Trimble R3 User Guide

2 Secure by turning the two screws down to point at the lock
symbol on both sides of the controller accessory cap base.
2 Attach the antenna cable to the
antenna.
The Trimble R3 GPS system is now
ready to use.
Step 6 – Attach the Antenna Cable
1 Attach the antenna cable to the
connector at the top of the GPS
receiver.
Step 7 – Example: Measuring the Antenna
Height on a Tripod
• Measure up to the Top of Notch on the antenna using the HI
tape. This gives you the antenna height.
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Trimble® R3 System
Quick Reference Card
Step 1 – Check the Trimble R3 Package Contents
Check that your product packaging contains the following items:
• R3 GPS receiver
• Receiver carry pouch
• System field case
• HI tape
• Trimble Recon® controller accessory cap base
• Antenna cable
• Tripod bracket
Step 2 – Charge the PowerBoot Module
1 Take the controller out of its
packaging.
6 Select the correct outlet adaptor for
your country, and then plug the AC
adaptor into an electrical supply.
2 The PowerBoot™ Module, which is
detached for shipping, contains the
battery.
3 Attach the PowerBoot Module by
sliding it into the opening on the
back of the controller.
4 Secure the PowerBoot Module, using
a stylus or screw driver, by turning
the two camlock screws a half turn to
lock.
Step 4 – Attach the Accessory Cap Base
• Ensure that the surfaces are clean and that the gasket is flat and
not bunched up.
• Secure the accessory cap base to your controller by using a
stylus or screw driver to tighten the two screws in the top.
Step 3 – Remove the CF-Cap
The Recon controller is delivered with
the CF-Cap™ attached.
• Remove it by loosening the two
screws located on top of the CF-Cap
using a stylus or screw driver.
Step 5 – Mount the GPS Receiver to the
Controller
1 Push the Compact Flash card end of the R3 GPS receiver into the
Compact Flash card slot closest to the screen on the controller
(port 1).
5 Plug the AC adaptor into the port of
the PowerBoot Module.
There are two ports available on the controller. To avoid damage,
make sure that you do not put one edge of the CF card into port 1
and the other into port 2.