SMART-MR15TM

QUICK START GUIDE

GM-14915105

Rev 3

Mar/2012

This guide provides the information required to set up and begin using your new SMART-MR15, a combined L1+L2 GNSS receiver and antenna with an integrated cellular modem with NTRIP correction support. The SMART-MR15 also provides Bluetooth® 2.0 wireless connectivity and Emulated Radar (ER) output.

For more detailed information about the installation and operation of your receiver, refer to the SMART-MR15 and OEMV® user manuals, which can be found on the NovAtel Web site at:

www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/

SMART-MR15 BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this quick start guide, the following are provided with your SMART-MR15:

•1 - SMART-MR15 cellular activation guide

•1 - CD containing:

•An installation program for the NovAtel PC Utilities

•Product documentation

•1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

The following SMART-MR15 interface cables can be ordered as accessories:

•Evaluation cable (NovAtel part number 01018515) with a 23-pin connector on one end and three DB-9 connectors and exposed tinned wires for power, ER, ground, MKI, MODE, PPS and CAN, on the other. This cable is designed to allow the rapid deployment and evaluation of a SMART-MR15 on a construction or agricultural vehicle. All signals are wired out in this cable. The Evaluation cable is not intended for permanent installations.

•Streamlined cable (NovAtel part number 01018526) with two DB-9 connectors, and exposed tinned wires for power, ground and ER. This cable provides connection for power, two serial ports, and emulated radar. It has been designed for permanent installation. The cable material is capable of withstanding a wide temperature range and is not damaged by exposure to chemicals.

Four mounting kits are available for the SMART-MR15:

•Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625)

•Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578)

•Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623)

•Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624)

In addition to the above cable and mounting accessories, the following accessories are available for the SMART-MR15:

•CDMA Antenna, 2.2 / 4 dBi, 824-896 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023296] (USE with 12023301 mount only)

•CDMA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic Mount, 30 cm cable [NovAtel part number 12023301] (USE with 12023296 CDMA Antenna. DO NOT USE with 12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna)

•GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna, 3 / 4 dBi, 806-960 MHz / 1710-2500 MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023303]. (USE with the 12023300 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA mount only. DO NOT USE with 12023301 CDMA Base).

•GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic Mount, 3.65 m cable [NovAtel part number 12023300] (USE with 12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna only)

•Antenna Ground Plane Kit, for use on non-metallic mounting surfaces [NovAtel part number 01018684]

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The following additional equipment is required for basic setup:

•A Windows®-based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 port.

•A battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC)

INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES

Before setting up your SMART-MR15, install NovAtel’s PC Utilities on the Windows-based computer that you will use to communicate with it. This computer must have an RS-232 DB-9 port.

1.Start up the computer.

2.Insert the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

OEMV PC Utilities, go to the Support page of the NovAtel web site at www.novatel.com.

3.Select Install the OEMV PC Utilities from the window that is automatically displayed. If the window does not automatically open when the CD is inserted, select Run from the Start menu and select the Browse button to locate Setup.exe on the CD drive.

4.Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program.To access and download the most current version of our

SETTING UP YOUR SMART-MR15

SMART-MR15 Enclosure

COM1 DB9 Labeled COM1

AUX DB9 Labeled AUX

COM2Cellular

Module

Bluetooth

COM3 Module

SMART-MR15

CPU

Figure 1: SMART-MR15 System Diagram

The SMART-MR15 system architecture is shown in Figure 1. For the basic setup, you need a Windows-based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 port and NovAtel PC Utilities installed on it, and a battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC). Complete the following steps to connect and power your receiver.

1.Mount the SMART-MR15 on a secure, stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky. Mount the cellular antenna at least 30 cm from the SMART-MR15.

2.Connect the interface cable to the SMART-MR15.