Operation; Communications With The Receiver; Communicating Using A Remote Terminal; Communicating Using A Computer - Novatel ProPak6 User Manual

Chapter 3
Before operating the receiver for the first time, please ensure the installation instructions in Chapter 2,
Installation starting on page 20 were followed.
3.1

Communications with the Receiver

Communication with the receiver typically consists of issuing commands through the communication
ports from an external serial communications device. This could be either a terminal or a computer
connected directly to the receiver serial port using a null-modem cable. If using an RTK radio, connect to
the receiver's COM port by means of the radio serial cable. Familiarity with the commands and logs
detailed in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual
ProPak6 capabilities.
3.1.1

Communicating Using a Remote Terminal

One method of communicating with the receiver is through a remote terminal. The receiver is wired to
allow proper RS-232 interface with the data terminal by default. It is possible to configure RS-422
communication (refer to Section 3.1.13.1, Configure COM 1, 2 and 3 on page 42 for details). To
communicate with the terminal, the receiver only requires the RX, TX and GND lines to be used.
Handshaking is an option and is not required. Ensure the terminal's communications setup matches the
receiver's RS-232 protocol. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet are also available. Refer to Section 3.1.13,
Serial Ports on page 41 for additional information.
Refer to Section 3.1.13, Serial Ports on page 41 for details.
3.1.2

Communicating Using a Computer

A computer can be set up to emulate a remote terminal as well as provide the added flexibility of creating
multiple command batch files and data logging storage files. Any standard communications software
package that emulates a terminal can be used to establish bidirectional communications with the
receiver, for example, HyperTerminal or NovAtel's graphic user interface (GUI) program, NovAtel
Connect. All data is sent as raw 8-bit binary or ASCII characters.
Refer to Section 3.3, Establishing a Receiver COM Connection on page 44 for details.
3.1.3

Status Indicators

LED indicators on the front of the ProPak6 provide the status of the receiver. Some LEDs are user
configurable and some are fixed.
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