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1. 2 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Nolte 1 Introduction GPSCARD OEM SERIES FEATURES The GPSCard is available in numerous models with a multitude of features Table 1 summarizes the features of the top of the line GPSCard models Please feel free to contact a NovAtel GPS Customer Service Representative for further information on GPSCard models available with fewer features Table 1 General Number of Dedicated Channels ProPak Top of the Line Feature Summar 3151RM RT 20 Narrow Correlator Spacing Number of Serial Ports EuroCard Circuit Board Fast Reacquisition lt 3 seconds typical Field Programmable for Software Upgrades Flash ROM MET Multipath Elimination Technology Save Almanac to Flash ROM Data Logging Rates Maximum Computed Data Position S peed Direction Clock Offset 10 Sec 5 Sec Measured Data Pseudorange Carrier Phase Log Formats NovAtel ASCII and Binary Proprietary 20 Sec 10 Sec RT20 mode NMEA Standard RTCM Standard Types 1 and 16 Tx R x Types 2 and 9 Rx only Types 3 and 59 Tx R x RTCA Standard Type 1 Positioning Modes of Operation Single Point TXIRX Waypoint Navigation Pseudorange Differential monitor remote Receiver Control Save Receiver Configuration Settings Flash ROM Reset hardware software activated Serial Port Contr2. 8 Se al Data Cables cetero eerte dece tete ett e ete ete uie esee oe eoe E Ea eode desees des deemed ee Te 9 Strobe Port Gable 11 3 OPERATION 12 Getting Started SC E 12 COM Port Default Setting M 13 13 Initial Communications With The 13 Communicating Using A Remote Terminal see 13 Communicating Using A Personal Computer enne nennen eren nennen 14 Creating Command Text Files seems 15 Communicating Using Microsoft Windows 3 1 15 4 SOFTWARE UPGRADES 18 Upgrading Using The AUTH Command ss trenntn EEEE EEEE entere rennen 18 Updating Using The LOADER Utility ie enne 19 Downloading Firmware Files ss 19 Using The Loader iue otto OR NERO ROI UI Me eps 19 APPENDICES A Technical Specitieatolis sss NN MR M ge Se Ee EB B CONVERSIONS LRE GPSCard ProPak User Manual iii Table of Contents Note TABLES 1 ProPak Top of the Line Feature Summary 3 2 Straight Cable Pin Configurations cce deett enc fide ect ie edet e ee ere reet 9 3 Null Mod
3. GPSCard ProPak User Manual ix Note 1 Introduction INTRODUCTION The NovAtel ProPak see Figure 1 has been designed for the GPS navigation or positioning systems built around the NovAtel GPSCard The ProPak is a rugged reliable GPS receiver for adverse environments The kit provides the following features a rugged mounting enclosure GPSCard built in power converter internal interconnect backplane an external automobile cigarette lighter power adapter two serial communication ports and a strobe port with cables mounting bracket Figure 1 ProPak The GPSCard contained within the ProPak operates based on a patented C A code correlation technology that achieves pseudorange accuracy with near P code performance and provides the industry s most robust resistance against errors introduced by multipath signals The improved pseudorange accuracy reduces the time required for ambiguity resolution when carrier phase measurements are being made and substantially improves the receiver s performance in differential mode The on board processor measures and provides data and solutions at rates that are the highest found in the industry Exceptional acquisition and re acquisition times allow this receiver to operate in environments where very high dynamics and frequent interruption of signals can be expected NovAtel s GPSCard receiver module offers the developer unparalleled flexibility in areas s
4. ProPak will reboot itself Issuing the VERSION command will confirm the new upgrade model type and version number UPDATING USING THE LOADER UTILITY Loader is required instead of the SAUTH command when updating previously released firmware with a newer version of program and model firmware e g updating a ProPak 3951RM rev 3 30 to a higher revision level of the same model a ProPak 3951RM rev 3 34 Loader is a DOS utility program designed to facilitate program and model updates Once Loader is installed and running it will allow you to select a host PC serial port bit rate directory path and file name of the new program firmware to be downloaded to the ProPak DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILES To proceed with your program update you must first acquire the latest firmware revision You will need a file with a name such as OEMXYZ EXE where XYZ is the firmware revision level This file is available from NovAtel s GPS Bulletin Board 403 295 4902 or FTP site ftp novatel ca or via e mail support novatel ca If downloading is not possible the file can be mailed to you on floppy disk You will need at least 1 MB of available space on your hard drive For convenience you may wish to copy this file to a GPS sub directory e g GPS LOADER The file is available in a compressed format with password protection Customer Service will provide you with the required password After copying the file to your computer it must be d
5. When you call be sure to have available your ProPak model number serial number and program revision level This information is printed on the original shipping box as well as on the back side of the ProPak itself You can also verify the information by issuing the VERSION command at the port prompt After establishing which new model revision level would best suit your needs and having described the terms and conditions Customer Service will issue to you an authorization code auth code The auth code is required to unlock the new features according to your authorized upgrade update model type There are two procedures to choose from depending on the type of upgrade update you require 1 If you are upgrading to a higher performance model at the same firmware revision level e g upgrading from a ProPak 3911RM rev 3 30 to a higher revision level of the same model 3951RM rev 3 30 you can use the SAUTH special command 2 If you are updating to a higher firmware revision level of the same model e g updating ProPak 3951RM rev 3 30 to a ProPak 3951RM rev 3 34 you will need to download new program firmware to the ProPak using the Loader utility program As the Loader and update programs are generally provided in a compressed file format you will also be given a file decompression password The Loader and update files can be found on NovAtel s FTP site or can be sent to you on floppy disk or by e mail Customer Service will provide
6. ProPak User Manual NorAtel 3 Operation Figure 12 Illustration Using Windows Terminal Communications Terminal OEM2 TRM File Edit Settings Phone Transfers Help SNAUA 728 163485 00 65862 8541 297 689 65862 8198 67 2672 733 165266 112 6 SPOSA 728 163506 60 51 11194814 114 03916863 1054 314 16 199 61 35 934 4 SSPHA 728 163506 60 60 674 352 299 0 139 0 08 SNAUA 728 163506 60 65866 7167 297 692 65866 6857 63 8655 730 16162 888 0 P0S8 728 163515 00 51 11195886 115 03909297 1059 212 16 199 61 35 860 5 SSPHA 728 163515 60 0 064 6 336 6 118 SNAUA 728 163515 00 65866 5857 297 691 65866 5522 65 3858 730 330101 366 80 SPOSA 728 163536 60 51 11197448 114 63904947 1067 777 16 199 61 35 785 4 SSPHA 728 163536 60 0 120 5 607 6 192 808 SNAUA 728 163530 00 65867 2233 297 688 65867 1873 68 8806 729 363254 264 68 EBERT E GPALM 60 ALMA 60 GPGLL 30 9600 CTS GPALM once ALMA once GPGSV 60 9600 xon 02 30 00 PM It is worth noting the Function Key buttons at the bottom of Terminal s window These can be set up to be used as macro command keys for issuing individual commands with a single click of the mouse pointer The Buttons can be edited individually from the Terminal Settings menu Function Keys This is a very convenient method of issuing commands to the ProPak for your lab testing sessions Note that m d transmits a carriage return line feed Refer to Figure 13 fo
7. The input power cable is fuse protected and has been charged from 4 amp to 2 5 amp Figure 6 Automobile Cigarette Lighter Power Cable D BR sprin e _ universal tip Y a PE 4 3 amp slow blow fuse The cigarette lighter adapter is equipped with a 3 Amp slow blow fuse located inside the adapter tip The tip can be unscrewed to allow replacement of the fuse if necessary To ensure optimum performance when replacing the fuse first spring load the fuse The adapter has an LED on its side panel to indicate that power is connected If an alternative power source is preferred the cigarette lighter power adapter can be removed When the adapter is cut off and the cable stripped it will be observed that two leads are provided for each positive and negative connection see Figure 6 This allows for parallel power sources such as dual batteries The DC power source must be in the range from 10 to 36 VDC Refer to Power Requirements in Appendix A for a summary Note that additional accessories may be ordered from NovAtel Customer Service if desired See Table 2 3 and 4 for pinout configurations 8 GPSCard ProPak User Manual NorAtel 2 Installation SERIAL DATA CABLES Two serial data cables are supplied to connect the ProPak IT to a PC or modem They are described as follows e straight cable 10 pin LEMO plug to 9 pin D connector DE9P plug see Figure 7 amp Tab
8. VI SERVICE OR REPAIR OF PRODUCT BY THE DEALER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM NOVATEL IN ADDITION THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS DESIGNATED BY NOVATEL AS BETA SITE TEST SAMPLES EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL PREPRODUCTION SAMPLE INCOMPLETE OR OUT OF SPECIFICATION PRODUCTS OR TO RETURNED PRODUCTS IF THE ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION MARKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR ALTERED THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED NOVATEL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OUT OF THE PURCHASE INSTALLATION OPERATION USE OR LICENSING OR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES IN NO EVENT SHALL NOVATEL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE DUE TO ANY CAUSE There are no user serviceable parts in the ProPak and no maintenance is required When the status code indicates that a unit is faulty replace with another unit and return the faulty unit to NovAtel Inc You must obtain a RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION RMA number by calling GPS Customer Service at 1 800 280 2242 or 403 295 4900 before shipping any product to NovAtel or Dealer Once you have obtained an RMA number you will be advised of proper shipping procedures to return any defective product When returning any product to NovAtel p
9. GPSCard ProPak User Manual Note Warranty WARRANTY POLICY NovAtel Inc warrants that its Global Positioning System GPS products are free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the conditions set forth below for the following periods of time ProPak Series One 1 Year GPSAntenna Series One 1 Year Cables and Accessories Ninety 90 Days Software Support One 1 Year Date of sale shall mean the date of the invoice to the original customer for the product NovAtel s responsibility respecting this warranty is limited solely to product replacement or product repair at an authorized NovAtel location only Determination of replacement or repair will be made by NovAtel personnel or by technical personnel expressly authorized by NovAtel for this purpose THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES DO NOT EXTEND TO I NONCONFORMITIES DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE PRODUCTS DUE TO ACCIDENT ABUSE MISUSE OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR USE IN OTHER THAN A NORMAL AND CUSTOMARY MANNER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS NOT CONFORMING TO NOVATEL S SPECIFICATIONS OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRESCRIBED INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES II DEFECTS ERRORS OR NONCONFORMITIES IN THE PRODUCTS DUE TO MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS ADDITIONS OR CHANGES NOT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOVATEL S SPECIFICATIONS OR AUTHORIZED BY NOVATEL III NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR IV DAMAGE CAUSED BY FORCE OF NATURE OR ACT OF ANY THIRD PERSON V SHIPPING DAMAGE OR
10. High gt 2 0 Voc and lt 5 0 VDC Low lt 0 8 VDC Current lt 5 mA maximum Figure 15 Mounting Bracket Drill Holes Dimensions 4 x 5 DIA THROUGH NOTE All dimensions in millimeters sesssesesedsess 0 4 x 8 1 DIA RAPEL 6 0 x 90 DEG C SINK FARSIDE GPSCard ProPak User Manual 23 Appendices Nolte B Some Common Unit Conversions Distance 1 international foot 0 3048 metres 1 statute mile 1609 7 metres 1 nautical mile 1852 metres 1000 metres m 1 kilometre km 100 centimetres cm 1000 millimetres mm 1 metre m Temperature degrees Celcius 5 9 x degrees Fahrenheit 32 Volume 1 litre 1 0 88 quart 1000 cubic centimetre cc 1 litre 1 Weight 1 gram g 0 04 ounce 1 pound 0 45359 kilograms kg 1000 gram g kilogram kg 24 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Nov tel NovAtel Inc 1120 68 Avenue NE Calgary Alberta Canada 2 855 GPS Hotline 403 295 4900 GPS Fax 403 295 4901 E mail support 2novatel ca Website http www novatel ca Recyclable Printed in Canada on recycled paper OM 2000001 1 Hev 2 97 03 11
11. IBM and PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Belden is a registered trademark of Belden Inc 1997 NovAtel Inc All rights reserved Unpublished rights reserved under International copyright laws Printed in Canada on recycled paper Recyclable 99 GPSCard ProPak User Manual NorAtel Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD IX 1 INTRODUCTION 1 OVERVICW E 2 Connections And Indicators sm roto eee EXE TUI e cave 2 GPSCard OEM Series FeatUres tee e eee eee epe eto eoe teri ene cree E aee ce ete Ue pese eds 3 2 INSTALLATION 4 Cable Connection Considerations 0000000 0 eene ee 4 EE MU e E aL 5 GPS Antenna 8 255 eed vus lea eee d e Oe 5 Antenna Cable Considerations 5 GPS Gard Internal I EREREHREPT 6 Internal Power Card eec END I MUR TENERE sense 6 Mounting T 6 Horner c
12. command settings Your ProPak is equipped with the SAVECONFIG option displaying the RCCA log after a RESET will show the saved configuration Use the CTSA log to monitor the channel tracking status Use the SATA log to observe the satellite specific data Use the POSA log to observe the current computed position solutions Use DOPA log to monitor the dilution of precision of the current satellite constellation Use the RCSA log to monitor the receiver status Use HELP command to list all available commands Refer to the Command Descriptions Manual for procedures and explanations related to data logging COMMUNICATING USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER Using an IBM compatible PC is a versatile method of interfacing to the ProPak Your PC can be set up to emulate a remote terminal using the PC s COM serial ports as well as provide the added flexibility of creating multiple command batch files and data logging storage files Some possible methods of communicating to the ProPak using the PC are Any standard communications software package that emulates terminal can be used to establish bi directional communications with the ProPak You can create command batch files using any convenient text editor such as the DOS text editor Edit or the Microsoft Windows Notepad Command files previously created can be redirected to the PC s COM port that is connected to the ProPak This be executed using DOS o
13. communications program can be used for these purposes the use of Windows is described only for example purposes The following paragraphs will give examples of how Notepad and Terminal may be utilized to create a hypothetical navigation boot file It will be assumed that the PC serial port is connected to the ProPak COMI port and a remote terminal is connected to the ProPak 2 port Example Navigation Command File Using Windows Notepad see Figure 11 1 Open Notepad and type in the following command text setnav 51 111 114 039 51 555 114 666 0 start stop magvar 21 log 1 posa ontime 15 log 1 spha ontime 15 log coml nava ontime 15 log com2 gprmb ontime 15 5 log com2 gpvtg ontime 15 5 log com2 rcca ontime 60 2 Save the command text as a convenient file name e g bootnav1 txt and exit the editor GPSCard ProPak User Manual 15 3 Operation Note File Edit Figure 11 Illustration of Windows Notepad Command File Notepad BOOTNAVI TXT Search Help setnau 51 111 114 039 51 555 114 666 8 start stop maguar 21 Log log log log log log comi comi comi com2 com2 com2 posa ontime 15 spha ontime 15 ontime 15 gprmb ontime 15 5 gputg ontime 15 5 rcca ontime 68 Once this file is saved it can be called up at any time to initialize the ProPak for waypoint navigation Using the text editor can be a very useful method of creating many diff
14. over which communication will occur default COMI and the data transfer rates for both programming default 115 200 bits per second and terminal emulation default 9600 bps To minimize the time required select the highest serial bit rate your PC can reliably support Loader will verify and save your selections in a file named LOADER SET and return to the main menu screen From the main screen select Program Card Select the disk drive e g A B C D in which the update file e g 330 BIN islocated Select the path where the update program file is located e g C GPS LOADER the directory from which you started Loader is the default path Select the required update file e g 330 BIN At the prompt enter your update auth code e g 1752 32d 6ba0 92b5 e5b9 3951RM When prompted by the program turn on power to the ProPak Loader will automatically establish communications with the ProPak The time required to transfer the new program data will depend on the bit rate which was selected earlier When the download is complete use the terminal emulator in Loader select Terminal or any other to issue the VERSION command this will verify your new program version number When using the terminal emulator in Loader prompt does not initially appear you need to enter the command first which then produces a response after which a prompt will appear Exit Loader select Quit This completes the proce
15. plate can be attached to the ProPak enclosure using the four flat screws Please ensure that the four flat screws are mounted from the countersunk side of the mounting plate Once the plate has been attached to the ProPak enclosure the entire assembly can then be mounted onto a surface using either the four self drilling screws through the screw mount holes or the two tapping screws through the quick mount holes NOTE This mounting kit is not designed for use high dynamics or high vibration environments Contact NovAtel Customer Service if your application requires the ProPak to be mounted in these types of environments 6 GPSCard ProPak User Manual NoAtel 2 Installation Figure 5 Mounting Plate Thread for flat screw Rectangular nut Grub screw Quick mount holes to mount assembly to surface using wood screws Holes to mount plate to enclosure using flat screw Holes to mount assembly to a surface using self tapping screws Channel Back of receiver enclosure Front of mounting plate GPSCard ProPak User Manual 7 2 Installation Note INPUT POWER CABLE The power cable Figure 6 supplied allows you to connect a DC power source of your choice It is conveniently equipped with an automobile cigarette lighter power adapter for supplying 12 VDC while operating from an automobile The output from the power adapter utilizes a 4 pin LEMO connector LEMO part number FGJ 0B 304 CNLD52Z
16. should be connected to both the ProPak and GPS Antenna before power is turned on This is because connecting the antenna to the ProPak after power up may cause the internal antenna LNA power source to current limit shutting off power to the GPSAntenna If this occurs you will then be required to turn off the ProPak input power and then back on again 12 GPSCard ProPak User Manual NorAtel 3 Operation COM PORT DEFAULT SETTINGS Because the ProPak communicates with the user designed command controller via the COM1 COM2 serial ports ensure that both units are configured properly for initial communications before power up of the ProPak The ProPak COM ports are defaulted to operate with the following protocol settings e RS232 9600 No Parity 8 Bits 1 Stop Bit No Hand Shaking Echo Off BOOT UP The boot up and initial operating software firmware is resident in the ProPak Flash ROM memory Therefore there is no requirement to download operating software Just turn on power wait one moment for self boot and the ProPak is now ready for command input There are two initial start up indicators to let you know that the ProPak is operating normally Your external DTE data terminal equipment screen will display one of the following prompts 1 gt if you are connected to COMI port or 2 gt if you are connected to COM2 port The ProPak is now ready for command input from either or bo
17. DE9S female BROWN BROWN 10 1 BLACK 20 K 2 nee pin SPEEN ud ORANGE 4 64 YELLOW 5 SL E o5 GREEN 60 Q G 3 6 BLUE 7 LAIT 7 VIOLET 8 U 8 GRAY 9 SHY a 9 WHITE 100 10 conductor cable Table 3 Null Modem Cable Pin Configurations LEMO Pin No RS232C Signal Wire Color Code DE9S Pin No Pini DOD Pin 4 Pin 2 RXD Pin Pin 3 TXD Pin 2 Pin 4 DTR Pin 6 Pin 5 GND Pin 5 Pin 6 DSR Pin 4 Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 Pin 8 CTS Pin 7 Pin 9 NULL Pin 9 Pin 10 Pin 1 jumpered to Pin 6 10 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Nolte 2 Installation 1 0 STROBE PORT CABLE The ProPak I O Strobe lines are available on the ProPak back end cap from the 8 pin LEMO connector LEMO part number FGL 1K 308 CLLC45Z see Figure 9 Please see Appendix A Technical Specifications for a list of the pinouts and descriptions for each of the I O strobes along with electrical specifications Figure 9 1 0 Strobe Port Cable Red marker at top of connector LEMO 8 pin socket BROWN 1 BLACK 2 RED 3 ORANGE 4 YELLOW 5 O GREEN BLUE WHITE 6 1 70 80 8 conductor wire VARF 1PPS MSR MKI STATUS GND GND GND Table 4 1 0 PORT PINOUT ProPak Receiver LEMO Pin Pin Description Color Code Number VARF
18. Noite OM 20000011 Rev 2 ProPak GPSCard Products NovAtel Inc Nolte User Manual Publication Number 20000011 Revision Level 2 97 03 11 This manual is companion to GPSCard Command Descriptions Manual 20000008 The ProPak User Manual reflects features provided in other NovAtel products including AG 20 GPSDredger and Hydrographic Surveyor Proprietary Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NovAtel Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or non disclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or non disclosure agreement No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of a duly authorized representative of NovAtel Inc The information contained within this manual is believed to be true and correct at the time of publication ProPak GPSCard GPSAntenna GPSolution RT 20 and Narrow Correlator are trademarks of NovAtel Inc Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LEMO is a registered trademark of LEMO S A
19. PSCard ProPak User Manual NorAtel Customer Service SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUEST FORM If you require a software upgrade update please fill in this form photocopy and fax the information to NovAtel Customer Service along with a copy of your proof of purchase The GPS Hotline and fax numbers are listed at the front of this manual in the Customer Service section Customer Name Company Mailing Address Telephone Number Fax Number GPSCard Model Serial Number Software Version Date of Purchase How would you like to receive the upgrade files ____ e mail ftp BBS mail or courier Signature Date GPSCard ProPak User Manual vii Note NOTICE The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47 CFR 15 has specified that the following notices be brought to the attention of users of this product This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residenti
20. PUT DATA INTERFACE Baud rates 300 baud to 115 2 Kbaud user selectable Default 9600 baud COM1 and COM2 Electrical format RS232 22 GPSCard ProPak User Manual P a4 Noite Appendices INPUT OUTPUT STROBES VARF Output A software programmable variable frequency output ranging from 156 Hz to 10 23 MHz refer to FREQUENCY_OUT command The pulse width is one cycle of 20 473 MHz 49 nsec This is a normally high active low pulse The time between pulses may vary by as much as 49 ns jitter 1PPS Output A one pulse per second Time Sync output This is a normally high active low pulse 200 us where the falling edge is the reference Measure Out 1 10 or 20 pulses per second output normally high active low where the pulse width is 200 us The falling edge is the receiver measurement strobe Rate is model dependent Mark Input An input mark negative pulse 55 nsec time tags output log data to the time of the falling edge of the mark input pulse refer to LOG command syntax ONMARK This line is TTL or contact closure compatible Status Output The electrical specifications of the strobe signals are as follows Indicates a valid GPS position solution is available A high level indicates a valid solution or fix position has been set Output Voltage High gt 2 0 Low 0 55 Sink Current 64 mA Source Current 15 mA Mark Input Voltage
21. SCard a multi channel parallel tracking C A code Coarse Acquisition GPS receiver operating on the L1 1575 42 MHz frequency Each dedicated channel independently tracks the code and carrier phase of a GPS satellite in view and can provide a pseudorange accuracy within 10 cm The NovAtel custom proprietary correlator chip combined with a high performance 20 MHz 32 bit CPU is capable of measuring and outputting satellite code and carrier phase data at a rate of up to 20 times per second and can compute up to 10 position solutions per second The GPSCard modules are built on a compact printed circuit board utilizing surface mount manufacturing technology measuring only 167 x 100 x 15 mm in size and weighing 175 grams CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS The ProPak features front and rear end caps see Figures 2 and 3 each with appropriate indicator lights and connectors Rear end cap connections for COM1 COM2 strobes GPSAntenna and power input are provided There are two LEDs on the rear end cap one for each serial port Red indicates received data on the port while Green indicates transmitted data on the port The front end cap indicator glows Red when power is on and Green when a valid position is computed Figure 2 ProPak Front End Cap Power Position Valid Indicator Figure 3 ProPak Rear End Cap COM Port on Indicators COM Port Indicator Status Red Receiving Green Transmitting Yellow Both the above
22. al area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at his own risk Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class A digital device it is required to use properly shielded interface cables such as Belden 9539 or equivalent when using the serial data ports and double shielded cables such as Belden 9945 or equivalent when using the I O strobe port CAUTION Handle with Care Use Anti Static Precautions viii GPSCard ProPak User Manual a NovAtel Foreword FOREWORD Scope This manual provides sufficient information for initial set up and operation of the ProPak Accompanying this manual is the Command Descriptions Manual which is intended to be a reference manual dedicated to the multitude of GPSCard commands and logs The Command Descriptions Manual has been written in generic form so as to accommodate all models of GPSCard receivers regardless of series type Other supplementary manuals may be included to accommodate special models and software features with unique functionality One example is the GPSolution Graphical Interface Program which is separate user interface software included with all GPSCard receivers and has a separate user manual Therefore these manuals ar
23. d is a return of the COMI or 2 gt prompt from the ProPak depending on which COM port accepted the command Note that VERSION and HELP are the only commands that do provide a data response other than the COM port prompt Examples GPSCard ProPak User Manual 13 3 Operation NovAtel Using your interfacing terminal if you type the command VERSION and then press the Return key this will cause the ProPak to echo the ProPak version information If you type HELP and press Return the ProPak will respond with a listing of all available commands An example of no echo response to an input command is the FIX HEIGHT command It can be input as follows COM1 gt fix height 550 Return 1 gt The above example illustrates command input to the ProPak COMI port which sets the ProPak antenna height as fixed to 550 metres above sea level and causes position solutions to be constrained as 2D with height fixed However your only confirmation that the command was actually accepted is the return of the COMI prompt If a command is erroneously input the ProPak will respond with the Invalid Command Option response followed by the COMI prompt After initial boot up you may find the following logs useful for observing the ProPak activities Use the RCCA log to list the default command settings After the ProPak has been operational for a while the RCCA log will be useful for indicating status of all current
24. dure required for field updating a ProPak 20 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Note Appendices Technical Specifications PHYSICAL Size 245 mm x 130 mm x 62 mm Weight Approximately 1 2 kg Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 40 C to 65 C optional Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity 95 non condensing Altitude 5 000 metres May operate above 5 000 metres in a controlled environment however is not certified as such Resistance characteristics Dust tight water tight VIBRATION Operational 10 Hz 55 Hz 5g 55 Hz 150 Hz 24 150 Hz 500 Hz 1g ACCELERATION Acceleration 4g maximum sustained tracking POWER REQUIREMENTS Input Voltage 10 to 36 vDC Power 8 W typical Power Protection Self resettable circuit breaker reverse polarity protected current limits at 1 4 A GPSCard ProPak User Manual 21 Appendices Nolte PERFORMANCE Subject To GPS System Characteristics Frequency L1 1575 42 MHz Code tracked C A Code SPS Channels 12 independent tracking channels Time to First Fix lt 70 seconds typical cold start no initial time almanac or position required Re acquisition 3 seconds typical Computed Data Update Rate up to 10 solutions per second model and configuration dependent Measured Data Update Rate up to 20 data records per second model and configuration dependent Pseudorange Po
25. e to be considered as companion manuals and should be kept together at all times for easy reference from one to the other For example in the Operation section of this manual a command or logging activity may be referred to that requires you to consult the Command Descriptions Manual to further understand the full contents and usage of that particular command or log The focus of this manual is on the user s perspective for integration evaluation and operation purposes It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide service or repair details Please contact your NovAtel Customer Service Centre for any customer service problems or inquiries The standard for measurements throughout this document is metric 51 units There is an appendix to help with any conversions to imperial measurements see Appendix B Prerequisites The ProPak requires the addition of peripheral equipment before it can become a fully functional GPS receiver Section 2 Installation provides information concerning installation requirements and considerations The GPSCard mounted within the ProPak utilizes a comprehensive user interface command structure which requires communications through its serial communications ports COMI and COM2 To utilize the built in command structure to its fullest potential it is recommended that some time be taken to review and become familiar with Sections 2 through 6 of the Command Descriptions Manual before operating the ProPak receiver
26. ecompressed The syntax for decompression is as follows Syntax filename s password where filename is the name of the compressed file but not including the EXE extension 5 is the password command switch password is the password required to allow decompression Example oem330 s12345678 The self extracting archive will then generate the following files LOADER EXE Loader utility program LOADER TXT Instructions on how to use the Loader utility e XYZ BIN Firmware version update file where XYZ program version level e g 330 BIN USING THE LOADER UTILITY The Loader utility can operate from any DOS directory or drive on your PC The program is comprised of three parts Program Card authorization procedure Setup communications configuration and Terminal terminal emulator The main screen is shown in Figure 14 GPSCard ProPak User Manual 19 4 Firmware Upgrades amp Updates NorAtel Figure 14 Main screen of LOADER program NovAtel GPS Serial Downloader 02 00 1 Menu 1 Setup Terninal Quit If you are running Loader for the first time be sure to access the Setup menu step 3 below before proceeding to Program Card step 4 below otherwise you can go directly from step 2 below to step 4 The procedure is as follows 1 2 3 9 Turn off power to the ProPak Start the Loader program From the main menu screen select Setup to configure the serial port
27. em Cable Pin Configurations ss 10 41 0 PORT PINOUT ProPak Receiver neta ate ere reise rre 11 FIGURES I ProPak Ee bere RIO tie SUR ee nt men ag ee E O 1 2 ProPak Front End Cap 3 gong in en nt ROU SB e 2 3 coerente ein 2 4 Typical ProPak Installation Configuration sisi 4 Mounting Plate s sett tait besten eeiam UN oet nen itp ten eiie eite 7 6 Automobile Cigarette Lighter Power Cable scene 8 7 Straight 9 8 Null Modem Serial 10 9 I O Strobe Port Cable eripe Un ore eO OUS UU e UR RE e ese seeds 11 10 Typical Operational Configuration eren nenne trennen 12 11 Illustration of Windows Notepad Command File 16 12 Illustration Using Windows Terminal Communications ss 17 13 Illustration of Setting Windows Terminal Button Commands esee 17 14 Main screen of LOADER program nette pete Dire tpe teer ete tete re REI 20 15 Mounting Bracket Drill Holes Dimensions sis 23 iv
28. enna you choose for your GPS system will depend on the specific positioning application such as survey aviation marine mobile or manpack The ProPak has been designed to operate with the NovAtel GPSAntenna models 501 511 and 521 Though it is possible to operate with other GPS antennas NovAtel only warrants operation with the above mentioned models For further information on GPSAntenna systems and extended length cable runs contact NovAtel GPS Customer Service and ask for our Extended Length Antenna Cable Runs Application Note APN 003 For initial testing of the ProPak we recommend that the GPSAntenna Model 501 be used It offers exceptional phase center stability as well as improved immunity against multipath reception gt 10 dB rejection of left hand circular reception Refer to the NovAtel GPSAntenna Model 501 User Manual for recommended procedures when installing the Model 501 antenna Some important points are mentioned here to keep in mind when installing the antenna system Select an antenna location with clear view of the sky to the horizon so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction Ensure that the antenna is mounted a secure stable platform or structure The mounting structure should be stable enough to withstand unexpected high wind gusts If geodetic survey quality positioning is required with reduced multipath reception while maintaining a stable phase center t
29. erent operational command and logging initializing scenarios Transferring The Command File From Windows Terminal To The ProPak 1 Ensure that Terminal is correctly set up to agree with the ProPak communications protocol using the Settings menu Once you are satisfied with the Terminal settings you can save the Terminal set up with the File Save As selection e g OEMSETUP TRM This way each time Terminal is started if you use the File Open menu option then select OEMSETUP TRM Terminal will be correctly set up for each communications testing session 2 Access the Transfer menu and use the Send text file selection to locate the file you wish to send to the ProPak e g BOOTNAVI TXT Once you double click on the file or select OK Terminal will send the file to the ProPak Terminal will display the text file contents as it is output to the ProPak Figure 12 illustrates an example of what you can expect to see on the PC s screen The above example initializes the ProPak with origin and destination waypoint coordinates and sets the magnetic variation correction to 21 degrees The POSA SPHA and NAVA logs have been set to output from the ProPak COMI port at intervals of once every 15 seconds whereas the GPRMB and GPVTG NMEA logs have been set to be logged out of the ProPak COM2 port at intervals of 15 seconds and offset by five seconds The RCCA log has been set to output every 60 seconds from the ProPak 2 port 16 GPSCard
30. guides located in each side of the mounting enclosure This arrangement provides shock and vibration resistance for the card The unit is sealed to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions therefore any attempt to open the case will impair the water resistant qualities of the enclosure and void the warranty INTERNAL POWER CARD The internal power card is a DC to DC power converter providing multiple output voltages filtering automatic reset circuit protection and voltage regulation for the ProPak It will accept a single input voltage between the range of 10 to 36 VDC and converts it to 5 12 and 12 VDC which the ProPak requires to operate The power input is reverse polarity protected Refer to the Technical Specifications for further information MOUNTING BRACKET A mounting kit has been provided to facilitate mounting the ProPak to a surface The mounting kit includes the following materials e four self tapping screws 10 16 x gt LG two wood screws 10 x 34 LG four flat screws x 8 90 countersink e aluminum mounting plate see Appendix A Figure 15 for exact dimensions First the mounting plate needs to be attached to the ProPak enclosure As shown in Figure 5 there are two channels running the length of the bottom of the ProPak enclosure In each of these channels there are two rectangular nuts held in place by grub screws These four nuts are factory positioned so that the mounting
31. he NovAtel GPSAntenna Model 501 is recommended If greater multipath reduction is of high importance install the GPSAntenna on the NovAtel Choke Ring Ground Plane Refer to the GPSAntenna Model 501 User Manual for more details ANTENNA CABLE CONSIDERATIONS The antenna coaxial cable that you require will depend on the specific antenna selected for use in your system and the distance between the antenna and the ProPak NovAtel offers a variety of antenna coaxial cables to meet your GPSAntenna installation requirements Should you require additional coaxial cable contact your NovAtel GPS Customer Service representative for specific model details NovAtel provides optional coaxial cables in the following lengths 5 metre antenna cable TNC male TNC male 15 metre antenna cable TNC male TNC male 30 metre antenna cable TNC male TNC male Though it is possible to use other high quality antenna cables only NovAtel supplied coaxial cables are warranted for use with the ProPak GPSCard ProPak User Manual 5 2 Installation Note REMEMBER The coaxial cable should be connected to the antenna and ProPak before system power is turned on If for any reason the cable is disconnected from the antenna or ProPak you must turn off power before reconnecting the cable This is to prevent the ProPak antenna current limiting circuit from unnecessarily activating GPSCARD INTERNAL MOUNT The GPSCard is mounted in resilient molded card
32. le 2 This is used to connect the ProPak II to a modem or radio transmitter to propagate differential corrections Its NovAtel part number is 01016383 null modem cable 10 pin LEMO plug to 9 pin D connector DE9S socket see Figure 8 amp Table 3 This is used to connect the ProPak II to a serial RS232C communication port on a terminal or computer Its NovAtel part number is 01016329 The 10 pin plug on each cable can be plugged into either the or 2 port on the ProPak II For field replacement of the LEMO connector please consult Appendix B for a list of the manufacturers part numbers Figure 7 Straight Serial Port Cable Red marker at top of connector P1 P5 D V p P6 P9 LEMO 10 pin plug DE9P male BROWN 10 o1 BLACK 20 2 RED 30 ORANGE 4 4 YELLOW 5 o5 GREEN 60 o6 BLUE 70 o7 VIOLET 80 8 GRAY 90 9 WHITE 100 10 conductor cable Table 2 Straight Cable Pin Configurations LEMO Pin No RS232C Signal Wire Color Code DE9P Pin No Pini DOD Pin 1 Pin 2 RXD Pin2 Pin 3 TXD Pin 3 Pin 4 DTR Pin 4 Pin 5 GND Pin 5 Pin 6 DSR Pin 6 Pin 7 RTS Pin 7 Pin 8 CTS Pin 8 Pin 9 NULL Pin 9 Pin 10 GPSCard ProPak User Manual 9 2 Installation Note Figure 8 Null Modem Serial Port Cable Red marker at top of connector 55 51 59 56 LEMO 10 pin plug
33. lease return all original diskettes along with the defective product in the original packaging to avoid ESD and shipping damage ANY ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ProPak CASE WILL IMPAIR THE WATER RESISTANT QUALITIES OF THE ENCLOSURE AND VOID THE WARRANTY GPSCard ProPak User Manual v Customer Service Note CUSTOMER SERVICE If you require customer service please provide the following information along with a detailed description of the problem when you call or write Serial No Model No Software Release No Authorization No Date Purchased Purchased from User name Title Company Address City Prov State Zip Postal Code Country Phone Fax GPSCard interface Computer type Operating Shell Other interface used Please provide a complete description of any problems you may be experiencing or the nature of your inquiry attach additional sheets if needed You may photocopy and fax this page call or mail the above information to the address listed below Contact your local NovAtel dealer for more information To locate a dealer in your area contact the NovAtel GPS Hotline by phone at 1 800 280 2242 or 403 295 4900 by fax at 403 295 4901 by e mail to support novatel ca over the worldwide web at http www novatel ca or by mail to NovAtel Inc GPS Customer Service 1120 68 Avenue NE Calgary Alberta Canada T2E 855 vi G
34. ol Datum Table or User Definable Magnetic Variation Correction Undulation Table or User Definable Satellite Elevation Cutoff Control Position Height Velocity Constraint Satellite Lockout Control Satellite Health Control Mark Input Position Time 5 Timing Output Measurements Strobe User Settable Frequency Output Solution Status Output GPSCard ProPak User Manual 2 Installation Note INSTALLATION Installing the ProPak is a straightforward process A minimum configuration is established with the following set up Setting up the GPSAntenna Routing and connecting the antenna cable between the GPSAntenna and ProPak Connecting RS232 communication interface to one of the COM ports of the The supplied null modem cables are intended for RS232 communications only Connecting the output of the power adapter to the input power jack of the ProPak CABLE CONNECTION CONSIDERATIONS The LEMO connectors that are used to connect the cables to the ProPak have a locking mechanism which requires careful installation and removal Observe the following points when handling the cables To insert the cables make certain you are using the appropriate cable for the port the COM1 COM2 serial port cable has a different connector 10 pin from the I O cable 8 pin e Line up the red dot on the connector shell with the red index ma
35. r a DOS based communications software package Microsoft Windows 3 1 incorporates a terminal emulator Terminal that can be used to create command macros or to select previously created command files to be directed to the COMn port Included with your ProPak is a disk containing the setup file to install the NovAtel GPSolution and FILE CONVERTER programs GPSolution is a Windows graphical user interface which exploits the multitude of features provided by the ProPak allowing you to explore the GPSCard s many features without struggling with communications protocol or writing make do software The FILE CONVERTER Utility is a Windows program which has been developed as a companion to the ProPak output logging functions The program allows you to convert between NovAtel ASCII and binary records and RINEX files and strips unwanted records for data file compilation For further information about installation and operation of the GPSolution and FILE CONVERTER programs refer to their on line help 14 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Note 3 Operation CREATING COMMAND TEXT FILES A quick and convenient way to initiate multiple commands and logging from the ProPak is to create boot up command files relating to specific functions This will save time when you want to duplicate test situations and minimize set up time Any convenient text editor can be used to create command text files Example For this example it will be a
36. r an illustration of Terminals Function Key settings Figure 13 Illustration of Setting Windows Terminal Button Commands Function Keys Key Name Command log gpalm ontime 60 Cancel GPALM once log comi gpalm m d teneat log com1 alma ontime 60 m d ALMA once log comi alma m d 65 60 com gpgsv ontime 60 m d It is important to remember to save your Terminal File Settings if you wish to retain the Button setting for future sessions This will ensure the communications settings are saved as well It is also recommended that the ProPak and Windows Terminal be set for xon xoff handshaking as loss of data may occur otherwise GPSCard ProPak User Manual 17 4 Firmware Upgrades amp Updates NovAtel FIRMWARE UPGRADES amp UPDATES The ProPak stores its program firmware in non volatile memory which allows you to perform firmware upgrades and updates without having to return the ProPak to the factory New firmware can be downloaded to the ProPak through a serial port and the unit will immediately be ready for operation at a higher level of performance The first step in upgrading your receiver is to contact NovAtel GPS Customer Service via any of the methods described in the Customer Service section at the beginning of this manual A Customer Service Representative will assist you in selecting the best upgrade option that suits your specific GPS needs
37. rk on the socket Insert the connector until it seats with a click locking it in place e To disconnect the cable simply grasp the connector by the knurled ring and pull DO NOT PULL DIRECTLY ON THE CABLES Figure 4 Typical ProPak Installation Configuration ProPak Antenna COM2 1 DC In RF Antenna Cable e a To automobile cigarette lighter socket Power Cable Serial Cable for RS232 communications Strobes Cable SSeS User Interface 4 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Note 2 Installation GPSANTENNA The purpose of the antenna element is to intercept the radio waves transmitted by the GPS satellites The signal is then coupled to the low noise amplifier LNA where it is amplified to overcome the losses incurred by the interconnecting coaxial cable between the antenna and ProPak NovAtel offers a variety of GPSAntenna models use low profile microstrip technology with built in LNA and bandpass filtering The antenna you choose will depend on your particular application ranging from precise geodetic surveying to avionics marine and mobile GPS ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS Selecting and installing an appropriate antenna system is an important first step before operating your GPS receiver The ant
38. sition Accuracy real time Standalone 15 metres CEP SA off 2 40 metres CEP SA on Differential with RTCM Standard Reference Station 1 5 metres CEP Differential between two R option Performance Series cards with GDOP lt 4 CEP lt 1 25 metres SEP lt 1 85 metres With Choke Ring ground plane Standard Series Standard Correlator CEP 2 5 metres Performance Series Narrow Correlator 0 75 metre SEP lt 1 00 metre RT 20 Series RT 20 Mode lt 0 20 metre CEP nominal refer to the GPSCard Command Descriptions Manual for complete specifications of RT 20 mode Pseudorange Measurement Accuracy 10 cm RMS 3 minutes no multipath C N gt 44 dBHz 25 RMS in multipath environment with Choke Ring Velocity Accuracy 0 03 m s nominal differential 0 20 m s nominal single point Single Channel Phase Accuracy 3 mm RMS gt 44 dBHz Loop BW 15 Hz Differential Channel Phase Measurement Accuracy 0 75 mm RMS 1 second smoothed no multipath gt 44 dBHz Time Accuracy relative 50 nanoseconds SA off 250 nanoseconds SA on Dual Serial Height Limit Up to 18 288 metres 60 000 feet maximum In accordance with export licensing the card is restricted to 60 000feet Velocity Limit Up to 515 metres per second maximum In accordance with export licensing the card is restricted to less than 1000 NMi hr 515 m sec INPUT OUT
39. ssumed that the PC is connected to ProPak COMI port and that a remote terminal is connected to the ProPak 2 port Before you begin ensure that the PC COM port has been set up to match the ProPak communications protocol Immediately following power up of the ProPak you may want to monitor receiver activity The following command file may be useful to quickly initialize logging 1 Open a text editor on the PC and type in the following command sequences log com2 sata ontime 15 log com2 ctsa ontime 15 log com2 rcsa ontime 60 5 log com2 posa ontime 15 log com2 dopa ontime 15 2 Save the command text to a convenient file name e g BOOT1 TXT and exit the editor 3 You can now use the DOS command to redirect the contents of the BOOTI TXT file to the PC COMn port which is connected to the ProPak Example C GPS gt copy bootl txt coml 1 files s copied C GPS gt 4 ProPak is now initialized with the contents of the command file and logging is directed from the ProPak COM2 port to the connected remote terminal COMMUNICATING USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3 1 If your PC has Microsoft Windows 3 1 you may find that it offers a convenient method of communicating with the ProPak With Windows you can use its accessory program Notepad to create command text files and then use the Windows Terminal program to establish two way communications between your PC and the ProPak As any text editor or
40. th COM ports INITIAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ProPak Communicating with the ProPak is a straightforward process and is accomplished by issuing desired commands to the COMI or COM ports from an external serial communications device For your initial testing and communications with the ProPak you will probably be using either a remote terminal DTE or an IBM PC compatible that is directly connected to a ProPak COM port using a null modem cable At this point it is recommended that you become thoroughly familiar with the Command Descriptions Manual to ensure maximum utilization of the ProPak s capabilities To change the default communication settings such as baud rate you need to utilize the COMn command as described in Section 2 Command Descriptions of the Command Descriptions Manual COMMUNICATING USING A REMOTE TERMINAL A convenient and easy method of communicating with the ProPak is to use a remote terminal DTE Ensure that the terminal s communications set up matches the ProPak RS232 protocol When the ProPak is first powered up no activity information is transmitted from the COM ports except for the COMI or 2 gt prompt described in the Boot up section above Commands are directly input to the ProPak using your interfacing terminal s keyboard after pressing the terminal s Return key It should be noted that most commands do not echo a response to a command input Your indicator that the command has actually been accepte
41. uch as configuration selection remote control and in the specification of output data and control signals The available selection of models is based on a common building block allowing you to fit the receivers more exactly to the application while maintaining the option for a compatible upgrade path Accessories such as an antenna choke ring and a selection of antennas make implementation a faster less expensive and more reliable task NovAtel leads the industry in state of the art GPS receiver design and we believe our GPSCard product line will help place your application ahead of the competition Future products and product enhancements from NovAtel are aimed at helping you to maintain that lead GPSCard ProPak User Manual 1 1 Introduction Noite DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW The ProPak unit is a rugged water shock and vibration resistant housing designed for outdoor applications Any attempt to open the case will impair the water resistant qualities of the enclosure and void the warranty The enclosure measures 245 mm x 130 mm x 62 mm weighing approximately 1 2 kg and is constructed of extruded aluminum Each end of the enclosure is sealed with an end plate front end cap back end cap and the unit is closed with five mounting screws Add power I O data communications equipment DCE external antenna and the ProPak is ready for the most demanding surveying positioning or navigation applications Inside the ProPak is a GP
42. variable frequency 2 5 one pulse per second Black Pin3 MKO mark output Red Pin4 MKI mark input Orange Pin5 STATUS valid solutions available Yellow Pin 6 GND Green Pin7 GND Blue Pin8 GND White This is the same line used to turn on off the valid position LED light on the panel i e switching between red power on and green valid position GPSCard ProPak User Manual 11 3 Operation NovAtel OPERATION Before operating the ProPak for the first time ensure that you have followed the installation instructions in Section 2 Figure 10 below illustrates a typical operational configuration for the ProPak It will be assumed that initial operation and testing of the ProPak will be while using a personal computer to allow greatest ease and versatility of testing Furthermore it should be understood that communication between the ProPak and the computer is achieved by virtue of the GPS software which resides on the GPSCard residing within the ProPak Figure 10 Typical Operational Configuration GPS Antenna Model 501 511 or 521 GPS Signal Logger Input Or Remote Station Power Converter External Power Source GETTING STARTED At this point it is assumed that your ProPak is configured similar to the above illustration and is now ready for operation REMEMBER If you plan to track satellites upon power up the GPSAntenna coaxial cable
43. you with all the information which you require to update or upgrade your receiver UPGRADING USING THE AUTH COMMAND The AUTH command is a special input command which authorizes the enabling or unlocking of the various model features Use this command when upgrading to a higher performance ProPak model available within the same revision level as your current model e g upgrading from a ProPak 3911RM rev 3 30 to a ProPak 3951RM rev 3 31 This command will only function in conjunction with a valid auth code assigned by GPS Customer Service The upgrade can be performed directly from GPSolution s Command Line Screen or from any other communications program The procedure is as follows 1 Power up the ProPak and establish communications over a serial port see Section 3 Operation 2 Issue the VERSION command to verify the current firmware model number revision level and serial number 3 Issue the AUTH command followed by the auth code and model type The syntax is as follows Syntax auth auth code where auth is a special command which allows program model upgrades auth code 15 the upgrade authorization code expressed as hhhh hhhh hhhh hhhh hhhh model where the characters are an ASCII hexadecimal code and the model would be ASCII text 18 GPSCard ProPak User Manual Note 4 Firmware Upgrades amp Updates Example Sauth 17 29af 3474 01 d34 rt 20 Once the command has been executed
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