C-NaviGator III User Manual User Manual Revision 2 Revision Date: September 27, 2013 C & C Technologies, Inc. C-Nav DGNSS 730 E. Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, LA 70508 U.S.A. www.cnav.com Revision 2 Page 1 of 121 9/27/2013...
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Release Notice This is the September 2013 release of the C-NaviGator III User Manual. Revision History 09/27/2013 Updated for 7.0.3 C. Thompson 02/19/2013 Initial document creation C. Thompson Revision Date Description Author Revision 2 Page 2 of 121...
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Trademarks The C-Nav logo is a trademark of C & C Technologies, Inc. C-Nav and C-NaviGator III are trademarks of C & C Technologies, Inc. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders. Disclaimer of Warranty EXCEPT AS INDICATED IN “LIMITED WARRANTY”...
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Differential Configuration ................40 Navigation Modes ..................41 Antenna Information ..................41 Settings Profile ..................... 42 Hardware Settings ..................42 Ethernet Settings ..................42 NTRIP Settings .................... 43 Bluetooth Settings ..................43 Firmware Update ..................43 Restart ......................
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Receiver Information ..................54 Solution Control ................... 54 Corrections Authorization ................54 Software Options ..................55 Corrections Receiver ................... 55 Corrections Receiver Settings ..............55 Output Control ..................... 56 Port Configuration ..................56 Firmware Update ..................56 NMEA Input .....................
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Digital Output / Serial I/O (X1 DIG OUT / X7 SER I/O) ........70 USB Input / Output ..................70 Power Inputs ....................71 Grounding Screw ..................... 71 Section 9 - Operation ..................72 User Controls Overview .................. 72 Power On / Off ....................
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C-NaviGator III User Manual C-Nav2050 Alarms ..................93 C-Nav2000 Alarms ..................94 C-Nav1010 Alarms ..................95 Output Alarms ....................96 Simulator Alarms ..................... 96 Appendix F - Approvals & Certifications .............. 98 IEC & IACS...................... 98 Bureau Veritas (BV) ..................98 DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV) ..............
C-NaviGator III User Manual Manual Organization This manual describes how to install, configure, and operate the C-NaviGator III GNSS Control & Display unit from C & C Technologies, Inc. Sections are organized in a manner that facilitates quick operator orientation.
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Arial Blue Underline font is used for hyperlinks. Arial red italic is used for typed commands. Important notes are displayed in shaded text boxes Please note: Such note boxes display important information that should not be ignored.
Information displays, alarm indicators, parameter settings, data analysis, etc. are displayed on the C-NaviGator III’s color LCD screen. Alarm or alert states are configured by the operator. Position calculations are performed for data output to other systems as configured by the operator.
C-NaviGator III User Manual User selectable time zones Day / night display brightness settings Help documentation Software updates via USB Input / Output all NMEA versions (2.1 / 3.0 / 3.1) Multiple Input / Output ports (4 x RS232) ...
C & C Technologies. As updates become available, the user will be able to download the software from the C-Nav ftp site and transfer it to a USB memory device. A flash memory stick is supplied with each unit. See...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Menus File – Configuration storage, recall and reset View – Monitoring screen selection Settings – View, enter, or adjust operating parameters {Device} Settings – Settings for individual receivers Help – Display and control screen setting descriptions Active Device Information ...
C-NaviGator III User Manual GNSS Quality Alert Indicators Freq – Mode of operation. Mode – Position solutions with or without height. Corr – Indicates the current source of correction data. Diff Age – Time in seconds since last valid correction.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Main Buttons Take Fix – Take a fix of the current position. Logging – Open the Logging Setting screen. Screenshot – Take a screenshot of the C-NaviGator III display. Alarms – Open the Alarms screen.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Operation 1) Apply power to the C-NaviGator III by connecting the power supply to the back of the C-NaviGator III unit. 2) In a few seconds, the system menu will appear allowing the option to update the internal program, calibrate the touch-screen or begin normal operation (default).
C-NaviGator III User Manual Section 3 - Menus Pull down menus allow operator access to the C-NaviGator III configuration, display options, parameter settings, support documentation, etc. Menus are selected by pressing Menu on the display and pressing each subsequent menu item.
File Menu Load Defaults The user can quickly revert the C-NaviGator III to all factory settings as a starting point for a new configuration. When File / Load Defaults is selected, the user is required to configure the system, starting with assigning devices to Serial Ports (Page 32).
C-NaviGator III User Manual Warning: Uploading an inappropriate file to the device may render the device inoperable. Use care to only upload files designed for the device. Reset Unit Reset Unit causes the C- NaviGator III to restart the internal program.
C-NaviGator III User Manual View Pressing the Prev and Next buttons from any of these screens will ‘walk’ through the available View screens. Pressing Next Device will change between available position devices to display. Error Ellipse The error ellipse graphically...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Scatter Plot This screen displays a history of the positions received from the GNSS receiver. The reference Latitude and Longitude shown indicates the center position of the graph. New positions are computed and presented on the scatter...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Satellite Info This screen provides the operator with information about the constellation configuration and the signal strengths received from each visible satellite. Relative locations of the GNSS satellites to the GNSS receiver are plotted based on...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Position Comparison Settings Allows the user to set the range of the graph or set it to auto range. When auto range is selected, the range will grow to accommodate the largest range between the reference device and any other device.
C-NaviGator III User Manual QC Graphs Graphs screen displays several graphs showing UKOOA compatible quality assurance data over time (1800 seconds / 30 minutes), if the active device provides that data. Graph drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen allows selection of which graph is currently shown.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Satellite Calculations Satellite Calculations screen displays graphs showing several characteristics of the available GPS and GLONASS satellites over time. The top part of the screen displays the parameters used to perform the calculations well summary available almanac data.
C-NaviGator III User Manual The forecast parameters are taken from the characteristics of the active device. The forecast automatically updates every five minutes. Fixes Position fixes are logged into the C-NaviGator III memory when the Take Fix button is pressed. The Edit button allows the user to name / describe the fix.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Screenshots From this screen, the operator can preview existing screenshots. Images can be copied to USB devices. Screenshots in the list can be deleted. To preview a screenshot, select it in the list and press Preview. To copy...
Units Distance, speed, and latitude / longitude units used for the C-NaviGator III displays are selected in this section of the screen. Display Settings Brightness of the C-NaviGator III LCD backlight and screen colors is controlled through settings on this screen.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Quality Panel Thresholds The pane on the right side of the screen displays various GNSS quality figure s that are color coded based on user- configurable limits. Red indicates that the data or status of the parameter is out of the acceptable range selected by the user.
For C-Nav1010 and C-Nav3050, factory default communication settings are 57600 / 8 / None / 1 All of the C-NaviGator III active are listed below Menu / Settings / Serial Ports. In the example above, Port 3 is set to “C-Nav3050”. Additional device status, settings and control information are available for each port when selected.
C-NaviGator III User Manual the files. Once configured, you can use the Start and Stop buttons to control data logging. C-Nav receivers are also capable of logging a to a human-readable CSV format. Select the “CSV” port from the list and press the Settings button.
C-NaviGator III User Manual VNC Interface This screen allows the operator to configure the VNC server. Once configured, VNC clients can connect and control the C-NaviGator III. System networking must be configured in order for VNC to function. CCS OTI Configuration...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Help Contents Under Menu / Help, the operator can also find the latest information relating to other menu items. The information here is similar to that presented in this manual. This Page As an operator aid, Menu / Help / This Page contains information about the screen currently displayed.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Section 4 - Devices This section describes the available device drivers and their use. C-Nav3050 Receiver Information General information about the C-Nav3050 GNSS receiver (such as firmware / hardware versions, serial numbers, etc.) is displayed on this screen.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Corrections Authorization Current license information is displayed here and authorization codes can also be entered here. Software Options The options available to the user are encoded into and activated by the Options Code. This determines which settings and features are enabled in the system.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Corrections Receiver Settings This screen contains settings related to the usage of CCS corrections including: Network Priority, Correction Mode, CCS Almanac, and the Current CCS satellite Selection. Output Control Output data strings from the C-Nav3050 can be chosen by the settings in this screen.
C-NaviGator III User Manual 1PPS Configuration The user can modify settings for the 1PPS output from this screen. RTK Configuration Use this screen to adjust your RTK settings and MBRTK settings. Differential Configuration The RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Navigation Modes This screen allows the user to configure the navigation modes for the C-Nav3050. The vertical navigation mode, which signals to use for measurements and the dynamic mode of the receiver, can be set here.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Settings Profile Settings can be saved in the C-Nav3050. Use this screen to save and activate settings profiles within the receiver. Hardware Settings This screen allows the user to configure the USB mode, control logging to the internal memory and USB devices when in “Host”...
C-NaviGator III User Manual NTRIP Settings This screen allows users to configure the settings for NTRIP input to the receiver. Bluetooth Settings This screen allows you to configure the Bluetooth settings for the C-Nav3050. Firmware Update The C-Nav3050 receiver’s firmware can be installed from this screen.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Toggle Component button. Press Start Update to upload the new code into C- Nav3050 memory. Information regarding the new version is displayed in the information window. Warning: Do not unplug the USB device while the memory is uploading.
C-NaviGator III User Manual C-Nav2050 Receiver Information General information about the C-Nav2050 GPS receiver (such as firmware / hardware versions, serial numbers, etc.) is displayed on this screen. Message indicators (green / white circles) indicate when data messages are received.
C-NaviGator III User Manual SBAS Configuration This screen allows the user to configure which SBAS satellites to use. Corrections Authorization Current license information is displayed here and authorization codes can also be entered here. Software Options The options available to the...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Corrections Receiver This screen contains status indicators relative to GNSS corrections received. Also, the user can manually set the C-Nav Corrections Frequency here. Corrections Receiver Settings This screen allows the user to choose which CCS satellite to...
C-NaviGator III User Manual can be set to output every ‘’Fixed” number of seconds. Port Configuration COM1 and COM2 on the C- Nav2050 receiver can be configured here. Serial data transfer parameters (Baud Rate and Parity) should be set to match that of the C- NaviGator III port.
C-NaviGator III User Manual RTK Settings Use this screen to adjust the RTK settings of the C- Nav2050. RTCM Output Control The RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services) standard SC-104 correction type and rates for the C-Nav2050 are implemented here.
C-NaviGator III User Manual MMC Files Control of files on the MMC Internal memory is handled here. Including transferring a file to a USB device Firmware Update The C-Nav2050 receiver’s firmware can be installed from this screen. Ensure that the USB memory device is installed.
C-NaviGator III User Manual C-Nav2000 Receiver Information Specific information regarding the GNSS receiver (including firmware / hardware version, etc.) is displayed on this screen. Message indicators (green / grey circles) indicate the Message status. Green circles indicate messages are being received by C- NaviGator III.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Corrections Authorization The operator can access information and enter the authorization code into the C- Nav2000 receiver. As part of standard procedure, operators should periodically check the expiration date to avoid gaps in service. Corrections Receiver...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Firmware Update The C-Nav2000 receiver’s firmware can be installed from this screen. Ensure that the USB memory device is installed. Press the Select Package button to search the USB memory stick for available firmware. Press Update Firmware to upload the new code into C-Nav2000 memory.
C-NaviGator III User Manual C-Nav1010 Receiver Information General information about the C-Nav1010 GNSS receiver (such as firmware / hardware versions, serial numbers, etc.) is displayed on this screen. Message indicators (green / grey circles) indicate when data messages are received.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Software Options The options available to the user are encoded into and activated by the Options Code. This determines which settings and features are enabled in the system. Corrections Receiver This screen contains status indicators relative to GNSS corrections received.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Output Control Output data strings from the C-Nav1010 can be chosen by the setting s in this screen. Some messages can be output “On Change”, thus output at the Navigation Rate. The Navigation Rate can be...
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C-NaviGator III User Manual regarding the new version is displayed in the information window. Warning: Do not unplug the USB device while the memory is uploading. Revision 2 Page 57 of 121 9/27/2013...
C-NaviGator III User Manual NMEA Input Status Sentence string status indicators identify which information the GNSS receiver supplies. Revision 2 Page 58 of 121 9/27/2013...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Output Output Settings All output control and data transfer functions are accessible from this screen. These include Port information, NMEA string selections, output filter settings, etc. Revision 2 Page 59 of 121 9/27/2013...
57600 / 8 / None / 1. Updating Software New software versions for the C-NaviGator III will be posted on the C-Nav website at www.cnav.com. The software can be downloaded and saved to the supplied USB Thumb Drive for use with C-NaviGator III.
Introduction to Hardware The C-NaviGator III offers the ultimate in performance, convenience, state of the art design, and enduring quality for our customers. The C-NaviGator III offers a range of feature sets optimized for varying requirements and applications. The C-NaviGator III is a flexible all-in-one monitor &...
(P/N HATHT00255-OPT-A1 USB Thumb Drive (P/N 7CNG002-0) Optional Equipment The C-Navigator III also consists of the following items used for mounting or for transporting the C-NaviGator III: C-NaviGator III Rugged Case (P/N 3GTR005-0) C-NaviGator III 19” Rack Mounting Plate P/N HATJH 13TAP STD- ...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Section 7 - Installation Attention: To prevent damage to chassis corners and / or breaking the front glass, please review the illustrations below before handling the units! Installation and Mounting 1) Most of our products are intended for various methods of installation or mounting (panel mounting, bracket mounting, ceiling/wall, console mounting etc.);...
The cooling must not be impaired by partial covering of the unit or by installation of the unit in a confined cabinet. 3) In the area of the wheel house, the distance of the C-NaviGator III from the magnetic standard compass or the magnetic steering compass must not be less than the permitted magnetic protection distance.
C-NaviGator III User Manual 4) When selecting the site of a display unit, the maximum cable lengths have to be considered. 5) When a product is being installed, the surface base or bulkhead must be checked to ensure that it is flat in order to avoid twisting of the unit when the fixing screws are tightened, because such twisting would impair mechanical functions.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Cables Use only high quality shielded signal cables. Cable Entries & Connectors (Marked area) - Illustration only Maximum Cable Length Any cable should generally be kept as short as possible to provide a high quality input / output. The maximum signal cable length will depend on the signal resolution and frequency.
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C-NaviGator III User Manual FIG 1: Unscrew (from top) or make sure that the screw terminals (square area) are fully open, so you can secure the inserted cables correctly to the loose housing connector (it may already be plugged into the unit as per factory installation).
Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet (LAN). Suitable for twisted pair cables CAT.5E. Make sure the network cable connector “clicks” into the RJ-45 connector. Only one RJ-45 port is available; the other RJ-45 port is for C-Nav use only and is blocked off. Revision 2...
24VDC. The unit offers both primary (Pri) and secondary (Sec) power inputs for secure operation of the unit as well as galvanic isolation and automatic switching between power sources. An external AC- DC Power Supply Unit (PSU) is provided with the C-NaviGator III bundle. Grounding Screw DC models are required / recommended to be properly grounded via the screw located on both the Display Unit and the Power Supply Unit.
Backlight Indicator Decrease On/Off Increase Power On / Off Touching this symbol will either turn the C-NaviGator III Display Unit On or Off. The Power Indicator LED is lit when power is supplied. Revision 2 Page 72 of 121 9/27/2013...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Brightness Adjustment Brilliance / brightness adjustment of the displayed image is adjusted by touching the (-) or (+) illuminated symbols. Both symbols are visible as long as the unit is powered. Revision 2 Page 73 of 121...
C-NaviGator III User Manual Power Manager ACPI HW Status Monitor Temperatures, voltages, & cooling fan status Resolution Range From 640 x 480 to 1280 x 800 Sync. Range Horizontal: 24 kHz to 81 kHz, Vertical: 50 Hz to 75 Hz*...
1 x SL-SMT 90F (1 x 2 pole) Secondary Power 24VDC 1 x SL-SMT 90F (1 x 2 pole) 1 x RJ45 (For customer) 1 x RJ45 (For C-Nav Service) USB2.0 (<10m) 2 x Type A Solid State Relay (NO) (over current protection)
USB Cable (Type A plug to Chassis mount Type A receptacle) suitable for installations that feature a secure fastening connection from external equipment with standard Type A ports to the C-NaviGator III standard USB Type A ports. The USB Thumb Drive, provided with the bundle, can be connected to the front panel side for saving snapshots and other data.
NaviGator III bundle. AC Input Connection There is a 24VDC output on the other side of this power supply. The 24VDC output is then connected to the Primary (Pri) input on the C-NaviGator III. A DC power cable is provided. Revision 2...
C-NaviGator III User Manual DC Output Connection RS-232 COM Module Features 4 independent channels (If a card is replaced most operating systems will not change COM port number) Outputs are short circuit protected Specifications Internal USB to 4 channel x RS-232 non isolated...
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Polaris. Bad Packets The percentage of bad C-Nav correction packets received since the unit was turned on. Bit Error Rate Number of received bits of a data stream over a communication channel that have been altered due to noise, interference, distortion or bit synchronization errors.
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GNSS receiver, with two additional channels for receiving SBAS signals and an L- Band demodulator for reception of C-Nav subscription signals. Maximum data output rate is 50Hz and Position Velocity Time (PVT) data can output at 25Hz. Two 115kbps serial ports are available.
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C-NaviGator III User Manual Dilution of Precision is a scale factor representing the effect of satellite constellation geometry positioning accuracy. Standard terms for GNSS applications are: GDOP Geometric Dilution of Precision -- three coordinates plus clock offset PDOP Position Dilution of Precision) -- three...
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32 meters. A PDOP of 2 would result in an assumed accuracy of 64 meters. C-NaviGator III can be programmed to stop providing position solutions above a specific PDOP level (6 is common).
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Real Time Gypsy -- Developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to provide centimeter-level accuracy for space applications. A single RTG subscription service, combined with C-Nav hardware, can provide you with worldwide positioning capability on the order of 0.1 meter. Real Time Kinematic (or Kinematic Surveying) involves a roving receiver that does not need to stop to collect precision information.
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C-NaviGator III User Manual SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System - Includes, but is not limited to: WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) and EGNOS (European Geo-stationary Navigation Overlay System). Ranging signals generated on the ground and provided via C-band (or K-band) downlink are provided to the end user.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Appendix D - NMEA Data Strings The C-NaviGator III is capable of reading and writing NMEA 0183 compliant messages as they relate to positioning. Version 2.1, 3.0, and 3.01 are supported. The following table lists the available strings:...
Invalid Navigation: Valid navigation data is unavailable on the Device port. The communication link is operational. No Communications: C-NaviGator III can no longer communicate with the attached device. Output Error: Output data and / or commands from this serial port has failed.
C-NaviGator III User Manual Phone: +1 (337) 210-0000 C-Nav Corrections License Expires Within 3 Days: The C-Nav Corrections Service is set to expire in 3 days. Please contact C-Nav Support: E-mail: support@cnav.com -or- Phone: +1 (337) 210-0000 Unstable GPS Clock: The GPS receiver’s internal clock (time reference) has...
The number of usable satellites has dropped below the minimum number set on the GNSS Quality Alerts screen. Position Filtered - No Data: Data through the C-NaviGator III active port is not present or is invalid. Simulator Alarms Simulator mode:...
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