OM-20000077 Rev 2004/03/11 | Novatel specification

OM-20000077

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2004/03/11

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Novatel user manual OM-20000077 Rev 2004/03/11

Contents

Superstar Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Appendices Tables Figures Software License Software License Contact Information Firmware Updates Electrostatic Discharge CE Notice Warranty Policy Congratulations Scope Related PublicationsRelated Publications Superstar II GPS Card Introduction Introduction Chapter FlexPak-SSII Chapter Introduction Radio Frequency RF Section Receiver SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics System Architecture GPS Antenna Enclosure and Wiring HarnessPrincipal Power Supply Optional LNA Power Supply Typical System Configuration Reference Description Installation Serial Connection Chapter InstallationElectrostatic Discharge Equipment Interconnection Antenna Location Installation ConsiderationsPower Connection Installation Chapter Base Station and Rover Units Separation Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment1 J1 Interface and Power Connector Data Link Serial Data Interface RF Connector J2 RF Input Preamplifier Power Pass-Through Antenna SupplyProtocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory Memory Back-Up Discretes IP2 and IP3 functions Use of Discretes Default Configuration Non Volatile MemoryNon-Volatile Memory Data Description Reference Installation Overview Operation Typical Operational Configuration Reference Description Operation Chapter Serial Port Default SettingsCommunications with the Receiver Getting Started Chapter Operation Power-Up InformationBoot Information Operational Information Configurable Parameters Data RequestsReceiver States Self-Test Mode Built-In Status Tests Dead-Reckoning Mode Datum 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 Messages GPS System Errors Positioning Modes of OperationSingle-Point or Autonomous Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Satellite-Based Augmentation System Sbas Sbas Receiver Sbas MessagesChapter Positioning Modes of Operation Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter Cable Lengths Vs. Gain Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter Technical Specifications Appendix aSuperstar 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 Port Pin-Outs Status IndicatorsAppendix B FlexPak-SSII Specifications FlexPak Status Indicators FlexPak-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 number Description Setup and OperationNormal Setup Development Kit Differential GPS Setup Dgps Setup with the FlexPak-SSII StarView Software Installation Cable Selection Antenna SpecificationsCoaxial Cable Specifications Appendix C Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna Gain Antenna Specifications Appendix CGeodetic Active Antenna Antenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required Recommended Geodetic Active Antennas Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsActive Antenna Passive Antenna 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 Re-Acquisition Appendix ETtff and Satellite Acquisition Time-To-First-Fix Ttff System Requirements Utility InstallationAppendix F Updating Receiver Firmware Starting Software and Options Update Registration Key AcceptedUpdating Receiver Firmware Appendix F Appendix F Updating Receiver Firmware Programming Success Space Segment Appendix GGPS Overview GPS System Design Appendix G GPS Overview Height RelationshipsControl Segment User Segment GPS Overview Appendix G GPS Positioning Accuracy versus Precision1 Single-Point vs. Relative Positioning Multipath 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 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