SMART-MR15 Quick Start Guide
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1. NMEA LOGS To configure the receiver output through the command line 1 Configure the communication port using the COM command For example to set COM port 1to 9600 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no handshaking echo off and break on enter the following com coml 9600 m 1 n OTTE on 2 Select and configure the NMEA string that you want to output For example to log gpgga position system fix data and undulation at 2 Hz enter the following log gpgga ontime 0 5 ENABLING SBAS POSITIONING This positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL command as follows sbascontrol enable auto Once enabled the Solution type field shown in CDU s Position window changes from Single to SBAS and you may see SBAS satellites in the Constellation window SMART MR15 will track available SBAS satellites including WAAS EGNOS and other SBAS systems 51 116695592 0 82m 114 038613659 0 69m 1062 639m 1 95m Latitude Longitude Hgt MSL Solution type SBAS ENABLING GL1DE To enable GL1DE enter the following commands pdpfilter enable pdpmode relative auto ENABLING Bluetooth Bluetooth is configured on the SMART MR15 COM3 internal port and is enabled by default To disable Bluetooth btcontrol disable To enable Bluetooth enter the following command btcontrol enable For detailed information about the configuration and enabling of Bluetooth on the SMART MR15 refer to Chapter 5 Bl2. the LEDs on the SMART MR15 is summarized in the following table Red Yellow Green a v Off Off Off Power is not available or there has been a hardware failure On Off Off Power available but no satellites are being tracked No cellular connection On Flashing Off Tracking at least one satellite but not a valid position No cellular network connection On On Off Position valid in basic autonomous mode No cellular network connection On On Flashing SBAS tracking but not enough data for enhanced solution Connected to cellular network but not receiving RTK corrections On On On Position valid in an enhanced accuracy mode WAAS EGNOS MSAS DGPS OmniSTAR VBS XP HP or RTK Connected to cellular network and receiving RTK corrections On Flashing Flashing Fixed position with bad integrity Connected to cellular network but not receiving RTK corrections a If the SMART MR15 NTRIP client is not active LED operation will not reflect the status of the cellular network Refer to the Installation chapter in the SMART 10 15 User Manual for further information b When acting as a reference receiver all lights on solid indicates a good fixed position OTeyaleliiceyal CONNECTING TO THE SMART MR15 Cable connectors are illustrated in Figure 3 One DB 9 connector can be used to connect to a PC laptop serial RS 232 communication port The others can be connected to a modem or radio transmitter to receive differential correcti
3. ART MR15 on a construction or agricultural vehicle All signals are wired out in this cable e Streamlined cable NovAtel part number 01018526 with two DB 9 connectors and exposed tinned wires for power ground and ER This cable provides connection for power two serial ports and emulated radar It has been designed for permanent installation The cable material is capable of withstanding a wide temperature range and will not be damaged by exposure to chemicals Four mounting kits are available for the SMART MR15 e Mounting Kit Quick Release Plate 01018625 e Mounting Kit Quick Release Assembly 01018578 e Mounting Kit AG GPS 262 01018623 e Mounting Kit 5 8 Inch Adapter 01018624 In addition to the above cable and mounting accessories the following accessories are available for the SMART MR15 e CDMA Antenna 2 2 4 dBi 824 896 MHz 1850 1990 MHz NMO NovAtel part number 12023296 USE with 12023301 mount only e CDMA Antenna Base NMO Magnetic Mount 30 cm cable NovAtel part number 12023301 USE with 12023296 CDMA Antenna DO NOT USE with 12023303 GSM Antenna e GSM HSPA Antenna 3 4 dBi 806 960 MHz 1710 1990 MHz NMO NovAtel part number 12023303 USE with the 12023300 GSM mount only DO NOT USE with 12023301 CDMA Base e GSM Antenna Base NMO Magnetic Mount 3 65 m cable NovAtel part number 12023300 USE with 12023303 GSM HSPA Antenna only e Antenna Ground Plane Kit for use on non metalli
4. ND when the output is logic low It outputs logic low until the vehicle speed is greater than 1 km hr It provides an output frequency that represents 36 11 Hz km hr default value with an effective range from 1 km hr to 55 km hr and uses 2D velocity for near horizontal applications The default value can be changed to 26 11 or 28 12 Hz km hr using the RADARCFG command To enable ER for example enter the following command radarcfg enable LOGGING DATA An extensive set of logs has been created to capture the data your SMART MR15 receives and processes These logs can be directed to a SMART MR15 port COM1 or AUX and can be automatically generated when new or changed data becomes available or at regular intervals Available logs are listed in the OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide found on our Web site at www novatel com through Support Firmware Software and Manuals To log data use the LOG command For example to log the pseudorange position to COM 1 every 30 seconds enter the following log coml psrposb ontime 30 Logs can be generated in one of three formats ASCII Abbreviated ASCII or Binary Refer to the SWART MR15 User Manual OM 20000130 or the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000094 for information about the LOG command If you prefer CDU provides a graphical interface for configuring data logging Select Logging Control Window from the Tools menu In the Logging Control window you can select which
5. SMART MR15 QUICK START GUIDE This guide provides the information you need to set up and begin using your new SMART MR15 a combined L1 L2 GNSS receiver and antenna with Emulated Radar ER output and NTRIP support For more detailed information about the installation and operation of your we receiver refer to the SMART MR15 and OEMV user manuals which can be found on the NovAtel Web site at www novatel com through Support Firmware Software and Manuals To order a printed copy of the manuals free of charge follow the instructions on the enclosed User Manuals postcard The SMART MR15 supports Emulated Radar ER and Bluetooth 2 0 functionality and an integrated cellular modem for receiving NTRIP corrections The associated PC utilities and USB drivers are included on the provided CD or available on the Support page of our Web site SMART MR15 BOX CONTENTS In addition to this quick start guide the following are provided with your SMART MR15 e 1 SMART MR15 cellular activation guide e 1 User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The following SMART MR15 interface cables can be ordered as accessories e Evaluation cable NovAtel part number 01018515 with a 23 pin connector on one end and three DB 9 connectors and exposed tinned wires for power ER ground MKI MODE PPS and CAN on the other This cable is designed to allow the rapid deployment and evaluation of a SM
6. a new configuration To delete a configuration select it from the list and click To duplicate an existing configuration click 2 You can select any name in the list and edit it Device Type Type Serial Y Select Serial from the Type list and select the PC laptop port to which the SMART MR15 is connected from the Port list Device Type Type Serial Serial Settings Por z Pier Baud Rate 175200 Read Only Hardware Handshaking Select 115200 from the Baud Rate list Cancel Hardware Handshaking 8 Select OK to save the new device settings 9 Select the new configuration from the Available device configs area of the Open dialog 10 Select the Open button to open SMART MR15 communications SESH device contig T Open SMART_MRI15 As CDU establishes the communication session with the receiver it displays a progress box Once CDU is con nected the progress box disappears and several windows open including the Console window CDU is now ready for COM 175200 bps use to view status information enter commands or log data USING CDU CDU provides access to key information about your receiver and its position The information is displayed in windows accessed from the View menu For example select Position Window from the View menu to display the position solution of the receiver To show details of the GNSS and geostationary SBAS satellites being tracked select the Tracking St
7. atus Window from the View menu Select Helo from the main menu for more details on CDU its windows and features Signal Noise Ratio GPS 60 50 40 0 20 1 0 AAEE CETE E 0 E E Hm PLZ FSET a Gee 5 iwerage gt 75 Poor lt 35 x38 9 11 9 10 No SV selected DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID When the receiver has a valid position the Solution Status field in CDU s Position window shows Computed Solution Status Computed ENTERING COMMANDS The SMART MR15 uses a comprehensive command interface Commands can be sent to the receiver using the Console window in CDU which is opened from the View menu Enter commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console window COM z The following information is important when entering commands e Commands can be entered and output in three formats e ASCII for example log bestposa e Abbreviated ASCII for example log bestpos e Binary for example log bestposb Abbreviated ASCII is the best format to use when you want to work with the receiver directly For data collection use ASCII or Binary e Click Enter to send the command string to the receiver e Commands are not case sensitive The OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide available on the CD or on our Web site provides comprehensive information about available commands The SWART MR15 User Manual provides information on a subset of these commands in particular the o
8. c mounting surfaces NovAtel part number 01018684 INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES Before setting up your SMART MR 15 install NovAtel s PC Utilities on the Windows based PC that you will use to communicate with it This PC must have an RS 232 DB 9 port 1 Start up the PC 2 Insert the accompanying CD into the CD ROM drive of the computer lt Ifa CD is not included please go to the Support page of our Web site at www novatel com to access and download the most current versions of our OEMV PC Utilities 3 Select nstall the OEMV PC Utilities from the window that is automatically displayed If the window does not automatically open when the CD is inserted select Run from the Start menu and select the Browse button to locate Setup exe on the CD drive 4 Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program lt Please go to the Support page of our Web site at www novatel com to access and download the most current versions of our OEMV PC Utilities SETTING UP YOUR SMART MR15 SMART MR15 Enclosure DB9 Labeled COM1 DB9 Labeled AUX Cellular Module Bluetooth COM3 Module SMART MR15 CPU Figure 1 SMART MR15 System Diagram The SMART MR15 system architecture is shown in Figure 4 For the basic setup you will require a Windows based PC with an RS 232 DB 9 port and NovAtel utilities installed on it anda battery connection 9 to 36 V DC Complete
9. logs to capture and choose the ports to which you want the data sent You can also specify a file in which to save the data COMI Current Port ry a G NOVATEL DATA COU Test May2006 LogginInfoTest Ber W D fe D 10s 1 00s BESTPOSB 78 B 11kB g 3 00s IONUTCE o OOO g When logging data through CDU close all unused windows to maximize COM port throughput and receiver CPU performance b lt SMART MR15 specific logs are not included in the CDU drop down menus QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS If you have any questions or comments regarding your SMART MR15 please contact NovAtel using one of these methods Email support novatel com Web www novatel com Phone 1 800 NOVATEL U S amp Canada 1 403 295 4900 International Fax 1 403 295 4901 Note Quick Start Guide EY SMART MR15 m ROHS NovAtel GL1DE and OEMV are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by NovAtel Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Copyright 2011 NovAtel Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada on recycled paper Recyclable Unpublished rights reserved under international copyright laws GM 14915105 Rev 2 2011 03 02
10. nes commonly used by the SMART MR15 SAVECONFIG COMMAND If you change the configuration of a function and want to save the new settings for your next session use the SAVECONFIG command This applies to most configuration changes Bluetooth and ER enable and disable for example lt When using NovAtel CDU please close all graphical windows prior to issuing the SAVECONFIG command CELLULAR ACTIVATION Follow the procedure outlined in the cellular activation guide included with your SMART MR15 To check cellular modem status information enter log cellstatus CONFIGURING NTRIP Obtain the following information from your NTRIP caster e IP address caster_address in the following example e IP port 80 in the following example e Mount point caster_mount in the following example e User ID and password userid and password in the following example e Type of corrections rt cmv3 in the following example Connect to the caster as shown in the following example ntripcaster caster_address 80 ntripclient mount caster_mount userid pass word rtcmv3 lt I NTRIP commands are save configurable After you save the settings the SMART MR15 will automatically connect to the NTRIP caster after a power cycle For more information about configuring NTRIP refer to application note APN 057 found on our Web site at http Awww novatel com support knowledge and learning To view NTRIP status and configuration enter log ntripstatus
11. ons refer to your user supplied modem or radio transmitter information for its connectors In addition there are a number of bare wires where the outer insulation is cut away at the ends to expose tinned wires Refer to the SWART MR10 15 User Manual for cable pinouts Cables are RoHS compliant The SMART MR15 cable provides a means of receiving power from a battery The bare power wires red for positive and black for negative are connected to a battery capable of supplying at least 5 W A 5A fuse must be installed between the positive terminal of the battery or power distribution point and the positive supply lead of the cable to protect the wiring from short circuit damage UUUlUUUU PIN 9 PIN 5 6666 666 e Qe eee 6 Of i 66666666 PIN 6 O Ore TR Figure 3 23 pin and DB 9 Connectors COMMUNICATING WITH THE SMART MR15 To open a serial port to communicate with the receiver complete the following steps 1 2 Select Open Launch CDU from the Start menu folder specified during the installation process The default location is Start All Programs NovAtel PC Software NovAtel CDU from the Device menu View Tools Help Ctrl D Close Config Active Configs d Select the New in the Open dialog box The Options Configuration dialog opens Open Cancel Click at the top of the configurations selection box to add
12. the following steps to connect and power your receiver 1 Mount the SMART MR15 on a secure stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky Mount the cellular antenna at least 30 cm from the SMART MR 15 2 Connect the SMART MR15 to a DB 9 serial port on the PC TNC connector Cellular Antenna Tyco 23 pin connector Refer to User Manual for installation guidelines User Supplied 5A Fuse _ SMART MR10 COM2 SMART MR15 AUX ER Figure 2 SMART MR15 Cabling Provide power to the SMART MR 15 as follows a Connect the cable s red wire PWR connector pin 1 to the positive side of a 12 or 24 V vehicular power circuit or equivalent that is protected by a 5 A fuse NovAtel recommends an automotive blade type fuse rated for 5 A and with an operating voltage of more than 36 V recommended fuse part numbers can be found in the SMART MR15 user manual b Connect the cable s black wire PWR connector pin 9 to the negative side of the power circuit If a NovAtel supplied SMART MR15 cable is not used a minimum wire size of 0 5 mm 20 AWG is required Connect the cellular antenna to the SMART MR15 Obtain a valid data SIM and insert into the unit GPRS HSDPA model only or activate the product with Verizon CDMA model only Refer to the cellular activation guide for details SMART MR15 LEDS LEDs on the front of the SMART MR15 provide basic receiver status information The operation of
13. uetooth Configuration in the SMART MR15 User Manual USING THE CAN BUS The CAN Bus is a serial bus that provides services for processes data and network management CAN Bus capability is available through the SMART MR15 evaluation cable CAN Bus functionality is controlled through NovAtel s optional API software available through Customer Support The API header file h in the API folder provides documentation about the use of the CAN Bus The CAN module is activated when a SETCANNAME command is entered then after a SAVECONFIG the CAN module is activated immediately on all subsequent start ups The module supports NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Message PGN PGN 129029 GNSSPositionData PGN 129025 GNSSPositionRapidUpdate and PGN 129026 COGandSOGRapidUpdate EMULATED RADAR ER The SMART MR15 outputs an emulated RADAR signal The enclosure outputs ER via the bare wire labeled ER on both the SMART MR15 evaluation and streamlined cables Refer to Appendix B 5 RADARCFG of the SMART MR15 User Manual ER is enabled by default To disable ER use the RADARCFG command as follows radarcfg disable The following command enables ER sets frequency step to 36 11 Hz kph update rate to 1 Hz and no smoothing radarcfg enable 36 1111 2 The ER low and high pulse levels are within 0 5V of the ground and battery respectively Note this is not a logic level output The rise and fall time is less than 1 ms The ER outputs reference battery G
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