Hi Robert,
Denise has given some great advice which should get you going. I'll try to add to that by answering your points in turn:
1. Is the TMM app suppose to connect and stay connected?
No, the TMM app is needed to set up the correction and coordinate settings, and, if using a Catalyst subscription (which you are not), to process user sign-in. Field Maps reads those settings when setting up its own connection to the Trimble receiver.
2. Is TMM app for testing connection purposes only?
No, see answer to (1) above.
3. If the GPS gets disconnected from field maps, what is the proper reconnection process?
You should be able to reconnect in Field Maps, after checking that Bluetooth connectivity is restored. If you lose connection to the R2 because of range, battery etc then the R2 should reconnect to the iPad automatically when back in range/powered on.
4. What is the GNSS Status app used for?
GNSS Status is an older application that was used to provide some of the functionality now provided by TMM, you do not need to use it.
Additionally please note that as you are not using a Catalyst based receiver like the DA2 you do not need to sign in to TMM.
Best regards,
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Mark Kellaway
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-17-2023 08:14
From: Robert Snyder
Subject: Connection Issues Trimble Mobile Manager and Field Maps
Hi:
I have done a decent amount of reading on configuration of TMM and Esri Field Maps. This office uses a Trimble R2 GPS and an Ipad 10 for data collection. The firmware version on the R2 has been updated to v 5.60. I have configured TMM with the login info provided by ODOT VRS Team. I have also configured the account section of ESRI Field Maps. I need clarification on connection issues with TMM. I noticed that TMM will connect for about 5-10 seconds and disconnect with this error message about about account login credentials. Check username and password. I have confirmed with ODOT my login info is correct. I open my field maps map and get the gps connected to the map I am using for data collection. Most of the time is will stay connected but has issues some days.
1. Is the TMM app suppose to connect and stay connected?
2. Is TMM app for testing connection purposes only?
3. If the GPS gets disconnected from field maps, what is the proper reconnection process?
4. What is the GNSS Status app used for?
Thank you,
Robert
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Robert Snyder
GIS Analyst
Wood County Engineer's Office
Bowling Green, OH
419-3734916
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