DATASHEET
trimble R7
gNSs system
Key Features
Trimble R-Track technology
for comprehensive GNSS
support
A modular system with
external antenna for
maximum flexibility
Advanced receiver technology
and proven system design
combined
An important component of
the Trimble Connected Site
The Trimble R7 GNSS System is a multi-channel, multifrequency GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
receiver and UHF radio combined in one exceptionally
rugged unit. The Trimble R7 GNSS combines advanced
receiver technology with proven system design to
provide maximum flexibility, accuracy, and productivity.
New Bluetooth Wireless
Communication
TRIMBLE R-TRACK TECHNOLOGY FOR
COMPREHENSIVE GNSS SUPPORT
Exceptionally Rugged and
Lightweight
Powered by the enhanced RTK engine, Trimble
R-Track technology in the Trimble R7GNSS supports
the GPS Modernization signals L2C and L5, as well as
GLONASS. The R7 GNSS is also capable of using the
three levels of OmniSTAR1 positioning OmniSTAR HP,
OmniSTAR XP and OmniSTAR VBS.
The GNSS receiver and internal UHF radio are fully
protected from water, dust, and shock inside the units
full metal jacket. This field sturdiness makes the Trimble
R7 GNSS ideal for tough environments.
Its ability to track more satellitesboth GPS and
GLONASSmeans Trimble R-Track can help to improve
field productivity, and the resulting postprocessed or
RTK solution is enhanced. The new and coming L2C
and L5 will also improve the solution, plus these signals
are more easily acquired and tracked in challenging
GPS conditions.
The Trimble R7 GNSS system is designed to support
Trimbles original Integrated Surveying solution.
Combine your GPS and optical data in one job file
in powerful Trimble field software such as Trimble
Access, then transfer the job file seamlessly to your
Trimble office software, such as Trimble Business
Center, for processing.
Investing in the power of Trimble R-Track prepares you
for future GNSS capabilities. Trimble, already proven in
GPS, will continue to lead in additional GNSS support2.
Whenever youre facing a new surveying challenge,
your partnership with Trimble places the right tools
and techniques, including GNSS technology, at your
fingertips. Each Trimble system seamlessly integrates via
shared workflows and technologies, making
your everyday job site a place where the whole is
greater than the sum of its parts: Welcome to the
Connected Site.
PROVEN SYSTEM DESIGN
The overall design of the Trimble R7 GNSS system has
been tried, tested, and proven in the field.
Flexible Separate Antenna Options
Use the Trimble Zephyr Geodetic 2 ground plane
antenna3 to minimize signal multipath at the Trimble
R7 GNSS base, providing the cleanest data.
As a rover, the modular Trimble R7 GNSS with Trimble
Zephyr 2 antenna is extremely flexible: Carry the
receiver on the pole, wear it in the purpose-built
Trimble backpack, or drive with the Trimble R7 GNSS
inside your vehicle. The Trimble R7 GNSS supports the
way you want to work.
1 O
mniSTAR Subscription required. See [Link] for more information.
2 Trimble research and development divisions are already working closely with Galileo
satellite system teams to ensure delivery of the benefits of this new GNSS in advance
of the system being operational.
3 The Trimble Zephyr Geodetic 2 antenna supports COMPASS, GPS, GLONASS, and
Galileo signals.
For extra convenience and fewer cable hassles, the
Trimble R7 GNSS includes Bluetooth for wireless
connection to a Trimble controller, such as the Trimble
TSC3 Controller.
THE ORIGINAL INTEGRATED SURVEYING
SOLUTION AND BEYOND
trimble r7
gnss system
DATASHEET
performance specifications
hardware
Measurements
Physical
Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tough, lightweight, fully sealed magnesium alloy
Dimensions (WHxL). . . . . . . . . . 13.5 cm 8.5 cm x 24 cm (5.3 in x 3.4 in x 9.5 in)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 kg (3 lb) with internal batteries, internal radio,
internal battery charger, standard UHF antenna.
Less than 4 kg (8.8 lb) entire RTK rover including batteries
for 7 hours, range pole, controller and bracket
Temperature6
Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C to +65 C (40 F to +149 F)
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C to +80 C (40 F to +176 F)
Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%, condensing
Water/dustproof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP67 dustproof, protected from temporary
immersion to depth of 1 m (3.28 ft)
Shock and vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tested and meets the following
environmental standards:
Shock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-operating: Designed to survive a 1 m (3.3 ft)
drop onto concrete. Operating: to 40 G, 10 msec, sawtooth
Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIL-STD-810F, FIG.514.5C-1
Trimble R-Track technology
Advanced Trimble MaxwellTM Custom Survey GNSS Chip
High precision multiple correlator for GNSS pseudorange measurements
Unfiltered, unsmoothed pseudorange measurements data for low noise, low
multipath error, low time domain correlation and high dynamic response
Very low noise GNSS carrier phase measurements with <1 mm precision in a 1 Hz
bandwidth
Signal-to-Noise ratios reported in dB-Hz
Proven Trimble low elevation tracking technology
72 Channels:
GPS L1 C/A Code, L2C, L1/L2/L5 Full Cycle Carrier1
GLONASS L1 C/A Code, L1 P Code, L2 P Code, L1/L2 Full Cycle Carrier
4 SBAS WAAS/EGNOS Channels
positioning performance2
Code differential GNSS positioning
Horizontal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 m + 1 ppm RMS
Vertical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.50 m + 1 ppm RMS
SBAS differential positioning accuracy3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . typically <5 m 3DRMS
Static GNSS Surveying
High-precision static
Horizontal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mm + 0.1 ppm RMS
Vertical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 mm + 0.4 ppm RMS
Static and FastStatic
Horizontal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS
Vertical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS
Real-Time Kinematic Surveying4
Single Baseline <30 km
Horizontal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS
Vertical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 mm + 1 ppm RMS
Network RTK3
Horizontal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS
Vertical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 mm + 0.5 ppm RMS
Initialization time5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . typically <8 seconds
Initialization reliability5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . typically >99 9%
Electrical
Power input 10.5 V DC to 28 V DC with over-voltage protection
Two rechargeable, removable 7.4 V, 2.4 Ah Lithium-Ion batteries in internal battery
compartments
Power consumption:
4.0 W for receiver only (tracking and logging)
4.4 W including internal radio (not receiving CMR)
5.9 W (tracking SVs, logging at 1 Hz, Bluetooth7
Active, external antenna and RTK in Fixed mode)
Operating times on internal battery:
>10 hours postprocessed
68 hours RTK (with two 2.4 Ah batteries)
Battery charger internal with external AC power adapter; no requirement for
external charger
Power output:
6.5 V to 20 V (Port 1) maximum 50 mA
10.5 V to 28 V (Port 3) maximum 0.5 A
FCC Part 15C (2.4 GHz) certification, compliant with FCC Part 15B (Class B device);
IC RSS-210 and RSS-310 certifications, compliant with ICES-003 (Class B device);
CE-mark and C-tick mark conformity
Communications and Data Storage
1 The availability of the L5 signal is dependent on the US Government.
2 Precision and reliability may be subject to anomalies due to multipath, obstructions, satellite geometry, and
atmospheric conditions. The specifications stated recommend the use of stable mounts in an open sky view, EMI and
multipath clean environment, optimal GNSS constellation configurations, along with the use of survey practices that
are generally accepted for performing the highest-order surveys for the applicable application including occupation
times appropriate for baseline length. Baselines longer than 30 km require precise ephemeris and occupations up to
24 hours may be required to achieve the high precision static specification.
3 Depends on WAAS/EGNOS system performance.
4 Network RTK PPM values are referenced to the closest physical base station.
5 May be affected by atmospheric conditions, signal multipath, obstructions and satellite geometry. Initialization
reliability is continuously monitored to ensure highest quality.
6 Receiver will operate normally to 40 C, and internal batteries are rated to 20 C.
7 Bluetooth type approvals are country specific.
20072013, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, and TSC2 are trademarks of
Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. Access, Integrated Surveying, Maxwell, R-Track,
Zephyr, and Zephyr Geodetic are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. PN 022543-367D (02/13)
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2 external power ports, 2 internal battery ports, 3 serial ports
Integrated USB for data download speeds in excess of 1 megabit per second
Fully integrated, fully sealed internal UHF radio modem option
External cell phone support for GSM/GPRS/CDPD modems for RTK and VRS
operations
Fully integrated, fully sealed 2.4 GHz communications port (Bluetooth)7
16 NMEA outputs. GSOF and RT17 output
Dual event marker inputs, 1 Pulse Per Second Output
1 Hz, 2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz, and 20 Hz positioning and data logging
CMR+, CMRx, RTCM 2.1, RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0, RTCM 3.1 Input and Output
Data Storage on 256 MB CompactFlash memory at 15 second intervals:
4600 hours of raw observables, GPS + GLONASS with 13 SV average
8900 hours of raw observables, GPS-Only with 8 SV average
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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