Certus OEM Supplement Page 2 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Revision History Version Date Changes 22 January 2021 First Release Table 1: Revision history...
Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Firmware Changelog Certus OEM uses the same firmware as Certus Rugged, refer to the Certus Reference Manual for change notes. Note: Certus OEM requires a minimum firmware version of v1.44. Do not attempt to downgrade to...
Certus OEM Supplement Page 4 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Hardware Changelog Version Date Changes November 2020 Initial release Table 2: Hardware changelog...
The Certus OEM supplement is intended to be read in conjunction with the Certus Reference Manual. Certus is available in a number of variants. Any reference to Certus OEM can be assumed to refer to either, with any specific exceptions noted.
22 Jan 2021 OEM Development Kit Certus OEM is available in a Development kit contains everything required to get started operating the system right away. The Development Kit is supplied in a rugged transport case to protect the equipment during transit.
Certus OEM Supplement Page 7 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Certus OEM Development Kit Contents Part Number Quantity Description Notes CERTUS-OEM, Certus OEM unit Model varies depending on kit CERTUS-OEM-BD992, ordered CERTUS-EVO-OEM, OEM unit includes non- CERTUS-EVO-OEM- removable breakout board...
Note: antennas are not supplied as part of the development kit, see section 6.3 for antenna selection Part Number Description Notes CERTUS-OEM-DK Certus OEM Certus OEM Aries GNSS Development Kit Development Kit CERTUS-OEM-BD992-DK Certus BD992 OEM Certus OEM BD992 GNSS Development Kit Development Kit CERTUS-EVO-OEM-DK Certus Evo OEM...
Certus OEM Supplement Page 9 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Antennas The antennas listed below are available for purchase, for more information on antenna selection see the section titled ‘GNSS Antennas’ of the reference manual for more details.
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Certus OEM Supplement Page 10 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Part Number Description Notes CERT-992-LIC-8MM Upgrade Certus BD992 Applicable for Trimble BD992 GNSS to full RTK (8mm) with Receiver variant Galileo and BeiDou Adds Galileo and BeiDou GNSS...
Certus OEM Supplement Page 14 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Hardware Specifications 7.3.1 Certus OEM Hardware Specifications Parameter Value Operating Voltage 9 to 30 volts Input Protection None Power Consumption (typical) 2.64 W Power Consumption (maximum) 4.5 W Hot Start Battery Capacity >...
Certus OEM Supplement Page 15 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 Electrical Specifications Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum UART Tx Voltage Low Tx Voltage High 3.3 V Tx Short Circuit Current ±60 mA Rx Threshold Low 0.6 V 1.2 V Rx Threshold High 1.5 V...
Certus OEM product. Certus OEM is secured using four M3 screws and washers and nuts on the back side of the mounting surface. The length of the M3 screws will be depended on the thickness of the mounting surface.
Certus OEM Supplement Page 17 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 8.2.1 Connection Layout The following illustration shows the connection locations on the Certus OEM unit. Power Input Ethernet 1PPS GPIO Primary Auxiliary Primary MMCX Secondary MMCX Illustration 5: Certus OEM breakout connectors 8.2.2...
The following table describes the function of each connection and the type and ordering information for connection. Certus OEM PCB Connector is the connector supplied on the Certus OEM PCB ready for customer connection. Mating Connector for Cables is the manufacturers mating connector and part number, plus the part number for a precrimped 15cm cable.
Certus OEM Supplement Page 19 of 23 Version 1.0 22 Jan 2021 8.2.4 Connection pin allocation The following table shows the relevant pin allocation for each connection. Take care to accurately identify Pin 1 when making cables/connections. Connection Function Power Input...
22 Jan 2021 MMCX RF Connector The Certus OEM antenna connections are through MMCX connectors on the board. It is recommended to use a MMCX to SMA adapter cable to allow connection to standard GNSS antennas. The MMCX connector is fragile and should be handled with care. It is not designed for repeated connection and disconnection.
Connecting power supplies to both inputs may result in damage to the unit. On start-up of the Certus OEM the device will initially draw an increased impulse current (2A for 2 microseconds) whilst it charges on board capacitors. It is important that the user's circuit is tolerant to these small impulses on start-up to avoid unsuccessful power up.
9.4.2 Water, Dirt and Dust Certus OEM is not resistant to water, dirt or dust. Certus OEM must be mounted in a suitable enclosure to prevent exposure to moisture, dirt or dust. 9.4.3 Shocks Certus can tolerate shocks to 2000g, however continuous shocks of this severity are likely to cause premature failure due to materials fatigue.
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