# Trimble R980

The Trimble R980 is a capable 3rd party base station that enables RTK and PPK workflows. It is not a required component for the RTK-PPK module. 

## Tribmle R980 Documentation

To view Trimble's documentation on the R980 Base Station, click this link.

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Trimble R980 Documentation Link
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## Software Setup for RTK

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### Connect Device to R980 via Wi-Fi

For documentation on connecting to the base station click this link

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### Configure I/O Settings

Once your are connected to the Base Station in the web interface, click the I/O Configuration Tab on the left hand side bar.&#x20;

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Click on the second Serial in the Type column. Verify that it is the Ext-Serial Port and not the Lemo Port.

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Update I/O Configuration Settings to match the image below.

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## Software Setup for PPK

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### Connect Device to R980 via Wi-Fi

For documentation on connecting to the base station click this link

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### Configure Data Logging Settings

Click the Data Logging tab on the left hand side bar

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Click on Default

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Update Data logging Settings to match the image below.

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## Hardware Setup

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### Mount The R980

Mount the R980 base station to a survey pole or tripod.&#x20;

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### Connect Ground Radio (RTK ONLY)

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This step is only required when operating with RTK.&#x20;
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Connect the Sentera ground radio to the R980 using the Limo to USB cable.&#x20;

First open the black rubber tab with the USB symbol on it

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The Serial Port for USB communication can be identified by the yellow ring around it
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Then insert the Lemo to USB Cable adapter, and connect a USB-a to USB-c cable.

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Attach the USB-c cable to the Sentera Ground Radio

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### Place The Radio (RTK ONLY)

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This step is only required when operating with RTK.&#x20;
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Place the Sentera ground radio such that the antenna is pointed towards the sky.&#x20;

The Sentera ground radio has an integrated magnet and a 1/4"-20 thread mount that can be utilized for mounting as the end user sees fit.&#x20;
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### Verify the Antenna is Mounted on the Drone (RTK ONLY)

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This step is only required when operating with RTK.&#x20;
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Install the Antenna per the manufacturer instruction

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