Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Proprietary Notice

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SUPERSTAR II User Manual

Publication Number:

OM-20000077

Revision Level:

3

Revision Date:

2004/03/11

Proprietary Notice

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NovAtel Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a licence agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or non-disclosure agreement.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of a duly authorized representative of NovAtel Inc.

The information contained within this manual is believed to be true and correct at the time of publication.

NovAtel is a registered trademark of NovAtel Inc.

SUPERSTAR, FlexPak-SSII and StarView are trademarks of NovAtel Inc.

All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.

© Copyright 2003-2004 NovAtel Inc. All rights reserved.

Unpublished rights reserved under International copyright laws.

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Contents Superstar Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Appendices Tables Figures Software License Software License Firmware Updates Contact InformationElectrostatic Discharge CE Notice Warranty Policy Related Publications Congratulations ScopeRelated Publications Introduction Superstar II GPS CardFlexPak-SSII Introduction ChapterChapter Introduction System Architecture Receiver SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Radio Frequency RF SectionOptional LNA Power Supply Enclosure and Wiring HarnessPrincipal Power Supply GPS AntennaInstallation Typical System Configuration Reference DescriptionEquipment Interconnection Chapter InstallationElectrostatic Discharge Serial ConnectionInstallation Chapter Installation ConsiderationsPower Connection Antenna LocationData Link Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment1 J1 Interface and Power Connector Base Station and Rover Units SeparationRF Connector J2 Serial Data InterfaceMemory Back-Up Preamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna SupplyProtocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory RF InputUse of Discretes Discretes IP2 and IP3 functionsNon-Volatile Memory Data Default ConfigurationNon Volatile Memory Installation Overview Description ReferenceTypical Operational Configuration Reference Description OperationGetting Started Serial Port Default SettingsCommunications with the Receiver Operation ChapterOperational Information Power-Up InformationBoot Information Chapter OperationReceiver States Configurable ParametersData Requests Self-Test Mode Dead-Reckoning Mode Built-In Status TestsDatum Support RTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed Message FormatsRTCM-Format Messages Chapter Message Formats RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections FixedRTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections Nmea Format Data Messages Message Formats ChapterSingle-Point or Autonomous GPS System ErrorsPositioning Modes of Operation Satellite-Based Augmentation System Sbas Positioning Modes of Operation ChapterChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Sbas ReceiverSbas Messages Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Troubleshooting Cable Lengths Vs. GainTroubleshooting Chapter Superstar II Family Performance Technical SpecificationsAppendix a Technical Specifications Appendix a Output MessagesAppendix a Technical Specifications Mechanical DrawingConnector Pin Assignment J1 Interfaces and Power Connector Pin Assignment3 I/O Electrical Characteristics O Signals Voltage LimitsFlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BFlexPak Status Indicators Status IndicatorsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications Port Pin-OutsCables FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BAutomobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number 3.2 13-Pin Deutsch to DB9 Serial Cable NovAtel part number FlexPak 13-Pin Serial CableDevelopment Kit Setup and OperationNormal Setup DescriptionDgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSII Differential GPS SetupStarView Software Installation Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsCoaxial Cable Specifications Cable SelectionAntenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required Antenna Specifications Appendix CGeodetic Active Antenna Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna GainPassive Antenna Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsActive Antenna Recommended Geodetic Active AntennasPassive Antenna Specifications Patch Element GPS Antenna 201-990146-716 MCX, +12 dBGPS Antenna 201-990147-606 +26 dB Antenna Specifications Appendix C Appendix D Standards/ReferencesTime-To-First-Fix Ttff Appendix ETtff and Satellite Acquisition Re-AcquisitionUpdating Receiver Firmware Utility InstallationAppendix F System RequirementsUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Starting Software and Options UpdateRegistration Key Accepted Programming Success Appendix F Updating Receiver FirmwareGPS System Design Appendix GGPS Overview Space SegmentUser Segment Height RelationshipsControl Segment Appendix G GPS OverviewGPS Positioning GPS Overview Appendix GSingle-Point vs. Relative Positioning Accuracy versus Precision1Real-time vs. Post-mission Data Processing MultipathStatic vs. Kinematic Positioning Why Does Multipath Occur? Consequences of Multipath ReceptionHardware Solutions For Multipath Reduction Antenna Site SelectionGPS Signal Multipath vs. Increased Antenna Height Antenna DesignsGPS Overview Appendix G Appendix H Glossary of TermsGlossary of Terms Appendix H Appendix H Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Appendix H Appendix AcronymsAcronyms Appendix Appendix Acronyms Index GEO, Sbas IndexIndex Index OM-20000077 Rev 2004/03/11