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u-blox ANTARIS 4 System Integration Manual

u-blox ANTARIS 4 System Integration Manual (187 pages)

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Brand: u-blox | Category: GPS | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
GPS Fundamentals

11
- Theory of Operation
  11
- Basic Operation Cycle
  12
- Start-Up
  12
- Considerations for GPS Performance
  14
  - Dilution of Precision (DOP)
    14
  - Multipath
    15
- Antennas
  16
  - Selecting the Right Antenna
    16
  - Active and Passive Antennas
    17
  - Patch Antennas
    17
  - Helix Antennas
    19
  - Helix or Patch, Which Selection Is Best
    19
  - Antenna Matching
    20
  - Antenna Placement
    21
- Interference Issues
  22
  - Sources of Noise
    22
  - Eliminating Digital Noise Sources
    23
  - Shielding
    26
- High Sensitivity GPS
  29
- Assisted GPS / A-GPS
  30
- DGPS (Differential GPS)
  30
- SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems)
  31
- Dead Reckoning Enabled GPS (DR)
  32
  - Dead Reckoning Principal
    33
  - Dead Re Ckoning Performance
    33
System Consideration

35
Design-In

43
- Schematic Design-In Checklist for ANTARIS
  43
- LEA-4X Design
  44
- TIM-4X Design
  47
- NEO-4S Design
  49
- Layout de Sign-In Checklist for ANTARIS
  51
- Layout
  52
  - Footprint
    52
  - Paste Mask
    53
  - Placement
    54
  - Antenna Connection and Grounding Plane Design
    54
  - Antenna Micro Strip
    56
  - Antenna Bias Voltage on NEO-4S and LEA-4M
    57
Receiver Description

59
- Overview
  59
  - Block Schematic
    59
- Power Management
  61
  - Connecting Power
    61
  - Backup Battery
    61
  - Avoiding Increased Current in Low Power Modes
    62
  - Power Saving Modes
    63
  - Operating Modes
    63
  - Continuous Tracking Mode
    64
  - Power Saving Modes (Fixnow™ Mode, FXN)
    65
  - Externally Controlled Power Management
    72
- Antenna and Antenna Supervisor
  72
  - Passive Antenna
    72
  - Active Antenna
    73
  - Active Antenna Bias Power
    74
  - Active Antenna Supervisor
    75
- Serial Communication
  79
  - USART Ports
    79
  - USB Serial Po Rt (LEA -4X and NEO-4S)
    81
  - UBX Binary Protocol
    82
  - NMEA Protocol
    85
  - RTCM Protocol
    88
  - How to Change between Protocols
    89
- Acquisition
  89
- Navigation
  96
  - Overview
    96
  - N Avigation Update Rate
    97
  - Dynamic Platform Model
    97
  - Static Hold Mode
    98
  - Degraded Navigation
    99
  - Almanac Navigation
    99
  - Navigation Input Filters
    100
  - Navigation Output Filters
    100
  - Position Quality Indicators
    102
  - DGPS (Differential GPS)
    105
  - SBAS (Satellit E Based Augmentation Systems)
    105
  - RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring)
    108
- Timing
  109
  - Timepulse
    109
  - Time Mode
    113
  - Timemark
    114
- Re Iver Configuration
  115
  - Configuration Concept
    115
  - GPSMODE Pin Configuration (ROM Only / Low Cost Receivers)
    118
- Sy Em Functions
  121
  - Reset Options
    121
  - RESET_N - Reset Signal Generation and Use
    121
  - BOOT_INT- Boot Mode Selection
    122
  - EXTINT - External Interrupt Pin
    122
  - System Monitoring
    123
- Dead Reckoning Enabled GPS Module (DR Module)
  123
Product Handling

124
- Pa Aging
  124
  - Reels
    124
  - Tapes
    125
- Shipment, Storage and Handling
  125
  - Handling
    125
  - Shipment
    125
  - Storage
    126
  - Handling
    126
  - Floor Life
    127
- Pr Essing Oc
  128
  - Moisture Preconditioning
    128
  - Soldering Paste
    128
  - Reflow Soldering
    129
  - Optical Inspection
    130
  - Cleaning
    131
  - Repeated Reflow Soldering
    131
  - Wave Soldering
    131
  - Hand Soldering
    131
  - Rework
    131
  - Conformal Coating
    132
  - Casting
    132
  - Grounding Metal Covers
    132
  - Use of any Ultrasonic Processes
    132
Product Testing

133
PC Support Tools

135
- Firmware Update
  135
  - Atr062Xl.exe
    135
  - U-Center Update Tool
    136
  - Firmware Update with U-Center AE
    136
- Using U-Center ANTARIS Edition
  138
  - Using U-Center Message View
    139
  - Recording Logfiles
    141
  - Firmware Upgrade with U-Center
    141
  - Configuration of ANTARIS
    142
  - 4 Based GPS Receivers
    142
Troubleshooting

144
A Default Settings

147
- Hardware
  147
- Navigation
  147
- Power Saving Modes
  149
- SBAS Configuration
  150
- Communications Interface
  150
- Message S (UBX - CFG - MSG)
  151
- Messages (UBX - CFG - INF)
  152
- Timing Settings
  153
B Map Datums

154
- Predefined Datums
  154
C Demo Design

162
- TIM - GPS Standalone Receiver
  162
  - Schematic
    162
  - Bill of Ma Terial
    162
  - Layout
    162
- LE - Smart Antenna a
  163
  - Schematic
    164
  - Bill of Material
    165
  - Layout
    166
D Migration to ANTARIS

167
- Receivers
  167
- Software Changes
  167
- Migration from LEA-LA to LEA-4A/LEA-4S
  167
- Migration from LEA-LA to LEA-4H/LEA P
  168
- Migration from TIM-Lx to TIM-4X Pin out
  170
  - Pin Comparison ANTARIS to ANTARIS 4
    171
- Migration from TIM-ST to TIM-4X
  173
E Mechanical Dimensions/ Pinout

175
- LEA Modules
  175
- TIM Modules
  176
- NEO Modules
  177
F Index

178
G Lists

180
- List of Figures
  180
  - List of Tables
    182
H Glossary

185

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