Downloads
Latest files available for download.
GPS Controller SoftwareThe GPS Controller software is a free program designed to allow you to configure a range of GPS receivers. It runs on Windows 2000/XP desktop computers, devices running Windows CE.NET, Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs and Windows Mobile Version 5.0/6.
v5.0.2 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (Windows Mobile 5.0)(ReconUpdateV5_0_2WWE.exe - 23446 KB)Version 5.0.2 operating system can only be installed on a unit running Windows Mobile 5.0.
- New Features
- For Recon units with the integrated 802.11 radio (Wireless LAN) capability; improvements were
made to the radio's power management algorithm. Users should experience increased battery life
when using the 802.11 radio as compared to firmware v5.0.1.
- Entitlement
- If you are running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software, you are entitled to this
upgrade.
- Installation Instructions
- Before beginning ensure you have downloaded all data from your device as all data and
programs will be lost on installing the new version of the operating system.
- Ensure you have ActiveSync v4.2 installed on your desktop computer.
- Download the file to your desktop computer.
- Before running the downloaded program disconnect the Recon from your desktop computer
- Run the program and follow the on-screen instructions to perform the upgrade.
v4.2.5 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (Pocket PC 2003)(TrimbleReconUpdatePPCV4_2_5WWE.exe - 15100 KB)Version 4.2.5 operating system includes all of the enhancements of versions 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
- New Features
- USB drivers improved to make USB communications more robust.
- Touch screen improvements to eliminate lock-ups and false touches.
- The addition of a High-Contrast mode enables users to display information in black type on a white screen, greatly improving screen visibility in daylight.
- Improved compatibility between Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005/AutoRoute™ 2005 software and the Trimble Recon handheld.
- The Battery Power Remaining indicator now provides a more accurate representation of the percentage of battery life remaining.
- The battery algorithm has been improved to make Low Battery warnings more accurate.
- Improvements in file names and contacts where foreign characters, including accented characters, can now be properly displayed and saved.
- Features included from v4.2.3
- A specific issue with unreliable connection to the GPS Pathfinder Pocket receiver after the Recon handheld has been suspended and resumed has been addressed.
- Features included from v4.2.2
- Improvements have been made in the reporting of Battery Power Remaining, in particular an issue with incorrect reporting of battery capacity has been resolved.
- An issue where some Recon handhelds would experience screen flickering in certain light conditions has been addressed.
- Entitlement
- If you are running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, you are entitled to this upgrade.
- Refer to the Release Notes for details on the new features and how to perform the upgrade.
Trimble Battery Driver Patch (Pocket PC 2003)(Trimble Battery Driver Patch.zip - 353 KB)The Trimble® Recon™ handheld may incorrectly display a low battery warning, giving the impression that the battery is performing poorly. This may be caused by operating the device in cold temperatures, or using CompactFlash cards that have a high current draw, such as GPS or 802.11 cards. To resolve this problem, install this driver patch.
Once installed, the battery driver patch decreases the battery voltage value used to trigger a low battery warning, increasing the amount of time before a warning appears.
Note: This patch does not change the voltage value used for the critical battery warning.
