AgGPS 542 Receiver: Enable GLONASS through the Web Browser

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1 15 April 2011 AgGPS 542 Receiver: Enable GLONASS through the Web Browser This document describes how to use the web browser to enable GLONASS on a Trimble AgGPS 542 receiver. Note: Some AgGPS 542 receivers were shipped from Trimble with the GLONASS option incorrectly configured. This document describes how to reconfigure and enable the GLONASS option on the receiver. Setting up the Receiver When setting up an Ethernet connection between a computer and an AgGPS 542 receiver, use one of the following methods to select DHCP (Assigning a Dynamic IP Address). Method 1 1. Download the latest version of the WinFlash application from the Trimble Partners site. Note: You will need at least receiver firmware version 4.19 and WinFlash version Use WinFlash to connect to the device: a. Select Trimble Ag GPS Receiver and then click Next. b. Select Configure the Ethernet Settings, click Next and then click Finish. 3. Select DHCP from the drop down list and then click OK. This document is for informational purposes only and is not a legally binding agreement or offer. Trimble makes no warranties and assumes no obligations or liabilities hereunder. Trimble Navigation Limited, Agriculture Division, Westmoor Drive, Suite #100, Westminster, CO 80021, USA 2011, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, and AgGPS are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. AGSN16647 Page 1

2 4. Close the WinFlash application. Method 2 1. On the receiver home screen, press Enter to access Mode Settings. 2. Press the Right arrow: Mode Settings starts to blink. 3. Press the Down arrow until you see Ethernet Config: Press Enter. 4. Press the Up or Down arrows to until DHCP appears. 5. Press Enter to confirm that the receiver is in DHCP mode. 6. Cycle power to restart the receiver. Page 2

3 Connecting the receiver to the computer The following components are required: A 26-pin Ethernet adaptor (P/N 57168) connected to the rear of the receiver. An Ethernet cross over cable to connect the Ethernet port on the computer to the adaptor. You can purchase this cable at most office supply stores or at electrical specialty stores, such as Radio Shack. C Caution: You cannot use a normal Ethernet cable it must be an Ethernet cross over cable. Page 3

4 Changing settings in the computer Depending on your operating system, use one of the following methods. Windows XP operating system 1. On the computer, select / /. 2. Disconnect all wireless or Internet connections: Right-click the connection and then select Disabled. Do this for all connections except where the Ethernet cable is connected to the computer: This must be enabled to communicate with the receiver. 3. Right-click the receiver connection and then select Properties. 4. Scroll through the list to find Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then double-click to open. Page 4

5 5. In the General tab, confirm that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. In the Alternate Configuration tab, confirm that Automatic private IP address is selected. 6. Click OK twice and then exit the Properties menu. Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system 1. On the computer, select / /. 2. Select Change adaptor settings. Page 5

6 3. Disconnect all wireless or Internet connections: Right-click the connection and then select Disabled. Do this for all connections except where the Ethernet cable is connected to the computer: This must be enabled to communicate with the receiver. 4. Scroll through the selections until you see Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and then double-click to open. 5. In the General tab, confirm that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. In the Alternate Configuration tab, confirm that Automatic private IP address is selected. 6. Click OK twice and then exit the Properties menu. Page 6

7 Configuring the receiver through the web browser This enables you to check the receiver status and change settings that are not available through the WinFlash application. 1. On the receiver home screen, press the Up arrow once to access the configured IP address. Note: Your number may not be the same as that shown in the following figure. Do not enter the number in this example enter the number that your computer has configured. 2. Open an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer, and then enter the IP address that your receiver has assigned to it. See step 1 above. 3. When prompted, enter a User name and Password to gain access to the receiver: Default User name= admin Default Password= password A screen similar to the following appears, where you can check the status and change receiver settings. Page 7

8 Verifying that Glonass is enabled, and clearing the receiver settings through the web browser Using the web browser, you can verify that the receiver is tracking GLONASS satellites. If it is not, you can either manually select the satellites or you can reset the receiver, which restores the receiver to its factory default settings. Caution: Resetting the receiver clears everything, including appfiles, satellite data, and IP settings. 1. Select the Receiver Configuration tab. 2. Select Tracking. Page 8

9 3. Confirm that the following options are enabled. You should be receiving GLONASS satellites. If GLONASS tracking options are incorrectly disabled, the Tracking screen appears as follows. You are not receiving GLONASS satellites. 4. Do one of the following: If the receiver has GLONASS enabled, skip the following steps and resume using the receiver. If the receiver does not have GLONASS enabled, select Receiver Configuration and then select Reset. Page 9

10 5. Click OK next to Clear All Receiver Settings. The receiver will restart. 6. Click Receiver Configuration / Tracking again to verify that the receiver has the three GLONASS options enabled. It will now be receiving GLONASS satellites. 7. Close all connections to the receiver and then resume the normal receiver operations. Page 10