Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Installation, Typical System Configuration Reference Description

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Chapter 3

Installation

This section covers the installation of the receiver.

NovAtel’s StarView graphical user interface software running on a PC allows you to control the receiver and to display its outputs. See Section B.3, StarView Software Installation starting on Page 55 for its installation instructions. Details on the StarView program are provided in Reference [5] on Page 13.

The SUPERSTAR II is an OEM product designed for flexibility of integration and configuration. You are free to select an appropriate data and signal interface, power supply system and mounting structure. This allows you to custom-design your own GPS-based positioning system around the SUPERSTAR II.

A typical system configuration is shown in Figure 4:

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Figure 4: Typical System Configuration

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1J2 to user-supplied GPS antenna

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3User-supplied enclosure

4User-supplied power, data and signal connector to J1

5User-supplied interface

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7COM1, COM2 and power connectors

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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 Radio Frequency RF Section Receiver SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics System ArchitectureGPS Antenna Enclosure and Wiring HarnessPrincipal Power Supply Optional LNA Power SupplyTypical System Configuration Reference Description InstallationSerial Connection Chapter InstallationElectrostatic Discharge Equipment InterconnectionAntenna Location Installation ConsiderationsPower Connection Installation ChapterBase Station and Rover Units Separation Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment1 J1 Interface and Power Connector Data LinkSerial Data Interface RF Connector J2RF Input Preamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna SupplyProtocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory Memory Back-UpDiscretes IP2 and IP3 functions Use of DiscretesNon Volatile Memory Default ConfigurationNon-Volatile Memory Data Description Reference Installation OverviewOperation Typical Operational Configuration Reference DescriptionOperation Chapter Serial Port Default SettingsCommunications with the Receiver Getting StartedChapter Operation Power-Up InformationBoot Information Operational InformationData 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 SpecificationsPort Pin-Outs Status IndicatorsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications FlexPak Status IndicatorsAutomobile 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 numberDescription Setup and OperationNormal Setup Development KitDifferential GPS Setup Dgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSIIStarView Software Installation Cable Selection Antenna SpecificationsCoaxial Cable Specifications Appendix CTypical Current Consumption Versus Antenna Gain Antenna Specifications Appendix CGeodetic Active Antenna Antenna Gain Depending on Cable Length RequiredRecommended Geodetic Active Antennas Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsActive Antenna Passive AntennaGPS 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 DRe-Acquisition Appendix ETtff and Satellite Acquisition Time-To-First-Fix TtffSystem Requirements Utility InstallationAppendix F Updating Receiver FirmwareRegistration Key Accepted Starting Software and Options UpdateUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Appendix F Updating Receiver Firmware Programming SuccessSpace Segment Appendix GGPS Overview GPS System DesignAppendix G GPS Overview Height RelationshipsControl Segment User SegmentGPS 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