For anyone having the task of licencing for new Trimble software including FastMap or GeoSite packages the new licencing system can at times seem confusing. Follow the link below for a simple explanation on how the licencer works including a step by step guide on licencing the software automatically or manually. http://wiki.psgpages.com/devnews:licencing_overview  

It has been noted that, in some circumstances, running the Data Transfer v1.49 update does not do all that is necessary to download and convert every combination of file transfers available. In the event that the same “database version wrong” error continues to appear after running the Trimble Data Transfer v1.49 installation it will be necessary to do the following: Browse to http://www.trimble.com/tsc_ts.asp?Nav=Collection-63178 then run “Step 1: Trimble Data Transfer” AND “Step 2: Update Office Software”. If your browser does not support direct installation using the “one-click install” function on Trimble’s webpage it may be necessary to download the files to your computer first… Read More

When connecting a Juno SC to the internet, they are slightly different from the normal settings usually found on other Trimble Windows Mobile devices. Firstly the dial string.  The usual dial string is:- +CGDCONT=1,”IP”,” internet” However for a Juno SC:-  AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”internet”<CR> The extras at the start and end are crucial and will not work without it.  Although it does tell you this in the dial string editor on the unit. Then under Start menu > Settings> Connections > Connections > Add new modem connection Enter a name for the connection Choose ‘Internal Celluar Modem’ (if using a SIM in the device! ) It… Read More

The current latest build of GeoSite is 5.1.128 for which the update file can be downloaded from the KOREC website. Keeping up to date with software builds allows the user to take full advantage of any improvements and advances made within the packages. All of the latest builds of GeoSite 5.1 survey processing software can be found at: http://www.korecgroup.com/resources.php?cat=software This page on the website is updated every time a new build is released, so don’t forget to check back from time to time just in case… It is necessary to have a current software support warranty in order to be… Read More

Just had Survey Controller on your data logger updated? Getting an error similar to the following when trying to download you surveys? “Database error; expects 12.40, actual 12.46″. Then it’s time to update your Trimble DataTransfer utility. This is a utility that converts the data from the Survey Controller job file into a format that can be read by the various survey software processing packages. Most of you will be more familiar with Data Transfer in the guise of TrimLink, or Trimble Link Engine, as used by GeoSite, LSS, 4CE, etc… This is basically a slimmed down version of Data… Read More

The last couple of weeks has seen the KOREC Hungingdon office playing host to Trimble GeoSpatial’s Eric McCuaig who has been offering customised introductions to Trimble’s GeoSpatial Mobile Data Capture System.  Along with potential UK users, Eric also took the time to present the system (and field some very intensive questioning) to key UK press contacts.

To coincide with the latest release of Trimble Survey Controller v12.46, Trimble have also made available Trimble Data Transfer v1.49. If your are planning to run Survey Controller v12.46 then please also install Data Transfer v1.49, to keep your data uploads & downloads running smoothly.  It is available from this web page… http://www.trimble.com/datatransfer.shtml If you are running version 12.46 and haven’t upgraded to v1.49 Data Transfer it is likely you will get an error message when attempting to transfer data to & from your Survey Controller device.

Subject: Trimble R6/R8 GPS Receiver: Configuring the Internal Radio as a Repeater   Products: Trimble R6 GPS receivers and Trimble R8 GPS receivers   Question: How do I configure the R6/R8 internal radio as a repeater while performing a rover survey?   Answer: Use Bluetooth® wireless technology to connect the R6/R8 receiver to the controller. On the controller, from the main menu select Configuration / Survey Styles / RTK / Rover radio. In the Type field select Trimble Internal, and in the Method field select Trimble 450/900. Tap Connect. Configure the following settings: Frequency: Select the frequency from the list…. Read More

Subject: Trimble Survey Controller / Trimble Access Software: Measure with Multiple and Control Codes   Products: Trimble Survey Controller™ software & Trimble® Access™ software   Questions: How can I add a control code to a point? How can I enter multiple codes for one point?   Answer: To add additional codes or control codes (including codes from another group), tap the Code button in the Measure Codes screen. You can then also add information manually in the row next to the Code button. The following example shows three pre-configured measure code groups. Tap the Code button.   Select the required… Read More

Subject: TSC2 / Trimble CU Controller Running Trimble Access Software: Turning On Bluetooth Wireless Technology after Reset   Product: TSC2® controller, Trimble® CU controller, Trimble Access™ software, Bluetooth® wireless technology   Question: Can I set Bluetooth wireless technology to turn on automatically after I reset a TSC2 / Trimble CU controller that is running the Trimble Access software?   Answer: Yes. To do this: 1.On the controller, start the Trimble Access software. 2.Select the Automatically enable Bluetooth check box:                   3. Tap Accept