Novatel FlexPak6 Quick Start Manual

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This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use your new FlexPak6. For more detailed

information on the installation and operation of your receiver, go to our web site and download the OEM6

Installation and Operation user manual at www.novatel.com/support/info/view/gnss-receivers.

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If you purchased a SPAN

OEM6 Quick Start Guide.

If you wish to add SPAN functionality to your FlexPak6, contact your NovAtel Sales

representative or Sales@NovAtel.com to purchase SPAN.

BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, the following is provided with your FlexPak6:

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1 power adapter cable

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1 null modem serial cable

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1 USB cable

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1 I/O cable

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The additional equipment listed below is required for a typical setup:

• A Windows based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 or USB port

• A standard 12 VDC power outlet or a 6-36 VDC power supply capable of at least 5 W

• A quality GNSS antenna, such as one from NovAtel's VEXXIS™ or Compact antenna series. Contact

your NovAtel Sales representative or Sales@NovAtel.com for a full range of options

• An antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end, such as NovAtel's GPS-C016 model

GM-14915106

GNSS+INS capable FlexPak6, download the SPAN on

FlexPak6™

QUICK START GUIDE

Rev 3

October 2016

Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Rev 3 October 2016 This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use your new FlexPak6. For more detailed information on the installation and operation of your receiver, go to our web site and download the OEM6 Installation and Operation user manual at www.novatel.com/support/info/view/gnss-receivers.
Page 2 SETTING UP YOUR FLEXPAK6 Complete the following steps to connect and power your FlexPak6. Be sure to mount the antenna to a secure, stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky. 1. Using a coaxial cable, connect the antenna to the port, which is found on the front face of the FlexPak6.
Page 3 BK/HFA-R-R Fuse (or equivalent) Note: All made by Cooper/Bussmann; available from Digikey 4. Plug in the adapter and/or turn on the power supply. The power LED will be red when the FlexPak6 is properly powered.  Be aware that the FlexPak6 provides an output voltage on pin 4 of COM2 (POUT). This output voltage is at the same level as the power source that you use to power the FlexPak6.
Page 4 For serial connections, the default baud rate of 115200 is preferred and there is no handshaking. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS If you have any questions or comments regarding your FlexPak6, please contact NovAtel using one of these methods: Log a Case and Search Knowledge: Website: www.novatel.com/support...