Computer Aided Earthmoving System Basic (CAESBasic) Caterpillar

• Configuration Toolbox

• MS Controller

• QuickPlan

• CommSet

• WinFlash

• TRIMTALK Setup

Install the Utilities

In order to install the additional utilities perform the following steps.

1. Turn on the computer and start Windows.

2. Place the CAESbasic Software CD in the CD drive of your computer. The Setup program should start automatically. Do the following if the program does not start automatically.

   1. On the Windows taskbar, click "Start" and select the "Run" command. The "Run" dialog appears.

   2. In the "Open" field, type d:\Setup.exe. The drive letter may be different on your computer, check to find out what drive letter your CD drive is using and replace d with this letter.

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3. Click "OK". The "Setup" dialog appears with the available options as shown in illustration 1.

4. Click the following option.
   • "Install Office Tools"

   Note: If you select the "Install Office Tools" option, all the utilities are installed on your computer.

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5. Follow the instructions of the Installation wizard. Continue until the dialog in illustration 2 appears. By default, all components are selected. This is equivalent to performing a Standard installation.

6. Clear the check box beside any components that you do not want to install.

7. Click "Next".

   An information dialog appears that tells you what programs will be upgraded by continuing with the installation.

8. Click "Yes" in order to continue with the installation.

   On a second installation, an information dialog appears that tells you what version you will be upgrading to by continuing with the installation. Click "Yes" in order to continue with the installation.

9. In order to continue and complete the installation, click "Next".

Configuration Toolbox Software

The Configuration Toolbox version 5.0 software is a Microsoft Windows application that lets you create and edit GPS receiver configuration files. The settings in these files control the operation of the GPS receiver.

The GPS receiver configuration file can then be copied to a data card and sent to the GPS receiver.

It is recommended that you use the SiteVision Office software in order to create GPS receiver configuration files for the CAESbasic system.

MS Controller Software

The MS Controller version 1.1 software lets you interactively view the status of a GPS receiver. Use the CAESbasic service cable in order to connect your PC to the GPS receiver. The GPS receiver does not have an interactive front panel. The MS Controller software emulates the front panel of a GPS receiver and provides a platform in order to let you view the GPS receiver settings.

QuickPlan Software

The QuickPlan version 2.35 software helps you to plan and to schedule work around times of good or bad satellite coverage. Refer to Service Manual, RENR7888 for more information on the QuickPlan software.

When and Why to use QuickPlan

Use QuickPlan in order to determine at what times of day there is poor satellite coverage. The software shows both the number of satellites and the PDOP available at different times of the day. Knowing this you can schedule the work so you do not have to rely on the CAESbasic system in order to give guidance during these times.

QuickPlan can also be used in order to determine the best times to work next to obstructions. For example, if you must work next to a building that blocks the view of all satellites to the west, enter this into QuickPlan. Then QuickPlan will find out the times of day when there will be enough satellites to the east in order to continue working next to the building.

Before using QuickPlan

In order to obtain accurate information in QuickPlan, you must obtain a current almanac and understand the basic concepts of sessions and points.

Updating the Almanac

In order to produce accurate graphs, QuickPlan requires a current almanac. An almanac is a set of data that is used in order to predict satellite orbits over a moderately long period of time (about a month). The information is stored as an Ephemeris (*.eph, or *.ssf) file in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\Trimble\Almanacs.

Do one of the following if your computer does not have a current Ephemeris file.

• Download the Current.ssf file from the Trimble FTP site (ftp.trimble.com/pub/eph/).

• Use the data transfer procedure in order to obtain data from a GPS receiver. For information about transferring the file from your GPS receiver, refer to your GPS receiver manuals.

QuickPlan automatically looks for the most current file in the almanacs folder. This file is usually named Current.eph or Current.ssf. If the file is not automatically found, locate and select the file. If the file is out of date a warning message appears.

Perform the following steps in order to select a different ephemeris file while you are running the software.

1. Select "Options / Almanac". The "Load File with Almanac" dialog appears.

2. Locate the file that you want to load.

3. Click "OK".

   The selected .eph file loads and the QuickPlan software window returns. The information in the Status window updates in order to reflect your changes.

   Note: If you want QuickPlan to find the ephemeris file automatically each time you start, copy the file to the almanacs folder.

Creating Sessions and Defining Points

The concepts of sessions and points are central to the operation of QuickPlan.

• A session is the time period in the correct time zone in which you plan to make observations.

• A point is the place at which observations take place.

Defining a Session

When QuickPlan opens, the "Select Date" dialog shown in illustration 3 appears.

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You can view satellite information for only one day at a time.

Use the "Select Date" dialog in order to select the date.

Perform the following steps in order to select the date.

1. Do one of the following.
   • Click "Today", "Tomorrow", or "Day after tomorrow".

   • Click a date button in the calendar.

   • Enter the date in the "date" fields.

2. Click "OK".

   QuickPlan computes satellite availability for the selected date.

Defining a Point

After the "Select Date" dialog closes, the "Edit Point" dialog shown in illustration 4 appears.

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Use the "Edit Point" dialog in order to define the point for calculating the satellite graphs and plots. Use a point near the center of your project area.

Perform the following steps in order to define a point.

1. Do one of the following.
   • If you know the latitude and longitude for the point, click "Keyboard". Enter the appropriate values for the point.

   • If you are working in or near a major city, click "Cities". Select the city and click "Keyboard" in order to update the default values.

   • To work with a map view, click "World Map" in order to locate your area using the mouse pointer. Select a city and click "Keyboard" in order to update the default values.

2. Click "OK" in order to return to the "Edit Point" dialog.

3. Click "OK".

Viewing the Status Window

After the "Edit Point" dialog closes, QuickPlan shows the Status window, as shown in illustration 5.

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Displaying Graphs

Use the "Graphs" menu in order to show information in graphical format for the last point that was added or edited in the session. The time interval that is used for these graphs is based on the working hours specified using "Options / Auto Time". The interval is based on the entire day if the options have not been set.

In order to view graphs perform the following steps.

1. Select the "Graphs" menu.

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2. Select one or more graphs to view, such as the "Number SVs and PDOP" graph. This graph is shown in illustration 6.

Perform the following steps in order to print a graph.

1. Display and select the graph in the QuickPlan software window.

2. Select "File / Print Graph".

   The "Print" dialog appears.

3. Complete the standard "Print" dialog.

4. Click "OK".

Exiting QuickPlan

In order to end a run of QuickPlan or exit the program, select "File / Exit".

Your session is not saved in your project. However, your session will be the initial session when you restart QuickPlan.

CommSet

CommSet version 1.26 software configures the TC900B radio. A data radio can be configured for use as a reference (base) station, a repeater, or a rover.

WinFlash

WinFlash software can perform the following operations with the SiteNet 450 radio-modem.

• Configure the SiteNet 450

• Upgrade radio firmware

• Load frequency update

• Retrieve radio diagnostic information

TRIMTALK Setup Utility

TRIMTALK Setup utility configures the TRIMTALK data radios. A data radio can be configured for use as a base station, a repeater, or a rover.