Novatel GNSS, SMART-AG User Manual 2

SMART-AG User
Manual
OM-20000123 Rev 2
SMART-AG User Manual
PAC Correlator
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Publication Number: OM-20000123 Revision Level: 2 Revision Date: 200812/08 Firmware Version: 3.600 or higher
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Table of Contents
Customer Service 15 Foreword 16
Congratulations!......................................................................................................... 16
Scope......................................................................................................................... 16
Prerequisites .............................................................................................................. 16
Conventions ............................................................................................................... 17

1 Introduction 18

1.1 Models and Features ............................................................................................ 18

2 Installation and Setup 20

2.1 Additional Equipment Required ............................................................................ 20
2.1.1 SMART-AG Setup ....................................................................................... 20
2.1.2 Installing the PC Utilities.............................................................................. 22
2.1.3 Power Supply Requirements ....................................................................... 22
2.1.4 Mounting Bracket......................................................................................... 22
2.1.5 Mounting the SMART-AG............................................................................ 23
2.1.6 Connecting Data Communications Equipment............................................ 23
2.2 Additional Features and Information ..................................................................... 23
2.2.1 MKI and PPS Strobes.................................................................................. 23
2.2.2 Status Indicators.......................................................................................... 23
2.2.3 CAN Setup................................................................................................... 24
2.2.4 Emulated Radar (ER) .................................................................................. 25
2.2.5 NEMA Standards......................................................................................... 25

3 Operation 26

3.1 Communications with the Receiver....................................................................... 26
3.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings ......................................................................... 26
3.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal.................................................. 27
3.1.3 Communicating Using a Personal Computer .............................................. 27
3.2 Getting Started...................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Starting the Receiver ................................................................................... 27
3.2.2 Communicating with the Receiver Using CDU ............................................ 27
3.3 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections ............................................................... 29
3.3.1 Base Station Configuration.......................................................................... 31
3.3.2 Rover Station Configuration ........................................................................ 32
3.3.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover Configuration ...................................... 32
3.3.4 Recommended Configuration...................................................................... 32
3.3.5 Configuration Notes..................................................................................... 33

4 PC Utilities 35

4.1 CDU/Convert Installation ...................................................................................... 35
4.2 CDU ...................................................................................................................... 36
4.3 Convert ................................................................................................................. 41
4.3.1 Rinex Format ............................................................................................... 41
4.3.2 Convert Command Line Switches ............................................................... 43
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4.4 Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................................. 44
4.4.1 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command ....................................................... 44
4.4.2 Updating Using the WinLoad Utility ............................................................ 45
A Technical Specifications 50
Smart-AG Receiver Performance .............................................................................. 50
SMART-AG Specifications ........................................................................................ 51
B Commands 57
Syntax Conventions .................................................................................................. 57
FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset .............................................. 58
LOG Request Logs from the Receiver .................................................................... 59
RADARCFG Configure the ER Output ................................................................... 64
RESET Perform a Hardware Reset ........................................................................ 66
C Logs 67
RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position Information ............................................. 68
VERSION HW & SW Versions and Serial Numbers ............................................... 71
D Replacement Parts 72
SMART-AG ............................................................................................................... 72
Accessories ............................................................................................................... 72
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Tables
1 SMART-AG Controller Models ................................................................................... 19
2 SMART-AG Connector Pin-Out ................................................................................. 21
3 Default Port Configurations ........................................................................................ 23
4 SMART-AG LED Status Indicators ............................................................................ 24
5 Available CAN Signals on the SMART-AG ................................................................ 25
6 NovAtel Logs for Rinex Conversion ........................................................................... 43
7 SMART-AG Cable Pinouts......................................................................................... 54
8 SMART-AG Mating Connectors ................................................................................. 55
9 Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders .................................................................... 56
10 SMART-AG Commands in Alphabetical Order .......................................................... 57
11 FRESET Target.......................................................................................................... 58
12 Detailed Serial Port Identifiers.................................................................................... 62
13 Response Modes ....................................................................................................... 65
14 SMART-AG Logs in Alphabetical Order..................................................................... 67
15 Position or Velocity Type............................................................................................ 69
16 Solution Status ........................................................................................................... 70
17 Component Type........................................................................................................ 71
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Figures
1 SMART-AG Receiver ....................................................................................................... 18
2 SMART-AG Connector ..................................................................................................... 20
3 Simplified SMART-AG Setup ........................................................................................... 21
4 OEMV CD ........................................................................................................................22
5 Basic Differential Setup .................................................................................................... 30
6 Convert Screen Examples ............................................................................................... 41
7 Convert Command Line Arguments ................................................................................. 43
8 Main Screen of WinLoad .................................................................................................. 46
9 WinLoad’s Open Dialog ................................................................................................... 47
10 Open File in WinLoad ....................................................................................................... 47
11 COM Port Setup ...............................................................................................................48
12 Searching for Card ...........................................................................................................48
13 Authorization Code Dialog ............................................................................................... 48
14 Upgrade Process Complete ............................................................................................. 49
15 SMART-AG Development Kit Cable ................................................................................ 53
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Software License
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Warranty
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SMART-AG One (1) Year
Antenna One (1) Year
Cables and Accessories Ninety (90) Days
Computer Discs Ninety (90) Days
Software Warranty One (1) Year
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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
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Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales

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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, (vi) service or repair of Product by the Purchaser without prior written
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consent from NovAtel, (vii) Products designated by NovAtel as beta site test samples,
experimental, developmental, preproduction, sample, incomplete or out of specification
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Notice
Notice
The following notices apply to the SMART-AG. 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.
SMART-AG has been tested and found to comply with the radiated and conducted emission limits for a Class A digital device, for both CISPR 22 and 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 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient or relocate the SMART-AG
Increase the separation between the equipment and the SMART-AG
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the SMART-AG is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain compliance as a Class “A” digital device, shielded cables
should be used for the RS-232 serial data ports (Belden 1036A or equivalent) and twisted pair cable should be used for the CAN port (sheilded twisted pair will improve CAN performance in electrically harsh environments). I/O signals should be referred to signal ground (connector pin 5) and not power ground (connector pin 9). If I/O signals route to different areas of the vehicle, dedicated signal grounds for I/O should be spliced into a common connection to connector pin 5 at a point close to the SMART-AG.
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.

CE NOTICE

The enclosures carry the CE mark.
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Notice
WARNING: This is a Class A 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 SMART-AG is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC."

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Safety

SMART-AG Regulatory Testing

FCC, Part 15B Radiated Emissions, Class A
EN 55022 Emissions, Class A
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

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 ( ).
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RoHS Notice

The SMART-AG is compliant with the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
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 OEMVcard.
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
RXSTATUSA once BESTPOSA ontime 1 RXCONFIGA once VERSIONA 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 SMART-AG, a GPS L1 plus GLONASS L1 receiver and antenna with exceptional flexibility and performance.
NovAtel is an industry leader in state-of-the-art Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receiver design. We believe that our SMART-AG 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 SMART-AG, to allow you to effectively integrate and fully operate it. The information in this manual is a companion to the OEMV family information in the OEMV Firmware Reference Manual and the OEMV Installation and Operation User Manual.
After the addition of accessories and a power supply, the SMART-AG is ready to go.
SMART-AG utilizes a comprehensive user-interface command structure, which requires communications through its communications (COM) ports. This manual describes the SMART-AG­specific commands and logs, see Commands starting on Page 57 and Logs starting on Page 67. 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.
PC Utilities are also described, see Chapter 4 starting on Page 35. Integrated with the Control and Display Unit (CDU) software, these utilities provide graphical user interfaces for logging to a PC/ laptop, upgrading, and converting data types.

Prerequisites

The installation chapters of this document provide information concerning the installation requirements and considerations for SMART-AG. 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
Although previous experience with Windows is not necessary to use CDU, 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.
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 GPS+ Reference Manual available on our website at http://www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm
.
See also Section B.1, Syntax Conventions on Page 57 for more syntax when entering commands.
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Chapter 1 Introduction

The SMART-AG is a high-performance GNSS receiver and antenna, capable of receiving and tracking different combinations of GPS L1 and GLONASS L1 code and carrier on a maximum of 36 channels. SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems include WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS) support is standard and offers multi-system,and frequency configurations for many application requirements. Refer to the GPS+ Reference Manual for an overview of each of the above signal types, available from our website at http://www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm rear panel also features light emitting diodes (LEDs) for status indication.
The SMART-AG is a single-frequency GNSS receiver. It can optionally be GLONASS-enabled with measurements, full code and RTK positioning.
Once you connect the SMART-AG to a vehicle, it begins operating as a fully functional GNSS system. Figure 1 below shows the SMART-AG without connecting cables.
. The SMART-AG’s

Figure 1: SMART-AG Receiver

1.1 Models and Features

The main features of the SMART-AG and its multicable are:
• An enhanced high performance GPS+GLONASS L1 receiver
• A high performance GPS+GLONASS L1 antenna
• Emulated radar output
• A CAN port
• Two RS-232 COM ports
• LED status indicators
• A water and dust tight enclosure
The SMART-AG is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other additional features. Some possible configurations can be seen in Tab l e 1 .
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Table 1: SMART-AG Controller Models

Model Name Firmware Feature
SMART-V1-PVT GPS L1 only Autonomous, SBAS, or DGPS
positions with emulated radar output
SMART-V1-PVT-G As above with GLONASS L1
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 SMART-AG 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 PC/laptop (user-supplied)
A means of communicating with, and powering, the SMART-AG
SMART-AG cable (01018256) (included with the receiver Development kit, NovAtel part number 01018257, see Figure 3, Simplified SMART-AG Setup on Page 21 for COM and power connections
Use a serial COM connection to communicate with the receiver first.
A fused power supply (user-supplied) or other user equipment

2.1.1 SMART-AG Setup

Complete these steps to connect and power your SMART-AG. See also Figures 2 to starting below.
1. Mount the SMART-AG on a secure, stable part of the vehicle (i.e. cab roof) with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to horizon, see Section 2.1.5, Mounting the SMART-AG on Page 23.
2. Establish a physical communication connection between the SMART-AG and the PC/laptop. Connect the COM and Power port on the back of the SMART-AG, see Figure 2 below, to a DB-9 serial port on a PC, laptop or other data storage device.

Figure 2: SMART-AG Connector

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Emulated Radar
MKI
PPS
CAN
COM
COM
User Supplied 5A Fast Blow Fuse
Note: Minimum Conductor size for all wiring is 0.5 mm/20 AWG
Pin Use Pin Use
1 COM 1 TxD 8 RESERVED (Do not
connect)
2 COM 1 RxD 9 Power Negative/Return
3 COM 2 TxD 10 Emulated Radar Output
4 COM 2 RxD 11 MKI (Mark Input)
5 Signal Ground
(COM/ER/MKI/PPS)
6 CAN+ 13 RESERVED (Do not
7 CAN- 14 Power Positive/Source
12 PPS (Pulse Per Second)
Output
connect)

Table 2: SMART-AG Connector Pin-Out

3. Turn on the power supply to the SMART-AG (the SMART-AG cable is also a power cable). The
power LED on the back of the receiver glows red when the SMART-AG is properly powered.

Figure 3: Simplified SMART-AG Setup

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Minimum conductor size for all wiring is 0.5 mm / 20 AWG

2.1.2 Installing the PC Utilities

Once the SMART-AG is connected to the PC/laptop and a 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 4 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.
4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps provided in the NovAtel PC Utilities setup program.

Figure 4: OEMV CD

2.1.3 Power Supply Requirements

The SMART-AG requires +8 to +36 VDC for the input power to the receiver. See Page 51 for more power supply specifications.
The SMART-AG cable provides power in (with a BATT+ label) and power ground (with a BATT­label) bare wires for connections from the SMART-AG to a 12 to 24V vehicular power system (or equivalent) protected by a 5A Fast Blow Fuse (user supplied). See its cable details starting on Page
54.
WARNING: The SMART-AG power source must be protected by a 5A Fast Blow Fuse or
damage to wiring may result (not covered by warranty). If the voltage supplied is above or below the specified range, the receiver will suspend operation. If the voltage supplied is above 48V, the receiver may be permanently damaged, voiding your warranty.

2.1.4 Mounting Bracket

A mounting kit is provided along with the SMART-AG to facilitate mounting the receiver to a surface.
To install the mounting bracket provided with the SMART-AG Development kit, using the adhesive
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tape attached, or mounting holes at each corner of the plate.

2.1.5 Mounting the SMART-AG

The SMART-AG is a single-frequency GNSS receiver and antenna.
When installing the SMART-AG:
Choose a location that has a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction. (Refer to the Multipath section in the GPS+ Reference Manual).
Mount on a secure, stable structure capable of safe operation in the specific environment. Typical installation is the tractor cab roof, ideally on the steering point of the tractor.

2.1.6 Connecting Data Communications Equipment

In order to communicate with the receiver, by sending commands and obtaining logs, a connection to some form of data communications equipment is required. The default configuration available is shown in Tab le 3 , below, and its pin-out table is in Appendix A on Page 54.

Table 3: Default Port Configurations

Receiver COM1 COM2 CAN
SMART-AG RS-232 RS-232 CAN

2.2 Additional Features and Information

This section contains information on the additional features of the SMART-AG, which may affect the overall design of your receiver system.

2.2.1 MKI and PPS Strobes

An input (MKI) and ouput (PPS) strobe provide status and synchronization signals. PPS is a 3.3V CMOS output; MKI is an SV logic tolerant input.
Pin-out information can also be found on Page 54.

2.2.2 Status Indicators

LED indicators on the SMART-AG provide the status of the receiver. They represent these categories:
• Position Status
• Position Type
• Power
Table 4, SMART-AG LED Status Indicators on Page 24 shows the meaning of the LED states in the expected sequence after power is applied.
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