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SPSx80 Smart GPS Antenna User Guide     

Troubleshooting     

Faulty external power cable.

•

Try a different cable.

•

Check pinouts with multimeter 
to ensure internal wiring is 
intact.

Receiver does not log 
data.

Insufficient memory on either 
internal memory or the 
CompactFlash card.

Delete old files using the GPS 
Configurator software, or press 

E

     

for 30 seconds.

No CompactFlash card is 
inserted. (SPS770 only)

Insert a CompactFlash card in the 
receiver.

The CompactFlash card is not 
seated properly.

Remove the Compact Flash card and 
reinsert it. Ensure that it slides into 
the housing easily and seats into the 
connector.

The CompactFlash card is not 
formatted, or has been 
corrupted.

Format the CompactFlash card using 
the GPS Configurator software, or 
press

 E  

 for 30 seconds. 

If the problem persists, use the GPS 
Configurator software to perform a 
full format.

The receiver is tracking fewer 
than four satellites.

•

Wait until the SV Tracking LED is 
flashing slowly.

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Use the SCS900 software. Go to 
the SkyPlot screen and press 
[Ctrl]+[M] to access the current 
elevation mask settings. Reduce 
the mask value to make more 
satellites available. 

The default mask setting for 
receiver is 13° above the horizon. 
Change the value to a lower 
setting temporarily while you are 
waiting for a better constellation 
availability.

The data logging option is 
not enabled.

Check the original purchase order or 
the receiver configuration using 
WinFlash. If data logging is not 
enabled on the receiver, you can 
order the option from your local 
Trimble Site Positioning Systems 
dealer, and upgrade the receiver 
using the WinFlash utility.

Receiver is not tracking 
any satellites

GPS antenna does not have 
clear line of sight to the sky.

Ensure that the antenna has a clear 
line of sight.

The cable between receiver 
and the GPS antenna is 
damaged.

Replace the cable.

Cable connections at receiver 
or antenna are not tightly 
seated, or are connected 
incorrectly.

Check all cable connections.