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1. l L i VO JO OP GO A OONDNAWN 12 Reference Description Reference Description 10 Male DB9 connector 12 9 conductor cable 11 Female DB9 connector Figure 38 DL 4plus Straight Serial Cable DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 179 Appendix A Technical Specifications A 4 4 LO Strobe Port Cable NovAtel part number 60723065 180 The DL 4plus strobe lines can be accessed by inserting the male DB9 connector of the I O strobe port cable into the 1 O port The other end of this cable is provided without a connector to provide flexibility The jacket insulation is cut away slightly from the end but the insulation on each wire is intact The cable is approximately 2 m in length See Figure 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wiring Table 1 O Port UO Port I O Port Cable 1 Port 1 O Port 1 O Port Cable Pin Signal Wire Color Pin Signal Wire Color 1 VARF Black 6 EVENT2 Green 2 PPS Brown 7 _RESETOUT Blue 3 MKO Red 8 ERROR Violet 4 MKI Orange 9 GND White Grey 5 PV Yellow Reference Description Reference Description 10 Male DB9 connector 11 9 conductor cable Figure 39 DL 4plus I O Strobe Port Cable DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Technical Specifications A 4 5 USB Serial Cable NovAtel part number 01017408 Appendix A The USB cable shown below provides a means of interfacing b
2. 4 00 COM1 54 1100 Found platform 54 1100 Expecting platform 4 1100 Changing baud rate Initializing download 2 Power the NovAtelDL40 FF Cancel ez Code kel Write Flash Card Properties ai PSN TPA00080006 Al Run Script 2 R Query Card Enclosure NPv99999999 Abort m Hes File Properties Platform EA 100 Type APP Version fi 020S2 AB7A B 6DA 573C E1C8 B5C4 RT2 e 0 80 18 YA YY Nt Yd tO a DD DD COM 2 Connect 9600 Download 115200 10 WinLoad s main window reads Script Completed Successfully However to ensure that the update upgrade is complete you should check the firmware version using the Windows HyperTerminal located on your PC Proceed to the following section for instructions on using the HyperTerminal a WinLoad fpic17 hex File Settings Help Bi ES Card Detected v4 00 COM1 pde3 Found platform pdc3 Expecting platform pdc3 Changing baud rate Initializing download Priming PDC loader Requesting PSN Requesting PSN fpicl 7 hex Found PIC Software File Erasing Application Downloading Using file fpicl 7 hex Downloading Erase Done Proceeding Waiting for completion this can take 1 2 minutes please be patient Flash write 20 completed Ci Write Flash Card Properties Bin Gr PSN SP lt 00460011 or script a E Enclosure NPvas399939 ue tad Abort Hex File Propemte s
3. Table 43 GROUPSATLIMIT Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Satellite Limit no change DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 117 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 21 GROUPSITENAME The groupsitename command allows you to edit the site name definition for the group The groupsitename set command sets the site name for the group named groupname to sitename The groupsitename clear and the groupsitename default commands remove the site name setting from the group named groupname Syntax groupsitename set groupname sitename groupsitename default clear groupname 8 21 1 Groupuse Translation 118 groupuse start e The site name is reflected in the groupdef log e Ifan automatic site is being generated see the groupmode command on Page 115 the group site name is used in the site configuration If the group site name is not specified and an automatic site 1s being generated the log file name is used as the site name groupuse stop e None Message Id 59 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on Page 110 4 Enum none H 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Site name 32 Char none H 16 Table 44 GROUPSITENAME Default Configuration Parameter Power On Stored in NVM sitename no change NUL YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 22 GROUPSITENUMBER The groupsitenumber command allows
4. The siteupdatename clear command has no effect Syntax siteupdatename set sitename siteupdatename default clear Message Id 170 Nat Specitied Format Offset 1 Header z z 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Site name 32 Char none H 4 4 Reserved for future use NUL 12 Char none H 36 Table 61 SITEUPDATENAME Default Configuration Parameter Site Name Power On clear Freset clear Stored in NVM NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 137 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 38 SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT 138 The siteupdateantheight command allows you to configure the site antenna height information AntHeight field in the sitedef log once the site has been occupied by issuing a site enter command The siteupdateantheight set command sets the site antenna height for an occupied site to antheight The siteupdateantheight default and the siteupdateantheight clear commands clear the site antenna height for an occupied site Syntax siteupdateantheight set antheight siteupdateantheight default clear Message Id 167 Value Used if Not Specified Format Units Offset 1 Header S i H 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Antenna height 0 4 Float none H 4 4 Reserved for future use NUL 12 Chal none H 8 Table 62 SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT Default Configuration Pa
5. Table 59 SITE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM site cancel cancel NO 8 36 SITEUPDATENUMBER The siteupdatenumber command allows you to configure the site number information SiteNumber field in the sitedef log once the site has been occupied by issuing a site enter command The siteupdatenumber set command sets the site number for an occupied site to sitenumber The siteupdatenumber default and the siteupdatenumber clear commands clear the site number for an occupied site The siteupdatenumber clear command clears the site number for an occupied site Syntax siteupdatenumber set sitenumber siteupdatenumber default clear Message Id 171 Nat Specified Bytes Format Units 1 Header z 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Site number NUL 8 Char none H 4 4 Reserved for future use NUL 12 Char none H 12 136 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Table 60 SITEUPDATENUMBER Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM 8 37 SITEUPDATENAME Chapter 8 The siteupdatename command allows you to configure the site name information SiteName field in the sitedef log once the site has been occupied by issuing a site enter command The siteupdatename set command sets the site name for an occupied site to sitename The siteupdatename default command sets the name to SITE
6. DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 49 Chapter 5 LCD Menus If the instrument s contrast is such that viewing is not possible press the lt Esc gt key three times to bring you to the STATUS home screen where pressing the lt Ent gt key displays the CONTRAST screen You can then press the up or down arrow until viewing is possible As seen from Figure 14 there are several STATUS data description categories e OCCUPY The occupation timer screen provides an indication of whether sufficient data has been collected for successfully post processing data for the indicated baseline For each sun shaped icon that appears you can process your data to the corresponding baseline The occupation time gauge has the following values from left to right Y 5 km baseline Y 10 km baseline Y 15 km baseline Y 20 km baseline Y 30 km baseline e SPACE The disk space screen provides the available space left on the Compact Flash Card When your Compact Flash Card has over 80 space available the rightmost Y icon is displayed As you use the space on your Compact Flash Card the icon moves to the left The leftmost icon indicates to you that the Compact Flash Card 1s almost completely filled Once there is no icon displayed you should consider replacing the current flash memory card with an empty one or deleting the files In normal operation the Compact Flash Card gauge has the following values where S space available Y 100 gt S gt 80 Y 80 2S
7. Field Data Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header s 0 2 Group Name 12 Char H 3 Start time 12 Char dddddddhhmm H 12 4 End time 12 Char dddddddhhmm H 24 5 Filename NUL 12 Char H 36 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 133 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 34 SCHEDULEDEL The scheduledel command allows you to delete individual event entries from the schedule table The scheduledel command deletes entry number index from the schedule table Index corresponds to the index field in the schdef log see Page 169 which lists the schedule table This operation is not reversible Syntax scheduledel index Message Id 154 Bytes Format Units Offset 8 35 SITE 134 The site command allows you to control site occupations The site enter command defines the site occupation start time for a site record name This command does not result in a site record being entered into the logfile the site record is written to the logfile when the site leave command is received The site cancel command cancels a previously defined site This command does not delete site records already written to a logfile with previous site enter and site leave commands Rather if at a site as indicated by a preceding site enter command the site cancel command terminates the site occupation without writing a site record to the logfile The site leave command ends occupation of a previously defined site If
8. Table 25 CURRENTFILE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM currentfile none none 8 5 CURRENTGROUP The currentgroup command allows you to specify a group to which subsequent requests for groupdef see Page 162 apply If no group is specified the currentgroup setting is cleared and requests for groupdef logs list the entire group table Syntax currentgroup group Message Id 186 Value Used if Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Group Name NUL 12 Char none H Table 26 CURRENTGROUP Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM currentgroup none none NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 101 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 6 DEL The del command allows you to delete files from the flash card The del all command deletes all files from the flash card This operation is not reversible The del all command fails if there are any open files The del file file command deletes the file named file from the flash card File is a name of a file on the flash card specified in a base ext format where base is maximum 8 characters and the optional ext is maximum 3 characters The del file file command fails if file is open Syntax del al1 file file Message Id 53 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Delete Target see Table 27 4 Enum none H 3 File 12 Char none H 4 Table
9. 7 3 DL4Tool Receiver Communications You can use the DL4Tool utility to manage and transfer files between the Compact Flash Card on the DL 4plus and your PC Connect your DL 4plus receiver to your PC see Section 2 1 Set Up DL 4plus at the Office or as a Base on Page 21 for instructions 7 3 1 Communication Parameters To transfer groups or a schedule table to the receiver or files from the receiver first click on the Coms Params button to select the communication parameters The Com Parameters dialog appears as seen in Figure 32 Com Pott com P Baud Rate em DI OK Cancel Figure 32 COM Parameters Select your PC s communication port and baud rate the defaults are COM1 and 9600 respectively and click on the OK button This returns you to the DL4Tool program window lt When connected using the USB port the baud rate is ignored by the USB drivers and instead the baud rate is as fast as possible The current highest baud rate shown in DL4Tool is 230400 86 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 7 3 2 Upload Schedule or Group from the PC to the Receiver Click on the Upload button in the main DL4Tool window The Upload dialog appears Click on the Connect button to establish a connection with the receiver Once connected this button turns into a Disconnect button so you can close the current connection with the receiver A status line at the bottom of the dialog displays the current state of the conne
10. 8 21 1 Groupuse Translation ccccccceeeseeeeeceeeeeeeececeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaaeeseeeeeseaeeeseas 118 8 22 GROUPSITENUMBER tis tecsarietiets teres antaen een eataa e aaar R A tea 119 8 22 1 Groupuse Translation cceccecceesceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaeeeeeaaeeseeeeeseaeeseeas 119 8 29 GROUPUSE ic do de ee diodo 120 ee LOIC m B N ee Eeer e EE 122 625 METAUMID iraina ee EEEE E E ita 124 3 20 METPRES Santana risas 125 ee MET GEM eege E a rea 126 E e od ooo 127 8 29 RENAME nuori eenaa narrar letal 128 BBO RESET EE 128 B31 NN ANE 128 332 CHE RUE EE 130 8 39 SGCHEDULEADD E 133 8 34 SGHEDULEDED costara rated eat oran sata nens 134 RE 134 8 36 SITEUPDATENUMBER cooccccococccconnccconnncncnncnnononannnnccnnnn cnn nan cra naar rra nc cren rra nnnnnccnns 136 8 37 SITEUPDATENAME cosita atari edie cnet tevedeteds 137 8 38 GITEUPDDATEANTHEIOGHT inniii eanan idini araa aaa a EA AaS 138 8 39 SITEUPDATEANT PY PE cion dd 139 8 40 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE c coocooccconccccononcnnonnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn nn cn naar nan nnn cnn naar nnnnncinns 140 RE EE 141 842 SLEEPMASK Sarco nia a iia 142 8 43 SOFTPOWER ws eine atin diaria 144 E EE 144 A steiere degt eier DEE eege nestled stveteteteevivds 146 BAG WRITERIE corno anita la coincide E Lied EE E aa 146 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 5 Contents 8 47 WRITEFILEHEX A A 147 8 48 WRITEHEX ei ential a he dedicate daa dad 148 9 DL 4plus Logs 149 APDO seth ei a ieee cee ates adh ae eases
11. Bits pet second oe Data bits E e Pari None yl Stop bits fi zl Elow controt Hardware y Restore Defaults 6 From the HyperTerminal window open the ASCII Setup dialog box by selecting File Properties Settings tab Terminal Setup ASCII Setup Depending upon your version of HyperTerminal you may have to select File Properties Settings tab ASCII Setup NovAtelDL4 HyperT erminal COR Fie Edit View Call Transfer Help oel ls alal E Connected 00 02 52 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo E Click the Send lines ends with line feeds checkbox and the Echo typed characters locally checkbox Click on the lt OK gt button at the bottom of the ASCII Setup dialog box As well click the lt OK gt button at the bottom of the New Connection Properties dialog box to return to the HyperTerminal window ASCII Setup gt ASCII Sending E Send line ends with line feeds Line delay fo miliseconds Character delay 0 milliseconds ASCII Receiving T Append line feeds to incoming line ends TF Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII IV Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Lol Cova 68 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Software Programs Chapter 6 8 Connect a power supply to the DL 4plus and power on the DL 4plus using its power button 9 After the DL 4plus is powered on the HyperTerminal
12. DL 4 plus USER MANUAL OM 20000063 Rev 6 Proprietary Notice DL 4plus User Manual Publication Number OM 20000063 Revision Level 6 Revision Date 2005 12 22 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 licence 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 NovAtel GPSolution RT 20 and RT 20 are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc PAC is a trademark of NovAtel Inc All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2001 2005 Novatel Inc All rights reserved Unpublished rights reserved under International copyright laws Printed in Canada on recycled paper Recyclable uo 2 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Table of Contents Proprietary Notice Cu
13. T gt J Arrows that appear in inverse white on gray show that special functionality is available such as editing See the display sections that follow for more information on this topic Pressing the lt Esc gt key continually takes you back through menu items until you return to the top of the menu where you started 5 2 1 Normal Display When the DL 4plus LCD is in normal mode it displays as described on Pages 43 to 44 An example of a screen in normal display mode is shown in Figure 9 N 45 15 36 0000 a pars PooP25 AV gt Figure 9 Normal Mode 5 2 2 Scroll Display When the DL 4plus LCD is in scroll display mode the screen displays the GPS DATA sub menus see Figure 15 on Page 52 The upper middle box is shown in inverse video and a gt gt symbol appears in front of the value name currently being displayed An example of a screen in scroll display mode is shown in Figure 10 gt gt LAT N 45 15 36 0000 svo7 pars PDOP25 gt Figure 10 Scroll Mode 5 2 3 Scroll Pause Display When the DL 4plus LCD is in scroll display mode see Section 5 2 2 Scroll Display above the upper middle box is displayed in inverse video to indicate that special functionality is available Press the lt Ent gt key to pause the scrolling display The left and right navigation indicators appear in inverse video Press the left or right arrow key to move the display one item at a time forward or backward thro
14. PERIPHERAL POWER OUTPUT Voltage supplied voltage Current lt 4A internally limited non user replaceable auto resetting POWER MANAGEMENT If the DL 4plus is connected to a 12 V battery the lower cutoff voltage should be set to 10 5 V using the BATTERY command on Page 98 as the battery should not be allowed to discharge lower than 10 5 V If the DL 4plus is connected to two batteries it uses battery A first unless battery use b has been specified with the BATTERY command When its voltage drops to the specified cutoff voltage the DL Aplus switches to the secondary battery if available Once the battery reserves are depleted the DL 4plus shuts itself off ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 40 C to 55 C receiver 20 C to 55 C display Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity Not to exceed 90 non condensing Size 185 mm x 154 mm x 71 mm Weight 1 2 kg REAL TIME CLOCK A real time internal clock allows the DL 4p us to go into low power mode between scheduled data collection sessions When the DL 4plus is turned on this clock is initialized using the GPS time reference and indefinitely maintains an accuracy 1 second and a resolution of 1 second When the DL 4plus is turned off the clock begins to drift To compensate for this the DL 4p us emerges from low power mode in advance of the next scheduled data collection session in order to re initialize itself Continued on Page 175
15. Rename Load Defaults Logs Position Site Interface Log Name Log to Trigger Description ALMANACB ONCHANGED Current Almanac Inf Add IONUTCB ONCHANGED lonosphere and UTC RANGECMPB ONTIME 10 Compressed Range Edit RAWEPHEMB ONCHANGED Raw Ephemeris RTCAOBS ONTIME 1 Ref Station Obs Delete RTCAREF ONTIME 10 Ref Station Parms Cancel OK Figure 23 Group Editor Dialog The Group Name field has a list box showing the names of all current groups including groups you defined as well as default groups set up in the software All preset groups can be modified from the software For a list of default groups see Section 7 2 1 2 Preset Receiver groups on Page 76 From here you can create or edit receiver group names using the Rename button Group names are converted to all uppercase lettering Clicking on the Load Defaults button only changes the preset groups configurations to its default settings Your other groups stay the same The default Group Name other than the preset group names is LOGGROUPX where X is the next possible number to make the name unique in the Group Editor dialog For example LOGGROUP1 The group name can be changed but must be unique Group names can be up to eight characters long and the first character of the name can not be a number A receiver group consists of information in four tabs Logs see Logs Tab on Page 74 Position see Position Tab on Page 77 Site see Site Tab on Page
16. UpLoad DownLoad Edit Receiver Schedule E iol x Group Start Stop D POWERUP 1000 Add 1 Scnedue ener cx Group Selection Destination Group Name POWERUP y File Name Start Stop Days gt Day IT Sunday C Sunday Monday C Monday Tuesday C Tuesday Wednesday C Wednesday FF Thursday C Thursday Friday C Friday J Saturday C Saturday UTC Start Time UTC Stop Time Cancel OK Di4tool f A Schedule entry 1 contains a logging period which starts before and ends after a schedule 0 session Figure 31 Conflict Example You may give your session a filename in the File field The name must begin with an alpha character A Z and may be up to 8 characters long The remaining characters may be digits 0 9 or alpha characters 7 2 2 1 1 DL 4plus Receiver Auto Generated File Names If you leave the File field blank in the Schedule Entry dialog of the DL4Tool the DL 4plus gives your session an auto generated filename using the following convention the DL 4plus receiver does this but the DL4Tool software does not See also Table 12 Auto Generated File Name Conventions on Page 85 e The file name is composed of an eight character base followed by a period and a three character 84 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 extension on the DL 4plus receiver e Characters 1 through 4 of the base is the last four digits of the DL
17. 1 PDC FILES In a PDC file the sequence of data exists in the following format Header FILEHDRB GPS Logs SITELOGB 1 GPS Logs GPS Logs SITELOGB n GPS Logs EOF Site records meteorological logs MET may occur at arbitrary locations throughout the file The records are linked to allow easy extraction The file header information block consists of 128 bytes see Table 77 Table 77 PDC Log Header Item Type Size Description Range Offset Description char 60 File Description Z can be included to 0 indicate that the description is less than 60 characters EOF byte 1 C TYPE does not pass this point AZ 60 artificial End of File Signature char 7 NOVATEL 61 FileCode byte 1 Indicates the type of file 68 Version byte 1 Version number 0 69 Revision byte 1 Revision number 0to99 70 Reserved byte 57 Reserved for future use 71 The HDRB and GRPB logs are binary versions of the HDRA and GRPA logs described in the following sections DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 151 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs 9 2 AUDIODEF Audio Settings Structure Message ID 209 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 Events Number of audio events 4 Ulong H 0 3 Audio Event Audio event see Table 16 on 4 Enum H 4 Page 95 4 Volume Event volume as defined in AUDIO 4 Ulong H 8 on Pag
18. 4 pin LEMO plug connector to autoranging AC DC converter battery charger and AC power cord optional power cable connecting the DL 4plus to a battery 33 5 cm or 75 cm lengths optional Y cable to power the DL 4plus from two batteries For further information on these topics see the following sections of this manual For a listing of the required input supply voltages and the typical power consumption in logging and power down modes see Appendix A Input Output Connectors on Page 174 For pin out information on the 4 pin power connector see A 3 Port Pin Outs on Page 176 For operation with two batteries see Appendix A Power Management on Page 174 See Appendix B Replacement Parts starting on Page 182 if you need to consult the list of NovAtel part numbers 3 2 6 1 Using a Non NovAtel Power Cable If you decide to use a power cable that was not supplied by NovAtel or make your own there are a few things that you should keep in mind There is always a drop in voltage between the power source and the power port that is due to cable loss Improper selection of wire gauge can lead to an unacceptable voltage drop at the DL 4plus A paired wire run represents a feed and return line therefore a 2 m wire pair represents a total wire path of 4 m 13 1 For a DL 4plus operating from a 12 V DC battery system a power cable longer than 2 1 m 7 should not use a wire diameter smaller than that of 24 AWG DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 31 Ch
19. 4plus serial number e Characters 5 through 7 of the base is the UTC day of year 001 366 e Character 8 of the base is the session id an alphanumeric character in sequence 0 1 2 9 A B C Z and starting with O for the first session of a UTC day e The file name extension is PDC on the Compact Flash Card Character 8 the last character in the file name is selected when the session is started by the software looking at the files which are already on the Compact Flash Card and selecting the first character in sequence 0 1 2 9 A B C Z that produces a filename which does not already exist on the Compact Flash Card For example if there are 10 scheduled sessions on a particular day but you turn the receiver ON during the 7th session with a blank Compact Flash Card the last digit for the file created for this session is 0 If this procedure does not come up with an available file name a completely random filename is generated Table 12 Auto Generated File Name Conventions Filename Gonmments HH S PDC HHHH Last 4 digits of the DL 4plus receiver s serial number UTC day of the year 001 366 Log session index 0 9 A Z For example a DL 4plus receiver might have a serial number such as CGN95450087 A date such as January 25 has a UTC day of year representation of 025 The 15 saved schedule on the Compact Flash Card would have an entry index of E This file would then have a n
20. 74 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Technical Specifications Appendix A b IN II ji II J 4 el A f L i EIERE gt O IC 54 040 5 O He D y Z nor Le D Al d d IN ANA th 1 175 1 71 a When operating with an external IMU the DL 4p us accepts an input voltage between 9 and 18 VDC b All dimension are in millimeters The Unit Conversion section of the GPS Reference Manual is available on our website at http www novatel ca Downloads docupdates html for conversions DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 175 Appendix A A 3 Port Pin Outs Technical Specifications Table 92 DL 4p us Serial Port Pin Out Descriptions Connector COMI coma ram RS232 RS422 RS232only 1 NIC N C N C GND GND 2 RXD1 RXD1 RXD2 RXD AUX RXD AUX 3 TXD1 TXD1 TXD2 TXD AUX TXD AUX 4 N C N C POUT2 POUTAUX POUTAUX 5 GND GND GND GND GND 6 D D N C N C N C 7 RTS1 TXD1 RTS2 N C TXD AUX 8 CTS1 RXDI CTS2 N C RXD AUX 9 D D N C N C N C Table 93 DL 4plus I O Port Pin Out Descriptions 176 Connector Pin No
21. 78 and Interface see Interface Tab on Page 80 Click the OK button to save your changes or the Cancel button to discard your changes and return to the main DL4Tool window DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 73 Chapter 7 DL4Tool 74 7 2 1 1 Logs Tab To add a log to a receiver group select the Logs tab and click on the Add button The Add Log dialog appears as seen in Figure m Group POWERUP Add Log JD x Log Name Description PSRPOS y PSR Position Log to Format Trigger Ce Comi C Binary Ze On Time C On New Com 2 Ce Ascii C On Changed On Next C File C Raw C Once C On Mark On Time Details Period a E gt 10 Seconds Cancel Figure 24 Add Log Select a log from the Log Name drop down box Select a destination from the Log to list e COM1 Send this log through COM1 of the receiver e COM2 Send this log through COM2 of the receiver e Disk Save this log to the receiver s Compact Flash Card If the group is intended for use with a stand alone receiver then Disk should be chosen so that data file information can be saved see Schedule Editor on Page 81 The trigger and interval settings can be edited by using the fields in the Trigger and On Time Details sections of the Add Log dialog Choose a log output format from the Format list The Raw option should be chosen for transmitting differential corrections A log s interval information is what determines when and h
22. Aa 151 9 2 AUDIODEF Audio Settings ooooicccnnnnnninnnccnnncconnncccccconnnn ano ncconnnn nano cnn rca nc 152 9 3 BATSTATUS Power Source Status oocinccccnnonicnnnccccononcnononcnonnnannnnn cnn nn anna ncnannrs 153 9 4 COMCONFIG COM Port Configuration nan cc cnica nan nccnnno 154 9 5 CURRENTSET CurrentX Command Confiouration reenen 156 9 6 DIRENT Compact Flash Card File LiSt ooooooonnnnnnnnnccnnnnnncnnncccnnonannnnccnnnrrnnnnnncnonno 157 9 7 FILECHANNEL Log File Channel Contouraton eere neene 158 9 8 FILEDUMP File DUMP a ada 159 9 9 FILEHDR Logfile Header norec cece eee ENEE 160 9 10 GROUPDEF Log Group Configuration cccecccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeseaaeeeeaees 162 9 11 HWLEVELS Hardware Levels essessseessseeeseesinessirsssrrssrrnssennntnnnstnnnrnnnsrnnne 165 9 12METDEF Meteorological Parameters oooonncccccnnnnococinononanancnononnnncnononnnn nana n cnn 166 9 13 PROJECTDEF Project Detinmton 166 9 14 RXSTATUS DL 4plus Status coooocccnocccnnoccccconanonnccccnnncna non cnn n cnn narrar rca 167 9 15 RXSTATUSEVENT DL 4plus Status Event Notification ooonnnicnnnnnnnnnnnccnn 169 9 16 SCHDEF Schedule Table Entry ssesseeeeeeieesiesssrressrnrssrnsnnsennnsrnnsrrnnssrrsssrns 169 9 17 SITEDEF Site Configuration ooococnnnnncnnncccnnnocnnnnnccnonnnnnnnnnc cnn nana nnn cnn rra nc 170 9 18 SLEEPMODE Sleep Configuration oococccinnnnccnnnccnnnccnnnncccnnnrnna nar cc narran 171 9 19 VERSION HW 8 SW Ver
23. Conventions 4 2 3 Data Storage Requirements DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Contents EE 42 5 LCD Menus 43 e Reen TE 45 5 2 Merit ACCOSS coi td 46 9 2 Normal DiISplay 00iootani io th atdethae ates heehee eet 46 ee RTE TEE 46 5 2 3 Scroll Pause Display oococococcconnccccnocinonaccconornnnnnn conan nn nano cn cnn ranas 46 524 Edit Digit Display ooo el cee ae reel eevee een anes 47 5 2 5 Edit Group Display 47 5 3 Applying Selections z i tinea aia 48 BGs StAtUs ii A AA A A A 49 53 2 View GPS Dalai A eel he eee 51 5 3 3 Configure Base 54 5 3 4 Config Logging iii E 55 Ee le EI 56 RE elt 58 DOM COMMANS erste Fics iarann lit frio Deets 59 5 3 8 File Operations cities tii 60 6 Software Programs 62 6 1 DL 4plus Firmware Upgrades amp Updates 62 6 1 1 Updating Upgrading DL 4plus Firmware 62 6 2 Using the Hyper Terminal erresen noar EREE nn cnn rene 67 7 DL4Tool 71 7 1 Basic OperatiOns sionin nano a a aaa tata ra eae eaid aiaa ana idas 71 11 Starting DA Tool da 71 PAZ EnG DLA TOO Lis ii da 72 2 Receiver Operations wv asirin vo deed 72 7 2 1 Receiver Groupe c cococccccocccnononnncnncnnnnnnonnonc cnn nn nn cnn nc n nn anna nn nanancinns 72 1 2 2 Schedule Editor cio a 81 7 3 DL4Tool Receiver Communications oooocnncccnnnnccnnnccccnnonnnnn arco ronca cnc 86 7 3 1 Communication Parameters ooccccnnccnnncccccnonnnnnnnccnonnnnnnno no nono cnn nana cc canon nana cnc 86 7 3 2 Upload Schedule or Group from the PC to the Hece
24. DL4Tool Chapter 7 CMR_BASE Use this group when the receiver is an RTK base working with rover receivers that support the CMR format All data is sent to the COM port 21 Type of Information Description Trimble format base station GPS data received every cmrobs ontime 1 0 second Trimble format base station position received every 10 cmrref ontime 10 0 seconds RTCM_1819 0 Use this group when the receiver is an RTK base working with rover receivers that support the RTCM1819 format including OEM4 G2 receivers All data is sent to COM port E Type of Information Description RTK differential observations and positions received RTCM1819 ontime 1 0 every second RTCM3 ontime 10 0 RTK differential observations and positions received every 10 seconds RTK_BASE Use this group when working with an RTK base receiver and post processing is NOT required All data is sent to COM port CA Type of Information Description rtcaobs ontime 1 0 base station GPS data received every second rtcaref ontime 10 0 base station position received every 10 seconds If these groups do not appear in the Group Name list click on the Load Defaults button to return them to the list 7 2 1 3 Position Tab The second tab in the Group Editor dialog is the Position tab Click in one of the radio buttons that give you the option of having no position information known fixed position informa
25. Group Logging now scrolls by in the top right corner of the screen You are now logging a site and the naming information is entered but not associated with the site yet If No leave a site is selected the site information is written to the log file Return to the Config Logging window Stop the Data Logging Go to the Config Logging screen and scroll down to Apply Press the lt Ent gt button Scroll up to No to stop logging data Press the lt Ent gt button The data logging has stopped and is no longer writing to the card You can move the antenna and the receiver is still functioning but it is not logging data You must now append the data to the file or it will not be in the data set e Return to the Config Logging window e Scroll to the Config Sites screen and down to the Execute screen again and press the lt Ent gt button e Scroll up to No and press the lt Ent gt button All data is now appended at the end of the file e Download and view the file The information shows up at the end of the file To start a new site in a separate file repeat steps 1 to 4 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations 3 1 3 2 27 Choose the Right Antenna The recommended antenna depends on which model of the DL 4plus you purchased Table 3 lists the allowable antenna types for each of the DL 4plus models Table 3 Allowable Antenna Types DL 4plus Model Allowable Antenna DL 4
26. LOGGING RTCA NOVATEL 577 pcrs Poor 25 KENET CFG COM AUX COM LOGGING 9600 8NONE1 N 577 vers POOP 25 EENET 19 Configure Ports Menus setup screen allows you to configure communication parameters for the COM1 serial port e Cl MODE The first field in this screen tells the receiver what type of data to accept on the COM1 port The second field then tells the receiver what kind of data the COMI port can generate See Table 10 on Page 59 for a list of serial port interface modes available in this screen e COM2 The COM2 setup screen allows you to configure communication parameters for the COM2 serial port e C2 MODE The first field in this screen tells the receiver what type of data to accept on the COM2 port The second field then tells the receiver what kind of data the COM2 port can generate See Table 10 on Page 59 for a list of serial port interface modes available in this screen e AUX COM The auxiliary I O setup screen allows you to configure communication parameters for the auxiliary serial port You can change these parameters by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation 58 of the operation DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus ASCII Mode Name Description Table 10 Serial Port Interface Modes NONE The port accepts generates nothing NOVATEL The port accepts generates NovAtel commands and log
27. NovAtelDL4XX exe where XX is the firmware revision level At least 5MB of space should be available on the PC s hard drive The NovAtelDL4XX exe file is password protected but you will receive the required password After DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 62 Software Programs Chapter 6 copying the file to your computer it must be decompressed Simply double click the file and choose a location on your PC to save the files Locate the directory on your PC and double click the setup exe file to install the WinLoad software and transfer the new firmware files If you choose the default install locations the WinLoad software is stored at C Program Files NovAtel Inc WinLoad and the firmware files are stored at C Program Files NovAtel Inc WinLoad Updates When updating firmware it is not necessary for you to enter Auth codes A data file update dat is included in the WinLoad Updates directory that contains a listing of all receiver Auth codes sorted by their corresponding OEM4 G2 serial numbers The software simply searches the file finds the serial number that matches its OEM4 G2 serial number and uses the corresponding Auth code The Auth code is presented to you in the Auth code display box in the lower right hand corner of the WinLoad dialog You have the option to load files individually or load multiple files at once using a script file which guides the software through the receiver firmware installation process or loads individual file
28. Platform ES Type ric Version fi E Authorization Code A COM 2 Connect 9600 Download 115200 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Software Programs Chapter 6 6 2 Using the HyperTerminal 1 From your Windows Start menu choose Programs Accessories HyperTerminal HyperTerminal exe Connection Description BE Y New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name Icon 2 If prompted to install a modem click lt No gt In the Connection Description dialog box which displays automatically or can be opened from the HyperTerminal window by choosing File New Connection choose a name for your new connection For example NovAtelDL4 Click lt OK gt Connection Description RE Y New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name Nov telDL4 4 In the Connect To dialog box choose COM from the Connect Using list Click lt OK gt Connect To HE B Nov telDL4 Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region Canada m E Area code 403 Phone number I Connect using A Core 5 In the COM1 Properties dialog box set the following Bits Per Second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware Click lt OK gt DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 67 Chapter 6 Software Programs COM1 Properties HE Port Settings
29. Sane Han Signal Descriptions 1 VARF Variable frequency out 2 PPS One pulse per second 3 MKO Mark 1 output 4 MKI Mark 1 input 5 PV Valid position available 6 EVENT2 Mark 2 input which requires a pulse longer than 400 ns 10K ohm pull down resistor internal to the DL 4plus See also the MARKCONTROL command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 User Manual 7 _RESETOUT Tee TTL signal output to an external system Active ow 8 ERROR Indicates a fatal error when high 9 GND Digital ground lt For signal acronyms please refer to the Acronyms section of the GPS Reference Manual DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Technical Specifications Appendix A A 4 Cables A 4 1 Power Cable with Automotive Adapter NovAtel part number 01017023 The power cable with automotive adapter is 2 meters 6 56 feet long and has a 4 pin LEMO to automotive adapter socket male plug connector ends Use this power cable in a base configuration to connect your automobile power supply to the PWR port on your DL 4plus receiver Figure 36 Power Cable Illustration Reference Description A Outer contacts Automotive adapter 6 amp slow blow fuse Center contact Spring Universal tip mm DO OD Table 94 Power Cable Pin Configuration Pin Description Color 1 Ground Brown 2 Power source A Orange 3 Power source B Red 4 Ground Black DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 177 Appendix A Technical Specificati
30. VIEW GPS DATA SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 y gt GPS DATA LAT LOGGING N 45 15 36 0000 SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A Y GPS DATA LAT STD LOGGING 0 020 M SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 GPS DATA LON LOGGING W 112 45 24 0000 SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 av gt GPS DATA LON STD LOGGING 0 030 M SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 GPS DATA HGT LOGGING 1034 022 M MSL SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 av gt GPS DATA HGT STD LOGGING 0 080 M SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 GPS DATA VEL LOGGING 45 565 M S SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A y GPS DATA DATE LOGGING 1098W 324294S SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 av GPS DATA SAT LOGGING S 9 CN 41 3 R GOOD SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A y gt GPS DATA SAT LOGGING S 6 CN 11 R OEPH SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 gt GPS DATA DOPS 1 LOGGING G 2 5 P 1 3 SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A y gt GPS DATA DOPS 2 LOGGING H 0 8 T 0 6 SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 GPS DATA CORR AGE LOGGING DIFF AGE 3 0S SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 av GPS DATA gt gt LAT LOGGING N 45 15 36 0000 Sv 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 3 Figure 15 GPS Data Menus y DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 As seen from Figure 15 there are several VIEW GPS DATA menu categories e LATTITUDE The latitude screen provides the current latitude in degrees minutes seconds and decimal seconds to 4 decimal places Arrow to the right to obtain the standard deviation STD of the latitude e LONGITUDE Th
31. and that you have not installed batteries or supplied the unit with external power When you are sure the unit is not connected to a power supply click lt OK gt Q Power the unit OFF 8 A 30 second timer begins to count down as WinLoad searches for the PDC card in the DL 4plus Connect the DL 4plus to a power supply BEFORE the 30 seconds expire Ar WinLoad fpic17 hex File Settings Help Searching for card timeout in 29 secs hive Flash Card Properties PSN e x Enclosure Ue werd ster Hex File Properties Platform Type PE Version he Si Fun Script Authorization Code MA H COM 3 Connect 9600 Download 115200 7 9 If using the NovAtelDL4 txt script WinLoad now updates upgrades the firmware specified in the script The script could include one or all of the following Pic PDC Power Data Card Boot firmware OEM4 G2 firmware WARNING Do not turn off power to the DL 4plus or PC until the update upgrade process is completed If you do turn off power before WinLoad is finished the DL 4plus may need to be returned When finished approximately 5 6 minutes you are once again requested to power off the DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 65 Chapter 6 66 Software Programs DL 4plus Disconnect the power from the DL 4plus then click lt OK gt AT winLoad 1020s2 hex File Settings Help iol x
32. area Functionality Data Description Operation Indicator Main Data Display Satellite Count Position Mode DOP Status Navigation Aids Figure 7 LCD Areas The LCD areas are defined as e Functionality The title of the current main function menu item e Data Description The title of the current sub menu item e Operation Indicator Logging schedule status information Operation indicators and what their appearance signifies is shown in Table 8 Position Types on the LCD Display on Page 44 e Main Data Display Current data and depends on the active functionality e Satellite Count The number of satellites being tracked e Position Mode Current position mode see Table 9 on Page 45 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 43 Chapter 5 LCD Menus e DOP Status Current value of the position DOP PDOP e Navigation Aids Four directional arrows show you how you can proceed through the menu items for the current functionality Table 8 Position Types on the LCD Display Position Type LCD Display Description NONE NONE There is no current position mode FIXED FIX The position has been fixed by the FIX POSITION command FIXEDHEIGHT FIXH The position has been fixed by the FIX HEIGHT or FIX AUTO command FLOATCONV FCON Solution from floating point carrier phase ambiguities WIDELANE WIDE Solution from widelane ambiguiti
33. case The Delete All button appears dimmed when a schedule is being viewed The Close button disconnects the DL 4plus if connected closes the Upload dialog and returns you to the main DL4Tool window 7 3 3 Download File from the Receiver to the PC 88 Click on the Download button in the main DL4Tool window The Download dialog appears as seen in Figure 34 teg cs DLA Files PC Target Director File Name Bytes Packets GANOVATELNDLA Too 46 90 Browse atel pde 91488 H Disconnect Clear Selection Downoad HEN PE Select All Delete Refresh Close Comm Port Com2 57600 8 N 1 Connected Figure 34 Download Dialog Click on the Connect button to establish a connection with the receiver Once connected this button turns into a Disconnect button so you can close the current connection with the receiver A status line at the bottom of the dialog displays the current state of the connection and or transfer between the DL 4plus receiver and the PC An example of the Download dialog once a connection has been established can be seen in Figure 34 The Download dialog box displays the files stored on the connected receiver in the DLA Files panel To transfer a file from the Compact Flash Card to your PC first edit the destination in the PC Target Directory field at the top of the Download dialog Select a file by highlighting it in the DLA panel and click on the Download button
34. change parameters by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e EDIT HGT The edit height screen allows you to edit the current height value so that it can be used to fix the position of the base station You can change parameters by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e EDIT TYP The select format screen allows you to select what type of corrections are being sent according to the LOG group being executed You can change the correction type by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation Example message formats are RTCM RTCA and CMR Refer to Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on Message Formats e BASE ID The base ID screen allows you to enter an ID for the base station You can change the ID by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation The base ID is a digit or alpha numeric value depending on the message format being utilized see EDIT TYP above The following range values should be used when you are entering a BASE ID RTCA ID any four character string containing only alpha a z or numerical 0 9 characters 0 lt RTCM ID lt 1023 0 lt CMR ID lt 31 When the lt Ent gt key has been pressed fo
35. command deletes all groups from the group table and also from NVM This operation is not reversible The group copy groupnamel groupname2 command copies group information from group groupnamel to group groupname2 If a group named groupname 2 already exists it is overwritten by groupname 1 This operation is not reversible Syntax group add groupnamel group del groupnamel group clear group copy groupnamel groupname2 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Message Id 54 Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Action see Table 29 4 Enum none H 3 GroupNamel 12 Chal none H 4 4 GroupName2 12 Chal none H 16 Table 29 Action Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 ADD Add a group 1 DEL Delete a group 2 CLEAR Erase all groups 3 COPY Copy one group to another Table 30 GROUP Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Group table no change Only DEFAULT group see Page 105 YES 8 9 1 Factory Reset DEFAULT Group The factory reset DEFAULT group is defined as follows e RANGECMPB ONTIME 10 e ALMANACH ONCHANGED e RAWEPHEMB ONCHANGED e IONUTCB ONCHANGED e RTCAOBS ONTIME 1 e RTCAREF ONTIME 10 e RXSTATUSEVENTB ONNEW e HWLEVELSB ONTIME 60 e POSAVE 0 01 e INTERFACEMODE COM2 NONE RTCA OFF lt You may edit or delete the factory reset DEFAULT group DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 105 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Comma
36. command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual 5 3 8 File Operations The FILE OPERATIONS functionality allows you to do some basic data file management Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of the functionality group Figure 21 shows the FILE OPERATIONS menus 60 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 FILES LOGGING FILE OPERATIONS svo oars oor2ste Y HOME SEL FILE FILE 001 PDC sv t0_ paps pop2s e Y SEL FILE SELECT FILES YES ag pars Dor zs E DEL SEL SEL FILE DELETE ALL FILE 0 02 PDC Lag bars norz JO ag oars borz5 a Y EXECUTE LOGGING SEL FILE LOGGING APPLY NO FILE 003 PDC Lag bars por z br sv io GPs pop25 e mY e Figure 21 File Operations Menus As seen from Figure 21 there are three FILE OPERATIONS menu categories e SEL FILE The select files screen allows you to list all data files and mark files for deletion You can choose YES or NO by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation If you select YES a second screen appears to allow scrolling through the list of data files Press the lt Ent gt key to toggle a file between marked inverse video or not marked All files that have been marked inverse video are deleted if you decide to delete selected files from the DEL SEL menu information
37. default is 0 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 79 Chapter 7 7 2 1 5 Interface Tab The last tab in the Group Editor dialog is the Interface Tab as seen in Figure on Page 80 27 Group Editor Group Name POWERUP y Rename Load Defaults Logs Position Site Interface COM1 RX COM1 TX COM2 RX COM2 TX C NONE C NONE NONE C NONE NOVATEL ZG NOVATEL C NOVATEL C NOVATEL C RTCM C RTCM C RICM C RTCM C RICA C RICA RICA RICA C CMR C CMR C CMR C CMR DGPS Tx Id ANY Cancel OK Figure 28 Interface Tab This tab allows you to specify what type of data a particular port on the DL 4plus can transmit and receive The receive type RX tells the receiver what type of data to accept on the specified port The transmit type TX tells the receiver what kind of data it can generate For example you would set the receive type on a port to RTCA in order to accept RTCA differential corrections You can set the base station ID when it is transmitting corrections in the DGPS Tx Id field The following range values should be used when you are entering a base ID RTCA ID any four character string containing only alpha a z or numerical 0 9 characters 0 lt RTCM ID lt 1023 0 lt CMR ID lt 31 The default entry for the DGPS Tx Id field is ANY The ANY option forces the message to revert to 1ts default base ID The ANY defaults are RTCM 0 RTCA AAAA CMR 0 It is also po
38. directional There are two color indicators above each of these serial ports If the red one glows data is being received on that port while if the green one glows data is being transmitted on that port If they are both glowing data is being received and transmitted simultaneously on that port The DL 4plus has USB support through COM1 see USB Serial Cable NovAtel part number 01017408 on Page 181 RS 422 mode is available on the COM1 and AUX ports of the DL 4plus see Port Pin Outs on Page 176 This feature is factory configurable only For communication to occur the DL 4plus serial port configuration must match that of the external device s The DL 4plus s default port settings are RS232C 9600 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Setup Considerations Chapter 3 no handshaking and echo off Changing the default settings can be easily accomplished using DL4Tool see Chapter 7 DL4Tool on Page 71 or by means of the COM command which is described in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual Peripheral power output is available on the AUX and COM2 ports see Section 3 2 4 following On either the COM1 or COM2 serial port only the RX TX and GND lines need to be used Handshaking is not required although it can optionally be used Cables are supplied to connect the receiver to a PC or modem For further information on the signals or connector pin outs for the serial ports or cables pl
39. flash card If a file named filename does not exist the file is created If a file named filename already exists data is appended to the end of the file Only simple filenames maximum 8 characters and an optional 3 character extension are supported data is up to 1024 joined hexadecimal pairs 1f the writefilehex command is issued in ASCII and is 1024 bytes in a binary writefilehex message length specifies the number of bytes supplied as data Syntax writefilehex filename length data Message Id 240 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Filename 12 Chal H 3 Length 4 Ulong Bytes H 12 4 Data Max 1024 Hexbyte H 16 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 147 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 48 WRITEHEX The writehex command log allows you to create logs which contain user data The writehex command allows you to supply user data for the writehex log Upon receipt of the writehex command the receiver generates a writehex log to all destinations which have been configured to send writehex logs with a log writehex onnew command All of the supplied arguments are echoed in the generated writehex log If written to a logfile the previous argument is overwritten to indicate the file offset from the beginning of the file of the previous writeb or writehexb log The first record in a logfile has this field set to 0 length specifies the number of bytes supplied as data data is up to 1024 joined h
40. group the message dst combination must be unique The grouplog add command fails if an attempt is made to add a message logging specification with a message and dst which are the same as a previously entered specification in the same group e Message logging specifications that are added are automatically saved to NVM e The grouplog del command allows you to delete message logging specifications from a group e dst and message identify a unique message logging specification to be deleted If dst is not specified the group default destination is assumed e Message logging specifications that are deleted are also removed from NVM This operation is not reversible DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 113 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands Syntax grouplog add group dst message trigger period grouplog del group dst message 8 17 1 Groupuse Translation 114 groupuse start e For each message logging specification a log command is issued e For each message logging specification dst is added to the groupuse destination list see the groupuse command on Page 120 groupuse stop e For each message logging specification an unlog command is issued e For each message logging specification dst is added to the groupuse destination list see the groupuse command lt Action is limited to ADD and DEL for this command Message Id 64 Nat Specitied Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Action see Table 29 on Page 10
41. m CEP L1 L2 1 5 m CEP WAAS L1 only 1 2m CEP L1 L2 0 8 m CEP Code Differential 0 45 m CEP RT 20 0 20 m CEP RT 2 0 01 m 1 ppm CEP Post Processed 5mm 1 ppm CEP Time To First Fix Hot 30 s Warm 40 s Cold 50s Reacquisition 0 5 s L1 typical 1 0 s L2 typical Requires OEM4 family firmware 2 100 or higher Data Rates Raw Measurements 20 Hz Computed Position 20 Hz Time Accuracy 20 ns RMS Velocity Accuracy 0 03 m s RMS Measurement Precision C A code phase 6cm RMS L1 carrier phase Differential 0 75 mm RMS L2 P code 25 cm RMS L2 carrier phase Differential 2mm RMS Dynamics Vibration 4g Velocity 514 m s Height 18 288 m a Typical values Performance specifications are subject to GPS system characteristics U S DOD operational degradation ionospheric and tropospheric conditions satellite geometry baseline length and multipath effects Assumes SA Off b Time accuracy does not include biases due to RF or antenna delay c In accordance with export licensing DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 173 Appendix A Technical Specifications A 2 DL 4plus Specifications INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS Antenna input TNC female jack 50 Q nominal impedance 5 V DC 100 mA max output from DL 4p us to antenna LNA Power 4 pin LEMO plug 7 to 18 V DC 3 5 W typical while logging 0 2 W sleep mode External Oscillator BNC female jack COM1 DE9P connector COM2 DE9P connector AUX DE9P connector Strobes DE9S connector
42. met or if the standard deviation for the vertical axis in meters has been met The typical standard deviation range is from 10 cm 3 9 to 5 m 16 4 The position is fixed to the position averaged at that site 7 2 1 4 Site Tab The Site tab is the third tab available in the Group Editor dialog It enables you to control whether site information is specified for sites automatically logged on startup 27 Group Editor Ble x Group Name POWERUP y Rename Load Defaults Logs Position Site Interface V Automatically Log Site On Startup TF Include Site Information Site Restrictions gt Site Information Minimum Satellites D Site Name SiteName Antenna Number Number EEN 5 Site Number fi Antenna Height fo Antenna Model Model Figure 27 Site Tab If you check the Automatically Log Site On Startup check box the group mode is set to static a SITE ENTER command see Page 134 is executed on startup and the site is configured with parameters from the Site Information panel if the Include Site Information check box is selected or with a 78 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 default site name If the Automatically Log Site On Startup check box is not checked the group mode is set to kinematic e Static A method of GPS data collection that involves simultaneous observations between stationary receivers Post processing computes the vector between sites e Kinematic Your GP
43. start stop groupname dst filename Message Id 149 Value Used if Not Specified Format Offset 1 Header 0 2 Group Action see Table 46 on 4 Enum none H Page 121 3 Group name 12 Chal none H 4 4 Serial Port Identifier see Chapter THISPORT 4 Enum none H 16 9 Table 79 on Page 155 5 Filename NUL 12 Char none H 20 Table 46 Group Action Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 START Start the specified group 1 STOP Stop the specified group DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 121 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 24 LOGFILE A logfile is a file on the compact flash disk with properties as defined in Section 9 1 PDC Files on Page 151 The logfile command opens a logfile associates a virtual channel with a logfile or closes a logfile Only one logfile can be open at a time A logfile cannot be reopened for further logging after it has been closed The logfile open command associates a virtual channel s with a logfile 122 If channel is specified channel is associated with the logfile If channel is not specified all available virtual channels FILE_n are associated with the logfile If file is specified the virtual channel s is associated with a logfile named file File is specified in a base ext format where base is maximum 8 characters and the optional ext is maximum 3 characters The extension used for file creation is pdc If file is not specified a
44. starting on Page 149 Other supplementary manuals are included to aid you in using the other commands and logs available in the OEM4 family of receivers It is recommended that these documents be kept together for easy reference DL4Tool GPSolution and Convert4 are also described see Software Programs on Page 62 and DLATool starting on Page 71 These programs provide graphical user interfaces to the DL 4plus for logging scheduling planning transferring data files from the Compact Flash Card to the PC upgrading and converting data types Prerequisites The installation chapters of this document provide information concerning the installation requirements and considerations for DL 4plus To run the PC software supplied your personal computer must meet or exceed this minimum configuration Windows compatible mouse or pointing device and VGA display Windows 98 or higher Microsoft Windows user interface Although previous experience with Windows is not necessary to use the DL4Tool familiarity with certain actions that are customary in Windows will assist in the usage of the program This manual has been written with the expectation that you already have a basic familiarity with windows 15 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 16 Foreword What s New in this Manual pi LA There is a note about the space on the compact flash card when using DIRENT see Page 157 When creating RINEX files Convert4 now uses site information inside
45. through NovAtel authorized dealers Contact your local NovAtel dealer first for more information To locate a dealer in your area or if the problem is not resolved contact NovAtel Inc directly using one of the following methods Call the NovAtel GPS Hotline at 1 800 NOVATEL U S amp Canada or 403 295 4900 international Fax 403 295 4901 E mail support novatel ca Website http www novatel com Write NovAtel Inc Customer Service Dept 1120 68 Avenue NE Calgary AB Canada T2E 8S5 lt Before contacting NovAtel Customer Service regarding software concerns please do the following 1 Issue a FRESET command 2 Log the following data to a file on your PC for 30 minutes RXSTATUSB once RAWEPHEMB onchanged RANGEB ontime 1 BESTPOSB ontime 20 RXCONFIGA once VERSIONB once 3 Send the file containing the logs to NovAtel Customer Service using either the NovAtel ftp site at ftp ftp novatel ca incoming or the supportOnovatel ca e mail address DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 11 Please refer to Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for software license and warranty information The following notices apply to the DL 4plus FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the radiated and conducted emission limits for a Class B digital device for both CISPR 22 and Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
46. timeout value 4 Ulong seconds H 12 5 ActSource Activity source status see 4 Hexulong H 16 Table 90 Table 90 Activity Source Status Bit Mask Description 0x00000001 ACTIVE source of continuous activity source masked source used 0x00000002 COM1 source masked source used 0x00000004 COM2 source masked source used 0x00000008 Reserved for future use 0x00000010 0x00000020 Power button source masked source used 0x00000040 Log file open source masked source used 0x00000080 Schedule activity in progress pending source masked source used DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 171 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs 9 19 VERSION HW amp SW Versions and Serial Numbers The Component Type of the VERSION log refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual is extended to include DL 4plus information as in Table 91 Table 91 Component Type Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 UNKNOWN Unknown Component 1 GPSCARD OEM 4 GPSCard Component 2 CONTROLLER Controller Component 3 ENCLOSURE DL 4plus Receiver Unused numbers are reserved for future use 9 20 WRITE User Generated Information Please see the WRITE command on Page 146 9 21 WRITEHEX User Generated Information Please see the WRITEHEX command on Page 148 172 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Appendix A Technical Specifications A 1 Performance Position Accuracy Standalone L1 only 1 8
47. to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions To minimize the possibility of damage always keep this access door closed except when exchanging Compact Flash Cards Any attempt to remove this access door or the end caps impairs the water resistant qualities of the enclosure and voids the warranty Before ejecting the Compact Flash Card stop all logging to the flash card When a power interruption occurs during a data logging session allow for your data to be possibly reduced by several seconds up to a maximum of five minutes When possible error messages are generated to identify problems as they arise See also the RXSTATUS log on Page 167 The DL 4plus can accept an input supply voltage in the range 7 to 18 V DC This may not be the same range as other NovAtel products with which you are familiar By default operating the DL 4plus below 6 5 V DC causes the unit to suspend operation An input voltage above 18 V DC may physically damage the unit The lower cutoff voltage can be adjusted using the BATTERY command on Page 98 A 12 V battery should not be allowed to discharge below 10 5 V The DL 4plus must have an input supply voltage of at least 9 V DC when operating with an IMU Drawing more than the specified maximum current 4 amp combined total from COM2 or AUX will cause an internal fuse to interrupt the current The receiver automatically resets once the overload has been removed DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Fore
48. typically use the DL 4plus in the field for example collecting data without the aid of base station corrections In this situation the GPS antenna is connected to the GPS port and the power adapter is plugged into a 12 V power supply Figure 3 Typical DL 4p us Setup Field DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 23 Chapter 2 24 Typical Setup Reference Description 1 DL 4plus with Compact Flash Card pre installed 2 User supplied antenna GPS 702 shown 3 User supplied RF cable 4 Power cable 5 Connect screw on and tighten antenna cable s RF connector to antenna 6 Connect screw on and tighten other RF connector to GPS antenna port 7 Plug LEMO connection of power cable into the PWR port 8 Connect the power cable with automotive adapter into a 12V power supply To collect data simply for post processing skip step 6 For differential data collection in the field a typical configuration is described below This assumes that schedule and logging parameters have already been loaded to the DL 4plus see Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus starting on Page 36 and that a portable terminal is not being used If a portable terminal was being used then at Step 7 when power was supplied the DL 4plus would accept configuration commands from the terminal 1 Mount or place the DL 4plus on a secure stable structure that does not sway or topple Although the unit has a moisture and dust resistant enclosure shelter it from adverse environmenta
49. when you are working with a receiver that is an RTK base and you want to post process the data This group may also be used for all manual data collection on the receiver Type of Information Description almanacb onchanged current almanac ionutcb onchanged ionospheric and UTC clock parameters rangecmpb ontime 10 0 compressed channel range measurements revised rawephemb onchanged raw ephemeris rtcaobs ontime 1 0 base station GPS data received every second rtcaref ontime 10 0 base station position received every 10 seconds The first four types of information almanac ionutc rangecmp and rawephem are typically used for post processing and are logged to the PCMCIA card The last two rtcaobs and rtcaref are typically used for an RTK base station and are transmitted out of COM2 STATIC siiis Use this group when collecting static and rapid static data All data is stored on the Compact Flash Card Type of Information Description almanacb onchanged current almanac ionutcb onchanged ionospheric and UTC clock parameters rangecmpb ontime 10 0 compressed channel range measurements revised rawephemb onchanged raw ephemeris DGPS_BASE Use this group for a DGPS base receiver sending L1 code only RTCM messages All data is sent to COM port 2 Type of Information RTCM1 ontime 1 0 RTK differential corrections received every second 76 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6
50. your session in HyperTerminal and select File Exit to close HyperTerminal 13 Disconnect the power supply from the DL 4plus 70 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 7 DL4Tool DL4Tool is a powerful program which allows editing of schedules and log groups uploading these to a DL 4plus and downloading data from the Compact Flash Card to your PC DL4Tool is easy to use and learn while still providing a wide range of features and flexibility 7 1 Basic Operations 7 1 1 Starting DL4Tool If you accepted the default installation path DL4Tool can be started from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs NovAtel DL4Tool Otherwise select the path where you installed DL4Tool You are presented with the DL4Tool main window as seen in Figure 22 l0xi File Help Group Editor Schedule Editor Comm Params UpLoad DownLoad Figure 22 DL4Tool Main Window 71 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 7 DL4Tool 7 1 2 Exiting DL4Tool To exit DL4Tool choose one of the following methods e Click the lt Exit gt button x in the upper right hand corner of the main window e Select File Exit from the main menu e Press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt 7 2 Receiver Operations DLATool can communicate with receivers such as DL 4plus to establish two types of data collection options GLOUPS eee Receivers can collect several types of data A group is a file that tells the receiver what type of data to collect
51. 2 For compatibility with other GPS receivers and to minimize message size it is recommended that you use the standard form of RTCA RTCM or CMR corrections This requires using the INTERFACEMODE command please refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual to dedicate one direction of a serial port to only that message type Once the INTERFACEMODE command is used to change the mode from the default NOVATEL you can no longer use NovAtel format messages At the base station it is also possible to log out the contents of the standard corrections in a form that is easier to read or process These larger variants have the correction fields broken out into standard types within the log rather than compressed into bit fields This can be useful if you wish to modify the format of the corrections for a non standard application or if you wish to look at the corrections for system debugging purposes These variants have DATA as part of their names for example RTCADATA 1 RTCMDATA 1 CMRDATAOBS and more Refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for details The sections of Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations starting on Page 27 give further details on Steps 2 3 amp 4 while Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus starting on Page 36 is devoted to Step 5 Please refer to Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on differential Operation and message formats 2 2 Set Up DL 4plus as a Rover Figure displays how you might
52. 205 WRITEHEX User generated information 149 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs Table 76 DL 4p us Logs in Order of their Message IDs Message ID ASCII Log Description 37 VERSION Hardware versions software versions and serial numbers 93 RXSTATUS DL 4plus status 94 RXSTATUSEVENT DL 4plus status event notification 146 FILEDUMP File dump 147 FILEHDR Log file header 148 GROUPDEF Log group configuration 150 METDEF Meteorological parameters 151 SCHDEF Schedule table entry 153 SITEDEF Site configuration 156 PROJECTDEF Project definition 158 FILECHANNEL Log file channel configuration 159 DIRENT Compact flash card file list 187 CURRENTSET CurrentX command configuration 205 WRITEHEX User generated information 209 AUDIODEF Audio settings 210 HWLEVELS Hardware levels 239 SLEEPMODE Sleep configuration 254 BATSTATUS Power supply information 257 WRITE User generated information 317 COMCONFIG COM port configuration For a complete listing and description of the other logs that the DL 4plus is capable of generating please consult Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual It also contains procedures and explanations related to data logging Before proceeding to describe these logs mention should be made of the DL 4plus data file format PDC Please see PDC Files on Page 151 150 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 9
53. 27 Delete Target Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 ALL Delete all files 1 FILE Delete the filename specified 102 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 7 DISK The disk command allows you to carry out flash disk compact flash maintenance The disk format command formats the flash disk for use with DL 4plus The format sequence erases all data previously stored on the disk This operation is not reversible lt Prior to issuing a disk format command all logs being sent to file should be unlogged If a group 1s being logged the groupuse stop command should be issued Syntax disk format Message Id 284 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset a ee Disk operation see Table 28 Enum Table 28 Disk Operation Binary Value ASCII Value Description 1 FORMAT Format the flash disk DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 103 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 8 8 9 104 FRESET The OEM 4 freset command is extended to include DL 4plus features An additional target field controller value 10 resets only the controller NVM thereby resetting all parameters indicated in this document as Stored in NVM to factory defaults Issuing the freset command with the target field set to standard resets the controller NVM as well as OEM4 G2 parameters as indicated in the OEMA Family User Manual GROUP A group is a set of log specifiers and configuration paramete
54. 34 site information 25 57 SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT 138 SITEUPDATEANTTYPE 139 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE 140 SITEUPDATENAME 137 SITEUPDATENUMBER 136 size 174 SLEEP 141 sleep 174 SLEEPMASK 142 SOFTPOWER 144 standard deviations 78 static 77 storage requirements 40 strobes port 28 174 supply voltage 30 support 11 syntax 94 T technical specifications 173 174 176 178 temperature 174 time to first fix TTFF 173 transfer files 86 transmit 80 two power sources 30 type of corrections 55 U upgrades and updates 11 62 70 USB connector 181 Vv velocity 53 173 voltage 30 31 174 Volume 2 OEM4 Family Users Guide 182 VOUT 144 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Index W wake up 35 WARNING 30 warnings 12 28 30 32 website 11 weight 174 WinLoad 62 66 wire gauge 31 WRITE 146 172 WRITEFILE 146 WRITEFILEHEX 147 WRITEHEX 148 187 NovAtel OM 20000063 Rev 6 2005 12 22
55. 5 4 Enum none H 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Serial Port Identifier see Table 79 NO_PORT 4 Enum none H 16 on Page 155 5 Message ID 4 Ulong none H 20 6 Trigger see the LOG command in ONCE 4 Enum none H 24 Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual 7 Period 0 4 Float seconds H 28 Table 39 GROUPLOG Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Log no change See Section 8 9 1 Factory Reset YES configuration DEFAULT Group on Page 105 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands 8 18 GROUPMODE Chapter 8 The groupmode command configures the survey type for a survey carried out with the group The groupmode set kinematiclstatic command sets the survey type for the group named groupname to the specified mode The groupmode clear command sets the survey type for the group to static The groupmode default command sets the survey type for the group to static Syntax groupmode set groupname kinematic static groupmode default clear groupname 8 18 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e If the groupmode is set to static a site add command is executed and the site is configured with parameters defined by groupantheight groupsitenumber groupsitename and groupanttype com mands groupuse stop e None Message Id 57 Nat Specified Format Units Offset 1 Header s a 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 350
56. 7 days of the week hh represents the hour in 24 hour notation and mm represents the minute Multiple days of the week are allowed only in Start and indicate that this schedule table entry represents an event which repeats on the specified days of the week Day of the week may not be specified in Stop for repeating events If a day of the week is not specified in Start the event repeats every day If Stop is less than Start the event wraps over to the next day ddddddd consists of the combination of different character codes each representing a day of the week as follows Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday S S EEE The following are examples of valid Start and Stop times as seen in the Schedule Editor e 07 00 18 00 event starts at 07 00 and ends at 18 00 every day e MWRF10 00 11 00 event starts at 10 00 and ends at 11 00 every Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday e M02 05 F12 15 event starts at 02 05 on Monday and ends at 12 15 on Friday e T14 00 13 00 event starts at 14 00 every Tuesday and ends at 13 00 every Wednesday e D18 30 D15 30 event starts Sunday at 18 30 and continues until the next Sunday at 15 30 A conflict error message appears if you choose a time span in the Start or Stop fields that conflicts with another schedule An example is shown in Figure on Page 84 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 83 Chapter 7 DL4Tool lol File Help Schedule Editor Group Editor Comm Params
57. 9S than the I O cable DE9P or the power cable LEMO For the LEMO connector Line up the red dot on the connector shell with the red index mark on the receptacle on the DL 4plus Insert the connector until it seats with a click it is now locked in place To remove a cable grasp the connector by the knurled ring and pull A WARNING DO NOT PULL DIRECTLY ON THE CABLES 3 2 1 NO Port DL 4plus incorporates an input output 1 0 port which allows access to a mark input mark output EVENT input reset output VARF output 1PPS output error and valid position output signal These are specialized signals that are used when the DL 4plus is part of an interconnected system composed of user devices that need to be synchronized with each other For example you could connect the DL 4plus to an aerial camera in such a way that the DL 4plus recorded its position whenever the shutter button was pressed For a complete list of signals on this port see Table 93 DL 4plus I O Port Pin Out Descriptions on Page 176 This port is not typically used for stand alone applications Refer to your user device s documentation for information on its connectors and cables The I O strobe lines can be accessed by inserting the serial connector of a user supplied I O strobe port cable into the I O port This port incorporates filters to suppress electromagnetic interference 3 2 2 Serial Ports amp Cables 28 The COM1 COM2 and AUX ports are bi
58. CTDEF Project Definition Structure Message ID 156 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 Project Project description 32 Char H 3 Agency Agency description 32 Char H 32 4 Observer Observer description 32 Char H 64 166 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs 9 14 RXSTATUS DL 4plus Status Chapter 9 The AUXILIARY2 and AUXILIARY3 status words of the RXSTATUS log refer Volume 2 of the OEMA Family User Manual for details on this log are defined as in Table 87 on Page 167 and Table 88 on Page 168 to indicate DL 4plus functionality The corresponding priority set and clear masks can be defined via the STATUSCONFIG command refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual Table 87 Auxiliary 2 Status Word AUX2 Bit Description 0x00000001 DL 4plus status not ready ready 0x00000002 Shutdown indicator no shutdown shutting down 0x00000004 DL 4plus boot status boot in progress boot done 0x00000008 Compact Flash Card status not initialized initialized 0x00000010 File s status all files closed file s open 0x00000020 Scheduler status disabled enabled 0x00000040 Flag to indicate if within schedule outside of interval inside of interval event interval including 5 minutes pre event 0x00000080 Autonomous logging status disabled pending 0x00000100 Site status not occupied occ
59. Create files or append data to an existing file on the Compact Flash Card where the data format is char 240 writefilehex Create files or append data to an existing file on the Compact Flash Card where the data format is hexbytes 205 writehex Create logs containing user data DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 91 Chapter 8 92 DL 4plus Commands Table 15 DL 4p us Commands in Order of their Message IDs Message ID ASCII Command Description 18 reset OEM4 G2 reset with DL 4p us features 20 freset Factory reset 52 battery Control use of the power source s 53 del Delete files from the Compact Flash Card 54 group Modify log group definitions 55 groupantsn Edit the serial number for the group 56 groupecutoff Edit the elevation cut off configuration for the group 57 groupmode Configure the survey type for a group survey 58 groupfixpos Fix the receiver position when the group is executed 59 groupsitename Edit the site name for the group 61 groupsitenumber Edit the site number for the group 62 groupsatlimit Edit the satellite limit configuration for the group 63 grouppossave Configure position averaging when the group is executed 64 grouplog Modify message logging specifications in a group 65 groupanttype Edit the antenna type for the group 66 groupantheight Edit the antenna height for the group 149 groupuse Group configuration macro to execute DL 4p
60. DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 You may wish to refresh the files on your Compact Flash Card To do this click on the Refresh button Delete files from the Compact Flash Card by clicking on the Delete button To select all the files on the Compact Flash Card for transfer to the PC click on the Select All button There is no need to highlight any files in this case Click on the Download button to download selected files from the Compact Flash Card to the PC The selected files are transferred to your PC You can select one or multiple files at a time If when you try to transfer a file to the PC a filename already exists in the directory on the PC you are prompted with the dialog File Already Exists This dialog enables you to reply with the following options lt Overwrite gt 0 0 0 0 this option enables you to replace the current file on the PC with the new file from the receiver lt Rename gt this options enables you to give a different name to the file that you are transferring to the PC lt Cancel gt oe this option cancels the file transfer to the PC The Close button stops any current transfer or attempt to connect to the receiver closes the Upload dialog and returns you to the main DL4Tool window DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 89 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands The DL 4plus firmware implements the commands in Table 14 repeated in Table 15 on Page 92 in the order of their binary messages ID
61. E_n filename is associated with these destinations If filename is not specified it is automatically generated as per the logfile command The groupuse start command interprets the group configuration as follows The groupuse destination list is assembled representing all destinations to be used by the group For each destination in the groupuse destination list an unlogall command is issued If the groupuse destination list contains any FILE_n destinations a logfile close command is issued closing current logfile if open For each FILE_n destination in the groupuse destination list a logfile command is issued associating the destination with filename The file header destination hdrdst is selected as the first FILE_n destination in the destination list If no FILE_n destination exists the next 6 sub steps are omitted e log hdrdst versionb command is issued e log hdrdst timeb command is issued e If a project has been defined log hdrdst projectdefb command is issued e The currentgroup groupname command is issued e The log hdrdst groupdefb command is issued e The currentgroup command is issued groupinterfacemode configuration is executed groupdgpstxid configuration is executed groupecutoff configuration is executed groupsatlimit configuration is executed groupposfix or groupposave configuration is executed If a file is opened as above groupmode in conjunction with groupantheight groupsitenumber groupsitename a
62. Flash Card Door To remove the Compact Flash Card unlock the access door When the door is open you can see an eject button to the left of the card You must push this button to partially eject the card then grasp the card and pull it all the way out WARNING Do not change the card while logging is in progress Data will be lost It is not necessary to turn the receiver off before inserting or extracting a Compact Flash Card if you are not logging data To insert the card ensure that it is correctly aligned before gently sliding it into the slot When the card slides all the way in and locks in place the eject button extends If you attempt to insert the card incorrectly it will not go all the way in and the eject button will not extend In this case do not force the card Remove it orient it properly and then insert it After the card is locked in place close the cover DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 33 Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations The data logging mechanism is designed to be robust and to endure power interruptions and similar disruptive events with minimum loss of data In this situation allow for your data to be possibly reduced by several seconds up to a maximum of five minutes When possible error messages are generated to identify problems as they arise a description of the RXSTATUS log see Page 167 3 3 3 Card Choice You have the flexibility of choosing the Compact Flash Card wit
63. Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Maximum time 0 8 Double hours H 16 5 Maximum horizontal standard deviation 0 8 Double none H 24 6 Maximum vertical standard deviation 0 8 Double none H 32 116 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Table 42 GROUPSAVE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM maxtime no change 0 01 YES maxhorstd no change 0 YES maxverstd no change 0 YES 8 20 GROUPSATLIMIT The groupsatlimit command allows you to edit the satlimit configuration for the group The groupsatlimit set command sets satlimit for the group named groupname to satlimit The groupsatlimit clear command removes the satlimit setting from the group named groupname The groupsatlimit default command sets the satlimit for the group to 0 Syntax groupsatlimit set groupname satlimit groupsatlimit default clear groupname 8 20 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e Tf set the satlimit command see Page 128 is issued for each virtual channel associated with a logfile by this groupuse start command groupuse stop e None Message Id 62 Field Data Nat Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Satellite limit 0 4 Int none H 16
64. L1 models L1 only or L1 L2 DL 4 WRT20 L1 only or L1 L2 DL 4 WL1L2 L1 L2 DL 4 WRT2 L1 L2 The GPS 702 series antennas are ideal for all applications A Model 702 GPS antenna provides comparable performance to a choke ring ground plane antenna while being much lighter and smaller Please see the GPS Antenna sections of the Functional Overview and Receiver Installation chapters in Volume I of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on NovAtel antennas and antenna considerations While there may be other antennas on the market that might also serve the purpose please note that the performance specifications of the DL 4plus are guaranteed only when it is used with a NovAtel GPS antenna Connect Cables As shown in Figure 4 on the back end cap there are seven labeled ports PWR LEMO COM1 DB 9P COM2 DB 9P AUX DB 9P I O DB 9S GPS TNC and OSC BNC Figure 4 Close up of Ports on Back End Cap DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations Each connector is keyed to ensure that the cable can be inserted in only one way to prevent damage to both the DL 4plus and the cables Furthermore the connectors that are used to mate the cables to the DL 4plus require careful insertion and removal Observe the following when handling the cables To insert a cable make certain you are using the appropriate cable for the port the serial cable has a different connector DE
65. Manual Rev 6 53 Chapter 5 LCD Menus 5 3 3 Configure Base The CONFIG BASE functionality group allows you to do simple base station configuration and identification Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of this menu group Figure 16 shows the CONFIG BASE menus CFG BASE HOME LOGGING CONFIG BASE svo pars bop25 gt CFG BASE EDIT LAT N 51 06 58 9139 sv 0 DGPS Dop 2 5 RINT ES crasas EOL W 114 02 17 7084 ant DGPS por 25 O cra sase EE 1057 544 M MSL sv i0 DGPS Dop 25 Ee CFG BASE EDIT TYP LOGGING TYPE RTCA sv 10 DGPS DOP 2 5 CFG BASE EDIT ID LOGGING BASE sv i0 DGPS DOP 2 5 E eS EXECUTE APPLY YES sv 10_ paps pop 2 5 E Figure 16 Configure Base Menus As seen from Figure 16 there are several CONFIG BASE menu categories that allow you to fix the current position being solved by the GPS receiver as the base station co ordinates e EDIT LAT The edit latitude screen allows you to edit the current latitude co ordinates so they can be used to fix the position of the base station You can change parameters by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e EDIT LONG The edit longitude screen allows you to edit the current longitude 54 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 co ordinates so they can be used to fix the position of the base station You can
66. N A use B use B You selects A A is unavailable N A N A no change You selects B B is unavailable N A no change N A a Removal of the active power source is not supported in the current revision of hardware and may result in undefined system behavior Table 21 Power Source Action Binary Value ASCII Value Description 1 USE Use the source 2 CUTOFF Set battery cutoff Table 22 Power Source Mode Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 A The A battery or DC supply 1 B The B battery or DC supply 2 Reserved 3 AUTO Auto detect DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 99 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 4 100 Table 23 BATTERY Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Power source A cutoff no change 6 5V YES Power source B cutoff no change 6 5V YES Power source use no change auto YES lt A factory reset may result if the receiver is unable to power the receiver ON when it is used with batteries that use lower cutoff voltage than the factory reset defaults After a factory reset the receiver shuts down immediately if all available power source levels are below factory defaults CURRENTFILE The currentfile command allows you to specify a file to which subsequent requests for filehdr and filedump logs apply see Pages 159 160 Specified without arguments the currentfile command clears any previously configured currentfile settings The cur
67. OM2 The groupinterfacemode set command sets the interface mode configuration for the group named groupname and port to the specified parameters refer to the interfacemode command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 User Manual for further details on rx_type tx_type and responses Port can be coml or com2 The groupinterfacemode clear and the groupinterfacemode default commands remove disable the interface mode configuration for all ports from the group named groupname Syntax groupinterfacemode set groupname port rx type tx _typell responses groupinterfacemode default clear groupname 8 16 1 Groupuse Translation 112 groupuse start e Tf set for the particular port the interfacemode command is issued for the port groupuse stop e None Message Id 318 Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header z 2 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Serial Port Identifier see Chapter 9 NO_PORT 4 Enum none H 16 Table 79 on Page 155 5 rx_type Serial Port Interface NOVATEL 4 Enum none H 20 Mode see Table 82 on Page 156 6 tx_type Serial Port Interface Mode NOVATEL 4 Enum none H 24 see Table 82 on Page 156 7 responses OnOff see Table 73 on ON 4 Enum none H 28 Page 145 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Table 38 GROUPINTERFACEMODE Default Configuration Parameter
68. PS Type DGPS ID type see 4 Enum H 136 Table 84 on Page 164 162 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 17 DGPS ID 5 char ID string or ANY 5 Char H 140 ANY type defaults RTCM 0 RTCA AAAA CMR 0 The following range values are in affect 0 lt CMR ID lt 31 0 lt RTCM ID lt 1023 RTCA any four character string containing only alpha a z or numerical characters 0 9 18 Reserved for future use 1 UChar H 145 19 2 UShort H 146 20 4 ULong H 148 21 8 Double H 152 22 4 Int H 160 23 Specs Number of log 4 Ulong H 164 specifications to follow 24 Message ID Message ID of log 4 Ulong H 168 26 Trigger Log trigger refer to the 4 Enum H 172 LOG command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual 27 Rate Log rate 4 Float Seconds H 176 28 Port Serial port identifier see 4 Enum H 180 Table 79 on Page 155 29 Reserved for future use 4 Float H 184 30 2 Ushort H 188 31 1 Uchar H 190 32 1 Uchar H 191 Next Log Spec Offset H 168 N 24 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 163 Chapter 9 164 Table 84 DGPS Type inary rs Ose Description 0 RTCM RTCM ID Type 1 RTCA RTCA Id Type 2 CMR CMR Id Type 10 AUTO Automatic type Table 85 Group Status DL 4plus Logs Grou
69. Power On Freset Stored in NVM COM1 RX type no change NOVATEL YES COM1 TX type no change NOVATEL YES COM responses no change ON YES COM RX type no change NONE YES COM TX type no change RTCA YES COM2 responses no change OFF YES 8 17 GROUPLOG The grouplog command allows you to modify the message logging specifications in a group A maximum of 20 message logging specifications is supported The grouplog add command allows you to add message logging specifications to a group e The message logging specification is added to a group named group If a group named group does not exist the group is created The grouplog add command fails if a group needs to be created and the group table is full e dst specifies the destination to which the requested message is to be sent when the group is executed If dst is not specified or specified as no_port the group default destination is assumed the destination which is specified at the time the group is executed See Table 79 on Page 155 for a list of valid port identifiers e message specifies a valid ASCII or binary DL 4plus message abbreviated ASCII messages are not supported which is to be requested when the group is executed e trigger specifies a valid OEM 4 message trigger which applies to this log specification see the log command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual e period specifies the repetition period for this message see the log command e Within one
70. ROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo 11 Look at the version information to verify that the update is complete To do this check to see that the new firmware version numbers and names appear on your screen If the updated information does not appear try reinstalling the firmware again If RT2 does not appear to the right of GPSCARD print the contents of the LOG VERSION reply and call NovAtel 1 800 NOVATEL see the Customer Service section in Volume 1 of this manual for more ways of contacting NovAtel For more information about the Version information below refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 69 Chapter 6 Software Programs Example View log version lt OK COM1 VERSION COM1 0 90 5 UNKNOWN 0 88 357 004c0000 e534 226 3 GPSCARD RT2 TPAQO1 90009 OEM4 3 00 22T 1 02052 1 200 2001 Jul 16 11 24 52 ENCLOSURE AAAA1234 CONTROLLER PDCSTD SPX00410019 1 00 17 1 1 10052 1 10051 2001 Jul 16 12 05 48 Critical information that indicates your update has been successful a You must see the most current LOG version numbers GPSCARD RT2 TPA00190009 DL 4plus4 3 00 22T 1 020S2 1 000 2001 Jan 11 11 27 54 CONTROLLER PDCSTD SPX00410019 1 00 17 1 1 10082 1 100S1 2001 Jan 11 12 10 48 b The serial number of the update must appear in the VERSION body ENCLOSURE no NPV00450006 mum mm mm um un 12 Select Call Disconnect to end
71. S antenna is moving Kinematic data collection requires only short periods of data observations Operational constraints include starting from or determining a known baseline and tracking a minimum of four satellites One receiver is statically located at a control site while others are moved between sites to be measured If do you wish to enter specific site information and have the information included in the group definition check the Include Site Information check box The editable fields are Antenna Model Enter the model number for your antenna Antenna Height Enter the vertical antenna height above ground Antenna Number Enter your antenna s serial number Site Number 0 0 Enter a number for this site Site Name seseeeeeeeee Enter a site name If the Site Name field is left blank the log file name is used as the site name The group definition that gets issued during the group upload includes the GROUPANTHEIGHT GROUPANTSN GROUPANTTYPE GROUPSITENAME and GROUPSITENUMBER See Pages 106 107 108 118 and 119 respectively for further details on these commands You may need to edit the following fields from their default values depending on your application Minimum Satellites Select a number from 1 to 9 for the minimum number of satellites The default is 4 Elevation Mask Choose an integer value for the elevation mask angle between 0 and 90 degrees The
72. TATUSEVENT logs on Pages 167 and 169 respectively if you require further information Then the DL 4plus switches to the second battery Once both batteries are depleted the DL 4plus shuts itself off As is also described in the Status section of the LCD Menus chapter on Page 49 the battery voltage DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Setup Considerations Chapter 3 screen provides the voltage of up to two connected batteries or the voltage level of a connected DC supply The data logging mechanism is designed to be robust and to endure power interruptions and similar disruptive events with minimum loss of data In this situation or when ejecting the Compact Flash Card during a data recording session allow for your data to be possibly reduced by several seconds up to a maximum of five minutes To the extent possible error messages attempt to describe the problem If you require further information on this topic please see the description of the RXSTATUS log on Page 167 WARNING Do not change the card while logging is in progress Data will be lost It is not necessary to turn the receiver off before inserting or extracting a Compact Flash Card 1f you are not logging data There may be up to four power cables used with the DL 4plus These cables allow you to energize the DL 4plus by either an AC source or a DC source 4 pin LEMO plug connector to automotive adapter plug complete with a 6 amp slow blow fuse see Page 177 optional
73. XCONFIG log after a reset displays the saved configuration refer to the description of SAVECONFIG in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual e RXSTATUS reports the GPS receiver s status e SATVIS reports satellite specific data 4 2 Communications with the DL 4p us Communication with the DL 4plus consists of issuing commands through the COM1 or COM2 serial ports from an external serial communications device This could be either a terminal or an IBM compatible PC that is directly connected to a DL 4plus serial or USB port using a null modem cable For maximum ease use a graphical interface program such as the accompanying DL4Tool or GPSolution 4 to configure and communicate with your DL 4plus However you can also issue commands manually refer to the Operations chapter in Volume lof the OEM4 Family User Manual For specific information about any of the DL 4plus s commands and logs please see Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands on Page 90 and Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs on Page 149 WARNING Ensure the Control Panel s Power Settings on your PC are not set to go into Hibernate or Standby modes Data will be lost if one of these modes occurs during a logging session lt When connected using the USB port the baud rate is ignored by the USB drivers and instead the baud rate is as fast as possible The current highest baud rate shown in DL4Tool is 230400 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 37 Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus The most basic activit
74. a aa cnn ano n nan a aaa a a r a n nn nnnn cenar r na nnnanncns 172 DL 4plus Serial Port Pin Out Descriptions oooonncccnnccnnnncccnncccnnnnccnnnnrncnnrrnn cnc naar 176 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Contents 93 DL 4plus I O Port Pin Out Descriptions 94 Power Cable Pin Configuration DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Figures OO OO JO Om P ob A 10 AIS ET 17 Typical DL 4plus Setup Office ooooonnccconnccnonncccnonacccnnnccnnnnnconncrnnna nena 21 Typical DL 4plus Setup Field cooooconncccincccconocinonccccnnonnnnnanc corno rn nana cn cnn nnnannnccrnnrcnannnnnn 23 Close up of Ports on Back End Cap 27 E E E r EE 32 Opening the Compact Flash Card Door cccccccceeceeeeeeeeceeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaaeeseeeeeseaeeneneees 33 Re RE 43 CCD Loading Screen rra ida 45 Normal e EE 46 SS ege dee Dee ch E E tabi lensed hadeeeeaeh die 46 A O OO aaa 47 Edit Digit MOd 0 dais 47 ele Lee Re 47 STATUS MENUS citar llista 49 GPS Dato Menus ista orina tase Eege ara 52 Configure Base Meng ege isa ida tale 54 Config Logging Menus sssesseeeseeiissieresrrnstrtntnrttttstnisstrnsstnsssktssttnnstunsttn nen nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnt 56 Site MENUS citarse nia 57 Configure Ports Menus ccocccconncccconccinononcncnncccnnnnnnnnc cnn nora rre cn canon nan nn carr nn rn nnn cc narran nana cnc 58 GCommands MenlS 2228 59 File Operations Menus coococconncccnconnnononcnnnnnnnna nono nn nc nn anna rra 61 DL4Tool Main WiINdOW uta tir 71 Group Edit
75. a storage requirements for a typical RTK data recording session e Minimum file size in kilobytes kilobytes per hour x number of hours Example from Table 6 You wish to record single point observations once every 2 seconds for 8 hours with 8 satellites visible during L1 L2 operation The file size will be no less than 942 kBytes hour x 8 hours 7536 kBytes 7 36 MBytes At this rate an 8 MByte Compact Flash Card could hold approximately 8 hours of data DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 41 Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus Based on the values in Table 5 one can calculate how much data is generated in one hour if the RANGECMPB and BESTPOSB logs are collected every 15 seconds This is the typical data logging rate for static survey post processing applications The cells of Table 7 reflect the memory consumption in kilobytes per hour for scenarios of 6 8 or 10 satellites in view Table 7 Memory Consumption Typical Case for Static Survey 15 Second Rate L1 only L1 amp L2 Single point or Differential Observations amp Single point Single point or Single point Observations Differential Observations Observations kBytes hour amp Positions kBytes hour kBytes hour Positions kBytes hour 6 SV 99 126 124 284 8 SV 106 263 126 303 10 SV 137 325 148 349 The following relationship based on Table 7 yields an estimate of the data storage requirements for a typical data recording session intende
76. access to edit the elevation cutoff angle You can change the angle by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation See also the ECUTOFF command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual e BACKLIGHT The backlight screen provides menu access to commands to toggle the LCD s backlight You can turn the backlight on or off by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e RTK RESET This screen allows you to reset the RTK filter If this screen is selected a confirmation screen appears to ensure you want to do the reset e MODELS This screen allows you to specify the DL 4plus model You can change the model by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e AUTH CODE The auth code screen provides easy access to a command to issue the AUTH command You can change the auth code by using the edit by digit method see Section 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation The auth code itself contains 5 sections followed by the model name and date All three are editable by using the edit by digit method If the model name is shorter than the space allowed append the model name with the symbol The expiry date is optional and may be left as the default 00 00 00 or edited See also the AUTH
77. ame such as 0087025E PDC In an exceptional case a file name conflict may occur that prevents the receiver from creating a file with the desired name In that case the receiver creates a file name whose first character is a tilde followed by a 7 digit random number and a PDC extension For example 9368412 PDC You may not specify overlapping time intervals All scheduled entries rely on day of the week and UTC time references Schedule entries assign a one character code to each of seven days as shown in Table 13 Weekday Abbreviations Table 13 Weekday Abbreviations Weekday Abbreviation Sunday D Monday M Tuesday T Wednesday Ww Thursday R Friday F Saturday S When you have selected valid start and stop times click the OK button to save your changes or the Cancel button to discard your changes and return to the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 85 Chapter 7 DL4Tool 7 2 2 2 Edit a Session To edit a session in the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog highlight it and click on Edit button The Schedule Entry dialog appears The details of the Session Entry dialog are described in Add a Schedule on Page 82 7 2 2 3 Delete a Session To delete a session click on it to highlight it in the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog Click on the Delete button 7 2 2 4 Load Default To ensure that only the default POWERUP schedule is active click on the LOAD DEFAULT button
78. anual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 28 PROJECT The project command allows you to define or clear a project If a project has been defined via the project command prior to issuing a groupuse start command a projectdefb log is automatically logged to the default group destination by the groupuse start sequence Project add defines a project with parameters project agency and observer Project clear undefines a project and prevents the projectdefb log from being logged to the default group destination by the groupuse start sequence Syntax project add project agency observer project clear Message Id 211 Nat Specified Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Project Action see Table 52 4 Enum none H 3 Project 32 Char none H 4 4 Agency NUL 32 Char none H 36 5 Observer NUL 32 Char none H 68 Table 52 Project Action Binary Value ASCII Value Description en l ADD Add a new project into the PDC default 1 CLEAR Clear projects from the PDC Table 53 PROJECT Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM project clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 127 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 29 RENAME The rename command allows you to rename a file on the flash card The rename command renames a file named filename to newfilename The rename command fails if newfilename already exists or if filename is open Syntax rena
79. apply menu settings 48 AUDIO 95 AUDIODEF 152 authorization code 19 60 63 automatic operation 19 automotive power 30 31 177 AUX port 29 58 174 averaging 77 78 B backlight 60 base station 22 23 54 55 BATSTATUS 153 batteries 29 31 50 BATTERY 98 C cables 27 28 30 31 177 178 181 182 carrier phase 18 CD 62 clock internal 174 CMR 23 59 156 164 coaxial cable 30 182 COM ports 23 58 155 174 176 COMCONFIG 154 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 commands 90 OEM4 Family Users Guide 182 communication cable 181 communications 23 cable 28 178 commands 37 configure from LCD menu 58 Compact Flash Card 19 31 35 85 86 88 configuration 18 72 connectors 27 28 174 177 Convert4 software 62 copyright 2 corrections 55 156 RTCA 59 correlator age 53 current amp 14 174 CURRENTFILE 100 CURRENTGROUP 101 CURRENTSET 156 customer service 11 cutoff angle 60 D data collection 24 26 33 rates 173 storage 40 date 53 DC power 30 174 dealer 11 DEL 102 delete 61 86 87 depleted batteries 30 differential corrections 80 operation 18 23 digital 176 DIRENT 157 DISK 103 disk space 50 DLATool basic operations 71 184 communications 86 configurations 73 76 78 82 operations 72 scheduling 81 82 sessions 82 86 DOP 53 double differencing 18 dual power source 30 dynamics 173 E edit display 47 eject button 33 elevation mask 60 ellipsoid 77 e mail 11
80. apter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations 3 3 Using the Removable Compact Flash Memory Card Data commands and logs can be output in the DL 4plus to a Compact Flash Card a flash memory module which you can access exchange and replace when needed The need for a companion handheld data logger is avoided when continuous user interaction is not required since DL 4plus is capable of logging data according to pre configured parameters without any user intervention In applications when continuous user interaction is required a simple handheld controller can be used with DL 4plus as the controller does not require its own data logging memory The reduced handheld data logger or controller requirements simplify your system and reduce its total cost and power consumption A WARNING To minimize the possibility of damage always keep this cover closed and latched except when exchanging Compact Flash Cards Do not change the card while logging is in progress Data will be lost It is not necessary to turn the receiver off before inserting or extracting a Compact Flash Card if you are not logging data An example of a GB flash card is shown in Figure 5 below Figure 5 1 GB Flash Card When you insert a Compact Flash Card into the DL 4plus you may get a DISK ERROR message on the LCD screen If so enter the DISK FORMAT command using GPSolution Wait a few minutes until the error message is gone Use the DL 4plus power button to turn it off and then o
81. at a site as indicated by a preceding site enter command the site leave command terminates the site occupation and write a site record sitedefb to the logfile There is no limit on the number of sitedef logs entered into a single log file e The FirstGPSWeek Sec fields of the sitedef record are set to correspond to the time of the first position log best pos matchpos range rangec rangedelta rtkdata received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 between site enter and site leave commands e LastGPSWeek Sec fields of the sitedef log are set to correspond to time of the last position log received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 between site enter and site leave commands e If no position logs are received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 between site enter andsite leave commands e the FirstGPS Week Sec and LastGPSWeek Sec fields of the sitedef log are set to correspond to the times at which the site enter andsite leave commands were issued respectively e the SITE_ST_INVALID bit 0x01 is set in the SiteStatus field of the sitedef log DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 e If no position logs are received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 within 30 seconds after a site enter but such logs are received before a site leave command e the SITE_ST_STARTTRUNCATE bit 0x02 is set in the SiteStatus field o
82. at what rate the data should be collected and where the data should be stored for example the Compact Flash Card Use the POWERUP group for manual data collection and other groups for associating with a schedule Schedules A schedule is user defined settings that tells the receiver a specific time to start and end data collection By associating a group with the schedule you determine what types of data are collected during the scheduled time This feature is helpful for collecting data even when you are absent These operations can be accessed from the DL4Tool Schedule Editor and Group Editor buttons These operations as well as receiver communications are discussed in this chapter 7 2 1 Receiver Groups To schedule your DL 4plus receiver to automatically start logging data at a specific time you must create a receiver group include it in a schedule and transfer it to the receiver When configuring your receiver you can define the groups settings to determine the type of information the receiver collects These receiver groups consist of the log type the data destination the interval and a description for each log within the group Groups are used in schedules see Schedule Editor on Page 81 72 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 To edit receiver groups click on the Group Editor button The Group Editor dialog appears An example is shown in Figure Group Editor Lisi Group Name POWERUP y
83. ation and Operation OM 20000046 OEM4 Family User Manual Volume 2 Commands and Logs OM 20000047 DL 4plus User Manual OM 20000063 GPS Reference Manual OM 20000039 Optional power assembly autoranging AC DC converter battery charger to LEMO 4 pin GPS ACDL socket and AC power cord 4plus Optional Y power cable 01016690 Optional power cable LEMO 4 pin plug to LEMO 4 pin plug available in two lengths 33 5 cm 13 19 01016665 75 0 cm 29 53 01016666 Optional NovAtel GPS Antennas Model 702 L1 L2 GPS 702 Model 701 L1 only GPS 701 Model 533 L1 L2 GPS 533 Model 532 532C L1 L2 GPS 532 532C Optional RF Antenna Cable 5 meters 16 4 C006 15 meters 49 2 C016 30 meters 98 4 C031 22 cm 8 66 interconnect adapter cable GPS C002 182 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Replacement Parts Appendix B B 3 Manufacturer s Part Numbers The following original manufacturer s part numbers are provided for information only and are not available from NovAtel as separate parts Part Description LEMO Part 4 pin male plug connector on power cable see Appendix A Page 177 FGG 0B 304 CLAD52Z which mates with the PWR connector on the DL 4plus DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 183 Numerics 12V output 29 A AC DC 30 31 access door 33 accessories 20 182 accuracy 173 adapter card 34 antenna cables 30 182 height 25 57 79 input 174 models 27 79 182 name 57 serial number 79 append a filename 25
84. ave a name such as 0087025E PDC Should a conflict occur between an auto generated file name or a file name specified in a scheduled entry the DL 4plus resolves the conflict by creating a file name whose first character is a tilde followed by a 7 digit random number and a PDC extension for example 9368412 PDC 4 23 Data Storage Requirements Based on default settings using RANGECMPB logs for observations and BESTPOSB logs for positions Table 5 displays the amount of data storage required for a single data record for scenarios of 6 8 or 10 satellites in view Table 5 Storage Requirements per Data Record L1 only L1 8 L2 i isai Single point or poi Single point or Para point Differential Pa point Differential EEN Observations amp SE Observations A Bytes Positions Bytes Bytes Positions Bytes 6SV 424 536 527 605 8 SV 451 560 536 647 10 SV 583 694 633 745 The number in a specific cell in this table represents the memory consumption in bytes per recorded GPS point for a given number of visible satellites and a given recording mode The following relationship based on Table 5 yields an estimate of the data storage requirements for a data recording session e Minimum file size in bytes bytes per record x records per hour x number of hours 40 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Using DL 4plus Chapter 4 This is an approximation the actual file size will be a few kilobytes larger
85. button OFF simulation 237 sleep Enable low power mode 238 sleepmask Choose which activity sources prevent the receiver from timing out 240 writefilenex Create files or append data to an existing file on the Compact Flash Card where the data format is hexbytes 257 write Create logs containing user data 271 groupdgpstxid Edit the DGPS base ID configuration for the group 284 disk Carry out Compact Flash Card maintenance 318 groupinterfacemode Edit the interface mode configuration for the group The arguments for each of these commands are described in the following sections For a complete listing and description of the other commands that the DL 4plus is capable of processing please consult Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 93 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 1 94 SYNTAX CONVENTIONS The following rules apply when entering commands at the command prompt from a keyboard 1 The commands are not case sensitive For example you could type either lt BATTERY A gt or lt battery a gt 2 Except where noted either a space or a comma can separate commands and their required entries For example you could type either lt group del alpha p20a gt or lt group del alpha p20a gt 3 At the end of a command a carriage return is required For example press lt Enter gt or lt Return gt 4 Responses are provided to indicate whether or not an entered command was accepted T
86. bytes H previous sitedefb log 3 SiteNumber Site number 8 Char H 4 4 SiteName Site name 32 Char H 12 5 Attrib Attribute code 4 Int H 44 6 AntHeight Antenna height 4 Float m H 48 7 AntType Antenna type and 16 Char H 52 measurement method 8 FirstGPSWeek Date of arrival 4 Ulong GPS wk H 68 9 LastGPS Week Date of departure 4 Ulong GPS wk H 72 10 FirstGPSSec Time of arrival 4 GPSs 2 ms S H 76 11 LastGPSSec Time of departure 4 GPSs ms S H 80 12 SiteStatus Site status see Table 89 4 Hexulong H 84 13 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 88 a GPSs format represents GPS time of the week ULong milliseconds in binary logs float ing point seconds in ASCII logs Table 89 Site Status SiteStatus Bit Bit Name Description 0x00000001 SITE_ST_INVALID No valid logs logs received no logs 0x00000002 SITE_ST_STARTTRUNCATE Site occupation start not truncated truncated time truncation flag 0x00000004 SITE_ST_ENDTRUNCATE Site occupation end not truncated truncated time truncation flag 170 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 9 18 SLEEPMODE Sleep Configuration Structure Message ID 239 Log Type Polled Field ola A Field Name Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 Subsystem Subsystem see Table 65 on 4 Enum H 4 Page 141 3 SleepStatus Sleep action see Table 66 on 4 Enum H 8 Page 142 ENABLE or DISABLE only 4 Timeout Feature
87. collected data to a PC In this situation the PC is connected to the COM1 port and power is supplied by means of a 12 V power supply Figure 2 Typical DL 4p us Setup Office Reference Description Reference Description 1 DL 4plus with 5 Connect modem serial cable Compact Flash Card to PC COM port 2 Powered PC 6 Connect to PWR port 3 Power cable 7 Connect to 12 V power supply 4 Connect the DB 9 to DB 9 null 8 Connect RF cable to GPS port modem cable to the DL 4plus 9 Connect RF cable to 702 antenna DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 21 Chapter 2 Typical Setup 22 For office work a typical configuration would result from the following steps Place the DL 4plus on a desk or other suitable work surface Connect an RF cable from the GPS port to a 702 antenna This step is not necessary if you are just configuring the unit for later use or downloading files Connect an RS232 communication terminal for example a PC or data logger to one of the serial ports of the DL 4plus The supplied null modem cables are intended for RS232 communications only See Serial Ports amp Cables on Page 28 For example this might be a radio modem for sending differential GPS messages to a rover station Connect the output of a power source for example an AC DC converter to the input power port of the DL 4plus See Serial Ports amp Cables on Page 28 Press the power button or if you are connected to the DL 4plus via a terminal hit the lt Enter g
88. could be a PC running NovAtel s DL4Tool or a data logger running suitable software If a host computer is found the DL 4plus waits for a command Otherwise the DL Aplus operates according to stored commands e Controlled Operation Among other things a host computer can transmit scheduling and logging parameters receive collected data and turn the DL 4plus on or off In this mode the DL 4plus does not need to be tracking satellites or even have an antenna connected to it e Stand Alone Operation Once the DL 4plus receives configuration commands from a host computer it operates according to these parameters For example data collection can be configured for a full week in advance by setting up a schedule to repeat continually See also Section 4 2 Communications with the DL 4plus on Page 37 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 19 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS 20 The DL 4plus can be used with the following accessories NovAtel DL4Tool and GPSolution4 a suite of programs that allows you to plan your data collection schedule configure your DL 4plus and archive your information sets Compact Flash Card for data storage Optional NovAtel GPS antenna Model 701 single frequency active antenna designed for high accuracy applications without the need for a choke ring Optional NovAtel GPS antenna Model 702 dual frequency active antennas designed for high accuracy applications without the need for a chok
89. ction and or transfer between the PC and the DL 4plus receiver An example of the Upload dialog once a connection has been established can be seen in Figure 33 on the left An example of the Upload dialog once the groups or schedule table are uploaded can also be seen in Figure 33 on the right gt UpLoad From PC Upload From PC 5 Schedule hd chedule gt Disc ts n 3 top Fake Grou rt top Fike D RTK BASE DTRS0000 2359 RTKDATA 0 ATK BASE DTRS0000 2359 RTKDATA 1 CMR_BASE M0000 2359 CMRDATA 1 CMR_BASE M0000 2359 CMRDATA 2 ATCM_1819 wo000 2359 RTCMDATA Upload 2 DICH 1819 wo000 2359 RICMDATA 3 DGPS_BASE F0000 2359 DGPSDATA 3 DGPS_BASE F0000 2359 DGPSDATA DA DA chedule ad ch Juste y a Ja Stan 5 File Is Start 5 File POWERUP m2042 11903 Del An RTK_BASE dtrs0000 2359 RTKDATA Dean 1 POWERUP 40101 40200 1 CMA_BASE m0000 m2359 CMADATA 2 RICM_1819 w0000 02359 RICMDATA Deech 3 DGPS_BASE 10000 12359 DGPSDATA Close Close Comm Port Com 9600 8 N 1 Connected Comm Port Com 9600 8 N 1 Connected Figure 33 Upload Dialog Before left and After right The Upload dialog box displays the current default schedule or group table on the PC in the UpLoad From PC top panel and the schedule table or groups stored on the connected receiver in the bottom DL4 panel If the receiver is not connected the DL4 panel is empty The schedules or groups displayed in the UpLoad From PC panel are dependant on the filter chosen in its dr
90. d ALL 8 All COM ports FILE_0 224 File on the compact flash card virtual port 0 FILE _31 255 File on the compact flash card virtual port 31 Table 80 Parity Binary ASCII Description 0 N No parity 1 E Even parity 2 O Odd parity Table 81 Handshaking Binary ASCII Description 0 N No handshaking 1 XON XON XOFF software handshaking 2 CTS CTS RTS hardware handshaking DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 155 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs Table 82 Serial Port Interface Modes ASCII Mode Name Binary Value Description NONE 0 The port accepts generates nothing NOVATEL 1 The port accepts generates NovAtel commands and logs RTCM 2 The port accepts generates RTCM corrections RTCA 3 The port accepts generates RTCA corrections CMR 4 The port accepts generates CMR corrections 9 5 CURRENTSET CurrentX Command Configuration Structure Message ID 187 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 File Current file as set by the 12 Char H CURRENTFILE command see Page 100 3 FilePacket Current packet as set by the 4 Ulong H 12 CURRENTFILE command 4 FileDumpMode Dump mode as set by the 4 Enum H 16 CURRENTFILE command 5 Group Current group as set by the 12 Char H 20 CURRENTGROUP command see Page 101 156 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapt
91. d and stopped as per the schedule table by executing groupuse start stop commands The following conditions apply to the scheduler e All day and time specifications is given and interpreted in universal time coordinates UTC e The minimum schedule event interval is 5 minutes e Schedule event start and stop time resolution is 1 minute e Schedule events may not specify overlapping time intervals e The scheduler accommodates for seven days operation e The scheduler operates perpetually that is if an event is scheduled to occur on a Monday this event is serviced every Monday that the system is in operation until the event is deleted from the schedule table e The scheduler enables the GPS engine prior to a schedule event such that satellite tracking is established prior to the scheduled logging session This requirement is met with 90 statistical probability since exceptional conditions may delay the acquisition of satellites beyond the start of the logging session e System resources are disabled during events and idle periods as per the sleep see Page 141 and sleepmask see Page 142 configuration The group scheduler behavior is depicted below Note that the scheduler executes configuration commands only when entering and leaving the Session in progress state it does not monitor logging activity while it is in the Session in progress state The schedule enable command enables the group scheduler Execution of this co
92. d for post processing e Minimum file size in kilobytes kilobytes per hour x number of hours Example from Table 7 You wish to record differential observations and positions once every 15 seconds for 8 hours with 8 satellites visible during L1 L2 operation The file size will be no less than 303 kBytes hour x 8 hours 2424 kBytes 2 37 MBytes At this rate an 8 MByte Compact Flash Card could hold approximately 24 hours of data 4 2 4 Errors The data logging mechanism is designed to be robust and to endure power interruptions and similar disruptive events with minimum loss of data In this situation allow for your data to be possibly reduced by several seconds up to a maximum of five minutes To the extent possible error messages attempt to describe the problem See the RXSTATUS log on Page 167 42 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 5 LCD Menus The front panel of DL 4plus has an LCD with 6 interaction keys The panel consist of four navigational a combination edit enter and an escape key The main functions of the LCD menu are e Status e GPS Data e Configure Base e Configure Logging e Configure Sites e Configure Ports e Commands e File Operations Accompanying the DL 4plus is a water tear proof LCD Menus Quick Look Guide for on the fly referencing of menu locations The current menu function being displayed is shown in the top left corner of the LCD screen Figure 7 shows the layout of the LCD
93. d in NVM type no change AUTO YES id no change NUL YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 109 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 14 GROUPECUTOFF The groupecutoff command allows you to edit the elevation cut off configuration for the group groupecutoff set sets cutoff for the group named groupname to ecutoff groupecutoff clear removes the cutoff setting from the group named groupname groupecutoff default sets the elevation cutoff for the group to 0 Syntax groupecutoff set groupname ecutoff groupecutoff default clear groupname 8 14 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e If set the ecutoff command is issued groupuse stop e None Message Id 56 Value Used if Not Specified 1 Header ZS 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Elevation cutoff 0 4 Float none H 16 Table 35 Parameter Update Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 DEFAULT Set the parameter for a group to the default 1 SET Set the parameter for a group 2 CLEAR Clear the parameter from a group Table 36 GROUPECUTOFF Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM ecutoff no change 0 YES 110 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 15 GROUPFIXPOS The groupfixpos command allows you to configure the group to fix the receiver position when the group is executed groupfixpos and gr
94. default filename is created for the logfile as follows e The first four characters are taken from the last four digits of the DL 4plus serial number e The second three characters are three digits representing the UTC day of year that is in the range 001 366 e The last character is an alphanumeric character denoting the session id assigned in the sequence 0 9 A Z The first available session id is used that is a session id which results in a filename which does not conflict with an existing file on the flash card If no channel was previously associated with the logfile that is the logfile has not been previously opened the logfile is opened If the logfile has been previously associated with a virtual channel s that is the log file is open the virtual channel s is associated with the already open logfile This command fails if a logfile is already open and a new logfile needs to be opened in the course of execution of this command You must specify channel if you wish to specify file which is a valid ASCII value in File Port Channel see Table 54 on Page 129 This resolves the ambiguity as to which of the two fields has been entered The logfile close terminates an association of a virtual channel s with a logfile If channel is specified association of virtual channel channel with the logfile is terminated If channel is not specified association of all virtual channels with the logfile is terminated and the
95. due to file headers and other information for example satellite ephemeris and almanac data Also feature tagging increases the file size by an amount that depends on the number of features tagged and the number of attributes for each feature Example from Table 5 You wish to record single point observations once every 2 seconds for 8 hours with 8 satellites visible during L1 L2 operation The file size will be no less than 536 bytes record x 1800 records hour x 8 hours 7 718 400 bytes 7537 5 kBytes 7 36 MBytes At this rate an 8 MByte Compact Flash Card could hold approximately 8 hours of data Based on the values in Table 5 one can calculate how much data is generated in one hour if the RANGECMPB and BESTPOSB logs are collected every two seconds This is the typical data logging rate for real time kinematic RTK survey applications The cells of Table 6 reflect the memory consumption in kilobytes per hour for scenarios of 6 8 or 10 satellites in view Table 6 Memory Consumption Typical Case for RTK Survey 2 Second Rate L1 only L1 amp L2 Single point Single point or Single point Single point or Observations Differential Observations Observations ia 8 kBytes hour amp Positions kBytes hour kBytes hour Positions kBytes hour 6 SV 745 1884 926 2127 8 SV 793 1969 942 2275 10 SV 1025 2440 1113 2619 The following relationship based on Table 6 yields an estimate of the dat
96. e 95 5 Pitch Event pitch as defined in AUDIO 4 Ulong H 12 on Page 95 Next Audio Event offset H 16 N 12 152 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 9 3 BATSTATUS Power Source Status Structure Message ID 254 Log Type Polled Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Log header see Page 151 0 2 Peripheral power status see Table 78 4 Hexulong H 3 Power source A voltage 4 Float V H 4 4 Power source B voltage 4 Float V H 8 5 Reserved always set to 0 4 Float H 12 6 Power source A remaining life 4 Float min H 16 7 Power source B remaining life 4 Float min H 20 8 rxstatus auxiliary 2 see Table 87 on Page 167 4 HexUlong H 24 9 rxstatus auxiliary 3 see Table 88 on Page 168 4 HexUlong H 28 10 Power source A cutoff voltage 4 Ulong mV H 32 11 Power source B cutoff voltage 4 Ulong mV H 36 12 Reserved always set to O 4 Ulong H 40 13 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 44 14 4 Ulong H 48 15 4 Ulong H 52 Table 78 Peripheral Power Status Status Bits Description Bit 0 0x00000001 Reserved 0x00000002 Peripheral power on AUX port flag disabled enabled 0x00000004 Reserved 0x00000008 Peripheral power on AUX port persistent flag not persistent persistent Unused bits are reserved for future use DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 153 Chapter 9 9 4 COMCONFIG COM Port Configuration 154 DL 4plus L
97. e Group configuration macro to execute DL 4plus commands 157 logfile Manual file logging control 163 methumid Specify air humidity 164 metpress Specify air pressure 165 mettemp Specify ambient temperature 211 project Project related parameters DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 90 DL 4plus Commands Message ID 201 ASCII Command rename Chapter 8 Description Rename a file stored in the Compact Flash Card 18 reset OEM4 G2 reset with DL 4plus features 212 satlimit Specify number of satellites used in position solution 155 schedule Modify the logging schedule 152 scheduleadd Add schedule events to the schedule table 154 scheduledel Delete individual event entries from the schedule table 166 site Control site occupations 167 siteupdateantheight Ge site antenna height information for an occupied site 168 siteupdateanttype Configure site antenna type information for an occupied site 169 siteupdateattribute Configure site attribute information for an occupied site 170 siteupdatename Configure site name information for an occupied site 171 siteupdatenumber Configure site number information for an occupied site 237 sleep Enable low power mode 238 sleepmask Choose which activity sources prevent the receiver from timing out 213 softpower Power button OFF simulation 203 vout Control peripheral power output 257 write Create logs containing user data 204 writefile
98. e longitude screen provides the current longitude in degrees minutes seconds and decimal seconds to 4 decimal places Arrow to the right to obtain the STD of the longitude e HEIGHT The height screen provides the current height in meters to 3 decimal places An indication of the height reference is also given for example MSL for Mean Sea Level Arrow to the right to obtain the STD of the height e VEL The velocity screen provides the current velocity in meters second to 3 decimal places e DATE The date screen provides the current date in GPS weeks and GPS seconds e SAT The satellite information group of menus comprises of several screens one screen for each satellite being used by the GPS receiver Arrow right or left between satellites Each satellite information screen provides e The satellite vehicle SV number that the data on the screen belongs to e The signal to noise ratio for that particular SV e Reject code of the SV e DOPS 1 The dilution of precision or DOPS screens provide e The current positional DOP e The current horizontal DOP e The current vertical DOP e The current time DOP e CORR AGE This screen provides the differential correction age in seconds if receiving differential corrections e gt gt LAT The scrolling pause screen provides a display as described in Section 5 2 3 Scroll Pause Display on Page 46 The values are displayed for 2 seconds before switching to the next value DL 4plus User
99. e on Page 30 The receiver provides battery power output POUT through the COM2 and AUX ports It is possible to turn the supply On or Off using the VOUT command see Page 144 The POUT output is the switched output of the input power supply so that 12V output requires 12V input Exit low power mode by pressing the power button or if connected via a terminal by hitting the lt Enter gt key If you are going to configure the unit via DL 4plus commands wait for a RXSTATUSA log with a BOOTOK message to appear first Otherwise the DL 4plus begins DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Typical Setup Chapter 2 logging based on the POWERUP configuration if it exists 8 Monitor the status indicators on the LCD display see Section 5 3 1 Status on Page 49 The chapters of this manual give further details on these steps 2 3 Log Data from a Site to a File Consider the case when you want to log data at a site and append a filename and other information The following steps apply to a base or rover site For the base you only need to log one file per session There is no need to continually start and stop logging This is dealt with automatically in the processing software To log a group and update the site information 1 Start the group 2 Start the site 3 Stop the site 4 Stop the data logging 1 Start the Group gt lt Ensure your antenna is in the correct position on the base or rover Go to the Config Logging screen First scroll do
100. e ring Optional NovAtel choke ring L1 L2 antenna Model GPS 533 Optional NovAtel ARINC antenna Model GPS 532 and GPS 532 C Optional NovAtel Model C006 C016 or C031 coaxial antenna cable in 5 m 16 4 15 m 49 2 or 30 m 98 4 lengths 12 V power cable to connect the DL 4plus to a power source or battery Bracket to allow the DL 4plus to be mounted to a surface see Page 175 for dimension information DB 9 to DB 9 null modem serial cable for compatibility with certain data communications devices I O cable Receiver to USB cable DB 9 to DB 9 straight through cable Optional IMU enclosure and cable requires a SPAN technology upgrade refer to the SPAN Technology System User Manual Should you need to order an accessory or a replacement part NovAtel part numbers are shown in Appendix B on Page 182 Not all of the above accessories are available from NovAtel DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 2 Typical Setup Setting up the DL 4plus is a straightforward process whether you are in the field collecting data or at the office configuring the DL 4plus or transferring collected data to your PC for post processing A CAUTION See the cautions on Page 14 of the Notices for a list of items you should be aware of as you set up and use the DL 4plus 2 1 Set Up DL 4plus at the Office or as a Base Figure 2 displays how you might typically set up the DL 4plus at the office for example to load a schedule or to transfer
101. e the user may be required to take adequate measures Hereby NovAtel Inc declares that this DL 4plus is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 12 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Notice EMC Common Regulatory Testing es FCC Part 15 Radiated Emissions Class B e EN 61000 6 1 Generic Immunity e EN 61000 6 2 Generic Immunity Industrial e EN 61000 6 3 Generic Emissions Class B e EN 61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity e EN 61000 4 3 Radiated RF EM Field Immunity Test e EN 61000 4 4 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Test e EN 61000 4 5 Surge Immunity e EN 61000 4 6 Conducted Immunity e EN 61000 4 8 Magnetic Field Immunity e EN 61000 4 11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions e ENV 50204 Radiated Immunity Keyed Carrier 900 MHz Phone Band e IEC EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment e EN 60555 2 Harmonic Emissions e EN 60555 3 Voltage Changes Fluctuations and Flicker Compact Flash Memory Card Compatability The DL 4plus has been tested with SanDisk 4 5 20 40 and 85 MB and 1 GB binary type cards and that while the receiver should work with Compact Flash Cards from any manufacturer minor variations between manufacturers products may prevent a specific card from working properly However the card is working if it formats correctly and is recognized correctly when removed and reinserted Please report any problems with Compact Flash Memory Cards
102. ease see Appendix A starting on Page 176 See Appendix B Replacement Parts starting on Page 182 if you need to consult a list of NovAtel part numbers 3 23 External Oscillator For certain applications requiring greater precision than what is possible using the on board 20 MHz voltage controlled temperature compensated crystal oscillator VCTCXO you may wish to connect the DL 4plus to an external high stability oscillator The external oscillator can be either 5 MHz or 10 MHz Installation consists of simply connecting a cable from the external oscillator to the receiver s external oscillator port EXT OSC The receiver does not have to be powered down during this procedure Once the external oscillator has been installed the EXTERNALCLOCK command must be issued to define the clock model for example cesium rubidium or ovenized crystal If the input clock rate is 5 MHz the EXTERNALCLOCK command must be issued to change the 10 MHz default rate For more information on this command please refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 User Manual 3 2 4 Peripheral Power Supply Via the AUX or COM2 Port The receiver provides battery power output POUT through the AUX or the COM2 port It is possible to turn the supply On or Off using the VOUT command see Page 144 The POUT output is the switched output of the input power supply so that 12V output requires 12V input See also Appendix A Peripheral Power Output on Page 174 2 lt When using perip
103. eiver Schedule al ES Group Start O POWERUP DMTWRFS1200 Add 1151 1 LOGGROUP4 MTWRAF0951 GROUP4DT 2 BASE2 MTWRFO630 0830 BASE1DT Edit Delete Load Default Figure 29 Schedule Editor From the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog you have access to several buttons that when pressed do the following Add Add a schedule Shots enn Edit a schedule lt Delete gt neeeeee Delete a schedule lt Load Defaults gt Schedule only the default POWERUP group lt Close gt nines Closes the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog and returns you to the main DL4Tool window DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 81 Chapter 7 DL4Tool The Edit Receiver Schedule dialog box has a window that is split into five columns Following is an explanation of these columns io Automatically generated number The number of sessions per day cannot exceed 36 IRC Displays the days of the week chosen See Table 13 Weekday Abbreviations on Page 85 For example if you choose to schedule logging on Mondays and Fridays then MF is displayed in this column Malin tc Displays the start time of the session End iii Displays the end time of the session GLOUP oe ee eects Displays the name of the group used in the session File opienie Displays the file location where the data is to be sent 7 2 2 1 Add a Schedule You can edit schedules in the Edit Receiver Schedule dialog box To add a new schedule click on the Add button The Schedu
104. el ccoo fait 96 AUdIOEVOM S oil 96 AUDIO Default Configuration oocccnnnnnnnnncccnncccnnnonccnonnnnnnnann conca 97 Action Versus Power Source Selection oocooncccinnncinnoconnnccccnncnnnanrccc narran anna 99 Power Source Action 99 Power Source Mode vtecciessstebedacteivgecil ira iria 99 BATTERY Default Configuration cccccccceeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceaaeeseeeeessaaeseeeeeeesiaaeeneaeees 100 Dump Mode cotidiana Saint ea 101 CURRENTFILE Default Conftguraton nenen nnt 101 CURRENTGROUP Default Configuration ooonccccnnnnicinncccnnonnnnnancccnnnrncnn roca nnncc craneo 101 Delete Target ii A Eines dete ea bein eden Gerace 102 Disk ee EE 103 e le 105 GROUP Default Configurations ion tetra irrita 105 GROUPANTHEIGHT Default Confguration anar ncnarccnn anna 106 GROUPANTSN Default Configuration ooooooocinncccnnnnccnnnccccononnnnnnnconcnrnnn nan n cnn narran 107 GROUPANTTYPE Default Configuration ccccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeseeaeeeseeeeetaeessaes 108 GROUPDGPSTXID Default Configuration cccccecesceeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeesaeeseeeeeeesaeeeeaes 109 Parameter Update as success sozeel O E EE 110 GROUPECUTOFF Default Configuration cccccesceeeeeeeeeeeneeseeneeeeeaeeseneeeeesaeeeeaes 110 GROUPFIXPOS Default Configuration c cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeseaeeseeeeeetiaeeseaes 111 GROUPINTERFACEMODE Default Configuration 0 ccccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 113 GROUPLOG Defau
105. enclosure 19 ENT key 34 45 47 50 60 errors 42 50 ESC key 34 46 50 external oscillator 29 F features 18 19 FILECHANNEL 158 FILEDUMP 159 files delete 61 name 25 39 40 84 85 select 61 transfer 86 88 filter 87 firmware 11 19 51 62 fixed position 77 78 flash memory 32 34 format a Compact Flash Card 34 FRESET 104 front end cap 34 fuse 31 G GPS antenna 182 GPSolution software 62 green indicator 28 GROUP 104 group 36 56 105 GROUPANTHEIGHT 106 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Index GROUPANTSN 107 GROUPANTTYPE 108 GROUPDEF 162 GROUPDGPSTXID 109 GROUPECUTOFF 110 GROUPFIXPOS 111 GROUPINTERFACEMODE 112 GROUPLOG 113 GROUPMODE 115 GROUPPOSAVE 116 GROUPSATLIMIT 117 GROUPSITENAME 118 GROUPSITENUMBER 119 GROUPUSE 120 H handheld controller 32 height 53 55 humidity 174 HyperTerminal 67 70 I VO 27 28 58 174 176 identifier serial ports 154 impedance 174 indicator port 28 input 174 176 install 15 62 integration 15 17 interface 80 introduction 17 K keypad 19 34 43 46 L latitude 53 54 LCD panel 19 36 43 base 54 55 commands 59 60 configure 54 58 contrast 45 file operations 60 GPS data 51 53 logging 55 56 menu access 46 47 ports 58 185 Index sites 56 57 status 49 50 LEMO connector 28 177 LOGFILE 122 logging 25 26 32 38 39 48 149 longitude 53 54 low noise amplifier LNA 30 174 M manual operation 19 mark inpu
106. er 9 9 6 DIRENT Compact Flash Card File List Structure Message ID 159 Log Type Polled Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header see Page 151 0 2 Filename 12 Char none H 3 Size bytes 4 Ulong bytes H 12 4 Size packets 4 Ulong packets H 16 5 Date of Last Change 4 Ulong yyyymmdd H 20 6 Time of Last Change 4 Ulong hhmmss H 24 gt lt The DIRENT log allows up to 1000 entries where each entry represents a file However the compact flash cards used in the DL 4plus products only support up to 256 files DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 157 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs 9 7 FILECHANNEL Log File Channel Configuration Structure Message ID 158 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 DiskSpace Number of free bytes on the 4 Ulong bytes H flash card 3 FCModel Flash card model 40 Char H 4 4 FCVersion Flash card firmware version 8 Char H 44 5 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 52 6 16 Char H 56 7 Channels Number of channels associated 4 Ulong H 72 with files 8 Channel File port channel see Table 54 4 Enum H 76 on Page 129 9 SatLimit Number of SV filter 4 Int H 80 10 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 84 11 4 Ulong H 88 12 FileName Name of open logfile 12 Char H 92 Next File Port offset H 76 N 28 158 DL 4plus User Man
107. es NARROWLANE NARR Solution from narrowlane ambiguities DOPPLER_VELOCITY DVEL Velocity computed using instantaneous Doppler SINGLE SING Single point position PSRDIFF PSR Pseudorange differential solution WAAS WAAS Solution calculated using corrections from an SBAS PROPAGATED PROP Propagated by a Kalman filter without new observations OMNISTAR OMNI OmniSTAR VBS position L1 sub meter L1_FLOAT FLT Floating L1 ambiguity solution IONFREE_FLOAT FLT Floating ionospheric free ambiguity solution NARROW_FLOAT FLT Floating narrow lane ambiguity solution L1_INT INT Integer L1 ambiguity solution WIDE_INT INT Integer wide lane ambiguity solution NARROW_INT INT Integer narrow lane ambiguity solution RTK_DIRECT_INS DINS RTK status where the RTK filter is directly initialized from the INS filter INS INS INS_PSRSP IPSR INS_PSRDIFF IPDI INS calculated position types H INS_RTKFLOAT IFLT INS_RTKFIXED IFIX OMNISTAR_HP HP OmniSTAR HP position L1 L2 decimeter UNKNOWN UNK Unknown mode a In addition to a NovAtel OEM4 family receiver a NovAtel OmniSTAR L Band receiver and a subscription to the OmniSTAR service are required Contact NovAtel for details b Output only by the BESTPOS and BESTVEL logs when using an inertial navigation system such as NovAtel s SPAN Technology products Please visit our website refer to your SPAN User Manual or contact NovAtel for more information For a discussion on GPS positioning
108. etween the COM1 port on the DL 4plus and another serial communications device such as a PC At the DL 4plus end the cable is equipped with a DB9 connector which plugs directly into a COM port At the other end a USB connector is provided Cc ES ni l ye Eii Iil d SZT E i A 00010 2000 25 0 WIRING DB9 CONNECTION SIGNAL SERIES A WIRE ON RECEIVER USB PLUG COLOR PIN 5 GND PIN 4 BLACK PIN 6 USB D PIN 3 GREEN PIN 9 USB D PIN 2 WHITE INSULATE TO PREVENT SHORT RED Reference Description 10 Female DB9 connector 11 USB connector Figure 40 USB Serial Cable 181 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Appendix B Replacement Parts The following are a list of the replacement parts available for your NovAtel GPS receiver Should you require assistance or need to order additional components please contact your local NovAtel dealer or Customer Service representative B 1 DL 4plus Cables Part Description NovAtel Part Power cable assembly with to automotive adapter see Appendix A Page 177 01017023 Null modem cable see Appendix A Page 178 60323062 Straight serial cable see Appendix A Page 179 60723066 I O strobe port cable see Appendix A Page 180 60723065 DB9 to USB serial cable see Appendix A Page 181 01017408 B 2 Accessories and Options Part Description NovAtel Part OEM4 Family User Manual Volume 1 Install
109. exadecimal pairs if the writehex command is issued in ASCII and is 1024 bytes in a binary writehex message Syntax writehex previous type length data Message Id 205 Field Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Previous 4 Ulong Bytes H 3 Type 4 Ulong H 4 4 Length 4 Ulong Bytes H 8 5 Data Max 1024 Hexbyte H 12 148 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs The DL 4plus firmware generates the logs in Table 75 repeated in Table 76 on Page 150 in the order of their binary messages IDs in addition to those of the OEM4 Family log set Table 75 DL 4p us Logs in Alphabetical Order Message ID ASCII Log Description 209 AUDIODEF Audio settings 254 BATSTATUS Power supply information 317 COMCONFIG COM port configuration 187 CURRENTSET CurrentX command configuration 159 DIRENT Compact flash card file list 158 FILECHANNEL Log file channel configuration 146 FILEDUMP File dump 147 FILEHDR Log file header 148 GROUPDEF Log group configuration 210 HWLEVELS Hardware levels 150 METDEF Meteorological parameters 156 PROJECTDEF Project definition 93 RXSTATUS DL 4plus status 94 RXSTATUSEVENT DL 4p us status event notification 151 SCHDEF Schedule table entry 153 SITEDEF Site configuration 239 SLEEPMODE Sleep configuration 37 VERSION Hardware versions software versions and serial numbers 257 WRITE User generated information
110. f the sitedef log e Ifno position logs are received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 within 30 seconds before a site leave but such logs are received at some time after a site enter command e the SITE_ST_ENDTRUNCATE bit 0x04 is set in the SiteStatus field of the sitedef log e If both of the above conditions apply that is if no position logs are received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt 0 within 30 seconds after a site enter but such logs are received before a site leave command and if no position logs are received with the number of SVs used in generation of these logs gt O within 30 seconds before a site leave but such logs are received at some time after a site enter command e both the SITE_ST_STARTTRUNCATE and SITE_ST_ENDTRUNCATE bits are set in the SiteStatus field of the sitedef log Syntax site enter name site leave cancel Message Id 166 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Site Mode see Table 40 on Page 115 4 Enum H 3 Site name 32 Char H 4 4 Reserved for future use 12 Char H 36 5 12 Char H 48 6 12 Char H 60 d 12 Char H 72 8 12 Char H 84 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 135 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands Table 58 Site Mode Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 ENTER Enter a site into PDC default 1 LEAVE Leaving site 2 CANCEL Cancel this site from the PDC
111. fault clear Message Id 164 Value Used if e Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Pressure 0 4 Float hPa H 4 Table 50 METPRESS Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM metpress clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 125 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 27 METTEMP The mettemp command allows you to specify ambient temperature Temperature specified with the mettemp command does not affect receiver operation Rather it allows you to create a record of atmospheric conditions for post processing purposes The mettemp set command specifies air temperature at temp This command only stores the temperature in volatile memory and does not automatically generate a record The temperature can then be displayed recorded by requesting the met log The mettemp clear and the mettemp default commands clear the temperature setting The mettemp default command clears the temperature setting Syntax mettemp set temp mettemp default clear Message Id 165 Value Used if Not Specified Format Units 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 4 Enum none H on Page 110 3 Temperature 0 4 Float Celsius H 4 Table 51 METTEMP Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM metpress clear clear NO 126 DL 4plus User M
112. following e DEL SEL The delete selected files screen allows you to delete all files or files that have been marked in the SEL FILES menu see above e APPLY This screen allows you apply the choices in the preceding screens You can choose YES or NO by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation lt Inverse video indicates that a file has been selected for deletion You may return to the SEL FILE window using the top left FILES corner of the screen at any time before files are deleted DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 61 Chapter 6 Software Programs The vinyl compact disc CD envelope accompanying this manual holds a CD that contains the windows applications DL4Tool GPSolution 4 and Convert4 They are installed via a standard Install Shield set up application please refer to the PC Software chapter in Volume I of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on installation and the GPSolution 4 and Convert4 programs The latest GPSolution Convert4 and DL4Tool software can be found in the Firmware Software Updates section from the Support sidebar of the NovAtel website For more information on the DL4Tool software see Chapter 7 DL4Tool on Page 71 6 1 DL 4p us Firmware Upgrades 8 Updates The DL 4plus includes two distinct processors in its enclosure e a GPS receiver OEM4 G2 GPSCard e an integrated power supply and data card PDC Each of t
113. fully operational after as serial port activity 1s detected For example if a key is pressed on a handheld data logger that is plugged into one of the DL 4plus s serial ports The time required to come on is only a few seconds but it may require an additional few minutes to initialize the GPS receiver and allow it to establish an initial time and position During the power down and coming on time the serial ports do not process data You must wait until receiving the RXSTATUSA log with a BOOTOK message see the RXSTATUS log on Page 167 before typing any commands The automatic power down feature is disabled when logging is in progress However if the power button is pressed while the DL 4plus is logging data autonomously the DL 4plus saves any open data files and then goes into power down mode An additional function of the power button is that it resets the DL 4plus if it is held depressed for at least 10 seconds This system reset clears stored logging parameters and reverts to a factory configuration when the power button is released DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 35 Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus Before using DL 4plus for the first time ensure that you have followed the installation instructions of Chapter 2 Typical Setup and Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations starting on Page 21 A CAUTION See the cautions on Page 14 of the Notice for a list of items you should be aware of as you set up and use the DL 4plus 4 1 System Behav
114. functionality and simulate a timeout Specified with timeout timeout the command sets the timeout period to timeout seconds timeout must be greater than second Syntax sleep receiver enable disable now timeout timeout Message Id 237 Nat Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header gt z 0 2 Subsystem see Table 65 RECEIVER 4 Enum H 4 3 Sleep Action see Table 66 on NOW 4 Enum H 8 Page 142 4 Timeout period 4 Ulong seconds H 12 Table 65 Subsystem Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 NONE No subsystem specified 1 RECEIVER All subsystems except the low power subsystem DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 141 Chapter 8 Table 66 Sleep Action DL 4plus Commands Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 DISABLE Disable sleep 1 ENABLE Enable sleep 2 NOW Enable sleep and consider all activity sources inactive 3 TIMEOUT Specify timeout period for the component Table 67 SLEEP Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Enable Disable DISABLE DISABLE NO Timeout no change 300 seconds YES 8 42 SLEEPMASK The sleepmask command allows you to configure which activity sources prevent the receiver from timing out and turning OFF The same configuration is used to determine which activity sources are used to turn ON the receiver when it is OFF The sleepmask default command restores default sleepmask settings fo
115. gt 60 Y 60 2S gt 40 Y 40 2S gt 20 Y 20 28 e GPS ERR The GPS status screen provides information on any GPS receiver system errors detected When there are no errors there is an OK message e PDC ERR The PDC status screen provides information on any PDC errors detected When there are no errors there is an OK message e BATTERY The battery voltage screen provides the voltage of up to two connected power sources The active battery or DC power source is indicated by angled brackets for example lt A gt e GPS SER The GPS serial number screen provides the GPS receiver card serial number 50 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 e GPS VER The GPS firmware version screen provides the GPS receiver firmware version and date e GPS MOD The GPS model screen provides the GPS model number e PDC SER The PDC serial number screen provides the PDC controller serial number e PDC VER The PDC firmware version screen provides the PDC controller firmware version and date e PDC MOD The PDC firmware model screen provides the PDC controller firmware model 5 3 2 View GPS Data The VIEW GPS DATA functionality group allows you to view the position being determined by DL Aplus Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of this menu group Figure 15 on Page 52 shows the VIEW GPS DATA menus DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 51 Chapter 5 52 LCD Menus GPS DATA HOME LOGGING
116. h Specifying a value of 0 for the pitch indicates that the current value should be used Syntax audio default clear audio set note warning error volume pitch Message Id 208 Nat Speeitied Format Units Offset 1 Header a 2 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Audio Event see Table 16 NOTE 4 Enum none H 4 4 Volume 0 4 Ulong none H 8 5 Pitch 0 no change 4 Ulong none H 12 Table 16 Audio Event Binary Value ASCII Value Description 1 NOTE note event 2 beeps 2 WARNING warning event 3 beeps 3 ERROR error event 4 beeps DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 95 Chapter 8 96 Table 17 Audio Volume Levels DL 4plus Commands Volume Level 0 0 1 15 1 16 30 2 31 45 3 46 60 4 61 75 5 76 90 6 91 100 7 Table 18 Audio Events Event Type Duration Compact Flash Card error error periodic Compact Flash Card capacity low warning periodic Insufficient data quality warning single Acceptable data quality note single Battery life below 15 minutes warning periodic Power button power down interval note single begin Power button flash card erase note single interval begin Power button factory reset interval note single begin Power button stuck error periodic a Periodic duration means a beep pattern repeating itself for as long as the condition persists Single d
117. h the storage capacity that is the most appropriate for your needs based on the selected logging rate This is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus on Page 36 Take for example the case where you have to format and use a 1 0 GB Compact Flash Card 1 Connect your PC to COM of the DL 4plus at 9600 bps using a null modem cable with any simple terminal program for example HyperTerminal or GPSolution Power on the DL 4plus and wait until you see the BOOTOK message Type in LOG VERSION in the terminal program and press the lt Enter gt key to ensure you have a two way serial connection with the DL 4plus If you do a VERSION output message appears Insert the 1 GB SanDisk Compact Flash Card A DISK ERROR message appears on the LCD screen of the DL 4plus Type DISK FORMAT in the terminal program and press the lt Enter gt key Wait until the DISK ERROR message is no longer displayed on the DL 4plus screen and power off the DL 4plus Power on the DL 4plus again and the 1 GB Compact Flash Card is ready to use 1 Atleast 1 of free space must be available on the Compact Flash Card to open a log file On a 1 GB disk there is therefor a 10 MB allowance for the file table 2 Sandisk claim to have built in industry standard compatibility in their 50 pin Compact Flash Card because it can be easily slipped into a passive 68 pin Type II adapter card that fully meets PCMCIA electrical and mechanical interface specificatio
118. hanges Both buttons return you to the Group Editor dialog where all logs you have selected are displayed along with their descriptions default destination and interval settings To edit a log in a receiver group click on the Edit button and the Edit Log dialog appears as seen in Figure 25 Group POWERUP Edit Log Log Name Description PSRPOS PSA Position Log to Format Trigger Ge Com 1 C Binary Ce On Time C On New C Com 2 Ze Ascii C On Changed On Next C File C Raw C Once C On Mark On Time Details Period KTM gt 30 Seconds 10 x Cancel Figure 25 Edit Log The Edit Log dialog works in the same way as the Add Log dialog Refer to the previous page for details To delete a selected log from the current group click on the Delete button DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 75 Chapter 7 DL4Tool 7 2 1 2 Preset Receiver groups Your DLATool software is setup to include several preset receiver groups The groups allow you to quickly and easily setup schedules without worrying about which logs to include in each group Simply decide what type of logging session you want and then choose the appropriate groups The list below outlines each of the preset groups The group name the logs within the group and the interval options are displayed see details on editing trigger and interval information on Page 74 POWERUDP Use this group in a schedule
119. he format of the response depends on the format of the command See Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information 5 Optional parameters are indicated by square brackets For commands that contain optional parameters the value used if the optional parameter is not specified is given in the syntax table for the command 6 Courier font is used to illustrate program output or user input 7 References to other commands logs or any of their fields are shown in italics 8 Data format definitions as specified in the Format field are detailed in Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual Note that all binary data is little endian byte ordered DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 2 AUDIO The audio command controls the device s audio The audio default command sets the audio parameters to default values volume and pitch The audio clear command sets the audio volume level for all event types to O that is 1t disables the audio until the next time the receiver is powered on The audio set notelwarninglerror volume pitch command configures the audio for the specified event type see Table 18 on Page 96 Volume 1s in the range 0 100 with O indicating OFF and a non zero value indicating one of 7 volume levels see Table 17 on Page 96 The optional pitch argument ranges from 1 255 and specifies audio frequency according to the following formula output frequency Hz 175 000 pitc
120. heral output it is important to note that the POUT output has a 4 amp limit If more current than this is drawn the receiver powers down until the overload is removed 3 2 4 1 Power Conirol Operation After initial connection of the power supply to the receiver the power pin output POUT is turned on The vout command enables or disables the supply of power to POUT on the AUX or COM2 port See the VOUT command on Page 144 for more information DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 29 Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations 3 25 RF Port amp Cables The radio frequency RE port is bi directional in that it accepts RF signals from the antenna and it supplies DC power to the low noise amplifier LNA of an active antenna It has a TNC female connector For further information on the signals or connector type for the RF port please see Appendix A Input Output Connectors on Page 174 Please refer to the Functional Overview and Receiver Installation chapters in Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on RF and antenna cable considerations While there may be other coaxial cables on the market that might also serve the purpose please note that the performance specifications of the DL 4plus are guaranteed only when it is used with NovAtel supplied RF cables 3 2 6 Power Port and Cable 30 The DL 4plus requires an input supply voltage that can come from batteries a wall outlet adapter AC DC converter or an automoti
121. hese components has its own microprocessor and each microprocessor has its own firmware program software which is stored in non volatile memory What makes one DL 4plus model different from another is software not hardware This unique feature means that upgrading the firmware is equivalent to getting a DL 4plus with an entirely different set of features Upgrading can be done anytime anywhere without any mechanical procedures whatsoever New firmware can be transferred to the DL 4plus through a serial port immediately making the unit ready for operation at a higher level of performance The following can be upgraded updated on the DL 4plus e PIC firmware e PDC Power Data Card e Boot Firmware e OEM4 G2 Firmware 6 1 1 Updating Upgrading DL 4plus Firmware WinLoad is required instead of the AUTH command when updating previously released firmware with a newer version of program and model firmware For example updating an OEM4 G2 Standard rev 1 220 to a higher revision level of the same model WinLoad is a Windows based utility program designed to facilitate program and model updates WinLoad enables you to select a host PC serial port bit rate and choose a script file that automatically runs the procedure to update upgrade the firmware on your DL 4plus receiver 6 1 1 1 Install WinLoad and Acquire Firmware Files Before upgrading updating you must first acquire the latest firmware revision which comes as a compressed file named
122. hver 87 7 3 3 Download File from the Receiver to the bt 88 8 DL 4plus Commands 90 8 1 Syntax CONVENTIONS oooocconccccnoonnnconcccnnnnnnnnno cono nn naar cnn 94 32 AUD ii 95 8O ENER A EE 98 8 4 CURRENT FIVE ccccciocitn little ies 100 85 GURRENTGROU Pocos a a aaa a aa ODA 101 RE BEE ia 102 SO ee ee eeh eet 103 E FRESE KE 104 BO GROUP cnica toas 104 8 9 1 Factory Reset DEFAULT Group 105 8 10 GROUPANTHEIGHT a ra a a cnc ran A rc narran rr nr ass cnn 106 8 10 1 Groupuse Translatio Mnai i aitare aaaea auaa aaa aasan aaia 106 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Contents 8 11 GROUPANTSN cc ad datada 107 8 11 1 Groupuse Translation 107 8 12 GROWPANTAY PE cocoa its 108 8 12 1 Groupuse Translation 108 8 19 GROWPDGPSTXID cota gees deed dh ee b EENS Ee ai 109 8 13 1 Groupuse Translation 109 8 14 GROUPEGUTOP F aa anaie aan oaan aaran e ie aa ARa Ea Taa A E AAE is 110 8 14 1 Groupuse Translation 110 8 15 GROUREN POS cutis dida 111 8 15 1 Groupuse Translation 111 8 16 GROUPINTERFAGEMODE cccooositiririca sita 112 8 16 1 Groupuse Translation 112 8 17 GROUPLOG ata dade 113 8 17 1 Groupuse Translation 114 8 18 GROUPMODE eege callada raid 115 8 18 1 Groupuse Translation 115 8 19 GROUPPOSAVE oia ai dada 116 8 19 1 Groupuse Translation cceccccceeeceeeeceeeeeeeececeeeeseaeeeseaeeeeeaaeeseeeesseeeeeeas 116 RE el WR EIN RE 117 8 20 1 Groupuse Translation cnn ncc ronca nn crac 117 8 21 GROUPSITENAME 2 wes xia cae tdi 118
123. ied site to attrib The siteupdateattribute default and the siteupdateattribute clear commands clear the site attribute for an occupied site Syntax siteupdateattribute set attrib siteupdateattribute default clear Message Id 169 Value Used if Bytes Format Units Offset Not Specified 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Attribute 0 4 Int none H 4 4 Reserved for future use NUL 12 Char none H 8 Table 64 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Attribute clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 41 SLEEP The sleep command allows you to control automatic power off of DL 4plus subsystems for power conservation purposes Specified without arguments the sleep command enables sleep mode on the receiver and simulates a timeout on the receiver activity sources see the sleepmask command on Page 142 If other conditions for turning the receiver off due to inactivity are satisfied that is no log files are open and there is no imminent scheduler activity this command causes the receiver to power off The receiver keyword has no effect on this command It is supported for future expansion purposes Specified with enableldisablelnow the sleep command enables or disable sleep functionality respectively Specified with now the sleep command enables sleep
124. igurations e PICK The pick screen allows you to select the schedule which is always the first choice on the list or one of the log groups installed on the DL 4plus You can select SCHEDULE or a log group by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation e APPLY This screen allows you to apply choices from the preceding screens You can select YES to enable a schedule or start a log group or NO to disable a schedule or to stop logging a group by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation 5 3 5 Config Sites The CONFIG SITES functionality group allows you to use the SITE ENTER and SITE LEAVE functionality Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of this menu group Figure 17 shows the CONFIG SITES menus 56 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 SITE HOME LOGGING CONFIG SITES SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A A NUMBER SITENUMBER 577 pors POOP 25 E SITE NAME LOGGING SITENAME ez pors _ POOP 25 E EDIT HI SC Pors POOP 2s E pe ANTENNA 6v7 L ess Poor 25 E EXECUTE APPLY NO SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 anv Figure 18 Site Menus As seen from Figure 17 there are several CONFIG SITES menu categories that allow you to edit site parameters e NUMBER The site number control screen provides you with a menu t
125. ionality group provides diagnostic information about the DL 4plus Its home screen gives you DL 4plus s overall operational status and the current UTC time Figure 14 shows the STATUS menus STATUS TS LOGGING CONTRAST 50 sv 7_ DGPS PDOP2 5 an y STATUS LOGGING OK 12 23 34 GMT SV 7 DGPS PDOP25 y gt STATUS OCCUPY LOGGING 10KM BL ae SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 SPACE LOGGING R PDOP 2 5 Ay GPS SYSTEM OK STATUS GPS ERR LOGGING SV 7_ DGPS PDOP25 av gt STATUS PDC ERR LOGGING PDC SYSTEM OK SV 7 DGPS PDOP 25 STATUS BATTERY lt A gt 12 6V B SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 STATUS GPS SER LOGGING TPA00100100 SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 STATUS GPS VER 2 000514 SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 STATUS GPS MOD LOGGING RT2 SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 A y SPX00410025 STATUS PDC SER LOGGING SV 7_ DGPS PDOP2 5 av PDC VER LOGGING PDOP 2 5 MODEL LOGGING PDCSTD SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 D Figure 14 STATUS Menus Pressing the lt Ent gt key while in the STATUS home screen displays the CONTRAST screen The CONTRAST screen works as a special type of EDIT BY GROUP see Edit Group Display on Page 47 where the up and down arrows increase and decrease the contrast Pressing the lt Ent gt key a second time returns you to the STATUS home screen
126. ior 4 1 1 Self Test When the DL 4plus is powered on by depressing the power button a set of self test functions are performed Self test failure is indicated via the LCD panel status menu indicators and or RXSTATUSA logs see Page 167 Self test success is indicated by a BOOTOK message on the LCD panel Self test status results of the OEM4 G2 GPSCard can be examined in the RXSTATUS and RXSTATUSEVENT logs Refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more details on these logs If the DL 4plus fails its self test please refer the problem to your dealer or NovAtel Customer Service 4 1 2 Default Schedule and Group Configuration The default software configuration for the scheduling and group information includes only a group named DEFAULT The factory reset screen see Section 5 3 7 Commands on Page 59 allows you to reset the DL 4plus to its factory default settings 4 1 3 Automatic Logging Upon Power Up Upon acquisition of coarse time if a group named POWERUP exists the DL 4plus disables the scheduler and executes the group If a POWERUP group does not exist the scheduler is enabled As mentioned previously by default only a grouped name DEFAULT exists A POWERUP group must be created to take advantage of this functionality See also Page 72 and Section 7 2 2 Schedule Editor on Page SI 4 1 4 Site Records in Scheduled Logging Operations SITEDEF logs see Page 170 contain site record information 4 1 5 Monitoring Y
127. l stop session In the diagram above schedule enable schedule enable command schedule disable schedule disable command schedule clear schedule clear command shutdown power OFF sequence event interval current time is within boundaries of an event in the schedule table schedule abort schedule abort command schedule clear schedule clear command start session groupuse start command executed by the scheduler stop session groupuse stop command executed by the scheduler The schedule command allows you to control the groupuse scheduler DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 131 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands Syntax schedule enable disable clear abort Message Id 155 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Schedule Mode see Table 56 4 Enum none H Table 56 Schedule Mode Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 CLEAR Clear schedules from PDC 1 ABORT Abort scheduling on PDC 2 ENABLE Enable scheduling on PDC 3 DISABLE Disable scheduling on PDC Table 57 SCHEDULE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM schedule table no change clear YES 132 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 33 SCHEDULEADD The scheduleadd command allows you to add schedule events to the schedule table The scheduleadd command adds an event to the schedule table The group scheduler executes a groupuse start grou
128. l conditions when possible Position the antenna over the desired location The recommended antenna depends on which model of DL 4plus you purchased see Choose the Right Antenna on Page 27 For maximum positioning precision and accuracy as well as to minimize the risk of damage ensure that the antenna is securely mounted on a stable structure that does not sway or topple Where possible select a location with a clear view of the sky to the horizon so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction The location should also be one that minimizes the effect of multipath interference For a discussion on multipath please refer to the Multipath section of the GPS Reference Manual Route and connect RF coaxial cable between the antenna and DL 4plus see RF Port 4 Cables on Page 30 Connect an RS232 communication device to COM2 of the DL 4plus see Serial Ports amp Cables on Page 28 For example this might be a radio modem for receiving differential GPS messages from a base station The supplied null modem cable is intended for RS232 communications only See Section 2 1 Set Up DL 4plus at the Office or as a Base on Page 21 for details on how to pre configure the DL 4plus as a rover Insert a Compact Flash Card into the DL 4plus see Using the Removable Compact Flash Memory Card on Page 32 Connect the output of a power source for example a battery to the input power port of the DL 4plus see Power Port and Cabl
129. l scheduled entries rely on day of the week and UTC time references 4 2 2 File Naming Conventions You can either provide a name for each data file in advance or allow DL 4plus to generate them automatically You can only provide a file name when you are scheduling a single data collection event If you are scheduling a series of events you have to accept the DL 4plus s auto generated names An acceptable file name consists of a base of up to eight characters followed by a PDC extension The first character of the name that you specify cannot be numeric This prevents conflicts with auto generated names which always start with a number Example MySitel Auto generated filenames consist of an eight character base followed by a PDC extension Example CGN95450087 The eight characters are derived as shown in Table 4 on the following page DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 39 Chapter 4 Using DL 4plus Table 4 Auto Generated File Name Convention HHHHSS PDC Comments HHHH last 4 digits of the DL 4plus s serial number UTC day of the year 001 366 Session ID assigned in sequence 0 9 A Z based on the presence of files previously logged on a particular day For example a DL 4plus might have the serial number CGN95450087 as seen in the last example A date such as January 25 has an UTC day of year representation of 025 The 15th schedule of the day would have an entry index of E This file would then h
130. le Entry dialog appears as seen in Figure on Page 82 Choose a group for your session by selecting one of your previously created or software preset groups in the Group Name drop down box For information on creating a group see Section 7 2 1 Receiver Groups on Page 72 oy Schedule Entry Group Name LOGGROUP4 y File Name DATA1128 Start Days Group Selection FF Sunday Monday F Tuesday M Wednesday FF Thursday Friday TF Saturday UTC Start Time Al gt 05 55 4 C Sunday C Monday C Tuesday C Wednesday Thursday C Friday UTC Stop Time C Saturday Cancel OK Figure 30 Schedule Entry The group Name edit box is not editable To rename the group you must access it through the Group Editor dialog box see Section 7 2 1 Receiver Groups on Page 72 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 In the Schedule Entry dialog box you are able to select Start Days Stop Days UTC Start Time and UTC Stop Time options Determine a start and stop time using the Start and Stop scale bars respectively The Start and Stop edit boxes are for display purposes only and are not editable The time system is based on UTC Coordinated Universal Time You can define the times more accurately by also using the and gt buttons on the ends of the scale bars In the Schedule Editor the Start and Stop times are specified in dddddddhhmm format where ddddddd represents up to
131. le is terminated via the logfile command The satlimit default command sets the satlimit value for the specified channel s to 0 The satlimit clear command sets the satlimit value for the specified channel s to 0 Syntax satlimit set file_all file file_n minsv satlimit default clear file_all file file_n Message Id 212 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on Page 110 4 Enum None H 3 File Port Channel see Table 54 4 Enum None H 4 4 Satellite limit 4 Int None H 8 Table 54 File Port Channel Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 NO_PORT No port specified 7 FILE_ALL All virtual channels for file target 224 FILE File target virtual channel 0 255 FILE_31 File target virtual channel 31 Table 55 SATLIMIT Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM satlimit clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 129 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 32 SCHEDULE 130 The group scheduler is a facility which allows you to schedule autonomous executions of the groupuse start stop commands In order to use the group scheduler you configure a schedule table which consists of up to 36 schedule events for each day of the week Each schedule event defines the start time the stop time and a group from the group table see the group command on Page 104 When the group scheduler is enabled scheduled events are starte
132. lect the first available source in the order source A and then source B If no preference mode is specified auto mode is assumed The cutoff for auto mode is 6 5 V Table 20 summarizes the effect of certain actions on battery selection In this table auto select is equivalent to battery use auto command In the OFF state no change means that battery selection is the same when the receiver is powered ON as compared to when the receiver was last ON Syntax battery cutoff a min volt b min volt lauto battery use la blauto Message Id 52 Value Used if e Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Battery Actions see Table 21 on 4 Enum none H Page 99 3 Battery Mode see Table 22 on AUTO 4 Enum none H 4 Page 99 4 Battery cutoff voltage 6500 4 Ulong mV H 8 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Table 20 Action Versus Power Source Selection Action ON Using A ON Using B All power sources removed auto select auto select auto select Unused source becomes unavailable no change no change no change Current source becomes unavailable no change auto select auto select A becomes available no change N A no change B becomes available no change no change N A Factory Reset N A auto select auto select You select A A is available N A use A use A You select B B is available
133. logfile is closed If file is specified the association s is terminated only if the association is with a logfile named file If file is not specified the association s is terminated for any logfile If the association which has been terminated is the last one for the logfile the logfile is closed You must specify channel if you wish to specify file which is a valid ASCII value in File Port Channel see Table 54 on Page 129 This resolves the ambiguity as to which of the two fields has been entered DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Syntax logfile open close channel file Message Id 157 Nat Specitied Format Units Offset 1 Header X 0 2 Log File Action see Table 47 4 Enum none H 3 File Port Channel see Table 54 on FILE_ALL 4 Enum none H 16 Page 129 4 Filename NUL 12 Chal none H 4 Table 47 Log File Action Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 OPEN Associate the specified channel with a file 1 CLOSE Terminate the specified channel file association Table 48 LOGFILE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM logfile none none NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 123 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 25 METHUMID 124 The methumid command allows you to specify air humidity Humidity specified with the methumid command does not affect receiver operation Rather it allows you to create a record of atmosphe
134. lt Configuration ocoonccinnncnnnccnnnnocnnnccccnnnann nano coronan cnn rca nn 114 GrOUP MOdO att ida 115 GROUPMODE Default Confioguraton coronan nr crac 115 GROUPSAVE Default Configuration oooooocnncccnnnnccnnnoccccnonnnnnonnncnnccn nn rnnnnnn carac 117 GROUPSATLIMIT Default Configuration oooocccnnnncnnnncccnncccnnnonnncnnccnn anna nnnno coran nana cnc 117 GROUPSITENAME Default Configuration oooonccccnnnicnnnncccnnonnconnnnnnconccnn nn cnnnnrcc narco 118 Contents GROUPSITENUMBER Default Confiouraiion 119 GFOUP ACTION rata Aa ade in ee A A 121 Essia Ea EE E 123 LOGFILE Default Configuration oooooonnccnnnnnnnnnccccccnonnnnccnccnrnnn nan n crac naar 123 METHUMID Default Configuration nano connnn cnn nnn cnn rca 124 METPRESS Default Configuration cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeneeeseaeeeseaaeeseeesesaeessaees 125 METTEMP Default Contouration 126 Project Aclara ccoo tic 127 PROJECT Default Configuration oooonnncinicccnnnnncnnnccccnncnnnnaccc corran cnn ran 127 File Port Ghanneli siarad inana eea di 129 SATLIMIT Default Configuration oooonnocccnncconnnocccnonnnonncnncnnnnc canon cnn nc cana r nn nnnn canaria 129 Schedule Mode s siti entisin a a Aaaa araea a aaraa a ita 132 SCHEDULE Default Confouraton cnn cnn cc cnn nn n nan cc narra nnnnncns 132 Site Modest ri EE 136 SITE Default Configuration ooooooncccnnnoccnnncccconononnnnocononnnnnnnnn ccoo nana cc ran rana annn anna 136 SITEUPDATENUMBER Default Co
135. lus commands 152 scheduleadd Add schedule events to the schedule table 154 scheduledel Delete individual event entries from the schedule table 155 schedule Modify the logging schedule 157 logfile Manual file logging control 163 methumid Specify air humidity 164 metpress Specify air pressure 165 mettemp Specify ambient temperature 166 site Control site occupations 167 siteupdateantheight Configure site antenna height information for an occupied site 168 siteupdateanttype Configure site antenna type information for an occupied site 169 siteupdateattribute Configure site attribute information for an occupied site 170 siteupdatename Configure site name information for an occupied site 171 siteupdatenumber Configure site number information for an occupied site 185 currentfile Specify a file for FILEHDR and FILEDUMP requests DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Message ID ASCII Command Description 186 currentgroup Specify a group for GROUPDEF requests 201 rename Rename a file stored in the Compact Flash Card 203 vout Control peripheral power output 204 writefile Create files or append data to an existing file on the Compact Flash Card where the data format is char 205 writehex Create logs containing user data 208 audio Control the device s audio 211 project Project related parameters 212 satlimit Specify number of satellites used in position solution 213 softpower Power
136. me filename newfilename Message Id 201 Format Units Offset Header Source filename Destination filename 8 30 RESET The OEM 4 reset command is extended to include DL 4plus features 8 31 SATLIMIT 128 The satlimit command allows you to set the minimum number of SVs used in the position solution for a specific set of messages to be passed through a particular FILE_n virtual channel The following messages are affected by the satlimit filter e BESTPOS e BESTVEL e MATCHEDPOS e MARKPOS e PSRVEL e RANGE e RANGECMP e RTKPOS e RTKVEL The satlimit filter does not guarantee that every message in the above list which passes through this filter is forwarded rejected as desired As the tracking environment changes on the GPS receiver there is an approximately 2 second delay between the time that a change occurs in the number of SVs used n position solution and the time that the filter reflects this change Consequently during this short period messages may be incorrectly forwarded or rejected DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 The satlimit set command sets the minimum number of SVs for the specified channel s to minsv The satlimit configuration for a particular channel can be set before or while the channel is associated with a logfile The satlimit configuration for a particular channel is cleared when that channel s association with a logfi
137. mmand causes the scheduler to start executing groupuse start stop commands as specified in the schedule table Execution of this command within a schedule event interval causes the immediate execution of the groupuse start command The schedule disable command disables the group scheduler The schedule table remains unaffected by this command but the group schedule does not execute any commands Execution of this command within a schedule event interval does not cause the execution of the groupuse stop command The schedule clear command disables the scheduler and clears all entries from the schedule table This operation is not reversible Execution of this command within a schedule event interval does not cause the execution of the groupuse stop command The schedule abort command prevents the scheduled execution of the groupuse stop command for a schedule event in progress Execution of this command does not cause the execution of the groupuse stop command Normal group scheduler operation resumes at the end of the aborted event This command fails if executed while a schedule event is not in progress DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Figure 35 DL 4p us Group Scheduler Behavior Disabled schedule enable schedule disable scheddule clear Enabled event interval start session schedule abort Session in progress j edute disable schedule clear shutdown out of event interva
138. move the antenna serial number setting from the group named groupname Syntax groupantsn set groupname antsn groupantsn default clear groupname 8 11 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e The antenna serial number setting is reflected in the groupdefb log groupuse stop e None Message Id 55 Specified Format Offset 1 Header gt S 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Antenna serial number NUL 16 Chal none H 16 Table 32 GROUPANTSN Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM antsn no change NUL YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 107 Chapter 8 8 12 GROUPANTTYPE The groupanttype command allows you to edit the antenna type definition for the group DL 4plus Commands The groupanttype set command sets the antenna type for the group named groupname to anttype The groupanttype clear and the groupanttype default commands remove the antenna type setting from the group named groupname Syntax groupanttype set groupname lanttypel groupanttype default clear groupname 8 12 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e The antenna type is reflected in the groupdef log e H an automatic site is being generated see groupmode on Page 115 the group antenna type is used in site configuration groupuse stop e None Message Id 65 Nat Specitied Fo
139. mpact Flash Card mass storage card e Capability to log data to a host computer e LCD panel and keypad for on the fly data information e Three bi directional COM ports which support data transfer rates of up to 230 400 bps e A port for data from an IMU device AUX e A port for an external oscillator EX OSC e An input output port for external user supplied devices such as an aerial camera I O USB support through COM1 e Field upgradeable firmware program software What makes one model different from another is software not hardware This unique feature means that the firmware can be updated anytime anywhere without any mechanical procedures whatsoever For example a model with L1 L2 only capabilities can be upgraded to a model with L1 L2 RT 2 in only a few minutes in your office instead of the days or weeks that would be required if the receiver had to be sent to a service depot All that is required to unlock the additional features is a special authorization code Please see Chapter 6 Software Programs on Page 62 for details on the WinLoad utility used for updates and upgrades 1 2 OPERATING MODES The DL 4plus can either be controlled by a host computer or be set up for stand alone operation Whenever the DL 4plus is connected to a power source regardless of whether the DL 4plus is turned on or off it detects whether there is a host computer connected to one of its serial ports For example this host computer
140. n 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Group Mode see Table 40 STATIC 4 Enum none H 16 Table 40 Group Mode Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 STATIC Set group mode to static 1 KINEMATIC Set group mode to kinematic Table 41 GROUPMODE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 115 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 19 GROUPPOSAVE The groupposave command allows you to configure position averaging to commence when the group is executed groupfixpos and groupposave configurations are mutually exclusive and the last setting to be entered takes effect The groupposave set command configures the group for position averaging with parameters set to maxtime maxhorstd and maxverstd The groupposave clear and the groupposave default commands clear the group position average configuration Syntax groupposave set groupname maxtime maxhorstd maxverstd groupposave default clear groupname 8 19 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e If position averaging is configured in the group the posave command is executed with averaging time maximum horizontal and vertical standard deviation set to the configured values groupuse stop e If position averaging is configured in the group cancels position averaging and issues a fix none command Message Id 63 Value Used if Not Specified Bytes Format Offset 1
141. n again When power is returned the DL 4plus should be able to recognize and use the flash card 32 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Setup Considerations Chapter 3 3 3 1 Data Logging Collected data can either be transmitted to a host computer over a serial port or stored on the Compact Flash Card If you choose to log data to the Compact Flash Card each logging session is stored in a single unique file These files can then be transferred to a host computer for data analysis or other types of post processing by one of two methods transfer the data by means of serial communications see DL4Tool on Page 71 physically remove the Compact Flash Card from the DL 4plus and insert it into the host computer provided that it is also suitably equipped with a Compact Flash Card port Refer to the DL 4plus commands and logs detailed in Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of this manual 3 3 2 Access Door From Figure 6 you can see that the Compact Flash Card access door is closed with a captive screw reference 1 As long as the captive screw is fully tightened in the clock wise direction it provides a water and dust resistant seal around the Compact Flash Card To open the Compact Flash Card access door rotate the captive screw counter clockwise until it springs upward to release the door If the captive screw resists turning do not force it rather turn the screw counter clockwise one turn and then try again Figure 6 Opening the Compact
142. nd groupanttype configuration is executed grouplog configuration is executed The groupuse stop command executes the stop macro for the group named groupname with the default log destination set to dst If dst is not specified THISPORT is assumed The groupuse stop command interprets the group configuration as follows 120 The groupuse destination list is assembled representing all destinations to be used by the group DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 e For each destination in the groupuse destination list an unlogall command is issued for the particular virtual channel e Ifthe groupuse destination list contains any FILE_n destinations and a site has been defined a site leave command is issued e For each FILE_n destination in the groupuse destination list a logfile command is issued terminating the associated destination with the logfile e groupposfix or groupposave configuration is executed lt An OK response to the groupuse command does not guarantee that all steps in the groupuse sequence have completed successfully lt A response to the groupuse command does not guarantee that the sequence has completed execution If it is important to guarantee that a subsequent command is executed after the entire groupuse sequence has been completed the Groupuse execution in progress bit in the Auxiliary 2 status word in the rxstatus log see Page 167 should be used Syntax groupuse
143. nds 8 10 GROUPANTHEIGHT The groupantheight command allows you to edit the antenna height definition for the group The groupantheight set command sets the antenna height for the group named groupname to antheight The groupantheight clear command removes the antenna height setting from the group named groupname The groupantheight default command sets the antenna height for the group to 0 Syntax groupantheight set groupname antheight groupantheight default clear groupname 8 10 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e The antenna height setting is reflected in the groupdef log e If an automatic site is being generated see groupmode the group antenna height is used in site configuration groupuse stop e None Message Id 66 Value Used if Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 7 4 Enum none H on Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Antenna height 0 4 Float none H 16 Table 31 GROUPANTHEIGHT Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM en Lens ES ET 106 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands 8 11 GROUPANTSN Chapter 8 The groupantsn command allows you to edit the antenna serial number definition for the group The groupantsn set command sets the antenna serial number for the group named groupname to antsn The groupantsn clear and the groupantsn default commands re
144. nfiguration cooooonncccnnccccnnocinconcccnnnannnanoccnannnnnnancnnnna 137 SITEUPDATENAME Default Configuration ooonncccnnncnconnccccconnnnnncncconarn nana cc cnn rcn naar nccnin 137 SITEUPDATEANTHEIGHT Default Configuration ccoo 138 SITEUPDATEANTTYPE Default Configuration ooooonncccnnccnnnncccnncccnnnonnnanocarannnnnna cocino 139 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE Default Confouraiton ene 140 SUDS SIM ta odias 141 Sleep ee rita dada 142 SLEEP Default Confiouraiton cnn narrar rra ran 142 Subsystem Sleep Mask ecuacion lirica 142 er Ee le 143 SLEEPMASK Default Configuration cooonnncinncccnnnncnnnncccnnocnnnncncncn rca rra rra 143 eise EE 144 Peripheral POWER tica ries 145 O O a UA 145 VOUT Default Configuration oomcccnnnncinnccccnncccnnonnconononnnnann ccoo cnn nnnn cnc nana cnn nn na naar 145 DL 4plus Logs in Alphabetical Order 149 DL 4plus Logs in Order of their Message We 150 NR Ee ee 151 Peripheral Power Statuse metin enini aeaaea at aanta a ana S Haa oa aaa ar Aaaa ha R aai 153 Serial Port Identifiers nono nnnncnn anna 155 NEE 155 FlaAMASHAKING iris a ao 155 Serial Port Interface Modes oocooonocccnnncccccocccnnnncccononcnnnoncnnnn cn naar n cnn nc can ann cnn nn ran rra 156 SIE EE 161 DGPS LY Pe uste lia titi prat atari 164 Group Stat S EE total are io iaa 164 Meteorological Log Status AANEREN 166 Auxiliary 2 Status WO DEER 167 Auxiliary 3 Status W Ord coronilla 168 Sle Slalu S canelo ee Ee eege 170 ere le 171 COMPONe nt TYPE e
145. ns Only Sandisk cards have been tested at NovAtel see Page 13 but you may try other manufactures that meet the Compact Flash industrial standard Please see also Section 4 2 3 Data Storage Requirements to help you determine the size of card in Mb that your application requires 3 4 Front End Cap Functionality As shown in Figure I on Page 17 the DL 4plus s front end cap has an LCD display with a keypad including an Ent and Esc button see Chapter 5 LCD Menus on Page 43 and a power button see Power Down and the Power Button following 34 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Setup Considerations Chapter 3 3 5 Power Down and the Power Button DL 4plus incorporates a power button on its front end cap see Figure 6 on Page 33 Pushing this switch sends a signal to the microprocessor to turn on or off the GPS receiver The DL 4plus has a low power mode called power down mode To enter this low power mode press the button for at least three but no more than seven seconds then release it This is also the mode entered into after applying the power In the power down mode all logging is disabled While power consumption in power down mode is minimal the DL 4plus is not completely off If power conservation is important in your application disconnect the power source from the DL 4plus when it is not in use Pressing the power button momentarily turn the DL 4plus back on Also the DL 4plus monitors its serial ports and becomes
146. o enter an alphanumeric site number e NAME The site name control screen provides you with a menu to enter an alphanumeric site name e EDIT HI The height of instrument control screen provides you with a menu to enter the height of the antenna e ANTENNA The antenna name control screen provides you with a menu to enter an alphanumeric antenna name e APPLY This screen allows you to apply a YES or NO choice to enter or leave a site e If YES enter a site is selected you can enter the site number name antenna name and height This information is held until you select No leave site e If No leave a site is selected the site information is written to the log file DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 57 Chapter 5 5 3 6 Configure Ports The CONFIG PORTS functionality group allows you to configure the communication ports on DL 4plus Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of the functionality group Figure 19 shows the CONFIG PORTS menus Figure As seen from Figure 19 there are three CONFIG PORTS menu categories e COM1 The COM1 CFG COM HOME LOGGING CONFIG PORTS SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 SE CFG COM COM 1 LOGGING 9600 8NONE1 N 577 0GPS_ PDOP 25 JE CFG COM C1 IMODE LOGGING NOVATEL NOVATEL az pers Poor z5 EEEE CFG COM COM2 LOGGING 9600 8NONE1 N az pers Poor 25s KEE CFG COM C2 IMODE
147. ode antenna height antenna height measurement method code site start GPS time site end GPS time data logging flag 38 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Using DL 4plus Chapter 4 The meteorological log METDEFA see Page 166 records this information at each occupation GPS time data flag temperature humidity pressure file offset to previous METDEF log 4 2 1 Schedule Logging Operation Logging can be either immediate or delayed according to a pre configured schedule which allows both daily events for example every day from 15 00 to 17 00 and weekly events for example Wednesdays from 10 00 to 11 00 and Fridays from 17 00 to 18 00 If a session is predefined or a manual session is started a new file opens and the initial file closes You can schedule data logging for up to seven days in a one week period with up to 36 sessions per day The scheduler operates perpetually that is if an event is scheduled to occur on a Monday this event happens every Monday that the system is in operation Start and stop times must be provided with a resolution of 1 minute The minimum time interval per logging session is 5 minutes If you do not provide file names in advance a unique file name is automatically generated for each set of recorded logs Only one schedule can be active at any time If there is sufficient time between sessions the DL 4plus goes into a power down mode to conserve power You may not specify overlapping time intervals Al
148. ogs Structure Message ID 317 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 ports Number of ports 4 Long H 0 3 port Serial port identifier see Table 79 4 Enum H 4 Serial Port Identifiers on Page 155 4 bps baud Communication baud rate 4 ULong H 8 5 parity See Table 80 Parity on Page 155 4 Enum H 12 6 databits Number of data bits 4 ULong H 16 7 stopbits Number of stop bits 4 ULong H 20 8 handshake See Table 81 Handshaking on Page 4 Enum H 24 155 9 echo When echo is on the port is 4 Enum H 28 transmitting any input characters as they are received 0 OFF 1 ON 10 breaks Breaks are turned on or off 4 Enum H 32 0 OFF 1 ON 11 rx_type The status of the receive interface 4 Enum H 36 mode see Table 82 Serial Port Interface Modes on Page 156 12 tx_type The status of the transmit interface 4 Enum H 40 mode Table 82 Serial Port Interface Modes on Page 156 13 responses Responses are turned on or off 4 Enum H 44 0 OFF 1 ON 14 Next port offset H 40 port x 44 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 Table 79 Serial Port Identifiers Port Identifier Description ASCII Binary COM1 1 COM port 1 COM2 2 COM port 2 COM3 3 COM port 3 THISPORT 6 The current COM port FILE_ALL 7 All virtual ports which may be associated with a file on the compact flash car
149. ompact Flash Card status OK error 0x00000200 Controller unrecoverable software flag OK error 0x00000400 Controller CPU status OK overload 0x00000800 Controller buffer overrun flag OK overrun 0x00001000 Wireless interface card status OK fail 0x00002000 Flag to indicate if a timer fail occurred on OK fail last powerup 0x00004000 DL 4plus low power subsystem flag OK fail 0x00008000 Peripheral power overload flag OK overload 0x00010000 Logfile name conflict flag no conflict conflict DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 9 15 RXSTATUSEVENT DL 4plus Status Event Notification The RXSTATUSEVENT log set refer to the Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual is extended to indicate DL 4plus functionality 9 16 SCHDEF Schedule Table Entry Structure Message ID 151 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 Index Schedule table number 4 Ulong H 3 Group Group name 12 Char H 4 4 StartTime Time of week to start logging 12 Char H 16 5 End Time Time of week to end logging 12 Char H 28 7 FileName Log file name 12 Char H 40 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 169 Chapter 9 9 17 SITEDEF Site Configuration DL 4plus Logs Structure Message ID 153 Log Type Polled Field Field Name Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 SiteP File position of the 4 Ulong
150. ons A 4 2 Null Modem Cable NovAtel part number 60323062 This cable supplied with the DL 4plus see Figure 37 provides an easy means of communications with the DL 4plus from a PC The cable is equipped with a 9 pin connector at the DL 4plus end which can be plugged into either COM1 COM2 or AUX At the PC end a 9 pin connector is provided to accommodate most PC serial RS232 communication ports Te ES A pee A mm O L a E ES 1 Wiring Table From DE9S 10 2 3 8 7 4 5 1 amp 6 To DE9S 11 3 2 7 8 1 amp 6 5 4 Reference Description 10 DE9S Female 11 DE9S Female Figure 37 DL 4p us Null Modem Cable 178 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Technical Specifications Appendix A A 4 3 Straight Serial Cable NovAtel part number 60723066 This cable can be used to connect the DL 4plus to a modem or radio transmitter to propagate differential corrections The cable is equipped with a male DB9 connector at the DL 4plus end that should ideally be plugged into COM 2 on the receiver The female DB9 connector at the other end is provided to plug into your user supplied equipment please refer to your modem or radio transmitter user guide for more information on its connectors The cable is approximately 2 m in length See Figure 38 TT T EI C
151. op down box Its drop down box lists two choices Schedules and Groups The DL4 panel shows only the schedule table and groups stored on the connected receiver Up to five groups at a time can be selected for upload from your PC to the receiver To transfer groups highlight them from the UpLoad From PC panel and click on the Upload button Only one complete schedule table is transferred and you can not select individual schedule entries Any groups used in the schedule table must be uploaded first To transfer a schedule ensure you have chosen the Schedule filter and click on the Upload button The selected schedule table or groups are transferred to the receiver and may then be seen in the DL4 panel Currently there is no mechanism for transferring files to the DL 4plus If you transfer a new schedule from your PC to the receiver the schedule currently on your receiver is overwritten You may wish to refresh the data displayed in the DL4 panel To do this click on the Refresh button Delete groups or the schedule table from the Compact Flash Card by clicking on the Delete button DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 87 Chapter 7 DL4Tool Deletion of a group fails if that group is used in the DL 4plus current schedule In this case you can delete the DL 4plus schedule first and then delete the DL 4plus group s To delete all the groups on the DL 4plus click on the Delete All button There is no need to highlight any groups in the DL4 panel in this
152. or Dialog serca dosed EE 73 Add OQ EEN 74 Gell e WEE 75 Net DNK HE 78 EK EE 78 Interface Tab ica da i els rr 80 Sehedule Edita EE 81 Schedule EMY isa tia 82 Conflict Example icons ocaso iio Docta aaa rear 84 GOM Parameters decke eet Edert ee it 86 Upload Dialog Before left and After right ooonnonccccnnnnccccnnonicccccccnnannnccnnnann cnn ncnnrnnncnnnnns 87 Download Dialog usara abad 88 DL 4plus Group Scheduler Behavior oooccccccinnccccnonccnocaccconcconanonnnannc non nn nnnnn cnn rnnnann cnn 131 Power Cable Illustration 177 DL 4plus Null Modem Cable oococcccnncccinccccnnonnnonaccnnononcnnnc cnn nana nc rn 178 DL 4plus Straight Serial Cable sisii mrien siiente eaaa oan nn nana nac carr kaaga Tant 179 DL 4plus I O Strobe Port Cable o ooccnccccnnnccconoccccnoncnononcnccnnnc nano nn naar cnn narra nan nn caracas 180 ER e 181 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Customer Service OEM4 G2 FIRMWARE UPGRADES Firmware upgrades are firmware releases which increase basic functionality of the receiver from one model to a higher level model type When available upgrades may be purchased at a price which is the difference between the two model types on the current NovAtel GPS Price List plus a nominal service charge WINLOAD Please see Chapter 6 Software Programs on Page 62 for instructions on how to use the WinLoad program to upgrade your PDC PIC or OEM4 G2 card CONTACT INFORMATION Firmware upgrades are accomplished
153. oupposave configurations are mutually exclusive and the last setting to be entered takes effect groupfixpos set configures the group to fix the position to lat long height groupfixpos clear clears the group position fix configuration groupfixpos default clears the group position fix configuration Syntax groupfixpos set groupname lat long height groupfixpos default clear groupname 8 15 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e H position fixing is configured in the group the fix position command is executed with the sup plied parameters groupuse stop e If position fixing is configured in the group issues a fix none command Message Id 58 Nat Specified Bytes Format Units 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 4 Enum none H on Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Latitude 0 8 Double degrees H 16 5 Longitude 0 8 Double degrees H 24 6 Height 0 8 Double degrees H 32 7 Reserved for future use 1 4 Int none H 40 8 1 4 Int none H 44 Table 37 GROUPFIXPOS Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Fixed Position Configuration no change CLEAR YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 111 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 16 GROUPINTERFACEMODE The groupinterfacemode command allows you to edit the interface mode configuration for the group The group can be configured to issue the interfacemode command to COM1 and or C
154. our System After the initialization you may find the following logs useful for observing the DL 4plus activities While using the DL4Tool software see Page 71 is the easiest way to set up these logs you can also 36 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Using DL 4plus Chapter 4 use DOS or a Windows based communications program refer to the Operations chapter in Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual In the latter case see Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs on Page 149 or refer to Volume 2 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for procedures and explanations related to data logging and for further information on each of these logs e PSRDOP reports the dilution of precision of the current satellite constellation e TRACKSTAT reports the GPS receiver s channel tracking status e RXSTATUSEVENT reports changes in the DL 4plus s status For example the DL 4plus monitors the internal temperature of the receiver enclosure A warning message is issued once per minute when the internal temperature is in excess of a preset threshold If the internal temperature exceeds the design limit the DL 4plus shuts itself off and stays off until the internal temperature drops 10 degrees below the design limit e BESTPOS reports the current computed position solutions e RXCONFIG lists the default command settings After the DL 4plus has been operational for a while the RXCONFIG log is useful for indicating the status of all current command settings Displaying the R
155. ow often the DL 4plus receiver collects that log s information For example if the interval for the range measurements log RANGECMP is set to On Time 2 the receiver logs range measurements every two seconds To edit interval information in the Add Log dialog for a particular log first select an interval by clicking on one of the Trigger radio buttons The On Time Details section appears dimmed unless the ON TIME radio button is selected In this case you can enter or choose a time period Use the Period scale bar to select a time interval in seconds You can also use the Period edit box to edit the number of seconds directly Table 11 explains DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool your choices Interval On Time Table 11 Log Intervals Description You specify when the receiver should collect the information For example if you specify On Time 5 the information is collected every 5 seconds On Changed Once Output only if the message changes For example if you select the almanac log RAWALMB you can choose the On Changed option so when the schedule is run the receiver collects almanac information once and not again unless the almanac information changes Output only the current message On New Output when the message is updated not necessarily changed On Next Output only the next message Chapter 7 Click the OK button to save your changes or the Cancel button to discard your c
156. p Status Bit Description Bit 0 Bit 1 0x01 Position fix flag disabled enabled 0x02 Position average enable flag disabled enabled 0x04 Survey type flag static kinematic 0x08 DGPSTxId configured flag disabled configured 0x10 Satlimit filter flag not set set 0x010000 COMI interface mode flag disabled configured 0x020000 COM2 interface mode flag disabled configured 0x040000 COM responses flag disabled enabled 0x080000 COM responses flag disabled enabled 0x700000 COM1 Tx interface mode the 3 bit binary N A N A value corresponds to the values in Serial Port Interface Modes see Table 82 on Page 156 0x03800000 COM1 Rx interface mode the 3 bit binary N A N A value corresponds to the values in Serial Port Interface Modes 0x 1c000000 COM2 Tx interface mode the 3 bit binary N A N A value corresponds to the values in Serial Port Interface Modes 0xe0000000 COM2 Rx interface mode the 3 bit binary N A N A value corresponds to the values in Serial Port Interface Modes DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 9 11 HWLEVELS Hardware Levels Structure Message ID 210 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 GPS temp GPS subsystem temperature 4 Float Celsius H 3 ant current Antenna current 4 Float A H 4 4 core volt GPS subsystem CPU core
157. pheral Power see Table 72 4 Enum H 3 Enable OnOff see Table 73 4 Enum H 4 4 Persist OnOff see Table 73 ON 4 Enum H 8 Table 72 Peripheral Power Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 COMI Select AUX port 1 COM2 Select COM2 port a Although the value entered is COM1 the AUX port provides peripheral power output POUT Table 73 On Off Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 OFF Set state to off 1 ON Set state to on Table 74 VOUT Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM Enable no change ON YES Persist no change OFF YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 145 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 45 WRITE The write command log allows you to create logs which contain user data The write command allows you to supply user data for the write log Upon receipt of the write command the receiver generates a write log to all destinations which have been configured to send write logs with a log write onnew command All of the supplied arguments are echoed in the generated write log If written to a logfile the previous argument is overwritten to indicate the file offset from the beginning of the file of the previous writeb or writehexb log The first record in a logfile has this field set to 0 length specifies the number of bytes supplied as data data is up to 1024 bytes and is ASCII data if the write command is is
158. please refer to the GPS Overview section of the GPS Reference Manual 400 60 0 C OOO DL Aplus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 Table 9 Operation Indicator Display What functionality is available according to the indicator Indicator on Display Logging Group Scheduler Site BLANK e E LOGGING Y z 3 LOGGING SITE Y Y GROUP Y x E GROUP LOGGING Y Y S GROUP LOGGING SITE Y Y SCHED z Y SCHED LOGGING Y z Y SCHED LOGGING SITE Y Y Y SCHED GROUP z Y Y SCHED GROUP LOGGING Y Y Y SCHED GROUP LOGGING SITE Y Y Y Y Figure 8 shows how the LCD appears when DL 4plus is first powered up This loading screen is then followed by the STATUS menu from where you can access any of the main functionality menus and their sub menus Figure 8 LCD Loading Screen 5 1 Contrast Pressing the lt Ent gt key while in the STATUS home screen see Page 49 displays the CONTRAST screen The contrast works as a type of EDIT BY GROUP described in Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 where the up and down arrows increase and decrease the contrast Pressing the lt Ent gt key a second time returns you to the STATUS home screen DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 45 Chapter 5 LCD Menus 5 2 Menu Access Simple menu access is achieved by following the directional arrows in the bottom right of the LCD when they appear black on a white background
159. pname file_0 filename command at starttime and execute a groupuse stop groupname file_0 command at endtime Starttime and endtime is specified in dddddddhhmm format where ddddddd represents up to 7 days of the week hh represents the hour in 24 hour notation and mm represents the minute Multiple days of the week are allowed only in starttime and indicate that this schedule table entry represents an event which repeats on the specified days of the week Day of the week may not be specified in endtime for repeating events If a day of the week is not specified in starttime the event repeats every day mm and dd must contain two digits each if necessary a leading O should be inserted into the specification If endtime is less than starttime the event wraps over to the next day ddddddd consists of the combination of different character codes each representing a day of the week as follows Sunday d Monday m Tuesday t Wednesday w Thursday r Friday f Saturday s The following are examples of valid starttime and endtime e 0700 1800 event starts at 07 00 and ends at 18 00 every day e mwrf1000 1100 event starts at 10 00 and ends at 11 00 every Monday Wednesday Thursday and Friday e m0205 f1215 event starts at 02 05 on Monday and ends at 12 15 on Friday e t1400 1300 event starts at 14 00 every Tuesday and ends at 13 00 every Wednesday Syntax scheduleadd groupname starttime endtime filenamel Message Id 152
160. r DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 17 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Models and Features The DL 4plus is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other additional features Some possible configurations can be seen in Table 1 Table 1 DL 4p us Controller Models Model Name Firmware Feature DL 4 WL1 L1 only DL 4 WL1L2 L1 L2 DL 4 WRT20 L1 plus RT 20 DL 4 WRT2 L1 L2 plus RT 2 a This is not a model name but there are a variety of L1 only models visit our website at www novatel com for more information b With SBAS for example WAAS or EGNOS Table 2 lists the above models each capable of multiple positioning modes of operation Table 2 GPS Positioning Modes of Operation DL 4plus Model H a Modes of Operation L1 RT20 L1 L2 RT2 Single point Y Y Y Y Pseudorange differential corrections Y Y Y Y RT20 pseudorange and carrier phase double differencing x Y x Y RT2 pseudorange and carrier phase double differencing x x x Y Post processed RTK type accuracy Y Y Y Y a Fora discussion on Positioning Modes of Operation please refer to Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual 18 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Introduction Chapter 1 Each model has the following standard features e Rugged shock water and dust resistant enclosure e NovAtel s advanced OEM4 G2 L1 L2 GPS technology e Capability to log data to a removable Co
161. r the receiver as per Table 68 Table 68 Subsystem Sleep Mask Subsystem Sleep Mask RECEIVER COM1 COM2 The sleepmask setlclear command configures the receiver to use or ignore respectively activity on the specified activity source for time out and turning ON The receiver keyword has no effect on this command It is supported for future expansion purposes 142 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Syntax sleepmask default sleepmask set clear receiver coml com2 activelall Message Id 238 Value Used if Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 4 Enum H 4 on Page 110 3 Subsystem see Table 65 on NONE 4 Enum H 8 Page 141 4 Activity Source see Table 69 4 Enum H 12 Table 69 Activity Sources Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 ALL All activity sources 1 UNKNOWN Activity source not specified 2 ACTIVE Simulated continuous activity source If set in the sleepmask the receiver never times out 3 COM1 COMI receive or transmit activity 4 COM2 COM2 receive or transmit activity 5 Reserved for future use 6 a This activity source is not monitored while the receiver is OFF Table 70 SLEEPMASK Default Configuration Parameter Power On Stored in NVM Sleepmask no change Default see Table 68 YES on Page 142 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 143 Chap
162. r the second time the receiver checks your BASE ID entry and if it does not fall within the ranges shown above forces the BASE ID to revert to the ANY option e APPLY This screen allows you to apply the data entered in the preceding screens A FIX POSITION command is issued along with a DGPSTXID command using the information entered in the preceding screens You can select YES or NO by using the edit by group method see Section 5 2 5 Edit Group Display on Page 47 for an explanation of the operation 5 3 4 Config Logging The CONFIG LOGGING functionality group provides information about the options which enable you to control logging to DL 4plus using log groups or the scheduler Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of this menu group Figure 17 shows the CONFIG LOGGING menus DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 55 Chapter 5 LCD Menus eroa HOME LOGGINS CONFIG LOGGING ag pars Dzs Y gt PICK PICK SCHEDULE Lag bars nor 25 PEO EXECUTE APPLY YES LSC Joers pop 2 5 FS Figure 17 Config Logging Menus There are two operational mode choices for logging data with the DL 4plus e Group where a logging group downloaded from the DL4Tool software is executed e Schedule where the logging schedule downloaded from the DL4Tool is executed See the PICK screen details below As seen from Figure 17 there are three CONFIG LOGGING menu categories that allow you to edit logging conf
163. rameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM AntHeight clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 39 SITEUPDATEANTTYPE The siteupdateanttype command allows you to configure the site antenna type information AntType field in the sitedef log once the site has been occupied by issuing a site enter command The siteupdateanttype set command sets the site antenna type for an occupied site to anttype The siteupdateanttype default and the siteupdateanttype clear commands clear the site antenna type for an occupied site The siteupdateanttype clear command clears the site antenna type for an occupied site Syntax Siteupdateanttype set anttype siteupdateanttype default clear Message Id 168 Nat Specified Format Offset 1 Header Z 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on 4 Enum none H Page 110 3 Antenna type NUL 16 Char none H 4 4 Reserved for future use NUL 12 Char none H 20 Table 63 SITEUPDATEANTTYPE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM AntType clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 139 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 40 SITEUPDATEATTRIBUTE 140 The siteupdateattribute command allows you to configure the site attribute information Attrib field in the sitedef log once the site has been occupied by issuing a site enter command The siteupdateattribute set command sets the site attribute for an occup
164. rentfile file command Configures the currentfile to file File is a name of a file on the flash card specified in a base ext format where base is a maximum of 8 characters and the optional ext is a maximum of 3 charac ters Subsequent requests for the filehdr log see Page 160 displays the filehdr log read from file Subsequent requests for the filedump log see Page 159 transfers file in filedump log packets Issued with the dump mode specified as all causes the receiver to transfer the entire file on all subsequent requests for the filedump log Issued with the transfer mode specified as single packet_id causes the receiver to transfer only file packet number packet_id on all subsequent requests for the filedump log Packet_id ranges from 0 to SizePackets 1 see the dirent log on Page 157 The first packet is numbered 0 Packet size is defined in the file log definition Issued without specifying the dump mode defaults the dump mode to all Syntax currentfile currentfile file all single packet_id Message Id 185 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Nat Specitied Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header z S 0 2 File 12 Char none H 3 Dump Mode see Table 24 ALL 4 Enum none H 12 4 Packet Id 0 4 Ulong none H 16 Table 24 Dump Mode Binary Value ASCII Value Description 0 ALL Send all packets on dump 1 SINGLE Send single packet on dump
165. residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IMPORTANT In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device 1t 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 A WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules CE NOTICE The enclosures carry the CE mark A WARNING This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which cas
166. ric conditions for post processing purposes The methumid set command specifies air humidity at humid This command only stores the humidity value in volatile memory and does not automatically generate a record The humidity value can then be displayed recorded by requesting the met log The methumid clear and the methumid default commands clear the humidity setting Syntax methumid set humidl methumid default clear Message Id 163 Value Used if Field Data Not Specified Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header z 0 2 Parameter Update see 4 Enum none H Table 35 on Page 110 3 Humidity 0 4 Float percent H 4 Table 49 METHUMID Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM methumid clear clear NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 26 METPRESS The metpress command allows you to specify air pressure Air pressure specified with the metpress command does not affect receiver operation Rather it allows you to create a record of atmospheric conditions for post processing purposes The metpress set command specifies air pressure at press This command only stores the pressure value in volatile memory and does not automatically generate a record The humidity value can then be displayed recorded by requesting the met log The metpress clear and the metpress default commands clear the air pressure setting Syntax metpress set press metpress de
167. rmat Units Offset 1 Header 7 z 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 4 Enum none H on Page 110 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 Antenna type NUL 16 Char none H 16 Table 33 GROUPANTTYPE Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM 108 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 8 13 GROUPDGPSTXID The groupdgpstxid command allows you to edit the DGPS base id configuration for the group The group can be configured to store base id for one DGPS message type The groupdgpstxid set command sets the DGPS base id configuration for the group named groupname to type and id refer to the DGPSTXID command in Volume 2 of the OEM4 User Manual for further details on type and id The groupdgpstxid clear and the groupdgpstxid default commands remove the DGPS base id configuration from the group named groupname Syntax groupdgpstxid set groupname type id groupdgpstxid default clear groupname 8 13 1 Groupuse Translation groupuse start e If set the dgpstxid command is issued groupuse stop e None Message Id 271 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 on Page 110 4 Enum none H 3 Group name 12 Char none H 4 4 DGPS Type see Table 84 on Page 164 4 Enum none H 16 5 ID 5 Char none H 20 Table 34 GROUPDGPSTXID Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Store
168. rs that are normally used together in a specific scenario When a group is executed the information contained in a group is mapped into a series of receiver commands which has the same effect as entering the commands individually The group can then be viewed as a batch file for the configuration of a specific set of receiver parameters A maximum of five groups is supported Upon creation the group is added to the group table which is stored in non volatile memory NVM which is preserved through a complete power failure Any modifications to the group parameters are also immediately stored in the NVM If a group named POWERUP is defined this group s log specification is executed with groupuse Start powerup file upon first acquisition of time after a powerup with a power button or after powerup with a freset and excludes any other pending scheduler activity The group command allows you to create and manipulate groups Configuration of group parameters is handled by commands described in GROUP on Page 104 to GROUPLOG on Page 113 The group add groupnamel command creates a group named groupnamel and adds it to the group table A maximum of ten groups is supported the group add command fails if a group needs to be added and ten groups already exist that is the group table is full The group del groupnamel command deletes the group named from the group table and also from NVM This operation is not reversible The group clear
169. s in addition to the OEM4 Family command set Message ID Table 14 DL 4p us Commands in Alphabetical Order ASCII Command audio Description Control the device s audio 52 battery Control use of the power source s 185 currentfile Specify a file for FILEHDR and FILEDUMP requests 186 currentgroup Specify a group for GROUPDEF requests 53 del Delete files from the Compact Flash Card 284 disk Carry out Compact Flash Card maintenance freset Factory reset 54 group Modify log group definitions 66 groupantheight Edit the antenna height for the group 55 groupantsn Edit the serial number for the group 65 groupanttype Edit the antenna type for the group 271 groupdgpstxid Edit the DGPS base ID configuration for the group 56 groupecutoff Edit the elevation cut off configuration for the group 58 groupfixpos Fix the receiver position when the group is executed 318 groupinterfacemode Edit the interface mode configuration for the group 64 grouplog Modify message logging specifications in a group 57 groupmode Configure the survey type for a group survey 63 grouppossave Configure position averaging when the group is executed 62 groupsatlimit Edit the satellite limit configuration for the group 59 groupsitename Edit the site name for the group 61 groupsitenumber Edit the site number for the group 149 groupus
170. s RTCM The port accepts generates RTCM corrections RTCA The port accepts generates RTCA corrections CMR The port accepts generates CMR corrections 5 3 7 Commands The COMMANDS functionality group allows you to execute selected basic DL 4plus commands Its home screen gives you information to indicate the content of the functionality group Figure 20 shows the COMMANDS menus DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 COMMAND HOME COMMANDS SV 7 DGPS PDOP2 5 LOGGING COMMAND SLEEP SLEEP OFF SV 7 DGPS PDOP 2 5 LOGGING y a COMMAND CUTOFF LOGGING 11 5 DEGREES sv 7 DGPS PDOP25 Ra RUE COMMAND ey Xe Biel LOGGING BACKLIGHT OFF SV 7_ DGPS PDOP 25 ny COMMAND LS A LOGGING RTK RESET NO SV 7 DGPS PDOP 25 ny COMMAND MODELS MOD RT2 sv z7 DGPS PDOP25 E LOGGING COMMAND de LOGGING AAAA BBBB CCCC az Loes poop 25 EEEE Figure 20 Commands Menus Chapter 5 59 Chapter 5 LCD Menus As seen from Figure 20 there are four COMMANDS menu categories e SLEEP The edit sleep screen gives you the option of allowing the DL 4plus to go to sleep or not This is especially useful when you are using the DL 4plus for a longer period of time than it takes for the device to go into a power down mode e CUTOFF The edit elevation screen provides easy
171. s The following is an example of a script file IS NovAtelDL4 txt Notepad LL Of x File Edit Search Help BANNER NovAtel Field Loader UNIT NovAtelDL4 ff LOAD fpic17 hex MESSAGE PIC Programmed fi LOAD 1166 hex MESSAGE PDC3A Programmed fi MESSAGE PDC3A Boot Programmed 6 1 1 2 Updating Using WinLoad and a Script File To update your DL 4plus receivers to the latest firmware follow the steps below You must install WinLoad to complete these instructions 1 Connect your DL 4plus to the COM1 port of your PC but do NOT supply the receiver with power do not install batteries or supply the receiver with external power 2 Start WinLoad An empty WinLoad dialog box opens DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 63 Chapter 6 Software Programs 3 Click on File Open Script File 4 Use the Open dialog box to browse for and select the NovAtelDL4 txt file If you used the default install path this file is located at C Program Files NovAtel Inc WinLoad Updates Loader Script Files Isf txt 5 Click the lt Open gt button to open the file and return to the WinLoad dialog box IR WinLoad C Program FilestNov tel Inc Winload Updates NovAtelDL4 txt 6 Click the lt Run Script gt button 64 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Software Programs Chapter 6 7 You are prompted to make sure that the unit is powered off At this point make sure that the DL 4plus is off
172. s 2 Minimum SVs used for 4 Ulong H 16 position logs 5 StartGPS Week GPS Week of first log 4 Ulong H 20 6 EndGPSWeek GPS Week of last log 4 Ulong H 24 7 StartGPSmSec GPS Seconds of first log 4 GPSs ms S H 28 8 EndGPSmSec 3 GPS Seconds of last log 4 GPSs gt ms S H 32 9 Reserved for future use 4 Int H 36 10 8 Double H 40 11 4 Ulong H 48 12 4 Ulong H 52 13 FileStatus File status information see 4 Hexulong H 56 Table 83 on Page 161 14 VersionP File position of the first 4 Ulong H 60 versionb log 15 TimeP File position of the first timeb 4 Ulong H 64 log 16 ProjectP File position of the first 4 Ulong H 68 projectdefb log 17 GroupP File position of the first 4 Ulong H 72 groupdefb log DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs Chapter 9 Field Description Bytes Format Units Offset 18 SiteP File position of the last 4 Ulong H 76 sitedefb log 19 MetP File position of the last 4 Ulong H 80 metdefb log 20 WriteP File position of the last writeb 4 Ulong H 84 or writehexb log 21 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 88 22 4 Ulong H 92 23 4 Ulong H 96 23 4 Ulong H 10 0 a Affected only by the set of messages filtered by the satlimit filter see the SATLIMIT command on Page 128 b GPSs format represents GPS time of the week Ulong milliseconds in binary logs float ing point seconds in ASCII logs Table 83 File Status FileSta
173. sions and Serial Numbers oooccccncccnnnnccccccccnnncnccncnnnos 172 9 20 WRITE User Generated Intormaton nan nnnnnnnr 172 9 21 WRITEHEX User Generated Information ooocniccnnnnccnnnncccnnononnnncccnnnrnnnnnnc cnn 172 Appendices A Technical Specifications 173 B Replacement Parts 182 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Tables OO OO JO Om P ob DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Controller Models ooooocooccconcccconocccnnnoccccnnnnnononcncnnncn nano nc cnn rca an cnn nr c cra nn nn 18 GPS Positioning Modes of Operation 18 Allowable Antenna Types errientsa netepi ETENEE E TERT LT A A 27 Auto Generated File Name Convention c oooocinnccccononicnnnoccconnnnnanannnnnrccnn nora nc 40 Storage Requirements per Data Record c ccoooocccinccccicccccnnncccnnonnnn nan cc nono nc nano nn nn 40 Memory Consumption Typical Case for RTK Survey 2 Second Hate 41 Memory Consumption Typical Case for Static Survey 15 Second Rate 42 Position Types on the LCD Display 44 Operation Indicator Display onocccnnnnnninicccnnnnonnnncccnoncnnn nan c cnn rra rca 45 Serial Port Interface MOdeS oomoccinncccnonocccnocncnonononnnccnnnnn conocer 59 Log ul 75 Auto Generated File Name Comventions nan cnnnccnn arc rnann 85 Weekday Abbreviati0NS oococccninncninnncccccncnnnnnnnnnnnn cnn 85 DL 4plus Commands in Alphabetical Order 90 DL 4plus Commands in Order of their Message Is 92 Audio Eventual da el kta de das 95 Audio Volume Lev
174. ssible to disable or enable the generation or transmission of command responses for a particular port Disabling of responses is important for applications where data is required in a specific form and the introduction of extra bytes may cause problems for example RTCA RTCM or CMR Disabling a port prompt is also useful when the port is connected to a modem or other device that responds with data the receiver does not recognize When NONE is chosen the specified port is disabled from interpreting any input or output data Therefore no commands or differential corrections are decoded by the specified port 80 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL4Tool Chapter 7 7 2 2 Schedule Editor The Schedule Editor enables you to establish a data collection session on your receiver much like scheduling a VCR to record when you are not there After creating the schedule on the PC you transfer it to the receiver For more information see Section 7 3 DL4Tool Receiver Communications on Page 86 You can schedule up to seven days worth of data logging at a time with up to 36 sessions per day Start and stop times must be provided with a resolution of 1 minute The minimum time interval per logging session is 5 minutes The scheduling feature is designed for use with receivers operating in stand alone mode To schedule the logging of receiver groups click on the Schedule Editor button The Edit Receiver Schedule dialog appears as seen in Figure y Edit Rec
175. stomer Service Notices Foreword 1 Introduction 1 1 Models and Features o 1 2 Operating Modes oooconicccccocccccnncos 1 3 Accessories and Options 2 Typical Setup 2 1 Set Up DL 4plus at the Office or as a Base oooocnncccinicccnnonicnnnccccononannnnc conan nnnnancccnns 2 2 Set Up DL 4plus as a Rover 2 3 Log Data from a Site to a File 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations 3 1 Choose the Right Antenna 3 2 Connect Cables cococcococccccccccnncnnno 32 AMO Polaca oi 3 2 2 Serial Ports amp Cables 3 2 3 External Oscillator 3 2 4 Peripheral Power Supply Via the AUX or COM2 Port 3 2 5 RF Port 8 Cables 3 2 6 Power Port and Cable 3 3 Using the Removable Compact Flash Memory Card 3 3 1 Data Logging eeeeeeeeee 3 3 2 Access DOO seene 3 3 3 Card Choice cece 3 4 Front End Cap Functionality 3 5 Power Down and the Power Button 4 Using DL 4plus 4 1 System Behavior s s s 4 1 1 Get Test ek 4 1 2 Default Schedule and Group CGonfguration neee rese esere neresen 4 1 3 Automatic Logging Upon Power Up 4 1 4 Site Records in Scheduled Logging Operati0MS ooocconiccconocicnnnccccnnonnnananccnnno 4 1 5 Monitoring Your System 4 2 Communications with the DL 4plUS ececceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeesaaaeeeeeeeeessaeeeneneees 4 2 1 Schedule Logging Operation 4 2 2 File Naming
176. sued in ASCII but can be binary in a binary write message Syntax write previous type length data Message Id 257 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Previous 4 Ulong Bytes H 3 Type 4 Ulong H 4 4 Length 4 Ulong Bytes H 8 5 Data Max 1024 Char H 16 8 46 WRITEFILE 146 The writefile command allows you to create files on the flash card or append data to an existing file on the flash card The writefile command writes data to a file named filename on the flash card If a file named filename does not exist the file is created If a file named filename already exists data is appended to the end of the file Only simple filenames maximum 8 characters and an optional 3 character extension are supported data is up to 1024 bytes and is ASCII data if the writefile command is issued in ASCII but can be binary in a binary writefile message length specifies the number of bytes supplied as data DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Syntax writefile filename length data Message Id 204 Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Filename 12 Chal H 3 Length 4 Ulong Bytes H 12 4 Data Max 1024 Chal H 16 8 47 WRITEFILEHEX The writefilehex command allows you to create files on the flash card or append data to an existing file on the flash card The writefilehex command writes data to a file named filename on the
177. t key and wait for an RXSTATUSA log with a BOOTOK message to appear see Page 167 If you are you are using the DL4Tool to communicate with the DL 4plus this initial communication is handled by the software Communicate with the DL 4plus transfer data to the PC see DL4Tool on Page 71 if you have inserted a Compact Flash Card containing previously recorded data or set up a data collection schedule If you are using your DL 4plus as a base or rover station to receive and transmit differential corrections you need to provide a data link between the base station and rover station two NovAtel GPSCard receivers Generally a data link capable of data throughput at a rate of 2400 bits per second or higher is sufficient for the examples shown below Pre configure the DL 4plus as a base station as follows replacing the shown coordinates with that of your base station interfacemode com2 none rtca fix position 51 11358042 114 04358013 1059 4105 log com2 rtcaobs ontime 2 log com2 rtcaref ontime 10 log com2 rtcal ontime 10 3 log com2 rtcaephem ontime 10 7 Remember you can use your DL4Tool software to create a new group for your chosen configuration see Chapter 7 DL4Tool on Page 71 Alternatively you could also use the GROUP command to set up a group of commands and logs as detailed on Page 104 Pre configure a DL 4plus as a rover station as follows interfacemode com2 rtca none DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Typical Setup Chapter
178. t MK1D 176 mask angle 60 menu LCD 46 METDEF 166 METHUMID 124 METPRESS 125 METTEMP 126 models 18 27 51 60 monitoring 36 N naming conventions 39 40 notices 12 NovAtel Inc 2 11 182 null modem cable 178 O occupations 50 OEM4 Family Users Guide 182 options 20 182 oscillators 29 output 28 174 overlap 85 P part numbers 182 PCMCIA 74 PDC files 151 performance 173 peripheral power 29 174 pin outs 176 ports 27 58 154 155 177 178 communication 23 28 156 176 VO 28 power 31 RF 30 serial 59 80 186 position accuracy 173 averaging 78 modes of operation 18 post processed 18 power 174 battery 29 30 button 35 cable 30 31 177 connector 30 interruptions 31 management 174 modes 35 port 30 supply 29 POWERUP group 105 precision 173 program software 19 PROJECT 127 PROJECTDEF 166 pseudorange 18 R radio frequency RF port 30 reacquisition 173 real time clock 174 red indicator 28 RENAME 128 replacement parts 182 RESET 128 reset 60 105 response 80 revision firmware 1 RF port 30 rover station 22 23 RTCA 23 59 80 156 164 RTCM 23 59 156 164 RTK 18 S satellite 53 SATLIMIT 128 SCHEDULE 130 SCHEDULEADD 133 SCHEDULEDEL 134 scheduling 36 39 56 scroll display 46 select files 61 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 serial cable 178 181 number 50 ports 23 28 29 59 154 156 setting up 21 24 settings port 28 single point 18 SITE 1
179. ter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 43 SOFTPOWER The softpower command allows you to simulate a power button Off The softpower now command simulates a power button Off The softpower now command does not set the power button pressed bit in the receiver status word Syntax softpower now Message Id 213 Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header 0 2 Softpower see Table 71 4 Enum H Table 71 Softpower Binary Value ASCII Value Description 1 NOW Simulate a power button Off immediately 8 44 VOUT The vout command allows you to control the peripheral power supply on the AUX or COM2 port The vout command enables on or disables off the supply of power to the power pin POUT on the AUX or COM2 port Specified without the optional persist argument the second onloff or with the persist argument specified as on the requested configuration remains in effect while the receiver is OFF that is if AUX or COM2 power is enabled AUX or COM2 power remains available while the receiver is OFF Specified with the persist argument as off the port power is disabled while the receiver is OFF that is if AUX or COM2 power is enabled AUX or COM2 power is disabled while the receiver is OFF and is re enabled when the receiver is turned ON 144 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Chapter 8 Syntax vout com2 onloff on off Message Id 203 Nat Specitied Format Offset 1 Header z d 0 2 Peri
180. the file You no longer have to update the program to create sites as static points in the RINEX file Please refer to the PC Software chapter in Volume 1 of the OEM4 Family User Manual for more information on the Convert4 program There is a note on USB port baud rates see Communication Parameters on Page 86 There is a cross connection warning and a lightning protection notice in the Notices see Page 13 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 1 Introduction The DL 4plus is a high performance high accuracy GPS receiver with fast data update rates and integrated memory Compact Flash Card for data logging The DL 4plus s front panel also features a liquid crystal display LCD panel and keypad for on the fly observations Depending on which model you purchase the DL 4plus is capable of receiving and tracking the L1 C A code L1 and L2 carrier phase and L2 P Code or encrypted Y Code of up to 12 satellites Patented Pulsed Aperture Correlator PAC technology combined with a powerful microprocessor make possible multipath resistant processing and excellent acquisition and re acquisition times Once you connect the DL 4plus to an antenna and power supply it begins operating as a fully functional GPS system see Chapter 2 Typical Setup on Page 21 and Chapter 3 DL 4plus Setup Considerations on Page 27 for more information on this topic Figure 1 shows the DL 4plus without an antenna or connecting cables Figure 1 DL 4p us Receive
181. tion a static point or single point averaging information If you choose No Position Information then the Position tab s Known Position and Position Average edit boxes appear dimmed If you choose Known Fixed Position then you must enter position information latitude longitude and ellipsoidal height in the Known Position fields 1 You may have to modify the version of RTCM used to either version 2 1 or 2 2 The RTCM version can be modified through a terminal mode 2 The base station s coordinates must be entered or you must select the option for a base station s coordinates to be computed based on meeting standard deviation or time interval criteria DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 7 N Chapter 7 DL4Tool ay Group Editor Biel x Group Name POWERUP y Rename Load Defaults Logs Position site Interface ef May Pan aan Known Position Position Average Fixed Known Position Latitude 51 45 Time 10 5 Minutes C Fixed Averaged Position Longitude 114 45 Horizontal a 5 M Ell Height 1059 803 Vertical ls 5 M Figure 26 Position Tab For the Fixed Averaged Position option the Position Average fields become editable so you can enter the criteria by which you would like the position averaging to stop Position averaging stops either before a certain time period in minutes a maximum of 60 and a minimum of 1 5 minutes if the standard deviation for the horizontal axis in meters has been
182. to the NovAtel Customer Service Department See Page 11 for contact information Lightning Protection Notice 1 Do not install the external antenna lines extra building during a lightning storm 2 A primary lightning protection device from Polyphaser Corporation for example must be provided by the operator customer according to local building codes as part of the extra building installation to ensure transient voltage levels of less than 600 V maximum DL 4plus Warning This product is capable of providing power output on pin 4 of its COM2 and AUX ports COM1 pins 6 and 9 provide universal serial bus USB signals Cross connecting a DL 4plus using a null modem cable to COM1 from any serial port other than COM1 may damage the unit and void your warranty To prevent this damage either disable the power output feature issue VOUT COM2 OFF and or VOUT AUX OFF commands or cross connect the receivers using COM2 or COM3 instead DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 13 14 Notice A CAUTION This device incorporates circuitry to absorb most static discharges However severe static shock may cause inaccurate operation of the unit Use anti static precautions where possible This device is a precision instrument Although it is designed for rugged operating conditions it performs best when handled with care When the access door for the Compact Flash Memory Card mass storage card Compact Flash Card is screwed closed the enclosure is sealed
183. tus Bit Description Bit 0 Bit 1 0x00000001 File access status OK error 0x00000002 Flag to indicate if rangea b and or rangecmpa absent present b logs are present in the file 0x00000004 Flag to indicate if rawephema b logs are present absent present in the file 0x00000008 Flag to indicate if almanaca b logs are present absent present in the file 0x00000010 Flag to indicate if ionutca b logs are present in absent present the file 0x00000020 Flag to indicate if bestposa b and or rtkposa b absent present logs are present in the file DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 161 Chapter 9 9 10 GROUPDEF Log Group Configuration DL 4plus Logs Structure Message ID 148 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 GroupName Group name 12 Char H 3 SessionName Session name 8 Char H 12 4 AntSN Antenna serial number 16 Char H 20 5 AntType Antenna type 16 Char H 36 6 AntHeight Antenna height 4 Float Metres H 52 7 Ecutoff Elevation cut off angle 4 Float Degrees H 56 8 SatLimit Number of SV filter 4 Integer H 60 9 GroupStatus Group status see Table 85 4 HexUlong H 64 on Page 164 10 Reserved for future use 4 Ulong H 68 11 Lat Latitude 8 Double Degrees H 72 s 12 Lon Longitude 8 Double Degrees H 80 s 13 Ht Height 8 Double m H 88 14 Site Site number 8 Char H 96 15 SiteName Site name 32 Char H 104 16 DG
184. ual Rev 6 DL 4plus Logs 9 8 FILEDUMP File Dump Structure Message ID 146 Log Type Polled Chapter 9 The Packet ID field range is from 0 to SizePackets 1 The first packet is numbered 0 The Sequence field in the header reflects the number of packets left in this dump sequence with the last packet having Sequence set to 0 If there are more packets left in the dump sequence than the capacity of the Sequence field the Sequence field is set to its maximum value The Data field is variable in size The last packet in the file normally contains fewer than 1024 bytes and all previous packets contain 1024 bytes The binary filedump message is also variable in size you should check the header information to determine the message size and the Length field to determine the number of valid bytes in the Data field Field Data Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header see Page 151 0 2 Packet ID 4 Ulong H 3 Length 4 Ulong Bytes H 4 4 Data Max 1024 Hexbyte none H 8 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 159 Chapter 9 9 9 FILEHDR Logfile Header 160 DL 4plus Logs Structure Message ID 147 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 FileName File name at creation 12 Char H 3 FileSize File size 4 Ulong bytes H 12 4 MinSat
185. ugh the list of display screens currently scrolling Press the lt Ent gt key again when the screen is in scroll pause mode to resume the scrolling action of 46 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 the screen An example of a screen in scroll pause display mode is shown in Figure 11 gt LAT N 45 15 36 0000 sv7 pars Poo zs Ja E Figure 11 Scroll Pause Mode 5 2 4 Edit Digit Display When the DL 4plus LCD is in edit digit display mode you are able to edit and set values in the screen An editable screen has the upper middle box displayed in inverse video Press the lt Ent gt key to cause the navigation aid arrows to turn to inverse video and for a cursor to appear under the first digit of the data value Cursor horizontally to the digit to be changed then cursor up to increase its value or down to decrease 1ts value Press the lt Ent gt key again to save the new value An example of a screen in edit digit display mode is shown in Figure 12 CFG BASE EDIT HGT LOGGING 1034 250 M MSL a DGPS Poor 25 RoW WERE Figure 12 Edit Digit Mode 5 2 5 Edit Group Display When the DL 4plus LCD is in edit group display mode it is possible to select screen values An editable screen has the upper middle box displayed in inverse video Press the lt Ent gt key to cause the navigation aid arrows to turn to inverse video and for a cursor to appear under the first group Cursor horizontally to move the c
186. upied 0x00000200 Power button status not pressed pressed 0x00000400 Wireless control session status not established established 0x00000800 Power source A status not in use in use 0x00001000 Power source B status not in use in use 0x00002000 Reserved for future use 0x00004000 COM1 activity during the last second not active active 0x00008000 COM2 activity during the last second not active active 0x00010000 AUX activity during the last second not active active 0x00020000 Reserved for future use 0x00040000 Flag to indicate if the DL 4plus time is no GPS sync GPS sync GPS synchronized DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 167 Chapter 9 168 DL 4plus Logs AUX2 Bit Description 0x00080000 DL 4plus time status time not valid time valid 0x00100000 Groupuse execution status not in progress in progress 0x00200000 Data quality status not acceptable acceptable Table 88 Auxiliary 3 Status Word AUX3 Bit Description 0x00000001 Controller hardware status OK fail 0x00000002 Controller GPSCard communication status OK fail 0x00000004 Reserved 0x00000008 Expected power source life flag both OK warning sources combined 0x00000010 Power source status both sources OK fail source combined 0x00000020 Controller high temperature warning flag OK warning 0x00000040 Controller temperature status OK fail 0x00000080 Controller NVM status OK fail 0x00000100 C
187. uration means one beep pattern when the condition first occurs DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 DL 4plus Commands Table 19 AUDIO Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM NOTE Volume 100 100 NO NOTE Pitch 65 65 NO WARNING Volume 100 100 NO WARNING Pitch 65 65 NO ERROR Volume 100 100 NO ERROR Pitch 65 65 NO DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 Chapter 8 97 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 3 BATTERY 98 The battery command allows you to specify the battery or DC power supply that is to be used as the system power source and to set battery cutoff voltages System settings configured with the battery command can be displayed with the batstatus log see Page 133 The battery cutoff command allows you to specify cutoff voltages Specifying a or b indicates that the specified min_volt applies to power source A or B respectively Specifying auto restores default cutoff voltages to all power sources Min_volt is specified in mV and is in the range 6000 and 15000 mV If the DL 4plus is powered on and the power source goes below the cutoff voltage the DL 4plus shuts off If the DL 4plus is not powered on the applied power source must be 0 5 V above the cutoff voltage before the DL 4plus can turn on lt Ifa 12 V battery is being used the cutoff voltage should be set to 10 5 to protect the battery from over discharge Specifying automatic battery selection auto causes the receiver to se
188. ursor to the group value to change An example of a group value that the cursor has been moved to is the 9600 value shown in Figure 13 Cursor up or down to cycle through a list of choices for that group value Press the lt Ent gt key again to save the new group value COMM 1 9600 8NONE1 H Sv 7 DaPS poop 2 5 AAA Figure 13 Edit Group Mode DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 47 Chapter 5 LCD Menus 5 3 Applying Selections 48 At the bottom of the following functionality groups there is an Apply screen Config Base see Configure Base on Page 54 Config Logging see Config Logging on Page 55 Config Sites see Config Sites on Page 56 File Operations see File Operations on Page 60 After entering selections in the above functionality groups scroll down to the Apply screen and apply the settings by selecting Yes Take the case where you want to stop logging data To do this go to the Config Logging functionality scroll down to the Apply screen and answer No This stops the logging process Yes and No do not always literally mean yes and no In the example above No means Stop If you change information in any of the functionality groups above scroll to the Apply screen and ensure Yes is entered see Edit Group Display above This section describes and graphically gives examples of the main functionality menus and their sub menus DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 LCD Menus Chapter 5 5 3 1 Status The STATUS funct
189. ve power source The DL 4plus has an internal power module that does the following filters and regulates the supply voltage protects against over voltage over current and high temperature conditions provides automatic reset circuit protection ZN WARNING 1 By default supplying the DL 4plus with an input voltage that is below 6 5 V DC causes the unit to suspend operation An input voltage above 18 V DC may physically damage the unit The lower cut off voltage can be adjusted using the BATTERY command on Page 98 2 A standard 12 V battery should not be discharged below 10 5 V Use the BATTERY command on Page 98 to set the cutoff voltage to 10 5 V The 4 pin power connector with an appropriate cable allows power to be supplied from two independent sources although only one is used at a time If two power sources are available the DL 4plus monitors their supply voltages independently and on power up chooses the one with the higher voltage If the current power source becomes unusable the DL 4plus then switches to the second one if available without any interruption in its logging activities Consider the case where the DL 4plus is connected to two 12 V DC batteries As described in the Status section of the LCD Menus chapter on Page 49 when the voltage drops on the first battery the BATTERY status changes Warning messages are sent on the serial port indicating that battery power is becoming exhausted See the RXSTATUS and RXS
190. voltage 4 Float V H 8 5 supply volt GPS subsystem supply voltage 4 Float V H 12 6 rf volt 5V RF supply voltage 4 Float V H 16 7 int lna volt Internal LNA voltage 4 Float V H 20 8 Reserved for future use 4 Float H 24 9 4 Float H 28 10 4 Float H 32 11 Ina volt LNA voltage internal or external 4 Float V H 36 12 battAlife Estimated power source A life 4 Float min H 40 13 battBlife Estimated power source B life 4 Float min H 44 14 Reserved for future use 4 Float V H 48 15 ctrl temp DL 4plus temperature 4 Float Celsius H 52 16 disk space Remaining space on the Compact 4 Ulong bytes H 56 Flash Card 17 Reserved for future use 4 Float H 60 18 4 Float H 64 DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 165 Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs 9 12 METDEF Meteorological Parameters Structure Message ID 150 Log Type Polled Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset 1 Header Log header see Page 151 0 2 MetP File position of the previous 4 Ulong bytes H metdefb log 3 Met Status Meteorological log status 4 Hexulong H 4 information see Table 86 4 Temp Temperature 4 Float Celsius H 8 5 Press Pressure 4 Float hPa H 12 6 Humid Relative humidity 4 Float H 16 Table 86 Meteorological Log Status Met Status Bit Description 0x00000001 Temperature field flag NOT VALID VALID 0x00000002 Pressure field flag NOT VALID VALID 0x00000004 Humidity field flag NOT VALID VALID 9 13 PROJE
191. window displays information as it communicates with the DL 4plus NovAtelDL4 HyperTerminal olx File Edit View Call Transfer Help oel lz alal COM RS TAUSEVENTA COMI DIAS UNKNOWN 0 18 798 004c0000 150f 226 AUX2 Flash Card initialize d 50c7 e446 COM RSTAUSEVENTA C OM1 014 5 UNKNOWN D 18 798 004c0000 150f 226 AUX2 Internal Power Source in Use 57891f4e COM1 4RSTAUSEVENTA COM1 0 14 5 UNKNOWN 0 18 798 004c0000 150f 226 AUX2 Receiver Ready 7e0b2001 E Connected 00 02 52 Auto detect Ae detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo E 10 Once communication is established type Log Version in the HyperTerminal window to display the version information for the DL 4plus NovAtelDLA HyperT erminal GO File Edit View Call Transfer Help oel lz ala COM1 RSTAUSEVENTA COM1 D 14 5 UNKNOWN 0 18 798 004c0000 1501 226 AUX2 Flash Card initialize d 50c7 e446 COM1 4RSTAUSEVENTA COM1 014 5 UNKNOWN 0 18 798 004c0000 150f 226 AUX2 Internal Power Source in Use 57091f4e COM1 RSTAUSEVENTA COM1 D 14 5 UNKNOWN D 18 798 004c0000 150f 226 AUX2 Receiver Ready 7e0b2001 log version lt OK CO M1 lt VERSION COM1 0 90 5 UNKNOWN D 88 357 004c0000 e634 226 lt 3 lt GPSCARD RT2 TPADO190009 OEM4 3 00 227 1 02052 1 200 20014Jul 16 11 24 52 lt ENCLOSURE AAAA1234 nt m lt CONTROLLER PDCSTD SPX00410019 1 00 17 1 1 10082 1 10081 2001 Jul 6 12 05 48 COM1 Connected 00 03 09 Auto detect Auto detect SC
192. wn to Pick and select a log group Then scroll down to Apply and select Yes by pressing the lt Ent gt button See also Section 5 3 4 Config Logging on Page 55 Scroll up to Yes if it is not selected already Once Yes is on the screen activate it by pressing the lt Ent gt button twice Group Logging then scrolls by in the upper right hand corner of the LCD screen You are now logging a new site By default you are returned to the Config Logging window 2 3 Start then Stop the Site Scroll right to bring you to the Config Sites screen Scroll down to the Number screen and enter a site number Scroll down to the Name screen and use the key pad to enter a site name or number Scroll down to the Edit Hi screen to enter an antenna height offset Enter the height of the antenna lip from the site you are measuring See also Section 5 3 5 Config Sites on Page 56 lt Place the tape measure from the lip to where the tip of the antenna pole touches the ground do not measure straight down The slant from the edge of the antenna is different than when the measurement is straight down Add 33 mm to the measured reading This makes up for the distance of the antenna element to the lip DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 25 Chapter 2 Typical Setup 26 Scroll down twice to the Execute screen and press the lt Ent gt button Scroll up the Yes and press the lt Ent gt button This information is held until you select No leave site Site
193. word Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the DL 4plus a GPS receiver with exceptional flexibility NovAtel is an industry leader in state of the art GPS receiver design We believe that our DL 4plus will meet your high expectations and are working hard to ensure that future products and enhancements maintain that level of satisfaction This is your primary hardware and software reference Scope This manual contains sufficient information on the installation and operation of the DL 4plus and its software to allow you to effectively integrate and fully operate it It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide details on service or repair Contact your local NovAtel dealer for any customer service related inquiries see Customer Service on Page 11 After the addition of accessories an antenna and a power supply the DL 4plus is ready to go The DL 4plus incorporates an LCD display on its front panel and this manual takes you through its menus and features see LCD Menus on Page 43 An LCD Menus Quick Look weatherproof guide is also provided to help you find the LCD windows you need in a hurry using the navigation buttons on the DL 4plus The OEM4 G2 in the DL 4plus utilizes a comprehensive user interface command structure which requires communications through its communications COM ports This manual also describes the DL 4plus specific commands and logs see DL 4plus Commands starting on Page 90 and DL 4plus Logs
194. y is logging raw data Each logging session one uninterrupted period of time is stored in a single unique file on a Compact Flash Card This file can subsequently be transferred to a PC for post processing using the supplied DL4Tool software DL 4plus records raw data in the form of logs which are written to the data file on a periodic basis If you wanted to analyze the data in these logs yourself the details of the logs are documented in Chapter 9 DL 4plus Logs on Page 149 The best way to configure the DL 4plus for data logging or to manipulate log files for example transfer or manage files is using the DL4Tool software This software running on a PC offers a user friendly interface to your DL 4plus and allows you to carry out typical activities without having to learn to use the OEM4 G2 s native language commands and logs A file header is included with each logged data file This header is designed to expedite post processing when using a post processor package The data file s header consists of a GROUPDEFA log see Page 162 and a FILEHDRA log see Page 160 which includes the following antenna height antenna serial number receiver serial numbers model numbers elevation cutoff minimum number of satellites start and end time log types and rates Site record logs support kinematic surveying The site record log SITEDEFA see Page 170 records this information at each occupation site number site name attribute c
195. you to edit the site number definition for the group The groupsitenumber set command sets the site number for the group named groupname to sitenumber The groupsitenumber clear and the groupsitenumber default commands remove the site number setting from the group named groupname Syntax groupsitenumber set groupname sitenumber groupsitenumber default clear groupname 8 22 1 Groupuse Translation Syntax groupuse start e The site number setting is reflected in the groupdef log e If an automatic site is being generated see the groupmode command on Page 115 the group site number is used in the site configuration groupuse stop e None Message Id 61 Value Used if Bytes Format Units Offset Not Specified 1 Header S 0 2 Parameter Update see Table 35 4 Enum none H on Page 110 3 Group name 12 Chal none H 4 4 Site number NUL 8 Char none H 16 Table 45 GROUPSITENUMBER Default Configuration Parameter Power On Freset Stored in NVM sitenumber no change NUL YES DL 4plus User Manual Rev 6 119 Chapter 8 DL 4plus Commands 8 23 GROUPUSE The groupuse command is a macro which uses the group configuration to execute a set of DL 4plus commands The groupuse start command executes the start macro for the group named groupname with the default log destination set to dst If dst is not specified THISPORT is assumed If any message logging destinations are FIL

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