Hemisphere GNSS is committed to the quality and continuous improvement of our products and services. We urge you to provide Hemisphere GNSS with any feedback regarding this guide by writing to the following email address: techsupport@hemispheregnss.com. P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Page 2 of 39...
P306/P307 Integration ..........................6 Common Features of Eclipse Boards ...................... 7 Message Interface ........................... 7 Using PocketMax3™ to Communicate with the P306/P307 ..............8 Chapter 2: Board Overview ......................... 9 P306/P307 OEM Board Key Features ....................10 ...
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Communicating with the P306/P307 ..................... 23 Configuring the P306/P307 ........................23 Firmware ..............................23 Configuring the Data Message Output ....................24 ‘THIS’ Port and the ‘OTHER’ Port ...................... 24 Saving the P306/P307 Configuration ....................24 ...
Chapter 1: Introduction P306/P307 OEM Board Options P306/P307 Integration Common Features of Eclipse Boards Message Interface Using PocketMax3™ to Communicate with the P306/P307 P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Page 5 of 39...
L1/L2 GPS, Compatible with GLONASS, popular BEIDOU aftermarket products (20-pin) Galileo P306/P307 Integration Successful integration of the P306/P307 within a system requires electronics expertise that includes: Power supply design Serial port level translation Reasonable radio frequency competency ...
The P306/P307 uses a NMEA 0183 interface, allowing you to easily make configuration changes by sending text-type commands to the receiver. The P306/P307 also supports a selection of binary messages. There is a wider array of information available through the binary messages, plus binary messages are inherently more efficient with data.
Using PocketMax3™ to Communicate with the P306/P307 Hemisphere’s PocketMax3™ is a free utility program that runs on your Windows PC or Windows mobile device. Simply connect your Windows device to the P306/P307 via the COM port and open PocketMax3™. The screens within PocketMax3™ allow you to easily interface with the P306/P307 to: ...
P306/P307 OEM Board Key Features With its small form factor, low power consumption, and simple on-board firmware, the P306/P307 is an ideal solution for integrators, offering scalability and expandability from L1 GNSS with SBAS to L1/L2 GNSS, GLONASS BeiDou and Galileo (with RTK capability).
Mechanical Layout Figure 2-1 shows the mechanical layout for the Eclipse P306 OEM board. Figure 2-2 shows the mechanical layout for the Eclipse P307 OEM board. Dimensions are in millimeters (inches) for all layouts. Figure 2-1: Eclipse P306 Mechanical Layout P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide...
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3.2 mm x 4 (.13 in) 3.2 mm (.13 in) 11.2 mm (.44 in) MCX JACK RECEPTACLE 12.6 mm (.49 in) 4.8 mm (.19 in) Figure 2-2 Eclipse P307 Mechanical Layout P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 2: Board Overview Page 12 of 39...
P306/P307. The P306/P307 uses a standoff height of 7.9 mm (0.312 in). With this height, there should be no washers between either the standoff and the P306/P307 or the standoff and the carrier board;...
If you want to use a right angle MCX connector, see Table 2-1 for P306/P307 connector information. Indirect Electrical Connection (Cable) Method The second method is to mount the P306/P307 mechanically so you can connect a ribbon power/data cable to the P306/P307. This requires cable assemblies and there is a reliability factor present with cable assemblies in addition to increased expense.
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Note: Pins are not 5 V tolerant. The pin voltage range is 0 to 3.3 VDC, unless otherwise noted. Leave any data or I/O pins that will not be used unconnected. P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 2-Board Overview Page 15 of 39...
Note: Pins are not 5 V tolerant. The pin voltage range is 0 to 3.3 VDC, unless otherwise noted. Leave any data or I/O pins that will not be used unconnected. P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 2-Board Overview Page 16 of 39...
Port D is exclusively for external DGPS correction input to the P306/P307, such as from Hemisphere GNSS’ SBX beacon board. USB Ports The Eclipse P306 has both a USB host port and a USB device port while P307 has only a USB device port, where: ...
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Figure 2-5 P306/P307 USB Device Design Example P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 2-Board Overview Page 18 of 39...
Figure 2-7: Onboard LEDs Except for the power LED, the signals that drive the LEDs are available via the header connector. Refer to Table 2-2 through Table 2-3 for pin number descriptions for the P306/P307. P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 2-Board Overview...
0.7 V required to recognize the input. Grounds You must connect all grounds together when connecting the ground pins of the P306/P307. Refer to Table 2-2 through Table 2-3 for pinout ground information for the P306/P307. Speed Radar Output The following two pins on the P306 provide access to the Speed Radar option.
Thermal Concerns The P306/P307 consumes a few watts of power, which ultimately will generate heat. Since this may raise the ambient temperature inside an enclosure consider managing the heat inside the enclosure to ensure the internal temperature does not exceed the maximum operating temperature for the P306/P307.
Chapter 3: Operation Powering the P306/P307 Communicating with the P306/P307 Configuring the P306/P307 Firmware Configuring the Data Message Output Saving the P306/P307 Configuration Using Port D for RTCM Input Configuration Details P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Chapter 3 – Operation Page 22 of 39...
For a complete list of commands and messages refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference. To issue commands to the P306/P307, you will need to connect it to a terminal program such as or either of Hemisphere GNSS’ software applications (SLXMon or PocketMax3™). See “What is the best software tool to use to communicate with the P306/P307 and configure it?”...
P306/P307. Configuring the Data Message Output The P306/P307 features three primary bidirectional ports (Ports A, B and C) and a differential-only port (Port D). You can configure messages for all ports by sending proprietary commands to the P306/P307 through any port.
To return to using SBAS as the correction source, send the following command to the P306/P307: $JDIFF,WAAS<CR><LF> Note: When the P306/P307 is configured with the $JDIFF, Beacon command, the default Port D baud rate will be 9600 baud. Note: When the P306/P307 is configured with the $JDIFF, Atlas command, the default Port D baud rate will be 38400 baud.
Do I need to use a shield-can for the P306/P307? Not necessarily, but you may need to if there are RF interference issues, such as if the P306/P307 interferes with other devices. A shield-can would be a good start in terms of investigating the benefit.
Check the documentation of the receiving device, if not a PC, to ensure the transmit line from the P306/P307 is connected to the receive line of the other device. Also, ensure the signal grounds are connected. ...
How do I change the baud rate of a port from that port? Connect at the current baud rate of the P306/P307 port and then issue a $JBAUD command to change the port baud rate to the desired rate. Now change the baud rate in your application to the desired rate.
How do I know if the P306/P307 has acquired an SBAS signal? The P306/P307 outputs the $RD1 message that contains the SBAS Bit Error Rate (BER) for each SBAS channel. The BER value describes the rate of errors received from SBAS. Ideally, this should be zero.
External Corrections My P306/P307 system does not appear to be using DGPS or RTK corrections from an external correction source. What could be the problem? This could be due to several factors. To isolate the issue: ...
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Use the following checklist to troubleshoot anomalous P306/P307 operation. Table B-1 provides a list of issues with possible solutions. Refer to Appendix C, “Technical Specifications” if necessary. Table B-1: Troubleshooting Issue Possible Solution What is the first thing I do if I Try to isolate the source of the problem.
Table C-5: P306 Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Dimensions 71.1 L x 40.6 W x 10.1 H mm (2.81 L x 1.60 W x 0.40 H in) Weight < 23 g (< 0.81 oz) Status indication (LED) Power, GNSS lock, Differential lock, DGPS position Power/Data connector 34-pin (17x2) male header 0.05”...
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Vibration: EP455 Section 5.15.1 Random vibration Mechanical Shock: EP455 Section 5.14.1 Operational (when mounted in an enclosure with screw mounting holes utilized) CE (ISO 14982 Emissions and Immunity) FCC Part 15, Subpart B CISPR22 P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Appendix C-Technical Specifications Page 38 of 39...
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Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, and ionospheric activity Depends also on baseline length Atlas Receive only, does not transmit this format When integrated in conjunction with the recommended shielding and protection as outlined in this manual P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide Appendix C-Technical Specifications Page 39 of 39...
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