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Configuring a PC USB port as a virtual serial port
It is possible to use the USB interface from an SPS GNSS receiver with a software application that requires a serial port.
It is possible to use the USB interface from a Trimble AG-342 receiver with a software application that requires a serial port.
For example, the Trimble WinFlash utility can be run on a computer that has no physical serial port by connecting the USB cable between the computer and the receiver.
Trimble Port Devices Driver List
Another example would allow the receiver to stream NMEA messages over a USB interface into a computer's virtual serial port, allowing applications such as HYDROpro™ construction software to use the NMEA messages on a computer that has no physical serial ports.
The SPS modular receivers have a number of USB cables to use. The SPS985 smart antenna has USB cable P/N 80751‐HH that can be connected to the receiver. The other end of the USB cable then connects to a computer.
The receiver must be running firmware version 4.15 or later.
Windows 7 Professional operating system
The simplest way to install the Virtual Serial port for the USB interface to the SPS receivers is to go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the SPS GNSS receiver you have. In the Downloads section, download the file called Windows7 USB Installer to your computer or USB drive.
The simplest way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface to the receiver is to go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the AG-342 receiver. In the Downloads section, download the file called Windows7 USB Installer to your computer.
These instructions apply to the Aardvark Q10, Direct Pro 24/96, Direct Pro LX6, Aark 24, Aark 20/20+, Aark 20/20, and AarkTDIF. NOTE: IF YOU ARE INSTALLING AARDVARK DRIVERS AND HARDWARE FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR IF YOU JUST UPGRADED TO 2000/XP FROM WINDOWS 98 or ME SKIP STEP 2. Direct Pro 24/96 or LX6 Driver Download for windows. Products: Direct Pro Q10, Direct Pro 24/96, Direct Pro LX6, Aark 24, Aark 20/20, Aark 20/20+ and Aark TDIF. Improvements with version 7.00 June 25, 2002 Device Driver-Single driver for all Aardvark Professional Audio Cards Direct Pro Q10 new sync modes: Int 88.2kHz, Int 96kHz, Word Clock 96kHz, Word Clock 2X Direct Pro 24/96 new sync.
This file contains a Support Note and installation program.
Run the installation program. It will load the virtual serial port for the USB interface on your computeror USB drive.
Note – If you have installed the Trimble WinFlash utility (www.trimble.com/support) on your computer, then another way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface is to run the USB Installer program, which is located in C:Program FilesCommon FilesTrimbleUSBDriver.
If this process does not work for your computer, or if you have a different Windows operating system on your computer, then follow the procedure below.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system
- Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the receiver you have. In the Support Notes section, download the file called AG-342SPS GNSS Interface to a Virtual COM port on a Computer to your computeror USB drive.
- Open the file and place the trmbUsb.inf file in a temporary folder on your computeror USB drive.
- On the computer, select Control Panel / Device Manager.
- Click on the name of the computer and then from the Action menu, select Add Legacy Driver.
- A wizard prompts you to locate the TrimbleUsb.inf file. Locate the file and then follow the prompts in the wizard to continue.
Trimble Port Devices Driver Manual
Windows XP operating system
- Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the AG-342SPSGNSS receiver. In the Support Notes section, download the file calledSPS GNSS Interface to a Virtual COM port on a Computer to your computer or USB drive.
- Open the file and place the trimble.Usb.INF file in a temporary folder on your computeror USB drive.
- Turn on the receiver and then connect the USB cable to the computer. The New Hardwarewizard appears.
- Select the No, not this time option and then click Next.
- A dialog prompts you to specify the location of the USBSer.sys file. For example, C:WindowsSystem32Drivers.
- On some computers you may need to repeat Step 4 for the TrimbleUsb.inf file.
Check that the receiver is available for use. Go to the Device Manager menu on the computer. The receiver should appear in the Ports list.
Note – If you are running an application such as HYDROpro or WinFlash software on the computer and you physically disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it, it does not always re-establish the connection. This is because opening the serial port from the application locks the device handle and when the USB device is disconnected, the application does not close the serial port and the device handle is still locked. On reconnecting, the USB cable is unable to get the device handle since it is locked. You must close the application before the reconnect to the port will work. This limitation is due to the behavior of the Microsoft USB serial driver.
Trimble Port Devices Driver Download
Trimble Port Devices Drivers
Category: Not classified
Manufacturer: Trimble
Caution Level: Intermediate
Download File Size: 4.5MB
Operating System: Windows 97/98/2000/2003/Vista
Latest Version / Release Date: 3.7.1.3244 / 29 May 2008
Windows device driver information for Trimble GeoExplorer
The Trimble GeoExplorer acts as a pocket computer for users who are on the move. They can access their data wherever they are at great speeds. This device is internet enabled and this makes people keep track on their internet needs. This Trimble GeoExplorer device keeps users connected wirelessly and it can be counted on accuracy and precision. Images experienced on it are bright and clear. Among its features is a backlight that is strong and this enhances visibility even in dark conditions. The antiglare software installed in this device makes it user friendly in that peoples eyes are not subjected to harm. It has a high storage capacity that is about 512MB. It can therefore store large files like maps and databases. It is well known for its reliability and efficiency when it comes to data collection. It can be easily connected to devices with Bluetooth features for more productivity.
Outdated Drivers?
Unless you update your drivers regularly you may face hardware performance issues.
The SPS modular receivers have a number of USB cables to use. The SPS985 smart antenna has USB cable P/N 80751‐HH that can be connected to the receiver. The other end of the USB cable then connects to a computer.
The receiver must be running firmware version 4.15 or later.
Windows 7 Professional operating system
The simplest way to install the Virtual Serial port for the USB interface to the SPS receivers is to go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the SPS GNSS receiver you have. In the Downloads section, download the file called Windows7 USB Installer to your computer or USB drive.
The simplest way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface to the receiver is to go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the AG-342 receiver. In the Downloads section, download the file called Windows7 USB Installer to your computer.
These instructions apply to the Aardvark Q10, Direct Pro 24/96, Direct Pro LX6, Aark 24, Aark 20/20+, Aark 20/20, and AarkTDIF. NOTE: IF YOU ARE INSTALLING AARDVARK DRIVERS AND HARDWARE FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR IF YOU JUST UPGRADED TO 2000/XP FROM WINDOWS 98 or ME SKIP STEP 2. Direct Pro 24/96 or LX6 Driver Download for windows. Products: Direct Pro Q10, Direct Pro 24/96, Direct Pro LX6, Aark 24, Aark 20/20, Aark 20/20+ and Aark TDIF. Improvements with version 7.00 June 25, 2002 Device Driver-Single driver for all Aardvark Professional Audio Cards Direct Pro Q10 new sync modes: Int 88.2kHz, Int 96kHz, Word Clock 96kHz, Word Clock 2X Direct Pro 24/96 new sync.
This file contains a Support Note and installation program.
Run the installation program. It will load the virtual serial port for the USB interface on your computeror USB drive.
Note – If you have installed the Trimble WinFlash utility (www.trimble.com/support) on your computer, then another way to install the virtual serial port for the USB interface is to run the USB Installer program, which is located in C:Program FilesCommon FilesTrimbleUSBDriver.
If this process does not work for your computer, or if you have a different Windows operating system on your computer, then follow the procedure below.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system
- Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the receiver you have. In the Support Notes section, download the file called AG-342SPS GNSS Interface to a Virtual COM port on a Computer to your computeror USB drive.
- Open the file and place the trmbUsb.inf file in a temporary folder on your computeror USB drive.
- On the computer, select Control Panel / Device Manager.
- Click on the name of the computer and then from the Action menu, select Add Legacy Driver.
- A wizard prompts you to locate the TrimbleUsb.inf file. Locate the file and then follow the prompts in the wizard to continue.
Trimble Port Devices Driver Manual
Windows XP operating system
- Go to the Trimble Support website (www.trimble.com/support) and search for the AG-342SPSGNSS receiver. In the Support Notes section, download the file calledSPS GNSS Interface to a Virtual COM port on a Computer to your computer or USB drive.
- Open the file and place the trimble.Usb.INF file in a temporary folder on your computeror USB drive.
- Turn on the receiver and then connect the USB cable to the computer. The New Hardwarewizard appears.
- Select the No, not this time option and then click Next.
- A dialog prompts you to specify the location of the USBSer.sys file. For example, C:WindowsSystem32Drivers.
- On some computers you may need to repeat Step 4 for the TrimbleUsb.inf file.
Check that the receiver is available for use. Go to the Device Manager menu on the computer. The receiver should appear in the Ports list.
Note – If you are running an application such as HYDROpro or WinFlash software on the computer and you physically disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it, it does not always re-establish the connection. This is because opening the serial port from the application locks the device handle and when the USB device is disconnected, the application does not close the serial port and the device handle is still locked. On reconnecting, the USB cable is unable to get the device handle since it is locked. You must close the application before the reconnect to the port will work. This limitation is due to the behavior of the Microsoft USB serial driver.
Trimble Port Devices Driver Download
Trimble Port Devices Drivers
Category: Not classified
Manufacturer: Trimble
Caution Level: Intermediate
Download File Size: 4.5MB
Operating System: Windows 97/98/2000/2003/Vista
Latest Version / Release Date: 3.7.1.3244 / 29 May 2008
Windows device driver information for Trimble GeoExplorer
The Trimble GeoExplorer acts as a pocket computer for users who are on the move. They can access their data wherever they are at great speeds. This device is internet enabled and this makes people keep track on their internet needs. This Trimble GeoExplorer device keeps users connected wirelessly and it can be counted on accuracy and precision. Images experienced on it are bright and clear. Among its features is a backlight that is strong and this enhances visibility even in dark conditions. The antiglare software installed in this device makes it user friendly in that peoples eyes are not subjected to harm. It has a high storage capacity that is about 512MB. It can therefore store large files like maps and databases. It is well known for its reliability and efficiency when it comes to data collection. It can be easily connected to devices with Bluetooth features for more productivity.
Outdated Drivers?
Unless you update your drivers regularly you may face hardware performance issues.
To check your drivers you should manually verify every device on your system for driver updates
Among its features is a special battery that lasts long and user can be assured of its power. Instances of a dead battery are rare. It has a connectivity of wireless LAN and Bluetooth which increases its compatibility levels with other devices. It is fitted with a VGA display which is characterized by a high resolution and this makes it possible to achieve images which are clear and crisp. It has an integrated SBAS of about 3 meters GPS. This device uses a form factor of a Rugged GPS PDA. It features card slots of 1 CF Card and a 1 Type II PC Card. It uses a stylus navigation mode and the keyboard is onscreen. The display sizes are 3.8 inches and 240 by 320. The sealing is of IP54 and the dimensions are a width of 3.9 by a height of 8.5 and a depth of 3.0. It is highly recommended you run a free registry scan for Windows and Trimble GeoExplorer errors before installing any driver updates.
