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Thunderbolt Monitor Kit Manual v5.0.6 

Page 12 

3/8/2020 

References:

 

 

[1] Lady Heather: 

http://www.ke5fx.com/heather/readme.htm

 

 
[2] tboltmon.exe: 

http://www.ko4bb.com/Manuals/05)_GPS_Timing/Trimble/Thunderbolt/tboltmon.exe

 

 
[3] Tbolt Simulator: 

http://www.ko4bb.com/Timing/GPSMonitor/TBoltSim.php

 

 
[4] ST Micro ST-LINK/V2 Programming Adapter: 

 

https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/development-tools/hardware-
development-tools/hardware-development-tools-for-stm32/st-link-v2.html

 

 

[5] ST Micro Flasher-STM32 Production Programmer software: 

https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/flasher-stm32.html

 

 
[6] Thunderbolt User’s Guide: 

http://www.ko4bb.com/Manuals/05)_GPS_Timing/Trimble/Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt_Use
rs_Guide_2002-v4.pdf

 

 
[7] GPS Week Rollover Issue with Trimble Thunderbolt: 

http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=gps-week-rollover-of-july-30-2017-and-
thunderbolt-monitor

 

 
[8] TBMon Android app 

http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=thunderbolt-monitor-android-app

 

 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Thunderbolt Monitor Kit

Page 1: ...may be equipped with a WiFi module which gives it the capability to operate as an internet server compatible with the Lady Heather 1 control and monitoring software and the Android app available on KO...

Page 2: ...requires a 6 12V DC 50mA average current to operate without WiFi option A 100mA capable supply is recommended Fine regulation or low ripple are not necessary or even advantageous as long as voltage ex...

Page 3: ...1 5 PPS from Thunderbolt BNC pin J1 5 6 PPS to PC As required DCD Pin 1 J1 6 note 2 7 Supply return negative J1 7 8 Supply 6 12V positive J1 8 9 Major Alarm output J6 2 notes 4 5 10 Minor Alarm outpu...

Page 4: ...second rate to indicate power is applied to the kit 9 See thermistor wiring below Pinout Note about the optional thermistor A suitable part number is the Murata NXRT15XH103FA1B040 available from Digik...

Page 5: ...tus information items 1 through 8 in the list above is suspended All Minor Alarms that are present are displayed on line 2 of the display at the end of the sequence Details of the various modes report...

Page 6: ...elf Survey is performed again In such cases use the Android app s Self Survey command or Trimble s TBoltMon Windows software to start the self survey Note that the duration of self survey is typically...

Page 7: ...Yes GPS Offset Auto Yes Yes GPS Offset 3 18 Yes Combine Alarms 4 No Yes Leap Sec Alarm Yes Yes GPS Week Alarm 2 No Yes Test Alarms 5 Off No Longitude 6 Read Only Latitude 6 Read Only Display Ext Tempe...

Page 8: ...the software in all or in part in source or executable form Software upgrades The kit s software may be upgraded over time but it is not a certainty New releases may be announced on the kit s web pag...

Page 9: ...ply voltage near the top of the range Therefore it is recommended to reduce the maximum supply voltage particularly when driving larger displays The kit will work fine with as low as 5 5V supply when...

Page 10: ...PC and the kit on the Transmit line You can use either of the types described below Simultaneous interfacing with a PC The top schematic shows a simple adapter to be used when the kit is permanently...

Page 11: ...t PPS LED Driver Android App A free Android app that can be used with the TBMon kit WiFi option to monitor your Thunderbolt is available on my web site at the link in reference 8 Sorry there is no iOS...

Page 12: ...nt tools hardware development tools hardware development tools for stm32 st link v2 html 5 ST Micro Flasher STM32 Production Programmer software https www st com en development tools flasher stm32 htm...

Page 13: ...irmware version 4 0 4 V4 0 5 October 2016 Update to Table on page 3 V4 2 0 August 5 2017 Update to firmware version 4 2 0 supporting GPS Week Rollover V4 2 2 August 27 2017 Fix issue with GPS Week rol...

Page 14: ...Thunderbolt Monitor Kit Manual v5 0 6 Page 14 3 8 2020 Appendix 2 Schematic...

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