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Glossary
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Troubleshooting
This section describes some possible receiver issues, possible causes, and how to solve them. Please
read this section before you contact Technical Support.
read this section before you contact Technical Support.
Issue
Possible cause
Solution
The receiver does not
turn on
turn on
External power is too low.
Check the charge on the external power supply, and
check the fuse if applicable. If required, replace the
battery.
check the fuse if applicable. If required, replace the
battery.
Internal power is too low.
Check the charge on the internal batteries and replace if
required.
Ensure battery contacts are clean.
required.
Ensure battery contacts are clean.
External power is not
properly connected.
properly connected.
Check that the Lemo connection is seated properly.
Check for broken or bent pins in the connector.
Check for broken or bent pins in the connector.
Faulty external power cable.
Try a different cable.
Check pinouts with multimeter to ensure internal
wiring is intact.
Check pinouts with multimeter to ensure internal
wiring is intact.
Receiver does not log
data
data
Insufficient memory in the
internal memory.
internal memory.
Delete old files using the GPS Configurator software,
or press
for 30 seconds.
The receiver is tracking fewer
than four satellites.
than four satellites.
Wait until the SV Tracking LED is flashing slowly.
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 10° above the
horizon. Change the value to a lower setting
temporarily while you are waiting for a better
constellation availability.
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 10° 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.
enabled.
Check the original purchase order or the receiver
configuration using the WinFlash utility. 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.
configuration using the WinFlash utility. 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
any satellites
GPS antenna does not have
clear line of sight to the sky.
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.
and the GPS antenna is
damaged.
Replace the cable.
Cable connections at receiver
or antenna are not tightly
seated, or are connected
incorrectly.
or antenna are not tightly
seated, or are connected
incorrectly.
Check all cable connections.
The receiver is not
responding
responding
Receiver needs a soft reset.
Turn off the receiver and then turn it back on again.
Receiver needs a full reset.
Press
for 30 seconds.
The SPS Modular
receiver cannot be set
up as a base station
using the SCS900
software
receiver cannot be set
up as a base station
using the SCS900
software
The SPS Modular receiver
may have been purchased as a
rover receiver rather than with
the optional base station
capability.
may have been purchased as a
rover receiver rather than with
the optional base station
capability.
Ask your local dealer to check the Option Bit settings,
else check the setting yourself using the WinFlash
utility. If required, upgrade the receiver.
else check the setting yourself using the WinFlash
utility. If required, upgrade the receiver.