MPC OM-20000072 1.2 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

Introduction Chapte r 1

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1.2 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

The MPC can be used with the following accessories:

• Power cable to connect the MPC to a 110 or 220 VAC power source

• An optional choke ring is available for the 501 antenna (model A031)

• Optional NovAtel GPSAntenna Model 600 series - dual or single frequency, active

antennas designed for high-accuracy applications without the need for a choke ring

• Optional NovAtel Model C005, C015, or C030 coaxial antenna cable in 5 m (16.4’),

15 m (49.2’), or 30 m (98.4’) lengths

• Optional serial cables for compatibility with certain data communications devices to

the DGPS or PPP p orts

• User-supplied RJ11 cable for the Modem port connector

• User-supplied RJ45 cable for the Ethernet port connector

Should you need to order an accessory or a replacement part, NovAtel part numbers are shown in

Appendix D on Page 97. Not all of the above accessories are available from NovAtel.

Contents

Main Modulated Precision Clock (MPC) User Manual Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Appendices Figures Page Page MPC User Manual Rev 0D 8 Software License support@novatel.ca, webs ite: http://www.novatel.com or write to: Warranty Policy Customer Service Notices CSA NOTICE CAUTION! Foreword Congratulations! Scope Prerequisites Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Models and Features 1.2 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS Chapter 2 Quick Start Page Chapter 3 MPC Setup Considerations 3.1 Choose the Right Antenna 3.2 Rear Panel Functionality RJ11 3.2.1 10 MHz In and 10 MHz Out 3.2.2 DGPS 3.2.3 Network I/O 3.2.4 Power 3.2.5 RF Port & Cables 3.3 Front Panel Functionality 3.3.1 I/O Connectors and Cables Chapter 4 Using the MPC 4.1 Self-Test 4.2 Configuring the Network 4.2.1 Ethernet Connect 4.2.2 Modem or Direct Connect (PPP) Client Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4.3 Communication 4.3.1 Logging Data 4.3.2 Differential GPS 4.3.3 Errors Chapter 5 VFD Menus Functionality Row Labels Main Data Display Row Navigation Aids 5.1 Menu Access 5.1.1 Edit Digit Display 5.1.2 Edit Group Display 5.2 Menus 5.2.1 Status Page 5.2.2 Connect 5.2.3 Configure Client 5.2.4 Configure Ethernet 5.2.5 Configure Modem 5.2.6 Configure Direct (PPP) Chapter 6 Software Programs 6.1 Modulated Precision Clock Website 6.1.1 Logging Page Page Page Page 6.1.2 Setup Configuration Page Page Page Page CONFIGURE PPP PORT CONFIGURE MODEM PORT CONFIGURE ETHERNET PORT SET UP BASE STATION PARSING RESPONSES SETUP LIST CURRENT CONFIGURATION Chapter 1 Page SELECT USER TO EDIT ADD NEW USER 6.1.3 Analysis Plots Page Page Page Page 6.1.4 Download Data Page Page 6.2 MPC Firmware Upgrades & Updates Appendix A Technica l Specifications A.1 MPC Performance Position Accuracy a Standalone: Time To First Fix Reacquisit ion Data Rates A.2 MPC Specifications MPC CARDS INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICAL * Technical Specifications Appendix A MPC Use r Manual Rev 0D A.3 Port Pin-Outs Table 3: MPC COM Port Pin-Outs A.4 Power Cable Appendix B GPS Overview B.1 GPS System Design B.1.1 The Space Segment B.1.2 The Control Segment B.1.3 The User Segment B.2 Height Relationships B.3 GPS Positioning B.3.1 Single-Point vs. Relative Positioning B.3.2 Static vs. Kinematic Positioning B.3.3 Real- ti me vs . Post-m is si on Da t a Pr oces si ng B.4 Differential Positioning B.5 Pseudorang e Algori thm s B.5.1 Pseudorange Differential Positioning Page Page Page B.5.2 Dual Station Differential Positioning Page B.6 Carrier-Phase Algorithms Page Appendix C WAAS Overview 96 MPC User Manual Rev 0D Appendix C WAAS Overview Figure 85: The WAAS Concept C.1 MPC with the WAAS Option C.1.1 WAAS Commands and Logs Appendix D Replacement Parts Index