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- Page 1 AG-Star User Manual OM-20000149 Rev 4 March 2015...
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Page 2: Proprietary Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NovAtel Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or non- disclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.1 Bluetooth Wireless Technology on the AG-Star Receiver................28 4.2 Pairing with a new AG-Star ..........................28 4.3 Determining the Bluetooth Serial Port ......................31 4.4 Communicate with the AG-Star Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............34 5 NovAtel Firmware and Software 5.1 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades......................35 5.1.1 Firmware Updates ..........................35... - Page 4 Table of Contents A Technical Specifications A.1 AG-Star Receiver Performance ........................43 A.2 AG-Star Specifications .............................44 A.2.1 Dimensions ............................46 A.2.2 AG-Star Communications/Power Cable (01018256) ................47 A.2.3 AG-Star Connector and Cable Requirements..................49 B Commands B.1 Syntax Conventions ............................50 B.2 COM Configure COM Port..........................51 B.3 FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset..................53...
- Page 5 Figures AG-Star Receiver ............................11 AG-Star Connector ............................13 Simplified AG-Star Setup ..........................14 AG-Star Surface Mounting Plate (01018317) ....................15 AG-Star Pole Mounting Plate (01019142) ......................16 AG-Star Orientation ............................17 Open Configuration Window ..........................21 Basic Differential Setup ..........................23 Bluetooth Icon ..............................28 Bluetooth Devices Window ..........................29 Add a Device Window ............................29...
- Page 6 Tables AG-Star Models...............................11 AG-Star Connector Pin-Out..........................13 AG-Star LED Status Indicators........................18 Available CAN Signals on the AG-Star ......................19 AG-Star Strobes ..............................45 AG-Star Input/Output Electrical Specifications....................45 AG-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts....................48 AG-Star Mating Connectors ..........................49 Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders......................49 AG-Star Commands in Alphabetical Order .....................50 FRESET Target...............................53...
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Page 7: Notices
AG-Star has been tested and found to comply with the emission limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 8: Industry Canada
10 R - 04 8644 WEEE If you purchased your AG-Star in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life. The objectives of the European Community's environment policy are, in particular, to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally. - Page 9 Notices REACH NovAtel strives to comply with the EU Directive EC 1907/2006 on chemicals and their safe use as per the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) for its products, including the AG-Star product. Since REACH SVHC lists are updated occasionally, please contact NovAtel Customer Support if you require further information.
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Page 10: Customer Support
LOG RXCONFIGA ONCE LOG RAWEPHEMA ONNEW LOG BESTPOSA ONTIME 1 LOG RANGEA ONTIME 1 LOG GLORAWEPHEMB ONCHANGED 2. Send the file containing the logs to NovAtel Customer Support, using either the NovAtel FTP site at ftp:// ftp.novatel.ca/outgoing/support/Software/ or through the support@novatel.com e-mail address. -
Page 11: Introduction
Refer to An Introduction to GNSS, available from our web site at www.novatel.com/an-introduction-to-gnss/ for an overview of each of the above signal types. The AG-Star rear panel also features light emitting diodes (LEDs) for status indication. Once properly powered, the AG-Star begins operating as a fully functional GNSS system. Figure 1, AG-Star Receiver shows the AG-Star without connecting cables. -
Page 12: Scope
Chapter 1 Scope This manual contains information about the installation and operation of the AG-Star system. It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide details on service or repair. Contact your local NovAtel dealer for any customer-service related inquiries. -
Page 13: Installation And Setup
Complete the following steps to connect and power the AG-Star. 1. Mount the AG-Star on a secure, stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to horizon. Refer to Section 2.1.4, Mounting the AG-Star on page 17 for details. -
Page 14: Power Supply Requirements
Installation and Setup Chapter 2 4. Connect the NovAtel or custom cable to the power supply and turn on the power supply. The power LED on the receiver glows red when the AG-Star is properly powered. Fuse/holder recommendations can be found in Table 9, Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders on page 49. -
Page 15: Mounting Plate
Figure 4: AG-Star Surface Mounting Plate (01018317) All dimensions are in inches To install the surface mounting plate provided with the AG-Star Development Kit, use the adhesive tape provided or the mounting holes at each corner of the plate. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 16: Ag-Star Pole Mounting Plate (01019142)
To install the pole mounting plate: 1. Use four M4 screws to connect the mounting plate to the AG-Star. 2. Screw the mounting plate onto a mount, such as a range pole, tribrach, or tripod, with a 1" x 14 thread. -
Page 17: Mounting The Ag-Star
• If installing in a stationary location, mount the AG-Star in a location that has a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction. For more information, refer to An Introduction to GNSS found at www.novatel.com/an-introduction-to-gnss/. -
Page 18: Additional Features And Information
Normally, four satellites are sufficient for a valid position as long as they are widely distributed in the sky. If LED is stuck on blinking yellow, there may be excessive signal blockage or the AG-Star may be defective. Make sure the AG-Star has an unobstructed view of the sky. Try power cycling the AG-Star. -
Page 19: Mki And Pps Strobes
2.2.3 Emulated Radar (ER) The AG-Star outputs an emulated RADAR signal via the bare wires labeled ER GND and ER_OUT on the AG-Star cable. See Table 7, AG-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 48 for the pin-out details of this cable. -
Page 20: Operation
This could be either a terminal or computer that is directly connected to the receiver serial port using a DB-9 connector on the AG-Star multi-cable. If you are using a radio, it connects to another DB-9 connector on the same multi-cable by means of the radio serial cable supplied with the radio. -
Page 21: Communicating Using A Computer
Figure 7: Open Configuration Window Refer to the NovAtel Connect help file by selecting the Help | Contents menu or pressing F1 while the cursor is in a NovAtel Connect window. Ensure the Console and ASCII Messages windows are open by selecting them from the View menu. -
Page 22: Channel Configuration
GNSS positions. The AG-Star can be used as a base receiver to transmit DGPS corrections or a rover to receive the same corrections. An example of a differential setup is given in Figure 8, Basic Differential Setup on page 23. -
Page 23: Basic Differential Setup
The configuration shown in Figure 8, Basic Differential Setup is valid for AG-Star receivers without optional Bluetooth. For an AG-Star receiver with Bluetooth, one of the serial devices connects through COM1 and the other devices must connect through Bluetooth. System biases can introduce errors, refer to An Introduction to GNSS found on our web site at www.novatel.com/an-introduction-to-gnss/... -
Page 24: Base Station Configuration
9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none cmr off fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105 log com2 cmrobs ontime 1 log com2 cmrref ontime 10 log com2 cmrdesc ontime 10 1 AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 25: Rover Station Configuration
3.4.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover Configuration This section shows you how to set up base and rover AG-Star GPS + GLONASS enabled receivers for GPS + GLONASS DGPS corrections operation: 3.4.3.1 Base Station:... -
Page 26: Configuration Notes
GLIDE GLIDE is an optional feature on the AG-Star. You must order a GLIDE capable model to use this feature. NovAtel’s GLIDE is an optional feature on the AG-Star. GLIDE is a positioning algorithm for single frequency GPS and GPS/GLONASS applications. -
Page 27: Emulated Radar (Er)
This is often used in agricultural applications such as planting and spraying. The AG-Star eliminates the need for separate ground-sensing radar equipment by converting the GPS-derived velocity to proportional frequency output. The following emulated radar signal parameters can be configured by the customer: •... -
Page 28: Bluetooth Configuration
Bluetooth driver. The information in this section is specific to pairing an AG-Star with a Windows 7 based computer. For information about pairing the AG-Star with other Bluetooth capable devices, refer to the device’s user documentation. -
Page 29: Bluetooth Devices Window
3. On the Bluetooth Devices window, click the Add a device button. The Add a device window appears. The computer searches for any Bluetooth device in range and displays the devices found on the window, see Figure 11 on page 29. Figure 11: Add a Device Window AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 30: Add A Device - Select A Pairing Option
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 4 4. Select the AG-Star system and click the Next button. The Select a pairing option window appears, see Figure 12 on page 30. Figure 12: Add a Device - Select a Pairing Option 5. Click the Enter the device’s pairing code button. The Enter the pairing code for the device window appears, see Figure 13 on page 30. -
Page 31: Determining The Bluetooth Serial Port
Figure 15: Add a Device - Successful On some operating systems, the AG-Star must be re-paired every time it is restarted. To re-pair in Windows 7, click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and enter the pairing code when prompted. -
Page 32: Bluetooth Devices Window
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 4 Figure 17: Bluetooth Devices Window 2. In the Bluetooth Devices window, right-click the AG-Star device and select Properties, see Figure 18 on page 33. The Properties window for the AG-Star appears, see Figure 19 on page 33. -
Page 33: Bluetooth Devices Window - Device Menu
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 4 Figure 18: Bluetooth Devices Window - Device Menu Figure 19: Bluetooth Devices Window - Properties AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 34: Communicate With The Ag-Star Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Chapter 4 3. Click the Services tab. The Services tab displays the serial port information about the Bluetooth link to the AG-Star. See Figure 20 on page 34. Figure 20: Properties - Services Tab Communicate with the AG-Star Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. -
Page 35: Novatel Firmware And Software
WinLoad software utility WinLoad and SoftLoad instructions follow. Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades A local NovAtel dealer can provide all the information needed to upgrade or update a receiver. Refer to www.novatel.com/where-to-buy for contact information or contact sales@novatel.com support@novatel.com directly. -
Page 36: Model Upgrades
Chapter 5 5.1.2 Model Upgrades Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features. Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at www.novatel.com/where-to-buy. Contact NovAtel Customer Support NovAtel Sales to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial purposes. -
Page 37: Updating Or Upgrading Using The Winload Utility
WinLoad is the simplest and most common way to update or upgrade an AG-Star receiver. 5.3.1 Transferring Firmware Files To proceed with an update or possibly an upgrade, obtain the latest version of firmware from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-downloads. 5.3.1.1... -
Page 38: Using The Winload Utility
Chapter 5 AG-Star Application Software The AG-Star receiver has two types of software loaded, the OEM6 firmware and the AG-Star Application Software. The OEM6 firmware provides the features that are common to all OEM6 receivers. The Application Software provides the special features available on the AG-Star. -
Page 39: Com Port Setup
Authorization Code on page 36 for further information about the Authorization Code. Figure 25: Authorization Code Window 6. The receiver finishes the download and then resets. The process is complete when Done appears in the main display area. Figure 26: Upgrade Process Complete 7. Close WinLoad. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 40: Updating Using Softload Commands
9. Reset the receiver by entering or power cycling. 10. Once the receiver resets, the new version of firmware is active. RESET The SoftLoad process can be canceled safely at any time during the process using the command. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 41: Working With S-Records
S3 record and the "data" and "data length" are updated to include the new data. • The hex file data may contain many gaps and jumps. For example, in most NovAtel hex files data for address 0x000_00000 is stored near the very end of the file. Upgrading Using the AUTH Command... - Page 42 Issuing the command confirms the new upgrade model type and firmware version number. If communicating using NovAtel Connect, the communication path must be closed and reopened using the Device menu. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4...
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Page 43: A Technical Specifications
Typical value. No almanac or ephemerides and no approximate position or time. d. Typical value. Almanac and recent ephemerides saved and approximate time entered. For more information, refer to the “SETAPPROXTIME” command in the OEMStar Firmware Reference Manual. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 44: A.2 Ag-Star Specifications
FCC, Industry Canada, CE Marking, E-mark Compliance a. When tracking GPS satellites. denotes diameter, here and in Figure 27, AG-Star Dimensions on page 46. c. IP67 rating requires that the cable is connected to the antenna. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 45: Ag-Star Strobes
Time. The polarity and period can be configured using the PPSCONTROL command. a. The commands and logs shown in capital letters (for example, MARKCONTROL) are discussed in further detail in the OEMStar Family Firmware Reference Manual. Table 6: AG-Star Input/Output Electrical Specifications Minimum Typical Maximum Current... -
Page 46: Dimensions
A.2.1 Dimensions Figure 27: AG-Star Dimensions All dimension are in millimeters. Use the Unit Conversions page found at www.novatel.com/ support/knowledge-and-learning/ for conversion to other measurements. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 47: Ag-Star Communications/Power Cable (01018256)
In addition, there are a number of bare wires where the outer insulation is cut away but the wires beneath are intact. See Table 7, AG-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 48 for their pinouts. For more information on mating connectors and part numbers, see Table 8, AG-Star Mating Connectors on page 49. -
Page 48: Ag-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts
Table 7: AG-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts Signal Name Label COM1_TXD COM1_RXD COM2_TXD COM2_RXD COM1 GND COM2 GND MKI GND MKI GND ER GND ER GND PPS GND PULSE PER SECOND CAN+ CANI + CAN- CANI - RESERVED PWR RET (GND) -
Page 49: Ag-Star Connector And Cable Requirements
(not covered by warranty). The connector used in the AG-Star is an “AMPSEAL” dust and water sealed type produced by Tyco. The following part numbers pertain to the mating connector required to make connections to the AG-Star. These numbers are provided for information only and are not available from NovAtel as separate parts. -
Page 50: B Commands
Set the CAN name fields. The arguments for each of these commands are described in the following sections. For a complete listing and description of the other commands that the AG-Star, an OEMStar-based receiver, is capable of processing, refer to the OEMStar Firmware Reference Manual. -
Page 51: B.2 Com Configure Com Port
OEMStar Firmware Reference Manual). • Set the interface mode to NovAtel for both input and output (see INTERFACEMODE command in the OEMStar Firmware Reference Manual). Baud rates higher than 115,200 bps are not supported by standard computer hardware. Special hardware may be required for higher rates, including 230400 bps, 460800 bps and 921600 bps. - Page 52 H+28 Enable break detection (default) a. Although the standard command for the receiver card within the AG-Star accepts the CTS option for hardware handshaking, the physical lines for hardware flow control are not available on the AG-Star connector. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4...
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Page 53: B.3 Freset Clear Selected Data From Nvm And Reset
The OEMStar freset command is extended to include AG-Star features. An additional target field, userdata (value = 10), resets only the AG-Star user data NVM, thereby resetting all parameters indicated in this document as “Stored in NVM” to factory defaults. Issuing the freset command with the “target” field set to... -
Page 54: B.4 Log Request Logs From The Receiver
(output at 0.5, 7.5, 14.5 seconds and so on). The [hold] parameter is set so that logging is not disrupted by the UNLOGALL command. To send a log only one time, the trigger option can be ignored. Abbreviated ASCII Example 2: LOG COM1 BESTPOS ONCE 0.000000 0.000000 NOHOLD AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... - Page 55 1. In NovAtel Connect there are two ways to initiate data logging to the receiver's serial ports. You can either enter the LOG command in the Console window, or use the interface pro- vided in the Logging Control window. Ensure the Power Settings on your computer are not set to go into Hibernate or Standby modes.
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Page 56: Detailed Serial Port Identifiers
Table 12: Detailed Serial Port Identifiers Hex Port Decimal Port ASCII Port Name Description Value Value NO_PORTS No ports specified COM1 COM port 1 COM2 COM port 2 THISPORT The current COM port All COM ports AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 57: B.5 Radarcfg Configure The Er Output
B.5 RADARCFG Configure the ER Output Use this command to configure the Emulated Radar (ER) output. ER is available through the AG-Star Communication/Power cable, see Table 7, AG-Star Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 48 for pin- out details. Message ID:... -
Page 58: B.6 Selectchanconfig Set Channel Configuration
The SELECTCHANCONFIG command should only be used by advanced users. This command changes the channel configuration used on the AG-Star receiver. It causes an immediate software reset. See Table 14, AG-Star Channel Configuration Sets on page 59 for a list of available channel configurations. -
Page 59: Ag-Star Channel Configuration Sets
Table 14: AG-Star Channel Configuration Sets Binary ASCII Description 14 GPS L1 channels 12 GPS L1 channels 2 SBAS L1 channels 10 GPS L1 channels 4 GLONASS L1 channels 8 GPS L1 channels 6 GLONASS L1 channels 8 GPS L1 channels... -
Page 60: B.7 Setcanname Sets The Can Name Fields
11783-5 Function (default = 23) ULong H+16 FunctionInstance 11783-5 Function instance ULong H+20 (default = 0) ECUInstance 11783-5 ECU Instance ULong H+24 (default = 0) PreferredAddress Device default address on start up ULong H+28 (default=28) Reserved ULong H+32 AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 61: C Logs
The above command line operations can also be carried out through NovAtel Connect. Information about configuring the communication port can be found in the NovAtel Connect online help. The procedure for adding a NMEA log through NovAtel Connect is summarized as follows: 1. -
Page 62: Novatel Position Logs
1 C.2 Other Logs The AG-Star firmware generates the logs in Table 16, AG-Star Logs in Alphabetical Order, in addition to those of the OEMStar family log set. Refer to the OEMStar Firmware Reference Manual, which also contains procedures and explanations related to data logging. -
Page 63: Radarsignal Er Signal And Position Information
RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position Information This log contains position and Emulated Radar (ER) signal information. Message ID: 8193 Log Type: Asynch Recommended Input: log radarsignala onchanged ASCII Example 1 (stationary AG-Star): #RADARSIGNALA,COM1,0,61.5,FINESTEERING,1501,248381.628,00000000,8a1c,3723; SOL_COMPUTED,WAAS,0.0139,0.00,0.00*f0d580ca ASCII Example 2 (moving AG-Star): #RADARSIGNALA,COM1,0,45.0,FINESTEERING,1755,1475.442,00000000,f81d,12614; SOL_COMPUTED,WAAS,2.8010,4214.075011,263.379688*cca8853d Binary Binary... -
Page 64: Solution Status
PENDING should appear for a few seconds on power up before the GNSS receiver has locked onto its first few satellites. If your antenna is obstructed and you have entered a FIX POSITION command, then you may see PENDING indefinitely. AG-Star User Manual Rev 4... -
Page 65: Version Hardware And Software Versions And Serial Numbers
Auto-starting user-application firmware (0x3A7A0005) a. Unused numbers are reserved for future use. For the AG-Star, the BT MAC address field has been added, in hexadecimal format, to the USERINFO block. <VERSION COM1 0 85.0 UNKNOWN 0 11.971 004c0000 3681 12362 <... -
Page 66: D Replacement Parts
Appendix D Replacement Parts The following are lists of the replacement parts available for your NovAtel AG-Star receiver. Should you require assistance, or need to order additional components, contact your local NovAtel dealer or Customer Service representative. D.1 AG-Star Table 20: AG-Star Product... - Page 67 OM-20000149 Rev 4 March 2015...