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- Page 1 ® Invicta 210L 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
Antenna ....................14 Configuration ....................15 Rear Panel Serial Interface............... 15 Global Positioning System (GPS) ..............16 Differential GPS (DGPS) Beacon ..............17 NMEA Messages .................... 18 Sample GGA Message Structure..............19 Warranty......................20 Invicta 210L Operation Manual page 3 of 20... -
Page 4: Introduction
Position solutions are output via RS232 in NMEA format messages. The Invicta 210L has two RS232 ports and can communicate at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, or 38.4K BPS on either/both port(s). The baud rate and the desired output messages can be configured via the serial port using configuration messages. -
Page 5: Msk Radiobeacon Receiver
The third channel detects these pops and clicks in the signal and automatically removes them. Starlink has always been the absolute leader in impulse noise processing which is the real performance-limiting factor in beacon receiver design. -
Page 6: 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 7: Speed Log
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. -
Page 8: Installation
Invicta for an hour or so. You want the other equipment off because it might interfere with the receiver. Once you get the Invicta working, you will turn on the other equipment and watch for problems. page 8 of 20 Invicta 210L Operation Manual... - Page 9 All configuration and beacon frequency data is stored in non-volatile memory inside the Invicta 210L. If you need to change the beacon or GPS setups, you can run the receiver software to make the changes.
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Page 10: Power
Metal or other dense materials will completely block the GPS signals. Starlink beacon antennas use magnetic sensing technology. The primary advantage of this technology is that no electrical grounding is required. -
Page 11: 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 12: Operation
Always make sure the antenna is connected to the receiver before powering the unit. Connect the serial cable provided between the Invicta 210L and your computer, apply power and verify that the red power LED is on. Allow the receiver to operate while you install the software program on your computer. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Serial Coms - 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”. Invicta 210L Operation Manual... -
Page 14: Receiver Specifications
<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 210L and its Antenna/Preamplifier assembly. Description Center RF Input and +8VDC Output for Antenna Preamplifier Shield... -
Page 15: Configuration
The Invicta 210L has two bidirectional RS232 serial interfaces available on a single external DB9 female connector. Each port is assigned a single letter in uppercase, ‘A’ or ‘B’ and each one provides the necessary interfacing between the Invicta 210L and your navigation equipment. -
Page 16: 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.” page 16 of 20 Invicta 210L Operation Manual... -
Page 17: 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 210L series can achieve accuracy on the order of 1 meter or less. Differential GPS Broadcast Site... -
Page 18: 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 210L receiver uses to communicate with other devices. Invicta 210L NMEA Messages... -
Page 19: 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 210L Operation Manual page 19 of 20... -
Page 20: Warranty
Starlink Incorporated Warranty This warranty covers parts and labor on the Invicta 210L/TBA-2 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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