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Date: 31.07.2017

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  • Page 1 LD7 Installation Manual VERIPOS Date: 31.07.2017...
  • Page 2 Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION ORIGINATOR CHECKED APPROVED CLIENT APPR Power consumption information 31.07.2017 updated 13.11.2015 Updated antenna information 19.02.2015 Default IP settings updated 28.07.2014 Amended section 2.0 03.04.2014 Amend address, Helpdesk info 11.01.2014 Added Appendix I and II 30.04.2013...
  • Page 3 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ................13 DISCLAIMER..............................14 LD7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................... 16 LD7 RECEIVER ............................16 2.1.1 Installation ............................. 17 2.1.2 LD7 installation – Schematic example ..................18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................19 2.2.1 Mechanical ............................. 19 2.2.2 Environmental..........................19 2.2.3 Safety considerations ........................19 2.2.4 Electrical ............................
  • Page 4 3.3.1 Maximum recommended cable lengths ..................32 3.3.2 General ............................32 LD7 ANTENNA CONNECTIVITY ......................... 34 3.4.1 Coaxial cables to antennas ......................34 LD7 POWER AND INTERFACE ........................36 3.5.1 LD7 Rear connections ........................36 3.5.2 Interface cabling ..........................37 3.5.3 Serial Ports............................ 38 3.5.4 Ethernet interface ..........................
  • Page 5 COM2 & COM3 ............................48 COM4 & COM5 ............................49 Ethernet & USB ............................49 DC Power Input ............................50 APPENDIX II................................51 LD7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................51 LD7 Features ............................53 GNSS Navigation Accuracy ........................53 GNSS Heading Accuracy ........................53 Rev No:...

  • Page 6: File Ref.: Ab-V-Ma

    The LD7 can be upgraded as required to generate VERIPOS proprietary position solution depending on the data subscriptions enabled. LD7 variants may also be used as a sensor to output received data and GNSS measurements to external processing or quality control software such as the VERIPOS Verify QC.

  • Page 7: Scope

    1.3.1 Contents This manual provides guidance for engineers to install a VERIPOS LD7 receiver on to a vessel. Details are provided to assist in locating and connecting equipment ready to be commissioned. The manual covers installation of LD7 receiver and associated antennas.

  • Page 8: Terms And Abbreviations

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 1.4 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Apex VERIPOS High accuracy positioning systems Bit Error Rate Course over Ground Carriage Return DGPS Differential GPS Dilution of Precision Dynamic Positioning EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System...
  • Page 9 Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 Standard VERIPOS Single frequency DGPS system Space Vehicle Ultra VERIPOS High accuracy positioning systems Universal Serial Bus Coordinated Universal Time VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision Video Graphic Array VOSS VERIPOS Online Support System...

  • Page 10: Ld7 Safety Summary

    Inspect the unit. If the equipment appears damaged return it using the original packaging. Responsibility for damage is not accepted if the approved packaging is not used. Ensure all items and ancillary equipment is present. Contact your supplier or VERIPOS where this is not the case (see contacts in the Contact information chapter).

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    1.5.7 Fault diagnosis Follow the guidance in this document to correctly install the LD7. Where the LD7 does not perform as indicated please first check all connections before contacting your supplier or VERIPOS for assistance (contact details in the Contact information chapter).

  • Page 12: Document Conventions

    1.7 REFERENCES Please read this manual and refer to the following information where required: VERIPOS document “Antenna & Coaxial Cable Installation”. LD7 Operations manual and Quick Guide. Information is available at VERIPOS Online support system (VOSS): http://help.veripos.com Rev No: Page 12...

  • Page 13: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    The WEEE directive covers all VERIPOS products imported into the EU as of August 13 2005. EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the requirements contained in the WEEE Directive.

  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    (including legal costs), expenses and liabilities of any kind and nature, invoked against Veripos by any third party, for or arising out of, any alleged infringement of any patent or proprietary or protected right arising out of or in connection with the utilisation of this Manual by the end user and/or in connection with any representation to third parties of ownership of any kind with respect to this Manual by the end user.
  • Page 15 File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, Veripos hereby excludes liability, for any damages, direct or indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of, reference to, reliance on or inability to use this Manual and its contents, including without limitation, any loss of profits, business interruption or damage.

  • Page 16: Ld7 System Description

    Antennas 2.1 LD7 RECEIVER The VERIPOS LD7 is a small, leightweight and economical unit which may be configured as an Integrated Mobile Unit, complete with internal dual L1/L2 GPS and GLONASS receiver. The unit incorporates front panel LED indicators for status monitoring. Configuration is performed using an external PC running the recommmended Web interface browser (Google Chrome).

  • Page 17: Installation

    • connections for input of data to or output of positioning data from the LD7. Installation is described in detail in chapter 3 Installation. An example is shown below to illustrate arrangement of a typical installation of antennas...

  • Page 18: Ld7 Installation – Schematic Example

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 LD7 installation – Schematic example 2.1.2 Example of an Installation Drawing for an LD7 Rev No: Page 18...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    2.2.3 Safety considerations Though the test conditions for the LD7 unit provide for a max. operating temperature of +65 °C, continuous operation of all electronic components should if possible take place at ambient temperatures of only +25 °C. This is a prerequisite for long life and low service costs.

  • Page 20: Electrical

    LD7 Front Panel Description Power Button Bluetooth Antenna Connector Bluetooth LED HDG (Heading) LED PVT (Accuracy) LED SYNC (Beam) LED SS (Signal Strength) LED ENB (Enabled)LED There is no Bluetooth functionality current available on the LD7. Rev No: Page 20...

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 2.2.7 Rear panel LD7 Rear Panel Description Connector Type Main Antenna Connector Aux Antenna Connector Clock In/ Out Connector* Lemo 5-Pin ‘1PPS’ / Event Output BNC connector* Lemo 7-Pin COM1 Serial Connector*...

  • Page 22: Serial Ports

    2.2.10 USB Ports The USB is most commonly used to check the LD7 IP address if the event that it is not known or have been forgotten. Steps for checking the LD7 IP address are detailed in the LD7 Operations Manual.

  • Page 23: Summary Specification Of Antennas

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 2.2.12 Summary Specification of Antennas 2.2.12.1 V460 L-Band/GPS/Glonass: 1525-1610 MHz GPS L2/Glonass L2: 1160-1252 MHz Fitted with a Narrow band filter for interference rejection LNA Gain: 45db DC Voltage input: 3.0 to 15.0V...

  • Page 24: Antenna Cables – Specifications

    Packing List’). VERIPOS recommend use of Times Microwave coaxial LMR cable for installation of all antennas. See the Reference information chapter for details. 2.2.14 GNSS Receiver The GNSS receiver for the LD7 receives GPS broadcast information. Rev No: Page 24...
  • Page 25 1PPS 2 x Event Marks Ref In/Out RTCM2.x, RTCM3.x, CMR, CMR+ NMEA 0183 V2.30 (*5 Hz max) *The default data output rate on an LD7 is 1Hz. Contact VERIPOS for guidance if 5Hz outputs are required. Rev No: Page 25...

  • Page 26: Installation

    3.1.1 Mounting The LD7 is supplied with mounting brackets. These can be fitted to the top or bottom of the receiver. This allows the receiver to be fixed to the top or underside of a shelf. Rev No:...

  • Page 27: Ventilation Requirements

    File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 3.1.2 Ventilation Requirements The LD7 needs 15–25 mm minimum clearance all round, to allow a flow of air. LD7 Ventilation 3.2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION This section provides general guidance on installation of antennas and cabling when installing the LD7 receiver.
  • Page 28 Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 3.2.1.1 General The GNSS/ L-Band antenna is used for vessel positioning and therefore its mounting location is of high importance to the system. It should be mounted with a clear view of the sky in both the horizontal and vertical directions.
  • Page 29 Form cable below the antenna into a small loop, approximately 150–220 mm (6 to 8in) in diameter. Attach the loop to the mounting pole under the antenna to provide strain relief from the cable. For more detailed guidance please refer to the VERIPOS document “Antenna and Coaxial Cable Installation Guide”. Rev No:...

  • Page 30: Antenna Placement For Gnss Heading

    GNSS Heading Precision 0.3° 0.1° 0.03° VERIPOS recommend a minimum baseline of 2m. 3.2.2.2 Antenna Orientation & Height The LD7 GNSS heading is computed from the Main to the Auxiliary antenna as illustrated below: GNSS Heading Solution Direction Rev No: Page 30...
  • Page 31 Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 Assuming the antennas are mounted along the vessel Fwd/Aft centreline, with the Aux being the furthest forward antenna, the GNSS heading would correctly reflect the vessel’s heading. In the below example, no heading correction would need to be applied in the...

  • Page 32: Coaxial Cable Installation

    LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 3.3 COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION VERIPOS recommend and supply pre-terminated LMR coaxial cables as they give the best performance in permanent installations. Label each cable carefully at top and bottom identifying the antenna attached. 3.3.1...
  • Page 33 LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 When running multiple coaxial cables VERIPOS recommend labelling to ensure cables are attached to the correct antennas and equipment. Survey the route of the antenna cabling to ensure: 1. The total length of the cable run does not exceed the supplied cable length for this installation.

  • Page 34: Ld7 Antenna Connectivity

    GNSS antennas may not be the optimum location for L-Band reception. An LD7 Mod 1 unit will therefore have three antenna inputs. The Main antenna will be the main GNSS input however will no longer be used for L-Band.
  • Page 35 Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 LD7 Mod 1 Unit with dedicated L-Band input The table below shows the antenna connectors used on an LD7 Mod 1 IMU: Connector Name Connector Type Function Typical Antenna Main GNSS (Primary)

  • Page 36: Ld7 Power And Interface

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 3.5 LD7 POWER AND INTERFACE This section details the power and interface cables connected to the LD7 IMU. 3.5.1 LD7 Rear connections LD7 Rear Panel Power and Interface Connections Label Description Connector Type...

  • Page 37: Interface Cabling

    This section details the types of data cables connected to systems and used by systems on the vessel. Serial Data interface cables from the LD7 will use RS232 cables. For Cable Pin-out details refer to the Reference Information Section of this manual.

  • Page 38: Serial Ports

    When outputting data via Ethernet, the IP address and the data source must be used, NOT the IP address of the LD7. For example, to output NMEA position or Heading data, the GNSS card IP address must be used. To output RTCM correction data, the L-Band card IP address must be used.

  • Page 39: Pps/ Event/ Clock In/Out

    9013 3.5.5 PPS/ Event/ Clock In/Out The LD7 has a rear connector for output of a 1PPS (one pulse per second) signal, used by external equipment for accurate time synchronisation to navigation systems or multi-beam sonar. Output voltage is 3.3V.

  • Page 40: Reference Information

    4.1.2 Com1 Cable Pinout Details This port uses cable assembly p/n 10120 which has 9--‐Pin Lemo plug to the LD7 rear panel and a DB9 connector for RS--‐232 communication with COM1 of the system; direct communication with the internal processor.

  • Page 41: Com4/ Com5 Cable Pinout Details

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 4.1.1 Com4/ Com5 Cable Pinout Details This port uses cable assembly p/n 10121, which has a Lemo 10--‐Pin plug that splits into 2 DB9 connectors for RS--‐ 232 communication with Com4 and Com5 of the system.

  • Page 42: Times Lmr 400

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 4.1.2 Times LMR 400 4.1.2.1 Electrical specifications Performance Property Units (metric) Attenuation @1.5GHz: 30.77m (100ft.) 5.1dB 100m 16.8dB Velocity of propagation % Dielectric constant 1.38 Time delay nS/ft (nS/m) 1.20 (3.92) Impedance...

  • Page 43: Times Lmr 240

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 4.1.3 Times LMR 240 4.1.3.1 Electrical specifications Performance Property Units (metric) Attenuation @1.5GHz: 30.77m (100ft.) 9.9dB 100m 32.4dB Velocity of propagation % Dielectric constant 1.42 Time delay nS/ft (nS/m) 1.21 (3.97) Impedance...

  • Page 44: Coaxial Cable Connectors

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 4.1.4 Coaxial Cable Connectors The below connectors are those most commonly used by VERIPIOS. For further information, such as connector termination instructions, please refer to the “Antenna and Coaxial Cable Installation Manual”.

  • Page 45: Contact Information

    File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 CONTACT INFORMATION All initial contacts regarding technical or support issues should be initially addressed to the VERIPOS Helpdesk. Where appropriate, the Helpdesk will refer issues to the regional operations and engineering teams 5.1 VERIPOS HELPDESK Veripos Online support VOSS http://help.veripos.com...

  • Page 46: Appendix I

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 APPENDIX I. COM PORT DETAILS – CABLE PIN OUTS Rev No: Page 46...

  • Page 47: Port Descriptions

    Power DC Power Input Clock In/Out This port uses cable assembly p/n 10118 which has a 5-Pin Lemo plug to the LD7 that splits into two BNC connectors for Clock In & Out:  Clock Out: This outputs a 10MHz signal from GNSS Receiver.

  • Page 48: Com1

    File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 COM1 This port uses cable assembly p/n 10120 which has 9-Pin Lemo plug to the LD7 rear panel and a DB9 connector for RS-232 communication with COM1 of the system; direct communication with the internal processor. Pin #...

  • Page 49: Ethernet & Usb

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 COM4 & COM5  Com4: Used for RTCM comms (in/out).  Com5: Used for RTCM comms (in/out). Pin # Description Connector VBUS Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Ground Not Connected 2 (DB9-Female)

  • Page 50: Dc Power Input

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 DC Power Input The external power input is via the 4-pin LEMO connector. The specifications are: External Power: 12 VDC to 24 VDC Current: 1.25 A @ 12 VDC Nominal Table 1: Power Cable Description...

  • Page 51: Appendix Ii

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 APPENDIX II. LD7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Rev No: Page 51...
  • Page 52 LD7 Bottom View As shown above, two mounting brackets are attached to the bottom of the LD7. The brackets may be mounted on the top or bottom of the LD7 housing. Two brackets are supplied with each LD7 unit. Rev No:...

  • Page 53: Ld7 Features

    Procedure Title: LD7 Installation Manual File Ref.: AB-V-MA-00559 LD7 Features  272 Channel AsteRx2eH, with L1/L2/L2C GPS, GLONASS and SBAS.  GNSS Heading  Serial & Ethernet interfacing  Remote access via Ethernet  Configurable via WebUI  Bluetooth® (class 1)

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