Novatel MR10, MR15 user guide

SMART-MR10/15

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User Manual

OM-20000130 Rev 5

SMART-MR10/15 User Manual

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Publication Number: OM-20000130
Revision Level: 5
Revision Date: March 2012
Firmware Version: SMART-MR10: OEMV 3.900, SmartAgApp 1.201

Proprietary Notice

SMART-MR15: OEMV 3.900, SmartAgApp 1.302

Proprietary Notice

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of NovAtel Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a licence
agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as
specifically allowed in the license or non-disclosure agreement.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written
permission of a duly authorized representative of NovAtel Inc.

The information contained within this manual is believed to be true and correct at the time of
publication.

ALIGN, GL1DE, NovAtel, OEMV, and RT-20 are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc.

OEMV-3, RT-2, SMART-MR10, SMART-MR15 and SPAN are trademarks of NovAtel Inc.

The Bluetooth

 word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and

any use of such marks by NovAtel Inc. is under license. All other brand names are trademarks of their
respective holders.

Manufactured and protected under U.S. Patents:

© Copyright 2012 NovAtel Inc. All rights reserved. Unpublished rights reserved
under International copyright laws. Printed in Canada on recycled paper.
Recyclable.

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Table of Contents

Proprietary Notice 2
Notices 8
Terms and Conditions 11
Software License 13
Warranty 16
Foreword 17
Customer Support 19
Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades 20
1 Introduction 21

1.1 Features................................................................................................................ 21

1.1.1 SMART-MR10 ............................................................................................. 21

1.1.2 SMART-MR15 ............................................................................................. 22

1.2 Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 22

1.2.1 SMART-MR10 ............................................................................................. 22

1.2.2 SMART-MR15 ............................................................................................. 22

1.3 Accessories........................................................................................................... 23

1.3.1 SMART-MR15-Specific Accessories ........................................................... 23

1.4 Models .................................................................................................................. 24

1.4.1 SMART-MR10 ............................................................................................. 24

1.4.2 SMART-MR15 ............................................................................................. 25

1.5 Installing the PC Utilities ....................................................................................... 25

2 Installation 26

2.1 Additional Equipment Required ............................................................................ 26

2.1.1 Mounting Kits............................................................................................... 26

2.2 Mounting the SMART-MR10/15............................................................................ 31

2.3 Cabling the SMART-MR10/15 .............................................................................. 31

2.3.1 Connecting the Power Supply ..................................................................... 36

2.3.2 Status Indicators.......................................................................................... 37

2.3.3 Debugging Guidelines: ................................................................................ 39

2.3.4 Connecting Data Communications Equipment............................................ 40

2.4 Additional Installation Information ......................................................................... 40

2.4.1 MKI and PPS Strobes.................................................................................. 40

2.4.2 Emulated Radar (ER) .................................................................................. 40

2.4.3 Controller Area Network (CAN) ................................................................... 41

2.4.4 SMART-MR15 CELLULAR ANTENNA INSTALLATION............................. 41

2.4.5 SMART-MR15 - Installation Details for Cellular Activation.......................... 43

3 Operation 46

3.1 Communications with the Receiver....................................................................... 46

3.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings ......................................................................... 46

3.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal.................................................. 47

3.1.3 Communicating With a Computer................................................................ 47

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3.2 Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 47

3.2.1 Starting the Receiver .................................................................................. 48

3.3 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections............................................................... 48

3.3.1 Base Station Configuration ......................................................................... 50

3.3.2 Rover Station Configuration ........................................................................ 51

3.3.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover Configuration ...................................... 52

3.3.4 Configuration Notes .................................................................................... 52

3.3.5 SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems)......................................... 53

3.4 GL1DE® ............................................................................................................... 54

3.5 ALIGN® ................................................................................................................ 54

3.5.1 ALIGN Heading Master and Remote Configurations .................................. 54

3.6 Emulated Radar (ER) ........................................................................................... 55

3.7 NTRIP Client ........................................................................................................ 55

3.8 Recommended Configuration............................................................................... 56

4 PC Utilities 57

4.1 Connect/Convert4 Installation .............................................................................. 57

4.2 Connect ................................................................................................................ 58

4.3 Convert4............................................................................................................... 59

4.3.1 RINEX Format............................................................................................. 59

4.3.2 Convert4 Command Line Switches............................................................. 61

4.4 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades.............................................................. 62

4.4.1 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility....................................... 62

4.4.2 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command ....................................................... 66

5 Bluetooth® Configuration 68

5.1 Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on the receiver ......................................... 68

5.2 Set Up a Computer/Laptop with a Bluetooth Adaptor .......................................... 70

5.3 Locate a SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 with Bluetooth wireless technology in

range................................................................................................................................. 70

5.4 Communicate with the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 Using Bluetooth wireless

technology......................................................................................................................... 71

5.5 Stop Communicating with SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 Using Bluetooth wireless

technology......................................................................................................................... 73

A Technical Specifications 74

SMART-MR10/15 Receiver Performance ................................................................. 74

SMART-MR10 Specifications .................................................................................... 75

SMART-MR15 Specifications .................................................................................... 79

Connector Cables ...................................................................................................... 83

Evaluation Cable (Part Number 01018515) ........................................................ 83

Streamlined Cable (Part Number 01018526) ...................................................... 85

Custom Connector and Cable Requirements ..................................................... 87

B Commands 88

Syntax Conventions .................................................................................................. 89

BTCONTROL Enable/Disable Bluetooth wireless technology ................................... 90

CELLACTIVATE Activate CDMA modem for specific carrier .................................... 91

CELLSET Set the APN name .................................................................................... 92

COM Configure COM Port ........................................................................................ 93

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FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset ................................................. 96

LOG Request Logs from the Receiver ....................................................................... 97

NTRIPCASTER Set NTRIP caster ............................................................................. 99

NTRIPCLIENT Mount or unmount NTRIP client ...................................................... 100

PDPFILTER Enable, disable or reset the PDP filter ................................................ 102

PDPMODE Select the PDP mode and dynamics .................................................... 103

RADARCFG Configure the ER output ..................................................................... 104

RESET Performs a hardware reset ......................................................................... 106

SBASCONTROL Set SBAS test mode and PRN .................................................... 107

SETCANNAME Sets the CAN name fields .............................................................. 109

C Logs 110

NMEA Logs .............................................................................................................. 110

NovAtel Position Logs .............................................................................................. 112

CELLINFO Cellular Modem and Network Information .......................................... 113

CELLSOCKETSTATUS Modem Call Status Information ...................................... 114

CELLSTATUS Cellular Modem and Network Status Information .......................... 115

NTRIPSOURCETABLE Source Table Records from Current Caster ................... 117

NTRIPSTATUS Status of NTRIP Connection ....................................................... 118

RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position Information ............................................ 119

VERSION HW & SW Versions and Serial Numbers ............................................. 122

D Replacement Parts 126

SMART-MR10/15 ..................................................................................................... 126

Accessories .............................................................................................................. 126

Cellular Accessories .......................................................................................... 126

Index 127

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Figures

1 SMART-MR10 Receiver ................................................................................................... 24

2 SMART-MR15 Receiver (GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version) .................................................. 25

3 SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625) .................................. 27

4 SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578) .......................... 28

5 SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623) .............................................. 29

6 SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624) ........................................ 30

7 SMART-MR10/15 Connector ........................................................................................... 31

8 SMART-MR10 Streamlined Cabling ................................................................................ 32

9 SMART-MR15 Streamlined Cabling ................................................................................ 33

10 Cellular Antenna Placement ............................................................................................. 42

11 SIM Cover ........................................................................................................................ 44

12 SIM Being Installed ..........................................................................................................44

13 SIM Correctly Installed ..................................................................................................... 44

14 SIM Ready for Removal ................................................................................................... 44

15 Basic Differential Setup .................................................................................................... 49

16 NTRIP Client Configuration .............................................................................................. 55

17 Convert4 Screen Examples ............................................................................................. 59

18 Convert4 Command Line Arguments ............................................................................... 61

19 Main Screen of WinLoad .................................................................................................. 64

20 WinLoad’s Open Dialog ................................................................................................... 64

21 Open File in WinLoad ....................................................................................................... 65

22 COM Port Setup ...............................................................................................................65

23 Searching for Card ...........................................................................................................65

24 Authorization Code Dialog ............................................................................................... 66

25 Upgrade Process Complete ............................................................................................. 66

26 Bluetooth Configuration (SMART-MR10) ......................................................................... 68

27 Bluetooth Configuration (SMART-MR15) ......................................................................... 69

28 Bluetooth Adapter for Computer/Laptop .......................................................................... 70

29 Bluetooth Standby: White ................................................................................................. 70

30 Bluetooth Error: Red ........................................................................................................ 70

31 My Bluetooth Places Window ........................................................................................... 71

32 Bluetooth PIN Code Request ........................................................................................... 72

33 Computer/Laptop COM3 Port Assignment ....................................................................... 72

34 Bluetooth Connected: Green ............................................................................................ 73

35 COM21 Disconnect? ........................................................................................................ 73

36 SMART-MR10/15 Evaluation Cable ................................................................................. 83

37 SMART-MR10/15 Streamlined Cable .............................................................................. 85

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Tables

1 SMART-MR10 Controller Models............................................................................... 24

2 SMART-MR15 Controller Models............................................................................... 25

3 SMART-MR10 Connector Pin-Out ............................................................................. 34

4 SMART-MR10 Use of MODE Pin .............................................................................. 34

5 SMART-MR15 Connector Pin-Out ............................................................................. 35

6 SMART-MR15 Use of MODE Pin .............................................................................. 35

7 SMART-10 LED Status Indicators.............................................................................. 37

8 SMART-MR15 LED Indicators ................................................................................... 38

9 Available CAN Signals on SMART-MR10/15 23-pin Tyco Connector ....................... 41

10 NovAtel Logs for RINEX Conversion ......................................................................... 60

11 Evaluation Cable Pinouts ........................................................................................... 84

12 Streamlined Cable Pinouts......................................................................................... 86

13 Mating Connectors ..................................................................................................... 87

14 Recommended Fuses ................................................................................................ 87

15 Commonly Used SMART-MR10/15 Commands in Alphabetical Order ..................... 88

16 COM Serial Port Identifiers ........................................................................................ 94

17 Parity .......................................................................................................................... 94

18 Handshaking .............................................................................................................. 94

19 FRESET Target.......................................................................................................... 96

20 Response Modes ..................................................................................................... 105

21 Commonly Used SMART-MR10/-MR15 Logs in Alphabetical Order ....................... 110

22 Position or Velocity Type.......................................................................................... 120

23 Solution Status ......................................................................................................... 121

24 Component Type...................................................................................................... 122

25 Model Designators ................................................................................................... 124

26 VERSION Log: Field Formats .................................................................................. 125

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Notices

Notices

The SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 are designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile
applications. "Fixed" means that the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be
easily moved to another location. "Mobile" means that the device is designed to be used in other than
fixed locations. These products are not designed to be used as “Portable” devices in applications
where they would be closer than 20 cm (8 inches) to the user or any other personnel.

In the case of the SMART-MR15, it is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of
radio equipment due in particular to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference. Please follow
the safety advice given below carefully.

The following notices apply, as appropriate, to the SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc.
could result in violation of FCC, Industry Canada and CE Marking rules and void the
user’s authorization to operate this equipment.

Safety

Personnel must be at least 20 cm (8 inches) from the SMART-MR15 cellular antenna.
The SMART-MR15 cellular antenna must be mounted such that personnel are never
closer than 20 cm (8 inches) to it. For antenna installations on non-metallic vehicle cab
roofs, users should exercise extra care that the 20 cm separation distance between the
antenna and personnel inside the vehicle will be maintained on the basis of an
imaginary line passing through the roof between the antenna and the body of the
operator or any passengers.

Switch OFF your SMART-MR10/15 when around gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps and
before filling your vehicle with fuel. Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment
in fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your SMART-MR10/15 close
to inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and
pacemakers. Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is
adequately protected.

Operation of your SMART-MR10/15 close to other electronic equipment may also
cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning
signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.

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Notice

To comply with FCC and Industry Canada regulations limiting both maximum RF
output power and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum system gain (antenna
gain minus system loss) must not exceed 0.9 dBi in the U.S. Cellular band and 3.0 dBi
in the PCS band for the GSM/GPRS/HSDPA variant, and 6.0 dBi in the Cellular band
and 6.0 dBi in the PCS band for the CDMA variant. System loss is the total of external
cable and connector losses and SMART-MR15 internal losses. For reference and
system gain calculation purposes, the SMART-MR15 has internal losses of 0.6 dB for
the 800 MHz Cellular band and 1.8 dB for the 1900 MHz PCS band.

FCC

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-MR10 and SMART-MR15 have been tested and found to comply with the emission limits for
a Class B digital device. The Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 have been
certified by FCC for use in the 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz band (FCC ID # UTU01018518).

There are two versions of the SMART-MR15 - a CDMA version and a GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version.
The CDMA version (NovAtel part number 01018606) contains FCC ID # RI7CC864-DUAL and the
GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version (NovAtel part number 01018712) contains FCC ID # RI7UC864G.

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:

• Re-orient or relocate the SMART-MR10/15

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the SMART-MR10/15

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
SMART-MR10/15 is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

In order to maintain compliance as a Class “B” digital device, shielded cables must be
used for the RS-232 serial data ports (Belden 1036A or equivalent) and twisted pair
cable should be used for the CAN port (note: shielded twisted pair will also improve
CAN performance in electrically harsh environments). I/O signals should be referred to
one of the two signal grounds (connector pin 9 or connector pin 15) and not power
ground (connector pin 2). 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 one of the two
signal grounds (pin 9 or pin 15), at a point close to the SMART-MR10/15.

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Notice

Industry Canada

SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 Class B digital apparatuses comply with Canadian ICES-003.

SMART-MR10 et SMART-MR15 appareils numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB­003 du Canada.

A-tick Marking

The SMART-MR15-HSPA carries the A-tick compliance mark.

CE Marking

SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 enclosures carry the CE mark.

“Hereby, NovAtel Inc. declares that the SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 comply with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and of the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC.”

WEEE

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 regulated by the EU WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and amendment
2003/108/EC. Where the generation of waste cannot be avoided, it should be reused or recovered for

its material or energy. WEEE products may be recognized by their wheeled bin label ( ).

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RoHS

The SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 comply with the European Union (EU) Restriction of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.

Bluetooth

The SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 contain Bluetooth® wireless technology. Bluetooth QD
(Qualified Design) ID B015463.

1. Please visit the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/products/weee-and-rohs/ for more information.

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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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Software License

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sublicense all or any portion of the Software except in the case of sale of the hardware to a
third party;

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visual output of the Software;

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Software is furnished "AS IS" and without warranty as to the performance or results you may obtain
by using the Software. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the Software is assumed by
you. See product enclosure, if any for any additional warranty.

7. Indemnification

otherwise and whether directly or indirectly or by way of indemnity contribution or otherwise howso­ever) to the Licensee and the Licensee will indemnify and hold NovAtel harmless against all or any
loss, damage, actions, costs, claims, demands and other liabilities or any kind whatsoever (direct, con­sequential, special or otherwise) arising directly or indirectly out of or by reason of the use by the
Licensee of the Software whether the same shall arise in consequence of any such infringement, defi­ciency, inaccuracy, error or other defect therein and whether or not involving negligence on the part of
any person.

8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability:
(a) THE WARRANTIES IN THIS AGREEMENT REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRAN-

(b) NovAtel will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by delay in furnishing the Software

(c) NovAtel's entire liability and your exclusive remedies for our liability of any kind (including

: NovAtel does not warrant the contents of the Software or that it will be error free. The

TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NovAtel

DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT WILL

NovAtel's LIABILITY OF ANY KIND INCLUDE ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF NovAtel

HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THE POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.

or any other performance under this Agreement.

liability for negligence) for the Software covered by this Agreement and all other perfor-

mance or non-performance by NovAtel under or related to this Agreement are to the reme-

dies specified by this Agreement.

: This Agreement and the rights and licences hereby granted shall continue

: NovAtel shall be under no obligation or liability of any kind (in contract, tort or

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Software License

9. Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of
Alberta.

10. Customer Support

contact the NovAtel GPS Hotline at 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. or Canada only), or [phone],
Fax [phone], email to [e-mail], website: http://www.novatel.com or write to:

: For Software UPDATES and UPGRADES, and regular customer support,

NovAtel Inc.Customer Service Department
1120 - 68 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 8S5

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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:

SMART-MR10 and SMART-MR15 One (1) Year

Antenna 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 APPLY TO PRODUCTS DESIGNATED BY NOVATEL AS BETA SITE TEST SAMPLES, EXPERIMENTAL,
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 contact Customer Support. You can
e-mail [e-mail]

or visit our website at www.novatel.com and log in through Sup-

port | Helpdesk & Solutions | E-Service.

When Customer Support confirms the faulty equipment needs to be returned, you will be referred to
the repair group where you will be given an RMA number and be advised of proper shipping
procedures to return any defective product.

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Foreword

Foreword

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your purchase. Your smart antenna is capable of receiving GPS L1+L2,
GLONASS L1+L2, and L-band signals, with exceptional flexibility and performance. The
SMART-MR15 also includes an integrated cellular modem for access to wireless RTK corrections
with minimal effort.

NovAtel is an industry leader in state-of-the-art Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receiver
design. We believe that our product will meet your high expectations, and are working hard to ensure
that future products and enhancements maintain this level of satisfaction.

This is your primary hardware and software reference.

Scope

This manual provides sufficient detail to allow you to effectively integrate and fully operate your
SMART-MR10/15. The information in this manual is a companion to the information in the OEMV
Firmware Reference Manual and the OEMV Installation and Operation User Manual.

After the addition of accessories and a power supply, your smart antenna is ready to go.

SMART-MR10/15 utilize a comprehensive user-interface command structure, which require
communication through communications (COM) ports. The manual describes commands and logs
specific to the SMART-MR10/15, For more information, see Commands starting on page 88 and Logs
starting on page 110.

Other supplementary manuals are available on the accompanying CD and on our website at

www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/

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 57. Integrated with Connect software,
these utilities provide graphical user interfaces for logging to a PC/laptop, upgrading, and converting
data types.

, to aid

Prerequisites

The installation chapters of this document provide information concerning installation requirements
and considerations for SMART-MR10/15. 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 Connect, familiarity with certain
actions that are customary in Windows will assist in the use 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

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Note that provides information to supplement or clarify the







Log and command conventions include the following:

• 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

See also Section B.1, Syntax Conventions on page 89 for additional log and command conventions.

accompanying text.

Caution that a certain action, operation or configuration may result
in incorrect or improper use of the product.

Warning that a certain action, operation or configuration may result
in regulatory noncompliance, safety issues or equipment damage.

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Customer Support

Customer Support

NovAtel Knowledge Database

If you have a technical issue, try the NovAtel knowledge database on the NovAtel website at

www.novatel.com

knowledge database, you can keyword search for general information about GNSS, information about
NovAtel hardware and software, installation and operation issues, and general technology.

Before Contacting Customer Support

Before contacting NovAtel Customer Support about a software problem perform the following steps:

1. Log the following data to a file on your PC for 15 minutes

To run these logs you can connect to one of the COM ports, then use NovAtel Connect, described
in Connect on page 58, through Tools | Logging Control Window, or terminal software.

through Support | Helpdesk & Solutions | Search Known Solutions. Through the

RXSTATUSB once
RAWEPHEMB onchanged
RANGEB ontime 1
BESTPOSB ontime 1
RXCONFIGA once
VERSIONB once
CELLSTATUSA onchanged [SMART-MR15 only]

2. Send the file containing the logs to NovAtel Customer Support using the [e-mail]
e-mail address.

3. You can also issue a factory reset (FRESET) to the receiver to clear any unknown settings.

The FRESET command will erase all user settings. You should know your
configuration and be able to reconfigure the receiver before you send the FRESET
command.

If you are having a hardware problem, send a list of the troubleshooting steps taken results.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada) or [phone] (international)

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.novatel.com

SMART-MR10/15 User Manual Rev 5 19

Write: NovAtel Inc.

Customer Support Department
1120 - 68 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
Canada, T2E 8S5

Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades

Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades

Firmware updates are firmware releases, which include fixes and enhancements to the receiver
functionality. Firmware updates are released on the website as they become available. Model
upgrades enable features, such as RTK and ALIGN, on the receiver and may be purchased through
NovAtel authorized dealers.

Contact your local NovAtel dealer first for more information. To locate a dealer in your area visit our
website at www.novatel.com/where-to-buy/dealers/

Refer to PC Software and Firmware, Firmware Upgrades in the OEMV Family Installation and
Operation User Manual for instructions on using the WinLoad program to upgrade your OEMV
receiver.

or contact NovAtel Customer Support directly.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The SMART-MR10/15 are rugged dual-constellation, dual-frequency smart antennas designed for on­machine applications in the agricultural, construction and industrial market segments. They both
consist of a high-performance GNSS receiver and antenna, capable of receiving and tracking different
combinations of GPS+GLONASS L1+L2 code and carrier signals, and L-band signals, on a
maximum of 72 channels. Once you connect the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 to a vehicle, they
begin operating as a fully functional GNSS system.

The SMART-MR10/15 support the following position modes:

• Autonomous

• SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems), including WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS.

• DGPS

• OmniSTAR VBS/HP/XP

• CDGPS

• NovAtel GL1DE®, RT-20®, RT-2™ and RT-2L

For more information about the above, refer to the Support page on the NovAtel website at:

www.novatel.com

1.1 Features

.

1.1.1 SMART-MR10

The main features of the SMART-MR10 are as follows:

• Enhanced high performance GPS+GLONASS L1+L2 and L-band receiver (NovAtel
OEMV-3™)

• High performance GPS+GLONASS L1+L2 and L-band antenna

• Emulated Radar output

• CAN port

• Three (3) RS-232 COM ports, one of which can be configured with flow control, or user­switched to RS-422

• Rugged, water and dust tight enclosure, consisting of a cast aluminum base and plastic radome

• Bluetooth version 2.0

• Three (3) daylight viewable status LED indicators

• Range of installation options, including a quick-release mounting plate and a 5m power/data
cable with tinned/tagged wires

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1.1.2 SMART-MR15

The main features of the SMART-MR15 are as follows:

• Cellular communication connectivity options including Carrier Division Multiple Access
(CDMA) and Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service / High
Speed Downlink Packet Access (GSM/GPRS/HSDPA)

• Enhanced high performance GPS+GLONASS L1+L2 and L-band receiver (NovAtel
OEMV-3™)

• Embedded NTRIP v2.0 client

• High performance GPS+GLONASS L1+L2 and L-band antenna

• Emulated Radar output

• CAN port

• Two (2) RS-232 COM ports, one of which can be configured with flow control, or user-switched
to RS-422

• Rugged, water and dust tight enclosure, consisting of a cast aluminum base and plastic radome

• Bluetooth version 2.0

• Three (3) daylight viewable status LED indicators

• Range of installation options, including a quick-release mounting plate and a 5m power/data
cable with tinned/tagged wires

1.2 Box Contents

1.2.1 SMART-MR10

The following are provided with your SMART-MR10:

• 1 - SMART-MR10 Quick Start Guide

• 1 - CD containing:

- An installation program for NovAtel’s Connect graphical user interface software

- Product documentation

• 1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

1.2.2 SMART-MR15

The following are provided with your SMART-MR15:

• 1 - SMART-MR15 Quick Start Guide

• 1 - SMART-MR15 Cellular Activation Quick Start Guide

• 1 - CD containing:

- An installation program for NovAtel’s Connect graphical user interface software

- Product documentation

• 1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

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1.3 Accessories

The following 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 your receiver
on a construction or agricultural vehicle. All signals are wired out in this cable. Refer to Appendix
A.4, Connector Cables starting on page 83 for details.

• 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 will not be damaged by exposure to
chemicals. See Appendix A.4.2, Streamlined Cable (Part Number 01018526) starting on page 85
for details.

Four mounting plates are available for the SMART-MR10 and the SMART-MR15, and these can also
be ordered as accessories:

• Universal mounting plate (70023085)

• AG GPS 262 layout mounting plate (70023086)

• Pole-mount (70023087)

• Quick-release kit (01018578)

For more information about the mounting plates, see Section 2.1.1, Mounting Kits on Page 26.

1.3.1 SMART-MR15-Specific Accessories

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]

• CDMA Antenna Mount, NMO Magnetic Base, 30 cm cable [NovAtel part number 12023301]

(DO NOT USE with 12023303 Antenna)

• GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna, 3 / 4 dBi, 806-960 MHz / 1710-2500 MHz, NMO [NovAtel part

number 12023303]. (DO NOT USE with 12023301 Base. Use this antenna with the 12023300
mount only.)

• GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna Mount, NMO Magnetic Base, 3.65 m cable [NovAtel part number

12023300]

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

01018684]

(USE with 12023301 Mount)

(USE with 12023303 Antenna)

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1.4 Models

1.4.1 SMART-MR10

Figure 1: SMART-MR10 Receiver

Figure 1 shows the SMART-MR10 without connecting cables. The SMART-MR10 is available in
several different firmware models whose configurations may include additional features. Tab le 1
summarizes the available models. Contact your NovAtel dealer to get up-to-date information on
available models. For a list of dealers in your area, visit the NovAtel website at

www.novatel.com/where-to-buy/dealers/

Table 1: SMART-MR10 Controller Models

.

Model Name Firmware Feature

SMART-MR10-RT2-G GPS plus GLONASS 1 cm real-time kinematic positions, RT-2

corrections and raw data, code positions and DGPS, OmniSTAR HP/
XP/VBS, CDGPS, SBAS, 20 Hz

SMART-MR10-HP-G GPS plus GLONASS dual-frequency code positions, SBAS, DGPS,

OmniSTAR G2/HP/XP/VBS, CDGPS, 20 Hz

SMART-MR10-SBAS-PVT1-G GPS plus GLONASS single-frequency code positions, SBAS, DGPS,

20 Hz

SMART-MR10-G-Z GPS plus GLONASS heading vector, including heading and

separation between master and remote; 10 Hz; must be paired with
another receiver, DGPS

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1.4.2 SMART-MR15

Figure 2: SMART-MR15 Receiver (GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version)

Figure 2 shows the SMART-MR15 without connecting cables. The SMART-MR15 is available in
several different firmware models whose configurations may include additional features. Tab le 2
summarizes the available models. Contact your NovAtel dealer to get up-to-date information on
available models. For a list of dealers in your area, visit the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/

where-to-buy/dealers/.

Table 2: SMART-MR15 Controller Models

Model Name Firmware Feature

SMART-MR15-RT2-G GPS plus GLONASS 1 cm real-time kinematic positions, RT-2

corrections and raw data, code positions and DGPS, OmniSTAR HP/
XP/VBS, CDGPS, SBAS, 20 Hz

1.5 Installing the PC Utilities

The first thing you need to do is install the PC utilities on the computer you will use to configure the
unit. The utilities include Connect, a graphical user interface program, and Convert4, for converting
data file formats.

1. Start up the PC/laptop.

2. Insert the accompanying CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

You can obtain the latest Connect (and PC utilities) version from the NovAtel
website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-

software-updates/.

3. Select Install NovAtel’s 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.

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Chapter 2 Installation

SMART-MR15 units, the total length of the mounting screws must be:

- [T” + 0.45”] maximum and [T” + 0.25”] minimum for 1/4-20 screws or

- [Tmm + 11.5mm] maximum and [Tmm + 7mm] minimum for M6x1 screws.

of Screw

Thickness of

Mounting Plate (T)

This chapter contains instructions for mounting and cabling your SMART-MR10/15.

2.1 Additional Equipment Required

The following additional equipment is required:

• Mounting kit (see Section 2.1.1, Mounting Kits for details of mounting kits
available for the SMART-MR10/15)

• SMART-MR10/15 cable (see Appendix D Replacement Parts starting on page 126
for part numbers). Refer to Figure 8, SMART-MR10 Streamlined Cabling on page
32 for COM and power connections.

• A fused power supply (user-supplied)

2.1.1 Mounting Kits

When you are using your own mounting plate, adhere to the following guidelines for
maximum and minimum mounting-screw length:

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Total Length

To ensure proper installation of your mounting plate to the SMART-MR10 and

Several NovAtel mounting kits are available, all of which come with four 1/4-20 screws for mounting
the SMART-MR10/15 to the mounting plate:

• Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (part number 01018625), shown in Figure 3 on page 27.

• Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (part number 01018578), shown in Figure 4 on page 28.

The Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (part number 01018578) includes a
Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (part number 01018625).

• Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (part number 01018623), shown in Figure 5 on page 29.

• Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (part number 01018624), shown in Figure 6 on page 30.

Installation Chapter 2

Note: Dimensions shown
are in millimetres.

Figure 3: SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625)

All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise specified.

The 01018625 mounting kit can be used in several configurations:

- Stand-alone plate that is hard-mounted onto the implement

- Hard-mounted or quick-release mounted onto an intermediate plate

- As part of Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly, NovAtel part number
01018578

The mounting holes in the SMART-MR10/15 will align with the dimple locations in the
mounting plate. The 1/4-20 holes form a rectangular pattern. The M6x1 holes form a
trapezoidal pattern. Refer to the mechanical drawings in Appendix A.2 SMART-MR10
Specifications starting on page 75 and Appendix A.3 SMART-MR15 Specifications starting
on page 79 for further information.

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334.9

12.80

12.50
TYP.

100.00

208.70

32.00

16.00

13.70

2X

179.70

40.00

269.7

51.08

NOTE: THE 01018578 MOUNTING
KIT, QUICK RELEASE ASSEMBLY
INCLUDES FOUR 1/4-20
MOUNTING SCREWS

Note: Dimensions shown
are in millimetres.

10.20

R

5.10

TYP.

248.7

50.00

THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE FOR THE
INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING PLATE, NOT
FOR THE ENTIRE QUICK RELEASE KIT.

Figure 4: SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578)

• All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise specified.

• The Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (part number 01018578) includes a

280.00

MOUNTING PLATE 70023089

INTERMEDIATE

27.46

31.00

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE 70023085

Mounting Plate, Universal (part number 70023085). If you order a Mounting
Kit, Quick Release Assembly, there is no need to order a Mounting Plate,
Universal.

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Figure 5: SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623)

• All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise specified.

• The 1/4-20 mounting holes in the SMART-MR10/15 will align with the dimple
locations in the Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 mounting plate. Refer to the
mechanical drawings in Appendix A.2 SMART-MR10 Specifications starting on
page 75 and Appendix A.3 SMART-MR15 Specifications starting on page 79 for
further information.

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INSERT

INSERT

ADAPTER INCLUDES FOUR 1/4-20 SCREWS

NOTE:

THE 01018624 MOUNTING KIT, 5/8 INCH

THREADED

PLATE

Figure 6: SMART-MR10/15 Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624)

• All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise specified.

• The mounting holes in the SMART-MR10/15 will align with the dimple locations in
the Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter. The 1/4-20 holes form a rectangular pattern,
and the M6x1 holes form a trapezoidal pattern. Refer to the mechanical drawings in

Appendix A.2 SMART-MR10 Specifications starting on page 75 and Appendix A.3
SMART-MR15 Specifications starting on page 79 for further information.

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2.2 Mounting the SMART-MR10/15

When installing the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15:

• Choose a location that has a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the
horizon can be tracked without obstruction.

• Mount the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 on a secure, stable structure capable
of safe operation in the specific environment. A typical installation is on the vehicle
roof.

2.3 Cabling the SMART-MR10/15

1. Connect the cable to the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 connector, shown in Figure 7 below.
Route the cable to the other system components and secure it. If you are using the NovAtel
streamlined cable, the system is as illustrated in Figure 8, SMART-MR10 Streamlined Cabling on
page 32 and Figure 9, SMART-MR15 Streamlined Cabling on page 33. The pinouts for the
SMART-MR10/15 connector are described in Table 3, SMART-MR10 Connector Pin-Out on page
34 and Table 5, SMART-MR15 Connector Pin-Out on page 35.

Figure 7: SMART-MR10/15 Connector

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COM1

COM2

ER

Tyco 23-pin
connector

User supplied
5A fast blow fuse

Figure 8: SMART-MR10 Streamlined Cabling

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COM1

AUX

ER

Tyco 23-pin
connector

User supplied
5A fast blow fuse

TNC

connector

Cellular
antenna

Figure 9: SMART-MR15 Streamlined Cabling

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Table 3: SMART-MR10 Connector Pin-Out

Pin Use Pin Use

1 PWR+ 13 RESERVED

2 PWR- 14 CHASSIS GROUND

3 CAN1- 15 SIGGND1

4 CAN1+ 16 MKI

5 TXD2 17 PPS

6 RXD2 18 ER

7

TXD1/TXD1+

8

RTS1/AUXTX/TXD1-

a

a

19

20 RESERVED

MODE

a

9 SIGGND2 21 RESERVED

10 RESERVED 22

11 RESERVED 23

CTS1/AUXRX/RXD1-

RXD1/RXD1+

12 RESERVED

a. The SMART-MR10/15 is RS-232/RS-422-selectable through pin 19

MODE, as shown in Table 4.

Table 4: SMART-MR10 Use of MODE Pin

MODE Pin Result Pin-out

Open Pins 8 and 22 provide RS-232 access to

the AUX port TX and RX lines. COM1
flow control and COM1 RS-422 TX- and
RX- signals are not available in this
configuration.

Tied Low (connected to
ground)

Pins 8 and 22 provide TXD1- and
RXD1- for COM1 RS-422, and the AUX
port (AUXRX, AUXTX) is not available.

Pin 7: TXD1
Pin 8: AUXTX
Pin 22: AUXRX
Pin 23: RXD1
(2 COM ports, no flow control)

Pin 7: TXD1+
Pin 8: TXD1­Pin 22: RXD1­Pin 23: RXD1+
(RS-422 only)

a

a

Tied High (connected
to positive side of
battery through a fuse)

Pins 8 and 22 provide RTS1 and CTS1
for COM1 flow control, and the AUX
port (AUXTX, AUXRX) is not available.

Pin 7: TXD1
Pin 8: RTS1
Pin 22: CTS1
Pin 23: RXD1
(1 COM port with flow control)

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Table 5: SMART-MR15 Connector Pin-Out

Pin Use Pin Use

1 PWR+ 13 RESERVED
2 PWR- 14 CHASSIS GROUND
3 CAN1- 15 SIGGND1
4 CAN1+ 16 MKI
5 AUXTX 17 PPS
6 AUXRX 18 ER

7

TXD1/TXD1+

8

RTS1/TXD1-

9 SIGGND2 21 RESERVED

10 RESERVED 22

11 RESERVED 23

12 RESERVED

a. The SMART-MR15 is RS-232/RS-422-selectable through pin 19

MODE, as shown in Table 6.

a

a

19

20 RESERVED

a

MODE

CTS1/RXD1-

RXD1/RXD1+

a

a

Table 6: SMART-MR15 Use of MODE Pin

MODE Pin Result Pin-out

Open or tied High
(connected to positive
side of battery through
a fuse)

Tied Low (connected
to ground)

Pins 8 and 22 provide RTS1 and
CTS1 for COM1 flow control, and the
AUX port (AUXTX, AUXRX) is not
available.

Pins 8 and 22 provide TXD1- and
RXD1- for COM1 RS-422, and the
AUX port (AUXRX, AUXTX) is not
available.

Pin 7: TXD1
Pin 8: RTS1
Pin 22: CTS1
Pin 23: RXD1
(1 COM port with flow control)

Pin 7: TXD1+
Pin 8: TXD1­Pin 22: RXD1­Pin 23: RXD1+
(RS-422 only)

If the MODE pin is tied high, it must be tied high through a fuse. In this case, MODE can
be tied to the same fuse as the red power lead, as illustrated in Figure 8, SMART-MR10
Streamlined Cabling on page 32. It is never acceptable to connect wiring directly to the
positive side of the power source.

2. Turn on the power supply to the SMART-MR10/15. The power LED on the back of the
receiver lights red when the SMART-MR10/15 is properly powered.

Minimum conductor size for all wiring is 0.5 mm / 20 AWG. While the AMPSEAL
connector can accommodate X mm / 20 AWG wire electrically, in order to ensure IP67
performance, the wire insulation diameter needs to be no less than 2.2 mm / 0.0826
inches.

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2.3.1 Connecting the Power Supply

The SMART-MR10/15 requires +9 to +36 VDC for the input power to the receiver. See Appendix A.2
starting on page 75 for SMART-MR10 power supply specifications, and Appendix A.3 starting on
page 79 for SMART-MR15 power supply specifications.

Fuse/holder recommendations can be found in Table 14, Recommended Fuses on
page 87.

The SMART-MR10/15 cable provides power in (with a BATT+ label) and power ground (with a
BATT- label) bare wires for connections from the SMART-MR10/15 to a vehicular power system
protected by a user-supplied fuse. NovAtel recommends an automotive blade-type fuse, rated for 5A
with an operating voltage of more than 36V. For cable details, refer to Appendix A.4.3, Custom
Connector and Cable Requirements starting on page 87.

The SMART-MR10/15 power source must be protected by a 5A 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.

Once you apply power, the SMART-MR10/15 status lights will light as described in Status Indicators
starting on page 37.

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2.3.2 Status Indicators

LED indicators on the SMART-MR10/15 provide receiver status information:

•Power

• Position Status

• Position Type

Tab l e 7 and Ta bl e 8 show the meaning of the LED states in the expected sequence after power is
applied.

Table 7: SMART-10 LED Status Indicators

Red

Off Off Off Power is not available. (Red indicator may also not be lit if a boot

On Off Off Power available but no satellites are being tracked

On Flashing Off Tracking at least one satellite but not a valid position

On On Off Position valid in basic autonomous mode

On On Flashing SBAS tracking, but not enough data for enhanced solution.

On On On

On Flashing Flashing

Yellow

a. When acting as a reference receiver, all lights on solid indicates a good fixed position.

Green

Condition

failure has occurred.)

Position valid in an enhanced accuracy modea
(WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/DGPS, OmniSTAR VBS/XP/HP, or RTK)

Fixed position with bad integrity

a

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

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Table 8: SMART-MR15 LED Indicators

Red

Off Off Off Power is not available (Red indicator may also not be lit if a boot

Flashing Any Off A SIM card error is present or the SIM may not be installed.

On Off Off Power available, but no satellites are being tracked.

On Flashing Off Tracking at least one satellite, but not a valid position. No cellular

On On Off Position valid in basic autonomous mode. No cellular network

On On Flashing Connected to cellular network, but not receiving RTK corrections

On Flashing Flashing Tracking at least one satellite, but not a valid position.

On On On The following conditions are true:

Yellow

Green

Condition

failure has occurred).

Applies only to GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version of SMART-MR15.

No cellular network connection.

network connection.

connection.

over NTRIP.

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

• A valid position is available

• The NTRIP client is in a STREAMING state

• An RTK solution is available over NTRIP

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

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2.3.3 Debugging Guidelines:

• If the power is on but the yellow LED does not flash within one minute, no satellites are being
tracked. There may be excessive blockage or the unit may be defective. Make sure the unit has an
unobstructed view of the sky. Try power cycling the unit.

• If the yellow LED does not flash within one minute and power cycling the unit does not fix the
problem, once you have a computer or terminal connected, request a VERSION log to ensure that
the auth code is correct.

Example of a receiver loaded with an incorrect auth code:

<OK
[COM1]<VERSION COM1 0 94.5 UNKNOWN 0 156.357 004c0001 3681 5010
<3
< GPSCARD "invalid authcode" "DHC09401037" "MCAGTP-1.00-22B" "3.710" "3.002" "2009/Nov/30" "11:08:19"
< DB_USERAPPAUTO "SmartAg" "0" "" "1.100" "" "2009/Nov/27" "13:22:29"
< USERINFO "LMX9830" "0212" "002166000001" "" "" "" ""
[COM1]

• Applies to MR10/15 – If the yellow LED is flashing but does not progress to solid yellow within
one minute, then insufficient satellites are being tracked or the signal quality is poor and
ephemeris data can’t be received. Normally, four satellites are sufficient for a valid position as
long as they are widely distributed in the sky. If it is stuck on blinking yellow, there may be
excessive blockage or the unit may be defective. Make sure the unit has an unobstructed view of
the sky. Try power cycling the unit.

• Applies to MR10 – If the yellow LED is on and the green LED does not turn on within five
minutes, no SBAS or DGPS positions are available. If you are using SBAS, make sure SBAS is
available in your area and that the unit is configured to enable SBAS positions (SBASCONTROL
ENABLE). For DGPS, make sure the unit is configured with the correct serial port parameters
and to accept the DGPS protocol your area uses and that your data modem is connected and
working.

• Applies to MR15 – The green LED blinks when the MR15 authenticates with a cellular network.
The LED stays off if a cellular network connection is impossible for any reason.

• Applies to MR15 – If the green LED doesn’t go solid after mounting an NTRIP Caster, verify the
NTRIP Client configuration. The green LED only turns on if three conditions are met:

1. The NTRIP Client enters the STREAMING state

2. A valid position is available (the amber LED is on)

3. An RTK solution is available

For example, if the MR15 NTRIP Client is configured to receive RTCMV3 corrections but is
receiving RTCA corrections, only conditions 1) and 2) apply, so the green LED will remain
flashing.

Applies to MR15 (HSPA only). If the red LED is flashing, the SIM card is not inserted or
improperly inserted. Refer to Figure 11, Figure 12 and Figure 13 on page 44 for correct insertion.

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2.3.4 Connecting Data Communications Equipment

To communicate with the receiver so that you can send commands to and obtain logs from the
SMART-MR10/15, you will need to connect it to a terminal or computer. For further information
about the data communications connector and pin-out details for the evaluation and streamlined
cables, see Table 11, Evaluation Cable Pinouts on page 84 and Table 12, Streamlined Cable Pinouts
on page 86 respectively. Once you are connected, you will be able to carry out the operations outlined
in Chapter 3, Operation starting on page 46, Appendix B Commands starting on page 88, and
Appendix C Logs starting on page 110.

2.4 Additional Installation Information

This section provides additional installation and configuration information that relate to specific
applications of the SMART-MR10/15.

2.4.1 MKI and PPS Strobes

Input (MKI) and output (PPS) strobes provide status and synchronization signals. PPS is a 3.3V
CMOS output; MKI is a 5V-tolerant input. PPS and MKI are referenced to SGND. Pin-out
information can be found on Table 11, Evaluation Cable Pinouts on page 84.

MKI can be used in conjunction with the MARKTIME and MARKPOS logs. For information about
these logs, refer to OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual, available on the NovAtel website at

www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/

.

2.4.2 Emulated Radar (ER)

The SMART-MR10/15 output an emulated radar signal via the bare wires labeled SGND and
ER OUT on the SMART-MR10/15 cable. See Table 11, Evaluation Cable Pinouts on page 84 or Ta ble
12, Streamlined Cable Pinouts on page 86 for the pin-out details of your cable.

The ER outputs:

• Logic high: Minimum of supply voltage minus 0.5V

• Logic low: Maximum of 0.5V

• Minimum load: 3k ohms

• Rise and fall time: Less than 1 ms.

The ER output is referenced to signal GND and provides logic low output until its speed is greater
than 1 km/hr. ER can be configured to operate at one of three distinct frequencies (26.11, 28.12 or

36.11 Hz/km/hr, with 36.11 Hz/km/hr being the default value) and with an effective velocity range
from 1 km/hr to 55 km/hr for near-horizontal applications. See Appendix B.12 RADARCFG Configure
the ER output starting on page 104 for more information.

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2.4.3 Controller Area Network (CAN)

NMEA 2000 is a CAN standard created by the National Marine Electronics Association and designed
to support networking in marine applications. It functions over a longer physical distance, and
supports more physical nodes than ISO 11783. The relationship between NMEA 2000 and SAE J1939
is that J1939 is the standard, while the NMEA 2000 group has added new messages (called PGNs or
Parameter Group Numbers) and a new transport protocol called FastPacket. NMEA 2000 compliant,
for all intents and purposes, means J1939 compliant plus support for new NMEA 2000 messages. In
other word, one cannot have NMEA 2000 without J1939 support as well. J1939 is additionally
“harmonized” with ISO 11783, a standard for the agriculture industry.

The CAN module is activated when a SETCANNAME command is entered, and after a
SAVECONFIG, the CAN module is activated immediately on all subsequent start-ups. The module
supports the following NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Messages (PGN):

• PGN 129029 GNSSPositionData (1 Hz)

• PGN 129025 GNSSPositionRapidUpdate (10 Hz)

• PGN 129026 COGandSOGRapidUpdate (4 Hz)

Table 9: Available CAN Signals on SMART-MR10/15 23-pin Tyco Connector

CAN Pins

CAN1- Pin 3

CAN1+ Pin 4

2.4.4 SMART-MR15 CELLULAR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

The SMART-MR15 has a cellular antenna port to facilitate the connection of an external cellular
antenna. An external antenna must be connected to this port in order to use the integrated cellular
modem.

To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and
human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum system gain (antenna gain minus
system loss) must not exceed 1.4 dBi in the U.S. Cellular band and 3.0 dBi in the
PCS band for the GSM/GPRS/HSDPA variant, and 6.0 dBi in the Cellular band and

6.0 dBi in the PCS band for the CDMA variant. System loss is the total of external
cable and connector losses and SMART-MR15 internal losses. For reference and
system gain calculation purposes, the SMART-MR15 has internal losses of 0.6 dB
for the 800 MHz Cellular band and 1.8 dB for the 1900 MHz PCS band.

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ARE IN MILLIMETRES (mm)

• Do not connect a CDMA antenna to a GSM/GPRS/HSDPA version of the
SMART-MR15 as this creates a safety hazard.

• Do not shorten the cable lengths provided with any particular antenna type as
this creates a safety hazard.

• Do not connect a GSM/GPRS/HSDPA antenna type to a CDMA version of the
SMART-MR15 as cellular performance is degraded.

1. Connect an appropriate antenna type to the SMART-MR15: Specific antenna types are available
from NovAtel for the GSM/GPRS/HSDPA or CDMA versions of the SMART-MR15.

2. Ensure the cellular antenna is installed at least 30 cm away from the SMART-MR15, as shown in
Figure 10. GNSS positioning accuracy may be degraded if this is not observed, particularly for
operation in the EU “1800 MHz” band.

CELLULAR ANTENNA

NOTE: DIMENSIONS SHOWN

Figure 10: Cellular Antenna Placement

3. Ensure the cellular antenna is installed at least 20 cm away from the Bluetooth antenna area of the
SMART-MR15, as shown in Figure 10.

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4. Antennas must be installed on a “ground plane”. A vehicle with a metal roof is inherently a

ground plane. For vehicles with a non-metallic roof a metal ground plane (available from NovA­tel) must be used.

When installing the antenna on a metallic roof, it is recommended that the antenna be installed no
closer than 10 cm, (4 inches) from the edge of the rooftop, to avoid adversely affecting the
antenna performance due to distortion of the antenna pattern.

The NovAtel ground plane accessory for use on non-metallic vehicle cab roofs is designed to
provide a sufficient symmetrical ground plane around the antenna to guarantee optimal antenna
performance.

5. Secure the RF connector to the SMART-MR15 ensuring a “hand tight” connection.

• Do not use pliers or other tool types to over-tighten the RF connector as damage
to the connector will occur.

• Ensure the RF connectors (male and female) are clean and dry before mating.
Low pressure compressed air can be used to clean the connectors (that is,
compressed air available in aerosol can format). Do not use a high pressure
compressed air as moisture seals in the connector can be damaged. If the
SMART-MR15 is moved between multiple vehicles each with its own cellular
antenna, some means of sealing the unmated RF connectors should be used.
Cellular radio frequencies are much higher than older forms of radio
communications; the effects of moisture and/or dust will have a greater effect on
performance.

2.4.5 SMART-MR15 - Installation Details for Cellular Activation

GSM/GPRS/HSDPA

The GSM/GPRS/HSDPA modem is not “locked” to any particular carrier. To activate your
SMART-MR15 on a GSM/GPRS/HSDPA network, please follow these steps:

1. Contact your preferred GSM/GPRS/HSDPA cellular service provider.

2. Obtain an active account and SIM card providing GSM/GPRS/HSDPA data services (recom­mended data plans for Network RTK are 5GB/Month Rate Plans). You may need to provide:

a. Product Name: SMART-MR15 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA [Part Number: 01018712]
b. Modem Serial Number (IMEI): Modem serial number from SMART-MR15 product label

Your cellular provider may provide an activation procedure with the SIM card.

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3. Remove the SIM cover (shown in Figure 11) by loosening the two screws that secure the cover.

When you are replacing the SIM cover, make sure it is installed straight or you may
inadvertently cause the SIM card to eject.

4. Install the SIM following the orientation shown on the SIM cover (notch up and in, as shown in
Figure 12). The SIM connector is a push -in/push-out type. If the SIM is correctly installed, its
outside edge will be essentially flush with the surrounding enclosure metal surface, as shown in
Figure 13.

To remove the SIM push it in slightly and it should then be partially ejected by the SIM
holder, as shown in Figure 14.
The modem will not work if the SIM is in the partially ejected “ready for removal”
position.Ensure the SIM door is properly aligned, then secure it in place.

Figure 11: SIM Cover Figure 12: SIM Being Installed

Figure 13: SIM Correctly Installed Figure 14: SIM Ready for Removal

Secure the SIM cover to the base using a flat-head screwdriver. Screws should be torqued
to 4-6 in-lb, to ensure the unit does not leak.

5. To register with the cellular network, issue the following commands with data provided by the
carrier:

cellset apn <apn_name> {always required}

cellset user <user_name> {if provided by carrier}

cellset password <password> {if provided by carrier}

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6. Your product is ready for use.

Cellular data consumption and service charges are dependent on the configuration of
your SMART-MR15 receiver and data logging rates.

CDMA

To activate your SMART-MR15 on the Verizon network:

1. Obtain a Verizon Wireless Account. You will need to provide:

a. Product Name: SMART-MR15 CDMA (Verizon) [Part Number: 01018606]
b. Modem Serial Number (MEID) from the SMART-MR15 product label

2. Activate the modem with Verizon:

a. Apply power and establish a serial connection with your product.
b. Send the following logs and commands:

NovAtel Command Guidance

LOG CELLSTATUSA ONCHANGED Check the number of bars to confirm signal strength OK.

CELLACTIVATE verizon This will provision the module on the Verizon network

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Before operating the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 for the first time, ensure that you have
followed the installation instructions in Chapter 2 Installation starting on page 26. The following
instructions are based on a COM port configuration such as that shown in Figure 15 on page 49. It is
assumed that a personal computer (PC), or laptop, is used during initial operation and testing for
greater ease and versatility.

3.1 Communications with the Receiver

Communication with the receiver typically consists of issuing commands through the communication
ports from an external serial communications device. This could be either a terminal or PC/laptop that
is directly connected to the receiver serial port using a DB-9 connector on the SMART-MR10 or
SMART-MR15 multi-cable. If you are using a radio, it connects to another DB-9 connector on the
same multi-cable by means of the radio serial cable supplied with the radio. It is recommended that
you become thoroughly familiar with the commands and logs detailed in the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual to ensure maximum utilization of the receiver’s capabilities.

3.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings

The receiver communicates with your PC/laptop or terminal via an RS-232 serial port. For
communication to occur, both the receiver and the operator interface have to be configured properly.
The receiver’s COM1, COM2 and AUX default port settings are configured as follows:

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

Changing the default settings requires use of the COM command. See Appendix B.5, COM Configure
COM Port starting on page 93 for details.

SMART-MR15 COM2 is restricted to internal use by the cellular radio. Do not
modify the settings for this port.

COM1 can be configured as RS-422. It can also be configured with flow control.
AUX is not available if COM1 flow control is enabled or if COM1 is configured as
RS-422. The configuration using the Mode pin is summarized in Table 5, SMART-
MR15 Connector Pin-Out on page 35.

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The data transfer rate you choose determines how fast information is transmitted. Take for example a
log whose message byte count is 96. The default port settings allows 10 bits/byte (8 data bits + 1 stop
bit + 1 framing bit). It therefore takes 960 bits per message. To get 10 messages per second then
requires 9600 bps. Also remember that even if you set the bps to 9600 the actual data transfer rate is
lower and depends on the number of satellites being tracked, data filters in use, and idle time. It is
suggested that you leave yourself a margin when choosing a data rate (115200 is recommended for
most applications).

Data rates below 9600 bps are not recommended.

3.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal

One method of communicating with the receiver is through a remote terminal. The receiver has been
pre-wired to allow proper RS-232 interface with your data terminal. To communicate with the
terminal, the receiver only requires the RX, TX, and GND lines to be used. Request to Send (RTS)/
Clear to Send (CTS) hardware handshaking is not available. Ensure the terminal’s communications
set-up matches the receiver’s RS-232 protocol.

3.1.3 Communicating With a Computer

A computer can be set up to emulate a remote terminal as well as provide the added flexibility of
creating multiple-command batch files and data logging storage files. Any standard communications
software package that emulates a terminal can be used to establish bidirectional communications with
the receiver, for example, HyperTerminal or our own graphic user interface (GUI) program, Connect.
All data is sent as raw 8-bit binary or ASCII characters.

3.2 Getting Started

Included with your receiver are NovAtel’s Connect and Convert4 programs. Connect is a Windows­based GUI which allows you to access the receiver's many features without the need for
communications protocol or to write special software. To learn how to use Connect with a NovAtel
receiver, press F1 or click the NovAtel button and select Help.

The Convert4 utility is a Windows-based utility that allows you to convert receiver logs between
ASCII and binary formats, and strips unwanted records for data file compilation. If you have not
already installed these utilities, see Section 1.5, Installing the PC Utilities on page 25.

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3.2.1 Starting the Receiver

When first powered, the SMART-MR10/15 undergoes a complete self-test. If an error condition is
detected during a self-test, the self-test status word changes. This self-test status word can be viewed
in the header of any data output log. Refer to the chapter on Messages in the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual for header information. If a persistent error develops, please contact your local
NovAtel dealer first. If the problem is still unresolved, please contact NovAtel directly through any of
the methods listed in the Customer Support section at the beginning of this manual on page 19.

3.3 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections

RTK or DGPS corrections can be transmitted from a base station to a rover station to improve position
accuracy. The base station is the GNSS receiver, which is acting as the stationary reference. It has a
known position and transmits correction messages to the rover station. The rover station is a GNSS
receiver which can be sent correction messages from a base station to calculate differential GNSS
positions. The SMART-MR10/15 can be used as base receivers to transmit RTK or DGPS corrections,
or as rovers to receive the same corrections. An example of a differential setup is given in Figure 15
on page 49.

While the setup described in the following sections may work on a SMART-MR15,
the SMART-MR15 is designed to receive corrections over a cellular modem on
COM2 via NTRIP caster, in which case, the NTRIPCASTER and NTRIPCLIENT
commands will take care of all interface mode configuration and corrections. Users
should not change the COM2 interface settings manually or the receiver will no
longer be able to communicate with the cellular modem.

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1

1

2

2

3

3

4

5

5

6

7

Base

Rover

Figure 15: Basic Differential Setup

Reference Description

1 Receiver

2 User-supplied 5A fuse

3 User-supplied power supply, for example a battery

4 User-supplied device to COM1

5 User-supplied radio device to COM2 (SMART-MR10 only)

6 User-supplied PC/laptop, for setting up and monitoring, to COM1

7 Cellular Antenna (SMART-MR15 only)

System biases can introduce errors. Refer to the Support page on the NovAtel website at

www.novatel

base station and rover station (two NovAtel receivers) in order to receive corrections. The application
of SBAS corrections to a single receiver are an exception to the base/rover concept. Generally, a link
capable of data throughput at a rate of 9600 bits per second, and less than 4.0 s latency, is
recommended.

Once your base and rover are set up, you can configure them as outlined in the configuration examples
in 3.3.1, Base Station Configuration on page 50 and 3.3.2, Rover Station Configuration on page 51.

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Chapter 3 Operation

3.3.1 Base Station Configuration

At the base station, enter the following commands:

interfacemode port rx_type tx_type [responses]

com com2 115200 N 8 1 N off

fix position latitude longitude height

log port message [trigger [period]]

Examples of these commands include the following:

RTCA

interfacemode com2 none rtca off

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 rtcaobs ontime 1
log com2 rtcaref ontime 10
log com2 rtca1 ontime 5 (optional, enable code-dgps coverage)

log com2 rtcaephem ontime 10 1 (optional)

RTCAOBS2

interfacemode com2 none rtca off

(recommended) fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 rtcaobs2 ontime 1
log com2 rtcaref ontime 10

RTCM V2.3 interfacemode com2 none rtcm off

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 rtcm3 ontime 10
log com2 rtcm22 ontime 10 1
log com2 rtcm1819 ontime 1

RTCM V3

log com2 rtcm1 ontime 5

interfacemode com2 none rtcmv3 off

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(optional)

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 rtcm1002 ontime 1 (for L1 only models)

log com2 rtcm1004 ontime 1

log com2 rtcm1006 ontime 10

log com2 rtcm1019 ontime 120

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RTCM V3 with GLONASS interfacemode com2 none rtcmv3 off

(recommended) fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 rtcm1002 ontime 1 (for L1 only models)

log com2 rtcm1004 ontime 1 (for L1/L2 models)

log com2 rtcm1010 ontime 1 (for L1 only models)

log com2 rtcm1012 ontime 1 (for L1/L2 models)

log com2 rtcm1006 ontime 10

log com2 rtcm1033 ontime 10

log com2 rtcm1019 ontime 120

log com2 rtcm1020 ontime 120

CMRPLUS (CMR+) interfacemode com2 none cmr off

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 cmrobs ontime 1
log com2 cmrgloobs ontime 1
log com2 cmrplus ontime 1 (important to use ontime 1 with cmrplus)

CMR

interfacemode com2 none cmr off

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

(enter your own lat, lon, hgt)

log com2 cmrobs ontime 1
log com2 cmrgloobs ontime 1
log com2 cmrref ontime 10

log com2 cmrdesc ontime 10 1

(optional)

3.3.2 Rover Station Configuration

At the rover station, enter:

interfacemode port rx_type tx_type (responses)

For example:

RTCA

RTCAOBS2 interfacemode com2 rtca none off

RTCM V2.3 interfacemode com2 rtcm none off

RTCM V3 interfacemode com2 rtcmv3 none off

RTCM V3 with GLONASS

CMR+ interfacemode com2 cmr none off

CMR interfacemode com2 cmr none off (same as CMR+)

interfacemode com2 rtca none off

interfacemode com2 rtcmv3 none off

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3.3.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover Configuration

This section shows you how to set up your base and rover OEMV GPS + GLONASS-enabled
receivers for GPS + GLONASS RTK operation:

Base Station:

fix position lat lon hgt (enter your own lat, lon, and hgt values)

com com2 115200 N 8 1 N off

interfacemode com2 none rtca off

log com2 rtcaref ontime 10

log com2 rtcaobs2 ontime 1

log com2 rtca1 ontime 5

saveconfig (optional, save configuration to non-volatile memory)

Rover Station:

com com2 115200 N 8 1 N off

interfacemode com2 rtca none off

log com1 bestposa ontime 1 (optional, view position information)

saveconfig (optional, save configuration to non-volatile memory)

(optional, enable code-DGPS coverage)

3.3.4 Configuration Notes

For compatibility with other GNSS receivers, and to minimize message size, it is recommended that
you use the standard form of RTCA, RTCM, RTCMV3 or CMR corrections as shown in the base and
rover examples above. This requires using the INTERFACEMODE command to dedicate one
direction of a serial port to only that message type. When the INTERFACEMODE command is used
to change the mode from the default, NOVATEL, you can no longer use NovAtel format messages.

If you want to mix NovAtel format messages and RTCA, RTCAOBS2, RTCM, RTCMV3, CMR+ or
CMR messages on the same port, you can leave the INTERFACEMODE set to NOVATEL and log out
variants of the standard correction messages with a NovAtel header. ASCII or binary variants can be
requested by simply appending an “A” or “B” to the standard message name. For example on the base
station:

interfacemode com2 novatel novatel

fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105

log com2 rtcm1b ontime 2

Using the receiver in this mode consumes more CPU bandwidth than using the
native differential messages shown in Section 3.3.1, Base Station Configuration on
page 50.

At the rover station you can leave the INTERFACEMODE default settings (interfacemode com2
novatel novatel). The rover receiver recognizes the default and uses the corrections it receives with a

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NovAtel header.

The PSRDIFFSOURCE and RTKSOURCE commands set the station ID values which identify the
base stations from which to accept pseudorange or RTK corrections respectively. They are useful
commands when the rover station is receiving corrections from multiple base stations.

All PSRDIFFSOURCE entries fall back to SBAS (even NONE) for backwards
compatibility.

At the base station it is also possible to log out the contents of the standard corrections in a form that is
easier to read or process. These larger variants have the correction fields broken out into standard
types within the log, rather than compressed into bit fields. This can be useful if you wish to modify
the format of the corrections for a non-standard application, or if you wish to look at the corrections
for system debugging purposes. These variants have “DATA” as part of their names (for example,
RTCADATA1, RTCMDATA1, CMRDATAOBS, and more). Refer also to the OEMV Family
Firmware Reference Manual, which describes the various message formats in more detail.

Information on how to send multiple commands and log requests using DOS or
Windows, can be found on our website at www.novatel.com
Desk & Solutions | Search Known Solutions.

through Support | Help

3.3.5 SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems)

A Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) is a type of geostationary satellite system that
improves the accuracy, integrity, and availability of the basic GNSS signals. Accuracy is enhanced
through the use of wide area corrections for GNSS orbits and ionospheric errors. Integrity is enhanced
by the SBAS network quickly detecting satellite signal errors and sending alerts to receivers to not use
the failed satellite. Availability is improved by providing an additional ranging signal to each SBAS
geostationary satellite.

OEMV family receivers, including the SMART-MR10/15, are capable of SBAS positioning. This
positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL command. The following command is used
to automatically track and use the SBAS service available in the area of operation, for example,
WAAS or EGNOS:

sbascontrol enable auto

For further information on SBASCONTROL, refer to the OEMV Family Installation and Operation
User Manual, available from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-

and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/.

WAAS (Wide-Area Augmentation System)

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed a Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) to provide accurate positioning to the aviation industry. As well as providing the industry
with this high quality service, it is available to all other civilian users and markets in North America,
free of charge. Future developments to this system will encompass the L5 signal.

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EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service)

EGNOS has been developed to work with existing satellite navigation systems to improve the
accuracy of navigation signals. The EGNOS signal is transmitted by two geostationary satellites and
covers all of Europe. EGNOS transmits a signal containing information on the reliability and accuracy
of the positioning signals sent out by GPS.

At the time of this writing, the signal broadcast by the EGNOS satellites AOR-E (PRN120) and the
ESA ARTEMIS satellite (PRN 124) is used for EGNOS Operations. The EGNOS satellite IOR-W
(PRN 126) is currently used by Industry to perform various tests on the system.

More information on EGNOS can be found at www.esa.int/egnos

.

3.4 GL1DE®

SMART-MR10/15 contain NovAtel’s GL1DE, a positioning algorithm for single frequency GPS and
GPS/GLONASS applications. GL1DE produces a smooth position output tuned for applications
where optimal time relative (pass-to-pass) accuracy is more important than absolute accuracy, making
it well suited for agricultural applications.

Multipath signals tend to induce time-varying biases and increase the measurement noise on the L1
pseudorange measurements. Carrier phase measurements are much less susceptible to the effects of
multipath. The GL1DE algorithm combines the information from the L1 code and the L1 phase
measurements into a Position-Time-Velocity (PVT) solution.

GL1DE includes settings for a dynamic mode, a static mode, and an “auto” mode, where the filtering
parameters are automatically adjusted as vehicle velocity varies between stationary and dynamic
states.

Refer to the NovAtel white papers on the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-

and-learning/published-papers-and-documents/white-papers/ for more information on GL1DE. Refer

also to the application note “APN-038 Pseudorange/Delta-Phase (PDP) and GL1DE Filters” on the
NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/published-papers-and-

documents/application-notes/.

3.5 ALIGN®

3.5.1 ALIGN Heading Master and Remote Configurations

For information about how to set up a master station with an ALIGN-capable remote receiver for
applications that require relative heading and pitch output, refer to APN-048. This Application Note is
available from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/published-

papers-and-documents/application-notes/.

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NTRIP Corrections

over

TCP/IP

NTRIP
Caster

NTRIP
Server

(example,

CORS)

Wireless

Network

Wireless
Gateway

NTRIP Requests

(typically GPGGA)

NTRIP Corrections

over TCP/IP

NTRIP

Source

3.6 Emulated Radar (ER)

A typical radar sensor emits radio beams that bounce off the ground, and computes ground speed
based on the speed at which objects are passing in front of the sensor. The output of the sensor is a
digital pulse, the frequency of which is proportional to the vehicle’s ground speed. This is often used
in agricultural applications such as planting and spraying. The SMART-MR10/15 eliminate the need
for separate ground-sensing radar equipment by converting the GPS-derived velocity to proportional
frequency output. The following emulated radar signal parameters can be configured by the customer:

• Frequency Step: Specifies how the frequency output relates to the vehicle speed.

• Signal Update Rate: Specifies how often the frequency output is updated to match the vehicle

speed.

• Response Mode: Specifies how quickly changes in velocity are reflected in the frequency output.

Setting a slower response mode reduces spikes (noise) in the veloc ity bu t incr eases laten cy.
Setting a higher response mode reduces latency, but may result in noisier frequency output. Refer
to Appendix B.12, RADARCFG Configure the ER output starting on page 104 for more detailed
information.

Once it is configured using the RADARCFG command (see page 104), Emulated Radar (ER) pulses
are output through the SMART-MR10/15 cables (see Table 11 on page 84) and the RADARSIGNAL
log (see page 119).

3.7 NTRIP Client

In this configuration, shown in Figure 16, a vehicle-mounted SMART-MR15 acts as a rover using
network RTK via NTRIP. To access NTRIP servers, the SMART-MR15 uses a built-in TCP/IP­capable cellular modem and NTRIP client software.

Figure 16: NTRIP Client Configuration

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The following are examples of connecting to NTRIP clients:

Connecting to www.igs-ip.net (no GPGGA logs):

ntripcaster www.igs-ip.net 80

ntripclient mount prds0 userid password rtcmv3

Connecting to www.igs-ip.net

ntripcaster www.igs-ip.net 80

ntripclient mount prds0 userid password rtcmv3 10

(and send one GPGGA log to the NTRIP server every ten seconds)

3.8 Recommended Configuration

The following command is recommended to enable CAN:

setcanname 305

The following command is recommended to enable SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) corrections:

sbascontrol enable
sbascontrol enable EGNOS 0 zerototwo

The following commands are recommended to enable GL1DE:

pdpfilter enable
pdpmode relative auto

The cellular modem (SMART-MR15 only) is automatically enabled on start up. To set up the NTRIP
corrections, the following commands are recommended:

ntripcaster <address> <port>
ntripclient mount <mountpoint> <username> <password>
<correctiontype>

NovAtel has registered manufactured ID code 305 with J1939. When complete, your configuration
can be saved with the SAVECONFIG command. Refer to the OEMV Family Firmware Reference
Manual for further details on these commands.

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Visit NovAtel’s website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-

software-updates/ for the most recent versions of the PC software and receiver firmware.

4.1 Connect/Convert4 Installation

The accompanying CD contains the Microsoft Windows applications Connect and Convert4. They are
installed via a standard Install Shield set-up application. Also included on the CD is sample source
code, to aid development of software for interfacing with the receiver, and product documentation.

These applications utilize a database in their operations so the necessary components of the Borland
Database Engine (BDE) are installed as well as the necessary database tables and an alias for the
database. The install set-up application does all this automatically so you have only to select where
you would like the applications installed on the computer. You must close all applications before
installing Connect and Convert4. You must close any applications that may be using the BDE before
installing. The install set-up modifies the BDE configuration so that it can recognize the new Connect
and Convert4.

The software operates from your computer’s hard drive:

1. Start Microsoft Windows.

2. Place the NovAtel CD in your CD-ROM drive. If the setup utility is not automatically accessible,

follow these steps:

a. Select Run from the Start menu.

b. Select the Browse button.

c. Locate Setup.exe on the CD drive and select Open.

d. Select OK to run the setup utility.

3. Advance through the steps provided by the setup utility.

When the installation is complete, click on a program icon to launch the application

The latest version of NovAtel Connect is available to download from our website at

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

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4.2 Connect

Connect is a 32-bit Windows application. The application provides a graphical user interface (GUI)

to allow you to set-up and monitor the operation of the NovAtel receiver by providing a series of
windows. A help file is included with Connect. To access the file, select Contents from the Help
menu.

Most windows have a popup menu accessible by right clicking on the window with the mouse. They
provide a way to customize the window by changing the font or to print the window contents. Some of
the windows have access to the Options dialog which contains further settings for certain windows.
Refer to the Connect utility’s online help for specific details.

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions for using NovAtel Connect to open a connection.

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4.3 Convert4

Convert4 is a 32-bit Windows application. It is shown in Figure 17. Convert4 will accept GPS file
formats and convert them to ASCII, Binary or RINEX format. The application also allows the user to
screen out particular logs by selecting the desired logs from the list of available logs. This feature is
useful for screening particular logs out of large data files in either ASCII or Binary formats.

Figure 17: Convert4 Screen Examples

4.3.1 RINEX Format

The Receiver-Independent Exchange (RINEX1) format is a broadly-accepted, receiver-independent
format for storing GPS data. It features a non-proprietary ASCII file format that can be used to
combine or process data generated by receivers made by different manufacturers.

The Convert4 utility can be used to produce RINEX files from NovAtel receiver data files.

Although RINEX is intended to be a receiver-independent format, there are many
optional records and fields. Keep this in mind when combining NovAtel and non­NovAtel RINEX data.

1. For further information on RINEX Version 2.10 file descriptions, you may wish to consult the

U.S. National Geodetic Survey website at

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When converting to RINEX, two files are produced - a RINEX observation file and a RINEX
navigation file. A third GLONASS file is produced if the data contains GLONASS observations. The
default names of these files conform to the RINEX Version 2.10 recommended naming convention of
ssssdddf.yyt, where:

ssss 4 character station name - Convert4 uses the first four characters of the <infile>

parameter as the station ID

ddd day of year

f file sequence number within the day - Convert4 sets this to zero

t file type: o for the observation and n for the navigation file

Selecting the RINEX field, see Figure 17, Convert4 Screen Examples on page 59, in the Convert4 To
section causes the:

1. Destination File: field to be replaced by the Observation File: and Ephemeris File: fields. Note
that Observation File refers to the RINEX OBS file while Ephemeris File refers to the RINEX
NAV file.

2. RINEX Headers buttons to appear allowing you to supply additional information that appears in
the header records of the RINEX output files (for example, Company Name, Marker Name and
Marker Number).

For best results, the NovAtel receiver input data file should contain the logs as in Table 10, NovAtel
Logs for RINEX Conversion on page 60.

Table 10: NovAtel Logs for RINEX Conversion

NovAtel OEMV Family Log Recommended Trigger

RANGEA/B, or
RANGECMPA/B

BESTPOSA/B, or
PSRPOSA/B, or
RTKPOSA/B, or
MARKPOSA/B

IONUTCA/B onchanged

RAWEPHEMA/B onchanged

GLORAWEPHEMA/B onchanged

VERSIONA/B

a. Information from this log overrides data entered into the Receiver

Number, Type and Version fields using the OBS file button of the
RINEX Headers section, see Figure 17 on page 59.

a

ontime 1

once

once

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4.3.2 Convert4 Command Line Switches

Convert4 supports several command-line switches to facilitate batch processing. To access its
Command Line Arguments window, open a command prompt window (select Accessories |
Command Prompt from the Start menu). Change directory (cd) to the directory on the hard drive on
which Convert4 is stored. Type the following: convert4 -h

The Convert4 Command Line Arguments window appears as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18: Convert4 Command Line Arguments

The name of the output file is the same as the input file when converting to ASCII or binary formats.
The file extension, however, is altered to indicate the format of the data:

*.asc for ASCII

*.bin for binary

When converting to RINEX, the output files are named according to the RINEX Version 2.10 naming
convention, see Section 4.3.1, RINEX Format on page 59.

The -batch arguments suppress the window display and convert the specified file automatically.

When converting to RINEX in batch mode, the navigation and observation file
header information from the most recent interactive Convert4 session is used.

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4.4 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades

Firmware updates are firmware releases that include fixes and enhancements to the receiver
functionality. Firmware updates are released occasionally on the NovAtel website as they become
available. New firmware must be loaded into the receiver through one of the COM ports. After this is
done, the receiver will reboot and start operating with the new firmware.

Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features. The receiver stores its firmware in non-volatile
memory, which allows you to perform model upgrades without having to return the receiver to the
dealer.

The first step in upgrading the model of your receiver is to contact your local NovAtel dealer. Your
dealer will assist you in selecting the upgrade option that best suits your GNSS needs. If your needs
cannot be resolved with your dealer then contact NovAtel Customer Support directly as outlined on
page 19.

When you call, be sure to have your receiver model number, serial number, and firmware version.
This information can be determined by entering the LOG VERSION command.

Customers must purchase the model through their sales channel. Once the order is approved,
Customer Support will generate and provide you with the auth-code. The auth-code is required to
unlock the features on your new model type.

To upgrade to a new model with the same firmware version, you can use the AUTH command with
the issued auth-code, as outlined in 4.4.1, Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility .

To upgrade to a new model with a higher firmware version, you will need to load the new firmware
into the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 using the WinLoad utility program. As WinLoad and the
update file are generally provided in a compressed file format, you may also be given a
decompression password. WinLoad and the update files can be found on NovAtel's website at

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

Your local NovAtel dealer can provide you with all the information that you require to upgrade or
update your receiver.

4.4.1 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility

WinLoad is required when updating previously released firmware with a newer version of firmware.
You can also upgrade to a new model in the same WinLoad session, as long as you have the required
auth-code.

WinLoad is a Windows utility program designed to facilitate firmware updates and model upgrades.
Once WinLoad is installed and running, it will allow you to select a host PC serial port, bit rate,
directory path, and file name of the new firmware to be transferred to the OEMV family receiver via
one of its COM ports. The port chosen must have an RS-232 interface to the PC.

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Transferring Firmware Files

To proceed with the update, you must first acquire the latest version of firmware from the NovAtel
Support website. The firmware update file will be one of two types:

• Update (UPDT) version - The update version includes the authorization codes for
all OEMV receivers and receiver model upgrades purchased before the cut-off date.
The update version will be named UPDTXXXX.EXE, where XXXX is the
firmware version, for example, updt3701.exe. If you purchased your receiver or
model upgrade after the cut-off date, the authorization code will not appear in the
UPDT file, and you will have to use the OEM version instead.

• OEM version - Use the OEM version if you purchased your receiver or model
upgrade after the cut-off date. When you use the OEM version, NovAtel Customer
Support can generate and provide you with the required authorization code.
Authorization codes are also available from the NovAtel website at

www.novatel.com

The OEM version will be named OEMXXXX.EXE, where XXXX is the firmware
version, for example, oem3701.exe.

These update files are available from NovAtel's website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-

software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/ or via e-mail ([e-mail]). If electronic

transfer is not possible, the file can be mailed to you on a CD. For more information on how to contact
NovAtel Customer Support see page 19 at the beginning of this manual.

through Support | Access Online Services.

For convenience, you may wish to copy the update file to a GNSS sub-directory (for example,
C:\GNSS\LOADER).

If the firmware update file is password protected, Customer Support will provide you with the
required password. After copying the file to your computer, its contents must be extracted, as follows:

Syntax: [filename] [password]

where filename is the name of the compressed file (but not including the .EXE extension) and
password is the password required to allow extraction.

Example: oem3701 12345678

A Windows-based dialog box prompts you to enter the password.

The self-extracting archive will then extract the following files:

winload.exe WinLoad utility program

howto.txt Instructions on how to use the WinLoad utility

whatsnew.rtf Information on the changes made in the firmware since the last revision

xxxx.hex Firmware version upgrade file, where xxxx = version level (for example,

3701.hex)

The files are extracted to unzip/program files/NovAtel Inc/x.xxx Full Update Disk, where x.xxx is the
firmware version.

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Using the WinLoad Utility

WinLoad is a Windows-based program used to download firmware to OEMV family cards. The main
screen is shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19: Main Screen of WinLoad

If you are running WinLoad for the first time you will need to make sure the file and communications
settings are correct.

Open a File to Download

From the file menu select Open. Use the Open dialog to browse for your file, see Figure 20.

Figure 20: WinLoad’s Open Dialog

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Once you have selected your file and clicked Open, the name of the file appears in the main WinLoad
display area and in the title bar, see Figure 21.

Figure 21: Open File in WinLoad

Communications Settings

To set the communications port and baud rate, select COM Settings from the Settings menu. Choose
the port on your PC from the Com Port drop-down list and the baud rate from the Download Baudrate
drop-down list. The baud rate should be as high as possible (the default of 115200 is preferred).

Figure 22: COM Port Setup

Downloading firmware

To download firmware follow these steps:

1. Set up the communications port as described in Communications Settings above.

2. Select the file to download, see Open a File to Download on page 64.

3. Make sure the file path and file name are displayed in main display area, see Figure 21, Open File
in WinLoad on page 65.

4. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.

5. Power down and then power up the receiver when “Searching for card” appears in the main dis­play, see Figure 23.

Figure 23: Searching for Card

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6. When the Authorization Code dialog opens, see Figure 24, enter the auth code then click OK.

Figure 24: Authorization Code Dialog

7. The receiver should finish downloading and reset. The process is complete when “Done.” is dis­played in the main display area, see Figure 25.

Figure 25: Upgrade Process Complete

8. Close WinLoad.

This completes the update/upgrade procedure.

4.4.2 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command

The AUTH command authorizes the enabling (unlocking) of model features. Use this command when
upgrading to a new OEMV family model that is available with the same firmware version as your
current model. This command only functions in conjunction with a valid auth-code assigned by
Customer Support.

The upgrade can be performed directly through the Connect command line, or from any other
communications program. The procedure is as follows:

1) Power-up the OEMV family receiver and establish communications over a serial port (see
Chapter 3, Operation on Page 46)

2) Issue the LOG VERSION command to verify the current model, firmware version, and serial
number.

3) Issue the AUTH command, followed by the auth-code and model type. The syntax is as follows:

Syntax:

auth auth-code

where auth is a command that enables model upgrades, and auth-code is the upgrade authorization
code, expressed as hhhh,hhhh,hhhh,hhhh,hhhh,model#
where the h characters are in ASCII hexadecimal code, and the model# is in ASCII text.

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Example:

auth 17CB,29AF,3D74,01EC,FD34,L12LRV

Once the AUTH command has been executed, the OEMV family receiver will reboot. Issuing the
LOG VERSION command will confirm the new upgrade model type and firmware version number.

If communicating using Connect, the communication path needs to be closed and re-opened using the
Device menu.

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SMART-MR10

CPU

Bluetooth

Module

DB9 Labeled COM1

DB9 Labeled COM2

COM1

COM2

AUX

COM3

DB9 Labeled AUX

SMART-MR10 Enclosure

Bluetooth is a wireless radio communication standard designed for use over short ranges (within
10 m). SMART-MR10/15 support Bluetooth 2.0. This chapter describes how to:

• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on the receiver

• Set up a computer/laptop with a Bluetooth adaptor

• Locate a SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 with Bluetooth wireless technology in range

• Communicate with the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 using Bluetooth wireless
technology

• Stop communicating with the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 using Bluetooth
wireless technology

5.1 Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on the receiver

The Bluetooth configuration for the SMART-MR10 is illustrated in Figure 26 and for the
SMART-MR15 is illustrated in Figure 27:

Figure 26: Bluetooth Configuration (SMART-MR10)

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CPU

Bluetooth

Module

DB9 Labeled COM1COM1

COM2

AUX

COM3

DB9 Labeled AUX

SMART-MR15 Enclosure

Cellular
Module

Figure 27: Bluetooth Configuration (SMART-MR15)

Bluetooth wireless technology is configured on the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 COM3 port
and, by default, is enabled.

If the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 is turned off (or power is removed) then
turned back on, the Bluetooth mode is returned to the state it was in before power­down, as long as the SAVECONFIG command was issued before the unit was
powered off. When you issue a FRESET command, COM3 defaults to Bluetooth
mode.

If Bluetooth wireless technology has been disabled, you will need to enable it before you can use it.
From a computer/laptop, connect to a SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 serial port. Open
communication with the receiver using HyperTerminal or Connect. See Appendix B.2, BTCONTROL
Enable/Disable Bluetooth wireless technology starting on page 90 for further information. Once your
computer/laptop is configured for Bluetooth operation, you will be able to communicate with the
SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 through Bluetooth wireless technology.

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5.2 Set Up a Computer/Laptop with a Bluetooth Adaptor

If your computer/laptop is already equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and ready, proceed to
Section 5.3, Locate a SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 with Bluetooth wireless technology in range on
Page 70

1. With the computer/laptop powered on, install the driver(s) from the disc that came with your
Bluetooth adapter.

2. Connect the Bluetooth adapter. An example of a Bluetooth USB adapter is shown in Figure 28:

Figure 28: Bluetooth Adapter for Computer/Laptop

Within two minutes of connecting the USB adapter, the Bluetooth icon appears in the Windows
task bar as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29: Bluetooth Standby: White

Continue on to the next section when you see the white Bluetooth icon. If the Bluetooth icon is
red, as shown in Figure 30, the Bluetooth installation on your computer/laptop is incorrect and
you should return to step #1.

Figure 30: Bluetooth Error: Red

5.3 Locate a SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 with Bluetooth wireless technology in range

Ensure your computer/laptop is equipped with a built in, or external-plug-in,
Bluetooth adapter and is already configured with the appropriate Bluetooth driver.

1. Power on the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15.

2. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the task bar, as shown in Figure 29, or select Programs | My
Bluetooth Places from the Start menu in Windows. The My Bluetooth Places window opens.

3. Click the Search for devices in range option from the Bluetooth Tasks side bar on the left of the
My Bluetooth Places window. Devices with Bluetooth wireless technology enabled within range
appear in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood folder, as shown in Figure 31.

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Figure 31: My Bluetooth Places Window

5.4 Communicate with the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 Using Bluetooth wireless technology

1. Double-click the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 device icon in the Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood window, as shown in Figure 31. The PC/laptop searches for available services. If
Bluetooth is working properly, a COM port service appears.

2. Double-click the COM3 icon. To use the serial COM port, the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15
must be “paired” with the computer/laptop to use the COM3 port. The Bluetooth PIN Code
Request dialog appears.

3. Enter the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 default pin number of four zeroes (0000), as shown
in Figure 32:

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Figure 32: Bluetooth PIN Code Request

If the code is correct, a new COM dialog opens, showing the computer/laptop COM port that has
been assigned to the Bluetooth link. For example, in Figure 33, the computer/laptop port is
COM21.

Figure 33: Computer/Laptop COM3 Port Assignment

4. Open a terminal program (HyperTerminal, for example) and configure it to the serial port
specified in the Bluetooth configuration utility. In the above example, the terminal program must
be configured to connect through COM21.

5. Configure the port settings as follows:

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

6. Through the terminal program, connect to the Bluetooth serial port, and verify the connection.

7. Type the following VERSION log request into the command prompt to ensure that the connection
works:

LOG VERSION

The Bluetooth icon in the task bar turns green when it is connected, as shown in Figure 34.

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Figure 34: Bluetooth Connected: Green

5.5 Stop Communicating with SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 Using Bluetooth wireless technology

1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the task bar, as shown in Figure 29 on page 70, or select
Programs | My Bluetooth Places from the Start menu in Windows. The My Bluetooth Places

window opens.

2. Click the Search for devices in range option from the Bluetooth Tasks side bar on the left of the
My Bluetooth Places window. Devices with Bluetooth wireless technology enabled within range
appear in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood folder, as shown in Figure 31 on page 71.

3. Double-click the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 device icon in the Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood window. The computer/laptop searches for available services. If Bluetooth
wireless technology is working properly, COM port service appears.

4. Right-click the COM21 icon then select the Disconnect Serial COM Port option. A COM21
dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 35, requesting confirmation that you want to disconnect.

Figure 35: COM21 Disconnect?

5. Click Ye s in the COM21 dialog. The SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 Bluetooth wireless
technology is unpaired from your computer/laptop. When the SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15
and computer/laptop Bluetooth wireless technology are unpaired, the Bluetooth icon in the task
bar appears white, as shown in Figure 29 on page 70.

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Appendix A Technical Specifications

A.1 SMART-MR10/15 Receiver Performance

PERFORMANCE

14 GPS L1, 14 GPS L2

Channel Configuration

Horizontal Position Accuracy (RMS)

Measurement Precision

Maximum Data Rate

Time to First Fix

Signal Reacquisition

Time Accuracy 20 ns RMS

Velocity Accuracy

Velocity

b

a. Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) include WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe)

and MSAS (Japan).

b. Typical values. Performance specifications subject to GPS and GLONASS system characteristics,

US DOD operational degradation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometry,
baseline length, multipath effects and the presence of intentional or unintentional interference
sources. Export licensing restricts operation to a maximum velocity of 515 metres per second.

c. Expected accuracy after convergence. RT-20 is independent of GL1DE.

d. Model specific. Contact NovAtel customer support prior to using 20 Hz data rates.

e. Typical value. No almanac or ephemerides and no approximate position or time.

f. Typical value. Almanac and recent ephemerides saved and approximate time entered. For more

information, Please refer to the “SETAPPROXTIME” command in the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual found on our website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-

manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/.

d

b

12 GLONASS L1, 12 GLONASS L2 (optional)
2 SBAS

a

1 L-band

Autonomous (L1) 1.5 m
Autonomous (L1/L2) 1.2 m

SBAS

a

0.6 m
CDGPS 0.6 m
DGPS 0.4 m

b

OmniSTAR

VBS 0.6 m
XP 0.15 m

HP 0.1 m
RT-20™
RT-2™

c

(optional) 0.2 m

c

(optional) 1 cm+1 ppm

GPS GLONASS
L1 C/A Code 4 cm RMS 15 cm RMS
L1 Carrier Phase 0.5 mm RMS 1.5 mm RMS
L2 P(Y) Code 8 cm RMS 8 cm RMS
L2 Carrier Phase 1.0 mm RMS 1.5 mm RMS

Measurements 20 Hz
Position 20 Hz

Cold Start
Hot Start

e

f

65 s

35 s

L1 0.5 s (typical)
L2 1.0 s (typical)

0.03 m/s RMS

515 m/s RMS

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A.2 SMART-MR10 Specifications

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

SMART-MR10 Power

+9 to +36 V DC at 2.5 W (typical while logging)
For the cable pinouts and drawings, see Connector Cables starting on

page 83 and Streamlined Cable (Part Number 01018526) starting on
page 85.

a

Serial Com Ports Using the MODE pin (refer to Table 3 on page 34), SMART-MR10 can

CAN SAE J1939/ ISO 11783/ ISO 11898 Compliant (at 250 kbps)

Emulated Radar Output ER operates on distinct frequencies (26.11, 28.12 or 36.11 Hz/km/hr,

PPS Output 3.3 V CMOS Logic Compatible

MKI Input 3.3 V CMOS Logic/ 5 V Tolerant

Emissions FCC, CE, Industry Canada

Immunity CE, ISO 7637, ISO 15003

be configured with 2 or 3 serial ports.
COM1 is available in RS-232 with and without flow control or as RS-

422. COM2 is available with no flow control. AUX is available only
when COM1 is used as RS-232 with no flow control.

All ports are configurable to a maximum of 230,400 bps.

with 36.11 Hz/km/hr being the default value), with an effective range
from 1 km/hr to 55 km/hr for near-horizontal applications.

Refer to Emulated Radar (ER) on page 40 for further information.

EMI/EMC

LED INDICATORS

More details can also be found in Section 2.3.2, Status Indicators starting on page 37

PHYSICAL

Size 233 mm x 223 mm x 90 mm height

Weight 1.9 kg maximum

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature -40C to +70C

Storage Temperature -55C to +90C

Humidity Not to exceed 95% non-condensing

Immersion MIL-STD-810G Method 512.5, IEC 60529 IPX7

Continued on the following page

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ENVIRONMENTAL (continued)

UV Protection IEC 60950-22 Section 5.8.2 Test Method IEC 68-2-5

Salt Fog IEC 60950-22 Section 8.3

Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810G Method 510.5, IEC 60950-22 Section 9.3

Vibration

b

Random MIL-STD-202G Method 214A Condition A
Sinusoidal ASAE EP455 Section 5.15.2 Level 1

Shock Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6

Chemical Resistance ASAE EP455 Section 5.8.2 (Brush Exposure)

Water Jets IEC 60529 IPX6

Blowing Rain MIL-STD-810G Method 506.5 Procedure 1

Altitude ASEA EP455 Section 5.2

a. When tracking GPS satellites.

b. See also the Notice section of this manual starting on Page 8.

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DIMENSIONS

2. Mounting holes are labelled

Label

Label

75.5

Antenna Phase Centre

Antenna Phase Centre

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Notes:

1. All dimensions are in millimetres

according to their size and thread.

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Antenna

Phase Centre

124.3

75.5

Note: All dimensions are in millimetres.

Antenna Phase Centre

A.3 SMART-MR15 Specifications

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

SMART-MR15 Power

Serial Com Ports Using the MODE pin (refer to Table 5 on page 35), SMART-MR15 can

Cellular modules CDMA and GSM/GPRS/HSDPA

CAN SAE J1939/ ISO 11783/ ISO 11898 Compliant (at 250 kbps)

Emulated Radar Output ER operates on distinct frequencies (26.11, 28.12 or 36.11 Hz/km/hr,

PPS Output 3.3 V CMOS Logic Compatible

MKI Input 3.3 V CMOS Logic/ 5 V Tolerant

+9 to +36 V DC at 4.5 W (typical)
For the cable pinouts and drawings, see Connector Cables starting on

page 83 and Streamlined Cable (Part Number 01018526) starting on
page 85.

be configured with two serial ports. COM1 is available as RS-232 with
flow control or as RS-422. AUX is available as RS-232 with no flow
control.

All ports are configurable to a maximum of 230,400 bps.

with 36.11 Hz/km/hr being the default value), with an effective range
from 1 km/hr to 55 km/hr for near-horizontal applications.

Refer to Emulated Radar (ER) on page 40 for further information.

EMI/EMC

a

Emissions FCC, CE, Industry Canada

Immunity CE, ISO 7637, ISO 15003

LED INDICATORS

More details can also be found in Section 2.3.2, Status Indicators starting on page 37

PHYSICAL

Size 233 mm x 223 mm x 90 mm height

Weight 2.1 kg maximum

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature -40C to +85C

Humidity Not to exceed 95% non-condensing

Immersion MIL-STD-810G Method 512.5, IEC 60529 IPX7

UV Protection IEC 60950-22 Section 5.8.2 Test Method IEC 68-2-5

Salt Fog IEC 60950-22 Section 8.3

Continued on the following page

-40C to +65C (CDMA)

-40C to +65C (GSM/GPRS/HSDPA)

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ENVIRONMENTAL (continued)

Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810G Method 510.5, IEC 60950-22 Section 9.3

Vibration

b

Random MIL-STD-202G Method 214A Condition A
Sinusoidal ASAE EP455 Section 5.15.2 Level 1

Shock Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6

Chemical Resistance ASAE EP455 Section 5.8.2 (Brush Exposure)

Water Jets IEC 60529 IPX6

Blowing Rain MIL-STD-810G Method 506.5 Procedure 1

Altitude ASEA EP455 Section 5.2

a. When tracking GPS satellites.

b. See also the Notice section of this manual starting on Page 8.

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Notes:

2. Mounting holes are labelled

Label

Label

Antenna Phase Centre

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1. All dimensions are in millimetres.

according to their size and thread.

232.7

75.5

Antenna

Phase Centre

124.3

Antenna Phase Centre

Note: All dimensions are in millimetres

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A.4 Connector Cables

COM1

ER PPS MKI CAN

User supplied
5A fast blow fuse

Tyco 23-pin
connector

SMART-MR10: COM2
SMART-MR15: AUX

SMART-MR10: AUX
SMART-MR15: Not used

A.4.1 Evaluation Cable (Part Number 01018515)

The SMART-MR10/15 evaluation cable provided with Development Kit, is illustrated in Figure 36
and equipped as follows:

• Exposed power wires (red for positive and black for negative) are connected to a 12 or 24V
vehicular power circuit (or equivalent), which must be protected by a user-supplied 5A fuse
(NovAtel recommends an automotive blade-type fuse rated for 5A with an operating voltage of
more than 36 V).

• Three DB-9 connectors. One of these is normally connected to a PC/laptop serial (RS-232)
communication port and another to a modem or radio transmitter, to propagate differential
corrections (refer to your user-supplied modem or radio transmitter user guide for more
information).

• Four pairs of bare wires, where the outer insulation is cut away but the wires beneath are intact.
These are provided for emulated radar, MKI, PPS, and CAN bus. See Tab le 11 on page 84 for
their pinouts and use. For more information on mating connectors and part numbers, see Table 13
on page 87.

• Some COM port pin-out differences exist between the SMART-MR10 and the SMART-MR15.
Note cable labels.

This cable is RoHS compliant.

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Figure 36: SMART-MR10/15 Evaluation Cable

Table 11: Evaluation Cable Pinouts

TYCO

23-PIN

1 PWR+ (red) PWR+

2 PWR- (black) PWR-

3 CAN- (green) CAN-

4 CAN+ (yellow) CAN+

5 2 TXD2 (SMART-MR10)

6 3 RXD2 (SMART-MR10)

7 2 TXD1/TXD1+

8 2 RTS1/AUXTX/TXD1-

COM1

D-SUB

COM2

D-SUB

AUX

D-SUB

TINNED

LEAD

SIGNAL

NAME

AUXTX (SMART-MR15

AUXRX (SMART-MR15

(SMART-MR10)

RTS1 (SMART-MR15)

9 SIGGND2

SIGGND2

(white/black)

10 RESERVED

11 RESERVED

12 RESERVED

13 RESERVED

14

CHASSIS GROUND

15 5 5 5 SIGGND1

a

SIGGND1

(white/black)

16 MKI (white) MKI

17 PPS (orange) PPS

18 ER (blue) ER

19 MODE (violet) MODE

20 RESERVED

21 RESERVED

22 3 CTS1/AUXRX/RXD1-

(SMART-MR10)

CTS1 (SMART-MR15)

23 3 RXD1/RXD1+

a. Pin 14 is connected to cable shields.

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A.4.2 Streamlined Cable (Part Number 01018526)

COM1

ER

User supplied
5A fast blow fuse

Tyco 23-pin
connector

SMART-MR10: COM2
SMART-MR15: AUX

The SMART-MR10/15 streamlined cable, chemical resistant, designed for reduced size and weight,
and increased flexibility, provides:

• Connection to a battery while operating in the field. The exposed wires (red for positive and black
for negative) can be connected to a 12 or 24V vehicular power circuit (or equivalent), which must
be protected by a user-supplied 5A fuse (NovAtel recommends an automotive blade-type fuse
rated for 5A with an operating voltage of more than 36 V).

• Two DB-9 connectors. One of these is normally connected to a PC/laptop serial (RS-232)
communication port and the other to a modem or radio transmitter to propagate differential
corrections (refer to your user-supplied modem or radio transmitter user guide for more
information on its connectors).

• One pair of bare wires, where the outer insulation is cut away but the wires beneath are intact, are
provided for emulated radar. See Table 12 on page 86 for their pinouts. For more information on
mating connectors and part numbers, see Table 13 on page 87.

This cable is RoHS compliant.

Figure 37: SMART-MR10/15 Streamlined Cable

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Table 12: Streamlined Cable Pinouts

TYCO

23-PIN

1 PWR+ (red) PWR+

2 PWR- (black) PWR-

3 RESERVED

4 RESERVED

5 2 TXD2 (SMART-MR10)

COM1

D-SUB

COM2

D-SUB

TINNED

LEAD

SIGNAL

NAME

AUXTX (SMART-MR15)

6 3 RXD2 (SMART-MR10)

AUXRX (SMART-MR15)

7 2 TXD1

8 RESERVED

9 SIGGND2

SIGGND2

(white/black)

10 RESERVED

11 RESERVED

12 RESERVED

13 RESERVED

14

CHASSIS GROUND

15 5 5 SIGGND1

a

SIGGND1

(white/black)

16 RESERVED

17 RESERVED

18 ER (blue) ER

19 RESERVED

20 RESERVED

21 RESERVED

22 RESERVED

23 3 RXD1

a. Pin 14 is connected to cable shields.

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A.4.3 Custom Connector and Cable Requirements

Custom cables for installing your SMART-MR10 or SMART-MR15 can be created using the
following guidelines:

• Conductor size must be 20 AWG (0.032 inches, 0.81 mm in diameter) to 16 AWG (0.051 inches,

1.29 mm in diameter)

• Wire outside diameter, including insulation, must be between 0.086 in. (2.2 mm) and 0.098 in.
(2.5 mm) in diameter

• Insulator material must have a smooth finish

• Batt + connection must be protected by a user-supplied fuse. NovAtel recommends an automotive
blade-type fuse, rated for 5A with an operating voltage of more than 36V.

• Serial data signals (TxD, RxD, signal ground) must be run in shielded cable.
Connect shields to ground at the SMART-MR end only

• CAN signal conductors must be twisted (40 twists/m, 12 twists/ft)

• Use only the recommended mating connectors listed below. Use only gold plated pins

Failure to observe the given cable construction requirements in this section
will result in damage to the wiring (not covered by warranty).

The connector used in the SMART-MR10/15 is an “AMPSEAL” dust and water sealed type produced
by Tyco. The following part numbers pertain to the mating connector required to make connections to
the SMART-MR10/15. These numbers are provided for information only and are not available from
NovAtel as separate parts.

Table 13: Mating Connectors

Product Part Description Company Part Number

SMART-MR10 mating connector (see Figure 36,
SMART-MR10/15 Evaluation Cable on Page 83 and
Figure 37, SMART-MR10/15 Streamlined Cable on
Page 85)

Gold plated pins for SMART-MR10/15 connector/
loose

Gold plated pins for SMART-MR10/15 connector/strip Pins, strip (reel) Tyco/

23-pin sealed
receptacle
housing black

Pins, loose
piece

Tyco/
AMP

Tyco/
AMP

AMP

770680-1

770854-3

770520-3

Tab l e 14 details the part numbers for recommended fuses. These numbers are provided for
information only and are not available from NovAtel as separate parts.

Table 14: Recommended Fuses

Fuse Type Recommended

Blade Fuse 58V 5A Littelfuse 142.6185.450

Mini Blade Fuse 58V 5A Littelfuse 0997005

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Appendix B Commands

The SMART-MR10/15 firmware implements the OEMV family command set, documented in OEMV
Family Firmware Reference Manual. For convenience, commonly used SMART-MR10/15 commands

are summarized in Table 15 and documented in this appendix.

Table 15: Commonly Used SMART-MR10/15 Commands in Alphabetical Order

ASCII Command Message ID Description

BTCONTROL 8205 Enable/disable Bluetooth wireless technology.

a

CELLACTIVATE

CELLSET

a

8215 Activate the CDMA cellular mode for a specified carrier

8212 Set the APN name and pin, and whether roaming is enabled

COM 4 Configure the receiver’s asynchronous serial ports

FRESET 20 Clear data stored in non-volatile memory and reset.

LOG 1 Request logs from the receiver.

a

NTRIPCASTER

NTRIPCLIENT

PDPFILTER

PDPMODE

RADARCFG 8192 Configure the ER signal output.

RESET 18 Perform a hardware reset.

SBASCONTROL 652 Set SBAS test mode and PRN.

SETCANNAME 1091 Set the CAN name fields.

a. Only available in the SMART-MR15.

b. For use with GL1DE.

a

b

b

8230 Set the NTRIP caster that the receiver will mount to.

8231 Configure the NTRIP client to receive (or stop receiving)

424 Enable, disable or reset the PDP (Pseudorange Delta-

970 Select the PDP filter mode and dynamics.

communications drivers.

(SMART-MR15 only)

corrections from the caster.

Phase) filter.

The arguments for each of these commands are described in the following sections.

For a complete listing and description of the other commands that the SMART-MR10 or
SMART-MR15, OEMV-3G based receivers, are capable of processing, refer to the OEMV Family

Firmware Reference Manual.

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B.1 SYNTAX CONVENTIONS

The following rules apply when entering commands, at the command prompt, from a keyboard.

1. Courier font is used to illustrate program output or user input.

2. References to other commands, logs or any of their fields are shown in italics.

3. The commands are not case sensitive. For example, you could type either RESET or reset.

4. Except where noted, either a space or a comma can separate commands and their required entries.
For example, you could type either fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013

1059.4105 or fix position 51.11358042, -114.04358013, 1059.4105.

5. At the end of a command, a carriage return is required. For example, press <Enter> or <Return>
on your keyboard.

6. Responses are provided to indicate whether or not an entered command was accepted. The format
of the response depends on the format of the command. Refer to the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual for more information.

7. Optional parameters are indicated by square brackets ([]). For commands that contain optional
parameters, the value used if the optional parameter is not specified is given in the syntax table
for the command.

8. Data format definitions, as specified in the “Format” field, are detailed in the OEMV Family
Firmware Reference Manual. Note that all binary data is little-endian byte-ordered.

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B.2 BTCONTROL Enable/Disable Bluetooth wireless technology

The BTCONTROL command enables or disables the Bluetooth module. To ensure no possibility of
interference, when the module is disabled it is completely powered down.

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 8205

BTCONTROL switch

Factory Default:

The Bluetooth module is enabled by default.

Example 1 to disable Bluetooth wireless technology:

btcontrol disable

Example 2 to enable Bluetooth wireless technology:

btcontrol enable

Field Data Description

1 BT

CONTROL
header

2 switch Enable or disable Bluetooth wireless

This field contains the command name or
the message header depending on
whether the command is abbreviated
ASCII, ASCII or binary, respectively.

technology

0 = ENABLE
1 = DISABLE

(default = ENABLE)

1. If users want the current state of the Bluetooth module to persist across receiver
resets and power-ups, they should issue a saveconfig command.

2. Changing the Bluetooth wireless technology from disabled to enabled takes sev­eral seconds to execute. This means that, even though the user will get an imme­diate “OK>” response followed by the COM prompt, the Bluetooth module may
not be ready for communication.

Binary

Bytes

- - 0

4 Enum H

Binary

Format

Binary

Offset

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B.3 CELLACTIVATE Activate CDMA modem for specific carrier

This command allows the user to activate the CDMA cellular modem for a specified carrier. Since the
GSM/GPRS/HSDPA SIM cards are pre-activated, this command is only used with SMART-MR15s
with CDMA modems.

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 8215

CELLACTIVATE carrier [mdn] [meid] [username] [password]

Field Data Description

1 CELL

ACTIVATE
header

2 carrier Name of wireless carrier (for example,

3 MDN Modem Directory Number (phone number) 12 Char H+12

4 MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier 12 Char H+24

5 username User name, if required 12 Char H+36

6 password Password, if required 12 Char H+48

This field contains the command name or
the message header depending on
whether the command is abbreviated
ASCII, ASCII or binary, respectively.

verizon) [mandatory]

Binary

Bytes

- - 0

12 Char H

Binary

Format

ASCII Example:

Activate on Verizon:

cellactivate verizon

Binary

Offset

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B.4 CELLSET Set the APN name

This command allows the user to set the APN name (SMART-MR15 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA only). The
APN (Access Point Name) identifies the IP packet data network (PDN) with which the mobile data
user wants to communicate. Once a context and IP address are acquired, changing the APN through
the CELLSET command won't force that context to be dropped. The modem needs to be reset through
a receiver RESET command for the new APN to take effect.

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 8212

CELLSET [parameter] [value]

Field Data Description

1 CELLSET

header

2 parameter Parameter name (APN name, User name or

3 value Parameter value (APN name, User name or

This field contains the command name or the
message header depending on whether the
command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or
binary, respectively.

Password) [mandatory]

Password)

Binary

Bytes

- - 0

12 Char H

100 Char H+12

Binary

Format

ASCII Examples:

Set the APN name. The factory default APN name is blank.

cellset apn internet.com

Set the user name, if provided by the carrier. The factory default user name is blank.

cellset user <user_name>

Set the password, if provided by the carrier. The factory default password is blank.

cellset password <password>

Binary

Offset

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B.5 COM Configure COM Port

This command permits you to configure the receiver’s asynchronous serial port communications
drivers.

The current COM port configuration can be reset to its default state at any time by sending it two
hardware break signals of 250 milliseconds each, spaced by fifteen hundred milliseconds
(1.5 seconds) with a pause of at least 250 milliseconds following the second break. This will:

• Stop the logging of data on the current port (see UNLOGALL command in the
OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual).

• Clear the transmit and receive buffers on the current port.

• Return the current port to its default settings (see Factory Defaults section in
Chapter 2 Commands of the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual).

• Set the interface mode to NovAtel for both input and output (see
INTERFACEMODE command in the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual).

Baud rates higher than 115,200 bps are not supported by standard PC hardware. Special
PC hardware may be required for higher rates, including 230400 bps, 460800 bps and
921600 bps. Also, some PC's have trouble with baud rates beyond 57600 bps.

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 4

COM [port] bps [parity[databits[stopbits[handshake[echo[break]]]]]]

Factory Default:

com com1 9600 n 8 1 n off on
com com2 9600 n 8 1 n off on
com aux 9600 n 8 1 n off on

• Do not alter the COM3 port configuration, since COM3 is reserved for Bluetooth
wireless technology.

• On the SMART-MR15, do not alter the COM2 port configuration, since COM2 is
reserved for the cellular modem.

ASCII Example:

com com1,57600,n,8,1,n,off,on

Watch for situations where the COM ports of two receivers are connected together and
the baud rates do not match. Data transmitted through a port operating at a slower baud
rate may be misinterpreted as break signals by the receiving port if it is operating at a
higher baud rate. This is because data transmitted at the lower baud rate is stretched
relative to the higher baud rate. In this case, configure the receiving port to have break
detection disabled using the COM command.

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Use the COM command before using the INTERFACEMODE command on each
port. Turn break detection off using the COM command to stop the port from
resetting because it is interpreting incoming bits as a break command.

Altering the serial communication settings of the COM2 and COM3 ports may
adversely affect Bluetooth wireless technology and/or cellular radio link
functionality.

Table 16: COM Serial Port Identifiers

a

Binary

1 COM1 COM port 1

2 COM2 COM port 2 (SMART-MR15 cellular radio link)

3 COM3 COM port 3 (available over Bluetooth wireless technology)

6 THISPORT Current COM port

16 AUX AUX port

a. This table lists the commonly used SMART-MR10/15 COM ports. For a complete list

of COM ports, refer to the COM Serial Port Identifiers table in the COM command
section of the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual.

ASCII Description

Table 17: Parity

Binary ASCII Description

0 N No parity (default)

1 E Even parity

2 O Odd parity

Table 18: Handshaking

Binary ASCII Description

0 N No handshaking (default)

1 XON XON/XOFF software handshaking

2 CTS CTS/RTS hardware handshaking

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Field

Field
Type

ASCII
Value

Binary

Value

Description

Binary

Format

Binary

Bytes

Binary

Offset

1 COM header - - This field contains the command

name or the message header
depending on whether the
command is abbreviated ASCII,
ASCII or binary, respectively.

2 port See Table 16,

COM Serial Port
Identifiers on Page
94

3 bps/baud 300, 600, 900,

1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200,
38400, 57600,
115200, or 230400

4 parity See Table 17,

Parity on Page 94

5 databits 7 or 8 Number of data bits

6 stopbits 1 or 2 Number of stop bits

7 handshake See Table 18,

Handshaking on
Page 94

Port to configure.
(default = THISPORT)

Communication baud rate (bps).
Bauds of 460800 and 921600
are also available on COM1 of
OEMV-2-based products.

Parity Enum 4 H+8

(default = 8)

(default = 1)

Handshaking Enum 4 H+20

- H 0

Enum 4 H

ULong 4 H+4

ULong 4 H+12

ULong 4 H+16

8 echo OFF 0 No echo

(default)

ON 1 Transmit any input characters as

they are received

9 break OFF 0 Disable break detection Enum 4 H+28

ON 1 Enable break detection (default)

Enum 4 H+24

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B.6 FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset

This command is extended to include SMART-MR10/15 features. An additional target field, userdata
(value = 10), resets only the SMART-MR10 (or SMART-MR15) user data NVM, thereby resetting all
parameters indicated in this document as “Stored in NVM” to factory defaults. Issuing the FRESET
command with the “target” field set to standard, resets the userdata NVM as well as OEMV
parameters as indicated in the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual.

If you issue the FRESET command without any parameters, it is the same as issuing
a FRESET STANDARD command.

Field

1 FRESET

2 target See Table 19 Data to be reset by the

Field
Type

header

ASCII
Value

- - This field contains the

Binary

Value

Description

command name or the
message header
depending on whether the
command is abbreviated
ASCII, ASCII or binary,
respectively.

receiver

Binary

Format

-H0

Enum 4 H

Binary

Bytes

Binary

Offset

Table 19: FRESET Target

Binary ASCII Description

0 STANDARD Resets commands, ephemeris, and almanac (default). Also resets all

L-band related data except for subscription information.

1 COMMAND Resets the stored commands (saved configuration)

2 GPSALMANAC Resets the stored GPS almanac

3 GPSEPHEM Resets the stored GPS ephemeris

4 GLOEPHEM Resets the stored GLONASS ephemeris

5 MODEL Resets the currently selected model

10 USERDATA Reset SMART-MR10-only commands

11 CLKCALIBRATION Resets the parameters entered using the CLOCKCALIBRATE command

20 SBASALMANAC Resets the stored SBAS almanac

21 LAST_POSITION Resets the position using the last stored position

31 GLOALMANAC Resets the stored GLONASS almanac

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B.7 LOG Request Logs from the Receiver

Many different types of data can be logged using several different methods of triggering the log
events. Every log element can be directed to any combination of available ports. Refer to Appendix

A.2, SMART-MR10 Specifications on page 75 and Appendix A.3, SMART-MR15 Specifications on
page 79 for information about ports available on the SMART-MR10/15 respectively. The ONTIME
trigger option requires the addition of the period parameter. See the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual for further information and a complete list of data log structures. The LOG

command tables in this section show the ASCII command format.

The optional parameter [hold] prevents a log from being removed when the UNLOGALL command,
with its defaults, is issued. To remove a log which was invoked using the [hold] parameter requires the
specific use of the UNLOG command. To remove all logs that have the [hold] parameter, use the
UNLOGALL command with the held field set to 1.

The [port] parameter is optional. If [port] is not specified, [port] is defaulted to the port that the com­mand was received on.

1. The OEMV family of receivers can handle 30 logs at a time. If you attempt to
log more than 30 logs at a time, the receiver responds with an Insufficient
Resources error. Each COM port already has RXSTATUSEVENT log associated
with it. This means that with 3 serial ports, 7 logs are already accounted for, as
shown below:

• RXSTATUSEVENT on COM1, COM2, and COM3

• TRACKSTAT, BESTVEL, and PSRXYZ on XCOM1

See the example on the next page.

2. Maximum flexibility for logging data is provided to the user by these logs. The
user is cautioned, however, to recognize that each log requested requires addi­tional CPU time and memory buffer space. Too many logs may result in lost
data and degraded CPU performance. Receiver overload can be monitored using
the idle-time field and buffer overload bits of the Receiver Status in any log
header.

3. Polled log types do not allow fractional offsets or ONTIME rates faster than
1Hz.

4. Use the ONNEW trigger with the MARKTIME, MARK2TIME, MARKPOS or
MARK2POS logs.

5. Only the MARKPOS, MARK2POS, MARKTIME or MARK2TIME logs, and
‘polled’ log types are generated ‘on the fly’ at the exact time of the mark. Syn­chronous and asynchronous logs output the most recently available data.

6. If you do use the ONTIME trigger with asynchronous logs, the time stamp in
the log does not necessarily represent the time the data was generated, but rather
the time when the log is being transmitted.

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Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 1

LOG [port] message [trigger [period [offset [hold]]]]

Factory Default:

log com1 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log com2 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log com3 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log aux rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log usb1 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log usb2 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

log usb3 rxstatuseventa onnew 0 0 hold

Abbreviated ASCII Example 1:

log com1 bestpos ontime 7 0.5 hold

The above example shows BESTPOS logging to COM port 1 at 7 second intervals and offset by 0.5
seconds (output at 0.5, 7.5, 14.5 seconds and so on). The [hold] parameter is set so that logging is not
disrupted by the UNLOGALL command.

To send a log only one time, the trigger option can be ignored.

Abbreviated ASCII Example 2:

log com1 bestpos once 0.000000 0.000000 nohold

Refer to the Command Formats section of the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual for
additional examples.

1. In Connect there are two ways to initiate data logging to the receiver's serial
ports. You can either enter the LOG command in the Console window, or use
the interface provided in the Logging Control window. Ensure the Power
Settings on your PC are not set to go into Hibernate or Standby modes. Data is
lost if one of these modes occurs during a logging session.

2. Only the ASCII/Abbreviated ASCII log table is included in this manual. Please
refer to the LOG command in the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual
for binary log details.

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B.8 NTRIPCASTER Set NTRIP caster

This command sets the NTRIP caster that will provide corrections to the receiver (SMART-MR15
only).

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 8230

ntripcaster <address> <port>

Field Data Description

1 NTRIP

CASTER
header

2 address IP address or domain name of caster

3 port Caster port (default 2101) 4 Ulong H+32

This field contains the command name or
the message header depending on whether
the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or
binary, respectively.

[mandatory]

Binary

Bytes

- - 0

32 Char H

Binary

Format

ASCII Example:

ntripcaster www.igs-ip.net 80

Binary

Offset

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B.9 NTRIPCLIENT Mount or unmount NTRIP client

This command configures the NTRIP client to receive (or stop receiving) corrections from the caster
(SMART-MR15 only). This command also initiates or terminates the transmission of GPGGA
messages to the caster.

The caster must have been previously set using the NTRIPCASTER command.

Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 8231

ntripclient <switch> <mountpoint> <user> <password> <corr_type> <nmea_period> <auth_type>

Field Data Description

1 NTRIP

CLIENT
header

2 switch Mount switch:

3 mountpoint Caster mount point (case-sensitive) 100 Char H+8

4 user Username (case-sensitive) 32 Char H+108

5 password Password (case-sensitive) 32 Char H+140

6 corr_type Type of corrections to expect from caster:

7 nmea_

period

This field contains the command name or
the message header depending on
whether the command is abbreviated
ASCII, ASCII or binary, respectively.

- MOUNT to enable NTRIP corrections

- UNMOUNT to disable NTRIP corrections
[mandatory]

- RTCM

- RTCA (default)

- CMR

- RTCMV3

- FKP

- OMNISTAR

Period for transmitting NMEA position logs
(GPGGA) to caster. If the period is 0
(default), GPGGA logs are not sent to
caster.

Note: This information would be sent to
support network RTK positioning systems.

Binary

Bytes

- - 0

8 Char H

4 Enum H+172

4 Float H+176

Binary

Format

Binary

Offset

9 auth_type HTTP authentication type

- BASIC

Note: Currently, “BASIC” is the only
authentication method supported.

8 Char H+180

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