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  • Page 1 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Revision History Change Issue Reason for change Date First Issue 09/05/2019 2242 Internal switch image added to page 17 09/03/2020 Update to specification and wireless correction 2365 08/06/2020 protocols 2465 UKCA mark and parallel standards updated 05/01/2021 Update to include all models of MiniPod.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY ............................2 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MINIPOD SERIES ....................6 ..........................................6 ARIANTS 2. MINIPOD SYSTEM INFORMATION .......................7 GPS R ....................................7 NTEGRATED ECEIVER GPS PPS S ....................................... 8...
  • Page 4 BCN-101G ......................................... 42 15. GENERAL ARRANGEMENT ........................44 BCN-101G-EXT E ............................44 XTERNAL NTENNA PTION BCN-101G I ..............................44 NTERNAL ONFIGURATION & H ..................... 45 ENERAL XTERNAL IMENSIONS ARDWARE ONFIGURATION BCN-101G-7024 HV RS485 I .............................47 NTERFACE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 50...
  • Page 5 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing aae technologies as one of your equipment suppliers. We hope you experience many years of reliable operational use from our products. modulus technology ltd carries out all technical support, servicing and repairs for all companies in the aae technologies group.

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Minipod Series

      Note: The above variations are standard models currently manufactured by applied acoustics, if there is any functionality not listed that is desired please contact Technical Support who will be happy to discuss any requirements for your project. The RF Range is a guide only and may vary.

  • Page 7: Minipod System Information

    Recommended RS485 to RS232 converters - MOXA UPort 1150I/ 1250I/ 1450I Series. For High Voltage applications using Applied Acoustic Equipment an optional Cable [HVC-3501] and Interface Box [BCN-101G-7024] can be purchased to provide a safe and reliable isolated power supply and RS485 communications from the MiniPod to user interface.

  • Page 8: Gps Pps Sync Pulse

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The receiver can be configured directly to output multiple NMEA and Binary data strings through Port C on RS232 using the PocketMax application from Hemisphere. Link below:- https://hemispheregnss.com/Resources-Support/Software Do not change the com port settings of Port A directly on the GPS Receiver, otherwise communications will be lost with the internal micro controller.

  • Page 9: Minipod Installation & Operation

    MiniPod should be mounted to align with the receiver. Ensure the BCN-101G MiniPod internal antenna is in alignment with directional RFR receiver antenna The directional External RF Antenna must also be mounted facing aligned to the receiver to reach 2Km specification.

  • Page 10: Connections

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connections 101GA/ 103GA standard 101G/103G standard Configuration of MC-BH-8M Configuration of MC-BH-8M RS485 Full RS485 Half RS232 RS232 Duplex Duplex 18-30V DC 18-30V DC 18-30V DC 18-30V DC COMMON GND COMMON GND COMMON GND COMMON GND Port A, RS232, TX.

  • Page 11: Minipod Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If the application has no means of wired power, applied acoustics has a range of external battery packs that can be interfaced to provide a stable DC power supply to the MiniPod. MiniPod Configuration.

  • Page 12: Atlas Correction Service

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Any internal switches should not be changed without instruction from AAE Technologies Group or outside the contents of this manual. The switches are installed for fault finding and test purposes only. The control of the MiniPod system is set by the on board micro controller using the ‘MiniPod Editor’.

  • Page 13: Introduction To The Minipod Editor

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Introduction to the MiniPod Editor Overview The MiniPod Editor is a software solution to configure MiniPod’s. The MiniPod Editor is a Windows based software that connects to a MiniPod via a serial interface and allows configuration of interface and GPS output.

  • Page 14: Software Operation & Initial Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Software Operation & Initial Configuration The MiniPod should be connected to the computer using PORT A only, when the ‘MiniPod Editor’ software is run it will attempt to connect to a MiniPod on the selected installed com port.
  • Page 15 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The main window contains 9 areas. PC Port Config: This area is used to specify the port settings for communication from PC to MiniPod. 2. MiniPod Information: This area will display the model number, serial number and software version currently installed in the Mini Pod.

  • Page 16: Pc Port Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. System Messages: This area displays system messages including information, warnings, errors and progress messages. PC Port Configuration To initiate communications, specify the correct serial port configuration. The ‘MiniPod Editor’ will continually scan the chosen port for a response from the MiniPod. Once a response is received a system message will display saying “Found MiniPod”...

  • Page 17: Mini Pod Port Config

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MiniPod Port Configuration The baud rate for the MiniPod communication PORT A can be set by the drop down box, once a selection has been made the MiniPod will change settings and the correct baud rate will automatically change to re-establish communications.
  • Page 18 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wi-Fi Channel This is individual to each MiniPod and must be set to correspond with the receiver Wi-Fi channel. Up to 11 separate channels are available use for network management of multiple MiniPod’s and RFR receivers and to avoid any clashes with other Wi-Fi band equipment on board the vessel.

  • Page 19: Minipods Fitted With Ins/Ahrs

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. MiniPods fitted with INS/AHRS. Overview MiniPods that are fitted with INS/AHRS must be calibrated and configured by a separate SBG application through PORT B, the SBG application is delivered ready to install on the support flash drive and must be installed seperately.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Communications

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Setting up communications When SBG Center first opens the following screen will be displayed. Press ‘F2’ ensure the SBG version is V3.1.289-stable or newer. Older versions will not operate. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 of 50...
  • Page 21 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Press the light switch Icon On the first configuration of the SBG center the communications will have to be set up. To do this go to device options and change ‘ekinox plugin’ to ‘ellipse plugin’.
  • Page 22 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From the main tool bar connect to the target by pressing the power cord icon. This will display the below window clicking ‘Refresh’ will search for and then display the target module to connect to. Click ‘Connect’.

  • Page 23: Installation & Output Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Installation & Output Configuration The MiniPod can be configured by using the tools icon this will after a short pause open a configuration window. DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL OR WITHOUT EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION FROM AAE TECHNOLOGY GROUP PERSONNEL DOING SO MAY RESULT IN THE MINIPOD HAVING TO BE RETURNED TO THE FACTORY TO BE RESET.
  • Page 24 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The notch on the front of the MiniPod Indicates the forward reference of the MiniPod, if this point is mounted offset to forward motion then the Yaw alignment should be entered, this is only the fixed installation offset and should be aligned within 1°, magnetic declination offsets will need to be applied to any output data string.
  • Page 25 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For output over the RF Port E should be configured, ensure NMEA strings only are output. Scroll to the bottom of the page where the standard NMEA strings are displayed. Any of these strings can be turned on to output. For BCN-101GA as standard GGA@5Hz providing the corrected GNSS position and HDT@1Hz will be active.

  • Page 26: Calibration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calibration The MiniPod is factory calibrated when built to compensate for any local magnetic interference and to ensure the proper operation of the INS and magnetometers. The MiniPod will require calibration when installed on any new piece of equipment with a large metallic signature.
  • Page 27 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bandwidth should be left on High and the Mode where possible set to 3D when ready click the start acquisition button to start the magnetometer readings. Magnetic calibration for marine applications When magnetometers are used as heading reference, a magnetic calibration is mandatory for normal sensor operation.
  • Page 28 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ be enough for instance, and it has to be representative of the usual behaviour of the ship. Check that the 3D method is used (in case of very large ship, or when the roll/pitch angles could not be changed significantly during calibration, a 2D method can be used).
  • Page 29 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Calibration Results The Calibration should display results plotting the motion of the magnetometers onto a sphere. (Motion of a vessel will look very different to the below factory calibrated motion.) For a good calibration we are looking for the After Norm value to be 1.000 ±0.01 the expected error of standard deviation should be below 1°.
  • Page 30 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Once the Calibration has been saved, do not turn off. You must exit the ‘SBG center’ by disconnecting the MiniPod, first click the power cord icon. Then close the SBG center application using the cross at the top right of the screen The MiniPod is now ready for operation.

  • Page 31: Fault Finding

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Fault Finding Internal Switch Configuration To force the unit into RS232 communications for fault finding purposes, or if communications have been changed by mistake, the unit must be removed from its subsea housing. There are 8 screws that should be removed as shown, 4 jack off screw locations are positioned to aide removal of the housing.

  • Page 32: Configuration Command $Mp,Sps

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The following commands will then be required to be sent to set the MiniPod to the desired communications before changing the switches to enable use with the ‘MiniPod Editor’ again. Configuration Command $MP,SPS To configure the MiniPod bulkhead Port A in RS232 / RS485 (Full Duplex) / RS485 (Half Duplex) the $MP,SPS command can be sent to the micro controller.

  • Page 33: Configuration Command $Mp,Spc

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Configuration Command $MP,SPC The MiniPod bulkhead Port A parameters can be user configured by sending the $MP,SPC string and is terminated by a carriage return and line feed. Command: (Eg. $MP,SPC,ON,RS485,1,19200,8,None,1:?) $MP,SPC,ON,RS485,x,nnnnn,l,p,b:?CL String code...

  • Page 34: Updating Firmware Using The Minipod Programmer

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Updating Firmware Using the MiniPod Programmer Overview The ‘MiniPod Programmer’ is a software solution created to allow MiniPod firmware upgrades. The ‘MiniPod Programmer’ is a Windows based software that connects to a MiniPod via serial interface and allows firmware updates.

  • Page 35: Initial Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the application is launched it will attempt to establish communication with the connected MiniPod. Note: If the MiniPod is not detected please ensure the correct serial port is selected. To change the serial port, select ‘Com Port’ from the main menu and select the correct COM port. Note that the selected port will be automatically saved and used when the software is next launched.

  • Page 36: Programming Procedure

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress: This area will display information about the current progress of any • operation selected. Events: This area displays system messages including information, warnings, • errors and progress messages. The window may be cleared at any time by pressing the ‘Clear’...
  • Page 37 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If confirmed, programming will proceed with the following screen displayed. The progress and an estimated time to complete will be displayed along with various messages in the event window to show current progress. Note: During this phase, the programming may be aborted if required.
  • Page 38 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This phase can take up to 90 seconds to complete • It is critical that during this phase the unit must not be powered down or tampered with in any way. Failure to comply may result in the unit becoming unserviceable and would have to be returned to the factory for repair.
  • Page 39 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After the unit is reset the MiniPod will automatically restart to complete the programming, as shown in the screen below. Confirm that the software version is correct. This completes the programming process. Remember to disconnect the serial cable after confirming software revision.

  • Page 40: Updating Minipod Gnss Firmware Using The Rightarm Utility

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Updating MiniPod GNSS firmware using the Rightarm Utility. Periodically new firmware will become available for the GNSS receiver inside the GNSS enabled MiniPod Receiver. This can be updated by using the Hemisphere RightARM utility...

  • Page 41: Introduction To The Bpk-101G Battery Pack

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Introduction to the BPK-101G Battery Pack The BPK-101G has been designed to supply a stable 18V DC Voltage to subsea equipment. This external battery pack has a mechanical ON/OFF switch for ease of storage and transportation and runs off 24 industrial grade alkaline D cells which can provide up to 10-days operational life and can replaced easily by the user in the field.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Specifications BCN-101G Environmental Survival Depth Rating: Temperature: 85°C Antenna Limit Dimensions 170.0mm x 115.0mm OD Weight 1.95Kg Air 101G 3.00Kg Air 101G + Bracket Configuration Receiver type: GNSS Multi-frequency L1 & L2, RTK with carrier phase GNSS compatibility: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS &...
  • Page 43 OPTIONS Wireless modem with optional external antenna: Part number # RFR-101G, RFR wireless data • receiver. External Battery: Part number # BPK-101G [other options available] • External Omni-Directional RF Antenna. Part number # BCN-101G-4003. • ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 43 of 50...

  • Page 44: General Arrangement

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. General Arrangement BCN-101G-EXT External Antenna Option MiniPod Internal Configuration ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 44 of 50...

  • Page 45: General External Dimensions & Hardware Configuration

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General External Dimensions & Hardware Configuration 101G/101GA/101A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 45 of 50...
  • Page 46 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 46 of 50...
  • Page 47 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General External Dimensions & Hardware Configuration 103G/103GA/ 103A ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 47 of 50...
  • Page 48 MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 48 of 50...

  • Page 49: Bcn-101G-7024 Hv Rs485 Interface Box

    MiniPod GPS Receiver Operation BCN-101G-8002/7 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BCN-101G-7024 HV RS485 Interface Box ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 49 of 50...

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