Here are some useful Quick Start/Reference Guides for TerraSync and ArcPad: Quick Start Guide for TerraSync 3.xx of which most of the screen display and functions are still in TerraSync 4.xx and 5.xx. See below for the TerraSync 5.xx Quick Start Guide. Quick Reference Guide for ArcPad 8 and ArcPad 10 are located on your PC after you install the [...]
The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS-Real-Time) Intelsat CRW geostationary (GEO) satellite "PRN 135" has ceased broadcasting the WAAS signal as of December 16, 2010. The deterioration of the satellite's ability to remain stable over the past few days caused intermittent data link disruptions that rendered the satellite unreliable for further data transmissions. For more information [...]
See this link on Laser Techonlogies website for TruPulse Setup Guides for TerraSync and ArcPad Using a laser for GPS Offsets is a great tool when you know you will have a tough time collecting reliable GPS under or near an obstruction such as a tree, parked vehicle over or near your asset causing GPS Mulitpath [...]
Trimble Bulletin of Replacement for the "Early Model AC Power Adapter" click on this link below. GPS Pathfinder ProXT and ProXH Receivers: Important Product Advisory A brief excerpt from the Trimble Support Note: Under certain rare fault conditions, internal regulators within the GPS Pathfinder ProXT or ProXH receivers were found to be capable of extracting [...]
This is a good recorded webinar from NGS/NOAA with an overview of the history of Datum's for the USA and the future of Datum's for Mapping and Surveying. Datums and Projections: Demystifying the Reference Frame Other great Mapping and Survey Resources and pdf's to download via NGS/NOAA. See their Publications website pertaining to the history of Mapping, [...]
Downloads for Microsoft Active Sync 4.5 and WMDC 6.1: Microsoft Active Sync 4.5 for XP Windows Mobile Device Center 32 bit for Windows 7/8 Windows Mobile Device Center 64 bit for Windows 7/8 or Microsoft Support for WMDC These softwares lets you transfer files between Windows Mobile device and an office computer running a Microsoft [...]
ArcPad Tutorial Videos online ArcPad Tutorial Videos can be found via the ArcPad Resourses website. Workflows - this video is to shows how you can start a field project with what appears to be 'nothing', and scale up to an enterprise solution. Covering topics such as QuickProject, data normalization, geodatabase design, data validation and [...]
'Technical Tip from CartoPac Field Solutions'. CartoPac™ Mobile can now auto-detect Trimble GPS receiver types and suggest optimal device settings recommended by Trimble for greater accuracy of field data. When CartoPac™ Mobile detects anything but the recommended settings, users will be asked to keep the current settings or change to recommended settings. It is recommended [...]
Is your battery fully charged? Do you have a spare or a car charger? Does your device have the Current Operating System and GPS Firmware installed? Are the Field and Office software versions compatible? Ensure correct Internal/External Antenna height settings. Is the correct Antenna Type selected? Check your “PLAN” in GPS Controller, TerraSync or GPS Correct for [...]