UNICORECOMM UT4B0 Installation And Operation User Manual

Gps/bds/glonass/galileo multi-constellation, multi-frequency high precision timing module

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UT4B0
GPS/BDS/GLONASS/Galileo
Multi-constellation, Multi-frequency
High Precision Timing Module
Copyright© 2009-2020, Unicore Communications, Inc.
Data subject to change without notice.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
USER MANUAL
WWW.UNICORECOMM.COM

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION USER MANUAL WWW.UNICORECOMM.COM UT4B0 GPS/BDS/GLONASS/Galileo Multi-constellation, Multi-frequency High Precision Timing Module Copyright© 2009-2020, Unicore Communications, Inc. Data subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Before placing an order, please contact our company or local distributors for the latest specifications. * Unicore Communications, Unicorecomm, NebulasII and its logo have been applied for trademark registration by Unicore Communications, Inc. Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Foreword This document describes the information of the hardware, installation, specification and the use of of Unicore UT4B0 product. Audience This manual is applied to the technical personnel, who possess the expertise of GNSS receivers.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ................III 1 Product Introduction ............1 Key Features ........................ 1 Technical Specifications ..................... 2 Block Diagram ......................3 2 Hardware ................4 Pin Definition ........................ 5 Electrical Characteristics .................... 5 Operating Conditions ....................6 Physical Characteristics ..................... 6 3 Hardware Design ...............
  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Equipped with the new generation multi-constellation, multi-frequency high precision NebulasII SoC from Unicore, UT4B0 supports 432 channels. With the powerful processing capability and the built-in JamShield multi-frequency anti-jamming technology, it simultaneously tracks the multi-constellation, multi-frequency satellite signals such as BDS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and performs multi-frequency anti- jamming processing, significantly improving the timing stability and reliability.
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    UT4B0 User Manual 1.2 Technical Specifications Performance Specifications 432 channels, based on Channels Cold Start <45s NebulasII BDS B1/B2/B3 GPS L1/L2/L5 GLONASS Frequencies Initialization Time <10s (typical) L1/L2 Galileo E1/E5a/E5b Initialization >99.9% Reliability Single Point Horizontal: 1.5m Positioning (RMS) Vertical: 3.0m TTFF (Time To First <50s...
  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Pulse Per Second (1PPS) UT4B0 provides one IPPS signal with adjustable output pulse width and polarity. Reset (RST) Low active, with retention time no less than 5ms.
  • Page 8: Hardware

    UT4B0 User Manual Hardware Figure 2- 1 Mechanical Drawing UC-00-M24 EN R2 Hardware...
  • Page 9: Pin Definition

    Pin definition: UT4B0 data / power interface is designed with 8 Pin (2 × 4) pins, with a standard spacing of 2mm. Pin Layout 2.1 Pin Definition Description ANT_PWR Antenna DC power 3.3V DC power Transmit, LVCMOS logic level Hardware reset, active low...
  • Page 10: Operating Conditions

    GJB150.16-2009,MIL-STD-810 Impact GJB150.18-2009,MIL-STD-810 Hardware Design 3.1 Design in Considerations To ensure UT4B0 works normally, the following signals shall be connected correctly:  Provide reliable power supply with DC pins Attention to 50 ohm impedance matching of circuit for ANT_IN ...
  • Page 11: Module Reset Signal

     3.2 Module Reset Signal UT4B0 needs to be reset correctly before it can work normally when it is powered on. To ensure effective reset, the reset pin RST of the module and the power supply VCC shall meet the following timing requirements when powered on. Pulling down the RST pin for over 5ms during normal operation of the module can also reset UT4B0.
  • Page 12 UT4B0 User Manual shall be paid to the impedance matching of 50 ohm with the antenna. Figure 3- 2 UT4B0 Antenna Connection Diagram UC-00-M24 EN R2 Hardware Design...
  • Page 13: Installation And Configuration

    4.2 Installation Guide UT4B0 is delivered in the form of module and can be assembled flexibly according to the application scenarios and market demands. The following figure shows the instructions of UT4B0 typical installation with the use of evaluation kit (EVK). Users may also use another receiver housing for installation by the same method.
  • Page 14 UT4B0 User Manual Prerequisites  UT4B0 module and the evaluation kit (EVK) (or shell)  User manual  Command book  UPrecise software  Qualified antenna  MMCX antenna connecting cable  Desktop computer or laptop computer (Win7 and above) with serial port and...
  • Page 15 Step 2: Select GNSS antenna with proper gain, set up the GNSS antenna in a stable and unsheltered area and connect the antenna and the module through the coaxial RF cable. When installing the antenna, Ant antenna interface in UT4B0 module corresponds to the antenna at the moving base station.
  • Page 16: Power-On

    Step 6: Operate the receiver through UPrecise and record relevant data 4.3 Power-on Connect the serial port and GNSS antenna of UT4B0, start the power supply (UT4B0 supply voltage at 3.3VDC). The receiver starts and quickly establishes communication upon being powered on.
  • Page 17: Operating Steps

    Install the power supply and antenna according to 4.2 Installation Guide, connect the board and switch on EVK. File -> connect the serial port and set the baud rate. The default baud rate of UT4B0 is 115200bps. Figure 4- 6 Serial Port Configuration Click the “receiver setting”...
  • Page 18 UT4B0 User Manual Figure 4- 7 Reveiver Settings Directly click “Send all Message” in the data session window to complete output of all NMEA messages (update at 1Hz). Right click the data session window to adjust: output log font, stop/recover log output or clear logs.
  • Page 19: Common Configuration Commands

    (if the parameter field is empty, the command has only one header). The header field contains the command name or message header. UT4B0 is simple and easy to use. The common commands are shown in the following table:...
  • Page 20 (ns) 32767 an integer between -32768 and UserDelay User setting delay (ns) 32767 UT4B0 board (module) defaults PPS to be enabled. Default PPS configuration: CONFIG PPS ENABLE GPS POSITIVE 500000 1000 0 0 UC-00-M24 EN R2 Common Configuration Commands...
  • Page 21: High Precision Timing Setting

    5.1 High Precision Timing Setting High precision timing is based on the fixed position (i.e., the receiver antenna is installed in a fixed position) to provide a stable and reliable timing output. UT4B0 supports three timing modes: fixed-location timing, optimized-location timing, and positioning timing.
  • Page 22 UT4B0 User Manual positioning accuracy, the timing accuracy in this mode is slightly lower than that of fixed- location timing. The commands to enter the precision coordinates to the receiver are as follows to provide high-precision time service when the precision coordinates are known:...
  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    Use UPrecise software for firmware upgrade. Click Advanced -> Firmware upgrade in UPrecise interface. Click “Select Path”, select UT4B0 PKG file location and click “START” (Ignore the software reset option) After the progress bar is loaded 100%, the tool will count the upgrade time (generally...
  • Page 24 UT4B0 User Manual Note: Use the serial port 1 when using a serial port for upgrading. UC-00-M24 EN R2 Firmware Upgrade...
  • Page 25 和芯星通科技(北京)有限公司 Unicore Communications, Inc. 北京市海淀区丰贤东路7号北斗星通大厦三层 F3, No.7, Fengxian East Road, Haidian, Beijing, P.R.China, 100094 www.unicorecomm.com Phone: 86-10-69939800 Fax: 86-10-69939888 info@unicorecomm.com www.unicorecomm.com...

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