Novatel GM-14915105 User Manual

SMART-MR15

QUICK START GUIDE

SMART-MR15

CPU

Bluetooth

Module

DB9 Labeled COM1COM1

COM2

AUX

COM3

DB9 Labeled AUX

SMART-MR15 Enclosure

Cellular
Module

GM-14915105 Rev 3 Mar/2012

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This guide provides the information
required to set up and begin using
your new SMART-MR15, a combined
L1+L2 GNSS receiver and antenna
with an integrated cellular modem with
NTRIP correction support. The
SMART-MR15 also provides

Bluetooth

®

2.0 wireless connectivity

and Emulated Radar (ER) output.

For more detailed information about the installation and
operation of your receiver, refer to the SMART-MR15 and

®

OEMV

user manuals, which can be found on the NovAtel Web

site at:

www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/

SMART-MR15 BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this quick start guide, the following are provided
with your SMART-MR15:

• 1 - SMART-MR15 cellular activation guide

• 1 - CD containing:

• An installation program for the NovAtel PC Utilities

• Product documentation

• 1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

The following SMART-MR15 interface cables can be ordered as
accessories:

• Evaluation cable (NovAtel part number 01018515) with
a 23-pin connector on one end and three DB-9
connectors and exposed tinned wires for power, ER,
ground, MKI, MODE, PPS and CAN, on the other. This
cable is designed to allow the rapid deployment and
evaluation of a SMART-MR15 on a construction or
agricultural vehicle. All signals are wired out in this
cable. The Evaluation cable is not intended for
permanent installations.

• Streamlined cable (NovAtel part number 01018526) with
two DB-9 connectors, and exposed tinned wires for
power, ground and ER. This cable provides connection
for power, two serial ports, and emulated radar. It has
been designed for permanent installation. The cable
material is capable of withstanding a wide temperature
range and is not damaged by exposure to chemicals.

Four mounting kits are available for the SMART-MR15:

• Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625)

• Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578)

• Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623)

• Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624)

In addition to the above cable and mounting accessories, the
following accessories are available for the SMART-MR15:

• CDMA Antenna, 2.2 / 4 dBi, 824-896 MHz / 1850-1990
MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023296] (USE with
12023301 mount only)

• CDMA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic Mount, 30 cm
cable [NovAtel part number 12023301] (USE with
12023296 CDMA Antenna. DO NOT USE with
12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna)

• GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna, 3 / 4 dBi, 806-960 MHz /
1710-2500 MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023303].
(USE with the 12023300 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA mount
only. DO NOT USE with 12023301 CDMA Base).

• GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic
Mount, 3.65 m cable [NovAtel part number 12023300]
(USE with 12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna only)

• Antenna Ground Plane Kit, for use on non-metallic
mounting surfaces [NovAtel part number 01018684]

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The following additional equipment is required for basic setup:

• A Windows

®

-based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 port.

• A battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC)

INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES

Before setting up your SMART-MR15, install NovAtel’s PC
Utilities

communicate with it. This computer must have an RS-232 DB-9
port

1. Start up the computer.

2. Insert the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

3. Select Install the OEMV PC Utilities from the window that is

4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps

on the Windows-based computer that you will use to

.

computer.

To access and download the most current version of our
OEMV PC Utilities, go to the Support page of the NovAtel
web site at www.novatel.com.

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.

provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program.

SETTING UP YOUR SMART-MR15

Figure 1: SMART-MR15 System Diagram

The SMART-MR15 system architecture is shown in Figure 1. For
the basic setup, you need a Windows-based computer with an
RS-232 DB-9 port and NovAtel PC Utilities installed on it, and a
battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC). Complete the following
steps to connect and power your receiver.

1. Mount the SMART-MR15 on a secure, stable structure with
an unobstructed view of the sky. Mount the cellular antenna
at least 30 cm from the SMART-MR15.

2. Connect the interface cable to the SMART-MR15.

3. Connect the SMART-MR15 to a DB-9 serial port on the

COM1

AUX

Tyco 23-pin
connector

ER

TNC

connector

User supplied
5A fast blow fuse

Cellular antenna
Refer to user manual for
installation guidelines

computer.

Figure 2: SMART-MR15 Cabling

4. Provide power to the SMART-MR15, as follows:
Connect the red wire of the cable (PWR+, connector pin 1)
to the positive side of a 12 or 24 V vehicular power circuit (or
equivalent) that is protected by a 5 A fuse. NovAtel
recommends an automotive blade-type fuse, rated for 5 A
and with an operating voltage of more than 36 V
(recommended fuse part numbers are in the SMART-MR10/
15 User Manual).
Connect the black wire of the cable (PWR-, connector pin 9)
to the negative side of the power circuit.
If a NovAtel-supplied SMART-MR15 cable is not used, a
minimum wire size of 0.5 mm/ 20 AWG is required.

5. Connect the cellular antenna to the SMART-MR15.

6. Obtain a valid data SIM and insert into the unit
(GSM/GPRS/HSDPA model only) or activate the product
with Verizon (CDMA model only). Refer to the cellular
activation guide for details.

SMART-MR15 LEDS

LEDs on the front of the SMART-MR15 provide basic receiver
status information. The operation of the LEDs on the
SMART-MR15 is summarized in the following table:

Table 1: SMART-MR15 LED Behavior

Red

Off Off Off

Flashing

On Off Off

On Flashing Off

On On Off

On On Flashing

On Flashing Flashing

On On On

a. Flashing means that the LED is turning on and off at a 1 Hz rate - 0.5 seconds on

Yellow

a

Any Off

and 0.5 seconds off.

Green

Condition

Power is not available (Red indicator may
also not be lit if a boot failure has occurred).

A SIM card error is present or the SIM may
not be installed. Applies only to GSM/
GPRS/HSDPA version of SMART-MR15.

Power available, but no satellites are being
tracked. No cellular network connection.

Tracking at least one satellite, but not a valid
position. No cellular network connection.

Position valid in basic autonomous mode.
No cellular network connection.

Connected to cellular network, but not
receiving RTK corrections over NTRIP.

Tracking at least one satellite, but not a valid
position. Connected to cellular network, but
not receiving RTK corrections over NTRIP.

The following conditions are true:

• A valid position is available.

• The NTRIP client is in a STREAMING
state.

• An RTK solution is available over NTRIP.

SMART-MR15 CABLES

Cable connectors are illustrated in Figure 3. One DB-9
connector can be used to connect to a computer serial (RS-232)
communication port. The others can be connected to a modem
or radio transmitter to receive differential corrections (refer to
your user-supplied modem or radio transmitter information for its
connectors). In addition, there are a number of bare wires where
the outer insulation is cut away at the ends to expose tinned
wires. Refer to the SMART-MR10/15 User Manual for cable
pinouts. Cables are RoHS compliant.

The SMART-MR15 cable provides a means of receiving power
from a battery. The bare power wires (red for positive and black
for negative) are connected to a battery capable of supplying at
least 5 W. A 5 A fuse must be installed between the positive
terminal of the battery (or power distribution point) and the
positive supply lead of the cable to protect the wiring from short
circuit damage.

Figure 3: 23-pin and DB-9 Connectors

Table 2: SMART-MR15 Evaluation Cable

TYCO
23-pin

COM1 COM2 AUX TINNED LEAD SIGNAL NAME

1 PWR+ (red) PWR+

2 PWR- (black) PWR-

3 CAN- (green) CAN-

4 CAN+ (yellow) CAN+

52 AUXTX

6 3 AUXRX

72 TXD1

82 RTS1

9SIGGND2

10 RESERVED

11 RESERVED

12 RESERVED

13 RESERVED

14

15 5 5 5 SIGGND1

16 MKI (white) MKI

17 PPS (orange) PPS

18 ER (blue) ER

19 MODE (violet) MODE

20 RESERVED

21 RESERVED

22 3 CTS1

23 3 RXD1

a. Pin 14 of the TYCO 23-pin connector is connected to cable shields.

CHASSIS GROUND

(white/black)

a

(white/ black)

SIGGND2

SIGGND1