Trimble R580 GNSS Reliable Positioning Receiver User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Trimble

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Trimble R580 GNSS Reliable Positioning Receiver
Product Information: Trimble R580 GNSS Receiver
Product Usage Instructions
Regulatory information
References
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Trimble R580 GNSS Reliable Positioning Receiver

Product Information: Trimble R580 GNSS Receiver

The Trimble R580 GNSS Receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument designed for construction applications. It features a front panel with a Power button and LED indicator for receiver status. The lower housing includes a TNC radio antenna connector, removable battery compartment, micro USB port, and threaded insert.

Product Usage Instructions

Powering the Receiver On/Off
To power on the receiver, press and release the Power button on the front panel. To power off the receiver, press and hold the Power button until the LED turns off, which takes approximately 2 seconds.

Button Function
The receiver has a single Power button that performs various functions

To turn off the receiver : Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds but less than 15 seconds.
To clear the ephemeris file and reset the receiver to factory defaults : Press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds but less than 30 seconds.

LED Behavior
The LED on the front panel indicates the receiver’s status

Green: Off after 2 seconds.
Yellow: On after 2 seconds and remains on until shutdown is complete.
Yellow (Slow Flash) : On after 2 seconds and then flashes slowly after 15 seconds to indicate elapsed time.

If the button is released during the 15-second flash, the data is cleared. The yellow flash continues until the operation is complete, and then the receiver enters the reboot cycle.

Battery Charging and Installation
To charge the battery (P/N 192670-25), use the Trimble dual slot battery charger (P/N 109000). To install the battery

Press down on the battery door latch to open the receiver battery door.
Slide the battery into the battery tray with the metal contacts facing up and to the rear of the battery compartment.
Close and secure the battery door.

Radio Antenna Connection
To connect the radio antenna (P/N 44085-60, 450 MHz), use the TNC connector on the underside of the receiver. Ensure not to overtighten the connection.

Using the Web Interface

Power on the receiver and wait for the Wi-Fi LED to start flashing.
Search for available Wi-Fi networks on your smartphone or computer. Select “Trimble GNSS xxxx” (xxxx represents the last four digits of the receiver’s serial number). The default network password is: abcdeabcde
On your smartphone or computer
- Open a web browser and enter the IP address: http://192.168.142.1
- Log into the web interface using the default login details
- User name : admin
- Password: password
The first time you connect to the web interface, you will be prompted to change the default login credentials. Alternatively, you can access the receiver’s web interface using the cable P/N xxxxx and IP address 192.168.144.1.

Safety Information
Although the Trimble R580 GNSS Receiver is designed to withstand rough treatment and tough environments, it is still a high-precision electronic instrument and should be handled with reasonable care.

The lower housing contains

1| TNC radio antenna connector. Use the TNC connection for the antenna for the optional 450 MHZ UHF radio.
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2| removable battery compartment.
3| micro USB port.
4| ⅝-11 threaded insert.

Power the receiver on/off
Power on the receiver by pressing and releasing the Power button on the front panel.
Power off the receiver by pressing and holding the power button until the LED turns off, approximately 2 seconds.

Button function
The receiver has only one button, the Power button. Press the Power button to turn on or turn off the receiver, and to perform other functions, as described below

To…	Press the button for…	LED behavior	Notes
turn off the receiver	more than 2 seconds but less than 15 seconds

Green: Off after 2 seconds.

Yellow: On after 2 seconds and remains On until shutdown complete.

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clear the ephemeris file and reset the receiver to the factory defaults| more than 15 seconds but less than 30 seconds| Green: Off after 2 seconds.

Yellow: On after 2 seconds and then Slow Flash after 15 seconds to indicate 15 seconds has elapsed.

| If the button is released, the 15 seconds data

is cleared. The yellow flash continues until the operation is complete. The receiver then enters the reboot cycle.

NOTE – The term “press” means to press the button and release it immediately. The term “hold” means to press the button and hold it down for the given time.

Activate warranties, install options, install radio frequencies, and update firmware

Install Trimble® Installation Manager. Go to trimble.com/installation manager.
Connect the receiver to your computer using the lemon to USB accessory cable (P/N xxxxx).
Start Trimble Installation Manager.
Select the Receiver tab and click Connect.

Charge the battery
Charge the battery (P/N 192670-25) in the Trimble dual slot battery charger (P/N 109000).

Insert the battery

Open the receiver battery door by pressing down on the battery door latch and allowing the door to swing open.
Slide the battery (P/N 192670-25) into the battery tray with the metal contacts facing up and to the rear of the battery compartment.
Close and secure the battery door.

Connect the radio antenna
Connect the radio antenna— P/N 44085-60 (450 MHz)—to the TNC connector on the underside of the receiver. Do not overtighten.

Using the web interface

Power on the receiver and wait for the Wi-Fi LED to start flashing.
Search for available Wi-Fi networks on your smartphone or computer. Select Trimble GNSS xxxx (xxxx represents the last four digits of the receiver’s serial number).
The default network password is : abcdeabcde
On your smartphone or computer
- Open a web browser and enter the IP address: http://192.168.142.1
- Log into the web interface. The default login details are
- User name : admin
- Password: password
The first time you connect to the web interface, you are prompted to change the default login credentials.

Alternatively you can access the receiver’s web interface using the cable P/N xxxxx, and IP address 192.168.144.1.

Safety information
Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements.

WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or even death.
CAUTION – This alert warns of a potential hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or property damage or irretrievable data loss.
NOTE – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.

Use and care
This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that typically occurs in construction applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.

CAUTION – Operating or storing the receiver outside the specified temperature range can damage it.

Regulations and safety
Some receiver models with base station capability contain an internal radio- modem for transmission or can transmit through an external data communications radio. Regulations regarding the use of the 403 MHz to 473 MHz radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user licence. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local Trimble dealer.

NOTE – The R580 GNSS device can not transmit but it can receive RF signal in the 403 MHz to 473 MHz frequency range.

All Trimble receiver models described in this documentation are capable of transmitting data through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n wireless technology.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n wireless technology radio-modems operate in licence-free bands.
Before operating a Trimble receiver, determine if authorization or a licence to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an operator’s permit or licence for the receiver for the location or country of use.

Type approval
Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radio-modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified your equipment to be granted type approval.
Unauthorized modification of the units voids the type approval, the warranty, and the operational licence of the equipment.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation
R580 (with internal 450 MHz radio operating only in receiver mode, not in transmitter mode).

For 450 MHz radio
Safety. Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-114 on March 13, 1986 and KDB447498, RF Exposure Procedures and Equipment Authorisation Policies For Mobile and Portable Devices.
Proper use of this radio modem results in exposure below government limits. The following precautions are recommended

DO NOT co-locate the radio antenna with any other transmitting antenna.
DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation instructions for safe operation.
All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

For licence-free Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

CAUTION – For your own safety, always observe these precautions
For Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n – Always maintain a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (7.9 inches) between yourself and the radiating antenna.

WARNING – The GNSS and its cabling should be installed in accordance with all national and local electrical codes, regulations, and practices. The cabling should be installed where they will not become energised as a result of falling nearby power lines, nor be mounted where they are subjected to over-voltage transients, particularly lightning. Such installations require additional protective means that are detailed in national and local electrical codes.
Trimble receiver internal radios have been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be an approved Trimble antenna, so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Regulatory information

For full legal and regulatory information, please go to https://receiverhelp.trimble.com/r580-gnss.

USA
FCC Compliance Statement

Model Numbers : R580
FCC Class B
Notice to Users. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Trimble Inc.
10368 Westmoor Drive
Westminster CO 80021 USA

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Trimble Inc may void the FCC authorisation to operate this equipment.
The UHF (403 MHz to 473 MHz) receiver was tested with a monopole antenna (400 MHz to 512 MHz,-2dBi typical peak gain, TPN44085-60). The connector type is TNC.

Canada
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

United Kingdom
Hereby, Trimble Inc., declares that the R580 GNSS receiver complies with the following UK legislations

S.I. 2016 No. 1101, Low Voltage, RF Exposure
S.I. 2016 No. 1091, EMI/EMC
S.I. 2017 No. 1206, Radio Equipment

Australia and New Zealand
This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Radiocommunications Act.

Europe
Hereby, Trimble Inc., declares that the R580 GNSS receiver complies with the following directives

RED 2014/53/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
RoHS Directive 2015/863/EU
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU

CE marking
The products covered by this guide may be operated in all EU member countries (BE, BG, CZ, DK, DE, EE, IE, EL, ES, FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI, SE), Norway and Switzerland. Products been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Radio Equipment device pursuant to European Council Directive 2014/53/EU on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area (EEA). Contains a Bluetooth radio module. These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment.

Recycling
For product recycling instructions and more information, go to www.trimble.com/en/our-commitment/responsible-business/corporate-compliance /environmental-compliance.

Made for

iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPad (9th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (5th generation)
iPad Pro 11-in. (3rd generation)

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