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requested from the GPStation-6. To ensure maximum utilization of the GPStation-6, a thorough
understanding of Chapters 4 through 6 is required.
2.4
Getting Started
Included with your receiver is a CD containing documentation and software utilities for the
GPStation-6.
GPStation-6 User Manual (this document)
OEM6 Firmware Reference Guide
SLOG User Guide
Download the most recent versions of the NovAtel PC Utilities at:
software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates.
Install the GPStation-6 version of the PC Utilities provided on the CD. Although the latest version
of NovAtel Connect (including Convert4) can be downloaded from the NovAtel web site, the
GPStation-6 specific utilities are only available from this CD or directly from a NovAtel Customer
Support representative.
2.5
NovAtel Connect™
NovAtel Connect™ is a Windows based GUI that allows for easy access to your receiver's many
features without the need to use a terminal emulator or to write custom software. Connect lets you
easily communicate with and configure your GPStation-6 receiver via one of the serial or USB ports
using a PC running Windows XP or Windows 7.
The latest version of Connect can be downloaded from the NovAtel web site. At the time of
publication, Connect does not provide any custom display windows or tools specific to the special
GISTM logs and commands provided by the GPStation-6 receiver. Connect is recommended for new
GPStation-6 customers as it is a useful tool confirming device connections, configuring the receiver,
monitoring basic receiver functionality (i.e., signal tracking), and logging data to file for post-
processing. For long-term data collection using the GPStation-6, it is recommended the user write
their own interface software package or use the provided command line utility called SLOG (refer to
"NovAtel SLOG Utility" on page 24 for details).
After NovAtel Connect is downloaded and installed on your local machine, launch the program and
create a device connection for the GPStation-6 receiver. If you are unfamiliar with Connect, then use
the provided Help file that can be accessed under the NovAtel button or by pressing F1.
After establishing a connection with your GPStation-6 receiver, Connect will automatically request
standard OEM628 data logs in order to populate the default display windows. The basic functionality
of your GPStation-6 receiver can be confirmed via these default display windows and additional
windows that can be accessed via the Windows menu.
GPStation-6 User Manual Rev 2
Documentation
Software Utilities
SLOG (Command Line)
Sample SLOG script (Command Line)
GPStation-6 Data Parsers (Command Line)
Sample C++ Source Code
http://www.novatel.com/support/firmware-
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