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- Page 1 ® INVICTA 210S DGPS/BEACON RECEIVER Operation Manual Products and Services for Professional (D)GPS Users...
- Page 2 1-512-454-5570 www.starlinkdgps.com Copyrights © 1999, 2000, 2001 Starlink Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior written consent from Starlink Incorporated. Printed in the United States of America.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RTCM Config Menu ..................32 Beacon Config Menu ..................33 OmniStar Config Menu................... 34 Output Config Menu ..................36 Troubleshooting ....................38 Checking Your Installation ..............38 Receiver Specifications ................... 39 Antenna ....................39 Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 3 of 46... - Page 4 Rear Panel Serial Interface............... 40 Power Connector..................40 Global Positioning System (GPS) ..............41 Differential GPS (DGPS) Beacon ..............42 DGPS OmniStar....................43 NMEA Messages .................... 44 Sample GGA Message Structure..............45 Warranty......................46 page 4 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 5: Introduction
L-Band satellite service offered by OmniStar™. The OmniStar™ service is not free but is available over land almost everywhere on the planet. For the functional description we can break the Invicta 210S into several parts. Each is described in the following sections. -
Page 6: Msk Radiobeacon Receiver
L-Band OmniStar™ Receiver The Invicta 210S has a built in satellite differential correction receiver in addition to the dual channel radiobeacon receiver. The L-Band receiver gets corrections from a satellite service offered by OmniStar™. The OmniStar™ service is not free, but it is available over most of the land on earth. -
Page 7: Front Panel Control
The antenna can be mounted using a standard marine mount (1”-14), or as an option to either a survey pole mount (5/8”-11) or to a metal surface using a magnetic mount adapter. The survey pole and magnetic mount adapters are available separately from Starlink. Invicta 210S Operation Manual... -
Page 8: Utility Software
You can download this firmware at no additional cost from the Starlink web site. You will need to connect the receiver to a PC and run the included programming software to update the unit. You should check the web site every month for a new version of firmware. - Page 9 Starlink Incorporated To use this feature you will need a special cable from Starlink. It should be noted that the GPS can only determine speed when it’s navigating. If a tree line blocks too many satellites or if for some other reason the Invicta is unable to navigate, then the RADAR output could become invalid.
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Page 10: Installation
Check the connections and try again. If you believe that the power could be reversed, try re-wiring the cable. Starlink uses Red wires for + voltage and Black wires for ground. If you still have trouble, refer to the Power section below. - Page 11 OmniStar™ service was set up. Try selecting beams to either side of the suggested beam. You can access the beam selection from the “SAT Config” menu. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 11 of 46...
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Page 12: Power
Buildings, trees, machinery, and human bodies are common obstructions. When locating the antenna, find a place where the antenna will have an unobstructed view of the sky. page 12 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... -
Page 13: Antenna Cable
The antenna cable is available in several lengths. If the cable supplied with your system is too long or short, contact Starlink for an optional replacement cable. The Invicta will work fine with a long cable but you may prefer a short cable in your application. -
Page 14: Operation
Always make sure the antenna is connected to the receiver before powering the unit. Connect power to the Invicta 210S and verify that the front panel display is illuminated. Connect the serial cable provided between the Invicta 210S and your computer. Allow the receiver to operate while you install the software program on your computer. -
Page 15: Front Panel Display
Starlink Incorporated Front Panel Display Gently peel away the protective film covering the front panel display. The Invicta 210S receiver is configured at the factory to operate in automatic mode. This allows the receiver to begin operation immediately following initial installation. The front panel display allows the user to reconfigure the receiver, activate the OmniStar differential service, and observe how the receiver is performing. - Page 16 Starlink Incorporated page 16 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 18: Home Screen
You can always return to the home screen by pressing the [↑] a nd [↓] arrow at the same time. Pressing enter [↵] on the home screen gets you here, pressing [↵] again returns to Home Screen. Press [↑] a nd [↓] arrows to adjust contrast. page 18 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... -
Page 19: Receiver Display
Receiver Display Displays receiver model, serial number, firmware version, receiver options, and receiver input voltage. Displays receiver model (S,M), serial number, and firmware version. Pressing [↵] will display all options currently installed. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 19 of 46... -
Page 20: Gps Display
Displays PDOP, HDOP, VDOP, and TDOP. The term DOP (Dilution of Precision) is an estimation of error caused by the varying geometry of satellites used in the position solution. P=Position H=Horizontal V=Vertical T=Time page 20 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... - Page 21 Displays Altitude referenced either to Mean Sea Level (MSL) or to GPS Ellipsoid (ELLIP) and expressed either in meters or feet. Displays speed in kph, mph, or knots and course over ground in degrees magnetic. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 21 of 46...
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Page 22: Rtcm Display
Displays the name of the currently selected source of differential corrections and its corresponding age of data. If source is not in the list of Coast Guard beacons, ‘Unknown’ is reported. Note: Display of RTCM type 16 message is not yet implemented. page 22 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... -
Page 23: Beacon Display
Displays beacon channel 1 signal level in dB microvolts and SNR. Signal strength will vary between 20 and 80. An SNR reading of 8 or more is required to ensure beacon reception. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 23 of 46... - Page 24 Displays beacon channel 2 signal level in dB microvolts and SNR. Signal strength will vary between 20 and 80. An SNR reading of 8 or more is required to ensure beacon reception. page 24 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 25: Omnistar Display
Lock indicator (‘Lock’ if locked, ‘ ’ if not) and name of beam being tracked. The status code is a four digit hexadecimal value characterized by OmniStar Status bits. The associated warning is displayed on the second line. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 25 of 46... - Page 26 Starlink Incorporated Displays frequency and symbol rate of currently tracked beam. Displays OmniStar serial number and number of days remaining until the user’s subscription expires. page 26 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 27: Utility Options
[↵] to select an area and begin marking boundary points. The ‘mark’ field ‘00’ will be blinking. Press [↵] to mark a point (as many as 99). Press [→] to end the calculation and save its value. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 27 of 46... - Page 28 Repeat procedure for Area B, C, D etc. Press [↵] to configure Port B for use with a remote front panel. Port B is set to 38400 baud. All NMEA and RTCM is disabled. page 28 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 29: Receiver Configuration Menu
In order to change the receiver’s configuration from the selected Instant Config, the user must select the “User Defined” option. If any configuration settings are changed via serial communication with a personal computer, the Instant Config selection will revert automatically to “User Defined”. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 29 of 46... - Page 30 Starlink Incorporated If Static Filter is enabled, the receiver utilizes a position averaging algorithm suitable for static positioning determination. If Static Filter is disabled, GPS filtering is kept to a minimum. page 30 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual...
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Page 31: Gps Configuration Menu
5 degrees or more. Dilution of Precision (DOP) settings are user-preference. Use the enter key [↵] to select ddd mm ss.ssss (degrees, minutes, seconds, and fractions of seconds) or ddd mm. mmmmm (degrees, minutes, and fractions of minutes). Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 31 of 46... -
Page 32: Rtcm Config Menu
Set DGPS by pressing the enter [↵] key. Use [↑] a nd [↓] arrows to select option. Press enter [↵] key when done. Set Age of Data limit by pressing the enter [↵] key. Use [↑] a nd [↓] arrows to select option. Press enter [↵] key when done. page 32 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... -
Page 33: Beacon Config Menu
[↑] a nd [↓] arrows to select option, the [→] arrow to select parameters, [↑] a nd [↓] key to set value, press the enter [↵] key when done. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 33 of 46... -
Page 34: Omnistar Config Menu
(User Defined Hexadecimal Service ID) must also be accessed. The settings will be saved to enable the user to select the user defined ID# 00 from the list of services available on the Service ID selection screen above. page 34 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... - Page 35 In lieu of the Service ID screen, users may enter a 24-digit activation code provided by OmniStar for the purpose of activating or extending a service subscription. This option is not normally used. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 35 of 46...
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Page 36: Output Config Menu
MSG type, press [↵] key to highlight selection, [↑] a nd [↓] key to set interval, press [↵] when done. Select Baud Rate. Press the enter [↵] key to highlight option, the [↑] a nd [↓] arrows to select option, press [↵] when done. page 36 of 46 Invicta 210S Operation Manual... - Page 37 ON, NMEA messages at Port B will be unavailable. Passes inputs on Port B out Port A with or without time tag appended to beginning of output message string. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 37 of 46...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Using GPS Mon software, check for proper communication settings baud rate, and com port number. Make sure the cable you use, if not provided by Starlink, is wired correctly. See section titled “Rear Panel Serial Interface”. page 38 of 46... -
Page 39: Receiver Specifications
Power Consumption <6.5 Watts @ 12VDC 2 RS-232 I/O 540 mA @ 12VDC Connectors / Ports Current Antenna The ANT connector is used for interfacing between the Invicta 210S and its Antenna/Preamplifier assembly. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 39 of 46... -
Page 40: Configuration
Port B Power Connector The Invicta 210S is designed to operate between 11 and 32 volts DC. The unit is reverse- voltage and overvoltage power protected to reduce the possibility of damage during installation. The table below identifies each pin and gives the wire colors for the supplied cable. -
Page 41: Global Positioning System (Gps)
GPS accuracy to 100 meters 95% of the time and up to 300 meters 5% of the time. Fortunately, many of these errors can be reduced or eliminated through a technique known as “Differential.” Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 41 of 46... -
Page 42: Differential Gps (Dgps) Beacon
GPS calculations, thus removing most of the satellite signal error and improving accuracy. The level of accuracy obtained is a function of the GPS receiver. Sophisticated receivers like the Starlink DNAV-212 and Invicta 210 series can achieve accuracy on the order of 1 meter or less. Differential GPS Broadcast Site... -
Page 43: Dgps Omnistar
The satellite broadcast is received at the user’s location, demodulated, and passed to a processor that reformats the data into corrections for use in the Invicta 210S receiver. In OmniStar, atmospheric corrections are applied to the data from multiple sites which are then combined to provide an optimal correction for the user’s location. -
Page 44: Nmea Messages
NMEA 0183 standard has been established by the National Marine Electronics Association. The NMEA 0183 standard contains numerous message formats such as the ones described below which the Invicta 210S receiver uses to communicate with other devices. Invicta 210 NMEA Messages... -
Page 45: Sample Gga Message Structure
Starlink Incorporated Sample GGA Message Structure The following example of the GGA message shows the format typical of NMEA messages. Invicta 210S Operation Manual page 45 of 46... -
Page 46: Warranty
Starlink Incorporated Warranty This warranty covers parts and labor on the Invicta 210S/MBA-4 receiver and antenna for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Systems can malfunction for various reasons and may not be due to hardware failure. Contact Starlink for technical assistance. You must contact Starlink and receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number prior to shipping equipment back for repair.
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