User's Manual

1 Introduction
14 SPSx50 Modular GPS Receiver User Guide
SPS850 Extreme GPS receiver
The Trimble SPS850 Extreme is a
triple-frequency GPS plus GLONASS receiver
with the ability to receive OmniSTAR corrections.
The SPS850 Extreme can operate as a base
station or rover. The receiver can be configured
using the keypad and display, web browser, or
Trimble SCS900 Site Controller software. The
SPS850 Extreme makes it easy to set up a mobile
base station or a permanent base station for
continuous operation. The SPS850 Extreme is
also an ideal mobile receiver for semi-permanent
mounting on vehicles and marine vessels.
Related Information
Sources of related information include the
following:
• Help – The SCS900 Site Controller software
has built-in, context-sensitive help that lets
you quickly find the information you need.
Access it from the Help menu. Alternatively,
click the
? button in a dialog, or press [F1]. On
a Windows CE device, select Start / Help.
• Release notes – The release notes describe
new features of the product, information not
included in the manuals, and any changes to
the manuals. They are provided as a .pdf file
on the Trimble SPS GPS Receiver CD.
• Trimble training courses – Consider a
training course to help you use your GPS
system to its fullest potential. For more
information, go to the Trimble website at
www.trimble.com/training.html.
Technical Support
If you have a problem and cannot find the
information you need in the product
documentation, contact your local dealer.
Alternatively, go to the Support area of the
Trimble website
(www.trimble.com/support.shtml). Select the
product you need information on. Product
updates, documentation, and any support issues
are available for download.
If you need to contact Trimble technical support,
complete the online inquiry form at
(www.trimble.com/support_form.asp).
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