Using the SCS900 software to configure the base station, the rover, and the radios

As part of a total system solution for construction applications, the SPS receivers are operated by a Trimble Tablet or a TSC3 controller running the SCS900 Site Controller software. The SCS900 Site Controller software provides the tools to configure and start the receiver in the modes used by the SCS900 system: RTK Base Station, RTK Rover, Location RTK modes, DGPS Rover, RTX Rover, OmniSTAR Rover, or SBAS Rover. Wizards help you through the process and, where possible, assign suitable default operational parameters to the system. This eliminates the need for an operator to know how to configure the receiver with the right settings.

The SCS900 Site Controller software manages:

• the radio, whether internal or external

• all cellular communications components, such as modems and cell phones

• the use of the Bluetooth wireless technology

The software also scans communication ports on the receiver to identify connected devices. If the software cannot automatically identify the connected component, for example, a GNSS antenna, it offers options (often with graphics) to help you manually select the correct component.

The SCS900 Site Controller software allows you to set operational tolerances and settings (such as those shown below), which must be achieved before measurements can be accepted. When outside of these tolerances, the SCS900 Site Controller software warns you through on-screen messages or indications, and the non-automatic acceptance of recorded positions. To set operational tolerances, go to the Settings menu in the SCS900 Site Controller software.

Example 1: From the Sky Plot screen, press Ctrl+M to open this screen and change the angle below which the receiver will not track satellites

Example 2: Use the Sky Plot screen to set if the receiver will track GLONASS satellites