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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What is the Trimble GPScorrect extension? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Trimble GPScorrect extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trimble GPScorrect Extension Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows error reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Your comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Field computer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Required software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Registering the Trimble GPScorrect extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Obtaining your installation code after registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows Mobile powered device . . 24
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Compatible GPS receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting to a GPS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to external real-time correction devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3 Collecting and Processing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Preparing for data collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ArcPad settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Trimble GPScorrect extension settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Data collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Checking the GPS status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Planning the data collection session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Collecting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Processing the data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Transferring the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Processing the Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4 Forms and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section List button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Status bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Contents
Skyplot section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Skyplot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SNR graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Satellite geometry indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Tooltips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Information fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Message line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
GPS settings area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Satellite Information section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Information fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Receiver section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Real-time section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Real-time Summary screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setup button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
External Source status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
External Beacon status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Integrated Beacon status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Integrated Satellite status screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Integrated SBAS status screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Plan section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Planning skyplot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
DOP graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Message line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Previewing a data collection session. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
UTC Time section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setup section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Logging Settings form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
GPS Settings form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Real-time Settings form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
About section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Real-time differential correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
GPS position accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
GPScorrect SSF file location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

CHAPTER
1
Introduction 1
In this chapter: The Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started

Guide describes how to use the Trimble
Q What is the Trimble GPScorrect GPScorrect extension for the ESRI ArcPad
extension? software.
Q Using the Trimble GPScorrect
Even if you have used other Global Positioning
extension
System (GPS) products before, Trimble
Q Related information recommends that you spend some time reading
Q Technical assistance this manual to learn about the special features of
this product. If you are not familiar with GPS, go
Q Your comments to the Trimble website (www.trimble.com/gps)
for an interactive look at Trimble and GPS.
This guide assumes that you know how to use
the Microsoft Windows operating system that
you are using.

1 Introduction
What is the Trimble GPScorrect extension?

The Trimble GPScorrect extension for the ESRI ArcPad software provides enhanced
GPS data collection and control of real-time correction sources.
The extension communicates with a Trimble Mapping & GIS receiver connected to a
field computer, allowing you to:
set GPS parameters in the receiver
collect postprocessable GPS positions for features that you create in ArcPad
You can use the GPScorrect extension with a wide variety of real-time sources of
differential corrections, including an external radio, or an external beacon receiver
such as the GeoBeacon receiver. Depending on your GPS receiver, the GPScorrect
extension also enables you to use integrated beacon, satellite, or Satellite-Based
Augmentation System (SBAS) corrections.
When you have collected GPS position data with the GPScorrect extension, you can
use Trimble postprocessing software (the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for the ESRI
ArcGIS software or the GPS Pathfinder Office software) to differentially correct the
GPS data and to apply those corrections to the Shapefiles collected in ArcPad.
This figure shows two typical workflows when using the GPScorrect extension:
ArcPad
Collect feature and attribute data
while the GPScorrect extension logs
GPS data to an SSF file.
ActiveSync
Copy the Shapefiles and SSF file to
your office computer.
ArcGIS GPS Pathfinder Office
Use the Trimble GPS Analyst extension Use the Differential Correction
to import or check the Shapefiles wizard to differentially correct the
into feature classes in an ArcGIS SSF file.
geodatabase, and to create linked
GPS sessions from the SSF file.
Use the ShapeCorrect utility to
update the Shapefiles with the
corrected GPS positions.
Use the Differential Correction wizard
in the GPS Analyst extension to
generate corrected GPS sessions and
rebuild the linked ArcGIS features Import the updated Shapefiles into
using the corrected positions. your GIS.
GPS Analyst workflow GPS Pathfinder Office workflow

Introduction 1
Using the Trimble GPScorrect extension

The Trimble GPScorrect extension runs automatically in the background when you
start ArcPad, and controls communication between the ArcPad software and the GPS
receiver.
Whenever the GPScorrect extension user interface Section list
(UI) is open, one of the sections is always active and button
visible. The Section list button shows the section
that is currently active.
Sections
You can move between sections at any time without
closing forms or screens. To switch to a different
section, tap the Section list button and then select a
section from the drop-down list. To close the
GPScorrect UI and return to ArcPad, tap in the Status bar.
The GPScorrect extension continues to communicate with the GPS receiver, using
any settings you have configured in the UI.
The sections in the Trimble GPScorrect extension enable you to:
View summary or detailed information about the GPS receiver, configured real-
time sources, and the location and health of the satellites your receiver is
tracking. For more information, see:
Skyplot section, page 24
Satellite Information section, page 29
Receiver section, page 30
Real-time section, page 32
Within these sections you can change GPS settings or access GPS and real-time
settings in the Setup section. See GPS settings area, page 62.
View an animated skyplot and graph of DOP values over the next few hours, so
that you can plan your data collection session around the times when satellite
geometry is at its best. For more information, see Plan section, page 76.
Display the current UTC time. See UTC Time section, page 79.
Control how the GPScorrect extension interacts with the GPS receiver and any
real-time differential correction sources, and define logging settings for
postprocessing the Shapefiles that you collect in the ArcPad software. For more
information, see Setup section, page 79.
View copyright, licensing, and version information. See About section, page 100.

1 Introduction
Related information
Trimble GPScorrect Extension Help

You can access the Trimble GPScorrect Extension Help on your field computer. This
screen-by-screen reference explains all of the controls in each screen of the software.
The Help is context-sensitive. If you access the Help while the Trimble GPScorrect
extension is running, it opens at the topic that corresponds to the current GPScorrect
screen.
To access the Trimble GPScorrect extension context-sensitive help from:
a device powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile version 5.0 software, tap
and then select Help.
If you tap and then select Help on the device when the Trimble GPScorrect
extension is not running, the main Help Contents topic appears. Select
GPScorrect to open the Contents topic of the Trimble GPScorrect Extension Help.
a PC, press [F1]. Alternatively, hold down the [Alt] key on the keyboard and then
press [H].
Release Notes
The Trimble GPScorrect Extension Release Notes describe new features in this version of
the software and any changes to the documentation, and provide any information not
included in the product documentation.
The release notes are provided in the box with the software. They are also provided as a
PDF file on the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD.
Technical assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, contact your Trimble reseller.
Technical support
Go to the Trimble GPScorrect extension technical support page
(www.trimble.com/gpscorrect_ts.asp) on the Trimble website for the latest support
information about the software, including:
FAQs
support notes detailing the latest support issues
documentation
the latest files available for download

Introduction 1
Windows error reporting

If for any reason a Microsoft Windows Error Reporting dialog appears, indicating that
the Trimble GPScorrect extension has encountered a problem and needs to close, you
are asked whether you wish to send an error report to Microsoft.
Trimble recommends that you click Send and then click any subsequent links that are
used to obtain additional information.
Trimble can access the report that is sent to Microsoft and use it to improve the
Trimble GPScorrect extension.
Your comments
Your feedback about the documentation helps us to improve it with each revision.
E-mail your comments to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com.

1 Introduction

CHAPTER
2
Software Installation 2
In this chapter: This chapter describes how to install version 2.20

of the Trimble GPScorrect extension onto a
Q System requirements Windows Mobile powered device or a Windows
Q Registering the Trimble PC for the first time.
GPScorrect extension
To install the Trimble GPScorrect extension, you
Q Installing the Trimble GPScorrect must:
extension
1. Make sure your field or office computer
Q Updating the Trimble GPScorrect meets the minimum platform
extension requirements for successful operation of
Q Compatible GPS receivers the Trimble GPScorrect extension.
2. Register your copy of the Trimble
GPScorrect extension and obtain an
installation code.
3. Install the extension using the Trimble
GPScorrect Extension CD and the
installation code you obtained when you
registered your copy of the extension.

2 Software Installation
System requirements
Field computer specifications

Version 2.20 of the Trimble GPScorrect extension supports handheld devices running
any of the following Microsoft operating systems:
Windows Mobile 5.0 software
Windows Mobile 2003 software
Windows CE .NET (version 4.2 or later)
Version 2.20 of the Trimble GPScorrect extension supports computers running any of
the following Microsoft operating systems, including 64-bit variants:
Windows XP (Professional Edition, Home Edition, or Tablet PC Edition)
Windows 2000 Professional (SP 3)
Required software
ArcPad software
Version 2.20 of the Trimble Trimble GPScorrect extension can be used with ESRI
ArcPad software version 7.0 and later.
Note This version of the Trimble GPScorrect extension is not compatible with earlier
versions of ArcPad software.
ActiveSync technology
To install the Trimble GPScorrect extension onto a Windows Mobile powered device
and to transfer files between a desktop computer and a Windows Mobile powered
device, you must have the appropriate version of Microsoft ActiveSync technology
installed on your PC.
For more information, see Step 1: Install Microsoft ActiveSync technology onto the
computer, page 24.

Registering the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Before you can install the Trimble GPScorrect extension, you must register your copy
of the extension to obtain an installation code that you enter during the installation
process.
You can only register your copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension once. For
information about obtaining your installation code when the extension has already
been registered, see Obtaining your installation code after registration, page 21.
Trimble recommends that you register before beginning installation.
To register, you need:
the Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) from the Trimble GPScorrect extension
packaging
The Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) is labelled POPN and is located on the
product label inside the software folder, below the software CD.
Internet access (including a valid e-mail address)
Note If you do not have Internet access, contact your local Trimble reseller for assistance.
To register your copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension:
1. Go to the My Trimble account login page.
To do this, open your Web browser and go to www.trimble.com/register.
Alternatively:
a. Insert the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD in the CD drive of the office
computer.
The Setup screen appears:
Note If this screen does not appear, select Autorun.exe from the CD drive folder.
b. Click Register.

Your default Web browser opens and displays the My Trimble account login
page:
2. If you already have an account, skip this step and go to step 4 to login.
To create your My Trimble account, click Create an account. Enter your contact
details and then click Save. Your account is created and you are returned to the
My Trimble account login page.
3. Enter your e-mail address and password, and then click Login.

The My Trimble page for your account appears. It will look similar to the one
shown below:
4. To register the Trimble GPScorrect extension, scroll to the My Products section

and then click Add.

The Registration Method page appears:
5. Select the Add a Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) option and then click Next.

The Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) Details page appears:
6. Enter the Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) provided on the Trimble

GPScorrect extension packaging. The POPN is located on the product label
inside the software folder, below the software CD.
7. If you want to enter your own reference code, for example a sales order number
or an asset/inventory number, enter it in the Your Reference field.
8. Click Next.
Note If a message warns that the POPN you entered has already been registered, click
Cancel to cancel the registration process. Then obtain the installation code for your copy of
the extension and install the extension. For more information, see Obtaining your
installation code after registration, page 21.
9. If this is the first time that you have registered a Trimble Mapping and GIS
product, the Mapping & GIS Industry Details page appears. From the drop-down
lists, select your organization type and most common market segment and then
click Save.

10. You are returned to your My Trimble page, where the extension you have just
registered now appears in the My Products section:
Installation
code
11. If the two lines below the Trimble GPScorrect extension do not appear, click the
+ beside the copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension that you have just
registered.
The Installation Code field shows the installation code for your copy of the
Trimble GPScorrect extension. Make a note of this code. You will need to enter
this code when you install or reinstall the extension.
Note If you are entitled to an upgrade from a previous version of the Trimble GPScorrect
software, you can install Trimble GPScorrect version 2.20 using the installation code that
you obtained when you first registered the product. If you are not entitled to an upgrade,
the installation program will not accept your installation code. Contact your local Trimble
reseller to purchase a software maintenance option.

Obtaining your installation code after registration

To reinstall the Trimble GPScorrect extension, for example if you have uninstalled it
from one computer and wish to reinstall it to another, you must use the same
installation code that you received when you registered the extension before installing
it for the first time.
If you do not know the installation code, do one of the following:
If someone else at your company registered the extension ask them for the
installation code.
If you cannot find out who registered the extension, send an e-mail containing
the Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) for your copy of the extension to
Trimble_support@trimble.com.
If you registered your copy of the extension yourself, you can check your
installation code from the My Trimble page of the Trimble website.
To do this:
a. Open your Web browser and go to www.trimble.com/register.
Your default Web browser opens and displays the My Trimble account login
page:
Enter your e-mail address and password, and then click Login.
The My Trimble page for your account appears.

b. Scroll to the My Products section, where any extension that you have
already registered appears:
Installation
code
c. If the two lines below the Trimble GPScorrect extension do not appear,
click the + beside the copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension that you
have just registered.
The Installation Code field shows the installation code for your copy of the
Trimble GPScorrect extension. Make a note of this code. You need to enter
this code when you install or reinstall the extension.

Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension

This section describes how to install the Trimble GPScorrect extension. It provides
information about the following options:
Installing a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect extension (see below)
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows Mobile powered
device, page 24
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows PC, page 32
Installing a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Trimble recommends that you install a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension only on a field computer that has the corresponding language version of the
operating system installed. For example, install the Japanese Trimble GPScorrect
extension on a field computer that has a Japanese Windows operating system
installed.
Note The Regional Options applet in the Control Panel only changes the display of date,
time, units, and currency information. It does not change the language of the operating
system running on the device or field computer.
System commands (such as the OK and Cancel buttons) are generated by the
operating system, so they appear in the language of the operating system on the field
computer. If you use the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a field computer that does
not have the corresponding translation of the operating system installed, system
commands are not translated. Also, some characters may not be interpreted or
displayed correctly.
The Trimble GPScorrect extension is available in several languages. To install a
translation of the GPScorrect extension, use the Trimble GPScorrect Updater utility to
automatically download language files for translated installations of the GPScorrect
extension.
The Trimble GPScorrect Updater utility is available:
As part of the English Trimble GPScorrect extension installation. When the
InstallShield Wizard Complete step appears towards the end of the installation,
select the Yes, check for program updates option.
For more information, see:
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows Mobile
powered device, page 24
Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows PC, page 32
On the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD.

Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows Mobile

powered device
This section describes how to install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a supported
Windows Mobile powered device.
The installation procedure comprises the following steps:
1. Install Microsoft ActiveSync technology onto the office computer.
2. Connect the Windows Mobile powered device and the computer.
3. Back up any Trimble GPScorrect extension data files.
4. Uninstall any previously installed versions of the ESRI ArcPad software and the
5. Install ESRI ArcPad software version 7.0 or later, and any required patches and
other components.
6. Check that you have enough space on the device to install the Trimble
GPScorrect extension version 2.20.
7. Install the Trimble GPScorrect extension version 2.20.
More information about each step is provided below.
Step 1: Install Microsoft ActiveSync technology onto the computer

To install software onto a Windows Mobile powered device, you must connect the
device to the office computer using Microsoft ActiveSync technology.
Note You must install ActiveSync technology onto the computer before you connect the
device.
ActiveSync technology may be supplied on a CD with the Windows Mobile powered
device, or you can download it from the Microsoft website at
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.aspx.
B Tip If you are installing a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect extension and you want
all installation screens to appear in the translated language, install the corresponding
translation of the ActiveSync technology. You can download translated versions of the
ActiveSync technology from the Microsoft website.
Step 2: Connect the device to a computer

1. Make sure that the device and the computer are switched on.
2. Connect the device to the office computer using either a USB cable connection
or Bluetooth wireless technology.
For more information on connecting the device to a computer, refer to the
documentation for the Windows Mobile powered device.

When the device is connected, the Synchronization Setup Wizard appears:
3. Click Cancel to close the wizard.

4. The Microsoft ActiveSync window displays the message Connected:
5. Use ActiveSync technology to back up data files and uninstall any previous
versions of the software (see Step 3 and Step 4 below).
For more information, refer to the ActiveSync Help.
Step 3: Back up any ArcPad and Trimble GPScorrect extension data files
Before installing new versions of the ESRI ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect
extension, Trimble recommends that you transfer any existing ArcPad and GPScorrect
data files to the office computer.
In the Microsoft ActiveSync window, click Explore and then use the Windows Explorer-
type window to copy files.

Step 4: Uninstall any previous versions of ArcPad software and the

Trimble GPScorrect extension
extension, Trimble recommends that you uninstall any previously installed versions of
the ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension from the Windows Mobile
powered device and the office computer.
To remove programs... do the following:

from the device using ActiveSync select Add/Remove Programs from the
technology Tools menu.
from the PC use the Add or Remove Programs tool
in the Control Panel.
Step 5: Install ESRI ArcPad software version 7.0 or later

You must install the ESRI ArcPad software before installing the Trimble GPScorrect
extension. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the ArcPad documentation.
Trimble recommends that you install both ArcPad and the Trimble GPScorrect
extension to an internal non-volatile storage location, if such a location is available.
This leaves more storage and program memory available on the device.
Note When installing software onto a device powered by the Windows Mobile 5.0
software, you cannot install to RAM. The default installation location is always an internal
non-volatile location.
In addition, you should install the following:
VBScript support components
The Trimble GPScorrect extension requires VBScript support. If you are using a
Windows Mobile powered device that does not have VBScript support installed,
you can install VBScript support when you install ArcPad.
VBScript support should be installed by default when you install ArcPad. If it is
not, select Programs / ArcGIS / ArcPad 7 / Install VBScript Runtime Library on
Windows Mobile from the Windows Start menu.
language pack
If you want to use a translated version of the ArcPad software, install the
required language pack.
Step 6: Check that you have enough space on the device

Trimble recommends that you install the Trimble GPScorrect extension to an internal
non-volatile storage location, if such a location is available. This leaves more storage
and program memory available on the device.
Note When installing software onto a device powered by the Windows Mobile 5.0
software, you cannot install to RAM. The default installation location is always an internal
non-volatile location.

Before you install the Trimble GPScorrect extension, make sure that you have enough
free space on the device. The Trimble GPScorrect extension requires at least 3 MB of
free space. If you are installing it to a secondary internal storage location, such as the
GeoExplorer 2003 series handhelds Disk, the Trimble GPScorrect extension requires at
least 3 MB of free space in that location, plus 3 MB of RAM.
Note The installation program cannot determine how much memory is available in the
non-volatile storage location. You must ensure that there is 3 MB free before you begin the
installation.
If there is not enough memory space on the device, a message appears during
installation, indicating the amount of memory left on the device.
Click Cancel, remove any unwanted programs or data files from the device, and/or
increase storage memory. Then start the installation again.
If memory space in the secondary internal storage location is insufficient, the
installation may appear to complete successfully, but error messages may appear when
you try to run the Trimble GPScorrect extension. If this happens, make more space
available in the secondary storage location, then install the software again.
Step 7: Install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on the device

1. Before you begin, make sure that:
you have registered your copy of the extension and have made a note of the
installation code that you must enter during installation. For more
information, see Registering the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 15.
you have closed all applications on the device.
2. Insert the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD in the CD drive of the office
computer.
Alternatively, if you are entitled to an upgrade from a previous version of the
Trimble GPScorrect to version 2.20, you can download the software from the
Trimble website. Go to www.trimble.com/gpscorrect_ts.asp. Click Downloads
and then click v2.20 Software.

3. Click Install.
The Installation screen appears:
4. Select the install option for the type of device that you have connected.
5. If the Choose Setup Language dialog appears, select the language that you require
to run the installation.

To run the rest of the Trimble GPScorrect extension in a language other than
English, after installing the software you must download the appropriate
language update from the Web using the Updater utility. For more information,
see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37.
6. Click Next.
7. The Trimble GPScorrect extension installation wizard appears. Click Next.
8. You are prompted to check that the ESRI ArcPad software is not running on the
device. If required, close ArcPad. Click Next.
9. Read the software license agreement and then click Yes to accept it.
The Register your Software page appears:
10. Do one of the following:

If you have registered the extension and obtained your installation code for
the extension, select the I have already registered option and then click
Next.
If you have not yet registered the extension and do not have an installation
code for the extension, select the I do not have an installation code. I want to
register my copy over the Internet now option and then click Next.
The Register page opens in your default Web browser, displaying the My
Trimble account login page. For more information, see Registering the
Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 15.

The Enter your Installation Code page appears:
11. Enter the installation code assigned to your copy of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension when you registered the extension and then click Next.
12. The Start Copying Files page appears. Click Next.
13. If the message Install Trimble GPScorrect using the default application install
directory? appears, click Yes to install the software to the default location.
If the device is powered by the Windows Mobile 5.0 software, you cannot install
to main memory. The default installation location is the devices internal
non-volatile disk.
If the device has a non-volatile internal storage location, this is used as the
default installation location, even if you choose to install to main memory.
If the device has no non-volatile storage, or only has removable secondary
storage such as a CompactFlash card, the default installation location is the
main memory (RAM).
Note If an SD (Secure Digital) memory card is inserted in the handheld, the card
appears as an installation location option. Trimble recommends that you install software
to the handheld's internal storage, not to an SD memory card. If you install software to a
card and then remove the card from the handheld, the software will not be available for
use.
14. If you clicked No in Step 13, the Select Destination Media dialog appears. Click
OK to proceed with the installation.
When you install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Pocket PC 2003 device,
some settings are stored in the main memory (RAM), even if the extension is
installed to secondary internal storage. To avoid data loss, the installation
program automatically backs up the main memory immediately after installing
the Trimble GPScorrect extension.

The final page of the installation wizard shows InstallShield Wizard Complete:
15. Trimble recommends that you click the Yes, check for program updates option
and then click Finish.
Note If you installed the Trimble GPScorrect extension by downloading the software
from the Trimble website, the final page of the installation wizard does not show any
update options. Click Finish to close the wizard. To update the Trimble GPScorrect
extension, see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37.
The Trimble GPScorrect Extension Updater utility appears. Use the utility to
download the latest extension updates and documentation from the Trimble
website.
If you selected a language other then English in the Choose Setup Language
dialog (see Step 5 above), and you want to run the rest of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension in that language, the Updater utility checks for available language files
in the appropriate language.
Once you have downloaded files, you can install them immediately, or you can
run the Updater utility later and select the downloaded files that you want to
install (see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37).

Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows PC

This section describes how to install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows
PC, such as a laptop or a Tablet PC.
The installation procedure comprises the following steps:
1. Back up any ArcPad and Trimble GPScorrect extension data files.
2. Uninstall any previously installed versions of the ESRI ArcPad software and the
3. Install ESRI ArcPad software version 7.0 or later, and any required language
packs.
4. Install the Trimble GPScorrect extension version 2.20.
More information about each step is provided below.
Step 1: Back up any ArcPad and Trimble GPScorrect extension data files
extension, Trimble recommends that you transfer any ArcPad and GPScorrect data
files to a safe storage location.
Step 2: Uninstall any previous versions of ArcPad and the Trimble

GPScorrect extension
extension, Trimble recommends that you uninstall any previously installed versions of
the ESRI ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension.
Step 3: Install ESRI ArcPad software version 7.0 or later

You must install the ESRI ArcPad software before installing the Trimble GPScorrect
extension. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the ArcPad documentation.
In addition, if you want to use a translated version of the ArcPad software, install the
required language pack at this time.
Step 4: Install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on the field computer

1. Before you begin, make sure that:
you have registered your copy of the extension and have made a note of the
installation code that you must enter during installation. For more
information, see Registering the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 15.
you have closed all open windows programs on the PC.
2. Insert the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD in the CD drive of the office
computer.

Alternatively, if you are entitled to an upgrade from a previous version of the

Trimble GPScorrect to version 2.20, you can download the software from the
Trimble website. Go to www.trimble.com/gpscorrect_ts.asp. Click Downloads
and then click v2.20 Software.
3. Click Install.
The Installation screen appears:
4. Select the Install on this PC option.

5. If the Choose Setup Language dialog appears, select the language that you require
to run the installation.
To run the rest of the Trimble GPScorrect extension in a language other than
English, after installing the software you must download the appropriate
language update from the Web using the Updater utility. For more information,
see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37 below.
6. Click Next.
7. The Trimble GPScorrect extension installation wizard appears. Click Next.
8. Read the software license agreement and then click Yes to accept it.
The Register your Software page appears:


If you have registered the extension and obtained your installation code for
the extension, select the I have already registered option and then click
Next.
If you have not yet registered the extension and do not have an installation
code for the extension, select the I do not have an installation code. I want to
register my copy over the Internet now option and then click Next.
The Register page opens in your default Web browser, displaying the My
Trimble account login page. For more information, see Registering the
Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 15.
The Enter your Installation Code page appears:
10. Enter the installation code assigned to your copy of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension when you registered the extension and then click Next.
11. In the Choose Desktop Software Location page, select the folder where the setup
will install the program files and then click Next.
12. The Start Copying Files page appears. Click Next.

The final page of the installation wizard shows InstallShield Wizard Complete:
13. Trimble recommends that you click the Yes, check for program updates option
and then click Finish.
Note If you installed the Trimble GPScorrect extension by downloading the software
from the Trimble website, the final page of the installation wizard does not show any
update options. Click Finish to close the wizard. To update the Trimble GPScorrect
extension, see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37.
The Trimble GPScorrect Extension Updater utility appears. Use the utility to
download the latest extension updates and documentation from the Trimble
website.
If you selected a language other then English in the Choose Setup Language
dialog (see Step 5 above), and you want to run the rest of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension in that language, the Updater utility checks for available language files
in the appropriate language.
Once you have downloaded files, you can install them immediately, or you can
run the Updater utility later and select the downloaded files that you want to
install (see Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension, page 37).

Updating the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Trimble recommends that you check for software updates during the installation
process.
To check for software updates at any time, use the Trimble GPScorrect Updater utility
provided on the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD.
To start the Updater utility:
1. Insert the Trimble GPScorrect Extension CD into the CD drive of your PC.
2. From the main menu, select Install and then select Download or install updates.
Note You cannot run the Updater utility from a Windows Mobile powered device. To
update the files on a Windows Mobile powered device, connect it to a desktop computer
and then run the Updater utility on the desktop computer.
For more information about the Trimble GPScorrect Updater utility, refer to the
Trimble GPScorrect Updater Utility Help.
Compatible GPS receivers

You can connect a field computer running the Trimble GPScorrect extension version
2.20 to any of the following GPS receivers:
GeoExplorer series handhelds with an integrated GPS receiver:
GeoXH handheld
GeoXM handheld
GeoXT handheld
Juno ST handheld
GPS Pathfinder Pro series receivers:
GPS Pathfinder ProXT receiver
GPS Pathfinder ProXH receiver
GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver
GPS Pathfinder receivers:
GPS Pathfinder XB receiver
GPS Pathfinder XC receiver
Trimble Recon GPS XB edition
Trimble Recon GPS XC edition
Trimble Recon GPS CF Card receiver

Connecting to a GPS receiver

You can connect the GPS receiver to a port on the field computer. using one of the
options described in Table 2.1.
Note To use GPS positions from the integrated GPS receiver when the TerraSync software
is installed on a GeoExplorer series handheld, configure the TerraSync software to connect
to GPS on COM3.
Table 2.1 GPS receiver connection methods
Port Connection method
Bluetooth port Use the Bluetooth management software provided with your field
computer and the GPS receiver to configure and then establish the
Bluetooth wireless connection.
Standard RS-232 Connect the GPS receiver cable to the curly straight-through cable. Trimble
serial (COM) recommends that you use the cable with P/N 45052 to protect the field
port computer from power supplied by the receiver. Connect the curly
straight-through cable to the field computer.
Customized Connect the GPS receiver cable to the null modem adaptor (P/N 43197). The
serial (COM) adaptor changes gender, and also protects the field computer from power
port supplied by the receiver. Connect the null modem adaptor to the data
download cable that was supplied with the field computer. Connect the
data download cable to the field computer.
CompactFlash Connect a CompactFlash serial adaptor to the CompactFlash port. Then
serial port connect as for a standard COM port.
Note A field computer uses more power when a GPS receiver is connected
to its CompactFlash serial port. This type of connection will discharge the
battery in the field computer more quickly.
Powered connections
C CAUTION Using COM port cabling that supplies power to the field computer can cause
problems with, or even permanent damage to, the field computer. Some GPS receivers
supply power, and some cables transfer power through one or more of their pins. Trimble
strongly recommends that you protect the field computer by connecting either the null
modem adaptor (P/N 43197) or the curly straight-through cable (P/N 45052) to the
receiver cable. These two connectors do not supply power, so they will protect the field
computer from power output by the receiver.
If a powered connection is acceptable or necessary, you can connect directly to the

receiver, or you can use the curly straight-through cable P/N 30236 instead of cable
P/N 45052. If you are unsure whether a powered connection will cause damage, refer to
the user manual for the field computer or consult the manufacturer before using
P/N 30236.

Connecting to external real-time correction devices

To connect to a GPS receiver and an external real-time correction device such as a
GeoBeacon receiver, use one of the following options:
If you are using a serial cable connection to both receivers, use a splitter cable.
If the field computer has two Bluetooth ports, you can connect to both the GPS
receiver and the real-time correction device using Bluetooth connections.
If the field computer has only one Bluetooth port, use Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect the real-time correction device to the GPS receiver, and
then use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect the GPS receiver to the field
computer. Alternatively you can use a combination of Bluetooth wireless
technology and cabling.
For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the GPS receiver and
the real-time correction device.


CHAPTER
3
Collecting and Processing Data 3
In this chapter: This chapter provides step-by-step instructions

for key tasks when preparing for data collection,
Q Preparing for data collection collecting data, and processing data collected
Q Data collection using the GPScorrect extension.
Q Processing the data Note For detailed information on other tasks,
refer to the documentation for the product used to
perform the task.

3 Collecting and Processing Data
Preparing for data collection

Before you collect any data, configure the ESRI ArcPad software to use the GPScorrect
protocol. Then use the GPScorrect extension to configure GPS settings, select real-time
correction sources if required, and enable GPS logging to SSF.
ArcPad settings
To connect to a Trimble GPS receiver, you must specify the correct communications
protocol and settings in ArcPad:
1. On the taskbar, tap and then select Programs / ArcPad.
2. Tap the arrow beside the GPS Position Window
button and then select GPS Preferences. The
GPS Preferences dialog appears.
3. Select the GPS tab.
4. From the Protocol drop-down list, select Trimble
GPScorrect.
5. In the Port field, select the port that your GPS
receiver is connected to.
6. If you want the GPScorrect extension to connect
to the GPS receiver whenever ArcPad starts,
select the Automatically Activate check box.
7. Tap the GPS Height tab and then set the Antenna Height field to the height of the
antenna that is connected to the GPS receiver. The GPScorrect extension uses
the value specified in this field.
Note To specify the antenna type and measurement location, use the Antenna Settings
form in GPScorrect.
8. Tap OK.
Note To use the GPScorrect extension with ArcPad, only the settings detailed above are
essential. However, other settings in this dialog either affect the way that the GPScorrect
extension operates, or are overridden by settings in the GPScorrect extension. See Forms
and Controls, page 21, or the GPScorrect Online Help.

Trimble GPScorrect extension settings

The Trimble GPScorrect extension lets you configure:
GPS quality control settings
real-time differential correction sources
the type of GPS data you want to collect
Configuring GPS and real-time correction settings

Use the Setup section in the Trimble GPScorrect extension to configure GPS and
real-time correction source settings:
1. In ArcPad, tap the arrow beside the GPS Position Window button and
then select Trimble GPScorrect, or tap the GPScorrect button . The Skyplot
section of the GPScorrect extension appears.
2. To configure GPS settings, use the GPS slider bar at the bottom of the screen to
adjust the current GPS settings:
Move the slider control to the left to collect a greater
number of less precise positions.
Move the slider control to the right to collect fewer,
more precise positions.
To specify custom GPS settings, tap the Setup button in the Skyplot section,
or tap the arrow on the Section button next to the status bar and from the drop-
down list select Setup to open the Setup section. Then tap the GPS Settings
button and configure your settings. For more information, see GPS Settings
form, page 49.
3. To configure real-time correction source settings, tap the arrow on the Section
button next to the status bar and from the drop-down list select Setup to open
the Setup section. Then tap the Real-time Settings button. The Real-time
Settings form appears.
4. Specify the real-time correction sources that you want to use, or configure
settings for each source if necessary. For more information, see Real-time
Settings form, page 53.
B Tip To log autonomous GPS positions without applying real-time corrections, select the
Use Uncorrected GPS option from the Choice 1 list.

Enabling SSF logging

To enable logging of GPS data to an SSF file:
1. Tap the Section list button and then select Setup.
2. Tap the Logging Settings button. The Logging

Settings form appears.
3. From the Log GPS to SSF field, select On.
4. If the connected GPS receiver has H-Star
technology, make sure that the Log H-Star Data
field is set to Auto. H-Star data will be logged
automatically.
B Tip You can postprocess all positions, even positions that

were corrected in real time, or positions that were
collected using a different satellite constellation than that
visible from the base station.
5. The Antenna Height field displays the antenna

height set in the GPS Preferences dialog in ArcPad.
Tap the Setup button beside this field to open the Antenna Settings form,
where you can configure the antenna type and measurement settings. To
configure the antenna height, use the ArcPad GPS Preferences dialog.
6. Tap OK.

Data collection
Once you are in the field, use the Trimble GPScorrect extension to check GPS and
real-time correction status. Use the Plan section in the GPScorrect extension to plan
your data collection session around the times of best satellite geometry, and to check
when you may need to adjust your GPS settings to obtain more GPS positions. Then
use ArcPad to collect data as usual.
Checking the GPS status

When you activate GPS in ArcPad, the Trimble
GPScorrect extension connects to the GPS receiver, and
begins to track visible satellites and to calculate its
current position.
You can configure ArcPad to activate GPS automatically
whenever it runs. See ArcPad settings, page 42.
To activate GPS manually, tap the arrow beside the GPS
Position Window button and then select GPS
Active.
Move to a location where you have a clear view of the
sky, and then use the satellite icon on the status bar to
check whether the receiver is computing GPS positions.
Note The number below the icon indicates how many satellites are being used to
compute GPS positions. If the satellite geometry is too poor to compute positions, the icon
flashes. You need at least four satellites to compute GPS positions. The number above the
satellite icon shows the Current Estimated Accuracy (CEA) in meters (see Accuracy
indicators, page 47).
The Skyplot section appears when you first run the GPScorrect extension. Use the
skyplot to check the satellites that are being tracked and the GPS solution quality, and
to view your current position. See Skyplot section, page 24.
If you are using real-time differential corrections, use the Real-time section to check
that you are receiving corrections from the selected source. See Real-time section,
page 32.

Planning the data collection session

The Plan section in the Trimble GPScorrect extension
includes an animated skyplot of projected satellite
positions over the next twelve hours. The Plan section
also shows a graph of DOP values over that period, using
the current GPS settings.
Once you have reached the location where you will be
collecting data, open the Plan section and check the
DOP graph at the bottom of the screen. High DOP values
appear in green, and values that exceed the currently
configured maximum value (the horizontal line) appear
in red.
Use the Play button to play (preview) the session, or
move the slider control on the timeline to check GPS
conditions at a particular time. For more information, see Plan section, page 42.
If necessary, use the GPS settings area (see page 28) in the Skyplot section or the
Satellite Information section to adjust the GPS settings. Then return to the Plan
section to see the effect of the changes.
Collecting data
In general, collecting data with the Trimble GPScorrect
extension is exactly like collecting data with ArcPad
alone. When you have enabled GPS logging in the
GPScorrect extension, GPS data is logged to an SSF file.
Simply create or edit layers and features in ArcPad as
usual.
GPScorrect SSF file

In ArcPad, each feature type is stored in a Shapefile.
When you create a layer or add features to an existing
layer, the GPScorrect extension automatically creates an
SSF file called GPScorrect.ssf and stores all GPS position
information for all feature types in this SSF file. Version
3.10 or later of the GPS Pathfinder Office software, or version 1.20 or later of the
Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software, is required to merge the GPS
position data from this single SSF file with feature data from the ArcPad Shapefiles. All
relevant software updates for the office processing software must also be applied to
enable correct processing of the SSF file.
If the map document has been saved, the GPScorrect.ssf file is stored, by default, in the
same folder as the current ArcPad map (.apm) document. If the map document has not
yet been saved, the SSF file is stored in the same location as the first edited Shapefile.

Accuracy indicators
As you log features, the GPScorrect status bar displays two values that provide
information about the accuracy of the GPS positions you are collecting:
The Current Estimated Accuray (CEA) appears in the status bar above the
satellite icon. The CEA shows the estimated accuracy of the current GPS
position, in the configured distance units. When logging uncorrected GPS
positions or positions collected in real-time, you can use the CEA to check that
the features you are collecting meet your accuracy requirements. If the CEA
value is poor, for example, you could connect to a real-time differential
correction source, or select an alternative real-time correction source (if one is
available).
The CEA value is also displayed in the EPE field in the GPS Position window in
ArcPad.
If you are collecting data using a GPS receiver with H-Star technology and have
set the Log H-Star Data field to Auto, the Predicted Postprocessed Accuracy
(PPA) indicator appears in the status bar beside the battery icon. The PPA is a
prediction of the accuracy that could be achieved after H-Star processing all
positions logged since you acquired lock on the required number of satellites.
For static GPS positions (point features or averaged vertices), you must maintain
lock on at least 4 satellites, and for streaming GPS you must maintain lock on at
least 5 satellites.
Use the PPA to help ensure that the features collected will meet your accuracy
requirements after postprocessing. The value of the PPA is directly correlated to
the length of time that you have continuously collected H-Star data. When the
PPA value reaches the accuracy required for the feature, you can stop logging.
After H-Star processing, the accuracy of the feature should be close to the value
shown by the PPA.
The PPA also appears in the ArcPad status bar.
Collecting offsets and traverses using reference points

Reference points are used to collect radial traverses, point feature offsets, and offsets
for vertices in lines and polygons.
Note To ensure that vertices and features created from reference points can be
differentially corrected, log a new GPS reference point every time you start a new offset or
radial traverse.
To log reference points:
1. Move to the location where you want to log a reference point.
2. From the offset drop-down list, select the Offset Point option or the Radial
Traverse option.
3. Use a laser rangefinder to shoot the required offset, or tap on the map at the
location where the offset, traversed point feature, or vertex will be.

The Point/Vertex dialog appears.

To log a simple (bearing-distance) offset or radial traverse, select the Offset
tab.
To log a complex (bearing-bearing or distance-distance) offset, select the 2
Point Offset tab.
5. Tap the Vertex button next to the required Reference Point field. The Vertex
dialog appears.
6. Tap the GPS button to collect a new GPS reference point. If you have
enabled vertex averaging, a progress bar appears while the software logs the
required number of positions.
7. When vertex logging is complete, tap OK to close the Vertex dialog and return to
the Point/Vertex dialog.
8. If you are logging a complex offset, repeat steps 1 through 7 to log Reference
Point B.
9. Edit the offset properties if necessary ( for example, you may need to change the
measurement method, offset values, or north reference).
10. Tap the OK button.
This is the end of the feature geometry collection for a point feature or offset vertex.
To offset another vertex in the current polyline or polygon feature, repeat the entire
procedure, using a new reference point for each offset vertex.
B Tip If you want to log a line or polygon feature with the same offset amount on each
vertex, use a simple polyline/polygon offset.
B Tip If you want to log a feature which has all of its vertices offset from the same
reference point, use a radial traverse instead of complex offsets.
To log each remaining vertex in a radial traverse:

1. Remain at the same location.
2. There is no need to log a new reference point. To re-use the reference point you
have logged, do one of the following:
shoot the offset to the vertex with the laser
tap the location of the reference point on the map
3. Verify the offset properties, and then tap OK.

Processing the data

After you have collected GPS data, use Trimble postprocessing software to
differentially correct the SSF files and apply corrections to the ArcPad Shapefiles.
If you used a Windows Mobile powered device to collect the GPS data, or if the
computer you used for data collection does not have Trimble postprocessing software
installed, you will need to transfer the data to a computer where the software is
installed.
Transferring the data

Use Microsoft ActiveSync technology to copy data files from the ArcPad folder on the
field computer and paste them into a folder on the destination computer. Copy the
usual Shapefile files, and the GPScorrect.ssf file.
The GPScorrect extension records only one SSF file, even if you create or update more
than one feature type in ArcPad. For example, if you collect two feature types called
Roads and Lakes, the files you need to transfer are:
Roads Lakes GPS

Roads.shp Lakes.shp GPScorrect.ssf
Roads.shx Lakes.shx
Roads.dbf Lakes.dbf
Note The GPS Analyst extension and the GPS Pathfinder Office software do not use the
.shx or .dbf files.
Processing the Data

This section describes how to process the data using the GPS Pathfinder Office
software. It explains how to differentially correct SSF files and how to apply corrections
to the Shapefiles.
For more information about differentially correcting data, refer to the GPS Pathfinder
Office Help.
Note For information about how to import or check in GPScorrect data and then
postprocess it using the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software, refer to
the Trimble GPS Analyst Extension Getting Started Guide.
Differentially correcting the SSF file

1. Start the GPS Pathfinder Office software.
2. Select the project that you have set up for your ArcPad data.

3. Select Utilities / Differential Correction. The Differential Correction wizard

appears.
If the GPScorrect.ssf file does not appear in the list, locate it by clicking and
browsing for the file.
4. Click Next and then select a processing option. By default, Automatic Standard
Carrier and Code Processing is selected.
Note H-Star postprocessing requires version 3.10 or later of the GPS Pathfinder Office
software, or version 1.10 or later of the GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software.
The H-Star processing options are only available if the GPS receiver used to collect the data
has H-Star technology.

5. Click Next. This page of the wizard specifies the settings that will be used to
correct the data in the file.
6. If you need to change the code, output, or base correction settings:
a. Click Change. The Correction Settings dialog appears:
Note Do not use the settings in the Output tab of the Correction Settings dialog to exclude
uncorrected positions from the Shapefile. You can remove these positions using the filtering
options in the ShapeCorrect utility . For more information, see Applying corrections to the
Shapefiles, page 53.
For more information, refer to the GPS Pathfinder Office Help.
b. When you have made your changes, click OK.

7. In the Differential Correction wizard, click Next. The Select Base Data page of
the wizard appears.
Use this page to:

Specify the location of the base files to use for differential correction.
By default, downloaded base files are stored in the base file folder of the
current project on your local drive. To change the folder path, click Select.
You can also search for the base data files on the Internet, using the Base
Provider Search option.
Specify whether to use the reference position provided in the base station
list, or the reference position in the base files. In general, the reference
position in the base files is approximate and should not be used.
Specify whether you want to confirm base data information before starting
differential correction.
Select the Confirm base data and position before processing option to make
sure that the selected base files provide adequate coverage for the collected
data and that the reference position being used is correct.

8. Click Next. The Output page appears. The default output settings are shown
here. These settings ensure that the .cor file is created in the same folder and
with the same name as the .ssf file.
Note The ShapeCorrect utility requires that the files GPScorrect.ssf and GPScorrect.cor
be in the same folder as the Shapefiles to be updated.
9. Click Start to start the differential correction process. The Correct Processing
page of the wizard appears.
10. If you selected the Confirm base data and position before processing check box,
the Confirm button becomes available when the base files have been
downloaded or located. Click Confirm to proceed with processing.
11. When processing is complete, the message Differential Correction complete
appears.
12. Click Close to close the wizard.
Applying corrections to the Shapefiles

To improve the positions in the Shapefiles using the differentially corrected SSF file:
1. In GPS Pathfinder Office, select Utilities / Other / ShapeCorrect.
2. Click Browse and locate the folder where you put the files from your field
computer.

3. In the Open dialog, select the Shapefiles that you want to process, then click
Open. The Selected files field shows the Shapefiles that you selected.
Note The corrected SSF file that you want to use must be in the same folder as the
Shapefiles. The ShapeCorrect utility automatically selects the corrected SSF file,
GPScorrect.cor.
4. From the Output GPS Positions group, select an output option:
Select the Corrected Only option to output positions that have been
corrected by the Differential Correction wizard, positions that were
corrected in real time, and non-GPS positions.
Select the Corrected and Uncorrected option to output all positions,
including positions that the Differential Correction wizard could not
correct.
5. Click OK.
The GPS position data from the matching SSF file is used to improve the
positions in the Shapefiles that you selected.
Note The ShapeCorrect utility moves the positions in the Shapefiles. If you have used
ArcGIS or ArcView 3.x to create spatial index (.sbx and .sbn) files for a Shapefile, these files
are no longer valid after merging the SSF data. Delete the spatial index files, or update
them to reference the new positions.

CHAPTER
4
Forms and Controls 4
In this chapter: This chapter describes the user interface of the

GPScorrect extension software, and provides
Q Common elements reference information about its forms and
Q Skyplot section controls.
Q Satellite Information section
Q Receiver section
Q Real-time section
Q Plan section
Q UTC Time section
Q Setup section
Q About section

4 Forms and Controls
Common elements
This section describes the buttons and status bar that are common to all screens in the
GPScorrect extension.
Section List button

To access the sections of GPScorrect extension, tap the Section list
button and then select the required section from the drop-down list.
Status bar
The status bar appears at the top of all the
GPScorrect screens.
Use the ArcPad button in the Status bar to hide the GPScorrect user interface and
return to ArcPad. GPScorrect continues to run when its UI is hidden.
The status bar is always visible, and the icons that are displayed reflect the current
status of the system and provide basic information about the status of the GPS
receiver.
Table 4.1 Status bar: Icons
Icon Name Description
Satellite icon Shows whether the geometry of the satellites is good or poor, as
configured in the GPS settings area (see GPS settings area,
page 62). The satellite icon flashes when the geometry of the
satellites (their PDOP or HDOP) is poor.
The number below the icon indicates how many satellites are
being used to compute GPS positions. The number flashes when
not enough satellites are available. You need at least four
satellites to compute GPS positions.
Current (This is the number above the satellite icon.) Shows the estimated
Estimated accuracy of the current GPS position, in meters.
Accuracy (CEA) The CEA value is also displayed in the EPE field in the GPS Position
window in ArcPad.
Real-time Shows that the GPS receiver is receiving real-time corrections from
external source an external source, such as a radio.
icon
Real-time VRS Shows that the GPScorrect extension is receiving real-time DGPS
icon corrections from a VRS server.
Real-time Shows that the GPS receiver is receiving real-time corrections from
external an external beacon receiver such as a GeoBeacon receiver.
beacon icon

Table 4.1 Status bar: Icons (continued)
Icon Name Description
Integrated Shows that the GPS receivers integrated beacon receiver is

beacon icon receiving real-time corrections from a radio-beacon.
Integrated Shows that the GPS receivers integrated satellite receiver is

satellite icon receiving real-time corrections from a satellite differential service.
Integrated Shows that the GPS receiver is receiving real-time corrections from
SBAS icon a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
Note If the real-time signal is lost, the current real-time icon flashes. If no icon is visible, the
GPS receiver is using autonomous GPS to calculate its position.
External Indicates that an optional external antenna is connected.

antenna icon
Battery icon The left half of this icon indicates the charge level of the GPS
receiver battery, if one is connected. If the connected receiver does
not provide battery status information to the GPScorrect
extension, the left half of the battery icon is empty.
The right half indicates the charge level of the field computer
battery.
When the battery of the GPS receiver or field computer is fully
charged, the corresponding half of the battery icon appears
green. The level of green drops as the corresponding battery
charge level drops.
When the power level is low, the corresponding half of the
battery is yellow.
When the power level is critical, the corresponding half of the
icon is red and the icon flashes.
If the GPS receiver is powered by the field computer (for example
a GPS Pathfinder XC receiver) or is integrated with the field
computer (for example a GeoExplorer series handheld), both
halves of the battery icon show the same level and indicate the
battery status of the field computer.
Predicted Shows the predicted postprocessed accuracy of the current GPS

Postprocessed position, in centimeters. The PPA value is the estimated accuracy
Accuracy (PPA) that is likely to be achieved after postprocessing the position.
The PPA appears in the status bar only if the connected GPS
receiver has H-Star technology, and H-Star logging is set to Auto in
the Logging Settings form.
The PPA value is also displayed in the ArcPad status bar.
For more information about using the PPA, see Accuracy
indicators, page 47.

Skyplot section
Use the Skyplot section to view a graphical display of the satellites available to the
receiver. The Skyplot section is the default section displayed when you open the
GPScorrect extension.
To access the Skyplot section when another section is visible, tap the arrow on the
Section button next to the status bar and from the drop-down list select Skyplot.
Setup button
Skyplot
SNR graph Satellite
geometry
Information fields
Message line
GPS settings area

showing GPS
slider bar
The Skyplot section includes the following items:

Skyplot (see page 58)
SNR graph (see page 60)
Satellite geometry indicator (see page 60)
Information fields (see page 61)
Message line (see page 61)
GPS Settings area (see page 62)
The Skyplot section also has a Setup button (see page 68).
Skyplot
When you turn the receiver on, it begins to track visible satellites and to calculate the
current position. Once the first position is displayed, subsequent positions are updated
once per second.
B Tip If no positions are computed, look for obstructions that might be blocking satellite
signals. Move away from any possible obstructions. If the receiver is still not computing
positions, see Troubleshooting, page 101.

North indicator
Satellite being tracked

but not used
Satellites being used

to compute positions
SBAS satellite
Minimum Horizon
elevation
Numbered boxes represent the satellites currently available to the Trimble GPScorrect
extension.
Satellites shown as filled black boxes are currently being used by the Trimble
GPScorrect extension to compute GPS positions.
Satellites shown as white boxes are being tracked, but are not being used to
compute positions ( for example, if their elevation is too low).
Satellites shown without boxes are available, but are not being tracked ( for
example, if their signal is blocked by a tall building).
If an SBAS satellite is being tracked, its location is indicated by this icon: .
The black outer circle represents the horizon (at 0 ).
The satellites near the center of the circle are higher in the sky (overhead), while those
toward the edge are closer to the horizon. The location of a satellite can be determined
by noting its direction (N, S, E, W) and its approximate elevation in the skyplot.
The inner circle, which is red on a color screen, represents the configured minimum
elevation (see Min Elevation, page 86). When the minimum elevation value is changed,
the inner circle of the skyplot changes diameter accordingly.
If the minimum elevation is increased, the inner circle gets smaller and only
those satellites higher in the sky are used to compute GPS positions.
If the minimum elevation is decreased, the inner circle gets larger, and satellites
closer to the horizon are included when GPS positions are computed.
The skyplot rotates (like a compass) to indicate the direction that you are travelling in.
Your direction is calculated from the last GPS positions received. If no positions have
been received recently, the direction shown may not be correct.
Note The skyplot only rotates if you are moving.
Tap the skyplot to display a tooltip showing details about the area you have tapped.
See Tooltips, page 60.

SNR graph
The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) bar graph to the left of the skyplot is a
graphical representation of the L1 frequency signal quality of each satellite that
the GPS receiver is currently tracking. A black bar represents a satellite with a
signal strength above the configured minimum level. An empty bar represents a
satellite that is not being used to compute GPS positions because its signal
strength is below the configured minimum level.
The vertical red line shows the configured minimum SNR value.
Tap the SNR graph to display a tooltip showing details about the area you have tapped.
See Tooltips below.
Satellite geometry indicator

The satellite geometry indicator to the right of the skyplot is a graphical
representation of the overall quality of the GPS positions computed. The white
horizontal bar shows the configured minimum quality value, and the level of
black inside the indicator shows the current quality value.
Tap the satellite geometry indicator to display a tooltip showing details about
the area that you tapped. See Tooltips below.
The quality of the computed positions is a function of the geometry of the visible
satellites (how they are positioned in the sky relative to each other and you). When the
satellites are well spaced, and cover a large portion of the sky, the GPS receiver can
compute accurate positions and the level inside the indicator is high. If satellites are
grouped together in the sky, the precision of the computed positions is reduced, and
the level inside the indicator is low.
Tooltips
When you tap an item in the Skyplot section, a tooltip appears. The tooltip provides
detailed information about the item that you tapped.
Table 4.2 Skyplot section: Tooltips
Skyplot section item Tooltip
Bar on SNR graph Satellite pseudo-random number (PRN) and SNR

value(s)
White box on indicator below SNR graph Configured minimum SNR value
Geometry indicator Current PDOP or HDOP value
Horizontal bar on geometry indicator Configured maximum PDOP or HDOP value
Satellite on skyplot Satellite PRN, SNR value(s), elevation and bearing
Inner circle on skyplot Configured minimum elevation value

Information fields
Information fields show the current GPS position and settings.
Note If the screen on the field computer uses a landscape orientation, the information
fields appear on the right of the skyplot.
Table 4.3 Skyplot section: Information fields
Field Description
GPS position The current GPS position is displayed in terms of the Latitude/Longitude
coordinate system.
Note Positions viewed on the screen are not saved. To save them, start a
feature in ArcPad.
PDOP This field only appears if you have configured a maximum PDOP.
The Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP) is a numeric value that represents
the satellite geometry. If you set a maximum PDOP value (see Max PDOP,
page 85), and the PDOP rises above the value you set, the GPS receiver
stops computing positions. To set the maximum PDOP value, use the GPS
slider bar in the GPS settings area at the bottom of the Skyplot section, or
tap the Setup button to open the GPS Settings form (see page 83).
HDOP This field only appears if you have configured a maximum HDOP.
The Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) represents the horizontal
component of the PDOP. If you set a Max HDOP value (see Max HDOP,
page 85), and the HDOP rises above the value you set, the GPS receiver
stops computing positions. To set the maximum HDOP value, tap the Setup
button to open the GPS Settings form (see page 83).
Message line
The message line is displayed midway down the Skyplot section, below the skyplot.
The message line displays error or warning messages.
Note The message line also appears below the table in the Satellite Information section
(see page 63).
Messages only appear when there is a problem or a condition you should be aware of.
For example, if satellite geometry is good, no message appears; when it is poor, a
message appears.
Table 4.4 Messages
Message Meaning
GPS disconnected The GPS receiver is not connected.
Attempting to The GPScorrect extension is trying to establish a connection with the

connect to GPS GPS receiver. This message appears when you start the GPScorrect
receiver extension, and whenever you try to reconnect to GPS.
Antenna is not The GPS receiver cannot detect the antenna, or the antenna cable is
connected to GPS not connected to the GPS receiver.
receiver

Table 4.4 Messages
Message Meaning
Heading locked The GPS receiver is stationary or is moving too slowly to calculate an
accurate heading. When the heading is locked, the skyplot does not
rotate.
Poor satellite The PDOP or HDOP is higher than the level you specified in the GPS
geometry Settings form (see page 83).
Note When the geometry of the satellites is poor, the satellite icon
in the Status bar flashes. This icon is always visible, regardless of which
section you are in.
Too few satellites The GPS receiver is not tracking enough satellites to compute a GPS
position.
Note When there are too few satellites to compute GPS positions,
the number below the satellite icon in the Status bar flashes. This icon
is always visible, regardless of which section you are in.
GPS settings area

The GPS settings area appears at the bottom of the Skyplot section and the Satellite
Information section (see page 63). It shows the current GPS settings. The GPS settings
area has two modes: Slider and Custom.
Note If you are using a Juno ST handheld, a Trimble Recon GPS XB or XC edition, or a
GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, you cannot configure GPS settings. The default settings
for the receiver appear in the GPS settings area as read-only fields.
Slider mode
In Slider mode, the GPS settings area displays the GPS slider bar. The position of the
slider control indicates the current GPS settings. The GPS slider bar makes it easy for
you to choose between productivity and precision, without needing to know the best
values for each setting.
B Tip The default position in the middle of the GPS slider bar is the most productive
setting at which the precision specifications of the GPS receiver are met.
To change GPS settings in Slider mode, move the slider control to the left or right. The
same GPS slider bar appears in the GPS Settings form (see page 83). Any changes made
to the one GPS slider bar is reflected in the other.
Custom mode
In Custom mode, the GPS settings area shows the configured limits for PDOP or HDOP,
elevation, and SNR. To change to Custom mode, tap the Setup button near the top
of the screen to open the GPS Settings form (see page 83). Then clear the Slider check
box.

Satellite Information section

Use the Satellite Information (Sat Info) section to view
information about satellites in text form.
To display the Satellite Information section, tap the
arrow on the Section button next to the status bar and
from the drop-down list select Sat Info.
The table below describes the information in each
column of the table that appears in the Satellite
Information section.
Table 4.5 Satellite Information section: Columns
Column Description
Use indicator Filled circle ( ) Satellite is being used to calculate positions.
Empty circle ( ) Satellite is visible but is not being used to calculate

positions (for example, if the satellites elevation is
below the configured minimum elevation).
No circle Satellite is available, but is not being tracked by the

GPScorrect extension (for example, if the satellites
signal is blocked by a tall building).
PRN The pseudo-random number of each satellite. A satellite is identified by its

unique PRN.
L1 SNR The current signal-to-noise ratio of the L1 signal from each satellite, in
dBHz. A satellite that is below the configured Min SNR (see page 85) is not
used to compute positions.
L2 SNR The current signal-to-noise ratio of the L2 signal from each satellite, in
dBHz.
This column only appears if the connected GPS receiver is a dual-frequency
receiver with a dual-frequency antenna, for example the GPS Pathfinder
ProXH receiver with a Zephyr antenna.
Note If a satellite is marked as unhealthy by the GPS Control Segment,

the characters U/H appear in the SNR columns for that satellite.
Elev The current elevation above the horizon of each satellite. A satellite that is
below the configured Min Elevation (see page 86) is not used to compute
positions.
Br(T) The current bearing to each satellite. This bearing is shown relative to true
north.
As in the Skyplot section, the following appear at the bottom of the screen:
Information fields (see page 61)
GPS Settings area (see page 62)

Information fields
Information fields in the Satellite Information screen show the current GPS position
and settings.
Note If the field computers screen uses the landscape orientation, the information fields
appear to the right of the Satellite Information screen.
Table 4.6 Satellite Information section: Information fields
Field Description
Almanac The date of the last almanac received from satellite broadcasts.
PDOP The current PDOP value, see PDOP, page 84. This field only appears if you
have configured a maximum PDOP.
HDOP The current HDOP value, see Max HDOP, page 85. This field only appears if
you have configured a maximum HDOP.
Receiver section
Use the Receiver section to view information about the
connected GPS receiver.
To display the Receiver section, tap the arrow on the
Section button next to the status bar and from the drop-
down list select Receiver.
Table 4.7 Receiver section: Fields
Field Description
GPS The current status of the GPS receiver connection. The options are:
Connected The GPScorrect extension is connected to the GPS

receiver.
Attempting to The GPScorrect extension is trying to connect to the

connect to GPS receiver. If this message appears, no other fields appear.
GPS is The receiver has been disconnected from the

disconnected GPScorrect extension. If this message appears, no other
fields appear.
No GPS detected. The GPScorrect extension has failed to detect the

Check cables, receiver, because it is not connected to the port
batteries etc specified in the GPS Settings form (see page 83), or has
no power. If this message appears, no other fields
appear.

Table 4.7 Receiver section: Fields (continued)
Field Description
Antenna The current status of the antenna connection. The options are:
Connected The GPScorrect extension is connected to a GPS

receiver, and the receiver is connected to a GPS
antenna. The antenna icon also appears in the status
bar.
Not connected No antenna is connected.
Position An indicator of the GPS status. The options are:

status
Calculating The receiver is computing GPS position fixes. The
positions current satellite constellation is therefore acceptable.
Poor satellite The current PDOP or HDOP value is greater than the
geometry maximum value, so the GPS receiver is not computing
GPS positions.
Too few satellites The GPS receiver has acquired satellites, but has not
acquired enough satellites to compute a position.
Unavailable No position is available. For example, there may be no

antenna connected to the receiver.
Almanac The date of the almanac.
Battery The current level of charge in the GPS receiver battery. This value appears as a
percentage.
Note If the connected receiver is integrated with or powered by the field
computer, the field computer's battery level appears in this field. If the receiver
does not report any battery status, this field is not displayed.
Receiver type The name of the receiver model currently connected to the field computer.
Note The GPScorrect extension shows the internal name supplied by the
receiver, which may not exactly match the name you use for the receiver.
Navigation The version number of the navigation firmware that is installed in the
version connected GPS receiver.
Signal The version number of the signal processing firmware that is installed in the
processor connected GPS receiver.
version
OmniSTAR ID This field only appears if the connected receiver supports real-time corrections
from a satellite differential service.
The activation code for the OmniSTAR satellite differential service. You need
this code when contacting your OmniSTAR provider for activation.

Real-time section
Use the screens in the Real-time section to view information about the real-time
correction sources you have set up.
To view real-time information, tap the arrow on the Section button next to the status
bar and from the drop-down list select Real-time.
By default, the real-time information screen that appears is the Real-time Summary
screen. Depending on the real-time correction sources that you have set up, the
following detailed status screens may also be available:
External Source status screen (see page 68)
External Beacon status screen (see page 70)
Integrated Beacon status screen (see page 71)
Integrated Satellite status screen (see page 73)
Integrated SBAS status screen (see page 75)
Use the Summary list button to move between the real-time status
screens. When you tap the Summary list button, a list of status
screens appears. Select an option to open the corresponding screen.
Real-time Summary screen

The Real-time Summary screen contains a heading for each real-time correction source
you have set up. The heading shows the name of the source. The heading shows the
type of correction source. The order of the correction sources matches the order of the
choices you have made in the Setup section using the Real-time Settings form (see
page 87).
The correction source currently in use for real-time differential corrections has an icon
beside its name. The icon used matches the icon that appears in the status bar.
If no icon is shown, the Trimble GPScorrect extension is either waiting for real-time
corrections to resume, or is logging uncorrected positions. If real-time corrections are
not available, the real-time icon in the status bar flashes.
For more information about the summary information provided for each real-time
correction source in the Real-time Summary screen, see Table 4.8 through Table 4.12 on
pages 67 through 68.
For full status information on any source you have configured, tap the Summary list
button and select the source name. The screen also includes a Setup button below
the status bar for quick access to real-time correction source settings in the Real-time
Settings form (see page 87).

Table 4.8 Real-time Summary screen: External Source fields
Field Description
External The status of the External Source real-time correction source. The options are:
Source
In use This source is being used for real-time differential
corrections.
Waiting This source is configured but a lower-ranked choice is

currently in use. The status of the source is being monitored
and the Trimble GPScorrect extension will switch to this
source if it becomes available and is the highest-ranked
available source.
(none) This source is configured but is not being monitored or

used.
When the GPS receiver is using External Source for real-time corrections, the
following icon appears to the left of this field:
if the external source is a single base
if the external source is a virtual reference station (VRS)
Table 4.9 Real-time Summary screen: External Beacon fields
Field Description
External The status of the External Beacon real-time correction source. The options are
Beacon the same as the options for the External Source status field (see Table 4.8).
When the GPS receiver is using an external beacon for real-time corrections,
the external beacon icon appears to the left of this field.
Frequency The current beacon frequency being tracked or locked on to by the external
beacon receiver.
State The real-time operating status of the external beacon.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio of the beacon signal that is being monitored.
Table 4.10 Real-time Summary screen: Integrated Beacon fields
Field Description
Integrated The status of the Integrated Beacon real-time correction source. The options
Beacon are the same as for the External Source status field (see Table 4.8), with the
addition of this option:
Not The connected GPS receiver does not support real-time

supported differential corrections from this source.
When the GPS receiver is using an integrated beacon receiver for real-time
corrections, the integrated beacon icon appears to the left of this field.
Frequency The current beacon frequency being tracked or locked on to.
State The real-time operating status of the beacon.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio of the signal that is being monitored.

Table 4.11 Real-time Summary screen: Integrated Satellite fields
Field Description
Integrated The status of the Integrated Satellite real-time correction source. The
Satellite options are the same as the options for the Integrated Beacon status field
(see Table 4.10).
When the GPS receiver is using an integrated satellite receiver for real-time
corrections, the integrated satellite icon appears to the left of this field.
Service Provider The name of the satellite differential service provider that the satellite in
use belongs to.
Frequency The current satellite frequency being tracked or locked on to.
State The real-time operating status of the satellite.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio of the satellite signal that is being monitored.
Table 4.12 Real-time Summary screen: SBAS fields
Field Description
Integrated The status of the Integrated SBAS real-time correction source. The options
SBAS are the same as the options for the Integrated Beacon status field
(see Table 4.10).
When the GPS receiver is using an integrated SBAS receiver for real-time
corrections, the integrated SBAS icon appears to the left of this field.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio of the SBAS satellite signal that is being monitored.
Setup button
A Setup button below the status bar in each screen in the Real-time section
provides a shortcut to the Real-time Settings form (see page 87) in the Setup section.
To configure real-time settings, tap the Setup button. The Real-time Settings form
appears. Make any changes you require, and then tap OK to return to the status screen
for the real-time correction source.
External Source status screen

Note If you have configured an external beacon as the
external source, the External Beacon status screen
(see page 70) is available instead of the External Source
status screen.
The External Source status screen shows detailed
information about the external real-time correction
source you have set up.

To display the External Beacon status screen, tap the arrow on the Section button next
to the status bar and from the drop-down list select Real-time to open the Real-time
section. Then tap the arrow on the Summary list button below the status bar, and from
the drop-down list select External.
Table 4.13 External Source status screen: Fields
Field Description
External Source The status of the external real-time correction source. The options are:
In use The external real-time correction source is currently being

used to correct positions in real time.
Waiting A lower-ranked choice is currently being used to correct

positions in real time. The status of the external source is
being monitored and the Trimble GPScorrect extension will
switch to the external source if it becomes available and it is
the highest-ranked available source.
Not in use The external real-time correction source is set up but is not
currently being used for real-time differential corrections.
Correction Type This field only appears if the external source is a virtual reference station
(VRS).
The type of VRS correction being received. The options are:
Network The VRS is providing a network solution, using corrections

from more than one base station to calculate the position
of the virtual reference station.
Single The VRS is operating in raw mode, and is using only one
Station base station to provide RTCM corrections.
Connection This field only appears if the external source is a VRS.

Up-time The duration, in hours, minutes, and seconds, of the current VRS
connection.
Data Received This field only appears if the external source is a VRS.
The amount of data, in megabytes, kilobytes, or bytes as appropriate, that
has been sent and received since the connection was established.
Last correction The time, in seconds, since the last correction message from this source was
received by the GPS receiver.

External Beacon status screen

Note If you have configured an external source that is
not an external beacon receiver, the External Source status
screen (see page 68) is available instead of the External
Beacon status screen.
The External Beacon status screen shows detailed
information about the external beacon receiver you
have set up as an external real-time correction source.
To display the External Beacon status screen, tap the
from the drop-down list select Real-time to open the
Real-time section. Then tap the arrow on the Summary
list button below the status bar, and from the
drop-down list select Ext. Beacon.
Table 4.14 External Beacon status screen: Fields
Field Description
External The status of the external beacon receiver. The options are:
Beacon
In use The external beacon receiver is currently being used to
correct positions in real time.

positions in real time. The status of the external beacon
receiver is being monitored and the Trimble GPScorrect
extension will switch to the external beacon receiver if it
becomes available and it is the highest-ranked available
source.
Not in use The external beacon receiver is set up but is not currently
being used for real-time differential corrections.
Not supported The connected GPS receiver does not support real-time
differential corrections from an external beacon receiver.
Frequency The current beacon station frequency being tracked or locked on to by the
external beacon receiver.
Note Use the configuration software provided with the beacon receiver to
set the external beacon frequency.
State The operating state of the external beacon receiver. Select an option from the
drop-down list.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio, in decibels, of the beacon signal the external beacon
receiver is monitoring.
Last The time, in seconds, since the last correction message from this source was
correction received by the GPS receiver.

Table 4.14 External Beacon status screen: Fields (continued)
Field Description
Beacon The mode the external beacon receiver is operating in. The options are:
mode
Best The external beacon receiver tracks the best frequency
available and automatically switches frequency if a better
signal is available.
Fixed The external beacon receiver tracks only the frequency

you specify in the beacon receiver configuration software.
Filter applied Indicates whether a filter has been applied to the list of frequencies the
external beacon receiver can track.
External The remaining battery power of the external beacon receiver, as a percentage.
beacon
battery level
Diagnostic A heading used to group together fields that contain information for
Information troubleshooting the beacon signal.
Error Rate The RTCM Word Error Rate, which shows the proportion of RTCM words that
have parity errors. The error rate should be 0.1 or less.
Input Level The intensity level of the electro-magnetic field. This value should be between
10 and 100 dBuV/M.
Data Rate The data modulation rate from the beacon.
Health The health of the beacon signal. Select an option from the drop-down list.
Integrated Beacon status screen

The Integrated Beacon status screen shows detailed
information about the integrated beacon source you
have set up as a real-time correction source.
To display the Integrated Beacon status screen, tap the
drop-down list select Beacon.

Table 4.15 Integrated Beacon status screen: Fields
Field Description
Integrated The status of this real-time correction source. The options are:
Beacon
In use A beacon is currently being used to correct positions
in real time.
Waiting A lower-ranked choice is currently being used to

correct positions in real time. The status of the
beacon is being monitored, and the Trimble
GPScorrect extension will switch to the beacon if it
becomes available and it is the highest-ranked
available source.
Not in use A beacon real-time correction source is set up but is

not currently being used for real-time differential
corrections.
Not supported The connected GPS receiver does not support

real-time differential corrections from a beacon.
Frequency The current beacon frequency being tracked or locked on to.
State The operating state of the integrated beacon receiver. Select an option
from the drop-down list.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio, in decibels, of the beacon station being tracked.
An SNR above 6.0 dBHz indicates that the signal is usable.
Last correction The time, in seconds, since the last correction message from this source
was received by the GPS receiver.
Information troubleshooting the beacon service.
Error Rate The RTCM Word Error Rate, which shows the proportion of RTCM words
that have parity errors. The error rate should be 0.1 or less.
Input Level The intensity level of the electromagnetic field. This value should be
between 10 and 100 dBuV/M.
Data Rate The data modulation rate from the beacon.
Health The health of the beacon signal. Select an option from the drop-down list.

Integrated Satellite status screen

The Integrated Satellite status screen shows detailed
information about the satellite differential service you
have set up as a real-time correction source.
To display the Integrated Satellite status screen, tap the
drop-down list select Satellite.
Table 4.16 Integrated Satellite status screen: Fields
Field Description
Integrated The status of this real-time correction source. The options are:
Satellite
In use The integrated satellite real-time correction source is being
used to correct positions in real time.

positions in real time. The satellite status is being
monitored and the Trimble GPScorrect extension will
switch to the satellite source if it becomes available and it
is the highest-ranked available source.
Not in use An integrated satellite real-time correction source is set up

but is not currently being used for real-time differential
corrections.
Not The connected GPS receiver does not support corrections

supported from a satellite differential service.
Service The name of the provider of the satellite differential service being used.
Provider
Frequency The current satellite frequency being tracked or locked on to.
State The operating state of the integrated satellite receiver. Select an option from
the drop-down list.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio, in decibels, of the satellite signal being tracked. An
SNR above 3.0 dBHz indicates that the signal is usable.
Last The time, in seconds, since the last correction message from this source was
correction received by the GPS receiver.
Real-time A heading used to group together fields that contain information about the
Service satellite differential service subscription.
Information

Table 4.16 Integrated Satellite status screen: Fields (continued)
Field Description
User access Specifies whether the selected satellite differential service has been enabled
for the GPS receiver. The options are:
Enabled The service is enabled.
Disabled The activation has expired.
Unknown The service has not yet been activated on this receiver, or
the receiver has not yet determined the activation status.
Decoder state The current status of the satellite activation. The options are:
Initializing The real-time correction decoder is initializing.
Receiving The decoder is providing corrections.

corrections
No recent Real-time correction data has not been received from the
data decoder in the last 10 seconds.
Decoder The decoder is not available or is not operating correctly.

unavailable
Decoder reset A reset has been detected in the decoder.
Invalid link The decoder is using a satellite link that is not valid for the
subscription.
Invalid region The decoder is being used in a region that is not covered
by the current subscription.
Update The decoder requires an update from the master station

required before corrections can be provided.
No offshore The decoder is being used in a marine area but the current
subscription does not provide for offshore operation.
Expiration The date on which the satellite differential service subscription expires, or the
time remaining until the subscription expires.
Information troubleshooting the satellite differential service.
Quality figure The percentage of error-free data received from the satellite in the last data
block. This value should be 90% or higher.
Decoder The version number of the satellite decoder in the GPS receiver.
version

Integrated SBAS status screen

The Integrated SBAS status screen shows detailed
information about the SBAS correction service you have
set up as a real-time correction source.
To display the Integrated SBAS status screen, tap the
drop-down list select SBAS.
Table 4.17 Integrated SBAS status screen: Fields
Field Description
Integrated SBAS The status of this real-time correction source. The options are:
In use The SBAS real-time correction source is being used to

correct positions in real time.

positions in real time. The status of the SBAS is being
monitored and the Trimble GPScorrect extension will
switch to the SBAS source if it becomes available and it
is the highest-ranked available source.
Not in use The integrated SBAS real-time correction source is set

up but is not currently being used for real-time
differential corrections.
Not The connected GPS receiver does not support

supported corrections from an SBAS satellite.
SNR The signal-to-noise ratio, in decibels, of the selected SBAS satellite signal.
An SNR above 3.0 dBHz indicates that the signal is usable.
Last correction The time, in seconds, since the last correction message from this source
was received by the GPS receiver.
Satellites Note This field only appears if the connected GPS receiver is a Trimble
corrected Recon GPS XB edition or a GPS Pathfinder XB receiver.
Indicates how many of the GPS satellites used have SBAS corrections
applied to them (the first number), and how many satellites are being
used to calculate your position (the second number). If more than 75 % of
the satellites used have SBAS corrections, then the GPScorrect extension
treats the current GPS position as SBAS-corrected. Otherwise, the
GPScorrect extension treats the position as an autonomous position, and
the Integrated SBAS icon in the status bar flashes.
If you are within the coverage area of the SBAS system you are using, and
the receiver has a clear view of the SBAS and GPS satellites, the number of
SBAS-corrected satellites will usually be above the 75 % threshold.

Plan section
The Plan section enables you to plan your next data
collection session while you are in the field. You can view
an animated skyplot and DOP graph for your current
position over the next 12 hours, and use these to plan
data collection around the times of the day when
satellite geometry is best. See Planning the data
collection session, page 46.
To display the Plan section, tap the arrow on the Section
button next to the status bar and from the drop-down
list select Plan.
The Plan section includes:
Planning skyplot (see page 76)
DOP graph (see page 77)
For information about how to preview a data collection session, see Previewing a data
collection session, page 78.
Planning skyplot
The planning skyplot is similar to the skyplot shown in
the Skyplot section. The outer black circle represents the
horizon, while the inner red circle represents the
minimum elevation that you have set. Each satellite that
is in view is represented by a box containing the pseudo-
random number (PRN) of the satellite. Each satellite is
colored for easy identification.
Note Unlike the skyplot in the Skyplot section, the
planning skyplot shows all visible satellites, even if they are
below the configured minimum elevation or their current SNR value is too low. To check
which satellites are currently being tracked, use the skyplot in the Skyplot section
(see page 58).
The time displayed in the lower right corner of the planning skyplot indicates the exact
time that the skyplot is showing. This is the time selected on the slider control on the
DOP graph (see page 77).
When you open the Plan section, the orientation of the planning skyplot matches the
current heading shown on the skyplot in the Skyplot section (see page 58). The
planning skyplot does not rotate as your heading changes, but if your heading
becomes locked then the orientation is updated to this locked heading. This can
happen, for example, if you are not moving fast enough for an accurate heading to
be calculated.

DOP graph
Red bar Blank

(very high DOP) (not enough satellites)
Maximum DOP value

Cyan bar
(very low DOP)
The DOP graph shows the projected PDOP or HDOP values over the specified time
period. The horizontal line indicates the currently configured maximum PDOP or
HDOP.
The slider control shows the period that is selected in the Hours list (see page 78) of the
Plan section. To view the skyplot for a specific time, drag the slider control across the
graph, or tap the left or right arrow button. As the position of the slider control
changes, the skyplot and time are updated to match the selected time.
Appearance PDOP HDOP
Cyan bar <4 < 2.5
Green bar 4 to 6 2.5 to 4
Yellow bar 6 to 8 4 to 5.5
Red bar >8 > 5.5
Blank with black left and right borders Not enough satellites are available to compute a
position.
Message line
The message line below the planning skyplot in the Plan section displays error or
warning messages. Messages only appear when there is a problem or a condition you
should be aware of.
Table 4.18 Plan section: Messages
Message Meaning
Recording almanac The GPScorrect extension is downloading an almanac from the

connected GPS receiver.
Need almanac The GPScorrect extension does not have a current almanac of
satellite locations.
Need position The GPS receiver has stopped computing positions.
Heading locked The GPS receiver is stationary or moving too slowly to calculate an
accurate heading. The rotation of the planning skyplot does not
reflect the current heading.

Previewing a data collection session

Use the buttons and options provided in the Plan section to preview a data collection
session.
Table 4.19 Plan section: Buttons
Button Description
Play Tap Play to begin playback of a session, or to resume playback after pausing.
When the session is playing, the button changes to the Pause button. Tap
the Pause button to temporarily pause playback. At the end of playback, the
button changes to the Home button. Tap the Home button to return to the
beginning of the session, ready for playback again.
Now Tap Now to set the session to the current time. The time shown on the
skyplot and the position of the slider control on the DOP graph (see page 77)
change to match the current time.
Report Tap the Report button to create an HTML file in the My Documents folder
that contains details of the current planning session.
Setup Tap the Setup button and then tap GPS Settings to open the GPS
Settings form (see page 83).
Table 4.20 Plan section: Options
Option Description
Show Select the type of orbit information to display on the skyplot. The options are:
Orbits
Off Do not show any orbit information.
Trails Show an orbit trail for each satellite. During session playback, an
orbit trail plots where the satellite has been in this session. The
trail is a solid line in the same color that is used to represent the
satellite.
Trajectories Show an orbit trajectory for each satellite. At the beginning of

playback, the entire trajectory of each satellite is visible, showing
where it will travel during the session. The trajectory is a dashed
line in the same color that is used to represent the satellite.
During session playback, each satellite erases its trajectory as it
moves over the plotted positions.
Hours Specify how many hours the planning session will cover. The session begins at the
last full hour before the current time. For example, if the time is 10:56, the session
starts at 10:00. A session can cover up to twelve hours.

UTC Time section

The UTC Time screen shows the current Universal Time
Coordinated (UTC) time, calculated from the GPS time
reported by the connected GPS receiver.
To display the UTC Time section, tap the arrow on the
down list select UTC Time.
Whenever a GPS receiver is connected, the GPScorrect
extension synchronizes its UTC time display every five
seconds with the time reported by the GPS receiver. The
UTC time is always up to date when the GPScorrect
extension is connected to GPS.
If the receiver is disconnected, the extension uses the
field computers internal clock to update the UTC time display. However, the internal
clock is not as accurate as the GPS time from the receiver, so the time displayed
becomes less and less accurate. After 24 hours without synchronization (that is,
without reconnecting to GPS), the UTC time displayed is no longer accurate and is
replaced with the message Time not available. Connect to GPS.
Setup section
Use the Setup section to perform common setup tasks,
and to access the following forms:
Logging Settings form (see page 81)
GPS Settings form (see page 83)
Real-time Settings form (see page 87)
To open the Setup section, tap the arrow on the Section
button next to the status bar and from the drop-down
list select Setup. The Setup screen appears.
Table 4.21 Setup screen: Options
Option Description
Reset GPS receiver Resets the GPS receiver to its default settings. A reset clears the receiver
memory, deletes the almanac and any configuration data, and returns
the receiver to its default state.
Note If the GPS receiver does not operate as expected after it has been
connected to another field computer or another data collection
application, reset the receiver. This clears any settings that may prevent
it from working properly with the Trimble GPScorrect extension.

Table 4.21 Setup screen: Options
Option Description
Activate Integrated This option is only available if a satellite differential service has been set
Satellite up as a real-time correction choice, and you are connected to a receiver
that supports this service.
Allows you to enter an activation code to enable your subscription to a
satellite differential service.
Connect to Establishes a connection with the configured VRS server. If GPScorrect is

External Source already connected, this option is not available.
Disconnect from Disconnects the Trimble GPScorrect extension from the VRS server. If the
External Source extension is already disconnected, this option is not available.
Table 4.22 Setup screen: Buttons
Button Description
Ext Source This button only appears if you have configured External Source as the
preferred real-time source, the connection method is set to Manual, and
ArcPad is connected to GPS.
Connects to or disconnects from an external VRS correction source. This
button is a shortcut to the Connect to External Source and Disconnect
from External Source options (see Table 4.21 below).
Logging Settings Opens the Logging Settings form, see page 81.
GPS Settings Opens the GPS Settings form, see page 83.
Real-time Settings Opens the Real-time Settings form, see page 87.

Logging Settings form

Use the Logging Settings form to configure settings that
control what data is stored, and how.
To open the Logging Settings form, tap the arrow on the
down list select Setup to open the Setup section. Then
tap Logging Settings.
Table 4.23 Logging Settings form: Fields
Field Default Description
Log GPS to SSF On This field specifies whether to log GPS position data to the
GPScorrect.ssf file.
Log H-Star Data Auto This field specifies whether to log H-Star data as well as GPS
position records. If you log H-Star data you can use Trimble
postprocessing software to perform H-Star processing for
improved accuracy.
Auto Select this option if you have a GPS receiver that

has H-Star technology and you want to log H-Star
data.
Note If your GPS receiver does not have H-Star
technology, then no H-Star data will be logged.
No Select this option if you have a GPS receiver that

has H-Star technology but you do not want to log
H-Star data.
Antenna Height 0.00 m This read-only field displays the antenna height set in the GPS
Preferences dialog in ArcPad. To specify antenna details, tap
the Setup button beside this field. The Antenna Settings form
appears (see page 82).

Antenna Settings form

Use the Antenna Settings form to specify the antenna
type you want to use, and the height of the antenna.
To open the Antenna Settings form, tap the Setup button
beside the Antenna Height field on the Logging Settings
form (see page 81).
Table 4.24 Antenna Settings form: Fields
Height 0.00 m This read-only field displays the height of the GPS antenna
connected to the GPS receiver, that you set in the GPS Preferences
dialog in ArcPad. This value is used as a vertical offset on each
position.
Type Unknown The type of antenna that is connected to the GPS receiver. If the
External GPScorrect extension is connected to a receiver that can only
connect to an internal antenna, this field automatically shows the
correct antenna type.
To specify the antenna that you are using, either select an option
from this field, or select the correct part number in the Part
Number field. When you change a value in one of these two fields,
the other field updates accordingly.
Part Number n/a The part number of the antenna that is connected to the GPS
receiver. If the receiver can only connect to an internal antenna,
this field automatically shows the correct part number.
To specify the antenna that you are using, either select an option
from this field, or select the correct antenna type in the Type field.
When you change a value in one of these two fields, the other field
updates accordingly.
Measure Bottom of The point on the antenna that you have measured to. The
Height To antenna GPScorrect extension automatically adjusts the antenna height by
mount the distance between the measurement location and the Antenna
Phase Center (APC).

GPS Settings form

Use the GPS Settings form to control the
precision you require for GPS positions.
To open the GPS Settings form, tap the
arrow on the Section button next to the GPS
status bar and from the drop-down list slider bar
select Setup to open the Setup section. Then
tap GPS Settings.
Alternatively, tap the Setup button in
the Skyplot section or the Satellite
Information section.
There are two configuration modes in the
GPS Settings form: Slider and Custom.
Note If you are using a Juno ST handheld, a
Trimble Recon GPS XB or XC edition, or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, you cannot
configure GPS settings. The GPS slider does not appear, and the default settings for these
receivers are shown as read-only fields.
Configuring GPS settings in Slider mode

To configure GPS settings in Slider mode, select the Slider check box. The slider control
appears on the GPS slider bar, and the other fields in the form become read-only. The
values in these fields change as the position of the slider control changes. Slider mode
enables you to change the level of accuracy without needing to know the best values
for each precision setting.
The GPS slider bar is a scale from Low to High. Drag the slider control to the left to
decrease the GPS precision. Drag it to the right to increase the GPS precision and
exclude positions that do not meet the precision requirements.
Note The GPS slider bar is the same as the GPS slider bar in the Skyplot and Satellite
information screens. If you change the slider control position in the GPS Settings form, it
changes the slider control position in the other screens.
For information about the fields in the GPS Settings form, see Table 4.26 on page 84.
Minimum SNR values for GPS slider bar positions

Version 1.10 and later of the GPScorrect extension stores and displays SNR values as
Carrier-to-Noise ratio (C/No) values, measured in decibel-Hertz (dBHz). Previously,
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) values were stored and displayed as Amplitude
Measurement Unit (AMU) values. Typical SNR values for supported Trimble Mapping
and GIS receivers are 33 dBHz through 43 dBHz. The Juno ST handheld, Trimble Recon
XB and XC edition, and GPS Pathfinder XB and XC receivers have a minimum SNR of
12 dBHz.

Note The minimum SNR setting only applies to L1 data. If the SNR of a satellite's L1
signal meets the minimum SNR setting, then the L2 signal from the same satellite is always
used, if it is available.
For all supported Trimble Mapping and GIS receivers, the positions on the GPS slider
bar correspond to the minimum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) values and Amplitude
Measurement Unit (AMU) values shown in Table 4.25:
Table 4.25 SNR values
Position on GPS slider bar Min SNR in C/No (dBHz) Equivalent to Min SNR in AMU
1 (Maximum productivity) 33 2.0
2 35 2.5
3 37 3.0
4 38 3.5
5 (Default) 39 4.0
6 40 4.5
7 41 5.0
8 42 5.5
9 (Maximum precision) 43 6.0
Configuring GPS settings in Custom mode

To configure GPS settings in Custom mode, clear the slider check box. The slider
control disappears from the GPS slider, and the remaining fields change to editable
numeric fields. Enter values in these fields to specify the required GPS settings.
Table 4.26 GPS Settings form: Controls and fields
DOP Type PDOP This field does not appear in Slider mode.
The type of maximum DOP value to use. The options are:
PDOP Set a maximum PDOP. When you select this option,

the Max PDOP field (see page 85) appears.
HDOP Set a maximum HDOP. When you select this option,

the Max HDOP (see page 85) appears.
A low DOP value indicates that the visible satellites are widely
separated in the sky, which gives better position information.
When the DOP value rises above the maximum value, the Trimble
GPScorrect extension stops logging GPS positions.
Note When using a Juno ST handheld, a Trimble Recon GPS XB
or XC edition,or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, the DOP Type
is set to PDOP.

Table 4.26 GPS Settings form: Controls and fields (continued)
Max PDOP 6.0 The maximum PDOP value. In Slider mode, this field is read-only,
and its value is the maximum PDOP value for the current position
of the slider control.
A low PDOP value indicates that the visible satellites are widely
separated in the sky, which gives better position information.
When the PDOP value rises above the maximum value, the GPS
receiver stops logging GPS positions.
Specify a lower maximum PDOP to collect fewer, more precise
positions. Specify a higher maximum PDOP to collect more, less
precise positions.
or XC edition,or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, the Max PDOP
is set to 99.
Max HDOP 4.0 The maximum HDOP value. This field does not appear in Slider
mode. In Slider mode, you can only change the maximum PDOP. To
set a maximum HDOP, use Custom mode.
Specifying a maximum HDOP can give greater productivity than
filtering the solutions with a maximum PDOP. Setting a maximum
PDOP rejects some positions that have an acceptable HDOP value,
because their VDOP value is unacceptable. When you use a
maximum HDOP, these positions are accepted.
Use a maximum HDOP value when vertical precision is not
particularly important, and productivity would be decreased by
excluding positions with a high vertical component in the PDOP
value. Do this, for example, when collecting data under canopy.
Note To achieve the same precision horizontally as you would

achieve with a given maximum PDOP, set this value to two-thirds
of the maximum PDOP.
Min SNR 39 The minimum L1 SNR value. In Slider mode, this field is read-only,
and its value is the minimum SNR value for the current position of
the slider control.
The SNR is a measure of the quality of the signal from a satellite.
When the SNR of a satellite falls below the minimum value, the
Trimble GPScorrect extension stops using that satellite to calculate
the GPS position.
or XC edition, or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, the Min SNR is
set to 12 dBHz.

Table 4.26 GPS Settings form: Controls and fields (continued)
Min 15 The minimum elevation. In Slider mode, this field is read-only, and
Elevation its value is the minimum elevation value for the current position of
the slider control.
Signals from satellites that have a low elevation from the horizon
can be of poor quality. The GPScorrect extension does not use any
satellite that is below the minimum value to calculate the GPS
position.
Note The minimum elevation that you specify in this field

applies to code phase data only. To ensure that you collect high
quality H-Star carrier phase data, the minimum elevation during
H-Star data collection is always 15.
or XC edition,or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, the Min
Elevation is set to 5.
Velocity Off Specifies whether to apply velocity filtering to GPS positions.

Filter Velocity filtering reduces spikes in GPS data that are caused by
poor GPS conditions. The options are:
Auto Apply velocity filtering.

If at least one valid real-time correction source is
selected in the choice fields in the Real-time Settings
form, and the last choice field is set to Wait for
Real-time, only real-time positions are filtered.
Otherwise, all positions are filtered.
Off Do not apply velocity filtering to any positions.
Note Trimble recommends that you do not use velocity filtering

in good GPS conditions.
or XC edition, or a GPS Pathfinder XB or XC receiver, velocity
filtering is unavailable. The Auto option corresponds to Off for
these receivers.
Receiver Auto This field only appears if the Connection Method field in the
Power External Source Settings form is set to Receiver Port (see page 92).
Output Note Enabling power output can damage some field
computers. Trimble recommends that you always select the Auto
option unless you require power to another external device and
have protected the field computer from power that is supplied
by the GPS receiver.
Specifies whether the connected receiver outputs power. If the
connected GPS receiver is a GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver, you
can use this field to enable power output for an external device
such as a DGPS radio. See Outputting power from the GPS receiver
below. The options are:
Auto Corresponds to Off for all supported Mapping and

GIS receivers.
On Enable power output (Pro XRS receivers only).
Off Disable power output.

Outputting power from the GPS receiver

GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receivers can output power on their serial ports.
Note Other supported Mapping and GIS receivers do not output power. When one of
these receivers is connected, you cannot select the On option in the Receiver Power Output
field.
Outputting power on the GPS receivers serial port can be useful if you want to supply
power to an external device, such as an external radio for real-time differential
corrections. However, some field computers cannot accept power supplied on a serial
port by a GPS receiver. Supplying power can cause problems with, or even permanent
damage to, the field computer.
If you enable power output, power is supplied to all ports on the GPS receiver. When
you select the Auto or On option in the Receiver Power Output field, the GPScorrect
extension displays a warning message to remind you that power will be supplied to the
field computer and to the external device.
To supply power from a GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver to an external device,
complete the following steps:
1. Enable power output in the GPS Settings form (see page 83).
2. Connect the field computer to the GPS receiver using a non-powered
connection. Use the curly straight-through cable (P/N 45052), or connect a null
modem adaptor (P/N 43197) to a powered cable.
3. Connect the external device to the GPS receiver using a powered connection
such as the curly straight-through cable (P/N 30236).
Real-time Settings form

Use the Real-time Settings form to select the real-time
differential GPS sources that you use, if any, and to
configure how your system communicates with each
source.
To open the Real-time Settings form, do one of the
following:
In the Setup section, tap Real-time Settings.
In any screen in the Real-time section, tap the
Setup button .

To configure your choice of real-time differential correction sources:

1. In the Choice 1 field, select the real-time correction source that you would prefer
to receive real-time corrections from. Depending on the type of GPS receiver you
are using, the options are:
Source Description
External Source Use corrections from an external correction source (for example
a radio or an external beacon receiver).
Integrated Beacon This option only appears if the connected GPS receiver is a GPS
Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver.
Use corrections from a beacon, using the GPS receivers
integrated beacon receiver.
Integrated Satellite This option only appears if the connected GPS receiver is a GPS
Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver.
Use corrections from a satellite differential correction service,
using the GPS receivers integrated satellite receiver.
Integrated SBAS Use corrections from a Satellite Based Augmentation System
(SBAS) using the GPS receivers integrated SBAS receiver.
Use Uncorrected Log autonomous GPS positions without applying real-time
GPS corrections.
Wait for Real-time Suspend logging until a real-time correction source becomes
available.
To record uncorrected GPS positions only, without using any real-time

corrections, select Use Uncorrected GPS in the Choice 1 field. You can correct
these positions using Trimble postprocessing software.
2. If a Setup button appears next to the Choice 1 field, click the Setup button to
open the relevant dialog and set up options for the selected real-time correction
source. For more information, see:
External Source Settings form, page 92
Integrated Beacon Settings form, page 99
Integrated Satellite Settings form, page 99
Integrated SBAS Settings form, page 98
Note No Setup button appears for the Use Uncorrected GPS and Wait for Real-time
selections. There are no settings to configure for these selections.
3. If you want to configure a second source for real-time corrections if your first
choice is not available, select the type of source in the Choice 2 field.
Note The Choice 2, Choice 3, and Choice 4 fields only appear if there are further options
to choose from. For example, if you choose Use Uncorrected GPS in the Choice 1 field, there
are no further valid choices, and the Choice 2, Choice 3, and Choice 4 fields do not appear.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the choice fields that appear, or until you have
selected all the real-time correction sources that you want to use. For
information about valid combinations of real-time correction sources, see
Table 4.27 on page 90.

5. If the Real-Time Age Limit field appears, select a maximum age at which a
correction message will be used.
6. Click OK.
It is important that you set up all of the choices correctly, so that when the Trimble
GPScorrect extension switches between choices it can continue to receive corrections.
The GPScorrect extension always uses the highest priority real-time source available,
according to your list of preferences. If the source it is currently using becomes
unavailable, the GPScorrect extension switches to the next choice. Whenever the
Trimble GPScorrect extension acquires a higher priority real-time source, it switches
back to this source. For example, the GPScorrect extension will not use your third
choice if your first choice is available.
Valid combinations of real-time correction sources

The Choice fields let you select up to four options for real-time corrections. However,
there are restrictions on the correction combinations you can select. For example,
External Source can only ever be selected in the Choice 1 field. Also, the last (least
preferred) choice you make must be either Use Uncorrected GPS or Wait for Real-time.
Once you select either of these options in a Choice field, there are no further logical
choices you can make, so the subsequent Choice fields disappear.
You do not have to remember which combinations are valid: the Trimble GPScorrect
extension manages this for you by hiding invalid options or Choice fields depending on
your previous choices. For example, with a GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver, you
cannot use Integrated Satellite if you have already selected Integrated Beacon for a
higher choice. When you select Integrated Beacon in the Choice 2 field, Integrated
Satellite is removed from the options for the Choice 3 field.
The software also ensures that you do not select choices that are not valid for the
connected GPS receiver. For example, if the connected receiver is a GeoExplorer series
handheld, only the External Source, Integrated SBAS, and Use Uncorrected GPS
options are available in the Choice 1 field. If you then select Integrated SBAS in the
Choice 1 field, the only options available in the Choice 2 field are Use Uncorrected GPS
and Wait for Real-time.
If you have configured an invalid real-time combination before connecting the GPS
receiver, a warning message appears when you connect to GPS, telling you to check
your real-time settings. When you open the Real-time Settings form, the only changes
you can make to your real-time settings are those that are compatible with the
connected receiver.

Table 4.27 summarizes the valid combinations of real-time correction sources.

Table 4.27 Real-time Settings form: Valid real-time correction choices
Choice 1 Choice 2 Choice 3 Choice 4
External Source Integrated Beacon Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected

GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated Satellite Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected

GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated Beacon Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated Satellite Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated SBAS Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Use Uncorrected
GPS

Table 4.28 descibes the fields in the Real-time Settings form:

Table 4.28 Real-time Settings form: Fields
Choice 1 Use Your preferred source of real-time corrections. The options are:
Uncorrected
GPS External Use an external correction source such as a
Source virtual reference station (VRS), data radio, or
GeoBeacon receiver.
Integrated Use corrections from an integrated beacon

Beacon receiver (Pro XRS receivers only).
Integrated Use corrections from an integrated satellite

Satellite receiver (Pro XRS receivers only).
Integrated Use corrections from an integrated SBAS

SBAS receiver. The following receivers support SBAS
corrections:
GeoExplorer series handhelds (GPS firmware
version 1.03 or later is required for EGNOS)
GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receivers with
firmware version 1.50 or later (firmware
version 1.70 or later is required for EGNOS)
and the WAAS option enabled in the
receiver firmware
GPS Pathfinder ProXT and ProXH receivers
GPS Pathfinder XB receiver
Trimble Recon XB edition
Use Log autonomous GPS positions without

Uncorrected applying real-time corrections.
GPS
Choice 2 Use This field does not appear if you selected Use Uncorrected GPS in
Uncorrected the Choice 1 field.
GPS The source of real-time corrections that you want to use when
your first choice is not available. The options are as for the Choice
1 field except that External Source is not available, and the
following additional option is available:
Wait for Suspend logging until a real-time correction

Real-time source becomes available.
your first and second choices are not available. The options are:
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Integrated SBAS

Table 4.28 Real-time Settings form: Fields (continued)
none of your other preferred real-time correction sources are
available. The options are:
Use Uncorrected GPS
Wait for Real-time
Real-time 50 seconds The maximum age at which a correction message will be used. The
Age Limit age of a message is the time that has elapsed since it was received.
Select an option from the drop-down list.
Note This field does not appear if you are using a Juno ST
handheld, a Trimble Recon GPS XB or XC edition, or a GPS
Pathfinder XB or XC receiver. For these receivers, the real-time age
limit is set to 18 seconds.
Note If you are using a GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver with
firmware earlier than version 1.50 installed, the maximum age
limit is 1 minute.
External Source Settings form

Use the External Source Settings form to configure
settings specific to an external real-time source, such as
a GeoBeacon receiver or a virtual reference station
(VRS).
B Tip You cannot use the settings in this form to change

settings on the external beacon receiver. To change
external beacon receiver settings, use the software that is
supplied with the receiver.
Real-time VRS differential correction is supported by

the following GPS receivers:
GeoExplorer 2005 series handhelds (GeoXH,
GeoXT, or GeoXM handhelds)
GeoExplorer series handhelds (GeoXT or GeoXM handhelds) with GPS firmware
version 1.03 or later installed
GPS Pathfinder ProXH or ProXT receivers
GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receivers with firmware version 1.50 or later installed
To open the External Source Settings form, open the Real-time Settings form and in the
Choice 1 field select External Source. Then tap the Setup button that appears
beside the Choice 1 field.
Table 4.29 on pages 93 and 94 describes the fields in the External Source Settings form.

Table 4.29 External Source Settings form: Fields
Type Single Base The type of source. The options are:
Single Corrections are sent by a single base station.

Base
VRS Corrections are sent by a virtual reference station

(VRS) server, which uses corrections from several
base stations to compute corrections for a virtual
base station at your location.
Connection Serial Port How the GPScorrect extension connects to the external
Method correction source. The options are:
Internet GPScorrect communicates with a VRS server over a

TCP/IP connection, for example using a GSM or
GPRS cellphone. The connection must be
configured and made outside GPScorrect.
Direct GPScorrect communicates with a VRS server using

Dial a dial-up modem connection.
Serial RTCM corrections are received by a data radio,

Port such as an external beacon receiver or
TRIMTALK radio, connected to a serial port on
the field computer.
Receiver Corrections are received by a data radio that is

Port connected to the GPS receiver. This option is only
available if the Type field is set to Single Base. To
configure communication settings for the port,
tap the Setup button beside this field. The
Receiver Port Settings form (see page 97) appears.
Address (blank) This field only appears if the Connection Method field is set to
Internet.
The IP address (for example, 255.255.255.255) or URL (for
example, vrs.seaview.gov) of the VRS server or broadcast server
that is supplying the VRS corrections. A broadcast server (for
example, an NTRIP server) manages authentication and
password control for differential correction sources such as
virtual reference station (VRS) networks, and relays corrections
from the source that you select to the GPS receiver.
Port COM1 This field only appears if the Connection Method field is set to
(Serial Port) Serial Port or Internet.
or When the Connection Method field is set to:
80 Serial Port: specifies the serial (COM) port on the field
(Internet) computer that the external correction source is connected to.
Tap the Setup button beside the Port field to open the Serial
Port Settings form (see page 96), and configure the serial
port settings.
Internet: specifies the port on the VRS server that the GPS
receiver is to connect to.

Table 4.29 External Source Settings form: Fields (continued)
Modem (blank) This field only appears if the Connection Method field (on this
Type form) is set to Direct Dial.
The type of modem you are using to connect to the VRS server.
Phone (blank) This field only appears if the Connection Method field (on this
Number form) is set to Direct Dial.
The telephone number of the VRS server.
Source Not This field only appears if the Connection Method field (on this
Applicable form) is set to Internet.
If you are connecting to a VRS server through a broadcast
(NTRIP) server, this read-only field shows the selected VRS server.
If you are connecting directly to a VRS server, or have not yet
selected a VRS server, this field shows the text Not Applicable.
To select a VRS server, tap the Setup button beside the Source
field. The GPScorrect extension attempts to establish a
connection to the broadcast server. If the connection is
successful, the Select Server form (see page 95) appears. Select
the VRS server that you want to use and tap OK to return to the
External Source Settings form.
User name (blank) This field only appears if the VRS server you want to use requires
authentication.
Specifies the username that you use to log on to the broadcast
server.
Password (blank) This field only appears if the VRS server you want to use requires
authentication.
Specfies the password that you use to log on to the broadcast
server.
Connection Auto This field only appears if the Connection Method field (on this
Control form) is set to Internet or Direct Dial.
How communication with the server is controlled. The options
are:
Auto The GPScorrect extension automatically

establishes a connection when it is needed, and
re-connects if an existing connection is lost.
Manual You must manually connect to the VRS server

whenever you want to use real-time VRS
corrections. To connect or disconnect, tap the Ext
Source button in the main screen of the Setup
section (see page 79).
Real-time RTCM The type of real-time correction messages that the external
Protocol source is transmitting. This is RTCM (Radio Technical Commission
for Maritime Services), a standard format for transmitting
differential GPS corrections from a base station to roving GPS
receivers.
Station ID Any This field is only displayed if the Type field (on this form) is set to
Single Base.
Specifies the reference station that you want to use real-time
corrections from. Select Any to use any available station, or
enter a station ID number between 0 and 1023.

Select Server form

Use the Select Server form to select the VRS server that
you want to receive corrections from.
To open the Select Server form, do one of the following in
the External Source Settings form (see page 92):
tap the Setup button beside the Source field
change the value in the Address field or the Port
field, and then move to another field
If the specified Internet address is a VRS broadcast
server, the Select Server form appears, listing the VRS
servers that are available through the selected
broadcast server.
B Tip If you cannot find a server on the list, return to the External Source Settings form
and make sure that the option that you require (VRS or Single Base) is selected in the Type
field.
The form contains a table of information about the available VRS servers. You can drag
each column heading to resize the column, or tap a column heading to sort by that
column. If the list is already sorted by the column you tap, the sort order is reversed.
To select a VRS server, highlight it in the list and then tap OK. You are returned to the
External Source Settings form, where the selected server name is displayed in the Source
field.
Table 4.30 Select Server form: Column
Field Description
Server The identification code of the VRS server.
Name A description of the VRS server.
Country The three-letter code for the country where the VRS server is located.
Carrier Indicates whether the VRS data stream includes carrier phase data.
Format The format of the data stream, such as RTCM, raw data, or CMR.
Note Currently, the GPScorrect extension does not support VRS data in
CMR format.
Details Details of the message format, such as the RTCM message types generated.
Network The network or VRS service provider.
Generator The hardware or software used to generate the data stream.
Solution Indicates whether the data stream is generated from a single base station
(Single Base) or a network of base stations (Network Solution).
Fee Indicates whether there is a charge for use of the correction data.
Rate The bit rate of the data stream, in bits per second.
Misc Miscellaneous notes about the VRS server.

Serial Port Settings form

Use the Serial Port Settings form to configure
communication settings when an external correction
source is connected to an external COM port.
To open the Serial Port Settings form, open the External
Source Settings form (see page 92) and then tap the
Setup button beside the Port field.
Note When an application opens the serial port, it
controls that port. You cannot access the port or change its
settings from another application until the port is closed
again. Settings that you define in this form are only
applied if the port is not in use by another application.
Table 4.31 Serial Port Settings form: Fields
Port Custom The communication settings for the port. There is an option for
Configuration each communications protocol (NMEA, RTCM, and TSIP), and an
option for each type of radio supported. These options define
preset values which match the default settings of the radio. The
values defined for each option appear in this form in read-only
fields.
If the external device allows you to configure port settings, the
preset values may not match the devices current settings. If this
is the case, or if the device you want to use is not listed, select
the Custom option. The remaining fields become available and
you can select customized port settings.
Baud Rate 9600 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
Configuration field.
The baud rate at which the GPS receiver and external source
communicate. Select the rate from the drop-down list.
Data Bits 8 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The number of data bits used when the external correction
source and GPS receiver communicate. The options are 7 or 8.
Stop Bits 1 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The number of stop bits used when the external correction
Parity None This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The parity setting used when the GPS receiver and external
source communicate. Select an option from the drop-down list.

Receiver Port Settings form

Use the Receiver Port Settings form to configure
communication settings when an external correction
source is connected to a port on the receiver.
To open the Receiver Port Settings form, open the
External Source Settings form (see page 92) and then
tap the Setup button beside the Connection Method
field.
Table 4.32 Receiver Port Settings form: Fields
Receiver Port Port 1 The port on the GPS receiver that the external device is
connected to.
Port Custom The communication settings for the port. There is an option
Configuration for each communications protocol (NMEA, RTCM, and TSIP),
and an option for each type of radio supported. These options
define preset values that match the radios default settings.
The values defined for each option appear in this form in
read-only fields.
If the external device allows you to configure port settings,
the preset values may not match the current settings on the
device. If this is the case, or if the device you want to use is not
listed, select the Custom option. The remaining fields become
available and you can select customized port settings.
Baud Rate 9600 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The baud rate at which the GPS receiver and external source
communicate. Select the rate from the drop-down list.
Data Bits 8 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The number of data bits used when the external correction
Stop Bits 1 This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The number of stop bits used when the external correction
Parity None This field is read-only unless you select Custom in the Port
The parity setting used when the GPS receiver and external
source communicate. Select an option from the drop-down
list.

Integrated SBAS Settings form

Use the Integrated SBAS Settings form to configure the
SBAS satellite settings.
To open the Integrated SBAS Settings form, open the
Real-time Settings form and from one of the Choice fields
select Integrated SBAS. Then tap the Setup button
that appears beside the Choice field.
Table 4.33 Integrated SBAS Settings form: Fields
Field Description
Tracking Specify the tracking mode. The options are:

Mode
Auto The receiver tracks or locks on to the most powerful satellite
signal. The receiver uses its longitude to determine which
SBAS system to track:
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) satellites are
tracked in the Continental United States including
Alaska, and in southern parts of Canada
European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
(EGNOS) satellites are tracked in Europe
MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System (MSAS)
satellites are tracked in Japan
Custom If you are using a GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld or a GPS

Pathfinder Pro series (ProXH or ProXT) receiver, you can
select the Custom option to specify the satellites you want
the receiver to track or to ignore.
State When you select the custom tracking option, select specific SBAS satellites and
then select the following options:
Disabled The satellite is disabled.
Enabled, Heed The real-time information is only used if the signal is flagged
Health as healthy.
Enabled, The real-time information is used irrespective of the health

Override Health flag in the signal. An unhealthy signal will still be tracked
and used.

Integrated Beacon Settings form

Use the Integrated Beacon Settings form to configure
settings that are specific to an integrated beacon
real-time correction source.
To open the Integrated Beacon Settings form, open the
select Integrated Beacon. Then tap the Setup button
Table 4.34 Integrated Beacon Settings form: Fields
Mode Auto Range The radio-beacon signal tracking mode in which to operate the
integrated beacon receiver. The options are:
Auto Power The receiver tracks and locks on to the most

powerful radio-beacon signal.
Auto Range The receiver tracks and locks on to the

nearest radio-beacon signal.
Manual The receiver tracks only the frequency you

specify in the Frequency field.
Frequency 283.5 kHz The frequency used when you select Manual in the Mode field.
Integrated Satellite Settings form

Use the Integrated Satellite Settings form to configure
settings that are specific to an integrated satellite
real-time correction source.
To open the Integrated Satellite Settings form, open the
select Integrated Beacon. Then tap the Setup button

Table 4.35 Integrated Satellite Settings form: Fields
Service (blank) The satellite differential service provider. Select an option from
Provider the drop-down list.
Name Custom The satellite used for satellite differential corrections. The
options in this list depend on the satellite differential service
provider that is selected.
Frequency 1538.053 MHz The frequency used when you select Custom in the Name field.
Data Rate 600 The data rate used when you select Custom in the Name field.
Select an option from the drop-down list
About section
Use the About section to view information about the
installed copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension.
To display the About section, tap the arrow on the
Section button next to the status bar and from the
drop-down list selectAbout.
Table 4.36 About section: Fields
Field Description
Version number The version and edition of the Trimble GPScorrect extension that is
installed.
Installation code The installation code of this copy of the Trimble GPScorrect extension.
This is the installation code you entered during installation.
Support Expiration The date until which you are entitled to telephone support, e-mail
Date support, and upgrades to later versions of the Trimble GPScorrect
extension.
Copyright Copyright information.
Acknowledgements Acknowledgements for the parts of the Trimble GPScorrect extension

that were developed by other companies.
1 00 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

CHAPTER
5
Troubleshooting 5
In this chapter: This chapter lists possible causes of, and

solutions to, problems you may encounter when
Q GPS using the Trimble GPScorrect extension.
Q Real-time differential correction
Q GPS position accuracy

5 Troubleshooting
GPS
This table describes possible causes of problems with GPS signals or your GPS receiver.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The message No GPS ArcPad is configured to connect Check that the COM port specified in the GPS tab of
detected appears. to the wrong COM port. the ArcPad Options dialog is the COM port that the
GPS receiver is connected to.
ArcPad is configured to use the In the Protocol tab of the ArcPad Options dialog,
wrong GPS protocol. select the Trimble GPScorrect option from the
Protocol field.
The GPS receiver battery is dead, Check that the battery is correctly connected and is
or is connected incorrectly. charged, or connect to an external power source.
The cable connecting the field Check that the cable is connected correctly. If it
computer to the GPS receiver is appears to be correct and all other equipment
not connected, is connected appears to be correct, the cable may require
incorrectly, or is faulty. servicing.
The COM port on the field Check that the COM port is undamaged. If it appears
computer is faulty. to be damaged, the field computer may require
servicing.
The receiver has not The receiver is still looking for Use the Satellite Info section to check how many
acquired a satellite satellites. satellites the GPS receiver is tracking.
within three minutes
of the GPScorrect The satellites are being The obstruction may be a building, a tree, or a large
extension starting. obstructed. vehicle. Identify the obstruction and move away from
it.
Note GPS does not work indoors.
Your GPS receivers external Check that the external antenna is connected
antenna (or antenna cable) is correctly. If your receiver still fails to acquire signals
not connected, is connected from a satellite, then your antenna and/or antenna
incorrectly, or is faulty. cable may require servicing.
The receiver has not been used Wait for up to 15 minutes until a new almanac has
for a very long time, and the been recorded. Subsequent restarts should then be
almanac stored in the receiver is rapid.
outdated.
The receiver has been set to Base Reset the GPS receiver.
mode by another application.

Troubleshooting 5
The receiver cannot Too few satellites are available. Use mission planning to check that sufficient
compute a GPS Four satellites (SVs) are required satellites are visible.
position within one to compute a position.
minute of the In the GPS Settings form, check that the minimum
GPScorrect extension elevation value is not too high. If necessary, move the
starting. GPS slider bar to the left to increase productivity.
In the GPS Settings form, check that the minimum

SNR value is not too high. If necessary, move the GPS
slider bar to the left to increase productivity.
The current DOP value is too Use the Plan section to check for times when the
high. PDOP or HDOP value is below your configured
maximum value.
In the GPS Settings form, check that the configured

maximum PDOP or HDOP value is not too low. Move
the GPS slider bar to the left to increase productivity,
or clear the Slider check box and enter a larger
number in the Max PDOP or Max HDOP field.
Real-time differential correction

This table describes possible causes of problems with receiving real-time differential
corrections or with real-time correction sources.
Not all positions are The GPScorrect extension is In the Real-time Settings form, change the selection
corrected in real time. configured to log uncorrected in the last Choice field from Use uncorrected GPS to
GPS positions if real-time Wait for real-time. When the Wait for real-time
corrections are not available. choice is selected, and all real-time sources are
unavailable, the GPScorrect extension suspends GPS
logging until real-time corrections are available
again.
The GPScorrect Your first choice correction In the Real-time Summary screen, check the status of
extension is not using source is not available, so your your preferred correction source. Change the
your first choice real- second or third choice is being configuration in the Real-time Settings form if
time correction used. necessary, or wait until this source is available again.
source.
The correction source you In the Real-time Settings form, select your preferred
expected is not set up as your real-time correction source from the Choice 1 field.
preferred source.
Your integrated You set the real-time source In the Real-time Settings form, set one of the Choice
beacon component incorrectly. fields to Integrated Beacon. If integrated beacon is
(Pro XRS receiver only) your preferred correction source, set the Choice 1
does not appear to field to Integrated Beacon.
work.
You set the mode or frequency In the Integrated Beacon Settings form select
incorrectly. appropriate options from the Mode and Frequency
fields.

5 Troubleshooting
Your integrated You set the real-time source In the Real-time Settings form, set one of the Choice
satellite component incorrectly. fields to Integrated Satellite. If integrated satellite is
(Pro XRS receiver only) your preferred correction source, set the Choice 1
does not appear to field to Integrated Satellite.
work.
You have not enabled the For information on how to enable your integrated
integrated satellite component satellite component, refer to the GPS Pathfinder
of your receiver. Systems User Guide.
Your real-time Your telemetry link is incorrectly Install the telemetry link as specified by the supplier.
differential correction installed, powered, cabled, or Consult the supplier if necessary.
link does not appear configured.
to work.
You set the station ID incorrectly. In the External Source Settings form, check that the
Station ID field is set correctly.
You configured the real-time In the External Source Settings form, check that the
settings incorrectly. settings match the telemetry link and the transmitted
RTCM data stream.

Troubleshooting 5
GPS position accuracy

This table describes possible causes of problems with the accuracy of GPS positions.
The accuracy of You did not record sufficient In ArcPad, make sure you collect enough positions
recorded GPS positions to achieve the required to achieve the required accuracy before closing
positions is not as accuracy. each feature.
good as you expect.
Your maximum DOP value was too In the GPS Settings form, move the GPS slider bar to
high. If you record positions when the right, or clear the Slider check box and enter a
the Dilution of Precision is high, this smaller value in the Max PDOP or Max HDOP field,
has a detrimental effect on the to make sure that the Trimble GPScorrect extension
accuracy of these positions. logs more accurate positions.
Your minimum SNR or elevation In the GPS Settings form, move the GPS slider bar to
value was too low. If you let the the right, or clear the Slider check box and enter a
receiver use satellites with a low SNR larger value in the Min SNR and/or Min Elevation
or elevation, this may decrease the field, so that the receiver uses satellites with a
accuracy of positions calculated by strong signal.
the receiver.
You are operating in an area of high Move to an area with better GPS coverage and use
multipath interference. offsets.
Apply velocity filtering. In the GPS Settings form, set

the Velocity Filter field to Auto to apply velocity
filtering to positions as they are recorded. If at least
one valid real-time correction source is selected in
the Real-time Settings form, and the last Choice
field is set to Wait for Real-time, then only real-time
positions are filtered. Otherwise, all positions are
filtered.
No configured real-time source is In the last Choice field in the Real-time Settings
available, so the Trimble GPScorrect form, select Wait for real-time to use differentially
extension is using uncorrected corrected positions only.
positions.
You cannot The GPScorrect extension used Make sure the minimum elevation value in
differentially satellites that were not visible to the GPScorrect extension is high enough that the
correct your GPS GPS base station. software only uses satellites that are also visible to
positions (either in the GPS base station.
real time or in
postprocessing). Try correcting your data using another base station
file.

5 Troubleshooting
GPScorrect SSF file location

The GPScorrect extension determines the location of the SSF file using the following
rules:
When you open an existing map document, or save a map document, the SSF
file location is set to the location of the open map document. However, the SSF
file is not created or opened until you add or edit features using GPS.
If the current map document is new and unsaved, then the SSF file is stored in
the same folder as the first edited Shapefile in the map (the Shapefile containing
the first feature that you create or update using GPS).
If there is already a GPScorrect.ssf file in the required location, new GPS data is
appended to this existing file. However, to ensure that GPS positions can be
postprocessed, GPScorrect does not append to a file that is more than seven
days old. Instead, the existing file is renamed to GPScorrect_1.ssf and a new
GPScorrect.ssf file is created.
Once the SSF file location has been determined, it does not change unless the
map document changes. For example, if you open a new map, add an existing
Shapefile, and then add a feature to the Shapefile, the SSF file is created in the
same folder as the Shapefile. If you then save the map to a different folder, the
SSF file is not moved or duplicated; it remains in the same folder as the
Shapefile.

Index
Symbols level 57, 65

problems 102
.apm file See map document 46 battery icon 57
.dbf file See Shapefile baud rate for external real-time source
.sbn file See Spatial Index file field computer 96
.sbx file See Spatial Index file GPS receiver 97
.shp file See Shapefile bearing
.shx file See Shapefile offset 48
.ssf file See Standard Storage Format file satellite 60, 63
.ssf files See Standard Storage Format file Br(T) 63
broadcast server 94, 95
A
About screen 100 C
account, My Trimble 16, 21
CEA value 47, 56
ActiveSync technology 8, 14, 49
viewing in ArcPad 47, 56
almanac 64, 65, 77, 102
Choice fields 86, 88, 89
animated skyplot, in Plan screen 76
collecting data See data collection
antenna
COM port, specifying in ArcPad 42, 102
dual-frequency 63
configuring
external 57
ArcPad 42
height, setting 42, 81
external beacon receiver 92
icon 57
external COM port settings 96
not connected to GPS receiver message 61
external correction source 92
settings 44, 81, 82
GPS settings 43, 62, 83, 84
status 65
integrated beacon 99
type 44, 82
integrated satellite 99
ArcGIS 8, 46, 49, 50, 54
integrated SBAS 98
ArcPad
logging settings 44, 81
CEA value, viewing 47, 56
real-time correction settings 43, 68, 87
collecting features 45, 105
receiver port settings 97
COM port, specifying 42, 102
serial port settings 96
features, collecting 46
connecting GPScorrect extension to VRS server 80
GPS protocol, specifying 102
correcting data 49
GPScorrect, using with 8, 9, 45
correction options 88
positions, improving 49, 53
Custom mode 62
PPA value, viewing 47, 57
settings 42
ArcView 54
Attempting to connect to GPS receiver message 61
D
data collection
overview 45
B planning session 46
preparing for 42
battery
using reference points 47
external beacon 71
data, collecting features 46
icon 57

Index
date position
almanac 64, 65 accuracy 105
satellite service expiry 74 improving in Shapefile 53
support expiration 100 information field 61
UTC time 79 precision settings 83
differential correction 49 recording uncorrected 88
disconnecting, from VRS server 80 receiver
DOP 84 battery 57
DOP resetting to factory defaults 79
See also HDOP and PDOP specifying port to connect to 42
DOP graph 77 status 56
DOP type 84 troubleshooting 102
settings
configuring 83
E displayed in Satellite information
screen 62
EGNOS See SBAS displayed in Skyplot 62
Elev column, in Satellite information screen 63 for rover 62
elevation settings area
viewing 63 in Satellite information screen 62
elevation in Skyplot screen 62
mask See minimum elevation slider 62
external status 45
antenna icon 57 troubleshooting 102
beacon receiver GPS Pathfinder Express, using with GPScorrect 8
configuring 92 GPS Pathfinder Office
status 70 correcting data 49
summary fields 67 improving Shapefile positions 53
troubleshooting 103 ShapeCorrect utility 53
correction source using with GPScorrect 8
configuring 92 GPS Pathfinder Pro series receiver 37
status 68 GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver 37
summary fields 67 GPS Pathfinder XB receiver 37, 83
troubleshooting 103 GPS Pathfinder XC receiver 37, 83
GPS settings
custom mode 84
F GPScorrect
factory defaults, resetting GPS receiver to 79 extension status 100
features, collecting 46 protocol 42
field computer, battery 57 tool, in ArcPad 43
flashing number below satellite icon 62
flashing satellite icon 62
H
HDOP
G graph in Plan screen 77
GeoBeacon receiver information field 64
configuring 92 Heading locked message in Status section 62
status 70 height, antenna 81
GeoExplorer series handheld 37 H-Star data, logging 47, 57, 81
GPS
disconnected message 61

Index
I M
icon map document 46
battery 57 message line
external antenna 57 Plan screen 77
icons 56 Satellite information screen 61
improving positions in Shapefile, with GPS Pathfinder Skyplot screen 61
Office 53 messages
information fields Antenna is not connected to GPS receiver 61
GPS position 61 Attempting to connect to GPS receiver 61
HDOP (Satellite Information screen) 64 GPS disconnected 61
HDOP (Skyplot screen) 61 Heading locked (Status section) 62
in Satellite information screen 64 No GPS detected 102
in Skyplot screen 61 Poor satellite geometry 62
PDOP (Satellite Information screen) 64 Time not available. Connect to GPS 79
PDOP (Skyplot screen) 61 minimum elevation
installation code 20, 22, 30, 35, 100 in Skyplot screen 59
integrated beacon mission planning 46, 76
configuring 99 mode
status 71 Custom 62, 83
summary fields 67 Slider 62, 83
troubleshooting 103 My Trimble account 16, 21
Integrated Beacon Status screen 71
Integrated RTK Radio Status screen 76
integrated satellite N
configuring 99
status 73 NTRIP server 93
summary fields 68
troubleshooting 103
integrated satellite O
See also satellite differential service obstructions blocking satellite signals 58
Integrated Satellite status screen 73 office computer, transferring data to 49
integrated SBAS offset 48
status 75 offsets, collecting 47
troubleshooting 103 OmniSTAR ID 65
Integrated SBAS status screen 75 online help 10
interface 56 orbit trails, displaying in Plan section 78
other software required 14
J
Juno ST handheld 37, 83 P
PDOP
graph in Plan screen 77
L PDOP information field
in Satellite Information screen 64
L1 SNR 63
in Skyplot screen 61
L2 SNR 63
Plan screen
languages
animated skyplot 76
installing on PC 23
DOP graph 77
logging
message line 77
H-Star data 47, 57, 81
overview 76
uncorrected GPS positions 88

Index
planning data collection session 46 resetting GPS receiver to factory defaults 79

planning skyplot 76 rotating skyplot
poor satellite geometry 62 in Plan screen 76
POPN 15, 19 in Skyplot screen 59
positions See GPS positions RTCM age limit 92
PPA value 47, 57
viewing in ArcPad 47, 57
predicting satellite geometry 76 S
preparing for data collection 42
Pro XRS receiver see GPS Pathfinder Pro XRS receiver satellite
problems bearing to 63
with GPS 102 current elevation 63
with position accuracy 105 L1 SNR 63
with real-time corrections 103 L2 SNR 63
protocol, specifying in ArcPad 42 satellite constellation, predicting 76
ProXH receiver see GPS Pathfinder Pro series receiver satellite differential service
ProXT receiver, see GPS Pathfinder Pro series activating subscription 80
receiver 37 troubleshooting 103
pseudorandom number, of satellite 63 satellite icon
flashing 62
number below flashing 62
using to check the GPS status 45
R Satellite information screen
radio, troubleshooting 103 information fields 64
raw mode, of VRS server 69 message line 61
real-time age limit 92 overview 63
real-time correction options use indicator 63
external source 88 satellite signals, obstructions blocking 58
integrated beacon 88 satellites, positions not being computed 58
integrated satellite 88 SBAS
integrated SBAS 88 satellite differential service 57
uncorrected GPS 88 summary fields 68
wait for real-time 88 Section list button 9
real-time differential correction Select Server form 95
settings 87 sending error report 11
status 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 75 serial port, specifying in ArcPad 42
troubleshooting 103 settings, in ArcPad 42
real-time differential correction sources Setup button
external beacon receiver 92 in real-time status screens 66, 68
external source 92 Setup section
integrated beacon receiver 99 external beacon receiver setup 92
integrated satellite receiver 99 external source setup 92
Real-time Settings form 87 integrated beacon setup 99
real-time signal, lost 57 integrated satellite setup 99
Real-time Summary screen 66 real-time Choice fields 89
Receiver screen 64 real-time setup 87
receiver, troubleshooting 102 ShapeCorrect utility 53
receivers, supported 37 Shapefile 49, 53
Recon GPS CF Card receiver 37 skyplot in Plan screen 76
reference points, collecting 47 Skyplot screen
registration, software 15, 29, 35 message line 61
Required 14 minimum elevation 59

Index
rotating skyplot 59 T
satellite icons 59
SNR graph 60 technical support 10
tooltips 60 TerraSync software
Skyplot section installing translations on PC 23
GPS status 45 tooltips, in Skyplot section 60
Slider mode 43, 83 trajectories, displaying in Plan section 78
SNR transferring data to office computer 49
graph 60 translations
viewing 63 installing on PC 23
viewing values 63 traverses, collecting 47
software upgrade 20 Trimble Recon GPS XB edition 37, 83
sorting list of VRS servers 95 Trimble Recon GPS XC edition 37, 83
Space Based Augmentation System See SBAS Trimble website 7
Spatial Index file 54 TRIMTALK radio, receiving corrections with 93
spikes, reducing effect of 86 troubleshooting
SSF files See Standard Storage Format file GPS problems 102
Standard Storage Format file 46, 49 position accuracy 105
status real-time corrections 103
external beacon receiver 70
external real-time source 68
GPS 45 U
GPS receiver 56 uncorrected GPS positions, recording 88
GPScorrect extension 100 updating the software 31, 36, 37
integrated beacon 71 upgrade, software 20, 27, 33
integrated satellite 73 use indicator, in Satellite information screen 63
integrated SBAS 75 user interface 56
real-time 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 75
status bar 56
Status section V
about the GPScorrect extension 100
external beacon real-time status 70 velocity filtering 86
external real-time status 68 VRS server
integrated beacon real-time status 71 accessing through broadcast server 95
integrated satellite real-time status 73 connecting to 80
integrated SBAS real-time status 75 disconnecting from 80
message line 61 selecting 95
mission planning 76 using corrections from 93
real-time status 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 75
real-time status summary 66
satellite information 63 W
summary fields WAAS See SBAS
external beacon receiver 67 website, Trimble 7
external source 67 Windows Error Reporting 11
integrated beacon 67
integrated satellite 68
SBAS 68
Summary list button 66
support 10
supported receivers 37
synchronization with UTC time 79

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

2 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 3

3 Collecting and Processing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4 Forms and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 5

6 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

In this chapter: The Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 7

What is the Trimble GPScorrect extension?

ArcGIS GPS Pathfinder Office

GPS Analyst workflow GPS Pathfinder Office workflow

8 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

Using the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 9

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Help

10 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

Windows error reporting

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 11

12 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

In this chapter: This chapter describes how to install version 2.20

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 13

Field computer specifications

14 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

Registering the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 15

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4. To register the Trimble GPScorrect extension, scroll to the My Products section

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 17

The Registration Method page appears:

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The Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) Details page appears:

6. Enter the Proof-of-Purchase Number (POPN) provided on the Trimble

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 19

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Obtaining your installation code after registration

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 21

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Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Installing a translation of the Trimble GPScorrect extension

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 23

Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows Mobile

Step 1: Install Microsoft ActiveSync technology onto the computer

Step 2: Connect the device to a computer

24 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

When the device is connected, the Synchronization Setup Wizard appears:

3. Click Cancel to close the wizard.

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 25

Step 4: Uninstall any previous versions of ArcPad software and the

To remove programs... do the following:

Step 5: Install ESRI ArcPad software version 7.0 or later

Step 6: Check that you have enough space on the device

26 Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide

Step 7: Install the Trimble GPScorrect extension on the device

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 27

The Setup screen appears:

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10. Do one of the following:

Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 29

The Enter your Installation Code page appears:

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Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide 31

Installing the Trimble GPScorrect extension on a Windows PC