Chapter 1 SMART7 Overview
The SMART7 is a high performance GNSS receiver and antenna, capable of receiving and track-
ing all current GNSS signals on a maximum of 555 channels. Support for SBAS (Satellite Based
Augmentation Systems) is standard and includes WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe) and
MSAS (Japan). Refer to An Introduction to GNSS (on our website at
duction-to-gnss) for an overview of each of the above signal types. The SMART7 features Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for status indication.
Once properly powered, the SMART7 begins operating as a fully functional GNSS system.
1.1 Features and Models
The main features of the SMART7 are:
an enhanced high performance multi-frequency, multi-constellation receiver
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a high performance GNSS multi-frequency, multi-constellation antenna
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a CAN port
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Emulated Radar Output
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three (3) RS-232 COM ports
up to three (3) LED status indicators (model dependent)
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a water and dust tight enclosure
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enhanced interference mitigation
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The SMART7 is available in several different hardware configuration and firmware models
whose additional features may include:
Wi-Fi interface
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Ethernet port
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Integrated SPAN GNSS+INS functionality
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Web UI
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Contact NovAtel Sales at
available models, upgrading a model to increase feature/functionality or go to
https://www.novatel.com/products/smart-antennas/smart7-products. Refer to Firmware
Updates and Model Upgrades on page 115 for details.
SMART7 Installation and Operation User Manual 0C
www.novatel.com/where-to-buy/contact-us
Table 1: Model Variants
Product Hardware Model
SMART7
SMART7 with Wi-Fi and Ethernet
SMART7 with Wi-Fi
SMART7 with SPAN IMU
www.novatel.com/an-intro-
for information regarding
Model
SMART7
SMART7-I
SMART7-W
SMART7-S
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