Use a Catalyst subscription

To use Trimble Catalyst, you need a valid license to use the service. When you sign into Trimble Mobile Manager, the software will automatically download a license to your device. Trimble Mobile Manager will automatically update your license file each time you run the application if your device is connected to the internet. If you are not connected to the internet, the license file previously stored on your device remains usable for up to 30 days—meaning that you can work offline for up to 30 days before you need to reconnect to the internet to download an updated license file.

To see subscription details and manage On Demand, tap then tap Licenses.

If you are connected to a Catalyst DA1 or DA2 receiver, the Home screen shows the type of Catalyst subscription you are using.

If you are using a Catalyst On Demand subscription, then the On Demand details are shown. See Use a Catalyst On Demand subscription.

If the home screen indicates Trimble Catalyst is operating in Free mode and that corrections are disabled, your device does not have an active license. This can occur when:

  • You do not have a current subscription to the Catalyst service, or your previous subscription has expired. Contact your subscription administrator to ask for a new license to be assigned to your account, or contact your Trimble reseller to purchase a new subscription. A notification banner will be shown as your current subscription gets close to expiring.
  • You have a subscription to use the Catalyst service, but your license file has expired. Connect your device to the internet to refresh your subscription license. Your license file can be refreshed by signing out of the application, and signing in again. A notification banner will display if:
    • you are not connected to the internet;
    • your allowed offline period is coming close to an end;
    • you need to connect to the internet to refresh your license.
  • You have a subscription to use the Catalyst on Demand service, but do not have an active on-demand session license. See Use a Catalyst On Demand subscription.

If you have more than one Trimble Catalyst monthly subscription the best subscription type will be shown.

For more information about purchasing a Catalyst subscription, go to help.fieldsystems.trimble.com/trimble-catalyst/.