Safety information

Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements.

Use and care

This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that typically occurs in construction applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.

Regulations and safety

Some receiver models with base station capability contain an internal radio-modem for transmission or can transmit through an external data communications radio. Regulations regarding the use of the 403 MHz to 473 MHz radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local Trimble dealer.

All Trimble receiver models described in this documentation are capable of transmitting data through Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates in license-free bands.

Before operating a Trimble receiver or modem, determine if authorization or a license to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an operator's permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.

For FCC regulations, see Notices.

Type approval

Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radio-modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified your equipment to be granted type approval.

Unauthorized modification of the units voids the type approval, the warranty, and the operational license of the equipment.

Contact your sales representative if you wish to review the type approval certificate for the SPS receiver.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation

For 450 MHz radio

Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13, 1986.

Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure below government limits. The following precautions are recommended:

• DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna.

• DO NOT co-locate (place within 45 cm (17.7 inches)) the radio antenna with any other transmitting antenna.

• DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.

• DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation instructions for safe operation.

• All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

For license-free 900 MHz radio

For Bluetooth radio

The radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio and the Wi-Fi radio included in some Trimble receivers is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio(s) shall be used in such a manner that the Trimble receiver is further from the human body by a distance specified below. The internal wireless radio(s) operate within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radio.

For GSM/GPRS radio

Safety. Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13, 1986.

Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure below government limits. The following precautions are recommended:

• DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 28 cm (11 inches) of the antenna.

• All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

Installing antennas

Trimble receiver internal radios have been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Trimble-approved antennas that can be used (country dependent) are:

• 450 MHz radio – 0 dBi and 5 dBi whip antennas

• 900 MHz radio – 0 dBi, 3 dBi, and 5 dBi whip antennas

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be an approved Trimble antenna, so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Battery safety

Connecting the receiver to a vehicle battery

Wet locations

Use of Power over Ethernet