Novatel GNSS Receiver and Antenna SMART-AG User Manual

SMART-AGUser ManualOM-20000123 Rev 5

10 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Terms and ConditionsTerms and ConditionsStandard Terms and Conditions of Sales1. PRICES: All prices are Firm Fixed Price,

Terms and ConditionsSMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 116. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY: Warranty Period: Products - 1 year; Accessories - 90 days (in eac

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 12WarrantyWarra ntyNovAtel Inc. warrants that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to t

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 13NoticesNoticeThe following notices apply to the SMART-AG. FCC NoticesThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

14 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5NoticeIndustry CanadaSMART-AG-PVT, SMART-AG-PVT-G, SMART-AG-PVT-S and SMART-AG-PVT-RT20Class A digital apparatuses all co

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 15Customer ServiceOEMV Firmware UPGRADESFirmware upgrades are firmware releases, which increase basic functionality of the

16 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5ForewordForewordCongratulations!Congratulations on your purchase of the SMART-AG, a GPS L1 plus GLONASS L1 receiver and a

ForewordSMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 17ConventionsConventions used in this manual are the following:• The letter H in the Offset columns of the command

18 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 1 IntroductionThe SMART-AG is a high-performance GNSS receiver and antenna, capable of receiving and tracking dif

Introduction Chapter 1 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 19The SMART-AG is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include ot

2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5SMART-AG User ManualPublication Number: OM-20000123Revision Level: 5Revision Date: March 2012Firmware Version: 3.901, SMAR

20 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 2 Installation and SetupThis chapter contains instructions and tips to set up your SMART-AG to create a GNSS rece

Installation and Setup Chapter 2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 213. Turn on the power supply to the SMART-AG (the SMART-AG cable is also a power cable).

22 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Figure 3: Simplified SMART-AG SetupMinimum conductor size for all wiring is 0.5 mm / 20

Installation and Setup Chapter 2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 232.1.2 Installing the PC UtilitiesOnce the SMART-AG is connected to the computer and a po

24 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.1.4 Mounting PlateA mounting plate is available to facilitate mounting the receiver to

Installation and Setup Chapter 2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 252.1.5 Mounting the SMART-AGThe SMART-AG is a single-frequency GNSS receiver and antenna.

26 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Flashing means that the LED is turning on and off at a 1 Hz rate - 0.5 seconds on and 0.

Installation and Setup Chapter 2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 272.2.3 Emulated Radar (ER)The SMART-AG outputs an emulated RADAR signal via the bare wire

28 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2.2.5 Tilt CompensationThe SMART-AG Tilt Compensation feature corrects for errors in pos

Installation and Setup Chapter 2 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 29The SMART-AG must be mounted with the connector facing the rear of the vehicle, as shown

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 3Table of ContentsSoftware License 7Terms and Conditions 10Warranty 12Notice 13Foreword 161 Introduction 181.1 Models and

30 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 OperationBefore operating the SMART-AG for the first time, please ensure that you have followed the installatio

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 313.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote TerminalOne method of communicating with the receiver is through a

32 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 Operation Figure 8: Open Configuration WindowRefer to Connect’s help file by selecting the Help | Contents men

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 33Commands are typed at the interfacing computing device’s keypad or keyboard, and executed after issui

34 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 Operation Figure 9: Basic Differential SetupReference Description1 SMART-AG receiver2 User-supplied 5A fast bl

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 353.3.1 Base Station ConfigurationAt the base station, enter the following commands:interfacemode port

36 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 Operation 3.3.2 Rover Station ConfigurationAt the rover station, enter:interfacemode port rx_type tx_type [resp

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 373.3.4 Configuration NotesFor compatibility with other GNSS receivers, and to minimize message size, i

38 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 Operation 3.3.5 EGNOSEGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) has been developed to work with

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 393.5 Emulated Radar (ER)A typical radar sensor emits radio beams that bounce off the ground, and compu

4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Table of Contents4.3.1 Rinex Format ...

40 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 3 Operation 3.6 Tilt CompensationThe SMART-AG Tilt Compensation feature corrects for errors in position caused by

Operation Chapter 3 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 413.7 Recommended ConfigurationThe following command is recommended to enable CAN:setcanname 305The fol

42 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC UtilitiesVisit www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/ for the most

PC Utilities Chapter 4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 434.2 ConnectConnect is a 32-bit Windows application. The application provides a graphical user inte

44 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC Utilities 4.3 Convert4Convert4 is a 32-bit Windows application and is shown in Figure 11. Convert4 will acce

PC Utilities Chapter 4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 454.3.1 Rinex FormatThe Receiver-Independent Exchange (RINEX1) format is a broadly-accepted, receive

46 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC Utilities 4.3.2 Convert4 Command Line SwitchesConvert4 supports several command-line switches to facilitate

PC Utilities Chapter 4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 47 Figure 12: Convert4 Command Line ArgumentsThe name of the output file is the same as the input fi

48 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC Utilities 4.4.1 Upgrading Using the AUTH CommandThe AUTH command is a special input command which authorizes

PC Utilities Chapter 4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 49Transferring Firmware FilesTo proceed with your program upgrade, you must first acquire the latest

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 5Tables1 SMART-AG Controller Models ...192

50 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC Utilities Using the WinLoad UtilityWinLoad is a windows based program used to download firmware to OEMV fami

PC Utilities Chapter 4 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 51Once you have selected your file, the name should appear in the main display area and in the title

52 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 4 PC Utilities 6. Enter the authorization code and select OK when the Authorization Code dialog opens, see Figure

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 53Chapter 5 Bluetooth® ConfigurationBluetooth is a wireless radio communication standard designed for use over short ranges

54 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 5 Bluetooth® Configuration Continue on to the next section when you see the white Bluetooth icon. If the Bluetoot

Bluetooth® Configuration Chapter 5 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 555.4 Communicate with the SMART-AG Using Bluetooth wireless technology1. Double-click t

56 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Chapter 5 Bluetooth® Configuration 4. Open a terminal program (HyperTerminal, for example) and configure it to the serial

Bluetooth® Configuration Chapter 5 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 57 Figure 27: COM21 Disconnect?5. Click on the Yes button in the COM21 dialog and the S

58 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Appendix A Technical SpecificationsA.1 SMART-AG Receiver Performance PERFORMANCEChannel Configuration14 GPS L112 GLONAS

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 59A.2 SMART-AG SpecificationsINPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORSSMART-AG COM/PWR+8 to +36 V DC at 2.5 W (typical while logging) aFor t

6 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Figures1 SMART-AG Receiver ...

60 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5DIMENSIONSaa. All dimension are in millimeters, please use the Unit Conversions page found at www.novatel.com/support/kno

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 61A.2.1 SMART-AG Power/Communications Development Kit Cable (01018256)The SMART-AG cable that accompanies the SMART-AG Dev

62 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 6: SMART-AG Development Kit Cable PinoutsColor Signal Name J1 J2 J3 LabelRed COM1_TXD 1 2White COM1_RXD 2 3Red CO

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 63A.2.2 SMART-AG Connector and Cable RequirementsCustom cables for installing your SMART-AG can be created using he follow

64 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 8: Recommended Fuse and Fuse HoldersFuse Recommended Fuse/Fuse Holder12 V Fuse (standard size blade) ATO Blade F

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 65Appendix B CommandsThe SMART-AG firmware implements the OEMV family command set, documented in the OEMV Family Firmware

66 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5B.2 COM Configure COM PortThis command permits you to configure the receiver’s asynchronous serial port communications dr

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 67 Table 10: COM Serial Port Identifiers Table 11: ParityWatch for situations where the COM ports of two receivers are

68 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 12: HandshakingBinary ASCII Description0 N No handshaking (default)1 XON XON/XOFF software handshaking2 CTS CTS/R

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 69B.3 FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and ResetThe OEMV freset command is extended to include SMART-AG features. An ad

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 7Software LicenseSoftware LicenseBY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY

70 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 13: FRESET TargetBinary ASCII Description0 STANDARD Resets commands, ephemeris, and almanac (default). Also reset

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 71B.4 LOG Request Logs from the ReceiverMany different types of data can be logged using several different methods of trig

72 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message ID: 1LOG [port] message [trigger [period [offset [hold]]]]Factory Default:log com1 rxst

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 73FieldFieldNameASCIIValueDescriptionField Type1 LOG (ASCII) header- This field contains the command name or the message h

74 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 14: Detailed Serial Port IdentifiersASCII Port NameHex Port Value Decimal Port Value aDescriptionNO_PORTS 0 0 No

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 75FILE ce0c224cUser-specified file destination, 0 cFILE_1ce1c225cUser-specified file destination, 1 c...FILE_31cff c255cUs

76 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5B.5 $PMDT Configure Tilt CompensationUse this NMEA command to configure the Tilt Compensation function.Syntax$PMDT,[comma

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 77B.6 RADARCFG Configure the ER OutputUse this command to configure the Emulated Radar (ER) output. ER is available throug

78 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 15: Response ModesExample 1 to disable radar emulation: radarcfg disable 26.11 1 1 2Example 2 to set the frequ

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 79B.7 SETCANNAME Sets the CAN name fieldsThis commands sets the CAN device name fields.Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: Message

8 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Software Licensevisual output of the Software; (d) transmit the Software over a network, by telephone or electronically us

80 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Appendix C LogsC.1 Position LogsC.1.1 NMEA LogsThe NMEA logs (receiver outputs) supported by the SMART-AG are summarize

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 81The above command line operations can also be carried out through the Connect. Information about configuring the communi

82 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5C.2 Other LogsThe SMART-AG firmware generates the logs in Table 16, in addition to those of the OEMV Family log set. Refe

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 83Field # Field type Data Description FormatBinaryBytesBinaryOffset1 RADAR-SIGNAL headerLog header H 02 sol status Solutio

84 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 Table 17: Position or Velocity TypeType (binary) Type (ASCII) Description0NONE No solution1 FIXEDPOS Position has been

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 85 Table 18: Solution StatusSolution StatusDescription(Binary) (ASCII)0SOL_COMPUTED Solution computed1INSUFFICIENT_OBS I

86 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5C.2.2 TILT CompensationTilt Compensation affects existing logs as follows:• NovAtel logs that provide the Extended Soluti

SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 87Appendix D Replacement PartsThe following are a list of the replacement parts available for your NovAtel SMART-AG receiv

88 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Index$PMDT command, 76Aaccuracyposition, 33, 58velocity, 58almanac, 70antennainternal, 18mounting, 25single-frequency, 25

IndexSMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 89Convert software, 44copyright, 2CPU, 71Customer Service, 15, 47DdataBluetooth, 53collect, 26erase, 69format, 65L-ba

Software LicenseSMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 99. Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada. Each of the

90 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 5Indexinstallation, 42integration, 16interfacebase or rover, 35–36Bluetooth, 53communication, 31graphical, 23serial, 30int

IndexSMART-AG User Manual Rev 5 91port, 37, 74standby mode, PC, 72status, receiver, 71support, 12, 15syntax, 65Ttechnical specifications, 58terrain c

OM-20000123 Rev 5 March 2012