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Chapter 2
Before operating the GPStation-6 for the first time, ensure the installation instructions in Chapter 1,
Installation are properly followed.
Sufficient information is provided in this User Manual to support custom development of GPStation-6
interface and processing software on platforms other than a PC, as would be required for many
operational deployments. However, since each Customer deployment is unique, this Operation
chapter focuses on the basic operational information required to get a new GPStation-6 customer up
and running using their PC. If support is required for specific custom deployments, the Customer is
encouraged to use this User Manual as a reference and to contact NovAtel Customer Support (refer to
"Contact Information" on page 7).
2.1
Pre-Start Checklist
Before turning on power to the GPStation-6, ensure the following conditions are met:
•
The antenna is properly installed, powered and connected
•
The PC is properly connected to the GPStation-6 receiver using a serial or USB cable and its
communications protocol is configured to match that of the GPStation-6
Supply power to the GPStation-6 only after the above checks are made. Allow the GPStation-6
internal OCXO sufficient time to warm-up before starting normal operation. Warm-up time will vary
depending on ambient temperature. It is recommended to allow for least 15 minutes of OCXO warm-
up time from a cold start condition.
2.2
Start-Up
The GPStation-6's firmware resides in non-volatile memory. After supplying power to the unit, a self-
boot occurs before the GPStation-6 is ready for command input.
When the GPStation-6 is ready to communicate, the PC will display the following prompt, indicating
COM1 is connected:
[COM1]
Once connected, commands can be entered as explained in Section 2.3, Communicating with the
GPStation-6.
2.3
Communicating with the GPStation-6
Communication with the receiver consists of issuing commands through the communication ports
from an external serial and/or USB communications device. Using a PC or laptop, connect directly to
one of the receiver's serial ports using a null modem cable or USB port using the supplied DB9 to
USB cable.
The commands and logs used by the GPStation-6, as well as the fields within them, follow specific
formats. The valid commands, used to control the operation and data logging of the GPStation-6, are
specified in Chapter 4, Commands. Chapter 5, Logs provides details on the data logs that can be
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