User manual TRIMBLE MS990 GNSS RECEIVER 4.12 RELEASE NOTES REV A

[. . . ] Release Notes Trimble MS990 GNSS Receiver ® Version 4. 12 Revision A December 2009 F Contact Information Trimble Engineering and Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 USA 800-538-7800 (toll free in USA) +1-937-245-5600 Phone +1-937-233-9004 Fax www. trimble. com Copyright and Trademarks © 2000­2009, Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, and SiteVision are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and other countries. PATENTS: 5, 107, 932; 5, 375, 663; 6, 691, 437; 7, 307, 710; 7, 246, 456; 7, 139, 662; 5, 987, 379; 6, 324, 455; 6, 253, 160; 4, 888, 890; 5, 235, 511; 4, 924, 374. SiteNet, CMR and CMR+ are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area (EEA). Contains Infineon radio module ROK 104001. These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment. 16 MS990 GNSS Receiver 4. 12 Release Notes 5 Contents 6 MS990 GNSS Receiver 4. 12 Release Notes CHAPTER 1 Upgrading the MS990 GNSS Receiver Application Firmware In this chapter: Using Manager mode Check the current receiver configuration Gather required files Upgrading the firmware Validate the upgrade 1 This section describes how to upgrade MS990 GNSS Receiver firmware to version 4. 12. The upgrade is performed using the CB430 control box. MS990 GNSS Receiver 4. 12 Release Notes 7 1 Upgrading the MS990 GNSS Receiver Application Firmware 1. 1 Using Manager mode To complete the procedures in this chapter you must turn on the control box in Manager mode. To do this, press and hold \ as you press P . Make sure that you hold down \ until the opening screen appears. 1. 2 Check the current receiver configuration 1. The Setup Menu ­ Configuration dialog appears. If the MS990 version displayed is less than 4. 12, you must upgrade the GPS receiver application firmware. 1. 3 Gather required files First, copy the required files onto a data card: 1. Copy the MS990 GNSS Receiver firmware v4. 12 (MS990412. s) from the Machine Control Systems > Trimble Machine Control Systems > Grade Control System Components > MS990 Smart GPS Antenna > Technical Support > MS990 Downloads page of the Trimble Heavy and Highway Partner's Web site (http://heavyandhighwaypartners. trimble. com) onto your computer. Put a data card in your computer and delete all files from the data card. Select the receiver firmware and copy the file onto the data card. Save the GPS receiver configuration file to the data card. Obtain a copy of the key for each software option you purchased. [. . . ] The most common reason for upgrade failure is loss of power to the system during the upgrade. Take all reasonable steps to minimize the chance of power loss during an upgrade. 10 MS990 GNSS Receiver 4. 12 Release Notes Upgrading the MS990 GNSS Receiver Application Firmware 1 1. 4. From any guidance screen, press M . The Setup Menu ­ Installation dialog appears. [. . . ]