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SUPERSTAR II

User Manual

OM-20000077

Rev 3

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Novatel OM-20000077 user manual Superstar

Contents

Superstar Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Appendices Tables Figures Software License Software License Contact Information Firmware Updates Electrostatic Discharge CE Notice Warranty Policy Related Publications Congratulations ScopeRelated Publications Superstar II GPS Card Introduction Introduction Chapter FlexPak-SSII Chapter Introduction Physical Characteristics Receiver SpecificationsSystem Architecture Radio Frequency RF Section Principal Power Supply Enclosure and Wiring HarnessOptional LNA Power Supply GPS Antenna Typical System Configuration Reference Description Installation Electrostatic Discharge Chapter InstallationEquipment Interconnection Serial Connection Power Connection Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Chapter Antenna Location 1 J1 Interface and Power Connector Connectors and Connector Pins AssignmentData Link Base Station and Rover Units Separation Serial Data Interface RF Connector J2 Protocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory Preamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna SupplyMemory Back-Up RF Input Discretes IP2 and IP3 functions Use of Discretes Non Volatile Memory Default ConfigurationNon-Volatile Memory Data Description Reference Installation Overview Operation Typical Operational Configuration Reference Description Communications with the Receiver Serial Port Default SettingsGetting Started Operation Chapter Boot Information Power-Up InformationOperational Information Chapter Operation Data Requests Configurable ParametersReceiver States Self-Test Mode Built-In Status Tests Dead-Reckoning Mode Datum Support RTCM-Format Messages Message FormatsRTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections Fixed RTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections FixedChapter Message Formats Message Formats Chapter Nmea Format Data Messages Positioning Modes of Operation GPS System ErrorsSingle-Point or Autonomous Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Satellite-Based Augmentation System Sbas Sbas Messages Sbas ReceiverChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Cable Lengths Vs. Gain Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter Appendix a Technical SpecificationsSuperstar II Family Performance Output Messages Technical Specifications Appendix a Mechanical Drawing Appendix a Technical Specifications J1 Interfaces and Power Connector Pin Assignment Connector Pin Assignment O Signals Voltage Limits 3 I/O Electrical Characteristics Appendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications Status IndicatorsFlexPak Status Indicators Port Pin-Outs Automobile Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BCables FlexPak 13-Pin Serial Cable 3.2 13-Pin Deutsch to DB9 Serial Cable NovAtel part number Normal Setup Setup and OperationDevelopment Kit Description Differential GPS Setup Dgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSII StarView Software Installation Coaxial Cable Specifications Antenna SpecificationsAppendix C Cable Selection Geodetic Active Antenna Antenna Specifications Appendix CAntenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna Gain Active Antenna Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsPassive Antenna Recommended Geodetic Active Antennas GPS Antenna 201-990146-716 MCX, +12 dB Passive Antenna Specifications Patch Element GPS Antenna 201-990147-606 +26 dB Antenna Specifications Appendix C Standards/References Appendix D Ttff and Satellite Acquisition Appendix ETime-To-First-Fix Ttff Re-Acquisition Appendix F Utility InstallationUpdating Receiver Firmware System Requirements Registration Key Accepted Starting Software and Options UpdateUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Appendix F Updating Receiver Firmware Programming Success GPS Overview Appendix GGPS System Design Space Segment Control Segment Height RelationshipsUser Segment Appendix G GPS Overview GPS Overview Appendix G GPS Positioning Accuracy versus Precision1 Single-Point vs. Relative Positioning Static vs. Kinematic Positioning MultipathReal-time vs. Post-mission Data Processing Consequences of Multipath Reception Why Does Multipath Occur? Antenna Site Selection Hardware Solutions For Multipath Reduction Antenna Designs GPS Signal Multipath vs. Increased Antenna Height GPS Overview Appendix G Glossary of Terms Appendix H Glossary of Terms Appendix H Appendix H Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Appendix H Acronyms Appendix Acronyms Appendix Appendix Acronyms Index Index GEO, Sbas Index Index OM-20000077 Rev 2004/03/11