Raveon RV-M7-UC Technical Manual

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Technical Manual
M7-GX & M7-GX-WX
GPS Transponders
Rev C17
Raveon Technologies Corporation
2320 Cousteau Court
Vista, CA 92081 - USA
Phone +1-760-444-5995
www.raveon.com
www.ravtrack.com
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General Information and Safety
Safety and Warning Information
Details safety precautions and warnings for operating the device.
Safety Training Information
Information on safe operation and RF exposure limits.
FCC Compliance and Certifications
Details regulatory compliance and additional certifications.
RV-M7 GX Operation Modes
Transponder Mode
Transmits position and status; receiver is off.
PC and Display Modes
Modes for connecting to PC software, radar, or GPS displays.
Mobile Data Mode
Transmits/receives data and outputs WPL messages.
Technical Specifications
RF and Performance Specifications
Details RF performance characteristics and frequency bands.
Interface and Signal Specifications
Describes serial ports, signal levels, and connector types.
GPS and Transponder Specifications
Lists GPS receiver capabilities and transponder parameters.
Model Numbering
Explains how model numbers identify product variants.
Electrical Inputs and Outputs
LEDs and DC Power
Explains LED indicators and DC power connection methods.
Serial Port and -WX Connectors
Details RS-232 connector pinout and -WX model connectors.
Configuring the RV-M7 GX
Command Mode Entry and Operation
How to enter and use the AT command mode for configuration.
Password, Security, and Reset Procedures
Securing the unit, managing passwords, and resetting configurations.
Modem and GPS Command References
Comprehensive lists of modem and GPS configuration commands.
Factory Default Settings
Default configurations for the RV-M7 GX model.
Setup and Initial Configuration
Initial Setup and Parameter Configuration
Step-by-step guide for initial modem setup and parameter configuration.
Channel, Frequency, and GPS Mode Setup
Setting radio channels, frequencies, and GPS operating modes.
Transmission, Data, and Addressing Configuration
Configuring transmission rates, data handling, addressing, and NMEA output.
Installation and Operation
Installation Procedures
Guidelines for physically installing the RV-M7 GX unit.
Initial Power-up and GPS Acquisition
Steps after powering on, including GPS satellite acquisition.
Operation Mode Power Usage
Details how different operation modes affect power usage.
Technical Information
Device Addressing and Communication
How units are identified and communicate using IDs, masks, and groups.
Repeating and Data Rate Settings
Configuring repeating functionality and over-the-air data rates.
TDMA Operation and Configuration
Understanding and setting up TDMA parameters for shared radio channels.
Debugging, Tune-up, and Serial Port Options
Commands for testing, radio calibration, and serial port configurations.
Diagnostic Provisions
Overview and Reading Diagnostics
Introduction to diagnostics and how to retrieve information.
Status and Statistics Commands
Commands for viewing general, GPS, and low-level statistics.
Specific ATST Command Details
Details on ATST and related commands for detailed diagnostics.
Troubleshooting
Receive and Transmit Issues
Solutions for problems related to receiving and transmitting data.
Data, Mode, and Delay Problems
Troubleshooting data issues, mode access, and transmission delays.
Modem and Repeater Failures
Solutions for dead modems, repeater issues, and data transmission problems.
RV-M7 GX Message Formats
$GPTLL Target Lat-Lon Message
Format for target latitude and longitude messages, used by radar plotters.
$GPGSV Satellite Information
Message format for reporting GPS satellite view status.
$GPWPL Waypoint Location
Format for sharing waypoint locations with GPS units.
$PRAVE Proprietary Message
Raveon's proprietary message for location and status tracking.

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