Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Software License

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Software License

disk) on which the software is contained will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper use or neglect. NovAtel does not warrant the contents of the software or that it will be error free. The software is furnished "AS IS" and without warranty as to the performance or results you may obtain by using the software. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you.

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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 Data Default ConfigurationNon Volatile Memory 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 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 BStatus Indicators Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsFlexPak Status Indicators 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 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 RequirementsUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Starting Software and Options UpdateRegistration Key Accepted 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 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