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NTRIP Modem
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01 - NTRIP Modem Introduction
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02 - NTRIP Modem Hardware Overview
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03 - NTRIP Modem Connection
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04 - NTRIP Modem Configuration
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05 - NTRIP Modem Display
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06 - NTRIP Modem Technical Properties
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NTRIP Modem - EC Declaration of Conformity
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NTRIP Modem - PIN OUTS
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NTRIP Modem - Technical Specification
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How to Update the NTRIP Modem Firmware
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  • Page 1 NTRIP Modem • 01 - NTRIP Modem Introduction • 02 - NTRIP Modem Hardware Overview • 03 - NTRIP Modem Connection • 04 - NTRIP Modem Configuration • 05 - NTRIP Modem Display • 06 - NTRIP Modem Technical Properties •...
  • Page 2 AEB/ACC - to be conducted where a VBOX Base Station cannot be deployed. The VBOX NTRIP Modem enables the roving VBOX unit to send its position to the stations within the network – just as it would to a single VBOX Base Station. The NTRIP service provider will then calculate the appropriate corrections for the VBOX’s location based...
  • Page 3 Features • Can use a Standard SIM card with the 4G modem • Increases the range from a Racelogic Base Station or a Wi-Fi hotspot (2.4 GHz only) connection. when mobile coverage is available. • Hosts a Wi-Fi access point to allow configuration via •...
  • Page 4 We use a GNSS ‘carrier wave’ signal, transmitted at a very high frequency (1575 MHz) to pinpoint the exact moment the signal rises from 0 to 1. You can see from the image above that the phase of the carrier signal flips when the data signal changes. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/01_- _NTRIP_Modem_Introduction...
  • Page 5 Therefore, we know to a much greater accuracy what the true distance is between the satellite and the receiver. The difference this makes is shown on a 24 hour plot below. The un-aided GNSS is shown in red, while the RTK is shown in green at the centre. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/01_- _NTRIP_Modem_Introduction...
  • Page 6 GNSS engine, RTK can usually still be accurate even if the message is up to 60 seconds old, but for best performance, keep this as short as possible. The best performing GNSS engines can use the following signals: • GPS L1/L2C https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/01_- _NTRIP_Modem_Introduction...
  • Page 7 SIM card to connect to the NTRIP server, ensure that you have enough data available. Registration So that Racelogic can continue to provide you with notification of the latest software releases, firmware upgrades and to offer technical support, please register your NTRIP Modem. Register your unit here.
  • Page 8 The NTRIP Modem has various connections/ sockets on the top and bottom of the unit, along with an OLED display. Front The front panel of the modem contains an OLED screen which displays status and connection information. The four buttons below the screen do not currently serve any function and are reserved for future use. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/02_- _NTRIP_Modem_Hardware_Overview...
  • Page 9 An SMA connector is also included for attaching the supplied antenna. Bottom The bottom of the unit houses a Hirose connector which is used to connect to a VBOX or other GNSS receiver via the supplied RLCAB170 cable. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/02_- _NTRIP_Modem_Hardware_Overview...
  • Page 10 Standard data SIM card. Insert the SIM card into the slot at the top of the unit. The logo on the SIM card must face the front of the modem and the end with the cut corner must be inserted first. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...

  • Page 11: Connection And Power

    1. Connect the Hirose end of the RLCAB170 to the Hirose connector at the bottom of the NTRIP modem. 2. Connect the other end of the RLCAB170 cable to the DGPS port on the VBOX 3i ADAS. This cable provides power to the modem from the VBOX unit. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 12 2. Go to the GPS menu on the left-hand side of the screen. 3. Tick the Enable NTRIP box in the DGPS / RTK section. 4. Make sure that the RS232 baud rate is set to 115200 - Racelogic. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 13 At this point, your NTRIP Modem is ready to be configured. You can either use the internal modem alongside your own Sim Card or you can use a Wi-Fi hotspot connection. Connecting to VBOX Touch RTK Antenna Attach the supplied antenna (ANTMSTUBSMAM) to the SMA connector on the top of the unit. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 14 2. Connect the other end of the RLCAB170 cable to the bottom CAN/Serial port of the VBOX Touch RTK. This cable provides power to the modem from the VBOX unit. IMPORTANT The external antenna must be connected your VBOX unit before the unit can receive NTRIP RTK corrections. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 15 1. Apply power to the unit and then go to the Settings menu by selecting the Settings button on the bottom left of the screen. 2. Press the Serial Port settings button. 3. Under RTK Input, enable NTRIP Mode and make sure that the DGPS Baud Rate is 115200. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 16 Insert the SIM card into the slot at the top of the unit. The logo on the SIM card must face the front of the modem and the end with the cut corner must be inserted first. Note: https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 17 Enable NTRIP on Your VBOX Unit VBOX 3i RTK must have the correct DGPS mode enabled in VBOX Setup or VBOX Manager before it is capable of receiving and using the DGPS correction information transmitted by the Network RTK Service Provider. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/03_- _NTRIP_Modem_Connection...
  • Page 18 2. Go to the GPS menu on the left-hand side of the screen. 3. Tick the Enable NTRIP box in the DGPS / RTK section. 4. Make sure that the RS232 baud rate is set to 115200 - Racelogic. 5. Select Write to unit. VBOX Manager 1. Connect VBOX Manager.
  • Page 19 04 - NTRIP Modem Configuration Once power is applied to the unit, it will display VBOX and Racelogic logos along with the serial number and firmware version of the unit. When you use the NTRIP Modem for the first time, it becomes a Wi-Fi access point.
  • Page 20 Connected (mobile data supplier) message. The NTRIP modem will reboot and attempt to connect to the internal modem you have configured. The settings page will be updated with the new settings and provide a connection status indication. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/04_- _NTRIP_Modem_Configuration...

  • Page 21: Using A Wi-Fi Connection

    Note: The settings are retained after power cycles and the modem will always attempt to auto-connect to a configured Wi-Fi hotspot when it powers up. The modem will reboot and connect. When it is connected, the unit will briefly display Wi-Fi Connected. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/04_- _NTRIP_Modem_Configuration...
  • Page 22 NTRIP server using the provided details. • If there is a problem with the server details, the unit will briefly display an Invalid Caster Credentials message. • When it has connected to the NTRIP server, the unit will briefly display the RTCM https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/04_- _NTRIP_Modem_Configuration...
  • Page 23 NTRIP server. The front display will also provide this information. 4. Check that the relevant LED on your connected VBOX unit (if relevant) indicates that the unit is receiving DGPS/DGNSS corrections. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/04_- _NTRIP_Modem_Configuration...

  • Page 24: Gnss Status

    NTRIP server, then the RTK age will increase, the byte count will stop and eventually a message will say 'Connect Failed NTRIP Caster'. Data Received This area displays the number of correction data bytes received from the NTRIP server. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/05_- _NTRIP_Modem_Display...
  • Page 25 The IP address is used for configuration, more information on this is available here. If using an external Wi-Fi hotspot and the connection is lost during use, the IP Address will change to '0.0.0.0'. Troubleshooting tips for this are available here. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/05_- _NTRIP_Modem_Display...
  • Page 26 NTRIP Modem EC Declaration of Conformity information NTRIP Modem - Technical How to Update the NTRIP Specification NTRIP Modem dimension information Modem Firmware Occasionally Racelogic will release new versions of firmware (internal code) for the NTRIP Modem, often to introduce new features https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties1...
  • Page 27 NTRIP Modem - EC Declaration of Conformity https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_EC_Declaration_of_Conformity...
  • Page 28 NTRIP Modem - PIN OUTS Top of NTRIP Modem Bottom of NTRIP Modem Connector 1 - USB (USB Micro-B) Function Power Data - Data + Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 29 Function Chassis Ground Connector 2 - Multi Band Antenna Function Centre RF Signal/Power for active antenna Chassis Ground Connector 3 - SERIAL / CAN / POWER (Hirose 6 PIN) Function RS232 Rx RS232 Tx Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 30 Function CAN Low CAN High https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_PIN_OUTS...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Weight 234 g Dimensions (mm) 142.4 x 81.13 x 27.8 (l x w x d) Protection Rating IP20 Power Supply Voltage 12 V DC (7 – 30 V) Protection Over-voltage and reverse polarity protected Power Consumption <5 W https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_Technical_Specification...

  • Page 32: Cellular Antenna

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz AP Mode (DHCP server) and Station mode (WPA and Access Modes WPA2) Internet Protocol IPv4 Cellular Antenna Cellular Antenna Connector SMA Female 50 Ω Serial Interface RS232 115200 kbit/s baud rate, 8N1, No flow control https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_Technical_Specification...
  • Page 33 Dimensions https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_User_Guide/06_- _NTRIP_Modem_Technical_Properties/NTRIP_Modem_-_Technical_Specification...

  • Page 34: Update Procedure

    Latest NTRIP Modem Firmware File (.upgrade extension file) • NTRIP Modem USB Driver • Racelogic Upgrader Software Update Procedure 1. Connect the NTRIP Modem to a PC via USB using the supplied cable TTV2AMBBLK1M to the USB connector on the top of the unit.
  • Page 35 4. Once complete, the unit will restart. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Telemetry_Systems/NTRIP_Modem/NTRIP_Modem_Updates/ How_to_Update_the_NTRIP_Modem_Firmware...

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