Novatel KV1, V1G, V2 user guide
FlexPak-V1, FlexPak-V1G and FlexPak-V2
QUICK START GUIDE
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
The additional equipment listed below is required for a typical
setup:
3. Connect the COM1 port on the receiver to a DB-9, or USB,
serial port on the PC. If you are using a USB connection,
install the USB drivers available on the CD provided.
INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES
Once the FlexPak is connected to the PC, antenna, and power
supply, install NovAtel’s PC Utilities
.
This guide provides the basic information you
need to set up and begin using your new
FlexPak-V1/V1G/V2. For more detailed
information on the installation and operation of
your receiver, ple ase refer to the u ser manuals
provided on the accompanying CD. The most
up to date revisions of these manuals can be found on our
website at http://www.novatel.com/Downloads/docupdates.html
To order a printed copy of the manuals, free of charge, follow the
instructions given on the enclosed User Manuals postcard.
The FlexPak-V1/V1G/V2 provides a USB connection through its
COM1 or COM2 port. The USB drivers, along with installation
instructions, are available in the USB Drivers directory of the CD
provided. An installation program for NovAtel’s PC Utilities,
including the CDU (Control and Display Unit) user interface, and
the OEMV Software Development Kit, are also on the CD.
Each FlexPak receiver has 2 SBAS channels. FlexPak-V1G is a
GLONASS model. There are FlexPak-V1 L-Band and FlexPakV2 GLONASS models also available.
BOX CONTENTS
In addition to this Quick Start Guide, the following is provided
with your FlexPak-V1/V1G/V2:
• A Windows-based PC with an RS-232 DB-9 or USB port
• One of the following:
• A standard 12 V DC power outlet, or
• Power cable supplied with Deutsch connector
and at least a 6 V DC power supply, 750 mA
.
• A quality GNSS antenna, such as NovAtel’s dualfrequency GPS-702, or ANT-532-C for airborne/high
speed applications. For FlexPak-V1 L-Band corrections
use the GPS-702L antenna or for GLONASS
applications use the GPS-702GG antenna.
• An antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the
receiver end, such as NovAtel’s GPS-C016 model
SETTING UP YOUR FLEXPAK-V1/V1G/V2
Complete these steps to connect and power your FlexPak.
1. Mount an antenna on a secure, stable structure with an
unobstructed view of the sky.
2. Using a coaxial cable, connect the antenna to the
port, which is found on the front face of the FlexPak.
1. Start up the PC.
2. Insert the accompanying CD in the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
3. Select Install the OEMV GPS PC Utilities from the window
that is automatically displayed. If the window does not
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automatically open when the CD is inserted, select Run from
the Start menu and then 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 GPS PC Utilities setup program.
4. Connect the power cable connector to the PWR port. The
threads of the Deutsch connector ratcheting mechanism fit
tightly with that of the PWR port.
• 1 power adapter cable
• 1 null modem serial cable with a DB-9F (female) end
• 1 straight through serial cable with a DB-9M (male) end
• 1 USB serial cable
• 1 CD containing:
• NovAtel’s PC Utilities’ installation program
• Product documentation, including user manuals
•The OEMV Software Development Kit
• OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide
• User Manuals postcard for requesting printed manuals
5. Plug in the adapter and/or connect and turn on the power
supply. If there is an LED provided above the PWR port, the
LED will be red when the FlexPak is properly powered.
1. If an alternative power source is preferred, the 12V power adapter
can be cut off from the power cable. The exposed wires can then be
tied to a supply capable of at least 5 W. The use of a 3 A slow-blow
fuse is recommended.
ESTABLISHING RECEIVER COMMUNICATION
5. Select the Settings button.
ENTERING COMMANDS
To open a serial port to communicate with th e receiver, complete
the following. See also Using CDU, later in this guide.
1. Launch CDU from the Start menu folder specified during the
installation process. The default location is Start | Pro grams |
NovAtel OEMV | OEMV PC Software.
2. Select Open.... from the Device menu.
3. Select the New... button in the Open dialog box.
4. Enter a name for the new device configuration in the Name
field of the New Config dialog box.
6. Select the PC serial port the FlexPak is connected to from
the PC Port drop-down list.
7. Select 57600 from the Baud Rate list.
8. Uncheck the Use hardware handshaking checkbox.
9. Select OK to save the settings.
As CDU establishes the communication session with the
receiver, a progress box is displayed.
Once CDU is connected, the progress box disappears and
several windows open, including the Console window. CDU
is now ready to be used to view status information, enter
commands, or log data.
USING CDU
CDU provides access to key information about your receiver and
its position. The information is displayed in windows accessed
from the View menu. For example, select Position Window from
the View menu to display the position solution of the receiver. To
show details of the GNSS and geostationary (SBAS) satellites
being tracked, select a Tracking Status Window (GPS or
GLONASS) from the View menu. Select Help from the main
menu for more details on CDU, its windows and features.
DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID
When the receiver has a valid position, the Solution Status field
in CDU’s Position window shows Computed.
The OEMV family receivers use a comprehensive command
interface. Commands can be sent to the FlexPak using the
Console window in CDU, which is opened from the View menu.
Enter commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console
window.
The following information is important when entering commands:
• Commands can be entered in three formats:
• ASCII (log bestposa)
• Abbreviated ASCII (log bestpos)
• Binary (log bestposb).
Abbreviated ASCII is the best format to use when you
wish to work with the receiver directly. For data
collection, use ASCII or Binary.
• Press the Enter key to send the command string to the
receiver.
• The commands are not case sensitive.
The OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide provided with the
receiver lists the available commands and the parameters they
use for the Abbreviated ASCII format.
10. Select the OK button to close the New Config dialog box and
create the new device configuration.
11. Select the new configuration from the Available device
configs list in the Open dialog box.
12. Select the Open button to open communications with the
FlexPak.
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