Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Superstar

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SUPERSTAR II

User Manual

OM-20000077

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Contents Superstar Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Appendices Tables Figures Software License Software License Contact Information Firmware UpdatesElectrostatic Discharge CE Notice Warranty Policy Related Publications Congratulations ScopeRelated Publications Superstar II GPS Card IntroductionIntroduction Chapter FlexPak-SSIIChapter Introduction Physical Characteristics Receiver SpecificationsSystem Architecture Radio Frequency RF SectionPrincipal Power Supply Enclosure and Wiring HarnessOptional LNA Power Supply GPS AntennaTypical System Configuration Reference Description InstallationElectrostatic Discharge Chapter InstallationEquipment Interconnection Serial ConnectionPower Connection Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Chapter Antenna Location1 J1 Interface and Power Connector Connectors and Connector Pins AssignmentData Link Base Station and Rover Units SeparationSerial Data Interface RF Connector J2Protocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory Preamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna SupplyMemory Back-Up RF InputDiscretes IP2 and IP3 functions Use of DiscretesNon Volatile Memory Default ConfigurationNon-Volatile Memory Data Description Reference Installation OverviewOperation Typical Operational Configuration Reference DescriptionCommunications with the Receiver Serial Port Default SettingsGetting Started Operation ChapterBoot Information Power-Up InformationOperational Information Chapter OperationData Requests Configurable ParametersReceiver States Self-Test Mode Built-In Status Tests Dead-Reckoning ModeDatum Support RTCM-Format Messages Message FormatsRTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed RTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections FixedChapter Message Formats Message Formats Chapter Nmea Format Data MessagesPositioning Modes of Operation GPS System ErrorsSingle-Point or Autonomous Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Satellite-Based Augmentation System SbasSbas Messages Sbas ReceiverChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Cable Lengths Vs. Gain TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chapter Appendix a Technical SpecificationsSuperstar II Family Performance Output Messages Technical Specifications Appendix aMechanical Drawing Appendix a Technical SpecificationsJ1 Interfaces and Power Connector Pin Assignment Connector Pin AssignmentO Signals Voltage Limits 3 I/O Electrical CharacteristicsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications Status IndicatorsFlexPak Status Indicators Port Pin-OutsAutomobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BCables FlexPak 13-Pin Serial Cable 3.2 13-Pin Deutsch to DB9 Serial Cable NovAtel part numberNormal Setup Setup and OperationDevelopment Kit DescriptionDifferential GPS Setup Dgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSIIStarView Software Installation Coaxial Cable Specifications Antenna SpecificationsAppendix C Cable SelectionGeodetic Active Antenna Antenna Specifications Appendix CAntenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna GainActive Antenna Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsPassive Antenna Recommended Geodetic Active AntennasGPS Antenna 201-990146-716 MCX, +12 dB Passive Antenna Specifications Patch ElementGPS Antenna 201-990147-606 +26 dB Antenna Specifications Appendix C Standards/References Appendix DTtff and Satellite Acquisition Appendix ETime-To-First-Fix Ttff Re-AcquisitionAppendix F Utility InstallationUpdating Receiver Firmware System RequirementsRegistration Key Accepted Starting Software and Options UpdateUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Appendix F Updating Receiver Firmware Programming SuccessGPS Overview Appendix GGPS System Design Space SegmentControl Segment Height RelationshipsUser Segment Appendix G GPS OverviewGPS Overview Appendix G GPS PositioningAccuracy versus Precision1 Single-Point vs. Relative PositioningStatic vs. Kinematic Positioning MultipathReal-time vs. Post-mission Data Processing Consequences of Multipath Reception Why Does Multipath Occur?Antenna Site Selection Hardware Solutions For Multipath ReductionAntenna Designs GPS Signal Multipath vs. Increased Antenna HeightGPS Overview Appendix G Glossary of Terms Appendix HGlossary of Terms Appendix H Appendix H Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Appendix H Acronyms AppendixAcronyms Appendix Appendix Acronyms Index Index GEO, SbasIndex Index OM-20000077 Rev 2004/03/11