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- Page 1 ® ™ Crescent Vector 875-0384-0 H220 Board Integrator Guide Revision: A1 November 01, 2017...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright Notice ............................. i Trademarks ..............................i Patents ................................i Notice to Customers ............................i Technical Support ............................i Documentation Feedback ..........................i Chapter 1: Introduction ..........................1 Introduction ..............................2 ... - Page 4 Mounting the Antennas ..........................18 Mounting Orientation ..........................18 H220 Orientation and Sensor Calibration ....................18 Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement ....................23 Connecting the Antennas to the H220 ...................... 23 Thermal Concerns ............................. 23 ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Overview and Features H220 Board Options What’s Included Integrating the H220 Features of the H220 Configuring the H220 Message Interface Using PocketMax4 to Communicate with the H220 H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Page 1 of 28... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The Crescent® Vector™ H220 GNSS OEM board is the next generation, single-frequency, high- performance GNSS heading, positioning, and altitude module available from Hemisphere GNSS. Note: Throughout the rest of this manual, the Crescent® Vector™ H220 OEM board is referred to simply as the H220. -
Page 7: H220 Oem Board Options
H220 OEM Board Options The H220 is available in the hardware configuration shown in Table 1-1. Table 1.1 H220 OEM Board Options Model GNSS Systems L-band H220™ L1 GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS What’s Included The H220 is available in two configurations: ... -
Page 8: Features Of The H220
The H220 GNSS engine is a low-level module intended for custom integration with the following general integration requirements: Regulated power supply input (3.3 VDC ± 5%) and 1.7 mA continuous current Low-level serial port (3.3 V CMOS) and USB port communications ... -
Page 9: Message Interface
Message Interface The H220 uses a NMEA 0183 interface, allowing you to easily make configuration changes by sending text-type commands to the receiver. The H220 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. -
Page 10: Chapter 2: Board Overview
Chapter 2: Board Overview H220 OEM Board Key Features Mechanical Layout Connectors Mounting Options Header Layouts and Pinouts Signals Shielding Receiver Mounting Mounting the Antennas Mounting Orientation H220 Orientation and Sensor Calibration Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement Connecting Antennas to the H220 Thermal Concerns H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 –... -
Page 11: Board Overview
Board Overview H220 OEM Board Key Features With small form factor, low power consumption, and simple on-board firmware, the H220 is an ideal solution for integrators, offering scalability and expandability from L1 GPS with SBAS to multi- frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS (with RTK capability). H220 is offered in the H200 form factor (109L x 71W mm) with integrated L-band. - Page 12 Atlas L-band Atlas L-band corrections are available worldwide. With Atlas, the positioning accuracy does not degrade as a function of distance to a base station, as the data content is not composed of a single base station’s information, but an entire network’s information. Atlas L-band is Hemisphere's industry leading correction service, and can be added as a subscription.
- Page 13 Tracer™ Most accurate positioning tech-niches such as RTK and Atlas (Hemisphere’s L-band global correction service) operate by using a correction data stream source. Positioning methods are limited due to constant connectivity requirements with the correction source. In most cases, the GNSS engine needs to receive correction data with very low data interruption to maintain a reasonable position accuracy.
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Page 14: Mechanical Layout
Mechanical Layout Figure 2-1 shows the mechanical layout for the H220 OEM board. All dimensions are in millimeters. Figure 2-1: H220 Mechanical Layout H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 – Board Overview Page 10 of 28... -
Page 15: Connectors
Connectors Table 2-1 describes the H220’s connectors and the mating connectors. You can use different compatible connectors; however, the requirements may be different. The antenna input impedance is 50 Ω. Table 2-1: H220 Connectors Connector H220 SMT Connector Mating Connector MCX, straight jack (female) MCX, straight plug (male) (Molex 73415-1692) -
Page 16: Header Layouts And Pinouts
Header Layouts and Pinouts The H220 uses a dual-row 34-pin (17 pins x 2 rows) header connector to interface with power, communications, and other signals. To identify the first header pin, orient the board so the diamond is to the upper left of the pins; the first pin is on the left directly below the diamond (see Figure 2-2). - Page 17 Table 2-2: H220 34-Header Pin-Out Name Type Description 3.3 V Power Receiver power supply, 3.3 V 3.3 V Power Receiver power supply, 3.3 V Antenna Pwr Power Antenna power, DC, 5 V max Batt Backup Power Backup power input (1.6 - 3.6 VDC, <5 µA consumption) USB DEV+ USB device data + USB DEV–...
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Page 18: Signals
Signals This section provides more detail on the signals available via connectors. RF Input The H220 is designed to work with active GNSS antennas with a Low Noise Amplifier(LNA) gain range of 10 to 40 dB. The purpose of the range is to accommodate for losses in the cable system. Essentially, there is a maximum cable loss budget of 30 dB for a 40-dB gain antenna. -
Page 19: Led Indicators
If used, Port D will free up the task of Port A, B, or C from being used for external correction input. If you want to support external correction input when the product is in the field, Hemisphere recommends that you offer the facility to the user to input corrections on Port A, B or C, and that Port D remain within the integration only. -
Page 20: Event Marker Input
The 1 PPS signal is 3.3 V CMOS active high with rising edge synchronization. The 1 PPS signal is capable of driving a load impedance greater than 10 kΩ in parallel with 10 pF. The pulse is approximately 1 ms. The H220 supports a programmable PPS. -
Page 21: Shielding
The following two pins on the H220 relate to the Speed Radar: Speed Radar Pulse (pin 25) - Outputs a square wave with 50% duty cycle. The frequency of the square wave varies directly with speed. 97 Hz represents a speed of 1 m/s (3.28 ft/s). -
Page 22: Receiver Mounting
Receiver Mounting The H220 is a precision instrument. To ensure optimal operation, consider mounting the receiver to minimize vibration and shock. When mounting the H220 immediately adjacent to the GNSS antenna, Hemisphere GNSS highly recommends shielding the board from the LNA of the antenna. Note: This step can be more complex than some integrators initially estimate. - Page 23 $JATT,ACC90,NO $JATT,ACC180,NO Figure 2-6: Group A H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 – Board Overview Page 19 of 28...
- Page 24 $JATT,ACC90,YES $JATT,ACC180,NO Figure 2-7: Group B H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 – Board Overview Page 20 of 28...
- Page 25 $JATT,ACC90,NO $JATT,ACC180,YES Figure 2-8: Group C H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 – Board Overview Page 21 of 28...
- Page 26 $JATT,ACC90,YES $JATT,ACC180,YES Figure 2-9: Group D H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 2 – Board Overview Page 22 of 28...
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Page 27: Planning The Optimal Antenna Placement
Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement Proper antenna placement is important to obtain a high-precision GNSS reading. Place the antennas: With a clear view of the horizon Away from other electronics and antennas Along the vessel’s centerline You must install the primary antenna along the vessel’s centerline; you cannot adjust the position readings if the primary antenna is installed off the centerline. -
Page 28: Chapter 3: Setup And Configuration
Chapter 3: Setup and Configuration Powering the H220 Communicating with the H220 Configuring the H220 Firmware Configuring the Data Message Output ‘THIS’ Port and the ‘OTHER’ Port Saving the H220 Configuration Configuration Defaults H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 3-Setup and Configuration Page 24 of 28... -
Page 29: Setup And Configuration
Setup and Configuration This chapter provides H220 operation information, such as communicating with the H220, firmware, and configuration defaults. Note: Install the antenna outdoors so it has a clear view of the entire sky. If you place the antenna indoors near a window, you will likely not track enough satellites. With a properly installed antenna, the H220 provides a position within approximately 60 seconds. -
Page 30: Configuring The Data Message Output
Configuring the Data Message Output The H220 features four primary bi-directional ports (Ports A, B C and D. You can configure messages for all ports by sending proprietary commands to the H220 through any port. For a complete list of commands and messages refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference Guide. -
Page 31: Configuration Defaults
Configuration Defaults The following represents the standard configuration for the H220. For more information on these commands refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference Guide. #CONFIG,162-0171-0,A1 ;NAME,H220 Config File $JRESET,ALL $JOFF,PORTA $JOFF,PORTB $JOFF,PORTC $JAIR,AUTO $JALT,NEVER $JLIMIT,10 $JPOS,51.0,-114.0 $JDIFF,WAAS $JWAASPRN,AUTO $JAGE,2700 $JMASK,5 $JNP,7 $JSMOOTH,LONG... - Page 32 $JASC,GPGGA,1,PORTA $JASC,GPGSV,1,PORTA $JASC,GPHDT,1,PORTA $JASC,GPROT,1,PORTA $JASC,GPVTG,1,PORTA $JASC,GPZDA,1,PORTA $JASC,GPGGA,1,PORTB $JASC,GPGSV,1,PORTB $JASC,GPHDT,1,PORTB $JASC,GPROT,1,PORTB $JASC,GPVTG,1,PORTB $JASC,GPZDA,1,PORTB $JSAVE H220 Integrator Guide Chapter 3-Setup and Configuration Page 28 of 28...
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Page 33: Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Integration Support and Repair Power, Communication, and Configuration GNSS Reception and Performance SBAS Reception and Performance External Corrections Installation H220 Integrator Guide Appendix A- FAQ Page A1... -
Page 34: Integration
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Integration Do I need to use the 1 PPS and event marker? No, these are not necessary for H220 operation. What should I do with the 1 PPS signal if I do not want to use it? We recommend you tie to ground through a 1k resistor. -
Page 35: Support And Repair
Support and Repair How do I solve a problem I cannot isolate? Hemisphere GNSS recommends contacting your HGNSS dealer first. With their experience with this product, and other products from Hemisphere GNSS, they should be able to help isolate a problem. - Page 36 Am I able to have the H220 output different NMEA messages through multiple ports? Yes, different NMEA messages can be sent to the serial ports you choose. These NMEA messages may also be at different update rates. A high enough baud rate is needed to transmit all the data;...
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Page 37: Gnss Reception And Performance
GNSS Reception and Performance How do I know what the H220 is doing? The H220 supports standard NMEA data messages. The $GPGSV and Bin99 data messages contain satellite tracking and SNR information. If available, the computed position is contained in the $GPGGA message. -
Page 38: External Corrections
External Corrections My H220 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: Make sure DGPS corrections are RTCM v2.3 protocol. ... -
Page 39: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Troubleshooting H220 Integrator Guide Appendix B-Troubleshooting Page B1... - Page 40 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Use the following checklist to troubleshoot anomalous H220 operation. Table B-1 provides a list of issues with possible solutions. Table B-1: Troubleshooting Issue Possible Solution What is the first thing I do if I Try to isolate the source of the problem. Problems are have a problem with the likely to fall within one of the following categories: ...
- Page 41 Table B-1: Troubleshooting (continued) Issue Possible Solution No GPS lock Check integrity of antenna cable Verify antenna’s view of the sky Verify the lock status and signal to noise ratio of GNSS satellites (this can often be done on the receiving device or by using SLXMon) ...
- Page 42 Table B-1: Troubleshooting (continued) Issue Possible Solution No heading or incorrect Ensure the antennas are connected to the proper ports: heading values J1000 and J2000 are for the primary and secondary antennas. Heading is from primary to secondary antenna, so the secondary antenna should be toward the bow and primary toward the stern.
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Page 43: Appendix C: Technical Specifications
Appendix C: Technical Specifications GNSS Sensor Communication Power Environmental Mechanical Aiding Devices H220 Integrator Guide Appendix C-Technical Specifications Page C1... - Page 44 Appendix C: Technical Specifications Table B-1 through Table B-6 provide the internal GNSS sensor, communication, power, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the H220. Table B-1: GNSS Sensor Item Specification Receiver type GNSS L1 RTK Signals Received GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, L-band Channels GNSS sensitivity -142 dBm...
- Page 45 Table B-2: Communication Item Specification Serial ports 4 full-duplex 3.3 V CMOS (3 main serial ports, 1 differential-only port) USB ports 1 USB host, 1 USB device 1 NMEA2000, ISO11783 Baud rates 4800 - 115200 Data I/O protocol NMEA 0183, Crescent binary RTCM SC-104, RTCM v2 (DGPS), RTCM v3 (RTK), CMR Corrections I/O protocol (RTK), CMR+ (RTK)
- Page 46 Table B-6: Aiding Devices Device Description Gyro Provides smooth heading, fast heading reacquisition. During loss of GNSS signals heading stability is degraded by <1 ○ per minute for up to 3 minutes Tilt sensors Provide pitch and roll data and assist in fast startup and reacquisition of heading solution.
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