Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Typical Operational Configuration Reference Description

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Chapter 4

Operation

Before operating the receiver for the first time, ensure that you have followed the installation instructions in Chapter 3, Installation starting on Page 19. The following instructions are based on a configuration such as that shown in Figure 6. It is assumed that a personal computer is used during the initial operation and testing for greater ease and versatility.

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Figure 6: Typical Operational Configuration

Reference Description

1L1 GPS card

2OEM housing

3Command source or base station

4COM1

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6Power

7Radio or rover station

8External power source(s)

9GPS signal

10GPS antenna

Your receiver must be a BASE model to act as a base station. A list of models is in Appendix A of the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual and in our Price List available from the Sales side menu of our website at www.novatel.com.

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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 Receiver Specifications Physical CharacteristicsSystem Architecture Radio Frequency RF SectionEnclosure and Wiring Harness Principal Power SupplyOptional LNA Power Supply GPS AntennaInstallation Typical System Configuration Reference DescriptionChapter Installation Electrostatic DischargeEquipment Interconnection Serial ConnectionInstallation Considerations Power ConnectionInstallation Chapter Antenna LocationConnectors and Connector Pins Assignment 1 J1 Interface and Power ConnectorData Link Base Station and Rover Units SeparationRF Connector J2 Serial Data InterfacePreamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna Supply Protocol Selection and Non Volatile MemoryMemory Back-Up RF InputUse of Discretes Discretes IP2 and IP3 functionsNon Volatile Memory Default ConfigurationNon-Volatile Memory Data Installation Overview Description ReferenceTypical Operational Configuration Reference Description OperationSerial Port Default Settings Communications with the ReceiverGetting Started Operation ChapterPower-Up Information Boot InformationOperational Information Chapter OperationData Requests Configurable ParametersReceiver States Self-Test Mode Dead-Reckoning Mode Built-In Status TestsDatum Support RTCM-Format Messages Message FormatsRTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed RTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections FixedChapter Message Formats Nmea Format Data Messages Message Formats ChapterPositioning Modes of Operation GPS System ErrorsSingle-Point or Autonomous Satellite-Based Augmentation System Sbas Positioning Modes of Operation ChapterSbas Messages Sbas ReceiverChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Troubleshooting Cable Lengths Vs. GainTroubleshooting Chapter Appendix a Technical SpecificationsSuperstar II Family Performance 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 BStatus Indicators Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsFlexPak Status Indicators Port Pin-OutsAutomobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BCables 3.2 13-Pin Deutsch to DB9 Serial Cable NovAtel part number FlexPak 13-Pin Serial CableSetup and Operation Normal SetupDevelopment Kit DescriptionDgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSII Differential GPS SetupStarView Software Installation Antenna Specifications Coaxial Cable SpecificationsAppendix C Cable SelectionAntenna Specifications Appendix C Geodetic Active AntennaAntenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna GainAppendix C Antenna Specifications Active AntennaPassive 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/ReferencesAppendix E Ttff and Satellite AcquisitionTime-To-First-Fix Ttff Re-AcquisitionUtility Installation Appendix FUpdating Receiver Firmware System RequirementsRegistration Key Accepted Starting Software and Options UpdateUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Programming Success Appendix F Updating Receiver FirmwareAppendix G GPS OverviewGPS System Design Space SegmentHeight Relationships Control SegmentUser Segment Appendix G GPS OverviewGPS Positioning GPS Overview Appendix GSingle-Point vs. Relative Positioning Accuracy versus Precision1Static vs. Kinematic Positioning MultipathReal-time vs. Post-mission Data Processing 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