Novatel SUPERSTAR II User Manual
SUPERSTAR II
User Manual
OM-20000077 Rev 3
SUPERSTAR II User Manual
Publication Number: OM-20000077
Revision Level: 3
Revision Date: 2004/03/11
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Table of Contents
Software License 7
Customer Service 9
Notices 10
Warranty Policy 12
Foreword 13
1 Introduction 14
1.1 SUPERSTAR II GPS Card ............................................................................................................ 14
1.2 FlexPak-SSII ..................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ...................... 15
2 Receiver Specifications 17
2.1 System Architecture....................................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.1 Radio Frequency (RF) Section............................................................................................. 17
2.2.2 Digital Electronics Section.................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Enclosure and Wiring Harness...................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................................... 18
2.4 GPS Antenna.................................... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ......................... 18
2.4.1 Optional LNA Power Supply.................................................................................................18
2.5 Principal Power Supply ........................................ .... ... .......................................... ... ... ................... 18
2.6 Data Communications Equipment................................. ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... ... 18
3 Installation 19
3.1 Electrostatic Discharge......................................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................ 20
3.2 Equipment Interconnection............................................................... .... ... ... ... ................................ 20
3.2.1 Serial Connection................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.2 Power Connection................................................................................................................ 21
3.3 Installation Considerations...................... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ......................... 21
3.3.1 Antenna Location ................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.2 Base Station Location .......................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Data Link..............................................................................................................................22
3.3.4 Base Station and Rover Units Separation............................................................................ 22
3.4 Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment................................................................................ 22
3.4.1 J1 Interface and Power Connector....................................................................................... 22
3.4.2 Serial Data Interface ............................... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... . ........ 23
3.4.3 RF Connector (J2)................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.4 Memory Back-Up .................................................................................................................24
3.5 Protocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory ................................................................................ 24
3.5.1 Non Volatile Memory............................................................................................................ 26
3.6 Default Configuration..... ... ... .......................................................................................................... 26
3.7 Installation Overview................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...................................................................... 27
4 Operation 28
4.1 Communications with the Receiver .................................................. .... ... ...................................... 29
4.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings.................................................................................................. 29
4.2 Getting Started............................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.1 Power-Up Information .......................................................................................................... 30
4.2.2 Boot Information................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.3 Operational Information........................................................................................................ 30
4.3 Data Requests............................................................... ... .... ... ...................................................... 31
4.4 Configurable Parameters .. ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................ 31
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4.4.1 Mask Angle................................. .... ... ... ... ............................................................................. 31
4.4.2 GPS Antenna Position................................ .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... .........31
4.5 Receiver States ............................................. ... ....................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...................31
4.5.1 Non-Operational State................................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................... 31
4.5.2 Operational States................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................................................31
4.6 Built-In Status Tests.......................................................................................................................33
4.7 DATUM Support .. ... ... .... ... ... .......................................................................................................... 34
5 Message Formats 35
5.1 RTCM-Format Messages .............................................................................................................. 35
5.1.1 RTCM1 Differential GPS Corrections (Fixed)....................................................................... 35
5.1.2 RTCM2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections (Fixed)............................................................. 36
5.1.3 RTCM9 Partial Satellite Set Differential Corrections............................................................ 36
5.2 NMEA Format Data Messages......................................................................................................37
6 Positioning Modes of Operation 38
6.1 Single-Point or Autonomous.......................................................................................................... 38
6.1.1 GPS System Errors.... ... .... ... ... ... ..........................................................................................38
6.2 Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) .............................................................................39
6.2.1 SBAS Receiver..................................................................................................................... 40
6.2.2 SBAS Messages ............................................................................................................... ... 40
7 Troubleshooting 42
APPENDICES
A Technical Specifications 44
B FlexPak-SSII Specifications 49
C Antenna Specifications 56
D Standards/References 62
E TTFF and Satellite Acquisition 63
F Updating Receiver Firmware 64
G GPS Overview 67
H Glossary of Terms 76
I Acronyms 80
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Tables
1 Related Publications .................................................................................................................... 13
2 Minimum J1 Connections ............................................................................................................. 22
3 Use of Discretes ........................................................................................................................... 25
4 Discretes IP2 and IP3 functions ................................................................................................... 25
5 Non-Volatile Memory Data ........................................................................................................... 26
6 Cable Lengths Vs. Gain ............................................................................................................... 42
7 J1 Interfaces and Power Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................... 47
8 I/O Signals Voltage Limits ............................................................................................................ 48
9 FlexPak Status Indicators ............................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................... 50
10 FlexPak COM Ports Pin-Out Descriptions .................................................................................. 50
11 Coaxial Cable Specifications ........................................................................................................ 56
12 Antenna Gain Depending on Cable Length Required .................................................................. 57
13 Typical Current Consumption Versus Antenna Gain ................................................................... 57
14 Recommended Geodetic Active Antennas .................................................................................. 58
15 Recommended Active Antennas ..................................................................................................58
16 Passive Antenna Specifications (Patch Element) ........................................................................ 59
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Figures
1 SUPERSTAR II Receiver.............................................................................................................. 14
2 FlexPak-SSII Enclosure ................................................................................................................ 15
3 Receiver Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 17
4 Typical System Configuration........................................................................................................ 19
5 Basic Setup...................................................................................................................................27
6 Typical Operational Configuration........... ... ... ................................................................................28
7 The SBAS Concept....................................................................................................................... 40
8 SUPERSTAR II Dimensions..........................................................................................................46
9 FlexPak Power Cable....................................................................................................................51
10 FlexPak 13-Pin Serial Cable ......... ... ... .... ... ................................................................................... 52
11 Differential GPS Setup.................................................................................................................. 54
12 GPS Antenna 201-990146-716 (MCX, +12 dB)................................................................... ... ... ... 59
13 GPS Antenna 201-990147-606 (+26 dB)...................................................................................... 60
14 Coaxial Cable Assembly ............ ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... ................................ 60
15 GPS Antenna 201-990147-432 (1575 MHz) and 201-990144-807 (Pre-Amplifier)....................... 61
16 Update Registration Window in DOS ............................................................................................ 64
17 Paste the Registration Key into the DOS Window ........................................................................ 65
18 Configuration Accepted................................................................................................................. 65
19 Update Utility Activation ................................................................................................................ 65
20 End of Programming Session.................................. ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... .........66
21 NAVSTAR Satellite Orbit Arrangement.........................................................................................67
22 Illustration of Receiver Height Measurements............... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................... 69
23 Accuracy versus Precision............................................................................................................ 70
24 Example of Differential Positioning................................................................................................ 71
25 Illustration of GPS Signal Multipath.. ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ...............72
26 GPS Signal Multipath vs. Increased Antenna Height....................................................................74
27 Illustration of Quadrifilar vs. Microstrip Patch Antennas................................................................ 75
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Software License
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Software License
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of the software or that it will be error free. The software is furnished "AS IS" and without warr anty as to
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Customer Service
Customer Service
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your SUPERSTAR II, please contact NovAtel Customer
Service using any one of the following methods:
NovAtel GPS Hotline: 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. or Canada)
403-295-4900 (International)
Fax: 403-295-4901
E-mail: support@novatel.ca
Website: www.novatel.com
Write: NovAtel Inc. Customer Service Dept.
1120 - 68 Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2E 8S5
Before contacting NovAtel Customer Service regarding software concerns, please do the following:
1. Issue the Erase NVM command, Message ID# 99, with value 0 to reset all NVM.
(For details on individual commands and logs, refer to the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual)
2. Log the following data requests to a file on your PC for 30 minutes
Receiver Status, ID# 49 one shot
Ephemeris Data, ID# 22 continuous
Measurement Block, ID# 23 1 Hz
HW/SW Identification, ID# 45 one shot
3. Send the file containing the log to NovAtel Customer Service, using either the NovAtel ftp site at ftp://
ftp.novatel.ca/incoming or the support@novatel.ca e-mail address.
Firmware Updates
Firmware updates are firmware revisions to an existing model, which improves basic functionality of the GPS
receiver. See also Appendix F, Updating Receiver Firmware on Page 64.
Firmware upgrades are firmware releases, which increase basic functionality of the receiver from one model to
a higher level model type. When available, upgrades may be purchased at a price, which is the difference
between the two model types on the current NovAtel GPS Price List plus a nominal service charge.
If you need further information, please contact NovAtel using one of the methods given above.
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Notices
The following notices apply to the SUPERSTAR II card.
The receiver operates within the performance requirements specified herein.
Notices
Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment contains components which are sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
A label bearing an ESD marking appears on packaging for the card.
When cards have to be replaced or returned for service the following precautions should be observed:
1. Handle the card as little as possible. Do not touch the leads, pin or tracks while handlin g.
2. Keep spare cards in the ESD protective packing until they are ready for use.
3. Discharge static before handling the cards (removal or replacement) by touching a grounded
metallic surface such as a rack or cabinet hardware. Use of wrist strap grounded through a one
mega-ohm resistor is preferred when handling cards. (This ground should be the same as the
equipment ground).
4. Do not slide static-sensitive cards over any surface.
5. Clothing must not come in contact with compo nents or assemblies. Wear short sleeves or roll-up
long sleeves.
6. Package parts properly for storage or transportation. Cards which are removed from the equipment
should be placed into ESD protective packing immediately. Do not place any paper, card or other
plastic inside the ESD protective packing.
7. When packing these cards for storage or transportation, keep them in the bag. Fold over and seal
the mouth of the bag to keep out any static generating packing material (for example foamed
polystyrene). Pack around the bag firmly to prevent motion which could generate static.
The following notices apply to the FlexPak-SSII.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Notices
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc. could
The enclosures carry the CE mark.
WARNING: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
• EN55022 Radiated and Conducted Emissions
• CISPR 22 Class B
• EN 50081-1 Generic Emissions Class B
• EN 50082-1 Generic Immunity Class B
• EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity
• EN 61000-4-3 Radiated RF EM Field Immunity Test
• EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Test
• EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
• EN 61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Immunity
result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
CE Notice
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
EMC Common Regulatory Testing
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Warranty Policy
NovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from defects in materials and
workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth below, for the following periods of time:
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 only.
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 DU E TO
MODIFICATIONS, ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR CHANGES NOT MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH NOVATEL’S SPECIFICATIONS OR AUTHORIZED BY NO VATEL, (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, PREPRODUCTI ON, 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.
Warranty Policy
SUPERST A R II GPSCard Receiver One (1) Year
FlexPak-SSII One (1) Year
GPSAntenna™ Series One (1) Year
Cables and Accessories Ninety (90) Days
Software Support One (1) Year
There are no user serviceable parts in the GPS receiver and no maintenance is required. When the status code indicates that
a unit is faulty, replace with another unit and return the faulty unit to NovAtel Inc.
Before shipping any material to NovAtel or Dealer, please obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number from the point of purchase. You may also visit our website at http://www.novatel.com
Support | Repair Request from the side menu.
Once you have obtained an RMA number, you will be advised of proper shipping procedures to return any defective
product. When returning any product to NovAtel, please return the defective product in the original packaging to avoid
ESD and shipping damage.
and select
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Foreword
Foreword
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a SUPERSTAR II receiver. Whether you have purchased a stand alone GPS card, a
packaged receiver or a development kit, this user manual defines the design, operational, physical, interface,
functional and performance requirements for the receiver.
Scope
This document provides information on the SUPERSTAR II GPS OEM board and its optional FlexPak-SSII
enclosure. The following sections describe functionality, and mechanical and electrical characteristics of the
SUPERSTAR II board. The software messages are described in the companion L1 GPS Firmware Reference
Manual, NovAtel part number OM-20000086. There are also additional appendices with reference materials
for you.
Related Publications
The related publications are listed in Table 1.
PUBLICATION NAME PUBLICATION NAME
[1] ICD-GPS-200 Rev. B
[2] RTCM-104 version 2.1
January 1994
[3] SAE J1211
[4] N MEA-0183 Rev 2.20
[5] STARVIEW User Manual
[6] L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual (for
SUPERSTAR II-based products)
NAVSTAR GPS Space Segment/Navigation Interface
Recommended Standards for Differential NAVSTAR GPS
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
SAE Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic
Equipment Design
National Marine Electronics Association Standard for
Interfacing
NovAtel Part Number OM-20000081
NovAtel Part Number OM-20000086
a
a
b
b
a. See Appendix D, Standards/References on Page 62 for contact information.
b. For the latest versions of these manuals, visit our website at http://www.novatel.com/Products/pro-
ductmanuals.html.
Table 1: Related Publications
a
a
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The SUPERSTAR II, see Figure 1 below, is a quality GPS receiver for embedded applications. The
SUPERSTAR II has robust signal tracking capability even under difficult signal conditions.
The SUPERSTAR II is a complete GPS OEM sensor that provides 3D navigation on a single compact board
with full differential capability. The SUPERSTAR II is a 12-channel GPS receiver that tracks all in-view
satellites. It is fully autonomous such that once power is applied, the SUPERSTAR II automatically searches,
acquires and tracks GPS satellites. SUPERSTAR II receivers also have Satellite Based Augmentation System
(SBAS) capability, for example WAAS and EGNOS. When a sufficient number of satellites are tracked with
valid measurements, the SUPERST AR II produces a 3-D position and velocity output with an associated figure
of merit (FOM).
Figure 1: SUPERSTAR II Receiver
This L1 GPS receiver is available in 2 formats:
• as an OEM board
• within the FlexPak-SSII enclosure
1.1 SUPERSTAR II GPS Card
The main features of the SUPERSTAR II are:
• Decodes differential corrections encoded in the RTCM message format
• Twelve channel correlator for all-in-view satellite tracking
• Single chip RF front end
• SBAS support
• Active, and passive, antenna support
• Single 5V power input
• Complete L1 GPS receiver and navigator on a single compact board
• Two general purpose input lines
• One general purpose input/output (GPIO) line
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Introduction Chapter 1
• Operating temperature range of -30°C to +75°C
• 1PPS output aligned on GPS Time +
• 1Hz measurement output aligned on GPS Time
• Support for 62 predefined datums
• Field-upgradeable firmware (stored in Flash memory) through the TTL serial port
• Code and Carrier Phase tracking of L1 GPS frequency for increased accuracy
• Retention of satellite almanac and ephemeris data in non-volatile memory for rapid time-to-firstfix (TTFF) after power interruption
• Very fast signal re-acquisition when signal masking (obstruction or vehicle attitude) occurs
• Allows for warm start
• 1 Hz Position, Velocity and Time (PVT) output
Available Model Features
• 1 or 10 Hz carrier phase measurements (Message ID# 23, Measurement Block Data only works
with these models)
• Precise timing
• 5 Hz PVT output
• RTCM DGPS Base
1
:
200 ns
1.2 FlexPak-SSII
The FlexPak-SSII, see Figure 2, is a hardware interface between your equipment and the SUPERSTAR II GPS
card. The Development Kit is an equipment set permitting easy evaluation of the receiver and includes the
SUPERSTAR II GPS card in a FlexPak-SSII enclosure. It provides single-frequency positioning with two
COM ports. A full description of this Devel o p men t K it and technical specifications of the FlexPak-SSII are
provided in Appendix B, FlexPak-SSII Specifications, starting on Page 49.
Figure 2: FlexPak-SSII Enclosure
The FlexPak-SSII offers the following features:
• A shock and dust resistant enclosure
• Waterproof to IEC 60529 standards IPX4 and IPX7
1. Refer to Appendix A of the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual for models and their capabilities.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
• Low power consumption
• Two RS-232 serial ports
• PPS output
• Configurable mark inputs
• Indicators for position, communication status and power
If you purchased a SUPERSTAR II Development Kit, the following is also provided with your FlexPak-SSII:
• 1 Deutsch to DB-9 serial cable
• 1 Deutsch to automobile power connector cable
• 1 AC/DC adaptor
• 1 +12 dB active GPS antenna with magnetic mount and integrated RF cable (6 m)
• 1 CD containing:
• An installation program for NovAtel’s GPS L1 graphical user interface software,
StarView
• Product documentation, including user manuals
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Chapter 2 Receiver Specifications
2.1 System Architecture
Figure 3 below depicts the block diagram of the receiver assembly.
Figure 3: Receiver Block Diagram
2.2 Physical Characteristics
This section applies to the OEM board version of the receiver.
For details on the physical characteristics of the FlexPak-SSII version of the receiver, please see Appendix B,
FlexPak-SSII Specifications, starting on Page 49.
The receiver assembly consists of one printed circuit board (PCB) containing a shielded RF section, digital and
I/O sections located on both sides of the PCB, and a surface mount connector. The receiver does not require
heat-sinking to a metal case.
Mechanical packaging of the receiver is designed to allow for mounting within various different configurations
of OEM units.
2.2.1 Radio Frequency (RF) Section
The receiver obtains a partially filtered and amplified GPS signal from the antenna through the coaxial cable.
The RF section performs the translation from the incoming RF signal to an IF signal usable by the digital
section. It also supplies power to the active antenna’s LNA through the coaxial cable while maintaining
isolation between the DC and RF paths. The RF section can reject a high level of potential interference (e.g.,
MSAT, Inmarsat, cellular phone, and TV sub-harmonic signals).
2.2.2 Digital Electronics Section
The digital section of the receiver, receives a down-converted, amplified GPS signal which it digitizes and
processes to obtain a GPS solution (position, velocity and time). The digital section consists of an analog-to-
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digital converter, a 16-bit system processor, memory, control and configuration logic, signal processing
circuitry, serial peripheral devices, and supporting circuitry.
The digital section performs the translations and calculations necessary to convert the IF analog signals into
usable position and status information. It also handles all I/O functions, in cludi ng the auxiliary strobe signals,
which are described in detail in Section 3.4, Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment starting on Page 22.
For input and output levels please see Appendix A, Technical Specifications, starting on Page 44.
2.3 Enclosure and Wiring Harness
An enclosure is necessary to protect the GPSCard from environmental exposure and RF interference. If a
FlexPak-SSII is not being used as the enclosure, a wiring harness is also required to provide an interface to the
SUPERSTAR II’s antenna and power inputs as well as data and status signals.
2.4 GPS Antenna
The purpose of the GPS antenna is to convert the electromagnetic waves transmitted by the GPS satellites into
RF signals. An active or passive GPS antenna may be used in the operation of the receiver. NovAtel’s active
antennas are recommended.
2.4.1 Optional LNA Power Supply
Power for the antenna LNA is normally supplied by RF cable to J2, see also Section 3.4.3, RF Connector (J2)
starting on Page 23. However, if a different type of antenna is required that is incompatible with this supply,
connect an external power source to the receiver.
External LNA power is not possible with a FlexPak-SSII receiver.
2.5 Principal Power Supply
A single external power supply capable of delivering 5 V is necessary to operate the receiver. See Appendix A,
Technical Specifications, starting on Page 44 for details.
CAUTION: If the voltage suppl ied is below the minimum specification, the receiver will suspend
operation. If the voltage supplied is above the maximum specification, the receiver may
be permanently damaged, voiding your warranty.
2.6 Data Communications Equipment
A PC or other data communications equipment is necessary to communicate with the receiver and, if desired, to
store data generated by the receiver.
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This section covers the installation of the receiver.
NovAtel’s StarView graphical user interface software running on a PC allows you to control the receiver and to
display its outputs. See Section B.3, StarView Software Installation starting on Page 55 for its installation
instructions. Details on the StarView program are provided in Reference [5] on Page 13.
The SUPERSTAR II is an OEM product designed for flexibility of integration and configuration. You are free
to select an appropriate data and signal interface, power supply system and mounting structure. This allows you
to custom-design your own GPS-based positioning system around the SUPERSTAR II.
A typical system configuration is shown in Figure 4:
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2
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Figure 4: Typical System Configuration
Reference Description
1 J2 to user-supplied GPS antenna
2J2
3 User-supplied enclosure
4 User-supplied power, data and signal connector to J1
5 User-supplied interface
6J1
7 COM1, COM2 and power connectors
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In order for the SUPERSTAR II to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is required:
• NovAtel GPS antenna
• NovAtel coaxial cable
• Regulated power supply providing +5 VDC
• A wiring harness to provide power (connected to J1) as an interface for power, communications
and signals
• Data communication equipment capable of TTL serial communications
See Appendix B, FlexPak-SSII Specifications, starting on Page 49 for a description of the type of enclosure
equipment required for the receiver to operate.
3.1 Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a leading cause of failure of electronic equipment components and printed
circuit boards containing ESD-sensitive devices and components. It is imperative that ESD precautions be
followed when handling or installing the SUPERSTAR II printed circuit board. See also the electrostatic
discharge notice on Page 10 of this manual.
Leave the SUPERST AR II in its anti-static packaging when not connected in its normal operating environment.
When removing the SUPERSTAR II from the ESD-protective plastic, follow accepted standard anti-static
practices. Failure to do so may cause damage to the SUPERSTAR II.
When you remove the SUPERST AR II from the original packing box, it is recommended that you save the box
and ESD protective plastic for future storage or shipment purposes.
REMEMBER!
• Always wear a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap wh en handling the SUPERSTAR II.
• Always hold the SUPERSTAR II by its corners or edges, and avoid direct contact with any of the
components.
• Do not let the SUPERSTAR II come in contact with clothing at any time because the grounding
strap cannot dissipate static charges from fabrics.
• Failure to follow accepted ESD handling practices could cause damage to the SUPERSTAR II.
• Warranty may be voided if equipment is damaged by ESD.
3.2 Equipment Interconnection
As mentioned in Chapter 1, Introduction, starting on Page 14, the receiver can be provided either as an OEM
board, or within a FlexPak-SSII enclosure. The interconnection of the OEM board format is guided by its
physical and electrical specifications as detailed in Section 3.4, Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment
starting on Page 22. A complete description of the FlexPak-SSII is provided in Appendix B, FlexPak-SSII
Specifications, starting on Page 49.
3.2.1 Serial Connection
The receiver includes two serial communication ports. COM1 and COM2 are detailed in Section 3.4.2, Serial
Data Interface starting on Page 23. Serial communication with the receiver must be performed on COM1. The
maximum data transfer rate is 19200 bps. The other serial port, COM2, is used for a differential link, and its
minimal data transfer rate is 9600 bps. Communication with COM1 and COM2 is through two Deutsch
connectors on the FlexPak-SSII.
Please refer to the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual for a discussion on the I/O protocol.
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3.2.2 Power Connection
The input range for a SUPERSTAR II card is either 3.3 VDC or 5 VDC depending on your model. The input
range required for the FlexPak-SSII is +6 to +18 VDC.
3.3 Installation Considerations
The FlexPak receiver is waterproof. The SUPERSTAR II bare card must be mounted in a dry location. Locate
your receiver where it is convenient for cables to run to the power source, display device, and antenna. Form
drip loops in the cables to prevent moisture from running down the cables and into the receiver.
Mount the receiver several feet away from radio transmission equipment.
3.3.1 Antenna Location
Many GPS reception problems can be reduced, to some degree, by careful antenna site selection. Of primary
importance is to place the antenna so that unobstructed line-of-sight reception is possible from horizon to
horizon and at all bearings and elevation angles from the antenna. This is, of course, the ideal situation, which
may not be possible under actual operating conditions.
1. Try to place the antenna as far as possible from obvious reflective objects, especially reflective
objects that are above the antenna’s radiation pattern horizon. Close-in reflections cause strong
multipath signals. For a detailed discussion on multipath and site selection, see Section G.4,
Multipath starting on Page 71.
2. Care should also be taken to avoid coiling the antenna cable around the mounting base and
pinching the antenna cable in window or door jambs.
By default, the SUPERSTAR II uses satellites above 4.5 degrees elevation. The mask angle can be set to use a
different cut-off, as low as zero degrees (all in view), using Message ID# 81, Set Mask Angle (refer to the L1
GPS Firmware Reference Manual for more message details).
3.3.2 Base Station Location
Your receiver must be a BASE model to act as a base station. A list of models is in Appendix A of the L1
GPS Firmware Reference Manual and in our Price List available from the Sales side menu of our website
at www.novatel.com.
1. The base station must be located on a site that is above all obscuring elements on the surrounding
terrain in order to have all satellites above the horizon visible at the base station’s antenna. The
intent is to have all satellites that are visible at the roving unit’s antenna to be visible at the base
station as well.
2. Multipath interference must be minimized as much as possible. Multipath is defined as the
interaction of the GPS satellite signal and its reflections. This causes errors mainly on the GPS
code, and less so on the GPS carrier . Even though the receiver uses carrier phase measurements, it
can revert to code differential GPS operation if carrier phase differential GPS cannot be
performed. Hence, the base station’s antenna must be far from any reflecting elements.
3. The position of the base station’s antenna must be surveyed using appropriate surveying
equipment. This position must then be programmed in the base station using Message ID# 80, Set
User’s Position/Operating Mode (refer to the L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual). Any error in
the base station’s position will be reflected in the roving unit’s computed position.
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3.3.3 Data Link
The data link for differential operation must operate at a minimal rate of 9600 bps.
3.3.4 Base Station and Rover Units Separation
The operational range of carrier-phase differential measurements is limited to about 20 km, after which
significant accuracy degradation can occur. If your application requires greater separations, your own base
station network must be established.
3.4 Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment
The receiver has two standard connectors.
• J1 is a 20-pin connector for general input/output interfaces and power input
• J2 is a MCX type RF connector.
The minimum number of connections on J1 required for the system to operate is shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Minimum J1 Connections
Signal Name J1 Pin # Description
VCC 2 Primary power (3.3V or 5.0V -0.5 V/+0.25 V)
GND 10, 13, 16 & 18 Ground
TX_No_1 11 Serial port Tx #1
RX_No_1 12 Serial port Rx #1
If DGPS corrections are required for the application, the SUPERSTAR II can receive them on COM2:
Signal Name J1 Pin # Description
RX_No_2 15 Serial port Rx #2
If an active antenna is used:
Signal Name J1 Pin # Description
PREAMP 1 Power for active antenna (40 mA max)
CAUTION: You should use a current-limiting power source. The maximum current is 40 mA.
See Appendix A, Technical Specifications, starting on Page 44 for more details.
3.4.1 J1 Interface and Power Connector
The SUPERSTAR II connector is a 2mm straight 2x10 pin header:
Suggested supplier: Samtec
On-Board connector: TMM-110-03-T-D.
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Interface between SUPERSTAR II and customer application:
Suggested 2 inch ribbon cable: TCSD-10-D-2.00-01-N
or
Suggested 12 inch ribbon cable with only one connector installed: TCSD-10-S-12.0-01-N
Suggested mating connector: TCSD-10-01-N
or
PCB mounted connector: SQT-1 10-01-L-D
Connector specifications can be obtained from Samtec or other equivalent manufacturer.
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3.4.2 Serial Data Interface
The receiver includes two COM ports (COM1 and COM2). Both COM ports operate independently with data
transfer rates adjustable from 300 to 19200 bps.
COM1 supports data input (for receiver configuration and control) and output (for example, navigation resu lts
and receiver status). COM2 only supports data output if your SUPERSTAR II is a BASE model. This model
also supports data input (roving unit mode) or output (optional base station mode) for differential correction
data adhering to Reference [2] on Page 13.
Your receiver must be a BASE model to act as a base station. A list of models is in Appendix A of the L1
GPS Firmware Reference Manual and in our Price List available from the Sales side menu of our website
at www.novatel.com.
COM1 and COM2 support communication using the binary protocol. Through specific binary messages, the
ports are re-configurable to communicate with NovAtel’s PC-based user-interface StarView software (for
extensive monitoring of SV tracking, measurements and navigation status).
The default data transfer rate is 9600 bps but can be reconfigured (refer to Message ID# 110, Configure COM1
Port Mode in the L1 GPS Firmware Refer ence Manual). The new configuration is stored in NVM. If no default
message list has been stored in NVM, the receiver will output Message ID# 20, Navigation Data (refer to the
L1 GPS Firmware Reference Manual) at a rate of once per second after each power up.
COM1 can be used for S/W reprogramming (please see Appendix F, Updating Receiver Firmware, starting on
Page 64).
See also Section A.2.3 on Page 48 for the electrical characteristics and the Input/Output Message rows on Page
45 for COM port details.
The default data transfer rate is 9600 bps unless your receiver model has Carrier Phase Output (CP)
capability in which case it may be 19200. A list of models is in Appendix A of the L1 GPS Firmware
Reference Manual and in our Price List available from the Sales side menu of our website at
www.novatel.com.
3.4.3 RF Connector (J2)
The standard RF connector is a straight MCX jack connector.
Suggested supplier: Johnson Comp
On-Board connector: 133-3701-211
1. 0.340" long standoffs will be required
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Interface between SUPERSTAR II and customer application:
Suggested Supplier: Omni Spectra
Supplier part number: 5831-5001-10
or
Suggested Supplier: Suhner
Supplier part number: 11MCX-50-2-10C
or
Suggested Supplier: Radiall
Supplier part number: R113082.
The center conductor provides power for an active antenna (PREAMP signal from J1-1).
3.4.3.1 Preamplifier Power Pass-Through (Antenna Supply)
The PREAMP signal is available on the I/O connector for the host to provide power to the antenna preamplifier
through the center conductor of the RF cable J2. The maximum operating voltage for an active antenna supply
(PREAMP) is 12 Volts.
CAUTION: You should use a current-limiting power source. The maximum current on J2 is 40 mA.
3.4.3.2 RF Input
The receiver will receive the GPS signal from the antenna amplifier on the J2 RF input connector. The RF input
port impedance is 50 Ohms nominal.
3.4.4 Memory Back-Up
The SUPERSTAR II has a supercap device allowing a warm start, where the receiver has an approximate
position, an approximate time and a valid almanac, without the need of an external power supply during a
power-off state. VBATT is an external back-up source for the time keeping circuit.
A warm start is available for 1 week typically (25°C) and 3 days over a more extreme temperature range (-30 to
+75°C). Therefore, VBATT can be used to extend the time retention period.
An external series diode will be required between J1 and the external power source to prevent the supercap
from discharging into your circuitry.
3.5 Protocol Selection and Non Volatile Memory
Discrete IOs are available with a SUPERSTAR II card. A summary is shown in Table 3 on Page 25.
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Table 3: Use of Discretes
Discrete Name FlexPak Equivalent Name Use Direction
GPIO2 IO1 Navigator IN/OUT
GPIO3 IO2 SP IN/OUT
GPIO5 IP1 GPS Data IN/OUT
GPIO6 IP2 NVM Control IN/OUT
GPIO7 IP3 Protocol Select IN/OUT
If you use NMEA, the SUPERSTAR II offers you the option of setting the I/O operating mode to NMEA
through discrete input levels. Disc_IP2 and Disc_IP3 have the following functions:
Table 4: Discretes IP2 and IP3 functions
Disc_IP3
(Protocol Select)
OPEN - HI OPEN - HI
OPEN - HI GND
GND OPEN - HI
GND GND
Disc_IP2
(NVM Control)
Result
Configuration stored in NVM or Default ROM Configuration if no valid NVM elements
Protocol on Port #1: Binary
Baud Rate on Port #1: 9600
Other elements: Default ROM Configuration
Protocol on Port #1: NMEA
Baud Rate on Port #1: 4800
Other elements: Default ROM Configuration if no valid
NVM elements
Protocol on Port #1: NMEA
Baud Rate on Port #1: 4800
Other elements: Default ROM Configuration
Discrete inputs are also shown in byte 26 of Message ID# 49, Receiver Status Data, refer to the L1 GPS
Reference Manual.
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3.5.1 Non Volatile Memory
The receiver stores different types of information used to accelerate the TTFF and to configure the I/O in
NVM. See Table 5 below for a partial list of the data stored in NVM.
Table 5: Non-Volatile Memory Data
Parameter Notes
ALMANAC The most recent almanac
LAST POSITION
DGPS CONFIGURATION Differential GPS configuration
TTL CONFIGURATION
Position in NVM is updated at different rates depending on the
application. The last known position is always kept in battery backup SRAM.
Contains the following configuration information:
1. Mode of operation 4. Time Alignment Mode State
2. Baud Rate: 300 to 19200 5. Mask Angle
3. Default Binary message list 6. Datum
3.6 Default Configuration
Below is the SUPERSTAR II’s default configuration with no valid NVM elements:
Protocol on port #1: Binary
Baud Rate on port #1: 9600
Protocol on port #2: RTCM-104
Baud Rate on port #2: 9600
DGPS Correction Timeout: 45 seconds
Default Message List:
Binary: Navigation Status User Coordinates (Message ID# 20) @ 1Hz
NMEA: GGA @ 1Hz
Time Align Mode: ON
1. The data contained in NVM is always used if the DISC_IP2 is left unconnected or tied to HI logic.
2. The default data transfer rate is 9600 bps unless your receiver model has Carrier Phase Output (CP)
capability in which case it may be 19200. A list of models is in Appendix A of the L1 GPS Firmware
Reference Manual and in our Price List available from the Sales side menu of our website at
www.novatel.com
.
3. If DISC_IP2 is tied to LO logic, the default ROM configuration will be used and the following
parameters will not be read from NVM:
Position
Almanac
Time
UTC Correction and IONO Parameters
TCXO Parameters
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3.7 Installation Overview
Once you have selected the appropriate equipment, complete the following steps to set up and begin using your
NovAtel SUPERSTAR II receiver.
1. If your receiver has been provided as a GPS card without an enclosure, install the card in an enclosure to
reduce environmental exposure, RF interference and vibration effects.
2. Pre-wire your I/O harness 20-pin connector for power and communications and connect them to the J1
connector on the SUPERSTAR II. See also Section 3.4, Connectors and Connector Pins Assignment
starting on Page 22.
3. Mount the GPS antenna to a secure, stable structure, as described in Section 3.3.1 on Page 21.
4. Connect the GPS antenna to the receiver using an antenna RF cable, using the information given in
Section 3.4.3.1, Preamplifier Power Pass-Through (Antenna Supply), and Section 3.4.3.2, RF Input
starting on Page 24.
5. Apply power to the receiver, as described in Section 3.2.2, Power Connection starting on Page 21.
6. Connect the receiver to a PC or other data communications equipment by following the information given
in Section 3.2.1, Serial Connection starting on Page 20 and 3.4.2, Serial Data Interface on Page 23.
Figure 5 shows a typical setup for an enclosed receiver.
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7
5
6
Figure 5: Basic Setup
Reference Description Reference Description
1 Coaxial cable from antenna to 5 12 V DC Adaptor
FlexPak RF connector ( ) 6 120 V AC power supply
2 Antenna 7 User-supplied PC
3 FlexPak 8 DB-9 connector to PC
4 To FlexPak power connector ( ) 9 To FlexPak COM port (COM1)
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