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imble R8 Operation
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Cellular modems and external radios
For a data communications link, you can use an internal or external
radio, or an internal or external cellular modem.
radio, or an internal or external cellular modem.
To connect an external cellular modem to a Trimble R8 receiver, you
need the following:
need the following:
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A Trimble R8 receiver.
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A cellular modem, or a cellphone that can transmit and receive
data.
data.
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Serial (cellphone to DB9) cable (supplied with the cellular
modem or phone).
modem or phone).
Note – For more information, refer to the document Using
Cellular and CDPD Modems for RTK, which is available from
the Trimble website.
Cellular and CDPD Modems for RTK, which is available from
the Trimble website.
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Port 2 of the Trimble R8 supports full RS-232 protocol, and
should function properly with most cellular phone cables. Some
cellular units may require custom cabling.
should function properly with most cellular phone cables. Some
cellular units may require custom cabling.
Alternatively, the Trimble R8 also supports a cable-free
Bluetooth connection with Bluetooth enabled cell phones.
Bluetooth connection with Bluetooth enabled cell phones.
For more information on using an external cellular modem as a data
link, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.
link, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller User Guide.
To connect an external radio modem to a Trimble R8 receiver, you
need the following:
need the following:
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A Trimble R8 Receiver.
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An external radio capable of receiving and decoding Trimble
data packets.
data packets.
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Serial cable for either Port 1 or Port 2 of the Trimble R8, as
supplied by the radio manufacturer.
supplied by the radio manufacturer.
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Radio mount for the range pole.