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RELAY7
Installation and Operation
User Manual
OM-20000182 v3
October 2019

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  • Page 1 RELAY7 Installation and Operation User Manual OM-20000182 v3 October 2019...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a com- mitment on the part of NovAtel Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a licence 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

    Chapter 2 RELAY7 Installation 2.1 RELAY7 Cable Routing to SMART7 2.2 Attach and Connect RELAY7 to SMART7 2.3 Connect the RELAY7 to the Radio Antenna Mount 2.4 Mounting the SMART7 and RELAY7 2.4.1 SMART7 and RELAY7 Mounting Hole Locations 2.5 Power Up the RELAY7 Chapter 3 RELAY7 Configuration 3.1 Configure the SMART7 to Use RELAY7...
  • Page 4 RELAY7 Installation and Operation User Manual Chapter 4 RELAY7 Troubleshooting 4.1 Error Responses to Commands 4.2 Power Cycle the Radio Module 4.3 Factory Reset the Radio Module 4.4 SATELSTATUS Log Reports TIMEOUT 4.5 SATELSTATUS Log Reports COMMAND FAILED 4.5.1 Unexpected radio response 4.5.2 Wrong Command for Radio Type...
  • Page 5 Figure 5: Attach RELAY7 to SMART7 Figure 6: RELAY7 Antenna Mounting Figure 7: SMART7 and RELAY7 Orientation Figure 8: SMART7 and RELAY7 Mounting Hole Locations Figure 9: Power the RELAY7 and Check Status Figure 10: RELAY7 Dimensions Figure 11: SMART7-I for RELAY7 Ethernet Cable Figure 12: SMART Antenna Interface Cable...
  • Page 6 Tables Tables Table 1: RELAY7 Status LED Table 2: RELAY7 Physical Description Table 3: RELAY7 400 MHz Radio Model Description Table 4: RELAY7 900 MHz Radio Model Description Table 5: RELAY7 Mounting Description Table 6: RELAY7 Environmental Specifications Table 7: RELAY7 Electrical Description...

  • Page 7: Relay7 Notices

    Re-orient or relocate the RELAY7 Increase the separation between the equipment and the RELAY7 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the RELAY7 is con- nected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada RELAY7 Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 8 RoHS The RELAY7 is in conformity with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain substances in electrical and elec- tronic equipment, including Directive (EU) 2015/863 on phthalates.
  • Page 9 RELAY7 Notices RELAY7 International Type Approval Australia and New Zealand Moldova RELAY7 User Manual v3...

  • Page 10: Customer Support

    Customer Support NovAtel Knowledge Base If you have a technical issue, visit the NovAtel Support page at www.novatel.com/support. Through the Support page, you can contact Customer Support, find papers and tutorials or down- load current manuals and the latest firmware.
  • Page 11 If you are having a hardware problem, send a list of the troubleshooting steps taken and the res- ults. Contact Information Log a support request with NovAtel Customer Support using one of the following methods: Log a Case and Search Knowledge: Website: www.novatel.com/support...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Relay7 Overview

    Chapter 1 RELAY7 Overview The RELAY7 is an RTK rover radio module for NovAtel's SMART7 antennas. The RELAY7 module attaches to the SMART7 to create a single unit for easy system integration. The RELAY7 provides the SMART7 with radio connectivity to support RTK corrections.

  • Page 13: Available Hardware Models

    The RELAY7 uses the same cable for power and communication as the SMART7. Use the Ampseal connector at the front of RELAY7 to connect to the SMART7. Refer to Table 10: RELAY7 Con- nector Pin Outs on page 38 for cable pin outs.

  • Page 14: Relay7 Rtk Radio Mount

    Refer to Connect the RELAY7 to the Radio Antenna Mount on page 19 for connection instructions. 1.5 RELAY7 LED The RELAY7 has a single LED to indicate the radio status. The LED is located above the radio icon ( ) on the back of the RELAY7.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Relay7 Installation

    Chapter 2 RELAY7 Installation Use the following steps to first route the cables, connect the RELAY7 to the SMART7 and power 2.1 RELAY7 Cable Routing to SMART7 If using the optional Ethernet cable (SMART7-I NovAtel 01020095), the cable must be inserted through the RELAY7 and then connected to the SMART7 before physically attaching the RELAY7 to the SMART7-I.

  • Page 16: Figure 4: Relay7 To Smart7 Cable Routing

    Chapter 2   RELAY7 Installation Figure 4: RELAY7 to SMART7 Cable Routing The Ethernet cable is optional (SMART7-I only) and so a cable may not be required. Refer to Ethernet Cable for SMART7-I (01020095) on page 39 for cable details. RELAY7 User Manual v3...

  • Page 17: Attach And Connect Relay7 To Smart7

    Chapter 2   RELAY7 Installation 1. Insert the M12 Male end of the Ethernet cable down and through to the back of the RELAY7. 2. Connect the M12 Male end of Ethernet cable to the SMART7. TIP: Tilt the M12 male connector slightly down and then up and forward to insert.

  • Page 18: Figure 5: Attach Relay7 To Smart7

    1. Ensure cable connections for the Ampseal interface and Ethernet (model dependent) cables are complete. Refer to RELAY7 Cable Routing to SMART7 on page 15. 2. Tilt the RELAY7 unit slightly up and slide onto the SMART7 unit in the locations marked by the four arrows ( 3.

  • Page 19: Connect The Relay7 To The Radio Antenna Mount

    2. From below, slide the now separated NMO end of adapter cable into the slot at the bottom of the RELAY7. 3. Push the NMO end of the adapter cable up and through the hole in the RELAY7. 4. Ensure the white washer is in place before attaching the separated part of the NMO cable onto the top of the protruding end of the adapter cable.

  • Page 20: Smart7 And Relay7 Mounting Hole Locations

    Chapter 2   RELAY7 Installation If installing on a vehicle, mount the SMART7 and RELAY7 on the vehicle roof, ideally close to the pivot point of the vehicle. The SMART7 and RELAY7 must be mounted with the connector facing the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 21: Power Up The Relay7

    3 mm thick metal plate, use four M4X0.7 thread X 12 mm length screws that pass through the plate and into the SMART7 and RELAY7 mounting holes. Torque the screws to 10 - 12 in-lbs. If using a thicker mounting surface, select screws that penetrate into the mounting holes 6 mm (±1 mm).

  • Page 22: Figure 9: Power The Relay7 And Check Status

    Chapter 2   RELAY7 Installation Figure 9: Power the RELAY7 and Check Status Refer to Table 1: RELAY7 Status LED on page 14 for status details. Refer to Figure 1: RELAY7 Back Interface on page 12 for LED location. To prevent damage or cable fatigue, ensure any loose cables are secured.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Relay7 Configuration

    SMART7 to Use RELAY7 below. 2. The SMART7 must detect the radio. See Detect the RELAY7 Radio below. 3. The radio in the RELAY7 can be configured or queried. See Configure the RELAY7 Radio on the next page. Refer to the Agriculture Commands and Logs Reference Manual for command and log details.

  • Page 24: Detect The Radio Manually

    SAVECONFIG 3.3 Configure the RELAY7 Radio Settings for the RELAY7 radio are saved on the radio module. They are not lost when a RESET or FRESET command is sent to the SMART7. When issuing radio commands, the receiver responds to the command immediately after check- ing that all parameters of the command contain acceptable values.

  • Page 25: Determine The Type Of Radio

    1. Request the VERSION log. LOG VERSION 2. Check the radio component of the VERSION log. If the radio component is M3-R4, the RELAY7 has a 400 MHz radio. <VERSION COM1 0 0.0 UNKNOWN 0 11.046 02440009 3681 32768 <        // Other components <        RADIO "M3-R4"...

  • Page 26: Check The Radio Status

    Chapter 3   RELAY7 Configuration To configure the Satel 900 MHz radio network settings using a simplified Novariant channel identifier, use the SATEL9CONFIGN command. For all other cases, use the SATEL9CONFIG command. 3.3.6 Check the Radio Status To check the status of the radio, use the SATELSTATUS log.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Relay7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 RELAY7 Troubleshooting The following procedures are simple ways to diagnose and resolve problems with the RELAY7. In many cases, the issue can be resolved within a few minutes, avoiding the inconvenience and loss of productivity that results from having to return the receiver for repair. This section dis- cusses troubleshooting issues and includes cross-references to other sections of the manual that may help resolve problems.

  • Page 28: Power Cycle The Radio Module

    Chapter 4   RELAY7 Troubleshooting Error Message Solution The SMART7 rejected the command to prevent creating an invalid radio configuration. When using the SATEL9CONFIGL command or SATEL9CONFIGN command to configure the P2MP_SLAVE or P2MP_RX_SLAVE modem modes, use a transmit power of 0 <ERROR:Invalid...

  • Page 29: Factory Reset The Radio Module

    (by requesting the RXCONFIG log) and be able to reconfigure the receiver before you send the FRESET command. 3. Check the LED on the back of the RELAY7. If the radio module is operating, the LED should display solid green or a blinking green pattern.

  • Page 30: Satelstatus Log Reports Command Failed

    Chapter 4   RELAY7 Troubleshooting If the TIMEOUT issue is resolved, enter the SMART7 user settings that were erased by the FRESET command. For information about the commands and logs used in this procedure, refer to the Agriculture Commands and Logs Reference Manual.

  • Page 31: Invalid Radio Operation

    0.0000 WGS84 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 "131" 5.000 0.000 21 10 10 10 00 86 00 This example assumes a NovAtel receiver is configured as a base station and paired with a with a Satel Radio connected to COM2 and that the Rover has a 900 MHz Satel radio.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4   RELAY7 Troubleshooting 2. Check that the base station receiver is outputting corrections to the radio port. LOG LOGLIST <LOGLIST COM1 0 85.0 FINESTEERING 2009 322424.000 02100000 c00c 32768 <     44 <          COM2 RTCM1006 ONTIME 10.000000 0.000000 NOHOLD <          COM2 RTCM1008 ONTIME 10.000000 2.000000 NOHOLD <          COM2 RTCM1033 ONTIME 10.000000 4.000000 NOHOLD...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4   RELAY7 Troubleshooting <SATEL9INFO COM1 0 7.5 FINESTEERING 2009 322148.386 02440000 9dd6 32768 <     P2MP_RX_SLAVE -1 2020 2 235 9 8 10 00 TRUE 1 0 0 "1111111111111111" 7. Ensure Rover Radio port has the correct settings. LOG INTERFACEMODE <OK <INTERFACEMODE COM1 0 78.5 FINESTEERING 2009 321706.983 02040000 7a68...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4   RELAY7 Troubleshooting procedures in Power Cycle the Radio Module on page 28 or Factory Reset the Radio Module on page 29. After a factory reset, the radio must be reconfigured. RELAY7 User Manual v3...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Relay7 Technical Specifications

    -116 dBm @ 12.5 kHz Table 4: RELAY7 900 MHz Radio Model Descrip- tion Frequency Band (receive only) 902 to 928 MHz Rx Sensitivity -108 dBm Refer to RELAY7 RTK Radio Protocol Compatibility on page 14 for list of radio protocols. RELAY7 User Manual v3...

  • Page 36: Relay7 Mechanical Specifications

    A.2 RELAY7 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions are in millimeters. Figure 10: RELAY7 Dimensions RELAY7 User Manual v3...

  • Page 37: Relay7 Environmental And Electrical Specifications

    Hand fasten the M4 screws (x4). Bit required: M2.5 Hex, torque = 10 to 12 in-lb. Failure to properly install the four screws may cause damage. Refer to RELAY7 Cable Routing to SMART7 on page 15 for installation instructions. A.3 RELAY7 Environmental and Electrical Specifications...

  • Page 38: Relay7 Connector

    Table 9: Ports Passed Through from SMART7 RS-232 dedicated ports CAN Bus NMEA 2000 Ground speed output Optional Ethernet Table 10: RELAY7 Connector Pin Outs RELAY7 Pin Function Pin # (Black Ampseal, Male) COM1 TXD Passthrough COM1 RXD Passthrough COM2 TXD Passthrough...

  • Page 39: Ethernet Cable For Smart7-I (01020095)

    The optional Ethernet cable is used for the SMART7-I 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet for com- munications with external data communications equipment such as computers and data loggers. Figure 11: SMART7-I for RELAY7 Ethernet Cable Table 11: Ethernet Connector Pin Outs From P1...

  • Page 40: Smart Antenna Interface Cable (Optional Accessory)

    SMART7 with RELAY7 SMART2 Figure 12: SMART Antenna Interface Cable This cable is also used when the RELAY7 is connected to the SMART7. When the RELAY7 is connected to the SMART7, PPS and COM3 are not available. Dimensions are in millimeters.

  • Page 41: Smart Antenna Custom Cable Recommendation

    APPENDIX A   RELAY7 Technical Specifications Table 12: SMART Antenna Interface Cable Connector Pin Out Signal Name COM1-TXD COM1-RXD COM2-TXD COM2-RXD COM3-TXD COM3-RXD CAN+ CAN- SIGGND SIGGND SIGGND SIGGND SIGGND SIGGND EMD RADAR OUT (E2) ER_OUT RELAYO1/MARK INPUT (E2) PPS/RLYO2 (E2) PWR RET (GND) (E1)

  • Page 42: Table 14: I/O Connector

    APPENDIX A   RELAY7 Technical Specifications Table 14: I/O Connector Commercial Connector Description Part Number AMP Seal 14-pin Plug 776273-1 14-pin TYCO connector kit NovAtel 01020132 RELAY7 User Manual v3...
  • Page 43 APPENDIX A   RELAY7 Technical Specifications RELAY7 User Manual v3...

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