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1. Vector gt Auto Name gt YES i GPZDA gt Off GNSS gt Canis a A AddRxConfig gt YES 7 A Start Recording i Binl gt Off Differential gt FileType gt RAW F a 7 XXX X Mb Free Bin2 gt Off Config Wizard gt Data Logs gt ns Back gt Bin62 gt Off System Setup gt Back gt Bin65 Off Data Logging gt Top Menu Top Menu gt SER a EEE gt Bin66 gt Off Bin69 gt Off Bin76 gt Off Bin80 gt Off Bin89 gt Off Bin94 gt Off Bin95 gt Off Bin96 gt Off Bin97 gt Off Bin98 gt Off Bin99 gt Off Bin100 gt Off RD1 gt Off PCSI 1 gt Off RTCMv3 gt Off CMR gt Off ROX gt Off DFX gt Off Back gt Figure C 9 Data Logging menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 56 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications VS330 Receiver Specifications A42 Antenna Specifications A43 Antenna Specifications A52 Antenna Specifications Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 57 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications VS330 Receiver Specifications Table D 1 through Table D 8 list the technical specifications of the VS330 Table D 1 VS330 GNSS sensor specifications Item Specification Receiver type Vector GNSS L1 L2 RTK Signals received GPS GLONASS Galileo Channels Two 270 channel GPS sensitivity 142 dBm SBAS tracking 3 channel parallel tracking Update rate 1
2. Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 39 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 AA Appendix A Troubleshooting Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 41 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Table A 1 provides troubleshooting for common problems Table A 1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Solution Receiver fails to power e Verify polarity of power leads e Check integrity of power cable connectors e Check power input voltage 8 to 36 VDC e Check current restrictions imposed by power source minimum available should be gt 1 0 A No data from VS330 e Check receiver power status to ensure the receiver is powered an ammeter can be used for this e Verify desired messages are activated using VectorPC or JSHOW in any terminal program e Ensure the baud rate of the VS330 matches that of the receiving device e Check integrity and connectivity of power and data cable connections Random data from VS330 e Verify the RTCM or binary messages are not being output accidentally send a JSHOW command e Ensure the baud rate of the VS330 matches that of the remote device e Potentially the volume of data requested to be output by the VS330 could be higher than the current baud rate supports try using 19200 as the baud rate for all devices or reduce the amount of data being output No GPS lock e Verify the VS330 has a clear view of the sky e Verify the lock status of GPS satellites this can be done with
3. Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide Part No 875 0323 000 Rev B1 2 Hemisphere a 7 a This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Copyright Notice Copyright Hemisphere GNSS Inc 2013 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Hemisphere GNSS Trademarks Hemisphere GPS the Hemisphere GPS logo COAST Crescent Earthworks Eclipse e Dif LDif miniEclipse PocketMAX PC PocketWAX PocketMax3 S320 SBX 4 SureTrack Vector XF1 and XF2 are proprietary trademarks of Hemisphere GNSS Inc Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Patents Hemisphere GNSS products may be covered by one or more of the following patents U S Patents Australia Patents 6111549 6876920 7400956 8000381 8214111 2002244539 6397147 7142956 7429952 8018376 8217833 2002325645 6469663 7162348 7437230 8085196 8265826 2004320401 6501346 7277792 7460942 8102325 8271194
4. 6539303 7292185 7689354 8138970 8307535 6549091 7292186 7808428 8140223 8311696 6711501 7373231 7835832 8174437 8334804 6744404 7388539 7885745 8184050 RE41358 6865465 7400294 7948769 8190337 Other U S and foreign patents pending Notice to Customers Contact your local dealer for technical assistance To find the authorized dealer near you Hemisphere GNSS Inc 8444 N 90th St Suite 120 Scottsdale AZ 85258 USA Phone 480 348 9919 Fax 480 348 6370 precision hemispheregps com www hemispheregps com Technical Support If you need to contact Hemisphere GNSS Technical Support Hemisphere GNSS Inc 8444 N 90th St Suite 120 Scottsdale AZ 85258 USA Phone 480 348 9919 Fax 480 348 6370 techsupport hemispheregps com Documentation Feedback Hemisphere GNSS is committed to the quality and continuous improvement of our products and services We urge you to provide Hemisphere GNSS with any feedback regarding this guide by writing to the following email address techsupport hemispheregps com Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Introduction 000002 e eee eee ee 1 Whats ln This Guide 13 sega pianoan an koe ial ne prianie kaiia 2 Product Overview and Features 0 00 eee ee eee ee eee 2 Key Feat r S p slei tela gate d Mek ea Sake deme See 3 What s Included in Your Kit 0 0 eee eee eee 3 Using VectorPC to Communicate with the VS330 4 Understanding the VS
5. GNSS sensor A42 specifications 61 A43 specifications 62 A52 specifications 64 GPS menu map 51 operation 6 receiver performance 6 specifications 58 gyro 33 aiding 10 calibration self or manual 10 disabling 33 H heading 14 35 bias 14 heading rate time constant 11 HRTAU 11 K KML data format 36 L L Dif and RTK 7 LED DGPS position indicator 27 indicators 27 power indicator 27 logging data to a file instructions 38 mechanical A42 specifications 61 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 65 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Index A43 specifications 62 A52 specifications 64 menu map 28 Diff differential source 52 GPS 50 51 SBAS 52 system setup 55 vector 50 mounting See antenna mounting N NMEA RAW data option 36 NMEA messages 46 P position 35 post processing data 39 power A42 specifications 61 A43 specifications 62 A52 specifications 64 powering up the system 26 specifications 59 power indicator LED 27 powering off the receiver 26 powering on the receiver 26 R RAW data format 36 receiver logging data 36 powering off 26 powering on 26 receiver mounting 20 ROX RAW data option 36 RTCM RAW data option 36 RTK and L Dif 7 constrained heading solution 33 moving base station 8 use by VS330 8 S SBAS coasting between corrections 35 not available 6 receiving corrections 35 tracking 7 use of 6 setup system menu map 55 signal indicators 35 lock 35 lock LED readout 35 quality 35
6. The following procedure assumes your kit contains one A43 beacon antenna and one A42 antenna If your kit contains an A52 antenna instead of an A42 follow the same steps If your kit does not contain an A43 beacon antenna mount both antennas in the same manner as outlined in the steps for the A42 Note Your kit may not include a magnetic mount You can screw the magnetic mount into the bottom of the antenna and mount it to any metal surface If there are no metal surfaces use the zinc disc and foam adhesive included in your kit to mount the antenna To mount the antennas using the magnetic mount 1 Select a location and orientation that meet the requirements outlined in Mounting Orientation on page 14 and Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement on page 15 2 A42 antenna only Unlike the A43 the A42 antenna does not include a threaded mounting hole You must attach the mounting bracket see at right using the four screws in your kit 3 Attach the magnetic mount extension to the magnetic base plate Note Photos at right and in step 4 show the zinc disc attached to the magnetic base plate You will only need the zinc disc if mounting the antenna to a non metal surface see steps 6 through 11 4 Thread the magnetic mount into the mounting bracket on the bottom of the A42 or A52 antenna or into the bottom of the A43 antenna NY ENS Tes When threading the magnetic mounts hand tighten only Damage resulti
7. compensate for any offset from the boat s centerline Enter this bias in the Pitch Roll field of the Bias Neg Tilt menu Enter the antenna separation If you did not install the antennas 1 0 m apart enter the actual antenna separation In the Ant Sep field The available range is 0 10 0 m Configure antenna for roll Most users install the antennas for pitch however if you install the antennas for roll you will need to configure the VS330 for roll In the Create New menu set the Pitch Roll setting to Roll Save your configuration To save your new configuration select the Save to Location field You will be prompted for a location to save your configuration Select one of the empty slots noted by the name Not Used or select a slot with an existing configuration to overwrite it After your configuration is saved you must select it from the Config Wizard in order to activate it You may then continue to enter different receiver configurations without upsetting the current operation of the receiver Re enter the Config Wizard and select the configuration to use Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 32 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Disabling the Aiding Features While the default settings will work for most users you can configure the tilt and gyro aiding features to further reduce heading startup and re acquisition times Disabling Tilt Aiding The VS330 s tiltaid accelerometer is enabled
8. specifications A42 environmental 61 A42 GNSS sensor 61 A42 mechanical 61 A42 power 61 A43 beacon sensor 62 A43 environmental 63 A43 GNSS sensor 62 A43 mechanical 62 A43 power 62 A52 environmental 64 A52 GNSS sensor 64 A52 mechanical 64 A52 power 64 beacon sensor 58 communication 59 environmental 59 GPS 58 power 59 receiver 58 T tilt aid disabling 33 time constants 34 adjusting 34 course over ground 11 heading 11 HRTAU 11 speed 11 tracking automatic 6 turn rate limits 33 U updates receiving 35 USB data logging 36 v vector menu map 50 Ww wizard configuration 30 54 configuration using 31 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 66 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 End User License Agreement IMPORTANT This is an agreement the Agreement between you the end purchaser Licensee and Hemisphere GNSS Inc Hemisphere which permits Licensee to use the Hemisphere software the Software that accompanies this Agreement This Software may be licensed on a standalone basis or may be embedded in a Product Please read and ensure that you understand this Agreement before installing or using the Software Update or using a Product In this agreement any product that has Software embedded in it at the time of sale to the Licensee shall be referred to as a Product As well in this Agreement the use of a Product shall be deemed to be use of the Software which is embedded in the Product BY INSTALLING OR USI
9. 000 c eee eee 31 Disabling the Aiding Features 0 00 0 reser rr eee ee 33 Disabling Tilt Aiding cee eee eee 33 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide iii PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Contents Disabling Gyro Aiding 0 eee rr ers rr res 33 Adjusting the Time Constants 0 0 00 c eee eee eee 34 Connecting to Existing Navigation Systems 35 Viewing GNSS DGPS Status 00 00 ce eee eee 35 Dol Have a Signal senises ccc ee cee reece teens 35 How Good is the Quality of My Signal 35 USB Data Logging rores inete isa sien oraaa anan E dii 36 Selecting the Data File Type and Log Options 36 Logging Data to a File 0 0 cece rer rr eee 38 Data Post Processing s sseosesreseorrter error ere rt 39 Appendix A Troubleshooting ssssosssssser rss rss rer rr ns 41 Appendix B FAQ osa arme is else ee er ja Bf a Be eee ERG ee ele fe HR 45 Appendix C Menu Map 200222 rr rr rr rr ee 49 Vector Menus EEN sf Ene dere AS NSL Ai sf rn 50 GNSS MENU a peated n a E iae fanta Kuga ln Rade BEG Seale 51 Differential Menu sssossersereresrerr rer ee 52 Config Wizard Menu 0 cece 54 System Setup Menu enw eee ein Yi a edt 55 Data Logging Menu is sessi sc ker rige ti eee ete Vader ences 56 Appendix D Technical Specifications 57 VS330 Receiver Specifications 00 cece eee eee 58 A42 Antenna
10. 14 Eph Exists 11 Vector gt Position Status gt Eph Healthy 10 NotUsed Prev 11 GPS Sats gt CH01 SV02 EL 39 Seen ea Hi Differential gt GLONASS Sats gt AZ195 SNR 48 53 Some e Config Wizard gt Configure gt BESS Gore 10 System Setup gt Back gt No Diff Corr 0 Data Logging gt Top Menu gt Back gt Top Menu gt CH12 SV28 EL 32 AZ 99 SNR 45 47 Back gt Top Menu gt DSP CarLock YES DSP BER YES DSP DSPLock YES DSP FrmSync YES DSP TrkMode YES ARM GPSLock YES ARM DifData YES ARM ARMLock YES GLONASS Sats only appears if your VS330 is optioned for GLONASS CHO1 SV65 EL 19 AZ 36 SNR 46 42 is ARM DGPS YES CH12 SV88 EL 16 ARM Solutn YES AZ 74 SNR 45 44 Back gt Backe Top Menu gt BASE gt NO Top Menu gt FOREST gt NO GPSONLY gt NO LIONLY gt NO Elev Mask gt 5 MIXED gt NO MaxDGPSAge gt 2700 NULLNMEA gt NO Data PORT A gt SBASR gt NO Data PORT B gt TIMEKEEP gt NO UTC Offset gt 7Hr TUNNEL gt NO GGAALLGNSS gt No GLOFIX gt NO Rx Modes gt FIXLOC gt NO Back gt SURETRACK gt YES Top Menu gt SBASNORTK gt NO Back gt Top Menu gt Figure C 2 GNSS menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 51 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map Differential Menu Use the Differential menu to view or change your differential settings The following available differential sources d
11. 8 adapter available Connector TNC Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 62 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications Table D 18 A43 environmental specifications Specification Description Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Operating temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Enclosure rating IP69K Shock and vibration EP 455 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 63 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications A52 Antenna Specifications Table D 9 through Table D 12 list the technical specifications of the A52 antenna Table D 19 A42 GNSS sensor specifications Specification Description GNSS reception GPS L1 L2 L5 GLONASS L1 L2 BeiDou SBAS L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 and Galileo E1 E5a and b GNSS frequency 1 165 to 1 253 GHz 1 525 to 1 613 GHz LNA gain 30 dB LNA noise 2 0 dB typical Specification Input voltage Table D 20 A42 power specifications Description 3 3 to 12 VDC Input current 35 mA typical Table D 21 A42 mechanical specifications Specification Description Enclosure Aluminum base with ASA plastic cap Dimensions 7 6 H x 18 5 D cm 3 0 H x 7 3 D in Weight 0 78 kg 1 71 Ib Mount 5 8 female thread RF connector TNC straight or right angle Specification Table D 22 A42 environmental specificati
12. Operating temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 59 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications Table D 6 VS330 environmental specifications continued Item Specification Humidity 9596 non condensing Enclosure rating IP66 IEC 60529 Shock and vibration Mechanical Shock EP455 Section 5 14 1 Vibration EP455 Section 5 15 1 Random EMC CE IEC 60945 Emissions and Immunity FCC Part 15 Subpart B CISPR 22 IMO wheelmarked certification No Table D 7 VS330 mechanical specifications Item Specification Dimensions 20 2 L x 12 0 W x 7 5 H cm 8 0 L x 4 7 W x 3 0 H in Weight 1 1 kg 2 5 Ib Status indications LEDs Power primary GPS lock secondary GPS lock differential lock DGPS position heading RTK lock L band lock Power switch Front panel soft switch Power connector 2 pin ODU metal circular Data connectors 1 DB9 sealed 1 9 pin ODU metal circular Antenna connectors Table D 8 Aiding devices 2 TNC female Item Specification occurred Gyro Provides smooth heading fast heading reacquisition and reliable lt 1 per minute heading for periods up to 3 minutes when loss of GPS has Tilt sensors Provide pitch roll data and assist in fast start
13. by default and constrains the RTK heading solution to reduce startup and re acquisition times The tiltaid is precalibrated at the factory however if you experience any tilt measurement offset you can recalibrate the tilt sensor via the Calibrate Tilt option in the Vector menu See Vector menu on page 50 for a menu map on how to access this feature Note Make sure the receiver is perfectly level before recalibrating the tiltaid The only times you may need to disable the tiltaid feature are If you were unable to install the VS330 on a level plane with the antennas The tilt sensor is located inside the VS330 so it is important that you install the VS330 on a level horizontal plane PVVO eH If you were unable to install the VS330 in a horizontal plane with the antennas you must disable tiltaid Failure to do so may cause erratic equipment behavior If troubleshooting to ensure the receiver is working properly You can turn tilt aiding off either through the Config Wizard or Vector menus Disabling Gyro Aiding The VS330 s internal gyro aid is enabled by default The gyro Shortens re acquisition times when satellites are obstructed and heading is lost by reducing the search volume required for the RTK solution and Provides accurate substitute headings for a short period depending on the roll and pitch of the vessel ideally seeing you through to re acquisition The only time you might need to disable the gyro aid is
14. default Configure baud rates If the default baud rate on the selected port does not match that of the external device you are connecting to you will need to configure the Baud Rate using the Port A or Port B entries 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 are the available baud rates Enable disable aiding features The Aiding Features menu enables you to turn the gyroaid and tiltaid features on or off For more information on disabling the aiding features see Disabling Tilt Aiding on page 33 or Disabling Gyro Aiding on page 33 Adjust time constants While the default time constants settings will work for most users if you have a large slow turning vessel or a small quick moving vessel you may want to adjust the time constants to reduce heading start up and re acquisition times For details on configuring the time constants see Adjusting the Time Constants on page 34 Enter a heading bias If you did not install the antenna s parallel to and along the vessel s centerline you will need to enter a heading bias in the Heading field of the Bias Neg Tilt menu The heading bias 180 to 180 compensates for any offset from the centerline Note If you installed the antennas for roll perpendicular to the boat s axis rather than pitch you must enter the heading bias 90 You must also enter the bias for roll see below Enter a pitch roll bias Enter the bias for pitch or roll 15 15 to
15. during troubleshooting to ensure the receiver is working properly INEGALE Do not exceed turn rates of 90 sec The VS330 uses gyro measurements to obtain a heading rate measurement and the gyro cannot measure beyond this rate You can turn the gyroaid feature off either through the Config Wizard menu or the Vector menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 33 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Adjusting the Time Constants The VS330 s default settings are fine for most users however you can set the time constants to further smooth heading course over ground COG and speed measurements Table 4 3 provides an overview of the time constant values you can set in the Config Wizard including the formulas for finding the optimal value of each time constant for your vessel Table 4 3 Time constants Time Rate of Turn D ipti Constant GERT paa COGTAU Adjust the responsiveness to the course over ground measurement If Course Over vessel is small and dynamic leave this value at 0 0 s to be conservative Ground If the vessel is large and resistant to motion you may want to increase this value Default value 0 0 s Range 0 0 to 60 s Formula cogtau s 10 max rate of change of course sec HRTAU Adjust the responsiveness to the rate of heading change If vessel is large and unable to turn quickly you may want to increase this value Default value 2 0 s with gyro enabled Range 0 0
16. moving base station algorithm only uses GNSS to calculate heading Differential and RTK corrections are not used in this calculation and will not affect heading accuracy Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 8 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 GLONASS The VS330 is available in its base form as L1 L2 GPS By adding GLONASS the number of available satellites increases thereby improving the ability to obtain and maintain a heading solution For a heading calculation GPS and GLONASS satellites are used interchangeably as intersystem biases cancel inside the VS330 this translates into being able to work in more obstructed areas and maintain a GNSS heading solution L2 Advantages Compared to Hemisphere GPS Crescent Vector technology Eclipse Vector s dual frequency technology allows for Larger antenna separations Longer range RTK Faster and more robustly computed GNSS heading solution Supplemental Sensors The VS330 has an integrated gyro and two tilt sensors which are enabled by default Each supplemental sensor may be individually enabled or disabled Both supplemental sensors are mounted on the printed circuit board inside the VS330 The sensors act to reduce the RTK search volume which improves heading startup and reacquisition times This improves the reliability and accuracy of selecting the correct heading solution by eliminating other possible erroneous solutions The Hemisphere G
17. original Warranty Period whichever is greater that the Update under normal use and maintenance will conform in all material respects to the documentation provided with the Update and any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship Notwithstanding the foregoing Hemisphere does not warrant that the Software will meet Licensee s requirements or that its operation will be error free 9 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The warranty set forth in Section 8 will not apply to any deficiencies caused by a the Product not being used as described in the documentation supplied to Licensee b the Software having been altered modified or converted in any way by anyone other than Hemisphere approved by Hemisphere c any malfunction of Licensee s equipment or other software or d damage occurring in transit or due to any accident abuse misuse improper installation lightning or other electrical discharge or neglect other than that caused by Hemisphere Hemisphere does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when using the Software whether standalone or embedded in a Product The Product and the Software is not intended and should not be used as the primary means of navigation or for use in safety of life applications The potential 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 positioning and navigation accuracy obtainable with the Software as stated in the Product or Software documen
18. returned to the previous menu and the name you entered appears next to Enter Name If you are editing an existing name for characters you want to replace simply select a different character If the new name is shorter and you need to delete unneeded characters to the right a After you change the final character in the new name press the Enter button repeatedly until the last character is highlighted b Scroll through the list of characters until you reach 4 and press the Enter button to delete the character The cursor moves to the left c Repeat step b for each additional rightmost character you want to delete d Scroll through the list of characters until you reach 1 and press the Enter button to accept the name You are returned to the previous menu and the name you entered appears next to Enter Name 4 Set a DGPS source From the same menu select DIFF The options are SBAS default Beacon Autonomous RTK L Band Extern RTCM External RTCM Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 31 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 10 11 12 13 14 15 Change the type of GPS data message sent to the data ports Select either Data Port A or Data Port B from the menu list Set the elevation cutoff angle Select Elev Mask and set the angle between 0 and 45 The default value is 5 Set the maximum DGPS age The maximum DGPS age is 2700 seconds 45 minutes by
19. the two serial ports with different baud rates A Yes the ports are independent For example you may have one port set to 4800 and the other to 19200 or vice versa Q Am I able to have the VS330 output different NMEA messages through the two ports A Yes you may have different NMEA messages turned on for the two serial ports Further these NMEA messages may also be at different update rates Q How do I determine the current configuration of the VS330 A You can view the current configuration from various screens of the menu which show all configurable items of the receiver Alternately you can select Config Wizard gt Use Previous to return the receiver to a previously saved known configuration Q My VS330 does not appear to be using corrections from an external correction source What could be the problem A This could be due to a number of issues Check the following items Make sure the corrections are of an RTCM SC 104 protocol Verify the baud rates of the port used by the VS330 match that of the external correction source Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 46 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix B FAQ The external correction source should be using an 8 data bit no parity 1 stop bit 8 N 1 serial port configuration Inspect the cable connection to ensure there are no signs of damage Check the pinout information for the cables to ensure the transmit line of the external correction source
20. through the available Select options such as 1Hz and 5Hz indicator 6 Press Enter on the highlighted option to select it That option is now the setting for the menu item and the Select indicator changes back to the Display indicator To return the menu system to the factory default configuration Press and hold the Enter and Up Arrow buttons until the splash screen disappears Enter and Power share the same soft switch Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 29 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Configuring the VS330 The Config Wizard menu guides you through various configuration options enabling you to save up to five different configurations that are useful when using the VS330 on different vessels or for different applications If you use a Windows PC or Windows mobile device you can use Hemisphere GPS VectorPC software to configure the VS330 See Using VectorPC to Communicate with the VS330 on page 4 for more information Config Wizard Menu This section describes the basic Config Wizard options you need to set to get up and running Figure 4 3 outlines the menu structure of the Config Wizard menu GPGGA gt Off GPGLL gt Off GPGNS gt Off GNGNS gt Off GPGSA gt Off GNGSA gt Off GPGST gt Off GPGSV gt Off GLGSV gt Off GPHDT gt Off GPHEV gt Off HPR g
21. to 60 s Formula hrtau s 10 max rate of the rate of turn 782 HTAU Adjust the responsiveness to true heading If vessel is large and unable Heading to turn quickly you may want to increase this value For longer baselines 10 m HTAU should be between 0 1 and 0 5 since the gyro introduces noise Default value 0 1 s with gyro enabled Range 0 0 to 60 s Formula htau s 40 max rate of turn s with gyro ON htau s 10 max rate of turn Cvs with gyro OFF PTAU Adjust the responsiveness to pitch If vessel is large and unable to pitch Pitch quickly may want to increase this value Default value 0 5 s Range 0 0 to 60 s Formula ptau s 10 max rate of pitch s SPDTAU Adjust the responsiveness to speed If vessel is small and dynamic leave Speed this value at 0 0 s to be conservative If the vessel is large and resistant to motion you may want to increase this value Default value 0 0 s Range 0 0 to 60 s Formula spdtau s 10 max acceleration m s Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 34 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Connecting to Existing Navigation Systems Most users connect the VS330 to their existing navigation system during installation These users will receive the VS330 s position and heading updates through the interface of their existing system Viewing GNSS DGPS Status Most users will receive position and heading
22. to common questions Appendix C Menu Map provides a full map of all system menus Appendix D Technical Specifications lists the technical specifications of the VS330 and the included antennas Note Throughout the rest of this user guide the Vector VS330 GNSS Compass is referred to simply as the VS330 Product Overview and Features Based on Eclipse GNSS technology the VS330 Figure is designed for precise marine and land applications that require precise heading and RTK position performance from the Vector VS330 GNSS compass Featuring a Hemisphere GPS Eclipse Vector based receiver and two separate antennas VS330 achieves heading accuracy ranging from 0 01 to 0 17 rms depending on the antenna separation and offers robust positioning performance With more accurate code phase measurements improved multipath mitigation and fewer components than competing products VS330 offers superior accuracy and stability The VS330 receiver with its display and user interface can be conveniently installed near the operator while the two antennas are mounted separately with a user determined separation up to 10 m to meet the desired accuracy VS330 uses L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 SBAS WAAS EGNOS MSAS etc or beacon for differential GPS positioning offering differential positioning performance of less than 0 5 m 95 of the time VS330 also features Hemisphere GPS exclusive COAST technology tha
23. with corrections from an external source A Yes the VS330 will operate in a similar fashion with COAST technology as when using SBAS or Beacon corrections However SBAS corrections have the advantage that they are separated into separate error components allowing the VS330 to anticipate how errors will change over the coasting period with more consistent accuracy and for a longer period than regular RTCM range corrections Q My VS330 does not appear to be communicating What do I do A This could be one of the following issues Examine the power cable and its connector for signs of damage Ensure you are properly powering the system with the correct voltage 8 to 36 VDC by measuring the voltage at the receiver end of the power cable when the cable is connected to the power source Check current restrictions imposed by power source minimum available should be gt 1 0 A Verify the display has turned on and that time is incrementing in the upper right corner of the display and configure the COM port baud rates appropriately through the menu system Verify polarity of power leads Check the 1 0 A inline power cable fuse Since you are required to terminate the power input with your choice of connector ensure you have made a good connection to the power supply Consult the troubleshooting section of the other device s reference manual to determine if there is an issue with that device Q Am I able to configure
24. 0 Hz standard 20 Hz available by subscription Horizontal accuracy RTK2 L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 4 RMS 67 10 mm 1 ppm 0 08 m 2DRMS 95 20mm 2 ppm 0 16 m SBAS WAAS 0 25 m 0 50 m Beacon 0 25 m 0 50 m Autonomous no SA 1 2m 2 5m Heading accuracy lt 0 17 rms 0 5 m antenna separation lt 0 09 rms 1 0 m antenna separation lt 0 04 rms 2 0 m antenna separation lt 0 02 rms 5 0 m antenna separation lt 0 01 rms 10 0 m antenna separation Pitch roll accuracy lt 1 rms Heave accuracy Timing 1PPS accuracy 30 cm DGPS 10 cm RTK 20 ns Rate of turn 90 s maximum Cold start time lt 40 s typical no almanac or RTC Warm start time lt 20 s typical almanac and RTC Hot start time lt 5 s almanac RTC and position Heading fix lt 10 s typical valid position Maximum speed 1 850 kph 999 kts Maximum altitude 18 288 m 60 000 ft Table D 2 VS330 beacon sensor specifications Item Specification Channels 2 channel parallel tracking Frequency range 283 5 to 325 kHz Operating modes Manual automatic and database Compliance IEC 61108 4 beacon standard Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 58 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications Table D 3 VS330 L band sensor specifications Item Specification Sen
25. 2 Press and hold the soft power switch on the front panel until the splash screen appears To power off the VS330 Press and hold the soft power switch on the front panel until the screen goes blank Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 26 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 LED Indicators The VS330 includes five LEDs located to the left of the display on the front panel shown at right HEADING amp Table 4 1 below describes each LED indicator DIFF SEC GPS PRIM GPS POWER amp Figure 4 2 VS330 LEDs Table 4 1 LED indicators Indicator Description Function HEADING Valid GNSS heading available Illuminates solid green when the receiver achieves a valid heading solution from the GNSS receiver You must see PRIM GPS and SEC GPS illuminated before a heading solution is possible If the GNSS solution is no longer available the LED turns off DIFF DGPS position indicator Illuminates solid green when the receiver achieves a differential position and a pseudorange residual of better than 10 0 m If the residual value is worse than the current threshold the LED blinks green indicating differential mode has been attained but the residual has not met the threshold SEC GPS PRIM GPS POWER Secondary antenna is tracking 4 or more satellites IIluminates solid amber when the secondary antenna is tracking four or more satellites Primary antenna i
26. 2 months from delivery of such Product to such end purchaser the Warranty Period Repairs and replacement components for the Products are warranted subject to the exclusions and procedures set forth below to be free under normal use and maintenance from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially conform to Hemisphere GNSS applicable specifications for the Product for 90 days from performance or delivery or for the balance of the original Warranty Period whichever is greater EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES The LIMITED WARRANTY shall apply only if the Product is properly and correctly installed configured interfaced maintained stored and operated in accordance with Hemisphere GNSS relevant User s Manual and Specifications AND the Product is not modified or misused The Product is provided AS IS and the implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and ALL OTHER WARRANTIES express implied or arising by statute by course of dealing or by trade usage in connection with the design sale installation service or use of any products or any component thereof are EXCLUDED from this transaction and shall not apply to the Product The LIMITED WARRANTY is IN LIEU OF any other warranty express or implied including but not limited to any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE title and non infringement LIMITATION OF REMEDIES The purchaser s EXCLUSIVE
27. 330 5 5 GNSS OVern iew ds ERE oak ee k n dd 6 GNSS Operation Aces sas inma d len isla a KREA tees 6 Differential Operation 0 00 eee eee 6 VS330 Overview pini paa eee eee 8 Fixed Baseline Moving Base Station RTK 8 GLONASS SE ors ein ee Chee Pe ede 9 L2 Advantages sius uiar rain DER AEA f r deers odes 9 Supplemental Sensors 0000 0c eee eee eee 9 Time Constant 5 4 sree stand va Ga Sie Ste tee 10 Installing the VS330 0 202055 13 Mounting the Antennas 00 14 Antenna Options a sades sv cece eee eee ee 14 Mounting Orientation esea cece eee 14 Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement 15 Mounting Options eeraa eee eee 16 Routing and Securing the Antenna Cable 19 Mounting the Receiver 0 00 e eee eee 20 Routing and Connecting the Cables 0 0000 21 Connecting the Receiver to External Devices 22 Default Parameters 0 0 0 cece eee 24 Operating the VS330 22002005 25 Powering the Receiver On Off 0 0c eee eee eee 26 LED Indicators gotea aea Mel ene sr tee a Se eid weet 27 Startu is och geal ee Skee hae ale ete ga eee ee a Rede ay 28 Using the Menus ba B rs cee ee teen te tenet dog D 29 Configuring the VS330 ssssssrasierisersre eee 30 Config Wizard Menu 0 eee 30 Using the Config Wizard 0
28. B1 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 1 Parts list Item Part Name Qty Part Number A VS330 receiver 1 803 3024 000 B Receiver mounting kit 1 710 0056 000 two brackets and related hardware C Power cable circular 1 054 0146 000 D Data cable DB 9 female to DB 9 male 3 m 1 050 0011 022 The following are available for purchase separately from the standard VS330 kit E Antenna quantity of each based on your purchased configuration A42 804 3045 000 A43 804 3046 000 A52 804 3038 000 F Antenna mounting kit quantity of each based on your purchased configuration A42 710 0110 000 A43 710 0111 000 A52 710 0097 000 Note Your kit may not include a mag mount G Antenna cable TNC male to TNC male 5 m 2 052 0005 000 Using VectorPC to Communicate with the VS330 Hemisphere GPS VectorPC is a free utility program that runs on your Windows PC or Windows mobile device Simply connect your Windows device to the VS330 via the COM port and open VectorPC The screens within VectorPC allow you to easily interface with the VS330 to Select the internal SBAS beacon or L band correction source if available and monitor reception Configure GNSS message output and port settings Review heading pitch and roll visually Help calculate heading offset or heading bias VectorPC is available for download from the OEM Software Downloads page on the Hemisphere GPS website www hemispheregp
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33. PS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon describes the commands and methodology required to recalibrate query or change the sensors status Tilt Aiding The VS330 s accelerometers internal tilt sensors are factory calibrated and enabled by default This constrains the RTK heading solution beyond the volume associated with just a fixed antenna separation This is because the VS330 knows the approximate inclination of the secondary antenna with respect to the primary antenna The search space defined by the tilt sensor will be reduced to a horizontal ring on the sphere s surface by reducing the search volume This considerably decreases startup and reacquisition times see Figure 2 2 Tilt angle Figure 2 2 VS330 s tilt aiding Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 9 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 Gyro Aiding The VS330 s internal gyro offers several benefits It reduces the sensor volume for an RTK solution This shortens reacquisition times when a GPS heading is lost because the satellite signals were blocked The gyro provides a relative change in angle since the last computed heading and when used in conjunction with the tilt sensor defines the search space as a wedge shaped location see Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 VS330 s gyro aiding The gyro aiding accurately smoothes the heading output and the rate of turn It provides an accurate substitute he
34. Port A Tx Signal ground RS 422 6 Port A Tx Not connected RS 422 7 Event marker input Not connected Figure 3 6 Port A top and 8 Port A Tx RS 232 Not connected Port B bottom pinouts 9 Reserved 5V output 350 mA max Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 22 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Figure 3 7 shows the I O cable that connects to Port A lt q 1 016 M gt lt 2 0M gt CC Ja ugo 32 Sy NN J1 EMC I I connects to ners Port A on receiver af J3 Figure 3 7 I O cable Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 23 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Default Parameters The following represents the standard configuration for the VS330 For more information on these commands refer to the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon Note Use the JSAVE command to save changes you make to the VS330 configuration for the changes to be present in subsequent power cycles Also if you change any default values and then issue a JRESET command verify your settings to make sure you consistently get a correct heading To reset the VS330 to its default parameters you can re install the configuration file shown below contact your dealer or Hemisphere GPS Technical Support for information on obtaining and re installing the
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36. S330 GNSS Compass User Guide 30 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Using the Config Wizard The basic setup instructions outlined in this section assume the antennas are Installed parallel to and along the centerline of the vessel s axis Separated by 1 0 m If this is not the case you will need to enter the actual antenna separation and bias in the Config Wizard 1 Select Config Wizard gt Proceed Wizard The Proceed Wizard menu appears 2 Select Create New to create a new configuration Y ted to enter a name for your ac penne ae OW are prompteco e y Diff gt SBAS configuration In addition to the Name you can set Data PORT A gt the options shown at right also shown in Data PORT B gt Figure 4 3 on the previous page Elev Mask gt 5 MaxDGPSAge gt 3600 Note For help on using the menus to view and PORT A gt 9600 setting values see Using the Menus on PORT B gt 9600 Reference Aiding Features gt Time Constants gt 3 Enter a name Bias Neg Tilt gt a Use the arrow buttons to select a character DNS SED gt 000m Pitch Roll gt Pitch and then press the Enter button to save the Sava te Location gt character The cursor moves to the right Back gt page 29 b Repeat step a for each additional character in Top Menu gt the name c Scroll through the list of characters until you reach 1 and press the Enter button to accept the name You are
37. Specifications 6 000 c eee ees 61 A43 Antenna Specifications 6 0c eee eee 62 A52 Antenna Specifications 60 cece eee 64 MRK ic SSR EAE rar Seatac teem det E E a ASS R E ER BAR ERA 65 End User License Agreement ssososssss esse rss sr ss rn nns 67 Warranty Notice soososesseesse ess sn rr rr RR RR RA 70 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide iv PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 II Chapter 1 Introduction What s In This Guide Product Overview and Features What s Included in Your Kit Using VectorPC to Communicate with the VS330 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 1 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 1 Introduction What s In This Guide This user guide provides the following information to get you up and running quickly with your Vector VS330 GNSS compass This chapter briefly describes the VS330 and the parts in your VS330 kit Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 discusses GPS and differential operation as well as sensors and time constants related to the VS330 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 describes how to mount the antennas and receiver connect the cables and power the system Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 provides instructions on configuring the receiver disabling aiding features adjusting the time constants and operating the receiver Appendix A Troubleshooting provides possible solutions for issues Appendix B FAQ includes answer
38. VectorPC No beacon lock e Verify the receiver is tuned to the correct frequency and bit rate e Ensure beacon signal coverage is expected in your area e Ensure environmental noise is not masking the signal reducing the SNR reading No SBAS lock e Verify the VS330 has a clear view of the sky e Verify the lock status of SBAS satellites this can be done with VectorPC monitor BER value e Set SBAS mode to automatic with the JWAASPRN AUTO command SBAS lock is only possible if you are in an appropriate SBAS region currently there is limited SBAS availability in the southern hemisphere Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 42 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Table A 1 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Possible Solution No heading or incorrect heading value No DGPS position in external RTCM mode Check CSEP value is fairly constant without varying more than 1 cm 0 39 in larger variations may indicate a high multipath environment and require moving the receiver location The standard antenna mounting configuration provides a 0 5 heading accuracy at 95 confidence If you require more performance you will need to increase the antenna separation maximum recommended separation is 10 0 m See Table D 1 on page 58 for antenna separation specifications Recalibrate the tilt sensor with JATT TILTCAL command if heading is calculated then lost at consistent ti
39. a position within 2 5 m Since there is some error in the GNSS data calculations the VS330 also tracks a differential correction The VS330 uses these corrections to improve its position accuracy to better than 0 5 m There are two main aspects of GPS receiver performance Satellite acquisition Positioning and heading calculation When the VS330 is properly positioned the satellites transmit coded information to the antennas on a specific frequency This allows the receiver to calculate a range to each satellite from both antennas GNSS is essentially a timing system The ranges are calculated by timing how long it takes for the signal to reach the GNSS antenna The GNSS receiver uses a complex algorithm incorporating satellite locations and ranges to each satellite to calculate the geographic location and heading Reception of any four or more GNSS signals allows the receiver to compute three dimensional coordinates and a valid heading Differential Operation The purpose of differential GPS DGPS is to remove the effects of selective availability SA atmospheric errors timing errors and satellite orbit errors while enhancing system integrity Autonomous positioning capabilities of the VS330 will result in positioning accuracies of 2 5 m 95 of the time To improve positioning quality to sub meter levels the Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 6 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 VS330 is abl
40. ading for a short period depending on the roll and pitch of the vessel ideally seeing the system through to reacquisition The gyro provides an alternate source of heading accurate to within 1 per minute for up to three minutes in times of GPS loss for either antenna If the outage lasts longer than three minutes the gyro will have drifted too far and the VS330 begins outputting null fields in the heading output messages There is no user control over the timeout period of the gyro The gyro initializes itself at powerup and during initialization or you can calibrate it as outlined in the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon When the gyro is first initializing it is important that the dynamics that the gyro experiences during this warmup period are similar to the regular operating dynamics For example if you use the VS330 on a high speed maneuverable craft it is essential that when gyro aiding in the VS330 is first turned on use it in an environment that has high dynamics for the first five to ten minutes instead of sitting stationary With the gyro enabled the gyro is also used to update the post HTAU smoothed heading output from the moving base station RTK GPS heading computation This means that if the HTAU value is increased while gyro aiding is enabled there will be little to no lag in heading output due to vehicle maneuvers The Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference includes
41. aracter and press Enter Select the mode a Select Mode and press Enter b Select Append to log data to new file or to append data to an existing file based on the filename in step 4 and press Enter or Select Overwrite to overwrite an existing file based on the filename in step 4 and press Enter WIN YEN Tes No warnings are given to confirm overwriting a previous file Select Back to return to the Data Logging menu Select Start Recording to begin logging data The Start Recording option changes to End lt filename gt Select End lt filename gt Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 38 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Data Post Processing After you log data you can then process the data with a Receiver Independent Exchange RINEX format software utility Hemisphere GPS Rinex conversion software is available from the Hemisphere GPS website at www hemispheregps com Make sure you select PostPro as the file type before logging the data you will use for post processing see Selecting the Data File Type and Log Options on page 36 To post process raw data 1 Log the raw data to the USB flash drive inserted in the VS330 Make sure you properly end your data logging before removing the flash drive in step 2 below 2 Remove the flash drive from the VS330 then insert the drive in a PC with Hemisphere GPS Rinex conversion software installed 3 Run the Rinex conversion software
42. ay not appear on the Data Logs menu without a specific subscription For example GNGNS GNGSA GLGSV Bin62 Bin65 Bin66 and Bin69 only appear on the Data Logs menu if you are authorized to receive GLONASS To view your subscriptions press System Setup gt Software Disp gt Authorizations Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 37 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Logging Data to a File You can log data to a file that the VS330 auto generates or you can manually enter a filename to which to log data You can append data to or overwrite data on a manually named file however you cannot append data to or overwrite data on an VS330 generated file To log data to an VS330 auto generate filename 1 oP GN 6 Select Data Logging gt Config If Auto Name displays No select Auto Name and then press Enter Select Yes and then press Enter Select Back to return to the Data Logging menu Select Start Recording to begin logging data The Start Recording option changes to End lt filename gt Select End lt filename gt To log data to a manually created filename 1 2 3 Select Data Logging gt Config If Auto Name displays Yes select Auto Name and then press Enter Select No and press Enter The Enter Name and Mode menu items appear below Auto Name Enter a filename a Select Enter Name and press Enter b Enter the desired characters for the filename and then scroll to the return ch
43. configuration file SJOFF P SJOFF P SJOFF P SJAGE 2 SJLIMIT SJMASK SJNP 5 JWAASP SJDIFF JPOS 5 JSMOOT JTAU C SJTAU S SJAIR A SJALT SJATT A Y SJREL SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT Cc G mm L a F N JATI JATI SJATT JATI SJATT SJATT SJATT SJATT SJASC R SJBAUD SJASC G SJASC G SJASC G SJASC G SJBAUD SJASC G SJASC G SJASC G SJASC G SJSAVE ORTA ORTB ORTD 700 10 5 RN AUTO WAAS 1 0 114 0 H LONG OG 0 00 PEED 0 00 UTO EVER CC180 YES PORTC SMENUOPTIONS ACC180 ON TRUE TAU 0 1 RTAU 2 0 OGTAU 0 0 SEP 1 0 YROAID YES ILTAID YES EVEL NO XACT NO IGHMP YES LIPBRD YES BIAS 0 0 EGTILT NO OX 0 PORTD 19200 PORTA PGGA 1 PORTA PHDT 10 PORTA PROT 10 PORTA PHPR 1 PORTA 19200 PORTB PGGA 1 PORTB PHDT 10 PORTB PROT 10 PORTB PHPR 1 PORTB Vector VS3 30 GNSS Compass User Guide 24 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 II Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Powering the Receiver On Off LED Indicators Startup Using the Menus Configuring the VS330 Disabling the Aiding Features Adjusting the Time Constants Connecting to Existing Navigation Systems Viewing GNSS DGPS Status USB Data Logging Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 25 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Powering the Receiver On Off The power but
44. d data correction format Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 36 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 To select a data logging type 1 Select Data Logging gt Config gt FileType 2 Press the Up Down Arrow buttons until your preferred data type appears then press Enter When logging using the RAW data type File Type gt RAW as shown in Figure 4 5 you can select which data to log and at what rate by selecting Data Logs and then making the desired selections on the Data Logs menu GPGGA gt 1 Hz GPGLL gt Off GPGNS gt Off GNGNS gt Off GPGSA gt Off GNGSA gt Off GPGST gt Off GPGSV gt 1 Hz GLGSV gt Off GPHDT gt Off GPHEV gt Off HPR gt Off PASHR gt Off GPRMC gt Off GPROT gt Off GPRRE gt Off TSS1 gt Off GPVTG gt Off GPZDA gt Off Auto Name gt YES ACGRxCone 1g gt YES Binl gt Off FileType gt RAW Bin2 gt Off Data Logs gt ping gt Off EELS amp Bin65 gt Off HITS Ae Bin66 gt Off Bin69 gt Off Bin76 gt Off Bin80 gt Off Bin89 gt Off Bin94 gt Off Bin95 gt Off Bin96 gt Off Bin97 gt Off Bin98 gt Off Bin99 gt Off Bin100 gt Off RD1 gt Off PCSI 1 gt Off RTCMv3 gt Off CMR gt Off ROX gt Off DFX gt Off Back gt Figure 4 5 Data Logging gt Config gt Data Logs menu Note Logged data options are limited by your receiver subscriptions certain options m
45. des a summary of readily available cable materials with 50 Q impedance Table 3 1 Cable losses not including connector losses Material Loss at GPS L1 1 575 GHz RG58 0 78 dB m RG8 0 36 dB m Times Microwave LMR400 0 15 dB m For additional cable guidelines see Routing and Connecting the Cables on page 21 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 19 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Mounting the Receiver Hemisphere GPS recommends mounting the antennas first and then the mounting the receiver Use the enclosed kit to mount the receiver When mounting the VS330 receiver adhere to the following guidelines Install the receiver inside and away from the elements and in a location that minimizes vibration shock extreme temperatures and moisture Position the receiver horizontally with its display facing the primary antenna Ensure the front panel menu screen LEDs buttons is visible and accessible Ensure the back panel ports connectors is easily accessible to connect switch out cables Figure 3 4 shows the dimensions including attached mounting brackets of the VS330 Use Figure 3 4 when using the receiver mounting procedure that follows Fm AE 5 2mm 4X 0 20 in op F 134 6 mm 114 3 mm 5 30 in 4 50 in oll SERS EE 141 6 mm 5 57 in 119 4 mm 201 4 mm 470in 7 93 in 6 749mm 74 9mm CD 29510
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47. e to use differential corrections received through the internal SBAS demodulator or externally supplied RTCM corrections In addition to these differential services the VS330 can also receive radiobeacon corrections You can also purchase the VS330 with an RTK rover option which enables 0 02 m positioning performance when paired with a suitable Hemisphere GPS RTK base receiver product For more information on the differential services and the associated commands refer to the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon Automatic SBAS Tracking The VS330 automatically scans and tracks SBAS signals without the need to tune the receiver The VS330 features two channel tracking that provides an enhanced ability to maintain a lock on an SBAS satellite when more than one satellite is in view This redundant tracking approach results in more consistent tracking of an SBAS signal in areas where signal blockage of a satellite is possible Beacon Operation Many marine authorities such as coast guards have installed networks of radiobeacons that broadcast DGPS corrections to users of this system With the increasing utility of these networks for terrestrial applications there is an increasing trend toward densification of these networks inland The dual channel beacon receiver in the VS330 can operate in manual or automatic tuning mode or using database mode will select the closest station in co
48. ed Baseline Moving Base Station RTK The VS330 s internal GNSS receiver uses both the L1 L2 GNSS C A code and carrier phase data to compute the location of the secondary GNSS antenna in relation to the primary GNSS antenna with a very high sub centimeter level of precision The technique of computing the location of the secondary GNSS antenna with respect to the primary antenna when the primary antenna is moving is often referred to as moving base station real time kinematic or moving base station RTK Generally RTK technology is very sophisticated and requires a significant number of possible solutions to be analyzed where various combinations of integer numbers of L1 L2 wavelengths to each satellite intersect within a certain search volume The integer number of wavelengths is often referred to as the ambiguity as they are initially ambiguous at the start of the RTK solution The VS330 restricts the RTK solution by knowing that the secondary GNSS antenna is a fixed distance from the primary GNSS antenna The default value is 1 0 m but you may install the antennas with a different separation distance then enter that value into the VS330 This is called a fixed baseline and it defines the search volume of the secondary antenna as the surface of a sphere with radius 1 0 m centered on the location of the primary antenna see Figure 2 1 Primary antenna 1 0 m baseline Figure 2 1 Secondary antenna s search volume Note The VS330
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50. environmental specifications Specification Description Operating temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Enclosure rating IP69K Shock and vibration EP455 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 61 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications A43 Antenna Specifications Table D 13 through Table D 18 list the technical specifications of the A43 antenna Table D 13 A43 GNSS sensor specifications Specification Description GNSS reception GPS L1 L2 L5 GLONASS L1 L2 BeiDou SBAS L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 and Galileo E1 E5a and b Table D 14 A43 L band sensor s GNSS frequency 1 165 to 1 253 GHz 1 525 to 1 613 GHz LNA gain 30 dB LNA noise 2 0 dB typical pecifications Specification Description L Band frequency L Band LNA gain 1 525 1 585 GHz 30 dB Table D 15 A43 beacon sensor specifications Specification Description Beacon frequency 283 5 325 kHz Beacon LNA gain 30 dB Table D 16 A43 power specifications Specification Description Input voltage 5 to 12 VDC Input current Table D 17 A43 mechanical spe 40 50 mA typical cifications Specification Description Enclosure Lexan Dimensions 10 4 H x 14 5 D cm 4 1 Hx 5 7 D in Weight 0 73 kg 1 6 Ib Mount 1 coarse thread 5
51. epend on the configuration you purchased e SBAS Beacon RTCM2 available with purchased unlock code e RTK CMR ROX RTCM3 L band OMNIVBS OMNIHP available with purchased unlock code None Autonomous To select the differential source 1 Press Differential gt Include then set each format you may use to Yes For example if you will be using Beacon set RTCM2 to Yes 2 Press Back to return to the previous menu level press InUse then select your preferred differential source For example if you will be using Beacon select Beacon RTCM2 will be displayed when finished Figure C 3 through Figure C 7 show the complete menu maps for SBAS gt YES the SBAS Beacon RTK L band and Autonomous respectively OMNIVBS gt YES The Include menu at right in each of these figures shows all Angi available formats If you have not purchased unlock codes for DFX gt No L band and Beacon the OMNIVBS OMNIHP L band and RTCM2 CMR gt NO x 7 RTCM3 gt NO Beacon menu items will not appear on your menu nerd a Back gt Top Menu gt SBAS gt YES BER 138 236 OMNIVBS gt YES BER 133 o OMNIHP gt YES BER 135 500 RTCM2 gt NO LN 138 154 0 DFX gt NO LN 133 97 0 CMR gt NO LN 135 133 0 RTCM3 gt NO Elev138 50 7 ROX gt NO Elevl33 47 2 Back gt Elev135 44 9 Top Menu gt Az 138 271 87 Az 133 155 9 Az 135 215 0 Bac
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53. g the time constant increases the level of speed measurement smoothing Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 11 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 a Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Mounting the Antennas Mounting the Receiver Routing and Connecting the Cables Connecting the Receiver to External Devices Default Parameters Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 13 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Mounting the Antennas Hemisphere GPS recommends mounting the antennas first then the mounting the receiver When mounting the antennas consider the following Mounting orientation parallel or perpendicular Proper antenna placement Mounting options magnetic pole or rail mounting Antenna Options The standard VS330 kit does not include antennas Your VS330 kit may contain a combination of the following antennas A42 A43 and or A52 For example If you will be using beacon your kit may include one A43 beacon antenna and one A42 antenna or one A43 and one A52 If you will not be using beacon your kit may include two A42 antennas or two A52 antennas Mounting Orientation The VS330 outputs heading pitch and roll readings regardless of the orientation of the antennas However the relation of the antennas to the boat s axis determines whether you will need to enter a heading pitch or roll bias The primary antenna is used for positioning and the primary and secondary antennas working in co
54. ges will only be effective if pursuant to a separate agreement signed by senior officers of the respective parties WARRANTY CLAIM In the event Licensee has a warranty claim Licensee must first check for and install all Updates that are made available The warranty will not otherwise be honored Proof of purchase may be required Hemisphere does not honor claims asserted after the end of the Warranty Period LICENSEE REMEDIES In all cases which involve a failure of the Software to conform in any material respect to the documentation during the Warranty Period or a breach of a warranty Hemisphere s sole obligation and liability and Licensee s sole and exclusive remedy is for Hemisphere at Hemisphere s option to a repair the Software b replace the Software with software conforming to the documentation or c if Hemisphere is unable on a reasonable commercial basis to repair the Software or to replace the Software with conforming software within ninety 90 days to terminate this Agreement and thereafter Licensee shall cease using the Software Hemisphere will also issue a refund for the price paid by Licensee less an amount on account of amortization calculated on a straight line basis over a deemed useful life of three 3 years LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING ARISING IN RELATION TO ANY LOSS OF DATA INCOME REVENUE GOODWIL
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56. id gt YES Tiltaid gt YES Calibrate tilt gt Back gt Top Menu gt Vector gt GNSS gt Differential gt Config Wizard gt System Setup gt Data Logging gt Display gt Aiding Features Time Constants gt Bias Neg Tilt Antenna Sep gt Pitch Roll gt Pitch Back gt Top Menu gt E gt gt HTAU gt 0 5 HRTAU gt 0 0 COG gt 0 0 SPEED gt 0 5 PTAU gt 0 0 Back gt Top Menu gt Figure C 1 Vector menu Heading gt 0 0 Pitch Roll gt 0 0 Neg Tilt gt NO Level Op gt YES Back gt Top Menu gt Computed gt 0 550m Measured gt 0 550m Back gt Top Menu gt Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 50 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map GNSS Menu Use the GNSS menu to view and edit your GNSS settings Settings include the data port outputs specific positioning parameters UTC time offset and satellite visibility and positioning information Lt 51 00 131035 Res rms 0 300m Ln 114 00 273158 o a 0 200m Hgt 1030 400 m o b 0 100m COG 236 65 Azimuth 163 10 Vel 10 5 km h o Lat 0 200m Menu item is GNSS if your VS330 i Oe 6 emiemi Uaia is optioned for GLONASS otherwise ey Count Ta ten Ween one ja HDOP 1 3 Back gt menu item is GPS Precision gt Top Menu gt NavCnd gt ABBABB DSP ARM gt 1F 1F Back gt Top Menu gt Car Smooth
57. information on setting an appropriate HTAU value for the application Time Constants The VS330 incorporates user configurable time constants that can provide a degree of smoothing to the heading pitch rate of turn ROT course over ground COG and speed measurements You can adjust these parameters depending on the expected dynamics of the vessel For example increasing the time is reasonable if the vessel is very large and is not able to turn quickly or would not pitch quickly The resulting values would have reduced noise resulting in consistent values with time However if the vessel is quick and nimble increasing this value can create a lag in measurements Formulas for determining the level of smoothing are located in the Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 10 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon If you are unsure on how to set this value it is best to be conservative and leave it at the default setting Heading Time Constant Use the JATT HTAU command to adjust the level of responsiveness of the true heading measurement provided in the GPHDT message The default value of this constant is 0 1 seconds of smoothing when the gyro is enabled The gyro is enabled by default but can be turned off By turning the gyro off the equivalent default value of the heading time constant would be 0 5 seconds
58. information through their on board navigation system If you have not connected the VS330 to an existing navigation system or are troubleshooting your unit you may need to view GNSS DGPS or beacon status on the VS330 s display screen Do I Have a Signal Figure 4 2 on page 27 shows which LEDs on the VS330 will indicate GNSS DGPS or Beacon signal lock when illuminated If you lose the differential signal lock Hemisphere GPS COAST technology allows the VS330 to perform well for 40 minutes or more with aging differential GNSS correction data The amount of time you can coast depends on the degree of tolerable drift Note To obtain a full set of SBAS corrections the VS330 must receive the ionospheric map over a period of a few minutes After this the receiver can coast until the next set of corrections has been received How Good is the Quality of My Signal In addition to the LED indicators for signal lock the VS330 s display indicates signal quality The bars along the top of the display represent the quality of the GNSS and DGPS or if applicable beacon signal The first group of bars shows the GPS signal the second group shows the DGPS or beacon signal Each bar GPS signal DGPS or beacon represents a distinct channel and its associated signal indicator signal indicator quality The higher the bar the better the signal Note If using autonomous or external correction mode the DGPS signal indicator will not appea
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60. is connected to the receive line of the VS330 s serial port and that the signal grounds are connected Save the configuration as the profile named RTCM in the Config Wizard cycle the power and load the RTCM profile Q Why am I not getting data from the VS330 A There are several possible reasons for this Check the following items Check receiver power status LED to ensure the receiver is powered Verify the VS330 is locked to a valid DGPS signal this can often be done on the receiving device or with VectorPC Verify the VS330 is locked to GPS satellites this can often be done on the receiving device or with VectorPC Check the integrity and connectivity of power and data cable connections Q Why am I getting random data from VS330 A There are three possible reasons for this Check the following items Verify the RTCM or the Bin95 and Bin96 messages are not being output accidentally send a JSHOW command Verify the baud rate settings of VS330 and remote device match correctly Potentially the volume of data requested to be output by the VS330 could be higher than the current baud rate supports Try increasing the baud rate to 38400 for all devices or reduce the amount of data being output Q I could not install my antennas at the same height How do I calibrate for the height offset A You may enter an non level bias calculation that adjusts the pitch roll output to calibrate the measurement if
61. k gt Top Menu gt Vector gt InUse SBAS Signal Status gt GNSS gt f Include gt Satellites gt Differential gt SBAS gt p Back gt Mode gt Auto Config Wizard gt Back gt Top Menu gt PRN1 138 System Setup gt Top Menu gt PRN2 133 Data Logging gt PRN3 135 Back gt Top Menu gt Figure C 3 SBAS menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 52 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map The RTK corrector format you select appears SBAS gt YES next to InUse ROX shown here OMNIVBS gt YES OMNIHP gt YES RTCM2 gt NO DEX gt NO Vector gt GNSS gt Differential gt PE no a RTCM3 gt NO Config Wizard gt ROX gt NO System Setup gt Top Menu gt Back gt Data L i gt ara ogg ag Top Menu gt DiffPort gt PORT B RTK only appears if at least one of the following is set to YES CMR RTCM3 ROX DiffBaud gt 19200 Auto Scanning Radio gt _ ________ Back gt Back gt Top Menu gt Top Menu gt Figure C 4 RTK menu SBAS gt YES OMNIVBS gt YES OMNIHP gt YES RTCM2 gt YES DFX gt NO CMR gt NO RTCM3 gt NO ROX gt NO Beacon only appears if Back gt RTCM2 is set to YES Top Menu gt F 295 0 200 AA SS 34 SNR 26 MTP 100 WER 00 Vector gt InUse RTCM2 Signal Status gt gt Unselected Bx GNSS gt I
62. led in a horizontal plane Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 14 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement Note In the VS330 kit install the A42 or A52 antenna as the primary antenna as it is used for positioning Proper antenna placement is critical to positioning accuracy For the best results orient the antennas so the antennas connectors face the same direction Also place the antennas With a clear view of the horizon Away from other electronics and antennas Along the vessel s centerline INARUN eA You must install the primary antenna along the vessel s centerline you cannot adjust the position readings if the primary antenna is installed off the centerline Positions are computed for the primary antenna On a level plane With a 10 0 m maximum separation default is 1 0 m Away from radio frequencies As high as possible Set the MSEP value to be accurate to within 1 to 2 cm For more information on MSEP refer to the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon See Figure 3 1 below through Figure 3 3 on page 16 for mounting orientation examples P primary antenna A42 or A52 FP Forward S secondary antenna A42 A52 or A43 4 motion must be A43 if using beacon H Receiver H display must i face primary 3 antenna J Antenna g separation 1 0 m defau
63. lt P a 10 0 m maximum 7 R Figure 3 1 Recommended orientation and resulting signs of HPR values Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 15 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 P primary antenna A42 or A52 S secondary antenna A42 A52 or A43 must be A43 if using beacon j Receiver gt display must face primary w antenna T bana 4 Forward P 7 Antenna separation 1 0 m default 10 0 m maximum motion Figure 3 2 Alternate orientation and resulting signs of HPR values Centerline Figure 3 3 Antenna installation Cross section of boat Mounting Options You can mount the antennas with a magnetic mount pole mount or rail mount configuration You can secure the antennas to a threaded pole or threaded mount using the included mounting adapters Depending on the antennas included in your kit you may need to use the included antenna height adapters to bring the antennas level If the adapter is not used you will need to enter a non level bias calculation into the system see Q could not install my antennas at the same height How do calibrate for the height offset on page 47 of Appendix B FAQ WINNS es The maximum allowable antenna separation is 10 0 m Any greater distance may result in an incorrect heading Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 16 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Magnetic Mount
64. m 49 ft in length for proper operation The GPS receiver inside the VS330 requires a minimum input gain of 10 dB and maximum of 40 dB before saturation will occur The antennas offer 28 dB of gain so the loss budget to accommodate for cable losses is 18 dB Regardless of the cable material and length you choose ensure the cable losses are less than 18 dB of attenuation Due to variances in the antenna gain and practical attenuation of cable materials and connectors Hemisphere GPS recommends reducing this budget to 15 dB this budget is present to overcome the resulting attenuation of an RF cable When deciding on an antenna location consider the amount of cable required a longer cable of the same material will result in a higher loss than a shorter one If the overall loss of the longer cable exceeds 15 dB change the cable material this normally means a more expensive material that has a larger diameter and less flexibility The standard cables included with the VS330 are of the RG58 material family and their attenuation is 0 8 dB m Including connector losses the nominal loss of these RF cables is 10 dB which is within the tolerable loss budget If a 15 m or 20 m cable run is required a RG8 variety is available If lengths longer than 20 m are required more sophisticated materials are required For more information on cable length or low loss cable contact your dealer or Hemisphere GPS Technical Support Table 3 1 provi
65. me intervals Heading is from primary GPS antenna to secondary GPS antenna JATT SEARCH command forces the VS330 to acquire a new heading solution unless gyro is enabled Enable GYROAID to provide heading for up to three minutes during GPS signal loss Enable TILTAID to reduce heading search times Monitor the number of satellites and SNR values for both antennas within VectorPC at least four satellites should have strong SNR values Potentially the volume of data requested to be output by the VS330 could be higher than the current baud rate supports try using 19200 as the baud rate for all devices or reduce the amount of data being output Verify the baud rate of the RTCM input port matches the baud rate of the external source Verify the pinout between the RTCM source and the RTCM input port transmit from the source must go to receive of the RTCM input port and grounds must be connected Ensure corrections are being transmitted to the correct port using the JDIFEPORTB command on Port A will cause the receiver to expect the corrections to be input through Port B Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 43 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 II Appendix B FAQ Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 45 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix B FAQ This appendix covers power communication and external RTCM questions For GPS and Heading troubleshooting see Chapter 4 Operating the VS3307 Q Can COAST technology work
66. ments outlined in Mounting Orientation on page 14 and Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement on page 15 A42 antenna only Unlike the A43 the A42 antenna does not include a threaded mounting hole You must attach the mounting base using the four screws included in your kit see at right Thread the pole mount not included into the mounting bracket on the bottom of the A42 antenna or into the bottom of the A43 antenna TINY ENS Tes When threading the pole mounts hand tighten only Damage resulting from over tightening may void your warranty Mark and drill any mounting holes necessary for the pole mounts Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 18 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Rail Mount You can rail mount the antennas using existing hardware on your vessel To rail mount the antennas 1 Select a location and orientation that meet the requirements listed in Mounting Orientation on page 14 and Planning the Optimal Antenna Placement on page 15 2 Use appropriate hardware to securely attach the antenna to the railing Routing and Securing the Antenna Cable NEN Nem The VS330 receiver provides 5 VDC across the antenna ports Connection to incompatible devices may damage equipment To route and secure the antenna cables review the following guidelines Each antenna in your kit requires a 50 Q impedance antenna extension cable such as RG 58U up to a maximum of 15
67. mpliance with IEC 61108 4 standards RTK Real time kinematic RTK technology is available on Eclipse based GNSS receivers RTK requires the use of two separate receivers a stationary base station primary receiver that broadcasts corrections over a wireless link to the rover secondary receiver The localized corrections are processed on the rover to achieve superior accuracy and repeatability Performance testing has shown positioning accuracy at the centimeter level L Band L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 corrections are available worldwide through third party providers With this service the positioning accuracy does not degrade as a function of distance to a base station as the data content is not composed of a single base station s information but an entire network s information Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 7 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 VS330 Overview The VS330 provides accurate and reliable heading and position information at high update rates To accomplish this task the VS330 uses a high performance GNSS receiver and two antennas for GNSS signal processing One antenna is designated as the primary GNSS antenna and the other is the secondary GNSS antenna Positions computed by the VS330 are referenced to the phase center of the primary GNSS antenna Heading data references the vector formed from the primary GNSS antenna phase center to the secondary GNSS antenna phase center Fix
68. nclude gt n Configure gt ID 1025 H 08 Differential gt 3 3 Back gt Back gt Config Wizard gt Back gt Top Menu gt Top Menu gt System Setup gt Top Menu gt Data Logging gt Africa gt Asia gt Alexandria VA Tune 319 0 100 gt Australia gt Annette IS AK Auto Tune gt Central America gt Bermuda gt g TuneBeaconName gt gt Europe gt Canada gt ia Back gt North America gt USA gt _ Top Menu gt South America gt et Youngstown NY Back gt CPRMEN UR Back gt Top Menu gt Top Menu gt Figure C 5 Beacon menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 53 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map SBAS gt YES Freq 1536 7820 OMNIVBS gt YES SPS 1200 OMNIHP gt YES BER 500 RTCM2 gt YES IN 101 0 DFX gt NO Elev 49 8 CMR gt NO Az 160 7 L Band only appears if OMNIVBS and or RTCM3 gt NO Back gt OMNIHP are set to YES ROX gt NO Top Menu gt Back gt Top Menu gt Mode gt Auto Freq 1536 7820 Vector gt InUse OMNIHP Signal Status gt LT 45 LN 122 GNSS gt _ Include gt Configure gt Baud 1200 Differential gt Subscription gt Back gt Config Wizard gt Back gt Back gt Top Menu gt System Setup gt Top Menu gt Top Menu gt Data Logging gt Begin 01 06 1980 End 03 19 2010 Optns DRY Ty
69. ng from over tightening may void your warranty If you are mounting the antenna on a metal surface go to step 5 If you are mounting the antenna on a non metal surface and need to use the metal disc and foam adhesive skip step 5 and complete steps 6 through 11 Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 17 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Place the antenna in the desired location ensuring the antenna is secure in its mounting position end of metal surface mounting procedure Clean and dry the surface where you will attach the zinc disc Remove the backing from one side of the foam adhesive and press the adhesive onto the zinc plate at right Remove the backing from the other side of the foam adhesive and press the zinc disc onto the mounting surface on the vessel applying firm pressure to ensure good adhesion Place the antenna on top of the zinc disc ensuring the antenna is secure in its mounting position Pole Mount The following procedure assumes your kit contains one A43 beacon antenna and one A42 antenna If your kit contains an A52 antenna instead of an A42 follow the same steps If your kit does not contain an A43 beacon antenna mount both antennas in the same manner as outlined in the steps for the A42 You can pole mount the antennas using existing hardware on your vessel To mount the antennas using a pole mount 1 Select a location and orientation that meet the require
70. njunction output heading pitch and roll values Regardless of which mounting orientation you use the VS330 provides the ability to output the heave of the vessel This output is available via the GPHEV message For more information on this message refer to the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference go to www hemispheregps com and click the GPS Reference icon Parallel Orientation The most common installation is to orient the antennas parallel to and along the centerline of the axis of the boat This provides a true heading In this orientation If you use a gyrocompass you can enter a heading bias in the VS330 to calibrate the physical heading to the true heading of the vessel You may need to adjust the pitch roll output to calibrate the measurement if the Vector is not installed in a horizontal plane Perpendicular Orientation You can also install the antennas so they are oriented perpendicular to the centerline of the boat s axis In this orientation You will need to enter a heading bias of 90 if the primary antenna is on the starboard side of the boat and 90 if the primary antenna is on the port side of the boat You will need to configure the receiver to specify the GPS antennas are measuring the roll axis using JATT ROLL YES You will need to enter a roll bias to properly output the pitch and roll values You may need to adjust the pitch roll output to calibrate the measurement if the Vector is not instal
71. of smoothing This is not automatically done and therefore you must manually enter it Increasing the time constant increases the level of heading smoothing and increases lag Pitch Time Constant Use the JATT PTAU command to adjust the level of responsiveness of the pitch measurement provided in the PSAT HPR message The default value of this constant is 0 5 seconds of smoothing Increasing the time constant increases the level of pitch smoothing and increases lag Rate of Turn ROT Time Constant Use the JATT HRTAU command to adjust the level of responsiveness of the ROT measurement provided in the GPROT message The default value of this constant is 2 0 seconds of smoothing Increasing the time constant increases the level of ROT smoothing Course Over Ground COG Time Constant Use the JATT COGTAU command to adjust the level of responsiveness of the COG measurement provided in the GPVTG message The default value of this constant is 0 0 seconds of smoothing Increasing the time constant increases the level of COG smoothing COG is computed using only the primary GPS antenna and its accuracy depends upon the speed of the vessel noise is proportional to 1 speed This value is invalid when the vessel is stationary Speed Time Constant Use the JATT SPDTAU command to adjust the level of responsiveness of the speed measurement provided in the GPVTG message The default value of this parameter is 0 0 seconds of smoothing Increasin
72. og 25n o O 6 L I 114 3 mm 4 50 in 152 4 mm 6 00 in Figure 3 4 VS330 dimensions with mounting brackets To mount the receiver 1 Locate the thumbscrews nuts and brackets included in your kit 2 Slide the nuts through the opening circled at right along both sides of the receiver Hemisphere Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 20 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Place the bracket alongside the receiver and insert the thumbscrews two thumbscrews per bracket so they screw into the nuts Hemisphere rse Using the remaining holes in Remaining bracket holes the brackets two holes per bracket screw down the z S brackets in your preferred C location Note Hemisphere GPS does not provide the screws in this step SR r Remaining bracket holes Routing and Connecting the Cables Adhere to the following when routing and connecting cables Power cable must reach an appropriate power source Antenna cables must reach from the antennas to the receiver Data cable may connect to a data storage device computer or other device that accepts GNSS data Do not run cable in areas of excessive heat Do not expose cable to corrosive chemicals Do not crimp or excessively bend cable Do not place tension on cable Coil up excess cable near unit Secure along the cable route using plastic tie wraps as neces
73. on board is installed DSP only appear if Display Apps gt Display Format gt Software Disp gt Flip Display gt NO LCD Off gt never Language gt Back gt Top Menu gt Baud Rates gt gt PORT A gt 9600 PORT B gt 19200 Back gt Top Menu gt he application in use is L band capable Figure C 8 System Setup menu Menu gt Authorizations gt Back gt Top Menu gt Subs 7F Log Rate 20Hz e Dif YES RTK BASE ROVER RAW Data YES L2 YES GLONASS YES Back gt Top Menu gt Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 55 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map Data Logging Menu The Data Logging menu allows you to log or output job data view USB flash drive free storage space set up file auto naming and view what type of data you are logging GPGGA gt 1 Hz Logged data options are limited by GPGLL gt Off your receiver subscriptions certain CREE Chis i GNGNS gt Off options may not appear on this menu GPGSA gt Off without a specific subscription For GNGSA gt Off example GNGNS GNGSA GLGSV Cees Cite f h z GPGSV gt 1 Hz Bin62 Bin65 Bin66 and Bin69 only GLGSV gt Off appear on this menu if you are GPHDT gt Off authorized to receive GLONASS GEHEV gt Off HPR gt Off PASHR gt Off GPRMC gt Off GPROT gt Off GPRRE gt Off TSS1 gt Off GPVTG gt Off
74. ons Description Operating temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Enclosure rating IP69K Shock and vibration EP455 Note The phase center variation is less than 3 mm at GPS L1 and L2 for elevations above 15 degrees Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 64 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Index Numerics 1 PPS output 22 A A43 antenna beacon sensor specifications 62 accelerometer See tilt aid antenna cable routing and securing 19 mounting 16 mounting magnetic 17 mounting pole mount 18 mounting rail mount 19 placement optimal 15 primary search volume 8 secondary 8 B base station moving RTK 8 baud rate 46 beacon A43 sensor specifications 62 description of 7 sensor specifications 58 status 35 c cables antenna 19 connecting 21 CMR RAW data option 36 COAST corrections from external source 46 communication specifications 59 configuration menu system 29 of the system 30 returning to factory defaults 29 wizard 30 54 wizard using 31 CSV data format 36 D data logging overview 36 post processing 39 DFX RAW data option 36 DGPS status 35 DGPS position indicator LED 27 Diff differential source menu map 52 disabling gyro 33 tilt aid 33 E environmental A42 specifications 61 A43 specifications 63 A52 specifications 64 environmental specifications 59 event marker 22 G
75. p Menu gt With no USB flash With USB flash drive inserted drive inserted Figure 4 4 USB flash drive indicators on Data Logging menu INVERN Stop data logging before removing the USB flash drive from the VS330 Failure to do so may result in a loss of data Selecting the Data File Type and Log Options You can log the following data types to a USB flash drive RAW binary NMEA and other data options see Table 4 4 KML Google Earth KML format with latitude longitude and height CSV comma separated value CSV format with time latitude longitude and height PostPro VS330 automatically turns on the appropriate messages for post processing debug VS330 logs high speed data for troubleshooting purposes contact Hemisphere GPS Technical Support for more information Table 4 4 RAW data log options Format Description Raw binary For raw binary data logging you may also want the receiver configuration to be inserted into the file If you select this option the file will start with the receiver configuration comprised of the replies to the JI JK JT and JSHOW queries NMEA National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 industry standard data transmission format CMR Proprietary data correction format DFX Hemisphere GPS proprietary data correction format ROX Hemisphere GPS proprietary data correction format RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services industry standar
76. pe SINGLE_SIT Lib VBS 2 06 Sre 0 Back gt Top Menu gt Figure C 6 L band menu SBAS gt YES OMNIVBS gt YES OMNIHP gt YES RTCM2 gt NO DFX gt NO CMR gt NO RTCM3 gt NO ROX gt NO Back gt Autonomous BEI WE 2 Vector gt GNSS gt Include gt Differential gt None gt Config Wizard gt Back gt System Setup gt Top Menu gt Data Logging gt Figure C 7 Autonomous menu Config Wizard Menu The Config Wizard walks you through basic settings to get up and running See Configuration Wizard on page 27 to view the Config Wizard menu map Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 54 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map System Setup Menu The System Setup menu allows you quickly view and edit current system settings General settings include such items as current applications units baud rates logs LED contrast subscription code display orientation you can flip the display 180 by selecting YES under Flip Display and language 1 In Use gt MFAATT 2 Other gt MFAATT SwapApplications gt Back gt Top Menu gt Disp Update gt 1Hz LL Unit gt DM M Hgt Unit gt meters Vel Unit gt km h Back gt Top Menu gt Vector gt GNSS gt Differential gt Config Wizard gt System Setup gt Contrast gt Data Logging el Animation gt Off SBX only appears if an SBX beac
77. r in the display DGPS SBAS The differential correction or SBAS signal indicator reflects the quality of each satellite signal or the bit error rate BER A full bar height reflects a signal lock and a BER of 0 A bar height only 2 pixels tall reflects a signal loss or BER of 500 or greater Bar heights in between reflect intermediate degrees of signal quality For example when using WAAS two satellites are available so two BERs are provided Beacon The beacon indicator reflects the quality of the beacon signal or the signal strength SS and the signal to noise ratio SNR A full bar height reflects a signal lock SS gt 35 and SNR gt 24 A bar height only 2 pixels tall reflects a signal loss or SS and SNR values of 0 Bar heights in between reflect intermediate degrees of signal quality If using beacon the first bar indicates SS signal quality the second bar indicates SNR signal quality Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 35 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 USB Data Logging When you insert a USB flash drive into the VS330 the Data Logging menu indicates you can start recording logging data and displays the free space on the flash drive see Figure 4 4 When you start logging data the Start Recording indicator changes to End lt filename gt Config gt Config gt NO DISK PRESENT Start Recording Back gt 457 5 Mb Free Top Menu gt Back gt To
78. rged on an economic basis without such limitations PROPRIETARY RIGHTS INDEMNITY Hemisphere shall indemnify defend and hold harmless Licensee from and against any and all actions claims demands proceedings liabilities direct damages judgments settlements fines penalties costs and expenses including royalties and attorneys fees and related costs in connection with or arising out of any actual infringement of any third party patent copyright or other intellectual property right by the Software or by its use in accordance with this Agreement and documentation PROVIDED THAT a Hemisphere has the right to assume full control over any action claim demand or proceeding b Licensee shall promptly notify Hemisphere of any such action claim demand or proceeding and c Licensee shall give Hemisphere such reasonable assistance and tangible material as is reasonably available to Licensee for the defense of the action claim demand or proceeding Licensee shall not settle or compromise any of same for which Hemisphere has agreed to assume responsibility without Hemisphere s prior written consent Licensee may at its sole cost and expense retain separate counsel from the counsel utilized or retained by Hemisphere INFRINGEMENT If use of the Software may be enjoined due to a claim of infringement by a third party then at its sole discretion and expense Hemisphere may do one of the following a negotiate a license or other agreement so
79. s com Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 4 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 gt Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 GNSS Overview VS330 Overview Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 5 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 2 Understanding the VS330 GNSS Overview For your convenience the GNSS operation of the VS330 features automatic operational algorithms When powered for the first time the VS330 performs a cold start which involves acquiring the available GNSS satellites in view and the SBAS differential service If SBAS is not available in your area an external source of RTCM SC 104 differential corrections may be used If you use an external source of correction data it must support an eight data bit no parity one stop bit configuration 8 N 1 GNSS Operation The GNSS receiver is always operating regardless of the DGPS mode of operation The following sections describe the general operation of the VS330 s internal GNSS receiver Note Differential source and RTK status have no impact on heading pitch or roll They only have an impact on positioning and heave Automatic Tracking The VS330 s internal GPS receiver automatically searches for GNSS satellites acquires the signals and manages the navigation information required for positioning and tracking Receiver Performance The VS330 works by finding four or more GNSS satellites in the visible sky It uses information from the satellites to compute
80. s tracking 4 or more satellites IIluminates solid amber when the primary antenna is tracking four or more satellites Power indicator Illuminates solid red when the receiver is powered on Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 27 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Startup When you power on the VS330 the Hemisphere GPS splash screen appears followed by the main screen or Top menu see at top right Press the Down Arrow button to display the remaining items on the Top menu see at bottom right You use the menus to view and configure system Diff SBAS data and settings for the following Top menu items Vector GNSS Differential menu item will be the selected differential source such as TA 22 25 53 SBAS or Autonomous Config Wizard Config Wizard System Setup System Setup Data Logging gt Data Logging For a complete menu path of each Top menu item see Appendix C Menu Map Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 28 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 4 Operating the VS330 Using the Menus The VS330 menu system is designed for easy setup and configuration ofthe unit in or out of the field and supports multiple languages You can perform most configuration tasks entirely through the menu without having to connect to a Up Arrow button moves to the previous menu item or to the previous selection within a menu item En
81. sary Do not run cable near high voltage or strong RF noise and transmitter sources When connecting the power cable to the power source ensure the power source is between 8 V and 36 V INVECE Improperly installed cables near machinery can be dangerous Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 21 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 3 Installing the VS330 Connecting the Receiver to External Devices You can connect the VS330 to external devices via Port A and Port B on the back of the unit Figure 3 5 VS330 port connections Figure 3 6 shows the pinout for Port A ODU 9 pin and Port B DB9 and Table 3 2 provides descriptions of the pinouts for each port Both ports communicate at the RS 232 interface level with external data loggers navigation systems and other devices while Port A can also transmit at the RS 422 level The default baud rates NMEA message types and update rates for both ports are listed in Default Parameters on page 24 If the NMEA data messages you desire are different from the default values you will need to select those also Use the Config Wizard to select your NMEA message types and update rates per port see Using the Config Wizard on page 31 Table 3 2 Port A Port B pinout descriptions Pin Port A Port B 1 Port A Rx RS 232 Not connected 2 Signal ground Port B Tx RS 232 3 Signal ground Port B Rx RS 232 4 1 PPS timing output Not connected 5
82. sible for his her safety and for the safety of others The purchaser is solely responsible for maintaining control of the automated steering system at all times THE PURCHASER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED CONFIGURED INTERFACED MAINTAINED STORED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEMISPHERE GNSS RELEVANT USER S MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS Hemisphere GNSS does not warrant or guarantee the positioning and navigation precision or accuracy obtained when using Products Products are not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications The potential accuracy of Products as stated in Hemisphere GNSS literature and or Product specifications serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on performance specifications provided by the satellite service operator i e US Department of Defense in the case of GNSS and differential correction service provider Hemisphere GNSS reserves the right to modify Products without any obligation to notify supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Products GOVERNING LAW This agreement and any disputes relating to concerning or based upon the Product shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service the end purchaser must bring the Product to a Hemisphere GNSS approved service center along with the end purc
83. sitivity 130 dBm Channel spacing 7 5 kHz Satellite selection Manual and automatic Reacquisition time 15 seconds typical Command support Rejection 15 kHz spacing gt 30 dB 300 kHz spacing gt 60 dB Processor DSP for demodulation and protocol decoding module provides processing for differential algorithms Reports L band region and satellite information Allows input and status of Lband subscription bit error rate BER output for reception quality indication and manual frequency tuning Table D 4 VS330 communication specifications Item Specification Serial ports 2 full duplex RS 232 1 full duplex RS 422 USB ports 1 USB A Baud rates 4800 115200 Data I O protocol Correction I O protocol NMEA 0183 Crescent binary RTCM v2 3 DGPS RTCM v3 RTK CMR RTK CMR RTK Timing output 1 PPS CMOS active high rising edge sync 10 kQ 10 pF load Table D 5 VS330 power specifications Item Power input voltage Specification 8 to 36 VDC Power consumption Current consumption lt 6 2 W nominal GNSS L1 L2 L band lt 5 3 W nominal GNSS L1 L2 RTK lt 0 52 A nominal GNSS L1 L2 L band lt 0 44 A nominal GNSS L1 L2 RTK Power isolation 500 V Reverse polarity protection Yes Antenna short circuit protection Yes Antenna input impedance 50 Q Item Table D 6 VS330 environmental specifications Specification
84. t off Vector gt Proceed Wizard gt PD Create New gt Enter Name gt A PASHR gt Off GNSS gt Delete Saved gt Save Current gt Diff gt SBAS GPRMC gt Off Differential gt Use Previous gt Back gt Data PORT A gt GPROT gt Off Config Wizard gt Cancel gt Top Menu gt Data PORT B gt GPRRE gt Off System Setup gt Elev Mask gt 5 TSS1 gt Off Data Logging gt MaxDGPSAge gt 3600 GPVTG gt Off PORT A gt 9600 PORT B gt 9600 see R RE Reference Bint HERA S G Bin2 gt Off Aiding Features gt 2 Bin62 gt Off Time Constants gt 3 3 Bin65 gt Off Bias Neg Tilt gt Bin66 gt Off Ant Sep gt 1 000m Bin69 gt Off Pitch Roll gt Pitch ea 7 Bin76 gt Off Save to Location gt A Lt 51 00 131035 HTAU gt 0 5 Back gt BOO gt Che Ln 114 00 273158 HRTAU gt 0 0 Top Menu gt pinga gt Off Hgt 1030 400 m coe gt 0 0 pinas gt Off Set Reference SPEED gt 0 5 Bin95 gt Off PTAU gt 0 0 Bin96 gt Off Back gt Bin97 gt Off Top Menu gt Save to Location gt Bin98 gt Off Not Usedl gt Bin99 gt Off Not Used2 gt Bin100 gt Off Not Used3 gt RD1 gt Off Gyroaid gt YES Heading gt 0 0 Not Used4 gt PCSI 1 gt Off Tiltaid gt YES Pitch Roll gt 0 0 Not Used5 gt RICMv3 gt Off Back gt Neg Tilt gt NO CMR gt Off Top Menu gt Level Op gt YES ROX gt Off Back gt DFX gt Off Top Menu gt Back gt Figure 4 3 Config Wizard menu Vector V
85. t enables Hemisphere GPS receivers to utilize aging differential GPS correction data for 40 minutes or more without significantly affecting positioning quality VS330 is less likely to be affected by differential signal outages due to signal blockages weak signals or interference when using COAST Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 2 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features Key features of the VS330 include High precision positioning in RTK L1 L2 SBAS beacon and L band beacon and L band require an unlock code e Heave of 30 cm rms DGPS 10 cm RTK Pitch and roll lt 1 rms e Simple menu operations Accurate heading up to 3 minutes during GPS outages Integrated gyro and tilt sensors deliver fast startup times and provide heading updates during temporary loss of GPS What s Included in Your Kit Your VS330 kit Figure 1 1 includes the following parts VS330 receiver and related mounting hardware Power and data cables Note The standard VS330 kit does not include antennas antenna mounting hardware and antenna cables since receiver options vary Figure 1 1 VS330 system parts diagram Table 1 1 on page 4 provides the description and part number of each part in your kit Review the parts shipped with your kit If any parts are damaged contact your freight carrier If any parts are missing contact your dealer Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 3 PN 875 0323 000 Rev
86. tation serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on specifications provided by the US Department of Defense for GPS positioning and DGPS service provider performance specifications where applicable WARRANTY DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT HEMISPHERE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND TO LICENSEE WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MERCHANTABILITY ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR THAT THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARISING AS A RESULT OF CUSTOM USAGE OR TRADE AND THOSE ARISING UNDER STATUTE LIMITS ON WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or conditions so some of the above exclusions may not apply to Licensee In that case any implied warranties or conditions which would then otherwise arise will be limited in duration to ninety 90 days from the date of the license of the Software or the purchase of the Product The warranties given herein give Licensee specific legal rights and Licensee may have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction CHANGE TO WARRANTY No employee or agent of Hemisphere is authorized to change the warranty provided or the limitation or disclaimer of warranty provisions All such chan
87. ter button displays a computer 4 submenu or selects an option The VS330 front panel contains the three withinamenu item soft buttons shown at right The Enter button also functions as the power switch Dowin Arrow button moves 5 p a to the next menu item or to see Powering the Receiver On Off on the next selection within a page 26 for more information menu item Table 4 2 describes the indicators to the right of specific menu items Table 4 2 Menu item indicators Indicator Purpose Example Goes to the indicated 1 On the Top menu press the Down submenu Arrow button to highlight System This indicator also appears Setup The Display indicator appears to to the right of the Back the right of System Setup Display and Top Menu menu 2 Press Enter to display the System Setup Hz ag items menu indicator e Press Enter when 3 Press the Down Arrow button again to Back is selected to highlight the Display Format option and return to the previous then press Enter The items on the menu Display Format menu appear and the e Press Enter when Top Select indicator appears to the right of Menu is selected to Disp Update the first item on the return to the Top menu Display Format menu ae 4 Press Enter on the Disp Update item Scrolls within a menu to 5 S E aa highlight ont ject The Display indicator changes to the IIAN A ORTONA eee Select indicator v 5 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to scroll
88. that the Product is no longer subject to such a potential claim b modify the Product so that it becomes non infringing provided such modification can be accomplished without materially affecting the performance and functionality of the Product c replace the Software or the Product with non infringing software or product of equal or better performance and quality or d if none of the foregoing can be done on a commercially reasonable basis terminate this license and Licensee shall stop using the Product and Hemisphere shall refund the price paid by Licensee less an amount on account of amortization calculated on a straight line basis over a deemed useful life of three 3 years The foregoing sets out the entire liability of Hemisphere and the sole obligations of Hemisphere to Licensee in respect of any claim that the Software or its use infringes any third party rights INDEMNIFICATION Except in relation to an infringement action Licensee shall indemnify and hold Hemisphere harmless from any and all claims damages losses liabilities costs and expenses including reasonable fees of lawyers and other professionals arising out of or in connection with Licensee s use of the Product whether direct or indirect including without limiting the foregoing loss of data loss of profit or business interruption 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TERMINATION Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause H
89. the antenna array is not installed on a horizontal plane To calibrate the pitch roll reading send the following command JATT PBIAS x lt CR gt lt LF gt where x is a bias in degrees that will be added to the pitch roll measurement The acceptable pitch bias range is 15 0 to 15 0 default is 0 0 To determine the current pitch compensation angle send the following command JATT PBIAS lt CR gt lt LF gt The pitch roll bias is added after the negation of the pitch roll measurement if so invoked with the JATT NEGTILT command Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 47 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 I Appendix C Menu Map Vector Menu GNSS Menu Differential Menu Config Wizard Menu System Setup Menu Data Logging Menu Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 49 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix C Menu Map This appendix shows the complete menu map for each menu listed below on the VS330 Top menu Vector GNSS Differential menu item will be the selected differential source such as SBAS or Autonomous Config Wizard System Setup Data Logging Vector Menu Use the Vector menu to view and adjust Vector settings Options vary depending on whether you select Pitch or Roll and include such items as aiding features time constants heading bias and antenna separation Heading 180 00 COG 10 00 Vel 25 3 km h ROT 3 2 Pitch 0 0 Roll 6 2 Heave 0 11 m Back gt Top Menu gt Gyroa
90. ton on the VS330 is located on the front panel circled below When you first apply power to the unit it turns on Figure 4 1 VS330 front panel with power button The VS330 accepts an input voltage of 8 to 36 VDC via the power cable The supplied power should be continuous and clean for best performance Table D 5 on page 59 provides the power specifications of the VS330 NEN See Do not apply a voltage higher than 36 VDC This will damage the receiver and void the warranty Also do not attempt to operate the VS330 with the fuse bypassed as this will void the warranty The VS330 features reverse polarity protection to prevent damage if the power leads are accidentally reversed Although the VS330 proceeds through an internal startup sequence when you apply power it will be ready to communicate immediately Initial startup may take 5 to 15 minutes depending on the location Subsequent startups will output a valid position within 1 to 5 minutes depending on the location and time since the last startup The VS330 may take up to 5 minutes to receive a full ionospheric map from SBAS Optimum accuracy is obtained once the VS330 is processing corrected positions using complete ionospheric information To power on the VS330 1 Connect the ends of the VS330 power cable to a clean power source providing 8 to 36 VDC Note Hemisphere GPS recommends you use a weather tight connection and connector if the connection is located outside
91. up and reacquisition of heading solution Upgrade required 2Depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view satellite geometry baseline length for local services and ionospheric activity 3Depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view and satellite geometry 4Requires a subscription from L band service provider 5Based on a 40 second time constant Hemisphere GPS proprietary 7Receive only does not transmit this format 8Under static conditions Vector VS330 GNSS Compass User Guide 60 PN 875 0323 000 Rev B1 Appendix D Technical Specifications A42 Antenna Specifications Table D 9 through Table D 12 list the technical specifications of the A42 antenna Table D 9 A42 GNSS sensor specifications Specification Description GNSS reception GPS L1 L2 L5 GLONASS L1 L2 Beidou SBAS L band DGNSS VBS HP XP G2 and Galileo E1 E5a and b GNSS frequency 1 165 to 1 253 GHz 1 525 to 1 613 GHz LNA gain 30 dB LNA noise 2 0 dB typical Table D 10 A42 power specifications Specification Description Input voltage 3 3 to 12 VDC Input current 35 mA typical Table D 11 A42 mechanical specifications Specification Description Enclosure Aluminum base with ASA plastic cap Dimensions 7 0 H x 13 0 D cm 2 9 H x 5 1 D in Weight 0 38 kg 0 84 Ib Mount 5 8 female thread RF connector TNC straight Table D 12 A42
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