Novatel DL-V3 User Manual
DL-V3
User Manual
OM-20000119 Rev 3
DL-V3 User Manual
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Publication Number: OM-20000119
Revision Level: 3
Revision Date: 2009/07/22
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Table of Contents
Software License 11
Terms and Conditions 13
Warranty 15
Notices 16
Customer Service 20
Foreword 21
Congratulations!.........................................................................................................21
Scope.........................................................................................................................21
Prerequisites..............................................................................................................21
Conventions...............................................................................................................22
1 Introduction 23
1.1 Models and Features ............................................................................................23
1.2 Operating Modes ................. .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ......24
2 Installation and Setup 25
2.1 Additional Equipment Required ............................................................................25
2.1.1 DL-V3 Setup......... .......................................... .......................................... ...25
2.1.2 Installing the PC Utilities..............................................................................30
2.1.3 Selecting a GNSS Antenna .........................................................................30
2.1.4 Choosing a Coaxial Cable....... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ...31
2.1.5 Power Supply Requirements.......................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...31
2.1.6 Mounting Bracket..................... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...32
2.1.7 Mounting the GNSS Antenna......................................................................32
2.1.8 Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver.....................................................32
2.1.9 Applying Power to the Receiver ..................................................................32
2.1.10 Connecting Data Communications Equipment..........................................33
2.2 Additional Features and Information.....................................................................34
2.2.1 Strobes....... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .............34
2.2.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) .........................................................................34
2.2.3 Status Indicators .......................................... .......................................... ......35
2.2.4 External Oscillator ....................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..........................38
2.2.5 Antenna LNA Power.................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ......................39
2.2.6 DL-V3 Removable Compact Flash Memory Card.......................................39
3 Operation 44
3.1 Communications with the Receiver.......................... ... ... .......................................44
3.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings ............... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ......................44
3.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal..................................................45
3.1.3 Communicating Using a Personal Computer ..............................................45
3.2 Getting Started......................... ...................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ..........45
3.2.1 Starting the Receiver...................................................................................45
3.2.2 Communicating with the Receiver Using CDU............................................45
3.3 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections...............................................................47
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3.3.1 Base Station Configuration ...................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... 49
3.3.2 Rover Station Configuration........................................................................ 50
3.3.3 Configuration Notes ................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ......................... 50
3.4 Using the DL-V3................... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ................... 51
3.4.1 Log Data from a Site to a File ..................................................................... 51
3.5 Enabling SBAS Positioning .................................................................................. 53
3.6 Enabling L-band (OEMV-1, OEMV-3, DL-V3 & ProPak-V3) ................................ 53
3.7 Pass-Through Logging................... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ............ 54
3.8 T Sync Option .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... 55
4 DL Explorer 56
4.1 Basic Operations.................. ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............ 56
4.1.1 Starting DL Explorer.................................................................................... 56
4.1.2 Exiting DL Explorer ..................................................................................... 57
4.2 Receiver Operations... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ................................... 57
4.2.1 Receiver Groups...................... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... ... 57
4.3 DL Explorer Receiver Communications................................................................ 65
4.3.1 Communication Parameters ....... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... 65
4.3.2 Upload Group from the PC/Laptop to the Receiver ........................... ... ... ... 66
4.3.3 Transfer a File from the DL-V3 to the PC/Laptop ....................................... 68
4.3.4 Flight Recorder .............. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ...... 70
4.3.5 CF Card Status ........................................................................................... 71
A Technical Specifications 72
OEMV Family Receiver Performance ......................................................... ... ... ... ... ... 72
DL-V3 Specifications ................................................................................................. 73
B Commands 81
Syntax Conventions .................................................................................................. 84
APPCONTROL COM3 Bluetooth/Ethernet Switch ........................... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... 85
COMVOUT Control COM Peripheral Power ........................................................... 87
CURRENTFILE Specify File for FILEHDR/FILETRANSER Logs ........................... 89
CURRENTGROUP Specify File for GROUPDEF Log ............................................ 90
DEL Delete Files from CF Card .............................................................................. 91
DISK Format the CF Card ...................................................................................... 92
EXTCONTROL Disable Automatic POWERUP Group ........................................... 93
FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset .............................................. 94
GROUP Create and Manipulate Groups ........................... ... ... .... ............................ 95
GROUPANTHEIGHT Edit Group Antenna Height .................................................. 97
GROUPANTSN Edit Group Antenna Serial Number .............................................. 98
GROUPANTTYPE Edit Group Antenna Type ......................................................... 99
GROUPCOM Associate Port Configurations with a Group ................................... 100
GROUPCOMVOUT Control COM Power for a Group .......................................... 103
GROUPDGPSTXID Edit Group DGPS ID Configuration ...................................... 105
GROUPECUTOFF Edit Group Elevation Cut-Off Angle ....................................... 107
GROUPFIXPOS Configure Group to Fix Receiver Position ................................. 108
GROUPINTERFACEMODE Edit Group Interface Mode ...................................... 109
GROUPLOG Edit Group Logging Specifications ..................................... ... ... ... ... . 111
GROUPMODE Configure Group Survey Type ..................................................... 113
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GROUPPOSAVE Configure Group Position Averaging ........................................114
GROUPSATLIMIT Limit Number of Satellites for Group .......................................115
GROUPSITENAME Edit Group Site Name ...........................................................116
GROUPSITENUMBER Edit Group Site Number ..................................................117
GROUPUSE Execute a Set of Commands ...........................................................118
LOG Request Logs from the Receiver ..................................................................120
LOGFILE Open or Close File on CF Card ............................................ ... ... ... .... ... .125
METHUMID Specify Air Humidity ..........................................................................127
METPRESS Specify Air Pressure .........................................................................128
METTEMP Specify Air Temperature .....................................................................129
PROJECT Add or Clear a Project .........................................................................130
RENAME Rename a File on the CF Card .............................................................131
RESET Perform a Hardware Reset .......................................................................132
SATLIMIT Set Minimum Satellites in Position Solution .........................................133
SITE Control Site Occupations ..............................................................................135
SITEUPDATENUMBER Set Occupied Site Number ........ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .137
SITEUPDATENAME Set Occupied Site Name .....................................................138
SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT Set Occupied Site Height ..........................................139
SITEUPDATEANTTYPE Set Occupied Site Antenna ........................................... 140
SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE Set Occupied Site Attributes .................. .................... 141
SOFTPOWER Simulate a Power-Button Off .........................................................142
WRITE Create User Data Logs .............................................................................143
WRITEFILE Create/Append Files on CF Card ........................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .144
WRITEFILEHEX Create/Append Data to CF Card ...............................................145
WRITEHEX Create User Data Logs ......................................................................146
C Logs 147
PDC Files ............................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ...........149
CURRENTSET CURRENTFILE/CURRENTGROUP Configuration .....................153
DIRENT CF Card File List .......................... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... .154
EXTLEVELS Extended Hardware Levels ..............................................................156
FILECHANNEL Log File Channel Configuration .................................. ... ... ... .... ... .157
FILEHDR Logfile Header .......................................................................................158
FILETRANSFER Log File Contents ......................................................................160
GROUPCOMCONFIG COM Port Configuration Information ................................161
GROUPDEF Log Group Configuration .......... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .163
METDEF Meteorological Parameters ......... ...........................................................168
PROJECTDEF Project Definition ..................................... .... ... ... ... .... ....................169
PWRSTATUS Power and Status Settings Summary ........................... ... ... ... .... ... .170
RXSTATUS DL-V3 Status .....................................................................................172
RXSTATUSEVENT DL-V3 Status Event Notification ........................... ................. 175
SITEDEF Site Configuration ..................................................................................176
VERSION HW & SW Versions and Serial Numbers .............................................177
WRITE User-Generated Information ....................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ........1 77
WRITEHEX User-Generated Information ..............................................................177
D Ethernet Configuration 178
Physical Set-Up .......................................................................................................178
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Configuration Overview ................... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... 179
Alternative Serial Configuration ............................................................................... 188
E Bluetooth Configuration 195
Enable Bluetooth on the DL-V3 Receiver ................................................................ 195
Set Up a PC/Laptop with a Bluetooth Adaptor ........................................................ 195
Locate a Bluetooth-Enabled DL-V3 in Range ......................................................... 196
Communicate with the DL-V3 Using Bluetooth ....................................................... 197
Stop Communicating with the DL-V3 Using Bluetooth ............................................ 198
F Replacement Parts 200
DL-V3 ...................................................................................................................... 200
Accessories ............................................................................................................. 200
Manufacturer’s Part Number ......................................................................... .......... 200
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Figures
1 Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection ...................................................................18
2 DL-V3 Receiver ................................................................................................................23
3 Antenna Port ....................................................................................................................26
4 COM1 Port (left) and USB Port (right) ..............................................................................26
5 Ethernet Port ....................................................................................................................27
6 Bluetooth Interface at the Top of the DL-V3 .....................................................................27
7 Power Port .......................................................................................................................27
8 DB-9 Setup .......................................................................................................................28
9 USB Setup .......................................................................................................................28
10 Bluetooth Setup ................................................................................................................29
11 Ethernet Setup .................................................................................................................29
12 OEMV CD ........................................................................................................................30
13 Power Button ....................................................................................................................33
14 External Oscillator Port ....................................................................................................38
15 64 MB Flash Card ............................................................................................................39
16 Compact Flash Card Door (shown with its latch in the open position) .............................40
17 Basic Differential Setup ....................................................................................................48
18 DL Explorer Main Window ................................................................................................56
19 DL Groups Dialog .............................................................................................................57
20 Add Log ............................................................................................................................58
21 Position Tab .....................................................................................................................61
22 Site Tab ............................................................................................................................62
23 Interfaces Tab ..................................................................................................................63
24 Ports Tab ..........................................................................................................................64
25 COM Parameters ............................................................................................................. 65
26 Group Management .........................................................................................................66
27 Starting Groups ................................................................................................................67
28 Log Transfer Dialog ..........................................................................................................68
29 File Details .......................................................................................................................69
30 Download Progress Bar ................................................................................................... 69
31 Flight Recorder: OFF .......................................................................................................70
32 Flight Recorder: ON ......................................................................................................... 70
33 CF Card Status ................................................................................................................71
34 DL-V3 Power Cable .........................................................................................................77
35 DL-V3 Null-Modem Cable ................................................................................................ 78
36 DL-V3 Straight Through Serial Cable ...............................................................................79
37 DL-V3 I/O Strobe Port Cable ............................................................................................80
38 DL-V3 Voltage Parameter Logs .....................................................................................170
39 Sheilded CAT5 Ethernet Cable Connection ...................................................................179
40 Lantronix COM Redirector Manager .............................................................................. 186
41 Lantronix Port Redirector: Com Setup Screen ...............................................................187
42 Command Mode Example ..............................................................................................191
43 Bluetooth Adapter for PC/Laptop ...................................................................................195
44 Bluetooth Standby: White ...............................................................................................195
45 Bluetooth Error: Red ......................................................................................................196
46 My Bluetooth Places Window .........................................................................................196
47 Bluetooth PIN Code Request .........................................................................................197
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Figures
48 COM3: PC/Laptop COM Port Assignment ..................................................................... 197
49 Bluetooth Connected: Green ......................................................................................... 198
50 COM3: Disconnect? ....................................................................................................... 199
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Tables
1 DL-V3 Controller Models............................................................................................23
2 GPS Positioning Modes of Operation ........................................................................ 24
3 NovAtel GNSS Antenna Models ................................................................................ 31
4 Enclosure Power Requirements................................................................................. 32
5 Default Serial Port Configurations..............................................................................33
6 Satellite Tracking LEDs..............................................................................................36
7 Flash Card Memory LEDs.......................................................................................... 36
8 Positioning Mode LEDs..............................................................................................37
9 Occupation Time LEDs.............................................................................................. 38
10 Log Triggers...............................................................................................................59
11 DL-V3 Serial Port Pin-Out Descriptions..................................................................... 76
12 DL-V3 I/O Port Pin-Out Descriptions.......................................................................... 76
13 DL-V3 Commands in Alphabetical Order...................................................................81
14 DL-V3 Commands in Order of their Message IDs...................................................... 82
15 Application Functions.................................................................................................86
16 Application Parameters..............................................................................................86
17 COM Serial Port Identifiers ........................................................................................ 87
18 COM Voltage Out Action............................................................................................88
19 Dump Mode................................................................................................................ 89
20 CURRENTFILE Default Configuration ....................................................................... 89
21 CURRENTGROUP Default Configuration.................................................................. 90
22 Delete Target ............................................................................................................. 91
23 CF Card Operation.....................................................................................................92
24 FRESET Target.......................................................................................................... 94
25 Action......................................................................................................................... 96
26 GROUP Default Configuration................................................................................... 96
27 GROUPANTHEIGHT Default Configuration .............................................................. 97
28 GROUPANTSN Default Configuration.......................................................................98
29 GROUPANTTYPE Default Configuration................................................................... 99
30 Parameter Update....................................................................................................101
31 Parity........................................................................................................................102
32 Handshaking............................................................................................................ 102
33 GROUPDGPSTXID Default Configuration............................................................... 106
34 Parameter Update....................................................................................................107
35 GROUPECUTOFF Default Configuration ................................................................107
36 GROUPFIXPOS Default Configuration....................................................................108
37 GROUPINTERFACEMODE Default Configuration..................................................110
38 GROUPLOG Default Configuration.......................................................................... 112
39 Group Mode............................................................................................................. 113
40 GROUPMODE Default Configuration ...................................................................... 113
41 GROUPSAVE Default Configuration........................................................................ 114
42 GROUPSATLIMIT Default Configuration.................................................................115
43 GROUPSITENAME Default Configuration............................................................... 116
44 GROUPSITENUMBER Default Configuration.......................................................... 117
45 Group Action............................................................................................................ 119
46 Detailed Serial Port Identifiers.................................................................................. 123
47 Log File Action .........................................................................................................126
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48 LOGFILE Default Configuration............................................................................... 126
49 METHUMID Default Configuration........................................................................... 127
50 METPRESS Default Configuration .......................................................................... 128
51 METTEMP Default Configuration............................................................................. 129
52 Project Action........................................................................................................... 130
53 PROJECT Default Configuration ............................................................................. 130
54 File Port Channel..................................................................................................... 134
55 SATLIMIT Default Configuration.............................................................................. 134
56 Site Mode................................................................................................................. 136
57 SITE Default Configuration ...................................................................................... 136
58 SITEUPDATENUMBER Default Configuration........................................................ 137
59 SITEUPDATENAME Default Configuration ............................................................. 138
60 SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT Default Configuration................................................... 139
61 SITEUPDATEANTTYPE Default Configuration....................................................... 140
62 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE Default Configuration.................................................... 141
63 Softpower................................................................................................................. 142
64 DL-V3 Logs in Alphabetical Order ........................................................................... 147
65 DL-V3 Logs in Order of their Message IDs.............................................................. 148
66 PDC Log Header...................................................................................................... 149
67 Serial Port Identifiers................................................................................................ 150
68 Parity........................................................................................................................ 150
69 Handshaking............................................................................................................ 150
70 Serial Port Interface Modes ..................................................................................... 151
71 File Status................................................................................................................ 159
72 GROUPCOMCONFIG Status Word......................................................................... 162
73 DGPS Type.............................................................................................................. 165
74 COM1/COM2 Interface Modes ................................................................................ 165
75 Group Status1 Word................................................................................................ 166
76 Group Status2 Word................................................................................................ 167
77 Meteorological Log Status ....................................................................................... 168
78 Port Power Status.................................................................................................... 171
79 Auxiliary 2 Status Word............................................................................................ 172
80 Auxiliary 3 Status Word............................................................................................ 173
81 Site Status................................................................................................................ 176
82 Component Type ..................................................................................................... 177
83 HyperTerminal Default Parameters ......................................................................... 189
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(v) shipping damage, (vi) service or repair of Product by the Purchaser without prior written consent
from NovAtel, (vii) Products designated by NovAtel as beta site test samples, experimental,
developmental, preproduction, sample, incomplete or out of specification Products, (viii) returned
Products if the original identification marks have been removed or altered or (ix) Services or research
activities.
7. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY: If a Party would, but for this paragraph (7), have concurrent claims in
contract and tort (including negligence) such claims in tort (including neglig ence) shall to the extent
permitted by law be wholly barred, unenforceable and excluded.
NovAtel shall not be liable to the Buyer by way of indemnity or by reason of any breach of the Order or
of statutory duty or by reason of tort (including but not limited to negligence) for any loss of profit, loss
of use, loss of production, loss of contracts or for any financing costs or for any indirect or
consequential damage whatsoever that may be suffered by the Buyer.
In the event and to the extent that NovAtel shall have any liability to Buyer pursuant to the terms of the
Order, NovAtel shall be liable to Buyer only for those damages which have been foreseen or might
have reasonably been foreseen on the date of effectivity of the Order and which are solely an
immediate and direct result of any act or omission of NovAtel in performing the work or any portion
thereof under the Order and which are not in the aggregate in excess of ten (10%) percent of the total
Order price.
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Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
NovAtel Inc. warrants that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to
the conditions set forth below, for the following periods of time, from the date of sale:
DL-V3 One (1) Year
GPSAntenna™ Series One (1) Year
Cables and Accessories Ninety (90) Days
Computer Discs Ninety (90) Days
Software Warranty One (1) Year
Date of sale shall mean the date of the invoice to the original customer for the product. NovAtel’s
responsibility respecting this warranty is solely to product replacement or product repair at an
authorized NovAtel location, or in the case of software, provision of a software revision for
implementation by the customer.
Determination of replacement or repair will be made by NovAtel personnel or by technical personnel
expressly authorized by NovAtel for this purpose.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES DO NOT EXTEND TO (I) NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS OR ERRORS
IN THE PRODUCTS DUE TO ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR
USE IN OTHER THAN A NORMAL AND CUSTOMARY MANNER, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS NOT
CONFORMING TO NOVATEL’S SPECIFICATIONS, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRESCRIBED INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES, (II) DEFECTS, ERRORS OR NONCONFORMITIES IN THE PRODUCTS DUE TO MODIFICATIONS, ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR CHANGES NOT
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOVATEL ’S SPECIFICATIONS OR AUTHORIZED BY NOVATEL, (III) NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, (IV) DAMAGE CAUSED BY FORCE OF NATURE OR ACT OF ANY THIRD PERSON, (V) SHIPPING DAMAGE; OR (VI) SERVICE OR REPAIR OF PRODUCT BY THE DEALER WITHOUT
PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM NOVATEL. IN ADDITION, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL
NOT APPL Y TO PRODUCTS DESIGNATED BY NOVATEL AS BETA SITE TEST SAMPLES, EXPERIMENT AL,
DEVELOPMENTAL, PREPRODUCTION, SAMPLE, INCOMPLETE OR OUT OF SPECIFICATION PRODUCTS OR TO RETURNED PRODUCTS IF THE ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION MARKS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED OR ALTERED. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. NOVATEL SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE, OR INJURY ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
OUT OF THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, USE OR LICENSING OR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL NOVATEL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE DUE TO ANY CAUSE.
There are no user serviceable parts in the NovAtel receiver and no maintenance is required. When the
status code indicates that a unit is faulty, replace with another unit and return the faulty unit to
NovAtel Inc.
Before shipping any material to NovAtel or Dealer, please obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number from the point of purchase. You may also visit our website at http://www.novatel.com and select
Support | Repair Requests from the top menu.
Once you have obtained an RMA number, you will be advised of proper shipping procedures to return
any defective product. When returning any product to NovAtel, please return the defective product in
the original packaging to avoid ESD and shipping damage.
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Notices
Notice
Notices
The following notices apply to the DL-V3. For more information on emissions testing, please refer to
the regulatory body in your geographic area. For example, in the US that is the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and in Europe the Conformité Européenne (CE).
FCC NOTICES
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, it is required
to use properly shielded interface cables (such as Belden #9539 or equivalent) when
using the serial data ports, and double-shielded cables (such as Belden #9945 or
equivalent) when using the I/O strobe port.
WARNING!: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel
Inc. could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules and void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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Notice
CE NOTICE
The enclosures carry the CE mark.
WARNING: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
"Hereby, NovAtel Inc. declares that this DL-V3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC."
Lightning Protection Notice
What is the hazard?
A lightning strike into the ground causes an increase in the earth's potential causing a high voltage
potential between the centre conductor and shield of the coax cable. Voltages directly applied onto the
centre conductor "roll off" and arrive after the shield pulse producing a high voltage potential between
the centre conductor and shield of the coax cable.
Hazard Impact
A lightning strike causes the ground potential in the area to rise to dangerous levels resulting in
personnel harm or destruction of electronic equipment in an unprotected environment. It also conducts
a portion of the strike energy down the inner conductor of the coax cable to the connected equipment.
Actions to Mitigate Lightning Hazards
See also Figure 1 on Page 18 while reading these guidelines:
1. Do not install the external anten na lines extra-building during a lightning storm.
2. It is not possible to avoid overvoltages caused by lightning, but a lightning protection device may
be used to shunt a large portion of the transient energy to the building ground reducing the over
voltage condition as quickly as possible.
3. Primary lightning protection must be provided by the operator/customer according to local
building codes as part of the extra-building installation.
4. NovAtel recommends installing a secondary lightning protection device. The coaxial cable
entering the building is connected to protective ground through the primary and secondary
lightning protection.
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Notice
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
Figure 1: Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection
Reference Description Reference Description
1 Primary Lightning Protection Device 4 OEMV Receiver
2 Secondary Lightning Protection Device 5 To Ground
3 External Antenna
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Safety
DL-V3 Regulatory Testing
• FCC, Part 15 Radiated Emissions, Class B
• EN 55022 Emissions, Class B
• EN 55024 Immunity
• EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
• EN 61000-4-3 Radiated RF EM Field Immunity Test
• EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Test
• EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
• EN 61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Immunity
• EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
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Notice
WEEE Notice
If you purchased your OEMV family product in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at
the end of its life. The objectives of the European Community's environment policy are, in particular,
to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise
natural resources prudently and rationally. Sustainable development advocates the reduction of
wasteful consumption of natural resources and the prevention of pollution. Waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) is a regulated area. Where the generation of waste cannot be avoided, it
should be reused or recovered for its material or energy. WEEE products may be recognised by their
wheeled bin label ( ).
1
RoHS Notice
The DL-V3 is compliant with the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Directive 2002/95/EC.
1
1. Please visit the NovAtel website at http://www.novatel.com/support/weee.htm for more
information on WEEE and RoHS.
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Customer Service
Customer Service
OEMV FIRMWARE UPGRADES
Firmware upgrades are firmware releases, which increase basic functionality of the receiver from one
model to a higher level model type. When available, upgrades may be purchased at a price, which is
the difference between the two model types on the current NovAtel GPS Price List plus a nominal
service charge.
WINLOAD
Please refer to the OEMV Family Installation and Operation User Manual for instructions on how to
use the WinLoad program to upgrade your PDC, PIC or OEMV-3 card.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Model upgrades are accomplished through NovAtel authorized dealers.
Contact your local NovAtel dealer first for more information. To locate a dealer in your area or if the
problem is not resolved, contact NovAtel Inc. directly using one of the following methods:
Call the NovAtel GPS Hotline at 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada), or 403-295-4900 (international)
Fax: 403-295-4901
E-mail: support@novatel.com
Website: http://www.novatel.com
Write: NovAtel Inc., Customer Service Dept., 1120 - 68 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB., Canada, T2E 8S5
Before contacting NovAtel Customer Service regarding software concerns, please do the
following:
1. Issue a FRESET command
2. Log the following data to a file on your PC/laptop for 30 minutes
RXSTATUSB once
RAWEPHEMB onchanged
RANGEB ontime 1
BESTPOSB ontime 1
RXCONFIGA once
VERSIONB once
3. Send the file containing the logs to NovAtel Customer Service, using either the NovAtel ftp
site at ftp://ftp.novatel.com/incoming or the support@novatel.com e-mail address.
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Foreword
Foreword
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your purchase of the DL-V3, a GNSS receiver with exceptional flexibility.
NovAtel is an industry leader in state-of-the-art GNSS receiver design. We believe that our DL-V3
will meet your high expectations, and are working hard to ensure that future products and
enhancements maintain that level of satisfaction.
This is your primary hardware and software reference.
Scope
This manual provides sufficient detail on the DL-V3 to allow you to effectively integrate and fully
operate it. The information in this manual supersedes DL-V3-related information in the DL-V3
Firmware Reference Manual, the OEMV Installation and Operation User Manual and its DL-V3
Addendum.
After the addition of accessories, an antenna and a power supply, the DL-V3 is ready to go.
The OEMV-3 in the DL-V3 utilizes a comprehensive user-interface command structure, which
requires communications through its communications (COM) ports. This manual describes the DLV3-specific commands and logs, see Commands starting on Page 81 and Logs starting on Page 147.
Other supplementary manuals, available on the accompanying CD and on our website at http://
www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm, aid you in using the other commands and logs available in
the OEMV family of receivers. This includes the OEMV-3 card within your DL-V3.
DL Explorer is also described, see Chapter 4 starting on Page 56. Integrated with the Control and
Display Unit (CDU) software, these programs provide graphical user interfaces to the DL-V3 for
logging, planning, transferring data files from the Compact Flash (CF) card to the PC/laptop,
upgrading, and converting data types.
Prerequisites
The installation chapters of this document provide information concerning the installation
requirements and considerations for DL-V3. To run the PC software supplied, your personal computer
must meet or exceed this minimum configuration:
Windows compatible mouse or pointing device and SVGA display
USB requires Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Although previous experience with Windows is not necessary to use the DL Explorer, familiarity with
certain actions that are customary in Windows will assist in the usage of the program. This manual has
been written with the expectation that you already have a basic familiarity with Windows.
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Conventions
Some simple conventions used in this manual are:
This is a notebox that contains important information before you use a command or log.
• The letter H in the Offset columns of the commands and logs tables represents the
header length for that command or log. Refer to the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual for ASCII and binary header details.
• The number following 0x is a hexadecimal number.
• Command descriptions’ brackets, [ ], represent the optionality of parameters.
• In tables where values are missing they are assumed to be reserved for future use.
• Status words are output as hexadecimal numbers and must be converted to binary
format (and in some cases then also to decimal). For an example of this type of
conversion, please refer to the RANGE log in the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual.
Conversions and their binary or decimal results are always read from right to left.
For a complete list of hexadecimal, binary and decimal equivalents, please refer to
the Unit Conversion section of the GNSS Reference Book available on our website
at http://www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm
.
Foreword
See also Section B.1, Syntax Conventions on Page 84 for more syntax when entering commands.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The DL-V3 is a high-performance GNSS receiver capable of receiving and tracking different
combinations of GPS L1 C/A, L2C, L2 P(Y) and L5 code and carrier, GLONASS L1 and L2 code and
carrier, and L-Band (CDGPS and OmniSTAR) on a maxim um of 72 channe ls. SBAS support is
standard and the DL-V3 adaptability offers multi-system, frequency, and size configurations for any
application requirement. Refer to the GNSS Reference Book for an overview of each of the above
signal types, available from our website at http://www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm
V3’s front panel also features light emitting diodes (LEDs) for on the fly observations.
The DL-V3 is a triple-frequency GNSS receiver with integrated L-band capability but without the
need for a separate board. It is GLONASS-enabled with measurements, full code and RTK
positioning.
Once you connect the DL-V3 to an antenna and power supply, it begins operating as a fully functional
GNSS system. Figure 2 below shows the DL-V3 without an antenna or connecting cables.
. The DL-
Figure 2: DL-V3 Receiver
1.1 Models and Features
The DL-V3 is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other
additional features. Some possible configurations can be seen in Table 1.
Table 1: DL-V3 Controller Models
Model Name Firmware Feature
DL-V3-L1 L1-only
DL-V3-L1L2 L1/L2
DL-V3-RT20 L1 plus RT-20
DL-V3-RT2 L1/L2 plus RT-2
DL-V3-VBS L1 plus OmniSTAR VBS, and CDGPS
DL-V3-HP L1/L2 plus OmniSTAR HP/XP/VBS, and
CDGPS
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Table 2 lists the models, each capable of multiple positioning modes of operation:
Table 2: GPS Positioning Modes of Operation
Modes of Operation
Single point ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸
Pseudorange differential corrections ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸
a
L1 RT20 L1/L2 RT2
DL-V3 Model
HP/XPVB
S
RT20 pseudorange and carrier-phase double
differencing
RT2 pseudorange and carrier-phase double
differencing:
Post-processed RTK-type accuracy ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸
OmniStar HP/XP ¸
OmniStar VBS and CDGPS ¸ ¸
a. For a discussion on Positioning Modes of Operation, please refer to the OEMV Family
Installation and Operation User Manual.
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1.2 OPERATING MODES
The DL-V3 can either be controlled by a host computer or be set up for stand-alone operation.
• Controlled Operation: A host computer can transmit logging parameters, receive collected data,
and turn the DL-V3 on or off. Whenever the DL-V3 is connected to a power source (regardless of
whether the DL-V3 is turned “on” or “off”), it detects if there is a host computer connected to one
of its serial ports. If a host computer is found, and there is serial port activity from a host
computer to the DL-V3, the DL-V3 powers up. If the DL-V3’s predefined POWERUP group, see
also Section 4.2.1, Receiver Groups on Page 57, exists in the DL-V3, the DL-V3 runs the
POWERUP group, otherwise the DL-V3 begins to search for satellites and waits for commands
from the host computer.
Only specific serial ports have wake-up capability on data activity. For example, the USB,
Ethernet or Bluetooth® ports do not.
• Stand-Alone Operation: Once the DL-V3 receives configuration commands from a host
computer, it operates according to these parameters. For example, data collection can be
configured in advance by setting up a group to repeat continually.
Refer also to the OEMV Family Installation and Operation User Manual for information on receiver
communications and operation.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
This chapter contains instructions and tips to set up your DL-V3 to create a GNSS receiver system.
2.1 Additional Equipment Required
In order for the receiver to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is required:
• A NovAtel GNSS antenna (user-supplied, NovAtel recommended)
• A quality coaxial cable, and interconnect adapter cable as necessary (user-supplied)
• A PC/laptop (user-supplied)
• A means of communicating between the DL-V3 and PC/laptop
• Serial null-modem cable (included with the receiver, NovAtel part number
01017658), see Figure 8, DB-9 Setup on Page 28
• USB cable (user-supplied), see Figure 9, USB Setup on Page 28
• Ethernet crossover cable (user-supplied), see Figure 11, Ethernet Setup on Page 29
• Bluetooth link (user-supplied), see Figure 10, Bluetooth Setup on Page 29
Use a serial COM or USB connection to communicate with the receiver
first. This will give you the ability to configure the PC/laptop and DL-V3
before Ethernet or Bluetooth use.
• A power supply (user-supplied)
• A power cable (included with the receiver)
CAUTION: When the DL-V3 is installed in a permanent location, such as in a building, it
should be protected by a lightning protection device according to local building
codes. See also Warranty on Page 15.
2.1.1 DL-V3 Setup
Complete the steps below to connect and power your DL-V3. See also Figures 8 to 11 starting on
Page 28.
1. Mount a GNSS antenna on a secure, stable structure with an unob structed view of the sky from
horizon to horizon, see Section 2.1.7, Mounting the GNSS Antenna on Page 32.
2. Ensure a CF card is in the slot behi nd the door on the front face of the DL-V3. Open, or secure,
the door by turning the latch. See also Section 2.2.6, DL-V3 Removable Compact Flash Memory
Card starting on Page 39.
Once the CF card is installed, ensure that it is properly formatted, see
Page 39.
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3. Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the SAT ANT port, see Figure 3 below, which is
found on the back face of the DL-V3. See also Section 2.1.8, Connecting the Antenna to the
Receiver on Page 32.
Figure 3: Antenna Port
4. Establish a physical communication connection between the DL-V3 and the PC/laptop
Either: Connect COM1 on back of the DL-V3, see Figure 4 below, to a DB-9 serial
port on the PC/laptop
or: Connect the USB port, see Figure 4, on the front of the DL-V3 to a USB port
on the PC/laptop (first install the USB drivers available on the CD provided),
see also Section 2.2.2, Universal Serial Bus (USB) starting on Page 34
Figure 4: COM1 Port (left) and USB Port (right)
The following types of connection can be made after initial communication and configuration
steps have been taken for either Bluetooth or Ethernet:
Either: Connect the Ethernet port, see Figure 5 on Page 27, on the back of the DL-V3
to an Ethernet port on the PC/laptop. See also Appendix D, Ethernet
Configuration starting on Page 178
or: Use Bluetooth communications, see Figure 6 on Page 27. See also Appendix E,
Bluetooth Configuration starting on Page 195
See also Section 2.1.10, Connecting Data Communications Equipment on Page 33.
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Figure 5: Ethernet Port
Figure 6: Bluetooth Interface at the Top of the DL-V3
5. Line up the red mark on the power cable connector with the red m ark of the INPUT 9-28 V
connector, see Figure 7 below, on the back of the DL-V3, and insert the power cable. See also
Section 2.1.9, Applying Power to the Receiver on Page 32.
Figure 7: Power Port
6. Plug in the adapter and/or connect, turn on the power supply and press the button on the front
face of the DL-V3. The power LED on the front of the receiver glows green when the DL-V3
is turned on and is properly powered.
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Figure 8: DB-9 Setup
Figure 9: USB Setup
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Figure 10: Bluetooth Setup
Figure 11: Ethernet Setup
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2.1.2 Installing the PC Utilities
Once the DL-V3 is connected to the PC/laptop, antenna, and power supply, install NovAtel’s PC
Utilities. These include CDU, a graphical user interface program.
1. Start up the PC/laptop.
2. Insert the accompanying CD, see Figure x below, in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
3. Select Install the OEMV GPS PC Utilities from the window that is automatically displayed. If the
window does not automatically open when the CD is inserted, select Run from the Start menu and
select the Browse button to locate Setup.exe on the CD drive.
Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps provided in the NovAtel PC Uti liti es setup
program.
Figure 12: OEMV CD
2.1.3 Selecting a GNSS Antenna
An active antenna is required because its low-noise amplifier (LNA) boosts the power of the incoming
signal to compensate for the line loss between the antenna and the receiver.
NovAtel offers a variety of single and dual-frequency GNSS antenna models, as indicated in Table 3
on Page 31. All include band-pass filtering and an LNA. The GNSS antenna you choose will depend
on your particular application. Each of these models offer exceptional phase-center stability as well as
a significant measure of immunity against multipath interference. Each one has an environmentallysealed radome. The ANT-532-C, ANT-533, ANT-534-C, ANT-536-C, ANT-537, ANT-538, GPS702L, GPS-701-GG, GPS-702-GG, GPS-701-GGL and GPS-702-GGL are RoHS compliant.
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