Third version of the document, aligned with FW+SW version 1.10.0, generated for compliance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU, and forcing Wi-Fi module always on, and Bluetooth module always off. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
This guide provides and overview of the most relevant features and basic instructions for setting un and operating the magicGNSS user Terminal for PPP and SBAS solutions and the installed PPP and SBAS User Terminal Applications, in the context of the Australia and New Zealand Test Bed.
This information applies to the magicGNSS User Terminal device, incorporating firmware version 1.8.0. 2.1. BEFORE YOU START Box Contents Before using your magicGNSS User Terminal for the first time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the following items are missing, contact GMV: magicGNSS User Terminal ...
The SD card element is not currently in use, but could be exploited in future evolutions of the magicGNSS User Terminal device. 2.2. GETTING STARTED Setup Wizard The first time you switch on your magicGNSS User Terminal, a setup wizard will help you to configure the basic settings for your device: Date ...
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To prevent damaging the equipment insert/remove the micro-SIM card carefully. Switching the Device On and Off To switch on your magicGNSS User Terminal press and hold down the power button located on the top of the device for a few seconds.
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“charge” option before starting the SBAS/PPP execution. Charging times and recommendations The battery in your magicGNSS User Terminal is non-removable. If it is removed by anyone other than the magicGNSS User Terminal Technical Support your device could be damaged and the Warranty invalidated.
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You can select the file transfer mode when you connect your magicGNSS User Terminal to a computer. There are a number of ways to transfer files. The steps below will show you how to transfer them via USB: 1.
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Pinch. Place two fingers on the screen at the same time and move them towards one another or spread them apart to reduce or enlarge an image. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
Having the screen switched off will help to improve battery life reducing power consumption. Having the screen switched off will help to reduce power consumption without affecting GPS performance, device is able to maintain GPS communications with the screen locked. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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When automatic brightness is deactivated, you can adjust the brightness level of the screen by sliding your finger to the left or right. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
Your device will notify you when it detects a network that you have never configured. Select Settings > Wi-Fi to access and configure, tap the icon and select Advanced Settings. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Cellular networks: Access the settings where you can enable data roaming, select the preferred network type, set up the APN and select a network operator. Emergency broadcasts: Displays the emergency alerts that you have selected. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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· To share a file, tap , select Copy to… and then select the location where you want to copy it. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Disabling this means that the Select time zone option will have to be manually configured. Use 24-hour format: Enables/disables the 24-hour time display format. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
> System updates > Update, this action would have to be done manually. These usually include performance improvements or additional features for your magicGNSS User Terminal. When the system detects that an update is available, a pop-up window will notify you of this and will request confirmation to install it.
Do not handle Li-ion batteries that are damaged or leaking. Your magicGNSS User Terminal contains a rechargeable non-removable battery. The device has a warranty seal, please avoid opening the device cause will invalid the warranty. Defects caused by the fact that the battery has been subjected to a short circuit or the seals on the battery have been broken or show evidence of manipulation will invalid the warranty.
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Business users should contact their supplier and consult the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. This product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of with other commercial waste. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
3. MAGICPPP CLIENT APPLICATION USER MANUAL 3.1. THE MAGICPPP OVERVIEW The magicPPP client application installed in the magicGNSS User Terminal device is a flexible SW tool providing real-time PPP solutions. It processes real-time observations provided by the built-in GNSS receiver or remote data sources, and navigation data and real-time corrections obtained from different provision channels.
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Satellites shows the number of satellites used in the last processed epoch PL Horizontal indicates the horizontal protection level PV Vertical indicates the vertical protection level magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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The number of epochs shown can be filtered by the user through the time of the filtered by the user through the time of the sliding window. sliding window. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Google Earth. The KML includes all the epochs and positions estimates associated to the timestamp as well as the land markers introduced by the user. The KML is exported to the user terminal storage magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Quickstart markers are really useful when the user typically starts working from the same location, since it will reduce the convergence period from several minutes to a few seconds. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Main benefit is the simulation of similar conditions as when working with the GEO except for the signal blocking and fading. This option can be used when magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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A File Explorer is available to browse in the internal storage of the user terminal device at any moment of the configuration, during processing or after it has finished. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
QuickStart marker in the session menu. Alternatively, QuickStart markers will be able to be directly created via the QuickStart Markers menu by touching the “use current position button”. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
NMEA format positions for different purposes, such as kinematic vehicle location, topography, etc. Other actions that are compatible with the PPP processing are: Charging the magicGNSS User Terminal device internal battery, via micro-USB port. Transferring files, via micro-USB port. ...
DGPS reference station id. GPS Quality Indicator Horizontal Protection Level [m] Number of Satellites in Use Vertical Protection Level [m] Horizontal Dilution of Precision magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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PPP Positions file, containing the following information: Parameter Description Units Year Year of position solution Month of position solution Day of position solution Hour of position solution Minutes of position solution magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Vertical protection level at 0.00001% target integrity risk. PL_H (1e-07) Horizontal protection level at 0.0000001% target integrity risk. PL_V (1e-07) Vertical protection level at 0.0000001% target integrity risk. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
The antenna has to be installed not as good as expected. in a location which maximizes the sky view and thus the satellite sight. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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GEO lines of sight can be easily obstructed by buildings. magicPPP application support For magicPPP application support, please contact magicgnss@gmv.com. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED...
4. MAGICSBAS USER MODULE APPLICATION USER MANUAL 4.1. THE MAGICSBAS USER MODULE APPLICATION OVERVIEW The magicSBAS User Module (UM) application installed in the magicGNSS User Terminal device is a SW tool providing real-time SBAS solutions. It processes real-time observations provided by the magicGNSS User Terminal device internal GNSS receiver, navigation data and SBAS augmentation information to generate real-time SBAS positions.
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20 min. Below this graph, it is plot the temporal evolution of the vertical positions. At the bottom, the time length to be plotted on the previous graphics can be configured. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
100. However, this value can be very restrictive for urban users which may need to reduce it in order to increase the availability of the position computation. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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SBAS Enabled DFMC is a mixed solution which uses the SBAS DFMC information for accuracy when it is available. This solution if focused on increasing the availability and accuracy of the position computation in environments with degraded satellite visibility (urban environments for instance). No integrity is computed in this solution. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
Enable Outputs Storage: It is a general flag to allow the generation of output files in the internal memory of the magicGNSS User Terminal. If it is disable, no output files will be produced. Enable RINEX Storage: enables/disabled the...
UM will only generate its output files if enough space is available on the magicGNSS User Terminal internal memory. If that is not the case, output data will only be generated through the real time interface (Wi-Fi, etc.).
GPGST) and two proprietary messages (PGMVA and PGMVS) that report some information not covered by the NMEA standard. The contents of these messages are described hereafter: EMS format is defined for SBAS L1. magicSBAS UM uses this format also for DFMC. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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Number of satellites in use HDOP Horizontal dilution of precision altitude Orthometric Height (EGM2008) M: Altitude measured in meters Geoid_gap Geoid separation (EGM2008) M: Geoid separation measured in meters magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
The receiver will need continuous measurements of a satellite for 3.6 times the configured smoothing time to use it magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved UNCLASSIFIED magicGNSS User Terminal Manual...
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The session folder can be directly copied into magicGemini Scenario folder and the tool will automatically recognize the configuration. magicSBAS UM application support For magicSBAS UM application support, please contact magicgnss@gmv.com. magicGNSSUT GMV 2018; all rights reserved...
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