GeoExplorer 6000 Series Handhelds—Version 3.00.5 GNSS Firmware Now Available

The GNSS firmware version 3.00.5 is now available for the Trimble^® GeoExplorer^® 6000 series GeoXH™ and GeoXT™ handhelds. This release resolves an issue relating to GPS satellite acquisition, two issues related to SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, and EGNOS) performance, and an enhancement to the usability of the GNSS firmware upgrade process. Trimble recommends that all GeoExplorer 6000 series users upgrade to the version 3.00.5 GNSS firmware.
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Download this upgrade package to upgrade your GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld to GNSS firmware version 3.00.4. Trimble recommends that all GeoExplorer 6000 series customers who are able to use EGNOS satellite corrections upgrade to this new version of GNSS firmware.

Features:

• The version 3.00.4 GNSS firmware contains changes for using Europe's EGNOS (SBAS) corrections, including improved stability and acquisition of EGNOS satellites.

Installation instructions:

1. Download the upgrade file to a location on your desktop computer.
2. Using ActiveSync technology or the Windows Mobile Device Center, copy the upgrade file to your handheld.
3. On the handheld, navigate to the file using File Explorer, then tap the file to run the update.

Installing this update will not erase files and applications.



Trimble GPSCorrect has been updated with version 2.40. This addresses minor issues and updates that should be implemented only for the GeoExplorer 6000 series users. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 2.40 of the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for Esri ArcGIS Desktop software includes the following new features:
• Support for the Trimble GeoExplorer® 6000 series.
• The GPS Analyst extension must now be activated after installation, before it
can be used.
• Version 2.40 of the GPS Analyst extension is compatible with Trimble GPScorrect extension files that are used with the Esri ArcPad 10 software only.
For detailed information about these features, refer to the Trimble GPS Analyst Extension FAQs and the Trimble GPS Analyst Extension Getting Started Guide.



Trimble Pathfinder Office has been updated with version 5.10. This addresses critical issues and updates that should be implemented. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 5.10 of the GPS Pathfinder Office software includes the following new and updated features:
• Support for the GeoExplorer® 6000 series handheld.
• The Export utility has been updated; in Export Setup Properties / Position Filter, the Filter by GNSS Position Info field Minimum Satellites has been replaced by the new field Minimum Geometry.
• The Configuration Manager has been updated:
– Support has been added for Smart Settings. Smart Settings enable the receiver to use all available GNSS information to determine which combination of satellites to use to generate the best possible position for any given environment, without the need for you to adjust receiver settings to match the conditions. For more information, see the GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide, or the TerraSync Software User Guide (version 5.10).
Note – Smart Settings are only supported on the GeoExplorer 6000 series handhelds.
– Velocity Filtering has been removed.
Note – You cannot have two versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software installed at the same time. Installing version 5.10 will use any existing settings and project data found under C:\pfdata.



Trimble GPSCorrect has been updated with version 3.16. This addresses critical issues and updates that should be implemented. Please download the latest version here. For questions updating or determining your software eligibility, contact me at andy at monsenengineering dot com.

Version 3.16 of the GPScorrect extension for Esri ArcPad software includes the
following update:
• The extension correctly applies a 10-seat educator license.