Novatel GM-14915118 User Manual

MEMS Interface Card

QUICK START GUIDE

GM-14915118 Rev 4 December 2013

This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use your new NovAtel® MEMS Interface
Card (MIC). For more detailed information on the installation and operation of your MIC, download the

SPAN on OEM6 User Manual

BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, the following is provided with your MIC:

• 1 MIC to IMU interface cable

• 1 IMU mounting PCB (printed circuit board)
(a PCB is not included with the OEM-IMU-STIM300)

• Screws and standoffs for mounting the MIC

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The additional equipment listed below is required for a typical setup:

• An OEM615 receiver

The MIC supports all OEM6® family receiver cards for communications. The OEM615 is the
only OEM6 family receiver card that can be directly integrated and powered by the MIC.

from our web site at www.novatel.com.

• An IMU (see the IMU Type column in Table 1, CONNECTIMU Commands on page 9)

• A 10-30 VDC power supply

If the MIC is installed in a standalone configuration, a separate power supply is required for
the OEM6 family receiver. For information about the power supply requirements, refer to the
Technical Specification appendix for the receiver card in the OEM6 Family Installation and

Operation User Manual. This user manual is available from our website at
www.novatel.com

• A wiring harness to provide power to the P101 connector on the MIC (10-30 VDC).

• A wiring harness to connect the customers equipment to the P301 connector on the MIC.

• A quality, dual-frequency GNSS antenna such as the GPS-702-GG. See the NovAtel website
(www.novatel.com/products/gnss-antennas/
available to meet your form factor and performance needs.

• An antenna cable

• A Windows

®

based computer

.

) for information on a variety of quality antennas

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IMU SETUPS

MIC

Cable (01019008)

MIC to IMU Interface

IMU

IMU Mounting PCB
(01019053)

Interface Cable

MIC to IMU

MIC

IMU

IMU Mounting PCB

(01018828)

(01018785)

Cable (01018828)

MIC to IMU Interface

MIC

IMU

IMU Mounting PCB
(01018715)

Cable (01018827)

MIC to IMU Interface

MIC

IMU

IMU Mounting PCB
(01018716)

Figure 1: MIC to OEM-IMU-ADIS-16488 (OEM Cable Kit: 01019007)

Figure 2: MIC to OEM-IMU-HG1700 (OEM Cable Kit: 01018868)

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Figure 3: MIC to OEM-IMU-HG1900 (OEM Cable Kit: 01018871)

Figure 4: MIC to OEM-IMU-HG1930 (OEM Cable Kit: 01018869)

Figure 5: MIC to OEM-IMU-STIM300 (OEM Cable Kit: 01019174)

Cable (01019161)

MIC to IMU Interface

MIC

IMU

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MIC

OEM615

INSTALL THE MIC IN A STACK UP CONFIGURATION

In a stack up configuration, the MIC is connected directly to an OEM615 receiver. Power and
communications connections to the receiver are made through the MIC.

Ref Connector Part Number Mating Connector Description

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2

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P101 43650-0313

(Molex)

J101 MCX-J-P-H-ST-SM1

(Samtec)

P301 501571-3007

(Molex)

43645-0300
(Molex)

M1051-110
(ShinA Telecom)

501189-3010
(Molex)

Connects to the power supply
(user supplied cable)

Connects to the GNSS antenna
(user supplied cable)

Connects to COM and USB ports
LVTTL (not 5 V tolerant) (user supplied cable)

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Ref Connector Part Number Mating Connector Description

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7 P1101

J301 ASP-163577-01

(Samtec)

P701 53780-1070

(Molex)

P601 53780-2070

(Molex)

TMM-110-03-G-D
(Samtec)

N/A Connects to the P1101 connector on the OEM615

51146-1000
(Molex)

51146-2000
(Molex)

N/A Connects to the J301 connector on the MIC

Connects to ADIS IMUs
(NovAtel supplied cable)

Connects to HG1700, HG1900, HG1930 and
STIM300 IMUs (NovAtel supplied cable)

Complete the following steps to connect and power your MIC and OEM615.

Assemble in accordance with applicable industry standards. Ensure all Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) measures are in place, in particular, use a ground strap before exposing or handling any
electronic items, including the MIC, receiver and IMU. Take care to prevent damaging or
marring painted surfaces, O-rings, sealing surfaces and the IMU.

For more information about ESD practices, see the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation

User Manual available from our website at www.novatel.com.

1. Attach the IMU mounting PCB to the IMU.
Ensure all the pins on the header are aligned with the holes on the mating connector.

An IMU mounting PCB is not used with the STIM300 IMU.

2. Mount the IMU and antenna securely to a vehicle.
For the simplest operation, align the Y-axis of the IMU with the forward axis (direction of travel) of the
vehicle. Ensure the Z-axis is pointing up.
Ensure that the GNSS antenna and IMU cannot move relative to each other. The distance and relative
direction between them must be fixed.

For center of navigation diagrams of the ADIS and STIM300 IMUs, see the SPAN on OEM6

User Manual available from our web site at www.novatel.com.

For center of navigation diagrams of the HG1700, HG1900 and HG1930 IMUs, contact
NovAtel Customer Support. See Questions or Comments on page 12 for contact
information.

3. Use the standoffs supplied with the MIC to mount the OEM615 receiver in a secure enclosure to
reduce environmental exposure and RF interference. See the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation

User Manual for information about mounting printed circuit boards.

The part number for the standoffs included with the MIC is RAF-M21073005AL7 (Irwin
Industrial).

If alternate standoffs are selected, use equivalent parts with a minimum height of 12 mm.

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