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- Page 1 Modem 915MHz v4 . 95 915 MHz Operating Manual v2017_07_25a www.marvelmind.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Table of contents 2 Executive summary ....................3 Indoor GPS architecture........................5 Modem description ..........................6 Modem - close-up and internal view ....................7 4 Setup software (Dashboard) ..................8 Dashboard menu and parameters ..................... 11 Using the system after the very first setup ..................12 DFU programming .......................... -
Page 3: Executive Summary
Executive summary Marvelmind Indoor Navigation System is off-the-shelf indoor navigation system designed for providing precise (+-2cm) location data to autonomous robots, vehicles (AGV) and copters. It can also be used for tracking other objects, where the mobile beacon can be installed, for example, in virtual reality (VR) systems, helmets for construction workers or miners, etc. - Page 4 Key capabilities: Parameter Technical Specifications Radio coverage to beacons Up to 400 with full size 165 mm antenna Location update rate 0.5-45Hz Can be set manually Depends on the distance between mobile and stationary beacons (shorter distance – higher update rate) Depends on the number of mobile beacons (update rate for 25Hz for 1 mobile beacon =>...
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Page 5: Indoor Gps Architecture
Indoor GPS architecture Marvelmind Indoor Navigation System provides high-precision (± 2 cm) indoor coordinates for autonomous robots and systems (“indoor GPS”). Brief description of the key elements of the system is given on scheme below:... -
Page 6: Modem Description
Modem description The central controller of the system. It must be powered all the time, when the Navigation System works. It is recommended to use active USB hub for that purpose or even a regular USB power supply for cellular phones. A USB power bank can be used too Modem is also used to setup the system, monitor it, interact with the Dashboard... -
Page 7: Modem - Close-Up And Internal View
Modem - close-up and internal view... -
Page 8: Setup Software (Dashboard)
4 Setup software (Dashboard) 4.0.1 After charging all the boards download the latest stable software package from http://www.marvelmind.com/#Download 4.0.2 Select the SW version of the portable or distribution and unzip 4.0.3 Run the Dashboard and update the SW for modem using Dashboard => Firmware =>... - Page 9 4.0.6 While modem is connected to the Dashboard, press DEFAULT button in the Dashboard to upload the default settings. See the print screen below: 4.0.7 Press RESET button on your modem after programming 4.0.8 After programming devices with the latest software, modem and beacons are ready for use. 4.0.9 Connect the modem/router via USB to the Windows PC with the Dashboard installed.
- Page 10 4.0.14 Freeze the map by clicking the button. 4.0.15 After you froze the map of stationary beacons, wake up the mobile beacon. After it wakes up, it will be traceable in 5-7 seconds 4.0.16 By now, the system must be fully operational...
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Page 11: Dashboard Menu And Parameters
4.1 Dashboard menu and parameters 4.1.1 The main parameters of the connected band are shown on the right long panel of the Dashboard. Check our help video for deep understanding the Dashboard menu. 4.1.2 CEILING and MIRRORING buttons in the Dashboard The MIRRORING button allows to display the map in mirror reflection The CEILING button... -
Page 12: Using The System After The Very First Setup
Using the system after the very first setup If you had setup the drivers, built and froze the map and hadn’t moved stationary beacons, in 4.2.1 order to start using the system again, you simply have to power up the modem. The map is stored inside the modem and the system will be ready to handle your mobile beacons in 5 seconds after that More help you can find here:... -
Page 13: Dfu Programming
HW and for your frequency variant. Remember, that for DFU programming you shall use DFU SW – not HEX SW 4.3.2 http://www.marvelmind.com/downloads/Software.zip Download - here you can find different versions of DfuSe. Install DfuSe v3.04 (or v3.0.3 or v3.0.5) – whatever works the best for your Windows. - Page 14 If you have experienced difficulties in DFU programming, please check and do the following: Change your operation system (from Windows10 to Windows7 and vice versa) Reinstall other DfuSe version (Install DfuSe SW 3.04 (or 3.0.3 or 3.0.5) - whatever works the best for your Windows)
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Page 15: Interfaces
Knows position of every mobile beacon in the system One can get data from mobile beacons and from the modem at the same time, if need to do so. List of supported interfaces is shown below: More on the interfaces can be found on the link: http://marvelmind.com/#Interfaces... -
Page 16: Modem Hw V.4.9 External Interface Pinout
Modem HW v.4.9 external interface pinout... -
Page 17: Advanced System Settings And Optimization
Advanced system settings and optimization Start using advanced settings only when you know what you are doing. If you ran into troubles, connect modem to PC via USB and use Default button. (lower right corner of the Dashboard) It will upload “factory settings” to the board while keeping the device address untacked. -
Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions
7 Frequently Asked Questions http://www.marvelmind.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2 8 Contacts For more support, you may send us your questions to info@marvelmind.com. We will guide and advise you 9 FCC Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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