5 Data Logging
5.3
Trimble ProXT/XH
For those wishing to work with accuracies better than 1 meter, the Trimble ProXT/XH provides a simple and
cost effective solution. The ProXT operates in a very similar way to the Holux in that it has two LEDs
indicating that there is Bluetooth
the Holux described above.
5.3.1
Trimble ProXT/XH
The ProXT can also be configured for
to operate with the vLocPro2
Install to your computer the Trimble GPS Controller software. This is a free application and can be found at
http://www.trimble.com/pathfinderproxt_ts.asp?Nav=Collection
Connect the Trimble ProXT
RS232 lead supplied.
Launch the application and switch on the GPS. When connection is achieved a little satellite icon will appear
in the middle of the top bar.
1. From “Skyplot” select “Setup”
2. Now select “GPS Settings”
3. Select COM1 and set the parameters as below and then press OK.
Trimble ProXT/XH
For those wishing to work with accuracies better than 1 meter, the Trimble ProXT/XH provides a simple and
The ProXT operates in a very similar way to the Holux in that it has two LEDs
Bluetooth lock and another for GPS lock. Bluetooth pairing is one in the same way as
Data gathering is exactly the same as with the Holux described above.
Trimble ProXT/XH Setting up Procedure
oXT can also be configured for different applications so the first time it is used it should be configured
to operate with the vLocPro2/vLocML2 receiver.
he Trimble GPS Controller software. This is a free application and can be found at
http://www.trimble.com/pathfinderproxt_ts.asp?Nav=Collection-32840
Connect the Trimble ProXT to your computer either by setting up a Bluetooth connection or by using the
Launch the application and switch on the GPS. When connection is achieved a little satellite icon will appear
select “Setup”.
Now select “GPS Settings”.
Select COM1 and set the parameters as below and then press OK.
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For those wishing to work with accuracies better than 1 meter, the Trimble ProXT/XH provides a simple and
The ProXT operates in a very similar way to the Holux in that it has two LEDs
pairing is one in the same way as
h the Holux described above.
different applications so the first time it is used it should be configured
he Trimble GPS Controller software. This is a free application and can be found at
connection or by using the
Launch the application and switch on the GPS. When connection is achieved a little satellite icon will appear
