Novatel OM-20000122 user manual NovAtel Knowledge Base Before Contacting Customer Support

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Customer Support

NovAtel Knowledge Base

If a technical issue is encountered, browse the NovAtel Web site at www.novatel.com/support/search/. Use this page to search for general information about GNSS and other technologies, information about NovAtel hardware and software and installation and operation issues.

Before Contacting Customer Support

Before contacting NovAtel Customer Support about a software problem, perform the following steps:

1.Log the following data to a file on your computer for 15 minutes:

RXSTATUSB once RAWEPHEMB onchanged RANGEB ontime 1 BESTPOSB ontime 1 RXCONFIGA once VERSIONB once RAWIMUSXB onnew INSPVASB ontime 1 INSCOVSB ontime 1 INSUPDATEB onchanged IMUTOANTOFFSETSB onchanged

2.Send the data file to NovAtel Customer Support, using either the NovAtel FTP site at ftp://ftp.novatel.ca/ or through the support@novatel.com e-mail address.

3.You can also issue a FRESET command to the receiver to clear any unknown settings.

The FRESET command erases all user settings. Record the configuration settings before sending the FRESET command to simplify reconfiguration.

If a hardware problem is encountered, send a list of the troubleshooting steps taken and results.

Contact Information

Use one of the following methods to contact NovAtel Customer Support:

Call the NovAtel Hotline at 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada) or +1-403-295-4500 (international)

Fax: +1-403-295-4501

E-mail:support@novatel.com

Web site: www.novatel.com

Write: NovAtel Inc.

Customer Support Department

1120 - 68 Avenue NE

Calgary, AB

Canada, T2E 8S5

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Contents SPAN-CPT Return instructions Proprietary Notice WarrantyTable of Contents Technical Specifications Figures Tables Contact Information NovAtel Knowledge Base Before Contacting Customer SupportIndustry Canada FCC NoticesCE Notice Hazard Impact Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding ProcedureWhat is the hazard? Weee NoticePrimary and Secondary Lightning Protection Ref # Description Fundamentals of GNSS+INS IntroductionRelated Documents and Information System ComponentsConventions SPAN-CPT Hardware SPAN-CPT InstallationRequired Equipment ManualsTypical SPAN-CPT Set Up Radio COM2 Hardware Set UpMount the SPAN-CPT Mount the AntennaConnect the Gnss Antenna Connect PowerBattery Isolator Auxiliary Vehicle MainBattery Connect the I/O Strobe SignalsConnect a Computer to the SPAN-CPT Odometer Connection Can BusOdometer Requirements Cable Modification for SPAN-CPT Cable Cable Modification for Kistler WPT CableDefinition of Reference Frames Within Span SPAN-CPT OperationLocal Level Frame Full Mapping Definitions Span Body FrameVehicle Frame Enclosure FrameUse NovAtel Connect to Communicate Communicating with the SPAN-CPT SystemChapter SPAN-CPT Operation SPAN-CPT Configuration with NovAtel Connect Software ConfigurationGnss Configuration Span IMU ConfigurationReal Time Operation Ascii System Start-Up and Alignment TechniquesSetimuorientation Default Kinematic AlignmentManual Alignment Navigation ModeDual Antenna Alignment Azimuth Sources on a Span System Wheel Sensor Update LogicCourse Over Ground Align Azimuth Inertial AzimuthLogs with Azimuth data Data Collection Solution ParametersData Collection for Post-Processing  Logging RestrictionEnabling L-Band Variable Lever ArmNovAtel Correct with TerraStar OmniSTAR Veripos Marine SubscriptionsChapter SPAN-CPT Operation SPAN-CPT Dual-Antenna InstallationSecondary Configuring Span with Align on SPAN-CPTPower Supply Chapter SPAN-CPT Dual-AntennaAlignment on a Stationary Vehicle Aided Static Alignment Alignment on a Moving Vessel Aided Transfer AlignmentUnaided Alignment Automatic Alignment Mode Automatic Alignment default Span Align Attitude UpdatesFirmware Updates Firmware Updates and Model UpgradesNovAtel Firmware and Software Model Upgrades Authorization CodeTransferring Firmware Files Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad UtilityTypes of Firmware Files Open a File to Download Using the WinLoad UtilitySearching for Card Updating using SoftLoad CommandsSoftloadsrec S-RECORD Working with S-RecordsKey Firmware Commands Upgrading Using the Auth CommandUpgrade Procedure KVH IMU Sensor Specifications Technical SpecificationsSPAN-CPT Technical Specifications Hardware Specification for SPAN-CPTPower Specifications Electrical and Environmental SpecificationsSPAN-CPT Side and Perspective View SPAN-CPT Mechanical DrawingsSPAN-CPT Top, Front and Bottom View SPAN-CPT 60723108 KVH Development Terminated Cable Pin-Out SPAN-CPT CableFemale Male SPAN-CPT 60723107 KVH Standard Un-terminated Cable Pin-Out Pin Function Wire Pair Wire ColorAccessories and Options Replacement PartsSPAN-CPT System Appendix C Frequently Asked QuestionsOM-20000122 Rev March