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- Page 1 Getting Started GPS Module ® R&S TSMX-PPS2 1515.7120.02 Test & Measurement 1515.7236.02 - 02...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, throughout this manual, the GPS Module R&S® TSMX-PPS2 is abbreviated as R&S TSMX-PPS2. R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners.
- Page 3 Basic Safety Instructions Always read through and comply with the following safety instructions! All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case.
- Page 4 Basic Safety Instructions Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Warning! Hot surface Alternating current (AC) Protective conductor terminal Direct/alternating current (DC/AC) Ground Device fully protected by double (reinforced) insulation Ground terminal EU labeling for batteries and accumulators For additional information, see section "Waste disposal/Environmental protection", item 1.
- Page 5 Basic Safety Instructions Operating states and operating positions The product may be operated only under the operating conditions and in the positions specified by the manufacturer, without the product's ventilation being obstructed. If the manufacturer's specifications are not observed, this can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury or death. Applicable local or national safety regulations and rules for the prevention of accidents must be observed in all work performed.
- Page 6 Basic Safety Instructions 6. The product may be operated only from TN/TT supply networks fuse-protected with max. 16 A (higher fuse only after consulting with the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies). 7. Do not insert the plug into sockets that are dusty or dirty. Insert the plug firmly and all the way into the socket provided for this purpose.
- Page 7 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Before you move or transport the product, read and observe the section titled "Transport". 3. As with all industrially manufactured goods, the use of substances that induce an allergic reaction (allergens) such as nickel cannot be generally excluded. If you develop an allergic reaction (such as a skin rash, frequent sneezing, red eyes or respiratory difficulties) when using a Rohde &...
- Page 8 Basic Safety Instructions 2. Adjustments, replacement of parts, maintenance and repair may be performed only by electrical experts authorized by Rohde & Schwarz. Only original parts may be used for replacing parts relevant to safety (e.g. power switches, power transformers, fuses). A safety test must always be performed after parts relevant to safety have been replaced (visual inspection, protective conductor test, insulation resistance measurement, leakage current measurement, functional test).
- Page 9 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Waste disposal/Environmental protection 1. Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. It may only be disposed of at a suitable collection point or via a Rohde &...
- Page 10 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Se parte del uso correcto del producto para los fines definidos si el producto es utilizado conforme a las indicaciones de la correspondiente documentación del producto y dentro del margen de rendimiento definido (ver hoja de datos, documentación, informaciones de seguridad que siguen). El uso del producto hace necesarios conocimientos técnicos y ciertos conocimientos del idioma inglés.
- Page 11 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Símbolo Significado Símbolo Significado Aviso: Cuidado en el manejo de dispositivos Distintivo de la UE para la eliminación por sensibles a la electrostática (ESD) separado de dispositivos eléctricos y electrónicos Más información en la sección "Eliminación/protección del medio ambiente", punto 2.
- Page 12 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 1. Si no se convino de otra manera, es para los productos Rohde & Schwarz válido lo que sigue: como posición de funcionamiento se define por principio la posición con el suelo de la caja para abajo, modo de protección IP 2X, uso solamente en estancias interiores, utilización hasta 2000 m sobre el nivel del mar, transporte hasta 4500 m sobre el nivel del mar.
- Page 13 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 6. Solamente está permitido el funcionamiento en redes de alimentación TN/TT aseguradas con fusibles de 16 A como máximo (utilización de fusibles de mayor amperaje solo previa consulta con el grupo de empresas Rohde & Schwarz). 7.
- Page 14 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Funcionamiento 1. El uso del producto requiere instrucciones especiales y una alta concentración durante el manejo. Debe asegurarse que las personas que manejen el producto estén a la altura de los requerimientos necesarios en cuanto a aptitudes físicas, psíquicas y emocionales, ya que de otra manera no se pueden excluir lesiones o daños de objetos.
- Page 15 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales Reparación y mantenimiento 1. El producto solamente debe ser abierto por personal especializado con autorización para ello. Antes de manipular el producto o abrirlo, es obligatorio desconectarlo de la tensión de alimentación, para evitar toda posibilidad de choque eléctrico. 2.
- Page 16 Instrucciones de seguridad elementales 2. Las asas instaladas en los productos sirven solamente de ayuda para el transporte del producto por personas. Por eso no está permitido utilizar las asas para la sujeción en o sobre medios de transporte como p. ej. grúas, carretillas elevadoras de horquilla, carros etc. Es responsabilidad suya fijar los productos de manera segura a los medios de transporte o elevación.
- Page 17 Quality management Certified Quality System ISO 9001 and environmental Certified Environmental System management ISO 14001 Sehr geehrter Kunde, Dear customer, Cher client, Sie haben sich für den Kauf You have decided to buy a Vous avez choisi d’acheter un eines Rohde & Schwarz Produk- Rohde &...
- Page 18 Customer Support Technical support – where and when you need it For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde &...
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Page 19: Table Of Contents
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Table of Contents Table of Contents List of abbreviations ....................4 Welcome to the R&S TSMX-PPS2 ..............5 System Requirements........................5 Device Tour....................... 6 Top View - Status LEDs .......................6 Connectors - 1 ..........................7 Connectors - 2 ..........................8 System Configurations ..................9 Standard Navigation ........................9... - Page 20 Navigation Mode.........................29 Powering Off ..........................29 Using u-center Software ................30 Setting Preferences........................31 6.1.1 Program Options ..........................31 6.1.2 Database .............................31 Connecting R&S TSMX-PPS2 ....................32 Configuration View........................32 6.3.1 Verifying ADR Settings.........................33 6.3.2 Resetting Sensor Calibration .......................34 6.3.3 Time Pulse Settings ........................34 Message View ..........................35 6.4.1...
- Page 21 R&S TSMX-PPS2 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ..................... 40 Device does not power on......................40 Device not selectable in software.....................40 No GPS position fix........................40 No Time Pulse (PPS) ........................41 ADR Calibration fails........................41 Checking extern sensor signals ....................42 Accessory List....................43 References & Links ..................44 10.1...
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Page 22: List Of Abbreviations
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Table of Contents List of abbreviations Automotive Dead Reckoning Dead Reckoning Pulses per Second Getting Started 1515.7236.02 - 02... -
Page 23: Welcome To The R&S Tsmx-Pps2
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Welcome to the R&S TSMX-PPS2 1 Welcome to the R&S TSMX-PPS2 The R&S TSMX-PPS2 is a small, compact GPS receiver with high sensitivity and precision time pulse output. It is based on a LEA 6 GPS chipset. The u-blox “Automotive Dead Reckoning”... -
Page 24: Device Tour
2 Device Tour This section gives an overview of the control elements and the connectors of the R&S TSMX-PPS2. Each element/connector is briefly described and a reference is given to the chapters containing detailed information. 2.1 Top View - Status LEDs Figure 2-1: Top panel view "STATUS“... -
Page 25: Connectors - 1
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Device Tour 2.2 Connectors - 1 Figure 2-2: Front panel view SENSOR IN ODU MINI-SNAP connector, 6 pins Sensor interface for vehicle speed and direction signal (odometer). The supplied accessory sensor cable is used to bring these signals into the device. -
Page 26: Connectors - 2
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Device Tour 2.3 Connectors - 2 Figure 2-3: Rear panel view GPS ANT SMA connector (female) Bi-directional GPS antenna port. • Input: GPS antenna signal (GPS antenna is part of the accessory package) see section "Accessory List" on page 42. -
Page 27: System Configurations
3 System Configurations 3.1 Standard Navigation The R&S TSMX-PPS2 is used for GPS navigation in this configuration. The time synchronization output and the ADR feature are not used for this setup. The active GPS antenna is connected to the antenna port. Data connection and power supply are provided from the host PC via USB. -
Page 28: Time Synchronization
System Configurations 3.2 Time Synchronization The R&S TSMX-PPS2 is used as a precision time reference in this configuration. The precision time pulse signal (PPS OUT) from the device is used to synchronize the R&S TSMU Radio Network Scanner family (see section "Navigation &... -
Page 29: Navigation & Time Synchronization
R&S TSMX-PPS2 System Configurations 3.3 Navigation & Time Synchronization The R&S TSMX-PPS2 is used for navigation and time synchronization in this configuration. The connections for this setup are shown in Figure 3-3. This setup represents the basic mode of operation for the R&S TSMX-PPS2. -
Page 30: Adr Navigation
It is also possible to use the time synchronization output in this mode. The gyroscope for heading information is already embedded in the R&S TSMX-PPS2. The distance signal and the direction information need to be derived from the vehicle tachometer pulses and direction indication and fed via the accessory sensor cable into the SENSOR IN port. -
Page 31: Getting Started
Getting Started 4 Getting Started This section explains how to bring the R&S TSMX-PPS2 device into operation and shows the different mode of operations. It encloses connecting the device with the host It does not contain installation of application software, e.g. R&S ROMES software. -
Page 32: Preparations
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Getting Started 4.2 Preparations The accessory re-closable Dual Lock Fastener®3M strip should be used for attaching the device. This strip has to be cut to fit along the bottom side of the housing as shown Figure 4-1. The counterpart of the Dual Lock Fastener®3M should be cut to have similar length. -
Page 33: Placing Hardware
Consider Mounting Requirements for ADR Navigation Proper mounting position and tight connection with the vehicle chassis is absolutely necessary when operating the R&S TSMX-PPS2 in “Automotive Dead Reckoning” mode. • Clean and dry the surface of the mounting position inside the vehicle in a similar way as done for bonding the Dual Lock Fastener®3M on the device. - Page 34 R&S TSMX-PPS2 Getting Started • Articulated Road Vehicle Antenna: should be placed above the middle of the rear (not steered) wheels of the anterior part of the vehicle. TSMx-PPS2: should be placed in the front or middle part of the anterior part of the vehicle.
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Page 35: Installing Software / Device Driver
Next step after having positioned the R&S TSMX-PPS2 inside the vehicle is to install the control software on the host PC side. This has to be done prior to first connecting the R&S TSMX-PPS2 with a PC. Depending on the target software used (ROMES, u-Center etc.) the Windows device driver for the u-blox LEA-6R chipset has to be installed in addition. -
Page 36: U-Center Evaluation
The windows 7 operating system provides built-in support for sensor devices including location sensors, such as the R&S TSMX-PPS2 devices. This driver model is currently not supported by R&S ROMES software but may be used for an OEM integration of this GPS receiver. -
Page 37: Connecting Cables
Antenna connection only in un-powered mode Connect the GPS antenna before powering the device via USB. As the R&S TSMX-PPS2 calibrates the noise floor of the RF antenna at power on delayed connection may result in a prolonged GPS acquisition time. -
Page 38: Sensor Cable / Sensor In
The sensor cable is part of the delivery. The plug has to be connected with the SENSOR IN port of the R&S TSMX-PPS2. The opposite side needs to be wired with the speed pulse and direction signal of the vehicle. -
Page 39: Speed Pulse Signal
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Getting Started 4.5.2.1 Speed Pulse Signal This signal is mandatory for using the ADR function. The signal should fulfill the following recommendations: • signal level range for high level: 3.5 V < Level < 15 V • input frequency range: 0 Hz < Frequency < 2 kHz •... -
Page 40: Powering On / Loading Usb Driver
“Power On” state when connected to the USB port. The green “STATE” LED is on when powered (see section "Top View - Status LEDs"). Windows will identify the R&S TSMX-PPS2 as a new device and load the pre-installed device driver. Please refer to section "Installing Software / Device Drive" how to install the USB driver. -
Page 41: Starting Operation
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Starting Operation 5 Starting Operation 5.1 Connecting Device The R&S TSMX-PPS2 device is ready to be addressed via software as soon as the device driver is listed in the Windows device driver (see section "Installing Software / Device Driver"... -
Page 42: Initial Position Fix
6). ADR Navigation R&S strongly recommends not moving the vehicle until a valid 2D/3D position fix had been reported from the R&S TSMX-PPS2 when using ADR. Moving the vehicle earlier could last in inadequate sensor calibration and position localization errors. -
Page 43: Adr Calibration
R&S TSMX-PPS is disconnected from power and this time period is expired the device will re-calibrate. For the time the R&S TSMX-PPS2 executes sensor calibration it is in GPS-only mode and already provides navigation data. When calibration is finished to a certain degree it switches into combined mode and combines Dead Reckoning (DR) calculations and GPS and changes into “GPS + DR”. -
Page 44: Providing Vehicle Sensors Data
Pages". Validity of Calibration Data As the R&S TSMX-PPS2 is only equipped with a short time back-up buffer for this memory (backup time ~ 3 hours). For that reason the device will run a new calibration every time the USB power was disconnected for longer than this period. -
Page 45: Monitoring Calibration Status
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Starting Operation 5.3.3 Monitoring Calibration Status The current state of the ADR calibration will be continuously reported from R&S ROMES software. Please refer to the R&S ROMES manual for details. For requesting the status of the ADR calibration, please refer to section "ADR... -
Page 46: Deleting Calibration Data
GPS provides insufficient localization data especially after tunnels or in situations with bad GPS coverage R&S ROMES software will offer a dedicated action menu in the R&S TSMX-PPS2 software driver for deleting this data. Please refer to the R&S ROMES documentation how to initiate this. -
Page 47: Navigation Mode
Figure 5-2: Modes of navigation 5.5 Powering Off There is no dedicated switch to power off the R&S TSMX-PPS2. The device is turned off by removing the USB cable. The GPS almanac data and sensor calibration data is kept for a certain amount of time when disconnected from USB. -
Page 48: Using U-Center Software
R&S software again For this software is used to bring the R&S TSMX-PPS2 back into factory default configuration. For a detailed description how to restore factory setting (see section "Recover GPS Factory Settings"... -
Page 49: Setting Preferences
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.1 Setting Preferences Some preferences of u-center software need to be adapted in order to get full access und functionality of the ADR configuration and replay control of exported R&S TSMX- PPS2 data. For this reason, please open the preferences in the tools menu and enter the settings in the following subsections. -
Page 50: Connecting R&S Tsmx-Pps2
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.2 Connecting R&S TSMX-PPS2 If the R&S TSMX-PPS2 is powered and the device driver loaded in Windows (see section "Powering On / Loading USB Driver" on page 22) it could be connected in u- center software by selecting the emulated COM port. -
Page 51: Verifying Adr Settings
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.3.1 Verifying ADR Settings Select “EKF” message in “Configuration View” u-center: Select menu “View” Configuration View EKF Settings 1) Gyro Keep the default setting (see section "ADR Sensor Settings" on page 39). 2) Temperature Keep the default setting (see section "ADR Sensor Settings"... -
Page 52: Resetting Sensor Calibration
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.3.2 Resetting Sensor Calibration Select “EKF” message in the “Configuration View” u-center: Select menu “View” Configuration View Tick at “Clear Calibration Data” Click on “Send” in the left lower corner Figure 6-4: UBX Configuration Message “EKF”- Reset Sensor Settings 6.3.3 Time Pulse Settings... -
Page 53: Message View
Select the UBX message of interest in this view and press the button to request the specific information. The following sections list some of the important messages for the R&S TSMX-PPS2. 6.4.1 Sensor Measurement Data Select “ESF-MEAS” message in the “Configuration View”... -
Page 54: Adr Calibration Status
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.4.2 ADR Calibration Status Select “ESF-STATUS” message in the “Configuration View” u-center: Select menu “View” Configuration View ESF (External Sensor Fusion) STATUS (ESF status) This message gives a quick overview of the calibration state for the different sensors (temperature, wheel tick and gyro) and the usage of the different sensors for ADR. -
Page 55: Recover Gps Factory Settings
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Using u-center Software 6.6 Recover GPS Factory Settings Under certain circumstances it is necessary to bring the R&S TSMX-PPS2 device back to factory setting. This could be done using the “GPS configuration” tool from u-center software. The factory configuration of the R&S TSMX-PPS2 is part of the CD-ROM. -
Page 56: Default Settings
Default Settings 7 Default Settings The R&S TSMX-PPS2 is being shipped with a factory configuration and is ready to use. By means of the u-center demo application or by any customer application, it is possible that these default settings are being re-configured in a way that the GPS receiver won’t work properly anymore. -
Page 57: Protocol Settings
(Dead Reckoning Overview) 7.4 ADR Sensor Settings The following parameters are programmed from R&S ROMES software any time the R&S TSMX-PPS2 device is loaded as hardware device. R&S ROMES uses the EKF message of the UBX protocol. Sensor Calibration •... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
3. Nothing helps U contact your local R&S service 8.2 Device not selectable in software The virtual COM for the R&S TSMX-PPS2 (u-blox 6 GPS Receiver) might not being listed in the Windows Device Manager. 1. Check if the USB device driver had been installed correctly. Depending on the type of software application this has to be executed as a separate step: a. -
Page 59: No Time Pulse (Pps)
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Troubleshooting 8.4 No Time Pulse (PPS) 1. Check your PPS cable connections 2. Check the position fix mode of your device. It has to be at least “2D” or “3D” position. In this case the PPS LED has to blink. -
Page 60: Checking Extern Sensor Signals
The device has to be firmly fixed horizontal with the printed, brighter chassis side up to the car chassis in a way that the device could not move or turn (see section “Placing the R&S TSMX-PPS2” on page 15). •... -
Page 61: Accessory List
R&S TSMX-PPS2 Accessory List 9 Accessory List • Cable USB/A-USB/B 1.3 m 0041.9177.00 • Active GPS Antenna 5 m 1503.3624.00 • Cable Sensor 1.5 m 1515.7213.00 • CD with manual, software and drivers 1515.7165.08 • Printed Getting Started Documentation 1515.7236.02 •... -
Page 62: References & Links
All links listed in this document represent the state of release date and may be changed from u-blox without notice! 10.1 Rohde & Schwarz Internet Pages Rohde & Schwarz Homepage http://www.rohde-schwarz.com R&S TSMX-PPS2 Product Page http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/TSMXPPS2.html R&S ROMES Software Product Page http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/ROMES.html 10.2 u-blox Internet Pages u-blox Homepage http://www.u-blox.com/index.php... -
Page 63: Index
Modes of Operation Calibrations ..........25 Navigation Mode .......... 29 General ............25 Placing Hardware Providing Vehicle Sensor Data .....26 Placing the R&S TSMX-PPS2 ...... 15 Re-Calibration ..........28 Positioning the Antenna ....... 15 Sensor Measurement Data......35 Power Off............19 Cables Power On............19 GPS antenna..........19...
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