2 Setting up and Running the ThunderBoltE
16 Trimble ThunderBolt E GPS Disciplined Clock User Guide
To view the Timing Receiver Status and Control information, select
Window/Receiver Statu s:
4. To specify the communications port and protocol for your office computer,
right-click in the bottom right of the Trimble GPS Mon itor screen and then select
the required COM port and settings.
5. Connect the Bullet antenna to the ThunderBoltE using the prov ided antenna
interface cable.
6. Connect the DB-9M serial cable from the ThunderBolt E to DB-9F on your
computer.
7. Turn on the +24 V DC power source or plug in the AC/DC converter and then
turn on the powe r.
The Tx and Rx in the lower left of the status bar indicate the following:
–If the Tx blinks, the computer is transmitting commands to the receiver.
–If the Rx blinks, the computer is receiving reports from the receiver.