Trimble Marine

MARCH 2018

MPS865 GNSS Receiver Technical Training

MPS865 Marine GNSS Heading Receiver
● Precise base station
● Precise rover
● Heading
● Marine Construction
● Marine Survey
MPS865 Multi-Application Receiver
● System Integrators
● Moving base applications
● Heading and Pitch Dual
or Antenna
● Heading and Roll Inputs
● Pulse per second
○ Hydrographic - Multibeam
MPS865 GNSS Receiver
● Multiple Connectivity Options
○ Wi-Fi Hot Spot and Client
○ Bluetooth with external antenna connector for 4G
extended range UHF
○ Internal UHF Rx/Tx radio (option) LTE
○ 3.5G modem
■ Internal and external antenna to extend
range in difficult areas 3.5G SMS
○ SMS and E-Mail communications
○ L-Band (MSS) for satellite based correction services
MPS865 GNSS Receiver
● OLED display visible in difficult conditions
● Keyboard navigation and configuration
○ (7 keys)
● Web User Interface
○ Optimized for PCs, tablets and smartphones
● Field Software solutions
○ TMC, HYDROpro, other 3rd party packages like HYPACK, QINSy,
etc.
● Siteworks w/Trimble Data Controller (later in 2018)
 Front View
High-impact-resistant, molded,
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna

Power button Shock absorber, bumper

OTG USB mini sealed port Menu navigation keys

OK button
Power LED

OLED screen
Cancel, Return button
 Rear View
RS232 serial port F
GNSS antenna 2

GNSS antenna 1 External GSM antenna port

UHF antenna port

LEMO Serial port A / DC power

RS232/422 serial port B

Ethernet port / Data streaming

Earth terminal
 Rear View
GNSS antenna 2
UHF antenna port

GNSS antenna 1 Do not confuse UHF antenna

port with the GNSS ports.
Never connect the GNSS
antenna to UHF port as it may
damage the internal UHF
Transmitter
Top View
Battery – insert the battery into its holder on the door first

Battery and GSM SIM card compartment

7.4-V DC - 3700 mAh

Bottom View

[A]

● Tripod mount ● Bottom Plane Mount ● Bumper Mount

○ Display Sideways (recommended) ○ VESA1 compliant ○ 4.5mm screws –
○ Display Up mounting scheme bottom
○ Bracket can be installed in 2 ○ 4 M4 screws ○ 6.5mm screw - top
different positions
○ Changeable Screen Orientation
Receiver GNSS Antenna
● Trimble GA830 GNSS antenna
○ Advanced LNA (low noise amplifier) to reduce jamming by
high power out-of-band transmitters for reliable tracking
in challenging environments and long cable runs
● Beacon antenna elements (MSK)
● TNC to TNC cable
● Advanced technology for multipath reduction
● Low elevation satellite tracking
Receiver GNSS Antenna (Continued)
● GNSS support:
○ GPS Modernization signals, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo,
QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS, MSS L-Band
● Robust low-elevation satellite tracking
● Iridium and Japanese LTE filtering
● Ideal for marine vessel installations
Receiver GNSS Antenna
● Trimble Zephyr 3 Rugged GNSS antenna
○ GNSS support:
■ GPS Modernization signals, GLONASS, BeiDou,
Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS, RTX L-Band
○ No MSK tracking
○ Iridium and LTE filtering
○ 4-hole, ⅝” and post mounting brackets
Dual GNSS Antenna Installation
● Antenna 1 TNC to MPS865 GNSS port 1
● Antenna 2 TNC to MPS865 GNSS port 2
● All heading or pitch and roll applications
 GNSS Specifications
● Next-generation ASIC 480 channels board:
○ Patented GNSS-centric technology
○ Patented SBAS ranging (used in RTK processing)
○ Patented Strobe Correlator for reduced GNSS multi-path ○ 480 channels:
○ Fast Search engine for quick GNSS acquisition ■ GPS L1 C/A, L1P (Y), L2P
(Y), L2C, L5, L1C
○ Support of RTCM 3.2 (including MSM)
■ GLONASS L1 C/A, L1P, L2
○ MSK beacon reception C/A, L2P, L3, L1/L2 CDMA
○ 2 MSS L-Band channels for 2 RTX positions ■ GALILEO E1, E5a, E5b, E6
■ BeiDou B1, B2, B3
■ QZSS L1 C/A, L1 SAIF, L1C,
L2C, L5
■ IRNSS L5
■ L-Band
■ SBAS L1 C/A, L5
 GNSS Specifications (Continued)
● Next-generation ASIC 480 channels board:
○ Event marker and 1 PPS
○ CMR/CMR+/CMRx
○ Hot Standby RTK Algorithms
○ Position in local datums and projections with RTCM-3 ○ 480 channels:
transformation data ■ GPS L1 C/A, L1P (Y), L2P (Y), L2C, L5,
○ Optional 50 Hz real-time raw data (code & carrier and L1C
position, velocity, and heading output) ■ GLONASS L1 C/A, L1P, L2 C/A, L2P, L3,
○ Full attitude engine L1/L2 CDMA
■ GALILEO E1, E5a, E5b, E6
■ BeiDou B1, B2, B3
■ QZSS L1 C/A, L1 SAIF, L1C, L2C, L5
■ IRNSS L5
■ L-Band
■ SBAS L1 C/A, L5
 GNSS Specifications (Continued)
● GNSS Performance
○ Real-time accuracy
■ Network RTK: 8 mm + 0.5 ppm HRMS / 15 mm + 0.5 ppm VRMS
■ RTK: 8 mm + 1 ppm HRMS / 15 mm + 1 ppm VRMS
■ DGNSS: 25 cm + 1 ppm HRMS / 50 cm + 1 ppm VRMS
○ Post-processing accuracy
■ Static: 3 mm + 0.5 ppm HRMS / 5 mm + 0.5 ppm VRMS
■ High-precision Static: 3 mm + 0.1 ppm HRMS / 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm VRMS
 GNSS Specifications (Continued)
● GNSS Performance in…
○ RTX Center Point
■ Accuracy (Hz with 95% confidence): 4 cm
■ Initialization time: < 30 min. Typical
■ Operating range (inland): Almost unlimited
○ RTX CenterPoint RAM with parameters
■ Accuracy (Hz with 95% confidence): 4 cm
■ Initialization time: < 5 min. Typical
■ Operating range (inland): Dedicated local areas
 GNSS Specifications (Continued)
● GNSS Performance in
○ Heading:
■ Accuracy (RMS):
● 0.09°on 2 meter baseline
● 0.03°on 10 meter baseline
■ Initialization time: < 10 sec typical
■ Baseline length: < 100 m
○ Velocity Accuracy: 0.02 m/sec HRMS
GNSS Specifications (Continued)
● RTK network (NTRIP) or Direct IP base ○ GPRS or CSD mode
(IBSS) and rover ○ Data recording for Post-processing
● RTK UHF base and rover
○ RTX services
● RTK with static and moving base
(relative position) ○ Marine Beacon
● Hot Standby RTK (Backup RTK) ○ RTK Bridge
● Heading and Roll/Pitch ○ UHF
○ Internet Corrections
○ Repeater Mode
MPS865: I/O Interface
● I/O interface
○ 2 RS232 serial ports + 1 RS232/RS422 serial port
○ 1 USB OTG (serial and mass storage)
○ NMEA0183, NMEA2000
○ 1 PPS
○ Ethernet
○ Bluetooth V4.0
○ Wi-Fi (client and access point)
○ GSM Modem 3.5G quad band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz)/penta-bands UMTS module
MPS865 Data Input/Output
● Memory ● Network:
○ Internal memory: 6.6 Gb ○ Data streaming
○ External memory: USB key ○ Embedded NTRIP Caster
○ Raw data recording (Optional)
● Data output ○ NTP server
(Network Time Protocol)
○ NMEA0183, NMEA2000
○ FTP client
○ RTCM2.3 RTCM3.1 RTCM3.2
○ FTP server
○ CMR, CMR+, CMRx (future)
○ Email
○ GSOF
○ Up to 50 Hz real time (Fast output option)
MPS865 Physical Specifications
●Environmental
○ Operating temperature: -40°C to +65°C
○ Storage temperature: -40°C to +95°C
○ Humidity : Damp heat 95% humidity ,+40°C, IEC 60945:2002
○ IP67 (waterproof and dustproof), IEC 60529
○ Drop : 1m drop on concrete
○ Vibration: MIL-STD 810G(7,7 grams from 300 Hz to 2kHz)
MPS865 Physical Specifications
● Power
○ Li-Ion battery 27.8wh (7.4V x 3.7 Ah) - acts as UPS
○ Autonomy:
▪ 4hrs (RTK base, UHF Tx On)
▪ 6hrs (RTK rover, UHF Rx On)
▪ 9-36 V DC input
● Size & Weight
○ Size: W 165mm x D 206mm x H 65mm
○ Weight: 1.7 kg
Front Panel Display
 Front Panel Display Diagram
Press for additional
features
Welcome
2 s press and General
hold Radio Press for next
menu option
Error
Memory Press for previous
Manager menu option
GSM Press to accept
changes
Base
Mode Wi-Fi

Display Ethernet
Advanced
Settings
Front Panel Display - Status
No GSM signal / Modem
connected to Network

2G / 3G GSM Modem

Wi-Fi activated / Transmitting

Error / Anti-theft active and Receiving

Wi-Fi Hotspot active

Receiving / Sending
corrections with latency
Ethernet Active / Data Flowing
Blinking every 1s for
data storage UHF Inactive / Repeater mode

ATL recording UHF Receiving / Transmitting

Front Panel Display
● Receiver Information
○ SN: Receiver serial number
○ FW: Installed firmware version
○ WD: Receiver warranty date (YYYY-MM-DD)
○ BT: Receiver Bluetooth name

● Number of satellites tracked

○ Right Arrow button to view more
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Position Solution
○ Rover: WGS94 or Local based on the RTCM delivered
○ Base: Set Bases XYZ (not computed) WGS 84 or Local
○ 1st Line: Solution and Satellites
○ 2nd Line: Latitude or Northing
○ 3rd Line: Longitude or Easting
○ 4th Line: Ellipsoidal Height
○ W84 indicates WGS84 or LOC for local coordinate system

● Second Antenna Solution

○ Digit in the upper left corner indicates the antenna
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Heading
○ 1st line: satellites received, satellites used, status:
■ NONE: Check that the two antennas are connected
■ CALIB: Calibration is in progress, no valid heading yet
■ FLOAT: Integer ambiguities solved, no valid heading yet
■ FIXED: Heading computed
○ 2nd Line: Computed value of heading
○ 3rd Line: Computed value of pitch
○ 4th Line: Computed value of roll
○ MPS865 can deliver either heading/pitch or heading/roll
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Radio
○ 1st Line:
■ UHF Port:
● A, B or F = external radio
Rove ● D = internal radio
r ● Rx for receiver, Tx for transmitter
● Radio model
● Current power status: ON or OFF
○ 2nd Line:
Base ■ Channel number and frequency (in MHz)
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Radio
○ 3rd Line: Protocol and transmission baud rate
○ 4th Line (Rover) Example:
sensitivity (low, medium or high), followed by “FEC” (Forward Error Correction) and
Rove “SCR” (Scrambling) (Base)
r ○ 4th Line (Base) Example:
radiated power (500 mW, or 2 W), followed by “FEC” (Forward Error Correction) and
“SCR” (Scrambling) if these two functions are enabled, followed by the type of
modulation used
Base
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Radio
○ OK button to enter Radio Edit Mode
○ After selecting Settings, the following parameters can be selected:
■ Channel/Freq: using the table uploaded with the ADL CONF
■ Protocol/Link speed
■ Sensitivity (Low, Medium or High)
■ FEC (ON or OFF)
■ Scrambler (ON or OFF)
■ Power for the transmitter (500 mW or 2 W)
■ Repeater mode (ON or OFF)
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● GSM
○ 1st Line: status (OFF, ONLINE, READY, DIALING or ON)
○ 2nd Line: identification of the service provider (ISP)
○ 3rd Line: network type 2G or 3G and signal level
○ 4th Line: active connection (NTRIP or Direct IP), mount point name (in NTRIP),
or server address, i.e. host name or IP address (in Direct IP). Blank if no active
connection
○ Press the OK (central) button to enter the edit mode. From there, you can turn
on or off the GSM modem:
■ Power mode, PIN, Antenna (internal or rear)
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Wi-Fi
○ 1st Line:
■ “WIFI” label
■ Wi-Fi mode: “AP” (for Access Point) or “Client”. “AP” is similar to “Hotspot
Wi-Fi”
○ 2nd Line: receiver model and last 6 digits of serial number
○ 3rd Line:
■ In Access Point mode: Receiver’s static IP address
■ In Client mode: Connection status: “Connected”, “Not connected”
■ Signal level
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Wi-Fi
○ 4th Line (client mode only): IP address of Wi-Fi hotspot
○ Press the OK (central) button to enter the edit mode. From there, you can
turn on or off the Wi-Fi device
○ Settings Parameter:
■ Power Mode: Manual or Automatic
■ WI-FI Mode: Client, Access Point or AP and Client
■ Wi-Fi network selection
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Ethernet

○ 1st Line: Ethernet status (ON or OFF)

○ 2nd Line: DHCP state (ON or OFF)
○ 3rd Line: Receiver IP address (if DHCP off) or 4 x 3 hyphens if DHCP on
○ Press the OK (central) button to enter the edit mode.
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Ethernet
○ Settings:
■ DHCP Mode: If set to ON, DHCP server will assign a dynamic IP
address to the receiver
■ If it’s OFF, use the following field to define an IP address for the
receiver
● Static Address: IP address (up to 12 figures in the form
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
● To enter a new IP address, press OK and then use the vertical
arrow keys to set each digit, then the right-arrow key to move
to the next digit
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Display Settings:
○ Units: distance unit (meters, US Survey Feet, International Feet)
○ Screen Orientation: Normal or upside down
○ Screen timeout: time in minutes during which the screen will stay lit
■ 0000 to keep the screen permanently on
○ Screen Brightness: dim all the way to nothing
○ Buzzer: OFF or ON (default)
Front Panel Display (Continued)
● Advanced Settings:
○ ATL Recording: ON/OFF (default)
○ Upgrade firmware
○ Execute script
○ Anti-Theft: This option allows you to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the anti-theft
protection
○ Password protected
○ Startup Protection: Password protected
○ Reset Configuration
 Battery and Power
● Battery is charged when the external power
source is connected to the receiver
● Battery operates as the backup power
source in case external power supply is out
● Battery is charged if the receiver is ON or
OFF, when needed, as long as the external
7.4-V DC - 3700 mAh
power is provided
Battery and Power
● Battery can be charged using the optional dual battery
charger

● Use the charger battery inserts for the Dual Battery

Charger for mechanical adaptation of the battery to
the charger
 External Power
● Battery connection:
○ Connect 7P Lemo-to-SAE power cable
to MPS865 port A and to the SAE to
battery cable
○ SAE to battery crocodile clip cable not
in the Kits

7P Lemo-to-SAE power cable Buy separately PN 83233-

PN 59044-10 in Kits 02-HH
 External Power
● DC connection:
○ Connect 7pin Lemo-to-SAE power
cable to MPS865 port A
○ Connect 7P Lemo-to-SAE power
cable to the SAE-to-DC adapter
○ Connect SAE-to-DC to the AC
power supply

7pin Lemo-to-SAE power cable SAE-to-DC adapter

PN 59044-10 in Kits PN 88769-00 in Kits
Base Mode Setup
● Navigate to the recording screen and hit OK to change status
○ Status OFF is Rover
○ Status ON is Base
○ Only static base can be configured with the On Screen Menu

● Hit Arrow Down to edit antenna parameters

Base Mode Setup – Antenna Setup
● Press OK to edit the antenna and each time to move between settings:
○ Antenna Type can be selected from a predefined list
○ Input Height of the antenna
○ Antenna Height Type: S – Slant or V – Vertical
● After inserting all antenna parameters hit ESC to return to the Base Setup Screen
Base Mode Setup – Reference Position
● Navigate with an Arrow Down button until the Ref. Position is displayed
● Hit OK to edit antenna reference
○ Position Type: Press OK again to choose the vertical reference
○ PC1: antenna phase center (L1 phase center)
○ SPT: antenna phase center point projected to the ground (Survey point)
○ ARP: base plane of the antenna (Antenna ref. point)
● Press OK when ready and Arrow Down for next
Base Mode Setup – Reference Position
● Select the antenna position:
○ Last used
○ Current
● Hit OK to accept the settings
● Before Acceptance, the position will be displayed
○ It is possible to modify it at this point
● Hit Arrow Down after accepting the position to move to the next parameter
Base Mode Setup – ID And Output
● 2ND Line: Station ID - Hit OK to change it
● 3rd Line: Port with data output
○ A Serial, B Serial, C Bluetooth, D XDL Radio, F Serial, H Bluetooth, I TCP 8888, J TCP
8889, P NTRIP IP, Q NTRIP IP, U USB
● 4th Line: Data Output
○ OFF, RTCM-2.3, RTCM-3.0, RTCM3.2, CMR, CMR+, CMRx (future)
● 3rd and 4th Line will display sequentially all ports outputting the data. Press to modify
the port while currently displayed
1 PPS Output
1PPS
● MPS865 can deliver a Pulse per second (PPS) output
○ 1 PPS is a periodic signal which is multiple of 1 second GPS time
○ Delivered to the port F on pin 9
○ Defined by the $PASHS,PPS command or Web Server (Web UI)

Port F
1PPS
● 1 PPS is an electric trigger (pulse) for an external device
to launch a specific action
○ into multibeam system or multibeam software

PPS on
pin 9
1PPS
● A multiple (1 to 60) or submultiple (0.1 to 1
in 0.1-second increments)
● Offset in case external device latency is
possible:
○ Amount of time in seconds before (+?)
or after (-?)
Internet and Ethernet Connections
 Wi-Fi TCP/IP Connection
● Power on the Wi-Fi module in MPS865 by navigating to its section, highlight
ON and press OK button

● Select Settings to configure Wi-Fi modem:

○ Client
○ Access Point (Hot-Spot)
○ Client and AP
● Hit OK when finished and return to the WiFi Mode
● After selection, the receiver’s IP will be visible
● Icons defining Wi-Fi will appear on the Home page

Hot-Spot Client
Wi-Fi TCP/IP Connection
● Wi-Fi Device as Hot-Spot (Access Point)
○ Setup MPS865 Wi-Fi module as the Access Point
○ Use Laptop, Mobile Phone or Tablet to access MPS865 Hot-Spot
Hot-Spot ■ SSID will be ‘MPS865_xxxx’ last 4 digits of SN
■ default IP 192.168.142.1
■ password abcdeabcde
○ Use the IP of the MPS865 in a web browser to access the
receiver’s web interface

Client
Wi-Fi TCP/IP Connection
● Wi-Fi Device as Client
● Typical use case:
○ The MPS865 is operated in a location where only a local Wi-Fi
Client network is available
○ Web Server used from a remote location
● MPS865 Wi-Fi setup as the client and connected to the Wi-Fi Hot-Spot
Wi-Fi Local Network

PUBLIC

Gateway

Local
 Wi-Fi TCP/IP Connection
● Wi-Fi Device as Hot-Spot and Client
Hot-Spot ● Typical use case:
Client ○ The MPS865 is operated in a location where only a local Wi-
Fi network is available
○ Web Server used from a remote location
○ Local user can access the receiver’s Web Server at its
Wi-Fi Local Network location
Client ○ MPS865 Wi-Fi setup as the client and as Access Point and
connected to the Wi-Fi Hot-Spot
PUBLIC

Gateway

Local
Ethernet TCP/IP Connection
● Ethernet cable RJ45 connector
● Consult the IP specialist with the following:
○ MPS865 does not have embedded firewall
○ TCP/IP port #80 is used by default in the receiver
○ DHCP Client, Server or Static IP mode is possible
● Two possible cases:
○ TCP/IP connection within a private network
○ TCP/IP connection with Internet Access
Ethernet TCP/IP Connection
● DYNDNS services
○ Can be used if MPS865 has no assigned static public IP address
○ DYNDNS allows you to assign fixed host name (URL) to the IP
enabled device
○ When IP is changed, the new IP is automatically re-assigned to
the host name of the device
○ Multiple providers available on the Internet eg.
https://dyn.com/dns/
○ Paste host name into a browser to access web UI
 Ethernet Setup
● Power on the Ethernet module by navigating to its section, highlight ON and press
OK button
○ This will take a few seconds to power on the Ethernet module

● Select Settings to configure Ethernet connection:

○ DHCP Mode = OFF (Static IP)
○ DHCP Mode = Client
○ DHCP Mode = Server (needed for EC520)
⁻ When the IP connection is active, the icon appears on the General Status
screen

Ethernet Icon
TCP/IP Connection – LAN
● In this use case, the receiver and the computer are
connected to the same local area network (LAN)
● The valid receiver IP address is the one read in the lower
line on the Ethernet display screen
TCP/IP Connection – Public Internet
● In this use case, the receiver and the computer are
connected to different LANs
● The valid receiver IP address is NOT the one read in the
lower line on the Ethernet display screen
● IT manager should provide the IP and Port on which public
access to the receiver can be granted or use DynDNS
Web User Interface
Web User Interface – General
● To launch the web UI for the first time:
○ Start the web browser and type the IP
address (or the host name) of the MPS865
○ Login to Administrator panel:
■ Username: admin
■ Password: password
○ Go to the Security page to change the default
access parameters
Web User Interface – General
● Web User Interface is a receiver-embedded, HTML-
based, firmware application designed to control the
MPS865 through TCP/IP
● Optimized for both Desktop PCs and Mobile devices
such as smart phones
● Embedded HTML Help
● Multi Language Support
Embedded Help and Online Guide
● Embedded screen HELP. Press the ? icon and
HELP for that page will be displayed. No need to
be on Internet
● Full User Guide is available anytime on
http://www.trimble.com/Marine_ReceiverHelp/v
3.70/en/
● PDF of Guide is available from that link
Autonomous or SDGPS (SBAS) Rover
Web Server: Autonomous Or SBAS Rover
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup:
○ Set Processing Mode to Autonomous
○ Additionally:
■ Other Settings SET GNSS system used (GPS is the
default selection)
■ SBAS Differential Position or Standalone
Position
■ Model of dynamics that suits the movements of
your rover
RTK or DGNSS Rover
Web Server: RTK or DGNSS Rover
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
● Processing Mode: RTK
● Input Mode:
● Automatic: receiver will search for corrections and use
them
● Manual: port specified by user
● Click Configure
Web Server: RTK Or DGNSS Rover
● If corrections are received via radio, go to Receiver > Radio
○ Configure Internal or External radio
Hot Standby RTK Rover
Hot Standby RTK (Backup RTK)
● Two independent sets of corrections
● MPS865 chooses the best source
● Improved position accuracy and availability
● Backup RTK
● Connect up to 3 independent sources of corrections
simultaneously
Hot Standby RTK (Backup RTK)

MPS865
Internet
Machine
Corrections Internet
Control
Corrections

● During UHF RTK outages, rover automatically connects to a secondary correction source
● No loss in productivity – especially important on construction sites
● Backup correction source defined at the rover
Hot Standby RTK (Backup RTK)
Internet
Corrections

Internet
MPS865 Corrections
Machine
UHF Corrections Control

● All possible connection combinations are applicable:

○ UHF internal switch to UHF external backup
○ UHF to any internet connection backup
○ Any internet connection to UHF backup
○ Internet connection to another Internet connection backup
● Up to 3 independent inputs can be used
Hot Standby RTK (Backup RTK)
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
● Set Processing Mode to Hot Standby RTK
● Input Mode:
○ Automatic: receiver will decide on the sources
○ Manual: user may decide up to 3 sources of
corrections and antennas as well
Trimble MSK Beacon Rover
MSK Beacon Reception
● MPS865 is equipped with two MSK band channels so
the receiver can track simultaneously two beacon
signals
MSK Beacon Reception
● When more than one beacon received the MPS865 can
track closest or the strongest signal
● Possible to add a new beacon into the database
Trimble RTX Rover
Center Point RTX
● MPS865 is equipped with two L-Band channels so the
receiver can track simultaneously two RTX satellites and
choose the best possible solution
● MPS865 will work with both L-Band (MSS) and NTRIP
delivered RTX corrections
Center Point RTX
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
○ Corrections Source:
■ Automatic, receiver will determine to use either
L-Band or NTRIP source
■ L-Band: RTX satellite delivery
■ NTRIP: from the Internet
○ Set Engine Mode to ON

○ NTRIP delivery: internet access must be configured in

the Network or I/Os section
Center Point RTX
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
○ Select the datum and plate in which to deliver the
coordinates of the computed position:
■ OFF: position in ITRF2008 current epoch
■ ON: choose a datum and a tectonic plate
○ When Processing Mode is set to RTK, MPS865 will
automatically select RTK position or RTX position
choosing the one with best possible solution
RTK + Relative RTK Rover
RTK + Relative RTK Rover
● Applications:
○ constant monitoring of the position of a ship
relative to that of another ship
○ monitoring of the jib of a crane used on a quay
RTK + Relative RTK Rover
● In standard RTK, base is typically static
● Relative RTK is similar to standard RTK, however the
base can be in motion
● User interest is to calculate the vector between 2
moving objects
● 2 GNSS antennas are used
● 2 correction sources are used: base and moving base
RTK + Relative RTK Rover
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
○ Set Processing Mode to RTK + Relative RTK
○ Setup Input Mode accordingly:
■ Automatic: the receiver will scan ports and
acquire 2 sets of corrections
■ Manual: antennas and inputs defined by user
○ BRV: corrections source and the antenna for a moving
base
○ RTK: corrections source and the antenna for a static
base
Hot Standby RTK + Relative RTK
Hot Standby RTK + Relative RTK
● Applications:
○ constant monitoring of the position of a ship
relative to that of another ship
○ monitoring of the jib of a crane used on a quay
○ Additional backup RTK for precise RTK position
Hot Standby RTK + Relative RTK
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
○ Set Processing Mode to Hot Standby RTK + Relative
RTK
○ Configuration is the same as in the RTK + Relative
RTK, but one more source of corrections for static
base added
Hot Standby RTK + Relative RTK
● Receiver > Position > Rover Setup
○ For this example:
■ Static base configured for NTRIP delivery to
Primary Antenna
■ Static base (backup) configured for CSD
Modem and Primary Antenna
■ BRV (Moving Base) configured for UHF and
Secondary antenna
Static or Moving Base
Static or Moving Base
● Receiver > Position > Base Setup
○ MPS865 can generate a Virtual Antenna in order to
emulate another vendor product
○ Setup Station ID, depending upon the corrections
used:
■ RTCM 2.3: 0-1023
■ CMR/CMR+: 0-31
■ RTCM3.x: 0-4095
Static or Moving Base
● Select base mode: Static or Moving
● Static:
○ Type coordinates Latitude, Longitude, Height
○ Reference Position
○ Get Current Position button: will calculate base
position when button pressed
● Moving: base is not stationary
Static or Moving Base
● Setup Antenna type and Height in the Receiver > Position >
Sensors/Antenna Setup
● Setup the medium to deliver the corrections: Radio, Wi-Fi,
GSM, CSD, Ethernet
● Setup the type of the corrections in the I/Os section
○ Internal UHF configured in this example
Base Setup Example

CMR+ corrections to UHF

2 Static or 2 Moving Bases
Static or Moving Base
● MPS865 can setup 2 base stations within 1 receiver
● Both static, both moving, one static and one moving
● Configuration as for single base
● Antennas have to be setup as 2
Heading
Heading
● 2 GNSS antennas needed
● Main GNSS antenna connected to GNSS port 1
● Second GNSS antenna connected to GNSS port 2
● All 480 channels are used to deliver the best
possible Heading accuracy
Heading – GNSS Antennas Setup
● Baseline
○ Accuracy of heading has a linear
relationship to baseline
■ Too short baseline will result in poor
accuracy
■ For too long baselines GNSS multipath
and unit flexing will influence accuracy
■ Longer baseline length results in
longer calibration
○ 3 to 5m (9 to 15 ft) is a recommended
baseline
1-sigma values (rms)
Heading – GNSS Antennas Setup
● Baseline
○ Red line represents heading accuracy with
multipath
○ Blue line represents ideal conditions, no
multipath
○ While moving heading accuracy is less
affected by multipath while stationary
○ Heading accuracy improves when vehicle is
moving compared to stationary

1-sigma values (rms)

Heading – GNSS Antennas Setup
● Elevation Offset
○ Typically mounting both antennas at the
same height is not possible
○ Elevation Offset can be introduced to the
receiver
○ The elevation offset can not be greater than
45 degrees (or less than -45 degrees)
Heading – GNSS Antennas Setup
● Azimuth Offset
○ Ideally the antennas are installed parallel or
perpendicular to the axis of the motion
Heading – GNSS Antennas Setup
Heading
● Receiver will measure the heading angle of the vector
connecting the secondary antenna to the primary antenna
● Receiver > Position > Heading Setup
Heading
● Set Mode to Heading and Input to Internal
○ Baseline Length Type
■ Fixed: with this option, it is also possible for
the receiver to auto calibrate
● Auto-Calibration option will
automatically determine the baseline
length
■ Changing (Flex): Default. Varies over time
(due to support deformation, presence of
wind, different installation)
VRS and IBSS
Definition
● Internet Base Station Service (IBSS)
○ It allows the correction stream from an internet connected Trimble SPS base to be used by Internet
connected Rovers or Re-broadcasters
○ IBSS does not improve the RTK performance of the rover compare to using a radio
● Virtual Reference Station (VRS)
○ Network RTK solutions process the data from all the base station in the network to provide
solution with less spatial de-correction (Reduced PPM with distance)
VRS and IBSS Continued
VRS Configuration
● Receive correction via Internet

● Web Server go to Receiver > Network

○ Select: Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Modem (GSM)
○ Configure the internet connection
VRS Configuration
● Configure the NTRIP or DIRECT IP Client:
○ Receiver > I/Os > Input Setup and Output
Messages
○ In case of NTRIP Caster select
IBSS/NTRIP/DirectIP1 or IBSS/NTRIP/DirectIP2
○ Configure caster access credentials
○ Select Mount Point
○ Select Type of Message and Rate
○ Don’t forget to “Configure”
Repeater Modes
Repeater Setup – Trimble Protocols
● Receiver > Internal Radio
○ Power radio ON
○ Set channels and frequencies
○ Select any Trimble protocol that allows Trimble
repeater functionalities
○ Choose the Repeater “position”:
■ Base with 1 Repeater
■ Base with 2 Repeaters
■ Repeater 1
■ Repeater 2
 Repeater – Trimble Modes
Base with 1 repeater
● Only for Trimble protocols
● Compatibility with Trimble receivers

● Available modes:
○ Base with 1 Repeater
Base Rover 1 ○ Base with 2 Repeaters
Repeater 1 Rovers
○ Repeater 1
○ Repeater 2
Base with 2 repeaters

Rover 2
Repeater 2
Base Rover 1
Repeater 1 Rovers
Repeater Setup – Other Protocols
● Receiver > Internal Radio
○ Setup is the same, but user would program the
Repeater delay function
○ For this kind of setup, it is recommended to setup Tx
frequency and Rx frequency of the internal radio to
different values
■ Use Trimble Installation Manager to load those
■ or use TDLCONF software
Internal Radio
● Notice to Trimble Partners:

○ To set 450 MHz receive/transmit frequencies when not using Virtual Warehouse, Marine dealers
may get issued a USB key so that TDLCONFIG can be used in Dealer mode.
○ If you sell TDL450’s then you would have this key already. Otherwise email
Construction_Support@trimble.com
 Repeater – Other Protocols

Rover 1
Rover 1

Base Base

Rover 2 Rover 2

● The Tx frequency can be the same as the Rx ● The Tx frequency can be different from the
frequency Rx frequency
● Rover 2 has to be out of range of Base to ● Rover 2 in range of Rover 1
eliminate the interference in between Base ● No interference between the corrections
and Rover 1 transmissions broadcast from the Base and Rover 1
 Rebroadcasting (RTK Bridge)
● Rover 1 receives corrections from a VRS or IBSS
source via internal cellular modem
● Rover 1 broadcasts those corrections on 450 MHz to Rover 1

multiple rovers on a site

● All other rovers will receive corrections via radio
from the relaying rover, and not from the Internet
Base
● Saves other rovers and machines from purchasing
cellular subscriptions

Rovers 2, 3, 4
Embedded NTRIP Caster (Option)
NTRIP Caster
● Receiver > Embedded NTRIP Caster > Settings
○ Tick Enable and Configure to activate
○ Hostname or IP Address: external IP or address to gain access to
the NTRIP CASTER
○ Password: owner password (not clients)
○ Maximum Simultaneous Connections per User: limits the
number of simultaneous connections allowed per user

● NTRIP Caster is optional

NTRIP Caster
● Caster Information: This optional information will be
forwarded to users when starting a connection to the
caster
● Caster Identifier
● Caster Operator
● Latitude: Caster latitude (in decimal degrees)
● Longitude: Caster longitude (in decimal degrees)
● Fall Back Caster: Caster to connect to in case this one
breaks down
NTRIP Caster
● Network Identifier
● Network Operator
● Country: 3-letter code identifying the country
● Fee: Indicate whether the caster can be accessed for free or not
(clear the box if it’s free)
● Web Address for Network Information: Indicate the website where
users can get more about the caster
● Web Address for Stream Information: website where users can get
more information about the data streams
● Web/Email Address for Registration
NTRIP Caster – Mount Points
● Use this tab to define each of the mount points accessible via the caster.
● NMEA: Indicate whether or not the mount point needs to receive the
user’s approximate position in NMEA format
● Use the Add/Modify button to update the definition of the mount point
in the table
NTRIP Caster – Clients
● Username: for the client
● Password: define the user’s password
● Mount Points List: For each user, check the mount point or mount
points this user will be allowed to use. Clicking on the check box the
closest to Mount Points List allows you to select in one operation all
the existing mount points listed in the table
● Users List: This table lists all the users
Web Server – Memory Management
Memory Management
Security
Device Security Features
● Web UI Access

● Startup Protection

● Anti-theft
Web UI Access
● Set a password to prevent unauthorized users from
accessing the Web User Interface

1. Disabled

1. Enabled with Anonymous Access

(admin controls ability to download or delete
files)

1. Enabled
Startup Protection
● User prompted for password when switching on MPS865
● Prevents unauthorized use of receiver
● Use Web Server or Front Panel to unlock the receiver
Anti-Theft
Protects your MPS865 when it is left operating unattended by rendering the receiver useless without a
password.

● At the time the anti-theft is enabled, the computed position is saved in memory and an Email/SMS
containing the Anti-Theft password is sent to the anti-theft contacts (must be in static base mode)
● If the receiver computes a position farther than 100m (default setting) a theft condition is detected
● Anti-Theft range can be modified with $PASHS commands
● Having an active Data and Voice SIM card will allow you to receive alerts
from your receiver.
Anti-Theft Alarm
● Buzzer emits an alarm
● Alarm message displayed on front panel
● All output messages are stopped From: Trimble.MPS865@gmail.com
● MPS865 configuration cannot be changed (input Subject: MPS865 ANTI-THEFT ALERT
commands are rejected) MPS865 receiver S/N: 5345900013
● Emails are sent every 1 minute to the contacts indicated in 23/01/2014 14:01:01 GMT
the anti-theft menu (requires SIM card)
● Emails contain last computed position of the base to track Current position:
47 17'57.88"N
its current location (requires SIM card) 001 30'33.25"W
● If the batteries are removed before the thief takes the
receiver, next time the receiver will be powered on, the
theft alarm will be set and the receiver will stay completely
unusable
Anti-Theft - Password Reset
● Anti-theft password lost:
○ Contact Trimble Support who will provide a receiver specific password computed with the
MPS865 serial number
○ Proof of ownership will be required
○ Use the USB OTG cable + USB drive + USB script file to unlock the receiver
○ Script file:
■ Create a text file: uploadconfig.cmd or autoconfig.cmd with the $PASHS,xxx command
delivered from the technical support
○ Set this file in the root of the USB drive
○ Power on the receiver when USB drive is connected
Anti-Theft Activation
● Receiver > Security > Anti-Theft
● Configure Emails and Phone Numbers to send anti-theft
alerts
● Setup the Anti-Theft password
● Test button will send a test message or email and display
the Anti-Theft message on the Front Panel
Anti-Theft Emails Notification
● Receiver > I/Os > Email Notifications
● Enter the Email parameters including the SMTP server to
enable MPS865 to send emails
● Use the table inside the Web UI to insert the email
addresses of the recipient list
Other Email Notifications
● Email Alerts
○ Receive any alarm raised by the receiver (base) via SMS or e-mail
Example: Low battery, Low voltage, Connection lost, Memory full…
○ Send commands to the receiver
○ Monitor receiver status and control it
● 2 alarm categories:
○ Standard (high priority alarms): Low battery, Connection lost, Memory full, Anti-theft alarm…
○ Full alarms (all alarms): not recommended
From : Trimble.MPS865@gmail.com
Subject : MPS865 Alarm: Low
battery,15,0

MPS865 receiver S/N: 1340540077

24/01/2014 12:12:59 GMT
Validity Period
Validity Period
● Provides ability to set receiver validity period (eg. 30 days)
● After a set period of time MPS865 is locked
● Sell or rent MPS865 with confidence

Validity
Set via web
UI Terminal
window
Validity Period
● How does it work?
○ Validity period (0 to 365 days) is designed to let users work with the receiver in a predefined
configuration and for a limited period of time
○ After the validity Period, the end user cannot use the receiver anymore
● How to activate?
○ Send the following command using the terminal window in the Web UI
■ $PASHS,VLP,mypassword,X with 0 < X < 365
● Can be remotely setup up or extended using SMS Communication
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SMS Communication
SMS Communication
● Control the MPS865 using a mobile phone
○ Both Base and Rover can communicate with SMS
○ No need to move close to the base to verify its status
○ More than 30 commands in the product manual
○ $PASH commands with SMS messaging

MPS865 5300000003
Date: 19/07/2017 11:24:08 GMT

Version: 3.51
Version Date: 01/07/2017
Expiration: 19/05/2018
SMS Communication
● Sent HELP:
○ Response: Commands
● Sent GETMEM:
○ Response: State of the memory
● Query on the Validity Period: $PASHQ,VLP
○ Response: Setup Validity Date
Web Server Terminal Window
Communication
Terminal Window
● Commands can be sent also by a Terminal
Window
● Receiver > Configuration > Terminal
Window
○ $PASHS – to send serial command
○ $PASHQ – to query (ask) the receiver
○ $PASHR – response from the receiver
○ $PASHR, ACK – receiver
ACKnowledged (accepted)
○ $PASHR,NAK – receiver Not
AcKnowledged ( not accepted)
 SMS Communication
HELP Returns the list of available commands
GETMEM Returns memory status
GETPOWER Returns power status
RADIO ON Powers up the radio
RADIO CHN INT {channel} Sets channel number in internal radio device
RADIO CHN EXT {channel} Sets channel number in external radio device
RADIO OFF Turns off radio (battery saving)
REC ON /OFF Starts / Stops raw data file
ATH ON Activates anti-theft function
ATH OFF {password} Deactivates anti-theft function

ANY $PASH command structure can be sent to the MPS865 with SMS
MPS865 Sellable Kits
MPS865 Receiver Kits and Options
Trimble MPS865 GNSS Receivers
Description Part Number
Trimble MPS865, Survey, internal 410-470 MHz radio, No MSK 201865-69
Trimble MPS865, Survey, no internal UHF radio 201865-00
Trimble MPS865, Survey, internal 410-470 MHz radio 201865-60
Trimble MPS865, Survey, no internal UHF radio with dual GA830’s 201865-02
Trimble MPS865, Survey, internal 410-470 MHz radio, dual GA830’s 201865-62

Trimble MPS865 GNSS Receiver Options

Description Part Number
Precision 7/2 Rover VW86504
Precise Rover VW86503
Precise Base VW86502
6 Gb Data Logging VW86500
Other options - refer to the Marine Store
MPS865 Configurations & Options
● 4 Hardware Configurations
○ MPS865 with no internal UHF radio
○ MPS865 with internal 410-470 MHz radio
○ Kits with or without dual GA830 antennas
○ All MPS865 will include Beacon (except
model -69 for a short period)
● Parts to be ordered separately
○ Can order separate GNSS antennas,
antenna cables, 2 slot battery charger,
carry case
● Firmware Options
○ Precise Rover or Precision 7/2 rover
○ Precise Base. Data Logging
○ Fast Output Upgrade Option (50Hz)
Loading Options, Firmware and Warranty
Upgrades
Virtual Warehouse and Installation Manager
● The dealer has a Virtual Warehouse
○ receivers SN and purchased options can be selected
○ this is where the Activation is setup
○ 450 MHz settings can be assigned (no need for WinFlash)
● Connect receiver to computer with Installation Manager
○ the dealer or end user can do this
○ the Activation loads and starts from this time
○ options and 450 MHz settings loaded
○ if the receiver has valid warranty then firmware will be loaded
● Firmware will also be available on Trimble Support A-Z
Firmware Upgrade – USB Drive
● Using USB Drive
○ Connect the MPS865 to external power or make sure that the battery is full
○ Copy the .tar file onto USB drive (free memory > 64 MB) and connect it with the OTB USB cable
provided with the package
○ Connect the USB drive to the MPS865 front panel USB port
○ Navigate to the Advanced Settings
○ Scroll down until Upgrade firmware? message is displayed and hit OK
○ Take care not to turn off the receiver while the upgrade is in progress
○ This will take several minutes with a few upgrade stages
○ Receiver may reset during the upgrade (do not interfere)
Firmware Upgrade – Web User Interface
● FTP Server
○ Enter the address of the FTP server (IP
address and port), as well as your login
and password to access the FTP server
Firmware Upgrade – Web Server
● Local File
○ Click Browse… to search local drive for the
firmware .tar file
Recommended UHF Radio Settings
UHF Radio Settings – With Virtual Warehouse
and Installation Manager
● Trimble recommends this method for loading new Transmit or Transmit/Receive frequencies, Country
Code, and bandwidth
● Procedure
○ Contact your Trimble Marine dealer and request new frequencies or Country Code, or bandwidth
for your MPS865 serial number(s)
○ Connect the MPS865 to the computer using either the serial cable or the USB cable
○ Run Trimble Installation Manager
■ it searches the Virtual Warehouse for the updates and loads them
○ Allow Installation Manager to update the radio frequencies
UHF Radio Settings – With TDLCONF
● TDLCONF PC software & TDLCONF dealer dongle needed
● Procedure
○ Use Right Arrow to navigate to UHF parameters and press Arrow Down
○ Connect internal radio to TDLCONF message is displayed
○ Connect the MPS865 to PC via serial cable (38 400 bauds)
MPS865 USB – serial converter can be used as well
○ Plug the TDLCONF dealer dongle to the computer and start TDLCONF
○ Configure the radio with the recommended settings described before
○ Power off MPS865 when finished
Resetting the receiver
Receiver Reset
● Power the MPS865 off
● Press the two horizontal arrow keys (right and left) AND the Power button simultaneously for a few
seconds until the power LED turns green

● The screen first displays the logo, then Reset mode is displayed for a while
Receiver Reset
● The following parameters, functions and devices are not impacted
○ Ephemeris data and almanac (except for SBAS data)
○ Last position and time computed by the receiver
○ Anti-theft and Startup protection settings
○ Ethernet device power status
○ All settings (PIN code, APN, login, password, etc.) relevant to modem, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet,
Web Server
○ Email address list and settings
○ Automatic power-on and power-off settings
○ Receiver validity period
External GSM Antennas
External GSM Antenna
● Impedance 50 ohms
● VSWR < 2.3:1 in the bandwidth
● gain >= 0dbi
○ Higher if cable is between the antenna and
MPS865
Data Recording
Static Data Recording
● Navigate to the recording screen and hit OK to change status

● Select Recording mode:

○ Static or Stop And Go method

● File name, occupation type and memory size is indicated

● Hit OK to Stop recording

Stop And Go Data Recording
● Navigate to the Recording section

● Select Stop And Go method

● Select YES to start Point Occupation

● Hit OK to Stop Occupation and OK again to Stop Recording

Data Recording Add-Ons
● While Record ON screen is displayed it is possible to change the Site Name (Point
Number)

● Press the Arrow Down button to enter to the Memory page

● While Site Name is displayed press the OK button for edit (digits only)

● Hit OK when finished and return to the Recording

Receiver Debugging
In Case Of Customer Complaint…
● LOG file: all the customer operations are recorded in a daily file in the internal memory
● ATL file: if the complaint is about performance issue
● Firmware release number
● Use the MPS865 front panel (or Web Server) and start the ATL file recording before any other
operations. In this way all activities will be recorded inside it
● LOG file format: yyyymmdd.log
● ATL file format: ATL_yymmdd_hhmmss.log
In Case Of Customer Complaint…
● ATL using receiver’s screen:
○ Use the Right Arrow until Advanced Settings is displayed
○ Press Arrow Down – ATL Recording OFF is displayed
○ Hit OK and select where to Store the ATL file
○ ATL ON is displayed after
○ To Stop ATL recording hit OK and press select Yes
● When ATL file is stored in the memory, the following icon is displayed
If you do not have a MPS865 on your desk?
If you need to understand the receiver further
● There are times when you want to refer to the receiver WEB UI
○ to understand a feature
○ to support a client while you are remote
○ to train staff
● Trimble is running a receiver on www.MPS865.com Its not always on 24/7 but gives you access to the
Web UI
● the User Guide is available: http://www.trimble.com/Marine_ReceiverHelp/v3.70/en/