiver is new and not yet charged,
or it has been stored for more than a few months, the Power LED will not turn on until the
battery has charged for a while. In this case, charge the battery for an hour using the supplied
charger then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. The Power LED should turn on.
See LED status information, page 14 for more information on the status of the LEDs.

Turning on and turning off the receiver

To turn on the R1 GNSS receiver:

1. Press and hold the Power button until both LEDs = (green), then release the Power button.

2. After a few seconds, the LED flashes - - - - - - - - - (blue / amber).

To pair the receiver with your device using Bluetooth wireless technology, see Connecting the R1
GNSS receiver to a device, page 15.
To turn off the R1 GNSS receiver:

1. Press and hold the Power button until both LEDs are (red).

2. Continue holding the Power button until the LED turns off ( the stays red ), then
release the Power button.

3. If the receiver is connected to external power via USB, the LED turns off, and the
LED turns on (green) or (amber) almost immediately, depending on the level of charge. If
the receiver is not connected to external power, both LEDs will turn off.
For a description of the LED behavior, see LED status information, page 14.

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LED status information
Power LED
LED Status
Solid amber Battery is charging, charge is < 100%.

Solid green Battery is fully charged (Charger is connected).

Off Battery charge is >50% (Charger is not

connected).
------ ------ ------ Slow flashing Battery charge is >15% (Charger is not
amber connected).
------ ------ ------ Slow flashing red Battery charge is <15% (Charger is not
connected). The battery needs charging.
- - - Rapid flashing red Battery / power error.

Note – If the battery is severely discharged, for example if the receiver is new and not yet charged,
or it has been stored for more than a few months, the Power LED will not turn on until the
battery has charged for a while. In this case, charge the battery for an hour using the supplied
charger then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. The Power LED should turn on.

Bluetooth / GNSS LED
LED Bluetooth status GNSS status
- - - Rapid flashing blue Receiver is in Bluetooth Not connected.
pairing mode (see
Connecting the R1
GNSS receiver to a
device, page 15.
--- --- --- Flashing blue / Not connected. Not connected.
amber
--- --- --- Flashing blue / Not connected. Connected.
green
--- --- --- Flashing amber Connected. Not connected.

------ ------ ------ Slow flashing green Connected. Connected, sending

autonomous positions.
Solid green Connected. Connected, sending
corrected positions.

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Connecting the R1 GNSS receiver to a device

You can connect a R1 GNSS receiver to a handheld device or tablet powered by the following
operating systems:

l Android versions 4.1x and later

l iOS
l Windows® 7 and Windows 8.x
l Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

Enabling Mock Locations on Android devices

On Android devices, you must enable Mock Locations to allow the Android device to use
GNSS positions from the R1 GNSS receiver.
The method for enabling Mock Locations differs for different Android devices. Generally, this is done
under Settings / Developer options, Allow mock locations. Refer to the documentation for your
device for specific instructions.

Pairing a R1 GNSS receiver and a device

The first time you use a R1 GNSS receiver, you must pair it with your device.

1. Make sure the device you want to use has Bluetooth wireless techology turned on.
2. To place the R1 GNSS receiver in Bluetooth pairing mode, press and hold the Power button
until the LED flashes blue .
3. Depending on the device you want to pair the receiver with, do one of the following:
l On a device powered by the Windows 7 or 8.x operating system, Windows Embedded
Handheld 6.5, or Android versions 4.1.x or later, use the GNSS Status utility to pair with the
receiver.

a. Tap GNSS Status to launch the GNSS Status utility.

b. Tap Select new receiver. The device you are using searches for receivers within range.
c. When the required receiver appears in the Select Receiver list, tap it, then tap the
connection icon to the right of the receiver ID to pair.
l On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings / Bluetooth, and tap the R1 [ID] device you want to
pair with.

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Connecting to a R1 GNSS receiver
To reconnect to a receiver at any time, make sure it is turned on, then:

l On a device powered by the Windows 7 or 8.x operating system, Windows Embedded

Handheld 6.5, or Android versions 4.1.x or later, use the GNSS Status utility to connect with the
receiver:

a. Tap GNSS Status to launch the GNSS Status utility.

b. Tap the R1 [ID] at the bottom of the screen to bring up the Select Receiver list. Tap the
device [R1 ID] you want to reconnect to. Tap the connection icon to the right of the
receiver ID to connect to it.
l On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings / Bluetooth, and tap the R1 [ID] device you want to
connect to.
See Downloading the GNSS Status utility, page 21 for more information.

Using the receiver with GIS software on Windows

Embedded Handheld and Windows devices
Using Trimble software
If you are using Trimble GIS software (for example, TerraSync software, Trimble Positions software,
or the GPS Pathfinder Field toolkit) on devices powered by the Windows Embedded Handheld or
Windows Desktop operating systems, you do not need to install the GNSS Status utility, unless you
want to install an option (subscription service) that you have purchased (see Downloading the
GNSS Status utility, page 21). You can connect to the R1 GNSS receiver from within the software
when the receiver is in Bluetooth pairing mode, as with other Trimble GIS external receivers.

Using other software with NMEA

When using software that understands NMEA for position information, you must use the GNSS
Status utility to configure the receiver to output NMEA on the correct port. Because the receiver
uses Serial Port Profile (SPP) ports, and software run on a Windows device uses Windows COM
ports, it is important to understand the relationship between Bluetooth Serial Port Profile ports and
Windows COM ports, as described below.

Understanding the relationship between Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP)

ports and Windows COM ports
Note – This process is specific to the Windows 7 operating system; instructions are similar for
Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems.

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When you first connect a R1 receiver, the Windows operating system installs the appropriate drivers
and associates Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) ports with Windows COM ports. The receiver is
listed in the Bluetooth Devices screen:

To see which Windows COM ports are associated with the device SPP ports, right-click on the device
and select Properties. Then select the Services tab.

Applications that run on Windows devices (for example, the Trimble TerraFlex software) will see, in
this example, COM6, COM9, COM10 and COM17. COM17 is the GNSS Server SPP port; it should
NOT be selected for use by applications as it is used to supply positions to Location Services on the
device. The GNSS Server port will reset to a default configuration each time it is connected,
irrespective of any changes you make.
Note – Different installations will result in different Windows COM port assignments.

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The application you are using to collect data will have a configuration screen that will include options
such as:

In this example, the COM9 Windows COM port is selected, which corresponds to SPP2 on the
receiver.

The above diagram illustrates the overall association. The following is specific to the example above
(your Windows COM Port numbers may be different):

Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) Windows COM Port

SPP1 COM6
SPP2 COM9
SPP3 COM10

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Using an external antenna

WARNING – Antennas are excellent conductors of electricity, so use extreme caution when operating
near power lines and other sources of electric current or during stormy weather.

Only use an external antenna that is designed to be used with the R1 GNSS receiver.
To connect an external antenna, open the external antenna cover on the left side of the receiver and
connect your antenna cable.

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3
Using the GNSS status utility

In this chapter:
If you are not using Trimble field software on your
n Downloading the GNSS Status utility field device, use the Trimble GNSS Status utility to
manage the connection to the R1 GNSS receiver.
n Using the GNSS Status utility

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Downloading the GNSS Status utility

Download the GNSS Status utility for your device:

l for Windows, Windows Embedded Handheld, go to the product downloads page on

www.trimble.com
l for Android, go to Google Play store and search for “GNSS Status Utility"
l for iOS, go to iTunes app store and search for "GNSS Status Utility"

Using the GNSS Status utility

On your device, tap GNSS Status to launch the GNSS Status utility.
If the device you are using is not connected to a R1 GNSS receiver, the GNSS Status utility shows:

l Select new receiver enabling you to select a R1 GNSS receiver to connect to

If the device you are using is connected to a R1 GNSS receiver, the GNSS Status utility Home screen
shows:

l The estimated GNSS accuracy

l The R1 GNSS receiver's battery status
l The DGNSS status

l The menu (on tablets), or Menu icon (on smartphones and handheld devices)
l The ID of the connected R1 GNSS receiver
The menu options are described below.

Detailed status
Tap the Estimated Accuracy shown on the Home screen. Or, flick the current screen to the right to
display the menu options, or tap , then tap Detailed Status.
The Detailed Status screen shows:

l the receiver's GNSS status

l the satellites that are in use and being tracked (for all supported constellations; see Supported
constellations, page 8)
l the real-time correction source in use
l the receiver's serial number, firmware version, and battery charge status
l packets received (if you are using Internet based sources) and error messages

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App settings
You can configure the GNSS Status utility to use metric or imperial (US) units.

1. Tap or flick the current screen to the right to display the menu options.
2. Tap App Settings. On an iOS or Android device, tap Unit System.
3. Select Metric or US.

Receiver options
You can configure the R1 GNSS receiver to use options (subscription services) if you have purchased
them.

1. Tap or flick the current screen to the right to display the menu options.
2. Tap Receiver Options.
3. In the Install Option field, enter the key you received when you purchased the option.
4. Tap Submit.
The Subscription Status is shown on the lower part of the screen.
For more information on purchasing receiver options, contact your local Trimble reseller.

Real-time config
To configure real-time correction sources:

1. If a receiver is connected, tap the DGNSS Status shown on the Home screen. Or, flick the
current screen to the right to display the menu options, or tap , then tap Real-time Config.
2. Tap Edit. On an iOS or Android device, tap Primary Source Type.
3. Select Internet, SBAS, or Uncorrected as the primary real-time correction source.
4. If you selected Internet as the primary source, tap the fields on the Real-time Config screen to
configure the primary source, and set a Secondary Source Type (SBAS or Uncorrected).
5. Tap Apply.

NMEA Settings
To configure the connected receiver to output specific NMEA sentences:

1. Tap or flick the current screen to the right to display the menu options.
2. Tap NMEA Settings.

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3. Configure the NMEA sentences that are needed by the workflow application. The available
settings are listed in the Available column on the left; the settings you have selected to apply to
the receiver are listed in the Selected column on the right.
l To select an individual setting, tap it in the Available list on the left, and it will move to the
Selected list.
l To remove an individual setting, tap it in the Selected list on the right , and it will move to
the Available list.
l To select all the available settings, tap the double arrow >> below the Available column.
l To remove all the selected settings, tap the double arrow << below the Selected column.

4. If no receiver is connected, you can save the settings; tap Save at the top right of the screen. To
apply the NMEA settings to the receiver, make sure that the receiver is paired with the PC and
that the GNSS Status utility is connected to the receiver. Click Apply to receiver.
5. In the Select Port screen, select the SPP port to use for NMEA configurations. For instructions
on configuring SPP ports with Windows COM ports for NMEA port handling on devices
powered by the Windows operating system, see Understanding the relationship between
Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) ports and Windows COM ports , page 16.

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About
The About screen shows the GNSS Status utility version number.

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Troubleshooting

In this chapter:
This section describes some possible receiver
n Receiver won't turn on issues, possible causes, and how to solve them.
Please read this section before you contact
n Battery indicator for R1 GNSS receiver shows Technical Support.
empty on an iOS device
n R1 GNSS receiver firmware upgrade
n Incorrect R1 GNSS receiver name showing in
Bluetooth settings on iOS device

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Receiver won't turn on

The R1 GNSS receiver will not turn on. There is no LED indication when the Power button is
pressed.

Cause: The battery is severely discharged. This may be because the device is new and has
not yet been charged, or it has been in storage for more than a few months.
Solution: Charge the battery for an hour using the supplied charger, then disconnect and
reconnect the USB cable. The Power LED should turn on. Leave the device on
charge until the Power LED = (Green).
See Charging the battery, page 12.

Battery indicator for R1 GNSS receiver shows empty

on an iOS device
On an iOS device, the small battery level indicator at the top of the status bar shows empty
in error.

Cause: This is an iOS issue which has been logged with Apple.
Solution: Use the GNSS Status utility to view the battery status. See Downloading the
GNSS Status utility, page 21.

R1 GNSS receiver firmware upgrade

When you upgrade the firmware on a R1 GNSS receiver, and it was previously paired with
an iOS device, you cannot reconnect.

Cause: The iOS device no longer recognises the R1 GNSS receiver when the firmware is
upgraded on the receiver.
Solution: Before you can reconnect your iOS device with a previously connected R1
GNSS receiver, you must 'forget' the connection on the iOS device:

1. Go to Settings / Bluetooth, and tap the Info button next to the R1 [serial
number] device you want to forget.
2. Tap Forget this device.

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You can then reconnect as usual (see Connecting the R1 GNSS receiver to a device,
page 15) .

Incorrect R1 GNSS receiver name showing in

Bluetooth settings on iOS device
When you restart an iOS device that has been connected to a R1 GNSS receiver, the
receiver appears in the list under Bluetooth Settings as ‘iAP2’.
This does not affect operation of the R1 GNSS receiver.

Solution: To make the name of the R1 GNSS receiver reappear:

1. On the iOS device, go to Settings / Bluetooth, and connect to the ‘iAP2’ device.
2. While the Bluetooth settings screen is open on the iOS device, place the R1 GNSS
receiver into Bluetooth pairing mode (press and hold the Power button until the
LED flashes blue ).
3. After a short time the R1 GNSS receiver's name will reappear.

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Glossary

Glossary
BeiDou The BeiDou Navigation System (Compass) Navigation Satellite System is a Chinese
satellite navigation system.
The first BeiDou system (known as BeiDou-1), consists of three satellites and has limited
coverage and applications. It has been offering navigation services mainly for customers
in China and from neighboring regions since 2000.
The second generation of the system (known as Compass or BeiDou-2) consists of 35
satellites. It became operational with coverage of China in December 2011 with 10
satellites in use. Services were planned to be offered to customers in Asia-Pacific
region by 2012 and the global system should be finished by 2020.
carrier A radio wave having at least one characteristic (such as frequency, amplitude, or phase)
that can be varied from a known reference value by modulation.
carrier frequency The frequency of the unmodulated fundamental output of a radio transmitter. The GPS
L1 carrier frequency is 1575.42 MHz.
carrier phase Is the cumulative phase count of the GPS or GLONASS carrier signal at a given time.
CMR/CMR+ Compact Measurement Record. A real-time message format developed by Trimble for
broadcasting corrections to other Trimble receivers. CMR is a more efficient alternative
to RTCM.
CMRx A real-time message format developed by Trimble for transmitting more satellite
corrections resulting from more satellite signals, more constellations, and more
satellites. Its compactness means more repeaters can be used on a site.
DGNSS See real-time differential GNSS.
differential GNSS See real-time differential GNSS.
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. A Satellite-Based Augmentation
System (SBAS) that provides a free-to-air differential correction service for GNSS.
EGNOS is the European equivalent of WAAS, which is available in the United States.
firmware The program inside the receiver that controls receiver operations and hardware.
GAGAN GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation. A regional SBAS system currently in
development by the Indian government.
Galileo Galileo is a GNSS system built by the European Union and the European Space Agency.
It is complimentary to GPS and GLONASS.
GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System. Ccomparable to the American GPS system,
GLONASS is a space-based navigation system operated by the Russian Aerospace
Defence Forces, consisting of 24 satellites in 3 orbit planes.
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System.
GPS Global Positioning System. GPS is a space-based satellite navigation system consisting of
multiple satellites in six orbit planes.
L1 The primary L-band carrier used by GPS and GLONASS satellites to transmit satellite
data.
MSAS Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System. A Satellite-Based Augmentation System
(SBAS) that provides a free-to-air differential correction service for GNSS. MSAS is the
Japanese equivalent of WAAS.
QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. A Japanese regional time transfer and Satellite Based

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Augmentation System (SBAS) for the GNSS, consisting of three geosynchronous

satellites over Japan.
real-time differential Also known as real-time differential correction or DGNSS. Real-time differential GNSS is
GNSS the process of correcting GNSS data as you collect it. Corrections are calculated at a
base station and then sent to the receiver through a radio link. As the rover receives
the position it applies the corrections to give you a very accurate position in the field.
Most real-time differential correction methods apply corrections to code phase
positions.
While DGNSS is a generic term, its common interpretation is that it entails the use of
single-frequency code phase data sent from a GNSS base station to a rover GNSS
receiver to provide sub-meter position accuracy. The rover receiver can be at a long
range (greater than 100 kms (62 miles)) from the base station.
RTX Real-time extended. A real-time differential GNSS method that uses carrier phase
measurements for greater accuracy.
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System. SBAS is based on differential GPS, but applies to
wide area (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) networks of reference stations. Corrections and
additional information are broadcast using geostationary satellites.
SDCM System for Differential Correction and Monitoring (Russian SBAS system, similar to
WAAS and EGNOS)
VRS Virtual Reference Station. A VRS system consists of GNSS hardware, software, and
communication links. It uses data from a network of base stations to provide
corrections to each rover that are more accurate than corrections from a single base
station.
To start using VRS corrections, the rover sends its position to the VRS server. The VRS
server uses the base station data to model systematic errors (such as ionospheric noise)
at the rover position. It then sends RTCM correction messages back to the rover.
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System. WAAS was established by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for flight and approach navigation for civil aviation. WAAS
improves the accuracy and availability of the basic GNSS signals over its coverage area,
which includes the continental United States and outlying parts of Canada and Mexico.
The WAAS system provides correction data for visible satellites. Corrections are
computed from ground station observations and then uploaded to two geostationary
satellites. This data is then broadcast on the L1 frequency, and is tracked using a
channel on the GNSS receiver, exactly like a GNSS satellite.
Use WAAS when other correction sources are unavailable, to obtain greater accuracy
than autonomous positions. For more information on WAAS, refer to the FAA website
at http://gps.faa.gov.
The EGNOS service is the European equivalent and MSAS is the Japanese equivalent of
WAAS.

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