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Novatel FlexPak6D Installation And Operation Manual (208 pages)
OEM6 Series, Cards and Enclosures
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Novatel
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Receiver
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Table of Contents
Installation and Operation
1
User Manual
1
Proprietary Notice
2
Table of Contents
3
Notices
13
FCC Notices
13
Industry Canada
13
CE Marking
14
Weee
14
Rohs
14
Reach
14
Ethernet Port
14
Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding Procedure
15
Conventions
17
Customer Support
18
Novatel Knowledge Base
18
Before Contacting Customer Support
18
Contact Information
18
1 Introduction
19
Overview of the OEM6 Family of Cards and Enclosures
19
OEM6 Family Receiver Cards
19
OEM6 Receiver Enclosure
19
Related Documents and Information
19
OEM615 Receiver
20
OEM617 Receiver
20
Figure 1: OEM615 Receiver Board
20
Figure 2: OEM617 Receiver Board
20
OEM617D Receiver
21
OEM628 Receiver
21
Figure 3: OEM617D Receiver Board
21
Figure 4: OEM628 Receiver Board
21
OEM638 Receiver
22
Figure 5: OEM638 Receiver Board
22
OEM6 Receiver System Overview
23
Figure 6: OEM615, OEM617, OEM617D and OEM628 Receiver System
23
Enclosure
24
Figure 7: OEM638 Receiver System
24
OEM6 Family Card
24
Data Communications Equipment
25
GNSS Antenna
25
Onboard Memory
25
Optional External Frequency Reference
25
Power Supply
25
OEM6 Enclosures
26
Flexpak6
26
Table 1: Flexpak6 Features
26
Figure 8: Flexpak6
26
Flexpak6D
27
Table 2: Flexpak6D Features
27
Figure 9: Flexpak6D
27
2 Installation OEM6 Family Cards
28
Shipping Box
28
Additional Equipment Required
28
Selecting a GNSS Antenna
29
Choosing a Coaxial Cable
29
Mounting the GNSS Antenna
29
Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver
30
Power Supply Requirements
31
Table 3: Voltage Input Requirement for OEM6 Family Cards
31
Card Installation Overview
32
Installing an OEM6 Family Card with Wiring Harness and Enclosure
32
Figure 10: OEM615 Connector and Indicator Locations
35
Figure 11: OEM617 Connector and Indicator Locations
36
Figure 12: OEM617D Connectors and Indicators
36
Figure 13: OEM628 Connector and Indicator Locations
37
Applying Power to the Receiver
38
Connecting Data Communications Equipment
38
Figure 14: OEM638 Connector and Indicator Locations
38
Table 4: OEM6 Card Default Serial Port Configurations
39
Figure 15: COM3 and USB Multiplexed on OEM615, OEM617 and OEM617D
40
Figure 16: OEM628 COM3 Multiplexed with EVENT2 and USERGPIO
41
Figure 17: OEM638 Multiplexed Pin Options
42
OEM638 Card Security
43
Administration Password
43
FTP Server and ICOM Port
43
Installing Novatel PC Utilities
43
3 Installation Flexpak6 & Flexpak6D Enclosures
44
Shipping Box
44
Additional Equipment Required
44
Selecting a GNSS Antenna
44
Choosing a Coaxial Cable
45
Mounting the GNSS Antenna
45
Figure 18: Flexpak6 Installation
46
Figure 19: Flexpak6D Installation
46
Flexpak6 and Flexpak6D Alternative Power Source
47
Table 5: Fuse/Holder Recommendations-12 V System
48
Battery Backup
49
Flexpak6 Status Indicators and Connector Labels
49
Table 6: Flexpak6 Status Indicators and Connector Labels
49
Figure 20: Flexpak6 Connectors
49
Flexpak6D Status Indicators and Connector Labels
50
Installing Novatel PC Utilities
50
Table 7: Flexpak6D Status Indicators and Connector Labels
50
Table 8: Flexpak6 and Flexpak6D Default Serial Port Configuration
50
Figure 21: Flexpak6 Connectors
50
4 Operation OEM6 Cards and Enclosures
51
Communications with the Receiver
51
Figure 22: Basic OEM6 Family Card Connection Interfaces (Example)
51
Serial Ports
52
Table 9: Serial Ports Supported
52
Communicating with a Computer
53
Communicating with a Remote Terminal
53
Getting Started
54
Starting the Receiver
54
Communicating with the Receiver Using Novatel Connect
54
Transmitting and Receiving Corrections
55
Figure 23: Basic Differential Setup
56
Base Station Configuration
57
ALIGN ® Heading Master and Remote Configurations
59
Rover Station Configuration
59
PDP and GLIDE Configurations
60
Steadyline
60
Maintain
61
Transition
61
Figure 24: Positioning Change Without STEADYLINE
61
Figure 25: STEADYLINE Maintain
61
Figure 26: STEADYLINE Transition
61
Prefer Accuracy
62
Ual
62
Figure 27: STEADYLINE Prefer Accuracy
62
Figure 28: STEADYLINE UAL- Warning Limit Example
63
Figure 29: STEADYLINE UAL - out of Bounds Example
63
Configuration Notes
64
Enabling SBAS Positioning
64
Enabling L-Band
65
Terrastar Subscriptions
65
Veripos Subscriptions
66
Omnistar
66
Rtk Assist
67
Transferring Time between Receivers
68
GPS to Receiver Time Synchronization
68
Time Definitions
68
Procedures to Transfer Time
69
Figure 30: Transfer COARSE Time from Fine Clock to Cold Clock Receiver
69
Figure 31: Transfer FINE Time from Fine Clock to Cold Clock Receiver
70
Figure 32: Transfer FINE Time from Fine Clock to Warm Clock Receiver
71
Figure 33: 1 PPS Alignment
72
Additional Features and Information (Card and Enclosure)
73
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
73
Table 10: Available USB Signals on Receivers
73
CAN Bus (Not Available on the Flexpak6D)
74
4.10.3 Strobes
75
4.10.4 Status Indicator
75
4.10.5 External Oscillator
76
4.10.6 Antenna LNA Power
77
4.10.7 Ethernet
77
4.11 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview
78
4.11.1 Onboard Memory
78
4.11.2 Remote Logging Initiation
78
4.11.3 Manual Retrieval of Logged Data
78
4.11.4 Remote Retrieval of Logged Data
78
4.11.5 Naming Logs
79
4.11.6 Manual Log File Naming
79
4.11.7 Stop Logging
79
4.11.8 Reading Data and Post-Processing
79
4.11.9 Pass-Through Logging
80
5 Built-In Status Tests
81
Overview
81
Receiver Status Word
81
Error Strobe Signal
82
RXSTATUSEVENT Log
82
RXSTATUS Log
82
Overview
82
Figure 34: Location of Receiver Status Word
82
Figure 35: Reading the Bits in the Receiver Status Word
82
Error Word
83
Status Code Arrays
83
Figure 36: Location of Receiver Error Word
83
Figure 37: Reading the Bits in the Receiver Error Word
83
Receiver Status Code
84
Auxiliary Status Codes
84
Set and Clear Mask for All Status Code Arrays
84
Status LED
84
Figure 38: Status LED Flash Sequence Example
85
6 Ethernet Configuration
86
Required Hardware
86
Static IP Address Configuration
87
Figure 39: Cross-Over Ethernet Cable Configuration-OEM628 and OEM638
87
Figure 40: Cross-Over Ethernet Cable Configuration-Flexpak6
88
Static IP Address Configuration-Receiver
88
Static IP Address Configuration-Windows 7
89
Confirming Ethernet Setup
90
Dynamic IP Address Configuration
91
Figure 41: Dynamic IP Address Configuration through a DHCP Server-OEM628 and OEM638
91
Figure 42: Dynamic IP Address Configuration through a DHCP Server-Flexpak6
92
Base/Rover Configuration through Ethernet Connectivity
93
Figure 43: Base/Rover Ethernet Setup-OEM628 and OEM638
94
Figure 44: Base/Rover Ethernet Setup-Flexpak6
94
Large COM Port Data Throughput
95
Figure 45: NTRIP System
96
NTRIP Configuration
96
7 Troubleshooting
98
Table 11: Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms
98
Examining the RXSTATUS Log
99
Table 12: Resolving a Receiver Error Word
99
Table 13: Resolving an Error in the Receiver Status Word
100
Examining the AUX1 Status Word
101
Table 14: Resolving an Error in the AUX1 Status Word
101
8 Novatel Firmware and Software
102
Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades
102
Firmware Updates
102
Model Upgrades
102
Authorization Code
103
Updating or Upgrading Using the Winload Utility
104
Transferring Firmware Files
104
Using the Winload Utility
104
Figure 46: Winload's Open Window
104
Figure 47: Open File in Winload
105
Figure 48: COM Port Setup
105
Figure 49: Searching for Card
105
Figure 50: Authorization Code Window
105
Updating Using Softload Commands
106
Softload Commands and Logs
106
Figure 51: Upgrade Process Complete
106
Working with S-Records
107
Sending Firmware Data
107
Softload Update Method
109
Firmware Update Using FTP or USB Mass Storage Device
111
Softload Direct Commands and Logs
111
Softload Direct Update Method
111
Softload Errors
112
Upgrading Using the AUTH Command
112
Upgrade Procedure
112
A OEM615 Technical Specifications
113
A.1 OEM615 Receiver
113
Physical Description
114
Figure 52: OEM615 Board Dimensions
114
Figure 53: OEM615 Keep-Out Zone
115
Figure 54: OEM615V Board Dimensions
116
Figure 55: OEM615V Keep-Out Zone
117
Table 15: OEM615 Strobes
120
Table 16: OEM615 Strobe Electrical Specification
120
A.2 Top-View, P1101 Main Connector 20-Pin Header
121
Logic-Level I/O
122
Figure 56: OEM615 ESD Protection for EVENT and PPS Strobes Schematic
122
CAN Interface
123
Table 17: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
123
Figure 57: OEM615 PV LED Drive Buffer Schematic
123
Figure 58: OEM615 CAN Transceiver Implementation Schematic
123
USB Interface
124
Table 19: Bill of Materials
124
Figure 59: OEM615 USB Implementation Schematic
124
B OEM617 Technical Specifications
125
B.1 OEM617 Receiver
125
Physical Description
126
Figure 60: OEM617 Board Dimensions
126
Figure 61: OEM617 Keep-Out Zone
127
Table 20: OEM617 Strobes
130
Table 21: OEM617 Strobe Electrical Specification
130
Figure 62: Top-View, P1101 Main Connector 20-Pin Header
131
Logic-Level I/O
132
Figure 63: OEM617 ESD Protection for EVENT and PPS Strobes Schematic
132
CAN Interface
133
Table 18: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
133
Table 22: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
133
Figure 64: OEM617 PV LED Drive Buffer Schematic
133
Figure 65: OEM617 CAN Transceiver Implementation Schematic
133
USB Interface
134
Table 23: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
134
Table 24: Bill of Materials
134
Figure 66: OEM617 USB Implementation Schematic
134
C OEM617D Technical Specifications
135
C.1 OEM617D Receiver
135
Physical Description
136
Figure 67: OEM617D Board Dimensions
136
Figure 68: OEM617D Keep-Out Zone
137
Table 25: OEM617D Strobes
140
Table 26: OEM617D Strobe Electrical Specification
140
Figure 69: Top-View, P1101 Main Connector 20-Pin Header
141
Logic-Level I/O
142
Figure 70: OEM617D ESD Protection for EVENT and PPS Strobes Schematic
142
CAN Interface
143
Table 27: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
143
Figure 71: OEM617D PV LED Drive Buffer Schematic
143
Figure 72: OEM617D CAN Transceiver Implementation Schematic
143
USB Interface
144
Table 28: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
144
Table 29: Bill of Materials
144
Figure 73: OEM617D USB Implementation Schematic
144
D OEM628 Technical Specifications
145
D.1 OEM628 Receiver
145
Physical Description
146
Figure 74: OEM628 Board Dimensions
146
Figure 75: OEM628 Keep-Out Zone
147
Figure 76: OEM628V Board Dimensions
148
Figure 77: OEM628V Keep-Out Zone
149
Table 30: OEM628 Strobes
153
Table 31: OEM628 Strobe Electrical Specifications
153
Figure 78: Top-View, P1500 Main Connector 24-Pin Header
154
Figure 79: Top-View, P1502 Expansion 16-Pin Header
155
CMOS Level I/O
156
Table 32: ESD Critical Components
156
Figure 80: OEM628 ESD Protection for EVENT and PPS Strobes Schematic
156
CAN Interface
157
Table 33: CAN Critical Components
157
Figure 81: OEM628 LED Drive Buffer for ERROR and PV Signals Schematic
157
Figure 82: OEM628 CAN Transceiver Implementation Schematic
157
USB Interface
158
Table 34: USB Critical Components
158
Figure 83: OEM628 USB Implementation Schematic
158
Ethernet Port
159
Figure 84: Ethernet Reference Schematic
159
Table 35: Ethernet Transformer Characteristics
160
Table 36: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
160
Figure 85: Ethernet LED Buffer Schematic
161
E OEM638 Technical Specifications
162
OEM638 Receiver
162
Physical Description
163
Figure 86: OEM638 Dimensions
163
Figure 87: OEM638 and OEM638V Keep-Out Zone
164
Table 37: OEM638 Strobes
169
Table 38: OEM638 Strobe Electrical Specifications
170
Figure 88: P4001 Main Header Pin-Out and Signal Description
171
Figure 89: J3201 Ethernet Header Pin-Out and Signal Description
174
Figure 90: J4101 Expansion Header Pin-Out and Signal Description (Odd Numbered Pins)
175
Table 39: J4101 Expansion Header Pin-Out and Signal Description (Even Numbered Pins)
178
Power Supply
181
Antenna Power Output
181
Table 40: 3.3V CMOS Electrical Characteristics (-40 to 85°C)
181
Logic-Level I/O
182
Figure 91: Example - ESD Protection for Strobes (Optional Buffering for PPS)
182
Communication Ports
183
Table 41: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
183
Figure 92: Example - LED Drive Buffer for PV and ERROR Signals
183
CAN Interfaces
184
Table 42: Bill of Materials (Critical Components)
184
Figure 93: Example - CAN Protection and Filtering Circuit
184
USB Interfaces
185
Figure 94: Example - Connecting HSUSB0 to a Micro-B Type USB Connector
185
Table 43: Bill of Materials
186
Figure 95: Example - Connecting HSUSB1 or HSUSB2 to a Micro-AB Type USB Connector
186
Ethernet Port
187
Figure 96: Example - Ethernet Reference Schematic
187
System Performance
188
Table 44: Recommended Ethernet Transformer Characteristics
188
Table 45: Bill of Materials (Critical Components Only)
188
F Flexpak6 Technical Specifications
190
Flexpak6
190
Table 46: Flexpak6 Port Pin-Out Descriptions
191
Figure 97: Flexpak6 Dimensions
191
Table 47: Flexpak6 I/O Port Pin-Out Descriptions
192
Table 48: Flexpak6 Strobe Electrical Specifications
193
G Flexpak6D Technical Specifications
194
Flexpak6D
194
Table 49: Flexpak6D Port Pin-Out Descriptions
195
Figure 98: Flexpak6D Dimensions
195
Table 50: Flexpak6D I/O Port Pin-Out Descriptions
196
Table 51: Flexpak6D Strobe Electrical Specifications
197
H Enclosure Cables Technical Specifications
198
H.1 Flexpak6 and Flexpak6D Cables
198
I/O Breakout Cable (Novatel Part Number 01018649)
198
Table 52: I/O Breakout Cable Wiring
198
Figure 99: I/O Breakout Cable
198
I/O DB-HD15 Strobe Port Cable (Novatel Part Number 01018651)
199
Table 53: I/O Strobe Port Cable Wiring
199
Figure 100: I/O DB-HD15 Strobe Port Cable
199
Straight through Serial Cable (Novatel Part Number 01018520)
200
Figure 101: Straight through Serial Cable
200
Null Modem Cable (Novatel Part Number 01017658)
201
Table 54: Null Modem Cable Wiring
201
Figure 102: Null Modem Cable
201
Power Accessory Cable (Novatel Part Number 01017663)
202
Figure 103: 12 V Power Accessory Cable
202
Flexpak6D SMA to TNC Adapter Cable (Novatel Part Number 60723154)
203
Figure 104: Flexpak6D SMA to TNC Adapter Cable
203
I Accessories and Replacement Parts
204
OEM6 Receiver Cards
204
Flexpak6 and Flexpak6D
204
Accessories
204
Manufacturers' Part Numbers
205
J Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Practices
206
Overview
206
Handling ESD Sensitive Devices
206
Prime Static Accumulators
207
Handling Printed Circuit Boards
207
Table 55: Static-Accumulating Materials
207
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