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TSC5 Bulletin – Android 13 Update
Some TSC5 units that upgraded from Android 11 to Android 13 (OS v03.00.04) experienced application crashes if the built-in GNSS subsystem did not have a good position fix. This issue was caused by an incompatibility between the GNSS driver and the Android 13 Location...
Update to WisCORS and MODOT RTK Networks
Recently both Wisconsin and Missouri have made changes to their RTK networks to add advanced mountpoints to include more satellite constellations. For the field worker this means more satellites to collect data in the field and keep consistent accuracy in the Field....
TSC5 Bulletin – Issue
The TSC5 recently had an Android 13 OS update released to many users. Unfortunately, this release has caused stability issues on updated TSC5’s. The OS update has been pulled from distribution but some users may want to turn off automatic...
Trimble Survey GNSS Firmware Week Number Roll Over (WNRO) Issue
TRIMBLE SURVEY GNSS FIRMWARE WEEK NUMBER ROLL OVER (WNRO) ISSUE Description and cause of the issue Trimble GNSS receiver firmware versions <4.30 have reached the end of their lifespan as of 20 August 2023 and should no longer be used. Receivers with firmware...
Trimble TSC5 and Ranger 5 Critical Update for Battery Charging Issue
TSC5/Ranger5 Critical Update For Battery Charging Issue Trimble has issued a critical operating system update for all TSC5/Ranger 5 data collectors. This update prevents a battery charge failure issue in most TSC5’s and Ranger 5’s. This operating system update...
Best Practices For GNSS Data Collection – Podcast
Want to learn directly from the experts? Listen to this Esri "Field Notes" Podcast episode on Best Practices For GNSS Data Collection with Dan Colbert and Jeff Ryan from Trimble. After listening to the podcast, if you have any additional questions about best practices...
GNSS Receiver Cleaning Tip
Seiler Quick-Tip - How to clean the outside of your instrument Seiler Geospatial wants you to start your New Year off sparkling! Here is a great tip to keep your surveying equipment looking clean in between scheduled service maintenance appointments. Although...
Precision Midwest
Welcome to Seiler Instrument Geospatial On December 30th, 2021, Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Company Inc., acquired the assets of Precision Midwest operations in Plainfield, Illinois. The Seiler family is excited for the opportunity to invest and build upon...
Trimble Access – Selecting Satellite Set
In Trimble Access version 2020 or higher, a feature was added to allow the user In RTK surveys, to measure points with independent subsets of the currently tracked GNSS satellite constellation. This allows for consecutive measurements to be independent of each other,...