Trimble SiTe PoSiTioning SySTemS: SmarT gPS anTennaS and modular gPS receiverS

Trimble Productivity: Making GPS Solutions Simple and Affordable

Unmatched jobsite performance

gPS: How doeS iT work?

Trimble makes Global Positioning Systems

(GPS) easy to use…and saves the contractor

money by:

• minimizing rework,

• eliminating dependence on external

firms for grade checking, stakeout,

measurement, and

• reducing time spent managing your

GPS operations.

Trimble Site Positioning Systems put the

necessary equipment in the contractor’s

hands—all powered by easy-to-use Trimble®

SCS900 Site Controller Software created

specifically with the contractor in mind.

Many construction applications require

tight tolerances. Trimble uses Global

Positioning System (GPS) equipment to give

the contractor centimeter-level accuracy

with Real Time Kinematic (RTK) technology.

This technology requires your GPS fleet

have a base station and a rover.

baSe STaTion

The base station is set up over a known

point and remains stationary during your

daily operations. For quick setups, the

base station can be set up on a tripod.

For sites where you will be working for

a longer period of time, the base station

can be set up on or in a site trailer or other

permanent fixture.

rover

The rover element consists of a GPS receiver,

a receive radio, and a controller with a

software application. These components can

be set up on a rover rod, ATV, supervisor’s

vehicle, or other mobile asset.

GPS signals experience interference as they

pass through the earth’s atmosphere. These

signals originate from satellites orbiting

the earth, and are received by GPS receivers

on the earth’s surface. The atmosphere can

distort the different GPS signals resulting in

“signal noise.” Therefore, the base station

must be set up over a known point on your

job site. The base station takes the location

information it receives from the satellites

overhead, compares it to its current, known

coordinate, and computes a correction.

The roving GPS receiver also receives

information from the same satellites

orbiting the earth. However, the rover

does not have one fixed location so it

cannot compute its own corrections.

This is where the base station is needed.

Through its transmit radio, the base station

sends the corrections it computed to the

roving GPS receiver which receives the

corrections through its receive radio.

The roving receiver uses the correction

calculation from the base station and is

able to determine its horizontal and

vertical location. One base station works

with multiple roving assets on a job site.

range of oPTionS

Trimble SPS780 and SPS880 Smart GPS

Antennas and SPS750 and SPS850 Modular

GPS Receivers offer you a range of options

to suit your individual applications,

flexibility and performance requirements.

Both Trimble families of GPS receivers offer

three levels of functionality--Basic, Max

and Extreme--from low-cost, entry-level

receivers for the small site contractor, to

flexible, high-performance receivers for

the large-site contractor.

verSaTiliTy

The Max or Extreme level receiver gives the

contractor the choice of using their receiver

as a base station, pole-mounted rover, or in

a supervisor’s vehicle–whatever you need

that day.

Max and Extreme level receivers lets the

contractor use their receiver as a rover

within a Virtual Reference Station network

(VRS), when available, and operate without

a base station.

gPS modernizaTion and TougH oPeraTing condiTionS

The Extreme level of GPS receiver gives

the customer peace of mind knowing their

investment can use all planned GPS signal

modernization (L2C, L5), as well as the

ability to track additional satellite

constellations such as GLONASS. The

ability to track additional satellite

constellations lets the contractor work

in situations where the number of GPS

satellites available is reduced such as in

deep cuts, quarries, or mines.

Performing site positioning applications smarter, faster

and more profitably is critical to success in the highly

competitive construction industry. Today, you need to

be able to perform all parts of the job faster—and more

accurately—than ever. The Trimble Site Positioning

Systems product family, featuring the SPS780 and

SPS880 Smart GPS Antennas and the SPS750 and SPS850

Modular GPS Receivers, offers you integrated hardware

and software solutions designed to make leading-edge

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology simple

and affordable.

Trimble SCS900 Site Controller Software provides

solutions to the construction user, and closes the gap

between site and office operations. Seamlessly organize

and manage all your measurement and stakeout opera-

tions for multiple crews on multiple jobsites to maximize

your productivity and your return on investment.

trimble sps780 and sps880 smart Gps antennas

Trimble SPS780 and SPS880 SmarT gPS anTennaS

The “Smart GPS Antenna” concept

combines all of the necessary GPS

components into a single, lightweight,

housing. The concept integrates the GPS

receiver, GPS antenna, radio, radio antenna,

and battery into a highly portable, quick to

set up, cable- free GPS solution. The Smart

GPS Antenna, combined with a rugged,

construction tough controller running the

SCS900 Site Controller software, gives the

contractor an all-on-the-pole solution to

conduct stakeout, grade checking, and

measurement applications.

The Trimble SPS780 and SPS880 Smart

GPS Antennas are easy to set up and take

down quickly, making them the ideal base

station for small-to-medium-size job sites

where equipment is removed at the end

of the day. Having all the necessary

components integrated into a tough,

lightweight housing provides the ultimate

in easy set up, while eliminating the need to

deal with cables and multiple components.

The Trimble SPS880 Smart GPS Antenna

is ready for the latest GPS updates; as the

L2C code and L5 carrier signals become

available, the Trimble SPS880 is ready to

track them. The SPS880 also allows the

user to track satellites from the GLONASS

constellation, which can help eliminate

downtime in tough satellite coverage areas.

The cable-free receivers use the latest

Bluetooth® technology so you need less

equipment and less setup time for increased

overall contractor profitability.

sps780 basic

• 1.5 mile (2.4km) range as a rover

• Configured as base or rover

• Tracks L1/L2 GPS carrier signals

• Ideal for small site contractors

• Upgradeable to Max

sps780 and sps880 Key trimble sps780 and sps880 featUres and benefits:

mobile – Smart GPS Antenna concept

allows easy setup and tear down

affordable – provides scalable GPS

performance to meet the needs of

every budget

flexible – upgrade from Basic to Max as

your project needs grow

backwards compatible – works with

existing GPS receivers for the ultimate in

fleet flexibility

one-person setup and operation –

for reduced operating and labor costs

bluetooth® technology – provides

external cable-free connection to

controller and radio, eliminating

equipment to maintain

removable batteries – unit is not taken

out of operation to recharge. Simply

exchange drained batteries with charged

ones and keep working

“all in view” tracking – SPS880

makes use of L2C code, L5, and GLONASS

increasing coverage in tough satellite

coverage areas

• Use as a base station or as a rover

• Stakeout operations, such as utilities,

retaining walls, caissons or anchor bolts

• As-built measurements

• Progress volumes for continuous

progress billing

• Stockpile or excavation pit volumes

sps780 max

• Base/rover interchangeable

• Unlimited range

• 10Hz update rate

• Ability to operate within a VRS

• Ideal for small to medium size contractors

sps880 extreme

• GPS Modernization, L2C, L5

• GLONASS

• Base/Rover interchangeable

• 20Hz update rate

• Autobase

• Ideal for contractors requiring latest advances in GPS technology

trimble sps750 and sps850 modUlar Gps receivers

The Trimble SPS750 and SPS850 Modular GPS Receivers are ideal for semi-permanent or permanent base station setups, as well as for rover applications such as mounted in a marine vessel or site supervisor’s vehicle. The receiver easily switches to pole-mounted rover operations. The SPS750 and SPS850 bring the contractor the flexibility to choose how their receiver will be used each day, either as a base station or a rover. The decision is yours to make.

The “Modular Receiver” concept offers the contractor many advantages. The Trimble SPS750 and SPS850 Modular GPS Receivers combine the radio and GPS receiver in a single housing. This allows contractors to secure the majority of their investment inside a site trailer or carrying case protected from the elements and/or theft, leaving only the antennas outside. Additionally, the modularity of the setup lets you mount the antennas high and away from obstructions for a clearer GPS signal and maximum radio coverage. The SPS750 Basic can be upgraded to the SPS750 Max, so you can increase the functionality of your equipment as your projects needs grow.

trimble sps750 and sps850 modUlar Gps receivers – yoUr fUtUre-proof investment

Satellite Based Augmentaion Systems (SBAS) such as European Geostation Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), as well as independent satellite based correction services such as OmniSTAR, provide meter and decimeter level measurement accuracy (respectively). The Trimble SPS850 Modular GPS Receiver is ready for signals that will be transmitted by future satellites, such as further launches of L2C code broadcasting satellites, as well as the L5 carrier signal when it becomes available. The Trimble SPS850 Receiver also has the ability to track

the GLONASS constellation. More satellites means better coverage in tough, GPS only coverage areas. Trimble GPS receivers are ready to receive all planned sources of GPS corrections, meaning less down time for our customers.

ethernet support The SPS750 and SPS850 Modular GPS Receivers offer Ethernet support, as well as a built in web server. Ethernet capability means you can connect to your receiver from a remote site, reboot, change configuration settings, receive corrections and troubleshoot any problems you may have, eliminating the down time typically experienced when having to drive to the jobsite to resolve problems.

autobase Autobase capability allows you to start a base station the first and every subsequent time with a single push of the on/off button. The receiver determines if it is at a previously used location or at a new location, and automatically peforms the setup procedure.

two radio frequencies from one receiver Broadcast corrections from an internal 900 MHz radio, as well as from an external 450 MHz radio. Broadcast corrections over both frequencies from one receiver, satisfying all users on the jobsite such as surveyors, contractors and sub contractors!

sps750 basic

• Base or rover configuration

• SBAS support, OmniSTAR HP/XP

• Autobase

• Upgradeable to Max

• 2 Hz Update rate

• Tracks L1/L2 GPS Carrier Signals

Key trimble sps750 and sps850 featUres and benefits:

front panel configurable – No controller

needed to perform setup or troubleshooting

modular – GPS receiver and radio are

integrated into one housing, leaving only

the antennas exposed to the environment

while keeping the critical components secure

ethernet support – connect your

receiver to an Ethernet connection;

monitor and troubleshoot from any

PC with a web browser

flexible – targets every size contractor’s

needs and offers varying levels of

functionality and price points

rugged – IP67 environmental rating

means it can withstand the tough

construction environment

internal battery – 10 hours operation as a

base station, or 12 hours as a rover, also acts

as an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)

access to more satellite signals –

in the SPS850, L2C code, L5, and GLONASS

satellites provide better coverage for tough

GPS environments

trimble sps750 and sps850

constrUction applications

• Permanent and semi-permanent base

station installations, but still simple

enough to operate for quick daily setups

• Site supervisor vehicle mounted system

• Pole or ATV-mounted rover applications

• Vessel-mounted marine RTK systems

sps750 max

• Base and rover interchangeable

• SBAS support, OmniSTAR HP/XP

• Autobase

• Operates as a rover within a VRS

• 10 Hz update rate

• Tracks L1/L2 GPS Carrier Signals

sps850 extreme

• Base and rover interchangeable

• SBAS support, OmniSTAR HP/XP

• Autobase

• Operates as a rover within a VRS

• 20 Hz update rate

• GPS Modernization, L2C and L5

• GLONASS

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