SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna

The SPS986 GNSS smart antenna can be used for the following infrastructure and site development applications:

• Layout of structure foundations, caissons, and piles
• Earthworks, fine grading and finishing stakeout operations
• Initial site measurements to verify design levels and regular subsequent measurements to determine progress volumes
• Vehicular-mounted site supervisor applications
• Measurements and grade/thickness checks on laid materials

The GNSS smart antenna incorporates a GNSS antenna, receiver, internal radio, attitude sensors, and battery in a rugged light-weight unit that is ideally suited as an all-on-the-pole RTK rover or quick setup/rapid mobilization base station. LEDs enable you to monitor satellite tracking, radio reception, data logging status, Wi-Fi, and power. Bluetooth wireless technology provides cable-free communications between the receiver and controller.

You can use the SPS986 smart antenna as part of an RTK GNSS system with the Trimble Siteworks™ or SCS900 Site Controller software. The receiver can optionally record GPS data to the receiver’s optional internal memory and download to a computer using the serial connection.

The GNSS smart antenna has no front panel controls for changing settings. To configure these receivers:

• In real time, use external software such as the SPS web interface, HYDROpro™ construction software, or the WinFlash utility.
• Use an application file. To edit an application file, use the Configuration Toolbox utility.

In this section:

• SPS986 features

• Front panel

• Button and LED operations

• Configuring your SPS986 GNSS smart antenna

• Wi-Fi settings for the SPS986

• SSID Identification

• Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port

• Dual-slot battery charger

• Default settings

• Troubleshooting