External power

Sources of external power include:

  • AC power

  • 12 V vehicle battery

  • Trimble custom external battery pack

  • Generator power

  • Solar panel

Supported power cables

The SPSx61 receiver does not have an internal battery and must be powered by an external power source using one of the following cables:

Part
Number

SPS
Connection

Power
Connection

Power Source

Other Connectors

83223-02

Use with 78235-10

'Croc' clips

Power from 12 V vehicle battery

None

57167

26-pin

Adapter with DC plug

Power from AC adapter

USB (B) socket and ethernet socket

57168

26-pin

Adapter with DC plug

Power from AC adapter

Serial and ethernet socket

60789-00, 77070-00

26-pin

Cable with DC plug

Power from AC adapter

2 x Serial, ethernet plug, USB(A) plug, 1PPS (BNC)

65791-00, 78235-00

26-pin

Cable with DC plug

Power from AC adapter

2 x Serial, ethernet socket

78235-10

26-pin

Cable with SAE

Power from SAE connection

2 x Serial, ethernet socket, 1 PPS (BNC)

Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery

WARNING – Be careful when connecting the battery cable's clip leads to a vehicle battery. Do not allow any metal object or jewelry to connect (short) the battery's positive (+) terminal to either the negative (-) terminal or the metal of the vehicle connected to the battery. This could result in high current, arcing, and high temperatures, exposing the user to possible injury.

WARNING – When connecting an external battery, such as a vehicle battery, to the receiver, be sure to use the Trimble cable with proper over-current protection intended for this purpose, to avoid a safety hazard to the user or damage to the product.