User's Manual

CHAPTER
2
SPSx50 Modular GPS Receiver User Guide 15
Features and Functions 2
In this chapter:
Q SPS550 features
Q SPS550H features
Q SPS750 features
Q SPS850 features
Q Use and care
Q COCOM limits
Q Keypad and display
Q Rear connectors
Q Button functions
Q Power button operations
Q Forcing the receiver into Monitor
mode
Note – A model name is included if the information
is specific to a particular GPS receiver.
Trimble SPSx50 GPS receivers are ideal for the
following infrastructure development, site
development, and marine construction
applications:
• Mobile base station for RTK or DGPS
applications
• Permanent base station for VRS, RTK, or
DGPS applications (SPS550, SPS750, and
SPS850 only).
Note – The permanent base station for VRS
requires an option to be enabled. For more
information, please contact your Trimble dealer.
• RTK rover on rod, backpack, site vehicle, or
marine vessel
• Site and marine location applications using
OmniSTAR HP or XP corrections
• Site and marine location applications using
DGPS RTCM corrections
You can use the SPSx50 GPS receivers with the
Trimble SCS900 Site Controller software.
These receivers all feature a keypad and display
so you can to configure the receiver without
using a a controller or computer. The receivers
can all record GPS data to the internal memory,
and optionally transfer the data over a USB or
serial connection, or download data via an
Ethernet connection.