HIGH-TECH SOLUTIONS FOR THE JOBSITE
Trimble has a solution for the TSC3 “sticky Keys”.
Visit the following link and click on downloads, then trimble tablet and controller system updates and then TSC3.
http://www.trimble.com/construction/heavy-and-highway/scs900.aspx?dtID=support
Download and copy the CAB file to the my device>windows folder on the TSC3 and then on the TSC3 tap on the cab file and it will install. It specifically addresses the stuck keys issue.
Trimble has a great GPS tutorial at http://www.trimble.com/gps/index.shtml,…. check it out!
November 30th & December 1st the first Trimble systems Mining training will take place in Bagdad, AZ at the mine. This is for Bagdad personnel only. It is part of the Trimble support program being offered to the mines. Support covers everything from firmware to certified training. Contact Michael Maier for more information 602-513-6760 or mmaier@sitechsw.com
Creating a local site in SCS900 is simple enough, but if your site is covering more than 12 miles you may want to load a GEOID model. The following video shows what a GEOID is and how to use it.
GPS receivers are computers with clocks that use radio waves to measure distance. Because your receiver is communicating with other computers that are flying around the earth at 13,000 miles in space ( satellites ) the current version of “firmware” between receiver and satellites is very important. If you want your receiver to lock in quick and reliable you need to keep the firmware updated.
How to update your receiver?
Go to the Trimble web site (www.trimble.com) and under the SUPPORT & TRAINING drop down open the Support A-Z List. Find your receiver listed and download the latest version of firmware.
Along with the firmware a program called “WinFlash” will be installed on your computer.
Use WinFlash to connect to your desktop computer to your GPS receiver.
WinFlash Program
Choose a com port on your desktop computer and connect a serial (db9) cable from computer to receiver.
Choose Device and hit Next.
Verify receiver options and then upgrade your receiver.
Following video shows basic steps in performing a site calibration. Essentially putting a GPS world coordinate on your local site coordinates. More information on Site Calibrations can be found on the Trimble web site at http://www.trimble.com/scs900.shtml under the support & documentation in the SCS900 Precision GPS User Guide.
Windows version of Demo: Local site Calibration
The following demo shows you how to load a published grid into SCS900 using Trimble Business Center. A published grid is generally just a local site but set up for zones and states. Common published grids are State Plane & UTM. If your working on a highway chances are you using State Plane coordinates.
Windows Version of demo: How to use Published Grid in SCS900
What is the simplest productive way to get data from the office into the field?
Use the “Field Data” drop down menu in Business Center! The following video tutorial shows the process for exporting data from a CAD map into SCS900 using the Business Center.
Windows Version of Demo: How to Get Data into the Field!
questions? mmaier@sitechsw.com
