Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Development Kit, Description, Setup and Operation, Normal Setup

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FlexPak-SSII Specifications

Appendix B

 

 

 

B.2 Development Kit

The SUPERSTAR II Development Kit allows you to easily evaluate the L1 GPS receiver. The Development Kit implements the receiver control operation and I/O functions of the receiver using a PC, a serial cable, an external GPS antenna, and a power cable with a 120 V AC to 12 V DC power adapter. The SUPERSTAR II is contained in the FlexPak-SSII unit, with I/O connectors and status LEDs.

StarView is a Windows application running on a PC that allows communication with the receiver. Commands and data requests can be sent through this application and received data is decoded and displayed in specific windows. A data logging facility is also provided within this tool. Details on the use of StarView is provided in the StarView User Manual (see Reference [5] on Page 13).

This section explains how to configure the Development Kit receiver, and how to interconnect the equipment.

B.2.1 Description

The Development Kit contains the following equipment:

QTY

DESCRIPTION

 

 

1FlexPak-SSII unit with built in SUPERSTAR II receiver card

1+12 dB active GPS antenna with 20 ft. cable, see Page 59

1

StarView software and L1 GPS user manuals on CD

 

 

1

Serial cable (DB9 connector to 13-pin Deutsch connector), see Page 52

1Automotive power cable (12 V DC power connector to 3-pin Deutsch connector) and power supply adapter 120 V AC to 12 V DC, see Page 51

B.2.2 Setup and Operation

The default data transfer rate is 9600 bps unless your receiver model has Carrier Phase Output (CP) capability in which case it may be 19200.

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.

B.2.2.1 Normal Setup

See Figure 5 on Page 27 when following these instructions:

1.Connect the FlexPak-SSII COM1 serial port to a PC using the serial cable provided.

2.Connect the GPS antenna to the RF port (labelled ) on the FlexPak using coaxial cable.

3.Connect the power supply to the FlexPak-SSII power port (labelled ) using the automotive power cable. When power is applied, the LED should be red. See also Section B.1.1, Status Indicators on Page 50.

4.Launch the StarView software application, see StarView Software Installation on Page 55. Refer also to the StarView User Manual, see Reference [5] on Page 13.

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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 Data Default ConfigurationNon Volatile Memory 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 OperationReceiver States Configurable ParametersData Requests Self-Test Mode Built-In Status Tests Dead-Reckoning ModeDatum Support RTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed Message FormatsRTCM-Format Messages Chapter Message Formats RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections FixedRTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections Message Formats Chapter Nmea Format Data MessagesSingle-Point or Autonomous GPS System ErrorsPositioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Satellite-Based Augmentation System SbasChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Sbas ReceiverSbas Messages Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Cable Lengths Vs. Gain TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chapter Superstar II Family Performance Technical SpecificationsAppendix a 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-OutsCables FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BAutomobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number 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 RequirementsUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Starting Software and Options UpdateRegistration Key Accepted 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 PositioningReal-time vs. Post-mission Data Processing MultipathStatic vs. Kinematic Positioning 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