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Z-Sensor & Z-Eurocard
Operation Manual
Ashtech
1170 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale, CA USA 94086
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- Page 1 Z-Sensor & Z-Eurocard Operation Manual Ashtech 1170 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA USA 94086 Phone and Fax Numbers • Main • Voice: 408-524-1400 • Fax: 408-524-1500 • Sales • US: 800-922-2401 • International: 408-524-1670 • Fax: 408-524-1500 • Europe • Voice: 44-993-883-533 •...
- Page 2 THE USE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. WHILE REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS PUB- LICATION, ASHTECH ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, NOR IS ANY LIABILITY ASSUMED FOR DAMAGES RESULT- ING FROM THE USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. FUR- THER, THIS PUBLICATION AND FEATURES DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
- Page 3 Trademarks Z-Eurocard, Z-Sensor, Ashtech, Magellan, and the Ashtech Logo are registered trade- marks of Magellan. All other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Z-Sensor ........ - Page 6 Index ............Index-1 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...
- Page 7 Figure 2.6: Z-Sensor Front Panel ........16 Figure 2.7:...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction
The Z-Eurocard is mechanically and electrically compatible with the Ashtech GG24 GPS+GLONASS Eurocard, and the GG-RTK Eurocard. Thus once you have integrated one of these, you have essentially integrated them all. The same is true of the Z-Sensor, GG24 Sensor and GG-RTK Sensor. -
Page 12: Functional Description
The receiver is activated when power is applied to the power connector, and (in the case of the Z-Sensor) the power switch is ON. After self test, the receiver initializes its 12x3 channels and begins searching for all space vehicles (SV) within the field of view of the antenna. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Table 1.1 lists the technical specifications of the Z-receiver. Table 1.1: Technical Specifications Specifications Characteristic Z-Sensor Z-Eurocard Tracking 12 channels L1 CA/PL1 and PL2 Size 2.30”H x 6.75”W x 10.31”L 0.6”H x 3.9”W x 6.8”L Weight 3.75 lb 0.5 lb... -
Page 14: Performance Specifications
PC, as described in Z-Family Technical Reference Manual: • $PASHQ,RID The command will display the options on an external handheld controller or PC. For example: $PASHR,RID,UZ,30,UC00,BUEXMFT3JK,0A13*75 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 15: [B] Rtcm Base
If the letter or number is displayed in the response message, the option is available. If the letter/number is not displayed, the option is not available. Table 1.3 lists the available options. Table 1.3: Z-receiver Options Option Description RTCM differential base RTCM differential remote Event Marker External Frequency... -
Page 16: [X] External Frequency Reference
This option requires the observables option to be 3. For RTCM messages type 18, 19, 20, and 21, the U option is required in addition to the J option. Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 17: [K] Rtk Base
[K] RTK Base The [K] option allows the receiver to act as an RTK base station which outputs carrier phase differential data. This option requires the observables option to be 3. For RTCM 18/19 or 21/22, the B option is also required. Introduction... - Page 18 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...
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Page 19: Chapter 2. Equipment
Equipment Hardware Description Z-Eurocard The Z-Eurocard has four RS-232 serial ports embedded in a 64-pin connector. The RF circuitry receives satellite data from a GPS antenna and LNA via a coaxial cable, and can supply power to the antenna/LNA by means of that cable. No separate antenna power is required. -
Page 20: Z-Eurocard Interface Connector
100-ohm resistors are in series with the output pins. Figure 2.1: Z-Eurocard Dimensions Figure 2.2 shows the 64-pin DIN male power/input/output interface connector (this board is also available with a 64-pin straight header). Figure 2.2: Z-Eurocard Interface Connector Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 21: Figure 2.3: 64-Pin Straight Header Option
Figure 2.3: 64-Pin Straight Header Option Figure 2.4 shows the pinout of the interface connector. Figure 2.4: Interface Connector Pinouts Equipment... - Page 22 — B19 — — B20 — B21 — B22 1 PPS output B23 — B24 Photo input B25 — B26 — B27 — B28 Manual reset input‡ B29 — B30 — B31 — B32 — Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...
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Page 23: Rf Connector
Table 2.1: Z-Eurocard Interface Connector (continued) Code Code * “—” means no connection. ** Required only if SSRadio is installed. † Required only if LNA requires greater than 5Vdc. ‡Short to ground with a switch closure or open-collector transistor. Table 2.2 shows the pinout for the optional spread spectrum radio. This connector mates only with a flex circuit that will be provided if the SSRadio is used. -
Page 24: Antenna
Eurocard board is 6.300”; all other dimensions are the same as the standard Z-Eurocard. Heat-Sink Requirements The Z-Eurocard has two large quad-flat-pack ICs on the bottom side that require a heat-sink to keep them within their safe operating temperature range. If you wish to Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 25: Figure 2.5: Z-Eurocard Mounted With Heat-Sink
mount the board inside a metal case, use 0.200” standoffs with the adhesive thermal pads provided with the board filling the gap between the two ICs and the metal case. If this arrangement is not possible, an aluminum heat-sink plate is available (p/n 200541) so you can attach the board on the bottom side (again using the thermal pads) filling the gap between the ICs and the heat-sink). -
Page 26: Z-Sensor
D can be used for an internal radio), a L1/L2-band RF port, an optional spread spectrum radio RF port, and an optional external frequency BNC port. Figure 2.6: Z-Sensor Front Panel Table 2.3 describes the front panel components of the Z-Sensor. Table 2.3: Z-Sensor Front Panel Description Number... - Page 27 Table 2.3: Z-Sensor Front Panel Description (continued) Number Component Function Serial/Power Port The multi-function 25-pin connector serves as the three RS-232 serial input/output ports (A, B, and C), the power input, event marker input, the 1PPS output, and LED connectors.
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Page 28: Mounting Dimensions
Mounting Dimensions Figure 2.7 shows the mounting dimensions for the Z-Sensor. Figure 2.7: Z-Sensor Mounting Dimensions Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 29: Power/Input/Output Connector
Power/Input/Output Connector Figure 2.8 shows the pin arrangement for the DB25 power/input/output connector. Figure 2.8: DB25 Connector Table 2.4 lists the signal designations for the DB25 connector. Table 2.4: Z-Sensor DB25 Connector Pinout Code Code LED RED 14 LED GND... -
Page 30: Power Requirements
GPS antenna with integral LNA. The TNC connector shell is connected to the Z-Sensor common ground. The TNC center pin provides +5 Vdc to power the LNA (maximum 150 mA draw) and accepts 1227 and 1575 MHz RF input from the antenna;... -
Page 31: Serial/Power Cable
Figure 2.9: Z-Sensor Serial/Power Cable Antenna The Z-Sensor provides DC power on the center conductor for an LNA on the antenna cable. The gain of the LNA minus the loss of the cable and connectors should be between 20 and 45 dB. Connect the antenna cable directly to the antenna connector on the Z-Sensor. -
Page 32: Ssradio Antenna Connection (Optional)
SSRadio Antenna Connection (Optional) The factory can install a spread spectrum radio connector within the Z-Sensor. This radio can also be mounted on the Z-Eurocard. The internal SSR is only a receiver and can only be used in a “remote setup.” An external transceiver is available for base application. -
Page 33: Development Kits
Development Kits Figure 2.10 through Figure 2.13 contain inventories for all items you should have received with your purchase of either the Z-Eurocard or the Z-Sensor. Figure 2.10: Z-Sensor Development Kit (A) Equipment... -
Page 34: Z-Sensor Development Kit (B)
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Page 35: Z-Eurocard Development Kit (A)
Figure 2.12: Z-Eurocard Development Kit (A) Equipment... -
Page 36: Z-Eurocard Development Kit (B)
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Page 37: Chapter 3. Getting Started
The following procedure describes how to send commands to and receive information from the receiver using an IBM-compatible PC. Many communicaiton software packages, such as the Ashtech Evaluate or Receiver Communications Software, allow you to interface with the receiver. Evaluate includes a communications package that... -
Page 38: Monitoring
The response message contains the number of tracked satellites as well as whether individual satellites are used in the position solution. Position If you wish to view the current position of the Z-receiver, perform the following steps: Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual... -
Page 39: Setting Receiver Parameters
Send the NMEA command $PASHS,NME,POS,x,ON. x—port designation ON—turns port on POS messages are output every second through the designated port. The response message contains information about the current position of the receiver. Setting Receiver Parameters If you do not wish to use the factory default settings, you must change each setting individually. - Page 40 Semi Major Axis = 6378137 Inverse Flattening = 298.257224 Remaining parameters = 0 Photogrammetry Edge Selection Pulse per Second Default Parameters Period= 1 second Offset = 000.0000 Edge = R POW parameters Power Capacity of External Battery ALL 0’S Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...
- Page 41 Table 3.1: Default Values (continued) Parameter Description Default Session Programming Session Programming Default Parameters INUSE flag = N REF day = 000 OFFSET = 00:00 For all Sessions: Session Flag = N Start Time = 00:00:00 End Time = 00:00:00 RCI = 20 MSV = 3 ELM = 10...
- Page 42 CPD Rover Mode Dynamic Operation WALKING POS Output Level of multipath Selection MEDIUM CPD POS Reference Position of the other Receiver RECEIVED Fast CPD Mode Selection CPD PER CPD Update Interval ANT radius Radius of the Antenna 0.0000 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...
- Page 43 Table 3.1: Default Values (continued) Parameter Description Default ANT offset Distance from Antenna Phase Center to 00.0000 Antenna Edge ANT horizontal Azimuth measured from Reference Point to 00000.00 azimuth Antenna Phase Center ANT horizontal Distance from Reference Point to Antenna 00.0000 distance Phase Center...
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Page 45: Index
Index Numerics 25-pin connector,17 FCC spread spectrum standards,22 firmware,21 forced-air cooling,15 accuracy,4 almanac data,2 Anti-Spoofing,2 gain,14 AS,1 GG24,1 AS. See Anti-Spoofing autonomous position,6 ICD-GPS-200,2 Index,Index-1 backup battery,21 Block L1,1 L1/L2-band,2 II,2 L2,1 BNC,16 LNA,1, 2, 9, 14, 20, 21 CA,6 machine control,1 CA. - Page 46 RS-232,2 RTCM,6 SC 104 V2.2,1 RTCM-104, Version 2.2,5 RTK,1 SMB,13 SMB to SMA adapter,13 spread spectrum radio,13, 22 SV,2 technical specifications,3 TNC,16, 20 Z-12 receiver,1 Z-Family Z-Eurocard,1 Z-FX,1 Z-Sensor,1 Z-Surveyor,1 Z-receiver,1 Z-tracking,2 Index-2 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual...