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Select “No” (you do not want to set up a partnership).

Retry.) and/or Would you like to set up a partnership?

(You may get the message – Microsoft Active Sync does not recognize the device you are trying to connect.

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Microsoft ActiveSync software will open automatically and will establish a link between your PC and the GPS data logger.Connect the data logger to your computer using the nine-pin connector cable.If you do the following step before logging in then you will get an error message. Log yourself onto the computer that has Pathfinder Office installed on it.You may need to transfer files from your computer to the data logger, such as files to be edited, files to be used for navigation, or a new or edited data dictionary. See “Making and Editing a Data Dictionary” in the Appendix if you need to edit the data dictionary or create a new one.Do not edit the “ KBS LTER” data dictionary without permission from the LTER Project Manager or GIS Manager. If it is a main feature on the LTER then add it to the KBS LTER data dictionary, otherwise create your own data dictionary.If you are collecting GPS locations for a feature that is not already defined in the data dictionary, you will need to add your feature to a data dictionary so that the appropriate attributes are collected for the LTER database.A data dictionary called ’KBS LTER already exists and should be loaded on both data loggers.

It prompts you to enter information or select from a menu of choices to ensure that the data collected is complete, accurate, and compatible with the LTER database and GIS. See the “Understanding PDOP” section in the Appendix for an explanation of PDOP.Ī data dictionary is used in the field to control the collection of features and attributes. You should plan to do your GPS data collection when the PDOP is equal or less than 4 if possible. A graph of PDOP over time will be displayed. Click “Graphs” on the Tool Bar, and scroll down to PDOP.Choose “Options” on the Tool Bar and scroll to “Elevation Mask”, enter 10 degrees.Choose “City” and select Battle Creek, MI.Choose the date of interest, and click OK. If the “Select Project” window appears, deselect “Display this dialog at start-up”.Download: “Ephemeris File” Save it to D:\Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\Almanacs\current.ssf.Scroll to and click on: “Planning Software”.

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Update the ephemeris file if it has been more than one week since it was last updated.

Scroll down and click on: “Planning Software”.

The Planning Software should be installed on the two computer’s in the Robertson Lab that have Trimble’s GPS Pathfinder Office software, however, if it is not installed then do the following.

Mission planning is critical when collecting GPS data in forested areas or other challenging sites (see “Collecting Data in Trees or near Obstructions” in the Appendix). GPS mission planning allows you to determine what time of day the satellites are in suboptimum position so that you can avoid collecting GPS data during these times. Omnistar service will not be purchased for LTER GPS II unless another user requests to borrow the unit and pays for the Omnistar service.

The Omnistar service will be maintained on “ LTER GPS I”, if funding allows.

Omnistar is a GPS service that gives real-time differential correction.

– Used to connect your PC to the Trimble Data Logger in order to transfer data.

Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office (Version 2.9)- Used to manage and process GPS data on the PC.

TerraSync – Used for collecting and updating GPS data on the Trimble data logger.

Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Off tab, “On Batteries suspend after: 10 minutes” Software The data logger is set to power off after 10 minutes of inactivity to conserve the batteries. The logger is designed to withstand accidental immersion so it should be fine to use it in the rain. The GPS can be used in temperatures from -4 F to 140 F.

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Two components make up each GPS unit: the Trimble Data logger type TSCe with touch screen, and the Trimble Receiver Type Pro XRS model 33302-51. “ GPS II” can be loaned to others with permission by the LTER Project Manager. “ GPS I” is to be used exclusively by the KBS LTER staff. The KBS LTER has two identical Trimble GPS units.