Menu overview

The following configuration menus are available.

Receiver Status menu

The Receiver Status menu provides a quick link to review the receiver’s available options, current firmware version, IP address, temperature, runtime, satellites tracked, current outputs, available memory, position and attitude information, and more.

Satellites menu

Use the Satellites menu to view satellite tracking details and enable/disable GNSS and SBAS satellites.

To configure the receiver for Trimble CenterPoint RTX correction services, use the MSS Corrections menu.

Data Logging menu

Use the Data Logging menu to set up the receiver to log static GNSS data. This menu is available only if the receiver has the Data Logging option enabled. You can also configure settings such as observable rate, position rate, continuous logging, continuous logging rate, and whether to automatically delete old files if memory is low.

The internal memory of the R980 receiver has 9.25 GB of memory available for raw data logging for T02 or T04 data file formats. Logging data to an external USB-C external drive is supported.

Receiver Configuration menu

Use the Receiver Configuration menu to configure such settings as elevation mask and PDOP mask, the antenna type and height, and the satellites that you want to track, the reference station name and code, and to enable or disable INS.

I/O Configuration menu

Use the I/O Configuration menu to set up all outputs of the receiver. Depending on the receiver's specification it may output:

  • CMR, CMR+, CMRx

  • GSOF messages

  • NMEA messages

  • RTCM

  • RELAY

  • RT17/RT27

on ports including TCP/IP, NTRIP, IBSS/NTRIP, UDP, serial or Bluetooth, Bluetooth or radio.

Bluetooth menu

Use the Bluetooth menu to configure the receiver to connect to other devices (such as computers or phones) that use Bluetooth wireless technology. These devices can be used to configure the receiver or receive corrections.

The following Trimble and third party devices can be connected to the receiver using Bluetooth wireless technology:

  • Trimble TSC7 controller

  • Trimble TSC5 controller

  • Trimble T100 tablet

  • Trimble T10 tablet

  • Trimble T7 tablet

  • Trimble TDC600 handheld

  • Other Bluetooth-enabled devices

  • Supported iOS and Android mobile devices

Radio menu

The Trimble R980 receiver can include an internal UHF radio.

Use the Radio menu to configure the internal UHF radio of the receiver, if applicable.

GSM/GPRS modem menu

Use the GSM/GPRS modem menu to check the status and configure the internal UMTS modem. It includes information about the inserted SIM card.

MSS Corrections

The receiver can receive Trimble CenterPoint RTX/xFill corrections.

To receive CenterPoint RTX corrections, you must enable the receiver to track the RTX satellites and it must have a valid CenterPoint RTX subscription.

To obtain a CenterPoint RTX subscription or contact support, go to positioningservices.trimble.com.

Network Configuration menu

Use the Network Configuration menu to configure ethernet settings, email alerts, PPP connection settings, HTTP port settings, FTP server settings, and NTP settings, as well as set up a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Client in the receiver.

Wi-Fi menu

Use the Wi-Fi menu to configure the Wi-Fi access mode and access point, so that using a Wi-Fi enabled device such as a smartphone, you can access the web interface of a Trimble GNSS receiver.

Security menu

Use the Security menu to configure the login accounts for all users who are allowed to configure the receiver using a web browser. Each account consists of a username, password, and permissions. Administrators can use this feature to limit access to other users.

Firmware menu

Use the Firmware menu to verify the current firmware and load new firmware to the receiver. You can upgrade firmware across a network or from a remote location without having to connect to the receiver with a cable.

Help menu

To access the Help, your computer must be connected to the internet.