Novatel SUPERSTAR II OM-20000077 User Manual

OM-20000077 Rev 3 SUPERSTAR IIUser Manual

10 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3NoticesNoticesThe following notices apply to the SUPERSTAR II card.The receiver operates within the performance requi

NoticesSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 11WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc. could result in vi

12 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Warranty PolicyWarranty PolicyNovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from d

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 13ForewordForewordCongratulations!Thank you for purchasing a SUPERSTAR II receiver. Whether you have purchased a stand

14 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 1 IntroductionThe SUPERSTAR II, see Figure 1 below, is a quality GPS receiver for embedded applications. The

Introduction Chapter 1SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 15• Operating temperature range of -30°C to +75°C• 1PPS output aligned on GPS Time + 200 ns• 1Hz

16 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 1 Introduction• Low power consumption• Two RS-232 serial ports• PPS output• Configurable mark inputs• Indicat

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 17Chapter 2 Receiver Specifications2.1 System ArchitectureFigure 3 below depicts the block diagram of the receiver ass

18 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 2 Receiver Specificationsdigital converter, a 16-bit system processor, memory, control and configuration logi

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 19Chapter 3 InstallationThis section covers the installation of the receiver. NovAtel’s StarView graphical user interf

2 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3SUPERSTAR II User ManualPublication Number: OM-20000077Revision Level: 3Revision Date: 2004/03/11Proprietary NoticeInf

20 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 3 InstallationIn order for the SUPERSTAR II to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is requi

Installation Chapter 3SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 213.2.2 Power ConnectionThe input range for a SUPERSTAR II card is either 3.3 VDC or 5 VDC depen

22 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 3 Installation3.3.3 Data LinkThe data link for differential operation must operate at a minimal rate of 9600

Installation Chapter 3SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 23Interface between SUPERSTAR II and customer application:Suggested 2 inch ribbon cable: TCSD-1

24 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 3 InstallationInterface between SUPERSTAR II and customer application:Suggested Supplier: Omni SpectraSupplie

Installation Chapter 3SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 25 Table 3: Use of DiscretesIf you use NMEA, the SUPERSTAR II offers you the option of setting t

26 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 3 Installation3.5.1 Non Volatile MemoryThe receiver stores different types of information used to accelerate

Installation Chapter 3SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 273.7 Installation OverviewOnce you have selected the appropriate equipment, complete the follow

28 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 4 OperationBefore operating the receiver for the first time, ensure that you have followed the installation i

Operation Chapter 4SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 294.1 Communications with the ReceiverCommunication with the receiver is straightforward, and consi

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 3Table of Contents Software License 7 Customer Service 9 Notices 10 Warranty Policy 12 Foreword 131 Introduction 141.1

30 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 4 Operationor XYZ Solution, window shows Nav 3-D, Diff. 3-D or Dead Reckoning. If it shows Initialized there

Operation Chapter 4SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 314.3 Data RequestsData may be requested for output by the receiver for display or logging purposes

32 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 4 OperationThe receiver switches between modes automatically. The receiver reports on its host port the curre

Operation Chapter 4SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 33mode only. The receiver reports its current navigation sub-mode on its host port. Your receiver

34 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 4 Operation4.7 DATUM SupportThe receiver has the ability to provide its position in one of the 62 predefined

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 35Chapter 5 Message FormatsThe chapter discusses the industry-standard message formats that can be used with your SUPE

36 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 5 Message Formatscomputed by the base station generating this Type 1 message. The message is of variable leng

Message Formats Chapter 5SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 37Type 9 messages contain the following information for a group of three satellites in view a

38 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 6 Positioning Modes of OperationThe following single frequency modes of operation are described further in th

Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter 6SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 39OCXO, and so on). • Multipath Signal Reception – Multipath signal reception

4 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Table of Contents4.4.1 Mask Angle...

40 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 6 Positioning Modes of Operationmaintained close to GPS time to provide a ranging capability. Figure 7: The S

Positioning Modes of Operation Chapter 6SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 41134. 4. Select Status | SBAS from the Window menu to see the number of valid

42 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Chapter 7 TroubleshootingWhen your receiver appears not to be working properly, often there are simple ways to diagno

Troubleshooting Chapter 7SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 43• Verify DGPS base station is actually transmitting DGPS corrections and base data is being

44 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix A Technical SpecificationsA.1 SUPERSTAR II Family PerformanceA.2 SUPERSTAR II GPS CardPERFORMANCE*Position

Technical Specifications Appendix ASUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 45* Specifications are subject to change without noticeInput Messages:COM1: NMEA or

46 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix A Technical SpecificationsA.2.1 Mechanical DrawingFigure 8 shows the SUPERSTAR II OEM board outline. Figure

Technical Specifications Appendix ASUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 47A.2.2 Connector Pin AssignmentTable 7 shows the Interface and Power connector J1

48 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix A Technical SpecificationsA.2.3 I/O Electrical CharacteristicsTable 8 shows the voltage level limits for the

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 49Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsB.1 FlexPak-SSIIINPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORSAntenna Waterproof TNC female jack, 50

TablesSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 51 Related Publications ...

50 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsB.1.1 Status IndicatorsThe FlexPak-SSII provides the status indicators shown in

FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 51B.1.3 CablesB.1.3.1 Automobile Power Adapter Cable (NovAtel part number 010173

52 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsB.1.3.2 13-Pin Deutsch to DB9 Serial Cable (NovAtel part number 01017375)The nu

FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 53B.2 Development KitThe SUPERSTAR II Development Kit allows you to easily evalu

54 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix B FlexPak-SSII SpecificationsB.2.2.2 DGPS Setup with the FlexPak-SSIISet up the equipment as in Figure 11 on

FlexPak-SSII Specifications Appendix BSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 55B.3 StarView Software InstallationOnce the receiver is connected to the PC, an

56 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix C Antenna SpecificationsThe GPS antenna is an important part of the total system performance and its select

Antenna Specifications Appendix CSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 57 Table 12: Antenna Gain Depending on Cable Length RequiredThe +26 dB and +36 dB ant

58 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix C Antenna Specifications Table 14: Recommended Geodetic Active AntennasThe antenna gain should be selected d

Antenna Specifications Appendix CSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 59 Table 16: Passive Antenna Specifications (Patch Element)Lower cost antennas for hi

6 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Figures1 SUPERSTAR II Receiver ...

60 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix C Antenna Specifications Figure 13: GPS Antenna 201-990147-606 (+26 dB) Figure 14: Coaxial Cable Assembly

Antenna Specifications Appendix CSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 61 Figure 15: GPS Antenna 201-990147-432 (1575 MHz) and 201-990144-807 (Pre-Amplifier

62 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix D Standards/ReferencesRTCM STANDARDS REFERENCEFor detailed specifications of RTCM, refer to RTCM SC104 Vers

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 63Appendix E TTFF and Satellite AcquisitionE.1 Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF)The receiver enters Navigation mode, see Opera

64 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix F Updating Receiver FirmwareThe software update utility is specially designed to provide an easy way to upd

Updating Receiver Firmware Appendix FSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 65 Figure 17: Paste the Registration Key into the DOS WindowF.4 Registration Key

66 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix F Updating Receiver FirmwareF.5.1 Programming SuccessThe Update utility confirms programming success at the

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 67Appendix G GPS OverviewThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system capable of providing a

68 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix G GPS Overview(Precision) which is encrypted for military and other authorized users. The L2 carrier is mo

GPS Overview Appendix GSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 69 Figure 22: Illustration of Receiver Height MeasurementsFrom the above diagram, and the formu

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 7Software LicenseSoftware LicenseBY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUN

70 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix G GPS Overview Figure 23: Accuracy versus Precision1G.3.1 Single-Point vs. Relative PositioningIn single-poi

GPS Overview Appendix GSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 71 Figure 24: Example of Differential PositioningG.3.2 Static vs. Kinematic PositioningStatic a

72 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix G GPS Overview Figure 25: Illustration of GPS Signal MultipathG.4.1 Why Does Multipath Occur?When the GPS si

GPS Overview Appendix GSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 73present to some degree, due to real world conditions.When a GPS multipath signal converges at

74 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix G GPS Overview Figure 26: GPS Signal Multipath vs. Increased Antenna HeightWhen the antenna is in an environ

GPS Overview Appendix GSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 75 Figure 27: Illustration of Quadrifilar vs. Microstrip Patch AntennasG.4.3.3 Antenna Ground P

76 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix H Glossary of TermsASCII - A 7 bit wide serial code describing numbers, upper and lower case alpha characte

Glossary of Terms Appendix HSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 77Figure of Merit - The receiver provides an estimated accuracy level. The accuracy level

78 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix H Glossary of TermsP-Code (precise or protected) - a spread spectrum direct sequence code that is used prima

Glossary of Terms Appendix HSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 79Variable field - by NMEA standards, a data field which may or may not contain a decimal

8 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Software Licensedisk) on which the software is contained will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This

80 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix I Acronyms1PPS One Pulse Per Second2D Two Dimensional3D Three DimensionalA/D Analog-to-DigitalASCII America

Acronyms Appendix ISUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 81Hz HertzICD Interface Control DocumentIF Intermediate FrequencyIM IntermodulationI/O Input/Output

82 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Appendix I AcronymsSNR Signal-to-Noise RatioSPS Standard Positioning ServiceSRAM Static Random Access MemorySV Space

SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 83IndexAaccuracy, 44multipath, 71–73navigation, 36positioning, 38, 54acquisition, 32, 44acronyms, 81active antenna, 22

84 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3Indexin single-point positioning, 70multipath, 73external oscillator, 36Ffault mode, 33features, 14, 29figure of meri

IndexSUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 85performance, 44phase lock, 73polarity, 72poor reception, 74port, 20, 23, 29, 36position, 24, 26, 44, 54power, 4

86 SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3IndexWwarm start, 24warnings, 11, 18warranty, 12, 18, 20website, 62weight, 45

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SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3 9Customer ServiceCustomer ServiceContact InformationIf you have any questions or concerns regarding your SUPERSTAR II,