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This chapter is dedicated to getting you started. You may wish to carry out Real-Time Kinematic ( RTK)

positioning, operate in Differential modes or simply log data. Where to get further information is referenced after

each of these sections.

For more detailed instructions on the installation and set up of your GPSCard please see the accompanying

MiLLennium GPSCard Guide to Installation and Operation.

The MiLLennium receiver is an OEM product designed for flexibility of integration and configuration. You are

free to select an appropriate data and signal interface, power supply system and mounting structure. This concept

allows OEM purchasers to custom-design their own GPS-based positioning system around the OEM series

GPSCard.

Installing the MiLLennium GPSCard typically consists of the following:

• Mounting the OEM series GPSCard in a secure enclosure to reduce environmental exposure,

RF interference and vibration effects

• Pre-wiring the I/O harness and the 64-pin DIN female connector for power and

communications, then connecting them to the OEM series GPSCard

• Installing the GPSAntenna, then connecting it to the OEM series GPSCard

•(Optional) Installing an external oscillator

OPERATION

Once the hardware and software installations have been completed, you are now ready to begin initial operation of

the GPSCard receiver.

Communication with the MiLLennium GPSCard consists of issuing commands through the COM1 or COM2 port

from an external serial communications device. This could be either a terminal or an IBM-compatible PC that is

directly connected to a MiLLennium GPSCard COM port using a null modem cable.

BOOT UP

The initial operating software and firmware of the MiLLennium GPSCard resides in its read-only memory. As

such, the unit “self-boots” upon power-up. The green LED indicator should blink about once per second if the unit

is operating normally. The red one lights up if an error is detected during a self-test. The self-test status word can

be viewed in the RGEA/B/D and RVSA/B data output logs.

If a persistent error develops please contact the NovAtel GPS Customer Service Department for further assistance

COMMUNICATION DEFAULT SETTINGS

COM1 and COM2 for the MiLLennium GPSCards are defaulted to the following RS232 protocol:

• 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1stop bit, no handshake, echo off

If your GPSCard comes with a disk containing NovAtel’s graphical interface software GPSolution, a Microsoft

Windows-based program, then you will be able to use your GPSCard without struggling with communications

protocol or writing make-do software.

The View menu options allow you to select or de-select various visual aids and display screen s. Take a look at all

of the options and keep open those you wish to display. To send commands and log data the Command Console

screen should be visible. ASCII format logs can be monitored on the ASCII Record screen.

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