Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Contact Information, Firmware Updates

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Customer Service

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your SUPERSTAR II, please contact NovAtel Customer Service using any one of the following methods:

NovAtel GPS Hotline:

1-800-NOVATEL(U.S. or Canada)

 

403-295-4900 (International)

Fax:

403-295-4901

E-mail:

support@novatel.ca

Website:

www.novatel.com

Write:

NovAtel Inc. Customer Service Dept.

 

1120 - 68 Avenue NE

 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

 

T2E 8S5

Before contacting NovAtel Customer Service regarding software concerns, please do the following:

1. Issue the Erase NVM command, Message ID# 99, with value 0 to reset all NVM.

(For details on individual commands and logs, refer to the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual)

2. Log the following data requests to a file on your PC for 30 minutes

Receiver Status, ID# 49

one shot

Ephemeris Data, ID# 22

continuous

Measurement Block, ID# 23

1 Hz

HW/SW Identification, ID# 45

one shot

3.Send the file containing the log to NovAtel Customer Service, using either the NovAtel ftp site at ftp:// ftp.novatel.ca/incoming or the support@novatel.ca e-mail address.

Firmware Updates

Firmware updates are firmware revisions to an existing model, which improves basic functionality of the GPS receiver. See also Appendix F, Updating Receiver Firmware on Page 64.

Firmware upgrades are firmware releases, which increase basic functionality of the receiver from one model to a higher level model type. When available, upgrades may be purchased at a price, which is the difference between the two model types on the current NovAtel GPS Price List plus a nominal service charge.

If you need further information, please contact NovAtel using one of the methods given above.

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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 Congratulations Scope Related PublicationsRelated 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 DiscretesDefault Configuration Non Volatile MemoryNon-Volatile Memory Data 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 OperationConfigurable Parameters Data RequestsReceiver States Self-Test Mode Built-In Status Tests Dead-Reckoning ModeDatum Support Message Formats RTCM-Format MessagesRTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections Fixed RTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential CorrectionsChapter Message Formats Message Formats Chapter Nmea Format Data MessagesGPS System Errors Positioning Modes of OperationSingle-Point or Autonomous Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Satellite-Based Augmentation System SbasSbas Receiver Sbas MessagesChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Cable Lengths Vs. Gain TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chapter Technical Specifications Appendix aSuperstar 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 SpecificationsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications Status IndicatorsFlexPak Status Indicators Port Pin-OutsFlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix B Automobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part numberCables 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 RequirementsStarting Software and Options Update Registration Key AcceptedUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F 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 PositioningMultipath Static vs. Kinematic PositioningReal-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