Novatel OM-20000122

OM-20000122 Rev 8 March 2014

Contents

Main SPAN-CPT Receiver User Manual Warranty Return instructions Proprietary Notice Table of Contents Customer Support 7 Notices 8 1 Introduction 11 2 SPAN-CPT Installation 13 3 SPAN-CPT Operation 20 4 SPAN-CPT Dual-Antenna 37 5 NovAtel Firmware and Software 41 C Frequently Asked Questions 56 A Technical Specifications 48 B Replacement Parts 55 Figures Tab le s Customer Support NovAtel Knowledge Base Before Contacting Customer Support Contact Information Notices FCC Notices Industry Canada CE Notice WEEE Notice Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding Procedures What is the hazard? Hazard Impact Page Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Fundamentals of GNSS+INS 1.2 System Components 1.3 Related Documents and Information 1.4 Conventions Chapter 2 SPAN-CPT Installation 2.1 Required Equipment 2.1.1 Manuals 2.1.2 SPAN-CPT Hardware 2.2 Hardware Set Up 2.2.1 Mount the Antenna 2.2.2 Mount the SPAN-CPT Z X Y 2.2.3 Connect the GNSS Antenna 2.2.4 Connect Power 2.2.5 Connect a Computer to the SPAN-CPT 2.2.6 Connect the I/O Strobe Signals 2.2.7 CAN Bus 2.2.8 Odometer Connection Page Chapter 3 SPAN-CPT Operation 3.1 Definition of Reference Frames Within SPAN 3.1.1 Local Level Frame 3.1.2 SPAN Body Frame 3.1.3 Enclosure Frame 3.1.4 Vehicle Frame Z Y X 3.2 Communicating with the SPAN-CPT System 3.2.1 Use NovAtel Connect to Communicate 3.2.2 INS Window in NovAtel Connect 3.3 Software Configuration 3.3.1 GNSS Configuration 3.3.2 SPAN IMU Configuration 3.4 Real Time Operation Z Offset Y Offset Y Offset X Offset 3.4.1 System Start-Up and Alignment Techniques Page 3.4.2 Navigation Mode 3.4.3 Vehicle to SPAN-CPT Frame Angular Offsets Calibration Routine 3.4.4 SPAN-CPT Wheel Sensor 3.5 Azimuth Sources on a SPAN System 3.5.1 Course Over Ground 3.5.2 Inertial Azimuth 3.5.3 ALIGN Azimuth 3.6 Data Collection 3.7 Data Collection for Post-Processing Logging Restriction 3.8 Variable Lever Arm 3.9 Enabling L-Band 3.9.1 NovAtel CORRECT with TerraStar 3.9.2 Veripos Marine Subscriptions 3.9.3 OmniSTAR ASSIGNLBAND Page Chapter 4 SPAN-CPT Dual-Antenna 4.1 Installation 4.2 Configuring SPAN with ALIGN on SPAN-CPT 4.2.1 Alignment on a Moving Vessel - Aided Transfer Alignment 4.2.2 Alignment on a Stationary Vehicle - Aided Static Alignment 4.2.3 Unaided Alignment 4.2.4 Automatic Alignment Mode - Automatic Alignment (default) 4.3 SPAN ALIGN Attitude Updates Chapter 5 NovAtel Firmware and Software 5.1 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades 5.1.1 Firmware Updates 5.1.2 Model Upgrades 5.2 Authorization Code ENTER 5.3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility 5.3.1 Transferring Firmware Files 5.3.2 Using the WinLoad Utility 5.4 Updating using SoftLoad Commands LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED 5.4.1 Working with S-Records RESET 5.5 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command 5.5.1 Upgrade Procedure 5.6 Key Firmware Commands Appendix A Technical Specifications A.1 SPAN-CPT Technical Specifications Page 50 SPAN-CPT User Manual Rev 8 A.2 SPAN-CPT Mechanical Drawings inches [mm] Figure 18: SPAN-CPT Side and Perspective View Note: All dimensions are in SPAN-CPT User Manual Rev 8 51 Figure 19: SPAN-CPT Top, Front and Bottom View A.3 SPAN-CPT Cable Page Page Appendix B Replacement Parts B.1 SPAN-CPT System B.2 Accessories and Options Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions