Novatel OM-20000122 user manual Software Configuration, Gnss Configuration, Span IMU Configuration

SPAN-CPT Operation Chapter 3

3.3Software Configuration

3.3.1GNSS Configuration

The GNSS configuration can be set up for different accuracy levels such as single point, SBAS, DGPS and RTK (RTCA, RTCM, RTCM V3 and CMR). The SPAN-CPT can also be set up for L-Band. Refer to the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation Manual (OM-20000128) for details on DGPS, RTK, L-Band or SBAS setup and operation.

With no additional configuration, the system operates in single point mode.

3.3.2SPAN IMU Configuration

You can configure the IMU portion of the SPAN system using software commands or the NovAtel Connect software utility.

A GNSS antenna must be connected and tracking satellites for operation.

3.3.2.1SPAN-CPT Configuration with NovAtel Connect

1.Select Wizards SPAN Alignment from the NovAtel Connect toolbar. This wizard moves through the steps required to complete an alignment and configure the receiver port to accept IMU data.

The NovAtel Connect screen shots in this manual may differ from your version of NovAtel Connect.

3.3.2.2SPAN-CPT Configuration using Command Line

Follow these steps to enable INS as part of the SPAN system using software commands:

1.Issue the SETIMUTOANTOFFSET command to enter the distance from the SPAN-CPT to the GNSS antenna. See the SPAN on OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual (OM-20000144) for information about the SETIMUTOANTOFFSET command.

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